CH 15 (1/2)

15. Town of Jirumu

“I’m sorry, is Mayor Deanne-sama present?”

“Ah, yes, may I have your name, please? Is there an appointment?”

The young woman on the reception desk asked the pair that visited her.

The man is still young, by his attire, he seems to be an attendant and the woman wore a dress in such very high cla.s.s outfit that is not easily found in this area.

Of course, the young man was Iss.h.i.+, and the female was Amarero that disguised to that of a young n.o.blewoman.

(A n.o.ble daughter doing incognito travel?)

The receptionist spoke up in business-like manner while thinking that.

As for this building, it is part of a section where the central administrative facility of the town is located. Crowds and stands are in a row and it is the government office of this so-called town.

Although it is somewhat too wide and luxurious for a government office, when Iss.h.i.+ asked the townsfolk about the full matter they seemed to be frightened by something, like they got instructed to keep their mouth shut, he was then informed that apparently it was built by the heavy taxation to the people.

Thanks to that in spite of having a population of 10,000 people, they seemed rather having low spirit.

But Deanne seems to have private military units which he made by employing mercenaries. Their instructions is to directly seize and punish people that complain thoroughly.

The commander is a big man that is called Guregin. The information said that he could easily stand up and beat down 100 armed mercenaries as his opponent.

As a result of these men keeping eyes all the time, the townsfolk were not able to speak carelessly.

“Oh, sorry for saying it late. I am Iss.h.i.+, an attendant. This lady here is Amarero-sama. I cannot reveal our social position, but we are doing an incognito travel. Because it is scheduled that we will stay for a while in this town that Deanne-sama rules, we would like to meet and greet him. Of course, if it is a inconvenience to Deanne-sama, after allowing me to inquire the schedule, we will visit again some other time. Can you convey this?”

In response to the polite explanation, when the receptionist sees her again once more, the lady called Amarero smiled to the extent of enchanting her even as a woman.

(How beautiful… she is the real deal. Perhaps one of those high n.o.ble. Being gone for a trip, I guess she is probably a second or third daughter but absolutely not the first daughter. If I make a mistake in the correspondence it would become my responsibility. Deanne-sama should be in his room. Anyway I’ll relay it immediately.)

The receptionist showed a perfect business smile while calculating her answer.

“Certainly. I’ll convey it immediately. Excuse me, but please wait a minute.”

After she said that, the receptionist rang the bell in her hand.

Then a man who seems to be a manservant comes from the interior running with short steps and when he heard(instructions) from the receptionist, he withdrew to the interior at once.

… somehow it is easier that I thought. It is somewhat disappointing…

“Ei?”

Hearing such an improper voice, the receptionist turned around to Iss.h.i.+ and the Lady in surprise.

However, they just sit there quietly in the corner of the hall.

(I thought I heard something, it must be my imagination. That aside I must leave a good impression.)

The receptionist shook her head to clear the confusion and braced herself. Iss.h.i.+ that had received the receptionist’s glance had a severe cold sweat running on his back.

As to not showing a suspicious appearance, he succeeded in making a blank(poker-faced) expression and let it pa.s.s. When the receptionist’s gaze s.h.i.+fted away from them, he then murmured with a tiny voice.

“Silly girl, don’t speak yet. Make sure to make your footsteps as lightly as possible so that we are not standing out.”

The phrase is said towards the empty s.p.a.ce in front of them yet somehow produces some presence(pressure) for some reason.

But fortunately none but Iss.h.i.+ noticed that.

Time pa.s.ses for a while without incident.

And like that after about 5 minutes, the receptionist called Iss.h.i.+ and co.

“Deanne-sama would like to meet you. I will guide you to the private room.”

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