I decided to buy about 10 storage bracelets.
They only had two storage increasing bracelets left in the shop, so it couldn’t be helped.
Still, it’s better to have an item with a fixed storage space, than having none.
Bea seemed to have found something good for herself too, so she was negotiating now.
Even though I said she was negotiating, she wasn’t actually trying to beat down the price, you know?
As a rule, the nobles always pay up the asked price.
Bargaining is the activity of commoners, so it is not appropriate for nobles.
Well, nobles do have more gold coins, so they must act resolutely.
I went off topic…
As I was saying, they were discussing about changing the design and fixing the day of delivery.
I was sitting on a chair, drinking black tea, while surveying the shop. There were no other customers inside, but us.
Not surprising.
The place was like reserved, since there ware a princess and two dukes inside.
In front of the shop was a carriage with the imperial household’s crest on it.
And the black knights were surrounding the entire place.
There’s no such idiot who would enter the shop at this time.
Bea seemed to have finished doing the arrangements and we were about to exit the shop when something happened.
“You fool! Who do you think you’re talking to?”
The angry voice of a man came from outside the shop.
……….It appears that an idiot just showed up………
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Chapter 55: A Stupid Noble
Since I woke up earlier in order to listen to my sister’s radio performance (which was awesome, btw), you get the chapter a little earlier too. Hehe (ᵔᴥᵔ)
Enjoy! ☜(˚▽˚)☞
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Chapter 55: A Stupid Noble
We heard the angry shouts of a man, coming from outside the shop.
I couldn’t believe an idiot would pick a quarrel with us in this situation…..
Extremely amazed, I went out of the shop.
“What’s with this noise?”
The man, who was glaring at Albert, moved his eyes onto me.
He was most likely in his 20s, a young noble-looking man.
His face was a little chunky though.
“Who the hell are you? These guys’ leader? Are you even training them?”
This fellow said that, after looking at my black military uniform.
“I am indeed their leader. So what?”
I decided to act oppressively.
I haven’t seen such a level of idiocy in a long time.
“Ha? I see you don’t know how to speak properly, maybe that’s why I can’t stand the likes of knights. If the ones guarding you are this vulgar, then you……”
Say it, just say it!
“The Frontier Count is nothing like the rumors say. I feel pity for the Princess having to marry these idiots’ boss……..”
The no.1 idiot was still continuing his lecture, a proud expression on his face.
It should be enough.
“So, who are you? Say it fast ‘cause I’m busy.”
I asked for his name, since I already had enough reasons to get rid of him.
It’d be troublesome not to know where to send his coffin after all.
“As expected from a provincial person like you not to know of me. I am a baron and the next leader of the Adventurers Guild!”
………The Adventurers Guild?
“……….The next leader of the Adventurers Guild? A baron?”
In all honesty, it surprised me.
I was surprised that such an idiot was made a baron, and surprised that the Adventurers Guild chose him as their future leader.
“If you understood then move aside! Do the likes of you knights dare to oppose a baron?”
He said then turned to look at me, grinning.
Albert was a knight. It was true that he couldn’t overdue it since the other party was a baron.
Only in case he didn’t have a direct order, that is.
“Albert, restrain this guy right away! We’re going to the so-called Adventurers Guild. Do it!”
“Yes sir!”
The idiot was restrained quite easily.
“You….you fool! Do you even understand what will happen if you do this?”
“Albert, he’s too noisy. Stuff something in his mouth!”
“Certainly, your Excellency.”
Albert, not a rock…
You really endured it, didn’t you…..The black knights now? Stop stepping on that idiot’s toes so nonchalantly!
That looks painful…..
I looked at the idiot like he was nothing more than garbage, then I returned to my carriage and gave instructions to go towards the Adventurers Guild.
Well, getting rid of him at this moment sounded pretty good to me, but in case the Adventurers Guild was a place full of idiots like this guy, then I’d just take the opportunity to clean it up as well.
I didn’t really want to show a bloody scene to the still very young Princess Tsubaki; it wasn’t good for her education after all.
At times, screams could be heard from behind the carriage, but I didn’t pay them any attention.
“From now on you’ll have the opportunity to meet other high-ranked nobles, so how about giving Albert a promotion?”
“Is he only a knight now? If that’s true, then that means I can’t play with him.”
The two girls made me think about it.
They’re right. Albert is doing all sorts of jobs for me, so I should promote him.
“Since his Majesty offered me the free use of a few court ranks, I’ll promote Albert during his wedding ceremony.”
(Are you making that stupid dog your official pet, Dad?)
Toto, you’re too strict when it comes to Albert.
Something like a duke showing up suddenly at the Adventurers Guild would turn into something extremely huge.
All the more if a princess is coming along.
I already sent a black knight to notify them about our arrival, so it should be all right.
However, if they are decent people, the level of this incident should be above insane for them.
We arrived at the Adventurers Guild.
I made Bea and the girls wait for me inside the carriage.
Since the black knights are surrounding the entire place, it shouldn’t be a problem.
I got off the carriage and understood completely what the Adventurers Guild was thinking about this idiot.
“Your Excellency, we are truly, truly sorry!”
A sturdy, good-looking man was kneeling down on the ground, while saying that to me.
I guess he’s the guild leader.
Behind him were the guild’s staff members.
All of them, women included, were prostrating themselves in front of me.
Good. The Adventurers Guild seems to be decent still.
Leaving that aside, it seems that this idiot was the only exception.
“That person became an adventurer by using his authority as a noble and in the end he acted like he owned this place. We were tormented by this as well……”
It sure seems so.
He became an adventurer by taking advantage of his power as a noble, so the guild members, even though they disagreed to it, they had to accept him.
But he even threatened them into make him the next guild leader.
He’s a prototypical idiot.
After hearing their story, I kind of felt pity for them…..
And for the Adventurers Guild……
Right……I’ll do just that.
“I understand your circumstances. Therefore, how about I submit a personal request to your guild?”
The guil
d leader was about to cut his stomach in order to apologize, but the staff members stopped him.
Then, I made a suggestion to them.
“My request is a sham battle on the castle’s training ground. The opponent is that idiot. There’s nothing to worry about, just accept my request.”
Everyone present was startled.
“He can’t say no to this, I will directly warn him. You can retaliate as much as you like…..urm, we’ll just do a sham battle, that’s all.”
“Great! I’ll go buy a new axe.”
“Your Excellency, you’re the best!”
“Oi, don’t accept my request so easily, you should prepare first!”
“A spear, I gotta go buy one!”
“What about his teeth? Are we allowed to extract them?”
The guys were overjoyed.
However, some of them were still worried.
“Although, doing something like this to a noble will only mean that we’ll suffer afterwards!”
“He’s a vindictive person after all…….”
Ah, that?
“No need to worry. He’s already a dead man. He insulted a duke in front of her Highness, the Princess. That means death penalty. All that you will do is a sham battle against a criminal condemned to death.”
After I finished my sentence, Albert started to grin broadly.
Obviously, after having done something like that in front of the princess, nothing could save him anymore.
It’s a death penalty by definition.
“ “ “ “ “Let’s go buy weapons!!!” “ “ “ “
That day, all the weapon selling shops in the imperial capital sold their entire stocks.
It was a very unusual incident…….
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Chapter 56: Why Did It Turn Out Like This?
Ohayoou! Well, it’s not really morning here, but still…Since I overslept, it kinda feels like morning anyway xD
Enjoy chapter 56! ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
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Chapter 56: Why Did It Turn Out Like This?
“Your Excellency, we discovered the bandits’ secret base!”
“Everyone, prepare for battle.”
“Yes sir!”
Why am I doing such a thing, you ask?…….The story goes back to the sham battle and the stupid noble.
300 people gathered to participate in the battle against the stupid noble.
150 adventurers, 50 maids and 100 commoners.
However, that stupid noble tried to escape after the battle with a commoner, but the guarding soldiers caught him and killed him.
In such circumstances, the battle participants have lost their venting object, so they were all dumbfounded and about to burst out with anger……..
Frenzied, the adventurers started whispering.
“In this case, it’d be great if we could go hunt some bandits or something…….”
“ “ “ “That’s it!!!” “ “ “
And so, the suppression troops have formed.
The bandits’ treasures would be equally split among everyone present.
Awards were prepared as well, so all the ‘fighters’ departed in high spirits.
A few maids and women were joining us too……
I was all right with women adventurers to come along. As for the maids, I told them to go back, but…
“The suppression of bandits is in a lady’s interest too.”
I could only nod and agree silently.
It’s too risky to be accused of sexual harassment, so I gave up……..
This world sure is scary.
And so, we arrived at the hideout.
“The maids unit has finished the battle preparations, your Excellency.”
A maid, carrying a spear on her shoulder, saluted me.
“There’s a possibility they have prisoners inside, so the maids unit is to standby. However, you’ll be participating in the encirclement operation. Show no mercy to the enemies who try to escape.”
“Yes sir! The maids unit is to standby, we are to devote ourselves to the encirclement operation.”
She saluted me again then left.
“………These maids are amazing.”
“The maids are kinda scary.”
I could hear the quiet whispers of the adventurers.
In fact, I agree with them. I’ll make sure not to forget to give these maids some of the souvenirs I bought.
“Your Excellency, the black knights unit is ready for the assault.”
Albert came to tell me.
Good. You endured a lot, huh?……..I get it though……Since I endured it too.
“Good. The black knights unit, come after me. The adventurers will join the enemy encirclement operation. Those who have scouting abilities are left in charge of a raid, in case it’s necessary. Don’t let any of them run away!”
“Yes sir!”
“Understood!”
“Y…your Excellency, are you really going to lead the attack?”
“……If word of this comes out, I’ll be scolded, so keep this a secret, all right?”
“Your Excellency, let’s go!”
Good, let’s go Albert!
With a faint smile on my face, I led the black knights inside the secret base.
“……Nobles are amazing.”
“Only those who are on our side.”
“Hey, which unit is breaking in? The knights?”
“Not to speak of the knights, his Excellency, the Duke himself is leading them inside, you know?”
“What? Is he gonna be all right…….?”
“I think he will. He was smiling after all.”
“……..I don’t really understand the nobles.”
“Yeah, me too.”
“Really……..”
“We finished, so we’re going back…….What’s wrong with you? Did you injure yourselves or something? Come on, hurry up with the preparations!”
“Y…your Excellency…….Did you finish already?”
When I called out to them, everyone outside grew shocked.
Haha, did they think they were many bandits inside or something?
They really jump to conclusions, these guys.
“Haha, they were about 100 bandits. Since each of us had to take 10 enemies out, I finished first, so I came back.”
I explained to them, and returned to my tent in order to prepare for our leave.
This place was kind of far away from the capital, much more than I expected…..It took us two days to finish this business here.
“Hey….”
“Ah, the Frontier Count’s Army is really something else.”
“The black knights are the only ones I don’t wanna fight against……”
I didn’t know that the adventurers were talking about such things.
I was only focused on storing the bandits’ sake inside my item box.
“Good. You did great, everyone! There’s a person in charge of giving the rewards over there, so go back home after you received your prize. You’re free to go!”
After we arrived at the imperial capital’s training grounds, the party was disbanded.
Since the bandits’ treasure was not really that massive, I decided to distribute it among the adventurers.
I gave the maids some cosmetics and clothes materials that I previously bought as souvenirs.
Since they didn’t earn too much from this ‘job’.
well, it couldn’t be helped.
Still, because they could hunt the bears and wild boars that came out along the way back to the imperial capital, they seemed not as stressed anymore.
I could rest assured too……
I therefore returned to my room inside the palace.
“Oi oi, how did you defeat this red bear?”
“This wild boar, it’s a mutated specimen!”
“…�
��..His Excellency and the maids defeated them, you know?”
“………The maids are amazing.”
“I’ll ask them to train me.”
“To kill a red bear with one sword slash….What the hell are these maids?…….”
“Eh? They’re giving the bandits’ treasure to us!?”
“Each of us gets 28 gold coins!”
“Wha? My annual income is only 10 gold coins, you know!!”
“Hey, this material…..”
“Eh? It’s s….silk……”
“……..Does this mean that we’re lovers now?”
“!? Cos….cosmetics?”
“Ah! These are really expensive!”
“…….They’re too wonderful to give them to a …….lover.”
“Even though we camped for one night, my skin feels smooth and sparkling……”
“His Excellency’s magic is foul play, you know?”
“Right? When his Excellency receives his own domain, he’ll need some maids too, won’t he?”
“ “ “!!!!?” “ “
Before one knew, they were a lot of people who started to think they wanted to work for me once I got my domain and moved there.
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