In Aldaros, the Royal Capital of Resenburg, a clear blue sky was spreading.
Looking down from the castle tower, the city appeared to be full of life.
This too, because the battle for succession to the throne was over ... Was it too convenient to think such.
I could see the knights moving around at the training ground on the grounds of the Royal Castle.
I only saw it from a distance, but it looked like some intense training was going on.
[ Many people died during the conquest of the Calvine Territory, so I guess they are training new recruits. ]
"I see, those explosions ..."
In order to take control of the Calvine territory, I aimed for the timing when the five managers were gathering and repatriated the knights.
When the bases where the managers were absent were raided, I didn't know if it was Havre's instructions, but the bases were blown up and many knights were caught up in it.
Of course, there was a need to fill the vacancies, but training people was not easy.
"The knights, how are they recruited?"
[ I don't know if it's the same way now, but when I was alive, the entrance exam was held at the beginning of the year, and training was right around this time. ]
"The entrance exams, how were they conducted?"
[ Let's see. The most important skill for a knight is combat ability. There will be a mock battle using wooden swords, a demonstration of attack magic, and a measurement of basic physical strength. ]
"Are they going to make the exam checks more lenient in order to increase the number of people?"
[ There is a possibility. Even if they are allowed to join, they will be treated as an apprentice at first, and during that time they will have to train and take the entrance exam. ]
"I see, at first it's like joining temporarily, and those who aren't good can be dropped during the actual recruitment."
[ That's how it is. Maa, even if they don't have any hope of being useful at first, if they train hard, a normal person will grow accordingly. ]
When I arrived at Volzard, I was also a bit of a flop, but Reinhardt trained me.
For new knight apprentices, this must be a hellish training period.
When I moved to Camilla's office, a man who appeared to be an official was being interviewed.
On one side of the table, where five people could sit facing each other, was Camilla, next to her was her younger brother Diethelm, and on the other side was a man who looked like an official, and two knights were standing behind the man.
"Then, the 4,000 portable rations for this march have certainly been delivered?"
"Y, yes, that's definitely true ..."
"Were you present when it was received?"
"N, no ... My subordinate should have been present at that time."
"When and from whom did you hear about the delivery?"
"That ... I, I'm sure my subordinate told me on that day ..."
"According to the rules, you are required to be present for deliveries exceeding 100,000 Burgs. The amount at this time was 400,000 Burgs, so of course you should have been present."
"L, let me see ... Th, that's right, I was going on an inspection tour that day ..."
"Don't lie to me. On the day when the delivery was supposed to take place, the guards recorded that you did not leave the castle until evening after going to the castle. In the first place, the delivery goods did not arrive at the castle on that day. What does this mean?"
The man sitting across from Camilla had a pale face and was sweating profusely.
It seemed like this was an investigation into corruption.
"Th, th, that's ... Right, there was an error in the delivery date."
"Then, when, when was it delivered."
"Maybe, the day before, or the next day ..."
"There is no record of any deliveries being received from this vendor either the day before or the next day."
"Th, then, the month was entered incorrectly ..."
"There was no record of deliveries from the previous month or the following month, and the documents were organized by date. Where exactly did the 4,000 portable rations go? Where exactly did the 400,000 Bergs go?"
The man, who looked like an official, looked down and was trembling without saying a word.
"If you just say you don't know, then we need to investigate your family and relatives as well, and the knights' interrogations won't be as kind as mine."
"I, I did it. I recorded a transaction that didn't actually exist and embezzled the money. I did it all by myself. Please, please leave my family alone ..."
"As for that, it depends on your attitude from now on. Your explanation that you did it alone
If you think that will work, you should change your mind quickly ... Take him away and interrogate him strictly."(TN:Not sure why there's a random line-break here ...)
"Haa!"
The man, who looked like an official, was dragged out of the room with his arms held by two knights.
"Aneue, good work. It was a splendid interrogation."
"Haa ... What was splendid about it. If you do even a little research, you'll find a lot of fraud. I feel sad and angry that my country has become so rotten. Bacchus, make me some tea."
"Can I have a drink as well?"
When she let out a sigh and held her head, I called out to her, and Camilla raised her head as if it had been repelled.
"Maou-sama!"
"Long time no see, Camilla. Have you been well too, Diethelm?"
"I showed you an unsightly appearance. Both my brother and I are in good health."
I stopped Camilla-tachi who were trying to get up from their seats and kneel down, and tried to sit at the seat where the official was sitting, but there were sweat stains, so I sat down on the chair next to it.
"Maou-sama, what kind of business do you have for us today?"
"Yup, I would like to ask Camilla to write letters to promote reconciliation with the victims in Japan."
"It's letters, is it?"
I told Camilla about Resenburg's evaluation in Japan and public opinion trends.
"Well then, I will write a letter of apology tailored to each individual situation in order to smoothly proceed with reparations, right?"
"Right, there are over 400 letters in total, can you do it?"
"Of course. In fact, I should have thought of such a thing before Maou-sama told me to. I'm sorry for not thinking enough."
"Nope, Camilla seems to be busy rebuilding the country ..."
"I take it that you watched the hearing earlier."
"Yup, just a little. Isn't that what is called corruption?"
"Yes, I'm asking my trusted subordinates to investigate, but there are so many that I'm at a loss."
Since Camilla took over the helm, it seemed that she was having a thorough review of the state of the books and equipment.
Thereupon, it was obvious that the numbers did not match, there were no records of payment even though they should exist in the ledger, and despite there being no record of payment in the first place, payments had been made.
Payments were being made, but the recipients of the payments did not exist, and it seemed that there was a constant flow of fraudulent bookkeeping operations.
Furthermore, even for items that were actually being delivered, contracts were concluded for prices several times higher than the general price.
It seemed that the selection of vendors was not done properly and one store had a monopoly.
It sounded like something I had often heard on the Japanese news.
"It's embarrassing, but if we expose all the businesses that committed fraud, more than half of the shops in the capital will disappear, which is worrying me."
"I guess there is no choice but to take a plea bargain."
"Please bargain ... is it?"
"Yup, I don't know what they call it here, but those who voluntarily admit to wrongdoing and help uncover the wrongdoings of others are less guilty ... It's a method like that."
"I see, for those who have themselves reported fraud, is it something like a postponement of collection or execution."
Camilla exchanged glances with Diethelm and nodded.
From what I've heard, it seemed like it would take a huge amount of time to investigate everything on their own, and if they punished everyone, it would likely hinder economic activity and the management of the country.
Honestly, it would not be tolerated in Japan, but if fraud was discovered without self-reporting, the entire family and descendants would be exterminated ... To put it bluntly, I felt like they would rush to come forward.
"Certainly, as Maou-sama said, it will take a huge amount of time to uncover all the wrongdoings, in addition, there are many other issues to be addressed, such as countermeasures against desertification and the management of the territories under direct control, including the Calvine Territory. It seems like it will be able to significantly reduce the amount of labor involved, so we will look into it positively."
"Yup, do your best ... Also, I have one more request."
"Please let me know what you need."
"Could you please write a letter of introduction to the Guild?"
"Will you be active as an adventurer in Resenburg as well?"
"No, rather than working as an adventurer, I'd like to put something up for auction, but I'll need some form of ID, right?"
"Auction, is it, certainly, I think you will need a Resenburg ID to make a transaction at the auction held by the Guild. I respectfully obey, the Adventurer ... no, I will write you a letter of introduction to the Commerce Guild."
"Commerce Guild?"
"Yes, in Resenburg, the Adventurer Guild and the Commerce Guild are separate organizations."
In Landshelt, the Guild was a unified organization, but in Resenburg, affairs and business were separated, and auctions were said to be under the jurisdiction of the Commerce Guild.
"Also, if you register as an adventurer in Resenburg, you will be obligated to participate in monster subjugation requests from the town. In that respect, registering with the Commerce Guild only requires you to pay taxes when you actually do business, and there are no other obligations."
"I see, then can I ask for a letter of introduction to the Commerce Guild?"
"I respectfully obey. Please wait a moment."
Camilla returned to her desk and began writing a letter of introduction.
It was wrong to compare her, but she was very different from the Breichberg Guild's apprentice receptionist, even though she said the same phrase of please wait a moment.
Diethelm asked while Camilla was writing the letter of introduction.
"Maou-sama, what do you plan to sell at the auction?"
"Yup, I'm thinking of putting up a Kraken magic stone."
"I see, it's a Kraken's magic stone ... Kraken! Is that true?"
Yup, Diethelm, you seem to have quite a sense for comedy.
"It's true. Krakens appeared off the coast of Edelich, on the eastern edge of Landshelt, and I received a request from Lord Arnath to subdue them."
"Did you subdue them?"
"Yup, otherwise I wouldn't be able to get the magic stone, right?"
"That's true, but ..."
When Diethelm looked at her, Camilla answered without showing any signs of surprise.
"Diethelm, to Maou-sama, defeating a Kraken is like making a toddler fall when they're just standing up."
It probably meant something like taking candy from a baby, but I wondered why Camilla sounded so proud.
When Camilla had finished writing the letter of introduction, she placed it in a gold-lined envelope and sealed it by dousing it with sealing wax and pressing her ring.
It was rather cool and gave off an accustomed feeling, i, it's not like I was shocked by that.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Maou-sama."
"Thank you, Camilla."
After accepting the letter of introduction that Camilla had handed out to me, I somehow got absorbed in stroking her head.
"Maou-sama ... ?"
"Ahh, sorry, I just ..."
"No, if Maou-sama wishes, whatever you want ..."
"N, no, that's enough."
"Is that so ... "
Rather, I don't know why she looks a bit disappointed, but isn't she quite cute with her cheeks puffed out a little.
"I, I'll show my face again, so just write the letters little by little. Also, I'll check them once, so don't seal them."
"As you wish."
Unable to resist the temptation, I stroked Camilla's head once more before diving into the shadows.
"Yes, yes, I'll stroke you all properly. In order."
After stroking Sahel, Mart-tachi, and Zeta-tachi who were waiting with sulky faces, I headed for the Commerce Guild in Aldaros.
Aldaros was built so that the entire city became one fortress with the Royal Castle at its center.
In order to prevent the invasion of foreign enemies, if you walked towards the center of the main street, you would always come across a water moat, and you would have to go either left or right along the moat to reach the bridge.
Once you crossed the bridge, there was no straight path to go, and you needed to go along the moat to go further towards the center.
The Commerce Guild was located at the entrance to the government district, across the bridge from the commercial and industrial district lined with shops and workshops.
It was said to be built in a location that was easy to visit because it was the town hall that merchants had the closest connection to.
As expected, it was the center of the Royal Capital's business, and people were constantly coming and going, and the reception desk inside was also crowded.
The Breichberg Guild was also large, but this one seemed to be about twice the size.
When I went to the counter where I followed the instructions on the information board to get my ID card issued, there was a line of about ten people.
For a moment, I thought about using my Oujo-sama Power, but for now I'll just obediently line up.(TN:Oujo=Princess)
I, it's not because I wanted to get a good look at the fluffy tail of the silver-haired fox girl standing in front of me.
Ah~! ... I want to mofu, no, no, if I mofu without permission, I'll get arrested.
"Hey, don't cut in line!"
"Shut it, be quiet."
While I was distracted by the 'Fuwan fuwan' tail, in front of the fox girl, a stupid-looking dog beastman cut in line.
"Everyone is lined up and waiting their turn ..."
"Shut yer mouth, you bitch ... Aahn? What is it, you little shit?"
The mutt grabbed her, so I grabbed his wrist from behind.
It felt like a degraded version of Gilik, and I felt a physiological revulsion.
"You're like an untrained dog. Be obedient and line up at the back of the line."
"What's that, bastard ... o, ouch, ouch, ouch."
I used body strengthening magic to strengthen my grip and gradually squeezed the wrist I had grabbed.
"You brat! Ouch, ouch, that hurts, please let me go!"
I blocked the left fist that was about to strike me, grasped it and tightened my grip, and he quickly raised the white flag.
"Will you properly line up at the back?"
"I'll line up, I'll line up, so let me go! Aahh, what power ... Diee!"
When I released my hand, the mutt pulled out a knife and tried to lunge at me, but I had already guessed that while I was holding him.
I put out a shield of darkness in front of his upper arm to prevent it from thrusting, and at the same time used a summoning spell to cut off the knife's blade from its base and pull it into my hand.
"Ehh ... ?"
"Do you really think you can kill me with something like this?"
"Hii ..."
When I threw away the knife blade that I had picked up between my fingertips, it made a tawdry sound like 'Chari~n'.
When the mutt looked at the hilt, which had no blade left, he gasped and trembled.
"Don't make me say the same thing over and over again. Just quietly line up at the back, do you understand?"
The mutt nodded stiffly and took a detour to avoid me and lined up at the back of the line.
Was it common in all countries that dogs were annoying?
There was a roar of applause from the people watching the scene.
As I was making sure that the mutt lined up properly at the end of the line, the fox girl spoke to me timidly.
"Umm ... Thank you very much."
"No, no, don't worry about it. That kind of person just annoys me, so I just constricted him of my own accord. Ahh, it's your turn."
"Yes, thank you very much."
She was looking at me with sparkling eyes, so I thought if I made one more push, we could become friends, but if I did that, it would lead to a seiza situation, so I'd better not do that.
The fox girl finished making her ID and left with a big smile on her face, so it was my turn.
The person at the counter at the Commerce Guild was a man in his late thirties.
When I approached him, he was clearly wary.
Maa, he must have seen the commotion that happened right in front of him, so it couldn't be helped.
"Excuse me, I would like to have an ID card made."
"Where do you live, where are you from?"
"Umm, I live in Volzard, Landshelt. I would like to make a transaction at the auction here, so I would like to make an ID ..."
"If that's the case, please give me your Volzard ID and Resenburg immigration card."
"Immigration card ... is it?"
"Yes, you were issued with a certificate when you entered Resenburg, right?"
It's dangerous. I didn't enter the country through the normal route, so I didn't have an immigration permit.
"Umm ... Instead of an immigration permit, wouldn't it be okay to use a letter of introduction?"
"If you have lost your immigration permit, please go to the knights' counter and complete the procedures to have it reissued."
"Is a letter of introduction no good?"
"Is it an introduction by a major company or workshop?"
"No, it's a letter of introduction from the Royal Family ..."
"Huh? Speaking of the Royal Family, do you mean the Resenburg Royal Family?"
"Yes, this is the letter of introduction ..."
"I, I'm extremely sorry. I'll guide you right away!"
As soon as the man at the counter saw the gold-rimmed envelope, he bowed his head like a rice polishing grasshopper.(TN:Guessing this is a reference, but I don't know it.)
He asked the staff member behind him to contact the guild master, made a mad dash around the counter, and stood in front of me to guide me.
Is it not possible to have someone make an ID card without having to meet the Guild Master or some other important person.
Although I already stood out by making the mutt cry, I was receiving a tremendous amount of attention.
Hmm ... I wonder if the listing in Resenburg was a failure ...
In Aldaros, the Royal Capital of Resenburg, a clear blue sky was spreading.
Looking down from the castle tower, the city appeared to be full of life.
This too, because the battle for succession to the throne was over ... Was it too convenient to think such.
I could see the knights moving around at the training ground on the grounds of the Royal Castle.
I only saw it from a distance, but it looked like some intense training was going on.
[ Many people died during the conquest of the Calvine Territory, so I guess they are training new recruits. ]
"I see, those explosions ..."
In order to take control of the Calvine territory, I aimed for the timing when the five managers were gathering and repatriated the knights.
When the bases where the managers were absent were raided, I didn't know if it was Havre's instructions, but the bases were blown up and many knights were caught up in it.
Of course, there was a need to fill the vacancies, but training people was not easy.
"The knights, how are they recruited?"
[ I don't know if it's the same way now, but when I was alive, the entrance exam was held at the beginning of the year, and training was right around this time. ]
"The entrance exams, how were they conducted?"
[ Let's see. The most important skill for a knight is combat ability. There will be a mock battle using wooden swords, a demonstration of attack magic, and a measurement of basic physical strength. ]
"Are they going to make the exam checks more lenient in order to increase the number of people?"
[ There is a possibility. Even if they are allowed to join, they will be treated as an apprentice at first, and during that time they will have to train and take the entrance exam. ]
"I see, at first it's like joining temporarily, and those who aren't good can be dropped during the actual recruitment."
[ That's how it is. Maa, even if they don't have any hope of being useful at first, if they train hard, a normal person will grow accordingly. ]
When I arrived at Volzard, I was also a bit of a flop, but Reinhardt trained me.
For new knight apprentices, this must be a hellish training period.
When I moved to Camilla's office, a man who appeared to be an official was being interviewed.
On one side of the table, where five people could sit facing each other, was Camilla, next to her was her younger brother Diethelm, and on the other side was a man who looked like an official, and two knights were standing behind the man.
"Then, the 4,000 portable rations for this march have certainly been delivered?"
"Y, yes, that's definitely true ..."
"Were you present when it was received?"
"N, no ... My subordinate should have been present at that time."
"When and from whom did you hear about the delivery?"
"That ... I, I'm sure my subordinate told me on that day ..."
"According to the rules, you are required to be present for deliveries exceeding 100,000 Burgs. The amount at this time was 400,000 Burgs, so of course you should have been present."
"L, let me see ... Th, that's right, I was going on an inspection tour that day ..."
"Don't lie to me. On the day when the delivery was supposed to take place, the guards recorded that you did not leave the castle until evening after going to the castle. In the first place, the delivery goods did not arrive at the castle on that day. What does this mean?"
The man sitting across from Camilla had a pale face and was sweating profusely.
It seemed like this was an investigation into corruption.
"Th, th, that's ... Right, there was an error in the delivery date."
"Then, when, when was it delivered."
"Maybe, the day before, or the next day ..."
"There is no record of any deliveries being received from this vendor either the day before or the next day."
"Th, then, the month was entered incorrectly ..."
"There was no record of deliveries from the previous month or the following month, and the documents were organized by date. Where exactly did the 4,000 portable rations go? Where exactly did the 400,000 Bergs go?"
The man, who looked like an official, looked down and was trembling without saying a word.
"If you just say you don't know, then we need to investigate your family and relatives as well, and the knights' interrogations won't be as kind as mine."
"I, I did it. I recorded a transaction that didn't actually exist and embezzled the money. I did it all by myself. Please, please leave my family alone ..."
"As for that, it depends on your attitude from now on. Your explanation that you did it alone
If you think that will work, you should change your mind quickly ... Take him away and interrogate him strictly."(TN:Not sure why there's a random line-break here ...)
"Haa!"
The man, who looked like an official, was dragged out of the room with his arms held by two knights.
"Aneue, good work. It was a splendid interrogation."
"Haa ... What was splendid about it. If you do even a little research, you'll find a lot of fraud. I feel sad and angry that my country has become so rotten. Bacchus, make me some tea."
"Can I have a drink as well?"
When she let out a sigh and held her head, I called out to her, and Camilla raised her head as if it had been repelled.
"Maou-sama!"
"Long time no see, Camilla. Have you been well too, Diethelm?"
"I showed you an unsightly appearance. Both my brother and I are in good health."
I stopped Camilla-tachi who were trying to get up from their seats and kneel down, and tried to sit at the seat where the official was sitting, but there were sweat stains, so I sat down on the chair next to it.
"Maou-sama, what kind of business do you have for us today?"
"Yup, I would like to ask Camilla to write letters to promote reconciliation with the victims in Japan."
"It's letters, is it?"
I told Camilla about Resenburg's evaluation in Japan and public opinion trends.
"Well then, I will write a letter of apology tailored to each individual situation in order to smoothly proceed with reparations, right?"
"Right, there are over 400 letters in total, can you do it?"
"Of course. In fact, I should have thought of such a thing before Maou-sama told me to. I'm sorry for not thinking enough."
"Nope, Camilla seems to be busy rebuilding the country ..."
"I take it that you watched the hearing earlier."
"Yup, just a little. Isn't that what is called corruption?"
"Yes, I'm asking my trusted subordinates to investigate, but there are so many that I'm at a loss."
Since Camilla took over the helm, it seemed that she was having a thorough review of the state of the books and equipment.
Thereupon, it was obvious that the numbers did not match, there were no records of payment even though they should exist in the ledger, and despite there being no record of payment in the first place, payments had been made.
Payments were being made, but the recipients of the payments did not exist, and it seemed that there was a constant flow of fraudulent bookkeeping operations.
Furthermore, even for items that were actually being delivered, contracts were concluded for prices several times higher than the general price.
It seemed that the selection of vendors was not done properly and one store had a monopoly.
It sounded like something I had often heard on the Japanese news.
"It's embarrassing, but if we expose all the businesses that committed fraud, more than half of the shops in the capital will disappear, which is worrying me."
"I guess there is no choice but to take a plea bargain."
"Please bargain ... is it?"
"Yup, I don't know what they call it here, but those who voluntarily admit to wrongdoing and help uncover the wrongdoings of others are less guilty ... It's a method like that."
"I see, for those who have themselves reported fraud, is it something like a postponement of collection or execution."
Camilla exchanged glances with Diethelm and nodded.
From what I've heard, it seemed like it would take a huge amount of time to investigate everything on their own, and if they punished everyone, it would likely hinder economic activity and the management of the country.
Honestly, it would not be tolerated in Japan, but if fraud was discovered without self-reporting, the entire family and descendants would be exterminated ... To put it bluntly, I felt like they would rush to come forward.
"Certainly, as Maou-sama said, it will take a huge amount of time to uncover all the wrongdoings, in addition, there are many other issues to be addressed, such as countermeasures against desertification and the management of the territories under direct control, including the Calvine Territory. It seems like it will be able to significantly reduce the amount of labor involved, so we will look into it positively."
"Yup, do your best ... Also, I have one more request."
"Please let me know what you need."
"Could you please write a letter of introduction to the Guild?"
"Will you be active as an adventurer in Resenburg as well?"
"No, rather than working as an adventurer, I'd like to put something up for auction, but I'll need some form of ID, right?"
"Auction, is it, certainly, I think you will need a Resenburg ID to make a transaction at the auction held by the Guild. I respectfully obey, the Adventurer ... no, I will write you a letter of introduction to the Commerce Guild."
"Commerce Guild?"
"Yes, in Resenburg, the Adventurer Guild and the Commerce Guild are separate organizations."
In Landshelt, the Guild was a unified organization, but in Resenburg, affairs and business were separated, and auctions were said to be under the jurisdiction of the Commerce Guild.
"Also, if you register as an adventurer in Resenburg, you will be obligated to participate in monster subjugation requests from the town. In that respect, registering with the Commerce Guild only requires you to pay taxes when you actually do business, and there are no other obligations."
"I see, then can I ask for a letter of introduction to the Commerce Guild?"
"I respectfully obey. Please wait a moment."
Camilla returned to her desk and began writing a letter of introduction.
It was wrong to compare her, but she was very different from the Breichberg Guild's apprentice receptionist, even though she said the same phrase of please wait a moment.
Diethelm asked while Camilla was writing the letter of introduction.
"Maou-sama, what do you plan to sell at the auction?"
"Yup, I'm thinking of putting up a Kraken magic stone."
"I see, it's a Kraken's magic stone ... Kraken! Is that true?"
Yup, Diethelm, you seem to have quite a sense for comedy.
"It's true. Krakens appeared off the coast of Edelich, on the eastern edge of Landshelt, and I received a request from Lord Arnath to subdue them."
"Did you subdue them?"
"Yup, otherwise I wouldn't be able to get the magic stone, right?"
"That's true, but ..."
When Diethelm looked at her, Camilla answered without showing any signs of surprise.
"Diethelm, to Maou-sama, defeating a Kraken is like making a toddler fall when they're just standing up."
It probably meant something like taking candy from a baby, but I wondered why Camilla sounded so proud.
When Camilla had finished writing the letter of introduction, she placed it in a gold-lined envelope and sealed it by dousing it with sealing wax and pressing her ring.
It was rather cool and gave off an accustomed feeling, i, it's not like I was shocked by that.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Maou-sama."
"Thank you, Camilla."
After accepting the letter of introduction that Camilla had handed out to me, I somehow got absorbed in stroking her head.
"Maou-sama ... ?"
"Ahh, sorry, I just ..."
"No, if Maou-sama wishes, whatever you want ..."
"N, no, that's enough."
"Is that so ... "
Rather, I don't know why she looks a bit disappointed, but isn't she quite cute with her cheeks puffed out a little.
"I, I'll show my face again, so just write the letters little by little. Also, I'll check them once, so don't seal them."
"As you wish."
Unable to resist the temptation, I stroked Camilla's head once more before diving into the shadows.
"Yes, yes, I'll stroke you all properly. In order."
After stroking Sahel, Mart-tachi, and Zeta-tachi who were waiting with sulky faces, I headed for the Commerce Guild in Aldaros.
Aldaros was built so that the entire city became one fortress with the Royal Castle at its center.
In order to prevent the invasion of foreign enemies, if you walked towards the center of the main street, you would always come across a water moat, and you would have to go either left or right along the moat to reach the bridge.
Once you crossed the bridge, there was no straight path to go, and you needed to go along the moat to go further towards the center.
The Commerce Guild was located at the entrance to the government district, across the bridge from the commercial and industrial district lined with shops and workshops.
It was said to be built in a location that was easy to visit because it was the town hall that merchants had the closest connection to.
As expected, it was the center of the Royal Capital's business, and people were constantly coming and going, and the reception desk inside was also crowded.
The Breichberg Guild was also large, but this one seemed to be about twice the size.
When I went to the counter where I followed the instructions on the information board to get my ID card issued, there was a line of about ten people.
For a moment, I thought about using my Oujo-sama Power, but for now I'll just obediently line up.(TN:Oujo=Princess)
I, it's not because I wanted to get a good look at the fluffy tail of the silver-haired fox girl standing in front of me.
Ah~! ... I want to mofu, no, no, if I mofu without permission, I'll get arrested.
"Hey, don't cut in line!"
"Shut it, be quiet."
While I was distracted by the 'Fuwan fuwan' tail, in front of the fox girl, a stupid-looking dog beastman cut in line.
"Everyone is lined up and waiting their turn ..."
"Shut yer mouth, you bitch ... Aahn? What is it, you little shit?"
The mutt grabbed her, so I grabbed his wrist from behind.
It felt like a degraded version of Gilik, and I felt a physiological revulsion.
"You're like an untrained dog. Be obedient and line up at the back of the line."
"What's that, bastard ... o, ouch, ouch, ouch."
I used body strengthening magic to strengthen my grip and gradually squeezed the wrist I had grabbed.
"You brat! Ouch, ouch, that hurts, please let me go!"
I blocked the left fist that was about to strike me, grasped it and tightened my grip, and he quickly raised the white flag.
"Will you properly line up at the back?"
"I'll line up, I'll line up, so let me go! Aahh, what power ... Diee!"
When I released my hand, the mutt pulled out a knife and tried to lunge at me, but I had already guessed that while I was holding him.
I put out a shield of darkness in front of his upper arm to prevent it from thrusting, and at the same time used a summoning spell to cut off the knife's blade from its base and pull it into my hand.
"Ehh ... ?"
"Do you really think you can kill me with something like this?"
"Hii ..."
When I threw away the knife blade that I had picked up between my fingertips, it made a tawdry sound like 'Chari~n'.
When the mutt looked at the hilt, which had no blade left, he gasped and trembled.
"Don't make me say the same thing over and over again. Just quietly line up at the back, do you understand?"
The mutt nodded stiffly and took a detour to avoid me and lined up at the back of the line.
Was it common in all countries that dogs were annoying?
There was a roar of applause from the people watching the scene.
As I was making sure that the mutt lined up properly at the end of the line, the fox girl spoke to me timidly.
"Umm ... Thank you very much."
"No, no, don't worry about it. That kind of person just annoys me, so I just constricted him of my own accord. Ahh, it's your turn."
"Yes, thank you very much."
She was looking at me with sparkling eyes, so I thought if I made one more push, we could become friends, but if I did that, it would lead to a seiza situation, so I'd better not do that.
The fox girl finished making her ID and left with a big smile on her face, so it was my turn.
The person at the counter at the Commerce Guild was a man in his late thirties.
When I approached him, he was clearly wary.
Maa, he must have seen the commotion that happened right in front of him, so it couldn't be helped.
"Excuse me, I would like to have an ID card made."
"Where do you live, where are you from?"
"Umm, I live in Volzard, Landshelt. I would like to make a transaction at the auction here, so I would like to make an ID ..."
"If that's the case, please give me your Volzard ID and Resenburg immigration card."
"Immigration card ... is it?"
"Yes, you were issued with a certificate when you entered Resenburg, right?"
It's dangerous. I didn't enter the country through the normal route, so I didn't have an immigration permit.
"Umm ... Instead of an immigration permit, wouldn't it be okay to use a letter of introduction?"
"If you have lost your immigration permit, please go to the knights' counter and complete the procedures to have it reissued."
"Is a letter of introduction no good?"
"Is it an introduction by a major company or workshop?"
"No, it's a letter of introduction from the Royal Family ..."
"Huh? Speaking of the Royal Family, do you mean the Resenburg Royal Family?"
"Yes, this is the letter of introduction ..."
"I, I'm extremely sorry. I'll guide you right away!"
As soon as the man at the counter saw the gold-rimmed envelope, he bowed his head like a rice polishing grasshopper.(TN:Guessing this is a reference, but I don't know it.)
He asked the staff member behind him to contact the guild master, made a mad dash around the counter, and stood in front of me to guide me.
Is it not possible to have someone make an ID card without having to meet the Guild Master or some other important person.
Although I already stood out by making the mutt cry, I was receiving a tremendous amount of attention.
Hmm ... I wonder if the listing in Resenburg was a failure ...
