Haru and I came to the city of Kagura with our bodyguards, Suke and Kaku, who are very reliable guards.

''Alright then, let's get to work and find out who's doing the wrong thing!

　Spring walks in front of us, saying in a cheerful voice.

　The main street of Kagura is still busy with all kinds of people today, and you can hear them buzzing from all over the place.

　The people's complexion is all bright, and it's a very lively city.

　It doesn't seem as if there are evil things being done in our neighborhood.

　While I was thinking this while looking at the city, Suke, who was walking next to me, whispered to me, "This is your fault, too.

''This is your fault too. It's because you're spouting nonsense to Haru-sama. What if Haru-sama becomes the kind of person who gets involved in dangerous things!

　No, you don't think I'm really going to get stuck in if I talk about Mito gold, do you?　And there's no way I could have predicted that they'd really have all their own subordinates.

　I'm sorry for the two people who were brought here, but just think of it as one of my jobs and give up.

''But Suke-senpai. If you continue to go along with Harume-sama and act as Suke-san, you might continue to be called Suke-san and people might call you Suke-san?

What--?

　Hearing Kaku's words, Suke's muzzled expression changed to one of astonishment.

''That's right. If you become a person who helps people and is respected as Suke, no one will ever make fun of you for being a dirty person. That's exactly the kind of skeletal person I'm meant to help people with.

'Yes!'

..........

　When Kaku and I help Suke improve her complex, she looks at me with a mysterious, thoughtful look on her face...

'Haru-sama, please call me Suke, by all means.

'Oh!　Of course!

　Kaku and I looked at Suke, who was in a good mood and accompanied Haru next to me, smiling.


　The old man's group, more bonded and united, strolled through the streets of Kagura in a peaceful manner.

　An hour passed in this way.

Hey!　Nowhere is there anyone doing evil!

　The spring finally went numb when they couldn't find the evil-doers.

'Isn't it good to be at peace?'

''That's true, but then you won't be able to show your authority as coolly as your old lord!　Sukebe-- I mean, Suke!　Isn't there a place for people who might be doing bad things!

''I'm sure the swordsmen patrolling the area would be on their way in a heartbeat if there was such a place in sight...''

　What Mr. Ske says is most true, but that's not the solution Spring is looking for.

'Your Highness will punish the evils beyond the reach of such men!　Isn't there somewhere hard for the big people to see?

It's not there.

　Spring asked that, and Ske replied with a slight pause.

'Are you sure?'

It's true.

Boring!

　When Skee-san nodded firmly, Haru exclaimed with a voice sound that revealed her displeasure.

　Apparently, Haru hadn't noticed Ske-san's subtle behavior.

　It could be that he didn't suspect it because Skee-san has a serious personality.

　Maybe there are some things, but he really doesn't want her to get anywhere near there.

　I've heard that the best way to escort someone is to keep the target of the escort away from something called danger, and I'm sure that's why it's a lie.

''This city is originally the Shogun's headquarters, you know. With so many swordsmen patrolling the city, there aren't many people who would try to do something bad in this city.

'Mmmmmm, that's definitely one thing.'

　Kaku's words made Haru mutter in agreement.

''It's dark under the lampstand. That's why the bad guys are in your lap--''

　I was about to say that I was about to do something evil in an unapologetic manner when I was interrupted by Kaku-san.

　When I looked up, I saw Kaku-san smiling and holding up her index finger with her mouth.

　　

　Well, I thought I was having fun, but I ended up getting involved in something troublesome. And it would be a pity if I got into the trouble. I am just having fun and having fun with sightseeing. Let's not say anything unnecessary.

"So what's the bad guy?　Al

　But Spring seemed to hear my words in broad strokes when I was interrupted in the middle.

　I didn't even let out an upset in response.

You run far away from your knees, don't you? You know, your grandfather used to travel to villages far from the capital to improve his life.

'Indeed, the old lord often traveled to various places far from the capital!　Speaking of villages, one of my favorite stories is the one about the girl who couldn't marry because of her status.

　He slid off the subject by mixing truth and lies.

　Then Spring used it as an opportunity to start telling the old lord's favorite story.

　Well, I've dealt with a tougher mother and sister in the mansion. You can't make up a distraction from someone as innocent and innocent as Spring.

　I'm sorry if I'm being a bit deceptive, but this is also so that the old lord can continue his journey in safety.


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　That's how we've been parading around the city of Kagura for a while now.

''If we don't see anyone doing great evil behind the scenes, then it can't be helped!　Let's get some affordable bad guys out there and come forward!

　Finally, Spring has lowered her goal line for purpose to a realistic one.

　It's feminine, if not feminine, to have a flash of practical enlightenment right away.

'Haru-sama, I don't think that's much different than a patrolling swordsman, is that correct?'

　Ske asked, a little flustered, as if she hadn't expected Spring to arrive at this kind of thinking.

'I don't have a big guy who does bad things!　You don't have a choice!　And it's important to discipline the evils of everyday life!　What, showing this lantern will make the wrongdoers bow down and change their minds. And, oh no.
The people who see us will thank us!

　That would be outrageous, coming from someone who's done a bit of bad things in the city.

　After all, in the kingdom, it's not the guards and knights, but the privileged nobles who patrol the streets to say they are cracking down on bad things.

　When you think about it, you can understand why our territory is so peaceful. In fact, the lord, who slays dragons, makes his rounds in person, and even hunts demons.

　And then there's his wife, Mother Erna, and Elinora, his sister.

　It's unlikely that evil and demons will flourish in our territory.

''I admire Master Chun's spirit in protecting the lives of his people. I'm sure the people will be grateful if that happens.''

Yes, that's a very noble idea.

'Humph!　Right?

　Kaku and Suke are ready to greet Haru.

　Haru's nostrils widen as he is lifted up, and he looks happy.

　I feel that he has become a very undignified old man, but is it OK?

　Well, it looks like he's having fun, and I'm having fun watching him, so it's okay.

'Oh!　Al, look at that!　There's a bunch of guys over there that look like rattling thugs as soon as possible!

　As I was thinking about this, Spring suddenly shouted that and pointed forward.

''Which one?''

　When Spring looked towards the direction she was pointing at, there were two men standing in front of some kind of large mansion.

　One of them was a non-Kagurian exotic with short blonde hair and green eyes - well, isn't he a malt?

　When I looked at the other, I saw that it was an old-looking Irvine with black hair and stubble.

　He was dressed in adventurer's equipment, not the kagura clothes he bought at the clothing store, probably because he was mainly an escort today.

'You don't look familiar. Perhaps you are a Kagura man.

"Maybe it's because they're blocking the road like that, but the people seem to be giving up.

　He is probably escorting Tory and the others who are having a business meeting at the mansion, but he looks too busy and riddled. Even though he's just looking like a thug, he's also lined up on the street like that, so the townspeople walking by seem somewhat deflated.

　Well, it's not an exaggeration to say it's a nuisance, as Ske said.

''In other words, those goons are annoying, aren't they!　I'll move you out of the way for a minute!

　Spring seemed to recognize Irvine and Malt as the ones who were doing a small wrong and quickly approached them.

'No, wait a minute!　These guys--

Hey, Mort. You see that girl over there?　This kind of voluptuous motherhood wrapped in a ladylike kagura suit is sensational...

'Yes. I especially like that plump ass.

'Oh?　What are you talking about?　Plenty of breasts, right?!

No!　That jutting ass!　Take a good, hard look!

　When I try to call off the spring, Irvine and Malt start indulging in such lame talk in broad daylight.

'What are they, Al?'

You're a real bad person. I'll teach you a lesson.

'Oh!　That's right!

　I'm sorry, I don't want you to think I know those people, no matter how much of a misunderstanding it is based on looks. It's out of my league.

"Ah!　You ran away because Malt was pointing at you!

'Oh!　My ass!

　While I'm thinking about that, Irvine and Malt are piling on even more little misdeeds.

''Well I can't allow you to humiliate a woman like that.

'I agree that the woman is attractive, but we can't allow her to be exposed like that.

　The guards, Suke-san and Kaku-san, also seem to be driven by righteous indignation.

　It seems that the Grand Duke and his party have decided that Irvine and Morte are villains who deserve to be punished.

　The old lord spring to punish the little miscreants who threaten the well-being of his people.

''You two goons over there!