Chapter 763 – Silver Fox Kon (II)
Eeto, let’s start with….
Youko-sama, why are you working here?
「Why? It’s so easy. The food is good and the drinks are better. We didn’t serve them yet because it there’s still the apology but you’ll definitely like them once you tasted them at the banquet.」
You were lured by food?
「That’s not all. There are many people in the village who are not afraid of me. Some are even stronger than me.」
No way, how could there be people stronger than Youko-sama?
「Think about why I’m the acting village chief. The village chief is way stronger than me.」
………
「I work here to be of use to the village chief. You have to keep that in mind.」
U-understood.
「Ah, I know I don’t have to tell you this but, if you dare touch the village chief, I won’t forgive you. Don’t act recklessly.」
Of course.
There’s no way I’ll make an enemy out of Youko-sama.
However….
「What?」
Will it be alright if we serve the village chief too?
「Hnn? What do you mean? Aren’t you guys supposed to be hired but never become subordinates?」
We’re in a situation where we can no longer do so.
「Is it already that bad?」
Compared to the last time Youko-sama met us, things have become so much worse.
The number of job offers suddenly decreased since a few years ago.
「Thus, you wish to be the village chief’s?」
Youko-sama pretended to think for a moment.
I know why she’s doing that.
I know that it’s impossible to get a positive reply.
We are the silver fox after all.
We are infamous for being notorious.
If we serve as a race, the village chief will bear that infamy.
To put it simply, the village chief will be blamed as the one who manipulated the silver fox race.
Even so, I can’t let this opportunity go no matter how small the possibility is or else, our race will perish.
「Kon, the village chief will gain nothing even if you serve him. On the contrary, he’ll suffer big time. I won’t even dare tell your request to the village chief.」
……..
「However, I’m indebted to Kon….I mean the previous generation Kon. That guy took care of me. I owe him(?)(gender neutral) a debt of gratitude that cannot be repaid. Therefore, I can’t refuse a request that involves the fate of your whole race.」
Then…..
「I will let the village chief decide. However, I will not say anything to back you up that time. Is that alright?」
Yes.
Thank you very much.
All I have to do now is to show my excellence.
By the way, Seiten-sama?
Why have you been covering both of your ears since the end of the meal?
Preventive measures in order to not get involved in something dangerous?
Is that the monkey’s famous for? The “Don’t ask, don’t tell” attitude?
I’m learning a lot.
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A little later, Youko-sama went out to call the village chief.
In the meantime, I will decide on the deployment of guards.
….
The ones who would be left in the room are only Seiten-sama and me.
The other guards will wait in the room prepared by Youko-sama.
However, if we really set it up like that, what’s the point of us being hired as guards?
Only three should wait in the room that was prepared for us.
Of course, I will get angry if you just take it easy there.
Always be on alert.
Be ready to move at any time.
Be prepared for surprise attacks.
The three of you, stay inside the mansion.
I’ll leave the place where you’ll stand guard to you but don’t go inside any room.
Yes, stay hidden in the corridor.
The five of you will stay outside the compound.
This is to secure an exit.
If anything happens to me, Kitsu will take over the command.
Alright, good reply.
Hnn?
I thought it will take more time but Youko-sama has already returned.
Was the village chief nearby?
…….
My impression of the village chief is….a normal human.
I can’t believe she’s stronger than Youko-sama.
However, given Youko-sama’s attitude towards the village chief, it is obvious who’s the boss and who’s the subordinate.
That alone shows he’s not a mere human.
Is he a sage then?
He and Seiten-sama greeted each other and finished the formal apology.
It seems like the village chief has no intention of making a big deal out of it.
Perhaps he was encouraged by Youko-sama to just let it go.
I’m grateful for that.
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Seiten-sama’s apology is over.
Seiten-sama is going to Niz-sama’s store first.
The three who are waiting in the room prepared for us and the five outside the compound will be Seiten-sama’s guards.
Buchi will be in command until I rejoin them.
「Kon-sama, wouldn’t it be better if I go?」
Kitsu asked me.
It’s true that if we’re going into a separate group, the other group should be led by Kitsu.
However, the fate of our race is on the line with my meeting with the village chief.
If we do not show our resolve, we will not be able to serve him.
If push comes to show, I’ll die with the infamy of the silver fox on my shoulders.
If I do that, perhaps Youko-sama will show mercy.
After that, the rest of our race will just have to negotiate with the help of Youko-sama.
I beg she’ll do so.
Then, let’s begin my discussion with the village chief….
I have been warned.
It would be wrong to start at the main topic immediately.
Let’s talk about something different first.
Before I say what I need to, there is something I would like to confirm.
「Hnn? What is it? 」
Is village chief Youko-sama’s boss?
「Boss? I am the village chief of Village Five and Youko is the acting village chief. In terms of job grade, yes. 」
I see.
Thank you for answering.
I would like to ask 2 – 3 more questions to understand how the village chief thinks but….
The village chief was away from the village.
Maybe he still has something to do after this.
It’s a bad idea to waste his time.
I’ve taken one step closer to the village chief. That’s enough.
Let’s do it.
Eh, then, the reason I’m here today is to ask Hiraku-sama a favor.
「A favor? What is it?」
This is it.
I took one step forward.
Yes.
There are a total of 92 silver foxes in existence including me.
Of these, only 23 can transform and work as a person but if you turn blind eye to a few inconveniences, 84 can fully work.
Would you please hire our whole race?
「Hire?」
Yes.
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