Chapter 307: Sabotage


    Alright, lets go.


    Saying so, I transferred away with the other 3 SS-rank adventurers.


    It would be too much of a hassle to send them away one by one so I decided to do it all at once.


    First is Linares.


    We are here.


    Ahh, such a refreshing air. The outside air was really harsh on my skin and hair you know.


    If the air can affect you that much then thats probably because you are getting old right.


    Jack? Do you want me to punch you all the way back to the Kingdom from here?


    The topic of age is taboo for Linares.


    The killing intent behind his smile is even greater than when we confronted the evolution slime.


    Perhaps he also felt that, Jack took a distance from Linares.


    Hurry up and open the transfer gate! Silver!


    Ara Ara? You are leaving already? Dont you want to join me for a cup of tea?


    I refuse! You say something too, you old fart!


    This wine sure is delicious. It really is excellent! Silver.


    Im d you like it.


    Even after we returned to the Headquarters, Egor was depressed since he cant buy a drink without his reward so I gave him a super-luxurious bottle of wine.


    Thanks to that, hes in a good mood even in front of Jack and he has been drinking it the entire time.


    While looking at Egor thinking that he cant rely on him Jack begins to escape from Linares who is intimidatingly approaching him.


    Haa..


    Since it would be a problem to let them fight here, I open the transfer gate.


    Good Job!


    Seeing that, Jack jumped into the gate as if he was diving into the water.


    He really is an idiot huh. The gate isnt even connected to a sea or a river in the first ce.


    The next time I see him I will make sure to beat him up.


    I wonder when you will meet him again though. Its already so strange that we were all together like this in the first ce.


    ..thats true. It seems that there wont be a chance for us toe together like this again.


    That is kind of lonely isnt it.


    Saying so, Egor also entered the transfer gate.


    I was about to follow him but Linares stopped me.


    Silver.


    What is it?


    Stop getting yourself involved with the Empire any further than this.


    .the session war this time is too strange. I am sure that there is something lurking in the dark.


    Is that something that you need to get yourself involved with?


    Who knows. Still, I have already stepped into their problem. I cant pull out now.


    right. Then do your best and be careful alright.


    Thanks for the advice. Also..you really saved me this time. Thank you for everything.


    When I honestly thanked him, Linares showed a bitter smile.


    Then I entered the transfer gate.


    The destination of the transfer gate was the Dwarven Vige.


    There.


    Dont you just casually drink my alcohol after you messed up my house!


    Stop being stingy!


    Egor and Jack were fighting over a bottle of alcohol.


    Hearing themotion, Sonia showed her face.


    Ah, wee back! Have you finished your business?


    Somehow, yeah. I am returning Elder Egor to you now.


    Dont treat me like an object! I am the one protecting her you know!


    Ah!! You are drinking again! Im confiscating that!!


    AHHH!!??


    Egor was robbed of the super-luxurious wine he was drinking and raised a sad cry.


    Seeing that, Jack was astonished.


    Wh, What a terrifyingdy.


    Just one ss! One ss please!


    No! You said that but you are nning to drink the whole bottle arent you! You are already old, I have to watch out for your health!


    Alcohol is good for your body..


    If you drink too much then even medicine can turn poisonous!


    With that said, Sonia puts the bottle on a high shelf.


    Egor could get it if he wanted to but he would be scolded by Sonia in return.


    Since you suddenly came back I didnt prepare anything for your stay. I am going to call His Majesty okay.


    Its okay. I will leave soon.


    Is that so? Otou-san said that he wanted to see you though.


    I will leave that to next time. Take care of Elder Egor for me.


    Un, Leave him to me.


    Saying so, Sonia smiles at me.


    Its a smile with no ulterior motive. Shes probably happy here huh.


    Thats good.


    Getting to see that smile means that our actions have some meaning no matter how little it is.


    Making people carry such a smile and protect them, that is Leos ideal.


    Whats wrong?


    No, its nothing. Well then, excuse me.


    I said so and opened a transfer gate.


    Jack then followed after me.


    The ce we arrived at was the city of alcohol, Bayeux.


    No, its not.


    Hmm? Where is this?


    Its near the east border of the Dominion.


    HAAAA!?


    The ce we are currently inside a forest near the Dominions eastern border.


    From Jacks point of view, it is a destination that doesnt make any sense.


    What are you doing? You want me to stop drinking too?


    Its your reward.


    What? This is my reward!? I told that you have to help me sea


    Jacks expression turned into that of a surprise mid-sentence.


    In response, I give him a nod.


    I dont know if she is your daughter or not but I know a girl in herte teens who uses magic bow. She is quite skillful as well. If its your master who raised her then it makes sense.


    Wh, where is she!? Where!? No, why is she living in the Dominion in the first ce!? Dont you know how dangerous this country is!


    I dont know about that. But she is certainly doing something a little dangerous in this country.


    .tell me. What is the girl who might be my daughter doing?


    A chivalrous thief. The name is Vermillion. You must have heard the name before right?


    Only the name.but a chivalrous thief? Thats my daughter?


    Jack muttered as though he finds it unbelievable.


    He then sits down on arge rock nearby.


    Whats wrong? Dont you want to see for yourself?


    ..if the chivalrous thief really is my daughterit would be dangerous if I look for her


    If its you, you might be able to find her but once she was found, it would be hard for her to go into hiding again huh.


    The nobles of the Dominion are Mias enemy. Until now, they couldnt grasp her true identity at all.


    However, if Jack snoops around gathering information and eventually finds her, there is a possibility that the nobles might notice.


    Even if its only a minuscule possibility.


    Jack doesnt want to endanger his daughter.


    What a troublesome guy.


    Vermillion is the enemy of the Dominions nobles and Grimoire. If you go after them then you might be able to meet her you know?


    ..so theres no problem if I crush a criminal organization huh?


    Thats right. But it would be bad if you go after the nobles you know? There is no clean authority in this country. Even if you expose their wrongdoings, you will only get put on their watch list. She probably understands that and chose the path of a chivalrous thief.


    Tsk..it would be nice if I can just shoot them all down..


    ..


    What?


    No, its nothing.


    These two might really be connected by blood.


    Their thinking and behavior are the same.


    So I propose a deal to Jack.


    Jack. I have a deal for you.


    .what is it?


    This Vermillion who may or may not be your daughter, you want to find and help her if you can right?


    Of course. I dont mind her being a chivalrous thief. Its my daughters decision after all. But, it is still dangerous. I want her to quit if possible.


    Right. But it is a bad move to go after the nobles. If you do it poorly then you might be barred from entering the Dominion after all.


    Yeah, they might really do it if it is this country.


    Thats where my proposales in. I want you to attack the nobles of this country without getting caught. Keep hitting them so hard that they cant recover from it. Anyway, I want you to plunge this countrys upper management into chaos.


    Jack looks suspiciously at me.


    However, I continue without minding him.


    If you do that, I will get in touch with the Imperial Family of the Empire. Once they invade this country and upy it, their first course of action will be punishing the corrupted nobles of this country.


    ..in other words, you want me to sabotage them?


    Exactly. The Empire is currently in a state of civil war but they are also being invaded from both the North and the West. To ovee this situation, they need to repel the enemy on either front. And one of the Imperial Familys goals is surely the defeat of Prince Gordon. To do that, the United Kingdom and the Dominion who are backing him are in the way. If we spread confusion inside the Dominion, it will be difficult for the United Kingdom to make their move.


    What is the guarantee that the Empire will counter-invade when the civil war is over?


    The Empire will never forgive the countries that took advantage of the civil war. Besides, the Dominion is a perfect target for them to let out their anger. After all, this is the country that murdered their Crown Prince. The Emperor will not be so forgiving this time.


    I see


    What I asked Jack to do was to sabotage the Dominion.


    The nobles of the Dominions are corrupt but what is more important is how they only care about themselves.


    Even when they act as though they are doing everything for the sake of their country, they all only care about their profit.


    If Jack goes on a rampage inside their country, they will surely focus their efforts internally. That would create a rift between the United Kingdom and Gordon.


    If it bes impossible for them to smoothly transport reinforcements to Gordon then Gordons camp will not be able to maintain the status quo.


    On the other hand, what Jack will be given in return is how Mia can quit being a chivalrous thief.


    If the Dominion bes a good country, Mia will have no reason to continue being one. This is a bit of a hassle but it is a cheap price for Jacks cooperation.


    alright. I ept.


    I will leave the methods to you. But do not let them know your true identity. You will be banished from the country and that will be the end. Also, in the unlikely case that they found out, do not go on a rampage. If you do that, the others will be forced to subdue you after all.


    You sure have a lot of requests huh..well, fine. I will do it.


    Said Jack as he walked straight toward the Dominion.


    After seeing him off, I finally take a breather.


    For the time being, I have secured a saboteur. The only thing left to deal with is the Empires force.


    While thinking about that, I transferred to the Imperial Capital.


    Wee back, sir.


    Yeah, Im back. Whats the situation?


    Sebas wees me back to my room as usual.


    Its been less than a week yet I feel like Ive been away for a long time.


    Still, that nostalgic feeling was immediately blown away by Sebas.


    The army led by Prince William has routed the army of the Northern Lords on our defensive line. The front that Leonard-sama built had copsed and the rebel is currently dominating the battle in the North, sir.


    As I thought, that Dragon Prince is a formidable opponent. I will lead the reinforcements there myself.


    As you wish, sir. His Majesty is currently holding an emergency meeting inside the throne room.


    Thats convenient. Alright, follow me. We are going to conduct the secret maneuver at the battlefield this time.


    With that said, I don my imperial mantle and head to the throne room.