Chapter 177

Chapter 177

Adventurers Guild

The Adventurers Guild was near the castle.

In the first place, the Ashtaroth town had been built around the castle. The other guilds were also built in similar locations.

We went to the counter in the Adventurers Guild and I asked to see the Guild Master.

The pretty guild worker acted immediately.

Still, why are the receptionists always so attractive?

I asked Eve. I do not know. She answered. Eve was a walking database, so if she didnt know, then no one knew. But when I said this, Robin laughed.

While you may know a lot about strategy, Demon King, you are below average when it comes to the heart of a maiden.

I asked him what he meant. He said that only a fool would compliment a woman in front of another woman.

I see. He did have a point. But I said that I wasnt worried about Eve in that regard. You are so young, he said with a chuckle.

Well, it was true, since I was practically a newborn. The receptionist returned shortly after.

We were then led to the room where the Guild Master was waiting. It was a drawing room filled with fancy furnishings. And we sat down on some comfortable chairs.

It almost made me want to doze right off, but I shook myself out of it and greeted the Guild Master who approached us.

Apparently, the Guild master was a famous Adventurer a long time ago, and there was certainly an impressive aura around him. Even now, he seemed like he could defeat ten orcs with one hand.

My thoughts turned out to be accurate, as the receptionist whispered to me,

The boss could return to his old work if he wanted. He keeps in shape by swinging his sword a hundred times and jogging ten kilometers in the morning.

I told her that I was amazed, and she poured us some tea.

The four of us sipped our tea at the same time, and then the Guild Master spoke.

Now, what could Demon King Ashtaroth, ruler of this town, want with me?

Im honored that you are aware of my name.

You are being modest. There is no one here who does not know you. They are proud that you are called the king of strategy.

I doubted that he was lying.

The Guild Masters gaze was honest, and there wasnt a cloud of doubt.

Realizing that there was no need to negotiate with this man, I made myself plain.

This morning, a horse was killed behind one of my post offices. I believe its the work of someone who is against the system. Do you have any idea who it could be?

It sounds like you are accusing the Adventurers Guild.

To be precise, you are one of the suspects.

You don't mince words. Indeed, we have our own postal system, but delivering mail is work for F-Rankers. There are some in the guild who think we should get rid of the entire thing. No one wants to do work for F-Rankers.

What a wonderful secretary you have, Demon King. I am filled with envy that you have someone so beautiful to share your bed with every day.

The sleazy assumption made Eve furious.

What insolence! She shouted.

The Demon King is not like that! You are a filthy coward who dares to try and characterize the Demon King, when you are lacking in knowledge! I shall drive my sword into your body.

Eve was about to take out her short sword, but I frantically stopped her.

Once her temper had calmed, I turned to Rukaku.

I heard that you have a man called Mifune working for you.

That is true. He came from a country called Hourai, that is far to the east of this continent.

An easterner.

Rukaku nodded.

I would like to meet his man. Can you arrange it?

I cannot.

Why not?

Because he has returned to his homeland. No one can see him now.

When did he leave?

Early this morning.

That is too convenient.

Eve shouted. But Rukaku wasnt phased by such things.

And so you can never see him. In any case, I am a very busy man. Can I ask you to leave now?

At the same time, his secretary brought him some tea over rice, which was an eastern dish. It annoyed me greatly.

It was a custom from the country of Japan. When serving it to a guest, you were asking them to leave.

Eve was burning with rage, and I had to hold her back. But in my mind, I had found the culprit.

My instincts told me that this pig in front of me was the one who killed the horse and was antagonizing me.

However, if I killed him just because he made me angry, I would be no better than him.

As the leader of a country, I couldnt move so lightly.

And so I decided to work carefully and show him something that he wouldnt forget.

I muttered this to Eve, and she smiled happily.

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