Chapter 102

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Translated by Jinmu

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“You’re going to buy that?”

An empty restaurant near the northern city wall of Ifrit.

The owner standing at the entrance pointed to the shabby cabin in the corner with an absurd expression.

Because the adventurer in front of his eyes who suddenly came to find him expressed his intention to purchase the house.

“Yes. You are the owner of the building right?”

“…Well, that’s true.”

[Merchant Bolibo]

A man in front of his eyes who simply looked like a restaurant owner.

However, his true identity is one of the massive capitalists of Ifrit.

Almost no one would know this fact though.

– Who are you.

– There was this kind of person?

– Who even comes here;

– Even that pervert Bang-ga skips corners like this.

[Avant-garde has sponsored 10,000 won.]

[Viewers? It’s a shame, but I’ve been here a few times! I couldn’t conversely converse with Bolibo much, but looking at the number of real estates he owns I guessed he had some source of funds. Of course what in the world Black Dragon-nim knows is exactly…….]

Tap-

Han-bit moving his finger cut off the long-continuing sponsorship message.

Since his feeling was that it would continue for 1 minute.

– Lollllll

– TMI cut

– He really was a pervert.

「Black Dragon」

「I’ll show you what’s fun a bit later. First, please focus on that. The vigilance outside the village is most important from now on.」

Because he received ten thousand won for now, Han-bit sent a consoling message to Avant-garde.

A reply returning was instantaneous.

「Avant-garde」

「Oh! Then I’ll wait with anticipation! Actually I have quite a deep affection for Ifrit too, and I was not satisfied with the known story progression! Such a development that seems to end frustratingly…….」

Tap-

Han-bit who turned off the message window shifted his gaze back to Bolibo.

He who had been briefly examining Han-bit stroked his chin and asked.

“A face seen for the first time, are you an adventurer?”

“Yes. I am an adventurer who stopped by Ifrit for the first time.”

“Then it’s even stranger. Why do you need that worn-out cabin?”

Bolibo who slightly narrowed his eyes pointed to the cabin.

As per his words, the house’s condition was dreadful enough to collapse soon.

Roughly comparable to the ruins seen in the non-public area.

“Because I’m a foreigner I need a place to stay quietly. Can I purchase it?”

“Hmm.”

Bolibo examined Han-bit up and down anew.

Unlike earlier, pupils moving much slower.

It was his habit of scanning how much property one might have.

“I say this in advance, but I have no thought of passing it over cheaply just because the house’s condition is like that. Because ultimately what’s most expensive in Ifrit is land.”

“Of course. Ah, but I heard a rumor.”

“A rumor?”

At the suddenly changed topic, Bolibo asked back as if puzzled.

Han-bit who had been watching that appearance smirked and spoke.

“They said there’s a dealer selling illegal luxury goods outside? They said the money piled up over a few years is to a nonsensical degree?”

“…What?”

The unexpected truth of the rumor that popped out momentarily disordered Bolibo’s expression.

However, even that was for a moment.

“All sorts of rumors circulate.”

Regaining his composure consciously, he spoke as if it was not a big deal.

“Are you saying you do not know the story?”

“Are the rumors circulating inside the city one or two? There’s no need to know even such absurd things.”

“Is that so?”

Bolibo waving his hand saying there was no value in dealing with it.

A man who lived his whole life like a sly snake, but Han-bit knew him far too well.

Even exactly how much money he earned with illegal luxury goods.

“Luxury goods made in Ifrit. Since they pursue perfection, there are many results failing to pass the standard. The Mayor’s guideline is to incinerate all of those.”

“…A foreigner knows a lot of things. So what about it?”

“If items that couldn’t be incinerated leak out, a problem arises. Furthermore, if a name tag ‘Ifrit’ is attached to it… what will happen?”

“…….”

At the slowly unraveled story, Bolibo closed his mouth.

That man with good intuition was already noticing.

That Han-bit approached knowing his inner workings.

“Just like your words, a defective product attached with Ifrit’s name has high danger. Because the overall evaluation in the market where luxury goods are traded will fall.”

“As expected, you know well. You also know how dangerous that is, right? Also what will happen if the Mayor finds out.”

“…Certainly, if such a thing happens, it will be a truly big deal.”

Bolibo’s gaze answering calmly was cold.

Turning his body to the store entrance, he glanced back and spoke.

“First, will you come in? It seems we will have stories to share with each other.”

“Sounds good.”

Han-bit who immediately nodded his head followed behind him walking ahead.

“Sit.”

Heading to the center table of the store, Bolibo took a seat first.

However, Han-bit walked in a few steps more.

“It’s a plain store. There wouldn’t be anything to look around though?”

“Since you already noticed, let’s not beat around the bush.”

“A young adventurer has no wariness at all. If a foreigner has such an attitude they can’t stay in Ifrit…….”

“Should I try smashing here once?”

“What?”

Next to the fourth table.

Han-bit who stopped his feet casually threw a question.

Bolibo’s eyes, having recognized that location, were shaking violently.

“Why… no, smashing there? What kind of absurd talk is that! Do you intend to commit a crime on top of conjectures!”

Even trying to keep his cool, gradually shaking emotions.

Han-bit who made a smirk reached his hand toward the floor.

“A crime?”

“Of course! If you’re a foreigner, after serving a sentence it’s immediate deportation! Before I report to the guard unit right away, back off!”

“Report if you will. Fire Burst.”

Boom-!

A fireball causing an explosion along with the chant.

The smashed wooden planks scattered flying here and there.

– What is this. Lol

– As expected it’s Black Dragon.

– Spontaneity GOAT.

– Art is an explosion.

The loud explosion sound didn’t matter.

Because this store was a place completely separated from the commercial district and residential area.

“This crazy…….”

Completely losing his composed state, Bolibo rushed over continuously.

However, Han-bit already lightly stepped down under the pierced floor.

“A lot, truly a lot.”

Piles of boxes encompassing the spacious underground space.

What was revealed in the open space were all luxury goods.

Statues, ornaments, jewels, and glass crafts, etc., the types were difficult to even say all of them.

Even down to the obscene items stuck in the farthest corner.

“You stubbornly caused trouble in the end!”

In the thick dust of the pierced hole, Bolibo’s loud shout rang.

That moment.

Swoosh-!

A sharp sound of wind followed.

Swish-

Han-bit lightly stepped out one step to the side.

At the same time, a single person fell beside him.

Crash-!

A man with a fierce impression landing kneeling on one knee.

The sword he gripped was stuck piercing the wooden plank on the floor.

“He dodged this?”

The man who failed the ambush that had no reason to fail opened his eyes wide.

He is one of Bolibo’s mercenaries.

“This half-witted bastard! Quickly take care of him!”

Bolibo whose irritation soared let out a shout.

Only then snapping out of it belatedly, the man tried to raise his body.

However.

Whoosh-!

A foot was already flying into his field of vision.

Smack-!

Han-bit’s forcefully thrust kick was exactly slammed into his face.

The man who couldn’t even ready his posture fainted right there from the impact.

“……?”

The mercenary collapsed on the floor.

At the incident that happened in the blink of an eye, Bolibo couldn’t even continue his words.

“For a mercenary you should have used an expensive one. Didn’t you skimp too much?”

“Ugh…….”

He who flopped down next to the pierced hole shivered continuously grinding his teeth.

Thinking of the danger of such illegal business, it wouldn’t be strange no matter how careful he was.

If they hadn’t lived stuck in peaceful Ifrit, that is.

“How is it now? I’m thinking of trying to make a deal but.”

“Such ridiculous words! Do you think the threat of a mere adventurer from out of town will work? You far too wrongly sought the wrong person…….”

Instantly, Bolibo’s vociferating voice stopped.

His gaze touched the gold bracelet hanging on Han-bit’s finger.

“How, how do you have that!”

“Because I received it from the Mayor. If you can’t believe it, shall we go together? It’d be good to mention the story here too.”

Han-bit twirled the bracelet and asked as if teasing.

Even at that provocative attitude, Bolibo couldn’t even show a proper reaction.

He was just drawing a picture of his own future completely collapsing.

The movement suppressing his own mercenary and that unique gold bracelet were not lies.

Ta-dat-!

Han-bit jumping up climbed up to the 1st floor again.

Standing in front of Bolibo, he patted his shoulder and spoke.

“See, I seem like the bad guy. I told you I came to a deal?”

“No…….”

– Now, who is the villain?

– Black Dragon is just living up to his nickname as always.

– Ahem, self-defense.

– If you strike first, you should be ready to get hit.

A completely determined relationship of 甲 and 乙.

The viewers got excited again, but this time was quite an important incident.

Because Bolibo will become a quite usefully used source of funds.

In the first place, his business wasn’t even a crime when seen from outside Ifrit.

“I have no thought of interfering with your business, nor reporting to the Mayor. Rather, I can help expand the business?”

“…Is that true?”

“Of course. Since this is a deal.”

A situation where it wouldn’t be strange even if flesh was torn off by a one-sided threat.

If a thing called a ‘deal’ was true, he had to lead the story well no matter what.

Even if in a shocked state, Bolibo is a veteran businessman tenaciously searching for a way out.

Raising his head, he looked at Han-bit and asked.

“What do I have to do?”

“What’s necessary right now would be the cabin. And the workers you have too.”

“Workers?”

“Workers discarded by the Mayor, hasn’t you hired quite a lot? Stop other work and gather hands. Ah, hire all the dwarves too. You’ll need various goods so I’ll let you know gradually.”

“……?”

At the rushing demands, Bolibo’s face hardened.

Hesitating for a moment, he carefully threw a question.

“Did you say hire all the dwarves just now? Me? Directly?”

“As an outsider I can’t do it. Since dwarves will work hard too, you don’t need to worry.”

“Then wouldn’t gazes focus too much. It’s too dangerous!”

Money wasn’t a big problem for Bolibo.

Since he thought of enduring it even if large expenses arose as hush money in the first place.

However, hiring dwarves was completely unexpected.

If he brings all of them whose perception is shoved to the floor, it was obvious public attention would concentrate.

“Why? Because the Mayor might take interest?”

“Of course! If an ordinary restaurant owner hires dwarves she will naturally show doubt!”

“Isn’t it better than me directly reporting? Or shall we go meet her now?”

“No, wait…….”

As he was about to turn his feet, Bolibo hurriedly blocked the front.

Looking at that flustered face, Han-bit patted his shoulder and spoke.

“Just think of it as an investment. The thing you’re worrying about won’t happen.”

“…Really?”

“The one leading it is me anyway. Moreover, since it’s a matter for Ifrit, she won’t be able to pick faults either.”

“A matter for Ifrit, you say?”

“To the extent all citizens’ lives are on the line. If it’s hard to believe, wait a little. I’ll show you what it is.”

“…….”

At the firmly spat out words, Bolibo closed his mouth.

Fixed pupils as if trying to read Han-bit’s inner thoughts.

However, the adventurer in front of his eyes had absolutely no reason to tell such a lie.

Since in the first place he couldn’t see a method to shake off the demands with just the threat.

“Phew.”

Looking down, Bolibo let out a sigh.

Another option that did not exist from the beginning.

If the situation became like this it’s better to offer help certainly, and aim for future profits.

Furthermore, if danger visited Ifrit, it was clear his business would collapse let alone his life.

“Understood. I shall accept the proposal.”

Having organized his thoughts, Bolibo raised his head and spoke.

Right after that, an alarm rang in Han-bit’s ears.

Ding-

[Main Quest #4 has been completed.]