Otoko Nara Ikkokuichijou no Aruji o Mezasa Nakya, ne?

Year 7442, Month 4, Day 28

I point my sword at the guy closest to the outside of the restaurant while saying.

"It's okay for only you to talk, respond to my questions. What did you come to this restaurant to do? If you say it honestly then I might think about letting only

you. However, don't lie. If I think it's a lie I'll immediately kill you. Start talking."

The guy I pointed my sword at was a gnome that 2 years older than me at 16 years old. Come to think of it the group in Binsil's restaurant this time are all men.

One..two..three..Including the Begulu B that I beat down there's 14 people. There's 13 people and 1 persons corpse in the restaurant now. I had heard that Begulu had

close to 20 subordinates so it obviously wouldn't be strange for women to be there but I thought the ratio would have been 9:1 for men:women. It seems that the ratio

for women is a bit higher.

"Pl..Please don't kill me. I'll talk!"

After the guy said that there was a voice from further in the restaurant.

"Hey, Jones! You..buge"

The one who raised their voice from further in the restaurant was Begulu A. I used {Air Cutter} without a moment of delay to lightly cut the arm that was holding his

nose. I glare at Begulu A and,

"You, this is my second time telling you not to talk. If you talk again I'll kill you. You should be glad, I'm busy right now."

said that, and faced the Gnome guy again. And with a smiling face,

"Sorry about that, there was an hindrance. I won't let anyone intrude again so rest easy and start talking."

said that. The Gnome guy held back his trembling voice as he started talking.

"I, I just did as bro Begulu said to do! It's true! Believe me!"

"Yeah, I believe you. You just did as bro Begulu told you to do right? Tell me what the details of what you were told and the goals of it was."

I continue to say with a smiling expression.

"Since I hadn't had any ways to earn money for the past two months or so, he had me mark this restaurant. I was told to observe the customers who enter this place.

He said it was finally about time and decided to do it today. It was a job to kidnap the daughter of this restaurant and sell her as a slave. The method is...Um.."

"The method is? It's okay, you don't need to worry, just tell me about it."

"We harass the daughter and if she resists we do it well so one of us gets injured. Then we use that as basis to blackmail her. "If you don't want to be reported to

the authorities give us money"."

He~ It's just as Kuro said. I was able to gain backing to Kuro's statement.

"Give us money? About how much?"

"1...10,000,000 Z."

That's certainly unreasonable. It's not an amount that can't be paid but being forced to pay that much for an injury caused with a females power is abnormal. And is

it time for the entrance of the bond of debt?

"Hmn. 10,000,000 Z. You, what do you think about that amount?"

"Eh? Ah, no...I.. think it's expensive.."

"Right. Well it's fine. And do you think they'd really pay 10,000,000 Z for that sort of reason?"

"I don't think so.."

"Yeah, that's right, what are you doing demanding it if you don't think they can pay?"

I continue to ask with a delighted expression.

"Ah, since this restaurant doesn't seem like it can pay we were going to make it into a debt... According to what bro said we would get her to sign a bond of debt

with a deadline of tomorrow morning... And since there's no way they could pay we would stop it at making their daughter into a slave.."

Hmn, he can't get to the point. Since he's a part of a group of idiot thugs like this I wonder if he's an idiot? I guess I picked the wrong guy. Well I guess it's

fine. I got the gist of it. I continue to say with a smiling expression.

"Then, if they were to say, we can't pay so go ahead and report us to the authorities, what did you plan to do?"

"A, Ah. We intended to keep coming back any number of days until the restaurant goes out of business. If we're always in the restaurant then other customers won't

come after all.. Bro said that eventually they would give in."

Uwa, how nasty. Molestation doesn't leave any evidence after all. In the first place it's suspicious if it's even a crime.

"I see, by the way, when your Bro said you were going to do that sort of thing at this restaurant, was no one against it?"

"Za...Zakk bro was against it at first."

"Ho~ Which of them is Zakk?"

It can't be right.

"Th..The person you killed at first. He's dead over there."

The Gnome pointed at Begulu B. He~ Well, I doubt he was against it for moral reasons. It's probably something he considered after weighing out the risk and return.

Even if he was against it for moral reasons it wouldn't matter either way though. And he's already dead, so even if he was a little bit of a good person, I've already

killed him after all.

"Ah, this guys huh. And, when this guy was against it, no one agreed with that? What about you? Say the truth about out."

"Eh, a, ah. I didn't do it. I've done something similar before as well...And bro Begulu said that it would be fine as well.."

"I see, I get it. Then the next question. What kind of harassment did you do the daughter of the restaurant? Don't speak any lies. Since there's people who saw the

entire thing behind me?"

It's gotten to the point where about 10 onlookers have gathered.

"Ah, umm...We touched her ass, grabbed on to her, groped her breasts from behind.."

I thought it was something like that.

"I see, who did it?"

"Eh? No..everyone.."

Well, I'm sure that's the case.

"Everyone huh? Hey~ You, what do you think? Gathering together to do harassment like that to a daughter properly doing her job in a restaurant. Did it feel good?"

I let my expression collapse as I continue saying it.

".."

"Well it's fine. Alright, you've spoken well. It's already fine, stop talking for a while. Then, next is, anyone who feels like talking, raise your hand."

They all raised their hands. Everyone other than Begulu A. What low loyalty... I turn around and try asking Kuro.

"Who seems good?"

Kuro was confused being asked so suddenly and stutters a bit while saying.

"Ah, eh, th, then..Angado."

The one called Angado was a 25 year old blonde human with a good build. He was in the middle of the restaurant and sitting in a chair about to turn around when he

was frozen in an incomplete posture.

"So you're Angado huh? Then, since you've been named. What are you going to tell me about? Don't lie to me."

I'm sure Angado thought I was going to be asking him questions, he panicked a bit but opened his mouth.

"Ah, I, I was actually against it. I didn't want to do something like this! Believe me."

Aaa~

"That's a lie right. I hate people who lie to me..How unfortunate."

After saying that I slowly raised my left hand towards Angado. It's just a threat though. Everyone swallowed.

"Ah, pl, please stop it! I'll tell you the truth! I won't say anything but the truth!"

"I see, the guy in back didn't listen to what I said so he suffered an unnecessary injury. Be careful."

I returned to the charming smile again. Angado nodded several times before starting to talk.

"At first I thought we were just going to sell her as a slave. We occasionally do it. In reality, the daughter of this place is a beautiful girl. It's the same for

you but since black hair and black eyes are uncommon we thought she would sell for a lot. In the past we just thought of her as an unusual brat but in the past

couple of years since she's suddenly gotten feminine a number of guys have been aiming for her. You get it right? I get that it's not something to brag about but I

thought it would be fine to enjoy myself with her for a bit before selling her. Since there's still a young son for this restaurant bro said they probably wouldn't

oppose it as much even if we kidnap the girl..."

He~ So Mary had a little brother. I didn't know. And I wonder where he is right now?

I asked Mary's parents if they should bring the child out with them. Her father said he would go around the back entrance and bring as he went.

"I see. I get it. It's fine already. Next, then you."

I pointed my sword at the guy next to Angado. A 22 year old dwarf.

"I, I was invited by bro Begulu since there's going to be money as well.. It's true that girls face is good looking and while it's a bit thin her facial futures are

good. The long slits eyes and small nose are good as well but.. since I'm a dwarf, she's not my type, but umm, I thought if I would make some money then it would be

fine.. Now I think that I was doing something wrong, it's true."

Who said to praise Mary? That sort of stuff doesn't matter at all.

"Ah, I see. It's fine already. Then, hey, the purple hair elf over there, what about you? Is there something you want to say?"

A somewhat good-looking 23 year old elf, though he's thin. I bet he could become a popular idol in Japan. Even coming from another guy I'm envious of that face. I'm

sure he's popular. Come to think of it all of the elves I know are good looking. I wonder why?

"A, ah. Of course. I didn't really think about it much at first since bro said we would get paid. I'm reflecting on it now. That girl but I like her lips. I can't

stop looking at those glossy pink lips."

This guy as well? It's true I think that Kuro and Mary have decent looks. They look like halves. Even on Earth it seems that a lot of Westerns see Asians as having

an exotic charm as well but I wonder if it's enough to say that far? I haven't seen a clean mirror so I've never seen it but I'm sure I look like a half as well.

Putting aside individual interests, going off of my aesthetic sense I don't think Mary or Kuro are any match for elves, and there's some considerable beauties

outside of elves even among humans and non-humans. Of course there's also the opposite of beauties as well.

Previously, I've talked to Mary and Kuro about it but we came to the agreement that we weren't particularly good looking. It's true we have deeper features than a

pure Japanese and it's a half looking face with western influence mixed into it, and if we were to go to Japan just like this then we would be considered good

looking is what was quarreled about but putting aside becoming intimate, we definitely' aren't beautiful is the conclusion we arrived at. At the very least by

looking at each other we could tell "they're Japanese".

"Ah, it's fine already. I get it. Then next, you."

I put my sword at the Wolf-people guy in front of me and said.

"M..Me? I tho' tha' girl was gud too. Her har was always preti and looked wet."

You as well..

"That's right, her proportions are childish, and honestly she didn't seem like a woman.."

"It's fine already. Is there anyone that will talk about the story I want to hear? I think it would be best for you to talk here. Things regarding the girl are

already fine. What about you?"

I point with my sword again. This time it's a 27 year old Rabbit-people guy who seems cautious.

"M...Me? I guess so, first, won't you do something about this ice? My feet are cold and it feels like the sensation is about to disappear."

"Hn? I see. I'll do something, wait a moment."

Ah, I forgot about the ice. I put my hand on the ice and lower the temperature. It's probably about -20 degrees C right now after all. After putting some effort into

it for about a minute I lowered it to around 6 degrees C.

"Alright, this should be good. Now start talking."

"Eh? Weren't you going to let me o"There's no way I'd do that right""

The guy got depressed but I guess he gave up and started to open his mouth.

"Last year, after bro Begulu called out to everyone here and..4 women who aren't here we all attacked Geluf's caravan. It should have been a considerable profit but

we only received 1 gold coin each. After paying taxes it's gone. That was a small caravan but there should have been 50,000,000 Z in goods. Begulu and Zakk bros

should have split up more than half of it."

Oh~ I wanted to hear those sorts of things.

"He~ I see, then, that means you held a grudge against your bros right?"

Mary's father returns with a 5 year old boy. So his name is Yoshif.Binsil huh. Her little brother seems tired.

I asked again with a smile.

"Ah? Yeah, honestly it wasn't amusing. Even though we did all of the attack..Even though they were just sitting the back giving out orders they took more than half

of the profits."

Hoho~ that is still

"He~ Then, you don't have any kind of favors to your bro right? Can you say that story again? If you properly talk, I'll consider about you, but how about it?"

Time passes while saying these things. Without mistake I'm gradually reducing the temperature of the ice. Of course I can normally maintain the ice while talking as

well but it's a pain. Ah, it doesn't shine for just the portion I'm maintaining it so no one can realize I'm using magic but concentrating on both isn't easy. I can

do it, I just don't want to do it. In additional I'll also say it but it's not easy for me to normally use magic as well. It's only a really short period of time but

obviously I have to concentrate quite a bit. If possible then I don't want to use it because it's troublesome.

Well, just like this as I made them spit out all of their crimes, I think a bit over 10 minutes passed? The knight group came running brought by Mary. I reveal my

social standing and have them confirm it with Status Open while exposing all of the crimes these guys just revealed. There's no evidence but there's testimony. Also,

I don't know what is against the law and what isn't but I said it all. In addition, I said I obtained some special information, and when I was about to peer into

this restaurant I often come to Begulu B suddenly tried to use magic on me so in order to protect myself I reflexively used attack magic and killed him. However, it

seems like the situation in the restaurant was strange so I used ice to restrain everyone, and anxiously ask if I committed any kind of crime.

After listening to my story the commander of the knight group said,

"Greed-sama, please rest easy. The moment that frozen man tried to raise a hand against a noble such as yourself in the town it would have been the death penalty.

Much less, just like you said he suddenly used it without reason right? A sudden counter-attack, as expected of Lord Greed's little brother. I believe it was your

older sister...Oh pardon me, your older sister Lord Greed received investiture as a knight in the first knight group...No, of all things, we the Knight group of

Webdos can't sleep at night with our feet facing Bakkudo. Also, about the testimony I just heard I'll immediately confirm it from those here."

"Is that so? That's great. Thank you very much for your good job of keeping the peace in Keel. Now then, I'll start separating them from the ice one at a time."

"That's plenty well, also what was the special information?"

"I'll definitely talk about that after this. First you should start with investigation I'm sure."

After saying that I erased all of the ice except for the bit at each of their feet. It can't be helped so the guys sitting in seats I kept the seat frozen as well.

After that I went to the side of the commander and talked to him.

"With this you can carry them out. Also, about the testimony, him, him, these three, and those two over there should give you testimony. Also, if you ask any of the

people here you should be able to gain testimony from a third person, and I think it would be good if you quickly took testimony from the victims here this time the

Binsil family and Baladik-san."

"That's certainly true. Hey, everyone from the third platoon immediately start taking testimony from the people around here. The first platoon carry out the suspects

from inside the restaurant. The third platoon should keep guard of the surroundings. Get to it."

After hearing the commanders words 1 platoon of 6 people, for a total of 18 knights started at their own jobs. After about 10 minutes the entire Begulu group was

lined up along the street still frozen in ice and the testimony was taken from onlookers and the Binsil family. Even if I say testimony it was just confirming there

was no difference in all of the crimes I told them.

After that, they were able to confirm the story from all the guys in the Begulu group that I just told them about. They seemed nervous but after I nodded at them

they all agreed it was true. The ones who gave testimony and the ones who didn't were all made to bite a gag and had their hands tied behind their backs.

Eventually, one of the knights that was checking their belongings took two magic stones and piece of paper out of Begulu's pocket and started reporting it to the

commander.

What is it? When I tried asking Kuro and "You didn't even know about something like that?" with an attitude like that told me. In order to prevent counterfeiting of

important documents and bonds, a magic stone is made into a powder, which is mixed with the blood of the parties that sign it it seems. With this it becomes an

official document. No, I was from the countryside so I didn't know. But, it's true it's embarrassing that I didn't even know how to make official documents even

though I'm on the edge of the nobility.

It seems that them having the two magic stones and a piece of paper prepared works as evidence. Incidentally, unless you have an insane amount of power you can't

destroy magic stones. And even in that case they just split and aren't turned into a powder. In order to make them into a powder you have to have two magic stones of

similar value and rub them together. Normally you gather together ones with close values (= weight), and then use a random magic tool to use mana up a bit at a time

until they have the exact same value before using them. Therefore, if these two magic stones that came out of Begulu's pocket have the same value then it's plenty of

evidence to prove that this was a planned crime. Ah, it seems that you can quickly tell if they have the same value by rubbing them together and seeing if they

become powder.

Even though there's no special business just carrying around two magic stones with the exact same value is rare so it seems this can be used as a good piece of

evidence. I wonder if the magic stone simply became powder. Begulu tried to give testimony that "I was holding on to it so I could do a deal with a restaurant" but

he tried saying that different place was "Roberikk". Fu...This idiot. It's good timing. I started whispering to the commander.

"Ah, about that special information from just now but the manager of "Roberikk", I'm not sure if it's correct or not but the master there is a spy of the Kingdom of

Devas. If you use this coin and a red cloth and use the password "It's From Rombert" and he'll show his tail, so I suggest you capture him. This is information I got

my hands on during an investigation of a man named Hendel in Doritt. After returning from Doritt to Keel today I immediately went to confirm it. The reason I was

late on reporting it was because I was confirming the information I heard at that time, when I stopped by this restaurant it was this uproar...and what I heard was

that a man named Begulu was a spy for Devas."

Hendel, I sold you out. Well, don't think badly of me. It doesn't particularly matter if you do though. You're happy as well being of use to me, your benefactor

right? Die for my sake. In any case it seems that spies are executed without asking questions after all.

"Is..Is that true! Hey, Shulaf! Come with me!"

The commander whispered something to one of the platoon leaders. And finally,

"Immediately go and confirm with your entire platoon. Listen well, first pretend to be a spy of Devas and get him to show his tail. The moment he shows his tail

immediately capture him and bring him here!"

And said that with a severe expression. The commander continues saying to everyone.

"We'll bring another witness. The verdict will wait until then."

Wow, I had expected it but they don't just have the right to police but they also have the right to administrate justice. As expected of a feudalistic society. Ah,

no, maybe spies just exceed the normal right to administrate justice and are the territory of military law? I don't know if there's something like that or not

though. Since it was going to take some time I ended up getting bored and felt like picking my nose but I stopped at just rubbing my nose.

The onlookers are noisily talking.

Kuro is telling Mary about the details of when she wasn't here and Mary and her parents are relieved that the knight group has arrived and there wasn't a lot of

damage to their restaurant.

The knights watching over the Begulu group are poking them as they fidget and move.

I'm sure the temperature of the ice has finally started to go up. It seems they can move a bit but I'm sure they won't be able to move for a while longer.

After about 20 minutes the knights that went to "Roberikk" returned. Being pushed by the knights the old man of "Roberikk" was brought along. The old man was biting

a gag and had his hands tied behind his back.

"It's certain that the master of "Roberikk" was a spy. Since he showed his tail on my signal we all went in and captured him!"

"Mu, I see. And, did this guy let out the name Devas?"

"Yes, he certainly said the name Devas. And during the process of investigation I tried asking him about Begulu as well. It's also true that Begulu is a spy! Also,

it seems that group was helping out with Begulu's jobs all the time!"

"Alright, I'll confirm it. Remove his gag."

After the commander said that one of the knights took the gag off of the old man from "Roberikk". And the old man said with a voice filled with misery.

"I..I...I just did as Begulu said and acted as point of contact! That they were spies...that can't be..Ah, you! I just met you right. I handed you the coin and told

you Begulu's location right? That's right! Knight-sama! This guy is a spy!"

The old man glared at me while saying it. The commander said,

"Hmph, I'll tell you something good. Greed-sama over here just left Bakuddo the other day and came to this Keel right now he's an adventurer. Between that job he

heard information about you from a man named Hendel. And after that as he proceeded with a secret investigation he managed to get this evidence that you were a spy

and told me about it."

"Wh...Hendel..Sagual...I see. Damn it, so you're the one who killed off the Sagual spy!"

Oh~ Nice misunderstanding! Since the Sagual spy that was Myun was supposed to have been reported as dying two years prior, he must have guessed that she was killed.

This guy must not have known the cause of death. Then it's not a misunderstanding for this guy though. Most likely Hendel didn't report anything other than "She

died"? He's an idiot after all. I,

"Hmhn, it's the duty of my family of nobles that is given care of a territory to get rid of spies!"

And covered it up.

"Shit!! You pretended to be a spy and deceived me!"

The old man is saying but I won't pay any attention to him anymore. I say to the commander.

"It seems that all of the evidence is present. What is the judgement?"

"Umu, it's already fine so make him bite down on a gag!"

After the commander gave out that order a knight behind him put a gag on him.

"Hey, bring Begulu."

After the commander said that he drew his sword.

Carried by knights on both sides with a different knight behind pointing a sword at him as he's sitting on the chair, Begulu was dragged over. The commander glares

at Begulu that's become pale and,

"I, Webdos Knight Group, First Company Commander, convict you in the name of Viscount Goful. I give you death under the charge of spying."

And the moment he said that without listening to any excuses he cut his head off. Eeh!!? That just now was the trial? Cheers of joy were raised from the onlookers. I

heard a small "Kya~" voice from Mary and her mother. And the old man from "Roberikk" had his head cut off in the same way. Though even if I say it like that it's not

like their heads literally flew. They just had their throats slit. There's no way a caste sword could cut through the bone in someones neck right?

However, the old man from "Roberikk" is fine but Begulu A wasn't a spy. It's completely close to false accusations. Close but he was used a bit for helping out with

Begulu B's spying jobs so.. Well, wouldn't his fate of being executed be the same? Putting aside the spying he seems to have done quite a few bad things after all.

"The primary spies were disposed of! The remaining judgement will take place tomorrow afternoon in front of the government office! Everyone breakup!"

After the commander yelled that and "Capture everyone and throw them in a cell!" he's saying that. It can't be helped.

"Um, Lord Goful, when I just interrogated them a moment ago. In exchange for their testimony I promised them. I'll think about is what I said."

After saying that there was a bit of relief on the faces of the guys who gave testimony.

"Mu, that is.."

"Yeah, and then, I thought about it a bit but since they far too villainous, so I think it would be good to ask the knight group to make judgement here."

I heard Kuro say "Cruel~" in a small voice behind me. I can hear you properly, this guy.

Despair appeared on the faces of Begulu's group. It can't be helped right. I never said I would save you or make your crimes lighter after all. In the first place,

there's no way I'd have that sort of authority. I thought about it just as I promised but I thought it would be best to leave it to the knight group.

After the knight group pulled out the onlookers left in small groups as well. The commander said it was payment for the chair and gave Mary's father a couple of

silver coins. I use water magic to wash away the large amount of blood from Begulu and the others being executed then hand Mary 2 silver coins and asked for a beer.

There's no one inside of the restaurant and since several chairs have disappeared it feels empty. The fact that I asked for a beer must have been the start. We all

entered the restaurant and gather at an open table to sit down. Mary brought me a beer so I thanked her and took a drink. My throat was dry.

Mary, her family, and Kuro started to thank me. It's fine something like thanks. In some meanings it was a coincidence after all.

After listening to their story it seems that Kuro gave it his best protecting Mary as well.

Mary said, "I saw from behind but Kuro's legs were trembling so I realized I wasn't the only one and was a bit relieved. But it was still scary." Her father and

mother were both too scared and couldn't do anything in particular but it seems she was happy that Kruo protected her even if he himself was scared.

It seems that since Mary was going to get touched Kuro started carrying the food out himself. He was kicked, tripped, spit on, and seems to have had some pretty

cruel things done to him.

After the conversation continues it came to my skill with magic and the sword that I used to cut just Begulu's nostrils. Our way of training is different. I've been

ringed out considerably by father, older brother, and sister-in-law. Kuro is even saying "The cost of Al's work is 1000 pounds of gold. After all he even exposed a

spy right?" and flattering me. Her father aligned with that and said "Really thank you very much. I heard the details of what they were just saying but if they

demanded 10,000,000 Z there's no way we could have paid it. You're the benefactor of our family.". Mary added in as well with "I thought it was over already and

started to resign myself, really thanks. No matter what I do I can't say thanks enough to you."

Hahahaha, say some more~

"Thank you very much for saving us. If it's something we can do then we want to do somehow repay you for this." "No, we we're seriously saved. I know I'm no match

for Begulu but in the end I thought there was no choice other than to fight.""Al, I think it's really great that I didn't end up having to become a slave, it's all

thanks to you."

Eventually while that was happening the alcohol started to kick in. Every time I ask for some alcohol the old man says he'll treat me but I properly paid for it.

Right, I still haven't properly received any expression of gratitude. Rather~ like I would let it disappear into vagueness just from being treated.

Now then, I guess it's about a good time.

"I've understood you're feelings about thanking me. In that case since it's this occasion I'll say it without reservation. Just as I was introduced by the commander

just now, I'm an adventurer. After doing a couple of jobs in Keel I'm thinking of going to Rombertia and challenging the dungeon. But since I'm still a newcomer and

I still don't have any allies. If, you absolutely feel you want to thank me, please give me Marry. Ah, obviously as an ally for being an adventurer. Don't

misunderstand it in a weird way. Kuro as well. Since you're not Mary's family you're a different lot. Adventure together with me. I'll properly paid you two your

share."

The old man opened his mouth dumbfounded,

The mother was also dumbfounded holding her hand to her opened mouth with her eyes opened wide,

Mary's facial color turned white,

Kuro's making a face like he can't believe it and staring at me,

Yoshif is napping peacefully on a chair at the edge of the restaurant.

"Just now, you appraised my work today as "10,000,000 Z of work" right. I'm not particularly in need of money right now so I don't need any at all. Since it's so

sudden I'm sure you need to organize things. It's fine if you think about it well for tonight. Well then, tomorrow at noon, I'll be going in front of the government

office to watch those guys punishment so receiving a reply at that chance would be good."

And said that, leaving the four remaining in a daze as I quickly stood up from my seat.

............

On my way back to Bins Manor, I was smiling while thinking, it fell in a good way for me. I wasn't originally thinking about this but since they were so enthusiastically

offering to thank me I just thought of it. It's not that I don't think it's a bit crooked but it's true that I want to pull reincarnated people over as my allies.

Well, Mary has no experience with combat at all so it would be difficult to think of her as war potential right away. It seems that Kuro can use the sword a bit but

as far as I've seen he still has a long way. It's probably best to think he's just a bit better than Mary. That's why in the worst case, if they refuse with enough

force to dogeza I think it can't be helped. At that time I'll completely give up on those two as it wasn't meant to be.