第７５３堀：入場口の騒ぎ (Part2)
"Come to think of it, if you look closely, the receptionists at the entrance gate are almost all Adventurer Guild receptionists and Quar's subordinates."
"Ah, that was something that was requested. They wanted people who could handle things properly even if they were threatened."
Now that you mention it, that is what was said.
Idiots like that exist everywhere, don't they?
Actually, aside from this foolish noble, there is no one else lined up behind him.
In other words, the cause of this crowd is everyone watching that idiot from a distance.
*Sigh*, as the Dungeon Master here, I have to handle this properly.
"Everyone. It’s a bit of a hassle, but bear with me for a moment."
"Sure thing!"
"It can't be helped. This is also part of Firia and the others' jobs."
"Indeed. Disturbing the order of Weed will not be tolerated."
"That's right. Let's give him a piece of our mind."
"I won't forgive any idiot who gets in Brother's way."
It was unanimously decided to deal with the fool first, and as we approached the man...
"You stubborn woman. I am under the umbrella of the Litea Holy Kingdom, the largest nation in the Rogari Continent..."
"Ah, yes, yes. No matter who you are or where you're from, even if you were royalty or the King himself, you cannot enter without a ticket. Besides, if you were a noble under the Litea Holy Kingdom, you should have already entered through the VIP-only entrance, right?"
"Th-that is because I was delayed due to various circumstances."
A pathetic excuse.
"We haven't received any such report, and even if that were the case, it’s strange that you wouldn't know about the tickets or the VIP-only entrance."
"Grrr!! You should just keep quiet and let me through. That’s enough!! I’m going in regardless!"
He ended by declaring he would force his way through. The knights accompanying him also stepped forward to assist the foolish noble.
"Hey, you idiot over there. Stop right there."
Kina and the security team also stepped forward, but I spoke up before them.
"Who are you calling an idiot!!"
The fool reacted immediately, glaring at me. It seems he’s aware that he’s an idiot.
"You, of course. You shameless old man."
"You little brat, do you know who you're talking to?"
"Yes. I'm talking to a foolish old man. Do you think someone who demands to force their way through when there are rules in place is anything but an idiot?"
"You...! W-wait? Come to think of it, little brat, you have a priority entry ticket, don't you? Hand it over, and I'll overlook this incident. How about it?"
...The fool is a fool to the very end. Even Kina and the others watching are making "oh, brother" faces.
"I refuse. We worked hard to get these, too."
We didn't just buy them by waiting in a normal line, but these are things we earned by working hard for Yuki and Weed. There is no doubt that we earned them through effort. I have no intention of handing them over to this foolish noble.
"You...!! You simple-minded fools have no idea how much of an honor it is to participate in this commemorative Intercontinental Exchange Conference!! It’s a waste of treasure in your hands!! Go, seize them!!"
"Yes, sir!"
With that, the fool's subordinates rushed forward to snatch the tickets, but...
"Um, what was it again? It becomes 'attempted assault,' right?"
"That's right. And also attempted robbery."
"It's a crime in progress. Kina-san, I'll leave the rest to you."
"Understood. Calling themselves knights is a joke."
There’s no way we would lose to people of this caliber. The foolish noble was quickly subdued by the security guards and adventurers.
"Y-you people!! I am under the Litea Holy Kingdom..."
The finishing blow came to the fool who was still shouting.
"No, I don't know any noble like you?"
"Who are you, you little brat..."
The fool turned around to bark that, and standing there was Alstaire, the Saintess of Litea, leading other nobles and ministers. Well, I was the one who notified her. I asked if she knew anything about a man claiming to be a noble under the Litea Holy Kingdom causing a scene at the entrance.
"I may be a little brat, but I am Alstaire, the Saintess of the Litea Holy Kingdom. And which country's noble are you, sir? Do you recognize him, Minister?"
"No. I do not know him. May I ask for your name?"
"Ah, er, that is..."
He probably didn't expect the real Saintess to show up. His face turned paler and paler.
"I-it's not someone worth introducing to the Saintess..."
"No, please, I insist. Claiming to be under our Litea Holy Kingdom to force your way into the venue is a great dishonor to Litea, and it soils this commemorative conference."
That's right; this man's behavior is extremely bad for Litea. It’s as if he’s declaring to all the nations that such an idiot is among their subordinates.
"P-please, forgive me. It was only an attempt..."
"What do you mean 'only an attempt'? You caused a scene, and even attacked the Dungeon Master of the host city, Weed. It wouldn't be strange if you were beheaded right now."
"Hah? Dungeon Master? That child?"
"...To not even know that, Labyris-sama. I am terribly sorry. I will investigate this person properly and take measures to ensure this never happens again."
"Yes. I appreciate it. However, please prioritize the conference for now. We will keep this person in our custody."
"Yes. That is a great help."
And so, the foolish noble was taken away.
"Now, let's go meet Yuki."
"Yeah. I'm going to help Brother!"
"We must help Brother!"
And although it was a little past 11:00, I thought, *we can still make it, right?* when...
*"We will now begin the opening ceremony of the First Intercontinental Exchange Conference."*
The broadcast echoed throughout Weed.
"It's finally time."
The moment for another one of our dreams to come true had arrived.
And so, the obligatory arrogant noble was repelled.
Now, only a little time remains until the Intercontinental Exchange begins.
Will we be able to hold it safely without any further trouble?