After arriving at Amar and making plans for dinner with Sharle-san, I visited the Marida Companys rchant ship.
Make yourself comfortable, custor.
Thank you.
I was guided to the upper deck. There, it was a little more than a one-room office with simple partitions to separate the room. We stopped in the section that seed to be the reception space and fruit juice was served. I then talked to Bolroy-san in regards to my objective of coming here. I then asked for information on the pirates and the state of the citys fleet.
Did you actually co all the way here from Barga to help crush the pirates? We really could use so help with them resuming their activities and all, but arent custors a landlubber? Do you have any experience in naval battles?
Thats not important. First of all, please give the information regarding the base and sizes of both the escort fleet and the pirates.
But thats very important
The escort fleet of Amar wasnt in any better condition than from what Ive heard already. Not only was there a considerable decrease in their count due to the previous battle years ago, but the flagship hadnt been decided either. The current fleet commander was a man nad Reizen Drumo, the eldest son of the Viscount Drumo family. One of the two families with major influence in the city. Reizen was still in his twenties, and although he had promising talent, he still couldnt get past his own childishness sotis.
It was said that the recon team would return to the city by days end. The first fleet would depart to subjugate the pirates based on the information the recon team obtained.
Next was the pirates. Amars main mariti trade partner was the collection of islands that made up the Filtonia Islands Alliance. They could be reached with a two week voyage to the south. Along the route, there were several uninhabited islands that acted as relay points. These were what was said to be the territory of the pirate group Kaidou.
It was apparently known that their base was on one of the islands near the relay point. Many investigation teams had been sent, but other than the obvious obstructions from Kaidou, they couldnt get through the reefs that stretched between the islands. Suffice to say that their missions hadnt gone well
Kaidou It was the kind of small tree that bore beautiful pink flowers that also sotis developed into a small apple-like fruit
After our conversation, Bolroy-san invited to dinner, but I declined as I had made an appointnt with Sharle-san. I promised him Id accept his offer tomorrow though. As I walked toward the Seaside Lighthouse where Id been booked a room, I started to devise my next move.
There were several options I could take
Join Ashley, and subdue the pirates Kaidou under her banner
et Ashley, confirm her fleet, and move along to provide assistance covertly
Or, go straight to the said island alone, find the pirates, and crush them
The third option was a no go. There was just too many factors thatd go wrong, and if I wanted to maximize my strength The second option would be my best bet. While I considered my options, I stopped to enjoy the sunset on the horizon. That was when I saw a mother and her child. They must have stopped to watch it as well
Mama, sisters ship didnt return today either
Indeed Hopefully shell return tomorrow
Un! Shall we pick her up tomorrow?
Sure, lets co back tomorrow
The damage caused by the Kaidou pirates was not limited to cargo and money. It also included people. I previously thought that the Kurtrga Kingdom was a relatively peaceful one, aside from banditry and labyrinths. Basic human rights were protected in every city, despite the considerable gap between the rich and the poor. However, it wasnt like this situation was spread around the world. After I talked with Malta-san and Bolroy-san, I ca to know the origin of this country.
In the picture book that Ashley read before, it was said that this country was built by an adventurer with the help to help the oppressed. Then, how would he achieve that? Of course, by liberating slaves. The country was actually built with the help of those who wished it abolished. Therefore, there were no slaves within this kingdom. And there was no tendency to discriminate against other races, let alone enslave them.
But it was no small effort in doing that for the king. How could he truly liberate these people? From a standpoint, how can one truly release soone from being a family mber of a forr slave? The answer laid with the present kingdom.
With no slaves within the country, and human trafficking heavily prohibited, the country did not recognize the word slave. It did not teach it, and prohibited its use. With years of these, the concept of slavery itself had disappeared. Of course, it wasnt perfect. There were still brothels where people sold their bodies. Sotis against their will. However, the country still succeeded in erasing the word slave from its peoples minds.
Even so, that only applied to this kingdom. THe Filtonia Islands Alliance held no such policy in regard to slavery. And so countries to the north enforced large scale slavery due to their harsh environnt. And then, the pirates also kidnapped people from the ships they attacked. It was still unknown which route theyd take, and where these people would be sent. There was no doubt that taking slaves was one of their main goals.
Looking at the duos figures from behind, I was reminded of the damage the pirates caused
I arrived at the Seaside Lighthouse, confird my room and located my room before I headed to Sharle-sans parents mansion. From the coastline, I climbed the slope until I saw the red-roofed mansion surrounded by trees. It was not as big as Duke Bargas estate, just a tad smaller, and it gave off a detached feeling similar to the inn I stayed in with Lapitirica-sama in Veneer.
There were two guards at its front gate, each wearing the sa leather guard as the ones outside the city gate could they also be city guards?
Halt! This is the residence of the Zephanel Family. Are you visiting, or is there sothing else we can help with?
Zephanel, huh ALthough its a paper-thin disguise, Sharle-san still was a noble. And a Zephanel too at that Dont tell Shes Ashleys younger sister?
Im D-ranked adventurer Schwartz, here on Charlotte-samas invitation for dinner. Id be pleased if you let through.
Let confirm it, please wait a mont.
One of the gatekeepers ran into the mansion. anwhile, I asked the other gatekeeper.
Has Ashley Zephanel-sama already returned?
Nn? Ashley-sama is not here yet. She is always the slowest one. I believe she wont make it for dinner at this rate.
I see. Thats a sha.
That other gatekeeper ca back, along with a stately mannered old man; Presumably a butler, who stood by the front door. Noticing my gaze, the old man slowly bent his hip and bowed his head.
Its been confird. You can enter.
Thank you.
The butler kept his head bowed until I reached the front door.
D-rank adventurer Schwartz here.
Welco. My na is Lester, Zephanel familys head butler. Schwartz-sama, please, through here.
Guided by Lester-san, I entered the residence.
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