How To Live as a Scammer in the Game

30. one

Diaz slowly looked around Gilad.

I asked her

“Have you ever been there?”

“……Yes.”

Diaz nodded slightly.

She told me a little bit about her past, which I didn’t know.

“When I was young, after Rohan-sama saved me. I left Sangpet Village. A few adults from the surrounding villages took care of me… but I had only one thought: to become stronger. So I was protected by them. I thought I shouldn’t live down there.”

The town of Sangpet was also briefly visited in the main story, set three years later.

Of course, it was already completely ruined, so there was nothing left.

It only accentuates the grim atmosphere nearby.

“Like that, he wandered aimlessly here and there. Of course, he was on the verge of dying several times.”

Diaz raised his gaze to the sky.

“Then one day. I encountered a wild wolf while injured. I finally overcame the previous obstacles by myself, but on that day, I felt the real death approaching. Just like the day in the past when the village was ravaged by demons. “

I listened to her silently.

“When I faced death like that… Sir Leanoa, who was about the same age as me, saved me.”

Ah…then he must have been a really old friend.

No, I thought it could have been a family rather than a friend.

A small smile hung on Diaz’s lips as he remembered the past.

“Leanoa was also from this Gilead. So I was led by her hand and settled in Gilad. Leanoa did. He said that since you have skills and are similar in height, you would be a good opponent. That’s right. Whoops.”

Before I knew it, Leanoa’s title had also changed from the sutra to just Leanoa.

“Leanoa had already claimed to become the Seven Knights from then on. The little kid had the audacity to say it. He was only a year older than me.”

“Finally, that goal was achieved.”

“Yes. She did it. At first, I also dreamed of becoming the Seven Knights… but it wasn’t easy anyway. That’s why I became a paladin so that I could protect the Seven Knights.”

“Paladins are never weak either. Especially you, I’m the one I chose, so be proud.”

“Consoling words, thank you.”

It wasn’t really a consolation.

I often forget because he is always by my side, but Diaz was a name among names.

That’s why I dared to step forward and take care of him.

“We spent many seasons here until we were old enough to travel for real. And as adults, we finally left for another Order of Paladins. It’s the first time we’ve been back since.”

I thought I could get to know this area because it was the country she was born in, but it seems that it was a place where I spent a lot longer than I thought.

“But, nothing has changed.”

I also turned my gaze to face Gillard.

It looked just like the slums I knew.

Even so, Baltras Kingdom itself was not a poor country.

Rather, on average, it was probably a richer country than Laderun Kingdom.

However, the gap between rich and poor is extreme.

Because it was one of the countries with the most alchemists and wizards.

I remember that even after the Great Invasion, the Baltras Kingdom had large differences from region to region.

The city of the rich, who held wealth and power in one hand, was building a barrier without much damage.

The slums where people with nothing had gathered had already been swept away by the demon army, or only a few barely survived and maintained a life that was no different from that of beasts.

When I entered such an area, I was able to meet men with an apocalyptic atmosphere…

“Hey. These are the faces I’ve never seen before, who are they?”

A voice came from behind.

‘okay. It just felt like this.’

It’s like getting hit before you can answer.

Me and Diaz looked back, feeling the memories flooding back.

* * *

“Where are these guys from?”

A man, with a blunt weapon slung over his shoulder, was standing crookedly, glaring at us.

at that time.

Diaz answered his question.

“I don’t think this is the first time I’ve seen you?”

“Does it look like you’re joking?”

“Not at all. Oakley.”

The man frowned.

“……? How do you know my name?”

“Why? Because we’ve met before. Can’t you recognize me? I’m Diaz.”

“Diaz? If it’s Diaz… I can’t… You, can’t I? That Diaz!”

His eyes widened and his mouth wide open as he extended a finger at Diaz.

Diaz smiled at the sight.

“Yes. That’s the Diaz you beat up all the time. Oakley.”

“Ha ha ha! Ha ha ha! Hey man! How many years has it been? That tong is so unrecognizable!”

“I didn’t really recognize it.”

“Hahaha. How can I recognize it? It’s changed like this.”

“Are you still robbing travelers’ pockets?”

“He’s stealing his pocket. It’s dangerous, so he’s threatening to leave. On purpose. I’m living with my mind set on me now.”

“Puck.”

“If you don’t believe me, ask your master.”

‘Master? Did Diaz have a master too?’

At that word, Diaz’s expression turned vague.

“Teacher… are you well?”

“Well. There were many things. I came all the way here, so I’m going to say hello, right?”

Diaz turned to me.

With a face asking if it would be okay.

Of course I nodded.

* * *

“Teacher! Master! Please come out!”

“What are you fussing about again?”

“Because a nice guy came to visit.”

“Oakley, what bullsh*t again… Diaz?…”

The one called Sabu walked out of the shack.

A large old man with white hair tied back appeared limping, and the sight was somehow familiar.

Meanwhile, he, who recognized Diaz, also froze for a moment.

Diaz was the first to break the silence.

“long time no see.”

“Heh, heh heh… I’m confused whether it’s a dream or a birthday.”

“I should have come sooner, I’m sorry.”

“No, no. Thank you for not forgetting me like this.”

As the conversation between the two went on for a while, I realized.

The identity of that master.

‘Fighting King Romain?’

The martial artist class was Romain’s apprentice.

‘I think I came to the right place.’

But I would have thought Diaz was also a disciple of Romain.

I hadn’t expected it at all because I’d only seen him using a sword all the time.

‘no wonder. The overall movement itself was good.’

It seemed there was a reason for everything.

While I was embarrassed and admired by an unexpected person.

Romain’s gaze turned to me.

“By the way. Who is this? By any chance… not a marriage partner, yup!”

Diaz flew in with great speed and covered Romain’s mouth.

She spoke to Romain almost in a whisper.

He covered his mouth, but couldn’t stop her ears from turning red.

“It’s a secret that I’m a woman.”

“What?……”

It’s a secret.

Did you still think I wouldn’t know?

Well, I never said I knew anything…

Romain, who glanced at me, cleared his throat.

“Keuhmm. Hmmmm. Then, who is this friend?”

“Ah, yes. This is also Lord Rohan, a member of the Holy Knights.”

“The Holy Knights?”

“Yes.”

For now, we were the ones who pushed the name of the Holy Knight forward the most.

It was because the title of the Seven Knights was put forward, followed by a tired welcome event like the time of Siphoreo.

It wasn’t a direction I liked so much for me who wanted to move quietly.

“I see. Oh, but what about Leanoa? How’s he doing?”

“……”

Romain asked brightly, but Diaz’s expression darkened rapidly.

Romaine seemed to have a hunch that something was wrong.

“What… did it happen?”

“Leanoa is dead.”

“…what happened?”

“There was a battle with the devil. Protecting me…”

To Diaz, who looked like he was about to collapse at any moment.

Romain limped closer.

Then he slowly hugged her.

Pat Pat.

“Do you think it’s your fault?”

“……”

“Not at all. Don’t beat yourself up. That guy made a fuss about becoming the Seven Knights. I was expecting a day like this to come.”

“still……”

“But? There’s no such thing, Diaz. In the end, what happens is what happens. It would have happened even if you weren’t there, and it would have happened if it wasn’t you and someone else.”

“……sorry.”

“haha……”

Looking like a real father and daughter, I also kept my mouth shut for a while.

* * *

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Just like that, some time passes.

After Diaz is sedated.

Romaine smiled again and asked.

“I’ve come all the way here anyway, so can I just let it go? I’ll prepare some food.”

“No. I have other plans, but Lord Rohan gave me some time. We’re done…”

I interrupted Diaz.

“I have business with you, Romain.”

At that, Romain’s gaze returned to me.

“Hmm? What business does this old man have?”

“I want to be recognized as a fighter by you.”

“……?”

He became a figure full of question marks.

It was worth it.

I was introduced as a paladin, but suddenly I became a fighter.

Even I couldn’t understand it.

“Heh heh. Since this old man used to punch a little when he was young, being recognized by me doesn’t change anything…”

“Jaberon. If it’s the recognition of the person who beat him with his fist, that’s enough.”

“……”

Romain gave me a surprised expression.

“That…how do you know?”

“It’s weird not knowing.”

“It’s usually weirder to know.”

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Jaberon was the name you would know when fighting progressed as a class story.

As a higher level demon among demons.

Although he did not hold the same position as the commander of the corps, he was a demon known for wandering alone and ravaging the human world.

Of course, he was already dead by Romain in the main story, so only his name appeared.

‘I thought that leg was also attacked by Jaberon at the time.’

It reminded me of what I taught player fighters to always be careful when fighting demons.

anyway.

It was wise to see that among humans who fought bare-handed, there was no monster like Romaine.

If he acknowledged that, wouldn’t it be enough to get a fighting class?

That was my conclusion.

Before I could hear Romain’s answer, Oakley strode forward.

“Hey. I don’t know where he was from, but if I’m going to say that to Master, I’ll start with me…”

If you really want to, it would be right to deal with them first.

I lightly stretched out my left arm.

thump, thump.

Oakley lay comfortably on the floor.

Romain’s eyes, who watched it from the front, shone unusually.

“You’re not without talent…but that’s not enough to earn my recognition yet.”

“Are there more people to lay down? I could do it all day.”

“Haha! You’re so confident. If you have more momentum than Leanoa, it’s more, not less.”

He raised one finger and continued.

“Let’s do this. I’ll just throw ten stones.”

The moment I heard that, my eyes lit up.

‘This fighting is the same as the tutorial…!’

And I knew what was going to happen next.

‘Surely, if you avoid seven of them, it will be accepted…’

“If you catch eight of them, I’ll admit it.”

huh?

This…it’s a bit different from what I know.

Still, I didn’t think it was impossible.

Let me try to accept.

Diaz stepped in.

“Isn’t that too much? To catch eight of Master’s stones. Even Leanoa was only able to dodge seven of them…”

Was it that difficult?

‘Then the fighting character must have been great.’

I didn’t catch it in the fighting tutorial, but I was able to avoid all ten of the damage.

Of course, this isn’t a game, it’s reality…

I was confident

‘This has a fixed pattern.’

And that pattern was already well-documented in my head.

Even if you figured out the first two locations, it wouldn’t be a chore to catch them all.

It’s like you know where it’s coming from and stop it anyway.

I reached out and stopped Diaz from stopping.

“Haha. You’re confident? But I have a reputation of my own, so I can’t just guarantee it. Let’s make a bet. If it fails, what will you bet?”

I drew my sword from my waistband.

The black body of the sword showed off its cool appearance.

“I’ll bet this. The sword is Rasgalon. He’s definitely worth it.”

Romaine stared at Rasgalon with interest.

“Even though I don’t know the sword well…it’s not bad.”

“Is that all condition?”

“Oh, you forgot one thing. One hand only, one. Would you mind doing this?”

“good night.”

If it wasn’t for my left hand anyway, I wouldn’t be able to stop it.

It was an irrelevant offer.

However, upon hearing the proposal, Diaz widened his eyes.

“Rohan-sama! This is probably…”

Instead of answering, I tapped her on the shoulder.

“……”

Seeing that, Romaine had a smile on her lips.

With the tip of his foot, he threw up a stone.

“Shall we start right away?”

“However much.”

“Then let’s go!”

Dig!

A stone flew at such a speed that it seemed to have disappeared in an instant.

I believe in the third eye and the left arm of the Colossus.

And trusting my memory, I reached out my hand.

Tup!

done!

Looking at the pebbles that came into my hand as expected, I counted.

“one.”