âHa ha ha ha, Kuro-san is interestingâ (Kuro-san wa omoshiroi nÄ) âWa fu? is that so?â âOh yeah, I wonder if you follow Habotan, this funâ âI do not want to know anything âŚ!!â (Habatan)
It is a young man with long black hair laughs in awe. His orangeâs eyes are out of focus, but his atmosphere when talking feels more rounded than sharp. Because the height is about the same as Fumitsuki-san, he is short for a man.
We were brought from the prison to a room with a frugal impression. Thereâs only a fews furniture, one room where tables and chairs are prepared at minimum. I got the impression that it is a room for doing paper work. This young man who talks with Kuro-san is probably the owner of this room. He must be Habotan-sanâs boss or an employer?
âWell, then, Kuro-san, what about that girl?â  âArge-chan, sheâs a cute vampire!â (Kuro) âIf so, Itâs okayâ âPlease donât just âItâs okayâ like that!â (Hubotan)
Though Habotan-san who protests like screaming, Kuro-san and youth man chat with each other happily. I guess she will cry at this rate. Hoever, I wonât know because her eyes are hiding even if she cries.
He seemed satisfied with laughing and the young man turned his face to face here and bowed his head.
âFirst time meeting, I am Akisame Higure a member of Yotsuba Councilâ âArgento Vampear. Just Arge is fineâ âI agreed, Arge-san, I donât care about rank, family name or name of whom I likeâ âI understand, Akisame-sanâ
My name was called and Akisame-san nodded satisfied. From the attitude of Habotan-san, I guess she is the boss as well.
âAkisame-sama, for the highest decision body in this country to said such a thing ⌠!â (Habotan) âWell, is that so?â (Arge) âOh, well ⌠Yotsuba Council is running with four people including me, we are the government.â
Wait, only four people in Yotsuba Council?
âDo you think that there are quite a few people that running the country?â âThe Republic was originally a group of small countries gathering, the four people including me are the united clans leaders ⌠our tradition is kindness, weâre already helped each other even before we united. So thereâs no problem about the balance of powerâ âHa, I seeâ âIâd say four people on the top seems to be a lot, since there is only one king in the kingdom or empire.â
Certainly, it may be so if you say so. When I was convinced, Akisame-san moved. He release his hand that current stroking Kuro-san who is lurking around like a puppy and walks toward me.
âAnyway, anyone is guaranteed by Satsuki-san is safe, because she isnât involved with anyone she judged as dangerous.â
When look at him face to face. He is short as a man, his size can mistake as young man. And It seems he believe me because of his trust in Satsuki-san.
⌠Satsuki-san, you are trusted here as well.
I wonder who she really is ? Her name are well known by the council and merchant guild as well. She is gotten more mysterious but Iâm thankful because I was saved by that.
âWell, then, I will stop this kind of thing, for once, it is an important facility in the countryâ (Kuro) âWell, sorry, I did not know it.â (Arge) âWa wa wa, Kuro-san brought you here without you knowing?â
As I was ask, I nod in reply. Akisame-san made a smile deep as he looked at Kuro-san.
âI ask you, Kuro-san. You have been caught three times this month, right? Donât you think that was too much?â (Akisame) âIt is a matter of concern ⌠Why did keep doing that!?â (Habotan) âWa~fu! I understand! I will remember it until I go to bed today!â (Kuro) âWould you please, remember it forever ⌠Uu!!â (Habotan) âMÄ mÄ habotan, calm down. Letâs make it a little work for Kuro-san, to be reflected.â (Akisame) âWa fu ~u? work?â
Akisame-san nods at Kuro-san who is still wondering. He approached what was hung on the wall of the room. As far as I see, it looks like a map. The map shows one big continent and the blue that will show the ocean around it. There are also some small islands around the continent, but the most prominent thing is the big land on the center.
His hand pointed to the letter of the âYotsuba Republicâ written in the west of the continent. His finger slide from there and stopped at one point.
âDo you know about Rencia Village that is a bit west of Sakura-nomiya?â (ăŹăłăˇă˘: Renshia) (Akisame) âI know, our shop use honey from there!â (Kuro) âYes, it is famous for the honey production area, will not you follow me for a few days to visit there?â (Akisame) âEee ⌠Itâs useless, since Satsuki is already came home, I will be working from tomorrow.â (Kuro) âI see, then I should depend on Satsuki-san.â (Akisame) â⌠Wa fu?â (Kuro) âKuro-san took a nap inside the premises, brought someone who did not know, and during this time I entered the Council you broke the prison. I want you to help me around for a while for compensation. Or Should I negotiate with Satsuki-san? â (Akisame) âWa, wa fu ~u! ?â (Kuro)
For Akisame-san who speaks with a smile to the last, Kuro-san obviously was dismayed. Kuro-san goes near Akisame-san in a panic and takes his arm. The ears and tail are completely hanging, and the energy of the former self seems to be a lie.
âNo, that will a problem! Satsuki-chan is terribly frightened when she gets angry!â (Kuro)
Satsuki-san is always smiling. But looks like she is scary when she gets angry. However, since we are already done it, we canât say anything to defend. I canât do it so please stop looking at me with those puppy eyes.
âKuro-san, I will also goâ (Arge)
Although I did not know, it is true that I bothered them. It is awkward to go away so I will help her. Fortunately, Zeno-kun seems to return to a commercial guild in a week. It will not be a problem if I leave the capital only a couple of days.
â⌠Ū ⌠I get itâŚ. If Arge-chan comes with Kuro, I will try my best. I donât want get a snack ban.â (Kuro)
Satsuki-sanâs anger seemed light rather than I thought. Anyway, he got what he want. Akisame-san nods with a full smile.
âThen Itâs decided, and thereâre possibilities of battle need to be taken into consideration, demons may come out in the roadâ (Akisame) âI understandâ (Arge) âWell then, what about the other person? (Akisame) âOne more person?â (Arge) âWell, there is another intruder who was caught already ⌠Uh, Habotan. What kind of child is she?â (Akisame) âshe is a fox-type beastman with a triplet tailâ (Habotan) âSorry, that child, she with meâ (Arge)
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