103 Episode 103: "The great people and seniors have been crazy, so I politely scooped my feet.".txt (1/2)

In the name of Edengle-Heimlich, the eldest daughter of the Viscountess, I ask again: ”How can you think of going out like this when the other adventurers have been waiting for the inn? It's a very good idea to be able to have a good time with the other adventurers and to be able to go out like this while they are waiting in the inn.

The girl has her hands on her hips, staring at us with cold eyes.

She's a little shorter than me.

She has light blue hair, which is pinned up with a jeweled barrette. She's wearing a short dress.

'Perhaps you should admit your faults and apologize on the floor. Adventurer.

Quietly narrowing her eyes, the Viscountess said.

The adventurers behind her are also nodding with a smirk. A swordsman-like gangly person is clapping his hands, ”Kneeling” and ”Kneeling”. What's that?

Wasn't the only people who had to 'wait in the inn' were the participants of the 'Demon Occupied Fort Attack Quest'?

''That's Viscountess Edengle-sama. The one behind her is ...... the guard, the 'Hound of Dawn'. He's a terrific party that belongs to this town's guild.

In a whisper, Horia-san tells me.

As I recall, it's the Viscount and Count families that are supporting the 8th Prince who is in this town right now.

So the one in front of me is one half of them.

''With all due respect, sir,''

I'm the escort for Iris here, and I also have a chaperone, Mr. Horia.

Let's go politely here.

I motioned to Cecil and the others to watch for a while and I faced the Viscountess Edengle.

We are the guard of the nobleman and are not registered in the adventurer's guild in this town. Also, we have not received any 'innkeeper-in-waiting' quests, so we do not deserve to be accused by the Viscountess.

But these men claim to have seen you in the Adventurers' Guild.

I stopped by the guild right after I arrived in this town, sir.

Maybe that's when they remember my face.

I'll make a covert (hiding) type of cheat skill one of these days.

''It must have been misunderstood at that time. Again, we haven't even taken on the 'waiting in the inn' quest. We are only here to thank you for hiring us and allow us to use the facility's steam baths, and we don't think that's an accusation.

Check in my head after I finished.

Yeah. That makes sense. There's no problem.

”This concludes our answer to Your Highness, Viscountess Edengle-Heimlich.

I finished and bowed lightly.

The Viscountess opened her mouth with a blank expression.

''But the other adventurers are 'waiting in the inn'?

Yes, I know.

............

............

Huh?　Are you done?

What's the rest of ”I'm waiting at the inn”?

Wasn't there actually the same directive for all the adventurers in this town, or was there an urgent inn-calling quest?

Viscountess Edengle-Heimlich is looking at me silently.

She's waiting for my answer.

''I'll confirm it. The adventurers who have received the 'Fort Attack Quest' requested by the royal family have been instructed to 'wait for the inn'. Is it correct to say that there are no other special instructions given to the adventurers in this town?

I don't recall saying that such instructions were given?

”Then we are not subject to the 'innkeeper-in-waiting'

”But what about the other adventurers who are 'waiting in the inn'?

It looped.

I thought space-time had been warped.

Why does Viscountess Edengle have a ”what the hell is this guy talking about” look on her face?　Are you crazy?

Could it be that they're telling you to read the air and stand by at the inn, even if you're not involved?

You've got to be kidding me. ......

But the baroness is glaring with a cold expression and the party of the ”Hound of Dawn” is pointing and laughing at us.

It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what they're thinking,” ”uncooperative adventurers are the worst,” and ”get down on your knees on the ground” - the guy who's been saying the same thing for a while now is a ...... ”swordsman,” if you will.

It's clear that neither this nobleman nor the adventurers around him are likely to be able to communicate.

There's no need to rush into a steamroller, so let's just cut through this place peacefully and go home.

Because the same thing happened in the ...... original world.

As I recall, it was when I was forced to work service overtime even though I was working part-time.

I was about to leave on time, and my boss said, ”The other employees work voluntary overtime, though? I was told. It's been like that every day since I started my part-time job, and it was before the exam that day. I explained to him logically why I didn't work overtime because I was at my wits end and it wasn't my fault.

Then ...... the same line came back to me again. I was almost surrounded by a group of people.

I don't know how I got out of there then. Well... .......

”To repeat...

I looked up and said.

'We're not subject to 'innkeeper-in-waiting'.

'But what about the other adventurers, who are meekly 'waiting in the inn'?　Isn't it?

Viscountess Edengle turned around and looked at the 'Hounds of Dawn' and the others.

''Quite right, Edengle-sama!　These people don't know anything. Get on with it and apologize!

The man at the head of the ”Hound of Dawn” - the ”Swordsman” (temporary) who loves to get down on his knees - raised his voice.

''I fully support Edengle-sama!　Normal adventurers wouldn't think of going out when other people are quietly 'waiting in the inn'. Seriously, why don't you think about a little cooperation?

The swordsman (provisionally) sniffed and spat out, ”Hmph.

Alright, just in time.

''Then I'll ask the 'Hound of the Dawn' Are you saying that you think that even those who have not registered for the quest and are not registered with this town's adventurer's guild should follow the terms of the unrelated quest?

I pointed straight at the swordsman (temporarily).

The man shuddered, surprised.

Now, how do you respond?

Wow. We are in the employ of Edengle. We are in the employ of Mr. Edengle, and we submit to his will.

So those of us who aren't employed by you don't have to submit to the will of the Viscountess?

'No one ever said that!

The swordsman-like man spat and shouted.

''A mere guard with an eagle mouth!　We are the Hounds of the Dawn, the finest party in the Mishlila sanctuary!　If you're going to return the word, you'll have to wait until you've achieved more!　You're on an equal footing with me!

'Is that an adventurer's word?　Or as an employee of the Viscountess Edengle?

I quickly return the words.

'If you're as an adventurer, you in The Hound of Dawn require all adventurers to follow the rules of another quest, regardless of whether or not they have been ordered to do so. If you're talking as an adventurer hired by the Viscount family, then it doesn't matter to us who aren't hired in the first place. Which is it?

”I'm .........

The other person's reaction in these situations is no different than in the original world.

Over there, though, it wasn't ”senior adventurer”, it was ”senior in life”.

''Work overtime!'' 'You're employed, so obey your employer's will! 'Out of contract?　Are you done with your work?　I don't care. I'm the senior citizen in your life!　Anyone who doesn't listen to their seniors is not going to be good enough! And then it went on.

I didn't expect the same pattern to repeat on this side of the world.

...... What's up?　The Hound of the Dawn. Why don't you answer me?

Viscountess Edengle is puzzled by her subordinate's reaction.

Her expressionless face has gone from expressionless to anxious.

The other 'Hound of Dawn' is keeping the swordsman-like man at a distance.

He seems unsure if he can enter the conversation without permission.

...... I have no idea what you're talking about?

Viscountess Edengle pointed in our direction.

'The rest of you, as instructed, go to ......

''Thank you for your advice, Viscountess Edengle. We are novice adventurers, so I apologize if I have made any mistakes.

Also, it would be distressing to have the nobles bothered any longer by the bickering between adventurers.

I bowed my head lightly and then replied politely.

It's a good idea to learn from the senior adventurer, the swordsman of the Hound of the Dawn.

If we were wrong to do this, we want to make sure that this will not happen again.

I...

''So, 'Hound of the Dawn' swordsman. What's your opinion?

'Oh, in my opinion, ......!

It's the Viscountess and The Hound of the Dawn who are being reckless.

You can't complain if you do this. I'm just arguing with them in a normal way.

The reason why the swordsman is holding back is because if he says something strange, it will displease his employer? But you can't say ”adventurers should follow the rules of a quest that has nothing to do with them”. Even these guys belong to the adventurer's guild in this town.

People are gathering around them.

All I have to do is be polite and ask my seniors to teach me. There's no problem with that.

Everyone has their own way of thinking. The Hounds of the Dawn are following Mr. Edengle's lead. We think that's the way to be an adventurer. It's just what we think. It's not about the adventurers as a whole. That's it. That's all it is!

The swordsman from 'Dawn Hound' (temporary) slumped his shoulders as if he was tired.

''──!''

The Viscountess looked at the swordsman with her eyes wide open.

Then she glanced at me and began to shake and tremble.

You're going to have to go to ...... for the other adventurers to go to the inn and wait.

Do you only say the same thing about this nobleman?

''I suppose each of us has our own way of being an adventurer. We didn't want a quest that required us to 'wait in the inn'. That's all.

I lightly lowered my eyes and looked at the Viscountess' face.

''That is all I have to offer. Viscountess Edengle-Heimlich.

I said.

The Viscountess opened her light blue eyes and seemed to shudder.

'............ ah,'

Well, we'll just sit here and wait for you.

I said.

I said, ”This is the time to go. Let's get out of here.

I don't want to push these guys away in a steam bath.

Please forgive us for not understanding Edengle's ideal of 'Waiting in the Inn'. If it were possible, I would have asked you to tell us what the purpose of the 'Innkeeper's Standby' is, and we would have tried to live up to it, but it's a pity.

...... purpose ...... is

Is this the first time you've seen this situation?

The Viscountess' eyes are glazing over.

”...... lost and holy. Not to be disturbed by adventurers. ......

It was a pleasure to meet you. It's a shame we didn't get the chance to meet you this time. I wish the Viscount and The Hound of the Dawn continued growth and success.

It sounded like a pretty bad reason, so I interrupt and cut off the words.

Then we walk out together.

While the other party is stunned, let's quickly leave this place.

We open the distance and walk past Viscountess Edengle and The Hound of the Dawn (quite a distance) and down the stairs leading to the exit. This facility, due to the fact that the steam baths are semi-underground, the reception desk is on a higher level. There are dozens of steps to the ground. I'd better take precautions before I leave.

Sent by: Nagi

Recipient: Iris.