Arafoo Kenja no Isekai Seikatsu Nikki

Mercenary guilds generally have strong perceptions as exorcists of demons.

You will be rewarded by taking requests from demons who appear in each village or city to go to the site and defeat them.

The material of the defeated demon changes price due to the good and bad way of stripping it, and if his arm is bad, it will only be about a bundle of sandwiches, and he will need his skill as a hunter.

It's not just good to kill demons, but the more mercenary ranks change depending on whether you have an arm that can secure certain material, the more meritocratic the world of mercenaries is.

Whether skilled enough to defeat demons or not, there was an unexpectedly scholarly aspect to knowledge of the material more than that.

For that reason, there is a large percentage of people from hunters.

The rough guy with only his arm, naturally, falls.

"Hey, Mr. Zeros..."

"Something, Ado."

"Are we getting a lot of attention?

"Because magicians rarely become mercenaries. Hey, you'll get noticed. Never mind. Just stay dignified."

One of the reasons mercenaries have few wizards is that they cannot enroll in the Istol School of Magic unless they belong to a relatively wealthy group.

A magician basically falls into the category of scholar, so learning magic takes a lot of money.

Naturally, orphans and peasants, or those who have become mercenaries from the chimps reserve, are scorned by the magicians. A great deal of separation had been made in that there was no upbringing.

"Well, the Wizard doesn't need strength these days either. They teach martial arts in college, don't they?

"So you're saying that we're stunned at the moment because of our old habits? It's an annoying story..."

"Finally, there are more mercenaries who don't think they need a magic mentor because mercenaries can also buy magic scrolls.

Most likely, mercenaries who can purchase magic scrolls are limited to those who pass the guild review. "

"Because if magic is used for crime, it's a problem, you need to have that kind of scrutiny. If someone with bad behavior uses magic, it's a hassle."

Magic is troublesome when used in crime.

Especially in this world where scientific investigative techniques have not been established, complete crime is possible if we want to. Even magic, such as simple [Sleep Cloud] or [Acid Mist], is difficult to identify when used in crime.

Mercenaries will only be eligible to purchase magic if they are judged according to their rank and reputation by others.

Anyone who purchases a magic scroll is also on the list and shares records with the Mercenary Guild on what magic they have learned to help them investigate when magic is used in crime.

A recently done bill, but there are still holes in this new law as well, and it took some time now for the problem to be solved.

"Didn't magic scroll work many times once you learned magic? Isn't it too late to build a system like that?

"If it's an old type of magic scroll, it's hard to retrieve the guy who came out. For once, they're picking it up at half the value of the sale, but the recovery rate isn't fragrant.

Fortunately, without a certain amount of magic, the magic doesn't activate itself, and fuel consumption is poor. You're gonna be okay because the brain-muscle mercenary's gonna heba right where he learned his magic, right?

"That's a bad product. What kind of new type is that?

"Transcribing magic into the subconscious realm extinguishes the magic formula of scrolling. It's easier to use than the old type of magic, and it sounds pretty popular."

An old man who lays low that he is the one who set up the magic scroll finishing.

"Where are you going with that information?

"Newspapers. Addo, I think you should read the papers, too. You can buy information unexpectedly, right?

"By the way... that scroll, Mr. Zeros didn't spread it, did he? I remember something similar."

"Well, don't sign up sooner than that."

Behind the magic scroll sale, Ado was sure there was definitely an old man.

I turned to the receptionist, looking at the soggy old man with white eyes.

"You're here, what can I do for you?

"I want to register mercenaries"

"Master Magic, are you two? It's rare, but YO-HEY! I'll accept the guild for anyone, babe. I'm asking you to comply with the terms."

"Something about it, I think it was a lap tone along the way... I'm the only one who registered. The old man in the back is already registered."

"OK, I did. Lack of manpower, Yo-Hey! Alliance, application for membership, thank you so much! Fuckin 'Magic Instructor. I can't replace you for lack of manpower! Register Now Fast OK?

She was a funky receptionist.

She looks like a career woman in a suit, but she pinches a lap in the conversation one way or the other.

"How many magicians can I blatantly say that because I don't like them?

"Oh-yee, you fucking idiot demon mentor, from college! Yooee, I'm so excited for you.

You're inferior to useless horse shit! STONE or less rolling to ROAD. BATTLE doesn't come out, and you can't peel it off! I can't even secure the material. Useless Mazacon babies!

Yo, yo, I'm disillusioned with Chicken Heart! The shit is better, get to work, Fuckin 'Guy. I'm not calling you. Just your mouth, Mage. Seriously, Gohome, Fu- "

"Speak normally...... Besides, I'm not out of college, am I? It's annoying to people from other countries?

"Cohon! Excuse me. They say it's a magical kingdom, but honestly, I don't expect it from a magician.

Many times before, the Wizards have signed up for mercenaries, but most of them are just mouthpieces, and few of them have fulfilled their requests properly. "

Ado turns to Zeros unexpectedly.

At least the old man is stronger than a lined mercenary and has the strength to just let him accomplish things first, such as simple requests. It was inconceivable that the magician was not working as a mercenary.

"Ado, I do sign up for the Mercenary Guild, but I just signed up because I needed it in a separate case, right? Nothing. I don't make enough money to run a mercenary, and I didn't want to be."

"No, if you signed up for mercenaries, take a little request. It would be annoying for a newbie like me if he had a weird bias."

"I think that's personal freedom, but hey. Besides, if you want to improve the treatment of the Wizard, Ado, why don't you do your best?

"Truth be told, I don't know..."

Zeros is certainly strong, but it is his free will whether or not to continue his mercenary work.

I don't think it moves due to Ado's circumstances because he is a person who does what he wants to do more than he did.

Still, I think it would be good if you could contribute at all to improving the treatment of the Wizard.

"So... get me a oyster. Application form, you want an explanation? CRAZYBOY. Our handsome bat is END. Thanks for taking it, guild cards, POOOOO!

""... (can you talk to this receptionist who doesn't pinch the lap?

"Excuse me......"

"" It's rude, seriously... "

It was not an attitude towards the customer.

I'm serious about my job, but I seem to fever because of something.

The gap with appearance was amazing.

Anyway, Ado will be guided by the receptionist and will take the course in the back room.

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Waiting an hour for the adds I went to take the course.

The old man couldn't help but notice Ado walking in fluttering footsteps from the back as he drunk ale at the counter at the tavern.

Seems pretty tired from what I've seen.

"Whoa, you're back"

"Shit... that receptionist, heat it up from the start. Come on, you're gonna have to explain it in a wrap. I didn't know what you were talking about..."

"Well, why don't you just remember the basic story?

"I tried to explain what I don't know, but somehow the rap turned into Death Meta on the way, and at the end of the day, the nursery rhymes also explain it in mixed songs..."

"It's like I want to hear it, I don't want to hear it... it's subtle and novel music"

"'Terms, remember?' Even if they say so, come on, you're not getting it in your head at all. Besides, the recital will last forever... He's worse than some kid general."

Ado had been totally screwed in the past hour.

From what I hear, the receptionist sings highly, in a dizzily changing tempo, singing out the guild's terms.

But the song is too much of a concern, and if the terms themselves don't come to mind, it doesn't make sense.

"There were some new mercenaries, but they were there for me in Ota Arts..."

"What local idol is that?

"Heh... Kobushi was good. I'm so tired."

"It included the opera!? It was because it was too scratchy!?

"In the end, I got the guild's Terms and Conditions instructions. I don't know what that course means..."

This world seemed to have a unique music culture.

And the guild terms seem to read the instructions faster than the course.

"It's going to be a real test, isn't it? Mr. Addo, are you okay?

"I managed...... It's easier to move your body mentally."

"Well, think normally, there's no way you can't pass"

"Huh... what about that"

Turning to his voice from the side, one young man stood.

The young man standing with his hand wrapping his long stretched forehead to the right, wrapped his gear not strange when he was said to be the chief of some nobleman, and seemed to call out to the Zeros as they were stared around the woman.

"Mercenaries are a life-threatening job. I don't think there's a magician's turn. Besides... I'm the one testing you guys. I'm not gonna make it easy."

"'Gamma!?

Their first impression was of an animated character with a certain mobile weapon coming out.

The conceited tricks and public ignorance give such an image, and they don't look very good to the examiners who test in action.

"There's no need for mercenaries, such as exorcists who never go out into the avant-garde. Pull yourself clean before you expose yourself to something unusual."

"No, why do you have to be told so much about Akan's? I know you're a magician, but it's not like you can't run mercenaries. Prejudice, huh?

"Huh... Mercenaries are the last fortifications that protect the weak. The magician who can only provide magic support from the rear has a heavy load. Sure, there are fights, but you just die in vain at a time when you can't protect yourself. I've come across such occasions many times."

The young man wiggled his forehead with his hands and his hair was so fuzzy that he pulled it back and forth.

Seeing him like that, yellow cheers come from the women behind him.

"'This guy, Uze...'"

At this time, Zeros and Ado thought so sincerely.

"Master Kiremy is right. The Wizard gives up quietly and goes home, and becomes a mercenary only gets in the way."

"You're useless anyway, aren't you? You're hurting yourself. Go home, anyway."

"Don't bother us b-rank clans, [Red Rose Knights] hands. This is kind of you to say, isn't it?

"You guys, even though it's true, pick a few more words. My character is in doubt."

"" "." "I'm sorry. Dear Kiremy…" ""

'Oh, I had company... I thought you were a botch.'

'Red Rose Hey... Which one do you mean? There seems to be a lot of weird people in this world.'

Ado and his old man were thinking pretty rude.

I don't know about that, Kiremy goes on with the words.

"Mercenaries should be clean and right and, above all, asked for character and courtesy. Regardless, the strength of the individual is inevitable, but when there are nasty people, the character of others is also questioned. Especially not a magician."

"No, I'm certainly a magician, but I can do melee fights, too, right? I'm better at it."

"I don't know what kind of wizard I've met before, but I don't like being compared to all of that either. Well, I'll take your advice, won't I? Doesn't make sense, but hey."

I don't speak of the question of 'your companions don't have character either'.

Because when I put a bad scratch on it, I felt like it was going to develop into a tough development.

"Well, fine. I don't want you to imitate the Alliance's reputation. [M] I haven't counted on you from the beginning, such as a magician, and at best collect herbs in an uninterrupted place."

"Hyaha! No, Kiremy's boy."

Now at the end of a century the fashion, if done, nasty chimp-style man was added.

Half-naked under a leather jacket. The Mohican man who appeared as he wrapped his chain around his body on a spineless shoulder pat and licked his knife with his tongue is also an A-ranked mercenary of arms in this Santore mercenary guild.

Other members were in similar fashion, and Kiremy looked very unpleasant at the man's words and actions.

Zeros and the others also think, 'There's another weird one out there,' on the inside.

"These two, Yabe - what? You're not the kind of guy who can win a bong. TUEEE, for real!

"Is that Mr. Ace? Didn't your eyes go crazy to value the Wizard so highly? You value the Wizard very highly."

"Hihihi, why don't you tell me? But, hey, apart from these two, huh? You should be the one selling the fight. There's signs of Yabeye coming in the bin - hyahahahaha!

"Huh, you think I'm going to fall behind as much as a magician? Looks like Mr. Ace's been buying these two for a long time, doesn't he?

"Hyahahahahaha! No, to be honest, I don't even want to get close. These guys are a kind of haunt - they're B-rank stops because they don't know that -"

"Ku......"

Kiremy distorting her face in repentance and ace nasty as she pronounced her long tongue to mock.

There was a fierce spark between the two.

"Hihehe. Head, what's the fuss? Cancer? I'm gonna annoy the other motherfuckers, okay?

"Hyaha! Joker, Ome, it was a long time ago, wasn't it?

"Gehihi, make it easy to meet Mr. Ba, the big luggage, on his way here. I carried my stuff home. Come on. Thanks for the fried bread, huh? Freshly made."

"Hihihi, you did a good job. That's my family. Gehhhhhhhhhhh!"

"'They were awesome better people than they looked!?

Their fashion taste sucks, but their heart was very good.

"You know, I don't know... are they actually really good people?

"Well...... you look arry, but you are very famous for being a philanthropist, such as caring for an old man or an orphan. At least I want you to do something about that outfit... Let me tell you something, it's a bunch of hypocrites."

"Isn't it much better than a villain as he looks...... Well, I don't know about that fashion."

Kiremy also answered Zeros' question as he said.

The Clan of the Aces [Saints of the End of the Century] is a good organization that takes on any cheap requests.

By organizing the operation of members from the top rank to the low rank, requests are efficiently accomplished without deficits under any circumstances. Besides, it's thorough enough to even do charity.

It looks like it sucks but is supported by a lot of people and I won't forget the spirit of service. Proudly achieves enough requests to compete for 1,2 within the Santore Mercenary Guild.

The Aces were also truly successful mercenaries.

"Well, I guess it's better than choosing a job just because of the amount of compensation requested. I like you better than a fool."

"Mr. Zeros...... In a way, aren't we like them? The same goes for Mr. Zeros in that he's not normal."

"We're not good people, are we? I'd rather be a villain. I choose my job for the price of my reward."

"I suppose any normal mercenary would be the same? Well, we're not as nasty as they are. Totally... the usual attitude is too much more problematic than their behavior"

The aces are too good to stand up for the other mercenaries.

But it is also a matter of no choice. Mercenaries are paid well to take care of their gear and recover potions.

There are a lot of people who can't afford charity enough to just live the day today. The aces [saints of the end of the century] are too heterogeneous.

"Kiremy, this man is better for himself if he passes right away."

"Become!? You're saying I'm weak! That's an insult, Mr. Ace!!

"Hihi... Chi ~ Oh, seriously, I'm telling you these two are turning into things. Look, I gave you some advice, okay?

"Hum! Then let me show you beyond that expectation. You can't lose to a magician or anything."

"Kekeke, you seem persistent, but I gave you some advice. Anne over there, give him a break, will you? You just attacked him and he's dead."

Ace walked away from the scene laughing at Herahela.

I guess A-rank isn't dat. You won't know exactly how strong Ado is in itself, but he probably deduced his strength just by the signs of being released.

That is to say that we are sensitive to danger, the capabilities that mercenaries need.

The more blunt the sense of crisis, the sooner you die. Here is the reason for the high rate of wear and tear in the profession of mercenary.

If you don't know just by looking at the strength of the demon, many will storm with momentum alone. It's good for the bloody mercenaries, but there's no way we can live longer with this.

It is a profession that prevents wear and tear and asks how efficiently requests are accomplished. Naturally, the mercenaries in the top ranks are as cautious and sometimes spend a long time fighting demons.

Because careful preparation for this has been going on from day to day and we are prepared in case of a situation. It's more efficient to start a clan than a party to do that.

Failure is always stuck even when you are so carefully prepared. Act with caution, bearing in mind thus increasing survival. Mercenaries who can use [Sovereign] or [Appraisal] are treasured.

It is also to detect as much danger as possible, and on top of that it is also a means of making the request fulfill.

Most importantly, all clans do not prepare as carefully and carefully as [the saints of the end of the century]. Inside there were also notorious clans that disposed of their peers.

The Alliance is only an organization that mediates requests, so it doesn't get into the situation inside the clan. This halfway administration was supposed to discredit mercenaries.

"If I lose... Huh, I'll override that prediction."

"'Something's very motivating, but the advice hasn't provoked you? You just oiled the fire, didn't you?

Kiremy was on fire.

He is a noble three boy and naturally does not have the right to inherit the governor.

We therefore want fame, and naturally we want character in the profession of mercenary.

Achievement and courtesy are required to receive a request for nomination from a merchant. The higher the ranked clan, the stronger the trend. The exception is about [saints at the end of the century].

"Ado... you can't kill me, can you?

"Am I not that trustworthy? I'll give you a break."

"No, I feel bad about that, too. You're stronger than you think, aren't you? I want you to be aware of that place."

"Well, I'm going to deal with you lightly..."

"Quit insulting me!

The old man seems to have dropped more bombs.

Ado pointing a very unpleasant face at Zeros. The old man apologized in his heart.

"... time. Let me show you the strength of your newcomers. Especially the Wizard there..."

"Wow, hostile...... It's so hard."

"Ado, come on."

Ado was dropped off by an irresponsible old man and disappeared behind the door with a very nasty face.

Thus several new mercenaries were tested for strength in the underground arena.

"Master, on the rock"

"... aye"

Dropping off their backs, the old man was comfortable ordering a portion of the whiskey at the counter.

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A battlefield stretching underground.

Once present on earth, many fighters fought in this place.

It is now blocked by semi-circular curved ceilings and used as a rookie training station for mercenary guilds.

"Okay, let's just get you tested in action. The order came from the receptionists who were quick!

Kiremy giving instructions with a rough nose.

A training wooden sword is carried by the staff and they choose from among them what is right for them.

Addo chose a double-handed sword called the Zweihander.

I swayed gently to see how it was going.

'Well, this is what it is...' Cause it's wooden and light. '

Ado just wielded lightly, but the sword muscle was completely invisible to the new mercenaries and Kiremy's eyes.

A slaughter that goes unnoticed, everyone is wary of that fact.

"Ba, stupid...... why does the Wizard have so much skill!? Impossible! A magician can use his sword, etc... well, that's reinforced magic! You've strengthened your flesh, so you can slaughter that much. Then the original strength... '

Kiremy thought Ado was using physical enhancement magic.

If there were a magician on this occasion, you wouldn't find traces of using magic or anything, but there are no magicians present in the Hate and Mercenary Guild.

So he didn't realize he was making a mistake.

"You don't approve of fortified magic, do you? Unlock the magic."

"Enhanced magic? No, you're not using it, are you? I told you, I'm better at using swords."

"Don't lie to me! Tell me which world has a wizard who uses his sword!!

"You're here, aren't you? Mostly, if you use enhanced magic, you'll see. You can see the light surrounding your body."

"Become!?

Yes, physical enhancement magic can be discerned in a visible way.

And I don't see any trace of it in Ado. In other words, he would have swung his sword in his own power. But Kiremy couldn't admit it.

"It's not enhanced magic. Oh!? Then what the hell...... right! [Fighting] Oh! I don't even see magic in this!

[Fighting] is a martial arts technique that strengthens the flesh by circulating magic in the body.

You can't see magic from the outside because magic spills through the inside of your body. Furthermore, the flesh is strengthened and twice as powerful as ordinary people.

"Huh... then [fighting law]. I'm surprised the Wizard can use such moves, but my eyes can't be misled."

"So I didn't use it. By and large, if [fighting] is available, you're not a magician, you're a fighter. If you can fight, you don't choose a sword in the first place. Well, I'm both good-looking. If you hit him with your bare hands, he's gonna die for sure, all right?

"Ha!?

A magician, but also capable of sword moves as well as other fights.

In other words, while learning wisdom as a magician, you will also have learned melee combat. Clearly, it's out of standard.

In the first place, the [Struggle Act] is a good move to say the depths of a fighter. It is no exaggeration to say I am a master if that is to be used.

In other words, the wizard in front of him says, 'I can use magic and weapons, but I'm a master at bare hands'.

"Oh, is that why! While training as a magician, you can't possibly train in martial arts or anything like that! Quit messing with me!!

"No, it's true... If you don't admit it, you're really gonna die?

It is also natural for Kiremy to be sudden.

The training of a magician can't be worn half way, and that's the same thing for fighting. Even if we learn both ways, we tend to be halfway there, not to mention impossible such as extremes of moves that can be called depths. Even if I remember, it's not a level I can use.

Naturally speaking in general common sense, unfortunately I don't realize that Ado is an insane being. That's why we can't acknowledge reality.

"There must definitely be a back... I won't admit it!!

"No, admit it... What are you doing here?"

"Shut up! I'll peel it off."

I didn't get Ado's opinion.

And the test in action begins.

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"He's from a magical aristocrat. They were talentless and neglected..."

"Heh... once again, it's like I heard it somewhere"

While having a drink, Zeros was talking to the bartender's master.

And find out why Kiremy is slowly stuck with the Mage.

"Whoever got kicked out of my parents' house had to be a mercenary. Naturally, we don't have the skills to survive."

"You must have had a hard time. Is that the B-rank, and the clan is up and running and it's splendid."

"Then you know what I mean. I don't know how useless the exorcist has ever been... It's quicker for mercenaries to learn magic, and it's good for action."

"That's right... But that's a story in this country, isn't it? There are exceptions inside."

"Oh... you're like two people. But he won't admit it."

I can't acknowledge the existence of a past where I couldn't be a magician and was treated cold, but I could fight in the avant-garde. Admit it and Kiremy's life will have been denied so far.

It's an extreme story, but it's...

"It's none of our business, isn't it? I don't care if you push yourself."

"Right...... That is why we need to know the breadth of the world. Let's see some painful eyes..."

"It's tough."

"The reality is brutal. That's why we have to face it now..."

The world changes.

It changes little by little with the times, in both good and bad ways, and eventually becomes embraced in common sense. Even Kiremy's [Red Rose Knights] had a mercenary who learned magic.

It is certain that magic is no longer the only thing for a magician, but that and personal circumstances are not identical. If a mercenary can use magic, it's not strange that a magician can use weapons and fights. It is the profession of mercenary that sees a painful eye if it cannot accept reality.

And -.

"Dear Kiremy, be sure!!

"Why...... Why, with a blow to the Wizard…"

"Impossible! Why did Kiremy do this..."

"... because he's a boy."

The master wiped the glass and the old man groaned almost simultaneously with the glass in one hand.

Kiremy, who is transported by stretcher, is escorted to the infirmary while accompanied by his companions.

Kiremy, unacknowledged of the facts and adamant in his common sense to the end, seemed to have been knocked down by Ado in one blow.

The ad appeared awkward scratching his head from the back.

"I gave it to you..."

"No, it was good enough to hit it lightly. I think it's excessive."

"That's just rude, isn't it?

"No, on our level, it's just a weak bully... At the very least, I can wield his sword until I feel better."

"I think that's terrible, huh?

Ado seems to have responded to discipline.

As a result, Kiremy is sent to the infirmary.

"Ado, was it? You're strong...... no, you're too strong"

"Well, because the old man in front of you trained me. I saw hell..."

"Zeros... sure, there was a guy with that name in the S-rank mercenary... Everything is lightly embellished with [flashing seiphone] like a magician."

"Mr. Zeros... are you kidding me?

"No, I'm forced to. I didn't mean to be a mercenary."

The old man didn't even care, but when he registers in S-rank, a circular goes to each guild headquarters. Naturally, you will know the name.

"Well, it's how the Duke of Solister treats you. We can't even make a nomination request. The majority of S-ranks are held by nobles and nations."

"Really?

"I hope you don't ask me. I've told you many times, but I just signed up because I was compelled to. My uncle, he basically wants to relax."

The old man's position was free.

Neither does the Duke of Delsassis seem willing to put a collar on Zeros.

"My position is give-and-take. When it was in the interest of the Duke of Delsassis and me, it would take the form of a request. Well, if it's an interesting request, I'll take it."

"It's a good thing freedom is guaranteed. I can tell you that the other S-ranks have developed a really good relationship because they have been sent unscrupulous requests to do so."

"You're a bartender master, you know that? Could it be Gilmouth?"

"Correct...... I retired as a mercenary because of an injury, but that used to be the S-rank, right? Well, no one even remembers his name now,"

Master of the bartender and guild master of the Santore Mercenary Guild. Name [Cézanne Rourkes]. Two names [Roaks of the Vajra].

Formerly a defensive mercenary using a large shield, he made a name for himself as a point of avant-garde protection for his people.

He retired from mercenary operations because of his injuries and old age, started working in guilds, and is now master of mercenary guilds.

"S-rank apprentice or S-rank from skill..."

"At least give me an A-rank. If they make it S-rank, the extra guys are gonna stick together."

"Hmm... are you good? You're a disciple, aren't you?

"It's not like I'm a disciple... Ado, if that's okay with you, there's no reason for me to disagree. I basically leave it to my free will. I'm not gonna tie you up."

"Well...... then register at A-rank. Don't complain if you bring in demonic material on a regular basis."

"Understood…. This is going to make me a fortune."

"Guild cards will be around for a while now. Shall we have a drink?

"Even though it's daytime? Well...... just a little"

Ado looks like a good-looking mouth too.

Until the guild card is issued, Ado and the old man pinch the salami and taste the little one and the liquor.

"By the way, when did you sell your whiskey?

"I've only seen ale, too. It's a warm one..."

"I recently sold it at the Solister Chamber of Commerce. They've been researching it for a long time, and they've finally completed a satisfactory product."

"" Heh... "

The Duke of Delsassis broadly expands commerce beside the Lords.

To its bottomless behavior, the old man and Ado can't block their open mouths.

Again, I wondered if the Lord who ruled the land was cheater than ourselves.