The Druid Who Swallowed Mother Nature - Chapter 46



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Episode 46. The Day Ahead

“This is your first private commission, and you did a great job. I’m glad my eye hasn’t gotten any rusty.”

When I returned to my office to report the completion of the commission, Cromwell said:

This time, the treat was a glass of alcohol.

I groaned involuntarily as I passed it in one shot.

I asked, putting down my glass.

“I guess there are some people who fail private requests?”

“There are quite a few difficult missions that are given. Sometimes people lose their lives due to troubles that were not part of the request, so it’s a headache as a broker every time that happens.”

It would be great if everything went according to plan, but things in this world don’t always go as planned.

Like when a goblin goes berserk with a spirit spell and encounters a warlock.

The role of the broker was also important in this mission, as he warned me about the true nature of the Python Mercenaries.

And how to deal with this based on the contractor’s skills was the key.

In that sense, violence was the right choice in nine out of ten cases.

Because his fists are faster than the law, and his job is to work in a blind spot of the law.

In the end, it was a job where everything from A to Z was coordinated by one’s own skills.

“The commission fee has been deducted and deposited into your account. Please check.”

“My account?”

When I asked again, Cromwell handed me the bankbook with one hand.

When I opened it, I saw that it was a central bank passbook issued in my name.

“Oh, this is out now.”

I remembered the request I made the other day when I asked for help opening a cell phone account and the like.

“From now on, I’ll try to send the money this way whenever possible. I don’t mean to be showy, but it was difficult for me to prepare everything in cash up until now.”

Especially in the case of this request, the amount of compensation was so large that it was difficult to prepare.

Even for Cromwell, it would have been difficult to ask a large corporation to distribute everything in cash.

I also had my own set of circumstances that I found difficult to ignore, saying they were other people’s circumstances.

Safekeeping of money.

Since there was no safe, it was difficult to store money in the hotel room, and carrying around such a large sum of money was even more awkward.

“Can you please select a large company for the next request as well?”

“Please do so.”

“You can come to me anytime. The big companies have been very active recently, so there won’t be a day when you won’t run out of requests.”

“A big company?”

I was about to leave, but Cromwell brought up a topic that interested me.

When I sat down again, this time I was served cold water.

It’s petty.

I’m not a strong drinker, so I accepted it without hesitation.

“If you ask an information merchant, you’ll get a lot of money for that information… … .”

“If you’re going to take it easy, then stop.”

“It doesn’t matter anyway since the city government will announce it soon.”

Cromwell quietly turned off the radio he had been playing.

His voice rang out clearly in the silence.

“Are you aware that the agreement between Galaga City and Pearlseer has been broken this time?”

“I saw it in the newspaper the other day.”

It was an article I found in the yellow press of the low street while I was thinking about how to contact the rooftop.

“Then I’ll spare you the trouble of explaining. The clouds of war are gathering. It’s an annual event for the city bordering Pulseer.”

The war between Galaga City and Pearlseer will occur someday, although the timing will vary depending on the player’s actions.

Cromwell’s remarks were something I was also paying attention to.

“It’s not a good thing for the higher-ups. Even if we win a great victory in the war against the barbarians, there are more losses than gains. We will adjust the timing and proceed with the final negotiations.”

They say that war is a winner-takes-all game, but the war with Pulseer was different.

The army was elite and not easy to defeat, and was capable of sabotage rather than barbaric attrition.

On that subject, their land was barren and there was no development, so it would be a one-sided loss unless they annexed Perseus.

Even considering the cost of educating local tribesmen and maintenance funds, it was ultimately a deficit.

This was the reason why the city government leaders tried to bring the dispute to negotiations as much as possible, even though there was no compromise on either side.

“There are many hidden agendas aimed at him. Whether or not you can get a piece of the action then will determine the future value of the company.”

Even among companies, betting differed depending on their own interests.

If our brains were working properly, most of us would go to war, but who knows.

If luck had turned, the negotiations could have ended amicably.

‘I don’t think that will happen even once in a while, but… … .’

There were often gamblers who staked their fortunes on such bets.

A representative company is Sylvester, which is always in second place.

Normally, it would be difficult to reverse the situation with Centrim, so they would resort to gambling and repeat a vicious cycle of suffering huge losses.

“Since you’ve already made a killing, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take a break for a while. Since you’re not in a hurry, you can take your time and choose a request with conditions that you like.”

“I was planning on doing that anyway.”

“Even if you pretend not to be, you seem very tired.”

“It’s not that I’m tired, it’s just that the conditions are finally right.”

Cromwell squinted one eye in question.

I said it in a casual tone.

“I wish you would give me one more service while I’m at it.”

“Listen and then decide.”

“If you know any other brokers, can you introduce them to me?”

I quickly added so that Cromwell would not misunderstand.

“I’m talking about a real estate agent.”

***

In cities where capital is concentrated, tall buildings are symbols of wealth and prestige.

The width of a building proves the authority of a company, and the height of a building proves the financial power of a company.

This was a fact that was accepted as a kind of truth in the construction industry, which made up for its lack of technical skills with the mystery of magical engineering.

Even in the heart of a city boasting extraordinary prosperity, there is one building of unrivaled size.

The upper floors of Sylvester’s headquarters were like a castle, each and every step prepared for the leaders.

Even though it was a space he visited every day, it was inevitable that his closest confidant, the secretary, would become nervous.

Even though the owner of that space was the leader of a faction that had slipped from power, this did not change.

“Come in.”

The voice was polite, but it didn’t completely hide the irritation.

The quality of a competent subordinate is the ability to grasp the general situation just by listening to the voice.

It seemed like things didn’t go well today either.

But it hasn’t been like that before.

The secretary sighed and went into the room.

“What’s going on?”

The interior of the room was extremely lacking in the amount of furniture that occupied the space compared to its large floor area.

It was more desolate than simple.

It may be because the owner’s tastes are frugal, but the decisive cause was the miserable fate of being pushed out of the mainstream.

“I have a report to make.”

“Didn’t I tell you that since you’re busy, you should handle most matters with Ms. Millina?”

“I decided that this was something I needed to report to you in person.”

The woman brushed back her hair and threw the papers she was reviewing onto the desk.

Even just by glancing at a few words of the content, I could get a rough idea of ​​the content.

It was a report analyzing the city government’s trends and each company’s movements.

It was a document that would make even a capable executive’s head hurt the more he dug into it.

Seeing this, Secretary Millina could understand the woman’s prickliness.

Because each and every name mentioned in the report was a big name who could lead the flow.

In other offices on the upper floors of the building, many colleagues were already mentally and physically broken by the executive’s nervousness.

Millina was in the same situation and was familiar with their hardships.

But the woman neither criticized nor struck him.

All he did was nod his head, as if to say that he would look in with intelligent eyes.

He was a very exemplary boss.

Even though she was a kite with a broken string, the woman was rational and reasonable.

That’s why I stayed in this business unit even though there was no future.

To Claire Sylvester, the only blood relative of the current Chairman Sylvester.

“This is a new business project in District 16.”

“I heard it was a success before, right? I remember it because I didn’t expect it to be a success.”

The look in his eyes was that he would be disappointed if that was all.

Of course, Millina wasn’t the kind of fool who would make the mistake of double reporting at such a critical time.

“Didn’t you conclude that you would maintain the framework of a new business while absorbing the legacy of the Race Lizard Gang?”

“The original results were like that, but… … they have changed.”

“You said it changed?”

Millina handed over the documents she had been keeping close to her chest.

It was only after one glance that Claire’s eyes, which had been worn down by fatigue, began to shine.

“… …Is this true?”

“I have personally checked and reported it to you.”

“I can’t quite believe it.”

Claire’s face was filled with complex emotions.

“The mudslides of District 16 are being repaired.”

Reports that the environment of remote areas where people were said to be unable to live is changing.

There was no evidence of tampering in the attached photos.

It was a highly credible story, as it included testimony from employees that the impact was felt day by day.

“If this is true… … .”

“You can start a new business.”

“This is information that only we know. If we speed up, we could have the entire District 16 in our hands and rolling it before the rats who smelled it show their faces.”

The Race Lizard Gang was annihilated, and the only forces left in District 16 were the staff she had dispatched.

I don’t know if there’s any business value to District 16, but if I could find even a single bit of value, it could serve as a cornerstone for restoring her fallen status.

“What is the cause?”

Claire was not an amateur who gambled solely on chance.

If something happened by chance, it can go back to the way it happened by chance.

If something happened artificially, you had to know how to control it.

“I don’t know the details, but there was something unusual.”

“significant?”

“The contractor who led the successful request has reportedly visited the home base of the Race Lizard Gang.”

“The purpose must have been to steal the remaining supplies.”

“The project staff provided a vehicle, but it was empty-handed.”

“… … It’s strange, but it’s just an exaggerated imagination.”

Just one person changed the environment of one area.

It was an unbelievable story.

I don’t know if such a miracle would be possible with a tower like Matapju.

He wasn’t a contractor.

“First, we investigate with various possibilities in mind. It’s unfortunate that we haven’t been able to clearly identify the cause, but the important thing is to proceed with the business.”

“yes.”

It was a golden opportunity to overturn the political dynamics within the company.

Every second counted.

“For the contractor mentioned… … I will remember them and give them top priority when I need to ask for work in the future.”

Since he succeeded in a request with a slim chance of success, his skill was guaranteed, and he also had luck, which was assumed to be the cause of the miracle, whether it was intentional or not.

He was a talented person who had been known for a long time in the contracting industry where jade was rare.

“That’s fine.”

The name of the contractor, Allen, passed through Claire’s mind like that.

***

Whether it’s on Earth or in a world where games have become reality, finding a home is a hassle.

Although it is a task that requires a lot of money, hiring a broker is the solution, but fraud targeting him is rampant.

Since even experts could not be completely trusted, personal study was necessary.

Fortunately, the broker Cromwell introduced was a conscientious person.

He openly said he wanted a bribe and then acted enthusiastically after receiving it, so he was conscientious enough in this city to close his eyes and say, “No, I don’t want to hear that.”

After looking at several properties, the one I chose was a small mansion on the outskirts of the city.

The price was reasonable, without any bubbles, and everything, including water and electricity, was fine.

Transportation is inconvenient, but it is something that can be tolerated.

If you move into the city center for the same price, the square footage gets dramatically smaller.

‘It can’t be smaller than this.’

One room had to be left for Sage, who returned from the Magic Tower.

Although it may seem spacious for living alone, it can actually feel cramped when the time comes.

“It feels different.”

I looked back at the living room after cleaning and talked to myself.

Having your own home was a special feeling.

The sense of security that comes from having a settled place and escaping the status of a foreigner.

I felt like even the slightest tension that had built up from having nowhere to put my mind was being relieved.

“It did cost a lot of money, but… … .”

I had some money to spend on living expenses.

Anyway, I’ll keep making money.

The Lizardman’s bounty hadn’t arrived yet, and I was able to save money on food since I was eating for free.

I was no longer in a position to struggle for every penny.

“I wish you could share this feeling.”

I poked the cotyledon of his still forearm.

The World Tree has remained in this state ever since it took the essence of the spring that never dries up.

“The World Tree falls asleep to grow!”

“Time left until the World Tree grows”

“22:18”

There was no need to worry.

I was just asleep.

“One day ahead.”

Tomorrow, I would be able to meet the grown world tree.