Episode 18. What other races think of (完)
“You bastard… Gee, Gigi, what are you saying?!”
The face of Leones, who had been stiff with tension a moment ago, changed to bewildered.
Sure. What am I even talking about? I always go back because I filter the way I can go in a straight line.
It really couldn’t have been more troublesome.
“Isn’t that enough?”
Bang!
Indignant hitting the table.
“Don’t talk bullsh*t! My, did you like me! No way… Did you ask for resistance because you wanted my body?”
My head pounded at the enlarged analysis full of misunderstandings. Iris, who had been quietly listening to the story beside me, was also startled and looked back and forth between me and Leones.
“Su, Master? Gee, are you serious?!”
“No.”
“But just a moment ago, Master said that he liked him… ….”
I sighed. Iris points at Leones with her eyebrows raised. Why are you crying…….
“Did you have a taste for lions?”
Please…….
“It’s not like that, so don’t think it’s strange. I said I liked Leones because he was useful—”
“Good!”
At first, Leones shouted and stood up. Iris’s words to clear up the misunderstanding suddenly cut off.
“If you can protect the resistance with it, there’s nothing I can’t do. Instead, even if you’re not good at it, say something, don’t say something? My experience… Because there isn’t much…….”
Since I was dumbfounded, I was watching it, and Leones got angry. With his face blushed.
“What, what! That expression! If my body is the purpose, resistance doesn’t matter…… !”
“Ha ha. There are a total of two errors in your words.”
I spoke with my index and middle fingers spread out.
“First, I am not interested in your body. Second, I want the Resistance. More.”
“What… …. Then why do you like me?”
Come back as usual. A lot of the serious atmosphere that had been created has been released. Is there no choice but to take control of the atmosphere again?
“I was saying it was because it was useful, but four years cut it off.”
“…… Anyway, no matter what you do, you can’t hand over the Resistance. Never.”
Your determination is great.
Well, since I was willing to provide my body, I wonder if I can’t bet something else.
“Really?”
I leisurely observed her face. There is trembling in her eyes, but her mind is regaining composure. I think it will be difficult to dig in because I have already prepared myself.
No, actually, there is a way to put pressure by writing down a list of important people in the current resistance here. But if you do that, you will cry, so let’s not do it.
Still, I have to get what I want.
“Then I will set the time for the Resistance to rebel. Wouldn’t you say that this isn’t enough?”
“What, what? Why are you deciding that?!”
You must have this level of authority to control the Resistance. This was the last line I could pull back from.
“What I hope is that the resistance itself will not happen. If you can solve everything without it happening, you will be able to create the ‘best result’.”
“Duke Tori and you are going to change the empire? If that was possible, long ago—”
“Why? Do you think you can’t?”
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I cut off her words and widened my eyes.
[Activates the skill 「Living」.]
Leones’s pupils dilated, and her whole body began to tremble. The table shakes as well as she trembles, and there is a jingling sound in her purse on top of it.
“You looked down on me.”
“Turn it off… !”
I grabbed Leones by the chin and forcibly lifted him up. To look straight at me.
“Don’t vomit at my words. I can bring down your organization right now. If that’s what you really want, do it.”
The longer the eye contact, the greater the tremor. As I watched the convulsions close to seizures, I heard a familiar voice next to me.
[Prause, don’t push too hard.]
…… I was thinking of doing it in moderation even if I didn’t say anything.
At Phasma’s words, she removed her hand from Leones’ chin and relaxed her eyes. The hologram floating in the air had disappeared.
“Yes, what about you…… !”
“Anyway, I’ll assume you agreed.”
“I didn’t agree!”
“Then I have no choice but to completely rule out the risk factor of resistance. Are you okay?”
“Not even that!”
I’m in a position where we have to move forward together, so I try to be as considerate as possible, but it keeps bothering me. Was this really a test of patience?
“The answer you have to answer is either ‘yes’ or ‘no’. If you refuse my offer here, I will kill all of your friends right in front of you. But if you accept.”
I lifted her purse from the table and held it out to her. I felt it touch Rayness’ protruding chest, but she pretended not to know and continued her words.
“I will be the supporter of the Resistance’s scarce funds, and I will come to your aid when you are in danger before anyone else. All I get, by comparison, is to let me set the timing for your organization’s rebellion. Wouldn’t that be a harmless proposition for you?”
“You’re going to decide when to rebel……. Are you saying that they intend to use us as they please and then throw them away!”
“I know a lot more than you think. Can’t you tell just by noticing that you’re here and coming here?”
You don’t seem to believe it very much, so I’ll show you.
I put the money pouch on her thigh and took her paper from her bag. I put the paper on the table and wrote down the names of certain people as if listing them.
Less all of her handed out to her. Leones looks at her papers, doubtful until the end.
“This? Name…… ?”
“Go find these bastards. These kids will be of great help in increasing the resistance forces.”
These were the ones who would become executives of the Resistance, which had grown to the point of becoming a threat to the Empire in the future. Although they were far short of S-class, they were all quite talented. It was a level where even if you stick with the knights one-on-one, you won’t be pushed back.
“Can I trust this? Humans are the kind of people who cheat on their families for their own benefit. If that’s someone else, I’ll add more. And I don’t think it’s any different than you.”
Tsk. It can’t be helped that the human image is messed up.
“If you are the leader, make those decisions yourself.”
It was a judgment with no choice in the first place.
Currently, the Resistance is in full swing. She offered sweet funds and protection for the organization, which she couldn’t refuse.
Of course, I wouldn’t kill her for refusing. Instead, we will apply appropriate sanctions to prevent them from rampaging in other ways.
“…… Joe, let me talk to the organizers. Give me a little time.”
“Yes. Then I will go to the Aium Kingdom and come back to hear the answer.”
“Aium Kingdom…… ? Why are you going there?”
“This time, the Aium Kingdom has something to do. If you handle that well, the survival rights of slaves will be strengthened in all territories. Then the other races living as slaves in the Calus Territory will also be able to live.”
“… ….”
She was silent for a while. Leones, snooping at my face again and again, opens and closes his mouth. Do you want to believe that I’m running around for other races?
“…… You, no… I understand that you doubt and hate humans. Humans have done something they shouldn’t have done, and I know that it is unforgivable. But revenge only leads to another victim.”
“That’s just a comment to keep us from killing humans after all. Get rid of the dirty talk.”
“What are you talking about? I am saying that those who believe in you and follow you will die.”
In fact, most of those who followed Leones died when the resistance broke out in the game.
Those who do not have a just cause like Incuro and Ella feel repulsed in fighting, but Sirius of the Black Gwangjo and Soro and Ther of the White Gwanggae do not.
I don’t know if he hadn’t thought about it up to that point or if he had been ignoring it, but he lowered his head while biting his lower lip, unable to refute my words.
I can understand her feelings, but for me, resistance is just a card to be used in extreme situations. So it was necessary to somehow control this organization.
“I want you to reconsider why Me and Tori Auss want to peacefully abolish slavery in the Empire.”
I glanced at Iris and walked her toward the door.
“Let’s go, Iris.”
“Wait a minute, I can’t take this money!”
Hurry up from your seat and hold out your money bag.
“That is an advance payment to hear good answers. So use that money to buy delicious food for other tribes here, and restore their bodies with potions. So that I can believe in you and follow you.”
As expected, there’s nothing like bribery to gain trust.
Open the door and go out. I see elves and beastmen waiting outside. It looks like he was ready to come in. Loyalty is a great thing.
As soon as we got out, I watched them go into the shack and took out the Stealth Scroll.
“No matter what, Master is Master.”
“…… What are you talking about?”
“To scratch the other person’s nerves, look at their true nature, and stretch out your hand when you’re convinced that they’re someone you can trust! It seems that Master is also excellent at psychological warfare!”
…… What else is he misunderstanding?
How many times have you been able to say such a thing after seeing a one-sided threat with a bean pod?
She held out her hand to Iris, stopping a wry smile from leaking out.
“Since the story is over, let her go back soon. Thinking about going to the Aium Kingdom, I need to take a break.”
Iris smiled as she held my outstretched hand. Then she suddenly looked at me and revealed her doubts.
“Master, but was it true that you liked him?”
As I was about to tear open the stealth scroll, I was a little taken aback by the sudden question. If it wasn’t for her expression management, she would have read all the emotions on my face.
“…… Which one do you think?”
“I don’t know, so I’m asking. But personally, I hope you don’t like it…….”
“Then let’s do what we don’t like.”
“…… Such clumsy words hurt even more. Please make sure.”
A low voice came out of nowhere. Looking to the side, Iris was straight.
“So which one?”
Looking at the eyes staring at me, I felt a strange fear because I couldn’t tell what he was thinking. Oh, please. Because one yandere attribute is enough, isn’t it?
“…… It was a first impression. How can you like it in an instant?”
“As expected! Whoops.”
“Can I go now?”
“Yes, Master! I made you worry about little things. Sorry.”
Glancing at Iris, who bashfully smiled, tore off her stealth scroll. Hopefully the feelings she feels are simply the jealousy of her child.