Chapter 108

「I intended to reward you for discovering a dungeon, but…… you have partic.i.p.ated in arresting an illegal merchant in the Gaya Forest. And now you have apprehended spies. We have to increase the rewards, don’t we……」

「That seems to be the case」

「Money won’t be enough for this…… fumu, what do we do?」

「……」

As Count Tugal said, the discovery of spies has become my meritorious deed. They, therefore, intend to add to the reward they planned to give me, but…… they really don’t have to~ I mean, I pointed those fellows out because their gazes annoyed me.

But, because it’s not like I can speak honestly here, I decided to wait in silence for the things to take its own course.

「Tak.u.mi-dono, how about it? Is there something you desire?」

「…… No, nothing in particular」

Just when I was going to carry through the indifference, His Majesty addressed me.

Something I desire, huh…… nothing that I would require from the country floats on my mind…… or does it?

「…… Ah!」

No, it’s not limited to “things”!

「It appears you came up with something. Speak」

「Is that all right?」

「I don’t mind. I won’t know if I can grant it to you until I hear what you have to say. However, I will remind you that impossible things are impossible」

Well, that is a just reasoning. I’m not trusted enough to the extent where they would immediately agree to my reckless demands. It would be better if you have said that from the beginning, that would be easier for me as well. Let’s give it a try and ask since there’s nothing to lose~

「In that case, would it be possible for me to request an authorization to decline an employment invitation from the n.o.bility and answer to those with forcible measures in the same way?」

It would be bothersome if I was told「What do you think you are to decline a n.o.bility’s request!」or「Disrespectful!」when declining an invitation. If possible, I would like a definite permission to counterattack if the opponent starts a fight too, but…… if the counterattack would be considered a legitimate self-defense, it will be easier to settle the matter afterward.

If this request gets accepted, avoiding trouble in the future would be slightly easier.

「Fumu…… I see. That is indeed a necessary thing. Let’s see…… first of all, let’s make both the Risner and Ruven families your guardianship. Both sides don’t mind, do you?」

「Matthias Ruven complies」

「Risner House as well」

「…… Eh?」

「Are you dissatisfied?」

「N, No! Not at all」

…… Huhh? Why did it turn into such a serious matter?

I thought he would tell me「Approved」or「Aye, alright」if he accepted my request, but he made the Ruven House and Risner House officially our guardianship for some reason. Well~ we get along with both families, but you see…… mmm~…… that was really unexpected.

「The two might be only of a count rank, but it’s better than entrusting you to a stranger, right? Also, let’s see…… Ruven House and Risner House, I give you the authority of the rank next to the Royal Family for Tak.u.mi-dono related matters. I don’t want to think that those above the rank of count would cause trouble, but just in case. With Count Risner being currently in his fief, I will entrust the full rights to Count Ruven for now. Keep that in mind」

「Certainly」

The authority of the rank next to the Royal Family means that even the opponents from the Ducal and Marquis houses would be silenced.

Still…… I can’t keep up with this dizzyingly advancing talk. While feeling a bit shook up, Isaac-san patted my shoulder.

「It will be fine, Tak.u.mi-san」

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