How a Black-Haired Barbarian Survived the Labyrinth in Another World-Chapter 114: Promotion

In the atmosphere of the dimly lit inn,

In the southern district, Geremu, who made a living by selling belts, did his best to control his trembling heart.

As a beastman, he might not know much, but his sense of smell was incredibly sharp. Yet, in this moment, he wanted nothing more than to pinch his nose shut.

From that barbarian, a terrifying scent was emanating.

‘Ka... Karin-nim.’

He didn’t know the specifics, but the pheromones of Karin’s humiliation, tears, and pleas clung to the man’s body.

‘Why...?’

It was natural for men and women to share love, a part of nature.

But, how could anyone speak of ‘purity’ after relentlessly tormenting the dignified and valiant Karin-nim through the night?

It was absurd.

Had his wife not been saved by that barbarian, she would have never come here. The smell was so dreadful that it made him sick.

No.

Maybe, he thought it might be a blessing.

If his wife had smelled this, her modest and innocent walls would have been shattered into pieces, completely destroyed.

Even a few beastman guards were flustered, panting heavily with flushed faces.

Geremu thought for a moment.

‘After Karin-nim suffered this much, would Ingrid-nim remain silent?’

No matter how much explorers were said to be equal, Ingrid-nim wouldn’t simply sit back after enduring this level of humiliation. She was not the type of person to do so.

Geremu’s thoughts didn’t continue.

Jeong Yushin cleared his throat loudly.

Jeong Yushin realized his joke hadn’t landed.

“I was joking. The atmosphere was so heavy, I thought I’d try to lighten things up with a laugh.”

“Hahaha...!”

“Cough... Ahem! You’re too funny! Oh! My belly!”

People burst into strange smiles and laughter.

“Ahem! Let’s get to the point.”

The male lion beastman cleared his throat.

Dressed in plate armor, with thick dark circles under his eyes.

“I’m Ricky Coleman, captain of the southern district’s guard. I’ve heard about you from my subordinates. Now I finally get to meet you. You’re more than I expected.”

“I see. I’m Ska. By the way, what exactly did you hear from your subordinates?”

“Some of my subordinates were on night patrol in the labyrinth. They said they fought bravely when high-ranking explorer Hans turned into a monster.”

Jeong Yushin scratched his head.

‘Looks like rumors are spreading after all.’

The captain of the guard continued.

“After the monster attack, many were injured, but thanks to your actions, many people were saved.”

“Is that so?”

Bang!!!

The captain dropped a pouch onto the table, and the jingle of coins filled the inn.

“Many people owe you their lives. Because of that, the guards, merchant guild, and a few others pooled their resources and prepared a reward.”

Jeong Yushin smiled.

“Nice. Thank you.”

He reached over to grab the pouch, intending to put it into his coat, but paused.

“How many people died in the southern district this time?”

“A few.”

“I’d like to give half of this money to the families of the deceased.”

“...Were you that close?”

“No. But I thought it would be a small consolation for them. They’re neighbors, after all.”

“...I see. Thank you. I won’t forget this kindness.”

The guard captain bowed his head in gratitude.

No matter what that barbarian’s sex life was like, many people had been saved.

Everyone had their own private tastes, so he decided to understand with an open heart. Besides, Karin-nim was of age and had the right to choose a man who suited her.

The guard captain reached out his hand to accept the pouch Jeong Yushin was returning.

At that moment, their hands brushed briefly.

“Huff!!!”

The captain staggered and dropped the pouch onto the floor.

“...What’s wrong?”

“No, it’s nothing. Don’t worry about it.”

The captain swallowed dryly.

‘This is too much. Such a devastating smell... I can’t understand it.’

The captain racked his brain.

‘Karin-nim is already involved. It’s a huge problem if I start talking about this. I’ll have to stay quiet for now.’

Of course, it wouldn’t last long.

But for now, he decided to repay the favor he owed to this black-haired barbarian by keeping his mouth shut.

He wasn’t afraid of this beastman with such a monstrous sexual wall.

It was just...

To repay the favor.

The guard captain decided to ignore this issue.

“Ugh!!! I... I liked him first!!!”

A few young beastmen and townspeople stood up from their seats, their faces filled with frustration and tears as they rushed out of the room.

Jeong Yushin tilted his head.

“What’s going on with them?”

“Probably because the person they liked has crossed the river that can’t be crossed, the sense of loss is overwhelming. Understand it.”

“Yes.”

Jeong Yushin nodded, scratching his head in response.

There was one thing he was curious about.

“May I ask one thing?”

“Go ahead.”

“Do you know who was behind the monster attack?”

“It seems that a few monsters from the eastern district caused some trouble. I can’t say the details, it’s confidential. The higher-ups will likely resolve it among themselves.”

“Does this happen often?”

“I heard it used to happen occasionally in the past.”

While Jeong Yushin and the captain of the guard were chatting, the beastmen began to stand up and leave.

“I... I’ll go ahead. Ska, take care of yourself, and I’ll see you later.”

Jeong Yushin looked up.

“Are you leaving already? Stay a bit longer.”

“Ah... no. I have business at the shop, so I have to go.”

“My wife is alone, I need to go back. People will talk about me if I’m out having fun!”

“I’ve been busy lately, you know. Please understand.”

The beastmen responded mechanically, as they made their way out.

Even those who couldn’t smell the scent seemed to sense the odd atmosphere, quietly standing up, bowing their heads, and leaving the inn.

Jeong Yushin sent them off with sincerity.

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“Ah, of course! Who said that?! I’ll definitely come back!”

“Thank... thank you. I won’t forget this kindness!”

People left the inn with tense expressions.

Jeong Yushin scratched his head as he watched them go.

‘Is it really that hard? Well, a lot of people got injured and died, so I guess they’re not in a good mood.’

He decided to understand it with an open heart and let it go.

A day passed since the people from ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) the street left.

The labyrinth city, now after the festival, felt strangely chaotic.

Meanwhile, Jeong Yushin, Tarman, and Anne sat at the inn’s table, gathering to settle the earnings from the festival.

“We made about 30 gold coins in profit this time. This doesn’t include the payment to the bakery owner.”

Tarman said.

Jeong Yushin opened his eyes wide in surprise.

“That’s a lot.”

In just five days, they earned about 300 silver coins. Considering the low margin of food service, it was an impressive amount of revenue.

“The cream slime bread sold like hotcakes. The merchants and tourists are all talking about it.”

“Really?”

“Yes. I think the fresh cream flavor, the crispy and savory bread, and its cute shape are the reasons for its popularity.”

“Is that so?”

The frozen magical tools he had bought last time had clearly paid off.

“So, what should we do with this amount of money?”

“Let’s keep 10 gold coins for the inn’s expenses and split the rest.”

Tarman and Anne widened their eyes in surprise.

“But... didn’t you buy the frozen magical tools this time? We’re fine, but doesn’t this mean you’re at a loss?”

“Not at all. I bought it for the inn’s benefit. Money is something we can earn again. And you all worked hard. Plus, I got some money from the guard captain and the people in the southern district.”

“Still...”

Despite their objections, Jeong Yushin decided to distribute 4 gold coins each to the group.

He also decided to give gold coins to Karin and the fox beastwoman, Luna.

After the meeting, Jeong Yushin fell deep into thought.

The 6 gold coins he received from the people.

And the 4 gold coins earned from selling the cream slime bread.

Altogether, it amounted to around 10 gold coins.

He needed to replenish the supplies consumed during the labyrinth trip, repair his armor, and buy new weapons, so he planned to stroll around the district slowly.

He thought of going shopping with Karin, but Karin refused. She seemed to be unwell, staying in bed all day.

“Sorry, I don’t feel well.”

“What’s wrong? Should I buy you some medicine?”

Karin’s face turned slightly red.

“It’s... It’s nothing. I think I just need to rest a bit.”

“Alright.”

Although Karin said so, she looked like she needed medicine. Seeing her lie in bed groaning made Jeong Yushin worried.

He had heard that it was painful during the first time.

‘I should visit Edel after a long time.’

Luna’s mother, the fox beastwoman. She ran a small pharmacy in the southern district.

He decided to visit her to give Luna some money and buy medicine for Karin.

He left the inn and walked slowly toward the pharmacy.

Ding.

As he entered the pharmacy, Luna’s mother was turning her back to the counter, moving potions.

“Edel, long time no see.”

“Oh! Ska, long time...?”

Edel turned around to look at Jeong Yushin and suddenly started bleeding from her nose.

Jeong Yushin widened his eyes.

“Huh?! Edel, are you alright? Is your illness coming back?”

“No... No.”

As Jeong Yushin got closer, Edel covered her nose and took a small step back.

“What... What do you need?”

“Karin doesn’t seem to be feeling well. She needs painkillers or fever reducers.”

“Y-Yeah, she looks like she needs that.”

“Really?”

Edel mumbled softly, but Jeong Yushin couldn’t hear it and asked again.

“Ah... Never mind.”

Edel hurriedly prepared the medicine.

Unlike her usual calm demeanor, her hands trembled as she placed a bottle of potion on the counter.

“This... This should be enough. It’ll cost about 3 silver coins.”

“I see.”

Jeong Yushin took the gold coins from his pouch and handed them to Edel.

Then their hands brushed.

“Yikes!!!”

Edel jerked back, startled.

???

Jeong Yushin was also surprised and took a step back.

“Why... Why are you like this?”

“Oh, it’s nothing. Actually, I’m not feeling well either. Sorry, Ska.”

“I see. By the way, Luna really worked hard this time. It’s a small amount of money, but I’ve included what she deserves.”

“Ah...! Thank you. You didn’t have to do this...”

“No. Luna worked hard. If she hadn’t helped, we wouldn’t have made this much profit.”

Jeong Yushin said what he needed to, and then left the store.

He had taken the medicine for Karin and given Luna her due reward.

Seeing that Edel wasn’t feeling well, it seemed inappropriate to chat further.

Ding.

As Jeong Yushin left and the store door closed, Edel looked at her hands.

She clearly recognized the smell—Karin-nim’s pheromones.

As someone who could identify all kinds of herbs, Edel naturally knew without wanting to, more specifically than any other beastman.

“How...”

She couldn’t believe it.

The always calm and selfless Ska-nim had done something so devastating.

Her head spun with the huge twist, and her heart pounded heavily.

Edel waved her fan in front of her face, trying to cool down.

“Whew.”

Karin-nim’s face, plastered under Ska-nim’s sturdy body, was a pitiful sight.

It was not the face of a brave warrior protecting people on the eastern border.

It wasn’t even the face of a revered idol in the Beastman Alliance, known for her beauty.

Karin-nim, once a model of virtue, had turned into something completely unimaginable.

Her once modest and graceful demeanor had given way to desperate pleading, her body spread wide, spraying in frantic abandon.

Edel had never heard of such a thing in her life.

How intense was those pheromones?

Edel imagined the scene, replacing Karin-nim with herself, crushed under Ska-nim’s weight.

“Ah! No!!!”

Edel shook her head, lifting her yellow tail in an attempt to snap herself out of it.

That was a path she shouldn’t go down. As a woman and a mother, it was a path that only led to destruction.

“Ska-nim... what happened?”

Edel sighed and muttered.

Edel didn’t realize it, but her underwear was damp.

When Jeong Yushin returned to the inn, a figure in an iron mask waved at him from across the counter.

“Ska, I heard you’ve had a success this time.”

The voice of the iron-masked figure had a trace of laughter in it.

“I thought I was going to die. It wasn’t easy.”

Jeong Yushin mumbled as he sat at the counter.

“By the way, did you hear the news?”

“What news?”

“I heard the brothel in the eastern district was partially destroyed. They say a white-haired warrior appeared and beat up the barbarians. The city’s been in a frenzy over the news more than the monster attacks.”

Jeong Yushin crossed his arms.

He wasn’t really interested. It didn’t matter to him what happened to the crazy barbarians.

“There’s one more piece of news. Actually, that’s why I stopped by.”

The voice of the figure in the iron mask was full of excitement.

“What is it?”

“The Explorer’s Guild contacted me. You’ve been promoted. They want you to come pick up your silver badge.”

Jeong Yushin grinned.

“Nice! When do they want me to come?”

“As soon as possible.”

Jeong Yushin stood up from his seat.

“I’ll go now.”