Chapter 4
Chapter 4
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 4
Chapter Title: Judak, Thanks!
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Title: Judak, thanks!
(An image of recapturing up to the first wall and planting the flag)
We succeeded in killing every last monster that climbed into the castle.
It was all thanks to the booze Judak gave us.
We dwarves will never forget Judak's help—we swear to repay it.
You're our brother now!
> ☆Judak) Whoa; you guys wiped them all out;
> OP) Haha! One sip and everyone came back to life like a miracle.
> OP) So, uh... got any more of that booze?
> ☆Judak) I'll put more up for sale once I get points ㅇㅇ
> ☆Judak) Oh, for food, should I do something like this time?
> OP) Booze is fine!
> ☆Judak) ㅇㅋ So heavy on the booze and some snacks?
> OP) Booze is fine!
> ☆Judak) ?
> OP) Booze is fine!
The dwarves chugged the booze and drove out every last one of those godforsaken monsters.
Apparently, the dwarves—who'd been holed up in the castle—came charging out with faces red as beets, scaring the monsters into a total rout.
"Huh, dwarves get drunk easy, don't they?"
I always figured no matter how strong the stuff, they'd just enjoy it without getting wasted, but nope—they got smashed.
Which got me a little worried.
Heading into battle sloshed could backfire big time.
Title: Dwarves, come check this out
Poster: ☆Judak
Thinking of adding booze to the market soon, but is the proof too high?
Getting drunk in wartime is dangerous ㅇㅇ
But the reactions to my post weren't what I expected.
> Worrying about proof for dwarves lol cute
> lol Judak really from another world?
> ☆Judak) Drunk fighting is bad, right?
> True, but dwarves are the opposite. They need booze to function properly ㅇㅇ
> We love higher proof
> Beer is great, but it's been so long since we had real booze...
> Hmm, ideally over 40 proof
> Can Judak sell booze like that?
> ☆Judak) ㅇㅇ Got tons over 60 even?
> !!!
> Sell it now!!!
> ☆Judak) Nah, that might be tough
> Why, why! Brother, what's the reason!
> You guys got flushed from draft beer;
> ...
> ....
> lololol dwarves got triggered?
> Normally they'd be out for blood, but it's Judak so they can't lol
"No way getting called out counts as triggered?"
The thread went quiet for a sec.
I'd meant it out of concern, but it felt like I'd poked a dwarf sore spot.
"They're not saying much, though?"
Fortunately, no big backlash.
> lol~ shorties can't handle booze anymore?
> Check 'em out, booze-deprived and faded lolol
> Dwarf = booze fiend
> lolololol
> lolol you clowns are hilarious. Say one more word and we'll drown you in booze
> Whoa
> Holy shit
Nah, it wasn't just backlash.
Poking their booze pride was apparently landmine-level murder bait.
"Gulp."
Suddenly hit me—maybe a dwarf bursts through that warehouse door instead of a monster.
I panicked and grabbed the strongest booze I knew, slapping it up on the market ASAP.
[Judak Market]
[New item stocked!]
[Absinthe 55] - 7 mana buns
*
The reaction to the booze was surprisingly good.
-Absinthe—this is the real deal!!!
-Never seen booze like this anywhere. First time in my life.
-Perfect booze in perfect glasswork. Is this the work of the gods!
Dwarves especially loved the absinthe.
From what I knew, absinthe was hardcore distilled spirits clocking in at a insane 55 proof.
-This is what you call booze!
"Proof equals likeability for these guys?"
I couldn't quite wrap my head around it.
Chugging lab-grade moonshine like water and loving it.
And it wasn't just dwarves.
Booze fever crossed species lines.
Excluding absinthe, the draft beer drew tons of interest from other races too.
-Wow, what's this?
-Booze quality is insane.
-Never thought I'd taste something this good.
-So much suffering... but this soothes the pain...
Maybe 'cause the world's so hopeless.
[Item listed!]
[Sold out.]
Now so used to seeing those two phrases together—everything sold out instantly.
-Judak more booze plz...
-Want booze... booze!
-Rainy day booze... makes me wanna cry...
-Haa... wanna fly like a butterfly...
"Is this right?"
Felt like the gallery reeked of booze.
Emotions flipping every second aside, time to start moderating.
Can't just cork anyone, though.
Then a post caught my eye.
Title: But is this okay?
Everyone's losing all motivation right after booze sales.
Willpower's key to survival— what if they get drunk and give up?
Judak's being kinda reckless here.
"Hmm, maybe."
Even isekai'd, my world's still this warehouse basement.
And anti-booze opinions started piling up more.
Title: Judak check this post
Gonna speak my mind—this is too dangerous.
People aren't fighting, just lazing around reminiscing.
Gallery proves it—ban booze sales, up the bottled water.
That's the path to your benefit too.
> Who are you to boss Judak around?
> OP) No, it's dangerous for real ㅇㅇ Someone had to step up.
> ??
> Fucker like you crawling out again.
> OP) Just sharing an opinion. And it's true.
> Dumbass ㄴ You sold it for dwarves to live—buyers are free, who are you to backseat?
> Every sentence ends with . gross
> ㅇㅈ Not like isekai gallery trash
> You monster spy?
> OP) ????
Title: Elf elders are going nuts rn
Old elf boomers banning booze buys citing "tradition"
Already disciplining elves who bought some—pisses me off ;
They enjoyed their peaceful youth and now bitching
> lol she's cracking
> Fact: elf society's getting healthier
> lolol elf trash elf
> Serves ya right~
> Elf~ good~
Especially elves were loudest about the booze sales.
Generational gap between young elves (under 200) and elders.
"They're all old to me."
By elf standards, sure—but to a baptism-less newbie like me, all the same.
Booze issue heated up... and blew.
Title: Elf Elder Council Announcement
We the Elf Elder Council deem Judak's actions improper.
The booze Judak spreads corrupts elf society and causes chaos.
If Judak sees this, we warn you—stop immediately.
Hope for wise judgment.
> Ugh fuck elf boomers ashamed ㅡㅡ
> Young elf, join us if you're ashamed
> Piss off, this is why continent isolates us ㅇㅗㅇ
> ㄷㄷ boomer vs boomer elf war
> I'm still young don't compare
> Aren't y'all sick of these guys?
> Interfering other races since pre-Great War
"What the hell?"
Jaw dropped in disbelief.
Can't use the gallery nicely, now trying to run it—first time in ages.
Hah, think I'll fold if warned?
"...Kinda scary tho?"
Sure, a bit—but Judak's position in the gallery?
Won't shake if they try.
Plus, gallery's what?
Place of impulse rants and threats—polite warning's nothing.
I steeled myself and posted.
Title: lol ridiculous
Poster: ☆Judak
Judging and politicking? Do it in your society, not gallery shitposting?
Delete and GTFO before 999-day bans for all.
> Big boss as expected
> Orange faction not bending—respect!
> This!!
> Sick of elf pests—cold water none colder!
Most sided with me.
Yeah yeah, praise more.
Grinning victory, about to close the case—
> But Judak you okay? They can track locations
"What."
> Elves famous for assassinating dissenters with that;
"Wha wha what."
Deleted quick, slapped up a notice post for all to see.
Title: Sorry Elf Elders
Won't mess around again ㅎㅎ;
You're right, booze is dangerous
No more booze sales in market from now on.
Embarrassing, but can't die.
Apology post up—reactions predictably lit.
> Ugh wtf?
> Retard Judak as expected...
> Folding orange faction impressive...
> Wait no more booze ever??
> This ain't it!!!
> Good choice
> We'll watch~
> ☆Judak) Loyalty loyalty
"Not scared, just booze bad for health."
Totally not folding.
*
"Hehe, splendid, Judak."
Silk finery.
Long black hair, ocean-gem eyes—Mersenne smiled faintly.
Most influential in Elf Elder Council—even the queen treaded lightly.
She'd pushed the Judak crackdown.
"This is proper elf society, no? Booze? Absurd."
Queen uneasy? Whatever.
"Baptism-less kid—what can she do?"
200-something queen's words? Ignored.
Savoring victory, reaching for pure Samdisu spring water—not filthy booze—
- Elf Elder Council forced sobriety—upkill lol
"Pffft!"
Spotted offending post.
"Upkill? Vulgar. Delete such trash..."
Frowning, about to noble-threat delete—
Title: I'm a dwarf
Stake my honor—I'll kill you
"Hmph. One dwarf—what can—"
Title: Dwarf here too
Don't care about monsters
Pointy-ears bitch, I'll drown you myself
Whoa dwarves that pissed in ages
- Elf scum faces lol
- Always divide/conquer and meddle—what else can they do??
- After monsters, next elf purge
Elf = talking elf
"What is all this!"
Gallery backlash to forced sobriety was wild.
Humans and dwarves' murderous hate—Mersenne spat water.