Estio Book 5
- Episode 13
"Damn! It's already been said that a young rookie boy hurt his eyes. Can he get better?"
"I do not know."
"tt, I'm a member of Ignis, but seeing him come all the way to the Turke Desert, he really fell to the bottom."
Their situation was also grim, but the mercenaries were worried as they misunderstood that Estio had been kicked out of the guild. He was really at a loss for words because he was such a foolish delusion and sympathy.
However, Estio, who had no intention of clearing up their misunderstanding, did not pay much attention.
The mercenaries who had been kicking their tongues made eye contact with Yeon-yeon by chance this time, and they all looked like they were about to suffocate.
"Hey, what is it? Little girl! Why are you with this scary woman?"
Yeonjunang was gazing at them, gathering magical energy as if to almost kill them. The faces of the mercenaries looking at the shining magic spear summoned under the palm of their hand turned pale.
He spit out each word as if he was chewing it.
"Don't be rude."
"Yep!"
Not knowing what not to say, the mercenaries answered first. The momentum emitted by the fuel fighter was terrifying. But it was there. Yeon-yeon-rang quietly recovered the magic spear without making any more fuss. She was keeping her promise that she would not move on her own without the orders of her leader.
Estio opened his mouth to the mercenaries who had become silent as they watched.
"Jose."
"Why why?"
José Marc, who was called by name, was the head of the mercenaries. Estio spoke again to Jose, who was still glancing at the fuel economy.
"Are you the mercenaries hired by the top of Porima?"
"Yeah, that's right. I've already received the advance payment."
Jose asked without nodding his head.
"Maybe you, sweetheart?"
"......"
It was Estio who was asked the question, but Russell, the top owner, stepped forward with a very bewildered face and waved his hand.
"Okay, okay. What a big deal, shout at me! I don't have the money for that."
"What top stocks don't have that much money?"
The mercenaries, led by Jose, frowned in excitement. No matter how great the reputation of the Ignis guild, if it is the last member of the guild, the ransom is very cheap. On the contrary, I couldn't help but understand that individual mercenaries with good skills received more than lower-level guild members.
Conversely, Russell, who knew that Estio was a guild leader a while ago, frowned at the feeling that they were talking about other people's money.
"Heh, if you want a wealthy top stock, go to another top!"
"No, I don't mean that."
"Don't gossip, and if you have any complaints, go straight to gas!"
"Oh, no. You're too quick-tempered. It's been a while since I saw a familiar face, so I just said it?"
Even a request like this was precious to the mercenaries who had to earn and live on a daily basis. The former ballista guild members grumbled, but made hard excuses to please the upper-class master.
"Russell."
"Hump, what are you doing?"
Sang Sang-ju Russell, who was harsh with other mercenaries, also showed a very different attitude toward Estio. Seeing Russell's gentle expression on his face, José pouted his lips, but he couldn't argue any further because he was really kicked out.
Estio immediately took out the business.
"We must go to the village of Turke tribe in the desert. Would it be okay to accompany you as a mercenary?"
"Yeah?"
Not only Russell, but also the members of the upper ranks of Forima, who were watching around, widened their eyes. It was an unexpected windfall that Ignis guild leader asked to accompany him first. But soon Russell's complexion darkened.
"Well, that's the money we'll pay you now..."
"No deposit required."
Estio just cut it off and said. If he had money, he was already being paid enough to overflow the guild. Russell, staring blankly at him, who looked determined, gave Estio's teammates trembling eyes in turn.
"Really, really, would it be okay? The Ignis guilds will accompany you as a mercenary without a request."
"Hehe, we're just following what the leader decides."
"Heh, it doesn't matter as long as you can definitely go to the Turke tribe village."
"It's okay, there's nothing to do. So what's the answer? May I accompany you?"
After Parker, Yeon Yeon-rang and Moo-bin also agreed, Russell's expression quickly brightened. The Turke Desert is a place full of danger. Even a seasoned merchant who had visited many times was likely to lose his life if he made a mistake.
"Of course. But we, the top of Forima, can never do as much as unpaid quests."
"Um? Why?"
"It has been said since ancient times that something comes only when something goes. That's the merchant's duty! If you arrive safely in the village of the Turke tribe, I will give you some of the trade items you received there as a commission fee."
Russell was a for-profit merchant, but he never gave away anything for free. Whether it was his own business or his business, it was the same.
Russell, who held Alzeniv in his arms, bowed his head toward the crowd.
"Then, to all the mercenaries who believed in and chose us, Porima, I would like to thank you all."
Jose was the first to burst into laughter.
"Hey, that's cool. Hahaha. Good! Let's do well!"
"......Take good care of me."
Finally, after Estio's visit, the climb to the desert was formed.
* * *
On a small top like Porima, enchanted wagons or precious desert elephant wagons could not be used. The most common mode of transport used by low-budget riders to cross the desert was the most common camel. Even then, it was expensive to obtain a strong man who could withstand the forced march, and it was impossible to obtain a few.
However, the means of transportation used by the top of Porima was not a camel, but a separate one.
"This... this is a bit of an unexpected choice..."
"They're all gentle and strong, so don't be afraid. Haven't you all tried horseback riding?"
"It's different from horseback riding!"
"If you try, it's all the same. Orshu before it's too late."
Sang-joo Russell chuckled as he passed Parker in shock. The weak joiners were frightened at the sight of the animals in front of them.
And Estio thought hesitantly.
'I've never ridden horses before.'
Blindfolded, he had no idea what Parker was surprised to see. However, the energy that was felt through her eye patch was very gentle. Estio slightly stretched out his hand and touched the animal that was given for transport.
gurgling.
The animal made a strange noise. It felt like I was gargling with water on my neck. Estio became even more indecisive about the identity of the animal.
'Armor?'
The sensation transmitted through the palm of his hand was cold and hard. Once they were given it, they knew it wasn't a furry animal.
Estio, who expected it to be a horse or a camel wrapped in armor, heard the animal cry once more.
Kurur. kuruk.
"great."
He covered his eyes, but through the palms of his hands, the heart of the animal flowed into his head. Estio, who suddenly did not know how to speak, flinched, but listened to the sound a little more.
"great. you. great."
'Does that mean you liked me?'
This animal's thinking was very simple. Even the thoughts in my head continued intermittently, like a flickering light. Whatever thought came to mind, it was never connected to a sentence.
After all, seeing that he just kept repeating 'good', it seemed that he had no other feelings other than likes or dislikes. Estio gave up guessing further and asked Parker.
"Parker, what race is this animal?"
"Oh, well. Even an animal is a little cocky."
"?"
There was a mixture of embarrassment in Parker's voice, which had been cut off haphazardly.
"Pu ha ha ha."
And when he saw the means of transportation provided by Sang Sang-ju, Moo-bin, who was laughing all the time, wiped the tears from his eyes and revealed the identities of the animals.
"Estio, this is a desert crab."
"crab?"
Estio didn't know what a crab was. As he only had a bewildered expression on his face, Mubin kindly explained the crab.
"Originally, it's a very tasty fish caught in the sea! Anyway, it's a sea creature, but it seems that it lives in the desert. Its size is as big as any other horse, so it doesn't look like it's too difficult to ride."
"Are there any other problems?"
At that question, Mubin burst out laughing again, and Parker hesitated for him.
"Yeah, that's a bit odd in appearance."
"The one the leader should ride is a desert blue crab with a very pretty red scab."
At the word desert crab, Estio became more suspicious. I couldn't even guess what the hell the animal looked like.
Parker, who was beside him, added with his wings hanging down.
"I'm a green desert hairy crab..."
What was given to Parker was a hairy crab with soft, fluffy fur. The desert hairy crab was very gentle, and when he heard the noise of strangers, his eyes widened, but he did not move. It used sturdy claws to support its body by sticking it firmly in the sand. Occasionally, it was the only behavior the desert crab could see to the extent that it spewed foamy crab foam from its mouth.
"It is said that the desert crab is an unusual creature that needs sand, not water, to maintain its body temperature. That's why it's hard to see it outside of the desert."
Parker was awkward, saying he had seen the real thing for the first time. He had a lot of fun watching the desert crab, and it was just as awkward to ride a single movie.
"This is embarrassing. I've never ridden a crab before."
Sang Sang-ju Russell, who looked back at Estio, who hesitated without climbing the desert crab, burst into laughter.
"Are you still doing that? Sit up straight on the saddle and keep your balance so you don't fall."
"I want to sit up straight, but the saddle is crooked?"
As Moobin pointed out, the saddle on the crab shell was installed to face the side in an odd way. Then, Yeon-yeon let out a long sigh.
"Of course."
"Yes?"
"You say you're a well-educated person, don't you know that? Crabs usually walk sideways."
In the end, the first among them to get on the desert crab was Yeonjunang. It was a very skillful movement, as it was claimed that he had been to the desert often. In one room, a feral tiger riding on a desert crab glowing with a chestnut color took hold of the reins.
Following the signal from the reins, the chestnut crab sneaked forward. Mubin pointed a finger at him with a bewildered face.
"Hey, crabs are said to have long sides!"
"that's right."
"Is that guy walking forward?!"
"Because this is a night crab. Instead, it's a little slower than the guys walking sideways. Isn't that common sense?"
"...Is that so?"
Moobin, who had nothing to say, quietly shut her mouth. She then boarded her desert crab, which she was given her own share without further hesitation. Like Parker's, it was a desert hairy crab covered in soft fur.
"By the way, lady, is it okay if you say you hate animals?"
"There's nothing special about using it as a means. Of course, on the premise that it is well managed by human hands."
There was no warmth in the beige eyes that looked down at the desert crab he was riding on. Yeon-yeon Rang has used her horses and crabs with the feeling that she is really handling things. If she picks up something that doesn't make sense, she just has to throw it away. The desert chestnut crab in Yeon-yeon Rangi moved forward at his command, moving his feet.
Estio Book 5
- Episode 13
"Damn! It's already been said that a young rookie boy hurt his eyes. Can he get better?"
"I do not know."
"tt, I'm a member of Ignis, but seeing him come all the way to the Turke Desert, he really fell to the bottom."
Their situation was also grim, but the mercenaries were worried as they misunderstood that Estio had been kicked out of the guild. He was really at a loss for words because he was such a foolish delusion and sympathy.
However, Estio, who had no intention of clearing up their misunderstanding, did not pay much attention.
The mercenaries who had been kicking their tongues made eye contact with Yeon-yeon by chance this time, and they all looked like they were about to suffocate.
"Hey, what is it? Little girl! Why are you with this scary woman?"
Yeonjunang was gazing at them, gathering magical energy as if to almost kill them. The faces of the mercenaries looking at the shining magic spear summoned under the palm of their hand turned pale.
He spit out each word as if he was chewing it.
"Don't be rude."
"Yep!"
Not knowing what not to say, the mercenaries answered first. The momentum emitted by the fuel fighter was terrifying. But it was there. Yeon-yeon-rang quietly recovered the magic spear without making any more fuss. She was keeping her promise that she would not move on her own without the orders of her leader.
Estio opened his mouth to the mercenaries who had become silent as they watched.
"Jose."
"Why why?"
José Marc, who was called by name, was the head of the mercenaries. Estio spoke again to Jose, who was still glancing at the fuel economy.
"Are you the mercenaries hired by the top of Porima?"
"Yeah, that's right. I've already received the advance payment."
Jose asked without nodding his head.
"Maybe you, sweetheart?"
"......"
It was Estio who was asked the question, but Russell, the top owner, stepped forward with a very bewildered face and waved his hand.
"Okay, okay. What a big deal, shout at me! I don't have the money for that."
"What top stocks don't have that much money?"
The mercenaries, led by Jose, frowned in excitement. No matter how great the reputation of the Ignis guild, if it is the last member of the guild, the ransom is very cheap. On the contrary, I couldn't help but understand that individual mercenaries with good skills received more than lower-level guild members.
Conversely, Russell, who knew that Estio was a guild leader a while ago, frowned at the feeling that they were talking about other people's money.
"Heh, if you want a wealthy top stock, go to another top!"
"No, I don't mean that."
"Don't gossip, and if you have any complaints, go straight to gas!"
"Oh, no. You're too quick-tempered. It's been a while since I saw a familiar face, so I just said it?"
Even a request like this was precious to the mercenaries who had to earn and live on a daily basis. The former ballista guild members grumbled, but made hard excuses to please the upper-class master.
"Russell."
"Hump, what are you doing?"
Sang Sang-ju Russell, who was harsh with other mercenaries, also showed a very different attitude toward Estio. Seeing Russell's gentle expression on his face, José pouted his lips, but he couldn't argue any further because he was really kicked out.
Estio immediately took out the business.
"We must go to the village of Turke tribe in the desert. Would it be okay to accompany you as a mercenary?"
"Yeah?"
Not only Russell, but also the members of the upper ranks of Forima, who were watching around, widened their eyes. It was an unexpected windfall that Ignis guild leader asked to accompany him first. But soon Russell's complexion darkened.
"Well, that's the money we'll pay you now..."
"No deposit required."
Estio just cut it off and said. If he had money, he was already being paid enough to overflow the guild. Russell, staring blankly at him, who looked determined, gave Estio's teammates trembling eyes in turn.
"Really, really, would it be okay? The Ignis guilds will accompany you as a mercenary without a request."
"Hehe, we're just following what the leader decides."
"Heh, it doesn't matter as long as you can definitely go to the Turke tribe village."
"It's okay, there's nothing to do. So what's the answer? May I accompany you?"
After Parker, Yeon Yeon-rang and Moo-bin also agreed, Russell's expression quickly brightened. The Turke Desert is a place full of danger. Even a seasoned merchant who had visited many times was likely to lose his life if he made a mistake.
"Of course. But we, the top of Forima, can never do as much as unpaid quests."
"Um? Why?"
"It has been said since ancient times that something comes only when something goes. That's the merchant's duty! If you arrive safely in the village of the Turke tribe, I will give you some of the trade items you received there as a commission fee."
Russell was a for-profit merchant, but he never gave away anything for free. Whether it was his own business or his business, it was the same.
Russell, who held Alzeniv in his arms, bowed his head toward the crowd.
"Then, to all the mercenaries who believed in and chose us, Porima, I would like to thank you all."
Jose was the first to burst into laughter.
"Hey, that's cool. Hahaha. Good! Let's do well!"
"......Take good care of me."
Finally, after Estio's visit, the climb to the desert was formed.
* * *
On a small top like Porima, enchanted wagons or precious desert elephant wagons could not be used. The most common mode of transport used by low-budget riders to cross the desert was the most common camel. Even then, it was expensive to obtain a strong man who could withstand the forced march, and it was impossible to obtain a few.
However, the means of transportation used by the top of Porima was not a camel, but a separate one.
"This... this is a bit of an unexpected choice..."
"They're all gentle and strong, so don't be afraid. Haven't you all tried horseback riding?"
"It's different from horseback riding!"
"If you try, it's all the same. Orshu before it's too late."
Sang-joo Russell chuckled as he passed Parker in shock. The weak joiners were frightened at the sight of the animals in front of them.
And Estio thought hesitantly.
'I've never ridden horses before.'
Blindfolded, he had no idea what Parker was surprised to see. However, the energy that was felt through her eye patch was very gentle. Estio slightly stretched out his hand and touched the animal that was given for transport.
gurgling.
The animal made a strange noise. It felt like I was gargling with water on my neck. Estio became even more indecisive about the identity of the animal.
'Armor?'
The sensation transmitted through the palm of his hand was cold and hard. Once they were given it, they knew it wasn't a furry animal.
Estio, who expected it to be a horse or a camel wrapped in armor, heard the animal cry once more.
Kurur. kuruk.
"great."
He covered his eyes, but through the palms of his hands, the heart of the animal flowed into his head. Estio, who suddenly did not know how to speak, flinched, but listened to the sound a little more.
"great. you. great."
'Does that mean you liked me?'
This animal's thinking was very simple. Even the thoughts in my head continued intermittently, like a flickering light. Whatever thought came to mind, it was never connected to a sentence.
After all, seeing that he just kept repeating 'good', it seemed that he had no other feelings other than likes or dislikes. Estio gave up guessing further and asked Parker.
"Parker, what race is this animal?"
"Oh, well. Even an animal is a little cocky."
"?"
There was a mixture of embarrassment in Parker's voice, which had been cut off haphazardly.
"Pu ha ha ha."
And when he saw the means of transportation provided by Sang Sang-ju, Moo-bin, who was laughing all the time, wiped the tears from his eyes and revealed the identities of the animals.
"Estio, this is a desert crab."
"crab?"
Estio didn't know what a crab was. As he only had a bewildered expression on his face, Mubin kindly explained the crab.
"Originally, it's a very tasty fish caught in the sea! Anyway, it's a sea creature, but it seems that it lives in the desert. Its size is as big as any other horse, so it doesn't look like it's too difficult to ride."
"Are there any other problems?"
At that question, Mubin burst out laughing again, and Parker hesitated for him.
"Yeah, that's a bit odd in appearance."
"The one the leader should ride is a desert blue crab with a very pretty red scab."
At the word desert crab, Estio became more suspicious. I couldn't even guess what the hell the animal looked like.
Parker, who was beside him, added with his wings hanging down.
"I'm a green desert hairy crab..."
What was given to Parker was a hairy crab with soft, fluffy fur. The desert hairy crab was very gentle, and when he heard the noise of strangers, his eyes widened, but he did not move. It used sturdy claws to support its body by sticking it firmly in the sand. Occasionally, it was the only behavior the desert crab could see to the extent that it spewed foamy crab foam from its mouth.
"It is said that the desert crab is an unusual creature that needs sand, not water, to maintain its body temperature. That's why it's hard to see it outside of the desert."
Parker was awkward, saying he had seen the real thing for the first time. He had a lot of fun watching the desert crab, and it was just as awkward to ride a single movie.
"This is embarrassing. I've never ridden a crab before."
Sang Sang-ju Russell, who looked back at Estio, who hesitated without climbing the desert crab, burst into laughter.
"Are you still doing that? Sit up straight on the saddle and keep your balance so you don't fall."
"I want to sit up straight, but the saddle is crooked?"
As Moobin pointed out, the saddle on the crab shell was installed to face the side in an odd way. Then, Yeon-yeon let out a long sigh.
"Of course."
"Yes?"
"You say you're a well-educated person, don't you know that? Crabs usually walk sideways."
In the end, the first among them to get on the desert crab was Yeonjunang. It was a very skillful movement, as it was claimed that he had been to the desert often. In one room, a feral tiger riding on a desert crab glowing with a chestnut color took hold of the reins.
Following the signal from the reins, the chestnut crab sneaked forward. Mubin pointed a finger at him with a bewildered face.
"Hey, crabs are said to have long sides!"
"that's right."
"Is that guy walking forward?!"
"Because this is a night crab. Instead, it's a little slower than the guys walking sideways. Isn't that common sense?"
"...Is that so?"
Moobin, who had nothing to say, quietly shut her mouth. She then boarded her desert crab, which she was given her own share without further hesitation. Like Parker's, it was a desert hairy crab covered in soft fur.
"By the way, lady, is it okay if you say you hate animals?"
"There's nothing special about using it as a means. Of course, on the premise that it is well managed by human hands."
There was no warmth in the beige eyes that looked down at the desert crab he was riding on. Yeon-yeon Rang has used her horses and crabs with the feeling that she is really handling things. If she picks up something that doesn't make sense, she just has to throw it away. The desert chestnut crab in Yeon-yeon Rangi moved forward at his command, moving his feet.
