Marquis' Express Butler

Calmond and his men gathered all the gold and silver the Black Pigs had in one place. Gold Ingots, of course, are stacked with gems and gold coins.

“Count how much gold this is worth. ”

“I understand.”

I left the counts to Calmond and Eluna. The other guys are more likely to put one count in their pockets. Well, it doesn't matter, but if Calmond saw it, he wouldn't stand for it.

As the volume was rising, I took another look at the bribe ledger.

Earlier we looked at the sum and a simple list, now we need to look at how some people are specifically related to the Black Pigs.

I wondered if there were any particular butlers involved.

This list may not be a big deal since you didn't get paid for offering a bribe, but just in case, we need to verify it.

I blew Mana into my eyes and started reviewing.

“… Hmm, is there anyone among the butlers who might get caught? ”

Forward to the next page. Then I found a familiar name.

“Vice of Adeline. Weiss.”

At that moment, I remembered the face of the butler I met a while ago in Rosetta.

Does Weiss mean the dean of the butler's secretary who told us to get lost at the time? He was also a dedicated butler to the Viceroy.

I see you got something to eat. Well, if he's got that attitude and he's clean, it's ridiculous.

He was a man who knew how to use his power. It is likely that the Black Pig tribe is receiving payments from several other places.

“But I have no idea how I spent the money I received. ”

In the book, it was only recorded how much I delivered to someone at any given time. So we don't know how the funds were used.

The two that I know are already in the underworld, and the Butcher probably doesn't even know it yet. It was a Joker. Knowing doesn't make me want to tell you.

I asked him about the location of the safe, but he said he didn't know where it was.

I was forced to move on to the next page of the book, leaving something uncertain.

“Huh?"

“What's the matter? Is there a problem?"

Calmond and Eluna counting on my elasticity looked back this way. I shook my hand and told her to keep doing what she was doing.

It was written like this on the book.

Confucius Prague. 1,000 gold.

Unlike Weiss, Prague was also entitled "Confucius." So this is the next Prince Prague of the late Adeline.

The late Adeline has 1,000 gold pieces? In the Dark Side organization?

I reviewed the books carefully again just in case. It was not a coincidence, but a necessity. In the meantime, I could find some kind of rule.

“You bastards. You're paying Prince Prague a thousand gold a month. ”

Regular repayment. This is not just a problem. There's a good chance it's some kind of political fund.

I looked at the books again, but there was no sign of payment to the eldest and third sons. Rather, there were only traces of remittance to those who could say the next.

I've got a head.

“This is going to be a problem. ”

It felt like things got complicated.

I was short on information, rather than thinking. I didn't know there was going to be a succession dispute in the Dark Side organization.

In short, the Black Pigs were an organization that funded Prague to make it its successor. And I crushed that tissue with my bare hands.

I have no idea what kind of storm is coming.

“The Prague Confucius must hate it. Confucius Hamel will love it. Shit. I didn't want to get involved in the heir fight if I could. ”

I felt like I had to be swept away. I was distracted by the thought of touching the books for a moment.

Of course, it's not that there are no answers.

As usual, if you put 1,000 gold on it, or just put a little more on it, there should be no problem. Because all I need is money from the Prague Confucius.

Sometimes if you need the strength of our organization, you can lend it to me.

But if it does, the future of our organization becomes opaque. If the eldest or third son is named heir, we will disappear without a trace.

A long time later, Eluna reports whether the counting is over.

“The gold coins add up to 6,520 gold and the rest to 10,000 gold. My Lord."

“10,000 gold? That would raise a lot of our organization. ”

“Of course, you can find a new hideout, and you can increase your organization to over 100. You can get new weapons. ”

Khalmond said that in an anticipated voice. I also smiled and met his expectations.

“I don't need money, so use all this loot to expand our Avengers. Don't waste it, okay? ”

“I'll do as I'm told. Commander.”

“And give five gold prizes to my men who are active in this battle. ”

“Wouldn't that be too much? ”

Calmond raises his concerns, and I shake my head.

“These are the guys who risked their lives for the organization. Five gold coins is cheap, isn't it? Don't be silly. Pay me. He says he will reward you for your future victories. ”

“Yes, sir. ”

Calmond took an example and left, leaving only me and Elona here.

“Eluna, aren't you free? ”

“Yes.”

“Let's go over the paperwork with me. If there are any references to the Delfino Merchants Guild, the Earl of Astria, or Sapiella Infant in this document, make sure you draw them up. ”

Eluna goes straight to work. I sat beside him to help with the paperwork review. It didn't take much, so I thought it would take some time.

How many hours has it been?

We finished reviewing the last paperwork and sighed lightly.

“None of those documents were found. ”

“I'm nothing, either. ”

That said, the Black Pigs have no contact with the Delfino Merchant Guild, not only with the Sapiella Infant Abduction case. I didn't even make a deal.

In this case, it's either.

Not leaving any evidence, not having any contact from the start.

Which one is it?

Then Calmond comes back inside.

“Commander. Are you sleeping here today? We'll set up our own bedding. ”

“No. I have to go back. How are the kids holding up? ”

“It's a festive atmosphere. ”

I nodded satisfactorily. Then I got up from my seat with my ledger and other documents set aside on one side.

“Let me clean up after you. I understand your joy, but I want you to stay calm for a while. There could be others coming in. ”

“You don't have to worry about that. ”

“How do you intend to use this place? ”

“I plan to use my old hideout as my headquarters and use it as my forward base. It's a bit of a waste. The appliance is not bad. ”

It was a reasonable thing to say. When I first infiltrated here, I was equipped with various trachea. It will be useful in stopping intruders if you turn it back on.

After hearing all the brief reports, I left the final instructions for today.

“Eluna's going to the tavern tomorrow. If you have something to report, you can do it there." ”

“Well done today. Commander.”

“You did all the hard work. Rest well.”

With Kalmond and Eluna escorted, I returned to the mansion that way.

* * *

When I returned to my quarters, I took off all my robes and equipment and lay down on the bed. When I was relaxed, I felt tired.

Normally, he would have fallen asleep, but now is not the time.

Things will be moving swiftly. It is possible that Confucius Prague has already heard of the Black Pig's annihilation.

Not long ago, Congressman Hamel conducted a targeted tax investigation. It was run by the Black Pig tribe. That means it is likely that Prince Prague, who was backed up by the Black Pigs, has become uncomfortable.

“I don't care if the name of Confucius Hamel rises or falls, but I'm interested. ”

It was me and Arthur who led the tax investigation. Moreover, not long ago, the Prague Confederates tried to extract information about me and Confederate Hamel through Lohan.

“You'd better report back to Confucius Hamel. ”

I took the secret books and documents from the Black Pig Tribe vault and moved out.

I went to Confucius Hamel's residence, but Sir Paramella also greeted me with an embarrassing look. Today it was a real drink and it was stretched out.

“I really can't today. ”

“I really can't either. Please open the door. I'll wake him myself. ”

“You could lose your life. ”

“If I can't report it, there's only one thing. Please open it. ”

Lord Paramela opens the door, wondering if you've noticed the urgency of the situation.

I went inside and smelled the alcohol. How much did you drink to make it smell like this? It was fortunate to be lying alone in bed.

I came closer and woke up the Confucius.

Of course, Confucius Hamel resisted by shaking his hands, slapping my cheek, or throwing things, but he opened his eyes at the word I pulled out.

“I have business with Prince Prague. ”

Confucius Hamel jumped up and down like a match.

“What are you talking about? ”

“Confucius Prague was paid regularly by the Black Pigs. This is the proof. ”

I gave out the Secret Book. Confucius Hamel swept his head annoyingly and opened the book. He's a smart guy, too. It was not difficult to understand the content.

“You filthy bastard! You don't even think about the honor of your family and take your money from the Dark Side? Damn it!”

Confucius Hamel was furious. I don't know about fame, but the fact that it has something to do with the Dark Ones alone could be problematic.

I continued reporting.

“And the Avengers have told me that there is no connection between the Black Pigs and the Delfino Merchants Guild. The same goes for Earl Astria. ”

“I'm a little surprised. ”

“I think we need to investigate the young lady's abduction further. ”

With a sigh, Confucius Hamel, who picked up the ledger and threw it, lay down on the bed. I'm not finished with you yet!

“But, Duke, I'm a little worried... …. ”

“What is it?”

“This has increased the likelihood that I and Arthur will be targets of Prague. Of course, I have nothing to do with Avengers, but I find the last tax investigation rather disturbing. ”

“So?”

“You might want to stay out of sight for a while. until things calm down. ”

Fortunately, Congressman Hamel woke up again to see if he could agree with my opinion. He opened his mouth, staring at me.

“You want me to send you to another land? Rather, it would be more conspicuous and worse. ”

I looked at Confucius Hamel with a gentle smile.

“There's a good way. in a way that's very natural, and that no one can argue with. It's also good for Miss Sapiella. ”