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Translator: Raizu
Editor: Shirayuki
Chapter 27 – ☆ Official Rank
After removing the bodies of the bandits, there were several survivors (the bandits were unable to escape due to injured legs), so they tied them up and took them away.
It looks like they’ll try to exchange the thieves for cash in the nearest town…or maybe even hand them over to the authorities. In the unlikely event that the bandits returned to take their comrades back, they were ordered to kill them immediately.
If the corpse had a bounty, there was a possibility that it could be made into money, but since it would be a hassle to take it with us, we burned it all together and dug a hole on the side of the road and buried it.
Then, we continued on the road southeast for a while and arrived at the village where we were planning to stay for the night.
[Well, it doesn’t seem like he’s from around here after all.]
Several men gather around a desk in a rented meeting hall in the village.
There were three merchants who were the leaders of the group, their personal bodyguards, and for some reason, me. Apparently, it became necessary for me to participate as I took charge of one unit for the interception.
[Perhaps wanderers?]
[That’s right.]
According to the merchants’ investigation, the bandits who attacked them did not seem to be from this area.
In the first place, it seems that the forces that are likely to commit acts of banditry around here have connections and even get paid money to do so.
[In that case, it’s doubtful whether we can make money by keeping them alive.]
If the crime was committed by indigenous forces, they could make a deal and get money in exchange for their identity, and if they were on bad terms with the feudal lord, there was a high possibility that they were wanted.
However, if the crime is committed by wanderers who don’t stay in one place, it’s difficult to do anything, and it’s hard to know how the lord will treat them. Of course, if there was damage to the territory, there is a possibility that they would be on the bounty.
[Should we just leave them to the local magistrate here?]
[Hmm, it’s nothing but the tears of a sparrow, but it’s too troublesome to carry them around needlessly.]
Through these discussions, the fate of the survivors was decided.
[…Maybe if we search the hideout, we might find some treasure?]
[Maybe, but it’s time-consuming and dangerous.]
In response to Yoyo’s murmur, Tors, who was also participating as an observer, replied.
[Is that so?]
I fantasize about how the bandits will be defeated and the money and treasure will be rewarded, but that’s just a fantasy. Sigh.
I think I faced quite a bit of danger, but the reality is that there is no guarantee that there will be a return…
If you think about it, while exterminating goblins, I ended up saving a young lady and earning a lot of money. I still don’t understand how that even happened.
[So, about the damage this time.]
[Yeah, Howl died and Zetta can’t walk properly anymore. Those fuckers did a number on us.]
After the merchants cursed the thieves, they began talking about their future plans.
[Zetta has no choice but to take the empty space in the carriage. Is it possible to hire extra personnel if we go to town?]
[It’ll be difficult…]
The personal bodyguard, who seemed to have injured his leg, was loaded onto the carriage, and we settled on hiring a new escort along the way if possible.
[Now that I think about it, I heard that you used some sort of magic tool this time.]
One of the merchants, Martos, spoke to me.
[Oh, yes, I did.]
[They said it has a great performance. Where did you get it?]
[Sorry, I can’t tell you the details.]
I recalled giving Elliot an excuse like “I bought it at a street vendor”, but now I’m the prodigal son of an aristocratic family. I hope they can pass it off as my parents helping me.
[It’s a pity…]
[I heard that it consumes magic stones, right? If you tell me how much you spent, I will compensate you for it.]
Sean asked me more, but what’s going on here?
[No need, I used it at my own discretion… If possible, I’d appreciate it if you could give me a little extra hazard pay.]
[But, I have no idea how much to add.]
[Well, I guess it’s just that it doesn’t use more than one magic stone in one shot. I shouldn’t talk about it in too much detail.]
[I see…]
Speaking of consuming magical power, I can’t say because it would mean how much magical power there is in addition to the magic used. If possible, I don’t want to use it in front of other people.
[I thought you were sniping, but at the end I heard that several lights were fired overlapping each other. I wonder how it works…]
[…..]
[Sean, please don’t bother Yoyo too much.]
As I was silent, thinking about how to respond, Dentre sent out a rescue ship. Well, let’s keep it a secret.
[Pardon me.]
[I see. Well, regardless of that, I hear that he was active using magic swordsmanship. We need to reward him.]
[Understood.]
Will there be a temporary bonus? Hazard pay is included in the contract, so I expected it to be some amount.
[Well, since Yoyo is officially hired by me, I’ll pay you 10 silver coins.]
It was Dentre who said that. 10 silver coins, 100,000 yen. I guess it’s literally worth the money. Is that a bit much?
[Thanks.]
[Yeah.]
[Is that okay? Dentre-dono.]
Sean sounded surprised. Apparently, the rule is that hazard pay and other expenses are to be paid jointly by all three.
[That’s it for this time.]
Dentre smiled and nodded. I think I could hear his inner voice telling me to put some spit on this guy because it looks like he could take advantage of this situation. Is it just me?
The meeting was dissolved and I went back to the room that I was assigned to.
This time, it seemed that they borrowed some buildings for guests that the villagers were not using. The number of non-exclusive groups is small because I killed most of them or they were killed by bandits. I was assigned one building, so it was quite spacious.
Moreover, since it seemed to be a village with which they had a good relationship with, the escorts were exempted from night watch. The other guards were happily drinking, but I refused, saying I couldn’t drink, and retired to my room.
[Fuuh~…]
[Thank you for your hard work, Master.]
Sasha greeted me while tidying the floor.
…Her swaying butt was fascinating. Besides, I felt like the excitement from my confrontation with the bandit during the day was still stuck in my whole body.
When I grabbed her butt, Sasha gasped in response.
[…I’m sorry, but I can’t be kind to you today.]
[…yes.]
When Sasha relaxed her body as if she had given up, I roughly put my hand into her skirt and took off her underwear.
From the looks of it, she’s totally into it.
Normally, I would enjoy attacking her with my mouth, but I didn’t have the time right now. I pulled down my pants with one hand and pressed against her entrance.
When I felt Sasha’s warm, soft secret meat on my tip, I became even more excited and couldn’t control myself. I continued to move my hips forward.
Naturally, it’s not wet at all, so there’s some resistance, but I try to push it further and move forward.
[Nn…kuh…!]
Sasha groaned in some pain. After all, forcing myself in may be painful for her. But, I couldn’t stop.
I inserted my shaft into Sasha who only raised her butt up. Without any hesitation, I ended-up doing her in a doggy position. This is probably my first ever sex position other than missionary, since I often didn’t have the energy to try anything else. After my first time, I turned into a monkey and started a project to improve my premature ejaculation, and after that I was on escort duty, so I didn’t have time to try out various things.
From behind, the hole is in the perfect position, making it easy to move my hips forward. There’s some resistance since it’s not wet, but the position makes it easy to move forward. It’s interesting to feel the pressure being applied in a different way than usual, but I didn’t have enough time to enjoy it thoroughly, so I shook my hips.
There was the sound of butts colliding with hips, and each time a sweet stimulation rose from my dick. It felt so good…
Also, it felt like I was looking down at a woman and raping her, so it’s visually stimulating. I could also see Sasha’s butthole, which I had never really looked at.
There is a slightly darkened area, and a narrow hole is quietly showing its presence in the center of the swaying buttocks.
I want to play around with it, but I don’t want to suddenly play something abnormal.
I absentmindedly returned to the task of slamming my hips against her butt.
[Kuh…haa…]
A tingling sensation rose from my waist, and my thoughts became numb.
[Let it out….! Inside….!]
[Nn… kuh…]
Just let it out. That voice actually stimulated me, and my hips increased the speed on their own. Oh, my waist feels like it’s going to melt away…
Bukku, buruuru
Since it had been accumulated for several days, the sperm hit the vaginal wall with great force. When I pulled it out, I could hear a gurgling sound and a cloudy liquid spilled out. Wow, that’s erotic.
Before I knew it, my rod had become hard again, so I applied the tip to Sasha, who was breathing heavily.
[Nn… again…?]
Sasha whispered in surprise, but today we won’t be able to finish with one or two shots, Sasha-kun.
The next morning, Sasha unusually overslept, so it seemed like I had pushed her quite hard. Instead, I woke up feeling refreshed. It was also true that once you experience the battlefield, you’d want a woman.
Now that I’m refreshed, let’s take a look at what I’ve learned so far from this trip. It’s not about compensation, it’s about status.
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Yoyo (Human)
Job: ☆Interferer (15) Magic Gunner (9↑) Magician (7↑)
MP: 36/36
・Parameter
Attack G+
Defense G+
Agility F-
Endurance G+
Magic E（↑）
Magic Res F （↑）
・Skill
Status Viewing II, Status Manipulation, Add Job II, Status Display Restrictions, Skill Description I
Slightly strong magic attack, Magic gun operation correction I (New)
Fire magic, water magic, earth magic, wind magic
・Additional Info
Slave: Sasha
Slave beast: Don
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First, regarding the jobs, they are『Magic Gunner』and『Magician』. I used this combination when I unlocked the magic gun and used it for sniping, but I didn’t have time to change it after that. If I had had a little more time before the final attack, I would have changed it to『Swordsman』again.
Well, in the end,『Magic Gunner』also leveled up, so the result was okay. For some reason, 『Magician』went up by 2 levels. I had confirmed that it was level 5 before the attack. It may be that my various efforts in actual combat, both offensively and defensively, were successful. That’s something to be welcomed.
By the way, I only had 3 MP left after the battle, and if I had changed the『Magic Gunner』to 『Swordsman』, I would have been slightly short of it. It was completely unexpected that I would end up using the magic gun too many times and even diffuse bullets, but the result was really alright.
[And the『Magic Gunner』gained a new skill.]
Yes, the skill 「Magic Gun Operation Correction I」 has been obtained. When I checked the effect in 「Skill Description」, I found a vague explanation that said “Correction for magic gun operation”.
I wonder if the hit rate will increase, or if it will become easier to prepare and send magic power.
Magic and magic resistance parameters have increased. Well, since the combination was made up of jobs like that, it’s probably easy to grow in that area.
Well, if I use a magic gun recklessly again, my lie will probably be exposed, so let’s make it a 『Swordsman + Magician』combo for now.
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Yoyo (Human)
Job: ☆Interferer (15) Swordsman (6) Magician (7)
MP: 29/29
・Parameter
Attack F –
Defense G
Agility F –
Endurance G +
Magic F
Magic Res F –
・Skill
Status Viewing II, Status Manipulation, Add Job II, Status Display Restrictions, Skill Description I
Slightly strong slash
Fire magic, water magic, earth magic, wind magic
・Additional Info
Slave: Sasha
Slave Beast: Don
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With this configuration, the parameter has not increased since before the journey began. Each job has a different system of status parameter, so growth may be slow considering there are two jobs.
[Nn…]
Sasha was writhing in bed. Will she wake up soon? Sasha’s level hadn’t risen yet.
Even though she has experience in actual combat, it doesn’t seem like she’s going through much improvement.
I feel like her growth is slower than in my case… I have multiple jobs and can move at a higher level than my original level, so maybe it’s easier for me to level up.
If that’s the case, I think『Interferer』will be more than just a balance breaker that can have multiple jobs attached to it.
Is it a design mistake?
However, there are some jobs that clearly cannot be used at the moment, such as『Player』. In the first place, it may be that they don’t give much consideration to the disparity or balance between different jobs. Because it’s not a game.
[Kungg~]
Don deftly opened the door and entered the room. It seemed that it was out somewhere. Seeing it with a fruit in its mouth, it’s clear what it’s trying to accomplish.
[Don’t go out too much, we won’t know if you’re in danger.]
[Giii.]
Don replied, “Yes, yes,” and sat down in the corner of the room. It was eating the fruit and seemed sleepy. Where did it get it anyway?
Don is nocturnal but seems to be able to switch between day and night if trained, but since I want to leave him in charge of security during the night, I haven’t given him any special training. That’s why our waking hours are the exact opposite.
However, we have breakfast (dinner for Don) before it goes to bed and dinner (breakfast?) when it wakes up in the evening. So, we do have some contact with each other.
Don wakes up around the time we take a break after dinner, so it’s often mopped up by Sasha there. I was worried right after I bought it, but it seems to really understand human language, and if I’m careful, it won’t misbehave at the hotel, and it’s really smart. It’s a little expensive, but I’m sure many people would want one as a pet.
Come to think of it, I found out (Although I didn’t hide it either) that I was carrying a Kelmy (Don’s species), so when I explained this to the merchant Sean, he said, [Kelmy has a secondary brain in the back area]. I was a little surprised to hear this trivia.
It seems that there is a secret behind its cleverness that belies its appearance. At the very least, it is said that animals in this world are truly intelligent, as they must be smart enough to understand and act on human words and emotions in order to be certified as guardian animals.
If it were Earth, wouldn’t there be such creatures? …let’s say a whale. Does it have that much potential?
Over there, there were people who argued that human rights should be granted to whales because they are smart, but in this world too, we should eventually give rights to guardian animals! What kind of activity might become popular?
The status system is different from that of other people, so I don’t know what form it will take.
While staring at Don’s meal, I thought about something random.
It was almost noon when Sasha came back to life and apologized for oversleeping, but on the contrary, I was sorry for putting so much stress on her. It was a little too intense.
[Is it still hurt?]
[Yes, but I was able to get a good night’s sleep and rest.]
Escorting work will resume in the afternoon. Apparently there will be some business going on here in the morning. Instead, they will fill the empty space in the carriage with local specialties and sell them to the south.
Regarding the bandits, they said that they were taking measures against the forces in this area, and it seems that they had completely completed their trade patrol route.
Even if you prepare as much as you can and be careful, if you make one mistake and lose to a monster or bandit, will you be uprooted and go back to square one?
It’s really difficult to be a peddler in this world.
…I thought the same thing before. At that time, I thought it was difficult for farmers in this world. I mean, there’s no such thing as an easy job. Let’s do our best.
[Master, it’s time to join up with Dentre-sama.]
[Okay, let’s get ready right away.]
Although they were attacked by thieves when they deviated from the main road, the group continued their route along the coastline, doing some peddling, and eventually rejoining the main road.
[Once we get closer to the coast, unexpected monsters may come up from the sea. Don’t let down your guard.]
Tors rallied up the escort team.
[This area isn’t Royal territory anymore, right?]
I asked Mara as we were walking, and she nodded in the affirmative. After the thief war, she started to talk to me a little more.
[Yes, this area is the Benios family’s territory, the Lugras region.]
[The Benios family…is it big?]
[Quite. It’s a protector family after all]
[Protector family…]
That was the only conversation I had with Mara, but Sasha, who seemed to have heard it, supplemented my conversation later.
[A protector is a direct vassal who is directly entrusted with the land by the Royal family.]
[Oh.]
[The rank of aristocrat is complicated in many ways… However, I know that being a protector is very important.]
[I see, it sounds like a Daimyo.]
[Daymyoo?]
[It’s something like this]
In Japanese history, when we think of Daimyo, we have the image of the Sengoku era, but in this case, Daimyo is actually a great man who is stationed in a territory and is in charge of the domestic affairs, diplomacy, and military affairs of that territory.
So, I guess it’s similar to a feudal lord from the Edo period…
I don’t understand history because I’m a complete amateur.
[What about the Lord of Slurge?]
[Yes, I do remember that the Lord of Slurge has something similar?]
[…What is that?]
[Is it an official rank that indicates a relationship with the Royal family or territory, like the Protector? Sorry, I don’t know much about it.]
[It’s alright… What’s the difference between Protector and regular lord?]
[Hmm, the Protector’s duty is protecting the people, and is responsible for the armed forces of the region… or something along that line.]
[Hmm. Well, the title of a nobleman is a complicated thing.]
It’s not really a good idea to think about it too deeply.
No, if I’m going to go the route of being the prodigal son of an aristocrat, wouldn’t it be unnatural if I don’t know a certain amount?
[Speaking of which, how is your family doing now that you won a big victory in the south?]
[Huh? Umm…pardon me?]
[No, no, don’t worry about it. That’s right, if you suddenly ask people in the Kanto region, “Who is the current governor of Kumamoto?”, they usually won’t know.]
[? Alright.]
There was no way that the subtle analogy I used would be conveyed to the people of another world, and it ended with Sasha just tilting her head. Later, during a break, I checked with the guards around me, and surprisingly many of them knew about it.
[I’m sure they call themselves as Zakibu, I think?]
[Is that really the name they pick?]
[Ah, well, it’s because they just became independent. I guess they haven’t been officially recognized.]
(It’s okay to call yourself that…)
I looked at him with a confused expression, but another old man who was eager to teach me continued his story.
[If I remember correctly, he was just a Tadaoki (忠居 ), because apparently he wanted an official rank with small responsibility. However, since he didn’t originally exterminate monsters, he was only known as a Tadaoki, not as a Hama (破魔). I’m told it’s going to be difficult.]
[Eh.]
I couldn’t figure out what was going on, so I left.
For the time being, I understand that Protector is the title of someone who is quite important. As someone equally great, the title of Viceroy? There is also that. It seems that it’s one rank lower than Protector.
If we compare it to the Western-style peerage system that is familiar from stories, it seems that the Protectors are comparable to Margrave-class, which is a great rank, and has authority and ability.
When you think about it that way, it’s a little easier to understand. When you think of a Margrave, don’t you mean someone who is great and smart, or someone who is behind something bad? But, that’s usually how it is in the stories.
That means you shouldn’t go against the likes of them if it comes out.
By the way, although I didn’t understand it very well, the words “Tadaoki” and “Hama” that appeared in the story of the knowledgeable man are official positions reserved for upstarts, who are easy to get along with because they have the sensibilities of a commoner. There are also many of them.
This is some really useful information. If you want to have connections to aristocrats, you should aim for someone who holds that official rank.
To tell the truth, there are some nobles who don’t have any official rank in the first place, but Yoyo had no way of knowing that at the time.
The trip along the coastal road went smoothly, and we even had a seafood barbecue along the way, which was quite fun.
It was nearing the end of the trip, when we were almost back to the main road, that things started to look suspicious.
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TL Note: Regarding “Hama/破魔 ” and “Tadaoki/忠居” on this chapter.
I imagine them as two different bureaucrats whom each are in charge of a different line of work (let’s say mercenary for Hama and monster hunter for Tadaoki), then it would make sense if that line was “about which bureaucrat should they report to”, or something like that
In the sense of “hey, we should go talk with Hama since we weren’t doing monster extermination, which Tadaoki is in charge of.”
Yes. Japanese names really complicate everything.
Sometimes it’s hard to know if it’s a uncommon word or a name.
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