My First Trip was to Another World

The investigation of the suspicious request has been completed, but the reward conversation is not over yet. I'm going to the royal castle today because we have a deal to hand over the stolen goods and the amount of the reward.

This report is not as an adventurer but as a knight, so I am the only one going to the royal castle. But I'll let everyone know.

"I'm going to the royal castle now, do you want to come with me?

"Ah... in the meantime, I'm going shopping."

I see. Well, you'll be bored even if you come with me, so that's fine. I'll go alone. "

It seems that Luna and the others have other things to do. That's why I'm on my own today.

Until I bought a house in King's Landing, I couldn't go to King's Landing without acting with me. But now I can easily go to King's Landing, so I don't have to bother with my errands anymore. I wonder if it would have been better to buy a house earlier in this case.

I moved to my usual room in the royal castle. I was going to wait here for the king's hand to be free... but there were unusual people in my usual room today. That said, he's not a king, he's a familiar old man. I often see you with the king. I wonder if it is someone close to me.

I've been expecting you.

The approachable old man was waiting for me, and when he saw my face he lowered his head.

"Were you waiting? Is there no king?

"Today's requirements are about the bandits, right? You will report to me in the margins of your visit, so I've been looking forward to telling you that."

It was a huge investigation involving the Adventurer Alliance, so I don't think we can finish with a frivolous report. In the meantime... it's been a while.

"I see... so you should go while you're at it?

"Please wait in this room as we are ready. I'll call you when I'm ready. Now, I'm ready, so if you'll excuse me."

The old man next to him said so early and left the room. Then the maid came in immediately and served me tea. I waited for a while while sipping the tea that was served.

Just before tea ran out, an old man near me came home. The old man lowers his head with a smile.

"Thank you for your patience. Let me show you around."

Surprisingly fast.

That's how I stood up.

Led by a nearby old man, they walk the hallway silently from each other. He went down the hallway, opened the door, then proceeded further, and arrived in front of the door that continued between the eyes. The approaching old man immediately opens the door and enters. I followed him.

Well, come this way.

The nearby old man stops in the middle of the gaze and guides me to line up next to him. I stood beside the nearby old man while being guided.

The king is sitting in a luxurious chair right in front of him. On either side of the king stood an old man dressed in high clothes, and soldiers lined up on both sides of the room. It's a familiar sight.

However, the condition is different today. I think the number of people is also higher than usual. Between me and the king, there are a few strange old men standing facing me. Among them, a particularly great old man stared at me with hostility.

As I watched between relaxing and glancing, the strange old man who was staring at me suddenly yelled.

Keep your head down! Kneel! "

You're telling me? What is this... attitude toward the first person I met? You doubt humanity. Shut up and let the magic of intimidation keep you quiet...

"Keep it that way!

The king's shouting echoed, and the broad gaze was instantly tingling. But without reading the air intake, the strange old man returns his words.

"But, Your Majesty, this man's attitude....."

"I don't mind. Start reporting now."

The king ignored an unfamiliar old man and tried to move on. But I'm sick of being yelled at. I want to know who it is at least.

"No, before that. Who's this rude old man?

When I said that, a strange old man stared at me. Neither I nor the King are aware of it and ignore it.

"It's Count Doolin. I'm in charge of the Merchant Guild HQ."

"It was mainly a caravan that was damaged this time, so I asked for a seat to confirm the details."

The approaching old man whispers. The old man next to me seems to be lining up next to me to make these supplements. Honestly, thank you.

Looks like Doolin was called in to check for stolen goods. If we get rid of him, we won't be able to move on. I'm in the way, but I'm leaving now.

But I'm sure I'm upset, so I'll keep track of his signs. Next time I see you, I'll smack you with a cockroach.

"Roger that. Now let's get the stolen goods out. They were all taken from the bandits' Asia."

That's how I took all the boxes I had out of my magic bag. There are about two light tigers in various wooden boxes, large and small, and 23 boxes if counted. Two of these boxes are surprisingly heavy because they are packed with coins. It is difficult to open it when stacked, so it is arranged on the floor.

And when all had been arranged, he called unto the king.

"That's all. I have confirmed that there is no dangerous material in it, can I open it here?

In this word the king looked to Doolin. Probably inspired action. Doolin nods with a mysterious look and opens boxes lined up with other old people one after the other. When the box containing cloth was opened, a supplement came in from the nearby old man.

"That cloth is a luxury item with a crest ordered by the royal family. If I hadn't put my hands on it, I wouldn't have made such a huge investigation...."

Speaking of which, the Ajitos were most alert to the box containing cloth... Why are you guarding the cloth? I doubted it, but I am satisfied with it. The bandit must have been judged to have sold the fight to the royal family.

A few Doolins have checked all the boxes. I thought this was the end of it, but Doolin said with a steep face.

"You'll still have it. Give it all out."

"What? That's all I said."

I didn't mess with anything in the box. Until then, if I was told there was no evidence, I would have gained an unsuspecting level of trust in the king.

But Doolin doesn't seem to have enough credibility.

"It's no use asking me. I'm checking the number of stolen items here. There's gotta be more."

You think I fucked a cat. I wonder why he fought so much with the first person he met... I'm sorry, too. I wonder if he's not a good grower. Or is there no king's discipline?

"I just brought all the boxes that were left in Asia. I'm not involved with the package that was disposed of before that."

"I'd better get it out now. I don't think the gendarmes want us to fish inside the house."

The accusations don't stop. That's why I'm so annoyed. Nevertheless, it's awkward to think of beating a nobleman in front of you... I have no choice but to give back even one disgusting disgust and endure it.

"Hmm, you want to say I stole it?"

"You seem to like money a lot. Are you blind to the money? Come on, let's go."

Doolin really wants me to be a thief. Oh, I'm getting really angry. I'm at my limit. May I punch you? Yeah, that's right. All right, let's beat him up and get out of this country.

It's a shame to have the King's Landing, but it's the last time I set foot in Alencia today.

The moment I made up my mind and took a step forward, the king raised his voice.

"Wait!! Count Doolin, I order you to leave!!"

"Ha! Your Majesty, what are you doing...."

Doolin struggles to contest the sudden king's words.

"Shut up! Can you hear me? I'm leaving."

"But!! the stolen goods are still...."

Guard, get me Count Doolin!

The king ignored Doolin, who was about to say something, and gave orders to the soldiers. Soldiers immediately moved and tugged Doolin into wings.

Count Doolin is staring at me with resentment, dragged by soldiers. Well, it would be confusing to talk with him, so it's only natural to leave on the way out.

"Mmm... I didn't expect this to happen..."

The king blurred with a sick face. You must have been worried about me. Let's not beat Doolin in the face of the king. But I complain.

"What is he? You didn't look like a man standing on top of someone, did you?

"In his honor, he is usually a rational person. It must have been a bad place to live today...."

A close old man answers.

You happen to be in a bad mood? I don't want to be beaten up like that. I knew he had to be careful...

Well, there's no one in the way, so let's get this report over with and move on to negotiating the reward.

"That's all the stolen goods I brought. If it's not enough, I guess there are other adventurers who have been hired. Madoff didn't tell you anything?

Madoff seemed to be speaking for himself. Besides, the luggage left in Asia was a difficult amount to carry alone. In light of the situation, I wonder if you've been working with more than one adventurer.

There were six people involved, including Madoff. They're all trapped and interrogated. Perhaps Madoff is the central figure, so you should ask Madoff sooner than I do.

I thought so, but the king shook his head quietly. What's that supposed to mean?

"That's true, but in fact, only one of the bandits was in Asia... Five people, including Madoff, were just adventurers who were asked to do it."

"Seriously!?"

When I heard the explanation of the old man who was close to me, my voice unexpectedly leaked. The approaching old man connects more supplements.

"Yes, Madoff was the consignee, and the three men who were held captive in King's Landing were the transporters. All are Alliance registered adventurers."

I made a calculation mistake. If we don't catch the mastermind this time, the reward will be greatly reduced. That's why I went out of my way to ask for the help of soldiers to make sure they were locked up.... I didn't know there was no mastermind at the scene.

"Don't worry, Ko. I'll pay you in full."

When the king smiled invincibly, an old man near him sandwiched his mouth.

"Your Majesty, it doesn't seem to be the plan. Are you sure?

"Hmm. Ko was good enough."

Judging from his proximity, it appears that the King changed his schedule at the last resort. A sudden change of heart... I wonder if this means putting Doolin in the water. Very well, I'll take the King's plan.

"Oh, thank you."

"Instead, I would like to entrust them with an additional interview with the Adventurer Alliance. Can you do that for me?

Shit, I can't refuse this flow. I have to take it...

"Okay. But I'll claim an extra reward, too. Is that all right?

"We will consider adding 20 gold coins to the survey based on the information obtained. How about this?

Rewards are cheap. But it's not bad because you're just listening. As an acceptance of this request, we are finally negotiating the handover of the stolen goods.

Sounds reasonable. Roger that, and the stolen items I brought this time, but I'll charge you for them too. "

Hmm. There are prescribed rewards for taking back stolen goods.

"There is a provision that 20% of the assessed amount of money and goods recovered. Please wait until the inspection and assessment is complete."

It didn't seem like we had to negotiate. The bigger the bandits, the more money they make. It should have been quite a coin, so I can expect quite a bit of it. But 20% may be subtle. As Doolin pointed out, it would certainly be more lucrative to cat babies.

"Some people don't give stolen goods to the country.

I asked the old man who was close to me.

"I don't know if she's gone, but it's very rare. Buying or selling stolen goods is a felony that can even lead to death. They're doing the same thing as bandits."

I see. A stolen cat vampire is synonymous with a bandit in this country. That doesn't suit me.

"That's all I'm talking about. Anything else?

"That's all. Back off."

The king says great. Is it your job to make the king look great? This is the king's workplace, so it's only natural that you behave like a great man.

I waved gently to the King and stayed behind while I watched... By the way, I noticed, but I talked in my usual tone. It was the King's office today, so I should have been polite with it.

No, I can't help it. The king didn't get mad at me, and it's okay. Restore your mind and go to the Adventurers Guild.