On that day, the fight was felt throughout the entire Royal Capital. Everyone was roused from their sleep to the gunfire and explosions. To a company that had been leveled and its owner arrested by the Royal Guards and the Kurtlgas Order of Knights.
The next morning, they managed to salvage a few precious magical tools from the rubble. The luck was good or bad, depending on the perspective. As they took items from the safe, many of the tools were linked to previous cris. Most of them were prohibited under Kurtlga law. It proved the involvent of Ragorche and plenty of his n with the Onibasu. In the end, everyone involved was arrested without exception.
Judgnt would soon be passed by the Order of Knights and they would either receive the ultimate punishnt; or be forced into hard labor for the rest of their lives.
One of the main focuses of the investigation was the unknown cause that destroyed both the buildings, thus closed because of no leads. It was also clear that the company had been behind the attack on Marida Company and all our actions were deed self-defense in light of the kidnapping.
The guards present at the ti of the collapse, by their testimony, sothing connected to them. Getting Yagorches testimony was impossible. He had gone completely mad and his words were nonsensical. In his case, he was given the ultimate punishnt.
I had already returned to Marida Company and checked if Malta-san had arrived. That, and also checked on the safety of everyone else. Throughout the whole ordeal, I had been surrounded by employees who wanted to show their gratitude, but after everything, I hadnt gotten any sleep. Since I couldnt continue to work this way, I had decided to get so rest first. After a while, I woke up to an empty stomach. I checked the ti and it was just past midday. Since it was still night when I returned, I went to sleep since I couldnt eat.
The bed was covered in dust and blood.
I had killed a lot of people, including those who attacked us at the rest area. As I thought about it, I could hear my beating heart. I didnt plan on regretting it all. I had just been transported to this world as Schwartz and All I cared about now was how I would live form here on out. That was how I reassured myself. I opened up the TSS and checked on the fuel levels for the vehicles. Then as I was about to switch clothing in the avatar customization nu, my finger stopped.
I wondered if the overcoat I gave to lta earlier disappeared or not I checked my inventory and couldnt find it anywhere. Could it have been considered a trade between us? I dont recall VMB having such a function, but it was in fact gone. I figured Id store my current outfit back in the TSS for now and take it out again. By doing so, itd co out clean as if it was brand new. It was quite useful since I didnt have to wash it myself.
I put my mask back on, sothing I removed before I slept, and left the room. Fist order of business, eting up with Malta-san to check on the situation.
Oohhh, Shaft-san! I see you have woken up Malta-san called out to .
He mixed in a few polite words but coming from soone whos life had been saved 3 tis along with his daughter, I guess I couldnt bla him for it.
Good morning Malta, is there anything to eat? I woke up to a massively empty stomach I asked.
I shall have it prepared instantly, where would you like to eat? He said.
Well since I cant take this off it would be great if you could bring it to the guests room, I said.
Malta-san rang a bell that sat on top of his desk and called over a maid. He asked her to prepare a al and tea.
Schwartz-san, Im extrely thankful to you. I do not know how I can ever repay you for what you have done for us, please, if there is anything I can do dont hesitate He said.
Malta-san sat in front of with a lowed head. He thanked by na and I took off my mask.
Malta-san please raise your head. Theres no need for you to go that far, I just did what I thought was right. On top of that, I didnt do it expecting to get any money in return. I said
As a guard of the company, it was my duty to defend it. I did just that.
But then He trailed off.
Of course if theres anything I need from you I wont hesitate. I barely have any friends or acquaintances in this country so Malta-san, Im counting on you I said.
Surely! Please do count on whenever you need . Both and Marida, feel free to count on us for absolutely anything whenever you need! He said.
anwhile, I listened to the events that took place while I slept and we heard footsteps heading towards us. Malta-san signaled to and I put the mask on.
Excuse . Shaft-sama, I heard you had woken up so I ca to visit Minea called out.
Minea entered the room as ltia pushed the tea table.
Shaft-sama, thank you so much for what you did last night, She said.
Minea wore a pink dress, her face flushed red to the point she resembled a tomato. She thanked with a beautiful curtsy, the ends of her skip held in her hand as she bent her knee. Malta and Marida were both rchants, not nobles. However, there were many cases where the daughter of a powerful rchant would marry into a noble family. Mina, whos talented in magic and attended the Primary Institute of Magic, would most likely marry into such a family when she beca an adult.
Hence the reason for being taught to behave in a formal manner.
I also believe that her way of thanking was one of the most aningful ways to thank soone with etiquette. I stood up as well and returned her gratitude with a bow. Pilling back one of my feet, along with one arm on my stomach, and bending horizontally I returned her gratitude.
Im glad youre safe. Did you sleep well since the last ti we t? I asked.
Yes, I did! I was feeling extrely uneasy until my Father ca ho but he ca back rather fast, so I was able to rest right after. She said.
I offered Minea a seat then said back down as ltia offered us tea. Sadly, I couldnt drink any of it since I couldnt take off the mask now. Mineas face was bright red though. I hope she didnt get a fever. I asked Malta-san if everything was alright with her and he laughed; he said she was simply embarrassed. Here I was thinking she was scared of , but it turns out, she may actually like .
[E/N: Police Sirens in the distance.]
During out chat, ltia retrieved the overcoat and handed it back to . She ant to wash it first before returning it to , but she found the quality too daunting to clean herself, not wishing to ruin it. I took it back and secured it. No weapons were in the pockets. So I guess the clothing gets transferred and nothing else?
The fact that so things didnt disappear ant that another option in their usage ca. Then again, all the clothing was just in my size. I guess selling them would be impossible. Malta-san inford them that I couldnt remove my mask and that he wanted to have a private conversation with . He led them outside, but Minea seed she couldve listened to us talk on and on; she also looked conflicted.
We discussed the future of the other saved girls as we drank tea. First, we spoke of Amy and Priscella since they ca from the sa province. They had lived to the north but left their village to move to the capital. That obviously didnt happen as they got captured. They couldnt be sent ho because they had nowhere to go, so we decided to let them stay at the company. They could fit in as either clerks or maids.
As for the twin demi-humans, Alm and Shelvara, they were both adventurers staying at a town to the north apparently. They had t the sa fate as the other girls while out on a quest. They were accused of abandoning the quest because they never returned and had to pay a large penalty, which Malta-san paid. Due to their fighting abilities, they would beco guards for the company for the ti being.
Oh I see. So, still planning on returning to Barga? I asked.
Not just yet, the shock everyone took from these recent happenings is still being well felt within the company so we will stay over at the capital for another day. Our previous plans were to leave tomorrow morning but were postponing it for the next morning. Is it an inconvenience for you? He asked.
Not at all, I just work according to the companys schedule I said.
Also Shaft-san, I was ordered by the Royal Capital Guards and Knights to have you head to their station. He inford .
Could it be that I went too far yesterday?
. Whats the reason behind it? I asked
Whats wrong Shaft-san? Its nothing but a simple talk and the reward delivery. He said.
As if he saw my nervousness, Malta-san laughed as he explained. Apparently, we had the right to claim the reward for killing a wanted criminal, Runoldo, and more for assisting with the Yagorche incident. That was all I got sweaty there for a mont. Well, to be honest, it cos in handy. I had used up all my bullets and ran out of C4 SPO. It mightve been powerful, but the cost matched its power.
So I set my goal for the Guard Station.
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