第６２掘：空気は読まない (Part2)
"I see. If you lot choose to serve under me, then for the time being, I can resolve the problems I just mentioned—it will take some time, but I can handle it more quickly than you or the Saintesses ever could."
Ugh, I’ve got a really bad feeling about this.
"What are you talking about? I said it before, that’s impossible."
"Oh, come now, listen to me, brother. Business has been booming lately, you see. I happen to have a place that’s desperate for labor. Don’t worry, I can easily provide for the number of people you mentioned. Ah, though it will take a month or two to prepare, so I’ll need the Saintesses here to cooperate, if you don't mind?"
Yuki looked at Alstaire and the young lady Rurua as he said that.
"Yu-Yuki, what are you saying? Such nonsense. Naturally, after hearing what you said earlier, there is no way I would do nothing for the people. We will provide them with strict and proper assistance. However, Yuki, what you are saying is a delusion. In the first place, even if such a place existed, the cost and time required to move them would be astronomical. Based on what you’ve told us, the people don't even have that kind of energy to spare."
Alstaire countered, listing the obvious facts.
Yeah, that’s right. Anyone who doesn't know Yuki would think the same thing.
"Do you think so too, Rurua?"
Ugh, why does he have to ask that with such a sleazy look on his face?
"…Just how much of a soft-hearted person are you?"
Oh, she takes him for a soft-hearted person?
Wait, is this soft-hearted?
I thought it was a stupid choice, but wait—isn't this the most brilliant move imaginable?
With the immigrants from Roschur arriving, the DP is rolling in every day.
The next thing we need is manpower to expand the city.
But even if we wanted to pull people from elsewhere, we can't just kidnap them.
Wait, this is perfect, isn't it?
I understand the logic, but for some reason, I’m just not convinced.
"Is it a no, Rurua?"
"…You will absolutely listen to what I say later."
"Sure, sure."
Just like that, the two of them reached an understanding, and after a brief pause, Rurua made her announcement.
"I, Rurua, will vouch for Yuki’s statement. If he is willing to cooperate, the people you most want to save will be rescued. They are still here, aren't they? Your comrades who are struggling to survive in this castle town."
"That may be, but… I can't believe it. And yet, I don't get the feeling that he’s lying…"
As he stood there, agonizing over whether to lower his sword, Crack’s blade suddenly snapped.
"Alright, I’m tired of this. Either your sword ends up like this, or you choose to believe what I say. You have ten seconds."
"Wha—!?"
Crack was stunned, unable to move his sword at all.
Yeah, the sword broke. Yuki crushed it, of course.
Everyone was left speechless.
"Eight… seven…"
He started the countdown, ticking away relentlessly.
He really has no mercy.
Covil was trembling, clinging to Rurua.
"Five… four…"
Once he passed five, the building began to shake, and cracks started appearing on Crack’s armor.
"Hey, Crack, hurry up and nod!! Seriously, after the countdown, you’re going to be blown to smithereens!!"
At this point, Crack was no longer an enemy; he had become a victim who needed to be saved.
"A-alright!! I’ll believe what you say!!"
The initiative was no longer in the hands of Crack or the Saintesses.
The one holding it was…
"Well then, I’ll build a gate, so I’m turning this place into a dungeon."
…a tyrannical Dungeon Master.
Damn, my stomach is starting to hurt.
When I get back, I’m going to need some antacids.
Yeah, he doesn't read the room.
He just breathes in and out, so Yuki did whatever he pleased.
I suddenly wondered—there’s a submission contest going on at Overlap Bunko right now, does this count as an "otherworld battle"?
Well, he is having a negotiation battle with kings and powerful figures from another world, right!?
I’m debating whether to just add the tag.