Chapter 23: 23 - bid-rigging by a choiya

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The night must be getting late, but the flow of people on South Boulevard has not decreased much.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Many people are walking around here and there, bathed in the dim light of the magic stone lanterns.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor has never known such a long night since he came to this city.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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After walking for a while in the crowd, a building with a large light leaking out of it catches his eye.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The name of this large bar with a sake cup sign is Green Oak Grove Pavilion.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It is a historic establishment that has been in business since before the city walls were built.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The set menus, which fill you up for a single medium copper coin, are highly recommended.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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As you approach, you can hear the bustle of the restaurant outside.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The sound of a flute mingled with cheerful laughter. It seems that a musician is here today.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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But Thor is not interested in joining the noisy circle.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Avoiding the crowded liquor store, Thor slips into the narrow alley next to the store.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The alley is covered with wooden shingles to keep out the rain, and the lights are blocking his steps.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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However, Thor moves deeper and deeper, relying on the light leaking from the small windows of the houses on either side of him.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The smell of delicious boiled food, mixed with the scent of alcohol, is spoiled by the smell of urine.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The narrow alley was crowded with various vendors.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor's main attraction is a drinking establishment tucked away among them.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It is called "Choi-ya" because it is suitable only for a quick drink.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The name of the bar is aptly named to reflect the proprietor's sense of appropriateness.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Hey, come in."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Opening the rattling, creaking sliding door, I found the narrow interior filled with a sweltering heat.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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A small air vent attached to the ceiling made the delicious smells mixed with the steam tickle Thor's nostrils.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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A counter crosses the middle of the restaurant from front to back, with five old wooden chairs in front of it.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The restaurant has a capacity for five people.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Four of them were already occupied by customers.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The man at the far end is a dark-skinned man in his fifties.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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His red hair was trimmed short and his large mouth was deeply wrinkled.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The most eye-catching feature, however, is his large, slightly reddish eyes.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The eyes, reminiscent of a bird of prey, will leave an unforgettable impression once they are fixed on you.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The man sitting next to him is also an old man, but a little older.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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A white beard covered his chin, but no other hair remained, and old scars were visible on his forehead and cheeks.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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His nose seems to be slightly crooked.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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His purple eyes, however, have a mischievous look to them, in contrast to those of the man in the back.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Both of them must have been old, but there was not a flaw in the way they sat with their backs straight.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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A young man was sitting next to the old man, leaving one seat empty.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He had silky, thin red hair that reached almost to his shoulder blades.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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His high bridge of the nose and amber eyes stood out against his brown skin.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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One of his eyes was covered by a black eye patch.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The last one was a beautiful woman.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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She had short red hair that looked as if it were melted red, and skin that reminded me of black agate.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Even though she was just sitting there, I couldn't help but be attracted by her rich bosom and waist, which overflowed with a hint of s*x appeal.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The only inferiority was an old gash that stood out from her ear to the base of her neck.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This pair is also a beautiful and gorgeous couple, not unlike those in a seedy bar.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The man with long hair was the first to notice Thor.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He raised one of his well-shaped eyebrows and extended his left hand for a handshake.　Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Well, it's been a while since I've had a visitor. Did the boring night breeze lure you here?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"It's been a long time, Mr. Toll."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Yes, how are you?　She's as beautiful as ever, and it's hard to look her in the eye."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Hey, hey, you are still the same love hunter, ignoring me and trying to seduce me.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The long-haired redhead's name is Straccia, and the beauty next to her is Ninessa.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Both are members of the "Platinum Flame," the city's most prestigious party (A rank).Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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And for some reason, they are also old acquaintances of Thor.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor held Ninessa back as she tried to get up, bumping into her as he passed through the gap behind them.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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They ducked into a seat so small that if they moved an elbow or a knee would brush the seat next to them, and a mug of black barleywine was placed with a thud.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Round potatoes and sausage," he says.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The owner, a small, burly man, replies with an affability that is not befitting a dirty little store.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This choy-ya is a restaurant where various ingredients are stewed in a broth made from bones in a rectangular pot with a separated interior.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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A plate of round potatoes soaked in the flavor and sausages that have soaked up more than enough of the broth is placed next to a mug of soup.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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When I dipped the potatoes in the accompanying yellow pepper paste, which was just the right amount of heat, they crumbled in my mouth and the deliciousness spread out.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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As I chewed on it, a spicy taste hit the back of my nose, so I tilted the mug and poured it down.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Taking a breath, Thor listened to the conversation of the old men in the back.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I told you, we won't last long that way!　Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The one who is raising his voice somewhat vigorously is an old man with a white beard.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The dark-skinned man replies calmly.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"If you don't spend the money to raise them from the middle class, you'll end up like those morons in the next town!Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Very well said, but where are you going to get the money to raise them?　Already, the cost of defeating one army alone has taken 30% of our finances.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"You say you don't have money right away. I already know that. How many years do you think we've put off repairing the outer wall?Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Then we should not be spending too much time on training. Fortunately, I have a contact with a high-ranked person in my home country, so I will contact him immediately.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Wait, wait, wait, what are you going to do with the contract money?　I hope you're not going to ask me to bow down to the vultures of the Commerce and Industry Association again. Why don't you go yourself for a change?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I'm afraid I don't have a head to bow for money. If this mission is successful, I think we'll have a reasonable prospect.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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After taking a bite of the sausage, Thor calls out to the army representative, who is sipping an elegant drink of ridiculously expensive, vintage fire wine.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"What's the plan?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Now is the time to shine a single light on the ruins of the fallen flower.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Translate for me, Ninessa.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Actually, the operation to retake Bossaria is scheduled to begin tomorrow.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Bossalia is a border town north of this city that was destroyed by a monster attack last year.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It had a higher ranker population than this city, but because of that, they did not put much effort into training lower rankers, and they ended up being overrun by monsters that sprang up from nearby dungeons.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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No wonder there were so many unfamiliar faces."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor thought to himself as he recalled the large number of people at the Adventurer's Bureau this morning.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It must have been crowded because the A- and B-ranked adventurers who usually went deep into the miasma had been recalled.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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They spend more than half of the week in the area close to the "coma pit", working hard to kill powerful monsters.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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If they don't, the growing number of monsters will eventually push their way to the border town.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Although it has a florid image of earning large sums of money and being admired by the residents of the city, it is in fact a causal profession in which the men continue to fight monsters while encamped in the field.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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In reality, however, it's a causal profession that involves camping out and fighting monsters. Iron cannot become steel unless we train ourselves more diligently.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I'm not averse to bringing in talented newcomers myself. But talent must be accompanied by a good user.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"So that's why you were messing around with Thor. You're a man of means, aren't you? Come on, say something back to him. That's why you're here.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The old man who suddenly turned around and spoke to me was a purple-eyed man named Dadan.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He is the chief of this town, the head of the Adventurers Bureau, and has known Thor since he approached him at the outer gate about twenty-five years ago.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I heard you took in another rare child this morning. I'm sure it's more than you can handle. Now let him go."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The dark-skinned man with the penetrating gaze is Deputy Director Sacco.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He is the leader of the red-haired red-tailed tribe and an ambitious man who has openly pledged to take control of the city.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Many adventurers belong to his faction, not only within the Adventurers Bureau but also among adventurers.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The recent accusation against Thor was made by one of his minions.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This restaurant was a place for informal discussions between the two men in charge of the city.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The two Kongo-kyu are the stepping stones that allow them to occupy the seats without being disturbed.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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After receiving permission to join the conversation, Thor swallows the sausage he is about to eat and states in no uncertain terms what he has come here to do.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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I'd like to talk to you about it. Can you please keep your hands to yourself from now on?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Out of the question. A competent person should be competent. If incompetence follows, it will only dull the blade.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Uncle, you're too kind."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Ninessa is the daughter of the deputy director's sister.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Sacco, who had been admonished, turned red eyes on his niece.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Suddenly, Ninessa, who had been pointed out that there was no connection to the flow of events, touched her chin, sounding confused.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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She then notices that there is no dent that she is used to touching, and she is very upset.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"--What!　Why?　That's not how ......,huh?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Hmm. Let's take a look."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Stratchia, who had been silently watching what was going on, lifted the eye patch from one eye.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The pupil that appeared from under it was perfectly normal, no different from the pupil of the other eye.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"My cursed eye of magic! Show me a glimpse of the skill that was done to him!Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Unable to endure the antics of a man over thirty, Thor readily confessed.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Ha-ha-ha, I see you fell for my plan. You've been right on target so far, but you're not responding too well.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Well, um, ......, what do you mean, Mr. Thor? And the prince, please shut up for a minute. I'm serious.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Stratchia, the prince, snapped back his eye patch and lifted his chin in a show of strength.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He is an exceptionally good-looking man if he didn't talk, but inside he is as good as Moe.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I'm just finally getting up to this level. If you don't like it, I can revert it?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"No,...... no, thank you so much. Oh, my God, I thanked him and he said, "......."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I hope you'll be pleased."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor turned and looked straight at Sacco.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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But there was only a hint of interest in his eagle-eyed gaze.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I see, you can heal old injuries. What else can you do?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Lots of things."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Then let me retire as director of the Bureau. I'm too old. I don't want to push you too hard.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"What are you talking about?　As long as my eyes are purple, I'll never let you take the director's chair.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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One turnip and one sinew. And more sake.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Yes."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The turnips are tender and tender, and when placed hot on the tongue, the flavor melts into the mouth.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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After swallowing, a gulp of black barley wine is added to cool the palate.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor lets out a satisfied breath as the cool sensation slides down his throat.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"This is no time to be carefree!　What's the rest of it?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Dadaan, who had loudly scolded them, felt a sense of discomfort in the quiet surroundings and turned his head.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The first thing that caught his eyes was Ninessa's gaze as if she were looking at him intently.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Beside her, Straccia's mouth was half-open and one of her eyes was closed repeatedly as if she was enjoying herself.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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When I looked up in front of her, I saw the owner with his mouth wide open.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Even the deputy director, whose expression had not changed, had a reddish look in his eyes.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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DADAN finally realized that something had happened to him.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"............ Well, that sounds like a great skill to have, depending on how you use it. No wonder you are so conceited."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"What have you done to me?　What the hell is going on?Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Dadaan reached out his hand above his head, and his eyes widened at the soft touch that he had long since forgotten.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He rushes to grab it and feels a nostalgic pain in his scalp.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The old man ran his fingers over his head again and again, as if to check his hair, which was now back to its fullness.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I've made you look a little younger, although it's the opposite of what you asked for," he said.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"What the hell?　How did you--really, really--grow all those useless skills!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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With the flustered director at his side, Sacco easily regains his composure and begins to consider how to deal with Thor.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I will admit that he is competent enough to talk big. All right, let's lock him up in the interrogation room of the bureau for now. If his skills are exposed, the priests will come out and take care of him. If they know they can get their hair back, there will be a lot of trouble.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Then I'll lock you up in my house, or rather, I'll take you into my custody. He's my little protégé.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"It looks like you've decided to retire. Then let's enjoy our separation for now. Cheers, my friend!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor scratched the bottom of his chin at the three who had taken the liberty of speaking up.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Then he suddenly stated the proposal he had been thinking about.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I have two conditions. The first is non-interference with me and my people. The second is to get rid of anyone who tries to interfere. That's all.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Yes. In about six months, I'll get you to the same place as this guy.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The adventurer who reigned supreme in this city laughed soundlessly at Thor's nomination.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"The green card has come up big. But if you hand me your friends, things might move a bit faster.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"You can't do it. You may be good at motivating people, but you have no talent for nurturing them. You are too good at what you do, and you ask too much of others.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor is outspoken in his criticism of the deputy director's approach, which has been the basis for a number of strict policies.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It was a fact known to everyone that there had been no high rankers other than the "Platinum Flame" from this town in the past ten years.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Ha-ha-ha, I've been told that. Yeah, yeah, tell them more."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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But I can't say that the director's way of taking care of things is the right way.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Kuhkuh, you can say it more clearly. There is nothing more useless than an overfed watchdog.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The Director General's policy of welcoming retired adventurers with open arms has certainly increased the number of applicants and motivated them as a whole.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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However, it is also true that it created a trend where adventurers who had reached a certain rank decided to retire easily.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This has also caused the labor cost of the Adventurer's Bureau to increase year by year.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Despite his criticisms, Thor had no intention of making a complete enemy of both of the city's top leaders.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Even though both adventurers are retired, their abilities are still far beyond those of a young man who relies on a tree of skills.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Their status, connections, and financial influence are also exceptional.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Even though they had acquired a terribly useful skill, they were not gentle enough to compete with them.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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But that did not mean that I was willing to give way.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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What Thor was aiming for was a position where he would not be forced to join either side.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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They are too good to be discarded, but a bit of a nuisance to be taken in.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I'm not here to make any unnecessary waves. I just want to continue doing things my way.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"You really have no greed, do you? Are you sure you don't want to come to me?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I have no intention of doing so, Master. I'm still working and I don't want to put myself in a troublesome position. I would be happy to do you a personal favor.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor had been asked several times by Dadan, who was also the director of the Adventurers' Bureau, to join the staff of the Bureau.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He was told that he was too old and that it was time to give up on his unsuccessful career as an adventurer.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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However, Thor did not accept the invitation and continued to work as an adventurer in silence, and he and Dadan had grown apart.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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When the lowly adventurer again turns down the bureau chief's invitation, Sacco asks him sharply, "Why don't you go back to your old ways?Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Well, it looks like you really want to continue as an adventurer. How far do you plan to go?Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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As far as I can go. All I want is to go on. And one day, I hope to reach the same heights as you."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Heroic - the highest title for the adventurer who has sealed the miasma in the underground labyrinth and reclaimed the earth.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The old men in front of me had already accomplished this.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Stratchia was the first to speak up for the man who had chosen the highest proof of his power.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I like your declaration in spite of me, my friend!　Let's have a toast."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I'm looking forward to it too, Thor."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Their faces were smiling with joy, and they were filled with the confidence of those who are strong enough to take on the front lines of battle.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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They were smiling from the bottom of their hearts, as if the argument they had just had had had had nothing to do with them.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor responded by lifting his mug without saying a word.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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As he watched, Dadaan, a follower of the God of Thunder, the God of Honor, was moved.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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What he tried to do in this city, what he had to do.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Now it is coming to fruition, young people are determined to rise up and seek their names.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The former hero was once again convinced that he had been right in his policy and was genuinely and sincerely happy for the growth of his apprentice, whom he had trained in the use of the sword.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He also wondered if it would be possible to repair the outer walls with , and thought briefly that he would check on it later.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Okay, that's fine. You go ahead with your adventure as much as you want. Leave the trouble to me!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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