Volume 2 Chapter 37 Request to Zekefried 98
One day at the Adventurers' Guild.
I, the masked adventurer Zekefried, received a direct request.
In the Guild Master's room.
Before my eyes sits Margon, the Imperial Minister of Finance.
"Therefore, I wish to commission you for the honorable task of defeating the Demon Lord!"
"Huh..."
This man does not know that the S-rank adventurer before him is secretly the Demon Lord himself.
"I have already prepared skilled adventurers from other countries. With you added, our Demon Lord hunting party will be solid. Rejoice, for you will be hailed as a hero who saved humanity!"
"I decline."
"Is that so! You refuse... WHAT!? Y-you're turning me down!? Why!?"
I won't say it's because I'm the Demon Lord myself.
There are still quite a few skilled adventurers gathered here besides us.
It would be foolish to reveal my true identity in front of so many.
"If I recall properly, the Demon Lord hasn't caused any harm to the Empire, has he? Why is there a need to defeat the Demon Lord?"
"The Demon Lord threatened me, the representative of the Empire! This is a clear act of hostility against the Empire!"
Ah, is he seeking to take revenge for his disgrace?
"But it's not like you were punched or anything of the sort, right? If he hasn't been rude to the Empire, there's no justification for defeating the Demon Lord."
"Silence! How dare you oppose me! Who do you think you are!?"
I won't say that I am the Demon Lord himself.
"What nonsense is this! You adventurers are nothing but filthy corpses who will do anything for money, right!?"
"...That is a grave misconception. Adventurers are free. By my own will, I have decided not to hunt the Demon Lord."
I glare at Margon through my mask.
"Wha-what do you mean to say! Are you challenging me!? I am Margon, the Imperial Minister of Finance!"
"Whoever you are, I have no intention of participating in this matter. Please leave."
"Hmph! A coward. In other words, you're scared of the Demon Lord, aren't you? Ah, the rumored masked adventurer wasn't much after all."
"If that's what you think, so be it. See you."
I turn on my heel and try to leave the room.
"Hey, you guys. Teach him a lesson."
Margon commands the gathered skilled fighters.
They look strong but give off a rough vibe.
"Sorry, but we're under Margon's protection now."
I see, so they have skill but are low-ranked due to their bad behavior.
"Hehe, Zekefried. You don't really think you can win against this many skilled fighters alone, do you?"
Even in front of so many skilled fighters, I remain unfazed.
"Stop it. You'll regret it."
I say to them and Margon.
"This is a warning, Margon. If you direct hostility at me here, the Demon Lord (me) will show no mercy."
"Hah! Nonsense! Do it, you lot! Kill him!"
The adventurers rush at me all at once.
"[Paralyze]"
Electricity surges around, and the adventurers freeze in place.
"W-What the!? M-My body won't move...!"
"Don't take it personally. [Sleep]"
Margon watches the fallen adventurers, eyes wide, and screams.
"N-No way! These guys are skilled adventurers, despite their behavior! To incapacitate them in an instant...!"
I approach the stunned Margon.
"S-So this is the rumored strongest adventurer! What impressive skill!"
He's suddenly become humble.
"Please, join me in defeating the Demon Lord! I'll offer you whatever reward you desire!"
I take a step closer to Margon.
"D-Don't you have any interest in nobility? With my backing, you could receive a title!"
I take another step closer to Margon.
"I-I swear, if you lay a hand on me, it'll be seen as defiance against the Empire! Are you sure about this?"
"I don't care. I just don't like you."
I clench my fist and punch Margon hard in the cheek.
"Bughyaaaaaaaaaah!"
Breaking through the wall of the room with force, Margon was blown away.
Like a bouncing ball, he was sent soaring into the sky.
"Goodness."
Everyone here is asleep.
I took off my mask and sighed.
"It won't lead to a fundamental solution unless I go directly to the Emperor, the boss of Margon, and complain to them."
It would be troublesome if I got tangled up again.
Let's have The Majesty the Emperor deal with his foolish subordinates properly.
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