244 - - Episode 3 Nemm and Claw

In the afternoon of the next day, we, the "Black Clown" party, show up at the royal palace as promised.

To be honest, it was not so magnificent as a "royal palace," but rather a slightly larger mansion.

However, it is still a place where the royal family of a racial kingdom resides.

The gatekeeper had already been informed of the situation, so no matter who or what they did, they were able to pass through without any problems.

--The first thing to do is to make sure that you have a good understanding of what you're getting into.

According to preliminary talks, he and Lilith were supposed to meet in a conference room to discuss the details of the travel escort. ......

The first thing to do is to get a good idea of what you want to do.

Apparently, the servant who was guiding us was either a pawn of Claus or had received instructions for money or other reasons.

Claus, with his arms folded and soldiers following behind him, asked in a low voice, "Why are you here?

Are you the 'black clown' party that's escorting Lilith? ...... A kid with a creepy mask, a stupidly dressed swordsman who looks like he misunderstood the battlefield, and a slender woman who doesn't look like she can fight properly ......."

?"

Clough's dialogue stops mid-sentence.

My expectation was that he was going to try to get us to flirt with him and get him to remove himself from Lilith's escort.

As expected, he was sarcastic towards me and Gold, but for some reason, he stopped at Nemmu and was fascinated by her.

Claw's hostile glare loosens and his cheeks turn red.

He uncrosses his arms, which he had crossed in an attempt to intimidate her, and while paying attention to his hair, he clears his throat before asking Nemmu.

'Gohon, uh, is that woman part of the 'Black Clown' party?

Yes, she's one of us?"

I'm not asking you!　It is disrespectful for a lowly adventurer to address me, a member of racial royalty, so cavalierly!　High-minded!"

When I responded on behalf of him, Claw shouted furiously.

Nemmu is obviously annoyed and grumpy, but by all rights, we are commoners, and even though we are class A, we are adventurers.

The other party is royalty, so we are ostensibly in a higher position.

I inwardly thought to myself, "This prince is too petty," and I bowed my knees and bowed my head.

Gold and Nemmu also followed my example, kneeling and bowing their heads.

Claude asked again.

Is that woman part of the party?　Allow me to speak directly. Answer."

...... Yes, I consider myself a member of the 'Black Clown' party."

Nemum replies in a hard tone of voice.

Claw's cheeks relaxed in a good mood, unnoticed by those who normally interact with him, although it was obvious that he was in a bad mood.

She has good looks to rival a million flowers and a voice more beautiful than the flutter of a fairy's wings. ...... I had no idea that someone so beautiful could be an adventurer."

Claud approaches Nemm and tells him, with a tinge in his cheeks.

I wonder if you could tell me your name?"

I'm ...... Nemm."

Nemmu almost clucks her tongue and replies bluntly.

He is blatantly appealing with all his might, 'I'm in a bad mood,' but Claw can't reach him.

He is in a good mood.

He has great good looks, a beautiful voice, and not only that, he even has a lovely name: ....... Nemmu, would you like to be my personal maid?　If you become my maid, you will be able to live safely in the castle without the danger of being an adventurer..."

No, thank you.

Nemmu interrupts Claw's invitation and rejects it.

Claw's smile freezes and he stiffens, apparently not expecting the rejection.

The soldiers behind him also seemed not to have expected such a firm rejection, and their cheeks tightened.

Claw, with a smile on his face, recovers from his rigidity and proposes the idea again.

I want you to think it over, Nemmu. If you become my personal maid, you won't have to do the dirty, rough, dangerous work of an adventurer, and you won't be exposed to monsters, bandits, and other dangers if you live in the castle. Besides, if you stay by my side, I can give you a luxurious life that adventurers can't enjoy, you know?　I can also make you more beautiful with dresses you've never seen, jewelry, cosmetics, etc. So I want you to think very carefully before you answer."

After careful consideration, I decline.

So why!"

Claw is bewildered by Nemm's brusque attitude and shouts loudly.

Nemmu is not intimidated by Claw's angry, almost questioning outcry, and tells him matter-of-factly, "I'm not going to do it, I'm not going to do it.

The only place I can exist is on the side of Master Dirk. Above all, the safest, most luxurious, and most meaningful place in the world can only be on the side of Master Dirk. It is impossible for me to leave the side of Master Dirk, even if heaven and earth were turned upside down. Even if I die, I will serve you with all my soul."

(Nemm, you are not an adventurer, but the face of Nemm of the Assassin's Blade, the lowest level of the "Abyss" is showing!)

I'm going to say it in my heart, but I can't stop myself from saying it out loud.

"Yes, Dirk?"

This masked man here is Master Dirk.

Nemmu's introduction draws their attention to me.

Through the mask, I look at Claude's face.

He was glaring at me, a beautiful girl whom Nemmu herself liked, with an expression of deep resentment toward me, who was devoting not only my body and mind, but my very soul.

He glares at me with a gaze that has all the jealousy of a man.

To be honest, this level of looking at me, I have been through a lot, it's as good as nothing, but ...... there was one thing that bothered me.

(claw ......Why did he call us to the training center (a place like this)?　(I thought it was to sabotage Lilith's attempts to be her escort. ......)

For some reason, he was eager to recruit Nemum.

I don't know what his intentions were and am a little confused.

He said, "Oh, brother!　What are you doing!

A woman's voice echoes through the training hall.

Everyone's eyes are drawn together.

Lilith, the first princess of the racial kingdom, appears at the training center with the fake Yume.

Lilith makes me, Gold, and Nemmu kneel down, and at the sight of her brother glaring at her, Lilith breaks out in a cold sweat with a blue face.

Lilith's appearance makes Claw say, "Shit! The expression on his face is distorted as if to say, "I'm sorry, I can't help it.

(What does this guy really want?)

I really didn't know what Claus was up to, and I kept thinking about his plan in my mind.

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