Chapter 171 (1/2)

171. Sanction 3

”It seems to be quite a commotion. …under the surface, that is” (Rephilia)

”Under the surface, huh…” (Mitsuha)

Rephilia reported the situation with overflowing smile on her face.

Right, I will not forgive those who look down on me.

Especially in a world like this, once someone looked down on you, those who thought they could do the same would come all together. That's why, even if I have to take some risks or damages, I'll crush those who look down on me. To prevent that sort of people from appearing one after another.

In order to do that, I will gladly become [That]. The [I'm cruel, you know] thing.

You can call me Gorgeous ☆ Mitsuha.

…I'm not always carrying a globe though.

(Note: the former is reference of the vintage manga [Gorgeous ☆ Irene], and the latter, the globe thingy, is reference of the j.a.panese comedian called [Gor☆geous])

Since the fact that I've been missing from the store was already known to those people, I borrowed the duplicate key to the warehouse of Rephilia Trade from Rephilia, and secretly transferred the whole inventory there from my store at midnight. Otherwise, the Rephilia Trade will run out of stock.

I told Rephilia that I decided to move at night because [If they found about this, we might come across something weird again]. That's why I borrowed the key from her.

I transferred near the warehouse, entered with the borrowed key and confirmed that no one was there. Then I transferred the goods inside, went outside, locked the warehouse, and left. … it was an easy job.

Of course, the reason why I didn't directly transfer the goods into the warehouse is to avoid encountering someone, since even late at night, someone might still be working.

Besides, I'm not doing this every day. Normally, there's no trader who receives the goods carried by sailboats every day. …especially in this world.

Actually, it should be once every few months in normal circ.u.mstances, but because there are problems of storage capacity and product deterioration, I have to carry them gradually. However, it is not necessary to notify this matter externally, so the frequency of import is known only to me and the leader of the Rephilia trade.

”Then, Rephilia can decide what to do about this matter however you see fit. You should be relentless towards those who you deemed to be hostile, give some flexibility to those who you deemed to be friendly, and keep the deals going. We need to use our weapons effectively!” (Mitsuha)

”As you wish, Your Highness!” (Rephilia)

…who's [Your Highness]!!