Chapter 198 Count-Sama Is A Manager
Jillietta-san cheerfully pulls off a cloth sheet, revealing Bergalide from the Celestial Race, whom Failroud-kun had forgotten about.
"...Hmm? Have I seen you somewhere before?"
Oh, right. I forgot that I had removed his wings, so he wouldn't recognize him.
Looking at Bergalide again, I noticed that he had many distinctive features besides missing wings. Ears longer and pointier than a human's. Abnormally pale skin and white hair. Light-colored eyes.
Where have I seen him before? It feels familiar. And yet, his face is annoyingly perfectly shaped.
"His Excellency Count Nelgateik"
"Oh, didn't I say here you should call me Security Officer instead of Count?"
He gently corrects Jillietta-san. He's like a kind boss, right? Quite different from the old Count in Wareels.
"I'm really sorry about this. It's because I made the feathers disappear."
"No, it's not your fault, Tatsuma-sama."
"That's right. Thanks to you, we were able to capture this guy."
Bergalide is all gagged up, so all he can do is growl. But he's glaring at us. Like, what can he even do by glaring, huh? If it were Maya-chan, she'd just say, 'Shall I take care of it?' and be done with it.
"Oh, right. I apologize for the delay in reporting. Thanks to Tatsuma-sama's help, we were able to successfully capture Bergalide, the wanted criminal."
"What? Is this guy 'The Abductor Bergalide'?"
Nelgateik-san's expression turned stern. What a title, 'The Abductor Bergalide'.
"Tatsuma-sama, this matter has become something I alone cannot decide on."
Nelgateik-san is making a very complicated expression.
"If it's true, I really want to chop his heads off right here. Because of his guys..."
Bergalide looks startled.
"Tatsuma-sama! Tatsuma-sama!"
"Oh, you mean that? Sure, you can do that. Not only can we prevent him from escaping, but you can also instill as much fear as you want. Oh, as I said earlier, I never know when he might lose their mind, you know? Once that happens, there's no going back."
"...Um, what exactly are you saying, Tatsuma-sama?"
His Excellency Count Nelgateik looks puzzled. Maybe I should call him the head of security too? Since there doesn't seem to be anyone else.
"Ask those two over there. I'm a bit tired of dealing with everything... Oh, by the way, is there an adventurer's guild in this country?"
"When you say adventurer's guild, do you mean the building you can recognize no matter which country you go to?"
"...So, it's like that here, right?"
"Oh. I'm sorry. It's been discussed in recent years that we should build one in this country as well..."
"It's okay. I'm not here unofficially. I might be an uninvited guest originally. I think it would be troublesome if there were problems. So, not to make excuses, could you introduce me to a lodging that can keep secrets? Even if it's a bit expensive, I don't mind."
"I see. In that case, Failroud-kun"
"Yes"
"Can you guide him to 'Essence'?"
"Wow, such a really expensive inn."
"Is that true, Failroud-kun?"
"Yes. It's said to be one of the top two in this capital city. Not that they are competing, though. But is that alright, head of security?"
"It's okay. The security department will cover the accommodations."
"Is that so? Then I will gratefully accept your offer."
"Well then, we will pick you up early tomorrow, including taking care of this guy here."
"Failroud-kun. I'm counting on you."
Well, he can't send a woman to do something like this. Even if she can ride a flying dragon.
"Okay, Jilietta. As soon as I finish, I'll come back."
"Sure. I'll leave the fun for later."
Oh man, this is so scary.
"Well then, Jillietta-san. Let's keep that matter a secret for now."
"Y-Yes. Understood."
They saw off me and Failroud-san.
We arrived at a splendid inn right away. As its name suggests, it's a calm inn. When Failroud-san jumped off Garuforeda-kun's back, he went inside first, and then the innkeeper came out with him? Or maybe she's the innkeeper?
"Well then, I leave the rest to you."
"Yes. Understood."
'Guu'
"Yeah. Thanks."
"You can get along well with Running Dragon, huh?"
"Maybe it's because they smell like the kids at home."
"Alright, we'll come pick you up tomorrow. Rest well."
"Good job."
When the door closed, it was really warm inside.
"Thank you for choosing 'Essence' Inn. I'm the owner, Liryardea. Feel free to let me know if you need anything."
I received the key.
"Thank you."
"It's on the right at the back of the second floor. Since there's no third floor, it's a quiet room."
"Do you have a bath?"
"Yes, each room has one."
"I see. Thank you."
"What would you like for dinner?"
"I'll come back down after I finish bathing."
"Understood."
I went upstairs, turned right, and found the room at the end of the hallway. I unlocked the heavy door.
"Wow, it smells really nice in here."
Is it the smell of wood? Or maybe the scent of grass? The gentle fragrance feels very comforting.
I closed the door and locked it. Sitting on the chair by the table, I took out warm tea from my inventory and sipped it.
"――Ahh, delicious."
Alright, I bring over two pillows from the bed for some reason. I take out my smartphone from my inventory and wedge it between the pillows.
'Ping'
Just as I thought.
'Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping''Ping'
Wow, it's a storm of 'Pings'.
Yeah. Every message was from Maya-chan, growing increasingly concerned with each one. The wording has become weaker and weaker. I've really worried her...
"'I noticed it this morning too' - Send."
Hmm? The last thing I remember is Maya-chan's birthday. Wasn't it April 4th? So even if it's the next day, it should be April 5th, right? But the last message says it's April 15th. Does that mean ten days have passed? What on earth is going on?
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