Before long, the rattling mercenaries had gathered behind Volkines and the two of them.

　They too gathered immediately after receiving the report. Even if it's only a mercenary group with a reputation for strength. They are quick to act.

''So, what does this mean?''

　Volkinez asked for an explanation for the scene in front of him.

　His words were tinged with a faint hint of irritation.

　Several of his men had fallen unconscious in the traffic in front of him.

　The only people standing were the masses, the girl named Willa who had been asked to search for them, and a tall, skinny man with black hair and dark eyes - a man.

'Hmm, what do you mean?'

　He didn't understand Volkinez's question and asked back.

'...... Well, that's fine. More importantly, could you give me the young lady there?　My clients would be very upset if you were to be rough with them in King's Landing.

''I'm getting pissed off at the guild if I don't escort my client to the Order too. Sorry about that.

　The man did not understand that this was a threat.

　Besides, the corners of Volkinez's mouth twitched.

'Hey, client!　Willa shouldn't have any money unless the house is put out!

　Idi's words. It was true.

　There wasn't much money for Willa, who was awkwardly hiding behind the dark-haired man.

'Oh ...... well, the request money is ten coppers?'

What!　Hmph, hmph ...... then that's the extent of your rank as an adventurer!　Get rid of him as soon as possible!

　Yupoboppo laughed high, and the entire royal capital resounded with the confidence of victory.

　But on the contrary, Idi was shaken.

''Hey, why are you ...... and why are you ...... but with ten copper coins ............

　I'm too shuddered to shiver, and I can't even turn my head.

　And - they can't share information.

"Since you won't return it, I guess we'll have to use our powers as well.

Move it!　It's about time that even Aidy and I had a limit to what we can cover up this ...... Aidy ......?

　Yupoboppo hurried Volkinesse.

　Suddenly, I turned my gaze to Idi and saw the dark-haired man with an oddly sweaty look.

"Wait, wait, there's something wrong--

'If you're going to interfere with my request, you're going to end up in the same boat as these guys lying on the ground: ......, haven't you heard?'

　The fast-acting mercenaries moved in the blink of an eye.

　It was a precise configuration for everyone to eliminate the man. Everyone was supposed to be the best way to fight - the best way to fight for everyone's features and the man's blind spot.

　The mercenaries surrounded them and the man disappeared from the view of the masses - a moment later.

''Guhhh!''

　It literally blew up.

　Some of them even dug into the outside walls of the house.

　None of them were able to move on to the next position. All of them would be unable to fight.

　As well as the others who are lying on the ground first.

'Do you want to do the same?'

'...... I see. That's a pretty good one.

　Volkinez grinned wryly when asked by the dark-haired man.

　Then he warmed up, clinking his fists. That meant that the battle would continue.

''But just because you kicked all those mooks around, you're going to get carried away--about!

Okay, let's go.

"Yes, sir.

　The dark-haired man who easily kicked out Volkinez leads the way, and Willa follows him.

　They were almost to the Knights' headquarters. But a voice came from behind them.

''Wait!　--Lord Jide!

　It was Idi.

　Volkinez and Yupoboppo's eyes widened when they were told.

　They wondered if that was Zid.

'Ten copper coins?　Then this one will pay you a hundred gold pieces!　We need Willa back here!

''Hmm. There's a clause in the guild's constitution that says trust is what it is, and I can't accept those requests. Sorry.

　But," continues Zied.

'What do you mean you want it back?'

Willa is my daughter. She's a bit of a disturbed girl. It's not a good time to be in trouble for a lie. The Kingdom of Kuzela is going through a difficult time, and the knights can't afford to be bothered.

　It was a word that Aidy had managed to mend.

　A mixture of lies and truth, something that would normally be impossible to spot.

　But Jide says.

'Yeah. So I'm going to escort you through those things?

Go to .......

　Idi was speechless.

　He didn't understand the nature of Zied.

　He was supreme in his request, an attitude that didn't even look at other side streets. Because of that, he wouldn't take Aidi's invitation or falsehoods.

'Hey!　What the hell is this all about!

　And then a group of people in armor appeared.

　It was the Knights.

　The mercenaries who were rampaging within the King's capital had gathered in one place, so they had room to spare and were able to arrange their personnel.

　Then Willa was the first to speak out.

''S-Sorry!　We need to talk to you: ......!

'You are ...... Miss Willa. And in the back is ...... Lady Aidy. I see. Would you like to come along for a moment?

A man who seemed to be a representative of the Order was looking at Aidi with a hostile look in his eyes.

Ah ...... ah ......

　Idi collapses from his knees.

　He knows.

　He knows that the Order has changed generations, and that there is not a single member of the Aidi faction left in the Order.

　He knows that there are many in the civil service who wonder about Aidi not being replaced by the next generation.

　What was still good for Aidi was that there was no evidence that he was corrupt. All evidence and testimony had been erased under authority.

　But.

　If the testimony came from his own people, his own guilt would be unassailable.

　If the investigation is authorized, Aidy's remaining charges will come out in tatters.

.............

Master Yupobbo, please.

Huh!

　The wealthy merchant who had been trying to escape by pretending to be a stranger gets caught without a second thought.

Could this be the end of my request?

　Zied muttered in a whisper.

　It was a confirmation to himself.

　But his voice had reached Willa as well.

'So it looks like .......'

　Willa says somewhat hushed.

　It's as if she doesn't want to leave Jide.

'Well, if you need anything else, please call me.

　On the contrary, Zied's attitude was an easy one.

　Willa opened her mouth, trying to stay connected to the relationship somehow.

'I don't consider it a favor I returned for ten coppers ......!　I'll definitely, definitely pay you back!

　Those were words from Willa's heart.

　Originally, this was a request to hire more than one A-ranked person to do the job.

　That's how strong Volkinez and the mercenary corps are. They are strong.

　But Zied is too heretical. He's so easy to deal with that he comes off as weak.

Yeah, I'm looking forward to it.

　Since he wasn't a client anymore, Jide's respectful tone of voice was released.

　But there was a natural smile on Jide's cheeks.

　Willa was even more flattered by the sight.


-- Jide did not know.

　The girl is the only daughter of the duke's family.

　The girl who would be the next vizier, who would take over the house in place of her captive father.