The Death Knight Became an Escort Knight for the Saintess

77. If you can’t get what you want with money, check if you don’t have enough money.

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It could be said that it was indeed bold, or in other words, it could be described as reckless. No one will easily put the idea of escaping by using the winds of a tornado against them.

It can be called a fairly dual attitude, but as is often the case with evaluations of this method, based on the consequential method, the frigate is bold and has also achieved an achievement.

After all, he succeeded. In this situation, it is nothing more than a very minor complaint to express our feelings that we would all have died if we made a mistake. Rather, it also enhances his achievements. It means that you have done a difficult job.

But even with these achievements, Freight couldn’t help but laugh. He was flopped on his deck, his wet hair clinging to his face like a wet puppy. He wished it were real seawater, not tears, that were running down his cheeks.

But the water was not salty.

That fact made Freight cry even more. The liquid seeping between her lips reminded her of another liquid with similar properties. A liquid called alcohol.

The liquid he collected over several months. The liquid that would make the tinkling metal sound of his own pockets.

What the saintess saw after trembling in the arms of the Death Knight, finally coming to her senses, was the frigate in that state. She thought he was hurt, and Celia hurried over to him. As soon as Zer Pied confirmed that her saintess was all right, she moved to her captain.

And as soon as the two got closer, they could guess the situation.

“Leave me alone… ….”

It was a very pitiful voice. As the saintess and the Death Knight carefully turned their backs, ‘my alcohol…’ came through the lips of the frigate…. A sob of ‘!’ Came out.

Deciding to be absent for a while as he wished, Celia leaned her body over the railing and took her eyes to the third continent she finally saw.

Southern Continent.

They sailed a fairly long distance from the eastern continent, and it is impossible for a tornado to return the distance of several days at once, so what she sees in front of her eyes must be the southern continent. The saintess’ heart began to pound at that fact.

It was a dark night after evening, and since she was not within a short distance of the southern continent, all she could see was the outline of the southern continent. But even that alone made it difficult for the saintess to calm her surging heart.

The moment she arrived in the Eastern Continent, she was asleep. This is the first time to witness the moment of reaching another continent. Her whole body itched, wanting to set her feet on the southern continent right now. She wanted to cross the sea herself if she could swim in it.

“My drink is…… !!”

…… Of course, that would require the captain of the ship to recover her mind.

Fortunately, it didn’t take long for the captain to recover her heart. As a sailor who has lived on a boat for several years, he had a knack for washing away his wounds in the waves. Ecilia saw the figure and embraced her relief.

…… I decided to put the whimpering and muttering sounds that came in between to one side of my mind.

It was night, so the frigate began to steer the boat cautiously. The closer the ship got to the continent, the louder the voice inside the saintess’s thumping chest grew. The frigate, which had driven the boat on one side, stopped the boat for a moment and then turned the boat to the other side. Then he licked his lips and murmured.

“…… Originally, I didn’t intend to go this way.”

“…… Yes?”

Escelia hesitated for a moment at those words, before she asked a question. But she had no choice but to shut her mouth as her frigate held her index finger vertically to her lips. Because the captain’s preoccupation was to bring the ship to the dock.

It’s a job that any seasoned sailor would eat, but it was almost ten o’clock at night, and even if there was a lighthouse, you had to be careful unless you had a good view.

But the frigate showed the skills of someone who had eaten on board for years. He gently landed the ship on the dock. The sensation of the anchor touching the floor was almost imperceptible. It was a dark night, but as soon as the ship landed, the saintess began to run down the plank. The Death Knight hurriedly shouted at the sight of her saintess running away without being able to suppress herself.

“Wait, eh…… Gemini!”

Her saintess would pop out in an instant, so Death Knight almost said her saintess real name. Upon hearing Zer Pied’s urgent cry, the saintess put on a shy expression and walked backwards on her plank again. As she climbed up, the Death Knight spoke softly.

“It’s dangerous.”

“…… Sorry.”

Seeing her saintess wringing her fingers and mumbling, the Death Knight tried to sternly tell her warning that this is a new continent and she must be more careful as she does not know what will happen. It was time A dark voice came from behind.

“…… We’re all here, let’s get off.”

Of course, the voice was the captain of the ship. At this moment, if anyone saw him for the first time, he would not have been expected to be a normally lively person. Frigate trudged down the plank past the two staring blankly at him. The Death Knight and the saintess who saw him go down slowly started following him.

The place they arrived at was a port that was somewhat larger than expected. It wasn’t as much as the Dales in the Central Continent, but it was because the Dales were located in the Central Continent, so all sorts of supplies and personnel gathered there.

It was a bit far from the port, but the lights were on in the buildings that looked like commercial districts, and some people were coming and going. The saintess took a deep breath as she stomped her feet on the floor. A sweet fruity scent tickled the tip of her nose. She smelled of sweet, sweet tropical fruits that she had never smelled in her life.

Only then did she realize it.

She realized that she was really in the southern continent, not far away in the Dales, smelling the fruit from the southern continent. It was hard to get a good look at the scenery outside of the day, but that didn’t hurt her elevated mood in the slightest. It was Frigate’s brooding voice that perplexed her.

“…… Then since we’re all here, let’s break up here.”

“Yes, yes…… ? Burr, are you already? Oh no, I just came…….”

Freiggit looked at her blankly and then said her nonchalantly.

“What I saw in the letter was asking to take you all the way to the southern continent. Now that we’ve come this far, the reason to be together is gone.”

“Wait a minute, Mr. Freight… You helped us, but I’ll treat you to a meal, so it’s better to eat and part…….”

Hearing her saintess’ words, Frey Git spoke in an even more melancholy voice.

“Bob? Where do you have time to eat? Time is running out to recover the alcohol expenses lost at sea…….”

Frigit’s final words sounded almost like a sigh. He dropped his sigh for a moment, then resumed his speech.

“Yeah, what. Honestly, even though it’s unfortunate, I don’t resent you guys. In any case, the reason I’ve brought you here to the southern continent is because Voltlee saved my life in the past. The process of taking me to the southern continent is entirely my responsibility.

Originally, I was thinking of going to a more hidden place to anchor the ship, not a port of this magnitude. After all, getting caught selling alcohol illegally would be a headache. …… Well, now that it’s useless….

So, well, the bottom line is, um. I don’t think we can eat together. Because time is running out to recover the lost money. So, let’s break up here. It was a lot of fun sailing with you guys. Going out to a fairly far sea, meeting a tornado, seeing an island…….”

Frigate, who continued to speak, let out a kicking laugh. It seemed that he had returned to his usual lighthearted appearance, but the saintess could tell. That he smiled now to hide his gloomy mood. She wiggled her fingers, the saintess not knowing what to do.

Compensating for lost alcohol would take a lot of time, and they were all purchased and illegally monopolized. If you buy alcohol again, you are joining the law. It was a completely different problem than simply carrying alcohol. It was then that a sound came from behind.

-Ting – !

It was the sound of something metallic crossing the air. The saintess raised her head involuntarily and saw the object that caused her sound. It was three shiny silver coins. It was a silver coin of high purity enough to shine even in this dark night. The frigate unconsciously received the three silver coins flying towards him with agility. As she was about to ask what this was, she heard Jer Peed’s voice.

“In return, for driving us here to the southern continent.”

Frigit’s eyes blinked rapidly. Soon a voice full of bewilderment escaped from his mouth.

“What? No… ! It’s okay! What a reward! The reason I gave you guys a ride was because of Voltree’s request, not because I wanted something! Hey, bring this back…… !”

“And the advance payment.”

Frigit was completely bewildered by the Death Knight’s words. And it wasn’t just him that was bewildering. The saintess also tilted her head, not understanding the Death Knight’s words. Fortunately, Zerfied’s words were not yet over. He slowly opened the map of the world and placed his finger on the Southern Continent.

“As you can see, the southern continent is half made up of jungle. It’s a very, very deep jungle. I’m only saying this now, but the reason we came to the southern continent is to find something. And I’m sure it’s in this jungle. To be precise, in the deepest part of this jungle. But I don’t know exactly which way to get there.”

The bronze-skinned elf’s eyes widened as he slowly listened to the explanation. Frigate finally understood why a knight named Huchi was explaining this to him.

“…… Are you looking at me now and asking me to guide you to my hometown?”

The saintess almost exclaimed loudly. The frigate is an elf from the southern continent here. And all the elves from the southern continent live in the depths of the continent. To be exact, in the jungle covering half of the southern continent.

Understanding the explanation, the frigate immediately spat out the words. There was a slight hint of displeasure in his voice.

“Are you crazy? You want me to go back to my hometown? It’s been more than a few years since I left my hometown. But you can’t bring anything back? How do I look at my fiancée’s face? At least if you’re going back, you won’t have to make a lot of money by being successful!”

His voice, which was displeased, gradually turned into a roar. However, Zerfied said calmly.

“You still have some money.”

“Sheesh, this isn’t enough. I told you! It’s been a few years. It’s not an amount that could be called a success for the time period. So I was thinking of monopolizing the liquor and making a big profit…… ! …… It’s okay. Fuck, it’s in the past anyway. Hey, take this back. I wasn’t trying to get paid anyway. Besides, there are too many.”

Zerpied just stared blankly at the action of Frigate, who held out the silver coins in his hand. Death Knight spoke calmly again.

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“Mr. Frigit, you have to listen to what you say.”

“What?”

“I told you, an advance payment. If you guide us, we will give you twice this amount.”

Freygit yanked the hand he was trying to return back to him. It was an unconscious act. The bronze-skinned elf was surprised by that fact. He tried to say no.

I helped you guys because I’m a friend of Voltree……. It’s a pity that I lost all the alcohol I was trying to sell at a high price, but I can’t get paid for that from you guys……. Take it now…….

Frigit wanted to say that. However, contrary to his own mind, his hand was already pounding his chest, and his mouth was already speaking in a cheerful tone as usual.

“Of course not! Just trust me!”