30. Great aristocrat

　From the terrace of a mansion, an old man closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. Looking at the crows nearby he mutters.

“Did Azel-kun lose?”

　After learning of Azel’s defeat, the great nobleman could not hide his annoyance at the unexpected situation.

…… I can’t believe my plan failed. I thought I gave it two pure powers, I didn’t think there was anyone who could compete with it.

　Who is it?

　I can’t find the answer even after thinking about it.

“I’d taken solid measures against the primordial fireball user. If there’s anyone left, it’s that Nigris, a healer with appraisal skills.”

　Although there were uncertainties, he should be a healer who is only a little strong.

　Healing magic is a profession that only activates people’s healing ability. It can’t do anything.

　Why.

　I wonder what went wrong.

　I pondered and pondered, but could not come up with an answer.

　As I crossed my arms lightly in distress, I was called by a voice.

“… Great nobleman, Alfred Erad.” {TN: Could also be translated as ‘Alphard’ but I felt this was better}

“Well well, it’s good of you to come by.”

　I welcomed her with my arms open wide but was greeted with a look of disgust that made me wince.

　You don’t have to look so disgusted. We may not be a close organization, but we live in the same country, don’t we?

　Well, I don’t hate this kind of girl.

“So, what does the paladin leader from the Holy Church want with me?

“Ancient weapons. I came to check the situation after receiving a report that the black dragon’s armor was rampaging in the slums.”

“Why are you coming to me?  Why don’t you send soldiers to the slums right now to suppress them? Violence is your patent right.　Let’s use it aggressively.”

　She glared at me with eyes that said, “You old fox”.　

　Without losing his charming smile, the great nobleman, Erad, sat down in a nearby chair.

“The case has already been resolved. Azel, the wearer of the black dragon armor, has died, and there were no deaths in the slums.”

“……zero?”

　you’re kidding?

　I unleashed Azel-kun with that much power.

　In the olden days, it wouldn’t be strange if it destroyed one country. How is it zero deaths?

　I hid my expression so that the other person would not notice and changed the subject.

“The slums are a thorn in the side of our kingdom as well. This country in the western part of the continent is only balanced because of the three forces, the Kingdom, the Adventurer’s Guild, and the Holy Church, right?”

“Yes …… we are aware of that. If the slums expand their power, the balance between the three will be upset and the country will be in chaos.”

“If so, I don’t think you should say anything about what I’m doing, right?”

　He laughed and waited for the paladin leader’s response.

　Erad knew very well that she could not say anything back.

　Whether or not they have power in the Holy Church, it’s the great nobles who hold the power in the center of the country.

　Even if they put their people in danger, it is none of the Holy Church’s business.

　However, the Paladin leader Jeanne hated what was wrong.

　No matter what, there’s no way she can accept taking the lives of those who live there.

　With her strong sense of justice, this action was her own will.

“… Yes, but I can’t overlook it this time.”

“It’s a straightforward thing. Laugh more, you’re ruining a good woman.”

“… I forgot my smile.”

　With that said, she left the room.

　Oh dear, Erad shrugs his shoulders.

“Did she come all this way to say that? I’ve been marked by a problematic person. Should I refrain from moving a little? But I want that library.”

　The library that is said to be in the slums.

　That was the aim of Erad.

　Get whatever you want.

　That was Erad’s greed and self.

　Looking out the window, he suddenly saw a girl.

　　She was in the flowerbed of the mansion and returned with Jeanne, the paladin leader, who had just left.

　…… Hoh, her sister?

“… Paladin, Jeanne’s sister? By the way, there was an interesting rumor … it’s said that she has curse skills?”

　That’s it.

　Why not use them to check the situation.

Why was Azel-kun defeated and the man named Nigris still alive?

　How could it be that there were no deaths?

　　Nigris, who the hell are you?　

　

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