Chapter 8 - Request

Sona looked around once and smiled.

“I hope I’m not disturbing you?”

Ed looked down at her and said.

“If you know you’re disturbing me, why don’t you come next time?”

Sona was rather embarrassed by Ed’s response. She never really thought he’d have this type of business. But hunting demons is something you never know when you’ll die from. She thought he needed to relax a little. When she thought of that, Sona smiled as she learned. He was already a demon hunter who has hunted 22 demons, although it is still said that only the lower demons have been hunted. It was a business that would remain if Akalan uses his beauty. Besides, Ed is more handsome than she thought.

“I think I have some time for that kind of business…”

But Ed was already passing by her. Sona was dumbfounded and chased after him.

“Hey.”

Ed didn’t talk, and didn’t even look at her.

“I told you to come next time.” “Are you serious?”

Only then did Ed give her a look. Ed’s eyes looked cold.

“Come back tomorrow.”

Sona bit her lips, smiled, and turned around.

“Yes, have a good time. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

Staring away at her with sarcasm, Ed soon turned to the hedonist.

“Is this just a coincidence?

At least Akalan would know why she came here, but maybe his pride would get hurt while thinking about the wrong thing? Ed stopped his horse in front of an alley between the buildings where a naked woman stood. The women smiled brightly and spoke to Ed.

“Come to our store! We’ll take care of everything for you.” “How about two for the same price?”

Ed opened his mouth hoping it was no different from Devil’s Age 1.

“I’m here to buy a black arrow.”

Ed’s words completely changed the faces of the two women. They asked, looking behind Ed.

“How many?” “Three broken arrows.”

The blonde of the two women came forward and grabbed Ed’s horse reins. And entered the alley between the two buildings. When he saw them from outside the alley, he could see a drunken and naked woman, but when he entered the alley, what he saw in front of him was a door. And the men waiting at the door caught his eye. Muscles that look harder than steel on open shoulders. Even the big axes on their back. These are the warriors who used to throw bait even in Devil Age 1. Seamen known to live on the northern island of the continent. Two savage warriors, who came to this world for the first time, were looking down in bear-skinned hats. The woman knocked on the door past two of the savage warriors. Three short knocks, then she opened the door and allowed him to enter the room while riding his horse. He entered the room and the woman smiled with her eyes.

“Enjoy your shopping.”

There was a long corridor. The woman stood there as if she would no longer follow him, and Ed rode his horse alone through the hallway. Approaching the end of the hallway, there was another door. This door wasn’t big enough for him to ride his horse through, so he had to get off. As he approached the door while getting off the horse, the door was embossed with a black arrow mark on the skull’s head. When Ed pushed the door, there was no sound. It was like someone had greased the door with oil in advance. He went inside and found a smaller room. There was a desk and a woman that sat modestly. The woman wearing glasses was smiling at Ed for business. Ed smiled as he looked at her. This is exactly what it looked like when he came to meet the black dealer in the Devil Age 1. Even the fact that both of the women looked like they were about twenty years old was identical. A place where you can get overpowered items when you give money. Ed’s eyes turned to the woman’s ears. Very pointy ears. She’s a fairy.

“Did you order three broken arrows?” “Yes.” “My name is Arien. What kind of item do you want?”

Three broken arrows in the black market are items that start with at least a hundred gold coins. Ed collected gold coins tenaciously during his stay here. When he met Baron Beryl, he filled in all the people he needed, so he was able to come to meet the black dealer.

“I’m looking for a bow that can cast more properties on my arrows. Do you have anything?”

Arien’s eyes looked at him gently.

“That’s the least of relics.” “Do you have it or not?” “We have something, but ··.”

Arien looked like she was about to stop talking, but she put on her eyeglasses and continued.

“There are two bows. One is a bow made of chloride that can add flame properties and another bow made of ice that can add chill properties. The bow of chloride is 180 gold. The bow of the ice is 200 gold.”

Ed was speechless at the moment. Damn, the money he saved up and brought was about 120 gold. Ed took out the wallet Alice gave him and threw it on the table.

“How much is this?”

Arien took the gold in her palm and her glasses glistened. Then she replied quickly.

“It’s about 55 golds.”

Ed took all the gold coins out of his bag. It was 177 gold in total. Arien said with a smile.

“We have a fixed-price system.”

His stomach is twisted because he couldn’t buy the bow due to a lack of three golds. He knew it would be expensive, but he didn’t know it would be this expensive. Ed sighed and swept gold into his bag. He was going to save more money and come back to buy it. Then Arien reached out her hand and grabbed Ed’s wrist.

“There’s a lot of other good stuff.”

Ed, who was caught by the wrist, shook his head.

“All I need is a bow.”

Arien smiled and asked, watching Ed shake off his wrist and pack his gold coins.

“Devil Hunter Ed. Are you right?”

As with Akalan, these black dealer guys aren’t just ordinary people. He doesn’t know how they know so much even in a world without Internet. Arien said calmly when Ed almost packed all of his gold.

“Do you accept requests?” “Request?”

A black market is just a place to go through to fit in good equipment. He has never received a quest here. Whatever the request, Ed sat back down after taking care of his Gold. He was curious because it was a quest given by a black dealer, so he decided to listen to her. Arien lightened up Ed when he showed interest.

“There are enemies at the Ain River. They’re the people that rob other boats that run through the river with their speedboat.”

Ed tilted his head at her words. A black dealer must also have considerable power. They are not the type to be troubled with thieves on a speedboat.

“When the lord launched his ship to defeat them, they ran away and came back to rob other ships. One of them was our ship. All the guards died even though I escorted them thoroughly.” “And you just let them go?”

Arien breathed a short sigh and replied.

“Of course I called in the fighting squad for revenge. I used three ships to raid them, but on a foggy day, they were attacked back and destroyed by the thieves.”

He has never fought with a black dealer directly, but considering their reputation and what they have, he thought their powers would be formidable. And their combatants were destroyed? So around 10 people are on the speedboat? It was hard to believe alliance of the black dealer were swept away. But she won’t be able to step up on her own just because she is powerful. And most of all, she gives merciless death to those who seek her, but she didn’t kill people for money. Arien continued when he tried to refuse.

“The survivors of the fighting squad is around 10 people. Everyone said their eyes were red.”

Ed stopped trying to say no and stared at Arien.

“Do you know what that means?” “Of course, it’s a symptom of being possessed by the devil or when the devil appears in human form.” “If you know that, you must ask the Astron Church, not me.”

Arien said with a wry smile.

“If we take matters into the hands of the Astron Church, we have a problem with our prestige.”

A knight of the voice is perfect for dealing with the devil. However, it was understandable that the black dealer would look ridiculous if revenge was taken with their help. It’s a different story than paying for yourself. Among demons, those who can change into human form are at least intermediate devils. Men of a different class from the ones that have been hunted. But he can’t catch them with the equipment he has right now. Ed agonized for a moment and opened his mouth.

“What’s the pay?”

Arien leans slightly forward at Ed’s explanation, discussing conservatism.

“I’ll sell one of the bows for 100 golds, whether it’s a bow of chloride or ice. And I’ll give you infinite arrow barrel.” “Infinite arrow barrel?” “It’s not exactly infinite. It’s an arrow barrel that can hold 500 arrows. It’s the same size and weight as a regular arrow barrel. There’s no change in weight even with 500 arrows.”

Since there was no archer in the Devil Age 1, there were no artifacts related to it, so he didn’t know there was such an item.

“How much is that?” “It’s about 30 gold, and few people pay that much for an arrow barrel. But I thought it would be a necessity for a demon hunter .”

If you choose an ice bow, it’ll be 130 gold. Conservatives can only earn money in the mid to late period of the Devil’s Age. Above all, the fact that it is an equipment that cannot be easily obtained with money made him feel good. Ed said, while taking 100 gold out of his bag and putting it down.

“Instead, I’ll pay in advance. Give me a bow of ice and an infinite arrow barrel and I’ll catch them for you.”

Listening to Ed, Arien was silent for a moment. Ed had no intention of taking charge of the request if it was paid in advance. Although they became dehumanized thanks to their status and skills, the demons are dehumanized anyway. He had to risk his life with his equipment right now, but he thought the equipment she was talking about would be worth a try. Arien tapped the table and said.

“Those who steal our stuff don’t end well.” “I’m not thick-faced enough to steal stuff from a black dealer.” “Okay, but my alliance will be with you when you deal with the thieves.” “Of course.” “I’ve already made a number stand. I’ve listed them as trustworthy people. But I’m putting in a request for you to make sure.” “Mercenaries?” “I hired four mercenaries who are not as famous as you are. But I believe they can help.”

Given that they can catch them with four mercenaries even though they know their opponents are demons, they must not be ordinary bets. He knew she was just trying to flatter him by saying that they are less reputable than him. Then the door opened and a man came inside. He had a black crotch and an arrow barrel made of luxurious black leather in his hand. It was a black crotch that broke the expectation that the bow of ice would be white. As the man left with two equipment on the desk, Arien took an arrow out of the barrel of arrows and hung it on the demonstration. He could see a white chill forming over the arrow.

“You can determine the number and intensity of cold air properties depending on the user’s magic powers.”

Arien put down the bow and arrows after demonstrating. Seeing Arien’s recommendation with a wink, Ed picked up a bow and arrow. Now that he has got it, he knows this is not an ordinary thing. Slowly pulling the bow, its tension was no match for the bow he used before. It was still a luxury bow, but it’s incomparable. When he focused his mind for a while, the mana escaped and the arrow was cold. Ed smiled gloatingly as he checked it out.

“Should I cut off the heads of the thieves?”