A VR Travel Story That Makes You Want to Be Humiliated

Chapter 222: Warehouse Robbery (2)

"Hello."

The person who greeted me with a slight wave was someone I knew.

Characteristic, strangely vivid blond eyes.

It was Silen Lame.

Who are you?

Well, it's been a long time since it last appeared, so it makes sense.

Silen Lame is someone who appeared a long time ago, before I even met Asil.

It's hard to explain because there wasn't a lot of detail, but... Okay. He is the person who gave me the body equipment that looks like this leotard I am wearing.

Although it is a bit ambiguous in terms of combat, it is equipment that pursues extreme convenience such as automatic recovery, sweat absorption, and size adjustment, so it is still favorite equipment to this day. I'm still wearing it now.

Also... There is also the fact that she is the princess of the Duke of Laim, who is in charge of military power among the three major dukes of the empire, and the leader of the White Falcon Knights, but it is not very important.

Now that I think about it, I heard that when they gave me this equipment, it was like a bribe to get me to think about joining the Knights in the future.

Of course, then or now, I have no intention of belonging to a rigid group like the Knights Templar.

I want to move around and enjoy the game as I please.

Silen seemed to recognize me, but I didn't show anything and just greeted him with the formality I would normally give to a noble.

For some reason, he seemed a little disappointed.

After the greetings were over, I opened my mouth as the party leader.

"Princess, I heard you were waiting... "

The reason she trailed off was because she had no clue.

Originally, it would be extremely rude to make someone as young as a princess wait as an adventurer, or even a commoner.

I wonder if I had a title like Hero like in the previous episode, but in this episode, where I was just an adventurer, I kept that in mind and tried to avoid being rude as much as possible when I got involved with nobles.

In the first place, I tried not to get involved with the nobles, but that didn't work out the way I wanted.

Of course, if there was an appointment with a noble, it was handled as quickly as possible, so there was no waiting.

But I made Luca wait.

There was absolutely nothing to point out.

Although it is not uncommon for nobles to persecute commoners by making up words that did not exist, Luca did not seem like that kind of person.

Luca seemed to understand my confusion and said, lightly shaking her hand.

"Ah, don't worry. Because what I was waiting for was not you, but the ticket."

While saying that, Luca's finger pointed towards the warehouse voucher in my hand.

"You guys are the first ones I've given that ticket to as compensation. Because we can't open our family's warehouse to strangers."

Luca's voice, as she spoke as if it were obvious, clearly showed her pride in her family.

"So, I was wondering what he would take with the first vouchers I gave him, and he gave me three tickets, but even after waiting for a while, I didn't hear any news that he had used them."

"Ahaha... "

I couldn't help but laugh awkwardly.

To be honest, the only thing that came to mind was, 'First, it's not my fault.'

He didn't give me any advice, he just waited and expected it, so what am I supposed to do?

Since she couldn't say something like that in front of the princess, she just laughed.

Fortunately, Luca wasn't specifically trying to find fault.

She, who knew Luke, laughed and picked up the teacup she had put down. A small sound filled the space with her silence.

"That's just the way it is. I'm not trying to say anything in particular. "I was just so curious, so I heard that you guys were here, so I decided to take a look."

Then she tilted the teacup and thought as she listened to the sound of sipping.

What. I was nervous for no reason.

Did you just literally mean to see his face? Then say that from the beginning.

Just as she was about to relax her slightly tense shoulders, Silen opened her mouth.

"I have something to say too."

Of course, he wasn't saying it to us, he was saying it to Luca. First, it was Luke who called us.

Luca gave permission without showing much concern.

"You? It's no big deal. Do as you will. Because my business is done."

"Yes."

Silen turned his chair towards us and sat down. She didn't even look like she was lifting the chair, but the fact that it didn't make any sound as it was dragging on the floor made her feel very noble.

"I said Soira."

"Yes. That's right."

"How is it. Have you ever thought of joining the Knights?"

"Ah... Sorry. "I have no intention of belonging anywhere yet."

"Okay... "

This is the second invitation to join, following the last one.

But as I said before, my answer was decided.

Silen must have guessed that I didn't pretend to know anything at first, but this time she didn't seem that disappointed.

Rather, it was her colleagues who reacted in surprise.

"Soira, Soira."

Flora gently pulled on her collar and whispered in a low voice.

"He's the leader of the White Falcon Knights, right? Were you scouted by someone like that?"

Come to think of it, Flora also recognized Luca. It wasn't surprising that she recognized Silen.

"Huh. "This is the person I met when I received the request on my own."

"Soira alone? ... Ah. "That's it."

We have always done commissions together since we met. It was even more so because Flora was extremely dependent on me at the time.

Since I had received countless requests on my own, even Flora remembered when those times were.

"Then why did you refuse? Even saying that the White Falcon Knights is a huge opportunity is not enough?"

That's probably true.

The reason why I sing the duke song every time I meet them is because they have such status and power.

If our party wasn't a combination of players, former royals, and modern people (setting), the nobles in front of us, who would have been trembling and staring at the floor without even being able to see their faces, are Luca and Silen.

As the status of the dukedom was great, the majesty of the White Falcon Knights operated by the Lame family was also truly amazing.

The story is that Flora was surprised that I refused to join.

But she couldn't say that the reason for her refusal was 'I can't go there because I would be humiliated', so she decided to give a more pleasant reason instead.

"If I join the Knights, I can't hang out with you guys."

"Soira... "

At my words, Flora's eyes lit up, and she looked moved.

Look at this. This is how you have to get the timing right when making a crush.

– Knock.

Then there was a knocking sound.

"Come in."

When Luke gave permission, the door opened and the butler she had seen earlier came in.

"Excuse me. "Miss, it's time to prepare for your next schedule."

"Ah. Is it that time already?"

Luca checked the time and stood up first.

"Silen, I'm sorry, but can we tell you the rest later? "I want to see what they take."

"Yes."

"Ruler. Follow me."

When Luca got up from her seat and tried to guide us, the deacon was embarrassed and stopped her.

"Miss, please leave that matter to me... "

"It's because I'm curious."

"... Yes."

The deacon's dissuasion was instantly rejected.

What can you do if you want to do it?

We also quietly followed Luca and headed to the warehouse.

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– Grrrggggg...

Unlike the room just before where there was no sound of the door opening, the door to the warehouse opened with a loud sound as if informing all directions that the door was now open.

It may be less well-maintained than other rooms, but it may also be a measure to prevent intruders.

However, unlike the dull and clunky sound, the items seen inside were extremely elegant.

On the side closest to the door, treasures that could be easily converted into cash, such as gold bars, silver bars, and jewels, were piled up, and in the depths of the warehouse, there were items stored that even a person without eyes for items could tell at a glance that they were extremely valuable items.

A long sword decorated with gold and encrusted with a large magic stone, a staff with crystal so transparent that you can barely see its outline, a platinum necklace that gives off a sacred energy just by looking at it, and other treasures that are not enough to be called treasures.

Even if you close your eyes and choose them, they were treasures with value that even commoners, and even nobles, could live on for decades.

"Oh... "

"Wow... "

"And... "

The three of us expressed our surprise in our own way, but we were all at a loss for words.

At the end of the previous episode, just before defeating the Demon Lord, I was wrapped around much better items than this, but even in my eyes, the items in this warehouse could be described as amazing.

Luca, who was happily looking at us as we were entranced by the dazzling wealth in front of us, said he had forgotten and struck us with his mace.

"Really. It's not allowed in there. "It's not a 'warehouse,' it's a 'treasure store.'"

While saying that, we waved the 'warehouse' ticket we returned as we opened the warehouse door.

... What a coward! Who isn't a nobleman? Such pranks!

Luca said while giggling.

Hehe. No, don't look at me like that. "I didn't do that on purpose."

I don't know how I was looking at Luca, but at least I know that it wasn't the way an ordinary commoner looked at a high-ranking noble.

"I also thought about that at first when I gave the ticket. When I thought about it, I realized that it wasn't a place I could open with my authority. Father... "Only the head of the family can open it."

"Ugh... "

A sigh escaped me without even realizing it.

If that's the case, there's definitely nothing you can do about it.

What can I do... The town flag is shaking...

Hee, hee, hee... Hee, hee, hee...

I needed to calm my mind by taking deep breaths. Good. It's calmed down.

Just because you can't help it doesn't mean it's not annoying. Luke, you started first.

"... So you're saying you can choose anything here?"

"Okay. "Only three."

"Of course."

After hearing Luca's confirmation, I brought up the item's status window for the first time in a long time, really, for the first time in such a long time.

「Gold ingot

Description: 5 kg gold bar with 99.9% purity minted in the Lexis Empire. Extremely high purity was secured using magic."

Information on the nearest gold bar was printed.

Okay. If Luca is going to come out like that, I will also rob the 'warehouse' of the best items I can find.

Since the status window is close to the user's unique cheat ability, I tried not to use it as much as possible, but it is completely unlocked.

Bring it all!!!