48. Queen of the Underworld
Matel Kingdom’s largest commercial city, Harman.
If you are a new merchant and want to understand the flow of money, there is a saying to go to Harman without asking or questioning.
Merchants should always have a balance in their head that measures profit and loss.
Transaction of money and goods. Money flow. Distribution process of goods. Items that could make a profit all over the continent. Up to date information related to trade.
A city of merchants with pure white buildings and refreshing sea air during the day. A center of trade where everything is available.
But the moment the sun goes down, the heavy and sweet scent of money settles over the city.
The gambling hall is the sacred place of the night. It was not only the merchants who became the slaves of gold, and those who flocked to Harman’s gambling hall in search of a quick fortune were the first to contribute to covering Harman’s nights with pleasure and luxury.
I walked across the table feeling dizzy at the scent of prickly pears wafting from everywhere.
“This is nonsense! Manager! Call the manager immediately!”
“Look at you! Look!”
As if it is not a lie to say that it is the continent’s largest gambling hall, this vast underground gambling hall is overflowing with idiots who do not accept the results.
Looking at the ugliness of the authors whose lives were half ruined, I shook my head.
“Sylvia, you shouldn’t associate with fools like that. Of course, it’s good to enjoy a moderate gamble, but those who bet their lives out of proportion like that are the problem.”
“Ah, sure… Uhm… Is this the entertainment of humans…”
“You are saying strange things again. Anyway.”
I had already been to this city before, and I got acquainted with the manager who runs this casino.
Becky, the manager of Harman’s gambling house.
Charming in a suit that clings to her body, she is the real power behind Harman, who holds tight to all kinds of behind-the-scenes deals, including Harman’s gambling hall.
Originally, we had planned to meet Becky right away and give him a warning, but when the guard said that Becky was away for a while, we had no choice but to sit down and wait for Becky to return.
“Whoa… Would Galan want to come to an underground gambling house like this?”
“Umm… I think there are quite a few people there, so there is a good chance they will come.”
“If it’s Luna…”
I stared blankly at the gambling tables where cards and money were exchanged for a while, but Becky did not come even after a long time.
“…That doesn’t come very often.”
“Austin. I think they sell food over there too.”
“Oh. It’s true, princess.”
Perhaps because it was a large gambling hall, there was even a restaurant in the corner of the gambling hall.
It was just about time, so after dinner, I went back to the bench at the entrance and sat down, but Becky still didn’t come.
“…Well, we’re not security guards at the casino.”
While we were guarding it like a scarecrow, another place might be attacked, so we waited for Becky to come back as soon as possible.
Each of the employees passing us glanced at us and paid attention, as if we were tired of sitting blankly and not participating in the game.
“…Do you want to play only one game?”
“Senpai couldn’t do it…”
“Hey. That’s Royman’s scam. Winning eight times in a row, does that f*cking make sense?”
“Brother. I have never cheated…”
“Okay, let’s kill a bit of time, let’s play just one game.”
I got up from my knees and smiled.
“You know what? Will we be the protagonists who will make a fortune here?”
* * *
“There is no wagon…?”
“Yes, warrior. I’m sorry, but the road was damaged a lot due to the rock locust attack last time… The wagons were also damaged a lot, and the wagons that were still intact were moving materials…”
Listening to the garrison commander’s words, Lee Yu-jeong, a warrior, narrowed her brows as she felt his head pounding.
Time is tight enough to leave right now, but how come there are obstacles everywhere you go?
As the Bellion garrison commander became restless after seeing the frowning hero, Isabel, a saint who was standing behind the hero, stepped forward.
“Captain of the defense. We must go to Harman. How can I not?”
As Isabel said with a smile, the garrison commander’s face began to loosen up.
“No, of course! I’ll do my best to get the wagon for the hero and his companions separately! But, if you give me a little time…”
“A day.”
“…Yes?”
At the bewildered voice of the garrison captain, Adrien stepped forward and spoke.
“I’ll give you one day. We can’t wait too long.”
“That, that… One day is too…”
“Stop. No objection. In our hands, the lives of the Harman citizens are at stake. Did you understand?”
“…Yes. We will try our best.”
“Not that I will try, but I will.”
“Yes! I will!”
“Okay. Go see.”
Looking at Adrien, who was acting as the captain of the defense with a face like a pup, Maya did not hide her tired face.
If you reunite with Austin in this state…
‘Austin! Do you know how much I suffered because of you? Don’t just stand there, hurry up and get down on your knees!’
Adrienne’s unlucky behavior and her way of speaking seemed to be reproduced in front of Maya’s eyes.
‘Ah, no way…’
If that happens, it’s completely over. There could be no worse relationship than now, but if I let it go that way, my relationship with Austin would be completely ruined.
Although Adrienne was naturally a bit picky, she wasn’t quite like that.
“A warrior. Galen is the priority. We have to kill Gahlran first.”
“…I know, Maya. Don’t worry.”
The hero also looked at Adrienne, and it seemed that she imagined an uneasy future.
Behind them, who let out a sigh and turned their backs, the garrison commander, who had just run away, gasping for breath, approached and grabbed them.
“Heh… Heh heh…! Warrior! I got a wagon!”
“Where, where are you!”
“Heo-eok… Whoa… Follow me…”
The warrior and other party members followed the garrison commander, thinking that he had run well wearing the rattling armor.
* * *
“This makes f*cking sense!!! The boss is here, yes!!!!!!”
“Tongue… Brother! Calm! Calm down!”
“No, this bastard was clearly playing!!!!!!”
Anyway, it seemed that I was out of luck. To meet such a swindler from the beginning.
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No matter how lightly you decide to enjoy it, it doesn’t make sense to lose 10 episodes of motherf*cker.
Anyone could see that he was playing with this sacred card game, so I focused my attention on his hand, and sure enough, I saw him slipping a card from his sleeve.
“It’s only when you don’t give in to the results and start a riot like that… Tsk… That’s why these baseless lowly things…”
I glared at the pot-bellied old man laughing in front of me, and the top turned.
“Hey, you fat-bellied hot pot bulgogi bastard. Say it again. What? Things without roots?”
“Mr…. Mr.?! Such a vulgar…!”
“Are you a noble? Uh? I saw with my own eyes that you were playing with your hands, do I have to cover up my words?”
“Cow, playing with your hands! Do not insist without proof!”
“Evidence…Then roll up your sleeves. You know how to pierce your nostrils with my bolt the moment the card comes out.”
“No! How dare you treat me like this, our family’s honor…”
“Stop f*cking talking and blow gently!!!!!! Otherwise, my hand like a pot lid won’t know what to do with you!!!!!!”
“Shut up, guards! Somebody call the guards! aaagh!!!”
As I squeezed the fat aristocrat’s folded neck as if tearing open, the sound of a pig snapping resounded.
Damn it, no matter how much weight you gain, you squeeze it with your hands and the oil comes out.
When I forcibly rolled up his sleeves, the cards hidden in the sleeves spilled out.
“Eojjuguri…”
“Wait a minute…! Mothership! A manipulative man who tries to discredit me…”
“Royman, flail.”
“Here you are.”
As Royman’s heavy flail mace flowed down my hand, his complexion instantly turned blue.
“Oh, I see! I’m sorry! I’ll give you your money back, please don’t hit me…”
I closed my eyes and recalled the memories of that day at the sight of him rubbing his fat hands while squeezing out tears and runny nose.
True physical therapy with blood and sweat that took place at Bellion’s inn…
That’s when I realized.
When it comes to healing people, the hawk is the medicine.
“Ah, Mogdan…”
I miss you…
As I slowly lifted the flail, Princesses Luna and Alexis, who had been watching me with interest until recently, hurriedly grabbed my arms.
“Wait a minute! Austin! Stop! Stop!”
“Austin! I don’t want to stop it either, but there are so many eyes all around right now!”
“Wheeyu~! Just take it down and shoot it, senior!”
“This, this is the struggle of humans…!”
Robin and Sylvia were still watching our fight with their eyes shining, but I exhaled slowly, calmed down a bit, and looked around.
A table split in half by an angry blow, cards scattered all over the place, people staring at us with fear, guards, and a familiar suit…
“…Becky?”
As soon as I met her cold eyes, I silently lowered my arm and returned the flail to Royman.
“Austin. I need to explain what the situation is.”
“…The sire hasn’t come yet, so why do you have to do this…”
“I guess I still haven’t fixed that vulgar tone.”
“You’re still pretending to be classy, Becky.”
“…Follow me.”
I obediently got off the table and followed Becky with the hesitant group.
It’s a pity that we couldn’t see the last of the fat guy being dragged away by the guards, but there’s nothing we can do about it now.
Because Becky’s expression, which shines as the second most feared woman, doesn’t look good to anyone.
FYI, the number 1 is my mother.
“Gulp…”
“Why are you so nervous? It’s been a long time since we met again Doesn’t Austin seem very happy?”
“hahahaha… I’m happy. I’m glad…”
Reuniting with Becky after a long time was the worst.
The plan got a little… A lot twisted.