After drinking the first glass of wine, Shinji looked Fuukei's eye
to continue the conversation without sipping the second glass. Fuukei, who had
been smiling, gave a wry smile.
「Why don't we
enjoy our drinks and snacks first?」
「I want to
get rid of my worries so that I can truly enjoy myself. It would be a shame to
have all the fun and then have to turn it down」
“Is he
feeling guilty about the fact that we're meeting in private?”, Fuukei's smile
deepened at Shinji's implied attitude. He knew this, but the fact that he was
here meant that he was confident that he could get Shinji's cooperation on
certain conditions.
「I'm thinking
of asking Shinji-dono... to find a suitable husband for my sister, Hiyuri」
「A husband?」
The image of Hiyuri worrying about the village came to Shinji's
mind.
「All the men
from the village who went to work in the mines have died. It caused a sharp
increase in the number of widows, children, and families who had lost their
husbands or sons, the main income earners」
Fuukei describes the current situation with a soothing face. These
are the facts that bother Fuukei and the chief. Then, Fuukei continued, noting
Shinji's reaction.
「And no
matter how much money we have to help these people, it will never be enough.
So, I'm thinking of getting Hiyuri to marry someone and ask for financial
support」
「Why are you
asking me? I think Fuukei-san seems to have a good relationship with other
beastsman」
When Shinji asked, Fuukei shook his head.
「I'm afraid
my connections couldn’t help us because the other village which we were
planning to go to has been damaged by this disaster too. So, I'm afraid they
can't afford it」
「I see...」
Shinji could tell that this was not a lie. This conversation would
be risky if there was no reason to involve him, and if he was going to play any
tricks, he should keep his manpower to a minimum.
「Shinji-dono
is active in the Medio town, and Alvin-dono, the leader of the group, has won
fighting tournaments too. If you have a connection with a noble or a wealthy
merchant who saw Hiyuri's appearance at the tournament, we would like your help」
At first glance, Fuukei's argument sounded reasonable. It is true
that the village needs funds, and it seems that he is trying to do something
for the village, but there is one important point missing.
「Does
Hiyuri-san agree with this?」
「As she is
the daughter of the chief and if it’s for the good of the village, I won't let
her say no」
In other words, her wishes were not taken into account at all. And
after hearing that, Shinji pretended to be troubled with a difficult look on
his face.
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Fuukei tried his best to persuade him. Fuukei also wanted to get
Hiyuri out of the village, not only for the money.
Because if her husband with a lot of money comes for Hiyuri and the
village, Fuukei will lose his position. Even if he could protect his position
as the chief by claiming his lineage, Fuukei was aware that he would not be
able to withstand the treatment if the actual ruler of the village became
Hiyuri's husband.
「If you are
willing to help us, we will provide you with a reasonable reward. I will help
you satisfy your desires for liquor, money, women, etc. How is it? ...Shinji-dono.」
Fuukei smiled.
「It is more
important to fulfill your own desires than to worry about others, isn't it?
Also, Shinji-dono, don't you want to have a good time once in a while?」
Fuukei smiles and Shinji smiles back. With that expression on his
face, Shinji sipped his second glass of wine, which he drank in one gulp, his
mouth slackening as he emptied the glass.
「Let's see if
I can find her a suitable partner」
「Thank you
very much...! You can drink without hesitation now」
Fuukei understands this and asks Folt for a third glass of wine and
sips it himself.
「What kind of
liquor would you like to drink...? Hyan ♡」
「I want that
one」
While pointing at the bottle, Shinji stroked Folt's ass from the top
of her maid's outfit as she came close to him. Fuukei chuckles as Folt makes a
sweet, ticklish moan and Shinji smiles slightly fondly.
（It worked. I
can get the money now）
Fuukei was in a good mood, enjoying the drinks and snacks he had
prepared with Shinji, and thinking about what would happen after Hiyuri was
sold.
However, Shinji thinks about what to do with him as he plays the
part of a scheming villain.
『It's really disgusting that he thought he could catch Shinji with
this much...』
Shinji had also informed Freri of the situation. With her quiet
anger, Shinji felt the same way and recognized Fuukei as an enemy who was
trying to spoil his mood.
『Yes. It's just a little villain. Most of them are probably draining
their own pockets from the funds to run the village...』
Shinji, who was enjoying the entertainment on the surface, could
read Fuukei's thoughts. And thinking about how to do the most damage to this
man.
Shinji and Freri had already shared the thought of destroying the
guy they didn't like because he was trying to suck up to them.
『Freri. I'm going to corrupt this maid today, so can I leave Fuukei
to you?』
『Okay, leave it to me. I'll explore in his dreams. And then let him
forget about today』
『Yeah, thank you. The maid is probably this man's woman too, and I'm
sure she knows a lot about him....』
Shinji and Freri set out to destroy Fuukei, but Fuukei was in the
wrong hands and didn't realize it.
- Fuukei invites him to conspire with him.
- Tomorrow will be the introduction of Folt.
- I'm moving forward with the story.
