Overgeared

Chapter 32

“Hey, you…”

The moment I was about to come out to disrupt Huroi, Khan restrained me.

“Leave it to me.”

Khan sent me a thankful look before approaching Huroi. Then he nodded.

“Your words are right. It would be good for our future to coexist with a large company.”

What was he saying?

Buzz buzz.

The people were disturbed once Khan, who was more resentful of the Mero Company than anyone else, supported Huroi’s claim. Naturally, all eyes and ears focused on Khan. Then Khan spoke, “If Winston didn’t belong to Earl Steim, we would’ve chosen to coexist with the Mero Company as you advised.”

The words were meaningful. Huroi was puzzled.

“If it didn’t belong to Earl Steim…?”

“Yes. The important thing is that this village belongs to Earl Steim. I don’t know where you come from, but there is a local statute called the ‘Rights of the People.’ It is a law that Earl Steim himself imposed because he treasures the people. This is one of the provisions of this statute. ‘The residents of Earl Steim’s territory have the right to be informed more quickly than anyone else about their area of residence.’”

Khan explained the meaning of this provision.

“How you heard about how it is the pioneering age of the north? The north has a bad climate and many monsters. At this moment, numerous pioneers are struggling. What happens when a new land is pioneered?”

“… By default, it will have a large impact on the nearby cities and villages.”

Khan nodded with satisfaction at Huroi’s words.

“Yes, that’s right. Then what is responsible for Winston’s current development? The roads were improved and transportation supplemented. Why were the roads improved and the transportation supplemented? It is because a new land was pioneered not far from here. Winston will be the bridge between this new land and the capital. Do you understand? The north is changing every moment. The people of the north might be damaged by the sudden changes.”

Khan cut to the chase.

“This is the reason for the stipulation that Earl Steim’s residents have the right to be informed about their area of residence sooner than anyone else. It is so that people can be prepared for the sudden changes. We can minimize the damage or maximize the profits.”

Huroi figured out the point of this explanation. “Winston’s residents were supposed to benefit from the development, not the Mero Company. You suffered a loss and this is contrary to Earl Steim’s will. You have the duty to fight against the Mero Company’s tyranny, as well as the Winston lord who gave them the information instead of the Winston residents… Is my interpretation correct?”

“That’s right. We must not compromise with the Mero Company. It isn’t for our benefit alone. As his people, we also don’t want to betray Earl Steim’s will. We must accuse Winston’s lord and the Mero Company, who are going against Earl Steim’s will.”

Indeed, a perfect justification. The people cried out with excitement at Khan’s words. They cheered. Everyone was united in their determination to confront the Mero Company.

in a

Mero Company must be reported to Earl Steim! But you are under the lord’s supervision and can’t raise an appeal with Earl Steim. Leave it to me! I will do my duty and inform Earl Steim of the happenings in Winston! For Winston! For you! For the honor of Earl Steim, I will accuse

believe

just received a quest from Khan. But wasn’t it strange? Usually, a NPC gave a user a quest. The user would

‘No way.’

Huroi, who

cynical expression. It was inconsistent with his enthusiastic appearance in the smithy, so I thought I had the wrong person

you a folding screen in the corner? What do you want with

in

look like a

the person had a very good nature, it was common for ordinary users to be reluctant to deal with beginners. Beginners didn’t know anything

so that Huroi wouldn’t ignore me and

come to this place because you received a quest from the Mero Company? Your original plan was to convince the Winston residents to work with

a quest from my actions? You, are you not a beginner? Well, I just aimed for

share the quest

and Huroi’s quest

the Residents

Difficulty: A

by the selfish lord and the Mero

were commissioned by the Mero Company. However, you couldn’t turn away from the poor residents, so you

must avoid the pursuit of the Mero Company and head for ‘Frontier,’ the capital of Earl Steim’s territory. Be sure to arrive at Frontier and

Conditions: An audience with Earl

Winston residents will rise to

The ‘Courage’ stat will be opened. All stats +10. The skill

Winston residents will decline. You can’t enter Winston until the Winston

this enormous

meant that the user could buy goods cheaply and receive hidden quests. In addition, a gift from a senior nobleman would be at least

title were so rare that their value couldn’t be

‘M-My stomach hurts…’

felt like my insides were burning. I was frustrated,

a hidden quest. I’m happy, since this

didn’t show it because of my

This is amazing? Hidden quests are no big deal! Shit! It isn’t amazing.

“…Ah, is that so?”

it and tell me what you did. If I’m not mistaken, you induced the NPC to give you the quest.

Huroi shrugged.

a lot of people know about it, so the information will spread soon. There is no value in keeping it secret and

I was

to speak words that will make the NPC give me the quest. Here is a simple example. If I say ‘I am quick and