Chapter 237 – Chapter 237 ― It’s Already Been a Year (4)
Episode 237 ― Already a year (4)
Pass through the plaza and head to the mercenary guild.
The guild leader jumped out with tabi.
“Are you here, Aisen-sama?”
The guild’s reception area was quickly filled with murmurs. This is the rumored ‘Aisen-sama’.
A rich man who makes hundreds of gold requests at once.
Besides, a handsome man I’ve never seen before.
A beauty he has never seen before, even a woman who looks like an escort following him.
Crucially, no one even knew which family he belonged to, whether he was an aristocrat or a commoner.
For the reception staff, who only saw tough and rough mercenaries, he was a good story.
Not only the employees but also the mercenaries walked around and watched his back for a long time. His expensive request became a hot topic even among mercenaries, and ‘Aisen’ became a celebrity.
“We are getting reports that things are being taken care of. Thank you, guild leader.”
“No, not much to say. Isn’t that what you should do?”
Light greetings were exchanged and the guild leader asked.
“Anyway, I didn’t know you were connected to the Hilpe family.”
The guild leader must have found out about Sermo’s orphanage, where people who came up to the capital through the guild gathered, and even the back ship.
The escort of the mercenaries reached the guild building in the capital, and the orphanage was not far from there. It’s information that can be known with a little research, but is the reason why I’m telling this story to appeal to myself that I’m interested in me too?
“I am just one of the orphanage’s benefactors.”
You would probably faint if you knew that there was a (former) demon king, (former) hero, (former) princess, and (former) saintess all involved. Oh, and there is also a (former) bishop.
“Anyway, I came here to make an additional request.”
The corner of the guild leader’s mouth went up.
It’s a dizzying time, so the value of mercenaries is going up. Although the war has stopped, it seemed difficult for a country that had tilted once to return to a peaceful situation easily.
Not too long ago, there was a rumor that the baron’s house was attacked by a new religious faction.
“What can I help you with?”
“It’s about protecting people on the move from orphanages.”
The guild leader’s eyes narrowed.
He knew that the people Roan requested were going to an orphanage run by a former bishop. Are you saying that their final destination is not here in the capital?
Roan, reading the suspicion in his eyes, added.
“It will be a short-term request, and if necessary, more people will be hired. As you know, I do not spare money.”
Soon, the guild leader’s face softened.
**
I had guessed from the sight of the street earlier, but the orphanage felt much more crowded than what Sermo had heard through the magic tool.
“What are you doing?”
Even if you look closely, the orphanage over the fence is noisy, and two men you’ve never seen before stop Roan and Helen.
It seems that they didn’t set up one of the people who came to the orphanage because they didn’t look shabby. Rather, they were sturdy men who showed the body movements of someone who had learned swordsmanship or martial arts.
Roan stopped Helen from protesting their attitude.
“I’m here to see Sermo.”
And before Roan could explain further, someone passing by the yard made a noise and shouted.
“Oh, p… , Aisen-sama is here!”
Bai with a good face came to the door holding a sack in both hands. Only then did the men open the front door, and Vi put down the sack and led Roan and Helen in.
“Who are these people?”
“They are from the Hilpe family. Because there are too many people.”
Ah.
A man named Count Hilfe must have firmly believed in Grunent’s survival and decided to work in earnest.
“Yes, it seems to have doubled last week. I will be busy.”
Bai smiled.
The clothes he is wearing are no longer white priestly clothes. Helen, who was staring at Rob, asked.
“Bai, this gray robe. I saw it on the street.”
“Ah… You must have seen the members of the Liberation Army.”
Roan’s prediction was correct.
“Since I left the church, I can’t wear priestly clothes, and I chose gray as a color that doesn’t show off even when soiled. I saved a robe because I only wore a robe my whole life. However, members of the Liberation Army came and asked if they could wear the same clothes. So I said yes.”
“Do you know what they are doing?”
“Uh… Well?”
It seems that Bai doesn’t know the story of being an agent or a nobleman. But Sermo’s reaction was different.
“They finally moved.”
He even has a cheeky smile. Sermo seems to know everything about himself.
“It’s a bit embarrassing to say from the position of being in the church, but what method is easier to incite people when they are in trouble than religion?”
“Did you encourage it?”
“I just gave you some advice. Just like His Majesty did.”
Roan laughed bitterly.
Rennart and Fritz seemed to have told Sermo everything about how they met Roan.
“As you can see, the number of people coming to the orphanage has increased. I asked for help, and the Count also sent people to guard the orphanage. The amount of donations is also large enough to protect the liberation corps members.”
The liberation team finally had a direction,
It has also secured its own safety measures.
Wouldn’t they now devote themselves to creating public opinion?
The people of the Liberation Corps probably realized it. It is better to create an angry mob and have the nobles open the warehouse themselves than to gather pathetic people and start a cart.
“I don’t know why Count Hilfe, who says that there is no blood or tears because of what the princess did in the past, is so willing to open her wallet.”
“Grünent has a strange talent.”
Roan saw her win the hearts of Helen and Aina, and get what she wanted from her Count.
The ‘Politics’ skill, which can be considered to be at the highest level as a person who reached level 4 without racial compensation, produces unrivaled results like magic.
“Come to think of it, it’s almost time for our appointment.”
One of the main reasons I came to Sprouse today.
It was to meet Baron Hilpe in person.
As soon as Roan spoke her words, children gathered at the front door.
The bishop looked out the window at Roan’s words and smiled lightly.
“I guess he came.”
An ornate carriage seen through the iron gate.
It was an elegant carriage made of gold leaf and ebony wood, befitting the carriage of the Hilfe family, the country’s richest family.
Just five minutes before the time we were supposed to meet the Count.
As I heard from Grünent in advance,
He has a personality that hates waste.
The first impression of the count who entered the director’s office was a sharp person.
He has jet-black black hair pulled back undisturbed, and although his body is thin, his posture is straight.
Sharp eyes, deep like a hawk, turned to the people in the director’s office.
“Long time no see. Count Hilpe.”
“Yes. It’s been a while. Sermo.”
And his gaze fell on Roan and Helen. Roan was transformed, and Helen was untransformed.
His eyes widened when he recognized Helen, but she didn’t make a fuss about the greeting that came out of his mouth.
“… Helen. Long time no see.”
“Yes. Count.”
And Helen introduced Roan.
“He is the person I am serving now, and he is the one who has come to tell the story of Mr. Grünent.”
“You are that ‘Aisen’. Nice to meet you.”
Count Hilfe, impressed by Helen’s explanation, reached out first. Roan held his hand lightly. He had cold, hard hands.
“Yes. I am Aisen.”
After a brief greeting, everyone sat down.
Count Hilfe, in the game…
In other words, he is like Grunent’s wallet.
Although details were not revealed in the game, Roan had asked Grunent why Count Hilfe cooperated with her to such an extent.
— Because I am the count’s savior. It was also the best word for him to bet on.
After Grünent rescued him, her family, Hilfe, held her hand and began to triumph over her. But their union was never outwardly evident.
Count Hilfe’s help in Grunent’s work was not for emotional reasons of ‘loyalty’.
He knew his own abilities well, but he knew just as well the limits of his own, or rather, of his family. His family was a downfall that was difficult to save until Grunent touched it, and because of his high position as a count who was not worthy of a real power, he almost fell victim to power.
It was Grunent who tipped it off and made it possible to avoid it.
Grünent recognized the count’s usefulness. And he recognized greed. So she told the count how to raise the rent and earn money instead of herself being imprisoned in the castle.
Now Countess Hilfe has risen to a solid position where money can make money. But the Count now knows the value of Grunent. So he couldn’t give up on Grunent.
“How are you, Her Highness the Princess? I’m glad to see that Helen-sama is here and that she’s all right.”
Like now.
“Before I deliver the letter, I think I should tell you a few things to make the conversation easier.”
“Tell me.”
Even though he must be one of the tallest people in the country,
The Count did not treat Roan badly.
Roan’s eyes changed as if he was interested.
Perhaps Count Hilfe calculated various things and guessed the location of the person named ‘Eisen’.
“First of all, I am a demon.”
The count’s body trembled.
But that was all.
His intense surprise was palpable in ‘Detection’, but he showed no outward surprise.
His heartbeat also subsided very quickly.
I could feel the admiration of Helen and Sermo.
Like a swordsman, he quickly straightened himself and looked at Roan.
“I thought so. Among the demons, there are people who look similar to humans. It must be certain that Grünent-sama is in Evirgio, so it wouldn’t have been difficult to contact him like this unless there was someone among the demons who was of the same mind.”
“That’s an accurate guess. You’re right.”
A small smile appeared on Ron’s face.
It’s comfortable to talk to these people.
It’s like having a conversation with a forest fairy.
His head turns quickly without the need for pretense or detailed explanations. As long as you don’t get caught up in your own ego and don’t waste your time, these kind of people are perfect to work with.
If this country has to be overturned once, it will be an even greater force.
“I have come here not only to speak for Grunent, but also for Evirzio.”
Count Hilfe’s eyes grew sharper.
However, if you expected Roan to be a demon, this is also quite predictable.
High-ranking nobles know that Grunent has been sent to the Devil King’s concubine. Her attitude and position in her armistice were also investigated through her aides.
If Grünent wants to arrange a trip between the two countries, she can’t do it without the Emperor of Evirzio’s knowledge.
In the end, if the will of the princess and the demon king is conveyed together, and if Helen is a respectable agent…
Perhaps it was the emperor’s brother, someone close to him, or an official of high office.
So, Earl Hilfe quietly nodded at Roan’s words.
“He was someone who knew how to feel affection for the princess. Eventually he got caught up there, but… Me and my family also benefited from it, so I have no intention of blaming Her Highness for such a direction.”
Count Hilfe got to the point.
When he judged that Roan was the opponent with enough decision-making power, he revealed his true feelings. He was different from the aristocrats who tend to avoid direct conversation.
“But philanthropy ends there. It’s okay to save the people Merde can’t feed. Whatever the bishop does to those who arrive at the orphanage, that has nothing to do with me. The important thing is that this place helps me. But supporting traitors is a different matter.”
In the Count’s dark eyes, a beaky eye flashed.
Roan knew what emotion was in those eyes. Occasionally showing off Grunent.
“If Her Highness has no intention of returning here, I will limit my support to this point.”
That’s ambitious
