696 694 Hilt and Corbelt (2/2)

Demitris opens the bag and opens the removed envelope on the spot. Demitris is nodding several times as he runs his gaze on the letter that was in it.

Well, now the request is accomplished. After that, it's between the kingdom of Verios and Demitris.

Unlike my prior expectations, I was able to accomplish quite a few requests.

But that's not the end of it.

”So, what do you say? Bellios, will you let the kingdom do this to you?

Fran asked Demitris a question. As a matter of fact, the Kingdom of Verios tells me that if I persuade Demitris, he will pay the bonus.

”Well? Well, it's going to be a boring request without Weena Lane. Aren't you going to say no?

”Do something there”

”Hmm...”

Demitris thinks a little into Fran's utterly heartless words.

And I glimpsed Hilt, my grandson.

”... right. So, how about this? Princess Black Thunder. The Lord's going to the martial arts, isn't he?

”Mm-hmm. Momo”

”Then if the Lord triumphs over Hilt in this martial arts tournament, I will give Bellios a lift. What do you say?”

”That's where I want it!

Not even a nickel, but a strong grandfather who makes interesting suggestions. Fran is naturally motivated. More than a bonus, I'm sure you'll be happy to fight Hilt.

However, in contrast to the Frans of Norinoli, it is Hilt who is perplexed.

”Hey, Grandpa?

”And it's Hilt. If the Lord triumphs over Princess Black Thunder, Noun will hide and give up the seat of the lord of the genre.”

”... it's...!

”Hmm. I had a wife and a child. It's not made of wood stone. Thought you didn't know?

”... that my own son-in-law, if he is the master, may choose of his own free will?

”It's the main thing. You can do whatever you want about the genre. Don't worry about Grandpa Hideaway. Can we fold the dojo? I originally taught the hopeful in the wilderness.”

”Okay. You don't say you don't like to be a spectacle because you hang all those rewards.”

Now it's not just a stare.

Fran and Hilt beat each other up.

I heard the downstairs get noisy. I guess the adventurers who were in the guild reacted to the rapidly emitted offensive signs.

”Grandpa, what happens if you don't hit it on the way?

”In that case, the winner of the higher-ranking”

”Okay.”

”Mmm.”

Neither would ask the question if we lost the first fight and had the same ranking, etc. We're going to win in the first place. I guess you don't think you're the first to lose, etc.

Nevertheless, don't let every militant tournament get you out of your mind. I also made a bet with the Beast King last time, but this time Diaz and Demitris are the opponent's bets.

”Erm...?

It's Corbelt, the one with the troubled face. Excuse me. Maybe, but your future is going to be determined by Fran's victory or loss.