20 – Red Garden Landscaper 6

“Master, what is that?”

A piece of paper that stayed in the owner’s hand throughout the garden walk.

Seeing this, Ophelia asked with a question, and Bahamut spoke to her in a voice that felt a bit of expectation.

“Ah.. A plan for what to do next. I’m thinking of starting right after this business trip.”

“I see.. You are always very busy, Master..”

“Well, there are many things to do, many things I want to do, and things to prepare for.”

“Prepare.. but master, don’t you already have a lot of money when you wake up? I heard that the previous work in Vienna was also very profitable..”

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Now I have a lot of room in my life, but from Ophelia’s point of view, who had to risk her life for a penny or two just a few months ago, Bahamut’s move, which already had assets that could last a lifetime, was a bit incomprehensible.

“It may be a personal desire, but more than anything, in the future… Umm… Well… I’ll let you know the details later. Because it doesn’t seem like the time yet.”

Bahamut spoke with a bit of sincerity. His words made Ophelia think that there must be something important that she didn’t know about, but it was impossible for her to think of anything more than that.

“What should I say… I’m sorry, but I think it’s a very difficult thing for Ophelia to think about.”

“hahahaha.. Well, I guess.. It’s not just you, so don’t worry about that. Right now you just have to do your best in what you can do.”

“master..”

Bahamut stroking Ophelia’s head while smiling so lightly.

At this, Ophelia blushed slightly, and, as he said, began to motivate herself once more.

‘Yeah right. All I have to do is to take up my sword and serve my master. In order to do that, you have to become stronger than you are now. In order to meet the master’s expectations, I must grow to the level of a famous high-level adventurer… no, beyond that…’

Even now, Ophelia was confident that she would not lose against a fair number of humans.

However, she knew very well that this alone was not enough.

She knew how many flying and crawling monsters there were in the world.

In this harsh world, in order to protect the owner who plans to work with a continental perspective, he had to become that strong.

‘I will definitely become stronger. No matter who appears… even if the opponent becomes the White Dragon Princess or the Rose Emperor… ‘

*

Isolda and Yuria left Selberg in a wagon and entered the territory of the Holy Empire.

Although she had to travel a considerable distance, and because of that, she needed to be careful about her safety, to be honest, Isolda was somewhat at ease.

It wasn’t just because of Yuria’s dogs.

Due to the nature of many rough mountainous areas, the area around Schwyz and Selberg was frequented by thieves, but as soon as they entered the Holy Empire, such danger was greatly reduced.

The plains were wide open, and as a traditional powerhouse on the continent, the security was well maintained, and the people’s lives were relatively affluent, so there were relatively few cases of bandits.

However, after Carol, the current ruler, took over, there was a little problem in the economic aspect, and because of this, there were concerns that the prestige of the Uranus Merchant, which held the empire’s commercial power, was increasing excessively.

“In other words, as things go on, the power of the merchants of the Holy Empire will become stronger. For those of us starting from scratch, this will be a great opportunity.”

“I see… it’s a story that continues. I think Mr. Ysera is really amazing, he knows all those complex facts.”

“Well.. but it was once called a colossus. Even though it’s ruined like this now.”

Lee Sol-da speaks with a bit of pride followed by a sudden feeling of bitterness. In response, YuRia nodded and spoke to her in a quiet voice.

“My parents were similar. When I was young, I heard that you led a famous guild.

A shadow fell on Yuria’s face as she recalled the vague memories of that time.

And, looking at YuRia like that, Isolda spoke a little clumsily to comfort her.

“That’s right… It’s unfortunate, but this floor is originally like that. It’s like a battlefield where you don’t know when you’ll be eaten. That’s why you should always be alert. Even if you soar to a high place, a merchant is a job that can collapse in an instant.”

“..Yes… That’s right.. I guess..”

“Um… ”

Isolda’s words made Yuria even more low-pressure.

Isolda found it difficult to speak any more as she felt that the words she had spoken as consolation had had the opposite effect.

At the same time, since he told a story that resonated so well with himself, Isolda also began to feel a little depressed without knowing it.

Although she believed that was the reason of the world of merchants and still said so, Isolda felt sorry for herself now that she was in such a situation.

‘I tried hard… but I did my best… but all of that was blown away in an instant… the people who were YuRia’s parents might… no… definitely… It must have been. And I couldn’t overcome this futility, so…’

I thought it was cruel.

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No matter how cold-hearted the world may be, the thought that it was necessary to drive people to the edge of the cliff began to appear in Isolda’s mind.

‘Mercy.. Yes.. I thought I didn’t need that kind of thing at all.. But.. Now that I’m in that position, I think I understand a little bit.. how valuable that little bit of mercy is..’

Opening the last breath to humans buried alive in the ground.

How big is the difference between having it and not having it? The current Isolda knew.

At the same time, it was a bonus to feel revenge against Bahamut for making him feel that way.

‘All I have to do is start over from now on.. I just need to grow my strength again and take revenge… no matter how long it takes…’

With such thoughts in mind, Lee Sol-da once again resolutely resolves herself.

Then… as if she had suddenly remembered something, Yuria cautiously asked her.

“Um… Ysera-san.. Then, by any chance… Ysera-san, do you know a lot of other famous merchants?”

“yes? Well… to some extent. I don’t know about other countries, but merchants in the Holy Empire and Schwyz know about it.”

Lee Sol speaks in a relatively light tone, feeling the need to change the atmosphere.

However, contrary to her, Yuria asked her again with a slightly calmer voice.

“Then, Mr. Ysera… do you know about that woman? That.. Lee Sol-da.. A woman named Evergarden..”

“… Solda Lee.. Evergarden?..”

When her name popped up in an unexpected place, Isolda began to feel a little strange.

‘Me?

Suddenly, she thought about telling her that she was Lee Sol-da, but thinking that it wasn’t really because of the atmosphere, she answered appropriately with an awkward smile.

“What.. just like that?.. I don’t know too much about the details. But… why is that person?”

Thinking that it would be nice if there was a story like praise, Isolda had some expectations.

And… turning her gaze away from Isolda, who was thinking that way.

YuRia slowly opened her mouth.

“That woman… must be dead?”

“… ”

For a moment, Yuria speaks in a terrifyingly quiet voice.

Seeing her like this, which she had never seen before, Isolda began to feel something creepy.

“..I don’t know… but considering that there hasn’t been any news since the fall of the other day… maybe…”

Lee Sol-da talks carefully while hiding her emotions.

Regarding this… Yuria spoke with sincerity in a cold voice.

“… Yes.. that must have happened.. if that wicked woman.. would die and fall into hell..”

“… ”