"......"
Upon hearing the white warrior’s response, Duanmu Huai rolled his eyes and glared silently at Ann, who just giggled and stuck out her tongue.
"I, I was just curious..."
"Never mind, it’s not a big deal anyway."
Duanmu Huai waved his hand, then looked back at the white warrior.
"Alright, I admit our origins are a bit strange, but I wasn’t lying. We are travelers, and indeed, we co from the sky."
"This kind of explanation...!"
"As for the specifics, I think even if I told you, you wouldn’t believe . So, I’ll keep it vague for now. But I can assure you, we’re not here to harm the people of this world. Moreover, if what you said earlier is true, then we have the potential for further cooperation."
"...Further cooperation?"
"If you don’t feel at ease, you can follow us. We’re quite open to having soone familiar with this world lead the way."
"......"
Faced with Duanmu Huai’s reply, the white warrior was silent for a mont, then lowered his weapon.
"Understood, I’ll choose to believe you for now. My na is Ladorf, I am the chief of the Alemia Church."
"Duanmu Huai, Big Judge of the Tribunal."
"...Tribunal?"
"You’ll know in due ti."
Looking at Ladorf, Duanmu Huai didn’t say much, and the latter did not ask further questions. He just turned around and continued to walk forward.
"Please follow ."
After a brief conversation, the group set out again. At this mont, Ann quietly approached Duanmu Huai and whispered.
"Mr. Knight, what do you plan to do next?"
"Hmm, depending on the situation, if what Ladorf says is true, then our next target will be Tianba."
"Tianba?"
"That’s right, didn’t Ladorf say they’re using Levatial like a tool? That’s definitely unacceptable. One of the reasons I ca to this world was to obtain Levatial and Poem Magic. If they treat them as expendable and destroy them, how will I achieve my goals?"
"Then... what are you planning to do, Mr. Knight?"
"Simple. Find Tianba’s headquarters, break in, then tell the boss of the company that from today on, the company is under my control. Those who agree, raise your hand. Those who disagree, die. Simple as that."
"Uh......"
Although Ann knew Duanmu Huai’s style, hearing his simple and direct answer still left her speechless.
"Can this really work?"
"Sure, why not? I’ve tried it before, and it works great."
Back in the future world, Duanmu Huai fought his way through Arasaka Tower, and the latter didn’t dare to say a word against him.
Capitalists fear death, and once you kill enough, they all shut up.
If they don’t shut up, Duanmu Huai will help them shut up.
Business wars?
Those are just novel tropes. In reality, business wars are crude and simple. Things like double agents or insider threats aren’t necessary at all. You either steal a company seal or cut internet lines. If that doesn’t work, poisoning the chairman is also an option.
In comparison, Duanmu Huai felt that fighting his way through Arasaka Tower was already giving them a lot of face.
"Levatial is a relic of the chanical Religion, which ans it is an asset of the Imperial, and the Tribunal has the right to dispose of it, not so random private organization like Tianba. If there’s any consumption, it’s up to us to consu it. What is Tianba even thinking?"
Duanmu Huai made a decisive statent. Co on, Imperial assets are not for you to ss with.
If what Ladorf said was true, then just based on what Tianba did, the Tribunal could... oh, this matter isn’t even worthy of the Tribunal’s attention. Report it to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Just a re capital group. Sending the Star Realm Army would already be giving them too much credit, not to ntion the Tribunal.
"Wow... It’s the first ti I’ve seen soone justify robbery so righteously," Ann said speechlessly. Although she understood Duanmu Huai’s intentions, it seed like a robber’s logic to her. People have long since forgotten about it, and now you’re running over, claiming to reclaim assets they thought belonged to them?
"How is this robbery? This is called reclaiming our own property!"
Duanmu Huai reached out and knocked on Ann’s forehead, and Ogis, who was sitting on his shoulder, nodded along.
"Useless! It’s because of you that we fell behind!"
At this mont, an angry shout ca from afar. The group turned their heads to see a black-haired man in dark blue armor yelling at a girl on the street not far away. Next to them stood an elderly woman.
"That’s Tianba."
Noticing the gaze from Duanmu Huai and others, Ladorf quietly explained to them.
"Oh... so this is Tianba."
Looking at the angry man, Duanmu Huai sneered, and at that mont, the elderly woman next to them began to plead.
"Please, officer, don’t make it too difficult for her. She did it to save my daughter..."
Through the old woman’s account, Duanmu Huai and the others understood the situation. In short, Tianba’s forces had co here, and the town originally wanted them to eliminate the nearby demon beast threat. However, their prices were too high, and neither side could agree, so the Tianba squad prepared to leave.
The girl, who was the man’s Levatial, happened to discover the old woman’s child being attacked by a demon beast while walking nearby. She went to save the child, causing her to miss rejoining her squad. The man was left behind by the larger force and thus got upset with the girl upon her return.
But after hearing the old woman’s plea, the man’s anger only grew.
"You fool, how many tis have I told you not to act without orders! They didn’t pay us enough protection fees here! No unauthorized actions! No undertaking any work beyond the paid services!"
"Wow... that’s just too much."
Hearing the man’s outburst, Ann couldn’t help but complain, and Lorena nodded beside her. However, Duanmu Huai didn’t say much. After all... speaking is easy. According to the nature of such companies, it’s likely any excess costs would co out of these people’s wages.
Sigh, it seems like in any world, the corporate slaves have it tough.
"I’m sorry..."
"Apologies don’t an anything!"
However, the corporate slave man clearly didn’t accept the girl’s apology and slapped her directly, knocking her to the ground. Ann’s expression turned furious, and she was about to charge in with her magic book when soone beat her to it.
"Stop! What are you doing!"
At this mont, Ladorf rushed over to stand in front of the corporate slave man.
"I am Ladorf, chief of the Alemia Church. Stop imdiately."
"Chief?"
Hearing Ladorf’s words, the man’s eyes widened, staring at him.
"So what? Is your church planning to interfere with Tianba’s affairs? You have no right to ddle in our matters! This is an internal affair of Tianba. Keep your sermons to yourself, priest! Or are you saying your church intends to openly declare war against Tianba?"
"You...!"
Glaring at the smug corporate slave man, Ladorf furrowed his brows. At this mont, Duanmu Huai stepped forward, reached out, and grabbed the girl who had fallen on the ground.
"Hey, who are you? Let her go!"
Seeing Duanmu Huai grabbing his Levatial, the corporate slave man shouted in anger, while Duanmu Huai just glanced at him.
"Let go? Why?"
"She’s Tianba’s asset!"
"Oh......"
Hearing the corporate slave man’s roar, Duanmu Huai nodded.
"Well then, she’s mine now."
Then, Duanmu Huai looked at the corporate slave man and calmly said.
"......Huh?"
Both Lagulf and the corporate slave man were dumbfounded by Duanmu Huai’s response.
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