The Great Sage Who Did not Remain in Legend - 38.4

“Eh? What does that mean?”

“Chii-niisama is a squad leader in the knights, so he’s higher-ranking than the captain of the guards. If he finds out that entrance fees are being charged to our family’s guests every time, the gatekeeper’s head will likely roll. The captain of the guards and the battalion commander will probably shift the blame to the gatekeeper.”

“What? That’s terrible.”

The gatekeeper, trembling after hearing this, nods repeatedly.

“That’s just how it is.”

“Is that true, gatekeeper?”

The gatekeeper, shaking and nodding vigorously.

“Wow, Chii-niisama is that harsh?”

“No, if someone of lower status than himself brings shame to the Baum family, he won’t be questioned if he cuts them down on the spot.”

The gatekeeper turns pale.

“I-I’m very sorry. Even though I didn’t know, I was terribly rude.”

“Wait, wait, wait, you don’t need to apologize. Gatekeeper, you’ve been doing your job properly.”

“Although I don’t think it will go that far, it’s safer to have a pass.”

“…… Gatekeeper, is that okay?”

“Yes, there’s no problem. I’ll make sure to inform the others as well.”

Thus, Mergin will no longer need to pay the entrance fee in the future.

The group goes to Rikka’s diner for drinks.

“Happy New Year!”

“Yes, happy new year.”

“Owner, has the alcohol arrived yet?”

“It came in today. You all came with quite a crowd. Move over and make some space.”

To fit everyone, they need to combine two tables. The owner pushes the regulars who were seated at one table to make room.

Rikka finishes attending to other customers and comes over.

“Mergin, same as usual for you. What about Locker and the others?”

“Order some alcohol and light snacks. Juice for Iris and… Rose, will you be drinking?”

“Yes, I’ll have something light.”

Two tables are combined. One side is for the Star’s Guidance, and the other side is for Mergin and his group, with a beautiful noble lady sitting next to Mergin.

Squeak!

Huff, puff, huff.

Rikka, struggling to control her anger, goes to the kitchen.

“Mergin has arrived, along with the noble lady.”

“What? Are they eating and drinking in our store?”

“They asked for some light alcohol.”

The owner, in a fluster, hurries to decide what to serve.