139 CHAPTER IV CONCERNINGS ON THE OTHER SIDE (2/2)

Yeah. Besides, if he's an examiner himself, it's not too good to be recognized by the public.

Yes. And we weren't sure we could pass that test.

Then I guess we better just wait and see what else is on the table.

Ha, that's probably what he wanted.

Don't tell me you're smart, too.

Well, in that case, I'd give up too. And then you tell me the story.

Yes. Then, with no one else offering, one woman did.

You're the girl. Did you have a good run-in with Herman?

Yes, sir. I said, but it looked like Hermann was holding back somewhat. But he was still fighting at a high enough level to make us give up.

This woman and this Bernolt are really getting into trouble.

We're getting worse and worse.

Okay. So, after that, the Bernolt?

Yes. That was a hell of a fight. I'll be honest, it was a crazy fight between those two.

''Of course. Because I'm sure they're both high-powered in the S class. So he won?

''Yes . I withstood Bernolt's onslaught with plenty of time to spare, and ended it with a sword to Bernolt's neck.

Ha ha ha. Is that guy strong enough to take on a Bernhardt?

He's not as strong as Damien of the Empire or Allen of the Niners, but he's still one of the strongest adventurers, right?

And you can end it with a sword to the neck or .......

''Yes, sir. That was definitely tame.

Quite a feat. Looks like the Qilin child of the Forster family isn't very good: ....... Huh, I have to fight a guy like that: ....... Hey, Philibert-san.

I got fed up with this situation where my winning streaks were getting crushed and I got sick of the man who is now irritating me the most.

He's a braggart who doesn't work hard enough and he's still bending over to hold a woman in his arms.

Shut up. You should just shut up and bring that despairing man in front of me.

''No, my only job is to extend the territory of the kingdom. You'll have to deal with that on your own.

I wouldn't dare go head-to-head with that creature.

Best you go up against it and get killed.

What?　You, who do you think is paying you to do this?

Then give me more money. We can't get anywhere with the preparations. This is a good time, okay?　From now on, his strength is going to grow and grow: ......

Shut up!

Haha ...... I wonder when the war will be over.

He said something painful and sighed at the upsetting orc, and I left the room because there was no point in talking any longer.

SIDE: Leons.

””......”

Right now, before I went to bed, Belle and I were huddled shoulder-to-shoulder watching the rat monitor when an unexpected image came on and me and Belle froze.

Maybe the mouse stuck to the challenger of the day and went away: .......

This is unexpected.

I'm starting to feel bad that we're about to find out what we're up against.

Well, it looks like they're not going to attack us anytime soon.

Yeah. Maybe the Philibert family doesn't have that much money to spend on the war anymore. The estate is in shambles, and the fines have taken a lot of money with them.

If the situation was that hard, you could have just given up: ......

Indeed.

It's going to be much more profitable to run a serious estate.

But I guess it's no longer a viable option. You're already involved in the kingdom.

You're right. I mean, who the hell is that guy, anyway?

You mean that guy who was listening intently to his men?

'Well?　A royal general or something?

I'm sure he's the greatest person ever sent from the kingdom, though.

I had a feeling too.

But the way he was acting, I don't think he's ready to start a war. I'd like to think so, but the general seems like a capable guy, so maybe he'll be forced to start a war.

Would that be a problem for you, Leo-sama?

Yeah, it's very embarrassing. Basically, their side is much better prepared for war than ours . Over here, the territory is still barely running smoothly, so it's really hard.

So I really want them to be quiet right now .

If that's the case, we'll have to go to ...... something to make it harder for them to start a war.

Quite the Bell!　You know what I'm talking about.

'Well, you're right: ....... From the conversations I've heard, it seems like we're short on money . And I think we're in a situation where we're relying on the Philibert family for money.

The kingdom is so politically corrupt that there probably isn't that much money in it.

Really, I feel sorry for that man.

Yeah.

So. I think I'm going to make the Philibert family's financial woes even worse.

'What?　How did you do that?　If they find out, it's going to make Master Leo look bad.

”So... I try not to be a bad person. No, it's more like a good thing that the emperor will reward me.

'What?　What the hell are you going to do?

I'm going to traverse the dungeon.

A dungeon?　Oh, I see.

Hearing my words, Belle thought for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

'Oh, you get it?　Yes, the dungeons enrich the territory just by being there. But when it's gone, the realm ends.

Dungeons are dangerous, but they attract adventurers for that.

For that, the territory would be dependent on dungeons.

Yes. ......

''So, there are two cities in House Philibert's territory that have dungeons: ......

Could it be Master Leo, both of them?

No, no, just one of them will be slow with Hermann and the others. The other one, I have a feeling someone else will traverse it in a night.

I grinned at him.

”It's not Master Leo. ......

No way... I'm too busy with Hermann and the others and one dungeon to do the other one!

With open arms, I played a farce on Belle.

”Master Leo, it's deliberate,

When the farce was over, Belle said that and gave me a stink eye.

Yeah. You're cute with those eyes too, Belle.

So, let's get a lot of stuff going for this week's break or ......