The Wise Lord

Episode 9 – Command Territory, Ruben (2)

Dumb Xian’s spirit.

Xian checked the notification window that floated on the smartphone screen again.

[Sturdy Fence Lv.1 (5,000G)]

A wooden fence that sells for as much as 5,000G.

Considering that the cost of living for a family of 4 is 30G based on imperial prices, it was a very expensive amount.

Even considering the responsibility of the manor facility, it was quite expensive.

Unless that fence was made of elven wood.

However, from the visible image, it was nothing more than an ordinary tree.

That’s why even if you call it a scam, it’s a price that can’t be said.

“hmm···.”

Sian didn’t think so.

That would be the case, S-grade equipment purchased for 3,000G.

Haven’t you checked the performance yourself?

It was clear that the wooden fence would also boast comparable performance.

Xian rummaged in his arms to check the money bag.

The confirmed amount was… 6,900G.

It was an amount sufficient to purchase a wooden fence.

Xian put the money bag into his bosom.

Then I checked my phone again.

first.

The wooden fence that could be seen through the screen looked quite sturdy even at first glance.

Moreover, as explained, it was not simply a defensive function.

Not to mention facilities that allow you to climb up and attack enemies beyond the barrier.

Logs cut into sharp points were placed in front of them, making it difficult for enemies to approach them.

To be honest, it would not be lacking even if I called it a wooden castle wall rather than a wooden fence.

‘If this is it…’

I didn’t know if it would be possible.

I didn’t even know if I could defeat the hundreds of goblins.

Demonic beasts living in the dark forest are more ferocious than normal monsters due to OverDrive.

However, the realm of reason is cut out to that extent.

If the defense is good enough,

If only it could save Mercury’s advantage.

Despite the numerical difference, it was possible to defend sufficiently.

But Xian can’t do it alone.

You have to have people to fight with.

defend the fence,

Also, the minimum number of people capable of resisting an attack.

Xian turned his head.

“Hans. Can I ask you one favor?”

“Tell me.”

Sian slowly opened his mouth.

“Can you go and call some of the villagers?”

“You mean the territories…?”

Xian nodded.

“Go and bring the territories. I mean, I want to talk.”

“·······”

At Xian’s firm request, Hans kept his mouth shut for a moment.

I ask you to bring the villagers.

It was because he could see the will of a certain Xian in that request.

A firm will to fight and not run away.

“but···.”

That’s why Hans couldn’t answer easily.

Because I honestly thought it was pointless.

Because I thought there was no way.

There were hundreds of goblins.

Those are the goblins who live in the dark forest.

It is impossible to stop, to win.

Fighting was no different from the choice to die.

Even if the power of the territories were added, nothing would change.

Impossible is impossible.

What could not be done was not possible.

That was the reality Hans realized during his long mercenary life.

That’s why it was a wise decision to run away…

“Please, Hans. I have some work to do.”

Xian’s eyes were twinkling with something.

Always looking at the eyes, not the intimidated eyes.

Not always fearful and terrified eyes.

The eyes of fighting spirit to stand up proudly.

“······ All right.”

Hans couldn’t bring himself to say anything else.

“Thank you, Hans.”

Xian gave a small smile.

And so Hans leaves.

“Then let’s begin.”

Xian immediately raised his smartphone.

Then, without hesitation, he pressed the purchase button for ‘Sturdy Wooden Fence Lv.1’.

Hold on.

《Purchased!》

Cheer la la rock!

Then, along with the rising notification window, the gold coins started disappearing from the money pocket without fail.

Gold coins flying into the air and disappearing.

Sian blocked the opening of the pocket just in case.

However, ‘I can’t even begin!’ As if.

The gold coins started to evaporate inside the pocket.

“······ They’re taking it somehow.”

That’s how 5,000G disappears.

Whoaaagh!

Just like the last time, a bright group of lights burst out in front of Xi’an’s vision.

And after a little time passes, by the time the cluster of lights disappears.

At the same time, by the time the vision is restored to some extent.

“······ and.”

Xian couldn’t help but exclaim involuntarily.

The sight that is right in front of your eyes.

The logs were manicured and stacked in heaps,

On one side, the logs were moving on their own to create a wooden fence.

A wooden fence that is built automatically.

“Magic?”

No, this was difficult even with magic.

I hadn’t even heard of such magic.

Xian looked down at his smartphone.

An artifact far beyond common sense.

Really… I strongly thought that it could be an artifact left behind by Arnaise.

Right then.

Tring!

《Strong Fence Lv.1 is under construction.》

《D-3 until construction completion》

A new notification window popped up with an instant notification sound.

“D-3? Does it take three days to build?”

It seemed like it would take some time to build.

Hagisa, as soon as I buy it, I’m blown away! It makes no sense when it is made.

In fact, it didn’t even make sense to build it automatically now.

In addition, 3 days was a fairly fast axis.

but.

“Three days is too late…”

The problem was that I didn’t have time right now.

The goblins will attack tomorrow.

If it was 3 days, it was a long time too late.

It was useless for any pair at the point where I needed it right now.

“This is difficult…”

Is there any other way?

Xian rummaged through his smartphone.

But, of course, there was no way to shorten the construction time—.

It was then.

Tring!

In an instant, a notification sound was heard.

It was as if he had read Xi’an’s thoughts.

A new window popped up on the screen.

[Instant Completion Ticket – 1,500G]

“Immediately… the right to complete?”

Does it literally complete the construction immediately?

The moment I thought of it.

Tring!

《When you get stuck while proceeding, try the hyeonjil!》

“·······”

Xi’an’s thoughts stopped for a moment.

#

“You want to talk?”

Grayson looked at the old man in front of him.

Grayson leading the people of Ruben.

Grayson was a very skilled hunter.

A hunter who lives in the dark forest in the first place.

In order for this statement to be established, there was no lack of skill.

In fact, Grayson could live alone in the dark forest.

Hunt the monsters residing in the dark forest,

I was able to live in abundance as a by-product.

But Grayson didn’t.

It couldn’t be.

The abandoned people of Ruben.

And a daughter to protect.

Grayson couldn’t turn away from people.

Above all, I couldn’t lead a wandering life with my daughter who had just gotten out of girlhood.

That’s why Grayson was keeping his life in Leuven.

“Yes. The young master wants to talk to you.”

Grayson looked at the old man quietly.

An old man with a sharp look.

It was a face I remember.

It’s nothing else than before.

Because I saw him next to the lord and condescending bastard.

Did you say Hans?

Grayson opened his mouth, letting the fragments of memories flow.

“No work.”

Eventually, Grayson resolutely turned his back.

Right then.

“Since when did Yeongjimin be able to refuse the lord’s order?”

I heard Hans’ cold words behind my back.

Grayson slowly turned his back.

Sharp momentum radiated from the look of Hans.

“Did the Imperial Law look so easy?”

“… Are you threatening me now?”

Grayson hardened his face.

silence for a while.

Eventually, Hans slowly opened his mouth.

“Is it really that hard to just talk?”

“It’s not a conversation, it’s a coercion. After all, he is the same Elandur.”

Grayson let out a sarcastic sneer.

It was like this every time.

clans of nobility.

If things don’t go according to their wishes, they will talk about their identity.

It wasn’t just a bastard named Xian.

All the guys who came to Ruben as lords were like that.

At first, it was for Young Ji-min.

To revive the territory, etc.

He spit out all sorts of flattery, and eventually ran away at the crucial moment.

And he was eaten by the dark forest and never came back.

But what’s the difference between a bastard named Xian?

Xi’an was, after all, the same aristocrat.

No, it was Ellandur who ignored and abandoned the people of Ruben.

Grayson had no intention of talking to Cyan.

“If you are going to invoke imperial law, do as you please. anyway···.”

“I promise. There will be no coercion in the conversation.”

“Ha, such a promise that is only words—”

“I promise to hang my neck.”

“·······”

Grayson was speechless.

The figure of Hans who looked at it before long.

A face full of wrinkles was buried with the depth of years.

At the same time, the seriousness in his eyes made it possible to know the sincerity.

Grayson could see that Hans’ words about hanging himself were not lying.

‘Does that mean you believe in that bastard?’

But that’s for a while.

Grayson shook his head gently.

Anyway, it’s Elandur’s bloodline.

Use it if it’s useful, but throw it away in the end.

It was clear that he probably still had that old man named Hans because he was useful.

Hans didn’t seem to realize that yet.

But that would have been soon.

That’s why I don’t believe in Elandur…

“It’s just conversation.”

Grayson nodded calmly.

Eventually, Grayson followed Hans and stepped right.

So, the road to the place where Xian is.

To be honest, Grayson didn’t have high expectations.

That would also be the case, because the draft Grayson saw was really nothing more than a bastard.

Marquis’ madness

It wasn’t just rumors, the draft Grayson saw was really ugly.

Just like the flowers in the greenhouse that grew up in a noble family.

No, it was a gamnyang that didn’t even become a flower.

What could such an incompetent person do?

Grayson intended to return after pretending to have a casual conversation.

exactly.

“・・・・・・!!!!”

That was until he saw the huge wooden fence surrounding the manor.

“What, what is this…!”

Grayson’s eyes were tearing open.

At the same time, his expression contorted in shock.

Wasn’t there anything up until now…?

To be precise, it was Ruben, which was no different from ruins.

But the Ruben I see now is…

“Uh, how can this…”

Unbelievable scenery to see with your own two eyes.

And it wasn’t just Grayson.

“What, what is this…!”

A voice filled with astonishment came from Grayson’s side.

I slowly turned my head and looked at it.

“What the hell is this…!”

There, Hans was shocked with his mouth wide open.

No, why are you surprised?

Grayson immediately wondered what this was.

Apparently, it seems that even Hans didn’t know about it…

So Grayson and Hans.

The two of them were stuck there, blankly.

And just then.

“I’m here?”

Xian’s voice came through the wooden fence.