Read Novel Full Vol 16 Chapter 20
Vol 16 Chapter 20
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Chapter 20 – Smart Solution
We all arrived at the port city of Toyen with Alessia-san and the others. As we expected, we got into a scuffle at the gate, but it was decided that a soldier would accompany us. When we entered the Mercenary Guild to get our identification cards, we attracted the attention of some rude men, but thanks to the soldier, the registration process was completed peacefully.
“They’re following us, aren’t they? What are they up to?”
It took some time to register the familiars, but the other members completed their registration without any problems, and we were able to leave the Mercenary Guild without any problems.
I was able to get a marker to prove that the slimes and Pent were our familiars, and I think our visit to the Mercenary Guild, which I had prepared for some trouble, ended with the best possible outcome. Inside the Mercenary Guild
We left the Mercenary Guild and went to the Merchant Guild, but they were following us so blatantly that even a layman like me could see it. It seems that they have no intention of hiding the fact that they are following us, and they are following us happily.
I looked around and saw some people with liquor bottles in their hands, and to be honest, it was very scary.
The soldier who was supposed to leave us after we registered with the Mercenary Guild was in such a worried mood that he said the situation would surely cause a commotion and that he would continue to accompany us because these people were the ones who needed to be watched for bad behavior.
“They must be planning to get involved if the soldier leaves, or they must want to know where we are going to stay.”
To my words, Ilma-san answers in the language of this continent in a fluent tone. I think the fluency of the language is wonderful, but I am sad to say that the content seems like a hassle.
When the soldier leaves us, there will definitely be a series of templates.
I don’t think for a second that those people have anything to do with Ines, Felicia, Alessia-san, and the others, but I’m sure I’ll be ignored, abused, and disturbed.
“Soldier-san, can’t you do something about those people back there?”
They’re the ones who need to be watched, right?
“They’re just walking down the street right now…”
The soldier answers my words with a worried look. Well, yes, it would be difficult to catch them just walking down the street, no matter how bad they look or whether they are a person of interest or not.
If we told them not to follow us, they would just say they didn’t, and that would be the end of it.
“What do you think will happen if this goes on?”
“I think they’ll give up if we stay at a fancy inn, but at an ordinary inn these guys will try to stay with us.”
You understand the rest, don’t you? The soldier’s eyes say so. It is sad that I understand too much.
And I don’t have enough money in my purse to stay in a fancy inn.
The soldier would not stay with us forever, and we had to decide quickly what to do.
The safest thing to do would be to go with the soldier to the gate and continue our journey.
This option is not a problem because we decided before we came to Toyen that if we were in trouble, we would leave the same day.
However, I am sorry that Alessia-san and the others who visited Toyen for the first time today will not be able to do much sightseeing.
The next option is to cash in our treasures at the Merchant’s Guild for a hefty sum of money and stay at a luxury inn to work through the problem.
We might be able to get by in Toyen, but a merchant, beautiful women & slime & sea serpents who have just registered with the Merchant’s Guild and the Mercenary’s Guild are cashing in their treasures. It is just a matter of concern.
It won’t be the end of the world if we escape Toyen, and the information will spread to the merchant and mercenary guilds everywhere.
This option is not impossible, but it is not a safe one.
The last option I can think of right now is… to let the soldiers go and round up the whole mess. Hopefully, we can afford to go to Toyen today or tomorrow. But it’ll be a bit of a mess.
Hmm, I’ll have to talk to everyone when we get to the Merchant’s Guild.
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“That sounds interesting!”
After cashing in the small gems back at the guild and receiving a few pitiful looks, I explained the plan I had just thought of, and Alessia-san agreed with me, looking very happy.
“But do you think they will attack us? Even dressed like this, we are at a high level. If they had any experience in combat, they would at least be wary of someone they can’t let down.”
I wondered if Dorothea-san would be able to do that well. I’m not so sure.
If the opponent has some skill, they might be able to see the true nature of the enemy without being fooled by their equipment, but the men who followed us were mercenaries who drank alcohol during the day and were careless enough to follow us without hiding themselves.
It is hard to believe that they have the eyes to see the strength of such an enemy.
Even if they had the ability to see through the enemy, I don’t think they would be able to show it under the current circumstances.
“All right, if the soldier is willing to cooperate, let’s give it a try. Even if we fail, we just have to continue our journey, so let’s take it easy.”
After listening to my explanation, Alessia-san made a decision. She was eager to try it, and it had been a long time since she had done anything rough, so she seemed to be having a lot of fun.
After making a decision, I went to the soldier waiting at the entrance of the Merchant’s Guild to ask him about it. If he says we can’t do it, then we’ll just go on our way.
“I see. As for us, we can try to tighten up those with bad behavior, and it is not a bad idea since we can get fines and work. However, we can only detain them for a few days if it is just a fight. After that, they could be in trouble, you know?”
It was not a bad suggestion for the soldier. He said these people were ruffians and a person to watch out for, so I guess it was a good thing for him.
“We’re leaving the day after tomorrow, so it’s enough if we don’t get into any trouble before then.”
Even though they are a bad-looking and troublesome person, I don’t want to ask for such a severe punishment for someone I have almost nothing to do with, and even if we catch them all, it doesn’t mean that the number of people who will get involved with us will be reduced to zero.
It would be better to let them cool off in jail for a few days and lose a little money in labor, fines, and so on.
“If that’s the case, we have no problem with it. The captain will be happy, too.”
After a detailed discussion with the soldier, who nodded in satisfaction, we decided to wait at the merchant guild.
…But security is still important, isn’t it?
At the mercenaries’ guild, I was worried that we might get mixed up with the bad guys, but at the merchants’ guild, there is no sign of us getting mixed up, although they are looking at us with interest.
Well, there are some merchants who are giving Alessia-san and Pent hot looks, but you can’t help it if you’re a man. I was with the soldier, and they didn’t talk to me, but that was enough to make me feel safe.
“Shall we go?”
After waiting about an hour for the soldier to get ready, we left the guild.
It would have been a waste of time if those men were gone now, but… there was a man watching us in the shadows outside the merchant guild.
It seems that it would not be a waste of time.
I thought we’d get caught right away, but it seems they don’t have the guts to do it right in front of the merchant guild.
I quickly walked to the place the soldier told me about. It is a place where prices are low and security is a bit low. In other words, it is easy to be attacked, but since there are cheap accommodations next to it, it is hard to be suspected of being a trap even if we go there.
When you enter a street with few pedestrians, you will see a small square at the end of the street. The soldier told me that if a large group of people were to get mixed up, it would be in this square.
Just as we are about to enter the square, we hear the sound of many footsteps behind us.
Amazingly, the soldier’s prediction was correct. It seems that the soldiers in Toyen are quite good, as it is a base for maritime trade.
As we enter the square, we are surrounded by men who have been following us.
“W-what’s wrong with you people?”
I let go of the line I had prepared, as close to the truth as possible.
“You’re not important, so just be quiet. If you do anything unnecessary with that snake, I’ll kill you.”
…I was quite sad that I wasn’t taken seriously, even though I had expected it.
“Woohoo! I knew these women were good!”
“Wow, I’ve never seen so many beautiful women here!”
“Kuku, hey, girls, as senior mercenaries, we’ll take care of you.”
“Oh, we’ll take good care of you, even in bed, so you should be grateful!”
Wow. It’s sad that I can sympathize with them a little bit because they are so honest about their desires. I also want to take good care of them, even in bed.
I think so, but I pretend to freeze as if frightened.
Alessia-san and the others change their position to surround me.
“Oh, so you’re just going to be the bodyguard, huh?”
“Gahaha, then at least pull out your weapons. No, you’ll only get hurt if you pull out your weapons, so it’s probably a good idea. Gahaha.”
The mercenaries, probably imagining something or other with a group of beautiful women, are very excited.
“W-what, I don’t want to be taken care of by you guys!”
Ilma-san is scared but pretends to be defiant.
Yes, this time, the plan was to “get the weak novice mercenary out of harm’s way. Soldier-san, help us quickly!” So, everyone pretends to be afraid.
It sounds like the title of an adult movie, but let’s not worry too much about the name of the mission.
They seemed to enjoy the unusual style, and when I explained the plan to them, they were in a great mood and acted like actresses. Maybe they like acting like girls.
But I’m just an air.
“Kyaa! Let go of me!”
Ilma-san’s arm was grabbed. But the guy seemed to be reaching for her chest.
She probably pretended to be grabbed by letting his arm in so that it wouldn’t be unnatural. There seemed to be quite a bit of room, and there must be a considerable difference in their abilities.
“””Kyaaa, someone help me!”””
“Hey, I’ll take good care of you, so be quiet.”
Wow. I don’t know how men can get so sloppy when an erotic scene is right in front of them. If I’m not careful, I’m going to make a face like that.
After all, it’s the right thing to be a quiet man. I should at least try to look good.
While I was trying to correct my own behavior by watching others, I heard the sound of many footsteps coming from the passage we had entered.
The men were so busy with Ines, Felicia, Alessia-san, and the others that they didn’t even notice them. Aren’t they too careless?
“Help!”
“Seize them!”
Alessia-san’s cries signaled the soldiers, who pounced on the careless ruffians.
None of the women were taken hostage, and the ruffians were easily subdued.
They all said they were being set up, but the soldiers knew exactly what was going on and recognized them as people to be on the lookout for, so they were squeezed until the last minute.
I feel like this time, I’ve been able to handle the trouble in a very smart way. Maybe I grew up a little bit.