Chapter 4: A bloody Loss!

James did not bother other players as he is focused on the task at hand.

'Going to rescue this uncle's son will not be easy...' James thought to himself. After all, you can't just go to the mayor and ask him to release some prisoners.

There must be some procedures and reasons for this otherwise he will be likely accompanying his son in the prison.

"Uncle, What happened exactly? Why did they arrest your son?" James looked at him and asked, He wanted the details of the incident to know the reason for the misunderstanding. 

Hearing this news the person was agitated, he said with indignation, "Those people are an intolerable bully, They just came and arrested my son without saying anything. When I asked the reason they said my son is a spy. Which is absolute nonsense!"

At the end of the sentence, he was completely agitated, James was even more puzzled hearing him. 

A spy? 

But the uncle said that both he and his son just entered the village. So how can the officials conclude that the boy is a spy?

Do they have such capability? And information networks?

Even in the real world, it's difficult to find a spy even with all those technologies and various filters.

Although he did not get any clue, he is sure that there must be some problems with officials…

So should he go to the Village chief or not? Who knows if there is some problem with him too!

But then he removed this thought because the first village chief appeared in the option.

And according to the law of Dating Sim out of all the options, one is certainly correct. Or the probability of that happening is highest.

Out of three options, he felt this one is the most reliable and correct for this situation.

So the decision of going to Village Chief is right. 

After asking for directions more than once they finally arrived near the Administration House, Where the village chief usually performs his duties.

When he wanted to go inside he was stopped by guards.

"Stop! In Administration House idlers are not allowed." One of the guards placed his hand on the hilt of the sword and said coldly. 

"Mr Guard, We have some important requests for the village chief." James looked at their level and said politely after all they are at levels seven and eight.

"Idlers are not allowed." The Guards did not do anything but repeated this world coldly.

'Fuck idlers' James was annoyed hearing him. I am not idle! I am doing a task.

If not for the fact that he is a weak chicken he would have already rushed to beat them.

After that James tried many methods but to no avail, the guards wouldn't budge from the place and repeat the same thing.

Just as he was at the wit's end the options appeared in front of him.

How to enter the Administration House?

Fight your way in by defeating the guard.

Give the guard some New Year money.

Seeing these options James was surprised. He thought there would be no options for now because he has been talking with the guard for some time now and there were no options.

But now it appeared. Initially, he thought the options would be triggered while conversing with someone but now it's not the case.  There is no pattern to it.

Seeing the options James chooses the second one without any hesitation. Because the first one is impossible for him. 

As for the second option, this is hinting him to bribe the guards. Thinking of this he looked at two guards with disdain. At first, he had some admiration for the guards thinking that they wouldn't budge from their duties no matter what.

But it looks like they are just slaves of benefit, Greedy for money!

But the problem is that he is a poor guy with no money! So how can he give them a new year gift?

In desperation, he looked at uncle and said in a low voice, "Uncle, do you have some money? They would not budge until we give them some benefit!" 

Micheal looked at him with surprise and understood his meaning but he could only smile bitterly and said, "I had some money but it was ransacked by the officials before." 

Dog Official! James now wanted to smash their faces.

Damn it, how can you be so cruel? Not only taking the son but the money too?  

He is out of options now and the guard's eyes were becoming more and more dangerous. They too are out of patience. 

In the end, his gaze landed on Novice Gift in the inventory. He could only put his hope in it.

Oh Almighty God! Bodhisattva! Bestow luck on me and make me rich.

After praying and naming a few gods James finally opened the Novice voice.

"Novice Voice opened successfully!"

"You get a Steel sword×1!"

"You get a Glass sword×1!" 

No money! James' face stiffened seeing that his last hope was gone too.

All he got is two swords! What can he do? 

Wait… This can be used too, right? After all, in the new year, it is not necessary to give some money, Gifts are welcomed too.

Maybe they will accept the sword and let him in?

He took out the glass sword because he felt the Steel sword was more valuable and giving it as a bribe is a waste of natural resources.

If these corrupt guards are happy with the glass sword then why is there a need to give the steel sword?

So he looked at the Glass sword and sure enough, it's made from glass. It must be a decorative product with no combat value.

When he took out the glass sword the guards and Micheal attention was attached to it. Micheal appeared just surprised but the guards were readily looking at the sword.

Seeing the guards reaction, James felt disdain, Country bumpkin they must have never seen something beautiful like this. 

Anyway, it's good for him that they are greedy for the sword because it serves his purpose.

"Mr guards, This is a small gift from me. We truly have an important matter for the village chief that concerns the life of a child so please let us in." James lifted the sword and said politely.

"Young man there is no need for this, it's too precious…." Micheal was anxious and wanted to stop him.

"Uncle, Life is more important than wealth. If this can save your son's life then it's worth it." James felt surprised seeing Micheals reaction. He must have thought that this sword is too precious. 

Thinking of this he did not pay any attention to him and looked at guards, "How about this Mr Guards?" 

The guards gulped and took the sword with no hesitation and said righteously, "Of course you can go in. After all, it is about the life we are talking about."

James despised them in his heart but still thanked them after that he took Micheal and entered the Administration hall following the direction given by the guards.

"Young man, I am indebted to you for giving away such a precious object." Micheal looked at James gratefully.

"Don't worry, it's nothing." James said freely as if he is not affected by giving the sword.

"How can it be nothing? You gave a sword worth ten silver like that. Don't worry, I will repay your kindness no matter what." Micheal said.

"It's nothing..huh? What do you say? Ten silvers?" James wanted to maintain the same unrestrained attitude but he was dumbfounded after hearing him.

Ten silver, what is he talking about?

"Yes, if I am not wrong that glaze sword is used by my sword magician and is worth ten silver." Micheal was puzzled seeing his reaction. 

CRACK

The sound of heart cracking rang in the hall as James clutched his heart.

Ten silver that is ten thousand federal dollars…!!!

Loss! I made a bloody loss! My heart!