Episode 94
The merchant bowed his head politely.
“Thank you for your business.”
The reputation of the Thier family is growing day by day.
Thanks to this, X was treated well. Of course, X’s reputation was not low. While recording various achievements, he was rather high compared to his level.
Nevertheless, the difference in temperature between when the Thier family heirloom was worn and when it was not was clear.
‘When I wear it around my neck, I have to act as classy as possible.’
As long as you wear the necklace, you are a member of the Thier family. You can’t lose face. X said, clearing his voice.
“Hmm, may I know who the oldest person in this village is?”
“As for elders... the village chief would probably be the eldest. “He has been the village chief for nearly 100 years, long before I was born.”
“Oh my.”
If so, I might know something about quest equipment. No, this was the only village that existed around here, so it was clear that they were related.
X immediately left the store and headed to the house the merchant told him about. smart. When X knocked on the door, the sound of busy footsteps was heard.
“nice to see you. “Excuse me, but is this the village chief’s house?”
“Yes, that’s right... but who are you?”
A woman with gray hair asked cautiously. X answered with a friendly smile.
“My name is X. I came to visit the village chief, who is said to have lived the longest in the village, because I had a question for him. “I’m sorry for coming over at dinner time.”
“No, it’s okay. Come in.”
When X lowered his head, the woman finally relaxed her guard. It was worth it. A person from one of the most prosperous noble families on the continent has come to visit a humble village.
‘The treatment isn’t bad, but I guess I have to be careful at times.’
Okay. X put the Thier family necklace into his armor. The village chief’s house had a simple yet warm feel. As X sat down at the table, the woman searched the cupboard diligently.
“Is there a car you like?”
“It’s okay, but if you’ll give it to me, I’ll give you tea made with a local specialty...”
“Hoho, how do you know that our village’s root tea is famous? Please wait a minute.”
If possible, you should try new foods.
The woman continued speaking to X, who answered shamelessly.
“My name is Maraan. I live next door and take care of my grandfather, who is the village chief. “I was a little surprised because it’s been a while since we’ve had any guests other than the villagers.”
This side was equally surprised.
‘A granddaughter.’
Maraan didn’t seem to be old enough to go anywhere and listen to informal language. If she had seen her grandson, how old would she have been? How old is the village chief? Maraan offered tea to X, who was shocked.
“Eat it while it’s warm. Looking at the dust on your armor, it looks like you stopped by an abandoned mine. It will be effective for your sore throat. “It’s okay to talk slowly.”
“All right. “Then I will eat it gratefully.”
At Maraan’s gentle smile, X took a sip of his tea.
[Heavenly taste has discovered the hidden taste of ‘Purification Root Tea’!]
[Fragrant energy is absorbed into the body!]
[Maximum vitality increases by 100 points!]
[Maximum mana increases by 100 points!]
[Intelligence This increases by 5 points!]
“Oh, it smells really good!”
The taste is truly worthy of being called a special product! The bitter yet cool scent seemed to be really effective in soothing my sore throat. Maraan said with a smile.
“Unlike other high-ranking people, you are very friendly.”
“Oh, you can speak comfortably.”
“no. “You can’t do that.”
“Thank you for hanging out with this old man. Now you can feel free to ask questions. What is it that you are curious about, Mr.
As expected, his tact was unusual.
X also got to the point.
“Actually, while hunting monsters in an abandoned mine, I found items that seemed to have a story. “It’s a very old item, so I thought the village chief, who lived the longest in the area, might know something about it.”
“Can you show me the item?”
“of course.”
At the village chief’s request, X immediately searched the inventory. As five pieces of old equipment were laid out one by one, the village chief’s expression changed drastically.
The village chief’s hands trembled as he adjusted the equipment.
“...This?!”
“Do you really know something?”
“How could I forget?”
The village chief’s eyes became red. The village chief did his best to hold back his tears.
X was also a perceptive person, so he just stayed quiet for now. The village chief gathered his thoughts and opened his mouth.
“...It was a really long time ago. The Mist Mine was closed around the time I became the village chief at a young age. “On that day... the disaster began with the sound of the earth cracking.”
A mine that collapsed for unknown reasons.
In the past, because it was a large-scale mine, many residents who worked in the mine were isolated.
Literally a disaster. The village people, including the village chief, rushed to the mine and attempted rescue, but it was not easy.
“We gathered all our strength to remove the stone blocking the entrance, but what greeted us was a monster. “They were strong guys that we couldn’t do anything about at our level.”
Iron Puppet approaching level 300.
Ordinary villagers had no choice but to give up entry. Meanwhile, time passed by. There was a time when it would take a week to drive to the nearest village.
“I was in a situation where I had to do something because I was in charge of the village. That’s why I ran without looking back. Even though my shoes came off, I fell, and my feet got scuffed, I ran down the mountain path. Even though I knew it would be late by the time I got back to the village.”
The village chief still seemed to feel guilty. He took a moment to catch his breath and then spoke.
“Meanwhile, I met some adventurers. They are five adventurers wearing the equipment that X brought. So... I kneel before them...”
X nodded to the village chief.
“It’s okay, old man. “I understand.”
Yes, that’s what happened.
The fact that those adventurers became skeletons meant that there was no happy ending. The village chief cried silently as he looked at the equipment. X looked at the Mist Mine through the window.
‘I never thought there was such a backstory.’
Skeletons fighting in a party-like formation came to mind. They were strong. And even more than his strength, he had a noble spirit.
The saying came to mind that life is a comedy when seen from afar, but a tragedy when seen up close. That seemed to be the same in Fate, which is commonly called ‘second life’ among people.
X comforted the village chief.
“Thank you for sharing your valuable story. “Elderly.”
“No, Mr. X. Gratitude is something this old man should give. Thank you for allowing our town’s heroes to rest in peace. “I will never forget your grace for the rest of my life.”
The village chief got up from the bed and bowed politely. X also bowed his head politely once again. The village chief, who was looking at the equipment, asked politely.
“...X, can you give me these equipment? I think we’ve left our town’s heroes lonely for too long. “Looking at these devices, I want to at least honor their wishes every year.”
Tiroling! A notification rang.
Only then did X think about the quest.
‘I never thought it would be a quest like this...’
Quest Item It was natural to expect excellent rewards and a high-difficulty linked quest.
But sometimes... wouldn’t a quest like this be okay?
X answered with a grin.
“of course!”
Munchkin that I eat all by myself