Chapter 95: Let’s Hear the Chicks’ Information (Part IV)
That night.
Rina-chan, whose wounds had healed, was taken away by Irina and Sarina because of her cuteness, and Luciana-chan joined them for a girls’ night. They told Rina-chan they would let her sleep slowly after being taken away.
And I had to check the information on my first night in the capital.
I opened the window in my room.
"Enter."
『Haha!』
The Ten Generals led by Chick Captain entered the room in force.
『Boss, the Ten Generals have gathered.』
I found it a bit odd that Chick Captain called himself "Chick Captain," but I let it go for now.
"Finally we’ve arrived in the capital. After verifying the royal capital information, I’ll decide tomorrow’s activity plan. I’ll also give additional investigation instructions based on the information. Now, I’ll ask for your reports."
『Haha! Then, First in Rank Leopard.』
『Haha! First, thank you for going to Mamma Miya’s shop today, Boss.』
"The bread at the shop was quite high quality. The Coluna Frontier Count house members also tried it, and they all said it was delicious. What exactly is the emergency?"
『Yes! Actually, customer traffic has significantly declined, and the shop is at a level where it’s difficult to continue operating.』
"...? The bread itself was very delicious. Why aren’t people coming?"
’Yes, it seems that half a year ago Mami-chan’s mother passed away from an epidemic, and since then, her relationships with other businesses have deteriorated.’
"I see. If that’s why customers aren’t coming, then it’s likely harassment from competitors or some other influence. Leopard, can you investigate it more deeply?"
『Haha! Leave it to me.』
『Next! Second in Rank Crusader.』
『Haha! First, thank you for rescuing Rina-chan.』
"Yeah."
『That completes Rina-chan’s information. If there’s no additional information to pursue, I’ll hand the rest over to the other generals.』
"Alright, do that."
『Next, Third in Rank Cromwell.』
『Haha! Sister Henri at the church in the southern district of Barlon is in trouble. She’s completely exhausted from land disputes.』
"Identify the people causing the land dispute?"
『Yes! They have been identified as underlings of the Dazgul Company. In addition to trying to buy the church land cheaply for redevelopment, Duke Bonne’s eldest son is targeting Sister Henri herself, so they’re cooperating.』
"Hmm, I need a re-investigation of the royal capital’s church. Also investigate the relationship between the Dazgul Company and Duke Bonne."
『Haha!』
『Next! Fourth in Rank Centurion.』
『Yes! I reported that the former Baroness Harknar is targeted, but because of Duke Teraelo’s cowardly methods, her residence is also being seized, so it’s difficult.』
"What happened?"
『Duke Teraelo didn’t just murder Baron Harknar, but after that used a forged loan document to corner the former Baroness Harknar. The Harknar family was originally a poor noble house, but if even their residence is taken, the former Baroness will have nowhere to turn. That’s the goal. Duke Teraelo is pretending to support her in order to get close to her.』
"Unforgivable. Find evidence that Duke Teraelo murdered Baron Harknar. Also investigate the relationship between the forged loan document and the debt collectors."
『Haha!』
『Next! Fifth in Rank Vickers.』
『Yes! The sisters at "Poporo Restaurant" in the commercial district of the western part of Barlon have reached their limit.』
"Wait, what do you mean the sisters at Poporo Restaurant have reached their limit?"
That one is the most incomprehensible.
『They’re really kind kids! They give me their leftover croquettes!』
Croquettes?!
"So what exactly happened?"
『They have absolutely no customers!』
"Well, of course the restaurant can’t operate without customers! Metro people, it’s a restaurant!"
『We have to! We have to! With Boss’s power!』
"...For now, maybe I should have dinner at that restaurant tomorrow. Next."
『Yes! Sixth in Rank Carden.』
『Haha! The Saintess at the royal cathedral’s lower staff, Alie-chan, is in trouble. Because the Saintess is in a bad mood, she’s been picking on Alie-chan constantly, and it’s almost like bullying.』
"What a vulgar Saintess. First, investigate the relationship between the church and the Saintess, and all information related to the Saintess, including how she was certified. Also investigate why Alie is working at the royal cathedral and her background."
『Yes~!』
『Next! Seventh in Rank Callor.』
『Yes! Maring-chan is doing garbage collection work in the south district, but her leg injury has worsened, affecting her work, and she’s not even receiving the daily wage. She’s currently sleeping in the back alley near the slum.』
"...I’ll check on her tomorrow morning. I hope can cure her leg injury. Still, even after healing, the straight-chill kids will remain the same... I need to come up with some ideas."
『Understood.』
『Next! Eighth in Rank Kurecia.』
『Yes! Krelia Spelcio, who has only recently been appointed captain of the royal guard unit in Barlon, is a very capable person.』
"How capable?"
『The Spelcio family is not nobility, but the top merchant house in the capital, known to all. And their eldest son, Gracia Spelcio, is the commander of the Royal Knight Order.』
"He’s the top knight in this country?"
’Yes, and he was promoted very young. Appointing him as knight commander was a major recommendation. However, his ability is real, and he has the strongest combat strength in the royal knight order.』
"So his sister is that impressive?"
’Yes, her sister Krelia is said to be exceptionally skilled with swords. When the head of the Spelcio family, Anthony Spelcio, learned of his two ’qilin children,’ he was greatly surprised.’
"I see. Her ability is real. Then the obstacle is jealousy or factional struggle?"
’The main one is jealousy. Sandric von Pleasure, the third son of the Pleasure ducal house, is in the royal guard unit. He’s been arguing with Krelia over her appointment as captain. In reality, his sword skills are mediocre, and he only rose thanks to connections, money, and the ducal house’s backing.』
"That’s quite troublesome. If public security deteriorates in the capital, it will be Krelia’s responsibility issue, right?"
’Certainly directly linked. Krelia will definitely be accused by Sandric of failing to fulfill her duties as captain, and the ducal house will side with him.』
"Sandric is assigned to the guard unit too, so it’s his responsibility as well."
’He intends to accuse Krelia of being responsible for it all.’
"That’s the power of the ducal house... Ah, I hate power."
’The ducal house has already sent notices to several nobles in the capital, claiming that they were attacked by thugs and causing public insecurity.』
"To bring Krelia down, they’ll probably come up with some decisive damage. Investigate what it is and expose it. If we turn it around, we can reverse the evaluation all at once."
『Haha!』
"Investigate the nobles connected to the Pleasure ducal house, and also the nobles who are hostile to them."
"Hostile nobles? The ducal house?"
"Yes. To appeal for public insecurity in the capital, setting thugs on an opposing faction would be a win-win strategy. If we know the target, we can respond more easily."
『Haha!』
"And next, Ninth in Rank Tiger and Tenth in Rank Sentinel."
『『Yes!』』
"Investigate whether my existence is still unknown in the capital or how much information about me is circulating there. Also investigate the assassination group ’Dark Knights’ and their leader Kaiserzel."
『『Yes~!』』
『Boss, that will be my last report.』
"Princess Cassina, huh?"
’Yes, the miraculous healing of Rina-chan’s wounds. Please save Princess Cassina too.’
"...I see. She’s been shut in by herself because she doesn’t want to trouble others since she was five years old. I want to save her."
『Yes!』
Tomorrow Lord Fenberg is scheduled to inform the capital of my arrival. Once the audience schedule with the King is decided, the investigation schedule in the capital will be roughly determined. Then I’ll need to decide priorities and deal with the people whose information Chick Captain has gathered.
...For now, tomorrow I’ll go buy Rina-chan’s clothes.
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