“Alright… oh, this is it.”
I rummaged through Baron Orlando’s body and pilfered the hidden ‘Sacred Water Jar Aquarius.’
It feels like looting a corpse, but I earned one hundred million coins fair and square, so it’s a legitimate transaction.
“Still, Sandra and Monica, how did you understand so much with just that?”
“Fufu… of course. I am Lord Hal’s wife, after all.”
“Otherwise, I couldn’t serve as Prince Harold’s Personal Maid.”
Sandra giggled, and Monica adjusted her glasses with a click.
I’ll refrain from pointing out that both of their ears are red with embarrassment.
“Shall we return to the Casino, then? I can’t shake the feeling that Lyra might do something.”
“As you say. That clunker, perhaps we should dispose of her after all.”
“No, no. We were able to win at the slots all thanks to Lyra, so don’t say things like that.”
“Muu…”
Because I defended Lyra, Sandra pouted and sulked. What is this, so cute.
And so.
“Ah! Bro!”
“Welcome back, Master.”
The moment we appeared, Owen rushed over with a beaming smile, and Lyra performed a graceful curtsy with an expressionless face.
The coins were no different than before chasing after Baron Orlando, and the casino staff and other customers were all still dumbfounded.
“So, how did it go?”
“Of course, I retrieved it properly.”
“Ooh…!”
When I showed him the ‘Sacred Water Jar Aquarius,’ Owen wore a relieved expression.
For Owen, who believes that this will save the slums, nothing can begin without it. Well, it won’t turn out the way he expects, though.
“U-um… where is the owner…”
“Ah. He said he couldn’t exchange this many coins, so he ran away, leaving you all behind. For now, I’ll seize this casino as collateral for the debt.”
“H-haah…”
When I answered the staff who timidly asked, they gave a vague reply, looking perplexed about what to do.
Well, I did seize it, but since it was obtained through cheating after all, I’ll sell it off cheaply to someone. It’s a long-established casino in the Royal Capital, so it should find a buyer quickly.
“With that said, this is my first order as the new owner. Return these coins to their original places and continue to entertain the customers.”
“““““Y-yes!””””
There are probably many who are still confused, but in times like these, having them do their usual work is the easiest way to regain composure. It keeps them from thinking unnecessary things.
Besides, by having them continue to work as usual, they’ll probably think that their jobs are protected. Baron Orlando was the one at fault, and they have nothing to do with it.
“Now, leave the rest to me, and let’s go home.”
“Yes!”
We obtained the spoils of war, the ‘Sacred Water Jar Aquarius,’ and returned to the Dormitory.
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“Geez… you should’ve told me sooner…”
The next day during lunch break, after defeating Baron Orlando and receiving the ‘Sacred Water Jar Aquarius’ and the casino, Owen spat out complaints while sitting in a Yankee squat.
“It definitely would have turned out worse, so it was the right decision not to tell you.”
“That’s harsh!?”
I can’t tell him yet, but this ‘Save the Slums!’ Scenario was also set up on the premise of pitting me and Owen against each other.
If Baron Orlando had seen us cooperating, there was a high possibility that he would have done something unnecessary.
“Anyway, a Priest who can provide treatment will be dispatched regularly from the Baltian Church as you wished, so don’t complain anymore.”
“Y-yeah, but still…”
Still not convinced, Owen pouted.
Honestly, there’s no demand for a man sulking.
“Ufufu, but as expected of Lord Hal. Prince Owen, Lady Iris, and… me. You have ensured that everyone is saved.”
“…That last part cannot be ignored. It was not Christia-sama that Lord Hal saved, but the church.”
“It’s the same thing. I am the symbol of the Baltian Church, after all.”
Huh? Christia, she should have been terrified of Sandra, so why is she acting so assertive… oh, looking closely, her knees are shaking. She doesn’t have to force herself.
“Muu… if you weren’t Lord Hal’s ‘Precious Thing,’ I would have turned you into rust for ‘Balmung.'”
“Sandra, please stop, okay?”
My wife tends to resort to violence immediately, so I have to be careful.
Therefore.
“Then I can never leave your side.”
“That’s right. Of course. Please, always stay by my side.”
When I took her small hand and smiled, Sandra showed me a melting smile.
…If it had ended here, it would have been fine.
“Ehehe, hello.”
Sandra, Monica, Christia, and Owen, who were supposed to be holding my hand, were gone, and Yuri appeared in front of me with a smile.
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