The imperial Zebuldia is surrounded by thick outer walls as a measure of demons that inhabit the surrounding area.
The capital, which can also be seen in rectangles from above, is centered on the emperor's "castle," and the closer it was to the center, the longer it was and the more it tended to flourish.
The outer walls surrounding the capital are still being expanded in proportion to the development of the imperial capital. Except near the four gates that are essential to get out, near the outer walls is the most insecure land in the Imperial City.
Particularly terrible is the southwestern part of the imperial capital, where the wall has not been expanded for a long time due to the proximity of the river.
The dirty and running streets, as if they had boiled the darkness of the Empire, are narrow enough to be filled with just a few people lining up next to each other, and dim even during the day.
The buildings, built as if they had been oppressed to develop on thick stone exterior walls, are as intricate and monstrous as if they were joining together, about as different from the landscapes of the loose and vibrant heart of the Imperial capital as the heavens and the earth.
"Zebuldia Southwest Decadent Metropolitan Area"
It's a place where people don't even lean in the daytime. I don't donate unless it's a Knights or a big case with a policing mandate.
And also those who dwell there are also many who have scratches on their tibia and those who are poor.
From a former hunter who was kicked out of a sinful and exploratory association, a merchant behind handling a forbidden product that is just incriminated by holding it. A declassified buyer who sells translations at a cheap price that cannot be considered from their original value. From members of criminal organizations to prominent hunters who hide themselves under certain circumstances.
A crucible of chaos, mixed with all kinds of good and evil, useful and unnecessary.
We need strength, fame, gold and handouts to lift a few of them of value. It has nothing to do with me. [M]
But now I was slowly walking around the area where I barely got in since I came to Zebuldia.
I feel gaze from around me. The gaze of a child who doesn't even have a year-end to peek at by trying to get his head out of the gap between the house and the house. An astonishing gaze staring down at this one from the upstairs window of a house that is still about to collapse. Not a very comfortable one, but I'm not going to sell a fight.
Besides, most of that gaze was directed towards Tino, a beautiful woman walking next to me, not me with a plain face.
Tino's outfit is lighter than when he's on his way to exploration, and his skirt isn't half pants underneath.
But that careful footwork and attention, a dagger at the waist and a 'footprint' tag on the collar clearly indicate where she belongs.
A few days after the disturbance. I was out of the cranhouse for the first time in a long time to eat ice cream, which Eva told me was full.
Even within the imperial capital, there is no zero chance of being caught up in the commotion. I shouldn't have gone outside without charging the treasure, but my ice cream lust finally outweighed my fears.
Anyway, outside of the Imperial City, it's in town for once, and there's not a big incident going on, and if you take Tino, you'll be safe.
Tino, a little worried about her future that came with a hobby when she invited her, raises her voice wonderfully as she looks around her.
"Oh, isn't that ice cream?
"It's ice cream. They have an unusual store."
"This is a depressed neighborhood."
"First time?"
"Your sister and I come here all the time."
What are you doing here......
The middle-backed man, who was walking in an unwavering foothold, flutters wide and hits me on the shoulder.
A man with staring eyes on his skinny cheeks. I checked this one once, and Tino mowed the man's leg without shaking forward as he tried to walk away.
Keep your arms intact and beat the man to a hard road surface with prompt motion. A man groans of pain.
Tino told me he didn't know what was going on.
The cold gaze is directed at the palm of the man who took it - a familiar wallet that was gripped.
"Yes, sir, it's suri."
"... you're amazing"
I had no idea. I almost ran out of words.
I picked up my wallet and Tino looked up at me with an eyebrow.
"This time it's easier to understand.... Could this be... training?
"Have you ever had Tino train you once before?
"... I will. Ha, bully me, is that so much fun?
Tino steps around the frightened sleigh dovetail as she puts tears in her eyes.
What I'm saying is different from what I'm doing...
But I'm glad I brought Tino... and I'm glad I didn't bring Liz.
"This one's just a thank you. I've been free for a long time, but Tino seems to be trying a lot."
"Yes..."
I give you a sweet voice like Tino was impressed. You shouldn't tell me I just want ice cream.
I'm going down a narrow road as I check the map Eva gave me.
The closer you get to the wall, the more insecure it seems. Smells like it could have. Dim, dirty houses and flashy graffiti. More men turn their gaze to the poor looking Tino, but no one gets involved with wonder.
He said he was coming all the time, and maybe he's been compromised.
Meanwhile, Tino's gaze at gathering doesn't seem to bother either. My hands are not holding, but my tone and expression are relaxing.
"But I did. Ah. Would you prefer" Tower of Akasha "? I heard you were letting him swim..."
"That demon mentor, he was quite capable... but you were part of Akasha. But what would have happened to me if you hadn't knocked me down..."
"It was dust and mustard compared to"
"... yeah yeah, right"
My heart aches in Tino's glittering eyes of respect. It was the first ear. I think I'm gonna throw up.
I was alarmed because Liz said confidently that she had said something good. Looks like we need to hear more about this later.
I don't think I can handle it if I ask in detail, but at least I want to understand the misunderstanding. Just tell me I'm gonna do it myself. I'm gonna do nothing. I'm gonna be a scumbag.
"Are you asking me anything else?
"Huh...? Uh... putting research into whether there are any labs near the other treasure palaces... Oh, and maybe there's a base in Imperial City doing a massive investigation... they haven't found it yet..."
... It's a big deal.
I frown at the story, which seems to be spreading unexpectedly wide.
I'm afraid of the fact that no information has come in at all until me. Well, there's nothing I can do about it, but it's got something to do with it for once, and I'm a master for once, and I don't think we need to get off the hook.
"Maybe those rabbi researchers shouldn't have missed it?
Wasn't it rabbi research in the first place?... Is it true that the Sorcery Order was studying rabbits?
I don't care what you think, you delightful people. What should I have done? [M] That's enough, don't change your name to Rabbi Research.
Tino opened his eyes and shook his head beside me, regretting it a lot later.
"Yes, no! You'll have a great idea..."
"Uh... no, I was the first to hear about the Akasha Tower..."
"... That's right. Ah, that's an interesting joke. There's no one in the Empire Hunter you don't know. It's also on the top of the list of dangerous organizations issued by the expedition."
There's no one in the Empire Hunter you don't know? I mean, paradoxically - I'm not a hunter?
If I was about to retire, would I have retired at some point? Finished?
I sighed deeply and decided to throw it all out of my head for now.
"I didn't see it in my eyes. Well, think about it after you eat ice cream for now"
"Yes! Yes!
The only healing Tino replied well with a face that didn't even think about it.
The ice cream shop Eva found for me using its own connections was a hidden shop I didn't even know was essential only to check on sweet things.
The Empire is huge, and I don't think I'm going to the Decadent City, but I'm disqualified as a sweet master. I really regret it.
It seems to be a famous shop in the 'Decadent City'.
It offers cheap, delicious ice cream with a profit outlook to children in a depressed city who manage their days with little to no drinking and eating, a bona fide store that I don't think exists in the 'depressed city' where they are always queued.
There are a few things that bother me about how I run my business and how the ice cream that I offer in the first place is always really tasty compared to what I'm talking about, but I want to send a compliment to that mind for letting go.
I always thought the biggest reason for disputes among humans was because they didn't have enough sweets. Liz must be angry because she doesn't like sweet things. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the act of the ice shop is the first step towards world peace.
Five hundred thousand guilles in my purse is almost all I have now. I brought it for donation to a bona fide store.
Whatever you're hiding, when I retire from Hunter, I'm going to do it in a sweet spot. I'd really like to talk to you.
A dozen minutes of walking excitedly. It was a small shop that got there.
It's a lot prettier than the buildings around it, and it hasn't been graffitied. I look up at the store structure so that there are many small children around me.
The story I was hearing was that there was always a queue, but no one lined up today.
Tino opens his eyes and opens his lips small.
"?? Are you off? Looks like there are signs of people inside..."
"That's crazy... I heard it's open all year..."
I guess it's for the delivery of goods, small windows are also hidden with gray curtains and cannot be seen inside.
When you look at the small, closing bills down, are they still high on the day but sold out already or have you even hit a temporary holiday?
Bad luck lately...... is that what you do everyday?
There are a few stores if you just want to eat ice cream... well, can't you do that?
It wouldn't have crushed anything, and we'll come back another time.
"Just make a donation and go to another store..."
"Huh? Are you donating?
"Do"
Even if I can't eat ice cream, I'm buying it. [M] If you are away, it will be the next time, but if there are people in there, it will be a problem.
Knock the small window a few degrees smaller in front of the twitching tino. I don't hear back so I knock a few extra times.
The curtains opened up well and I heard a loud tongue pounding.
It was the man who built up his beard who showed his face. It's a mediocre look, but its eyes are so sharp that I don't think it's an ice cream shop clerk.
"Shh. Let me. You're telling me this is not the other way around, you fucking kid - a thousand weird..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
"Huh?? Who...?
Is my name too famous? That's crazy... you're supposed to be hiding your face for what it's worth.
But it is an unfamiliar face. The look on the man's face blues slightly as he stares.
"I don't know why I'm here. Go home!
"Oh, hey."
The curtains are gone, and you can hear the noise you're following from inside. A small scream, to the sound of something being flipped over.
I won't take anything else to eat.... Is my reputation that bad?
Tino blinks at the reaction and tilts his neck.
"... do you know him?
"Hmm..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
I am not a member of Rabbi Research. I wouldn't even be a member of the clan. It's too rude to look at my face and bluish it.
I had frowned for a while, but I immediately thought of one.
"Oh...... during this time, it's someone Liz walked by"
"... Huh?
He was pulled down for the reason that he was watching, and he was about to be killed. I can't help but be scared.
Next time I saw him, I was going to apologize. I didn't know you were an ice cream store clerk... that's a strange edge.
The money I brought for the donation is likely to be a consolation. Well, let's not.
Raise your voice while knocking over and over again additionally.
"I was really sorry during this time. Please open it because I want to apologize. Oh, again, you're taking Liz to apologize next time. I'm gonna open it!
Knock over and over again. I waited in front of the store for about an hour, but never heard back from me again or the curtains opened. Why......