Marquis' Express Butler

Fortunately, the owner was helpful in the investigation. He looks suspicious as to why the tax investigation started all of a sudden, but sees me and Arthurs armed and drops his tail.

As in all places where people live, the host here would have done something to avoid inspection.

Maybe there's a direct line to the clerk who issued the order.

However, it wasn't that hard to get the order because there was an instruction from Confucian Hamel. The old magistrate thought we were going to rob one business.

I'm sorry, I don't intend to.

I told Calmond yesterday: Today, the commercial district will be turned upside down. Now that I have the opportunity, I intend to investigate all businesses related to the Black Pigs.

“This is everything on the books. ”

“Really?"

“Yes…… we don't do any illegal transactions. as you can see, it's not that big a place. ”

Rather, it bought my suspicions. It's run by a black pig tribe, and there are no illegal deals? The premises were wrong.

“We need to make sure there are no illegal transactions. Investigator. Investigate this whole thing. ”

“I understand.”

The investigator accepted the book I gave you. Then I started looking into the books.

Once I was an apprentice butler, but now I'm different. I'm here as Chief Investigator.

Similarly, Arthurs, who is holding the form behind his back, attended on behalf of the Knights. So we deserve respect.

I advised the host.

“It's not too late now, so if you have something to hide, you'd better tell me quickly. Don't let the inspectors down. ”

“Is that possible? I've got all the books, so you'll know when you check them. ”

The host became increasingly weary. Almost there, I felt like I would protest in a way that would interfere with business.

We need to kill Gigi for this.

“Surprised that the Inquisitor suddenly showed up? ”

“Rather than being surprised... my customers are uncomfortable. ”

“We're not just here for a tax investigation. I'm investigating the Black Pigs. ”

The owner's eyes suddenly shook. I didn't miss that slight change. Now I see a weak Mana flowing through my eyes.

Of course, it is very difficult to capture a person's impression or momentary change.

However, if you are waiting for a specific reaction like now, simply using Mana to raise your eyesight is enough to know.

“You've heard of the incident where Miss Sapiella was almost kidnapped before, right? ”

“Yes? Oh, I know. ”

“It looks like the Black Pigs were involved, actually. They're doing some research. Then we came all the way here. You know what I'm saying? ”

“ ……. ”

Luckily, the host began to be nervous that he wasn't just a bad guy.

I laughed and kept talking.

“So, it doesn't matter how many numbers are wrong in the book. If there's anything related to the Black Pigs here, it'll be a problem. ”

I turned my head and asked the investigator.

“Is there a problem with the books? ”

“There's no particular problem... …. ”

“Only?”

“I feel like I'm emptying something. It's kind of suspicious to be organized so neatly. In this case, there are usually other books. ”

In fact, most of the investigators are beginners. That's why I was told to tell you that there is a secret book before the operation.

If there's a real secret ledger, it'll react, and if there's nothing, it's gone.

I smiled and looked at the host.

“What do you think? Our investigator said there might be other books. ”

“No way! I've never heard such a story since I was born. It's a trap.”

I raised my voice, but the sound was a little shaky. He doesn't seem confident. Just a little more push.

“Really? Assuming there are no other books, does this have something to do with the Black Pigs?" ”

“What do you mean? ”

“I received a report. The operative in this store is a black pig. Information from the Dark Side, I'm sure. ”

“ ……. ”

The host did not speak easily. I have no choice. If you say something wrong, your head may fall to the floor.

I smiled.

“I didn't know what the host would like, so I prepared two options. Do you want to get me a secret ledger or do you want to stick it to the Black Pigs? We don't have much time. I have other businesses to investigate. ”

As soon as I finished, I grabbed my sword and lowered it to the ground.

Puck!

The sword is embedded in the wooden floor. The host and others inside the business were surprised in their apparent lives.

“My patience test is over. Decide quickly. I don't know what to do. ”

“Now, wait a minute! ”

The host left quickly. Upstairs, he brought two old books in a moment. His face was white.

“It's a secret book! I have nothing to do with the Black Pigs, so... ”

In short, the host asked me for a price. I'll give you the Secret Book, so close your eyes to the Black Pigs.

I took the deal.

After going through the books, I found a lot of money going into the Black Pig Tribe as expected. Approximately more than 100 gold It's easy to make money.

“Investigator. Take a look at how much less tax you're paying. ”

“I understand.”

The investigator, who received the book, starts bouncing off the ledge. The host was restless, and I folded my arms and waited for the results.

The investigator reported the results shortly after.

“As of the first day of the year, I hope it's 50 gold. ”

“So you missed 50 gold and paid taxes? ”

“That's right, it's been over a decade since this business was created, and if you can calculate all of that data, you can increase the amount. ”

“Oh, my God. You must have done a lot of that! ”

Can an inn and a tavern make that much money? Something smells fishy.

Probably used for smuggling drugs, weapons, and other items.

But I can't afford to investigate there now. There are more than ten businesses to rob today.

“What kind of punishment do you get if you do this? ”

“It depends a little on the crime, but basically all property is confiscated and then exiled or executed. ”

“I see.”

I nodded and looked at the host. Already he was trembling all over. I flick my finger and instruct.

“Call in all investigators. ”

“Yes.”

The investigation is meaningless. I dragged the host into a quiet room. I sat comfortably in a chair, and the host lay flat on the floor.

Arthurs came in late and stood behind me.

It's reassuring.You 're carrying a Guardian Knight around like this.

“It's more like a death sentence than a suspension, right? ”

“Hiic! Mo, save my life! I have a family to support. Please, please, please! ”

The host began praying for fingerprints to wear off. I kicked my tongue.

“If you have a family to support, you have to live with yourself. Why did you do such a bad thing? ”

“I wanted to, but I couldn't help it. because if you don't, you can't do business. If you don't do that, the Black Pigs... ”

The host shook his head, unable to speak to the end.

Well, what does a powerless merchant do? If those punks come and take the beans, there won't be anything left. It must have been hard for you to put on your mouth.

If you examine the books carefully, you'll find that even if you have a lot of money stolen, you won't have a lot of money from the host. Probably got sucked up by the Black Pigs.

Pity. My goal is to cut off the Black Pig funding, so I should be able to do it appropriately.

“I understand that, but the law is the law. I don't think I have the strength. I do what I'm told up there. ”

“Save me. I'll do anything if you let me live!" ”

I pretended to think for a while. That way, the other person will get on board and tell you everything.

“Really? Let's give it a chance. I'll decide what to do with you. ”

“ ……! ”

I said, the host raised his head. He looks up at me as if to ask me to send him a message.

“Let me ask you something. You recently told the Black Pigs to raise their winnings. ”

“No, that's right! I had money to run the organization, and this time he said he was going to walk twice. It's due the day after tomorrow. ”

“Do you know why? ”

“That's as far as I go... ”

Well, it doesn't matter. Anyway, the timing was perfect.

The Black Pigs have doubled their winnings to meet my demands. By the day after tomorrow, all the business owners on my list will have gold.

But first I have to clean it all up.

“How long have you been doing business here? The investigator said you did it for, like, 10 years. ”

“That's right, I've been doing business for 11 years, to be exact. ”

“Then you know what's going on. Actually, I have a list of businesses that I acquired. Places that pay off the Black Pigs. Can you see if there's anything missing? ”

“Of course!”

I pulled out the list of businesses I had in my arms. And I showed it to the host. The eyes of the host who wanted to live moved busy.

“I think I'm missing three. ”

“Fill it up. ”

The host with the pen stopped and looked up carefully.

“If I help you like this, can I live? ”

“We will confiscate all property. And I will try to save your life. ”

“Thank you so much! ”

“Don't just say thank you. Fill out the list. ”

That way, after robbing three businesses, I was able to increase my business list from twelve to twenty. The commercial district was in turmoil after rumors of tax investigations had begun.

I had a place to close the door quickly, and I was afraid that I would get caught for nothing.

So the bustling commercial district became as quiet as if it had caught the eye of a storm.

Of course I was in the middle of it.

“Aren't you the right person for the inquisitor, not the butler? I was terrified when I saw the owners blow up earlier. ”

“Not interested. It's no fun investigating other people's backs. ”

“Then why are you doing this? ”

“I told you, it's an order. How can you count the depths of his heart? Why don't you go back and work hard? That's how you win. ”

“Shut up!"

At that time, I saw a familiar face on the side of the alley. I was wearing a robe, but I felt a noble beauty that could not be covered by a hood.

It was Elona.

It looks like Calmond sent Elona after the commercial district.

Eluna turns away, her head bowing as she looks at me. They're not wearing cotton balls right now, so they have no idea who I am.

Nice to see you in a place like this.

But I couldn't pretend to know, so I turned off my nerves and asked the investigator next door.

“What's your next goal? ”

“It's called Whale Dream." It's not far from here. ”

“I can see a lot of places closing the door. I hope you didn't let them get away. ”

“We've already dispatched guards. They won't get away. ”

I smiled satisfactorily. We proceeded relentlessly to the next goal.