“I investigated a bit about the thugs who came to your store. I was able to find out that they were hired by someone, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find out who. There’s the possibility that the dark guild is involved, so be careful.” [Grisela]
“Dark guild…”
In other words, a criminal group, right?
“Is the dark guild a gathering of assassins and thieves?” [Ryouma]
“Yes. The dark guild takes dirty requests, and give them to their members. The contents of their job are illegal, so naturally, they’re an illegal organization. But they don’t just commit crimes, they also provide the tools. Because they’ll do anything, there’re quite a lot who give them requests. They’re a group that specializes in killing, so be careful.” [Grisela]
“I understand, thank you for warning me.” [Ryouma]
“Don’t mind it.” [Grisela]
As the guild master said that, she sent me off, and I left the guild. I was planning to go to the mine next, but then, I happened by someone I didn’t want to meet. That guy was standing by the side of a luxurious carriage when he saw me. Seeming irritated, he called out to me in a strained voice.
“Bastard, what are you doing here?” [Matthew]
“This is the main street. Isn’t it normal for people to pass by here? Branch Head, Matthew.” [Ryouma]
Who would’ve thought that we’d end up meeting here in the road like this? I see he’s still as annoying as ever, though. But this is different from before. Last time I was with the duke, so he hid it. But now that I’m all alone, he’s openly showing his aggression.
“Hmph! A dimwit like you shouldn’t be calling me so familiarly… By the way, I heard you started a strange store.” [Matthew]
He knows about the store? … Is it him? Did he really send the thugs?
“It seems you’re using slimes, but a talentless dimwit like you who has only been able tame slimes, despite being a slave magic user for 3 years, isn’t fit to be called a slave magic user. Moreover, your slimes are a new race? And they eat dirt? Hmph! Not only do you have a bunch of useless beasts, the only things those things are capable of is making themselves dirtier!” [Matthew]
As he kept insulting me like that, I ended up remembering the time when I registered. Because of that, I became even more annoyed.
It doesn’t matter what I say to a guy like this. It’d just fall on deaf ears. Seriously, what a pain in the ass. Still though, for some reason, I just can’t find myself getting angry at this guy. I’m slightly pissed off, but… I’m able to remain calm…
“Good grief, you’re such an eyesore. Even though you’re social standing is like that, you actually dare to cajole the duke? Last time, the young lady of the duke and his missus defended you, so I had no choice but to let you register. But I can never accept that you’re actually a member of my tamer guild! I will absolutely never accept it! Even if you come to the guild, I won’t give you a job! To begin with, a dimwit like you who can’t tame anything but a slime, can’t do anything! … Ah, you’re here. Come!” [Matthew]
Matthew said the things he wanted to say to me until a young woman wearing a gaudy outfit came. He let her ride his carriage, then he immediately set off.
Seriously, what a horrible person to be with… However, he mentioned that slimes and scavenger slimes are useless and unable to do anything else except become dirtier. Does that mean he hasn’t noticed their value at all?
Wasn’t he the one who sent the thugs?
Well, whatever. I’ve changed my mind. I originally wasn’t planning to make a fuss regarding the profits, but as revenge for today, I’ll go make a killing with those slimes he called worthless.
I want to have the issue with the slave magic users solved anyway, so I might as well ask Jeff-san now.
I decided not to go to the mine, and instead, I decided to head towards the adventurer’s guild.
When I got to the guild, I asked where Jeff-san was. Apparently, he should be going home soon, so I waited by the guild.
After 1 hour of waiting, Jeff-san arrived. After I saw him finish reporting his request’s success, I called out to him.
“Jeff-san” [Ryouma]
“Hey, if it isn’t Ryouma. What’s up?” [Jeff]
“I wanted to ask for your help regarding our discussion some time ago.” [Ryouma]
“Oh, that’s fast. I thought you’d take more time to make up your mind. Well, if you’ve decided, then we can go now.” [Jeff]
“Is it ok?” [Ryouma]
“I don’t mind. Besides, I was planning to go to the slums today anyway. My house is also close by, so let’s go.” [Jeff]
“Then, please take care of me.” [Ryouma]
And so, we went to the slums. On the way, we bought some food ingredients. Apparently, these are refreshments for the slum people. Because of the public office, the slum people’s income has suffered, and so the people who used to live in the slums are giving those in the slums assistance little by little.
After we finished shopping, we carried everything as we walked. Gradually, the presence of people vanished. The kind of building we saw became seedier and seedier. And even the children we saw from time to time, wore shabby clothes.
When they saw Jeff-san they waved their hands and called out, and Jeff-san also responded to them.
After that, I just followed them.
After a while, we arrived at an old but well-built building that’s slightly bigger than the others.
“Is grandpa here?” [Jeff]
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