Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer? Chapter 14

◈Episode 14 I didn’t know that (7)

「Act together and companions│Certain NPCs act together: You can accompany them or welcome them as companions.

Companion NPCs accompany you until you achieve a certain goal. Depending on your likeability, you can either part ways early or welcome them as colleagues.

Fellow NPCs will not break up until the player says goodbye, and can check information, detect location, etc.

Companion NPCs act based on their own judgment, but it becomes possible to give specific instructions depending on their affinity.”

「Favorability│NPCs show different reactions depending on their affinity. “You cannot check the favorability level directly,”

I decided while looking at the information window. I had a hard time making friends with fellow NPCs. Additionally, there is a way to check the levels of those two people.

However, the latter was not very important and the former was not very serious. If that’s the case, there’s no problem with going solo.

“Forget even the thought of treating me like a colleague. “If I hadn’t killed Satan, I wouldn’t have had to share the same space with you guys.”

I’ll repeat, I was so crazy about the concept that I often beat the game without using any of my fellow characters.

“Do you understand?”

So, I don’t have any regrets about the favorability I’ve already gained. I struck my lines with a ferocious attitude.

The answer that came back was this:

“yes!”

…I made a clear line that I had no intention of becoming a colleague, so why was my answer so clear? Are these really kimchi dumplings? It’s so cute it’s driving me crazy.

Aside from that, I don’t know why his eyes are so bright. No matter how you look at it, it doesn’t seem like a low level of favorability.

What on earth did I do to get ++ likeability?

They gave me a head and a tongue, but in a way, that was mercy. However, if you ask whether that will increase your favorability, you will probably shake your head a hundred times.

Or something. Was the first stimulus I encountered as a blank slate with no experience being too big? Like the swing bridge effect.

Or maybe it’s just a compulsion to enter the story. The goal is to ensure that no matter what the player did before entering the main game, they can do it comfortably afterward.

Um yeah. I think this is the most correct.

“….”

So what happens now? Even if it means putting NPC favorability on the back burner, we need to resolve the situation quickly.

Breakfast has been served, but the touch is still vague, so should I just talk as the quest tells me? But how should I word it without going against the concept?

“found!”

I gripped the hilt of the sword I had been holding the entire time harder to look threatening. It was a reflex reaction.

“Adventurer!”

I slowly lifted my head and saw an errand boy from the Adventurer’s Guild. He was the kid who guided me to another inn yesterday.

“What.”

I need to talk, but for some reason this also smells like a quest.

As soon as the decision was made, I turned around. Conscious of the two people, the child’s expression was full of ferocity, and perhaps because of that, the child flinched.

“…The person you are looking for…”

The child slowly approached and made a huffing sound when he saw the two people next to him.

The truly knight-like armor worn by the Inquisitor and the Archmage race must have surprised the child. It is difficult to see other races other than what is commonly called the human race—here called ‘middle’—unless you go to the corresponding habitat.

That is, if the settings I remember were maintained.

“I…”

The child looked nervous, the Inquisitor nodded lightly, and the Archmage smiled kindly. The child’s expression softened.

“Adventurer, the secretary is looking for you…”

…The secretary here must be Izren. I checked the side quests listed under the main quest.

「❖ Danger lurking in the northwest forest

∎ Talk to Secretary Izuren」

The dialogue sheet simply tells you to get the reward. Even during the quest to save people, this was on display until I received the reward.

“If you could at least wait while I bring Mom…”

“Guide the way.”

“to?”

Originally, I would have asked them to come from there, but the current situation is the way it is.

Even if they agreed to accompany me, the relationship between those two and my concept is a mess, and since I missed the timing of the conversation, I don’t think they will want to be together. After that analysis, I decided to go myself.

“I told you to guide me.”

Of course, if I leave, there is a high probability that two people will follow. Normally, when we play games, if we form a party, we keep going together.

However, I don’t know about the ‘Legend of Heroes’ remake, so I thought I’d give it a try. Whichever way it was concluded, it was no loss to me.

“Can I go with you? “I think I might have some business there too.”

But it seems like a game is still a game.

I urged the boy without even looking at the two who stood up. The embarrassed child looked at the two people and then at me and then shouted.

“Follow me!”

The child walked ahead at a brisk pace. It was a walk that was close to an alarm, but due to the difference in stride length, it was not difficult to catch up if you just walked moderately.

“Can I come with you?”

“You didn’t refuse, did you?”

“If I don’t refuse, can I consider it as acceptance?”

“It… depends.”

Rather, studying Inquisitor society is… great.

“Secretary!”

As we approached the adventurer’s guild, the child suddenly jumped out. The goal was visible to me, so I didn’t have to speed up.

“I found you, adventurer─. ah!”

Secretary Izuren, who looked brightly upon seeing the child, made eye contact with me next. My complexion hardened a little.

“I’ll apologize first.”

I was about to ask about compensation, but my eyes twitched at the unexpected remark. No wonder they were going to take away the compensation….

“I handed over the thief to the guards. “It wasn’t a place where thieves used to be like that…”

Fortunately, it wasn’t. It seems he was sorry that an incident occurred at a place he had just recommended.

“The innkeeper gives me one more chance….”

“There is no need.”

Additional compensation is always welcome, but it seems right to refuse it in concept. I easily shook off my regrets and focused on the situation.

“Is that all that matters?”

“…Well, are you hurt anywhere? “I heard there was a fight.”

“Do you think I would have been affected by something so weak?”

Since my pride has been touched, of course I should build it up.

The secretary was immediately taken aback by his harsh attitude.

“But the Sage of the Magic Tower and the Heretic Questioner…?”

The gaze of the secretary who continued speaking slightly deviated. Thanks to the god game that even implemented eye movements, I immediately recognized the reason for the interruption in speech.

It looks like that NPC has finally discovered the two people behind me.

“You two…”

“Huh, it’s been a week.”

Oh, was it a spherical face?

“The request is…”

The secretary began to notice more. After thinking about the reason for some time, I have a clue.

As a middleman, you couldn’t stop that eccentric old man from signing a double contract.

“Yes, yes. “That guy caught it.”

Still, seeing as they mentioned a penalty, it shouldn’t be this much of a problem, right? Is it because of face issues? Talking about saving face to an NPC is a bit funny though.

“We’re the ones who caught it late, so we won’t accept payment. “I’m satisfied with the advance payment.”

“No, of course the penalty will be paid. “It is our guild’s job to protect the rights of adventurers.”

The secretary shook his head resolutely at Maisie’s remark that she was being lenient even though she signed a double contract. It was not for nothing that I received a brokerage fee.

“I, the three of you…”

“There was a misunderstanding yesterday and we had a little fight, but as of today we have resolved the misunderstanding and decided to be together.”

“Oh, it was something like that.”

Well, that’s none of my business.

“If you don’t have anything else to do with me, ask me something from here.”

“What is it?”

“When are you going to pay compensation?”

I thought you called me to give me compensation, but why didn’t you bring up the story? Give me compensation. compensation.

“Ah, we sent an investigator yesterday, so the results of the investigation will be out by tomorrow. “Please wait a moment, adventurer.”

However, the secretary smiled brightly and said something like a lightning strike. From a gamer’s perspective, the answer was like being stabbed in the back.

“tomorrow.”

I reflexively spoke and thought darkly.

This is a little bit embarrassing. This is a game that takes more than two days—16 hours in real time—to pay quest rewards.

“yes. “I need to make sure that there are no dangerous elements in the forest… Is there any problem?”

The secretary actually acted as if what was the problem. If you think about it, it wasn’t an unreasonable reaction. Realistically speaking, it is right to follow these procedures and make sure the matter is concluded.

But that’s reality, and since it’s like this in a game, it’s a bit… disconcerting. It’s good to be realistic, but this is too much.

“Oh, that’s it. “We will guarantee it, so can you pay in advance?”

Fortunately, the Archmage stepped forward and spoke before my confusion was replaced by bewilderment and irritation.

“The only danger we saw in that forest was Medusa. “As long as that young man killed it and we cleaned it up, there won’t be a problem.”

“I can vouch for that too.”

Kimchi dumplings were also announced at a similar time. The secretary’s expression immediately became embarrassed.

“Hmm… if you two say so…”

“If there is a problem, tell it to the magic tower or temple. “I will do my best to send someone.”

“If you would do that, yes. “I will pay you a fee for completing the request.”

The secretary tilts his head and looks in this direction, giving me the feeling that a reward will be given right away. It’s a relief, but it’s still a bit scary.

…I know that payments are made this way to keep things realistic, but what can I say? It feels strange because it feels like it’s only shortened if those two are present.

What would you do in another job?

“Please come this way.”

Still, there is no reason not to get it. Because I’m not guilty of the 1 million gal I deserve.

I followed the secretary.

“Is that the end of your work in this city? Or is there more? “Maybe there is a destination to head to next.”

Then, the Archmage quietly followed suit. The intent of the question was quite familiar.

So, let’s stick to the schedule.

“If not, and if it’s okay with you, I’d like to leave this city within today. Is it possible?”

I’m going straight to the next village. It doesn’t really matter as long as it gives me time to prepare.

But are you already leaving the starting city of Tatara? Like in the northwest forest, I thought it was too early to change the base itself even though I could move around a bit because of the hunting grounds.

“If there is a devil there.”

Anyway, I decided to give the answer. It was already difficult for me to talk to him first, so I would be grateful if you tried first.

“Oh, is it okay if we leave at 9 o’clock? “The upper part, where some of the routes overlap, starts at exactly 9 o’clock.”

But there is a time limit like this?

“Is it too sudden? I’m sorry. This was decided before I even knew you existed, let alone joined. Of course, you can cancel the request if you wish. “You can leave the city without necessarily accompanying the merchant.”

I wiggled my eyebrows. It is possible to postpone if you want, but the existence of a time limit itself is a bit unfamiliar.

Moreover, I have even heard of cancellation of the request, so how can I postpone it so recklessly?

If I had a separate schedule, you would have said something like canceling it first, but not now. I didn’t grasp the concept of being a bit upset for no reason. If you ask me, I’m the type of person who does it out of pride.

So I have no choice but to accept that time limit….

The departure time can’t be 9pm, so it must be 9pm. Then it won’t be long. What time is it?

I quickly looked for my watch. Fortunately, there was a clock at the front of the building we had just entered.

Is it roughly 7:10? Then we’ll have to move a bit tight.

fluttering.

I busily calculated the time in my head and increased my walking speed, flapping the hem of my clothes to show that I agreed.

Archmage and Kimchi Dumpling followed behind me. It felt like a chick was following me.