A room in a building in a slum, where Lebedev was now facing the man in front of him.
　It's a man in his fifties who sits on a luxurious sofa that doesn't fit into a slum.
　I didn't feel any decline in ability with age, and I had the power to understand how to manage an organization.
　There is no such thing as a cut on the face, but the atmosphere is still different.
　Lebedev, too, has been through a period of hardships, but he can still be overwhelmed by the atmosphere of the man in front of him.
　Naturally speaking directly to the boss of the organization, there was a bodyguard in the room, and Lebedev had his weapons taken away before entering the room.

"Are you licking me?"

　A few minutes after speaking out Lebedev's demands.
　Eventually, breaking the silence, the boss says so.
　The words are mixed with sullen colors, and the guards who sense them are always ready to pull out their weapons and attack Lebedev.
　This is to ensure that if negotiations break down, Lebedev can react quickly to strange behavior.
　Lebedev, who has been an adventurer and villain for many years, has confidence in his skills.
　Still, it would be difficult to survive if attacked by men on guard.
　The guards had the ability to think so.

(In particular, that cat or leopard?) Beast man is a nuisance. He is definitely better than I am.)

　For a moment, I turn my gaze to the man who would be the most skillful of my bodyguards, but soon I turn my attention back to the boss.

"Of course not," Mr. Jestal has taken good care of me."

　At Lebedev's words, boss... Jestal frowns for a moment.
　Did it irritate you with your blatant flattery, or did you turn your mind to something else?
　Even Lebedev, who had a displeased stare, could not understand it.

"Oh, I suppose," That's why I've gathered women forcefully according to your unreasonable demands. Even if the deadline is suddenly shortened. But what is it now? Is it over to-day? What do you mean by that attitude when you ask me to do your job?"

　The warm wine makes me feel even worse when I put it to my mouth.

"Of course, I understand how Mr. Jestal feels about being in a bad mood. But there are a lot of circumstances here, too."
"That's quite natural," And just as you have a situation, so do I. I have to give priority to this particular situation, especially since it is necessary to bring women together."
"Of course I understand that, too." Therefore, I don't mind just the amount of women that we are gathering now. I will pay the fee as originally planned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and

　The condition puts a slightly sullen look on Jestal's face.
　Generally speaking, Lebedev's proposal only has flavor as an organization.
　You don't have to put more effort into it, but you'll get a reward that you've signed up for that's why.
　But... even though he understood it, Jestal would not nod on the spot.
　Having such a delicious story means that there's something to be done.

"...what have you done?"

　Placing a glass of wine on the table, Jestal gazes at Lebedev.

"Because you've done something, you've told us to finish the work we've asked you to do. So long as that's the case, you've got a reason to hurry, haven't you?"
"That's..."

　Lebedev briefly hesitated here whether to mislead, but it's true that if he was found to be misguided, he'll end up with a lot of bad things.
　If so, I'm not going to hide everything, and I'm going to hide the information that makes me want to back off.
　We're leaving Gilm tonight, so we'll be fine with some trouble after we leave. with that in mind

"As you can see if you're dealing with a back organization like Jestal and others, or if you're trying to get women together, you can see that there's something dark about you too. That's why I've been involved in various crimes."

　Everyone who listens to Lebedev's words looks as if they were taking what they deserve.
　In the first place, people who are not so dark are not supposed to have any contact with them.

"And that includes killing people, of course. and the one who was killed bears a grudge against the one who was killed as a matter of course?"
"I suppose,"

　Jestal nods back with an air of course.
　Jestal has also had many bitter experiences.
　He has not once or twice killed his acquaintances or subordinates by someone from another organization.
　In such cases, as he had naturally avenged others, Jestal fully understood his vindictiveness.
　However, in the case of Jestal, besides the hatred that his acquaintance was murdered, there was another aspect that he could not be underestimated in order to live in the underworld.
　At any rate, Jestal understood because he had experienced revenge so many times.
　And I understood from Lebedev's words that he wanted to do a transaction today that had already shortened the deadline.

(He's a good hand at it, too.) ...and it was not particularly unusual for a man of ability to show up for revenge?

　Originally, Gillum is home to many skilled adventurers.
　When you think about it, you don't have to wonder if you're convinced that Lebedev and his associates are skilled.

"I see. I'll convince you that you're not licking me."

　Jestal's failure at this time was that he did not ask Lebedevs who appeared to avenge him.
　Of course Lebedev, who knew what would happen if he named Ray, would have named Ilze without naming Ray when asked by Jestal.
　But if he had taken the story that far, there was a good chance that Jestal would have questioned Lebedev's words.
　And if I had any doubts, I would have investigated the circumstances... and there was a small possibility that I would get to Ray.
　But Jestal failed to do so.
　No, Lebedev's way of speaking made him think that he had just come to Guillum, or that he had not been there for a long time.
　Jestal was sometimes careless, but he was even better at bringing Lebedev's story.
　As a result, Jestal stopped prying further about those who were chasing Lebedevs.
　I guess it was partly because he didn't have a good feeling about Lebedev.
　I don't want to be swayed by the situation of Lebedevs anymore, so I speak.

"All right, I'll deal with you according to your circumstances. But there aren't that many people here. You know that?"
"Yes, I don't think we can help it. Well, the deal is tonight... I see. at a time when the date changes and, as I have said, how to let us go out of the guillem with the carriage."
"Oh? It's impossible, isn't it?"

　Relieved that the deal will be successful, Lebedev moves on to the next story.
　I'm supposed to run away from Gillum tonight. That being the case, we cannot escape from the main gate.
　Also, it was said that Jestal was originally not found by the guards and had the means to escape outside the guillem, and Lebedevs relied on it.It's only natural that dozens of women, or women with slave collars, cannot be brought out of the main gate.
　But Jestal declared that Lebedev's words were impossible without even thinking.

"Why? I was supposed to have signed a contract with you to come out of Gilmoo."
"Well, you're under contract. ...in the original, first contract. The contract didn't mean that it would end this quickly. I was originally forced to change the date and time of the transaction. I don't think you can do anything to suit your convenience."

　The bodyguards around him nod silently to Jestal's words, strengthening their gaze at Lebedev.
　It meant putting pressure on Jestal to accept his words, and at the same time being wary of Lebedev's frenzy on Jestal.

"But originally..."
"Well, that may have been the case in the first place," But you're probably the one who forced me to change my schedule. I don't think we can make arrangements right away."

　That would force Lebedev to show some understanding of Jestal's words.
　Originally, I was going to do business with Jestal until the number of people I ordered was complete.
　They demanded that it be done as soon as possible for their own convenience and said they wanted to make a deal tonight.
　Of course, Jestal said the proposal was unexpected, and it would be difficult to ask for an escape guide right now.
　However, considering the current situation, it is also true that the absurdity must be dealt with somehow.
　In the first place, if only the women were handed over, but they couldn't get out of the guillem, it would stand out very much.
　It was impossible for Lebedevs with dozens of women to hide in the slums.

"Can't you do something about it?"
"…if you can or can't, of course you can. But it will cost you a lot more than I had originally planned."
"All right. I don't mind adding that amount of compensation."

　Lebedev's face was grim, but he was relieved inside.
　I had originally expected to pay more for this case.
　With that in mind, this development was predictable.
　Seeing Lebedev agree to pay more easily, Jestal shows a bit of thought, but eventually opens his mouth.

"Five pieces of white gold in addition to the original reward,"
"What!"

　Lebedev understood that he had to pay extra.
　Nevertheless, five white gold coins were unexpected.

"Isn't anything too expensive!"

　It's safe to say that Lebedev, who had been calmly speaking up until now, expressed the absurdity of the amount of money he had spoken of.
　Observing Lebedev's appearance, Jestal takes the warm wine back to his mouth.
　It was as if he were telling Lebedev to calm down.

"That may be said," I'm going to rush you up to this point from what was originally a certain amount of time. We need a reasonable amount of money to prepare ourselves. I'll tell you, our profits are very little among the five white gold coins. Almost everything is a necessary expense."

　There is no way for Lebedev to see if the statement is true.
　Are most of the five white gold coins really necessary expenses, or are they now determined to be able to extort more money from themselves?
　However, as long as it was Lebedevs who wanted to make the deal much shorter and do it tonight, there is no option.
　No, there's still a way to throw everything away, all the deals and all the rest of the world, to blind the Ajas and the Hastons.
　But... there is a possibility that Ajas will be stripped of his position as an adventurer, and that he will be wanted as the head of the prize money after his case with Ilze's family is revealed.
　And the guild will explore the possibility that Lebedev and Haston were connected behind the scenes to Ajas.
　Furthermore, this case... if he is known to have forcibly taken away dozens of women and even put on slave collar, Lebedev and Haston will undoubtedly be beheaded.
　If you throw away the deal itself here, there is a good chance that you will receive an assassin from the organization to which Lebedev and others belong, as well as from Jestal right in front of you, in addition to the assassin from the guild.
　In order to prevent this from happening, we need to close the deal at a minimum... All Lebedev could do was nod to the amount he asked.