I Reincarnated into a Game Filled with Mods – Chapter 150

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: FusionX
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‘What is this?’

I carefully reread the letter, several times, from beginning to end, not missing a single word. There was no mistake.

It was a request for help from a neighboring lord.

A quest that marked the beginning of the mid-game in BD4.

The ring I had obtained after defeating Arachnae was still in my room. It hadn’t been delivered without my knowledge.

If this had happened with a side quest, I could have understood.

Players who prioritized exploration and map completion over story progression and quest completion sometimes stumbled upon quest objectives unintentionally.

But the Arachnae fight and the delivery of the Pratroid family ring were part of the main story. There was no way to skip it or complete it out of order.

Or so I thought.

‘……Is this another aftereffect of meeting the Eater of World’s?’

My mind raced. If this was a consequence of the Eater of World’s premature arrival and disruption of the story, it was a major inconvenience.

While I had mostly given up on following the original storyline, the Eater of World’s appearance and this letter were different.

The dragon was an entirely new event, not present in the game.

This letter, however, was a main story event that had simply been triggered earlier than expected.

It was similar to defeating the Creature Abandoned by God immediately after entering the Holy Kingdom.

‘Perhaps it’s because I defeated all the early-game bosses?’

It was the most plausible explanation. I had already defeated the spider, and I had taken the opportunity to eliminate the golem and wolf as well.

In the game, these bosses were tied to various story events and quests, but I had bypassed all that and defeated them directly.

“Commander, are you alright? You look unwell.”

Lakscia mirrored my troubled expression. She had likely misinterpreted my reaction to the letter.

The contents weren’t inherently problematic. In fact, from the perspective of the people of this world, it was likely a good thing.

Only I, knowing the underlying implications, found it troubling.

“I’m fine. It’s nothing.”

“It doesn’t seem like nothing. What does the letter say?”

I handed her the letter.

Lakscia read it carefully, then tilted her head, a puzzled expression on her face.

“It doesn’t seem that serious. Whether it’s the request for help or the promised reward, neither seems detrimental to you. In fact, being asked directly for assistance is a testament to your growing reputation.”

The letter was straightforward.

The lord of a nearby city had specifically requested my help.

He asked me to clear a newly discovered dungeon near his territory, and offered all loot, spoils, and additional monetary compensation as a reward.

While the general outline was similar to the game, the details were completely different.

The letter shouldn’t have mentioned my repelling a dragon, becoming the Knight Commander of a newly formed order, or serving as Aurora’s protector.

It should have mentioned other names. Not the Eater of World’s, the Dark Starry Night Knights, or Aurora. But the names of the early-to-mid game bosses I had defeated before receiving this letter.

‘He seems to have an incredible amount of faith in me.’

In the game, the request felt more like a desperate plea for help from a struggling lord.

This letter, however, conveyed a sense of confidence in my ability to resolve the situation.

It was likely due to the… inflated nature of the rumors surrounding my accomplishments.

“I know. I have to accept. I’m not going to refuse, as you seem to think.”

“……?”

Lakscia’s confusion deepened.

If I was going to accept, why did I look so troubled?

“……Understood. How many knights will you be taking? I will inform them while you prepare.”

“I’m going alone.”

“Pardon?”

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“So, you’re leaving again?”

“…….”

Aurora, her chin resting on her hand, her cheeks puffed out in a pout, spoke first.

“If you leave like that, what about our promised outing?”

“We can do it after I—”

I stopped mid-sentence as Aurora’s golden eyes narrowed.

I could feel the gazes of the other Dark Starry Night Knights, including Vice-Commander Helga, on my back.

Unlike Aurora, they seemed… intrigued.

Lana, standing respectfully beside Aurora, her hands clasped in front of her, maintained her impassive expression, but her eyes betrayed her anticipation.

Lakscia had vehemently protested my going alone, so we had compromised on one Vice-Commander accompanying me.

That Vice-Commander was Helga.

I had recently discovered that the Dark Starry Night Knights had completely misinterpreted the nature of my relationship with Aurora.

I had tried to explain, but they didn’t believe me.

That was why they were watching our exchange with such interest. To them, it was a lover’s quarrel.

‘This is such a strange world.’

No one seemed to care that I had slept with Lize.

In fact, they seemed to think it was perfectly normal, even expected.

While the idea of a woman having multiple partners was considered disgusting and unthinkable, a man having multiple partners was a sign of his status and prowess, something to be celebrated.

Of course, if a man hadn’t achieved a certain level of status, he would be ridiculed for such behavior. But the underlying logic was still… flawed.

“Why suddenly? It’s a request, not an order or a threat. You can just refuse. They’re the ones who are desperate, not us.”

“A dungeon appeared near their territory. They suspect it’s a Rune Dungeon.”

“If it’s a Rune Dungeon, they can just keep it for themselves. Why ask for your help? Since when were they so generous?”

“They already sent knights in, and over ten of them have gone missing. They can’t handle it alone.”

They weren’t offering all the loot and spoils, plus additional compensation, out of the goodness of their hearts.

They were desperate.

They had tried to keep the dungeon for themselves, but it had backfired spectacularly.

Moreover, while it wasn’t strictly enforced, the protocol was to report any discovered Rune Dungeons to the Imperial Palace.

If they were caught trying to hoard the runes, the consequences would be severe.

That was why they were offering such a generous reward, both as a plea for help and a bribe to keep quiet.

Even the most valuable runes couldn’t compare to their lives and the safety of their families.

I wasn’t sure why they thought I would agree to conceal a Rune Dungeon from the Empress, especially after she had personally assigned me command of a knight order.

What would they do if I reported them?

“……What’s the reward?”

“You can take anything from the dungeon, including the runes, and they’ll offer additional monetary compensation if you wish.”

Aurora’s eyes widened slightly.

The fact that they were offering the runes meant they were truly desperate.

“…….”

Aurora seemed to be deep in thought.

After a moment, she made up her mind.

“I’m going too.”

“……Pardon me?”

“I said I’m going. Why? Is there a problem?”

I suddenly understood how Lakscia had felt when I said I was going alone.

“My Lady, while it’s fine for us to go, your presence might be misinterpreted—”

“I’ll handle that. And you can consider this our ‘outing,’ can’t you?”

Aurora was being unreasonable. Like her aunt, Cecilia, she could be incredibly stubborn.

To change her mind, I would need a convincing argument, and I didn’t have one.

“……Very well. But you are not to enter the combat area.”

“Of course. I know my limits. I’ll stay at their mansion as a guest. You don’t need to worry about me.”

I reluctantly agreed, turning around.

The knights, who had been watching our exchange with rapt attention, quickly averted their gazes.

I was met with a sea of bunny girls.

And one reverse bunny girl.

“…….”

Bunny ears matching their hair color perched atop their heads.

Tight-fitting outfits that left little to the imagination, barely concealing the essentials.

Bare legs, their thighs and calves exposed. High heels matching their hair color.

And finally, the thick, X-shaped stickers covering Helga’s nipples and… nether regions.

I had felt dizzy looking at the samples and designs, but seeing them all dressed in bunny girl uniforms was doubly disorienting.

I suppressed the feeling, addressing Helga.

“Helga.”

“Yes? You can speak.”

Her reply was more laid-back than Lakscia’s, her voice almost languid.

For solo missions, a less enthusiastic and more… detached personality was preferable, so I let it go.

“We need to escort our Lady. How many knights do you think we’ll need?”

“Hmm… I think we’re enough.”

“Are you sure?”

“No. I’ll bring one more.”

Helga, seemingly realizing she would be burdened with all the responsibility, quickly changed her mind.

Helga, her fluffy tail swaying, walked away, followed by the other knights, their bunny ears bobbing, breasts jiggling, and hips swaying.

They looked like they were heading to a casino to work as dealers.

—So, inside the carriage…

—Inside the carriage is… too risky…

—As long as it doesn’t shake…

—And the noise…

Behind me, Aurora and Lana were whispering intensely.

I had a bad feeling about this.

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