Chapter 94
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 94
Chapter Title: Arrival in the City
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"Knight, have you ever fought goblins?"
"Huh? Oh, uh, yeah... I think so?"
Now that I'd become Ethan's temporary swordsmanship instructor, he quickly closed the distance between us.
Both emotionally and physically.
Once we got a little closer, Ethan started peppering me with all sorts of questions.
Most of them had to do with combat.
I answered his questions with a slightly awkward expression.
Goblins? I'd killed plenty in games, but...
"Whoa... then, have you fought orcs too?"
"Hmm... something similar, maybe..."
"Ooh...!"
Ethan stuck right by my side with his questions, and once again, I replied with a troubled look.
I hadn't fought orcs, but I had tangled with some big foreign villain who was about that size.
Not as strong as an orc, probably?
Even though I'd experienced multiple worlds, I'd never actually faced monsters, so each of Ethan's questions stabbed right at my weak spots.
I couldn't answer them straightforwardly.
But I couldn't just admit I'd never hunted any, either.
I was a possessor, after all.
Having possessed a member of the Black Knight Order—who specialized in monster extermination—it felt embarrassing to say I'd never taken down an orc.
Ethan, oblivious to my inner turmoil, kept gushing with admiration.
"The road's in sight."
"Alright, we'll follow the road from here on."
At Knight Captain Dana's response to one of the knights, our knight order lined up single file and proceeded along the path.
It had been a day since I'd become Ethan's instructor.
We'd finally exited the forest and reached what looked like a proper road.
The timing of my possession had been perfect: right after clearing the monsters gathered near the city, on the way back. So I still hadn't encountered any monsters myself.
Thinking about it, it was a shame.
I wanted to face one at least once, to test just how strong the monsters were—and how much stronger I'd gotten.
But that regret didn't last long.
As the city's walls came into view, those thoughts vanished like mist, replaced by a strange thumping in my chest.
"Whoa..."
The first city I'd seen in a fantasy world.
Archers with bows stood atop the massive stone ramparts, vigilantly scanning below. At the giant entrance, people and carriages queued up under the gatekeepers' guidance.
Some carried enormous packs on their backs like peddlers, while others looked like adventurer parties with shields and staves.
As someone who'd skimmed this snippet and devoured countless fantasy games and novels, the sight sent a thrill through me.
We cut straight alongside the long line and moved to the front.
It was a perk of the knight order.
This black armor alone guaranteed our status—no need to wait like everyone else.
Feeling the envious stares from the queued-up crowd, we entered the city smoothly amid the gatekeepers' greetings.
"Ooh..."
Ethan let out an awed gasp beside me.
Honestly, I wanted to do the same.
The city was that beautiful.
It had a medieval vibe at first glance, but fantasy elements were sprinkled everywhere, making it fascinating.
Adventurer guilds, magic scroll shops, long-eared races, short but sturdy-bodied folk...
Even beings only briefly mentioned in the snippet were here.
Among them, a weapon shop caught my eye.
It was a pretty big one.
At the entrance, weapons forged from unreal minerals and materials were on display.
Mithril blades, wyvern-tooth daggers—you name it.
"..."
"Hey, we couldn't afford those on our salary anyway."
As I stared blankly at the shop while walking, the female knight next to me—Cecil—spoke up.
I'd memorized her name since she'd been by my side from the start of the quest.
Hearing that, I asked her,
"How much for a mithril sword?"
"Hmm... over twenty gold coins, easy?"
"And our salary?"
"It varies monthly... but yearly, around two gold coins?"
So even as a knight in a renowned order, it'd take ten years of saving every penny.
Cecil said those weapons weren't really for sale anyway.
They were just showpieces, proving the smith could handle tricky materials like that.
I nodded at her explanation.
She acted like I shouldn't even look, but of course I planned to buy one.
I trusted the gold in my Inventory would cover it.
Something machete-shaped or sized would be better than a standard sword.
I wonder if they take commissions?
With those thoughts, I followed behind Knight Captain Dana and soon arrived at a building.
This dormitory-like place was the Black Knight Order's barracks.
This was where I'd be living from now on.
"This place...!"
Ethan stared at the building with eyes misty from emotion, like it meant something special to him.
The other knights, meanwhile, slumped in relief at finally reaching home, hurriedly shedding their armor.
I waited for a good moment, then did the same as them.
"Haa..."
A voice from beside me made me glance at Cecil.
Knight Captain Dana was removing her armor behind her, so I looked that way too.
For some reason, their simple motions looked erotic.
Just taking off armor—why did it seem so sexy?
My conclusion: it was their figures.
The armor hid chest size and shape completely.
But suddenly unveiled, those massive mounds snatched any man's gaze.
"You must be Ethan?"
"Yes, sir!"
"Follow me. I'll show you to your room."
A man approached, gave me a casual nod, and led Ethan away.
Makes sense for the newest knight.
"Guess I'll head in too."
Cecil patted my shoulder and entered the building first.
"Hmm..."
From here on, it was pure guesswork.
I had to naturally find "my" original room by watching.
Our order seemed well-off enough for private rooms, so I observed slowly, noting which rooms people entered.
I couldn't watch them all, but most knights headed upstairs. The two side-by-side rooms on the first floor stayed empty.
So I decided to try one of those.
They were right next to each other, making it even more confusing.
No hints on the doors about whose room it was.
Other doors had sword notches or marks claiming ownership.
These two were stark and bare.
"...This one."
I picked the one farthest in.
As I reached for the handle, a voice came from behind.
"Do you need something from me?"
Turning, I saw Knight Captain Dana looking at me.
"...No, I thought it was mine."
"Oh? Yeah, easy mistake—yours is right next door. Go on in and get some rest."
I answered honestly, and she casually revealed my room was beside it.
Finally, relief.
"...Yes. Oh, wait a sec..."
"Hm?"
I stopped Knight Captain Dana as she started toward her room.
Too many people earlier to try, but now was perfect. I scanned her Fetish.
Fetish: Maternal Love, Humiliation Play, Massage.
"..."
"Something on my face?"
"No, ma'am."
I gave a curt reply after reading her Fetish and entered the room next door she'd indicated.
"Interesting."
Rare combo there.
Humiliation play and massage? If I set the scene right, it'd make for a fun conquest.
I calmed my excitement with breathing exercises and looked around.
Nice room.
The snippet was too short for details, but this was solid.
Spacious, with a quality bed and linens. Knight barracks perks: armor racks and weapon mounts.
"Better than my one-room."
I stowed my armor and sword, then headed out to sell gold for cash.
Free time for the order now—no one stopped me.
Some groups were already arm-in-arm, heading to the tavern ahead of me.
"Seonghan, come on!"
"Yeah! Gotta drink on a day like this!"
They waved me over, but I politely declined.
"Got prior plans."
"Aw, can't argue with that..."
The dejected group perked up and headed off.
They moved like they were drunk already.
Without armor, who would take them for knights?
A medieval tavern, huh.
Tempting, but selling gold came first.
After wandering a while, I reached a fantasy jeweler handling gems and accessories.