Returner User Manual Chapter 1121
Colleagues you can or cannot trust (6)
"so."
"That's how we started our relationship. Coincidentally. Afterwards, we went down to the southern area, collected medicinal herbs, and returned. The situation we were worried about didn't happen... Thanks to... ."
"Is that the end of what you want to say?"
'This guy is really crooked. Why is he so dissatisfied with everything?'
"You won't be making any moves by officially registering the party with the guild, but you will be in charge of the vanguard of our party. Grandfather... No, Mr. Rayman Bolt is a little old for his active duty, but he has a lot of experience and wisdom. I think he'll have a lot to help you with outside of combat. Of course, his basic combat power... It is a level that cannot be ignored."
"and?"
"How about you? Did you finish your business well?"
"Why should I tell you that?"
'If you don't want to talk, just leave. Why are you sitting here? This guy ate all of my food. I really want to squeeze a honey chestnut into his mouth.'
If he don't look at the world crookedly, will he have a disease that causes thorns to grow in his mouth?
I was in a situation where I couldn't help but think that no matter what I said, I wouldn't get a positive answer.
For a moment, I wanted to throw this coffee in his face.
'no. no. Still, a lot has changed.'
As I tried to look at the positive side, I felt like my anger had subsided a little.
In fact, it is correct to judge that the work so far has paid off simply by not leaving the room right away.
It was because I was passive about speaking rudely, and it was a situation where I pretended that I couldn't win and was following what he said.
'It's because I haven't seen him in a long time. I guess that's why I couldn't get used to it. He used to be like this.'
Even though we were quite far away, we still haven't left Harizel. The surprising part is that we even returned to the same inn.
Perhaps in the first round, there was no specific base to return to.
It's not the concept of visiting another city, but if you stopped by another city, you would have stayed in a room there. Wouldn't it have been common to find a different room when going on another expedition, and to live in the field if you needed to sleep on the street?
The fact that he attended this brief meeting seemed like evidence that Woohyo considered Harizel's inn to be a place to return to.
The mission of providing a home for wild dogs was half-successful.
"Now that the story is out, let me give you a notice."
"Huh?"
"Just because I'm here spending time with you doesn't mean I'm going to do what you say. Just because I'm playing to your beat right here doesn't mean I'm going to roll around in the poop with you."
"... ... ."
"Opportunity, yes. I'm going to give you a chance."
'Look at it now. You give in little by little like this.'
The guy who initially said he had something else to do with Harizel now says he'll give me a chance.
Don't make the mistake of thinking that we will move together. The guy who threatened us a few days ago said he will hang out with us at least once now.
If it was as Woohyo said, it would have been normal for him to leave this place and go out to do other business.
We can't rule out the possibility that he was holding back because he didn't want to waste the time he had wasted from the Academy to Harizel, but if he had really planned to escape, he wouldn't have said something like that.
'I guess he just disappeared without saying a word. huh.'
Those who have no intention of escaping tend to talk longer.
"71 years old? what? Grandpa?"
"... ... ."
"I didn't come here to watch you play house. In order to realize the grand plan you are talking about, it will be difficult even if you recruit players who are currently attracting attention on the continent. But what? It's none of my business, but if you're driven by feelings of sympathy or something similar, I'd like to tell you to get out of there. If you want to play grandpa and grandson, look elsewhere."
"no."
"what?"
"I didn't recruit Raymon Bolt out of sympathy or anything like that. He wasn't recruited because of a brief relationship. He just ticked all the boxes. It's not that there are any shortcomings, but it met the conditions I wanted."
"... ... ."
"... ... ."
"I know you are unusually skilled for a player who just graduated from the academy. You may not think he's needed, but there are few people who have experienced as much about this continent as Rayman Bolt. The wisdom of veterans who have survived for a long time on the Rohen Continent can never be ignored. Tanks that can attack from a distance are also rare. Moreover, he is a level 4 veteran warrior. Do you think you, a Level 3, are qualified to evaluate him?"
"... ... ."
"You won't have to worry about combat power issues. Although the stat decline is ongoing, it is not very noticeable, and since it is ranked at level 4, its basic combat power is high. I thought it would be better to bring in certain people rather than half-baked people. At least... At least Raymon Bolt's stats won't decline within three years."
'It's not something you grow and use. It's for short term use. Our party isn't going to last forever, so why are you worried? You weren't planning on staying for a long time, were you?'
"and... for calling him grandpa... sorry. I just thought of my grandfather who passed away... Without even knowing... ."
"... ... ."
"Because my parents weren't around... It was my grandfather who raised me."
The atmosphere is getting colder.
"... ... ."
"I couldn't distinguish between public and private matters."
"... ... ."
"... ... ."
"Hmph."
"... ... ."
"What I'm pointing out is not a matter of titles. It's a matter of atmosphere. What you call that old man is none of my business. It doesn't matter whether you think of your old man or not."
"... ... ."
"I'll say it again exactly. I didn't care about that part in the first place."
"I will never be swayed by emotions and make unreasonable decisions. Ball is ball and life is life."
"that word. You better remember."
"ah! And this is something I haven't mentioned yet... I'm thinking it might be a good idea to go on an expedition sometime soon."
"... ... ."
"It's a dungeon strategy."
"... ... ."
"I thought that raiding dungeons would yield more noticeable results than quests or hunting... We have searched for potential locations and are in the process of collecting necessary items and information. There needs to be a little more recruitment, but... ."
"When?"
"As quickly as possible. At least within a month, no, within a week... ."
"Not bad. If you don't have anything to say, I'm leaving."
"yes... yes. ah. and."
"damn it. Sigh... Do you have anything else to do?"
"It's a potion."
"... ... ."
"I made something simple with the herbs I got this time. It seems to work better than the ones sold on the market, so take it."
"... ... ."
The guy glanced at the potion shyly held out by the continent's greatest alchemist, then quietly picked up his bag.
'We talked a lot today. Right. I think there was some rapport.'
Of course, there was no thank you or anything like that. instead... .
"If there's good guys, just bring them."
"Huh?"
"Someone who can be used as a party member."
"... ... ."
"Don't get your hopes up."
The short meeting ended with that guy kicking down the door of the inn and exiting the room, leaving behind these words.
It wasn't long before a voice was heard from upstairs.
"Tsk. He's a crooked young man."
"... ... ."
"ah! grandfather!"
"Is that the guy you were talking about?"
"yes. That is Woo Hyo-yeol. Level 3 prosecutor... ."
"why... ."
'Did I end up partying with that guy? I don't know either.'
But it was important to answer. That bastard might be out there listening. No, he's always listening. I'm sure this guy is holding himself against the wall.
"He may be a bit eccentric, but he is basically a warm person. He's the type of person who doesn't reveal his true feelings... ."
"haha... ."
'It's nonsense, right? I know.'
"It just need a little bit of time. Rather,grandfather. Take this here. You said you're going hunting today."
"... ... ."
"It's a potion. It will be more effective than commercially available products."
"Thank you for this,but... Even if I accept something like this... ."
"You said you would help us for a while. This is my repayment. Please consider it as a bribe."
"haha. Where else can I find such cute bribes?"
Bowed my head as if I'm embarrassed. The old man who had been drinking with me just once stroked my head as if he was used to it.
It is surprising that such a bond can be built by digging up herbs, and it is probably a situation that can be created because Flower Kiyoung has such a warm nature.
It's a bonus that we've already exchanged a lot of stories while making the request.
According to the setting, Flower Ki-young was raised by his grandfather without any parents, and the only person he could trust and rely on was his grandfather.
Although it passed in an instant, this grandfather probably felt heartbroken from the moment I calmly brought up the story of the Earth.
Of course, these are stories that have been adapted. The story of how he did various things to support his younger sister during his childhood when he was bullied because he was a parentless child.
The growth story of a boy who grew up too early but still never lost faith in the world. Water supply... No, he met a friend he could trust, worked and studied at the same time, received a scholarship, and even got accepted to college.
By the end of the story, this guy had already become Rayman Bolt's biological grandchild.
"But... Is your resolution unchanging?"
"yes."
"... ... ."
"Of course, I'm so grateful for your concern, but I told you. grandfather. I have something to do..."
"Still."
"I will avoid dangerous things as much as possible. You don't have to worry. I am also a person who knows that my life is a waste. We both know how unlikely it is to go on an unprepared trip, and we know the high mortality rate for players fresh out of the academy. More than anything... Grandfather is here."
"Hehehe. You are putting gold on my face. Even though I'm not that great of a person."
"You look great enough in my eyes."
"haha... okay... then... How about a party... ."
"well... ."
"Would it be a good idea for me to see if there's anyone you can recommend?"
"no. You don't have to do that."
"... ... ."
"I've already looked around the Adventurer's Guild. and... ."
Actually, I saw one person.
They are not a combat player. It's a woman I saw by chance on the way back to Harizel. She is someone who works as a bard even though she has decent magical abilities and decent special skills.
It was a situation I couldn't understand, but I couldn't help but notice it more.
"Is there anyone you're looking?"
"yes. grandfather. Do you remember the bard we saw on the way back to Harizel?"
"Ah.. ."
"yes. The woman who was playing the piano or something."
"You mean at the three-way intersection outside the castle gate? That person must be... ."
"yes. It's not a combat occupation, though."
"I see. The name was... ."
"... ... ."
"Was it Noh Dam-hye?"