Chapter 108 – Small Town Rivermill
The road gradually widened, and the floor became even.
The road, which had been sparsely covered with bushes like a bald head, has now been paved with flat stones—turned into a good environment for wagons to come and go.
Tick-tack-
Certainly, therefore, horses and carriages with occasional horseshoes began to be seen.
The wagons were also of various shapes.
From grain wagons piled high with rice straw-, to wagons loaded with silk and scented candles-, there were also luxurious wagons engraved with all sorts of patterns and sculptures such as eagles.
One was pulled by an old donkey with no ears or cocks, and another was pulled by four large horses with handsome black manes.
Even in the case of such carriages, the coachman was dressed in fancy frilly clothes.
Lily, Ian, and Monica, who had only seen the donkeys and small carts pulled by the peddlers, were busy looking around with their mouths open, as if they were surprised at the wagons and people in all kinds of outfits gathered so loudly.
City dwellers giggled at the three of them. The three of them, belatedly feeling the gaze, quickly lowered their heads.
.
Seo-joon was quite resolute, saying that he had only been there once.
Now I could see the walls of the castle nearby.
On top of the castle walls built high with bricks and plaster, guards carried spears and walked around. It also had arrow holes and rainwater moats that were well-drilled for shooting arrows and crossbows.
Even though it is a city at the end of the west, it was once a place where the unification war of the empire was experienced.
The city gates were wide open, and countless wagons and people were entering and exiting through them.
There was a bottleneck there and the line was stretched out, but when I squinted my eyes – there was a security check at the entrance.
The guards were checking and checking items coming in and out one by one.
Part of it was to prevent smuggling of weapons, illegal medicines, and drugs, but it was mainly because of taxes.
This is because the tax varies depending on the weight, number, and item of the goods.
Even if not smuggled, there were a lot of merchants who came in secretly hiding expensive items in straw bales or under wagons. In severe cases, there were also writers who came in by putting jewels inside their shoes, underwear, or even their butt hole.
Of course, if they get caught, they will be sent to prison without mercy, so the fence must be that big.
Seo-jun’s turn came sooner than expected.
It was because a knight from the Viscount Molton, the owner of the small town of Rivermill, was leading the ranks.
“You are having a hard time.”
“Insect···!”
The old guards with shaggy beards came out separately and saluted Sir Lorend. Then he guided me to the side door where I didn’t have to stand in line.
Nodding his head, Lord Lorende dragged his men into the city intact. He wasn’t even questioned. Seo-joon followed suit and entered.
The merchants, who had been waiting for a long line of inspections, were envious of Seo-jun’s party, but they couldn’t argue with the knight’s party.
Perhaps, if he had tried to come in separately, instead of joining Lord Lorende, he would have had to wait in a long line – time would have taken time and time, and he might have taken a penny in the name of tax. Because he was wearing a weapon he stole from the dead mercenaries-.
If not, Lily or Monica’s appearance might have caused trouble. I hated such troublesome work. Especially when money is stolen.
The four, who had just entered the city, thanked Lord Lorend.
“Thank you for taking me there, Sir Lorend.”
“Yes, I wish you luck in your future life in the city. If you are thinking of applying for a self-made home, feel free to apply.”
Lord Lorende expressed his desire for talent to Seo-jun and Ian.
It seemed that the old man still had eyes for people.
In Lord Lorenz’s eyes, if the two of them became soldiers, they were capable of becoming decembers—they possessed the talent that even a centurion could aim at—and they were thinking that they could possibly serve as knights’ squires and later become knights.
However, he knew about Ian’s grand ambition to become an Imperial Knight, so he didn’t force it.
After Lord Lorende and his privates had departed, the four of them who were finally left–looking at each other’s faces.
“…”
Even without saying a word, I could see various emotions swirling in each of their eyes.
Curiosity, excitement, joy, fear, worry…
Seo-jun did not give them any advice.
It was something you had to experience to know.
First of all, I was thinking of finding an inn room. I had to unpack and find a place to sleep.
At the entrance, he gestured to one of the clumsy kids and bounced a fairy tale. The guy quickly grabbed the coin and put it in his pocket and approached with a smile.
“Do you need something…! Lily!”
This snuffer had no wrist. His sleeves flutter.
He must have been caught pickpocketing and had his wrists cut off. The only thing a guy like that could do was serve as a guide. He has to roll his little head well and shake his mouth well before he can glue his mouth.
“I’m looking for an inn. The food is good, and it would be nice if it was a safe place.”
“Then it would be a bit expensive… Are you all right…?”
“As you can see.”
Seojun pointed at Lily with his chin.
The guy who looked at Lily’s appearance with a sidelong glance opened her mouth wide with an ah. He was an outspoken guy for his age.
“Wow, security must be important…! Then, I will guide you to the Rose Candle Inn…!”
Oh, not bad there-.
Thinking to himself, Seo-jun nodded his head, and his little boy started walking ahead. As the guy clung to it, the other little ones who were eagerly looking for the beans also scattered here and there.
Following the one-armed kid, Ian, Lily, and Monica looked around with dumbfounded faces.
The small town Rivermill was, as the name suggests, a small town.
Still, since it is a city that embraces a grain belt, the residents who live here generally have a fairly good standard of living. It would also mean that the collection officer of Viscount Molton, who is the owner of this land, was not that harsh.
The three people who have lived in the countryside all their lives couldn’t help but admire the building built up to the 2nd and 3rd floors with bricks and plaster.
It was only after Seo-joon discouraged him from showing off as a country boy that he barely kept his mouth shut-.
Still, the eyes continued to roll.
Following the little boy’s guide, they passed the blacksmith’s whoosh- bellows spewing air and tink- iron banging-.
It crossed a mill that turned a waterwheel by drawing a waterway, a bakery, a clothing store, an inn, and a restaurant.
There were also three people looking around in all directions, and thanks to the appearance that seemed to have come out of Seo-jun’s painting, and the beautiful appearance of Lily, the gaze naturally gathered.
Of course, Monica and Ian’s appearances were good, but the two people in the front must be so amazing-.
While walking like that, I passed a dark alley, where there were rows of brothels with red lanterns on them.
Here it is, mister…!
Oh my brother with a lot of money…!
Gentlemen, take a break here, here you go…!
Ian tried not to give her gaze to the naked women, and Lily glanced-peeping out of the corner of her eye, her face flushed. Monica, on the other hand, opened her eyes and carefully examined their clothes and gestures.
There were many cases in which prostitutes seized the arms of passing men and entangled them to seduce them, but when Seo-jun appeared, their eyes immediately gathered.
Oh my oh my… Look over there…!
I’ve never seen such a handsome person…!
There are no nobles in the world…?
That’s why no one approached in haste.
Instead, the prostitutes who had been rubbing their naked bodies against the men until just a while ago—suddenly, they became old ladies and covered their bodies, or they were busy whispering among themselves to keep an eye on Seo-jun.
Everyone’s heart trembled at the appearance of a great handsome man who would appear in any story. No matter how diligent he was, he had to become a girl in front of the person he loved.
Among her stories, a middle-aged woman who had painted her face white to hide her wrinkles and freckles—seduced men passing by while sitting in her seat, then let out a sigh.
She used to be a popular prostitute, but now she has grown old and her breasts are drooping and wrinkled, so fewer men are looking for her.
She opened the fan she had received as a gift from a son of an aristocrat when she was doing well in the past, spreading it out to dry the sweat inside her drooping breasts, and narrowed her eyes when she noticed Seo-jun standing far away.
“Huhhhhh?”
She jumped up with her mouth wide open – and she quickly clung to Seo-joon. It was said that there were more in-between years-, it was just that pair.
“Oh my gosh…! Oh my gosh oppa you are so handsome…! I’ll do it cheaply, so how about it…?”
I don’t think I’m old enough to be called an older brother…
The woman was wearing clothes that were so thin that her nipples, which were discolored black, were fully visible. Seo-joon barely held back from trying to frown at her.
[Maximum dildo for jumma: 10 coins if you pinch black nipples haha]
[I’m a voyeur, but I’m a god: I can’t stand 10 coins with a stick]
[Grandmother’s nipples: hahaI can’t stand pinching sagging nipples haha]
[Sex Is My Life: haha]
That’s right, 10 coins is absolutely nothing… If 10 coins are gathered 10 times, it is 100 coins, and if 100 coins are gathered 100 times, it is 10,000 coins.
Seojun pretended to push the woman away – pinching and twisting her nipples.
“Aww…!”
The woman screamed and fell from his arms, grabbed her by the chest and looked up at Seo-joon with her bunny eyes wide open.
“Ah mistake.”
When Seo-jun smiled, the woman awkwardly raised the corners of her mouth and laughed with a puzzled face. Maybe because he was handsome- I didn’t even dare to ask what he was doing.
Soon, other women rushed in like crazy.
Seo-jun pushed the prostitutes away and escaped the crisis by saying that he would definitely come next time.
Then, looking at Ian, Lily, and Monica-three following behind her, she shrugged her shoulders.
All three had different facial expressions.
“What the···! You’re doing very well.”
“Ahaha! Why? Still, Seo-Jun hyung was really handsome.”
Lily’s expression went bad, probably because she was nervous, and Ian smiled and envied Seo-joon. If a man is good-looking, I thought that kind of thing would happen.
Monica nodded her head, saying that it was likely to happen to Seo-joon.
The little boy, who was walking along with Seo-jun, stopped in front of a building and looked back.
“Here it is! The food is good, and the security is good. That’s why cleanliness is so important! It’s a bit pricey, but…!”
Seo-joon bounced another fairy tale to him.
The little boy laughed, took the fairy tale, and disappeared into the alley. The sleeves of his cut sleeves fluttered like the tail of an excited dog.
“That kid only looks like 6 years old…”
Seojun sighed at Ian’s muttering.
“Even if you look like that, he was once a pickpocket. It’s the money people earn with their sweat and blood. Then he was caught and punished. You can tell by the cut off one of his wrists. Most die of excessive blood loss without receiving treatment, but he must have been lucky.”
At Seojun’s words, Ian made a miserable expression.
Lily also looked a bit worried. It was because her child was so small and his skin and bones were in contact with each other. She didn’t seem to be able to eat even one proper meal a day.
Seo-joon glanced at the two of them and clicked his tongue. I have to burn it once to come to my senses…
He was not a good man even though he was said to be weak.
I knew this because Seo-joon had a terrible experience in the last episode. He was more often than not a bad guy.
It is the people who sell their parents and children to survive far away.
“Let’s go in.”
Seo-joon led the party into the inn.
Underneath the nameplate engraved with a candle, it read:
[Rose Candle Inn]
