Mob No.93: “Sorry to drag you shopping, Mr. Uzos.”
It was appreciated that the countess remained asleep while being taken away by police. If she had woken, it undoubtedly would have been noisy.
After finishing the procedure, I returned to the downtown district for a meal at a food stall yakiniku shop, spent the night on my ship, then headed home. It took time, but I somehow made it back to Eetz safely.
I went straight home and slept that day, then went to report to the guild the next day.
“You’re back.”
“I’m home… No combat but still wiped from the travel…”
Having to be vigilant for 5 days minimum each way is mentally exhausting.
“Good enough right? 160,000 bounty total for the Hotchkold mother and son pirates. 1.64 million from selling their destroyer. Total 1.8 million right? Send some this way.”
Uncle Roans sounded envious but proceeded with processing the reward.
Accepting an information reward that large,
“So what’s next?”
Uncle Roans showed the next list of former nobles, but
“I’ll take today and tomorrow off. Mentally wiped too.”
I declined, too soon for another.
Uncle Roans didn’t push more work talk, and brought up something else.
“Then how about going to the mall or something, change of pace? I hear there’s sales now.”
And handed me a flyer.
Leaving the guild looking at the flyer, I decided to follow his advice and go to the mall.
The Rockbird Mall is a quite large mall a distance from the city, with numerous tenants lined up.
It has numerous relaxation facilities like parks and spas, amusement facilities like game centers, movie theaters, and indoor athletics – a place you can enjoy all day.
With direct public transit and shuttles from the nearest station, access is easy too.
It’s crowded, so someone like me doesn’t stand out and you can relax…or so it should have been.
“Sorry to drag you shopping, Mr. Uzos.”
“Oh, not at all…”
“I’ll treat you to a proper thank you meal.”
I ran into Alphonse Zeistol who was here to choose gifts for an upcoming family gathering.
Among the guild receptionists, he’s No. 1 in popularity for work reliability and beauty.
If someone like me was seen together with such a beautiful receptionist, we’d absolutely stand out!
I feel like more people are glancing this way.
Mr. Zeistol is properly wearing pants and male clothes.
But he still looks completely female, probably due to his natural beauty.
And in times like these, some punk always shows up.
“Hmm… Quite the beauty indeed.”
Before they were mercenaries or former classmates, but this time clearly some noble punk.
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In the recent rebellion, not all nobles dissatisfied with the Emperor participated. About 30% did not join the rebels.
The reason was to legally obtain the territories of nobles killed or punished after losing by participating, or to keep enjoying [noble rights] in ways avoiding notice even if the rebels lost.
But I think for most, they just didn’t want to die in combat.
Well, the reason for not joining a war doesn’t have to be anything more.
That noble son type person ignored me and
“I shall allow you the honor of serving at my side from now on! Weep for joy!”
Said arrogantly with rough breathing, grabbing Mr. Zeistol’s chin.
But in the next moment, Mr. Zeistol grabbed and twisted the noble’s arm.
“Owowowow! What are you doing all of a sudden?!”
“You made rude remarks to a stranger then tried to kiss them right? Obviously this is what happens!”
Mr. Zeistol said unpleasantly, still twisting the noble’s arm.
“Gah… I’m a baron’s son! You think you’ll get away with this?!”
“Justifying threats by status was abolished under the late Emperor, and the current Emperor. Doing so goes against the Emperor you know?”
The young noble threatened using status of course.
But Mr. Zeistol calmly stated the facts without hesitation.
“Also, if you’re a noble, why are you at a commoner mall? A real noble would summon luxury specialty stores to their estate right?”
“Ngh…”
Then slickly slipped in an insult to the baron son who went out of his way to a commoner shop.
This baron’s family is probably untitled nobility without territory. A huge income difference with or without territory… Right, better not touch on that.
And Mr. Zeistol,
“One more thing, I’m male. Unfortunately not a woman.”
Giving the smile he shows at the guild counter, he delivered a finishing blow with his treasured sword.
“I know that! I first saw you coming out of the men’s restroom and lost you immediately after! I was looking for you!”
But his opponent skillfully countered.
“I’ll say it again! I’m permitting you the honor of serving at my side from now on! Release me and swear fealty immediately! Do so and I shall dote on you abundantly!”
The baron’s son arrogantly declared.
I’ve heard that among nobles, appreciation of beautiful youths was once commonplace.
But of course Mr. Zeistol wouldn’t acquiesce,
“Even if so, I must refuse such a rogue!”
“Gueh!”
And quickly reversed their positions, choking out the other into unconsciousness.
I’ve thought so before, but he’s incredibly skilled in combat!
Then mall security arrived, seems someone called them.
Mr. Zeistol pointed to the baron’s son,
“He suddenly attacked me so I fought him off.”
And the security apprehensively escorted the baron’s son away.
“Sorry about that. For the disturbance.”
“Oh no, disastrous indeed. Sorry I didn’t help.”
“That level of thing is nothing. Please allow me to treat you to a meal for thanks and apology both.”
Saying that, Mr. Zeistol headed to the mall’s restaurant area like nothing had happened.
I’ll be sure not to pick fights with Mr. Zeistol.
No reason or courage to anyway.
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