This month on the 30th, "The World of Otome Games is Harsh for the Villain 5" will be released!
Following that, on the 31st, "Seventh 9" will be released!
Furthermore, on the 5th of next month, "The Isolated Island School Labyrinth" will be released!
This year, three more books will be published.
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--- Liam is in trouble.
At this fact, the guide's hands were trembling.
Joy.
A joy never felt before was coursing through his body.
"Is Liam having a hard time?"
While hardship itself is not unusual, it's a different story if he is indirectly involved.
Until now, no matter what he did, it always ended up benefiting Liam.
How much he had wished to make Liam suffer.
The guide, who had failed in all his attempts, couldn't stop trembling at the result this time.
"By helping Liam, I made Calvin suffer--- but, Calvin turned this around, and now Liam is suffering. Despite my assistance, Liam is having a continuous string of troubles--- what is this all about!?"
He held his head while smiling.
He couldn't stop laughing.
Until now, no matter how hard he tried to make Liam suffer, he always failed.
This time, by slightly lending a hand to help Liam--- Liam is gradually being cornered.
It was a pleasure.
Even now, he is tormented by the burning pain of Liam's gratitude, but the pleasure coursing through the guide's body is overwhelming.
"Just like the North Wind and the Sun! I don't need to make Liam suffer; I just need to make him happy, and everything will go well! Yes, that's it!"
The guide, who had failed continuously until now, was now focused solely on the results before his eyes.
"Decided, I will continue to help Liam! Hmm, it's getting fun!"
With a wide-open mouth, the guide was rolling on the ground laughing, while a dog was glaring at him from the shadows.
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The Banfield family's territory, despite the increase in habitable planets, had a small population.
Due to the rapid expansion of their territory, they needed to wait for more residents to move in.
However, Liam, who was in need of manpower, was actively promoting the acceptance of immigrants to increase the population.
In fact, there were many immigrants.
Thanks to the civil unrest around the empire, many people were leaving their homes to immigrate.
--- However, this immigration policy had a significant flaw.
The Banfield family's territory was relatively peaceful and had good security.
Due to the situation in the surrounding countries, they received a large number of immigrants---.
"Liam, don't allow the tyranny of the nobility!"
"The noble system is too dictatorial. We should adopt democracy!"
"Yes, that's how it was in the integrated government!"
--- Liam gained many residents, but at the same time, demonstrations were being held in many planets by immigrants who had come from the integrated government.
On one of these planets where demonstrations were taking place,
In a deserted alley, a man leading the demonstration was consulting with someone.
"Thanks to you, our numbers have increased. We will overthrow the noble system."
The young leader firmly believed that democracy was the correct political system.
He was trying to implement it in the empire.
The one assisting this young leader was a Calvin faction agent.
"We want to support you. Let's end this noble system together."
"Of course! We will turn this place into a democratic state!"
The agent was smiling inwardly.
(Just dance for us. Besides, if it weren't for Liam, the entire planet would have been burned to the ground--- but they don't understand that in the empire.)
The Calvin faction planned to destroy such planets after Liam was defeated and they were done with them.
(Democracy is unnecessary in the empire.)
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"Damn bastards!!"
I am now raging in a high-end hotel in the capital planet.
Just as I finished cleaning up my workplace, I received an urgent report from my territory.
The one who brought the bad news was--- Brian.
"Liam, what should we do? I didn't expect the people we accepted to suddenly start such a large-scale demonstration."
Clearly, someone is working behind the scenes.
The most likely candidate is Calvin, but I can't catch him.
"--- Kukuri!"
When I called, Kukuri appeared from my shadow.
"Here."
"There must be agents working. Why can't you find them? Or are they really planning and executing the demonstrations on their own?"
They started demonstrating immediately after moving in--- if the treatment was bad, it would make sense, but I made thorough preparations and provided support.
To use them as human resources immediately, I made sure to prepare well.
Housing, education, job training--- I provided comprehensive support to use them immediately.
Even if they came with nothing, they would have a home and a job in my territory.
Children could receive education.
So why would they start a demonstration so quickly?
Just because of the political system?
Damn! I regret accepting immigrants from the integrated government.
Anyway, someone is definitely working behind the scenes.
"--- Not only us, but several of the Banfield family's investigators have gone missing."
"What?"
Kukuri and her team are excellent, but they can't cover everything.
Therefore, we have an organization to find such agents, but--- they have gone missing for unknown reasons.
Brian also reported this in a hurry.
"Indeed, such reports have also come in."
"Are my people all incompetent?"
Feeling disappointed, Kukuri corrected my thoughts.
"No, they are not incompetent. While they are not exceptionally outstanding, I don't think they would miss something this obvious. --- Liam, there might be people like us working within the territory."
"People like you?"
"Yes. There are families and organizations like ours in the empire. Even in the era when we were active, over a hundred groups were working in secret. Among them, there is a family we have been in conflict with for a long time."
The secret forces from two thousand years ago--- they might still exist and are likely very skilled.
"Have they infiltrated the territory?"
"--- Currently, we are fully occupied with guarding you and operating in the capital planet. Unfortunately, we have only a few members stationed in the territory."
Kukuri and her team are excellent, but their numbers are limited.
It's really frustrating to have the territory messed up at such a busy time.
--- I need to secure the alchemy boxes stored in the territory before they are stolen.
Where should I hide them?
Feeling frustrated, Kukuri advised me.
"--- Should we dispatch our team to the territory?"
"Everywhere is a mess! I can't easily move my team. Maintain the current situation. Tell your subordinates in the territory to prioritize their current tasks."
"Hai."
Kukuri then sank into the floor and disappeared.
I am really frustrated.
Democracy instead of me?
I want to turn them to ashes immediately, but I'm too busy to move.
--- This suggests that the enemy has deeply infiltrated.
"--- I will turn everything to ashes when this is over!"
Brian, who heard my words, was shocked.
"No, no, Liam! This is a time to be patient!"
"Patience? Are you an idiot? Honestly, I want to return to the territory and cut down these fools with my own hands. Brian, I like the residents who follow me. Those who leave me are--- trash."
"Liam..."
Brian is shocked and depressed, but I have always been like this.
Really frustrated--- and then Tenshi entered the room.
I ended the communication with Brian.
Tenshi, holding my disciple Ellen Tyler's hand, entered the room.
The young girl with red hair, holding a wooden sword, was hiding behind Tenshi.
"--- Ellen, why is a disciple of the Ippan-ryu hiding behind Tenshi?"
Seeing Ellen, who was afraid of me, Tenshi had a--- disappointed look.
Her usual expressionless face, but I can tell.
She is angry.
Tenshi is angry.
"Ah, Tenshi."
When I suddenly became weak, Ellen stepped forward to protect me.
"Master, taking out your frustration is unbecoming."
"Th, that's not it! This is, um. I'm a bit frustrated--- the residents are demonstrating. As a noble, I should use force---"
"I haven't heard that everyone is demonstrating. If the remaining forces can handle it, we should leave it to them."
"But, I'm angry and---"
"More importantly, Master has something to do. --- Ellen."
Tenshi pushed Ellen forward, who was bowing in front of me.
"--- Master, the training promise--- you haven't watched me for three days."
I was startled.
Recently, I've been so busy that I couldn't watch Ellen's training.
I thought it was fine to repeat the basics, but I, who am supposed to train the successor of the Ippan-ryu, forgot--- I can't face Master Yasushi.
Master Yasushi always watched my training when he taught me.
Tenshi is looking at me.
"Master picked her up to take care of her."
"--- Y, yes."
I picked her up to take care of her.
If Tenshi says so, I can't recklessly return to the territory and cause chaos.
Besides, I don't have the time.
Work at the office.
Preparation for deployment.
Large-scale demonstrations in the territory.
I need to train Ellen, and I've been busier than ever.
Tenshi comforts me as if advising me.
"I understand that this is a difficult time, but please pay more attention to your surroundings. I am worried about you, Master."
"Ugh!"
I made Tenshi worry--- that hurts.
When I staggered to my knees, Ellen ran to me.
"Master! A, are you okay, Master!?"
"I, I'm fine, Ellen. Anyway, let's train. Training you is--- a promise with my master."
"Your master's master?"
"Yes, Master Yasushi--- a man called the Sword God. He's amazing."
I made him the Sword God, but it's a fitting title for Master Yasushi.
I wonder if he would be happy?
I stood up and led Ellen to the training ground.
"Let's go."
"Yes!"
Tenshi also followed us.
"By the way, Ellen, have you been practicing the basics?"
"Yes! I've been working hard!"
"While Master was away, I, Tenshi, confirmed the basic movements with Ellen. She has been working hard."
"Ellen, you were alone with Tenshi!? I've been so busy that I haven't even been able to spend time with you recently!"
"S, sorry."
Seeing Ellen apologize, Tenshi is really disappointed.
Her expressionless face, but I can tell!
"--- Master, what are you saying to a child?"
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"He's coming. The wind is blowing in my favor!"
The guide was happy, feeling Liam's suffering.
He felt energized.
For some reason, every time the guide tried to make Liam happy, something would interfere and make Liam suffer.
Because Liam accepted people, a large number of people immigrated.
But, due to Calvin's actions, demonstrations are happening in the territory.
Every time he lent a hand, Liam suffered.
The guide was moved.
"It was so simple. To win, I needed to help Liam--- I was doing it wrong all this time!"
Finally realizing his past mistakes, the guide decided to continue helping Liam.
There was no more hesitation.
"Liam, to make you suffer, I will help you achieve happiness."
The guide was saying something incomprehensible.
"Full support! I will make you happy with all the power I have!"