Chapter 34 – Episode 34 ― I Hear Your Voice (2)
Episode 34 ― I hear your voice (2)
The most important thing in daily necessities used by demons is durability. The size and strength of demons is much larger than that of humans.
As such, the form of daily necessities is crude.
If it’s something like a bowl that you use every day, it’s even harder to overcome the demon’s power.
I don’t invest a lot of balls in decoration because I don’t know when it will be smashed.
Therefore, fancy bowls are even more precious, and the artisans who make them are also precious.
And Kanion’s bowl was one of the most popular luxuries in the Basel nobility.
Goblins are not a strong race if you dare to rank them by strength.
Even in battle, they used to use bows and traps well with their excellent dexterity.
And Kanion sublimated this hand technique into a beautiful decorative bowl.
No matter how much dexterity is despised, those who have built a family can be recognized.
“But kids don’t know the greatness of technology.”
Kanion shook his head and complained to the new worker. The worker agreed with his words and nodded his head.
“I didn’t have anything at first either. With just my two hands, I was able to open a decent store in the center of Basel like this now. But there are still too many kids who are caught in the prejudice that this kind of thing is vulgar. What the world is going to be.”
The goblin, now middle-aged, found it difficult to understand the new generation.
Many of the young people who came in to learn work suddenly quit their jobs last month. It was like a lightning bolt.
Hearing that the reason was to apply as a servant in the imperial castle, Kanion lost his senses. If you’re going to do a menial job because you don’t have enough strength anyway, you’ll enjoy the honor of meeting His Majesty and do it for a lot of money.
They say that being in front of His Majesty is not enough even ten heads, but to apply for that dangerous job!
Last week, Kanion grabbed his son and complained about the situation. His eldest son had been working in the studio for years, ever since he came of age to take over the Kanion family business.
However, the son sneered at Kanion’s words while brushing.
“Father, you say that someday after the world has changed. Now, working in the imperial castle is great.”
“What do you mean, that?”
“Your Majesty’s personality seems to have changed a lot. It’s been a while since no one died in the castle.”
“What?”
“If it wasn’t for this job, I would also like to apply for a civil service job.”
Kanion was an incomprehensible word at the time.
For Kanion’s generation, the reason why they applied to the Imperial Palace was because they had a very strong admiration for His Majesty, or because they were weak and couldn’t find a suitable job.
But what his son said next was even more surprising.
“Father, then how about borrowing a human instead?”
Kanion was bewildered.
“… Human? What are you borrowing meat for?”
“No, a living human.”
The middle-aged goblin was appalled.
“What crazy words… ! Do you mean living humans roam?”
I’ve heard rumors that humans work in the castle.
Human slaves in captivity learn what the servants do. So, in the castle, humans work together with servants.
It was unbelievable. You are human! Warriors going to war may not know it, but people like him are living human beings that you will never see in your life.
“You did a better job than I thought. They even say that if you bring it, you can get it to work right away.”
“What?”
“I heard it at City Hall.”
“City Hall? What were you doing there?”
“They said they brought humans, so I went to see them.”
The son answered indifferently.
“I’ve also seen bowls made by humans.”
Among the managers who led the humans to City Hall, there was one human manager.
The well-dressed human woman spoke to Kanion’s son as if she was used to it, explaining her manpower rental.
“… How was it?”
It was Kanion who rose to the top of this job because he liked beautiful dishes more than anyone else.
Inevitably, the result is of interest.
“You did really well.”
“What?”
“Humans have small hands and thin fingers. Longer than ours. I might be able to finish something like a detailed end piece in no time.”
“Um…”
It’s hard to believe everything the son of a bitch says, but having small hands is a big advantage.
“First of all, it’s said that His Majesty directly guarantees the personnel.
Even if people give money, they don’t want to say it’s manual work. But humans have no qualms about that.
As for the salary, you can discuss it with the management and decide based on the level.”
“Then what about sleeping and eating? Humans can’t eat human meat. Besides, sharing a roof with a human is uncomfortable.”
Hearing his son’s words, he was enticed.
But how do you get along with a human you’ve never seen before?
Even more so, food is tight enough to buy only what we eat.
To the demons, human meat is a cheap way to fill their stomachs instead of expensive grains, but they can’t give it to humans.
Because he couldn’t eat the meat of his own people.
However, his son’s words were also surprising.
“When a human is done with work, he goes back to the castle.”
“… What do you mean, that again?”
“I’m off work.”
“Like the officials?”
“Huh. So you can’t sleep. Instead, you have to give some of that money to your salary. And food is also partially supported by the country.”
Kanion’s eyes widened.
I’ve heard rumors that His Majesty could use grain instead of human meat for the Harvest Festival. At Kanion’s shop, the upper-class runners gather and talk about all sorts of things.
But most of them are rumors.
So I didn’t believe it
“Food?”
“Huh. If you hire a human, they give you a ticket exclusive to the employee so that the human can buy grain or meat at a low price in addition to food.”
“Then how much… ?”
Kanion was already humiliated.
“About the same as the price of human meat or slightly more expensive?”
Calculations started running in my head.
It depends, of course, on how well a man does his job, but being able to buy grain cheaply is a huge benefit.
In addition, the salary is said to be cheaper than that of the demons.
Above all, it would take a year to find the Demon Worker again. But humans can be saved right away.
In the end, a week ago, Kanion stopped by City Hall and decided to rent a human. First, the minimum period was one week.
In conclusion, I was very satisfied.
At first, it was unfamiliar and I didn’t know what to do.
Because it’s the first time I’ve seen humans.
However, the humans laughed and said that it was okay.
He said he worked with demons in the castle.
He was a male human named Shou. He is in his late 30s, slightly younger than Kanion.
And now, while shaking his head at Kanion’s words, he moves his hands without rest.
He did what two or three novice demon children who were unfamiliar with work had to do by himself.
His fingers, which fill or apply glaze on delicate decorations and apply brush strokes, are thinner and faster than his goblin counterparts.
Even cleaning store shelves is quick and meticulous.
“So Shou, do you really think this job is okay?”
Shou smiled and answered Kanion’s cautious question.
“Yes, Kanion. I like working here. It was difficult to be alone in the castle. Someday, when I save money like this and the war is over, I might be able to go back to my wife. We have to prepare.”
For a moment, Kanion’s eyes showed sympathy.
And then Shou brought out what Kanion wanted to ask first. Only then did his diligent hand stop for the first time.
“In that sense, Kanion. Are you willing to extend the contract? The manager told me to ask today. I would like to continue working if possible…”
It was difficult for the goblins to distinguish human expressions, but they could tell that Shou’s eyes were serious.
He really wants to work with Kanion.
The goblin’s face brightened.
“I will be reassured if you continue to work for me too!”
The human then laughed.
The goblin’s toothy grin is frightening to humans, but Shou is used to his grin now.
“Thank you, Kanion.”
*
“Many of the trainees ask if they have really met His Majesty. He said that His Majesty seemed to be a character appearing only in a story.”
Diobe replied, bowing to Roan and Grunent.
Diobe no longer works as a lowly maid. She’s a low-level official.
She works with the demon administrators and busily visits Basel’s city hall and castle. So all I could see Diove was a few evenings a week with her regular debriefing.
At Grunent’s request that she would like to know how humans are doing, she asked Diove for a break.
When she started working in earnest, Diobe’s face was much softer than before.
A mark of -5 affinity floats beside her and then disappears.
“Would you feel uncomfortable hearing such a question?”
Because the former demon king used humans as meat or sex slaves. It changed after I possessed it, but the years I was tormented by the Demon King must have been longer.
But Diobe said calmly.
“There are not many people who remember His Majesty’s fearful appearance.
Most are consumed… Those who are now educated are people who have just entered the castle.”
Uh kitchen…
“Tsk”
I could hear Lauca’s tongue clicking.
I see. Most of the people who remember the demon lord of the past are dead.
Grünent’s expression contorted with regret.
Lauca, who was standing beside her, crossed her arms and began staring at me.
It’s a pity for me too, but I don’t have the ability to bring back those who have already died.
I just want to take care of living humans and people as much as possible.
The atmosphere became somber.
However, Diobe’s expression did not change.
“… That’s why everyone talks about His Majesty’s benevolence.”
If the affinity is -5, it’s about the same as when you see someone passing by on the street.
In a little while, she will let go of her prejudice against me and she will start judging me based on what I do from now on.
That’s why there was no deep hatred or malice in her words anymore.
It contains only sadness.
It was then. Roan suddenly raised his head and stood up from the table.
Grünent, Diobe, and Lauca stared blankly at the emperor, startled by the sudden action.
And.
“Your majesty.”
“Corrections.”
“I apologize suddenly at such a late hour. Please forgive the rudeness.”
The secretary of the office went out to Shik Bie without a second thought, opened the door to her office, came in and got her down on one knee.
“I have an urgent report.”
“Speak.”
The corrections officer said in a voice that seemed to bite his teeth.
“The human who went to work was loaded and returned.”
For a moment, Roan’s eyes flashed with life.
Everyone in the room held their breath.
Roan asked in a hideous voice.
“Is he dead?”
“Her life is saved.”
“Where are you?”
“To City Hall…”
“Guide me. Please explain as you go.”
The corrections officer, unable to finish his words, widened his eyes.
Roan, who was about to leave the office, suddenly stopped.
He looked back at those who remained.
“Grünent, Diobedo.”
It is the world of demons who said that the demon king is like a religion.
And it was announced that humans were the property of the demon king.
It is impossible to harm such a human unless there is something beyond fear or religion.
From the time she first tried to release humans into the world of demons, she prepared for this risk. There were more people who wanted to make money outside than I thought, so it could happen at any time.
Roan wanted to find out what exactly was the cause.
It will be much easier to find the answer if you see it through the eyes of many people with different knowledge and experience, such as Grunent and Diove.
“I go with you.”
Everyone’s eyes widened in amazement.
Taking a human to a place where a human is injured?
“I am? Your majesty.”
Lauca’s voice was low with anger toward the demons. But now she knows she has to protect the princess.
“Follow me too.”
The back door of the city hall building leads to the imperial castle. Roan and Shkvienna led at a brisk pace, and Diobe, who knew the way, followed, guiding the slow Grunent with Lauca.
The front yard of City Hall was like a mayhem. The soldiers were just about to catch the criminal and bring him to the front yard of City Hall.
It was a system that attracted public attention. At the news of the unexpected accident, Basel citizens flocked to City Hall to find out what was going on.
“No, how could His Majesty…”
After hearing that the emperor had rushed to the city hall, Aranya hurriedly came out to the city hall, but when she saw Roan, she lowered her head.
At that moment, everyone
I figured out who he was.
In an instant, a chilling silence came over me.
Everyone bowed their heads at Roan.
Even the soldiers who brought the culprit.
Only one, the one who burned hostility towards humans, wrote evil with hatred.
Because the son-in-law was silent, the anger that seemed to vomit blood was fully transmitted to Roan.
“How can a human step on the land of Evirgio!
My son and my husband are all dead!
How are you who killed my family!”
Roan gritted his teeth.
