Chapter 20

My Villains Episode 020

6. Broken Things (1)

I couldn’t go to the sewer again today.

It wasn’t because pirates or bandits invaded, and it wasn’t because the guards closed the entrance to the sewer.

It didn’t rain and flooded the sewers, and there were no reports of a terrifying monster appearing.

Then why didn’t you go?

I asked Ellen, who was lying down covered in a blanket, swallowing the sighs and swear words that were about to burst out.

“Are you okay?”

“...does it look okay?”

“no.”

He turned his head away, closing his half-open eyes, as if he was having trouble speaking or was annoyed.

I want to say something, but I really want to hit you hard once....

I held back. Wouldn’t it be a hundredfold sad if you mistreated me when you were sick?

Yes.

A wand pedestal without our surplus human skills.

He was sick with body aches.

what a common story It’s not strange to travel to a foreign country, suffer and end up in a hospital bed.

Of course, getting stabbed in the hamstrings, being trampled on by military boots, relics handed down by the master were smashed and lost, suffering heartache because of oneself becoming powerless... No, having

all of one’s property stolen by a fair standard and meditating for several days. Not getting enough sleep is not a common hardship.

...Coming to think of it, it seemed that his stats weren’t even taken because he couldn’t use his skills.

If that’s the case, his current health score is just 10, no more, no less. At this level, he’s just... slightly healthier than the average person.

Considering Ellen’s age, it’s natural that she’s sick.

“Ehh.”

I dipped a cotton cloth in cold well water from a bucket. Then, I removed the cotton cloth I had placed on the guy’s forehead and put a new cotton cloth on it.

“Umm-”

“Is it cold?”

“no. It’s cool...”

It looks like he’s suffering from body aches, but he hasn’t been treated by a doctor, so I’m not sure.

In the first place, there is no such thing as a professional doctor in this world, so there is nothing we can do about it.

It is said that there is a doctor staying in the castle, but from what I’ve heard, it seems that he is more like a surgeon.

Instead, everyone agreed that they were sick, even Daria, the owner of the Grania Inn.

And decisively, Sister Olga, a priest of the Grania gang, said it was a body ailment. They say you’ll get better if you rest for a day... What should I believe?

The short thought was interrupted by Ellen’s moans.

“o O”

“Why? Where are you uncomfortable?”

“eight. My arm hurts.”

“where?”

I wonder if the reason he suddenly fell ill was because of the new crossbow he got.

From surplus humans who can’t do anything, they have become able to do even 0.5 servings. The tight tension must have loosened a little.

And the egg on my arm right now is because I was excitedly pulling a protest.

...It’s pitiful, but it’s terribly pathetic.

Still, I massaged his right arm without a word. Startled, the boy closed his eyes and slightly frowned.

“Don’t do anything.”

“Don’t be angry and go to sleep.”

While nursing, I suddenly remembered my military days.

Around the time I had just put on a private bottle, I had a cold.

It was a really unfortunate case that he suffered for a week for guerrilla training and even marched back, and lay down sick the next day.

It was Sergeant Moon, our squad leader, who took care of me on that sad Saturday.

Sergeant Moon stayed by my side all day, measured my temperature, ventilated me, and gave me ice packs. They even served rice.

But since I couldn’t eat it, the PX bought porridge and warmed it up.

Even though my classmates said they would do it, he did everything himself while trying to dissuade you from taking care of yourself.

I still can’t forget the taste of the warm egg and vegetable porridge I ate then.

Maybe I won’t forget it until I die.

“...it’s fine now.”

“uh? okay.”

I shook my dazed head slightly, moved to the other side of the bed, and began kneading my left arm.

In fact, I was thinking a little bit badly while nursing Ellen.

Even after I got better, I thought for a while that I would give my life for a squad leader like Sergeant Moon.

So now- if I

“of course. I just wanted to rest in my room.”

“Yes then. Please.”

I returned to my room and packed my arms. I’m going to the grocery store, and no one will ask what I’m armed for. In a brutal atmosphere like now, arming is not an option, but a necessity.

I put on all my gear over my normal clothes and glanced at my body. I was very reassured because I spent almost all my money and adjusted my equipment.

Leather boots that came up below the knee, leather gloves with long necks, a hat woven from linen, and a round iron helmet, even breastplates made by connecting iron plates with chains.

All of them were of very good quality. Even though I captured and sold the pirates’ equipment from the Battle of the Docks, I was on a tight budget, so I said everything.

Leather boots and leather gloves were especially expensive. They paid eight silver coins for two sets. Still, it’s worth the money, and it’s quite sturdy and comfortable to wear, so I didn’t have any complaints.

He then wore a belt and hung a pulseion and buckler.

The original shield is... so big that it’s going to bother me.

let’s take it You never know what might happen?

I went down to the first floor with the original shield on my shoulder, and Daria spoke to me from the bar.

“Oh poi! What about Ellen?”

“Sister Olga

is taking care of it for a while.”

“aha. Where are you going?”

“Get some medicine. I’m thinking of going to Mr. Oreg’s general store.”

At my words, Daria widened her eyes and clapped her hands.

“At the general store? Then the trading post will also pass, right? Great!”

“huh? what?”

“You know there is a grain warehouse in front of the trading post, right?”

I don’t know. Was there anything like that?

“There, according to the direction of the lord,

they distribute wheat to the residents.”

“The lord of the castle?”

Come to think of it, the lord of the South Harbor castle in the game seems to be a decent person even if he is a bit stupid.

Wheat ration. It seems that they are trying to placate public sentiment.

“Okay, it has nothing to do with me. They say it’s only distributed to residents.”

“Yes, but- can you take me on the way?”

Daria shrugged her shoulders with a charming smile.

...In line with the movement of the shoulder, something heavy beneath it swayed. The three-dimensional effect became more prominent because he was raising his hands on the table.

When you have a conversation, you have to look into the eyes of the other person – as if attracted by gravity, your eyes keep going down without even realizing it.

“Me with me?”

“huh. These days, the city is ugly, so it’s a bit like going outside alone.”

Pale red hair, beautifully tanned skin, and a sharply curvy body... If only she dyed her hair blonde, she looked like she would be cast as a queen in an American teen drama.

“Yeah, you’re going to be in real trouble.”

“huh? what?”

Billions of thoughts come out of my mouth without my knowledge....

“Oh no. It’s a big deal that the city is ugly.”

“Hmm?”

I raised my gaze and made eye contact with Daria. Emerald eyes were twinkling.

...Your eyes were green. I first found out because I was distracted elsewhere.

“Okay then let’s go together.”

“really? thank you!”

Daria smiled broadly, threw off her apron, and ran out of the bar.

Are you going like this? Well, there are few customers, so it doesn’t matter.

“Do you have anything to prepare?”

“huh. Let’s go right away!”

As I was walking with Daria, a boy appeared from behind the bar, rubbing his sleepy eyes.

Seeing Daria leaving the inn, young Joongnomi asked with a puzzled expression.

“Daria, where are you going?”

“To get rations!”

“rationing? He said he’s going to get it later from the owner.”

“I’ll be back! Ask me for a bar!”

Daria hurriedly shouted and led me out the door.

Daria, who must have felt my gaze only after coming out on the street, blushed and pursed her tongue slightly.

“...can you please not say anything?”

I smiled stupidly and nodded.

what the hell is this

Suddenly, it seemed that something pink that had been sleeping on one side of his chest raised its head.