59 – Blooming even in a crisis (1)
“Is that so? I thought he must have fallen asleep because he didn’t show up no matter how much I signaled him, so I took care of it alone.”
Rosetta widened her eyes at Aner’s words.
“What are you talking about? How can a man deal with a succubus?!”
“It wasn’t a succubus, it was a slime.”
“Huh?! Slime?”
“Yes. We caught him crawling out from under the bed and killed him. We threw his body down the cliff.”
“Really?”
Rosetta still seemed in disbelief.
“Anyway, it’s over, so go back to the temple. Tell your saint that you’ll stop by later today to make an offering.”
“Ugh… What a shame…”
“Do you need to increase your performance? Then just say you caught it. It turns out it wasn’t a succubus but a slime. So you burned it with divine power.”
Rosetta was pleased to hear those words.
“Is this really okay!?”
“Do whatever you want. I don’t care.”
“Oh yes!”
Rosetta was about to jump up, but when she saw Einer’s expression, she turned with a straight face.
“Why is your expression so rotten?”
“It’s just. It’s so disgusting that a snob like you is a saint.”
“I don’t know what will happen if I go back to the church headquarters because the saintess in charge here hates me. So I have to work hard.”
“If that’s the case, I think it would be enough to just kill your temper and be obedient and kind.”
“Profit….”
However, since there was nothing wrong with what Einer said, Rosetta could not be angry.
“Now go. Let’s not look any further.”
“Me too.”
Rosetta walked toward the front door.
“Ah, hey! Let’s have a meal…”
Ael shouted, but Rosetta slammed the door and left the house.
“Leave it alone. What can I do with a personality like that? It’s just a matter of getting your own way.”
You clicked her tongue.
“You must still be hungry…”
“Not everyone eats every meal like you do, Ael.”
At Lamia’s words, Ael’s face turned red and Einer burst out laughing.
“Then I’ll come back.”
After finishing her meal, Aner put her sword on her waist and went out.
“Please come back, master!”
Ael and Lamia saw Einor off to the hill.
As Einer went down the hill, Lamia looked down at Ael and she asked.
“Is that why you went to the master’s room last night?”
“Yes…”
“I almost died.”
Ael lowered his head in shame.
And then he sat down helplessly.
She suddenly wanted to die.
Should I throw myself off the cliff in the next yard like this?
“I don’t know what was in mind, but for now, let’s prepare for sales.”
Lamia grabbed Ael’s arm and tried to raise him up.
However, even though she is a monster, Lamia is weak and was unable to raise Ael, who weighed quite a bit.
After whimpering a few times, Lamia let go of her hand.
“Quickly. And since I lost the bet, you’ll do all the dishes today.”
It was a bet that Ael would do all the washing up if he went into the master’s room again.
“I understand…”
Ael eventually got up slowly and hurriedly entered the house.
* * * * *
As soon as I got to work, Einer realized that the atmosphere in the security unit was unusual.
I wondered if something strange had happened again this time, but it didn’t seem to be that.
Not the investigators, but the security department, that is, security personnel like Einer, were busy running around.
Sure enough.
As soon as we got to the security guard, the head of the security guard summoned the leaders.
“Hey, Einer.”
Ainer’s adjacent team leader Dinerve greeted.
“What day is today? What happened to you suddenly skipping the early morning patrol?”
“I don’t know, neither do I. Still, seeing as the guys from the investigation department aren’t showing up, it seems like at least it’s not something I have to use my brain to do.”
Ainer, Dynave, and the other leaders entered the main office, sharing their own guesses.
“Are you all here?”
The security guard manager sitting in the situation room counted the number of leaders.
After confirming that everyone had arrived, the manager immediately got to the point.
“You know that the Berabche fleet is in the port right now, right?”
“Yes, I know.”
“But the Elion fleet arrived this morning.”
“Oh, damn it.”
Dynave cursed quietly.
“So, as of 09:00 today, we will be issuing a level 3 security posture.”
The leaders poured out curses and complaints.
But we all also knew that there was nothing we could do.
The Kingdom of Elion and the Kingdom of Verabche are bitter enemies.
It is due to geopolitical characteristics.
Berabche, located at the northwestern tip of the continent, is a powerful nation that dominates the entire region.
In terms of army alone, it is one of the leading military powers on the entire continent.
It was such a kingdom, but it had one weakness.
It means that disaster rights over the western sea have not been secured.
Because in the western sea, the island kingdom of Elion is wreaking havoc on the surrounding area based on its strong naval power.
The Kingdom of Elion, a pirate nation as vicious as Brechnert, attacks the merchant ships of the Kingdom of Verabche especially persistently.
The Kingdom of Berabche was so angry that its only maritime trade route was blocked in such a way that it ended up fighting a very big war with the Elion Navy a few years ago.
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From what I heard, there was a conflict over ownership of the island between the kingdoms of Berabche and Elion, which escalated into war.
The result was a crushing defeat for Berabche.
The two countries are already on bad terms, and from then on, whenever they meet anywhere, they fight to the death until one side flees or is annihilated.
They say that two such fleets are anchored here at the same time. If not at times like this, when on earth would they issue a security alert?
Both Elion and Verabche are located in distant places that cross the continent, so they must be ocean-going fleets.
Due to the nature of the ocean-going fleet, there would be a lot of ships and a lot of sailors.
If a fight breaks out between the two here, it will be a huge brawl involving at least a thousand armed troops.
If something like that happens, it will be impossible to suppress it with security forces.
The only preventive measure is to issue a security alert from the beginning and monitor them so that they never leave the ship.
By the way, if you are in a type 3 security posture, you won’t be able to enter the house again.
I don’t have to worry too much since I have Lamia.
But now that I have Ael at home, I feel uncomfortable sleeping in the security room.
* * * * *
Security officers, led by the security guard, were dispatched to the dockside.
The purpose was to go to the Berabche fleet, which has been anchored since yesterday, to inform them that the Elion fleet is arriving today, and to explain the related security measures.
In addition, the order prohibiting the disembarkation of the Berabche fleet was also implemented.
“What? What kind of f*cking nonsense is that?!”
The female admiral of Verabche, with blonde hair and sharp eyes, rolled her eyes and poured out her curses.
“So what you’re saying right now is that we’re told to stay inside the boat and not move because the Elion seal pups are coming in?”
“That’s right. No one can disembark except the limited number of people responsible for supply.”
The Chief of Security Guard explained, not caring whether the Admiral was swearing or clutching the hilt of her sword.
“And don’t swear. This is the territory of the Principality of Jahelan, not Berabce. I am carrying out official duties on behalf of the Grand Duke of Jahelan. An insult to me is the same as an insult to the Grand Duke.”
Although he was more likely to sit at a desk and use a pen, he was also a member of Daham’s port security team.
If the other person goes out strong, he hits back even harder.
“If you swear one more time, I’ll arrest you. So watch your mouth.”
The admiral, who was well aware of the reputation and notoriety of the Port Security Force, silenced her.
“The same policy will be applied to the Elion fleet. And if either fleet leaves, it will be canceled immediately. So, return all sailors who disembarked by 09:00 and submit the embarkation list. It is unlikely that there is no list. ?”
If it is not there, it is illegal.
All ships are required to submit a boarding list to the management office while docking.
Now, the head of the Security Guard Division is requesting to resubmit it in order to cross-verify it with what is held by the management office.
“The only people allowed to disembark are one executive and three soldiers. Other than that, absolutely not allowed. Also, please be accompanied by our security guards when moving.”
“What?! This is a monthly pass!”
“If you are dissatisfied, please leave. We will not catch you. In fact, it would be much better for us to leave before your fleet enters the Elion fleet.”
The admiral, fed up with the security guard who didn’t even blink, stuck out his tongue.
“It’s really unpleasant every time I come here.”
“No problem. It’s General. If I recall, there was a big fight between the Admiral’s fleet and the Elyon fleet a few years ago, right? If that happens again this time, I will sink the ship as per the regulations.”
“Ugh….”
The admiral could no longer protest and lowered his tail.
This is one of the reasons why Daham’s port security unit is famous.
If you don’t comply, you will sink.
The head wizard at the management office is amazingly good at it.
The seawater is raised and the boat is capsized.
No matter how small a boat is, once it capsizes, it is difficult to turn it back. If that happens, those huge battleships will sink to the bottom of the sea.
The problem is that the head wizard is on vacation, but he is so infamous that just mentioning it like this is effective enough.
“Hey, Einer.”
When the admiral returned to the ship, the manager motioned to Einer.
“You take charge of this place. I’ll add a few more groups under you.”
“Me?”
“Okay. Who can handle it but you?”
“Well, I understand. Then where does the Elion fleet go?”
“I’m going to dock number 10. It’s a long way away from here. Don’t worry about there, just keep an eye out for those guys here to secretly disembark.”
“Yes. What if I find you sneaking out?”
“Why do you ask that?”
The words, “Of course they should beat him up and arrest him,” Were omitted, but it was as if Einer had already heard it.
That’s all the basic principles of the Port Security Force.
Okay. Let’s do it. It will pass quietly as usual.