If it was an assassination, I would have told him with your intelligence, but the mayor switched it out with the documents.

　Apparently Kishina's agents are quite good, the combat records from the extermination of the Great Crocodile Tortoise and Kong Trolls. It's hard to believe that they were marked because they were still temporary exterminators. Perhaps they were interviewed in the village of the Ese Bandits.　

'We need to get rid of Lesen and Krugel almost simultaneously. However, Lesen is a mansion with an escort in the city. Krugel works with a hundred of his men at the camp near the swamp at all times. Even our agents can't do it in secret, they say. However, Ryota-dono has exterminated a demon more than a league away without letting his magic power detect it...

　Although its achievements have been exaggerated, the Simonov PTRS 1941 anti-tank rifle was redesigned by Master Kanayako and has been modernized to the point that it is impossible to recognize the original model.

　As well as an unusual collection rate, the shock shock dampening device reduces firing recoil. Lighter weight with mysterious materials such as mithril and adamantite. A high-powered multifunctional scope and personal sniper support system are also available.

　Add to that the support of the window flower, and under perfect conditions, Goddess ammunition can be used to snipe 3km. However, a perfect situation in actual battle would never happen in the first place, and even if it was perfect, it would be difficult to kill two people at the same time.......

　While I'm spinning these thoughts around, the mayor comes after me mercilessly.

''Speaking of which, if you're guilty of civil war, then you're a [state bandit]!　Let's make it clear on the paperwork as soon as possible. Yes, now you're a bandit on paper!　I checked the Alp's exterminator's code, and since bandits are also bandits, they are eligible for extermination. That's not a problem, is it?

　Gee!　Is she trying to take away my objections?

'Oh, um, wouldn't Orin be quiet if we made it a civil war charge?

''This is the official text in effect from today, but it won't be released until after Ryota-dono's work is done. As long as we can handle it secretly, no problem, and if the assassination is leaked to the outside world, we can do something about it as long as it's not a foreign crime. Therefore, there will be no change to the national pirates, right?

　I knew it was prearranged...
　There will be no more retreat from trying to say no.
　Then it's time to switch to negotiating terms.

"I have terms. My people will not be involved in this job. If I fail, you must do everything you can to keep the temple forces out of my companions' hands. The rest of the story will be continued after you have this assurance.

I agree with your terms and conditions, and I can assure you of that. However, even if we are able to deal with them this time, the temple forces will surely come up with another plan. So I have one more request. Could you first hear the reward first and then consider it?

　d*mn you mendaeels!　You still want to ask me for a favor?　Negotiations are completely at the other side's pace. We've only been defending the independence of a small country.

　Hmm?　Reward....
　Well, I hadn't heard the details of the reward.

'Then I would like to ask you to do me a favor and explain what your reward is.

'Money, of course, and ingots of mithril and adamantite. Next, information on three of the seven heroes who disappeared after the Mushinnihilation War, and two of them. And about the fact that there was an eighth hero. Lastly, although it is not a divine tool, the treasure of the gods [Orpeus' lyre]

　I don't think I can say no to that.

　Heroes are the targets of our investigation. Information on the missing heroes is valuable, and the eighth one is new to me, for a total of three. Furthermore, Window Flower instructed me to definitely obtain the [Orpeus' Lyre]. It seems that the message from Lady Celestial Investigator told her that it was something that would save me in the near future.

　But even if the reward is good, it's still an assassination job.
　If you're in any way a threat to my people, I'll say no.

Fair enough. But I suppose the decision will depend on what you're asking.

Then, I would like to make a request to Master Ryota, the ally of Divine Dragon Vivir. I will build a temple for Master Viville on this land, receive a Lizardman priest and donate Kishina to Master Viville. Please arrange for Master Vivir to do so.

　This is it!　This is the real deal, please!　When it becomes the city of Vivir, the Dragon Senator, it will be under the protection of the Dragon Council. My job is also to the extent that I don't turn the city into a condemned property before it's donated.

　There's something else.

　If the donation had been made first, it wouldn't be a crime for my assassination to be exposed. I found someone who was avenging the donated manor, so I disposed of them on behalf of my allies. That would be enough. Even if it was Olin, if he turned the dragon against him, it would be an exile.

　Although it was considered a mysterious dragon, it even has a track record of surrendering the United Fleet of Minos Riento. If you don't want to make an enemy of the dragon, and I'm the only one you need to eliminate, you'll need a conviction and proof that the Dragon Council agrees with.

　But if the Orin oracle state was stupid enough to war with the dragons, it could lead to a war between the dragons and mankind. If that happened, Ares would be destroyed again........

　I want to say no, somehow!

　But I can't avoid contacting Vivir. If it's a favor, I can say no at my discretion, but a land donation is a gift. It's not for me to judge. And according to the dragon's custom, the inhabitants of the donated land are treated as household members if they wish to.

　

　It's already a completely planned crime, isn't it?
　But!　I have the same cards to stop calling each other!

''The higher dragons will help (...) their families, but it means that they will side with you in the battle of self-defense. Also, they won't help you if they have a good reason to do so, right?

　The dragon does not coddle his household.
　If he misbehaves, he will either pay for it himself or the dragon will punish him severely.

It is only natural that he atones for his own sins and fights for his own protection. In the first place, our family members are servants to Master Viville. On the contrary, they are willing to give their lives for Master Viville. It is only the mercy of Lord Viville that he saves us.

　The dragon of Ares doesn't ask for the lives of his subordinates. It's a good thing for Kishina to be able to help with self-defense, and if the dragon is on your side, you can always win. There will be annual payments, but they are cheap compared to the dragon's protection, and if you don't have any territorial ambitions, it's not a problem at all.

　Human Family Members. Since the ban on marriage between dragons and humans has been lifted, there has been no precedent for this.
　But I'm not part of the family, but I'm human and an ally, which is unusual.
　I've been taken in. But I'm not ready to lose!　Next!

'If it's a big city, there are slaves, right?　Unfortunately, the dragon does not recognize slavery.

　An ancient social system couldn't sustain a large city without slaves.

Don't worry, there is no slavery here in Xina.

　To be honest, I was surprised.
　But when I heard what it said, I understood the trick.


The Kishina government had been forcibly buying up its citizens' slaves and freeing them as free people.

Slaves are expensive, costly to maintain and carry a mortality risk. So the city purchased slaves for the labor it needed and had them sign an annual employment contract with the government before freeing them. They will work as temporary laborers until their sales exceed a certain level or until the end of the year.

A contract of employment with a weekly wage on a commission basis and a fixed term. And they have the rights of a free man, so they are not slaves. Marriage and property rights, as well as jurisdiction and appeal rights under the laws of the Principality of Chisina, except for the right to vote and to perform senior public service. (They have the right to marry, own property, try cases under the laws of the Marquis of Xina and to appeal, but the right to vote and use advanced public services is subject to citizenship).

Simply put, it is a public dispatch service. In the cities, they are dispatched as housekeepers, shopkeepers, laborers, and servants at a lower price than the general wage. Farmers can be dispatched as tenant farmers. However, both parties must agree on the contract and those who break the contract are punished.

Unlike slaves, you can hire a worker only when needed and there is no need to pay high purchase costs. Share of the labor force is a selling point.

There is no need for maintenance costs. Kishina has built staff dormitories in various locations [the matron provides meals and only one shared facility] for low-cost management. If there are no jobs, the money will be spent on public services and public works.

Since they are free people, they have days off and can save money, shop and buy out their years. So the motivation to work is stronger and more productive than slaves. It contributes to the economy of Kishina through weekly wage purchases.

Finally, the city recovers the cost of purchases through dispatch fees and taxes, and also makes a profit.

　Almost a company employee?　Or should I say national animal?
　Still, Xina's contract is better treated than that of a slave.

　And the total real working and commuting time is shorter than in Japan, and they are formally civil servants. The general laws, as well as labor laws, are more effective than in Japan, and there is no abuse or mistreatment.
(Of course, considering it's national property)

　The short working hours are for humanitarian reasons. There are no cheap light sources like electric lights, so it's just more expensive. But whatever the reason, it was better than being a company employee.

　

　But I'm not giving up yet!　I'll get paid for the arrangement, but I'll get Viville to refuse Kishina's donation!

　Somehow, you'll manage to prevent the dragon from intervening and accomplish the goddess's job!



A certain place in Japan

I'm tired. I'm sleepy. I'm not good at complicating things. You take over, Kanyako.
"....not thinking....not studying...leaving it to other gods...the beginning of the fall...