this day.
When Kobayashi was drinking tea leisurely in the hall, Sato Kazuma hurried in from outside, and then shouted to him with excitement and excitement:
"Senior Xiaolin, I made money!"
"Um?"
"I made a deal with Barnier! If I hand over the ownership of the product developed using the knowledge I learned on Earth to him, there will be a transfer fee of up to 300 million Eris!"
"…………"
Hearing his uncontrollable pride, Xiao Lin was speechless for a moment, and then moved tears from the corners of his eyes.
...Why are you crying?
Sato Kazuma was stunned for a moment, and then he shouted as if he had thought of something: "Don't look at me with that [the useless son finally knows how to make money, I was so happy that I shed tears] look at me! Please, Only that, only that look in my eyes, I absolutely don’t want to see!!!”
What is this guy talking about? How could I have such a useless son?
Xiao Lin's emotion disappeared instantly.
However, the amount of money he can make is still such an exaggerated figure. Sato Kazuma is indeed a born businessman, and his luck is really terrible.
It just so happened that other people came to the hall.
No, it’s better to say that I was attracted here by Sato Kazuma’s loud shouting.
Aqua, whose clothes were a little wrinkled and whose hair was quite messy, scratched her belly, staggered out and complained unhappily: "What are you howling for, Kazuma! You've ruined a good nap time, what on earth are you doing?" How can you accompany me?"
Then, sleepy-eyed, she fell into Xiao Lin's arms again.
Darkness and Megumin also asked questions one after another.
"Kazuma, why did you say you made money?"
"That is to say, and it is an exaggerated number like 300 million Eris. It is incredible no matter what."
Neither of them really believed it.
Although Youyou didn't speak, the inquiry and curiosity in her eyes expressed her true inner thoughts.
After all, 300 million Eris is equivalent to one Demon King Army cadre, so there is nothing wrong with being suspicious.
...whatever, how is that possible!
How much do these guys distrust themselves?
Sato Kazuma clenched his fists, but soon he proudly raised his chest and raised his head, saying arrogantly: "I have reached a deal with Mr. Barnier. The patent value of the products developed using the knowledge I learned on Earth is A total of 300 million Eris! What do you think? Are you shocked? It’s okay to worship me. If you want to curry favor with me, I suggest you start now. I will give you a little charity when the time comes, hahahaha~~~ ~”
After saying that, he started laughing, and the more he laughed, the more he leaned back, almost breaking his waist.
He is indeed the most famous scumbag in Axel, and he expresses his villain appearance to the fullest.
Others looked disgusted.
The goddess lying in Xiaolin's arms suddenly woke up after hearing the name of a certain demon. At the same time, a powerful divine power emerged from her body, so strong that Aqua's hair and clothes began to shake.
Aqua asked with a smile: "Mr. Kazuma, did you just make a deal?"
"Barnier. What's wrong?"
"Divine Light Fist!"
"Pfft--"
Then, Sato Kazuma, who received a heavy punch on the jaw, spun around and flew away.
Amid everyone's surprised expressions, Aqua yelled angrily: "Kazuma, are you an idiot! You actually made a deal with the devil, those guys are absolute bed bugs in the sewer! As an Axis cultist, you , how can you make a deal with the devil!"
"When did I join the Axis Cult?" Sato Kazuma, who was holding his chin and staggering up, immediately cursed: "If I had to choose between Mr. Barnier and the Axis Cult, I would undoubtedly choose the former. , you stupid goddess with a brain problem!"
"What did you say?!"
"I just said what's wrong!"
The two quarreled again.
This is the same as Megumin's daily explosion, and everyone is accustomed to it.
It's just that Aqua was too resistant this time, and it was under the circumstances of Kazuma Sato showing off proudly, which made him feel even more unhappy.
How dare this stupid goddess get so carried away...
"Besides, why are you so angry? That's 300 million Eris, 300 million!"
"So what? Xiaolin will soon have a bounty from the kingdom! It's only 300 million Eris, I don't care!"
"Aha……"
not give a damn about? It's really embarrassing to say that, even though I come here to borrow money from time to time, I dare to say I don't care.
Sato Kazuma knew that no matter what he said, Aqua would never listen, so he simply shut his mouth and stopped talking to her.
And Xiao Lin couldn't help but curl his lips.
You don’t care about money. Are you also a well-known philanthropic entrepreneur who is not interested in money?
But don't look at Aqua's nonsense now. After a while, she will definitely cry and ask Sato Kazuma to help her because she has no pocket money... No, she might come to find her.
Xiao Lin held his forehead and sighed.
At this time, Sato Kazuma said: "Senior Kobayashi, in fact, there is more than just this plan. There is another one where the ownership is mine, but the profit is only 10% every month, which is about 1 million Eris. Which one should I choose?"
"...You have to decide this yourself."
"Eh?"
"To be honest, I don't know anything about business, so I can't give you any advice in this regard. I'm sorry, Sato-kun."
Xiao Lin was not going to interfere.
Sato Kazuma is very lucky and is a born businessman. Rather than letting the ignorant Kobayashi intervene, it is better to let Sato Kazuma make a decision based on intuition. Anyway, it will definitely turn out to be a favorable party in the end.
"Phew, I also want to add more savings to the team."
"You don't have to do that."
"What?"
"Sato-kun, as I said, the money earned by the members of the team belongs to themselves, so you don't have to pay the team."
This was a rule that Kobayashi had set, so he didn't even bother with the bounty when Aqua and the others went to pick up the mission privately. The same was true for Sato Kazuma before when he made clothes for nobles.
It is understandable that after making money, Sato Kazuma wants to contribute to the team, or he wants to take the opportunity to show off to the rest of the team.
But rules are rules.
I can only say sorry to him.
"Aha……"
A somewhat disappointed Sato Kazuma sighed, held his chin and left thoughtfully. Seeing him like this, Xiao Lin felt a little regretful, wondering if he had hurt his self-esteem.
"It would be nice if it didn't hurt him."
Xiao Lin couldn't help but think so.
A few days later, another good thing happened.
——The kingdom’s reward money has come down.
Not only that, in order to encourage them for their successive great achievements, Senna was specially asked to hold a commendation ceremony at Axel's Adventurer's Guild.
And today is the day for the ceremony.
"Adventurer, Mr. Kobayashi!"
Under Senna's serious and high-pitched voice, and under the warm gazes of other adventurers, Xiaolin stood in front of the guild's counter.
"On behalf of this town, I would like to express my gratitude to you. At the same time, I would like to commend you to the highest standards for your outstanding contributions to the kingdom, and I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to you!"
After saying that, Miss Kingdom Prosecutor, known as the devil, bowed deeply to Xiao Lin, and Xiao Lin took the certificate of thanks from her hand.
"And Lord Dustinis Ford Lalatina! Your sacrifice in this battle is great! For your performance in living up to the Dustinis family..."
As another key figure, the kingdom awarded Darkness a certificate and very fine armor.
Darkness' face was red and even trembling. People who don't know think that this female knight is excited because of her meritorious service, but in fact, this eldest lady is just trembling with excitement because she deceived the kingdom and thought that if she was exposed, she might be done something like this.
"Congratulations, Xiaolin!"
I don't know who it was, but suddenly started shouting in celebration, and then as if it was contagious, the excited shouts quickly spread throughout the entire guild.
"As expected of Xiao Lin!"
"I knew he could do it!"
"Hey, Lalatina has made a contribution too!"
"You're right!"
"Lalatina is so cute, Lalatina!"
I don’t know where it started to spread, but Darkness’ real name became known to everyone, and they started calling her that.
The perverted female knight covered her face, which was already red to the ears, with both hands, lay down on the table again, and said in a weak voice: "This, this feeling... is not the kind of humiliation I want...!"
"Don't say that, Darkness."
"Aqua?"
"I think the name Lalatina is very cute, so you should be more confident!"
The stupid goddess without any malice pursued Darkness lying on the table.
The female knight buried her face deeper.
Then Megumin, who came to the next seat specially, couldn't help laughing until her shoulders were shaking, and grabbed her shoulders and shook her hard. It seemed like comfort, but more of a joke.
Seeing that the atmosphere was about the same, Senna spoke again: "——Then! Let's start awarding Mr. Xiaolin's bounty!"
Just one sentence brought the noisy guild back to calm. They looked eagerly at the Kingdom Prosecutor in front of the counter, looking forward to the high bounty that made them jealous, envious and blessed.
Immediately afterwards——
"Adventurer Xiaolin and his team members! You have made great contributions in defeating the Headless Horseman and intercepting the Mobile Fortress Destroyer. You are also extremely active in the expedition against Barnier this time. It can be said that without you, the town will be in war! Therefore... !”
She lengthened her tone, as if she was trying to titillate.
I have to say, she succeeded.
The adventurers stared at her, swallowing nervously, and their hearts gradually accelerated.
coming! coming!
Senna nodded with satisfaction and said loudly again: "The kingdom has decided to add an additional 100 million Eris as a bounty! In addition to the 400 million bounty from the Demon King's army leader Barnier, the total is 500 million! And I commend you for your achievements!"
Then she handed over two checks.
Everyone in the guild saw this and burst into excited cheers. The adventurers kept asking Xiaolin to treat him or congratulate him. The atmosphere reached its peak and became as lively as a banquet.
Xiao Lin was also infected by the warm atmosphere and waved his hand:
"Okay-! I'm treating you today!"
"Oh oh oh oh oh oh!!!"
The cheers were deafening.
And in such a joyful moment, a voice that deliberately dragged out its voice as if to show off its evilness intervened in an arrogant and rude manner.
"Give me a moment!"
As the drinking stopped, the cheers of the crowd stopped.
Under the gaze of others, there was a fat figure at the gate of the Adventurer's Guild. The adventurers who gathered around Xiao Lin invariably branched out a path as he advanced, allowing him to easily reach Xiao Lin.
"Huh? Lord Aldap?"
Saina called out the name of the person.
Yes, he is the most disliked lord in Axel's history, and he is also the person Xiaolin hates the most.
Aldap came to the center. He was so arrogant that he didn’t even look at Xiao Lin. Instead, he faced the Kingdom Prosecutor Senna. His voice was so thick that it made people’s skin crawl. He said, “Miss Sena, I have something to say. It’s about the attack by the Demon King’s army cadres this time.”
"Oh? I wonder what the lord wants to say?"
Senna pushed up her glasses.
She hated Aldap.
Not only was the law enforcer's hostility towards the evil lord, but more importantly, the look in his eyes that he wanted to take off her clothes and lick them carefully, made Senna feel uncomfortable all over.
Subconsciously, he leaned towards Xiao Lin.
This move made Aldap snort in displeasure, and his eyes revealed evil: "I want to accuse the adventurer Xiao Lin!"
"Charge?" Senna pushed up her glasses again and asked in confusion: "Could it be that Lord Aldap wants to say that Mr. Xiaolin destroyed the noble mansion and wants him to compensate? But I remember that the kingdom has already responded to this incident. Have you fully compensated me?"
Um?
The kingdom actually compensated him?
Xiao Lin didn't know about this, and his first reaction after hearing it was that he was very unhappy.
You have to know that he destroyed the mansion intentionally. If the other party gets compensation, how can it be called retaliation?
"I'm not talking about this." Aldap smiled contemptuously, then pointed at Xiaolin and shouted: "I'm talking about the things in the lord's mansion, those valuable treasures were stolen! And stolen He is the one who makes things!”
defamation!
Outright slander!
Xiao Lin swore that it was definitely not him who took away those precious things!
He dared to use a lie detector to prove this!
Because it was Barnier who took away those treasures, and he had absolutely nothing to do with it!
But Xiaolin's silence made Aldap think that he had caught the murderer, and he said triumphantly: "Those treasures are worth 1 billion eris and are the fruits of my hard work. I didn't expect that they would be stolen!" I want him to make compensation!”
1 billion!
This is twice as much as the bounty issued by the kingdom, and what he has is only 300-400 million.
This guy obviously has a big mouth.
Senna's eyes became sharp. She pushed up her glasses and asked, "Mr. Xiaolin, do you have anything to say about this?"
"...I didn't steal it."
"you are lying!"
Aldap interrupted Xiaolin forcefully, and then said firmly: "You and the Demon King Army cadres were at the Lord's Mansion at that time. Who could have stolen it if it wasn't you?"
"Excuse me, Lord. Not only Mr. Kobayashi, but also myself and the adventurers from the entire town were present at that time."
"Eh?"
Senna's correction immediately made him dumbfounded.
Obviously Aldap's poor brain capacity did not expect this. He thought he had found the key to profit, but he did not expect that it was not true at all.
But he did not give up, but said arrogantly: "I don't care! Anyway, those things are lost, and all the adventurers present are responsible! If they are not responsible, then everyone must pay compensation!"
Although he was a little rude and random, what he said was the truth, and Senna didn't know what to do.
"What a joke!"
At this time, in the crowd, a shout suddenly came: "Why should we pay compensation! It has nothing to do with us!"
"That's right!"
"We had no idea!"
The adventurers protested loudly.
How could they accept a debt for no reason?
However, Kobayashi noticed that Aqua and Sato Kazuma shouted the loudest among the crowd.
However, Aldap yelled: "That has nothing to do with me! Either you all will pay back the money, or you will be sent to prison!"
This sentence caused everyone to fall silent.
Xiao Lin asked: "Does the lord mean that Miss Senna also needs to compensate? After all, she was also at the scene, wasn't she?"
"That's not necessary."
Aldap's eyes became even more evil, he licked his thick lips with his tongue, and said with a sinister smile: "...Although I really want to say this, Miss Senna, who is the prosecutor of the Kingdom, will definitely not agree. But I will definitely not agree." I don’t want Miss Senna’s money either. But I have another way... Hehehe... Hehehehe..."
That smile made people feel physically uncomfortable. Even Aqua, an idiot, knew what he was planning.
Senna glared at him with disgust and leaned towards Xiao Lin again.
Not only Senna, but Aldap also glared at every girl present with evil eyes, causing some of them to subconsciously hug their shoulders, some to cover their mouths, and some were so frightened that they sobbed on the spot.
How unpopular is this guy?
Just when Aldap thought he would succeed, Xiaolin suddenly jumped out and raised his hand: "Sorry, I have a question."
Seeing this, Senna, who didn't know what to do, breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly signaled:
"What is it, Mr. Xiaolin?"
"Why did the Demon King's army officers only destroy the lord's mansion?"
"……What?"
"Look. The first time we met the Demon King Army leader Barnier was in the Kiel Underground City on the outskirts, right? At that time, he ran away in a panic after seeing us. When we thought he was going to destroy the town, At that time, we went straight to the Lord’s Mansion… What’s the reason for this?”
"Who knows? Besides, does this have anything to do with compensating me for my losses?"
Aldap looked irritable and impatient.
Xiao Lin stretched out a finger and waved it, and said, "Don't be so anxious. I just want to let everyone understand the reason for compensation, right?"
"……snort."
Aldap snorted coldly.
Kobayashi continued: "If the cadres of the Demon King Army wanted to destroy the town, they could just come to the town from the suburbs and destroy it directly. Why did they go to the central lord's mansion in the town? I think it was to find something."
"Looking for something?"
"That's right. At first, the Demon King's Army cadres didn't know what they were planning in the dungeon, but after being discovered by the adventurers, they fled in a hurry, and then came to the Lord's Mansion. And because of the time crunch, the Demon King's Army cadres had to destroy the Lord's Mansion. But since he couldn't find anything, he had no choice but to teleport everything back to the Demon King's Army headquarters... or something. Although all of this is just my guess, this is the most likely event, isn't it."
Xiaolin's guidance made Senna fall into deep thought and made Aldap's body stiffen.
Without giving the evil lord a chance to react, Xiao Lin quickly approached him and asked, "So Lord, what are the cadres of the Demon King's Army looking for in your lord's mansion?"
"Who, who knows! How can I know this kind of thing?"
Aldap quickly denied it.
Of course, it was absolutely impossible for him to admit such a thing, but unfortunately it didn't matter whether it had anything to do with him.
The corners of Xiaolin's mouth rose, and that evil smile was exactly the same as Aldap's just now.
But he disappeared again the next second.
He turned his head and said to the Kingdom prosecutor: "Miss Senna, I think it is necessary to interrogate the lord about this matter. After all, this is related to the Demon King's army, and the Kingdom has zero tolerance for this."
You must know that this kingdom is currently being harassed by the Demon King's Army, and it is one of the kingdoms that hates the Demon King's Army the most.
If there is a noble lord in the kingdom who collaborates with the enemy, one can imagine his fate.
Senna, who found the breaking point, pushed up her glasses, looked at the overwhelmed Aldap coldly, and said, "Lord, I think it is necessary to take you back for interrogation, what do you think?"
Then without giving him a chance to speak, he used his eyes to signal the knights on both sides to take him down.
"Wait, wait!" Aldap shouted: "I am a noble, you have no right to arrest me! I am a noble!"
"Lord, don't you know that this right does not apply to those suspected of colluding with the Demon King's army. No matter who he is, as long as there is suspicion, he will be treated equally!"
Senna's glasses reflected white light, making her look cold and emotionless. I just don’t know if her integrity is mixed with personal affairs.
If Senna can be made to feel disgusted and do bad things out of duty, then Xiaolin should blame himself. Because this kingdom needs rigid and upright people like Senna.
"Let go! Let go! Don't delay! Don't delay!"
With Aldap's wails like a slaughtering pig, the lord, who had arrived with great arrogance, was taken to the interrogation room like a lost dog after being apprehended by the knight.
I hope he never comes back, Ah...Aqua!
When the farce ended, the adventurers who were watching breathed a sigh of relief, their shoulders rising and falling clearly.
Senna also took advantage of the situation and said: "I didn't expect to find such a favorable clue. I would like to express my gratitude to you again. Then Mr. Xiaolin, I have to take one step in advance."
"Oh, please walk slowly."
Xiao Lin waved his hand and said goodbye to her.
That's it.
It doesn't matter whether Aldap is still colluding with the Demon King's Army, because once suspicion arises, the crime will have been established.
He firmly believes that under Senna's interrogation, the Lord will definitely bear the biggest crime!
Xiaolin has this confidence in Saina!
After everything was over, Xiaolin slowly raised his right fist high, like a hero who had won a battle, exactly the same posture as he did after the battle with the Demon King's army cadres that night.
This is already his exclusive settlement screen.
The other adventurers looked at each other, and then——
"Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh!!!"
Cheers broke out even louder than before.
(End of chapter)
