Chapter 1969 – 1969. God’s Atlantis
Each district of God’s Atlantis had its own characteristics.
The first district, the church of the beginning, is a tutorial, and the second district, today’s city, has a concept of peace. Like this, each area had a characteristic or concept. The district rulers tried to preserve the character as much as possible. I had to do that to get people to the district. Because the more people who visit the zone, the more benefits you can get. It was also the reason most district rulers opened up their districts.
District 99, which I am heading to, is also a place with distinct characteristics.
District 99, Ropua, the city of mercenaries.
True to its name, Ropua was a place where mercenaries gathered. A place where all kinds of mercenaries gather, and those who need mercenaries gather.
I came to Ropua and looked around the city once.
Most of the buildings were pubs combined with lodgings. I looked around the tavern and moved to find the largest one. As I walk down the street, mercenaries glance at me.
Because I move alone. I even thought of pulling out my sword if I had to fight. I was bored, so I wanted someone to fight first. However, no one was arguing with me.
I thought it was a city of mercenaries, but it was quite well-secured. It is safe to say that the level of security was above average.
I went into the biggest tavern in the city, a tavern called ‘Hermes’ Shelter’. Even when I entered, the inside of the tavern was noisy. They were busy talking among themselves, so there was no babkki pair.
As I look around, a female clerk strides forward. She was quite pretty, but she could tell from her steps and her calloused hands that she was no ordinary saleswoman.
‘For a retired mercenary, it seems like he is still training his body. Are you doing a part-time job at a bar during your break?’
It was nothing unusual.
“Aren’t you a mercenary?”
“It could be a mercenary.”
“No way. Just looking at it, it doesn’t look like a mercenary. Shall we say the atmosphere of the knight side?”
“It’s not the honor I did.”
“Like condescending thugs.”
“…”
The mouth was pretty rough. I don’t think you’d ever bother me like this. But I decided to watch it. Because it was pretty. 남자 새끼가 이딴 소리를 지껄였다면 팔부터 자르고 시작했을 거다.
“Don’t you think that’s a little rude?”
“I have eyes for people. Can you take this as a joke? You look like a knight, but you’re not a real knight. If I thought it would be dangerous, I would not have approached here.”
“You seem to have confidence in people’s eyes.”
“Because this is an ability. My contract account is like that. You can get an idea of a person’s tendencies. I got the feeling that you wouldn’t hurt me if I was a little rude.”
It is a world where the throne exists. It wasn’t surprising that he had that kind of power when he received power from the throne and used it.
‘It’s amazing.’
“You didn’t come as a mercenary, did you come as a client?”
“Okay. We need mercenaries.”
“What about the budget?”
“There is enough to hire a mercenary.”
“Wow. You are bigger than I thought. I will guide you to the 3rd floor. The third floor is only for the big ones.”
Follow her up the stairs. The mercenaries who had no interest in me started looking at me all at once.
“Your gaze is hot.”
“If you go up, it means you are not an ordinary person.”
When I arrived on the third floor, a man was sitting in his office, dressed in his suit. The man stood up as if he had been waiting for me as soon as I entered.
“Hello. My name is Norris, who is running a mercenary brokerage business.”
“This is Sung Eugene.”
“You are Korean. I am from the US side. Please sit down. What would you like a car for? Coffee? Green tea? There is also tea or juice.”
“Coke would be nice.”
“That, Coke…”
Norris was taken aback. In Atlantis, Coke was an expensive item that was not easily available. To get Coke, you have to buy it by paying AP to the system.
“Done. Coke is enough for me.”
I sat down arrogantly and summoned Coke from my inventory into my hand. When a can of cold cola pops up, Norris raises his eyes in surprise.
Norris’ neck went up and down as he gulped down the Coke. The taste you know is scary. Isn’t the United States especially famous for drinking Coke like water?
“This is the first time I have ever drank Coke so lightly.”
“Don’t you normally drink Coke lightly?”
“On Earth, it is. Even if you want to drink cola lightly in this world… The price is not light at all, so I cannot drink it lightly.”
In that sense, now I have overpowered myself with a can of Coke.
“Mr. Eugene. Please tell us your affiliation and the contents of your request.”
“Isn’t it possible to get a mercenary with money?”
“Mercenaries these days do not work for money alone. The saying that mercenaries are ignorant is a thing of the past.”
The level of most civilizations in this world is similar to that of the Middle Ages. However, people’s level of knowledge is not that of the Middle Ages. Because there were many outcasts from advanced civilizations. It was impossible to fool the mercenaries easily.
“I belong to the A-Plan Legion.”
“I have heard of it. It’s Legion, which is raising its stock price these days. Besides, they are sponsored by fantasy artisans.”
“The news is bright this way.”
“The Legion and the mercenaries have a close relationship. As a broker, we are always keeping an eye on the trends of the large legions.”
After drinking one can of Coke, I took out another can and drank it. Norris looks at me with envious eyes.
“Oops. Got some good info this time. I intend to catch a dragon.”
“… You have grand plans.”
“I myself participate. All you need is a reliable, small Legion-class mercenary group. It would be nice if it were a famous and competent mercenary.”
“This is a city of mercenaries. There is a famous mercenary who is currently taking a break from work. However, as it is a high-quality workforce, it requires a lot of hiring costs.”
“How much?”
“Hunt the dragon. Can I ask which dragon it is? Also, please tell us the approximate employment time.”
“The dragon we are targeting is Fafnir. I plan to hunt within two weeks at the latest.”
“Pa, Fafnir. Are you serious?! To catch such an incredible guy with one mercenary!”
The broker was astounded.
Fafnir was a very famous dragon in Norse mythology. He is also known as the Evil Dragon.
“I know how to hunt him. For security reasons, I can’t tell you how. One more. I participate in the hunt myself.”
“You mean directly? Then reliability will increase.”
“Of course all the rewards you get from killing Fafnir are all mine.”
“It is a matter of course. Even the mercenaries have to convince themselves. But…”
Norris’ eyes twitch.
A mercenary was, after all, a mercenary. At the end he was blinded by greed and was able to betray his employers. If you kill your employer and wipe his mouth, who will be able to argue with the mercenaries? Even if there is an A-Plan Legion behind me, disbanding the mercenary corps and submerging is enough. This vast Atlantis had many places to hide and run.
“Does the broker not trust the mercenaries?”
“I have experienced too many things to believe purely. Let’s talk with the mercenaries. I would appreciate it if you could come at this time tomorrow.”
“I will.”
After leaving the room, I asked the waiter where Changgwan was. Changgwan is not a place for idiots, but only for real people.
The waitress smiled queerly and sent me a sign with her thumb between her index and middle fingers. I nodded.
She paid quite a bit, but her muscular pussy was satisfying.
• • •
The next day, I met Norris, the broker. A man was sitting next to him. Big body, tight muscles and light armor. My first impression was that he was a man of steel.
“You are here. We’ve been waiting for you. This one.”
“This is Omikos from the Omikos Mercenary Corps. Nice to meet you. I heard the rough contents of the request from Norris.”
The Omikos Mercenary Corps.
I knew that name too. It was one of the best mercenaries in the city. Besides, he was famous for being faithful.
“Did you decide to accept my request?”
“There are conditions. If you can guarantee that condition… I will accept your request.”
“Shall we listen to what the condition is?”
Norris pulled out her papers and set them on the table. As a broker, that was what he had to do.
“First, let me tell you about the commission reward. The payoff is one billion pennies. It’s a two-week contract, and it adds 30 million pennies every day.”
It is about 10 billion in Korean currency.
One billion pennies to hire an entire company of famous mercenaries is considered adequate.
“This is not the condition I was talking about earlier. Tell me the terms.”
“It is said that Siegfried acquired an immortal body after being covered with dragon blood. You can never ignore that tale in this world. The Omikos mercenary leader here wants to cover Fafnir’s blood. As Fafnir is a dragon, the size is enormous, so I don’t think it’s difficult for him to do that much…”
Norris stared at me.
To be honest, I’m not interested in immortality. Even if there is immortality, there will be power to kill immortality. Even Siegfried in the legend was not completely immortal.
“The condition is not to ask for blood, but to be covered in blood. Am I right?”
“You’re right. We will make it clear in the contract.”
“I also have a condition. Pay 500 million pennies. Then I will accept the condition.”
Norris looked at Omikos, who was sitting next to him.
Omikos nodded his head politely. He didn’t even worry about it. As if the pay was good.
I knew what condition he was in.
‘I’m blinded by immortality.’
Immortality. Any living creature would have no choice but to covet it.
[The gold collector giggles.]
