Addict’s Recovery Journal

8 # Black Time

1.

Black City.

It is the name of the black market run by the Grey Caravan Wandering Tour.

Surprisingly, the position in which the Black Sea opens is not fixed.

It’s because the host, Sangham, is riding in the big moving city of Talos and buying and selling things while roaming the mainland. Unfortunately, it’s only a matter of time before the City of Transportation passes near the Kingdom of Croa.

When I first thought about this, I felt like I found some money that I forgot in my pocket. I can’t help but visit Talos because I have to get rid of the treasures from the Fortress of Fire.

However, visiting a moving city did not give anyone access to the Black Sea.

It’s called the black market because it was never known to the public in the first place.

To enter, you must have a ‘membership’ or a ‘letter of recommendation’ written separately by a VIP member, but the problem is that membership is so damn difficult to issue.

In the setup house, it was written that invitations with the seal of the Chamber of Commerce will fly in secret only to those with recognizably high status on the entire continent. For twelve years old, Ebel must have received an invitation from the Black Sea.

“Aiden, how do you know the existence of the Black Sea? ”

“I mentioned that there is such a place as flowing by the teacher who showed me Alchigma’s vision. ”

“Hmm · · · Is that so. ”

It is Ebel who nods her head and convinces us to give her the name of Alchigma Yupa.

Estriel.

I’m sorry for selling you out like that.

“Clearly, a few days ago, an invitation came to me through the Old West. Can I give this to you? ”

“I don’t mind the transfer, but I personally hope to be nominated as proxy for my great-grandfather. ”

Only Ebel’s name remains in the Black Sea Usage Record. Although he is a little sleepy, if something goes wrong later, it means that he can be blamed.

“I don’t know why I want to participate in Black Time, but · · · good. That’s a fair wager. ”

He pulls out a black envelope from the drawer and pushes it forward. Linia took it in honour and passed it on to me.

“Talos will arrive in Bain territory in a week and stay for five days. If you don’t want to be late, you’d better get ready now. ”

“Thank you. I hope your great-grandfather has accomplished something special next time. ”

I handed over the official, but the answer never came back. Ebel is already meditating with her eyes closed. I left the private room quietly because I didn’t want to disturb it any more.

2.

After 5 days.

The Kingdom of Croa, Baron Bain’s territory.

Queek, kirk, kirk ─

A great shadow crosses the barren earth. Eight mechanical legs, consisting of hundreds of joints, were moving with gushing noise. Surprisingly, there was a whole city lying on top of the moving machine bridge, and that was Talos, the moving city.

“It’s like a spider. ”

“Personally, I’m reminded of more of SF’s animated walking weapons than spiders. ”

Linia smiles lightly at the words I inadvertently tossed.

“· · · SF? What’s that? You’ve been using a lot of strange words lately. ”

“You don’t have to worry about it because it’s a term I read in a book. I think it’s time to stop. Let’s get ready to board. ”

Fishy Tasting!

I was afraid to say that the bridge in the moving city would stop, but then I started gusting steam everywhere. After a while, bend the long leg and spray it onto the ground.

Talos, the moving city.

Completed about 300 years ago, it has been traveling the Prima continent ever since it was born, stopping at the ivory tower, the home of alchemists, every precisely 10 years for an unknown power source. The genius alchemist Aleuce wrote the concepts and blueprints, and they were the crystals of Mado-engineering created by the famous artisans.

The ownership of Talos is dominated by alchemists called the Alphanium Library, which has allowed them to accumulate their unparalleled wealth within the world.

Talos, who landed on the ground, soon opened dozens of steps around him. There are a lot of people waiting around for you.

“Shit, get out of the way! ”

“Ow! Don’t push! ”

A city with legs. It’s a fun place to watch. Needless to say, Talos’ settlement had a large crowd like this.

Suddenly around the chaotic crucible of stairs. Seeing the scenery reminiscent of the modern 10,000 won train, I shook my head. Lina’s expression stiffens, too.

“It’s very crowded, young master. When do you think we’ll get in? ”

In Linia’s question, I smiled and said.

“Hmmm · · Duke Julian, I want to enter Talos quickly, is there anything I can do? ”

“Haha! Leave it to me, Brother Aiden. ”

The answer to my question was a healthy young man. This is Prince Bain, the heir to my birthday party, Julian.

Just in case, the continent that has learned the art of harmony has nothing to do with Julian Connelly.

Julian steps forward with a confident attitude, and takes me and Linia somewhere. The location arrived momentarily in front of a spiral staircase extending down the center of Talos.

Unlike other stairs, it is very quiet.

This is because it is a VIP-only entrance.

Talos, a mobile city, was supported by the baron who ruled Bain territory and was able to stop here. This means that if we have ties to the baron’s family, we don’t have to be mixed up with those scary people.

“Thank you, Grand Duke. When I get out of Talos, I’ll stop by the baron’s mansion and say hello. ”

“Hmm, can’t I come with you? ”

“That’s a very personal matter. ”

“Still · ·”

I sent Julian back moderately soothed to stay close. He wanted to make friends with me, so he felt sorry for many things, but he could not accompany him on his way to the Black Sea.

After sending Julian, you climbed the long circular staircase and entered the interior of Talos.

The smell of black gunpowder pierces your nose, terrifying to enter the store.

Thump! Thump!

Suddenly, when I look around, I can see men with muscles that are less than three inches tall with a hammer flicking or pounding their wings. Those who look like common Dwarves are the Toin Blacksmiths. There were also a wide variety of indigenous craftsmen, such as the maker of defense gear, jewellery or jewelry trimmers.

I led Linnia through the metal streets quickly. Then I visited a shabby building in the corner of the city.

“Are you a guest? I’m done for the day. ”

“I’ve found my way to the Black Sea. ”

“Black Shi? What a fat noise · ·”

Look at Tae-yeon’s weakness. Someone really doesn’t know anything. I spoke the cipher when I saw the owner of the shitty shop.

“Even that great dragon has one thing to fear: the tax rate of the merchant’s tongue and the empire. ”

“· · · · · · · · · Hmm. So?”

Seeing the owner still grumbling, I hand out the black envelope. I had to read it carefully so that the man could change his attitude politely and ask.

“An invitation for the Continental Shipping, sent to ball Ebel Stroke. It is an honor to have your seat as our surrogate. Is the anti-fairy lady next to you a companion or a prize? ”

“The group.”

“Here, I asked you a question. We appreciate your patience and understanding. It seems that fairies are rare in the northern human-centered societies. ”

Linia looked fierce, understanding the meaning of the questions that the man and I shared.

The man gave us a mask without hesitation. Black Shi was essentially a principle of staying anonymous and hiding his identity and appearance.

“We’ll take you inside if you want. ”

“A store that can turn archaeological treasures or jewelry into cash. Give me the location of all the slavers and informants there. Oh, you don’t have to follow me. I have enough shoe guidance. ”

“I understand.”

The man who told me all the information I asked for opened the secret door that was hidden in the wall.

“Welcome to Black City. I hope you enjoy your stay. ”

Linia and I take the stairs to the dungeon where the Black Sea is unfolding.

3.

“That’ll be 140 Weblet Platinum Coins. Thank you for joining us! ”

Oh, fuck!

Take a sack of money from a Demibeast shopper with a Cat Ear.

After selling all the treasures in the mausoleum for a large amount of cash, I thought about it for a moment and opened my mouth.

“Let’s start with the informant first. ”

Linia mutters and asks.

“You’ve been bothering me since you asked the gatekeeper, and now you’re dealing with information, not goods? ”

“Whatever. It’s literally a place where you can imagine anything. ”

The type and the intangible, the legal and the illegal, the people and the things, the ethics and morality · · here such distinction does not matter. If it’s worth it, let’s find a place to treat even the air as a commodity. On the other hand, this means that you can get anything with money.

Thanks to such convenience, even the continent’s leading authority implicitly tolerates the existence of this Black Sea and uses it for its own good. In a sense, it is like a sanctuary.

First, I spent about seven platinum coins circling the information store. This was a procedure to make sure that the history of the world was flowing exactly as the timeline was in my head.

“Fortunately, the bold events seem to have happened as we know them. ”

“Of course. The visions of the young master, the descendant of Tiamia, can’t be so easily missed, can they? ”

“Yes, yes. More importantly, refrain from talking about statues here if possible. I get nervous if anyone hears me. ”

“Oh, I’ll keep that in mind. ”

I walked in a blanket and moved to the next destination. With a colorful sign that reads “Colors,” this building is the largest slave shop in Black City.

Let’s start now.

“Thank you for visiting Colours, Customer. Please tell us what kind of slavery you would like to use and we will be happy to oblige. ”

“I don’t know what it’s for, and I’d like to know if there’s a slave here with the features I want. ”

“Hmm · ·? ”

When I hear a strange request, I wonder at the look on the owner’s face. But I don’t ask questions professionally.

“What if it’s a feature? ”

“The species is a hybrid of a tiger Demibeast and a human, but since it’s a quarter, it’s virtually pure human, beige hair, early teens, and male gender. And most importantly, there are three hot spots on the left shoulder. ”

“Umm · · · One moment please? ”

The owner, who was discussing with some of the clerks inside, came back to me and said,

“· · Surprisingly, there is one item that fully meets your requirements. Would you like to take a look? ”

“Of course.”

I cheered myself up.

I knew he was in the Dark Ages, but I can’t believe he won in the first place.

Lucky you.

After a while.

“This is him. It’s a tricky product, so it’s dangerous to get close to a cage. ”

Inside the stockholder’s cage was an 11-year-old boy. He’s staring at me with his predatory eyes.

It’s definitely the same as the novel.

I opened the boy’s character sheet.

End

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