Chapter 5 (2/2)

One of the young maids picked up and put on a s.h.i.+rt that says 「Carnivorous species」 and expressed her opinion.

Clothes made of synthetic fibers are way lighter and more durable than those made of cotton.

「Well then, I will have to ask you to do the laundry and patch-up the clothes that are tattered.」

「As you wish.」

Leaving the task to the maids, Ritone sent an envoy to the n.o.bles that are unable to pay their debts.

One week later, inside the Shylock’s reception hall, there were n.o.bles with pale faces.

「I was told that the young master of the Shylock House wants to talk about the debts, but have you heard anything about it?」

「No, we haven’t heard anything either.」

The n.o.bles were talking among themselves. Most of the present n.o.bles were n.o.bles of lower rank like Iron or Tin rank n.o.bility.

Unable to pay their loans, they are way past their deadline, making them unable to calm down.

After they were kept waiting for a while, a little boy entered the room.

「Everybody, it is a pleasure to meet you. I’m the heir of the Shylock House, Ritone Shylock. Regarding your debts, the head of the Shylock family, Eagle Shylock, has decided to hand me full authority over these matters.」

With a mild gesture, Ritone made a greeting.

The n.o.bles, seeing that Eagle hasn’t come forth, began to relax.

(If it’s just a little kid, I can easily fool him about our debts.)

(If I marry this kid to my daughter, the debt would disappear.)

With that in mind, the n.o.bles started to try to curry his favor.

「Is that so, I’m the Iron-rank n.o.ble Fashar, at your service. Being so young and so reliable, the future of the Shylock House is highly secured, isn’t it?」

「How smart are you! Our daughter is of the same age as you, how about paying a visit to our house later?」

All of them saw Ritone with greedy eyes, as if they were wolves looking at a piece of steak.

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