Mob #69: “Regardless of the safety lock, you shouldn’t draw guns in public like this.”
Back in my school days.
Among the students at my school, there was a guy widely hated like a viper – Arodih Ireblgas.
He flaunted expensive-looking suits, shoes, and watches.
As a handsome rich kid, frivolous girls flocked to him, and followers seeking his money and leftovers too.
And even now, he had several women plus entourage, though lacking his old schoolmates.
I said viper, but actual snakes and scorpions might be more likable.
“Didn’t I say this place ain’t for ugly losers? Why’re you here?”
Just like back then, he addressed me in a clearly condescending manner.
“A work acquaintance invited me.”
No choice but to answer that way.
Since Madam Rossweise did bring me here.
For personal reasons I’d still avoid it, but for work it can’t be helped.
But of course, Ireblgas doesn’t get that.
“Work related? Bullshit. Tell her [I’m unsuitable for this establishment].”
He mocks me while rudely ogling Madam Rossweise.
“Hey! Why’s top grade beauty with an ugly loser like you?!”
Growing even angrier, he kicks my foot.
Then goes to accost Madam Rossweise.
“Hey girlie, come with us instead of that gross creep.”
Already hitting on her.
Without even glancing his way, Madam Rossweise coldly says,
“You’re in the way. We’re discussing work.”
More private than work really, but seems she found Ireblgas annoying and matched my lie.
“My talk would be more constructive. I’ll be Ireblgas Trading president after all. Better to associate business-wise right?”
Yet Ireblgas continues hounding Madam Rossweise, ignoring that.
Irritated, Madam Rossweise shows Ireblgas her mercenary registration indicating Bishop rank.
“I’ve no need of you in my work. You’re a nuisance, so scram.”
And glares sharply at Ireblgas.
Seems he really pissed her off.
For some reason Ireblgas glares at me instead.
“Don’t mess with me, you ugly creep! You told her something?!”
He irrationally accuses me.
“No, I was too busy for that.”
I hadn’t mentioned Ireblgas before he approached us, and we didn’t chat after he did.
Not that Ireblgas would realize that.
“No way she’d reject me if you didn’t spout bullshit! Got it, loser?!”
He suddenly draws his gun in a rage.
Ireblgas had a Raemited Industrial Sand Hawk – a massive bore magnum heat pistol, an absurdly powerful but flawed heat gun, used mainly in battlefields and exploring primitive planets.
Legal if registered, but unsuitable for civilians to openly carry in public.
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“Scared?! This can easily blast a car to bits! A poor loser like you could never get one!”
It is quite pricey, but can he handle it?
I certainly can’t.
Normally photon and thermal guns have negligible recoil, some have none.
But the Sand Hawk has considerable kick.
You could call it a defective heat gun, but many fans like its [awesome firepower and recoil!].
Ireblgas holds the Sand Hawk one-handed, shoving it my way.
“Let’s see, if I were a merc I’d certainly be top Queen rank! Bow if you understand, loser!”
No idea what his standard is, but he likely can’t beat active Queen ranks.
Probably not even me either.
Through this I truly feel that training in marksmanship, martial arts, and above all, actual combat despite piloting ships, grants mercs greater composure than ordinary people.
And I notice something, so I start to stand and approach Ireblgas, but before I can, Madam Rossweise steps before him.
“Oh, you’ll bow instead?”
The instant Ireblgas sneers and aims at Madam Rossweise,
She presses his arm joint inward while shoving the gun hand outward, smashing the Sand Hawk into his face, then stripping the gun while throwing him towards his entourage.
Rolling, Ireblgas sprawls at their feet.
Aiming the seized Sand Hawk their way, Madam Rossweise unhesitatingly pulls the trigger.
But it just clicks.
“Regardless of the safety lock, you shouldn’t draw guns in public like this.”
Saying so, she instantly field strips then returns the scattered Sand Hawk to Ireblgas.
Hard to reassemble without practice.
“Final warning. You’re a nuisance, so scram. Keep loafing around and you won’t get off lightly.”
Madam Rossweise glares sharply at Ireblgas, clearly quite vexed.
Seems he seriously pissed her off.
Intimidated by her gaze, Ireblgas and his posse make frightened expressions.
“Shit! Feeling sick so I’m out!”
Grabbing the disassembled gun parts, he spits lame excuses while leaving in shame.
After confirming Ireblgas’ exit, Madam Rossweise bows to me.
“My apologies, Captain Uzos. You likely wanted to punish him yourself. But that creature was just so aggravating…”
“No, I’m sorry for involving you in my troubles.”
While apologizing, her expression seems extremely refreshed.
He must’ve been super annoying…
I totally understand that feeling.
“What was all that about anyway?”
“A high school classmate, not a friend.”
“Quite the nuisance. Should he be neutralized?”
“If he’d fired that gun, I could’ve claimed self-defense.”
“Next time he pesters you, wait until he fires then completely neutralize him with justified self-defense!”
Madam Rossweise looks fully intent on actually doing that.
After parting from Madam Rossweise, I head to the home center for water and food supplies to send to the guild, get Planet Tothle intel from Gonzales, then buy ingredients and ready-made food at the black market shopping district.
At the familiar meat shop – new item [Blissful Golden Ecstasy Manifesting Crushed Life From the Blackest Depths] aka potato croquettes.
[Putrid Orc Carcass Drowned in Oily Muck] aka roast pork cutlet.
[Silken Shroud Birthed by the Murky, Voiceless Sea Beast] aka crab cream croquettes.
Stopping at the convenience store parking lot on the way home, I call my parents to tell them I’ll be away a while, then head home to pick light novels, manga, and anime to bring.
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