Otoko Nara Ikkokuichijou no Aruji o Mezasa Nakya, ne? - Chapter 250

Chapter 180 - (Chapter 250): Evidence

Year 7446, Month 7, Day 24



After we discovered {Flame.Tongue} we also found {Big.Freezer} and large-size chandelier(it wasn't very luxurious but it was considerably efficient as a lightning tool) magic tools. Putting aside the chandelier I hesitated a bit on what to do with the freezer.

"But you know~ If we encounter another group of {Roze} again couldn't we freeze the meat and store it."

The glutton of the {Slaughterers} said that but

"Did you forget how much the previous freezer sold for?"

And that was said by her adoptive father.

That's right. It wasn't even a large size one, just a normal 100 liter or so freezer sold for 200,000,000 Z. Even after paying the taxes and everyone's bonuses it still left 130,000,000 Z remaining in my hands. It's not like we have anything that we need to preserve for long periods in the months and we already have a large ice storage room in the sausage factory so we don't particularly need it right. It's only obvious we're selling it. You can even buy ice in the tons for about 5,000 Z from any ice dealer after all.

Tomorrow when brother and the others come it would probably be best to take advantage of that opportunity and carry it to the capital and take it into the mainstream company Duke Sandak manages to get rid of it.

That evening we returned from the dungeon and after selling our magic stones I gave Gwine a two week holiday.
The other members pulled lots on who would accompany the {Butchers} and {Exterminators}. Miduchi and Ralpha pulled the winning lots. The other members besides them get a holiday along with Gwine. The combat slaves are coming along with me to the capital around tomorrow when brother's caravan should arrive.

Ralpha was complaining about not getting a holiday but it was the fair result of pulling lots and in the first place it's not like the combat slaves or I get a holiday either. After Toris and Bel pointed that out and Zenom smacked her in the head she finally was quiet about it.




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Year 7446, Month 7, Day 25



Just as planned brother arrived with three carriages along with Rasseg and the people of the Donneoru family. The current members of the Donneoru family are primarily Rasseg as the head, along with his wife Mili, and their 12 year old son Harris. Along with them the former head of the family, old man Rafitto, the four of them were moving here.

Below Harris he had two siblings but his little brother died as a baby several days after birth and his little sister Sara is still 7 years old and young so they left her in care of Rasseg's little brother Bosshu and Myun. That would mean she's living together with her older cousin, their son Ailado. From my impression Sara was a considerably quiet and well-mannered child so while it's just for two years it hurts my heart a bit splitting her apart from her parents.

They arrived in Baldukk just around noon so we had some lunch together and then went to the capital just like that. If they had any space in the carriages I had intended to load various things on it but there was no space so I ended up having to borrow another carriage. It seems Zenom and Gwine intend to ride the carriage together with us to do some shopping in the capital.

After arriving at the capital the Ryogu family were already well prepared and had made reservations at an inn for brother, the Donneoru family, and the others from Bakuddo. We took a short break and after confirming that the Donneoru family had started lowering their furniture I brought along my combat slaves as we went to sell the magic tool we found in the dungeon this time and then on our way back we stopped by the castle and I told a person of the first knight group that we would be making deliveries tomorrow and that I would report the fact that we cleared the 8th floor on that occasion.

I'm sure the King doesn't have that much free time so I doubt he would come out every time for something like this but if he has time to take a walk for a change of pace and I run into him it wouldn't be bad to directly tell him about it. Well, I think he probably already knows though. Personally I just want to avoid the possibility of being questioned later on "Why didn't you say anything".

After that I also came along to show my face and see how things were going with the sausage factory. Since I let Basutoral and Giberuti return from the dungeon early they should be about finished with trial operations. The sensitivity the slaves have towards the work and what kind of reputation it has from just the trial run and what amount of stock we need up until next month, it's important for Basutoral and Cathy to meet and discuss the details like that. It's also necessary to talk to Rasseg and the others of the Donneoru family about what kind of troubles can be predicted in relation to the factory and the capital that might be necessary for that.

We need to cover everything from getting their faces known, greetings, and handing over work duties in two weeks.

I'm sure it'll be a busy two weeks.




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Year 7446, Month 7, Day 26



In addition to brother and the escort squires, the Ryogu family, Rasseg, and Mili accompanied us on deliveries to the castle. It was to undergo greetings with the familiar official of the first knight we deal with as well as informing them of the transfer.

Unexpectedly the people of the first knight group gave the Ryogu family a small dresser as a parting gift. I thought they were strangely prepared but it seems that they had already heard about their return to Bakuddo village from sister. I have the feeling this dresser is going to end up becoming a standard gift for the squire families when they return to Bakuddo village from the capital.

It seems the Ryogu family was familiar with them because they often repair the rubber armor so they were sorry to be saying farewell as well. Personally I was pretty satisfied that Greed Company was becoming a considerably important merchant to the knight groups. Also, the Ryogu family was praised by the knight leader Baron Logan over their character and careful work, that caused the people of Bakuddo Village to be overcome with emotion. Even I'm proud of it. Though, it's not really my achievement.

Now then, they've started taking body measurements for the orders next time so I have some spare time. Since I had the chance I requested an audience with one of their highness the Queens in order to deliver the "Saya Condoms". Around the time the body measurements were going to end a messenger finally came so I pulled out the box packed with "Saya" and the magic stone we took from the Minotaur before proceeding towards the designated place in the second citadel. I also requested that they bring the battle axe(this is a weapon so in order to bring it in ahead of time I firmly wrapped it in cloth and sealed it) I left in the care of the guards at the entrance of the castle up to here.

Sure enough the ones waiting for me in the second citadel were the King and the first Queen Morin, the two of them. Though it's informal it's been a while since the King showed his face for just me. Since then he's only pretended to be nearby by chance when I'm talking with the commander of his guards or the time when he was just a bit conscious of me when I was talking together with the dark elf Tukerin. I guess as expected when it comes to my declaration of exceeding the achievement of the founding King he can't afford to ignore me?

"Hey! The 9th floor!? You've cleared the 8th floor!?"

The King said in a bit of a hurry while leaning forward. I'm still taking the greeting of a retainer with my head lowered as I nodded affirming it. Right after meeting this huh?

"Dear, please be quiet for a bit. Greed came to make a delivery. First off look, those "Saya'.."

Her highness Molail held back the King from leaning forward while calling out to me.

"Ha..Right here. This time in addition to the normal model I've brought the new model. It's over here."

With my head still facing down I put the box with "Saya" I was holding on my left side on to the red velvet floor and slid it towards the Queen. After a person from the third knight group took it and opened the lid once they brought it to her highness the Queen's side.

"Oh~ certainly. Thanks for your work, Greed. It's a great help to us."

I'm sure it is. The delivery this time included one box of 100 packs of the normal model and one box of 100 packs of the studded model for a total of 2,000 condoms. About half of those will end up as prizes for the dog race and it seems about 80% of the remaining ones will end up as rewards to nobles or something. They're probably using about 10% of the whole. Obviously excluding brothel companies they're the largest individual customer. With just this it comes out to 3,000,000 Z, a price tag of 3 gold coins.

"You're finished right? Now then, let's hear your report."

The moment he saw us finish the delivery of "Saya" the King called out once again. U~he~e. Look and be surprised.

"Ha..This is the magic stone we obtained from defeating the half-cow, half-man monster called a Minotaur that was standing deep in the 8th floor protecting the teleport crystal to the 9th floor."

After saying that I took off the small velvet bag that was hanging at my waist and placed it in the hand of the third knight group person who came to it, before continuing

"Also, we retrieved the weapon that "Minotaur" was using as well."

And saying that with my head lowered as I sent the sign to the person who was holding the battle axe wrapped in cloth. That person respectfully moved forward while taking the cloth off and while holding the contents up in offering carried it to the King.

"{Status Open}"

The voices of the King checking the status of the magic stone and Queen Morin checking the status of the battle axe echoed through the room in the second citadel. It seemed like the breathing of the two of them was a bit disturbed. Hahhawwa. It's not to the level of the giant earthworm of that eyeball bastard but it's still considerably amazing for an individual magic stone.

"{Status Open}"

This time they must have each exchanged items before checking the status. I'm still taking the retainer's bow with my head down so I can't tell for sure but probably.

"...."

The two of them started whispering about something. Their voices are too low so I can't hear.

"You all, everyone take your leave from the room."

Suddenly the King ordered in a strict voice. This, isn't including me right? It's to the knights in the room as guards right? I wonder what I should do? Rather~ why?

"Ha..No, we are"It's fine, take your leave. Greed doesn't have any weapons."

The King cut off the words of the guard commander from the third knight group who was about to say something and ordered him once again. Certainly I don't have any weapons but I can use magic you know?

"Ah, that's right. Order Richard to take over as my bodyguard. Call him right away. Hurry."

The King said that to the hesitating commander and chased all of the bodyguard soldiers out of the room. It's not strange that Prince Ronbarudo, Richard.Rombert the Fourth the eldest son of the King and member of the first knight group would be ordered as a bodyguard but..he's the first platoon leader of the first company after all.

After the bodyguard knights left the King threw both of his feet down from the chair and changed to a comfortable posture while sipping some tea from the table on his side then stretched his hand out without even looking at the Queen. The Queen took a cigar out from a small box on the side table before using magic to light it and put it into the King's hand.

"We have a bit of time until he comes. Greed. Give me an honest reply."

"Ha..Ha!!"

What is it?

"You obtained a {Magic.Item} along with it right?"

The King said while exhaling some tobacco smoke.
Eh~!!? Why? Why does he know!?
No matter what the case was we didn't mention that loincloth to the {Butchers} or {Exterminators}. Let alone I'm definitely sure none of the members of the {Slaughterers} would talk about it..Is it about the {Big.Freezer} or large size chandelier? Those are things we loudly announced when we returned to the surface the other day. They're not a size that can be hidden after all. Nevertheless I feel like it's too fast for him to have that information though.
While my body went stiff honestly hesitating how I should reply for a moment he quickly continued his words.

"I don't intend to say to hand it over. It's nothing more than a confirmation."

Ah, is that so? Though if it's something like that smelly loincloth I'd be willing to hand it over anytime if you give me a decent amount of money. Though Zulu would be just a bit pitiful with how delighted he was over it.

"Ha, that is..Yes. We obtained a {Magic.Item} called the {Loincloth.Of.Daring} at the same time. However, the "Minotaur" directly had it attached to it's body and it was extremely dirty so.."

I didn't bring it along. I was about to say that but was cut off by the King again.

"It's fine. I thought it was something like that...How does it look?"

The last statement must have been towards the Queen.

"Judging from what I confirmed this morning it's certainly something equal to the {Mirror Shield} and {Iron Gauntlet}.."

"Hmm. It's not as if I couldn't think so as well. It's certainly a wazamono but if you didn't know there's no reason you would go to the trouble of naming it..Also.."

What? What are they talking about?
Certainly that battle axe is a considerable wazamono but it's not like it's a {Magical.Weapon} or anything. If you just pile up enough money then there's a high probability could get something equal or close made by a blacksmith. Hn? Naming?

"sub-Noble Greed. Raise your face."

Queen Morin called out to my in a slightly soft voice.
Relying on her words I gently lifted my face.
The King and Queen were making slightly difficult faces different from the tone of their voices.

"This magic stone. It's quite something for an individual one. The shade of the color is considerably first-class as well."

"Ha"

That's only obvious. After all if you sell it then just that one would be worth around 4,000,000 Z. Though in terms of simple value since that battle axe is still a wazamono it would be probably be worth more in value. When it comes to just individual magic stones there's no way to make them after all. As proof of that the magic stone from the giant earthworm sold for more than it's normal value as well.

"Hmph, it seems you don't get it. I'll tell you. This emblem that's carved into the handle is something that all of the floor guardians in the dungeon of Baldukk have in common carved into their equipment. Our Royal Family has handed down two items from the 6th and 7th floor guardians called the {Mirror Shield} and {Iron Gauntlet}. Both of them are items his majesty Rombert the First obtained by defeating the floor guardians in the dungeon of Baldukk. Even in regards to the magic stones while the sizes are different the color gives off a similar feel."

Huh eh? Is that so? In other words something like that will be on the 9th floor as well? Eh? But there was nothing like a floor guardian on the 6th or 7th floors? Even the guardian on the 8th floor, we've defeated it a total of 12 times?

"Please wait just a moment."

Seeing me make a confused face Queen Morin smiled and after opening a large chest behind the simple throne, she took the contents out. A round shield, gauntlet, and magic stones.

"Try confirming the names of these."

She said that while handing them to me. I took those and said {Status Open} while using Identify and the value of each was 456789 and 345678 while the names of them were {Magic Stone(Small Cow-People Race)} and {Magic Stone(Low Cow-People Race)}. The sizes were both one size and two sizes smaller than the one I brought in this time but the color was almost exactly the same and a surprising shade of whiteness.

The shield and gauntlets both had the names of {Mirror Shield} and {Iron Gauntlet} and gave off a feel of extremely high class items but the Durability had decreased quite a bit so as expected they also felt a bit worn-out. They must need repairs.

"The magic stone from the Low Cow-People Race, {Lesser Minotaur.Sentinel} and the {Iron Gauntlet} came from the 6th floor and the magic stone from the Small Cow-People Race, {Minor Minotaur.Sentinel} and the {Mirror Shield} supposedly came from the guardian of the 7th floor."

Queen Morin explained for me.

"It seems that in the process of defeating the guardians of the 6th and 7th floors countless times before they realized it they stopped appearing. It's also said that every time they defeated it after the second it didn't leave behind magic stones or items of that quality. And then, it's also said that both of the first guardians were holding {Magic.Items} as well."

The King added on to it.
This time he's blowing smoke out of his nose.
The refined and expensive smelling scent of the cigar is even reaching me.
..So that's how it was huh? On the occasion that Rombert the First cleared the 6th and 7th floors he must have defeated a monster on the same level as that Minotaur on the 8th floor countless times. Come to think of it the magic stone of the first Minotaur I defeated had a value of 567890 as well. If things continue like that then the value of the 9th floor guardian's magic stone would be 678901 and the value of the 10th floor guardian's would be 789012 I guess, rather~ then is that the case I guess? After all was that eyeball bastard from the 14th floor(?) a guardian?

He~ in that case I wonder if they'll buy it from me at a high price?
You're gathering the magic stones and equipment from guardians right? Hn?

"Well, it seems it's true that you defeated the guardian of the 8th floor. I'll recognize that it's an achievement that has exceeded the exploits of the founder his majesty George. It's quite something."

"Ha..It's an honor to receive your praise."

I can hear the sound of someone running down the hall.
There's no change in her highness Queen Molail who was properly sitting in a chair with good posture but the King fixed his posture.

"..You've been saving up your money right?"

For some reason the King reluctantly pushed his cigar down into the ash tray on the side table and asked while looking at me with strict eyes.

"Ha..Of course I am."

It was then that a single knight wearing full plate armor entered the room. He advanced up to where I was and took the retainer's bow before the King while declaring, "Just as ordered please allow me to take over as bodyguard of your majesty and your highness." and after standing up went over to their side. His breathing is considerably rough so he must have come running in quite the hurry.

It's the first platoon leader of the first company of the first knight group Prince Ronbarudo, Richard.Rombert the Fourth. His armor has been well maintained and shining showing off it's high quality. Excluding the fact that it's reasonably heavy I'm sure the defensive ability of it is higher than the rubbery protectors we deal in and even the look of it is good. But he already said that about three years later he wants to replace it and made reservations with us quite a while back. What a waste.

"Hmph, ..ya..ko..ten..ka.."

It seems the King whispered something just in his mouth before turning around just a bit and calling out, "Hey, Richard"

"Ha"

After being called out by the King you could hear the sound of the eldest son's teeth grinding as he advanced to the side of the King and fell to one knee while waiting for the continuation.

"You know about this person right?"

"Huh? Yes. Obviously I know about him. It should be clear since I just talked to him the other day though..."

"Ah, come to think of it that was the case...Incidentally you're properly continuing with your training right?"

"Ha, of course I am."
"That's only obvious! Richard was able to become a platoon leader younger than you!?"

"I don't mean that...Hn, then I guess it's fine."

What is he saying?

"Well then, Richard, see this fellow out. I'm sure the original bodyguards are still waiting outside right? It's fine if you switch places with them."

After saying that the King handed the battle axe and magic stone from the Minotaur over to his highness Richard without any sort of attachment.

Huh..
So you won't buy them from me...
Well it's fine though.
I guess that most likely means they're just carefully keeping the ones from the 6th and 7th floor guardians as goods that are related to the founding King.



Author's Note: Floor Guardian Magic Stones: (TL Note: remember magic stones sell to stone shops for 70-80% of listed price and when it comes to high value individual stones they're often auctioned for more, below is just the rough listed value.)
1st Floor 78901 (789,010 Z)
2nd Floor 89012 
3rd Floor 90123 
4th Floor 123456 
5th Floor 234567 
6th Floor 345678 
7th Floor 456789 
8th Floor 567890 (5,678,900 Z) 
9th Floor 678901 
10th Floor 789012 
11th Floor 890123 
12th Floor 901234 
13th Floor 1234567 
14th Floor 12345678 (1,234,567,800 Z)
Is how they are in the settings. It was decided because if the 1st floors wasn't at least over 500,000 Z it wouldn't be a reward. The 14th floor is special (in a punishment game sort of way) so it's set high. Normally you'd die after all.