38. The nobles of the city of Alden
After saving the Elves from the danger of extinction, we broke up with the legendary Elves and arrived in the city of Alden.
"I'll create a fan club!
Serra, the princess of the elf, said. Of course you're kidding.
For now, I was just about to walk around town with Colette.
It's a beautiful city when I look at it. Not a single piece of garbage has fallen off, and there are only those who are well dressed.
"It's quite a beautiful city, unlike where it used to be. I'm kind of restless."
"I agree. It's a little too beautiful."
"Too pretty (...)? Milord, isn't it beautiful?
"It's not that bad. But where do you think the dirty stuff went?
"Where's the dirty stuff?
Colette floats her head.
"It must have been the Earl of the House of Gross who ruled here... Oops, how about a rumor?"
A prominent stage was set up just after a short walk down the street.
On the stage was a young man with long blonde hair who was so noble and dressed that he sifted with enthusiasm.
"Chosen gentlemen! I am delighted that Heinrich will contribute to the development of this city from day to day. Thank you here."
A smile is sticking to his mouth as he looks at the audience that gathers his sparkling blue eyes. The figure is magnificent. But somewhere his eyes were as if he were constantly cheating on men, looking down on them.
Wow! Heinrich is so cool!
"You are truly beautiful and irresistible!
"It feels exactly like a nobleman among the nobles."
The yellow cheers of the women were flying.
It seems to be popular with young women...
"By the way, what does Colette think of men like that?
I asked somehow.
"What's wrong? What's wrong?
But Colette had a poke-like expression.
"No, what do you mean? That's the man. Isn't he pretty obvious? Don't you think it's cool?
Is that the kid? I don't think so. No, wait. Well, yeah. I thought if I burned it in my flame, it would be greasier and harder than the others!
"Why don't you stop judging everything by how baked it is?"
I smile bitterly. For Colette, it seems to be just a boy Kozo treatment.
"... and goodbye."
Hmm?
Colette blurred as if she was feeling moist somewhere.
"When I look at Milord, I don't need to see other men..."
"Hmm... Uh, what do you mean?
I leaned my neck.
"Yeah... I can't tell you right now."
Colette seems astonished at something, but I'm not sure.
In the meantime, the noble Heinrich's lofty speech was at its peak.
I didn't hear much because I talked to Colette, but I did.
"Enhanced control of non-payers, especially the veterinarians, among the poor."
"Those who say that are more powerful, they are more likely to become criminals and become threats, so they will be put under control."
Clear the Slum Town
Something like that. And it's about making the city's life more moisturizing with the financial resources it gets.
At first glance, better security sounds like the right thing to say...
"Milord, what's going on?"
"Ah, they're all weak... especially the policy of eliminating the beasts."
I sigh.
The residents here are probably relatively wealthy. That's why I welcome Heinrich's words.
However, the reasons for crime and poverty are not only personal. Heinrich's policy is to eliminate these people without recognizing their human rights. I felt like I knew what they were doing in this city.
"Now, as usual, I'd like to take the time to complain. Representatives of the districts may, in turn, present their petitions to me. Fufu"
Apparently, listening to the city's residents on this spot is the way.
A man raised his hand.
"Yes, I'm from Segusta District. We've been experiencing increased theft lately. I'd like to ask you to do something about it."
And the soldier beside the word,
"That should be solved in the district! It's not something to sue Mr. Heinrich for! Rude!
And raise your anger.
However,
"No! The peace of the people is what I want! Even if it's about theft, there's no big or small trouble!
"Ha... haha! Excuse me. We went out without checking on Heinrich's generosity!
"Very well. I understand how you feel about me. Continue to encourage loyalty."
Hahaha
Naturally, the audience leaked admiration and applause as if they were touched by the persuasion of their subordinates.
It's an easy act to understand.
On the other hand, I was stunned. The current act probably has no more effect than simply getting praise from the residents. It's just an act of self-esteem.
Apart from me, who was so stunned, Heinrich on the stage started talking about anti-theft measures.
"The reasons for the increase in theft are clear. Your lives are threatened by the beasts hanging around. Eliminate them thoroughly, filthy and without money, and create a city that is beautiful and free of crime and good for everyone. In the future, I would like to further promote measures for the abolition of beasts!
The words were echoed by the audience.
"Yes! It's because of the Beasts that our lives aren't getting better."
"Kick them out! Don't let them ruin our lives!
"Filthy beasts!
Heinrich smiled slightly at the reaction of the residents.
Meanwhile, Colette next door tilted her neck.
"Milord, aren't you saying it's caused by the Beast? Is it true?
"No, not at all."
I will answer immediately.
"Because the town doesn't have that much of a beast population. The theft of the beasts would be insignificant. It's just a racist with a bias against the Beasts."
"I see. That's my husband. Not everything is foreseeable. I still think it would be good if Milord did Zheng's" Festival "."
"I'm sure that's true, but..."
I nod. Of course, if I do it, it's easy to solve. But...
"I want ordinary people like them to get over the wall and grow up on their own. You know that people don't progress without God's help, right?
"Indeed. Does the nobility meet your expectations?"
It's a bitter one though.
I smiled unexpectedly.
He is a possessor, so he cannot trouble himself on the same level as the unpossessed.
In that way, while Colette and I are talking, we move on to the next petition.
"Next!
"Yes, I am an Alliance Master in this city. Actually," Adventurer Killer "has appeared again. Ten adventurers have been killed this month! Please destroy this bandit!
"Adventurer killer."
Heinrich nodded.
"You'll have to apologize to everybody for this. One year after Adventurer Killer began to descend into the" Purgatory Temple ", a dungeon under the city's jurisdiction. I am heading straight to the crusade, but I haven't even grabbed its tail yet.... but I promise. We must catch the thief! The Unreachable among the Adventurers will surely burst out and snap their necks!
"That's Heinrich!
"Please! Dear Heinrich!"
"Save our city!!
The crowd gets even more enthusiastic about that powerful word.
But the only one of them was tilting my neck.
"That's a little strange."
Ho heh? Is that right?
It seems that Colette didn't notice either.
"If Colette is the last princess of the Geshpent Dragon, she might learn. Look, Colette. Humans hide something more than rhetoric. Especially for people like him, whose thoughts got caught up in discrimination and prejudice."
Colette brightens her eyes with respect.
"Milord is amazing. Oh, tell me what changed in his words!
When I get back to the inn. Until then, think about it. It's homework. "
"Mum! Try to solve it! Well then, don't worry about it!"
That's when Colette was worried about his head.
Is that a coincidence?
My gaze hit Heinrich's gaze.
No, the speaker is an outsider and watches the audience very well. Especially a man of self-esteem who cares about people's eyes like Heinrich.
Therefore, the only unenthusiastic and calm part of this massive crowd may have been noticeable.
This was, in a way, my blind spot.
Because it stands out because it is calm.
In that sense, this Heinrich man, on the other hand, was worth it, even though he was a teacher.
"Whoa, whoa! You, uh... Ariake-Mihama, I'm sure! You banished that brave party!
Heinrich suddenly shouted as if he could be heard around him.
"Ah, you know!
"The incompetent who fired the brave party!
"Wahahaha!
The laughter of the ordinary people echoed.
"Hey, everybody, stop. Fu, you must have worked very hard for him."
He distorts his lips like a mockery. Apparently, he wants to make himself look bigger by making fun of me.
And suddenly he nodded and laughed as if his lips were bent.
"Kuku, there was a former member of the brave party. I have a little time, so why don't I show you this wonderful city soon!
That's how I lifted my hair.
"Oh, that's Heinrich! Even exiled incompetence is generous!
Heinrich smiled satisfactorily at the voice. Well, it's still part of popularity.
I blurred on Colette.
I'm getting mixed up in some crap.
"Am I better alone with my husband? Can I bake it?
"Aristocratic round-roasted..."
He looks down at Heinrich with his cheeky face. I can't help but sympathize with him, as it is up to me to decide whether he will burn or not.
So, after I think about it a little bit,
"Well, if you're going to guide me, I'll let you do it. I was going to look around the city anyway."
No matter how much nobleman you are, it's pathetic to burn it all down.
Besides, I murmur with a voice that no one can hear.
"And the dirty things in this city, Heinrich... I wondered where you did it."