Chapter 32
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Daytime, Day 12th, 6th Month, the Year 2813, Western continent calendar .
The downtown area of the fortified city Epiroz .
A man entered a love hotel located in the back of the dirty alley .
The man throws a gold coin to the inn receptionist in silent .
The owner of the inn who was doing the bookkeeping while sitting on the chair slightly lifted his eyes as if urged the man to go toward the second floor .
There was no need for the man to ask .
Since they already arranged everything beforehand .
"Room 204 . . . "
The owner of the inn tells the number of the room when the man began to climb the stairs .
After told the man the necessary information, the innkeeper turned his face away . -
In this line of business, the necessary mannerism was to not see, not heard and not questioning .
Many visitors to this place were people who wish to avoid public eyes .
Despite being a love hotel, there were also men and women who met here not to have sex .
However, for the inn owner, as long they pay the money, what the visitors do was inconsequential .
If one wanted to live long, one should never investigate the customers .
Forget about a cat, the demon called curiosity could kill human easily .
After putting the gold coin into the wallet, the inn owner turned his eyes toward the book once again .
If someone were to ask who was the man just now, the inn owner would answer,
'There's no reason for a customer to come and stay inside this kind of inn, no?'
"Long time no see, your Excellency, Baron Mikoshiba . I heard the matters regarding the pirates have been being dealt safely . Congratulation . . . "
When the man stepped into the room, Simone rose from her chair and gently lowered her head .
She wore a red dress with large breasts opening, accompanied by the red lipstick on her lips .
The dress had a large slit, and a slim white leg jumps into Ryouma's eyes from the gap .
Today she dressed and looked sensual just like a prostitute that can be found somewhere .
Even the people who knew her face won't be able to associate her present appearance to that of the chairman of the Christoph firm .
No matter how one looked at it, Simone right now looked like a sexy prostitute .
"Indeed, it's been a long time, Simone . . . As expected of you, you have very keen ears . . . "
While he opened his hood, Ryouma showed a bitter smile on his face toward Simone who had already obtained the information that he had just reported to the Earl and his wife before he came here .
"I've heard rumors that floating around since a month ago . Besides, the damage done by the pirates also have been drastically reduced . Furthermore, having Baron-sama come to Epiroz city is also the proof . . . "
As she said that, Simone returned Ryouma smile with her gentle smile .
One day, the story about a town or villages being attacked by pirates had stopped .
As a merchant with a good brain, she immediately gathered information on what had happened .
Besides, Simone had been asked by Ryouma to act as a merchant and a spy for him . -
After she linked the information she had gathered and Mikoshiba Ryouma who had appeared in the city of Epiroz, such conclusion naturally appeared inside her mind .
"But still, Simone, it seems like you have chosen an amazing place to meet huh . . . ?"
After she heard Ryouma's words accompanied with a bitter smile on his face, Simone showed a mischievous smile just like a child whose mischief had been succeeded .
In the present stage, it was not easy for the two people to meet, since Earl Salzberg would show unnecessary caution if he finds out about it .
Following that pattern, Simone then chooses this love hotel located in the back of a dirty alley to escape other people eyes .
Although Ryouma held the lowest rank of nobility, and Simone was the chairman of the Christoph firm, who previously also served as the chairman of the Epiroz city business alliance .
For normal people, this place was too shabby for this two man and woman met .
"This place is just right for a clandestine meeting between men and women after all . . . "
It was certainly a place to avoid public gaze .
It was located in the back of a dirty alley .
It was a dark place, but if one were to have money, everything can be done here . . .
It was a convenient place for Simone and Ryouma who wanted to avoid the Earl Salzberg' watchful eyes .
Even if Ryouma was being traced, he can make as many excuses as he wanted, such as he met a prostitute here as a customer .
If he said that he was going to buy a woman here, that alone can become a reason why he wanted to hide his face .
Just for the record, Simone was supposedly lying at home due to illness for these past several days . -
"So then? Have you managed to prepare what I had asked?"
Inside, Ryouma immediately cut the case despite being overwhelmed by the mysterious sexy charm that Simone gave away .
He could not stare at her figure forever .
After all, he had come here despite the risk because it was necessary for the two of them to meet directly and talked to each other .
"We already bought two ships and currently the ships were anchored at the port city of Mispoz . "
Simone then took out the map from the bag placed under her chair and spread the map on the table .
Mispoz was a port city located at the eastern end of the Kingdom of Ernestgora .
It cannot be compared to the Fulzad city, the largest trading city of the western continent .
While Ryouma building his base within the Wortenia peninsula, Simone had begun preparing the merchant ships at Mispoz city .
"Two ships huh . . . How big was it?"
"It was the largest galleon type ship that was currently being sold . All the seafarers we hired are skilled and also has the experience of naval battle . "
"I see, it seems like you managed to think a lot of things eh?"
"Well, it was because I also considering converting the ship to a warship after all . "
Simone flatly responded to Ryouma's question .
Despite purchasing the ship using the Christoph firm money, she told Ryouma that she was willing using the ship as a warship in an emergency situation .
Ryouma had a smile on his face hearing what she had said .
"You're such a great risk taker indeed . . . "
Ryouma and Simone have already had a relationship where they both shared the same fate .
The words Simone had said that she was ready to use the trade ships as warships was a proof of how much she had prepared for every situation .
Toward Ryouma's remark, Simone quietly smiled and directed her gaze at Ryouma .
"How about the harbor?"
They both had pre-arranged their individual role .
Simone role was to procures ships and secures trade channels .
While Ryouma's role was to eliminate the pirates and constructs the harbor .
Although the elimination of the pirates had already finished, she hadn't yet heard anything regarding the port .
She did not doubt Ryouma's ability, but only a few months had passed since he entered the peninsula .
It was natural for Simone to felt uneasy .
"No problem . There's already a city complete with the city walls . The only thing left is only to transport the people in . . . "
Simone responded to Ryouma's answer by staring at him silently .
Her eyes trembled .
(It seems like he really made it huh . . . )
Simone who was unable detected any lie from Ryouma's words can't help it but heaved a heavy sigh .
The man currently in front of her, had managed to build his base in a mere few months since he arrived within a territory filled with monsters .
(This person, truly . . . )
To express what inside Simone's mind and heart, it can be said as awe rather than fear .
Fear would lead someone to exclusion but, awe would lead that person to obedience .
One can't say that Ryouma had a beautiful figure .
His appearance was that of an ordinary young man with a good physique .
However, Simone knew .
That he had managed to obliterate the pirates .
She might only have a fragmented information but she knew for sure, that the man in front of her had annihilated the pirates and all of their families, none managed to survived .
Such was the information she had managed to gather when she sent some merchant to the peninsula .
The pirates' town that was being created in the cove was burnt to the ground, all the burning buildings and corpse was left just like that .
The moment the merchant saw the scene where birds eating the burned corpse, he said it was looked like hell .
She thought that the Pirates' end was too brutal, but at the same time, she also thought it was a natural end for them .
Although one can't say to the others to follow the law strictly, one cannot ignore the law completely either .
There were certainly unreasonable and irrational laws but, on the other hands, there were also laws that was indispensable for maintaining society .
Had Ryouma show sympathy to the pirates, Simone may have stopped working together with him .
The pirates were certainly a great fighting strength .
However, many of her subordinates lost their family members by the pirates .
Those who experienced such tragedy won't forgive those pirates .
Had Ryouma decided to make them a friend, it was clear that some serious trouble would happen .
However, Ryouma chosen to annihilate them .
He might have been a kind man who released the slaves but, he also a man who could make a ruthless decision if necessary .
A man that can hang the risk and merit on balance with icy cold heart .
(I was right huh . . . )
Such feeling sprung out inside Simone's heart .
Turn out, the straw she was grabbing in a last attempt to survive after losing everything was not a straw but a sturdy rope .
One cannot lead the people with just by being kind or heartless .
Only the one who was able to do both can stand at the top . <TLN: This is sarcasm to the princess decision isn't it?>
(A supreme ruler . . . ) <TLN: Haou . . . Can be also translated as Supreme King/High King/Great King . . . Etc>
An electric shock ran through her back when that words crossed her mind .
"What's wrong?"
Ryouma asked Simone such question after she fell silent while kept looking at him .
"Ah, no, pardon my rudeness . . . "
"Are you alright?"
"Yes . . . "
Ryouma then continued their talk while feeling doubtful toward Simone who lowered her head for some reason .
"Well, I've already finished building the city, afterward we only need the residence . . . "
The city had already been build, ready to accept new residence at any time .
"I understand . I will bring the slaves more quickly from Mispoz . "
"Good, have you gathered them according to my request?"
"Of course . Healthy young men and women, ages around ten to fifteen years old . We have secured them . . . "
Rather than buying the slaves from Epiroz, it was better for them to buy the slaves from Zalda or Ernestgora, that way it won't cause unnecessary attention from Earl Salzberg .
That was also the same reason why Simone had bought the ships at Mispoz .
"Good then . Are fangs and leather enough for the payment?"
Responded to Ryouma's words, Simone nodded her head silently .
The fangs and leathers obtained from the monsters within the peninsula were traded with a high price .
If one can hunt them on a regular basis, such monsters' fangs and leathers can become important special products .
"There's a rumor that you guys had met with demi-human, is that true?"
It was a casual interest-oriented question but, Simone question caused Ryouma's complexion to change greatly .
"Where did you heard that?"
Simone was unable to breathe for a moment .
Just like looking at the enemy, Ryouma's eyes were cold and sharp .
After some time had passed .
Ryouma's eyes showed that he had regained his calm once more .
"Ah, my bad . . . Since the situation regarding them is a little bit complicated . . . "
Noticed that Simone felt overwhelmed, Ryouma apologized while showing a wry smile .
He had no intention of scaring her, but due to Simone's question, he had unintentionally ended up being cautious .
"Just what had happened? Did you really meet them? The demi-humans?"
Simone took a deep breath and asked her question once more .
For Simone, the existence of demi-humans can be said as extinct creatures .
Although it can be said that some people think differently, but the majority of people living on the western continent would have the same opinion as her .
Though sometimes she heard rumors that the demi-humans survived and lived within the corner of the western continent, such story was only a rumors without proof .
She herself didn't expect Ryouma to encounter the demi-humans for real .
She had intended to make it as a trivial topic .
Just to provide some short talk .
Although she had only thought of it lightly, looking at Ryouma's attitude, that rumor was not just a mere rumor after all .
Ryouma began to talk while having a big sigh toward Simone who opened her eyes wide listening to him .
It was a story that cannot be left unsettled .
As Ryouma's story progressed, Simone face who was quietly listening gradually turn dark .
Because it was a story about a deep hatred the demi-humans hold toward the humans . . .
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