In the Guildmaster's office, Lixetz, Edin, Cain, and Letia were sitting in the Guildmaster's office, facing each other.
　When I asked Lixetu what happened, he said that he hadn't heard anything, he had just been contacted by the guards and told that they had captured Betty.
　He was furious at the time, but when he heard that the lord would explain the reason later, he regained his composure.
　Cain explained what happened this time to Rixetu from the beginning.

''--No way, that's not possible.''

　The guild's sub-guild master colluded with the deputies, priests, and even the Dark Guild to storm the lord's residence. With some active A-ranked adventurers, this was not an easy task. It wasn't just a problem for Drintle Branch Chief Lixetu, it would also cause trouble for Edin in the royal capital.
　That's why Edin had come to the city of Drintle like this, Lixetu quickly understood.
　When Lixetu heard the truth, he got down on his hands and knees on the floor and rubbed his head against the floor.

''Cain-sama, Edin-sama, I am truly sorry for this time.

　However, it wasn't something that could be done by apologizing for what happened this time.
　The entire Adventurer's Guild would have sold a fight to the noble society.

''Lixetu-dono, now we have to talk about the future. That's why I came out of the royal capital. Letia here is to be the Inspector and Sub-Guildmaster of the Drintle Branch. And you will be responsible for organizing the adventurers in this city. As for your punishment, we'll let you decide how well you do. Until then, I'll hold off. Is that all right with you, Cain-kun?

　Lixetu nodded, getting down on his knees at Edin's decision.

''Edin-san, that's fine. And I know that I'm not a bad person, Lord Lixetu. He does have a bit of a temper, though. In this case, the deputy is the main culprit. I'm going to make it look like I was caught up in it. Of course, I'm going to ask the state to take responsibility as well. And since Letia-san is here this time, I can rest easy about the guild.

That's not going to help you!　We're going to have to go through the past documents from bookkeeping to the past. I'll start my work tomorrow, but first I need to get some introductions from the staff.

　Letia looked a little embarrassed at Cain's anticipation, but quickly retracted.

'Then let me first introduce you to the staff. With Betty's absence today, we are all in attendance.

　Everyone nodded. Lixetu rose from his kneeling position and led everyone towards the hall.
　The four of them came to the hall, and the staff started to color again.
　Lixetu began to explain to the staff.

''Sorry everyone, I'm sorry to be so busy. Rest your hands for a moment and listen. Betty, who was a sub-guild master, is currently being held in the guard's choke point for cheating. We don't know the details yet, but I believe that she will be taken to the King's capital for interrogation in the future. Don't expect him to come back here again. That much is certain.

　Lixetu's words surprised the staff. They all had no idea of Betty's injustice. Moreover, the fact that she would never return would mean a felony or death penalty. All of the staff swallowed their spit.
　Then Lixetu continues to speak.

I'm afraid that the master of the Adventurer's Guild of the Kingdom of Esfort, Mr. Edin, has come to see me about this matter from the royal capital. The new sub-guild master of the city will be Mr. Letia from the King's Capital Guild. I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say. I'm looking forward to working with you all.

''I'm Letia, sent by the King's Capital Guild. I'm sure I'll start working tomorrow, but I'm looking forward to working with you.

　Letia stepped forward and greeted the staff with a slight bow. The applause erupted in unison.
　The staff and receptionists who knew Letia let out a happy scream. She was that popular. The adventurers in the hall were also admiring Letia's beauty. By all accounts, Letia was a mature woman with the sophistication and s*x appeal of the royal capital.
　And the fact that he was able to see the kingdom's Guild Overseer Master, in person, caused a commotion again.

　Then Aura, the receptionist who didn't read the air, raised her hand and asked a question.

''Um. I'm sorry, Guildmaster. I know very well that Edin-sama and Letia-sama are there, from the explanation I gave earlier, but why is Cain-sama in line there?

　As for Cain, even the adventurers' guild staff only knows that he is a good child adventurer with an A rank. Among the receptionists, they know that excellent adventurers earn differently. Being an A-ranked kid means that he could rise to an S-rank in the future. If they could catch him, his future life would be secure. Not to mention, Cain's appearance is that he's a beautiful silver-haired boy, even though he's only ten years old. Even from the receptionists' point of view, there was no option not to go after him.

''It's just that I'm just an adventurer who knows--''
"Master Cain is the lord of this city!　It's Viscount Cain von Silford Drintle!

　Cain was just about to go through with his acquaintance when Rixetu broke it up with all his might.



「「「「「「「「 yeah yeah yeah ！！！！ 」」」」」」」


　The inside of the hall became the loudest commotion of the day.
　It's not just the guild staff.
　It's also the adventurers who just a few minutes ago were rumored to be the 'Silver Devil'.
　The adventurers are whispering, "That vicious one is the lord this time ......" and so on.　
　As for Cain's destruction of the training grounds, the adventurers in the audience were mouthing off about it as a snack for drinks. 'Beware of the silver-haired demon who looks like a child.
　The adventurers were even more surprised to learn that the boy was actually a nobleman and a lord.

　Completely unaware of what he had been hiding, Lixetu didn't know what was going on and was surprised that everyone was upset about it.
　Slumping his shoulders at the fact that Lixetu (the brainiac) had found out, Cain introduced himself.

''Excuse me, I'm Cain von Silford Drintle. I became the lord of this city the other day. I'm still going to be a new lord, so please take care of everyone.

　After introducing himself, Cain bowed.

'I thought you were a ballerina, but you're a lord: ......
''At that age, an A-ranked lord and an A-ranked lord: ...... Jul.''
I'm going to have to work harder and harder. ...... I hope you're okay with being older.
If you can help me, you can go to ......

　The receptionists were looking hotly at Cain with the eyes of predators.
　There was even a receptionist who was already having rosy fantasies.
　When Edin noticed such receptionists, he nailed them.

''Because Viscount Cain is planning to get engaged to my sister and Commander of the Kingsguard, Tifana, so there's no vacancy.

　Edin didn't take offense and divulged about his fiancée. Indeed, the only thing he's keeping to himself is about Telestia and Silk. This is because there is a problem in politics, and as for Tifana, there is nothing wrong with her, as her family has already given their approval.

　It is known that the Commander of the Kingsguard is a duchess. Although she is an elf and beautiful daughter, she is also outstanding in terms of military strength, which makes her famous in the country and most of the people know about her.
　Most of the people in the country know about her, and most of the guild staff would of course know about her. As expected of a duchess, the receptionists' shoulders slumped in dismay as they couldn't win against the duchess.

　After the roses, Edin winked at Cain.

''Now you won't get any bad bugs.

　He whispered that in a whisper.
　I'm not going to get any bad bugs, but no one can get near me, Cain thought.
　After the introductions were over, he greeted Rixetu before leaving the guild and heading to the lord's mansion.
　They hadn't even booked any lodgings, and he recommended the lord's residence, where rooms were still available.
　As for Letia, due to the sudden decision, she was still unable to enter the dormitory, so he allowed her to commute to the guild from the lord's mansion for the time being.

''It's like the dormitory life I've been living in is a lie!　I'm going to enjoy this life, even if it's just for a little while.

　Edin sighed as he looked at Letia, who was happy to see the room he was shown to, and sighed.

''I'm sorry, Cain-kun. Take care of me for a little while, please take care of me.

　After showing Letia around, I had a meeting with Edin in the parlor.
　Behind Cain stood Dalmatia in her butler's uniform.

''Dalmatia, was there any problem?''

　To Cain's answer, Dalmatia bowed before answering.

'Yes, there was no problem. We have been monitoring the perimeter of the building as well, and there is nothing suspicious about it. I believe that Dash and his son are in good physical condition as well.

　Edin looks up at Dalmatia for a moment, and his mouth relaxes as he returns his gaze to Cain.

''Cain-kun's mansion has quite the vicious steward, doesn't it?

　Cain broke out in a cold sweat at Edin's words. He didn't expect to notice them.

''Well, well, well, Edin-sama, I'm already retired from active duty, I'm just a steward. I don't like to hear you say such things.''

　Dalmatia laughs lightly as she lets Edin's words flow.

''Hmmm. Let's put it that way, well, with this, even if Cain-kun isn't here, this mansion is safe.''
'We can send it to King's Landing first thing in the morning, right?　I have a school tomorrow, too, so I'll be leaving early.
'You're still a student. Wouldn't it be better for you to graduate and focus on being a lord?　If you're willing to play adventurer with my lord, I can send out a nomination request, which would be a great help to me.
You can't do that, sir. She's only a freshman.
Yeah, you're right.

　The night gradually wore on as they continued to laugh and chat.