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.
"I am very pleased that everyone is contributing to the development of this city from day to day, Heinrich. 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.
"No, Mr. Heinrich, it's cool."
"Oh, you're really beautiful and irresistible!
"It feels exactly like a nobleman among the nobles ~"
The yellow cheers of the women are flying.
And Colette said, "What about that guy?
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?
"I don't think so.
I see.
The answer was prompt, so the word "Tsugiho" was gone.
"... 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.
"Wow, I can't tell you right now. What's going to happen to Park Min-jin?"
Colette seemed astonished at something, but noble Heinrich's words continued.
"Now, as usual, I'd like to take the time to complain. Let the representative speak in turn."
"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 leaks admiration and applause as if they were touched by the persuasion of their subordinates.
But, hey, Colette pulled my sleeve at my pace.
"If that's the case, I think Milord is a hundred times better performers when he cuts his grudges in the guild. Why is everybody so easily deceived?
"Why did you think it was an act?
"I've seen the man, the soldier, from the beginning. You're not the only Daikon actor who remembers the lines!
"... don't tell me. Besides, there are a lot of people who like it and are deceived. That's what ordinary people are like. Rather, it's unusual for them to think in their own minds like us."
Hmm, I see.
Colette is convinced.
Meanwhile, Heinrich on the stage started talking about countering theft.
"The cause is obvious. Your lives are threatened by the beast race. Eliminate them thoroughly and create a city that is beautiful, free of crime and good for everyone. From now on, I would like to promote measures for the abolition of the Beast Man!
There was cheer in the words.
"Milord, aren't you saying it's caused by the Beast? Is that what this is about?
"No, not at all."
I assure you.
"Because the town doesn't have that much of a beast population. The theft of the beasts would be insignificant. If you are thinking of banishing the Beast and doing well, it is simply a fool who doesn't know things, or a biased incompetence. Either way, I'm a third-rate politician."
"That's the prospect, Master. After all, should Milord do Zheng's" Festival "?
"That would be the most effective solution."
I nod. Of course, if I do it, it's easy to solve. But...
"It doesn't make sense if ordinary people like them, who have no power, don't get over the wall and grow up on their own. Everything is equal to God, because people don't progress without the help of all-powerful people like me."
"I see. It is certainly the role of someone like Milord to watch the people grow!
It's a bitter one though.
I smiled unexpectedly.
He who possesses, therefore cannot trouble himself on the same level as those who have no possession.
What was superior was that sometimes it could be painful.
"Next!
While Colette and I are talking, we move on to the next petition.
"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 was a contradiction."
Ho heh? Ambiguity?
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. Read the back of the word. It's also a technology that people like us need."
Colette brightens her eyes with respect.
"Milord is amazing. Oh, tell me where there was a contradiction 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!"
This is when Colette was scratching her head like that.
By chance, my gaze hit Heinrich's gaze.
Speakers often look at the audience. Therefore, the only unenthusiastic and calm part of this massive crowd may have been noticeable.
This was a blind spot for me, who was always calm.
It's completely boring because it stands out because it's cool.
"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."
Distorted lips like a mockery, but suddenly noddenly,
"Hmm, there was a former member of the brave party. I have a little time, so I'll show you this wonderful city soon."
That's how I lifted my hair.
"Oh, that's Heinrich! Even exiled incompetence is generous!
The audience is screaming again.
I blurred on Colette.
"You're in trouble."
"Am I better alone with my husband?
"? I don't know what that means..."
I'll 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."
Besides, I murmur with a voice that no one can hear.
"Besides, Heinrich... he wondered where you did it."