Common Sense of a Warrior

House of the Duke of Baskar.

… the territory is located on the south side of the Principality of Limmel, sandwiched between the Dukes of Sliger and Crowe.

Lord, Dennis Baskar.

My wife and I were separated more than ten years ago, and between them, we have one son.

"As I've already reported, the Duke of Baskar family's inside line is a fire train. So apparently I dyed my hand at human trafficking in the form of riding a gold-lending merchant's truck. It initially seemed to procure within the territory of the Duke of Baskar, but these days it seems to be going from all over the country.... Well, you won't be able to find out who's under the asylum of the Five Dukes, so you used it. It was exposed to the House of the Duke of Sliger, so it was given a name by the hardliners... and the evidence suggests that for some reason, the House of the Duke of Sliger was not the only one to procure the goods"

"... thats it. Neither that Duke of Grindle nor the Duke of Filling noticed anything about people disappearing unnaturally from their territory? I don't think everyone would notice what I saw today..."

"That would be due to the arms of that merchant in the possession of the Duke of Baskar family.... If you didn't have a noisy body, you wouldn't be talking about it."

"I see. … well, is that possible"

"Yes, we came out because we had answers and were looking into them… in fact, without answers, the investigation would have been difficult to navigate"

"Well... I didn't know I was going to tell you that much, did I?... any additional information?

"In fact, its gold lending, cleverly hidden... could be connected to the Duke of Sliger behind it"

To Alf's words, he gave a voice and laughed.

"Hahaha...... I mean, is that it? Are you saying that it was all Duke Sliger who was pulling his hand behind it? Well, don't even notice what the House of the Duke of Baskar does. In that case, it is possible that it became a fire truck in the first place and that it was made by the Duke of Sliger."

"I was wondering if that's what they'd say, and I'm going to look into it."

"Hmm... by the way, how did you assume you could be connected to the Duke of Sliger?

"I washed that merchant thoroughly.... his real name is Dirik. He was born in the capital, and his father seemed to be a merchant. But I left debt at a young age and went bankrupt. After that, I started working as a small-time user of the organization that makes the so-called back operations its business. So I represent the headline...... apparently, back then, I had a deal with the Duke of Sliger as well. But I was betrayed by the stomach of the organization and I lost my leg. So you changed your name, and you seem to have come to call yourself the current Nort. And he seems to have run a chamber of commerce in Wang Du that deals in finely illegal drugs, etc... the management has expanded over the past few years. I wonder if it's possible enough to deduce from past history that there is a Duke of Sliger behind this leap in management. We will continue to investigate from that line. It just took longer than I thought to get there... I'm so sorry for the delay in reporting."

"No, good. Instead, you did a good job researching it.... any research into the finances of that Duke of Baskar family?

"Originally, the House of the Duke of Baskar wasn't meant to be plucked out and wealthy...... it was the squandering habit of Dennis Baskar's ex-wife and his son between them that caused him to lean completely. Previous investigations did not find any suspicious points, where they had stopped the investigation...... now the Duke of Sliger's workmanship has also been put on the line for investigation. My ex-wife's home didn't see any connection, especially with the Duke of Sliger, so we're now friends at the time."

"Right.... As soon as I know, please. But since that time, have you been looking at the invasion of the Kingdom of Tasmeria? Or was it moving at the time just as part of the domestic power struggle..."

"Considering the period in which the movement began, I wondered if the latter was more likely"

"Hmm...... I see. Well, my invasion of the country would also be part of the power struggle. Ideal for splitting enemy allies. If only we could justify Omake's invasion of our country..."

Alf tilts his neck at me for jamming words.

"... what have you done?

"Uh... I can cry about my incompetence. Lord who was connected to the Duke of Baskar in our country... who was lurking in the Count Talbot house, are you still there?

Alf noticed immediately that my atmosphere had changed to gallery, seeping the tension into that look.

"Yes, sir"

"Then I will let you give me the funds that I am seizing that I was planning to confiscate as one of my punishments over Count Talbot. You will have those in your hands rewrite the amount minus the market toll as' Deposit from the House of the Duke of Baskar '. Write a statement of instructions to Louis to stop confiscation as a country for that reason. Talk to Count Talbot so you can return the funds to the House of the Duke of Baskard."

"Ha. Well, as soon as I get back..."

"No, from now on. Rather, it's too late. My protection is good, so get on with it."

"I understand. … but before you move, may I ask why?

"… perhaps the Duke of Sliger considered invasion of the Kingdom of Tasmeria as part of his domestic struggle for power. If it were to invade for just cause, it would be 'justice'. Duke Sliger, who found that justice, would have more say in the country. The opposite, the weaker the Duke of Grindle and the Duke of Filling are seen to have been connected to our country. In anticipation of that, I guess."

"No way, that's a good reason..."

"That's the thing. The Kingdom of Tasmeria and the House of the Duke of Baskar joined forces and kidnapped the people of the Principality of Limmel... that would be the kind of musical writing. I mean, well... from the beginning, the Duke of Baskar was a throwaway pawn."

"I see. You'd better get that in place before the Duke of Sliger moves"

"Oh. Only, we're a bona fide third party. I didn't know anything, I just opened the door as I was asked and allowed to enter the country... but I wouldn't be able to see it as I received the money to take that position, would I? In order to penetrate the unknown... well, in fact, the Earl of Talbot knew nothing... the return of money from the Earl of Talbot is mandatory. If the Duke of Baskar's insistence is still on fire, he will soon receive the money. Look, the money's due in less than five days. Fly from Count Talbot's house, which is closest to the Duchy of Limmel, two days, four days if you don't go to the King's Capital and just come and go with Count Talbot's territory... five days from now it's possible to return the funds to the Duke of Baskar's house."

"Yes. I thought if we move without sleep, we could come and go in a day and a half. Count Talbot said that Teng himself, who did it, was in the middle of nowhere, and the next generation of counts was inexperienced, and would be able to move as soon as he borrowed Romel's name.... May I leave this matter to you at my discretion?

Alf's eyes glowed suspiciously.

Slightly raise the edge of your mouth to such an alf change.

"Ha... superior. You'd use the fear emotion well, wouldn't you?... at best, put a collar on the new Count Talbot so this never happens again. I'll write a letter to Louis at last, so let him in your hands deliver it."

"I understand.... By the way, why within five days?

"It is desirable that this work be completed before I meet with the other Dukes of the Principality of Limmel. Especially before you meet with the Duke Sliger family. If the transfer of the funds slows down and you return to the country, it will be pursued in the same way that I was with the Duke of Grindle and the Duke of Filling. So I have to see the Dukes of Sliger on this visit... but that's also bad until the money is returned. So I decided to start feeling ill tomorrow and stop meeting with the Crowe and Baskard houses and buy some time. If you're not feeling well, it won't seem unnatural to stay for about seven days."

"… domestically, I will give instructions to my men to come out and talk about taking the time to negotiate, not being ill. I would also like to speak to Mr. Louis about your request to adjust your appointment and your new schedule of meetings with the Duke of Sliger."

"Oh."