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I do want to run away when I saw His Highness, but I can't exactly do that, can I?

That's why I am here, sitting with my back straight. A rather pathetic state. As for Mazell, he sits like how he normally sits, without a trace of discomfort or stiffness. Is this another protagonist's perk?

The Crown Prince, his younger sister, the second princess who is the main heroine, and the protagonist are all seated at the same table. I feel out of place.

That feeling comes because I know that this world is a game. From others' perspectives, Mazell is the one who is out of place. Because all three of us are nobles, while he's a commoner.

I feel there is something wrong here, but I don't know what because in the current situation, all sorts of thoughts filled my head and I can barely wrap those thoughts together. Let's stop thinking. After all, I can't be lost in my thought in front of the Crown Prince.

"The two of you saved me before, let me express my gratitude."

"Please direct your gratitude to Mazell instead, as It was him who saved everyone in the end."

"No. I was only able to do it because everyone had supported me."

Prince Huber bowed slightly. Please, don't do that, Your Highness. You're going to make my stomach cramp. Because of the Crown Prince's attitude, Mazell and I answered him in a fluster. For now, let's divert the conversation.

"Her Highness is…"

"There is no need to use the rule of royal court here. You won't get scolded even if you call me by my name"

"Ah, no, but…"

"I don't mind."

'With this, we will get closer, so just call me Laura. Is that not simpler?' she said while winking. Isn't that supposed to be the line she will say to the hero?

I looked toward Prince Huber's direction and saw him nod so I'll call her that. These two are supposed to be a sibling but their age difference made them look like a father and child instead.

"I did not expect to find Princess Laura in the royal palace. I originally thought that the princess is supposed to be at the Great Temple Finnoi."

"Oh, so you know."

"I have heard the news from my father"

"He is the Minister of Ceremonies, isn't he? No wonder you know."

Prince Huber replied in Laura's stead. Actually, I knew it from the game.

In the game story, the Great Temple Finnoi where Laura is will be attacked by one of the three Demon General. Mazell, who heard the news rushed to the temple, and there he is supposed to meet Laura for the first time. But now, they have already met before the incident. What's going to happen in the future…

The reason I can use my father as an excuse is that despite the worshipping ceremony itself being held by the temple, all the preparation is handled by the Ministry of Ceremonies.

"Laura had received an oracle and returned to convey it."

"An oracle?"

"That's right. she said that the demon king has been revived."

For being able to prevent myself from spewing out the tea, I think I need some praise. Wait, but isn't it really important information?

"Is that true?"

Mazell asks with a straight face. In this world, the demon king's existence is just a fairy tale so it won't be strange if he burst into laughter but the atmosphere is serious, and there's no way he could laugh at a princess's word, so I guess he had no choice but to ask with a straight face.

Prince Huber answered Mazell with a careful tone, "The oracle is true. But we lack information to judge whether the demon king's revival is true or not."

The tone is more of 7-part certain and 3-part doubt rather than half certain and half doubt.

Then, Laura added, " Although it is not widely known, There are different levels of oracles, though only the one that received it can tell."

Right. Laura is supposed to be the highest level of saintess in history. That's why she became a target of the demon's attack. If that's the case isn't the kingdom supposed to protect her well, not letting her be a damsel in distress constantly saved by the protagonist!? Well… it's a common game trope though.

"The level of oracle I have received is the highest level. That is why I have returned to convey the oracle directly to His Majesty."

"I see."

I understand now. I don't know about the King, but for Prince Huber who just experienced the abnormal demon rampage, I can sense he believe the oracle to a certain extent. What I don't understand is what is the relation of that oracle to me and Mazell?

Perhaps seeing the doubt on my face, Laura continues to talk.

"The oracle had also stated that the hero will be playing a significant role in the future, so I had hoped to meet you at least once.

Ah, that's why. Maybe in the game, that oracle is also conveyed to the King that's why the hero Mazell is abused cough I mean is sent on a journey to defeat the demon king.

Normally, a person needs to be appraised in the temple to see if he or she possessed a skill or not but this appraisal costs a fortune. I guess even the temple can't survive without any income.

That's why commoners usually won't know if they have any skill or not for their whole life. I mean, even without any skill as long as you raise the level of your class you will be able to live a quiet comfortable life.

While Mazell got his skill appraised because of the support of the royal family and got a special enrollment to the academy because of an oracle. That oracle is probably the same one as the one Laura is talking about.

So Prince Huber, who believed the oracle to a certain extent must be the one that called us here. It's a banquet after all, where the commoner Mazell is at the palace so he must think that this is a perfect time. But then…

"I understand about the hero… I mean, Mazell. But then, what is the reason for my presence here?"

Yes. The question is, why am I here?

It was Prince Huber who answered me.

"It's simple. I would like for Sir Welner to serve as a bridge and a wall."

"A bridge and a wall?"

What? I'm getting more confused. A bridge… between Mazell and the Crown Prince… Ah, like a contact person?

"As the oracle hasn't been disclosed to the public yet, it would be strange if a commoner like Mazell came to the royal palace all the time."

"That's correct."

If it's after the death of the Crown Prince in a demon rampage, the demon king's revival will be more believable so the King can just summon the hero and personally speak to him. But the current situation isn't like that.

In the current situation, if the oracle of the demon king's revival is known, all hell would break loose. Though the person who knows that the oracle is the truth is probably only me. I understand why the royal family is careful in disclosing the oracle.

That's why currently it will be strange if Mazell is called to the palace.

On the other hand, as a viscount, I won't look suspicious no matter how often I went to the palace. Rather than a contact person, I'm more of a messenger.

"I understand the bridge, but the wall?"

With a confused expression, Mazell asks. I think it's better if I'm the one that answered it.

"It's like what I did earlier. I have to protect you the nobles that tried to entangle themselves with you."

It's going to be troublesome for the royal family if Mazell is involved with the other nobles. If the oracle of the demon king's revival is disclosed, then the royal family will be able to prevent it by using their authority but for now, they can't. That's why the royal family had no other choice but to negotiate with the nobles, allowing the nobles to 'borrow' Mazell for a lot of purposes. For example, for a marriage meeting.

The royal family must fear that they will lose the hero to the nobles' side if they let the nobles 'borrow' him.

"How about I appointed Mazell-kun as Sir Welner's official subordinate?"

"Please don't."

I flatly reject Prince Huber's proposal. I mean, a future husband of Her High… Laura becoming a subordinate of a noble like me will definitely lead to a complicated relationship.

For my own sake and the sake of the game's story, I must immediately reject Prince Huber's proposal.

"Mazell and I is a close friends. We are equal."

Did that come off a bit too rude?

"I shall follow the royal family's commands as such I will spare no effort in cooperating with Mazell. But, I have no intention to change my relationship with Mazell to become a superior and subordinate or anything of that sort."

"There is a choice to be a superior in name only like what I have done with my friends."

"I will still refuse, Your Highness."

There's no way the relationship will only keep remain as in-name. Plus, how will the Crown Prince treat me later if I become the master of his sister's husband?

Why is the Crown Prince being stubborn… Ah, I get it. He wants to eliminate any seed of future strife from Mazell's heart.

"I will respect your wish then. But I request that you support Mazell-kun's activities in the capital."

"As your wish."

Actually, I also want to refuse that request, but if I keep refusing the Crown Prince's it's definitely going to cause trouble in the future. Who knows what will the Crown Prince do if I did that?

Things had deviated from the game's storyline anyway. So I will accept this request in exchange for the Crown Prince's minimal intervention in my life while still prioritizing my safety.

It's not like I have been asked to be the hero's companion in defeating the demon king. It's only to support the hero as a noble. I can do this much,

Still, this is an unexpected development. In the game, the kingdom sent the hero to a battle with minimal support.

In the game, The King only gives a hero a meager amount of money not even enough to buy the best armor from the store. What a cruel king.

T/N: I SURVIVED FINAL. That means you can expect more releases starting next week so stay tuned.

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*Third POV

"So, how was he?"

"I do not know about his actual feeling but at least in front, he said they were friends and have no intention of changing their relationship."

During the intermission between his busy schedule, the King, Maximilian Reinisch Weiss Weinzierl listened to his son's report in his private room while placing his hand on his chin.

"Is there any chance that the Count is the one who told him to say so?"

"No, I do not think that was the case. I did not feel any trace of lies in his word of wanting to be friends."

"Hmm. In that case, it is safe to believe him."

Although they have yet to make a significant move concerning the oracle of the revival of the demon king, the royal family has been paying attention to the bearer of rare skill [Hero] for a long time.

As the royal family had recognized the worth of that rare skill, they had once again launched an investigation for the bearer of the skill and discovered that the heir of Count Zeavert is among his close friends.

Needless to say, they had also investigated other noble houses and had already taken the measure toward houses that are found to be engaged in any shady schemes.

Then, the oracle of the demon king's revival reached their ears.

With that, the value of the [Hero] increased tremendously. But because of the political situation, the royal family cannot make any large movement in the public. Thus, Welner became an important connection to the hero.

"As the bridge that will connect the hero to us, the fact that he had no intention to take the hero under his wing benefits us."

"I agree. Though, it is not a wise decision to make as a noble."

"Despite saying so, you seem to be in a good mood."

To his royal father who show a rare puzzled expression, the Crown Prince answered with a smile.

"I was thinking he might be a good fit to be an aide of my son, Louwen. He had a decent peerage, does not seem to be greedy, and has military prowess."

"Hmm…"

The king rested his hand on his chin and contemplated. With a 38 years old Crown Prince as his son, the King is also of advanced age. If possible, he wanted to put outstanding aides on his grandson's side.

Of course, the hero is one of the aides' candidates. But if there were any outstanding nobles, it would be also a good choice to consider them. It is also a shame for an excellent person like Welner to only be used as a messenger.

"I see. Let's see how things progress in the future then."

"Yes."

"Also, about the demon king's revival…"

"We are still in the process of gathering the evidence. If we announced it now, I am afraid that it will lead to panic."

"We concur. For now, focus on the investigation. Just in case proceed to reconstruct the Veritza Fortress."

"By your will."

Although the Veritza Fortress was half-abandoned as it did not have any contact with the border, it was originally built as a base of reinforcement in case the capital suffered any attack and as a place to evacuate from the capital.

The Fortress's reconstruction is the least that should be done after the kingdom suffered the bizarre demon outbreak.

"Also proceed with the reorganization of the knights. Ascertain our total casualty. Then, determine the current strength left of our army."

"Understood"

The King and the Crown Prince finally finished all their discussion. Still, the sense of crisis they both felt didn't disperse. After all, they have yet to truly trust the hero's capability in defeating the demon king.

♦

*Welner's POV

"I apologize for my brother's rudeness."

"There is no need for you to apologize, princess. I truly did not mind."

After the Crown Prince left, I got flustered because Laura bowed her head to me. I mean, I didn't think the Crown Prince is rude at all.

But she's the same as the game, a humble princess. I hope that she stopped bowing her head like this while radiating that regal aura though.

"Um…?"

Mazell shows a confused expression. Well, that's to be expected. I don't think he needs to know that Laura is apologizing because the Crown Prince just tested me if I want to monopolize the hero.

Wait a minute. Isn't this a chance?

"Excuse me. I need to go to the restroom. Mazell, take care of the rest."

"Huh!?"

Ahh, Mazell's panicked voice, what music to my ear. I ignored it, bowed to Laura, then immediately commenced a strategic retreat.

From the perspective of the knights and maids around us, it would seem that I was fleeing from the princess's bow.

That's not exactly wrong, but my main purpose is to give the hero, Mazell, and the Princess, Laura, time together. The game and the reality might have deviated but it's the truth that they looked like a perfect match.

I ask a nearby maid to guide me to the restroom. I attempt to look like 'I don't want to wander alone in an unfamiliar place'. It's a hassle since I need to consider my image like this.

Incidentally, different than actual medieval Europe, this world had both a toilet and bath. A complete set. When I know that for the first time, I'm glad. After all, the game had no depiction of a toilet. I don't know if they had a proper water and sewage system though.

I guess it will be odd if this world that had magic had no water system. Water is essential for living. Plus, magic can create water out of nothing so of course scholars of this world would try to research water.

The reason why there is no bathroom in medieval Europe is mostly the church's fault[1]. Many people living in the medieval time ended up never washing themselves let alone taking a long comfortable bath and they are proud of it. As a Japanese person, it's a culture that I find gross.

Now that I observed my surroundings more carefully, this place deserves to be called the royal palace. It's a Catholic-style palace. 'The outside is simple, while the inside is extravagant, showing the owner's magnanimity.'

The palace wall is pure white. It's decorated with chandeliers, elegant ornaments made of gold and glass… Ah right. Glass is expensive in this world. I remember Mazell being surprised that there is a glass window in the academy.

It's a shame that this place will soon be destroyed. It's not like I can do anything though.

When I admired the palace's interior, the maid who is walking in front of me abruptly turned around and said, "Viscount Zeavert. I apologize for being abrupt but there is something that I truly need to convey to you."

"Y…Yes?"

I was surprised because the maid that I thought 'she's beautiful as expected as a royal maid' just a second ago suddenly talked to me.

But her next action left me confused. She bowed her head.

"Please accept my deepest gratitude, Viscount."

"Huh? No, um, I do not believe that I have done something that deserves your gratitude?"

What did I do?

To the confused me, the maid raised her head and explain," My father and elder brother are both members of the Knights. I have heard of your accomplishment in realizing the demon's trap. If you are not there, both of them might have died in that battle."

"Ah…:

I'm lost for words. That's right. Of course, people who is saved by my action existed.

I can't think of any response. There's no way I can say 'Ah, don't worry. I did it for myself because I don't want to die right?

I don't know if it was because of my silence, but the maid bowed her head again.

"I know that it is impolite to be standing and talking in the hallway like this. But I truly wanted to express my gratitude."

"Ah, no, you are welcome?"

Why did it become a question… Ah no, I guess I should be proud of myself to be able to even give a reply. Even if I have time until tomorrow to think, I won't be able to give any better response… I feel pathetic for that.

"I apologize for impoliteness. Then, please come this way."

She said and she continue to show me the way to the restroom. As for me, I still feel bewildered. Not because I was thanked by a beautiful woman.

This world is just a game world for me, but there are people that lived here and each of them has their own relationship.

I thought I already understand that. But now that I've received gratitude for saving someone who I don't even intend to save, not from the person themselves but from others… I don't know anymore.

Just because it's a game, can I really abandon them? In the first place, is this really the game world that I know?

I will never match the hero, Mazell in combat. I also don't have any cheat ability.

However, I have knowledge of the game. I also have the position and the privilege of a noble. It's not like I can't do anything.

It's fine if I add another goal other than 'I will survive'…right…?

T/N:

This is one of my favorite chapters. Welner had finally realized this world and the people in it is not just a game, an exact opposite of his thinking in chapter 4, when he said (though not directly) he will let other died 'because his hands is full of trying to protect himself'.

[1] In the medieval era, public bath houses are frowned upon by the church. This is because these bathhouses often double as brothels. ↵

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The next day, human waves formed by our fellow students, teachers, and others people greet me and Mazell when we arrived at the academy.

As we try to get past those waves, I started to think about yesterday. Before we left the palace, we had a brief conversation with Princess Laura. We talked about our life in the academy and Laura listened and laughed with us. This playful Laura is the real Laura I saw in the game.

If only Mazell didn't spill my embarrassing stories. I know that I did plenty of pranks despite being a noble but still…

Anyway, It's good that we only talked about academy's stuff, no talk about arranging Mazell or my marriage to the royal family.

Let's leave yesterday's matter aside, and focus on the current problem. There are only a few students that participated in the battle against the demon outbreak. Most students that surrounded us probably heard the news from their fathers.

That's why they are here. I mean, the rising star of commoners, Mazell, and the most promoted young noble, me, are bound to be a hot topic. I think some of them might even be told by their parent to pry some information out of us.

"We need to do this until the class start….?"

"Yeah. This is the first time I'm looking forward to class start."

It's still morning but Mazell and I are already tired. This is harder than speaking to Laura.

I already told Mazell to refuse all invitations to tea parties. You never know what those nobles will put on Mazell's tea. Poison or even aphrodisiac. You can never let your guard down around noblewomen.

No, not only noblewomen. Letting your guard down around all nobles is dangerous. Most of them are educated to do anything for themselves and their families

"Ah, right. Welner."

"What is it?"

It's not a good thing to whisper during class but if we don't do this we won't have any time to talk.

"I want you to meet my acquaintance."

"Your acquaintance?"

"Yeah. The one that helped me in the demon outbreak."

Ah, that's right. the hero party's first member. I know who he's talking about.

"Sure. But why do you want me to meet that person?"

"Because I think that person can help us."

Well, that person is going to be a member of the hero party. Mazell decision to introduce that person to me, the bridge that connects Mazell to the royal family is right.

I don't have any reason to refuse.

"Ok. I also have something to tell you."

"About that?"

The matter of the demon king's revival is still a secret. We both have no choice but to refer to it as that in case someone is eavesdropping.

The meeting with Mazell's acquaintance benefits me as well since I can finish one of many jobs I have to do.

"Ah, the bell rung."

"Alright. Let's run."

First thing first, we need to escape the waves of students. We've used the schoolyard before, so going there is a no. As for the library, we won't be able to escape if we got cornered there so it's another no. Rooftop is definitely no. Hm… The indoor sword training hall would be a good choice. The training hall is connected to the hallway so we can escape using the hallway if we need to.

After a short strategic meeting, we both run. I chuckled because it remind me of the time I got scolded for running in the hallway in my past life. The momentum of the classmates that chased me is actually scarier than demons.

In the end, we ended up having to do this for the next few days. Maybe it would be better if I just called in sick and stayed at home. Though, Mazell is going to have to handle the commotion himself. As expected of the academy that is said to be the miniature of nobles' society.

♦

"I'm Luguents. Nice to meet you."

As expected, it's Luguentz Lazer. According to the game, she should have been in her mid-twenties.

Sitting in the bar, she looked exactly how an adventurer is. As for me, I'm not wearing a uniform, but I think I still look like a student.

Is this what they call traveling incognito? In my case, it's more of I just still didn't feel like a noble rather than traveling incognito.

For now, Let's focus on Luguentz. In the game, I remembered she was like a reliable senior to Mazell. Ah no, not Mazell, but the game's main character. She doesn't appear in many events though.

She has [Master of Weapons] skills. Thanks to it, it's on the same level as the hero but still, her physical attacks are strong. She is what you call a warrior archetype that has no magic.

She joined the hero party from the first boss battle and remained until the game ending. Despite not being a cute girl archetype she's still popular. If I'm not wrong, her voice actress has a raspy voice.

"I am Welner. Pleased to meet you."

"Oh…"

When I bowed lightly, Luguentz seem surprised. Right. She's this kind of character.

Not long after she laughed with an expression that seem to say 'Mazell is right about you.'

"Right?"

"Yeah. Just like you said, Mazell, he is noble but strangely humble."

This is why I introduce myself as just Welner, not by my full name. Showing off I'm a noble in font of Luguentz isn't a good decision.

I judged that Introducing myself as Mazell's friend without being too humble or too arrogant is the best way to interact with her. This personality of her is the reason why she got along with Laura. Though Laura is also a strange royal.

"Actually, I've heard about you. But meeting you in person sure is different."

"You've heard about me?"

"My friend, Gekke, told me that you're an excellent spearman."

Ah, Oliver Gekke-san. We didn't talk much, but I remember he was an excellent platoon commander. My father gave him a special reward as well.

I never expected he and Luguentz to know each other. I guess since he's a mercenary and Luguentz is an adventurer it's not that strange.

"Mazell said he wants me to meet you that's why I'm here, but your intention is not only to meet me right?"

After ordering drinks, Luguentz asked me. She's sharp.

"A mercenary and an adventurer can keep secrets right?"

"Of course."

Luguentz responded with a tone that seem to say 'isn't that obvious'

"It seems like the demon king will be revived."

She choked on her drink. Well, that's an obvious reaction.

"Isn't your joke going a bit too far?"

"Well, it's not a joke."

Mazell answered her before me. Then, Luguentz looked at me with a serious expression.

"If it's not a joke, why are you saying it here?" Luguentz asks with a low voice.

I can imagine Mazell thinking the same thing. I think it's only a matter of time before the public finds out, so I want to make some preparation.

To a certain extent, this place can be said as a perfect place for a secret conversion. With how loud the place is, you really need to work hard to hear the conversation at other tables, otherwise, it's impossible.

It's better than inviting an adventurer like Luguentz to a noble's mansion. As a member of the hero party, I believe that Luguentz is also trustworthy enough to keep a secret.

"It's not a matter that I want to announce, but it's going to be revealed anyway. I want to make some preparation before the matter becomes public."

"…Mazell is right. You don't feel like a student."

Mazell, just what sort of thing did you tell her? I looked in Mazell's direction and he avoided my eyes. This guy must have told her some ridiculous thing.

"So, what do you want me to do?"

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"Welner, you're really weird."

"Don't call me weird."

I requested Luguentz to select the mercenaries and adventurers who are tight-lipped and used to traveling for an escort mission. We also agree to inform Gekke-san too.

After we explained our purpose for looking for escorts to Luguentz and ask for her cooperation with Mazell, Luguentz said 'I'm looking forward to Mazell's growth' The famous game line and left.

And now, Mazell started to call me weird.

"I only said the truth you know. You've memorized towns' position on the continent. As for me, I've never even looked at a map."

"I didn't memorize all of them."

Rather than 'I didn't memorize' it's more accurate to say 'I forgot'. No one can perfectly remember the game they've played 30 years ago.

Well if it's only the rough location of towns where a game event happened or towns where you can buy some good equipment I still remember it. It's really just a rough location. Something around the level 'go straight, turn left, turn right, then cross the river and you're there!' but it's still better than nothing.

I remember complaining the King didn't even provide a map to the hero. I ended up relying on a strategy book, since at the time internet still didn't exist.

When I come to this world, I was told that an accurate map is a national secret because making it known can be dangerous for the nation's defense. That's how I understand why the hero in the game isn't given any map.

Still, having a map is important. That's why I worked really really hard to dig through my memory and created a rough map of the continent.

When I began to create the map, I noticed that many towns isn't featured in the game. Ah, no, it's the opposite. Towns that are featured in the game are only the towns where some kind of game event will take place.

The Zeavert's household county also didn't appear in the game. I originally thought because it's located in the countryside, but the real reason is probably that it has no relation to any game events.

There were also no events where the hero party greets the territory lord when they visited towns. As for an event that takes place in a territory lord's mansion… There was one. It was in a town where the lord had been replaced by a devil.

Other towns where none of the game events takes place are completely erased from the game by the developer. That's why I'm not only relying on the game's knowledge to create this map but also on my own knowledge after living in this world.

Luguentz mentioned that my map can be sold for quite a fortune. I don't plan to sell it since I know it's going to be troublesome.

"But Welner, where are we going to get the money?"

"My house will pay it first. After that, I will make the kingdom fork out the money."

"How do you even make the kingdom fork out money…"

Mazell commented with a wry smile. It's an understandable reaction. But realistically, the kingdom will have no choice but to take action in the end.

I didn't come up with this idea on my own. I consulted with father and got his approval. It's because I told him it's related to the Crown Prince's request though. As a minister, father knows about the demon king's revival.

"Anyway, I'll do my job here, so Mazell, you'd better work hard on your training.".

"All right."

That's right. Everything will end if the hero party defeats the demon king.

I kind of understand why people in a story often just wait for a hero to come. After all, it's easier to just wait for a person that can just solve every troublesome thing, rather than doing it yourself.

This kind of 'waiting for hero' mindset is for a good-for-nothing person. In a sense, I, who is also waiting for Mazell and his party to defeat the demon king can perhaps be categorized as a good-for-nothing. I don't have any choice. I don't have enough skill to defeat the demon king with Mazell and his party. If I try, I'm going to hinder them instead. That's why I'll do what I can do here.

"If you go south until you reach a river then go east you will find a forest on your left side. Inside that forest, there's a small old shrine. I heard demons often appeared in that shrine. How about testing your skill there?"

"Alright. It's a good chance for me to train so I can be in sync with Luguentz-san. I'll go there when I don't have any classes."

"Ok. Be careful."

In the early game that ancient shrine is the best farming spot. The drops aren't great but the encounter rate is high so the amount of experience per minute is great compared to other early game farming spots.

By the way, in this world, a week is also divided into seven days. The name of the days is based on different kinds of activities. Those days are Farm&Fish, Trade, Blacksmith, Hunt&Rear, Art, Ritual, and Nativity. For some reason, forestry is included in the Hunting&Raisingday.

Nativityday is equivalent to Sunday. There is also a belief that a certain day is auspicious to do a certain activity. For example, it's auspicious to do a musical performance on Artday or wedding ceremonies on the Ritualday. Welp, I went off the topic.

Anyway, while Mazell and Luguentz are busy getting real-world fighting experience, I need to solve several things.

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"Hmm…"

The Crown Prince is lightly mulling over my document. Today is the Nativityday, a.k.a the Sunday where even the royalty is free so I succeeded in meeting the Crown Prince.

Currently, I'm inside the Crown Prince's office and in the midst of my one-on-one meeting with His Highness. The Crown Prince's butler is here in the office but since he didn't participate in our meeting he didn't count. I know that I have no choice but to meet the Crown Prince alone this time but I'm still nervous.

"I more or less understand your plan. Can I decide after seeing the actual thing?"

"Yes. Before that, I would like to obtain your approval first."

"I understand. Good job on telling me this in advance."

Of course, I'll tell you, It's necessary groundwork. It will be troublesome if someone complained during the plan. But really, is this particular game setting so unconventional as a Japanese one because it's a Japanese game?

"But can you really get a high-quality weapon?"

"As far as I can tell, yes. Unfortunately, I did not know how many I could get."

"That's to be expected."

In the past, I'm always curious. The game started in the capital, but for some reason, the remote regions in those games sold weapons and armor that are of higher quality than in the capital.

I mean, who sent these kinds of weapons that are at least two ranks above the weapons available in the capital to the remote regions? where can you even sell these weapons there? Who wants to buy it there?

Then when I came to this world I learned a certain surprising fact. Those weapons or armor are the results of an 'excavation' a.k.a grave robbing.

Well, it isn't illegal to sell excavated items in this world where ruins and labyrinths exist. But other than ruins and labyrinths, these items can be found in a mass graveyard.

This is because in the past, at the age of the previous demon king according to this world history, the now-destroyed ancient kingdom has the custom to bury all the soldiers and the knights that were killed by the previous demon king in one mass grave with their equipment intact.

A large amount of equipment can be obtained if that mass graveyard is dug. Since the people being buried is all soldier and knights, the equipment that can be obtained are a full set of equipment needed by armies.

Due to that, many towns and villages that specialized in selling those pieces of equipment popped out near the mass graveyard.

There was a time when I wondered if those pieces of equipment are cursed. But after I think about it more, taking that equipment isn't that much different than taking an adventurer's equipment that died in a labyrinth exploration, so now I don't think those excavated equipment are cursed.

Another thing that I used to wonder is about the shop that sold the excavated equipment. How did they survive by only selling expensive stuff? Then, I was told that this kind of shop is similar to the hardware store in my past life that mainly sold kitchen knives and pots and sold excavated equipment on the side.

It does feel strange hearing everyday stuff like kettles and pots being sold together with metal armors but since it was a common practice in this world, I decided not to care about it.

Other than equipment, there are also rare items that can be excavated from the graves. Those items are grave goods[1]. One of these items is the 'demon calling flute' that will pull you into forced combat… I don't understand why the ancient kingdom even bothers to create these items.

I used to think it was creepy to blow a flute dug out from a grave but the one that blew the flute isn't me but Mazell anyway so who cares.

In the game, the flute has limited use. Not because the flute consumed a large amount of the game Mazell's mana(It actually did consume a lot of mana but that's not the main reason) but because the flute is so old that it breaks with few uses. After it breaks the player needs to buy it again from the store. I guess it might sense… Or is it? hm…

"I approve so give it a try."

"Thank you."

With this, I got official written permission from the Crown Prince. One work done. I won't have to worry about any complications regarding permission in the future.

I also make another request to the Crown Prince. It's regarding the reconstruction of the Veritza Fortress. I asked the Crown Prince to provide the people involved in the reconstruction works with tools for night communication like fire signals.

I told the Crown Prince that it was just in case demons attacked the fortress but actually, I know the demon will attack the fortress. For me to escape being thought of as a suspicious fortuneteller, I didn't tell the Crown Prince about the attack.

After I told the Crown Prince everything I need to, I was told to immediately leave the room. I'm glad. It was more nerve-wracking than going to the CEO's office in my past life. I guess that's not strange. If it was a meeting with a CEO the worst thing that can happen is getting fired but with the Crown Prince I can lose my life.

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[1] Stuff that is buried together with the deceased↵

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After I left the royal palace I went to the Commerce Guild. For stuff related to the circulation of money or goods, it's better to go to the Commerce Guild, or else I might receive harassment in the future.

As a noble, it might be strange for me to come to rely on a Commerce Guild but the truth is there are many times when nobles had no choice but to rely on a Commerce Guild especially if it's concerning their own dignity. One example of that time is when they want to buy a congratulatory present for another noble's wedding.

If a noble gives only a common present to another noble as a wedding gift they might get looked down upon by the noble community. That's why they need the Commerce Guild's help to get some rare items. Is this what they call 'just leave things to a specialist? Hm… It's close but a bit different.

"Thank you for your large order the other day."

"I was the one who should thank you for taking the order on short notice."

The one who actually bought the oil was Norbert though. While saying that in my head, I sit down in front of an uncle whose body is as big as a barrel.

The uncle's name is Mr.Bierstedt. He is a large merchant who is active in the capital and a leading figure in the Commerce Guild. Well, a noble calling a merchant with Mr in front of his name might be frowned upon by the noble community but calling him with Mr inside of my head should be fine.

When I requested a large amount of turpentine oil from him it must have caused plenty of trouble for him but since I bought it at the price he asked without negotiating he must make a quiet amount of profit. The merchant in this world isn't that different than a corporate in my past life.

"What can I do for you today?"

"There are things that I want to purchase in a distant town. I want a trustworthy merchant to go there. I will prepare the escort."

"That's quite unusual request."

He shot me a probing look. I might be a viscount, but I'm still a student. His being suspicious of my request is understandable. I know that I seem like a debauch young master that just recklessly spending money.

"This is the list of towns I want the merchant to visit and the list of items I planned to purchase. I would also want the merchant to confirm the availability of the items in each town."

"Allow me to take a look at the list."

I handed him the list made of demonskin parchment. There are more demonic beasts compared to lambs so the price of parchment made from demonic beast's skin is cheaper than the one made from lamb's skin.

Only a certain type of demonic beast can be used to create a demonskin parchment. Now that I think about it it's actually not strange for demonic beasts to resent humans. I mean, their flesh is eaten and their skin is taken to create a demonskin parchment. Not to mention their insides are used as a fertilizer on agricultural land.

The saying that human is cruel seems right, isn't it?

"What a strange…I mean what a revolutionary plan!"

After reading the parchment for 5 minutes, Mr.Bierstedt raised his head and remarked.

His reaction didn't surprise me. Since if it's items that are usually circulated in the market you can just buy them in the capital but search for a new item? That's practically just an expedition. It's not an idea that is usually thought of by a noble.

"As you know the recent stampede is different than the usual stampede."

"Yes. I have heard about it."

It makes me curious about how much he knows. The information network of a merchant can't be underestimated. Among people who know information from the royal palace some of them are loose-lipped. Plus not many men will remain tight-lipped in front of alcohol and women.

"If there's a first time, there might be a second and a third time in the future."

I can only say this much. He might know about the demon king's revival but neither he nor I will talk about it.

"And for some reason, people seem to think of me as a military man recently."

"I have heard of your recent achievements. Despite your age, you have an outstanding judgment in a war."

"Thank you."

His flattery was obvious the virtue of modesty and humility isn't needed in this world so I just accepted his flattery.

"Anyway, that's the reason I want to gather some equipment. I hope you understand."

There's a risk of another demon outbreak while my house, which is always seen as a house of civil officers is suddenly being expected to take a military role. It's impossible for me to gather excellent knights on short notice so the least I can do is to gather good equipment.

That's the pretext I said to Mr.Bierstedt but the truth is I want to gather high-quality equipment that in the game can only be purchased at the late game.

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"I shall accept your request then, but as it's a quite difficult task so I will ask for a handsome compensation."

"I know that. For now, I want you to deliver 8 weapons of each type and 8 armor of each type to the Zeavert's house. I will cover the cost."

If possible I also want to buy equipment for soldiers of the royal palace but that has to wait for later. I mean, the amount of money I had isn't enough to even provide the equipment for all soldiers of Zeavert's army, let alone the entire royal palace.

My plan is to present half of the equipment to the Crown Prince because my current priority is to make the upper echelons of the kingdoms move by showing them what high-quality equipment could do.

Before the demon attack on the royal palace, I need to make sure to equip the knights and soldiers with high-quality equipment. For that, I need to push the kingdom to fork out money.

"In the case we could get more equipment than what you have requested?"

"If you can carry it here, I don't mind you selling it to the Commerce Guild as long as I got a cut."

It's more beneficial for me if the high-quality equipment entered the capital market rather than me monopolizing it.

It's because in the current state of affairs introducing the existence of high-quality equipment is much more important than money. If everyone knows the existence of high-quality equipment then the future battle situation with the demon king army might change. Plus, I won't lose too much because the amount of additional equipment that the merchant can bring is probably only a few.

In the game, there's an inventory system so I can carry around many armors. I remember that I hoarded expensive armor drops so I can sell them later on. But this world didn't have that kind of convenient inventory system.

Though magic bags can carry many items existed in this world but it's really expensive. If it was Mr.Bierstedt then he might be able to gather some.

"But there are several towns on the list that I have never heard of before."

"I will provide a map. I also have an official permit from the Crown Prince to cross the border."

At the mention of a map, Mr.Bierstedt's eye lit up. That's a merchant for you. For him to be unable to conceal his interest in front of a young person like me, the value of the map must be really high.

"Will you give me the map as well?"

"Someone of the Count's household will take it and that person will guide you to the towns. You won't need direction to go to the towns for a second time, right?"

"Of course not."

Well, he didn't pester me. He must be afraid I left and ended up offering this business to another merchant.

He didn't ask me where I got the map. It's because I said I've gotten the Crown Prince's official permission to cross the border. He probably thought that the map I have is provided

I don't know how long I can continue to hide the actual source of the map from the sly merchant.

"We also will not know if the actual quality of equipment available in the list of towns you have given me before we went there."

"That's a given."

The equipment are sold in the various towns back when I played the game but I don't know if the same equipment are sold in this world. I already expected that they might be some equipment that didn't exist in the game.

In the game, despite the fact the enemy that appeared in the towns and villages I listed in the demonskin parchment are strong but those villages and towns didn't get destroyed. I suspected that the availability of high-ranking equipment is why those villages and towns can protect themselves from demons. That means as long as those villages and towns existed and survived in the real world the chance that the equipment I wanted also existed is rather high.

I can obtain the equipment without any difficulties then. All I need now is time. Once I got the equipment and proven the superiority of high-quality equipment the kingdom will also make move to buy them. Still, the game events will continue to happen and this world will get more and more dangerous.

If that happens, the places I want to buy the equipment from might become inaccessible in the future. That's why I need to buy the equipment now. Time is of the essence.

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After leaving the Commerce Guild I head to the Adventurers and Mercenaries Guild. Litsit's name, it's a place where adventurers and mercenaries gathered.

The Adventurers and Mercenaries Guild used to be a separate organization Well it still is a separate organization. It just, there are many times when the work between an adventurer and a mercenary overlap so each guild is set up side by side in the same building. The building becomes a place for both the mercenaries and adventurers to exchange information and job opportunities.

On the first floor is a bar which is typical for a Mercenaries and Adventurers Guild. Is the reason why there is no other Mercenaries and Adventurers Guild in the capital except for this one because this world is originally a game?

Hm… I think I need to confirm the existence of this kind of guild in the town that didn't appear in the game.

I received many stares the second I entered the building but that's all. The reason why I didn't receive the typical newbie bullying is the recent demon outbreak.

I've battled in the frontline. I also shared my potions with many adventurer parties that participated in the battle. I don't know if they are thankful for me or not but at the very least only the people that's been living under the rock won't recognize me here.

Surprisingly information travels fast among the adventures and mercenaries. Well, that's not surprising considering the nature of their works. No one wants to invite danger to themselves by receiving a commission from a strange person or an idiot. Though some mercenaries or adventurers might take up a commission from that kind of employer in exchange for absurd pay.

"Welcome to the Adventurers Guild. What can we do for you today?

"I want to hire some people."

"So you want to put a commission. Please come this way."

The receptionist is a beautiful woman. I wonder if she could deal with the rough adventurer? No, maybe it's because she's a beautiful woman the adventurer won't dare to do anything to her.

The room the receptionist invited me to is soundproof. This is because there are some commissions where it's dangerous if the information about it were to leak.

The staff member who is in charge of listening to my commission is a man. No! Of course, I'm not disappointed by fact that the beautiful woman left me here with a man.

"How may I help you?"

"I want to make an investigation commission. I want to hire several competent scouts."

"Specifically how many scouts do you wish to hire?"

"There are several places that I want to investigate so it's hard to determine the exact number. My estimate is I need about 20 people since if any scouts excel in working independently I don't mind letting them work alone."

"I see."

The man writes on the board in his hand. It's a record board that serves as a notebook. After writing in a piece of lambskin parchment or demonskin parchment, the surface of the board will then be thinly carved and will act as a notebook

The wood shaving will then be used as firewood. If you throw it away I heard your superior will get angry at you. In a sense, it's an eco-friendly thing that produces no waste.

"Here is the list of places I want to investigate ordered by their priority. I will assign suitable places to those who want to work with groups and those who prefer working alone."

"I certainly have received it. In that case, is there any options for our adventurers to refuse after listening to the detail of the places you wish to investigate?"

"Yes. After all, not all investigations are safe. I will offer more pay as compensation for the more dangerous place."

While nodding his head, the man continues to write on the board. Well, rather than saying he 'writes' it's more correct to say he filled the carved place on the board with ink. He used a quill pen. The feather of the pen is made from the feather of a bird-type demonic beast. It's said that the feather of a demonic beast lasts longer compared to a feather of a normal board. I don't know if it's true though.

Other than a pen made by a demonic beast's feather, there's also ink made using a demon's blood. I wonder if it's similar to ink made using squid ink. I used to be surprised by the fact that demons and demonic beasts' various body parts that are sold on the market can also be used to create everyday stuff like ink and pen.

By the way, a blackboard-Esque thing also existed in this world. But the quality of most chalks is so bad to the point that a little rub will immediately make the writing unreadable.

Let's forget the fact that high-quality chalks do exist and It was made using hardened ashes from burning the bone of A magical beast named Black Bullhorse. It's a cringe name.

"Hmm… But if we follow your system it would be impossible for me to record the exact amount of pay that will be received by our adventurers."

"There will be base pay and additional pay depending on the danger of the site. Of course, the pay for the guild will also be calculated using the same formula with extra."

"Thank you very much."

Needless to say, a guild isn't a volunteer organization. They need to pay the salaries of their staff, the building maintenance cost, and even the damage caused by some random drunkard that goes on a rampage and destroyed their facility.

Plus, the guild is also responsible to held a joint funeral of deceased adventurers that have no family. I mean it's going to become big trouble if the deceased adventurers' body is left as it is and ended up causing a plague.

That's why children aren't allowed to become adventurers. Frankly, if the guild accepts weak children that are going to die soon the funeral cost alone might put the guild's finances in the red.

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