'Speaking of which. Earlier, Sasha said, 'There's one thing pending,' but does that mean there's still something else at stake?　The boat you're on-- not that I'm saying I can't help you, but if I can, I will.　I am the Dragon Slayer, the God-Destroying King and the Dragon Slayer, myself!

　At any rate, he's going to make various accommodations for the sake of the irresistible harem in the future.
　In that case, I'm not afraid to lend a hand.
　I'm sincere to the person who shows me sincerity, because the world is a hustle and bustle.

"Come on, old man. Say whatever you want!
　I've been up all night, so come on, anything goes!　I was just a little high strung.

Hmm, yeah. Yeah, yeah, I'm almost done with that one. The only thing left to do is to wait for the results, so don't worry about it, nee-chan. I'll just accept your kindness.
Yeah, well...

　Too bad, they said it was already solved.
　Well, it's a good thing the problem was solved.

'By the way, can I just ask what the problem was?
It's a simple, primitive story about a delivery delay. Our wagons on the road were repeatedly attacked by unknown bandits.

So bandits aren't demons, they're bandits and thieves...

''But this time there's nothing wrong with that. After all, the guards this time are the strongest formation, with all the aces of our mercenary corps lavished on them. Almost all of them are from the imperial knights, and that's what makes them such a special team. I'm sorry, but if any of the idiots attack us, we'll all be painfully reprimanded.

'Hoho.........I mean, I've never had anything special happen to me while walking normally before, but the streets were surprisingly dangerous.......'

　I've heard that it is a bad habit of Japanese tourists to think of overseas security by the world's most peaceful Japanese standards.
　I thought I should be more careful about that from now on...

'No, they are inherently safe. Normally, guards are just insurance, and as long as they're really minimal, there's nothing to worry about. But when it comes to the Scott-Massison guys, harassment isn't enough, they go as far as directly sabotaging a shipment...!

Sasha, that's not a very common thing to say. There's no evidence they did it.

　Although the old man chastised Sasha for his anger, Sasha's anger, once ignited, will not be easily quelled.

He only wants our merchants' wagons that carry A5 jidori chicken for delivery to the three-star restaurants in the imperial capital!　Who else would do such a thing but them!
　There was a word in Sasha's nasally, squeaky clean speech that bothered me.

'Scott-Massison, that's the one, right? The old man was kicking it yesterday--
Oh, you saw that, nee-chan. I'm sorry to show you all the bad things I did.
　I just caught a glimpse of him, but he was a kind man with a sense of humor that belittled people.

He's the young head of the Scott-Massison trading company.

Scott Matheson is one of the largest merchants in the capital. But the young master died a short time ago and was replaced by a younger gentleman, and all I've heard about him is the worst thing I've ever heard in my life.
You're a typical effortless bonobo... but what's the point of going to all that trouble?

With the intensifying competition for market share in the imperial capital, they have their eyes on this remote economic zone in the east, which has been growing rapidly in recent years, and they are planning to seize it. It's a good thing that the Travis Chamber of Commerce, which controls this area, is in the way, because they're always trying to harass us to destroy it.

That's why you don't have to say anything... because the purpose of those guys is to do business with us, after all.
'That was a business partnership in name only!　It's obvious that they're going to use that as a stepping stone to make it more and more difficult to get a foothold and eventually absorb us!　I'm sure your father knows what they did in the Imperial City!

"Hmm, it's like a hostile TOB...
　I said huskily.

'To know such a technical term, Master Manasilo, you must know a lot about economics.
　Chris-san made a face of surprise at this.

　It seems that even the most astute maid was surprised at my high level of economic education.
　After all, Japan is one of the world's second and third largest economic powers, so...!

No, not really...
I'm afraid not entirely.
Oh, yes.

　I'm sorry, I just said those words like I knew them........
　Geez, I wasn't in the economics department....
　In Japanese schools, they don't teach you anything about economics or anything like that...!

　Well, aside from the contrast between me and my maid.

'They look at the people as if they were replaceable parts or supplies!　Father, it's out of the question for you to join hands with people like that!
I know. That's why I've been telling you all along that I'm not going to take this story at all, right?
　Sasha is getting more and more heated, and the old man is trying to calm her down.

Oh, I see. Travis Business Association refuses to do business with you, so that's why we're talking about harassment and sabotage.

"The Grade A5 chicken that we supply to Teito. Because of this backlog, our stock is about to run out. If that happens, our reputation as a supplier of these chickens will be ruined. Worst-case scenario, we'll lose our exclusivity.
So, you're thinking of replacing him with Scott Matheson.

　I was convinced.
　I was convinced.

'This kind of thing still happens in every world...'
　Naturally, it wasn't a very pleasant one.

'They're going to lose the name of Travis and at the same time, they're going to eat into the main body of the eastern frontier in one fell swoop!
That's why we've put together the strongest group of mercenaries to protect you this time. You don't have to worry about it. Don't think too much about it, Nee-chan. We've done our job. Sleep and wait for the news.
Oh, well...

　What is this indescribable feeling?

　The strongest lineup with all the ace-ranked players in it.
　I have a feeling of anxiety, or maybe I have a strong feeling that I'm already on a losing streak....

　Well, but since Pops says so much, it shouldn't be a problem... right?