NOVEL NEXT Chapter 22 - Episode 22: Frim-chan, Who Was Easily Released, Is Popular.
Episode 22: Frim-chan, Who Was Easily Released, Is Popular.
All the slaves were unable to speak. Mr. Logan looked apologetic, indicating he had been ordered to do something. If it’s not of his own will…
“Will Mr. Logan harm me if I try to leave here?”
“…”
When I asked Logan-san, Olmiroi stepped forward in front of me. Talarine, who was frozen and unable to move, Markea who remained unconscious, and Olmiroi, who appeared in front of me with a gesture to protect me…
It seems that at least these three have not received any special orders. However, Logan-san merely shook his head.
Is there some reason for this? It would be bad to be found by Myued’s subordinates who might be outside, even if I shouted… But Logan-san didn’t interfere whether I tried to open the door or the window.
“Um, did you bring me here to kill me?”
“…”
That doesn’t seem to be the case either. If Myued wanted to kill me, it could have been done in an instant with Myued and Logan-san.
Myued also had a somewhat bitter expression… I wonder, perhaps he was given orders by the other senior members and is hiding me for my safety…?
If I was resented by Pakis, it wouldn’t be strange to be resented by others. After all, I have made a tremendous career by pleasing the boss.
While worrying about that, there’s food, and I’m tending to Markea-san with a sense of tension, and… half a day later, I was released.
“Sorry for the trouble, kid.” “I’m sorry.” “…”
“What do you mean?”
The boss, who usually doesn’t even come out of his room and almost never leaves the gambling den, came directly. Myued seems to have been hit, there’s something on his cheek, and Pakis seems to have lost weight?
When I asked,it’s explained that Myued and Pakis were on good terms, and Myued also admired Pakis’ mother, Rakis.
Rakis’ illness could be cured with expensive medicine, but there was a past disagreement between Rakis and the boss. Rakis finds it difficult to ask for treatment expenses, and although the boss has the money, he doesn’t help until Rakis comes herself.
And Pakis messed up, and after the punishment, he even tried to use the boss’ money without permission, but… that’s bad. Too bad.
It’s not something that can be allowed in front of the subordinates. Just because he’s a kid doesn’t mean he’ll be forgiven.
Myued knew when Pakis, who was beaten and battered, was about to take action and stopped him. So Myued brought the money he had saved up so far and the reward from the nobleman together to cover the medical expenses.
The spell book was insurance for when the medical expenses weren’t enough.
So, when I didn’t return… no, the boss who was waiting for my water, called Myued over and the situation came to light.
It’s normal for lower-ranking employees to get paid a little less, but since I’m loyal to the boss, I’m sure he’ll give it all to me. Since I was having trouble with Pakis, there was a possibility that I wouldn’t give him the money even if he told me honestly.
Mr. Logan also knew about the relationship between Pakis and me, so he apparently joined Myued because he thought it would be better to reconcile before things got any further complicated.
“It’s very dangerous not knowing when you’ll be stabbed.”
“Still, I wish you had told me.”
“I’m sorry.”
Apparently, the medicine wasn’t as expensive as to resort to selling the spell book, so it came back soon. I was still quite happy because I hadn’t read the contents yet.
“Come on, Pakis, apologize too.”
“…”
“It’s too much to try to stab a former subordinate just because she’s a former subordinate. If it weren’t for Frim’s magic, couldn’t Rakis-san’s medical expenses have been earned?”
“… Sorry.”
“Please don’t try to stab me again.”
“Tch.”
Pakis doesn’t seem to be properly reflecting on his actions.
Hearing about a mother named Rakis is new to me, and even if he felt cornered, I don’t understand the mentality of holding a grudge against me…
When I was selling water, I had earned over a hundred copper coins, but maybe he panicked because I joined the boss’ group and thought that’s why he couldn’t make money anymore?
No, it’s unreasonable.
Dugga boss often punches out subordinates who act selfishly until they faint, but this time his expression was indescribably grim.
“I’ll buy you something you like. Will that make up for it… is there anything you want?”
“Then, I want a staff!”
The staff mentioned in the first book is something all wizards have, which makes it easier to manipulate magic or increase its power.
At least, all the renowned wizards depicted in the illustrations had staffs.
“A staff, huh? Always asking for expensive stuff.”
Although the price wasn’t mentioned, could it have been incredibly expensive? Should I apologize and retract it now?
“Well, fine, make yourself useful with it.”
“Yes!”
Also, I probably received more money from the boss than from the noble’s reward.
Three gold coins, I heard there were a large amount of silver coins in the noble’s generosity for cleaning, but surely it was more than that.
I think it was for Rakis’ medicine.
“With your past work and the casino going well, why not? Consider it a reward.”
“Thank you very much!!”
Due to the nature of the money accounting, if I had money, it couldn’t be proven that I hadn’t stolen it, and my salary was zero.
It was fortunate that clothing, food, and shelter were provided for free, but even so, I had reached my limit with a few pieces of underwear and clothes I had received, and I had been thinking I could buy some clothes with this!
But, there was no need to worry about that.
“Frim-chan, I’ll give you this! Thanks!” “Frim-chan is here!! Take this! Take this with you!!” “I received it from the older sisters!”
As usual, I counted the money, filled water for the boss and the casino, and went to clean the cage of the slaves who were going to be sold next, but as I was cleaning the toilet of the casino, which was already dirty for some reason, I started receiving fabric for clothes, small dresses, accessories, cosmetics, and various daily necessities from the employees and working older sisters.
Brothels, auction houses, and casinos are places where you can experience both good and bad things…
It seems that there are quite a few people who deliberately dirty the toilet if they lose in a bet.
Besides, there was a limit to cleaning without proper detergent.
Although high-pressure washing magic may be temporary, it was greatly appreciated to be able to sweep away the dirt.
Since this toilet is basically button-operated and has been used for many years, it stinks as soon as you enter.
Even immediately after normal cleaning, it stinks, so I think a magic that can reset it once would be even more appreciated.
Moreover, my job is primarily cash accounting and selling water, and cleaning is not an order from the boss.
So, filled with expectations and gratitude, or maybe just gratitude, the gifts of thanks kept coming.
I want to earn as much as I can while I can.
I wonder how I’m supposed to use a breastplate that is big enough to fit my head…?
There are also unwanted items mixed in, and my room is starting to fill up…
I have to do something about it.
The boss said he would give me a staff, but it seems to be an expensive item, and Mr. Bursa, as the one with connection, is busy with some ceremony, so it might take some time.
Due to the influence of that ceremony or whatever, the capital city has become crowded, and Dugga’s gang is flourishing.