Vol 3 Chapter 13 (1/2)

Chapter 13

Chapter 3 Episode 13

Editor: mrtanen

Day 19th, 8th Month, the Year 2812, Western continent calendar: (Negotiation 1)

”Oh, Mikoshi+ba-dono I heard you've recently bought a lot of slaves Is your preparation to find personnel for developing the peninsula progressing smoothly? Well, it is not bad to have some fun with some slaves, but I'm worried about the peninsula’s developarded as cattle or horses for the grunt work I can't help it but feel like you ht use those slave as bait for the monsters at the peninsula”

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As expected of the lord of Epiroz, he had already grasped Ryouma's movements

The appearance of the Earl and his wifewas not as glamorous as the first time they had met

Although what they earing were nonetheless tailor-made clothes, the accessories on their bodies were minimal, and their outward aspect had a more relaxed air to it

There were three stea cups on the table, one of them was for Ryouma

”Oh my, dear… For you to talk like that out of the blue, please let Baron-saive my husband’s rudeness Now, please sit down”

After having chided the Earl, his wife promptly invited Ryouma to take a seat

”Oh, that was indeed rude of ers, that's why I had become impatient”

The Earl offhandedly delivered the re his head

As expected of husband and wife Their coordination was exquisite

”Ah, please don't mind it Actually, I have a matter to discuss with Earl-sama”

Ryou a troubled expression

”Ho ho? Do you need soer ca had happened but As expected, is this about the slaves? It seeht a lot of slaves yesterday Did they do so troublesome? If you wanted ht be a bit impossible for all of them to be taken back, I can recover some of your money if you so wished”

The Earl smirked

He gave the strong feeling of being someone anted to sell Ryouma a favour

Although Ryou, it would appear that the Earl was convinced that Ryouma was troubled by the slaves he had recently acquired

(He believes that the slaves I bought are causing me trouble, and I couldn't s watching us The problem is whether that was by order of Lupis or if they did it by their own initiative)

From the start, the reason Ryouma visited the Earl was not because he wanted to return the slaves

He caotiate a different matter

But, the Earl's attitude was far too patronizing It was as if he really wanted to forge so Baron before him

At once, Ryou to be in a hurry

”Yes In fact, I was in a pinch”

”As expected, is this about the slaves?”

Ryouma shook his head

The day before yesterday, Ryouma had purchased a lot of slaves fro the

He came to the Ear

l's residence not to sell back the children

With Ryouuess, his wife summarily followed up on the question

”Oh, ? Our household has been asked by the Queen to help Baron-sama as much as possible That's why I beseech you to please don't hold back I'ht, dear?”

Hearing the woh Ryouma's back

Although she spoke of it in a casual manner, some of the words held some clear indications

(Being asked to help, huh Does that mean they were asked to watch me? That bitch! As expected, she won't leavethe Earl to watch ame, but I don't have to play by your rules)

For Lupis ary of Ryouh, it turned out that she had ordered the Earl to keep an eye on him

Once he arrived at that conclusion, Ryouer accept as said by the Earl's wife at face value

”I see”

The reason why they received Ryouht also have been due to the Queen's order However, the couple were actually not the Queen's loyal dogs she thought they were

Despite the staunch loyalists, they had actually been e

(As expected He's the type of person that will always choose the side which benefits hiotiation In exchange for the salt vein profits, I should add a condition where he will give Lupis a false report aboutdepends on hoell I play my cards here, and that's why I can't afford to screw up now)

It was dangerous for Ryouonize the Earl and his wife at the moment

He had to be precise with his ti

And right then was the best ti for him to make a certain deal

”Well, please, do not hesitate to tell me what troubles you, Mikoshi+ba-dono I will do my best to help you So then, if it was not because of the slaves, then what is your dilemma?”

The Lord of Epiroz looked at Ryouaze

It seemed like he was very worried about what could possibly concern the young newly entitled nobleman

”Actually There's a salt vein in the peninsula”

Following Ryouma's first sentence, the roorees in an instant

” Wha-what do youlike that? Did you investigate it yourself?”

All traces of laughter disappeared froaze turned sharp

He looked at Ryouuised suspicion

The reason why he did not try to cover it was because he thought that there was noto it

(fuck! Why does he know about the vein? The Mistel fired that matter with the utmost care! Is it because of the other day’s dinner? What should I do? Should I kill hi him)

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Baron versus Earl, even though both were of noble rank, the difference in poas not small

Besides, at the time, they were inside the Earl's residence, and the capital city was quite far away

Frankly speaking, the Earl could have prettyhe wanted in his corner of the country However, before he really co Ryou on

”To tell you the truth I've received news of this yesterday”

”What?! Let me see it!”

Ryouma held out a letter

It wasa most common type of paper and ink that everyone could buy from any shop The characters were

There was no way to ascertain the author’s identity