--Orba Chamber of Commerce Headquarters Courtyard.

"You'll get what you promised, Beatrix.

　Huta's expression was grim.
　His face was grim. It was the expression of his apology for the current game.
　He was sorry for the way he had fought, for the way he had killed Wind, for the way he had tried so hard to find a way to survive.

　But I can't help it.

"Okay, okay, .......

　Beatrix seemed to feel intimidated by the fighting spirit leaking from the overwhelmed Futa.

You've got the nerve to try and deflate me. ......
"I'm not trying to intimidate you. --You're right.

　Close your eyes and mutter to yourself, Huta.
　He intimidated Beatrix and forced her to take the small box from him.
　Sure, he could have done it that way. But that would definitely get Lilac in trouble.
　I really, really didn't want to do that except as a last resort.

　But...

"If Lilac-sama doesn't stop me, then I guess it's okay for me to do whatever I want here.
"......?

　I just thought of it and said it.
　It's not much more or less than that for Futa.

　But in this situation.
　It's the highest level of intimidation for a man who so easily dismisses a bouncer he trusted with his skills to say with an iron knife in his hand.

What the hell are you ...... doing?　I told you I'd give you a small box. ......?
What?　I'm not going to do anything.

　It was Futa's turn to tilt his head at the change in appearance.

What did you do, Prim?
I'm not going to do anything.

　The first thing you should do is to look at your eyes.
　It's a good idea to take a look at your own eyes to make sure you're looking at the right image.

　As is often the case.

　Power is a powerful thing.

　But on the other hand. But on the other hand, it's very weak against people who are beyond its reach and who it can't threaten with its power.

　It is because she has been converting money into power that she has been able to expand her sphere of control and respond to every possible situation.

　It's just that the invincibility of the "unemployed" who are completely unconcerned about the future was inexplicably the worst possible match.

　But now she has overwhelming power as an individual, and she even has the option of being the princess' personal assistant.

　Beatrix could not help but be confused by the birth of her natural enemy.


　Wind was laughing hilariously at her panic from behind.

Why are you laughing?　You get paid nothing.
"I know. I'm sorry, sir. I'm not a good match for you.
If you, a ...... warrior, say so, then so be it. Hmm.

　Prim was a little surprised by the scene.
　I would have thought that such an arrogant manager would be a little more harsh with Wind.
　Apparently, he was willing to let the experts do what he couldn't do.

　It seems that his stance of trying to solve everything with money has turned out to be a bad thing this time, but he may be an ideal boss in some respects.

　I have no complaints at all about being hired by Richter, though.

　And then Huta stepped forward.
　Beatrix takes a step back.

"Beatrix.
"What? You've done your job. Go home, .......

　I think and think and think.
　If we can put him in a position where he can be eliminated at any time, that's one thing.
　But threatening him now is a bad idea.

　Huta's unintentional mention of Lilac's existence took the blackmail card away from Beatrix.

　That's true, if you ask me. Lilac is letting Futa off the hook because she doesn't care what happens here. What if Beatrix is wiped out and Lilac has the means to rebuild?

　Beatrix's safety is not guaranteed at all.

　By the mysterious unemployed man in front of her.

　--But of course, Futa doesn't mean it.

　The current Beatrix was in a dilemma because of her cleverness.

　For the first time in a long time, she had to devote all her energy to thinking about "getting through the situation at hand.

　She has already called up guards from all over the headquarters, but how much can she protect herself against Futa and Prim, who was fighting with Futa?


　Money is no match for life.


　The reality that I had been ignoring frustrated me, but I thought about it.

　All I have left is the intangible asset that I had in my hand before the fight.

I've given you my terms, I've given you my concessions, and I've delivered on my promises. You don't need me anymore. Why don't you go home and be a little grateful?

　A thinly-veiled, puffed-up voice.
　But I'm still a manager. His quick thinking and dignified demeanor impressed Prim to no end.

　But Futa doesn't understand everything.



　The invincible unemployed, who are amateurs at negotiating and everything else, completely ignore the "favor" card that Beatrix tried so hard to play.

You kidnapped Corona, didn't you?
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk.

　She pointed to the small box she had pressed against Futa and told him so.

I gave you the box as compensation for the third condition.
"You're saying you can't give me Corona?

　Huta glared at him.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had to deal with this.

I'm not here.

　Huta's eyebrows twitched.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.

That maid is no longer here. It's quite a story that you took her away. She came quickly. On her feet. That's why I don't need you getting all freaky with me.
"...... on your feet.

　Hooter closed his eyes.

　She joined Beatrix and the others on her own feet. The truth of that statement was unknown to Futa.

　Because it was.

　Futa didn't know if there was any reason for Corona to contact the Orba Trading Company or not.

　He shook his head, thinking that this had been Corona's goal all along.
　If that's the case, it doesn't explain why Beatrix and the others were looking for her.

　But...

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

　That was the number of days Corona had set.
　And then, after sharing a meal with Futa and Lilac, she disappeared.

　Looking back, Corona had been acting strangely for those ten days.

　Why?
　Why did she disappear?

　--Why did she join up with Beatrix so easily?



　There's a limit to what I can figure out on my own.

　Huta doesn't trust her own head.

　So I asked him head on.



What did you do with Corona who came with you?


　Beatrix shook her head in resignation.

Beatrix shook her head in resignation, "Whatever you say, will you swear to me that you will not harm the Orba Trading Company?
"...... Okay.

　When he was sure that Huta had nodded, he prefaced his statement with, "I'm sure you know what I mean.





I sold it. Isn't that obvious?






　I couldn't understand what he was saying.

"Of course. ......?
I didn't do anything violent. I wasn't roughing you up. You were so quiet that there was no point in being rough. I really don't understand what "they" are thinking.


　They. He said it as if it included everyone but Corona.


　What kind of lumping together of people did you put her in?


　Maids?　A race?　--Or.


Why is it so natural to sell Corona out?


　Beatrix was startled for a moment by Futa's question, as if she was overwhelmed with anger.

　Then he looked at Futa as if he understood. Her eyes had a hint of pity in them.

"Oh, so you didn't know. Of course you'd hide it. I only found out about it three days ago.
"What?
I'll tell you what.


　"They."

　It's not a job, it's not a race.


　--It's a profession.





Witches make money.