Volume 1 Chapter 3 The Villainous Guild Master Punishes the Harassing Department Head
I made an appointment with an acquaintance and arrived at the magic division's station within the castle.
As I entered the room with Yoko in tow, the department head who had harassed her was lounging arrogantly in his chair.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Act Age, the Guild Master of [Gem of Heavenly Gift]. I apologize for taking up your time."
The department head looked at me and snorted derisively...!
"How outrageous! A peasant like you dares to waste my precious time as a noble!"
"Let's be brief, shall we? Department head... I hear you've been harassing my former member, is that correct?"
Just because she left the guild doesn't mean she isn't still a valued subordinate.
I will never forgive this man who scarred her heart so deeply.
"I have no recollection of that. Do you have any proof?"
"Wha──!? You can't be serious! You did it, didn't you!?"
"Without tangible evidence, anyone can fabricate a story, can't they, young Guild Master?"
"You're absolutely right about that."
"Isn't it? Now, I suggest you leave, outsider. Yoko will stay behind. I have business to discuss with her. One-on-one... gugihyahaha!"
Seeing the department head's disgusting smile, I was certain he was up to no good.
Yoko looked at me with a frightened expression.
"Don't worry. If you leave it to the Master, everything will be resolved."
Frederica, who had been waiting behind me, stepped forward to protect Yoko.
I covered my right eye with my right hand.
"Let me show you. The true power of my S-Class Appraisal Eye."
KAAA...!
My right eye shone brilliantly.
A visualization of Yoko appeared before us.
"This is... me?"
"Yes, this is a recording of the past events in this room."
The department head, approaching Yoko, carelessly touched her buttocks and breasts.
"What kind of power is this!?"
"It's the ability of my Appraisal Eye. My left eye sees the future, perceiving hidden potential. And my right eye reads the secret past."
"The future... the past... Wh-what?! That Appraisal Eye of yours! The [Eye of the Time King]! An S-Rank Appraisal Eye that sees everything, from the past to the future?!"
He must be a court magician to recognize the nature of my eye.
"Im-impossible! Someone with such a rare eye... hasn't appeared in centuries! How could it be... on a commoner brat?!"
"It doesn't concern you. ...Now, if I present this as evidence, what will become of your position within the court?"
"Ku, kukuku...! However...! That evidence will be meaningless if you die here and now...!"
BAM...!
The department head points his right hand at me.
"Frederica."
"As you wish."
With blinding speed, Frederica moves in front of me.
She pulls a knife from her sheath and slashes.
CLANG...!
The sound of metal clashing.
"Th-that's impossible!? She saw through the non-chant wind magic and blocked it with a knife!?"
Frederica restrains the department head and slams him to the ground.
"Unbelievable! Because it's non-chant, you can't see the attack's motion, and you shouldn't be able to see the wind blades with your eyes...!"
"My eyes see everything."
By using this Appraisal Eye, which can see into the future, I can predict the timing and impact point of attacks.
In a low, gravelly voice, Frederica says,
"...How dare you try to kill our precious master. Shall I tear you to shreds?"
"Stop, Frederica. It's a waste of time and magic. Now... department head."
I crouch in front of him.
"I'm not a demon. And above all, I'm an outsider. If you can properly apologize to Yoko and promise never to do this again, I'll pretend this evidence never existed."
"R-really?"
"Yes. What do you choose?"
I order Frederica to release him.
The department head prostrates himself before Yoko.
"I-I am so sorry! It was a momentary lapse! I'm truly sorry!"
"So, you admit your crime?"
"Yes! I did it! But I swear I'll never do it again! Truly...!"
Yoko doesn't look entirely convinced.
"Don't you feel satisfied?"
"Y-yes..."
"Don't worry. This isn't over. What do you think, Edward?"
The door creaked open, and a young man who resembled a young lion walked in.
"Eh, Your Highness the Crown Prince Edward!?"
This country's First Prince, Edward, had arrived.
As he approached me, he bowed his head.
"Long time no see, Mr. Act."
"What!? Your Highness the Crown Prince Edward is bowing down to a lowly commoner like him...!"
"Let's not dwell on the past. Now, Edward, did you listen?"
"Yes, I did."
The Crown Prince looked down upon the kneeling Department Head as if he were dirt.
"As a nobleman who serves the court, be ashamed of yourself...!"
"B-but this is different..."
"What's different? The evidence is clear. Moreover, you confessed your crime yourself. Be prepared for severe punishment..."
"B-but...Please forgive me...It's just that I touched a commoner woman's behind...it's not a big deal..."
But Edward's anger did not subside.
"Whether commoner or nobleman, we are all citizens of this country. There is no difference. It seems your noble status is meaningless to someone who doesn't even understand that."
"B-but...Your Highness! Reconsider, Your Highness! Your Highnessssss!"
* * *
Later, at the [Gem of Heavenly Gift] Guild's office.
"Mr. Act! Long time no see!"
Yoko came to show me her lively self.
"I'm sorry for interrupting your time."
"Don't worry about it. Now, tell me about what happened."
The Department Head of the Court magician Division had been fired and stripped of his noble status.
It seemed like an overly harsh punishment.
However, many women, including Yoko, had been victimized.
Subsequently, numerous additional crimes came to light, and the Department Head was subjected to disciplinary action.
"The new Department Head is a wonderful person, and now everyone is happily working!"
"I see. That's good."
"Yes! It's all thanks to Mr. Act! I truly appreciate everything you've done!"
BOW...!
She bows her head.
"So, um... Guild Master. About my return here..."
She seemed hesitant to bring it up, considering she had previously expressed a desire to come back to me.
"Just get out already. It's a waste of time."
"...Is that really okay?"
"What do you mean 'okay'? You're no longer part of our guild. Hurry back to your workplace."
Tears welling in her eyes, she bends at a 90-degree angle and says,
"I will never forget this kindness! Absolutely, absolutely! I will repay it a hundredfold!"
"I see. I'm looking forward to it."
"Yes! Excuse me!"
Yoko bows repeatedly before exiting the room.
"Impressive, Master."
Frederica, who had been silent until now, approaches me.
"Not only did you solve the problem, but you've also established a strong connection and favor with the leading candidate for the next Court magic Division Chief. Truly admirable, you villainous guild master."
"...But I don't understand. I only did what was natural; why am I being thanked?"
Frederica looks puzzled for a moment, her eyes wide, then... she smiles softly.
"Really, you are quite the villainous guild master."
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