445 Episode 435: The Battle of the Merchant Peromus ①

It was the day before Allen was overwhelmed by the incredible power of the higher demons.

Allen and Peromus were in the archives when the singing princess contest was set aside for tomorrow.

"After all, it's too unnatural to run out of crystal seed stock."There's no sign of unloading. "

"Oh, that's unnatural. But tomorrow's the tournament.It's possible that Ignomus sold it to the nobility or somewhere in secret. "

The conversation continued in the file room for the two of them.

While Allen was working behind Rosalina's participation in the Games to obtain the Holy Pearl, which was also for Peromus, Peromus was chasing the seeds of the crystal.

One million gold coins is a very precious crystal seed at the price of the shop.

Thousands of such crystal seeds have disappeared from the books and warehouses.

I think that what is conceivable in this situation is that it will not be listed in the books because it was sold in a way that cannot be told to others.

For example, it has flown to a generic state or country that is not very relevant.

Or I gave it to an aristocrat for the same reason, or sold it to a merchant outside the Imperial City.

Ignomus perceives himself as quite a fool in Allen.

The more rational and immobile a person is, the more unplanned he or she is to do something unexpected.

It is easy to anticipate emotions, but difficult to predict long-term behavior.

"That's right." I was able to identify the official who manages the warehouse, so I'll ask him a few questions. ”

On the day of the last record in the books, the official under management could be identified.

I thought that if the officials knew where they had flushed it, they might be able to follow in the footsteps.

"Is that so?" From now on, I'm going to give the earrings obtained by Peromus to the S-class dungeon. "

When Allen looked at the magic clock, it was just past ten o'clock.

It was not long before Klenna and the others returned to the bottom level of the S-Class Dungeon to take a break from the Iron Golem hunt.

“Okay, if you can talk to the officials, I'll ask them.”

If he can't, he'll give up and go back to Luke's building for lunch.

“Yeah, well, maybe it'll be a long story.”

Allen-sama, is this an extension of the mimicry?

"Yes, it is."

At this timing, Allen extended the effects of mimicry and flavored vegetables, and headed for the S-class dungeon.

It extends the effect of mimicry and flavored vegetables, which only last 24 hours before and after lunch, but perhaps you can finish your meal in an S-class dungeon.

Awakening skill "Mimicry" was extended to the summoning beast of Fish A.

This extended the effect of "mimicry" for all of us, including Peromus, this palace, the abandoned palace, and the building where Luke and the others are located.

After Allen used Bird A's Summon Beast stunt "Nesting", Peromus stepped forward to the official.

Having been active in this palace for more than a month, there have been more officials and knights to talk to.

A familiar official by name and face managed the crystal just before it ran out of seeds.

When I looked around the documents room, conference room, and official waiting room in this palace, one of the conference rooms was intended for an official.

Looks like we're clearing up a finished meeting.

I'll help you.

"Hmm? Oh, I'm sorry."

For a moment, I thought you were someone, but I think it would be helpful if you could help me.

"Oh, is this tomorrow's ceremony meeting?"

That's right. Officials will be driven out regardless of the department they serve, so it's going to be tough for the next few days.

Since he seems to be a young official, he kindly teaches him about Peromus.

“That's tough. Well, it's better than on the ground."

Having said that, Peromus sighed.

"Hmmm. By the way, were you an ambassador's subordinate who was trying to recruit you?"

"Yes, it is."

Say that and put "no more" on the front.

Peromus plays a play, but this attitude is corrected by the merchant's skill: negotiation.

"I'm listening." In three months, I've spoken ten million gold coins and so on.What's going on, is it going to work? "

Allen's appointment with Ignomus was quite famous in the palace.

"No, uh..."

Peromus hesitates to say anything.

"Oh, my God, that's good."

Could it be that you're betting?

"What, you know that?"I'm betting on the impossible.So, what do you say? "

There seemed to be a lot of rumor-loving officials in the palace.

Allen's hyperbole, "The Problem of Saving Ten Million Dollars," has become an entertainment among officials.

In addition, this betting matter itself is known by Allen's Fish D summoning beast.

It can be used for negotiation and information gathering, so there are places where information is dared to be blown around.

"Ji, actually, it's pretty strict..."

Peromus answered with a troubled face.

"Is that so?" I'm looking forward to this in two months. "

Officials say "profitable" in a straight face.

"Hey, don't have fun."Because of this, Master Alec's instructions have been getting worse lately. "

Peromus is about to cry, and says he can't stand rough instructions.

"Nh, well, the new emperor is cluttered, but he has a big personality that doesn't care about details."I'll give you something to talk about. "

Ignomus started a civil unrest and attacked the Emperor, but the working officials and knights said they left him alone.

Those who have succeeded in causing such civil unrest are usually only those who trust them, and others are excluded from their surroundings.

I often suspect that others will try to defeat me because I have caused civil unrest.

However, Ignomus kept all those who lowered their heads to him in the palace.

Thanks to this, the officials who work for them were the same, so that they could hold the contest without delay.

The attitude of Ignomus around here seems to come from the confidence of the four star talents, the Spear King.

"Thank you for your kind words.Ji, actually, I have a favor to ask you. "

Since he seems to be a good official, Peromus puts a sense of what he's asked for on the front.

"Hmm? Are you talking about the ambassador?"

The official asks me whether I will prepare ten million gold coins or whether it is related.

And Pelomus went on speaking, saying, Tell no man.

"Actually, as Alec said, it seems that the seeds of the crystal can be sold at a fair price on the ground, and I was desperate to see if there were any seeds..."

Ah, oh, I see.

When I said that, the officials seemed to have noticed what I was trying to say.

Actually, I usually take care of the treasures and warehouses in the palace.

Heh ~ That's right. But?

"Actually, it disappeared all of a sudden."It was quite a commotion that day. "

The official remembered the day as if it were yesterday.

A precious crystal of 3000 seeds suddenly disappeared.

I immediately reported it to my boss and said that I was fussing about whether the thief was involved.

"Huh? Is that true?"Maybe because I don't want to lose. "

Peromus asks me desperately if it's true, if it stays that way, I won't have a tomorrow.

"Idiot, that's not true."Perhaps it was your Majesty or the Chancellor. "

I say that the commotion quickly subsided.

The Prime Minister has instructed us not to look any further.

Among the officials, it seems that Ignomus, who succeeded in the civil unrest, sold it somewhere to fatten his personal clothes.

Officials say if you want to do well in the palace, you should stop talking about it.

That's not true. It's the warehouse in the east, isn't it?

Oh, yes. It should be empty now to store the crystal seeds that will be released tomorrow.

The official says that from tomorrow, I will be busy with management again.

And if anything should happen to Peromus, he saith unto him, Help me again, and I will come after him.

After all, we didn't have a clue.

I could go back to the building next to the palace where Luke was, but I thought I'd check the warehouse a little bit.

The empty warehouse, without valuables, did not have guards standing at the door, and they could enter immediately.

It disappeared suddenly, so I thought maybe there was a hidden passage or something from the warehouse.

Normally, there is always a guard knight at the entrance of the warehouse, which is difficult to steal.

Maybe the knight was nostalgic, but that kind of rumor didn't seem to come from the official earlier.

I was checking to see if the floor plate came off, and I heard the warehouse door opening.

Once found, Peromus hid in the shadows.

It was Master Sinorom who peeked at the signs.

Sinorom, who wasn't here until yesterday, came back inside the palace.

I have to report this to Allen, and Sinorom stays in the middle.

While hiding, looking at what was happening, something like a magic circle appeared, and a person dressed like a clown appeared.

Thank you for coming, Master Cubelle.

Hello, Sinorom. I'm here to reposition the transfer destination for tomorrow.So, you must be ready for the Holy Beast Stone, right? ”

Somehow, I wasn't sure, but Allen told me that Kubel was a superior demon god, and that he was the chief of staff of the Demon King's army.

Of course. Lady Cuber, tomorrow's resurrection ceremony will be very effective.We are currently adjusting it in the lab. "

It must be true. Thank you very much.I'll tell the demon king that things are going smoothly. ”

I will make sure that Sinorom says he hasn't been fully adjusted yet, so that he can make it in time for tomorrow.

"Yes, even if we processed it from the crystal seed into the sacred beast stone, the administrator authority became the god of water."I had a hard time overwriting it. "

Here, Peromus has seen a terrible situation.

The demon king desperately fainted over the army's precious conversation and decided to wait for the two of them to go somewhere from here.

It seemed that the Demon King's army had taken out 3,000 crystal seeds.

What? Who's there?

I was faintly breathing, but Cuber found signs of a shivering Peromus.

What? Who?

Peromus was obsessed and ran towards the entrance of the warehouse.

Almost to the entrance, I noticed that I was moving my legs and my body was not moving.

”Heh, waaaaaaaaaa!!”

In the meantime, Cuber, who was turning backwards, was grabbing Peromus's neck and lifting it.

Are you the official of this palace?The fun ceremony has already begun.There's no way there's a mouse. ”

Saying that to Peromus in the form of a fishman, Cuber tries to crush his neck like this.

'Mmm!? That's a waste. Wait a minute!! ”

That being said, Sinorom is coming a little late.

I grabbed Peromus's head, desperately clasping his legs, and put something like a loupe in my eye, making sure to look into something.

Then Kwa-kwa-sinorom opened his eyes.

Did something good happen?

A balance? A balance!? In other words, stupid.What a good skill!!I want it. I want it for this experiment, Kubel-sama!! ”

It looks like you spotted Peromus' Extra Skill "The Balance" with some kind of tool.

I will use it for my experiments, so I will definitely ask Peromus to send it to me.

"Director Sinorom, don't make so much noise."Nhh, this is a good time to work, so I can't help it. "

Thank you very much. I'm glad you're working hard!!

Cuber says to Sinorom's attitude, "Oh my God," and Peromus falls into Sinorom's hands.

Then, my vision changed all at once, into a spicy cobblestone place where I didn't know what it was.

"Please, let go of me. I won't tell anyone about this!!"

I wasn't able to raise my attack power, but I was hugged by a force that I didn't think was my grandfather, and I didn't think I could escape at all.

[Fufufu. You can't let go.You will be dissected after tomorrow's resurrection ritual.You must hate yourself for being there. "

He's still bumpy on his shoulder, but his stats are shaking in durability and speed, making him unable to attack and escape from the Old Man's Cinnorom.

Walking down the hallway and down some stairs, there are two guards and a prison ahead.

Welcome home. Lord Sinorom, what happened to that person? ”

The demon guard in front of the prison asks Xinorom.

It's a reward from Master Cubell.I got it. After tomorrow's ritual, I'm looking forward to it. "

Is that so? Do you want to keep it chained?

It doesn't seem uncomfortable that Sinorom brought the Fishman back for the experiment.

That won't be necessary. He's just a fishman official.Open the cell. Don't throw it in. ”

Haha!

Saying that, he opens the prison and throws Peromus in.

"Well, I'm busy. I'm busy. I was stuck with Master Cubell."We have to make it in time for tomorrow. "

Sinorom said that and ran away.

"Oh, please let me out!!"

Pelomus clutches the iron lattice of the prison's Mithril.

Hey, shut up. If you don't want to be like the guy behind you, shut up!!

Tell Peromus that if he doesn't shut up, he'll be like the one in the back.

"Huh? Behind you? Whoa!?"

Then Peromus was thrown out, and his head calmed down a little, desperately trying to escape.

I turned around to see if there was another person in this prison.

What? Who is it?

A man seems to have woken up to Pelomus' disturbance.

When the man whose limbs had been cut off raised his face, Peromus and his gaze met.