Ordinary Day
I left behind the slums and headed straight toward the mayors ho.
When I landed, I headed straight for my room, my feet moving quickly as I half-ran through the halls.
The utter devastation that befell my slums has left exhausted.
I need to take a nap.
I only needed to turn down two more halls before I would arrive at my room. After taking the first turn, I noticed the sound of running footsteps. Who could that be? Ahead of , a maid turned the corner to face . It was Sophia-chan.
Ah, Tanaka-san!
Whats going on thats got you in such a hurry, Sophia-san?
Her heavy breathing was surprisingly erotic.
My eyes were instantly drawn to the heaving of her chest beneath her maid uniform. There was sweat covering her forehead as well as, obviously, her armpits. Ive noticed that Sophia-chan has been especially wet recently. Its kind of nice. I like the idea of hugging her and our skin sticking together due to her sweat.
A visitor has arrived! Ester-samas father.
Richard-san is here?
Yes!
She was in a rush to find . She probably went straight to my room to find and was heading back after seeing I wasnt there. This is surprisingly good timing.
I wonder what brings Papa-san all the way out here.
Actually, I think I have a good guess.
The ominous tower the loligon built that looms over the entire city.
I understand. Ill head down to et him right away.
Hes waiting in the drawing room!
Thank you for letting know.
Now then, how do I explain this?
I made my way down the sa hall I had just co from while trying to think of an excuse. The hallways quickly passed before I entered the main hall and arrived at the door to the drawing room. Still unable to think of an excuse, I knocked on the door before entering the room.
Waiting for in the drawing room, just as Sophia-chan had said, was the head of the FitzClarence faction, Richard-san.
I gave him a slight nod as a greeting before taking a seat on the sofa opposite him.
Its been a while, Richard-san. I thought youd be waiting for my return back in the capital. Im sorry you had to make the long journey all the way out here. Is there an urgent matter you need to discuss?
Im just going to speak bluntly: whats with that ridiculously tall tower?
Its a new landmark in the city that was recently finished.
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His eyes locked on mine and I t his stern gaze.
I cant cede any ground on this matter. If he demands it be torn down, the future of Dragon City and the entire Penny Empire may be in peril. I can easily imagine the loligon going on a rampage that only ends with the destruction of the entire country after having her prized creation destroyed.
Ah, thats right, I told her Id stop by to pick her up in the morning.
Crap, its already too late now.
It slipped my mind entirely after Gon-chan asked to see him.
Then I had my fun in the slums.
Its an impressive building, Baron Tanaka. Its even possible to see the tower stretching high into the clouds from Kalis. I can admire the spire piercing through the clouds from the terrace at my ho.
You are a man of distinguished taste, Duke FitzClarence.
The capital has decided to send out an inquiry team to investigate the tower that appears to have sprung from the earth overnight. The team will consist of 150 people primarily made up of mbers of the Imperial Knights and the Imperial Magic Knights. The group will gather over the coming days and should set out for your territory within a few days.
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This has already beco a bigger deal than I wanted.
Cant this world give a break for a single day?
What are you going to do, Baron Tanaka?
Richard spoke plainly with his normal smile showing.
His eyes were straight lines at this point.
Id like to have a plan before they arrive.
Lets see.
I tried to find an excuse that would satisfy the capital but nothing ca to mind.
What should I do?
Just as I was beginning to realize the trouble I was really in, there was a knock on the door.
Pardon .
The door was flung open and the noble mage entered the room. It had been so ti since I had last seen him. I thought he left Dragon City a while ago. He must have been holed up in so room researching teleportation magic.
His beard and hair were both grown out and unkempt which reaffird my suspicion. Even so, an iken is an iken even if he stops caring for his appearance. The bags under his eyes just added to the dandy look he already had. If I were to let my hair and beard grow out, Id have to stop people from giving money after thinking Im holess.
Oh, Fahren-san.
Today was the first day I had gone outside in a while and I was t with the sight of that extraordinary tower. Is that your work? The spire cant even be seen through the layer of clouds. If you dont mind, Id like to travel to the top with you.
He was clearly tired, but his curiosity was as strong as always.
This curiosity gave an idea.
Id like to discuss sothing with you, Fahren-san.
And whats that?
Ill use the excuse that the tower is part of the noble mages experint.
Nobody can complain if they think hes the one that built the tower.
I invited the noble mage to take a seat and explained the situation to him. I told him that the capital was sending a group to look into the tower and that the loligon was the one that built him. I asked if my plan was okay with him and it didnt take long for the magic obsessed ossan to agree.
I understand. Ill gladly lend my na.
Thank you. Im sure Christina will be delighted to hear it.
Of course, using the loligons na would help make his decision.
Im sorry for taking advantage of his love for the loligon.
Its such an impressive building. One that I will not allow to be destroyed by those with such little understanding of the incredible magic that has gone into creating it. I, the magic obsessed noble, swear to protect that tower from the hands of the ignorant governnt. Especially when I have yet to step foot in the structure.
Im relieved to hear that, Fahren-san.
Thats good.
Now I can enjoy the next few days of my mini-vacation.
I placed my hand on my chest and let out a sigh of relief before Richard spoke once more.
Youve done well again, Tanaka-san. I never expected that Lord Fahren would be staying here. I fully expected you to rely on for help, but now I see rushing to the airship to get here quickly was unnecessary.
His tone gave off a feeling of him being surprised but disappointed.
I knew he had an ulterior motive for coming here.
Its just like him.
Thankfully, the noble mage appeared at just the right ti.
Having low LUC doesnt an I have no hope.
If the Penny Empire were to do anything to the tower, it would be the end of this country. In response to the towers destruction, I could see her laying waste to the capital of Kalis. I request that only those that have received her approval be allowed inside the tower.
Yes, thats no problem.
The noble mage gave a large nod which reaffird in my mind that I could rely on him.
I had a similar thought as well. An Ancient Dragon, correct?
Yes, thats right.
Richards main reason for flying here was to offer a lifeline that would put in debt to him. Well, if the inquiry team had co to my territory without the noble mage being here, I would have been in trouble. Maybe he had so concern for what would happen to .
Incidentally, Tanaka-san, what are your plans now that youve returned?
I was planning on returning to the capital to report to His Majesty.
If thats the case, allow Lord Fahren and I to handle things here.
Ill gladly impose on you.
Feel free to continue using the airship as you please.
Ah, regarding that, the airship you loaned is of a quality I failed to understand when you first offered it to . Id like to properly thank you when I have more ti later.
No, no, theres no need to thank .
I gave the gifts you left with to Professor Journal.
is that right?
Yes, he ntioned he wanted to thank you, so he may get in contact with you later. I apologize if thats an inconvenience to you.
Im surprised that stubborn old man would accept anything from .
Weve had several opportunities to interact in the past.
InteractI see. Well, lets leave it at that.
Of course.
This should complete my report to Richard. I thought Id have to wait until I returned to the capital, but this should cover everything hed be interested in knowing. I still need to bring Allen and Ester-chan back to the capital while keeping them hidden from Papa-san. If I can do that, everything will work out perfectly.
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