Smith， a Black Company in Another World 574

Chapter 574 – Ep.572 Tullius Empire

As instructed, I had a light conversation and conducted a census with the members who came to the office one by one, and as I looked through the piles of documents, it was already lunch time.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

“Come in.”

As I roughly threw the unread document on the desk and leaned back in my chair, the office door opened and vice-captain Roan came in.

“… “The meal is ready.”

Did I just hear correctly?

I thought I heard that the meal was ready.

“Is there a restaurant here?”
“At noon, the imperial servants bring dishes and set them in the hall. I think it would be quicker to come out and see it in person…”

I nodded and stood up as he looked at me with narrowed eyes.

“But why are your eyes so open? “If it’s uncomfortable, can I take a look at it?”
“… It was because dust got in there for a moment. “It’s okay now.”

The guy took a few steps back, quickly opened his eyes wide, and answered urgently.

Leaving behind some regrets, I followed Roan down to the first floor, which was called ‘Hall’. And I blinked at the unfolding scene.

‘Is this a fantasy business buffet or something?’

A long list of various types of dishes and desserts, including alcohol.

I said to the guys who were already standing in a row, each holding a wide glass plate in their hand.

“Don’t pay attention and eat first.”

Even if you beat it when you sell it, you have to feed it and beat it.

“Lord Roan, go and eat too.”
“… Yes.”

The guy who was watching me ran almost as if he was running away, quickly grabbed his share of plates and confidently headed to the front row.

I briefly considered making a fuss about it, but I thought it would be right to give him some time, so I turned my head away again.

‘… ‘What’s the only thing that’s left to do?’

Yes. That’s why I turned my head away.

It’s true that there are many different types, but surprisingly, all of them were filled with sandwiches that didn’t have any salad or meat in them at all.

How can you gain strength by eating something like that?

I walked down the hallway quietly.

And exquisitely, I was able to face ten women standing upright in a position that could not be seen from the hall.

‘Sweet, I think it would suit Giena and Beneo well.’

Later, when I returned to the mansion, I put aside the thought of trying on the butler’s clothes for those two as well, and asked them if they would lower their eyes to the floor as soon as I appeared.

“Starting tomorrow, I would like you to add some types of meat. Is that possible?”
“It’s possible.”

The servant standing closest to me must have been the representative, and he answered my question straight away.

“Then do me a favor.”
“Yes.”

It was a firm answer and response that made me wonder what kind of education he received.

‘I feel like telling you to take a rest in the office.’

This place must have its own rules, but as soon as I arrived on the first day, I thought it would be a bit odd to ignore them all and act accordingly.

Because if I follow the rules well, they will pay less attention to me when they start crying.

‘Just in case, I’ll have to ask Beneo for a packed lunch.’

I returned alone, leaving behind the servants who were still looking at the floor. And I satisfied my hunger with a few sandwiches and buttered bread.

And when the meal was over, I learned another very surprising fact.

“Break time until two o’clock?”
“Yes, but… ?”

To my question, Roan looked up at me with eyes like, ‘What’s the problem?’ And answered.

“What is it that lunch break lasts two hours?”
“… “Isn’t it natural that exercising right after eating is not good for digestion and can cause abdominal pain?”
“Her…”

It wasn’t a joke, it was so ridiculous that I ended up blurting out something without realizing it. Roan and the other members, who had become more talkative again, quickly lowered their eyes to the floor.

‘If anyone were to see it, they’d think you’ve already taken a few hits from me.’

After a short period of thought, I nodded.

“Go up and rest, everyone.”
“Then…”
“Ah, Sir Roan is staying.”
“…”

The guy’s face crumpled, but as soon as he made eye contact with me, he forced the corners of his mouth to smile and made a very bizarre expression.

It looks like he really doesn’t want to be hit.

“Hurry up, everyone.”
“Well, then…”

The guy who had the most time after Roan disappeared to the second floor with the other members.

“Lord Roan.”
“… Yes. “Captain.”

I asked, putting my arm around his shoulder again.

“Have you finished everything I asked you to do?”
“… That’s right.”
“Oh, you’re capable.”
“Ugh, thank you…”

I really only hit him on the back very gently, but he furrowed his forehead and forced a smile.

It’s not a joke, but if you happen to break your head, you should break it appropriately. If you don’t do it well, these guys will really send you to their goal.

“Then recite it once.”
“… The director’s duties are largely divided into three categories.”

One. Attend the regular meeting of the Knights Templar on the first day of every month.

Two. Review of escort support requested by nobles.

Three. Punishment for misdemeanors.

In reality, the gossip was long enough to make me want to punch the top of my head, but to summarize it roughly, it was like this.

‘He said there were a lot of documents with trivial things like asking for an escort to some club meeting or sending an escort to someone’s party.’

I sighed briefly and asked Roan.

“By the way, Sir Roan.”
“… Yes. “Captain.”
“If it’s the first day of every month, isn’t it today?”
“… That’s right.”

The guy slowly turned his head and avoided my gaze.

“Then I guess I’ll have to attend that regular meeting today?”
“… “I was going to tell you after the break.”
“Okay. “I guess so.”

I said, lightly tapping the guy’s shoulder with my arm around him.

“Lord Roan.”
“… Yes. “Captain.”
“If you want to spar with me, let me know.”
“Oh, no!! I was so out of it that I forgot it in the morning!! “It wasn’t intentional!!”
“Who said what? “I trust Sir Roan.”

Gulp.

Anyone could tell it was a lie, but since I am a man with a very big heart, I decided to forgive him with a smile.

“By the way, Sir Roan. Punishment for this misdemeanor. “How far can punishment go?”
“… If it is not abusive language or assault towards a member, canter for one hour. “If you use abusive language or assault a member, you can be punished with up to three lashes.”
“…”
“… Do you have any problem?”
“… No.”

There was so much I wanted to say, but I knew that nothing would change if I said it to this guy, so I just nodded my head.

‘Fuck… ‘It’s not like any middle school.’

Canter for an hour?
It’s not like I’m joking.

And they say that they are nobles and can even whip you if you touch them.

‘… ‘Taehyung.’

Even though I didn’t like it, I decided to be satisfied with the fact that I could hit it legally.

“I roughly understand what I have to do. Now, shall we listen to what Roan-gyeong and the other members do?”
“We are also divided into three.”

Roan glanced at me and continued speaking.

“In order to respond to calls from the imperial palace, there must be five people on standby at all times, and the number of members who can be dispatched for escort work is limited to five. And the rest… “Ten people, including the five people added this time, patrol the islands as a team.”

Unlike me, it was a job that seemed somewhat plausible.

“If I go out on patrol, what about lunch? “You’re not saying he’ll come back before then, are you?”
“… Meals are also included in the maintenance fee.”

The real tax thieves are here.

‘You’re talking about the cost of maintaining dignity.’

And it’s obvious even if you don’t look at it.

As for patrol, it was obvious that I would be stuck in a men-only store or something, spend some time there, and then return.

‘I will never see that again.’

I don’t know anything else, but the thought that a portion of the enormous taxes paid by the top of Nyaho was being used for these guys gave me the urge to break my head right away.

‘… It’s Smith. ‘Don’t forget that today is the first day.’

Okay. It’s only the first day.

Now that we have roughly figured out their tendencies, we can come up with as many ways to legally attack them.

For example, by attaching separate soldiers behind those who go out on patrol. Of course, so as not to be caught.

‘… ‘I’m really looking forward to tomorrow.’

I asked, releasing Roan’s arm from around his shoulder.

“So what time and where should we go for the meeting?”
“… It will be held at the Crystal Palace at 5:30 PM.”
“Crystal Palace?”

It was a very pretty name.

“Yes. “I will show you around when I get off work.”

I could see the corner of his mouth, which he had been forcing up until now, curl up quite naturally at that moment.

I shook my head and said,

“No. “Lord Roan must be busy, so he can’t leave it to me to guide him.”
“… “I’m not busy?”
“No. Lord Roan. Think carefully. Lord Roan is the vice-captain, so he can probably do some of the leader’s work as well. Right?”
“… Yes, that’s right.”
“Okay. Then, Sir Roan will stay until the end of the meeting to sign up for the documents that I can’t finish today.”
“Yeah… ?!”

He looked back at me in shock, as if he had heard something he couldn’t hear.

“Why are you so excited?”
“No, how can I… When the leader is here?” …”
“Ro An-kyung, who has been the vice-captain until now, probably knows better than me, who just became the leader today. And he’s not asking me to do everything, he’s just asking me to take care of it until he gets back from the meeting…”

When I narrowed my eyes and glared at him, the guy who was looking at me with startled eyes shook his shoulders and lowered his head.

“No? I’m not forcing you to do it, so if you don’t like it, say no…”
“Oh, no!! Well, I… Documents while the leader returns… “I will pay.”
“As expected, Sir Roan.”
“Ugh… !!”

I patted him on the back and laughed.

“Ro An-gyeong please help me until I get used to the job.”
“… “Yes.”
“Why is your expression so dark…”
Haha!! “Just trust me!!”
“Very reassuring!! Haha!!”
Haha… !!”

I laughed for a while, looking into the eyes of the guy who was shaking as if there was an earthquake.