Mathias pulled a face at Cain's smile.

'Boys, draw your swords!　Here, this is the Earl of Silford ...... how did you end up in a place like this ......?

　Cain says coldly to Mathias, who listens with a shaky voice.

''First of all, I don't have ...... an apology. Even though I am a young man, this is still a noble head of the family, in a manner of speaking. It's hard to show that you can't be called a "boy" in the presence of other noblemen if you're called a "boy" in the presence of the Lord. I will have to use the term 'impudence': ......?

　Hearing those words, Matthias shuddered and looked at the Marquis of Corzino. As expected of the Marquis Corzino, even though he was a young man, the Marquis of Corzino had no choice but to nod when he was told that by the aristocratic head of the family.
　Matthias kneels down on the spot and bows his head.

''This, this is ...... Earl Silford, ...... I am sorry. Please forgive me .......

　Cain follows up with more of Mathias, who lowers his head.

I'm fine with that, though ....... Didn't you call that young lady "little girl" a moment ago?　That's what I've heard: ......
No. ...... It's ......

"Your daughter over there is not a nobleman, but the sixth princess of the Baisas Empire, Her Royal Highness Princess Riltana, ...... How would you like to speak out against the Princess of the neighboring country?　The Marquis of Corzino.

　At Cain's words, the Marquis of Corzino and Matthias revealed their surprise.
　Riltana did not like to be too flashy, and although they had visited her when she arrived in the kingdom, only Prime Minister Magna and Duke Eric, including the king, had met her in person, and few people knew Riltana's face.
　The Marquis of Corzino was also the first to see Riluthanna's face.

''That's not such a ...... prince's highness, you're ......!
Well, no way. ......

　Cain looked at the two surprised people as an afterthought, and Rilthana nodded deeply as she looked at Rilthana.
　Then, from her pocket, she took out a lavish plate decorated with the national emblem of the Byssus Empire.

''The sixth princess of the Byssus Empire, Riltana Van Byssus. I have seen everything you have done. I will also report directly to the King about the kidnapping of my ...... friend, Parma!

　Riltana says in a strong tone, and Mathias shakes his body.

''Oh, no!　What have I done to deserve this?　I don't even know what I'm talking about. ......

　Cain and Riltana wrinkled their eyebrows at the fawning Matthias, too.

'How can you say that after you kidnapped Palma!　I also got to check out the cell in the basement. I know there were several other children in there as well.

'Uggh. ....... The Marquis of Corzino: ......

　Clinging to him, Matthias looked at the Marquis of Corzino, but what came back was an unexpected word.

'Matthias!　You were complicit in the kidnapping!　I can't believe it!　I don't know!

What: "Eh, ......, that's it. ......

　Matthias was surprised to see that he was supposed to ask for help, but was shunned.


　It was then.

　The door was opened and a large number of guards rushed into the mansion.

''We have information that a kidnapping is taking place here!

　The captain of the guards in the lead draws his sword and stops moving at the bizarre scene in the hall.
　Matthias, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, kneeling towards the boys and girls, the guards standing to protect someone who seemed to be a nobleman, and the fallen adventurer.
　None of the incoming guards were able to understand the situation.

　And before they knew it, Dalmatia appeared behind Cain and spoke in a whisper in Cain's ear.

''Just in case, I've called the guards.
That's fine, Dalmatia. Thank you.

　When he found out that it was Dalmatia who had called the guards, he nodded and opened his mouth.

''Thank you for your service, guards. There has been a kidnapping in the Chamber of Commerce here. The girl behind you is also a victim of it. We came to help it. And there are more children in the back who we think were abducted. Check.

　The captain frowns at Cain's words. The ones who were there earlier know who Cain is, but the guards don't know yet.

'You are ...... yourselves. These fallen ones are ...... you guys did this?
I did it. He pulled out his sword.
"Okay, so ...... and ...... you're your daughter's bodyguard there, ......?

　Liltana was instantly recognizable as a noblewoman, but Cain was dressed as an adventurer. The guards also thought of her only as an escort.

''I am Count Cain von Silford Drintle. Next to me will be the Princess of the Byssus Empire, Her Royal Highness Princess Riltana.
"By Riltana Van Vyssus.

　At their words, the guards froze, including the captain. Then, understanding, the guards immediately got down on one knee.
　All of the guards put their swords away and got down on one knee, and the captain of the guard, who was at the head of the group, looked up.　

''I'm sorry about this, Your Highness. Your Royal Highness, the Earl of Silford ....... I still don't understand this situation. Could you please explain it to me?''

Yes. You know that the girl from the Saracarn Trading Company was kidnapped, right?　I'm sure Her Royal Highness, Princess Lilitana, is here to report to you.
Yes, I've heard that. And the guards have been looking for you.

　Cain nodded at his words and continued his story.

'The girl was held in a cell in the basement of this trading house. I learned of this information, and that is how I came to be here. The Saracarn Trading Company is the intermediary for the goods I created, so it's only natural to look for .......

The Earl of Silford himself: ...... or ......?

　The captain of the guard couldn't follow Cain's direct search for him either. The lord of the house basically gives instructions, not moves himself.
　He didn't expect it to move on its own and do the fighting that would have taken place.

'Is it strange ......?　Well, yes, how about this.

　From his pocket, Cain took out a guild card that glittered in platinum.

''This is still an S-ranked adventurer, so...''

Nah!

　Gerther, who had regained consciousness, was immensely disappointed by the guild card that Cain presented him with.
　Gelter had also been an adventurer for a long time and had risen to the B rank. He knows that hardship better than anyone else.
　And about the abilities needed to become S-ranked: .......
　I'm not going to be able to tell you what to do, but I'll tell you what to do.
　Of course, the guards are also wide-eyed at the color of their guild cards.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it at ....... Then, would you all please stay here for the sake of confirmation? You guys, go investigate in the back!

　At the words of the captain of the guards, a few guards proceeded to the back of the room.
　One of them was about to leave.

I'm going back. It doesn't matter.

'I'm sorry. I'll be with you in a moment at .......

'Yes!　Shut up!　I am the Marquis of Corzino. I have nothing to do with this.　I've just arrived. Excuse me!

　The Marquis of Corzino left the Chamber of Commerce without hearing a word from the Captain of the Guard.

'Cain...... are you sure?'

　Liltana asked Cain in an anxious voice, but Cain nodded with an unavoidable look on his face.

''...... There's no stopping it in this situation. And the Marquis of Corzino is higher than me, you know. And he's a minister of state. I can't stop him without any evidence.''

　Riltana looks frustrated at Cain's words.

'But hey, unless ...... Mathias can tell you all about it, ......'

　Cain looked down at Matthias, who was on his knees, and smiled at him.
　His gaze made Mathias's fat body shudder and he turned over in a cold sweat.