228 Episode 228 "I had an acquaintancevisitor, so I talked a little seriously.".txt (2/2)

'Be patient with me at ....... I'm gathering information right now.

”...... Yes, I understand. But there are limits to my patience. ......

What are you talking to yourself about? That's rude.

Yamazoe glanced at me sideways.

I don't know if you're a member of the workforce when you say .......

We live in a society, so why not be a working man?

You're only a full-fledged member of society if you're employed by a royal or nobleman.

'What kind of work does Yamazoe do in the employ of that royal or noble family?

I probed.

'And what was that sticker you put up earlier?　I heard they're reconvening 'The Visitor': ......

The Earl of Kervis sent me. To gather the wanderers.

Never heard of that word. ”Wanderer”?

The visitors who weren't appreciated by the nobility have their uses. That's what Count Kervis is all about. You are thinking about making the most of your talents.

I think it might be .......

'Right!　You're my employer. That's a big deal!

What is that 'wandering visitor' at ...... to do?

Of course you do!　”As a lowly participant in the Martial Arts Tournament...

Yamazoe held his mouth as he started to say it.

I can't tell you much more than this. It's a shame. Besides, you are not eligible for the Visitor's Recall. I can't allow anyone who has disrespected the king to get anywhere near my great employer. I'm sorry to hear that. But you know what? ......

No, I'm not interested in joining the reconvening.

When I said that, Yamazoe's eyes widened in surprise.

Huh?　What did I say that was so strange?

I live in this other world, with a reasonable job and moderate peace. I have no intention of getting involved with nobles and kings now.

You always say that. What's wrong with you?

I don't think it's getting through.

Yamazoe smirked and waved her hand in the air.

'How dare you be such a sore loser!　You lost to me. You don't have to cheat when the odds are stacked against you.

Competition?

I'm employed by a nobleman in the service of a king. You are a wanderer and a visitor. It's time to fight!

'I'm sorry. I don't get it.

Really. I'm not kidding.

I have no idea what he's talking about.

Yamazoe and I had nothing to do with each other in the original world. We've never even met in this world. How long and under what rules have we been playing?

That's what losers always say.

Are you not getting through to ......?

I don't know. It's so weird. Is this guy really from the same world as me: ......?

Why is it so hard to get through to you?

Let's go to ...... soon. Leggy.

...... Yes, you're right. I don't even get angry anymore.

Me and Reggie whisper to each other.

I take a few steps backwards and distance myself from Yamazoe.

'Hey, hey. Where are you going? I'm not done talking to you.

No, I think I'm done.

'Listen. I'm going to tell you about total defeat. As a matter of fact, ...... I heard there are slaves in this world.

Yamazoe's eyes sparkled.

I'm going to get a slave after I do this job.

”'............ ha!'

You must be jealous.　Hey, you can say that. You'll never be able to get your hands on anything, you know. This is the kind of perk you get when you work hard and are loyal to a nobleman!

'Awesome.'

''The Count said he would listen to requests. If that's the case, then ...... an older maid would be nice. I've been longing for one since the original world .......

Oh, there it is. Oh, yeah. ────

Across the street, there was Aine.

Aine, dressed in a maid's uniform, came over to me, out of breath, and hugged me in her arms.

I came to pick you up because you're late. You can't worry about your sister. Meh.

I'm sorry. I'm going home.

Oh, yeah. Then we'll do some shopping while we're at it. I'm going to make your favorite food for you.

'No, no, it was my favourite thing yesterday too, wasn't it?'

'Nah-kun's requests are frugal. That's why you only want to make what you want every day.

Aine looked at me and smiled like she was embarrassed.

'............ puccle.'

Before you know it, a figure-sized Leggy appears, sneaking a smile.

You need to stay well hidden. You don't want to be found.

All right, well, I'm off now that my ride is here. Good luck with your work, Yamazoe.

No, wait.

Yamazoe coughed and coughed, and

'Well, well, the maid is old fashioned!

He raised his voice to the sky.

'Ki, you don't know that, do you?　There are sub-humans called beastmen in this world!

...... No, no, I know what I'm doing.

'It's just knowledge!　You've never met him!

I don't think we should assume anything.

I am. I'm more comfortable with the beastmen than the maids. It would be a mistake to have a maid as your companion if you thought you'd won. If I enslave the beastmen, you'll be amazed at how far they've come from you.

Oh, there she is. Nagi────!

Across the street, I saw Rita.

She looks very, very worried.

Earlier, in the ”True Consciousness Sharing Mind Linkage True”, I asked, ”If Aine is there, can I join her?　I can't stand it. I need to be with you,' the message said.

I can't stand the fact that I'm not there with my visitors. ......

I think I made you worry if you still have some ”loyalty run amok (over-loyalty)” left in you.

...... Please let me stay by ......'s side. Let me be your escort ...... master.

...... Thanks, Rita.

Me and Rita whisper in each other's ears.

'........................,'

He's bared his teeth and is staring at me.

He's reaching for his sword, but he stops when he sees that we're close to the main road.

”We're not playing any games, Yamazoe and I.

I said.

'If Yamazoe is directly employed by a nobleman, that's a good thing, I suppose. If the job is ...... worthy of the 'brave' we knew in the original world. So tell me about it. Can you really say that what Yamazoe is doing is 'brave'?

You think you're so superior to me, don't you?

No, not up or down.

'You were thrown out by the king!　You couldn't be a brave man!

That's not what I'm talking about.

You've fallen ...... a man who should be a hero, but is drowned by a woman. You forgot your mission and you've lost.

I guess it's ......, this feeling.

I'm starting to feel like we're speaking a completely different language, even though we're from the same world.

I'm not. I'm not. It's even better if he's cute. They are young swordsmen who must accomplish their mission together. You're a depraved hero!　When you are faced with the coming disaster, know that the time will come when you will regret your indulgence.

Saying that, Yamazoe turned his back to me.

And then he starts to run.

Pushing aside the crowds of people, he runs at an incredible speed.

Ah. You are here. You're here. ────

Cutlass came in at the wrong time.

He said, ”I'm late getting home and I was worried about you. ...... What's going on, sir? I'm late and I'm worried about you. What's up?

...... to avoid irritating 'visitors', I guess.

............ Huh.

Cutlass nods his head curiously.

As for me, I didn't want him to see any more of the people I care about.

”Rita, I'm sorry. ”Rita, I'm sorry, can you follow Yamazoe?

Okay.

'Yamazoe is a 'visitor'. Rita herself will stay away and let her alter ego keep an eye out for her. If they notice you, make your alter ego disappear and run away.

I've got it. Master!

Rita kicked the ground.

As it is, he jumped up to the roof of the building and started running after Yamazoe.

...... How can you say, poo-suckle, that's the only way to say it, isn't it?

I thought we could talk about it since we know each other's faces: ......

I really didn't communicate with him at all.

We should have come from the same world at the same time.

Tanaka-Koga understood, so why couldn't he communicate with Yamazoe?

'Aine ask for Rita's support. Once you know where Yamazoe is going, meet up with Rita. We may need Aine's 'memory wipe'.

I know.

”And Cutlass, Reggie. I'd like to come with you to see the martial arts tournament. Maybe we'll get some information.

Yes, sir!

It's all right!

On the heels of a metecal sightseeing tour.

Let's find out about the ”Martial Arts Tournament” and the purpose of the nobility to a level of information that can't be left out.