Chapter 5
According to my memory, that’s not the case.
“Hmm, then it gets even more interesting. Although Le Tor has already failed, his daughter now shows such a behavior…”
Batilda’s words dwindled.
Quietly watching the festival crowd, she soon turned her robe tightly and turned her body.
“Let’s wait and see. It’s time to work now.”
At that, Dominic narrowed his eyes.
Your Highness. Even if you don’t go yourself.
I said so. A ruler shouldn’t miss out on the scene. Let’s see how much dirty money is being laundered, where, and by whom.”
Yes.
“What about our cousin, Duke Jahig?”
“A message came saying he’s on standby at the scene.
Understood. Let’s go.
Yes.
After Dominic saluted, he followed her.
Neither Batilda nor Dominic had expected them to leave the road without hesitation.
At the most famous Gahashu auction in Orquenina, Pavella’s handicrafts were auctioned for 2,098,900 gold, meaning even if they owed money to Baeksan, it would be 2.09 million gold.
***
After parting ways with Batilda, Baeksan immediately went to an inn. He needed time to organize the situation.
Fortunately, Batilda generously covered the accommodation costs. He had about 800 gold in his pocket.
It was an amount that washed away the pain of 2.5 million gold.
There were also 600 gold in his pocket as a quest reward.
In an instant, it was 1,400 gold, or in other words, he earned 14 million won.
The inn’s decent accommodation cost was 20 gold per day, so he could endure at least a month here.
“So, now.”
After roughly preparing the meal and washing up, Baeksan sat on the bed, staring at the 1,370 gold in front of him.
“First of all, what I found out was…”
This world is not entirely a game.
I could tell from wandering around. It felt more like a parallel universe with a similar worldview to a game.
Indeed, there were no worrying aspects in some respects. For example, there was soap in the bathroom, and the streets were equipped with proper water facilities.
‘In fact, it feels almost like a trip to Europe.’
Thanks to this, Baeksan accepted the unfamiliar situation without much difficulty.
Secondly, the fact that the woman named “Minervina Le Tor” seemed to have a good body for a bad reason.
As confirmed while bathing, Minervina had a large cross-shaped scar on her chest. It was a wound so deep that it couldn’t have been inflicted alone.
Honestly, this worried Baeksan the most. Who inflicted this wound? Why? Did no one stop it? Did Minervina have no family, why was she alone in the capital, and how did Batilda recognize her?
‘I should either gradually find out or completely ignore it.’
Thirdly, Baeksan only had the ability to ‘read’ conditions. In other words, he didn’t have abilities like an inventory window.
‘That’s fine. Just having the ability to read information is already deceptive enough.’
After organizing his thoughts, Baeksan grabbed the money and lay down on the bed. The quilt was very thick, as if it was worth the expensive price. Feeling good, Baeksan enjoyed it for a moment before exhaling.
“Now, what to do is clear.”
Just get a regular job and make a living. Oh, of course, while being careful not to let the world go to ruin.
***
Baeksan woke up early the next day. After washing up and going outside, she bought an apple and wandered the streets, taking bites. There were still many people on the streets, probably still in festival season. White letters were still visible above their heads.
There was also something she learned belatedly. In the descriptions, if you focused on specific words, you could see detailed explanations.
[Wide-brimmed women’s hat]
A hat for women made of silk with a ribbon. Made by ‘Craftsman Pruege’.
[Craftsman Pruege]
A famous tailor. Possessing excellent skills, his reputation is already the highest in Orquenina.
[Tailor]
“It doesn’t seem too basic. What’s next?”
Baeksan asked a passerby.
“Where is the physician’s… no, doctor’s residence around here?”
“If you walk along this street for a while, it’s on the left. You can’t miss it because the line is long.”
“Thank you.”
Baeksan nodded and walked along the street.
Before long, she saw a solid house and people standing in line in front of it.
[Physician’s Residence]
Home of Physician Medus.
“Ah.”
Just in case.
Biting into the apple, Baeksan stopped in her tracks.
“Jackpot,”
There was no need to go into the house.
People lined up in front of the doctor’s house. Above their heads, letters appeared one by one.
[Lidia]
Has a fever. Making a brew with Barbuto grass and ginger is effective.
[Calip]
Fingers feel prickly. Thought it was a plant sting, but actually bitten by a Seibu snake.
[Seibu Snake]
A snake distributed evenly in the northern region of Orquenina. Its toxicity seems too weak to cause the end of the world.
When the description changed while appraising the bibliography of Verven Rook the day before, I suspected it, but now I’m sure.
The information window seems to be influenced by my thoughts after all.
It shows things that I’m curious about or would be curious about in advance.
Just like recognizing the premise of being in front of the doctor’s house on its own, it showed the information.
“I could even become a doctor if things get tough. I’ll never starve to death.”
A content smile crept onto her lips. After confirming, Baeksan threw away the eaten apple and turned around.
“Maybe even Le Tor’s philosopher would be better…”
The sound in her ear made Baeksan’s footsteps halt. A sound that made sense. Was it Le Tor from the old days? Here it is again.
When she turned her head, she saw two middle-aged men drinking at an outdoor bar. Upon confirming, Baeksan approached them confidently.
“Hm? Who’s this young lady?”
The two men raised their eyebrows in confusion as Baeksan smiled and greeted them, handing over her hat.
“Hello. Do you have a moment? I’d like to talk.”
The middle-aged men blinked, unable to find a reason why the young woman, Baeksan, would approach them.
Meanwhile, Baeksan organized another piece of information in her mind.
“Minervina Le Tor is someone known to the princess, but her face seems unknown to the public.”
Baeksan casually sat down on the opposite chair.
“I heard an interesting story. Could you give us one more round of beer here! Oh, beer is fine, right?”
“No, but who are you…”
“I just have a question. Would it be too much trouble?”
Baeksan smiled wryly. Another thing she learned from looking in the mirror yesterday.
“Minervina is quite pretty.”
The middle-aged men softened their expressions upon hearing about their daughter’s plight.
“Oh, right. What’s the story you’re curious about?”
“Um, excuse me, but I overheard your conversation earlier. About that ‘Le Tor’ person.”
“Baron Le Tor? Why?”
“He was a lord. Hmm, curious? Give us the most expensive appetizer here!”
Baeksan told the waiter who brought the beer. It meant to move on after eating the appetizer.
The middle-aged man seemed to understand, chuckling.
“But if it’s Le Tor, then I only know as much as others do.”
“That’s all I need. Just what others know. I don’t know exactly because I’m not from around here.”
“What? How can you not know about Le Tor?”
“I grew up a bit sheltered and ignorant of the world. So sometimes I seek teachings from someone like a teacher, while learning along the way.”
The words flowed smoothly from her lips as if she had smeared them with saliva. It’s difficult for elders to rebuke such an attitude if a young person displays it.
The middle-aged man burst into laughter.
“Young people are quite something. I wish my daughter could speak as well as you!”
“You flatter me.”
“Haha! Anyway, about Le Tor…”
The middle-aged man took a sip of beer and began the story.
