CH 78

Let me think for a moment.

The day after the battle with the Dungeon Master, Zelma and the others left Yang.

They must have left to report to the Nobles, the Church, and the Adventurer’s Guild.

I had expected it to take some time for them to explain and understand the situation, since they had evidence, but it was not conclusive. But surprisingly, it took only two weeks for her to come back, with the added bonus of being called by Zelma on the same day.

I have a number of ideas. I didn’t want to go because I had a bad feeling about it, but as usual, I had no right to refuse. Like a loyal dog, I hurried to the village chief’s house.

[TN: He agrees that he is a loyal dog??!!]

「Good to see you. I have something to tell you.」

Sophie and I were now in the guest room of the village chief’s house.

In front of us was Zelma with her legs crossed and a thin smile on her face, and behind her, stood Regina.

「It was acknowledged that the Dungeon Master was most likely present. The Adventurer’s Guild has decided to set up a large branch in Yang, the Church has decided to send a battle bishop, and the reluctant Nobles will no doubt use their child Knights. The dungeons will be conquered.」

The adventurer’s guild, the church, and the nobility will all be paying attention to Yang…….

I can’t predict what will happen, but I do know that there will be terrible conflict.

「You can rest assured that I will continue to be in charge of Yang’s development and management. You can do whatever you want.」

No, of course not!

Even though she was Zelma, she had to obey the will of the head of the family, and she couldn’t be allowed to do things around freely. But the scary thing about this woman is that she seems to be able to do whatever she wants, and it’s troublesome because she moves in secret and no one notices.

She may look like a pure and innocent aristocrat to the outside world, but to me, it looks like a self-centered and selfish woman.

「That’s why I called you … I think Lars will be a Knight and Sophie will be a Priest and I will pledge allegiance.」

See, that’s the kind of selfishness I’m talking about.

You can’t let your prey escape. She smiled at me with a wild smile that contained such intentions.

I’ve thought about it many times, but as the daughter of a Nobleman, that look is not good, is it?

Any normal man would have been scared out of his wits and run away.

「Of course, as long as you obey me, I’ll do you all kinds of favors, but if you betray me …… it would be a shame.」

She doesn’t hesitate to eliminate people who are inconvenient. I know that you have a ruthless side and are very effective as a threat. I definitely don’t think she’s all talk. When she says she’s going to do something, she does it.

Zelma stared at me and kept silent.

I’m sure she’s waiting for an answer, but I’m facing an important choice that will determine my life. There’s no way I can give you an answer right away.

I thought it was natural, but Sophie was different.

「I will cooperate with you as Zelma–sama’s priest.」

「That’s a good answer. I look forward to seeing you in action.」

I looked across at Sophie and saw a smile on her face.

「And what about Lars?」

I’ve been told I sound like a man who can’t make up his mind, but there’s no way I can make such a quick decision.

There is a reasonable risk on both sides.

It is dangerous to give a quick answer when I don’t even know what Zelma is after.

「Let me think about it for a while. A few days, if possible.」

「Very well. Regina and Sophie should leave first. Let’s wait and see if Lars can come to a decision here. Fufufu, you’re a sinful man for making me wait.」

I tried to tell her to wait a few days, but she beat me to it, and I was forced to come to a decision in the hellish environment of being alone with Zelma.

I was going to run away at night if I decided to refuse, but now I can’t. ……

「Now then, if you’ll excuse me.」

「Lars-san, I’ll be waiting for you in the tavern with Helmine.」

Regina took Sophie and left the room.

The pattern of the closing sound was louder than usual, and I lost my escape.