The Dungeon Master's
Chapter 125 - Side Figure
I'm Arlond. I'm an ordinary player. Every day, I play Re:Life for 3 hours before I go to bed.
However, Re:Life is one of my ways to release my fatigue from the busy schedule in the real world.
As soon as I Log In in this Game, I will immediately go to my favorite Tavern. There, I will order whatever food I want and not forget a glass of cold cow's milk.
In addition, I also sometimes adventure to earn digital money in this world. If I don't get to? Then I will exchange my money in the real world into money in this game world.
Not a bad exchange, as long as I can let go of my fatigue. Although, I am no one in this world. I'm sure even some of the people in this Tavern nobody knows me.
Of course because not only in terms of level, I also do not have a high ability to play my character. In simple words, I am just a weak player.
Not only in the virtual world, I also live in the real world. I have no one to wait for me at home or to welcome me. It was natural as someone who wandered from the village to work in the city.
Even so, I'm quite satisfied with all of this. If it's condensed into one sentence….
“I have a pretty pleasant life.”
But all that changed when I met him. Not in a worse direction, of course. But nevertheless….
...***...
...In A Tavern...
...Torka city...
...Farna Kingdom...
‘Braaak!!’
I opened the door in this Tavern quite hard.
“Master, Eric. May I ask what you're going to do next?” Lucien asked from inside my body.
“Nothing. I just want to find someone who wants to do a backup mission for me.” I said in a soft voice to Lucien.
I immediately entered this Tavern and looked at the few people who were sitting and enjoying their food.
But instantly, their whole gaze was fixed on me. After all, my appearance still looks like a demon because it has been assimilated with Lucien.
“Excuse me, Sir. Is there anything I can help you with?” Ask a servant girl who approached me.
I immediately replied to him loudly.
“I will treat everyone here! Eat and drink as much as you!!!”
Immediately, the sharp gaze of everyone inside this Tavern changed including the servant. They cheered happily and raised their drinking glasses as high as possible for those who held them.
“Wuuuoooh!!!”
“Thanks! Whoever you are!!! Uh?! Your name is Eric? Even if you are a PK you are very kind!!”
“Often come here and treat us! We will always welcome you!”
They all shouted their gratitude. But that's not what I want. Soon after, I expressed my wish.
“In exchange, I am looking for a Player who wants to run a dangerous mission. Does anyone want to take it?”
They all fell silent immediately.
Fucking fucking human. When they receive something free, they cheer happily. But now? Although, I expected it. I didn't expect much from the beginning. I only stopped by because of one direction with Dungeon Origin.
But without me expecting. Someone stood up from his chair.
“Ma-forgive me, but what kind of mission is Mr Eric?” Said the Man.
Thanks to the massacres that I have always done to many Players and NPCs, my name is always plastered with a bright red color on top of my head. Not a bad thing, but I have to keep my image from being hunted.
“You interested? Name you.” I said with a big smile.
“Arlond.”
At that moment, I started working with someone who would become a great person in the future. Even so, he had always considered himself a side character. I don't know what's on his mind.
Soon after, the two of us left the Tavern in search of a more convenient place to talk about this mission.
...***...
“Eeeeh?!” Shouted Arlond instantly after hearing my explanation.
“Hahaha…. What do you think, Arlond?” I asked while laughing.
“Tu-wait a minute. But isn't it harmless at all?” Arlond asked in confusion.
“Hahaha! It was just bait to find a brave man. So how?” Short reply.
“So…. You want me to help all the people in the Farna Kingdom?”
Soon after, Arlond and I shared information with each other. In essence, I wanted him to become a hero figure who saved various villages and cities from my monster attacks.
They would terrorize various villages and spread the bad name that the Nobles Faction hired monsters to overthrow the royal throne.
After all, the current Nobles Faction was already too powerful. I must weaken it immediately.
Not only that, I plan to give budget funds to Arlond. The funds will be used to distribute various basic needs to the villagers and the city in the Farna Kingdom.
This is my second plan in the whole conspiracy I want to make. If explained simply....
I want to make Arlond a very respected hero. Until finally, my hope is that Arlond will be able to replace the position of King with just his fame.
Of course to make it happen I have to finish off the remaining nobles and royal families at this time.
Then why should I bother like this and not take over the Farna Kingdom directly with military force?
The reason is 2.
The first. If the Celestine Holy Kingdom learns of the existence of a large-scale army of monsters, then they will move back and hunt me down. And this time, I'm sure they will move at full force.
The second. Establishing a Kingdom from the results of a war like Chris requires huge funds. I want to save 5 million gold coins by making Agmar or Arlond a King of an existing Kingdom.
Of course, a puppet kingdom that was under the auspices of a monster of mine later on. But since I have enough doubts about Agmar, then I will make this second candidate named Arlond.
Although….
“I'm sorry because I can only Log In for 3 hours every day.”
That's pretty bad news. For this plan of mine, I need someone who can at least spare more than 8 hours every day.
If only saving the village from a monster attack once every week, then his heroic actions would never be heard by anyone.
Hence….
“What kind of work do you do in the real world?” My question's short.
“Ah, I am a factory worker. Although the payment is not much but..”.
‘Bruk!’
“Eh?!”
I dropped a bag of gold coins. It contained over 5,000 gold coins. In other words, $15.000 or about 150.000.000 Rupiah.
“Is it less? I won't force you if you don't want to. But I will take responsibility for you resigning and deciding to help with my plan.
Not only that, after everything is done I promise to give you a place to work in my company if you want.”
I explained the situation in more detail. Including, asking for information about Arlond's identity and his condition in the real world.
I also explained about myself who is a businessman in Indonesia. I'm planning to give Arlond a place to work if he wants to.
Arlond is a Malaysian player. His work as a factory worker only made money around 2000 Ringgit or MYR. In other words, about 6 million Rupiah each month.
Seeing my offer to make as much money as his salary for 24 months in just an instant? Of course he was tempted. But nevertheless….
"Why me?" Ask Arlond.
God fucking. I actually have no particular reason for that. But answering that 'I chose you originally' would also seem bad. Like winning a lottery. Hence....
"You're a pretty famous person in this area. In addition, your good attitude will also support this plan. I'm sure, if you are then this plan will definitely work.
Of course if the one who volunteered was the wrong person, then I would never offer this job at all." Obviously I was at length while patting Arlond on the shoulder.
But what was in my heart was quite the opposite of what I said.
'What did I just say?! Since when have I been this smart in praising people I don't even know?!' I screamed in my heart.
But I never thought, Arlond smiled wide enough. Even his eyes seemed to sparkle as if touched by my words.
“Then give me a little time to take care of my resignation letter, Eric.” Arlond said happily.
He immediately took the bag of 5,000 gold coins and put it into his Inventory. To be honest, it was an amount that only existed within his dreams.
“It's just a down payment. I'll give you more once you start working on my plan. Of course, you can run away with that money and not come back. But that's all, I'm handing it to you.” I said as I fiddled with the menu window that was in front of me.
[Are you sure you'll add Player : Arlond as your friend?]
[Yes] [No]
In just a moment, a system notification appeared before me again.
[Player: Arlond has accepted your friend request!]
“I wouldn't do such a lowly thing, Eric. If I were that low, I would already be a thief or a corruptor in the real world.” Reply Arlond while shaking my hand.
Hearing her words made me feel a little relieved.
“Thanks, Arlond.”