Heavenly Inquisition Sword

Episode 1211. Is this a joke too? Is that so?

To the masses, adventurers were similar to mercenaries.

Most of the adventurers were mercenaries, so it was recognized that way.

The history of adventurers is the same as the history of Abyss development.

Originally, Abyss was recognized as a den of monsters and monsters, so no one went near it.

Then, a mercenary group found an item from the Age of Sorcery in the Abyss, and when it was traded at a high price, everyone flocked to the Abyss.

It is no exaggeration to say that there were only mercenaries in the beginning.

If artifacts from the Sorcery Age continued to be excavated, it might still be the case today.

However, items from the Age of Magic called treasures were rarely noticed.

It was said that there was a chance of finding a gold nugget by the river.

Eventually, the mercenaries withdrew.

However, the mercenaries who were aiming for a quick fortune still headed to the Abyss as if on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

After the mercenaries, the southern kingdoms turned their attention to the Abyss.

The Southern Kingdoms first created an unprecedented job group called ‘Adventurer’.

On the surface, it was said to protect ordinary people, but in reality it was to control the Abyss.

That is why the registration certificate was issued by the police force rather than by a private guild.

The mercenary guilds didn’t think much of the Abyss’ leadership, but they lost it to the kingdom.

To them, who were simply ignorant, Abyss was nothing more than a bright apricot.

Unlike the mercenaries, the great nobles of the Southern Kingdom turned their eyes to the resources of the Abyss rather than treasure.

They led adventurers to develop high-density mana stone mines and collect rare medicinal materials.

Up until this point, the Empire had been able to keep pace with the policies of the southern kingdoms.

It was only natural that the Empire’s reach would be difficult to reach as far as the Abyss, which had to pass through the Southern Great Forest.

In the meantime, treasures from the Age of Sorcery began to be discovered here and there, as if belatedly showing off their presence.

In the midst of curiosity, Synclare Jeter asked her mother.

“What is Mom Adventurer?”

“Are you an adventurous person?”

“Then am I an adventurer too?”

“Why are you?”

“I like adventure too.”

“That’s true, but to become a real adventurer, you have to go to the Police Department and register.”

“why? Can I not register?”

“Abyss is the most dangerous place in the world, but to enter it, you need to get an adventurer registration card from the Police Department. It was so dangerous that only adventurers were allowed to enter. Witchbeasts and monsters live there.”

Synclare Jeter’s expression darkened when he heard that demons and monsters live.

“Why don’t you go to Abyss?”

“Well, I can enjoy adventures, but I can say I am not a real adventurer. People who enter the Abyss are called adventurers.”

“I see.”

Synclare Jeter nodded and let out a long sigh.

“ha! I like adventure too…”

“Are you worried because you’re afraid of the Abyss?”

“yes.”

“Then, how about researching mana stones like Dad? You work in a safe lab.”

“That’s a bit… stuffy, so I hate it. no fun I want to be an adventurer.”

“There are not only adventurers in the world. There are knights, wizards, and tailors…”

“But adventure is the most fun.”

When her daughter said she would become an adventurer, Shine Cowles raised her voice involuntarily.

“It might be fun, but it’s poor. If you’re going to live alone for the rest of your life, you can be an adventurer, but if you’re going to get married, you’d better do something else.”

“Are you poor?”

“Finding treasures in the Abyss makes money, but if treasures are easy to find, would you call them treasures? If there are a hundred adventurers, a hundred are poor.”

Andrea Jeter, who was listening in the back seat, shouted ‘Hum! Hum!’ and burst out coughing.

Only then did Shine Cowles quickly add a good word.

“Of course, you can get really, really lucky and find treasure and become rich.”

“I will find treasure and become rich.”

As her daughter swelled up with vain dreams, Shine Cowlesro shook her head, holding her arm tightly.

“No?”

“Yeah no Don’t even dream.”

Just in time, the carriage ‘Rumbled!’ and swayed loudly once.

I thought I would stop doing that once, but contrary to people’s expectations, it wasn’t the end.

The wagon wheels continued to rattle as if they were getting caught on something.

And finally, ‘Bang!’ With a sound, the carriage leaned to one side.

As the carriage body swept to the ground, the coachman hurriedly pulled the reins.

The leading horses raised their front feet high and stopped with a roar.

When the wagon in front stopped, the two following wagons naturally stopped as well.

The guards, who had come to see what was going on, saw the wheels of the wagon and returned to their places.

They decided that it was none of their business.

The coachmen huddled together, whispered, and ordered the passengers to disembark, saying that the wheels needed to be changed.

The Andrea Jeter family, driven outside, shivered in the cold midwinter.

Elio, who was worse off, took out a piece of Firestone the size of a little fingernail from the Mahadam (space storage), avoiding people’s eyes.

Then, he approached Andrea Jeter and thrust out a piece of Firestone.

Andrea Jeter, a mana stone appraiser, recognized the Fire Stone at once.

“omg! Is it Firestone? Thank you for this precious thing!”

Receiving the Fire Stone without hesitation, he immediately ignited it.

A piece of Firestone the size of a fingernail emitted hot heat.

To the Andrea Jeter family, who were gathering and warming up in front of the Fire Stone, Elio said a word in passing.

“Not all adventurers are poor.”

“That’s okay. Is there anyone who doesn’t know the adventurer’s ‘high risk, high return’? People say it because they don’t know, but the real rich go on adventures.”

With the words, Andrea Jeter tapped his wife on the elbow.

“sorry. It seems I didn’t know adventurers well and spoke carelessly. And thank you very much. Synclare, you should say hello too.”

Embarrassed, she quickly pulled her daughter in.

Synchronous Jeter put her hands together and bowed her waist.

“Thank you for warming me up.”

Elio went back to the party only after being greeted by Synclair Jeter.

Fabian asked as soon as he returned.

“Are we not there?”

“The repair will be finished soon. If it’s cold, turn on the small heavenly circuit (小周天).”

Fabian, who had been pouting, finally said a word.

“I got the Fire Stone from the Hirhera Garrison. You’re not really rich, are you?”

“I am not rich, but I am not poor either. Did you forget that there are two estates?”

Everything was true, so Fabian couldn’t reply and turned his gaze elsewhere.

However, the repair, which seemed to be over soon, had been in place for over an hour.

Finally, the transport manager came forward and talked with the coachmen, and then approached Elio and his party.

“It is said that the axle of the wheel was bent and broke while straightening. There are no other parts, so you have to buy them at the smithy, but the town comes out in an hour or so. It will take another 2 hours until the repair is finished. So…”

Leon Toros paused and looked at the three men.

From the clothing that gives off a feeling of conquest to the longsword at the waist, he is either a free knight or a mercenary.

That’s why I’m more careful to deal with, but I’m rather relieved in this situation.

“I think we should stay here for about two hours. Can I do that?”

Fabian represented the party.

“What about that family? It might be a little too much for women and children.”

“I will do my best to create a place for my wife and daughter. However, it is difficult to get to the position of men.”

Coincidentally, there was a child in the other wagon, so if an adult rode in his arms, he could make a seat.

Even if you squeeze it, that’s all.

Because there is no one in the world who wants to have a grown man sit on his lap.

Fabian looked back at Count Helio Lagoa and Count Omar of Larva.

The two nodded and immediately told the transport manager.

“Let it be.”

“Thank you for your understanding. Do you need a guard by any chance?”

“We are fine. Please protect the other passengers as well.”

“thank you.”

Leon Toros again approached Andrea Jeter’s family and told them the same story.

Soon after, Andrea Jeter’s wife and daughter followed the transport manager.

After leaving the two wagons and the guards first, Elio and his party approached the Fire Stone.

Andrea Jeter greeted the men with a smile on her face.

“Welcome, adventurers.”

After greeting him, Elio and his party stood around the Fire Stone.

An awkward silence lingered between the four of them.

But even that is short-lived.

The mischievous Fabian asked Andrea Jeter with a sudden serious expression.

“Do you know who we are, Mr. Jeter, and are you so welcoming?”

“They are adventurers…”

“We are on our way to the Principality of Fatima to monitor illegal mana stone transactions between the mine and the branch of Mana Stone Appraiser Mr. Jeter of Coral Firm, right?”

“That’s right… but why are you saying that? Couldn’t be… it’s not like that, is it?”

Andrea Jeter’s complexion turned pale as she thought, ‘These three men might be after her.’

Fabian smiled sinisterly and continued.

“Whoa, do you still not understand why we were the only ones left here? Mana Stone Appraiser Mr. Jeter.”

“Are you telling me to cooperate with the fraudulent transaction?”

“What if?”

“I can’t. As a member of the Jeter family, I am not involved in anything illegal. It has always been that way and will continue to be that way.”

“You don’t want to see your wife and daughter again? Mr. Jeter?”

“…”

Andrea Jeter trembled with a face that seemed to be out of breath at the unexpected words.

Elio, who couldn’t see it, stepped out.

“Fabian is mischievous. Don’t be surprised Mr. Jeter. That guy is talking nonsense.”

“A joke…? Really?”

As if to confirm, Andrea Jeter’s eyes were still terrified.

“Yes no. Apologies, Fabian. You should look at your opponent and play in moderation. What a terrible thing to do to a stranger! Just make sure of that!”

When Elio yelled at him, Fabian bowed his head to Andrea Jeter.

“sorry. Mr Jeter. My prank went too far. The atmosphere was awkward, so I did it with the intention of trying to solve it… but I think it crossed the line. please forgive me We’re not like that. An honest adventure.”

Only then did the color return to Andrea Jeter’s face little by little.

However, he couldn’t smile as brightly as before because he felt uncomfortable with the unidentified men.

As promised, the person sent by the transport manager brought the parts within 2 hours.

After the repair, the wagon moved again.

After running for an hour, a village appeared that was incomparably larger than before.

Only then did Andrea Jeter’s hardened face loosen up.

But that comfort didn’t last long.

Leon Toros, the transport manager who met them outside the restaurant, said with a firm face.

“My wife and daughter suddenly disappeared 30 minutes ago. He went to the general store to buy something, but he didn’t come back. Now the guards are searching all over town, but it looks like they’ve been kidnapped.”

Andrea Jeter, who had been listening absentmindedly, turned to Fabian.

“Is this a joke too? Is that so?”