Volume 4 Chapter 33 The Strongest Man Of The True Demon
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
A month has passed since returning to Estfort after the hunting trip.
Previously, Kerstin had submitted a transfer request, and Manon and Beatrice were allowed to transfer to Black Bullet while remaining as concubines, leading to the establishment of the Sniper-specialized team Beatrice.
As a result, it seems Black Bullet will have Noemi specializing in close combat, Kerstin in mid-range, and Beatrice in long-range.
Kerstin appeared to have already selected candidates for the Sniper team, negotiating with Giuliana to swiftly scout the members and begin training.
After completing the training, the newly added members as official Hunting Group members were also becoming my mistresses.
It seems that appearance criteria, in addition to ability, were included, as the new members were all beautiful women that stirred my desires.
Because of this, when I went to observe the training of Black Bullet, I ended up indulging, thinking it was wrong, with 2 or 3 members clad in Blackdagger family uniforms in the woods.
However, it seems they were aiming for that, as various means of seduction came my way when I arrived for observation.
As a result, the members of Black Bullet became idolized among the spectators, leading to phenomena where individuals cheered for their favorite members.
Incidentally, Kerstin was affectionately called ‘Captain’ by fans due to being the Hunting Group leader, Noemi was referred to as ‘Big Sister Noemi’ for her tough attitude, Sierra oddly became ‘Miss Sierra’, and Liliana was called “Black Lily” due to her feather color, while Noel was conversely called “White Noel”.
Other members also had affectionate nicknames assigned by their fans becoming established.
As it became popular, the number of visitors increased excessively, causing more disputes, so I dispatched security personnel from the army, but I decided to charge for the tour in the name of protecting their safety.
The number had grown that much.
However, even with the charge, popularity did not wane; instead, it became harder to meet them, increasing their allure even more.
By the way, a regular ticket for the tour costs one silver coin, but I’ve heard it is sold for one big silver coin on the black market.
It seems that Kerstin herself mainly handles the black tickets and is making quite a profit.
And due to the popularity of Black Bullet, the number of applicants to join Red Valkyrie increased dramatically.
This was because skilled individuals had the chance to join Black Bullet as part of the selection process, resulting in a surge of young women aiming to become regular members of Black Bullet.
Black Bullet is now considered the most famous women’s hunting group in the south.
Their strength has also risen, climbing to 4th place in this year’s hunter guild monster hunting ranking.
It was said that a newly established hunting group formed this year managed to break into the top ranks of hunting statistics, which was unprecedented.
However, the gap to the top 3 is substantial; the first place, ‘Golden Apostles’, is constantly hunting at Felward Fortress alongside several mid-tier hunting groups based on the Felward defense agreement I concluded with the Hunter Guild, resulting in an astronomical number of hunts.
The second place, ‘Hand of Glory’, is also hunting a considerable number of monsters for Godard defense, and the third place, ‘Silver Wolf’, has veteran hunting group members working hard in their regular hunting as a fine.
For a time, they were top-ranked in hunting numbers per member, but the surge of ‘Golden Apostles’ that moved to Felward caused them to drop to second place.
Thanks to Aida’s creation, Elitzina, Black Bullet has grown into a popular and capable Hunting Group.
Many gunslingers took notice of the power of that magical gun and attempted to replicate it.
However, since Aida has kept the manufacturing method of the repeating mechanism a secret, and I’ve placed strict regulations on information leaks and losses for magical gun providers, none have succeeded in copying Elitzina.
For now, Elitzina can only be manufactured in Aida’s workshop.
Aida aims for mass production and widespread deployment, but considering the risk of information leaks, it wasn’t something that could be given to just anyone.
In pursuit of mass production, Aida decided to increase the workshop staff but chose only female artisans, carefully selected to avoid spreading secrets while assisting with manufacturing.
It’s noteworthy that all the staff were cute girls, personally selected by Aida; as a result, the production of Elitzina increased from ten to 30 units per month and was deployed to priority units.
I was currently wrestling with those documents in my office.
”Uh… according to this month’s allocation chart, 5 surplus units for Ane’s cavalry and ten additional ones for Akebus’s training squad… ten for Giuliana as well… the remaining 5 for stock.”
”Please approve this payment as well, Mr. Kent.”
My mother-in-law dropped off another mountain of paperwork.
Due to my recent immersion in the Black Bullet training under the guise of inspections, my work had piled up.
”Sir Kent… please stamp this one as well.”
Helga placed paperwork on my desk, and yet another stack began to consume my workspace.
I was cornered by a mountain of documents, and then came the final blow.
”Sir Kent, this is the education and development plan for the orphans. It includes the compulsory education materials you mentioned for before they reach adulthood, so please read it.”
Nannie, who became the head of Estfort’s education, left behind documents outlining plans for the orphanage and school facility to be established at the old garrison, focusing on education and vocational training.
In this Grimoire, until the Card Granting Ceremony, which marks the rite of adulthood at 15, no one could confirm the color of their card, gift skills, or acquired jobs and skills; after the ceremony, some were despaired by their abilities, while others rejoiced in the great power they gained.
Taking this into account, Nannie’s educational plan emphasized cultivating reading comprehension and calculation abilities that could be acquired through personal effort, even without jobs or skills.
Of course, various vocational training was also required to nurture talent.
I had heard the plan orally, but when it was put into writing, it turned into a pile of paperwork that was utterly overwhelming.
”Ugh…”
I was at my wit’s end… I had never wished for 6 arms like my father-in-law more than at this moment.
I cast a troubled glance at my mother-in-law.
”Mr. Kent… you brought this upon yourself.”
My mother-in-law gently declined.
Unwilling to give up, I looked to Helga for a glimmer of hope.
”Sir Kent… do your best…”
Helga… are you going to abandon me too…?
Rejecting even Helga, I directed a pleading gaze towards Nannie, who was now the head of the education.
”I can help you, but in return, you must attend Lord Training course for a full day, without any naughty bits, is that acceptable?”
Ahhh──no way!
Attending Nannie’s lecture without the naughty bits would be pure torture.
It still seemed better to struggle with the paperwork and die in battle.
Cornered, I reluctantly decided to play my trump card.
”Currently, I’m distributing ‘Lovey-dovey Voucher’ to those who can help me with the paperwork.”
Grabbing, grabbing, grabbing!
Three arms dug into my shoulders.
The movement resembled that of a carnivore tearing into the vital spots of its prey.
”Then I’ll do it!”
My mother-in-law, Helga, and Nannie looked at me with wild, bloodshot eyes.
”Mr. Kent is quite a tease~. If you have that right, you should have just said it sooner. Your mother-in-law will do her best! This paperwork is a breeze for me!”
Mother-in-law immediately begins processing the documents.
Seeing this, Helga starts organizing the papers too.
”Lady Lila! That’s unfair. I want a Sir Kent Lovey-dovey ticket too. Nannie, are you in on this!?”
”I thought I’d have a cozy chat about education with Sir Kent~”
”What does cozy even mean!? Nannie, your words are so suggestive~”
Nannie was also helping with the paperwork.
The 3 female bureaucrats in the office sighed and muttered at the scene.
”Lady Lila, Ms. Helga, and Ms. Nannie are all lucky… I want a Lovey-dovey ticket too… I wonder if I could get one by recruiting more from the church.”
”After all, Your Excellency Kent can only think with his lower half, right? I wonder why everyone caters to him so… it’s a mystery…”
”Senior Reina… Senior Est… Do you think Your Excellency Kent will end up in the nap room?”
”Of course, he’s going to! He hasn’t done anything yet today.”
While being talked about in such a way, I feel the obligation to follow through on our promise.
Meanwhile, all the pending documents started disappearing rapidly.
In truth, administrative duties are entrusted to mother-in-law, so this paperwork can be left undone without issue.
”Lovey-dovey with Mr. Kent~♪”
”Lady Lila, if you faint, you’re out, okay!?”
”Ms. Helga, you’re out if you faint too!”
”Hehe, this Lila has mastered the Dream Demon Clan’s art of indulgence. I won’t faint so easily.”
It seems all 3 are quite motivated.
A rule had formed that if anyone faints, they’ll be replaced.
Incidentally, I knew that mother-in-law, who claimed to have mastered the Dream Demon Clan’s art of indulgence, would be the first to faint.
Just as the documents were about to run out, the office door burst open loudly.
”Kent, Lady Blackdagger! It’s bad! Quickly escape from this place! If you stay any longer, you’ll be killed!”
”Y-yes! We must flee! Felward is much safer than here!”
Carly, heavily pregnant, and Dee in her maid outfit rushed in.
They were very flustered and looked like they wanted to say it’s dangerous for me to be in Estfort.
”What happened to you two? Felward is definitely safer than Estfort, right? What’s going on…”
”F-father is coming! No, he’s already here!”
”Sir Kent! I will hold this place, so we can’t let our god die.”
It seemed the two were afraid that Dee’s father had come to see me.
Mother-in-law watching also joined in the conversation.
”Oh? Is Dee-Dee’s father here? Then we must greet him, as Mr. Kent is making his daughter his concubine.”
If Dee’s father is a noble from the Black Dragon Dukedom, it’s important to give the proper greetings.
”Yes, since he’s come all this way, we should greet him. How far has Dee’s father come?”
Just then, the door was blown away with force.
”I will not be hindered. Are you Kent Blackdagger?”
A man with dark skin, short black hair, and piercing green eyes entered, questioning me.
His gaze was filled with incredible killing intent.
Cold sweat ran down my spine as if I were gazing at a beast monster.
”Y-yes. I am Kent Blackdagger. Are you Dee’s father?”
In that moment, a Fire Arrow was shot at me like a lance.
Carly quickly deployed a magic barrier for me, but it wasn’t enough to fully protect me, and the Fire Arrow singed my hair.
The threat of that magic grew clearer.
This man could easily break through Carly’s A-class magician barrier; he was likely more skilled in magic than Carly.
”Answer only my question! Kent Blackdagger! Did you take my daughter Delprius captive?!”
”That’s a harsh way to put it… I simply welcomed her as my bride.”
A thick Fire Arrow was generated once again in the man’s hand.
Realizing its power, I urged my mother-in-law and the others to evacuate this room.
”Mother-in-law, please evacuate… For now, it seems Dee’s father has business with me.”
”Mr. Kent…”
My mother-in-law was staring at the face of the intruding man.
And, perhaps recognizing him, her expression shifted to one of shock.
”You are Sir Clayd, are you not?! Why are you… is Dee-Dee your daughter?!”
”Lady Lila… come to think of it, you must have divorced Gwain. Given your appearance now, is Kent Blackdagger the master?”
My mother-in-law seemed to know the identity of the intruding man.
The name Clayd that she uttered sounded familiar.
I believed it was one of the names formally recognized in the True Demon Kingdom as a holder of [red].
”Yes, I was saved by Mr. Kent when I was on the brink of death. I am in his care along with my daughter.”
”Gwain missed out on a great talent.”
”I am deeply honored by your compliment.”
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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