--Lord Abel was trading with the forbidden countries.

　I'm deeply involved in it. Due to the turmoil in the royal capital, some of the logistics have been severely disrupted, and this port located at the edge of the country is said to have been affected.

　The lord Arbel, who judged that the food was visibly not going to be able to feed his people and that many people would die of starvation if this was not done, the answer he gave was--smuggling trade.
　He had been secretly doing business with a country that had been hostile to him for many years, with whom he had no diplomatic relations and with whom trade was completely prohibited.

　Apparently, in that country, since it is located in the south, spices that sold well in the previous life can be obtained cheaply, and after purchasing them secretly, to prevent smuggling, they would sell them at a higher price in another country and bring back foodstuffs to their own territory.

　Lord Abel thought we were here to investigate the matter apart from the dungeon attack.
　He knew very well that he was breaking the law, so he was prepared for the worst, and that's why he was so imposing.

　However, it is not the lord of the port of Poza that was most concerned about this matter -- it is his steward and another nobleman on the other side of it.

　During Carotta's interrogation, the battered steward told us that he was watching over the dungeon we'd conquered.

　So the one who set the pirates up was a nobleman who was a friend of the man who set up the Draugr's demon king.

　It seems that your guy also had some information that proved the evil king of the dungeon was the ex-duke he had set up, and had sent his butler to watch over him.

　So that the evil he had done would not be exposed.

　But as if to make our fears come true, we completed the dungeon attack.

　I don't know if the secret is known to us that we faced the demon king in that dungeon or not, but ...... then the bad guy said to kill him anyway.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on with the whole lot of people, and I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on with the whole lot of people, and I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on with the whole lot of people, and I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on with the whole lot of people. --and tried to destroy the evidence.

　ostensibly to prevent Lord Arbell's discovery of the smuggling trade.

　But they miscalculated that Carotta, our commander-in-chief, was a very capable commander who was neither stupid nor a moron, too flexible, and had a holy knight, a brave man and a demon king as his pawns.

　The bottom line is that as soon as we arrived in this port, they were dead in the water.

　The pirate fleet was beaten back, and the butler tried to escape in order to report the failure to destroy the evidence, but it didn't work and Carlotta caught him and stole all the information.

Arbell, we'll take this idiot, okay?

...... oh. He's not my guy anymore. Do what you want.

　Lord Arbell looked down with cold eyes at the young butler who was brought into the courtyard of the mansion and spat at him.

''Or, head, I'm ......''

"Shut up!　I've told you many times about the importance of trust. You have trampled on it. Don't ever show that filthy face in front of me again ......!

"Gasp. ......!

　It's a good idea to have a good time with your own family and friends.

　--It's a very good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it. You can't just let them get away with it.

　It seems that you have been promised full cooperation with the church camp in the future, and as their collaborator - or rather, almost as a pawn in the hands of Carlotta - you will be asked to act in case of any emergency.

　However, since unilateral cooperation could be a source of future trouble, he said he would provide the port with full food aid and economic cooperation, but since it was completely collared, the result was undoubtedly quite painful for Abel.

　Really, he had the consequences of having the bastard under his command. Now I feel sorry for him.

　Also, as for the four pirate ships we captured, the lord bought them as they were, so even if we divide it by the number of pirates, each of us will get an amount that is equal to a fortune, and in addition, since I contributed greatly to the defeat of the pirates, I'll get an additional amount of money.

　As for the payment itself, since the amount was so large, it was going to take some time, so I asked Nell to receive it.

　Well, I'm not going to take it, but I'm going to give her the full amount.
　I don't have any use for human country money or anything like that. If I wanted to earn money, I could sell the carcasses of the demons in the demon forest and it would be easy to make money.

Now we have his permission. Now you are our guest.

"...... kukku ......

Take them away.

　You're going to have to be able to get a good idea of what to expect when you go to the beach.

It's a good idea to be able to have a look at a few of the things that are available to you.

　I ask Carlotta as she watches the butler get thrown into the carriage.

"I'll take care of that, won't I?

"Well, this is where we go from here. Now all we have to do is catch him. If you get away with this, it's simply dereliction of duty. Just let him do his job.

...... All right, let's do it.

　The Immortal King, it looks like you'll be able to get your revenge.

　Now that the baton has passed to Carrotta, I'm sure she'll drive it off more painfully.

　So, make your peace with this and then willingly hand over your dungeon to me, okay?

Good for you, dude. ...... So now you can take advantage of that dungeon without a care in the world.

　Sneakily, only whispering the latter part, and say so Nell .

"...... well you know what I'm thinking.

I can tell when you're not paying attention because it's so easy to show your face. ...... And I'm your wife, too. You have to be able to sense this.

　Slightly embarrassed, she said this and smiled.

　My daughter-in-law is so cute that I feel like throwing up, but what should I do?

"So, I'm sorry that you came all the way out here, Guildmaster.

　So, while I was so relieved to see my daughter-in-law's heavenly adorableness, Carotta opened her mouth to talk to the guild master of the port of Poza, who was watching the series of exchanges on the side.

I'm sure you've been having a hard time with it,...... but I'd like to thank you for defeating the demon king. This is the reward for defeating the demon king. Please check.

"Mmm ...... certainly received

You may pick up any demon materials obtained in the course of the attack at any time. What did you do with the dungeon core?

The core was destroyed in the course of the attack. But I have a few things I'd like you to buy for me--

　So, while Carotta and the guildmaster began to talk about paperwork, I was talking to a trio of adventurers in the back of the party.

"So, ...... now you are Adamantite adventurers,

"Oh, Master. Now we're part of the adventure!

　Reyes replied with a chuckle at my words.



...... Well, it was a dungeon attack that made me wonder if we needed to be there after all,

Don't tell me, it makes you sad. ......

　Grifa said with a distant look, tapping Le Laurette on the shoulder and shaking her head from side to side.

You care too much, guys. I'm sure the job was so easy that you thought it was just a sightseeing trip because your master was so substandard, but a promotion is a promotion, right?

You're a good sport, aren't you? ......

　The guild master joined our conversation, as if he had talked to Carlotta.

You said, "Yi-kun. What do you think, boy, would you like to join the guild?　Now I can register you in a special magic silver (mithril)?

　And after his words, Grifa continues with his words.

"Gilmouth, if you're going to recruit you, it would certainly be a rank fraud with demon silver. It's just a matter of time before I'm finally convinced by the orihalcon.

"I agree with the right.

"I agree with the left.

It's a good thing that Orichalcong will need to consult with and approve other chapters. ...... If the three of you go that far, I can just barely get permission from my authority to get to the Adamantite, what do you think?

　I wave my hand flutteringly at the guild master and reply.

"Sorry, I don't want to be a part of any organization. I appreciate the offer, but I think I'll pass.

Well, if you change your mind about ......, you can always tell me. If you do, we'll welcome you to the Guild.

　It's a good thing that you're an adventurer. ...... If you're serious about this, it would be fun to do, but I'm the one being defeated.

　It's a good idea to have a bronze adventurer's card, which is the lowest rank, so you don't have to do any work at all and no one will say anything, but the adamantine is the second highest rank from the top, and there's a lot of obligations and fences that might be created, and it's more likely to be a hindrance for me. Ugh.

　I'm sure there's something about it that I'm attracted to.

It would be fun to be in the same business as the master: ......

　I laugh and cower my shoulders as Reyes looks a little disappointed and says, "It's not like this is goodbye to the rest of your life.

It's not like this is goodbye to this life, we'll probably work together again.

　These guys in particular have proven to be quite competent in this attack.
　I had been touting myself as not working, but that's not true. The guidance was accurate and knowledgeable, and I was always impressed by their "real job" while we were attacking the dungeon.

　Now that you are acquainted with Kalotta, I'm sure you'll be using them in the future when you have business with adventurers.

　Then we'll see each other again sometime soon.
　Maybe we'll work together in a similar fashion.

Well, now that we've talked...

　Glancing towards Nell, she nodded with a coy smile.

"--We're going home.

"Mm, at this hour?　It's late, and the carriage is not even out yet, but ......

　Carotta gives me a dubious look at my words.

"Oh. There's not much difference between me and Nell, day or night. Besides, I actually have my own secret way of getting home. I can get home whenever I want to.

　I'm just going to use the dungeon return device to get home quickly.
　I don't want to spend the night in uncomfortable bedding over here when I can just go home: .......

　It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.

...... Well, it's not surprising that you have such a method.

A master would have. Like this ...... like flying home in the sky.

You could go home in a second with some spatial magic: ......

　Carotta's words, followed by Reyes, Le Laurette and the words continue.

　Mr. Le Laurette, you're right.

Okay, then, in view of the time it takes for us to return to King's Landing, let's leave for a week or so at ......, Nell. Go and rest your bones.

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Carlotta!

　After nodding at Nell's reply, Carotta then turns to me.

Mask, here's your reward for the dungeon attack. The money for the pirate ship will be given to Nell later, as we discussed before.

Yes, please. If there's any more work you need to do, I'll take it if it involves Nell.

Oh, you're still the same. Mm, I'll take care of that for you.

　I shoved the jute bag with the gold coins I received into the item box - and I said to the people around me.

"So long, boys. It's been fun.

"After you, excuse me!

"Oh!　See you later, master and brave girl!

I'll be happy to hear your love story again sometime soon, sister.

If you get together on business, you'll be glad you did.

　--Then me and Nell walked out of the port of Porza, being escorted by the people who were there.

　After a short walk, when we reached an empty spot on the map, I took out two dungeon return devices from the item box.

"Nell, do you remember how to use this thing?

Yes, we can let the magic flow, right?

Oh, if you channel enough magic, it will turn on by itself. --Okay, let's go home.

　And then our figures disappeared into the dark night.