Manuke FPS Chapter 143

Published at 20th of June 2021 09:29:07 AM

Kay: In my defense, I am only late by 43mins in PST

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I welcomed Ashley and her sister back, and we talked about the subjugation during dinner. The whereabouts of Kaidou’s leader, Kada, was unknown at first, though they heard from the captured pirates of his death. The reason was because of how I killed him, however, my testimony confirmed it. 

This was something I heard from the butler, but it seems that Kada was the sworn enemy of the Zephanel family, and Ashley and Sharlen as well. He was the target of revenge for their dead parents. Though, when she heard about his end, she looked a little sad and closed her eyes. 

It was said that the fleet had captured the base and found the hostages escaping. Apparently, the total number of people kidnaped by the pirates exceeded the three digit mark. But the pirates who captured them didn’t know what happened to them afterward. We only knew about the transfer circle that led further north. It would be impossible to search further. Especially when we didn’t know the destination, their faces, nor their names. This included for both the Islands and the Kurtmega Kingdom. 

This world was not so peaceful that it was possible to pursue kidnapped people, broadening a search nationwide. I didn’t know the groups behind Kaidou, but without a doubt, the two sets of transfer circles were their most valuable items. It was likely the biggest counterattack against whoever was pulling the strings.  

And regarding Yona, Reizen Drumo, the commander of Amar’s fleet; had registered him as a first-class dangerous demon beast in the guild. Demon beasts and monsters that spread harm to all living things in this world were divided into 1-5 grades, according to the degree of danger and influence. 

It wasn’t towards any species but towards specific individuals in specific areas since no graded was done towards demons and monsters. 

(***Kay: Basically normal threats have no grades. Sore thumbs do.)

The black ship that had appeared in the southern sea of Amar, and Yona, would be registered as first class beings. And their subjugation would go on forever.–

After we spoke, I lost my chance to return and spent the night there. 

The next morning while I was having breakfast in the dinning room, Sharle-san came in drowsy. 

“Good morning, Sharle-san.”

“Good morning, eh—? Oh, you stayed here.”

“Yes, I was talking with Ashley and we realized it was late.”

“He, is that so—”

Sharle-san, who sat down and took some water for her throat, pressed it to her mouth.

“Then, Schwartz!”

It seemed that Sharle-san, who was fully awake now, slammed her cup down and acknowledged my existence again. 

“You had a long talk with my sister until late. What kind of relationship do you have with my sister?!”

“What do you mean…?” 

“Yeah! Even if I ask my sister, she won’t tell me!”

“I see, then I won’t tell you either.”

“Yes, so if you could tell me, it would be the best solution— you won’t!?”

“Rather than that, does Sharle-san not have to go to the headquarters? Ashley seems to have already left.”

“Eh? Is it that time already?! But— , mou! Schwartz, you better tell me later!” 

She pointed to my face with a wave of her hand so splendidly, it felt like one could hear the sound of being pointed at. Then, she ran in the direction of the fleet’s headquarters. I couldn’t bother them forever, so I thanked Lester and left. 

As I left, I noticed that the gatekeeper had changed. Perhaps he was a bodyguard rather than a dedicated guard when I first came. I gave a polite courtesy before I headed back to the Mirada Company. 

I joined Maltsan and decided to leave the city before Ashley and her friends headed for the capital. First, five days by carriage to Biltora, and two days to the west were Valeira, the capital of the region’s lord. 

Then, taking a transfer circle, we planned to move to the Royal Capital. Anyone with an aristocratic title and their companions could use it free of charge, Alternatively, commercial guild members and their companions could use it with a fee. In addition to that, if an adventurer used it, permission from the guild was required. 

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I pretended to be his escort instead of a companion. When we teleported, I was planning to go under the name Shaft, so there would be no problem regard the escort, but there was one worrying thing – the Dark Guild Cactus. So far, the clan had only sent an assassin directly at me. 

But I was re-entering the capital again. It was likely they’d take some action. Not to mention Maltsan, and I didn’t want to bother the company because of me.

After entering the capital, I decided to split from him for a while and link up at the auction. When I had to plan it to some extent, Maltsan offered me a suggestion. 

“Minea wants to see me?”

“That’s right. Since the incident with Yagorche Company, I have stopped by the mansion. Every time I returned, I was asked ‘when is Shaft coming?’.”

“But, you didn’t know what would happen if Shaft appeared in the capital, you know?”

“I fully understand Schwartz-san’s concerns. However, I also have escorts, and ther was also… That…”

“Hmm? Was there something wrong?”

“No… This is just my expectation, but I don’t think it’s possible to say that someone will attack as soon as the number of people claiming to be shaft increased. Since I was asked to participate as an exhibitor, I understand I will be targeted from here.”

… The person… Has ‘increased’… You said? 

“Hey, Maltsan. What do you mean by the Royal Capital increasing the number of ‘shafts’?” 

“E-Eee…”

“That feeling… You’re not alone, you see…?”

“Since Shaft’s looks are simple, anyone could use a black mask, coat, and dual wield one-handed axes; several popular production guilds have joined hands to create ‘The Black-Masked Shaft’ impersonator set. They sold it in public.”

“What?!”

“Kurtmerga is a country of adventurers. A country built by a hero who saved the people. The popularity of ‘Black-Masked Shaft’, which defeated a labyrinth alone, while leaving without boasting, is not limited to the Barga regions. The Royal Capital and even in Veneer, even.”

“I-Isn’t there any other labyrinth subjugators and gatekeepers!”

It’s because Shaft is a solo adventurer. Of course, major claims are still popular. However, I don’t think it will be comparable with the ‘Black-masked Shaft’, which is not only popular with men and women, but even children.” 

I was really embarrassed when he told me about this boom… For the time being, I decided to have dinner at Maltsan’s residence before the news of the real deal arriving in the capital spread, and the day’s discussion was over… 

I was unable to talk more because of my lacking spirit… 

Chapter end