Ride of comfort (1)
"I think she's being too much."
"Really?"
"After all, it's Jung Yura."
"Ah..."
"Tsk. Maybe she's too obsessed with achievements... Those under her command will also end up suffering a lot."
"If you say so..."
"You don't have to worry too much. No one thinks of you badly, Kiyoung. There were a lot of rumors about Jung Yura's personality within the Magic Guild."
"That's fortunate. I was worried that I was really hindering everyone..."
"No, no. wherever you go, there will always be people who will try to stir up trouble. The most important thing you should take note of in an expedition is your humanity. I thought she would at least have some basic manners... It seems that there will be no collaboration with the Black Swan for the foreseeable future. Especially with Jung Yura, that woman."
"The same goes for our Red Mercenaries."
"I don't understand at all..."
"It's because Kiyoung is well-liked by people. Anyway, it's not right to meddle too much in other people's affairs. At least show some basic respect. Even if it annoys you, you must bring it up to the expedition leader. Forgive me for saying this, but if the Blue Guild's prestige was like how it was before, the Black Swans wouldn't dare do this."
"Hahaha."
"By the way, what exactly did she say?"
"This is... I don't know if I can tell you..."
"I would like you to speak without worries."
Of course, I found no reason to hide this. It worked in my favor, after all.
"That... She told me not to fraternize with the rest of you."
"Whoa, really? What else did she say?"
"S-She said she didn't know if I came to explore the dungeon or to socialize. She said I just wanted to become friends with the guilds and that I wasn't being vigilant enough."
"Friendship, huh..."
"I don't know if I can tell you what she said afterwards, too."
"Go ahead. You're free to say it."
"That... she said she doubted if the Mercenary Queen can protect me here too."
"What a mad bitch."
I thought Choi Young-ki would exhibit a violent reaction, but it seemed that he only felt uncomfortable.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
"Listen. She's just being crazy. Does she really think we'd let anyone who tries to hurt you get away? How cocky she is! You don't have to worry, Mr. Kiyoung. If a woman like that beggar ever tries to stir up trouble with you or with the expedition... Well, I won't let that happen."
"Do you still feel threatened? Do you want to start a formal protest?"
"No, I'm okay. I don't want to make things bigger than they already are."
"Tsk. I just feel like she's prejudiced against you. A lot of people are like that, especially among the veterans. People like her disgust me."
"Haha..."
Throughout this whole ordeal, I made sure to look as if I was still shaken up. However, things were already working in my favor. The atmosphere had shifted.
