The Sub-Protagonist Is Retiring

10 – 010. The fate of the swordsman has changed (correction)

We didn’t get the prize money due to disqualification, but we became popular stars in the town with an overwhelming performance.

Residents who recognize us give us daily festival food or give us tips saying that we did a good job.

It received so much attention and love that its popularity was realized.

Among them, there were villagers who offered to provide a place to sleep, but they refused due to unavoidable circumstances.

“Is it okay to stack firewood like this?”

“Good job. You just need to move the fire to the firewood as it is.”

“yes!”

Due to the side effects of Dragonization, Renee had to stay in the form of a dragon until the next morning.

During the day, it was similar to a hatchling, but it is said that it puts a strain on its body, so it is now back to its original size.

It was the size of a house, so we hid ourselves in the woods near the village.

So, Renee and I were currently preparing to camp out of town.

“By the way, Bern-nim, wasn’t it okay to sleep in the village?”

“Why is this all of a sudden back book?”

“I’m adapted to the wild, but Bern-sama would be more comfortable at home.”

“Abandon those preconceived notions. I also slept outdoors a lot.”

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Needless to say, Vern, and me in his body, too.

How many times have you slept in a tent during your military days? Regardless of the four seasons, I had to sleep outside with the guys.

But what about a night spent with a dragon in the woods?

Compared to the night I spent in the army, I think it’s romantic.

“And what if you’re taken away while I’m in town?”

“Yes… … .”

A shadow fell on Renee’s face, as if she recalled the memory of the time she was kidnapped.

I felt guilty for unintentionally provoking her bad memories.

“Anyway, I intend to stay by your side until I send you back to the nest. I know that.”

“… … yes!”

Renee smiles again. I’m glad it seems to have been a satisfactory answer.

Relieving the hansirim, I proceeded to cut firewood in front of the campfire.

It was a fact that I learned through the coachman, but just putting wood in it didn’t make the fire burn well.

After adjusting the size, I learned that it is important to stack the thick ones one by one.

There are certainly many things to learn in this world.

“I… Mr. Bern?”

“Why are you calling me?”

While I was engrossed in my work for a long time, Renee approached me from behind.

When I turned my head, Renee’s lips were twitching. There was something I wanted, but it was an attitude that was difficult to say.

At times like these, it was better for me to approach first.

“Is there anything you want?”

“that… If that’s okay, can you sleep next to me?”

“So you put up a tent next to you?”

“that… ! Not in a tent, but leaning against me… … .”

After that word, Renee lowered her head.

Even the dragon’s scales turn red if they’re shy. It wouldn’t be strange to call it a red dragon because it was all red under the horns.

As if my gaze was burdensome, Renee covered her eyes with her hands and closed her mouth tightly.

It’s against the law for a majestic dragon to be cute like this… … .

“Oh, can’t I… ?”

“Until it doesn’t. I can listen to that much if you want.”

“ah… !”

When I replied that it was okay, Renée’s eyes flashed as if to say, ‘Really?’

Is it good to sleep together?

Maybe she was missing the warmth of others. It’s been quite a while since I came to a foreign country away from my family, so I miss it.

“Because I am ready. You can come anytime!”

Renee tucked the tail under her neck to form a coil.

Then, he lifted his wings wide and showed them, and inside, there was a good space for one person to enter.

Renee, who was looking forward to it while snorting, saying that it was her first time sleeping with her.

I shook my head at her innocence.

It was obvious that Renée would be disappointed if he tried to leave after making some more firewood.

‘I really can’t stop… .’

As I wished, I stepped into her arms.

The inside was more cozy than expected, and the cold night air was blocked by Renee’s warm body temperature.

While I was feeling more comfortable than I could have imagined, her wings gently covered my body.

Because it was a dragon’s wing, I thought it would be heavy and brittle. However, in reality, it had a texture comparable to that of a soft cotton duvet.

“If you feel uncomfortable, I will remove the wings. What should I do?”

“Because it’s okay if you don’t clean up. Stay still like this.”

“all right!”

Since then we haven’t spoken a word.

I just closed my eyes and exhaled very slowly while appreciating the grasshopper’s serenade.

***

dark morning.

My consciousness was brought out of my dream by a signal ringing in my head.

I wanted to sleep more, but I couldn’t because I had an uninvited guest.

“Ummm… .”

Meanwhile, Renee was sleeping so comfortably that no one would know who was carrying her.

Feeling sorry for waking me up, I carefully got out of her arms.

Stepping on the soft grass, I walked in the direction indicated by my ‘nocturnal intuition’.

“I think it’s still too early to cough… … .”

As I was walking endlessly through a forest full of darkness, I heard a woman’s voice.

At this, I smiled and gave an answer to the empty air.

“If you hadn’t come, I would have stayed asleep.”

“I am also the cause. I apologize for that.”

Rin walked out from behind the tree I was looking at.

There would be no point in hiding further in a situation where the location was discovered.

Maybe that’s what she thought, she showed up obediently.

“It’s fine if you know. So, why did you come to see me at this late hour?”

“As promised earlier, I have obtained 42 Holden gold coins.”

“already?”

Instead of answering, Rin threw a heavy leather pouch at me.

When I untied the string and looked into the contents, gold coins engraved with royal family patterns were shining.

“It is quite fast. I remember giving you time until this evening.”

“I was able to get money quickly by carrying out mostly well-paid quests.”

“Those kinds of requests are generally risky, but they seem to be quite good at it.”

“I was just lucky.”

It’s been a while since conversations decorated with praise and humility come and go.

Moving her gaze from the leather pouch to Rin, she continued speaking in a low tone.

“So what is the purpose of this?”

“I’m sorry, but I’m not sure what your question is about.”

“Don’t pretend. Even if they have saved up all their money, they usually come in the morning, not before the sun rises. So I can only see that you came here for a different purpose.”

“… … You saw it correctly.”

Rin’s hand gripping the sword gains strength.

She must have accepted that she might have to fight in some cases.

Rin’s sharpened flesh began to pierce her skin.

“I have come to visit a woman who was traveling with you on business.”

“hmm? Renee?”

“Yes, I know that she is a dragon race.”

Instead of being unable to see, Rin reads the flow of mana dissolved in the air through her skin.

Through mana, you can sense everything, as well as recognize movements, states, and even magic.

In other words, Rin grasped not only the perception-damping magic she had cast on Rene, but also her identity.

“But just in time, my client is having a hard time losing a Yongin slave. Could you tell me in detail where you met her?”

“Does it need to be painfully explained? Dragons aren’t even a common race.”

“… … Can I accept that my imagination is correct?”

“Let’s ask back. What if it’s right?”

“I will hand over her identity. Slavery is not viewed very well, but she is legally the client’s property anyway.”

“What if I said I wouldn’t hand it over?”

“… … It will probably be a pity.”

The air became heavy, as if sensing the time for a fight.

The atmosphere was close to catastrophe, and a situation was formed that exploded with the slightest stimulation.

It looked like I had to fight, but I didn’t have the slightest desire to fight.

‘Lin is also one of my favorite characters, so do I have to fight? ‘

widely!

“… ?!”

I got close to Rin in one month. Rin hesitates and shakes at my unexpected approach.

He held her wrist as he was about to pull out his sword belatedly and restrained him.

Then, bringing her mouth close to Rin’s sleek ear, she quietly whispered.

“calm down. I just want to make a deal with you.”

“You mean a deal?”

“Okay, take this first.”

Jjalang-!

I took ten gold coins out of my pocket and personally put them into Rin’s hand.

Rin stood blankly, staring at the gold coins on her palm.

“… … Are you asking for ten gold coins?”

“that’s right.”

“… … .”

“Ahahahaha! I’m kidding! If you take René, you will get a reward close to 100 times, so you can’t believe we’re going to give it to you with 10 gold coins?”

“Why did you give me this money when you know it well?”

“Sandworm’s skin, Raspar’s magical herb, Fairy’s wing powder, Thunderbird’s feathers. If you do it all, you can get it for ten gold coins.”

Rin nodded her head as she pondered the ingredients I mentioned.

It will fit. It was said in the novel that he got it for ten gold coins.

“Although there is a slight error, I think ten coins can be enough. So are you asking me to get these?”

“no. These are the ingredients for the medicine I will pass on to you from now on.”

“approximately… ?”

“okay. It is a medicine developed by a witch in the beginning, and the world will be turned upside down when this formula is known.”

gulp!

When he spoke in the tone of a broker who was dealing behind the scenes, Lin swallowed saliva, absorbed in the atmosphere.

Even the blind swordsman had a surprisingly cute side.

“Um, can you tell me that secret?”

“Of course, I’m not talking bare-mouthed. In exchange for the top-secret information, I want you to let go of the dragons.”

“Do you think that the value of the medicine and that of the Yongin people will be equal?”

“At least it is for you. This medicine is what your sister needs most.”

It was then. Rin put her hand on the scabbard and showed signs of slashing at any moment.

I grabbed her arm even tighter.

“Are you curious how you know about your brother?”

“You know.”

“Albastro. You probably know that it is the kingdom’s leading intelligence organization, right?”

“Did you investigate my background?”

“Isn’t 42 gold coins the snuffer’s pocket money? I have the minimum insurance.”

“… … .”

Rin removed her hand from the sword as if she understood.

Even if you showed the oath of the sword, it’s hard to blindly trust people unconditionally.

“Anyway, it’s the medicine given to you after knowing your brother’s circumstances. accept it gratefully.”

“There is a possibility that you will get out of the situation with false information… … .”

Rin stopped talking halfway through.

It was because I had sworn the oath of the sword in front of her.

As she knew the meaning, she couldn’t just move on.

“All right. You showed a lot of determination, so I will trust you now. But if it’s false or worthless information, you’d better be prepared.”

At that time, I shrugged my shoulders and told him to starve it or boil it.

After that, Rin, who obtained the recipe from me, bowed her head and left the place.

I was already looking forward to what kind of reaction Rin would show at this next reunion.

***

“This, this… !”

I was deceived.

After learning the recipe from Vern, Rin, who immediately started experimenting, trembled.

That’s right, because the result of the formula he gave was poison, not medicine.

“Kuk!”

Rin, who had tasted the poison slightly to find out the medicinal effect, collapsed on the spot.

A poison that has the effect of making the body reject mana.

Mana was an indispensable companion for Rin, who had no eyesight.

However, having lost that companion to the poison, Rin felt trapped in darkness.

Fortunately, the effect was temporary with a small amount of intake, but that experience was a time of pain that Rin did not want to go through anymore.

‘The deadliest poison for me… … .’

Pudeuk!

It was only for a while that he became angry at Bern’s intention for handing it over to him.

Lynn hypothesized that she had tried using the poison on her brother.

Then an unexpected result came out.

‘It’s not poison to my brother… … !’

Rin looked carefully at the liquid that turned out to be poison.

There is a difference between poison and medicine, and poison can become medicine depending on how you use it.

For Rin, who was born with the blessing of Mana, it was undoubtedly poisonous, but for her younger brother, who was in the opposite position, it became an obvious medicine.

“Eww… !”

When Rin remembered her younger brother, she shed a single tear.

there is. Mana can heal the incurable disease of a younger brother who is suffering.

Although he would be unable to use magic for the rest of his life, it was better than a life of suffering without doing anything.

Finally realizing the value of poison, Rin burst into tears with a bright smile.

How many painful days have you spent for your only family?

While women her age wear beautiful makeup, Rin had to stain her face with the blood of her assassination target.

Meals were always poor, and I did not even eat properly.

There was no day off for Rin, and she walked the path of Sura, where it was not strange that she would die at any time.

But you don’t have to do that anymore.

The poison in Rin’s hand… No, the medicine was telling me that.

And Bern, who shared the secret magic potion… … .

“Ahh… !”

He quickly emerged as Rin’s irreplaceable benefactor.

In the original work, Rin and Vern ended up as close friends, but now it can be clearly stated that a relationship beyond that has been created.