3-2 Part 3
The Strange Book Says to Save the Girl
I Met in the City
— The Maritime City of Naglfar —
Translator : PolterGlast
Part of it was that we departed during the night. By the
time morning came and the sunlight had shifted to that of late morning, we had
arrived at the maritime city of Naglfar.
This corresponds to the largest trading hub in the Empire. I
could see many large ships anchored in the huge harbor. Galleons, carracks,
naos, and smaller dhows and schooners; their construction was exactly as I had
seen in picture books.
“Fuhaaaa... I wondered what would happen at one
point... Thank you, Shinza! Right now, I’m so grateful I could agree to
any request for Shinza’s sake!”
“Then please use that spirit to make the business
negotiation a success.”
“Got it! Ah, how about lunch near the harbor?”
“Come to think of it, I am hungry. Not bad; what can we eat
here?”
“Mussel Paella is recommended!”
“Alright, I’m in. Your treat.”
“Of course!”
Then, taking the donkey, we headed toward the coast. It is
my first time in this land. We passed through the lively town fragrant with the
sea breeze, following the main street.
Mussel Paella—it seems I had underestimated it. Rice is
common in the books from another world that I like,
but I didn't have many opportunities to eat it in the Imperial Capital.
It’s delicious. The rice had a faint sweetness, and the
broth from the shellfish had soaked into it, making it exquisite. We were able
to spend a fun lunch where the previous night’s surprise attack felt like a
lie.
“Where is the business negotiation?”
“Over there. See, that huge trading house over there is our
regular customer.”
“I see. In that case, you'll need a bodyguard.”
“That's a bit of a leap, isn't it? I'll
be fine. Let's just pick an inn, and then you take a break, Shinza. Who knows? If
you wander around, you might find even more delicious things, you know?”
“Mu... There was a shop I was curious about.”
Carral laughed, saying
that I was surprisingly gluttonous. After that, we booked a nearby inn, and taking
her up on her offer, I decided to start an eating tour.
『Open the book.』
As I watched Carral enter the trading house, Zirant’s
haughty voice echoed in my ear. I wondered what it was, and it turned out to be
the addition of a new unreasonable demand.
— Exploration —
- 【Lap the Maritime City Naglfar
once】
- Completion
Reward: EXP 100 / VIT +5
- “My
Crown Prince, broaden your knowledge within the Empire's territory.”
Naglfar is much
smaller than the Imperial Capital. If I put my mind to it, I could
probably do it within today. I was a little worried about Carral, but...
surely there are delicious specialties outside the harbor too.
“Fine, I’m in, Zirant.”
Before I knew it, strolling had become my hobby. I decided
to take this opportunity to fully enjoy a walk in a port town far from the Imperial
Capital, something I had never seen before.
Salt-grilled barracuda, imported peaches and apples, and
sake-steamed scallops were pricey but delicious. However, just as the Tome
of the Evil Dragon acknowledged that I had circled half of Naglfar,
I was forced to change my plans.
Those guys. The attackers from last night, despite having
their weapons stolen and being beaten back, had passed through the main gate of
Naglfar town.
“They chased us this far...”
I knew it. Although it couldn't be helped because Carral
was there, letting them leave alive was a mistake.
“Where did those guys go!”
“At this rate, we’ll be killed by Boss Haki! Hyamar-sama
won’t stay silent either; find them no matter what!”
Of course, I tailed them. They were looking for Carral
and me. Unaware that one of their targets was right behind them, they seemed
intent on revenge.
“The scary one is the Prince brother... If we offend the
Imperial Family, we can’t live in the Empire...”
“Anyway, it’s that woman, Big Bro! Ignore that Shinza
bastard, if we don’t deal with Carral first... we’re in trouble!”
As I thought, I cannot sympathize with that. Isn't that
entirely just the self-serving logic of a thug? What fault
is there in an exemplary Imperial merchant who simply wishes to conduct
business honestly?
I was convinced. These guys would never reform. If they
survive here, they will repeat similar Yakuza-like business practices in the
future. I continued to tail them. To eliminate them before they got close to Carral.
Finding a narrow alley with no foot traffic, I prayed to God
that they would pass through there. God, if you have mercy too, give me a
chance for purge. Before they harm my friend.
However,
there was no God. Or perhaps, God was just a piece of shit.
“Big Bro! That, that! That’s the woman!”
“Carral Hez! A chance for redemption! Luck is finally
on our side!”
“Besides, she’s alone! Let’s get her!”
Those guys are idiots. It was still before evening, and they
impulsively decided on a crime in broad daylight. Now that it’s come to this, I
have no choice but to stop them by force.
“Hey, you tough-looking brothers there, I have a request,
turn this way.”
Sorry for the usual trick, but I called out to them. At the
same time, I scraped up the dry soil at my feet and waited for them to turn
around in anger at my commanding tone. The rest is the same as I did to the Abyss
Hound. I threw clods of earth at their faces.
“You, buaaah?!”
“That’s dirty, you bastard! B-B-Big Bro, I can’t see!”
Next is a pitfall. I dug a hole with speed invisible to the
eye, then went around behind them and kicked them in.
They were swinging their swords blindly, but there was no
way they would hit. With this body strengthened by the Tome of the Evil
Dragon, this level of work was simple routine, not even enough to make me
short of breath.
“Wh-What are you doing! What is this hole! N-No way, are you
that guy?!”
“Dirt is falling! Stop! Stop it! You guys, stooop!!”
Perhaps because the falling soil was so massive in quantity,
they seemed to think it was an attack by multiple people. I glanced behind me,
but neither Carral nor the people of Naglfar had noticed the
commotion in this back alley.
“I won’t let you kill Carral Hez. Now, I don’t know
the meaning, but let’s name this brute force technique for now. Secret
Technique... Alien Heian-Kyo.”
Carral's figure
is nowhere to be seen anymore. Without being noticed by anyone, I sealed the
attackers in the prison of the earth.
Well, however.
“Kuh... This is why this book is... Mu, muuu...!”
I glowed again...
— Purge —
- 【Bury 3 Villains】 Completed
- Completion
Reward: EXP 500 / Shovel LV +1
(Received)
- “Carral
cannot be saved by the law; you did the right thing.”
— Purge —
- 【Bury 5 Villains】 Remaining: 2
- Completion
Reward: EXP 900 / Shovel LV
+1
- “Power
to pierce through all; that is your Shovel.”
— Table of Contents —
- 【Name】 Ashley
- 【Lv】 8 → 12
- 【Exp】 800 → 1300
- 【STR】 20 → 26
- 【VIT】 88 → 100
- 【DEX】 31 → 40
- 【AGI】 19 → 27
- 【Skill】 Shovel LV 3
- “The
Shovel will grant you power of another dimension.”
Looking at it, however, it was rapid growth. Perhaps with
this, I might be able to win against Brother Georg. Rather than guilt or
concern about prying eyes, I was wrapped in the sense of accomplishment of
protecting Carral and the satisfaction of growth brought by the Tome
of the Evil Dragon.
I did the right necessary evil. Because Zirant
acknowledges it, I can slaughter them. I realized that.
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