CHAPTER 24

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After dealing with Wipera and spear troops in the dungeon, Meyer gathered the Black Knights' elite to discuss the situation.

There were only three elite, Axion, August, and tanker Robur.

The other two had been sent with troops to clear a dungeon.

"I really didn't expect Wipera to do such a thing…"

The face of Robur, who was briefed on the situation, became more serious.

She was a female shield in her early 30s with attractive dark skin, the third tallest among the elite.

Considering that Meyer and August are out of size, her size was also not easy.

It's even more if I think of her as a normal personally.

Considering that Axion, who is smaller than her, is slim, but quite tall, in this conference room, I alone felt like a different race.

"I think I've become a dwarf in a giant country…'

"No wonder. I found it strange that Wipera skills have improved dramatically recently. Why would Saint Marianne give such a gift to such a man…?"

Axion mumbled, clicking his tongue.

When the story of St. Marianne came out, August, who had been silent all the time, was furious.

"I'm sure Saint Marianne has an idea. Do you think that if God distributes mana according to his personality, brother Axion will be able to have the power he has now?"

"Of course. I think it's a legitimate ability… Isn't it an outstanding talent worthy of my great personality?"

"The problem is the attitude of the brother who can't thank Marianne."

The two began to squabble.

Axion, yes, but for August, who was blunt and not very talkative, it was not cool.

Unlike me, who was embarrassed, who only blinked, Robur shouted annoyingly whether they were doing this for a day or two.

"Anyway, guys. You can only talk loudly all the time. Rather, fight. It's about conviction. Win with your fists."

"Sister, do you want me to fight that zombie?"

"St. Marianne avoids unnecessary violence."

"As long as everyone's mouths are alive."

Robur chased and clicked her tongue.

Now that Robur said something, I thought they'd read my mind, but what is this? The two started the second round.

"I don't know why a faithful person like Your Excellency respects someone like brother. You have a strong magical power, but if you don't appreciate what you are given, there is a limit."

"The reason Your Excellency appreciates me is because I'm strong. If you fill your party based on sincerity, there will be only priests in the party."

I recalled a party where all seven were priests.

Considering that monsters are cancerous, it might be the strongest in many senses if the balance was good.

"That's worth a try…"

"Wait, are you sure, Jun? Really? You're not kidding?"

I think my murmur ran out without realizing it. Axion jumped up and down in a panic.

"Well… If there are seven people like Priest August, their attributes will eat them well, it's going to be a perfect victory."

If it's that size and specification, they can defend and attack with a little bit of training.

Treatment is my specialty, so don't worry.

Axion's face, which reminded him of 7 Augusts, crumpled.

"There can't be six more priests like that."

"But at least one person… Hmm. I'll have to think about it."

It didn't seem bad to include one priest whose main focus was not heals.

Robur, who was listening to the conversation with her arms crossed, raised one eyebrow.

"You sound as if you could create a second August."

"It may be hard, but I know it's not impossible."

"That's true… Can supportive magic do that?"

"I heard that Wipera's skills had improved dramatically recently. It can grow faster than that."

I spoke calmly.

I have a 『Rich Experience』 skill that increases the acquired experience.

One dungeon and one battle experience were really valuable skills from an easy standpoint.

Because experience only rises by catching monsters in dungeons.

As soon as the word 'it can grow faster than that' fell, Axion's face unfolded brightly.

"I knew you were a jewel, but… Please, Jun, put me in the special unit. I can use my laws, can I?"

Axion clung on with all his flattery.

His ability to improve his talent and strength was worth turning around.

I shook my hand as if I were kicking out a pesky fly.

"Axion. I'd like to tell you that if your growth is the reason why you want to join the Special Forces, it's useless."

"Why?"

"It's not possible for a dungeon to improve your skills at my level right now. Maybe I'll die first before your level goes up? That said, looking back at low-level dungeons won't help you very much."

Axion's sullen shoulders drooped.

Axion grumbled like a child with his intellectual face sticking out his lips uselessly.

"Quickly raise the level… Vice commander is less than level 50."

"I'll catch up soon, so don't worry."

"Are you giving me a bottle and a pill now?"

Even though he was so grumpy, his face was so happy to see if I was expected to go up to the level quickly and go around the dungeon together.

That was the hidden purpose of creating a special unit in the first place.

It was also named as improving awareness of me by raising outstanding talent and securing stakes in the Black Knights, but the most urgent thing was my level-up.

Of course, I could be carried by Meyer.

However, the high level of Meyer's level was too high for me, as I told Axion, and it was a waste of time for Meyer to return to a low-level dungeon.

Anyhow…

At this rate, we will continue to talk about special forces.

It doesn't matter, but as that's not the main topic right now, I tried to turn the topic of the conversation.

But Meyer came first. He, who was listening to the conversation with his mouth shut now, blurted out of the blue.

"Then let's announce that this was done by Wipera and other spear member units out of jealousy when their juniors were going up. Murdering talented newcomers… Well, like this."

"It's not much different from the truth."

Only elite people will know that Wipera was a supportive wizard.

It was because the fact was known only to create unnecessary prejudice and to interfere with my future.

Everyone was positive about it.

Thus, the spear unit incident was completed under the acquiescence of the leader and the elite.

***

Late after the meeting.

Meyer called me to the office separately.

He lifted an unopened bottle of wine between the lighted fire in the dark and asked.

"I appreciate your contribution to this, how about a drink?"

I answered promptly without any room for thought.

"I like drinking. One drink is not enough."

None of Meyer's things are inexpensive. Of course that alcohol will be the same.

And I wasn't a foolish person who missed the chance to drink expensive alcohol.

Of course, there is usually a problem when a boss asks for a drink late at night, but the story changes a little if the partner is Meyer Knox.

It was famous that Meyer Knox was light in that way.

There were so many women who tried to seduce him, who was famous for his Black Knights and even had the title of Grand Duke.

It was hard to count the women even if I mobilized all the extremities of my limbs even if I knew their faces and names.

Of course, everyone drank a lot.

'That's why the rumors that I'm Meyer's lover are inappropriate.'

The point that would be a problem here was that the rumors of me being his lover might get more intense, or that I, who got drunk, loosen the bar and make a speech mistake.

I know that this world is actually a game world, and that he's the core of the Demon King. If I let it out without realizing it…

'But that's not gonna happen…'

I was a heavy drinker, and Jun's body, which I came in, was also well drunk.

I didn't get drunk.

I don't know if juju is engraved on the soul or if it's a common point between Jun and me, but I was glad that I didn't have to do anything like abstinence or moderation.

There was a glass of wine.

One more drink went back and forth.

Soon the bottle was bottomed out, and Meyer took out another bottle. As expected, it was expensive and delicious alcohol.

How many cups have come and gone like that.

At this point, Meyer's mouth, which had been shut so far, began to open.

"Wipera… I didn't know he was like that in the first round."

Whether the alcohol was moderately high, his murmuring voice was more loosened than usual.

However, since his face was fine, I might have mistaken that he would never get drunk if he had not opened his mouth.

I moistened my lips with alcohol and responded.

"No wonder you don't know."

"Because in the past, he was a man who cared for his colleagues. I knew Wipera…. he was such a guy."

I was wondering why he invited me to drink separately, but I guess he wanted to talk about his feelings by borrowing alcohol.

There's also a reason why I have to be the one who drinks.

'He can't tell anyone about the first and second rounds.'

However, it was unexpected.

There was no mercy for him to condemn Wipera and spear troops.

Since it was a hand that didn't hesitate a little, I thought Meyer wouldn't care about Wipera's work at all.

'Then again, he didn't look good in the conference room.'

Of course, it was a serious situation, so I thought there was just a weight, but it seems that he was thinking about Wipera's work more than that.

A little embarrassed by Meyer's unexpected humanity, I drank more alcohol.