Evil Avalon

Chapter 104-Bulging pockets

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

-- Kusunoki  Kirara's Point of View

　While confronting his deep-rooted aunt head-on in Kunoichi Red's home base, Narumi Sota is unperturbed as he takes on the wrath of the butler-in-chief, the suicide squad leader, in the background, and the senior members of Kunoichi Red around him.

　In this party hall, there are only real combatants who have mastered all kinds of missions and are well versed in fighting against other people. The butler-in-chief and deputy leader are level 25 and are as skilled as the top clan members.

　

　On the other hand, Narumi's level is around 20. Although he is very talented, it is obvious that if it came down to a fight, he would be unable to do anything against us, who have a lot of experience in combat, and he would be seized. But why is it that he is able to devour his snacks as if he does not care at all about the glare of the butler and the anger of my seniors?

　

 "Um, this is delicious, so can I take some home?"

　

　He would not wait for me to answer, and began to sneak the snacks into his pockets. It was beyond brazen; it looked like an abnormality. I wonder if he is not afraid of being stared at by this many people.

　

He must be actually trembling with fear, but perhaps it was just hard to read his expressions because of his rounded appearance. Come to think of it, he has suddenly gained weight after eating a tremendous amount of food, but that may be a special ability to camouflage or hide his emotions. I was simply baffled by the situation, as it deviated from common sense in so many ways that it was impossible to guess what it was.

　Such a situation probably lasted for about 30 seconds. My aunt, who had been thinking for a long time, moved.

　

"I understand. I will withdraw for today. But first, please take a look at this."

"Is this the ...... request form? The client is ...... Kinran-kai."

　One can see through the request form that the request in it is for the investigation was for the collection and extradition of the masked girl and her associates, and the cost of the investigation would be 100 million yen up front. This meant that the Kinran-kai had requested an investigation. Narumi looked up from the request form and asked my aunt with an expression that, as usual, made it hard to tell what he was thinking.

　

"What is your true intention in showing this to me? Does it mean that you are going to join the Kinran-kai?"

"I do not say so. We would like to emphasize the importance of our relationship with Narumi-sama, and we hope you understand that. And also--"

　

　Saying this, my aunt rips the request form vertically on the spot. She then signals to the butler and receives a new envelope. Inside are several golden cards, one of which is placed in front of Narumi.

'I think it would be best if I give you this one as well."

'What is this, an invitation to the ...... clan party?

"Yes. I have been told that a party will be held at the Kinran Kai in the near future. It seems that they are sending out invitations not only to the clans they know well, but also to many others, and we have received one as well."

　Invitations have been sent to a wide range of people, including the media, government officials, and corporations, and they are planning to make a big "big announcement" there. My aunt said that it might be about the achievements of Kirigaya.

　

"The Kinran-kai may become an enemy of Narumi-sama in the future. I think it would be better for you to take a look around in person."

"It's true that my face hasn't been exposed yet, and with this card, I might be able to sneak into the clan party with impunity. ......"

"I'll send some of our people to escort you, don't worry."

　After a couple of brief checks, the discussion ended in a relatively relaxed mood. Although my aunt wanted to continue the reception, Narumi stood up and said he had something to think about and was going home. He was looking very awkward with his eyebrows furrowed and his pockets bulging from the snacks.

　

　

　

"I'll send him on his way."

"You stay here."

　

　Narumi left the hall and I stood up, intending to take him home the same way I had picked him up, but the assistant leader stopped me.

　

"But then Who will be taking Narumi home?"

"Haruka-sama wants to talk to you about him. Go that way."

(TL:Goshin is a title haruka is the boss real name.)

　The deputy leader pointed in the direction of the aunt, who was standing by the window looking down on the garden with a thoughtful expression on her face. There was no soft smile on her face like until a few minutes ago. When I stood next to her, she handed me a pair of earphones and told me to put them in my ears.

　

 "Now Sota Narumi's battle is about to begin. Let your eyes witness his prowess."

"...... Eh?"

　What does combat mean? I was surprised because I thought the end of the discussion would be friendly. I hurriedly look out the window and see Narumi facing the head butler around the fountain. At the same time, a voice comes out of the earphone.

'Hey, kid. You disrespected us and the Lord a moment ago. Do you think you can go home for free?"

'...... huh. I'm sorry about that."

　The chief butler is throwing words that can be considered intimidation. That means...

"Today's three. Do you remember why I called them?"

"Yes, I do. To find out whether they will be the "hope" of our country or the "disaster" that will harm us."

　Kunoichi Red is ostensibly a model or entertainer, but in reality it is a clan under the direct control of the state that gathers information on people and organizations that threaten the country and society, and sometimes even assassinates them. Tonight, under the guise of a clan party, the main purpose of the party was to call up people of note, bombard them with various information, and determine their hostility based on their reactions.

　

"From the look of the butler-in-chief, does this mean that Sota Narumi is going to be a disaster?"

"...... what did you think?"

　

　I think back to the exchange between my aunt and Narumi.The fact that Narumi might be Oboro Oboro, and that he might have trouble with the Kinran-kai. Although he lacked respect for my aunt, none of the exchanges seemed to be so problematic.

　Besides, Narumi might have the skills and information we were looking for, and I felt it would be too hasty to move to eliminate him at this moment.

　

"He didn't seem like the kind of person who would be a disaster, to be honest. And if we haven't yet learned how to obtain the speed-increasing skill and information about Oboro, is there any reason to move to eliminate him right now?"

"We certainly want that information, but our first priority is to judge his intentions."

　We want to know what he's up to, but we can't let him discover our objective. My aunt said that she had been exploring the inside of the company by arranging plausible statements for that purpose. Of course, it is also true that she wants information about Oboro and her speed-increasing skills.

"He did not appear to be intoxicated by violence or to have dangerous ideas, although his lack of loyalty to the state was a cause for concern. But we don't know the key details behind it, so we have to withhold judgment."

　At his age and at such a high level, there is a strong possibility that he is overseas or in an unknown dungeon, and that he is backed by Oboro or a similarly large organization. My Aunt says First,she would like to get reliable information on what it is and then decide on Narumi's disposition. But ......

'If so, is the the butler-in-chief's actions considered out of control?"

　

　Below, the chief butler is emitting a powerful 《aura》 that can reach this far. This means that this entire area has been transformed into an artificial magic field 《AMF》, and just as in the dungeon, physical strengthening and skills are available.

　

　

　If that is not exclusion, is it a sanction for being irreverent and disrespectful to my aunt, as I could hear in the earphones?

　

'It was my instructions. I hope this gives us some information about him. ......"

　As she said this, she narrowed her eyes thinly and looked at him carefully. A battle between high-level adventurers is a great opportunity to gain access to a lot of information.

(I'll give priority to information gathering. ...... but I feel like he's dealing with the wrong person.)

　

　Facing Narumi is an opponent specialist who has killed countless strong opponents in the past with his rock-piercing fists. His level is about five levels higher than Narumi's. It is hard to believe that Sota can engage in a proper battle with such a superior opponent. The senior members of the team, who were also looking on from the window, were saying, "There is no way Narumi can compete with him."

"No matter how good Sota Narumi is, if he's up against that butler chief, I think he'll just be overwhelmed and unable to do anything before he gets the information. ......"

"I see that many of the members seem to think so. But he's a real monster. I don't see it being one-sided."

　He is no doubt 15 years old. Despite his age, he was unfazed by the anger of the Kunoichi Reds and the chief butler. My aunt says that you have to go through a lot of hardships to be able to have that kind of courage.

　

　I was about to say, "Isn't  him just  being brazen and shameless ......," but I desperately swallowed it down. My aunt, who is very wise, may see it in a different way. If so, I'll trust that and keep an eye on it.

　

　 The butler-in-chief held his body to the side with his face in front of him and his left hand in the middle of his opponent's body, the so-called half-body stance. I heard that this stance is often used against strong opponents, but I wonder if he is wary of Narumi.

　

　In contrast, Narumi lowers his center of gravity slightly and holds his hands out in front of him in a small gesture. It seems that he has given up trying to persuade the chief butler and is ready to intercept him. But it is an unusual posture that I have never seen before, but I wonder which martial art it is.

　

"What is the purpose of this unusual posture?"

"...... That is a Chinese martial art called hapso gamae which is a way to lure a middle attacker into shooting at you."

　

　My aunt is also a close combat user who has practiced a variety of martial arts. She is said to be using the Chinese Shaolin Kempo stance of parrying a middle attack with both hands held out in front of her and aiming for a counter attack. It is true that the chief butler's specialty is Shoken-tsuki, but I was surprised that he could spot it before he even fired a shot,......, and that Narumi is also so well versed in martial arts at his age.

　

　

"Here we go, kid. ......"

　

　Amidst the tense atmosphere, the first to make a move was not the chief butler, but Narumi. He lowered his low posture to crawl even lower - no, he crawled on the ground!

　

"I am sorry 😞!"

　Narumi raises a pitifully loud voice that echoes even from this distance. Because of his vigorous squatting, a number of snacks in his pocket were scattered. The older people who were watching through the window were wide-eyed and astonished, not understanding what had happened, but I was in the middle of the confusion too.

　The butler-in-chief looks at Narumi, who is on his knees as an example of throwing away all of his pride, and asks for instructions with a puzzled expression on his face.

"......Kohon. I'm impressed that he didn't show his true colors in that situation. Okay, come back."

(Isn't that his true nature? ......)

　

　It seemed to me that he was afraid of the butler chief's real [aura] and surrendered, but I wonder if that is not true. But for someone as good as Narumi, there is no need for him to act so self-deprecating, and the fact that he got through the situation without letting us get any information is also impressive. There is a possibility that it was all calculated. ......

　

　The aunt took off her earphones, let out a deep breath, and turned to me.

　

"Kusnoki Kirara. I order you to investigate Sota Narumi. You are to approach him moderately at school and gather information."

"Yes, sir. How about Kinran-kai?"

　Sorel and the Kinran-kai are a problematic clan within the Adventurers' Guild because they have caused a number of violent incidents. The Colors are behind this, so it is not easy to impose sanctions, but that said we are working to destroy it sooner or later. What does your aunt think about this move by the Kinran-kai?

"For the time being, our priority is to gather information about Kinran-kai as well. I don't think they will make any major moves before the big announcement, but if there is anything they might try to do to the school, let me know immediately.'

"Yes, sir."

"I would like to successfully use them to push Sota Narumi into a corner. ......"

　After she finished saying this, my aunt untied her hair, which had been put up in an updo, and walked out of the hall. I exhaled heavily and thought about Narumi.

　

　Even though we had gathered a lot of information and had even gone to the extent of coercing the head butler, we hadn't been able to get much information. I also think that he will not show his tail in the future. We must be very careful in our work.

　

　Through the window, I could see him blowing on the scattered snacks and stuffing them back into his pocket. Could such a harmless-looking man really be the hope of our country? Or is he still a disaster? Either way...

　

（I will surely expose you for what you really are.)

TL Note-  Narumi Sota is like a onion 🌰 you peel one layer you get  another one.

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