Chapter 133 – 31. Fake Gold. (One)
“What the fuck.”
Allen nervously pounded the coin on the floor.
It hit with a loud metallic sound, bounced in several places, and then landed on the floor again.
Coins are fake gold coins.
I don’t know if there are one or two, these days there are too many of these fake gold coins. It is said that fake gold is rampant on the continent, and eventually it seems that they are mixed with Vermandois.
However, since it is impossible to check all the gold coins one by one, it is a business owner who owns two inn buildings.
…… I don’t think this is really something to just watch…… ?
Of course, he could just close his eyes and circulate fake gold coins, but if he did it for nothing and got caught really badly, wouldn’t it damage his reputation that he had worked so hard to build up? Even if he didn’t know, there was a high possibility that he would find fault with it later during the round of 10 screening.
So you can’t bet your future reputation on just a few gold coins. Because Allen, the money ghost, judged the value of the future higher, he was able to boldly throw away the fake gold coins.
But the future is the future, and shit is shit.
In particular, this fake gold is the worst crime that touches the planting of the empire. It was a heinous sin that amounted to high treason. If caught, it could destroy even the three tribes, let alone the person himself.
Of course, there is only one group that would do such a thing on the continent. Anyway, die this way or that way, you bastards who have no back.
The continent’s worst thieves, Martolo-thieves.
Among the mages pouring out of the Mage Tower, which was no different from a psychiatric ward, there must have been quite a few who were absorbed into the Martolo bandits.
Martolo Danju must have attracted them with the promise of better treatment than he received at the Mage Tower. He couldn’t believe the wizards belonging to the Mage Tower, who could do anything without hesitation, would reject the offer as long as he could live in abundance. That has already been proven by the fact that the Martolo-thieves even use the Witchbeast.
It’s time for those bastards to slow down, too.
Since fake gold was created and distributed, the Empire would never leave it unattended. Maybe it’s already moving.
Already, because of this fake gold, there was an emergency in Vermandois, and the convocation order of the 10 rivers was dropped once.
Top 10 Danju, Iron Mask Viola and Blood Club Gione’s mercenary danju convocation order—-.
At Vermandois, where only influential mercenaries gathered, Allen Danju was also called. That means his position has risen.
Of course, even in that emergency meeting, no solution came out. All he had to do was promise to immediately dispose of the fake gold if he found it, and to immediately report it to the top 10 Danju if he found anyone related to the fake gold.
Of course, it was only a stopgap measure, and the situation showed no signs of improving.
One day, when I was halfway giving up.
While Allen was listening to an oblivious mercenary introduce himself in his office, a call came from the viola master. Since her call never dropped from her, he seemed to be really in a hurry, so he hurriedly cleared her seat and stood up.
Seeing that she emptied her office and went back to her hideout, it seems to be a pretty important issue. He hurriedly headed for the Viola-House, accompanied by Georg, the archer on duty for the day.
Arriving at her hideout, he passed through the front door and was guided by the butler into the living room. There were several other people there, not just the viola soloist.
“Ah, you’re here.”
“… Or, is there a place I can wear….”
“Sure. Come on.”
One of the other two sitting at the round table was someone Allen knew well. Danju Kalim, the 3rd generation Hogu, whose hair has become grayer in the past few years.
“Lord Kalim, it’s been a while.”
“Yeah, it’s been a while. You have become a much more dignified man without seeing him.”
Since it was a seat, Danju Kalim was polite and did not speak recklessly.
After shaking hands with Kalim Danju, Allen turned his gaze to her unknown man.
[Strength: 52] [Agility: 57] [Stamina: 53] [Intelligence: 11] [Magic power: 20]
[Brilliant] [Calm down] [Prudent] [Efficiency] [Greed] [Lust to succeed] [Lust] [Sensitiveness] [Insomnia]
Pretty bad stats and traits. But that’s just the character.
About the age of about mid-thirties. The fact that he was tall and had a good build seemed to be as physical as his good stats.
His introduction came not from himself, but from the viola troupe.
“Your Excellency, Baron Gaius Raina Bornoff.”
“Ah, the introduction is late. Allen Dwise Pomwell sobriety.”
“Nice to meet you, Allen Danju.”
The two shook hands lightly without greeting each other.
As Allen sat down, a sense of stability was created at the table.
He looked slowly at the three at the table and the middle-aged man who appeared to be the Baron’s escort. As if seeing through their thoughts.
“You’re here for fake gold.”
Allen grinned, and she said it all at once. Baron Bornoff smiled slightly, as though he were correct.
“Right. He came here with the title of Inspector under the command of His Majesty the Emperor. Danzoo Kalim said he could get help from Danzoo Viola….”
Danju the viola lowered her head lightly in an expression of her willingness to help.
The opponent is an investigator who has been ordered by His Majesty the Emperor. It was natural to accept the request. Even if it’s unpaid…. Of course, I wouldn’t use it without paying for the sake of the Empire’s face.
“And the viola trooper recommended you. They say he has a lot of experience and will do anything well….”
Allen immediately grasped the viola’s intention. It seems that he is trying to make a bond with the nobility of the empire with this incident as an opportunity.
Of course, he had no intention of rejecting it. Mercenaries and nobles are inextricably linked. It is common knowledge that most of the mercenaries’ customers are wealthy nobles.
“I don’t know what to do with you painting my face with gold.”
Baron Bornoff took his hands together and placed them gently on the table. At the same time, the atmosphere feels slightly subdued.
“What do you think? This situation.”
It was kind of like a test. To find out whether there is a minimum of discernment that Allen Danju can fit into this investigation.
Of course, Allen, who knew this better than anyone else, recited what was in his head without hesitation.
“The main culprit of this situation is Martolo-bandits. They have recruited wizards to randomly produce fake gold. Of course, that’s what anyone can easily know and expect. … The question is, how do you stop it?”
The Baron gestured as if to continue talking. Allen rose from his seat and continued his speech with greater enthusiasm.
“Actually, it’s not that easy. Since the opponent is a thief, there is no place that can be called a stronghold. …… However, making fake gold is a bit different. It’s not something you can walk around and make. We have to settle down firmly in one place and proceed with the work.”
That was the biggest problem. To find that place.
“Of course you won’t find it in the usual way. It must have been kept hidden. … It’s probably something that only a handful of bandits know about.”
Allen moved slowly around her table.
“So she has to use a lure that will set those very few in motion. A bait she couldn’t resist without moving….”
“What is that bait?”
Allen grinned at her baron’s question.
“After all, their roots are bandits. It’s because it’s a body that can’t be satisfied without taking something away, that’s it. …… The silver city, Agnentia, secretly spills information on silver bars to be sent to the Empire. It’s something she’s always done, so she won’t suspect it’s a bait.”
The three of them didn’t know that they would ask to use the silver ingot as bait.
“The way to transport silver bars is different each time. It’s for security. … It’s about pretending to be a mistake. Why do you have that Coincidentally, a wheel axle of a wagon breaks, and silver ingots spill onto the streets of the city….”
“…… Surely, that would make the superiors feel hot as well.”
“It is clear. They are the ones with eyes on the top puny money, oh excuse me, eyes. If it’s Agnentia’s silver ingot, Martolo Danzu might move it himself.”
It was something everyone agreed upon.
“What’s more, these guys have become even more arrogant that they have a magical beast they can wield these days. With that delicious prey, I will never stand still. Then, I think that if we catch the upper heads and interrogate them, clues will come out. … Of course, it could be blown away, but for now, it’s the most feasible way.”
…… And Allen said, gently lowering her head toward the escort standing close to the wall.
“Don’t you think so, Your Highness the Prince?”
ㅡㅡㅡㅡ!!!!
Howie froze on the spot.
At the same time, Baron Bornoff was astonished.
The other two sophomores seemed to have no idea what the situation was. Why did Allen Dan-joo suddenly ask that middle-aged man to be the prince?
Momentary silence. And the one who broke it was the escort who watched the four of them quietly.
“……… How did you find out?”
Allen replied with a hearty laugh.
“How can I not recognize that inconceivable halo of Your Highness?”
He made the statement that he recognized it through his status window as deftly as possible.
