Chapter 73 - #72 Business (2/2)
”Wrigglers” I muttered with a disinterested look while throwing the document aside and instantly swarm of insects flew out of my shadow, leaving my room through the window.
”?! Young master...was that-?” Aiko was shocked by this sight.
”Yes, don't worry. They are listening to my orders” I replied while taking another stack of documents that were completely different from business. Thanks to Aiko's help, at least everything was neatly organized and I knew what is a business stack or personal letters meant for me.
”Desire to meet, invitation to a ball, invitation for inspection...ugh.” I kept scrolling through all documents at an inhuman speed but I found nothing interesting or something that would need to be resolved immediately.
*Knock* *Knock* I heard someone knocking on the door but I already knew who was it.”
”Come in, Ichika” I said and Ichika came in while closing the door behind her.
”Hello, young lord!” She instantly greeted me with a warm smile.
”Hi, is there something you need or did you just came here to visit me?” I greeted her back with a little wave of my hand before asking her with a teasing smile.
”I indeed have something important for you, for your hands only.” She said with a smile but from her tone, it was apparent that it was something serious so I focused my whole attention at her.
”From the higher-ups or more like it's a letter from someone who has connections to someone pretty high up there.” Ichika explained and handed me a special envelope. This envelope was special in its seal, once opened, it could no longer be sealed again, therefore it is an only one-time envelope.
I opened it and read the document folded within.
Hm? This is from that guy nicknamed Uncle Bill I met during that test held in the Gifnora Forest. What does he want from me?
I thought when I saw who wrote the letter.
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Putolu...huh? Arid land in the north-west regions of the Empire. Since it is an arid land, there is nothing attractive for the Empire there. Still, despite its unattractiveness, there is still a city where traders can resupply during their travels.
”Need reinforcements, trying to recover stolen goods from the tombs. The Gravekeepers who dare to even come deep inside the Empire to kill relatives of those who dared to enter the tombs...Haha” I started to laugh after quickly reading it.
”Young master?” Aiko looked at me with a confused expression and Ichika was the same.
”It's nothing, you can go back Ichika, thank you for bringing this to me!” I thanked her with a wide smile.
”Alright, good luck, young lord” Ichika performed a little bow before slowly leaving the room
Stolen goods, huh? Smells like a big fat lie but who cares, the Empire wants treasures and they have it and I also doubt that those Gravekeepers pay taxes so whatever. Not to mention...I doubt that he lied about the part with them killing the relatives since this is too specific and much easier to confirm. They are really courageous to venture deep inside the Empire to take revenge in this way. It almost makes me want to go there to teach them how to be lenient.
I need to think about the pros and cons. One of the pros is that I will be able to show my loyalty to the Empire by going and I will also be able to steal a few of those treasures for myself. On the other hand...It looks like if I want to go, I will need to join with one group going there since they are currently 1 member down. And I have a feeling that there is a big chance that the group is those kids with Gozuki. 1 member down...means that the guy I kicked still has yet to recover. There is also a small chance that Akame might be able to recognize me after so many interactions with her but...not if I will distract her.
After thinking about it for a few more minutes...
I believe that Kurome would like to meet up with her sister after 8 years of separation...I will ask her and depending on her answer, I will decide but I am already positive that we will be going there. It will be really awkward being around those kids after they tried to kill me but at least I wasn't trying to kill them or it would be even more awkward for me. And since that guy won't be there, I will be able to behave like usual without any occasional suspicious glares of hatred.
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[+0,5 XP for killing your enemy]x24
Class: Blade Master (Lv. 5; +9 Str, +9 Agi, +4 Const) 35/160 XP
[+ 5 NXP for using your beasts in the battle]
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Hm? Looks like they are done, they should return to me very soon.
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GOLD: 4116
SILVER: 165
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