28-Patrolling




 It's a weekday afternoon.
 I was on patrol in the city with Seira.

"Mr. Zeke. It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

 Seira, walking next to me, muttered as she looked up.
 There is not a single cloud floating in the clear blue sky. The sunshine pouring into the capital seemed to melt away the pus in people's hearts.

"Yes," I nodded.
 I nodded.
I nodded. "It makes me sleepy on my rounds when nothing is happening.

 As I walked through the city, I kept an eye out for anything unusual.
 If there was a dispute between the residents, I would intervene and mediate, or if there was a problem, I would help to solve it.
 But...
 But today, nothing happened, it was peaceful.

Peace is a wonderful thing, isn't it? Seira said.

 Indeed it is.
 The fact that the guards are drowsy is a sign of peace.
 As she walks through the city, the residents look at her.
 Women were shouting yellow at the sight of her.

"Miss Seira. You still have a great figure. And those breasts. ....... What does she eat that makes her look like that?
"You look great. I wish I could be like you.

 The men are looking at her with their noses in the air.

"Oh. "Oh, there's Seira. ......
"You're sweet and you've got big tits. It's great, isn't it?



 Even I, who was standing next to her, noticed that she was staring at me. Naturally, I assumed that Seira was too, but I was wrong.

What?

 I was completely oblivious.
 I don't know how careless I am about my appearance. .......

But I'm still worried about pairing Spinoza with Pham. After all, they're two of the most problematic kids in our squad.

 Patrol work is done in pairs.
 I'm going to be paired with Seira and Spinoza is going to be paired with Fam.
 The only two people in this squad who take their work seriously are me and Seira, so each of us should have supervised the troublemakers. .......

I'm sure you're right," he said, "but if I work with those two, I'll end up spoiling them.

 That's right.
 Seira is sweet. Too sweet.
 There was a time when Seira teamed up with Spinoza on a patrol.
"Patrols are a pain in the ass. I need a drink.
 I need a drink.
I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to do it. ...... I get it! You can have a drink if you want.
I'm sure you'll understand. You know what I'm talking about!

 Spinoza was so happy that his earlier languidness disappeared.
 He ran into the tavern and drank so much that he emptied the entire tavern.
 When he returned to the barracks, Spinoza was drunk to the bone on Seira's back. Commander Bolton gave me a good squeeze. I'm a ...... squad leader.
 It was the same when Sayla teamed up with Pham.

"Sayla. I've got work to do. I can't take my eyes off you. So can I leave this to you?



 If someone asks you why you're here, you'll usually at least ask why.
 You are at work.
 And I'll check if it's a priority.
 But--

"If that's what you're saying, then it must be a very important situation. ....... I understand! I'm sure you'll be fine.

 I gave my permission easily.
 Incidentally, what Fam should have been doing was stalking me.
 It wasn't a reason for her to skip her patrol at all.
 Seirra is very quick to believe what people say, and will listen to what they want, even if she knows it will hurt her.
 Anyone who works with her is bound to be lazy.
 That's why I couldn't assign Spinoza and Fam to her. It's a breeding ground for slacking off.

 ...... Seira is going to be a bad man maker.
 I'm worried that she'll be preyed upon by the wrong men in the future.
I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what to do with it. and keep a pimp.
 I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea. I've always been impressed by that.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. ...... Especially someone like Spinoza. You have to know when to use the lash and when to use the whip.
I'd like to be able to scold people properly.
Then why don't you practice?
Practice?
Yeah. Just pretend I'm a slacking guard and give me a warning. It'll be difficult to scold you on the spot.
Okay, okay. I'll try.



 Seira nodded, her face flushed. She moved her shoulders up and down to loosen up. She slapped her cheeks lightly and began her rehearsal.

"Mr. Zeke. What are you doing there? Didn't I just order you to go on patrol in the city?
"Don't be so formal. You need to cut loose once in a while.
That's right... no! You can't do that! We have to work to protect the lives of the people of the city!

 I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

"Mr. Zeke! I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

 She pointed at my face and said.
 --What?

What do you think? Did you do it well? Did it freak you out and make you want to do your job better next time?
No, ...... might have the opposite effect.
What?

 The moment I got angry, I wanted to get even more angry because I could see the compassion underlying Seira's anger.
 This may be a very difficult road.