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　The information that Jeanne obtained from the Elder Elves was disappointing to us.

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　The information was that Ryoma's trading house had been confiscated by the council and that Ryoma was in prison.

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　We do not ask why. I can guess most of it. I suppose that he lost the political battle with the council and was deprived of his freedom.

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　In fact, the answer I got from Jeanne was what I expected.

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"I heard that he was caught embezzling money from the council.

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"Something like that. Well, it may be a false accusation, but people in power are good at pouring water on people's clothes.

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"It may be a false accusation, but that doesn't mean they'll let us go. We have to do something about it.

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　Eve was right.

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　We can't just sit on our hands and wait for things to get better.

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"Now that we're in this situation, we should turn to Sakamoto Ryoma's mentor," she said.

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"Sakamoto Ryoma's mentor?　Katsu-Awa-no-Kami?

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　It was Hijikata Toshizo, the deputy chief of the Shinsengumi, who asked him.

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　Sakamoto Ryoma was an irreconcilable enemy of Toshizo, and he must have known him well.

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"Unfortunately, I am not talking about Kaishuu Katsu. According to Sakamoto Ryoma, Kaishuu Katsu is a Japanese master. It is said that there are masters of other worlds in other worlds.

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"Well, I see... you're not very tactful at all."

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Tell him to be flexible. Now, this master in question, his name is Marco. I mean, I only know his name."

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Well, that's a bit of half-truths, isn't it?

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"But I heard he was a merchant. If he's more famous than Sakamoto Ryoma, then everyone should know him.

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　I caught a boy walking down the street.

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　The child looked doubtful, but Eve gave him a candy and easily won him over. Thank goodness he was an obedient child.

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"Boy, there must be a merchant named Marco in this maritime city of Bernese, do you know where he lives?

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"Marco?　I don't know just Marco.

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"I think he is the most famous Marco."

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"Oh, then you must be Marco Polo."

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　The child said casually, but I was shocked.

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"You don't mean that Marco Polo, do you?"

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"I don't know if he's that Marco Polo."

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　The child makes a puzzled face. Eve, who was standing next to him, seemed to be the same way and asked, "Is that Marco Polo?

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"Who is this Marco Polo?

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"A man I admire. A man who was a merchant in an otherworldly country called Italy. He was a great man who traveled on foot to the east of Eurasia when the world was still in darkness, and wrote a book about his travels.

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"Well, he's an amazing man."

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"Well, he's an amazing man. Along with Ino Tadataka, he is one of my favorite great men.

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　In a previous life, I lived and studied. That's why I admire people who traveled the world and wrote books.

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　To be honest, I wanted to quit this foolish business of being a demon king, return to my former job as a researcher, and travel around this other world.

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　When I told them of my dream, my subordinates were slightly taken aback. Perhaps it was because I had talked about Marco Polo's splendor in a too meek manner.

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　It is true that this is the first time I have been this excited since I came to this world.

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　After a little reflection, I ask the child with the dignity of a demon king.

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"Boy. Will you take me to Marco Polo's mansion? I'll give you three candy bars.

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"Four are fine.

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　the child replied in the manner of a child in a merchant's town.

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I said, "All right, I'll give you five, and you show me around.

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　I replied, and the boy graciously led me to Marco Polo's mansion.

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　Marco Polo's house was in the center of the maritime city of Bernese.

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　This city is governed by a council of merchants, so there is no royal castle, but instead there is a council hall and a guest house. In the corner where these buildings are gathered, there was the residence of Marco Polo.

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　It was a very splendid building.

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　Jeanne, for example, would tug at my sleeves the moment she saw the house, saying "What kind of bad things do you have to do to live here?

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I answered, "You don't have to do anything bad to live here, you just have to be a successful merchant.

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　I replied in a safe manner, but it would take a lot of money to build such a magnificent mansion. I wonder how many dwarven craftsmen I would need to hire. I would do the math, but I shudder and stop.

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　We stand in front of the grand gate of the great house and motion to the gatekeeper to come and speak to the master.

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　The gatekeeper looks at us with a suspicious look and says hello.

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"Excuse me," Jeanne said.

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　Jeanne said, "I'm sorry to be so rude," but I told her it was no use.

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"A demon king dressed as a merchant, two maids, a sharp-eyed samurai, and a saintly lady who could not hide her purity. If there is a gatekeeper who is not suspicious of this group, he or she is derelict in his or her duties.

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"Yes, I suppose that's true."

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　As Eve giggled, the gatekeeper said, "The Lord is not here today.

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　I knew it was obviously a lie, so I showed him my sword, which had been entrusted to me by Sakamoto Ryoma.

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　The gatekeeper saw this and changed his color, then returned to the house again, this time with a different answer.

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"......The Master is coming to see you."

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　Once we are ushered into the guest room, we are asked to leave our weapons there.

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　For a moment, Toshizo and Jeanne showed some reluctance, but we reluctantly complied. They must have known that it was not a good idea to resist the request, since it was a lucky chance for them to be allowed to see the visitors.

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　We were disarmed and escorted to Marco Polo's office.

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　When we entered the office, Marco Polo was surrounded by several secretaries and was saying something.

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"According to the merchant who has been released to the East, it is best to avoid the months of June to October if you are going to the Island of the Samurai. He said that there are many typhoons. ......"

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"The continent further to the east is said to be free of demons, but is instead engulfed in more violent warfare than this continent."

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"It is said that there is a spice in the east that is better than the spice in the island cities.

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　The secretary listens and tries his best to write it down.

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"What is this?"

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　Eve asked.

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"It is said that when Marco Polo wrote down his book, he had a prisoner in the same prison dictate it to him. In other words, he wasn't very good at writing."

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"Well, that sounds like Jeanne."

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　I glanced at Jeanne, who could indeed read, but writing was still not her strong point.

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"Well, in the old days, the higher you got, the more they made you write. Marco Polo seems to be a leading figure in this maritime city, so I guess it is not unusual.

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　Marco Polo interrupted his dictation and spoke.

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"...... You have just mentioned the name of the Book of Oriental Papers. Are you perhaps an inhabitant of a world other than this one?"

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　Marco Polo was old enough to be recognized at a glance, but there was a sharpness in his voice.

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"That's right. But I am not a European. I come from a different world from the one we call Earth.

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"You seem to know a lot about me, though, don't you?

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You seem to know a lot about me for someone who knows so much. I studied Earth on my previous world. Of course, I am familiar with Marco Polo. The legendary merchant who traveled from west to east across Eurasia. The book you left behind is my bible."

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"That book can be useful, too. It's a poorly written work, adapted by the guilty man who had it written.

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But it's a great book that shows the passion of Marco Polo."

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"...... Marco is fine. We don't need Porro.

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I understand. Then you can call me Asito.

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Okay. I've heard a lot about you from Ryoma. I hear you're a trustworthy demon king.

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I always try to live up to the expectations of those who trust me.

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"A safe but good answer. Then I'm sure he will live up to my expectations and those of Ryoma in prison.

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　Marco Polo said and called the maids to bring tea for all the guests.

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　It seems we have managed to get through the first gate.

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　We sighed with relief and waited for the maid to bring the tea.

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