78-Intersection: Sino-Japanese chat (?????? viewpoint)




'I' - Keith of Nebula, a.k.a. Nevis, borrowed the body of the messenger Hayabusa and went to Cuzio-sama's side.

 As usual, he rudely knocked on the window with his beak and asked to be let inside the office.
 I didn't even have time to catch my breath before I reported out loud.

The "lawman" has failed to capture Magnus! On the contrary, Magnus is on his way to the island of Andres!'
...to that island?

 Master Cuzio's hand, which had been writing for his office, snapped to a halt.
 He raised his eyebrows in displeasure and said, "You don't mean to tell me that you have the money you need?

'You don't mean to tell me you've got the money you need?
'I don't think that's ridiculous,' he said. But he's been staying with Pieter for some time. We have had ample time to discuss it. Perhaps the Malm and Kincolie merchants have more reserves than we can imagine, and they could have reached their foreheads if they had joined forces.
You should always assume the worst when things go wrong...

 Master Cugio's face turned thoughtful as he arrived at his office desk.
 He tapped the top of the desk with his fingertips, often in silent contemplation.
 I did not wish to interrupt Master Cuzio's thoughts, but I dreaded one more thing I had to report.

'Lawrence seems to be going after Magnus. Moreover, he is a great catch, hastily assembling a fleet of marine police (Cagliostro). It's doubtful that they will be able to catch up with Magnus' ship, but depending on the number of days they stay on the island, they might be able to surround the entire island.
...Hmm. A fleet.

 Master Cusio's fingertips flicked the top plate with great intensity.

It is the duty of our people of Qaziou to cooperate with the Maritime Police (Cagliostro). "It is the duty of the people of Kajuu to cooperate with the marine police (Cagliostro).
"How, specifically, would you like to do that, Mr. Cuzio?
'We're much closer to Andres Island from here than Domon. Hence, we will send out our own fleet and blockade the sea before Magnus arrives on the island. Then we will await the arrival of Lawrence and the others, and intercept them from the front and rear.
"Nah, I see! I thought it was a bold and wise decision!'

 'Of course, it is only by the authority of Lord Cuzio that I can casually say that I can move the fleet.

Yes. I have another good idea, Nevis.

 Furthermore, Cuzio-sama said with a vicious - or rather, nasty - smile.

''Let's get the Jannap Chamber of Commerce involved as well. Because Golmes was quite a sight for Magnus at the party leadership meeting. If I offer him a good opportunity to punish him for his incompetence, that incompetence, he'll be very happy to send out his fleet. Kukku, not a single gold piece will do them any good, though.
''There's nothing wrong with that. It's the duty of the people of Qaziou to cooperate with the Marine Police (Cagliostro).
Kukk, you're right.

 Master Cugio sat up, still chuckling nastily.
 Then he went to the cupboard and took out a bell from inside.
 It was a very large, palm-sized bell.
 It's the bell of the tide and the wind that Master Cugio had to do everything in his power to buy.

Magnus' defeat of Captain Mangan was a blow to the organization, though. But it was fortuitous in that I was able to see the hand he was playing.
'Yes, Mr. Cuzio! This will prevent our fleet from being the only one to stop running. Then, we will only be able to overrun them with violence.

 I can't be sure now that I'm in psychosensory contact with the messenger, but I'm sure I would have gloated maliciously too.

I'm going to have to go and get permission from the head of the party. It's just for show, you know.
'That would be good, sir. It's a big deal when it comes to running the fleet, and I think we should let them know. In a manner of speaking.
I'll be right there. You'll have to make the trip, but can you handle the golmes?
"There's no need for trouble, sir! And it's the wings of the messenger that get tired of it.'
'Haha, that's true too! Then later I'll let you splurge on some tasty bait from me.

 Master Cuzio jokingly opened the window again.
 I controlled the messenger and let it flap its wings from there into the sky.
 From this island, it was relatively close to Ebel Island, where the Jannap Trading Company had its territory. With his wings, it's only a short flight.

 For the sake of Mr. Cugio, I would cajole Gormez into offering up as much strength as possible.
 I was so enthusiastic.
 At the same time, in fact - I was a little relieved.
 For, thanks to serving as this emissary, I did not have to meet the leader of the party.
 I was a little uncomfortable with that woman.