Chapter 125: 125 Inauguration
Around early evening.
A simple inauguration ceremony was held to mark my appointment as the Lord of Weaverpool. Quite a few people had gathered. With the gazes of many people focused on me, I stepped onto the platform.
When I felt everyone looking at me, I opened my mouth.
"I sincerely consider it an honor for my family to become the Lord of the Weaverpool territory, with which I have a connection. It’s a pleasure to meet you all."
We are already acquainted. My news must have spread from the capital, so these people would also be glad to see me.
"Though there have been difficult times, many are overcoming them and striving forward, looking towards tomorrow. I will emulate them and do my utmost for the territory. I ask for everyone’s continued support! Let us advance, Weaverpool!"
"Woooooah!"
The people responded with cheers. Especially those who were formerly guards shouted particularly loudly.
I stepped down from the platform and caught my breath. It felt good to be welcomed, but I really had to do a good job from now on.
"I need to avoid becoming like those fucking nobles who lie about serving the people."
First, I needed to find out what Weaverpool territory needed right now. But Fiora was already on it.
"You all, write down what the residents of Weaverpool territory desire. I will compile all of it."
"Yes! But... who are you?"
"Acting Lord."
"...What?!"
Taking advantage of the moment, I summoned Uehara Aki, Piery, and Min Jiyu through the ring. I explained the situation to the summoned women. Aki smiled brightly.
"Oh my, I’m so happy to be back! Of course, our adventure must continue, right?!"
Piery, too, was trembling with joy, though she didn’t show it. Piery struggled to maintain a poker face.
"I thought I’d never be able to come back. Even though things have changed a bit, it’s truly a relief."
Lastly, Min Jiyu. She was already carefully looking around her surroundings.
"Right... first, where do most people frequent? If we open a cafe there...!"
Their remarks, each revealing their unique personalities, made me laugh. Of course, I also introduced them to Aunt Fiora.
Though slightly wary, Fiora said what she needed to say.
"I will be the Acting Lord in place of Lucian, who is busy with public and private affairs. I look forward to working with you."
They introduced themselves well. Fiora, when she’s like this, she reminds me of when she was the Acting Lord.
I entered the Lord’s manor with the women. Fiora immediately moved forward.
"Alright, shall we check the documents first? I need to look into the territory’s infrastructure maintenance costs, troops, and military expenses."
Just hearing her talk made me feel secure. Capable women are the best!
I, for my part, wanted to talk with the territory residents.
"My close associates will be the territory residents."
So, as I was heading out again.
Thump!
Someone grabbed my shoulder. When I turned around, it was a quite beautiful woman. Her face was made up like a noble lady, but it was a face I knew.
"Oh, this character, surely?"
No, is she appearing already? Although her name doesn’t appear in the game, she was someone who would appear whenever the protagonist needed information and provide it. She was probably an agent working for the Imperial Palace’s counter-intelligence department, right? She was, quite literally, a minor character.
"Greetings, Baron Lucian Vane. I am from the Imperial Palace’s counter-intelligence department."
"Ah, yes. What can I do for you?"
To interrupt my meeting with the territory residents. It better be important information!
The agent giggled, oblivious to my glare.
"Oh, you believe me? It could be an impersonation, you know?"
I chuckled lightly and retorted.
"Don’t worry. I have a way to know if it’s real or not. And if it’s an impersonation, I can just cut off your head."
"Hup, so forceful...!"
The agent gasped, as if smitten, and began to fondle her chest, breathing heavily. Sigh, she wasn’t this much of a pervert before. What strange tastes.
"Haa, do you know how incredibly sexy that last remark was? My lower half is tingling!"
"...So, what do you want?"
Just state your business and leave. She’s starting to get annoying.
The agent smiled meaningfully.
"I’ve brought a directive from the Imperial Palace. Please accept it."
She held out a letter. A directive from the Imperial Palace?
I examined it. I couldn’t believe my eyes.
’What, this is a recruitment notice for a Demon King subjugation force? This is supposed to happen in two years, so why now?’
I was surprised. But not as surprised as last time. I just keenly felt once again how much history had changed. Still, this is too much. They’re already organizing a Demon King subjugation force?
"Wait, it takes time to get to the Blooming Tower where the Demon King is. And this notice can probably be refused depending on the circumstances. Perhaps?"
I had many questions. The agent smiled and spoke.
"Heehee, even the Hero, whose stock is at an all-time high, seems flustered?"
"Did this come out today?"
"No, to be precise, it came out yesterday. I rushed here so fast my eyebrows were flying, only to find the temporary Lord, which was awkward."
I nodded unconsciously. Not just awkward, but super fucking awkward. Especially since it was Kelsas, of all people.
"Ahem, I apologize. Things were a bit..."
"Well, I suppose you had your reasons. In any case, please make your decision within a week and come to the Imperial Palace."
"Within a week?"
"Because many formidable Heroes will be gathering."
"Hmm... will those who went to subjugate the barbarians also come?"
At my question, the agent shook her head. Even though she looked like that, she was a government official in intelligence, so she wouldn’t be ignorant of anything.
"No. Perhaps a few will be resting. It’s that intense, you see."
Intense? The barbarians are strong, but that much? The Dharma Empire’s elite forces are gathered there right now. Yet the atmosphere is intense?
"It seems the settings have become stronger than I thought. Or is it because of my Abyssal Value? I’m confused, so confused!"
I slowly nodded. Then I pointed at the letter.
"Can I... not go?"
The agent shrugged.
"We respect your decision, but the Imperial Palace will express its disappointment. You know how a nation expresses its disappointment, right?"
I nodded immediately. I knew it very well.
"I know it too well, fuck. What are you doing when the nation is struggling, have you thrown away the national interest, if you don’t go, other Heroes will lose discipline, and so on."
I could already imagine what the nobles would use to beat me up. The nobles of the Imperial Palace admired me, but also envied me.
A sigh escaped me. Even if the Dharma Empire was relatively lenient for an empire, it was still an empire. Even if I managed to refuse by luck the first time, what if I refused again? It might be difficult to maintain my position.
"But if I take this opportunity to eliminate all evil and create my own world, that would be good too. Earlier."
Right, national interest or whatever. If I get rid of everything I need to and pursue the path of the Debauched Hero? I’d be the ultimate victor. Let’s ask more while I’m at it.
"What’s the situation with the cults in the capital?"
"Thanks to Baron Vane’s efforts, Those Who Recite Sins have virtually collapsed. Their transformation into a cell-based organization was thwarted by the efforts of the temporary Knight Commander and other Saintesses."
"So, they haven’t completely disappeared...?"
"Since there are cults spread outside the capital as well, it’s difficult to consider it a complete annihilation."
"Then what about the research on Kahlum?"
"It’s probably not at a satisfactory level yet. That’s regrettable."
Indeed, if research could be completed with a snap of the fingers, they wouldn’t be in the Imperial Palace; they’d be making time machines and traveling anywhere.
I slowly nodded.
"Tell them I’ll be there without delay."
"Yes, that’s a relief."
The agent, saying it was a relief, didn’t leave and remained. She was looking at me. No, she was looking at my sword with interest.
"...Is there something else?"
"You possess something precious. I know the secret of that sword."
"What?"
It was sudden. Who are you to know about my family’s heirloom?
"But she’s always been this kind of character. She just happens to provide information and then disappears."
I shrugged.
"You seem knowledgeable, would you tell me what it is?"
The agent’s eyes sparkled.
"If so, I’d like to receive something I want too."
"Anything. Is it money?"
"No, I’d like to taste the seed of the popular Baron... Hehe."
Suddenly, the agent made a lewd expression, drooling. What, is she really this kind of character? No, she isn’t?
I chuckled and shook my head.
"You’re joking, right?"
"Do I look like I’m joking? I’m confident that the information I give won’t be low-level."
"Well, alright. Then a place where there aren’t people would be better, wouldn’t it?"
She had big breasts and a good figure. Plus, her face was almost on par with a foreign movie actress, so if a woman like that gave me a blowjob, even if it was a dream, it would be good.
"Hehe, I’ve already scouted a place. The back storage room of the territory’s cathedral. It was open, you know?"
At the agent’s words, I inwardly clicked my tongue. To think she had already prepared that far. She’s not a woman to be taken lightly.
"Alright. Then when shall we meet?"
"Come in an hour. I’ll be waiting, heheh."
The agent, letting out a lewd smile, disappeared like dust. She possessed a truly unique ability.
I pondered alone for a moment.
"Receiving a blowjob from a woman whose name I don’t even know. Is that okay? Bullshit, I can’t hold back!"
Right, I’m a Debauched Hero before I’m a Hero. Rather, I’ll grab her by the hair and enjoy myself, shaking her around. That is the path of the Debauched Hero! Hohoho..
I went to the cathedral after a long time. Lorel still greeted me warmly, revealing her firm breasts and thighs.
"Oh, Hero!"
"Hahaha, it’s good to see you, Lorel."
We talked a lot. Lorel’s beige eyes sparkled as she asked.
"So you’re the Lord now!"
"Nah, just call me by my name. By the way, could you go to the Lord’s manor for a bit?"
"I’m in the middle of something, but why? Do you need a blessing?"
Well, there’s something I need you to look at. And also, I’m going to do something in the back storage room.
I cleared my throat and replied.
"There’s a notebook written by the former Lady of the Manor, Aki, you see? There’s something similar to Dark Elf language written in it, but I can’t decipher it. I’m asking for your help!"
When I pleaded desperately, Lorel smiled blushingly. If it’s a request, she can’t help but grant it. Because you’re a nun. Hehehe.
"Oh my, the Lord is even asking me for help! I don’t know what to do with myself!"
"Haha, please. You’ll do it, won’t you? Hee"
"Alright, I will! After I finish this small task!"
I even got a definite answer. Good!
I headed out of the cathedral.
"Alright, then now...."
I laughed, wetting my lips with sound. Shall I go for the give-and-take now? Agent, I’ll be looking forward to it.
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