“I’m sorry… I don’t know anything about this, but… what exactly is the Red Scorpion?”
Ah, that’s right.
Sylvia-san didn’t know anything about the Red Scorpion. She had raised her hand to ask, and the Margrave answered her question.
“Simply put, it’s the largest criminal organization in the country. They are apparently operating across the entire nation.”
“Thank you. I had no idea such an organization existed.”
“If you continue as an adventurer, you’ll eventually hear that name. Even their lower-tier members are numerous.”
We had just gone up against someone at the executive level.
Hn? Perhaps, just perhaps…
“Sir, is it possible that the criminals we caught at the inn are members of the Red Scorpion?”
“I’d say that’s almost certain. One of them had a scorpion tattoo.”
“So they were trying to recruit new members. What a nuisance.”
“Sigh… indeed.”
Well, enough about troublesome matters for now—let’s have dinner. In the meantime, Sylvia-san’s backpack was entrusted to the attendants to be repaired.
“Wow… I’ve never seen a meal this luxurious before!”
“Don’t worry about manners. Eat as you like.”
“Thank you very much.”
Sylvia-san’s eyes shone as she looked over the wide array of dishes. None of this was likely anything she had ever eaten before I guess.
“This is delicious!”
“This one’s good too.”
Munch munch.
As always, Shiro and the others were eating without any hesitation. They had all worked hard today, so I suppose they were understandably hungry.
“Sue, did anyone try hitting on you after that?”
“Several times. One person was way too persistent, so Horn-chan used magic to send them flying.”
“Oh, the one who got blown away right in front of us? Those kinds of people just get in the way of the tournament. No need to hold back.”
“Thank you very much.”
Hmm… so people were still hitting on others at the medical teams tent. And to do it right in front of the Margrave—now that takes some serious nerve. I hope they keep blowing away anyone like that without hesitation.
After dinner, it would normally be time for bed but a small trouble arose at that moment.
“Tonight, Shiro gets to sleep with Sylvia-oneechan!”
“No, Fran is sleeping with Sylvia!”
“No, it’s me, Horn!”
“Fina will sleep with Sylvia-oneesan, of course!”
“W-wait, everyone, calm down!”
A fierce battle had erupted over who would get to sleep next to Sylvia-san. No matter who won, it would leave some hard feelings.
“Sylvia-san is tired. Let her rest in peace.”
“Exactly. Let’s give up for tonight and decide the order starting tomorrow.”
““““O-okay…”””
“Phew… thank you.”
Sue and I managed to calm the four of them and things somehow calmed down.
Sylvia-san’s backpack had been successfully repaired, but, for some reason, a cute little applique had been added to it.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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