lv 1 skeleton

chapter 81

‘I should change my plan of attacking him and instead try to befriend him.’

He was bound to increase the defense at his estate after all my consecutive infiltrations, so I should definitely abandon the idea of using force. Instead, I should really on my political connections to try and get a meeting.

I headed back to Gartmar’s city hall.

“My good adventurer friend, we seem to be meeting quite often these days….”

The mayor gave me a warm welcome but his gaze remained glued to the papers before him.

“I heard that you’ve caught Pillgion, you’ve done well.”

“Yes, but today I’m here to talk to you about count Sion.”

“Hadn’t I already informed you not to touch the count?”

“Yes well, I have my own problems to consider.”

Contrary to his usual habit, he finally looked up at me.

“You said your name was Johra right?”

“That’s right.”

He adjusted his monocle and spoke to me with a serious expression.

“So what is the problem with count Sion.”

“He is directly connected with Miriam. Do you remember him?”

“Yes… of course I remember, you already told me all about it last time.

“But it’s more serious, they are trying to revolt. But I think we can turn him to our side.”

“How sure are you? Is it even possible?”

“I have a strategy in place.”

“Explain”

I proceed to inform him about everything I had learned the other night.

“I’m not sure how it is you are expecting me to help you. Although I feel a bit bad that Sion has fallen to such a low place, to use my as your own shield…. ”

“Well I thought you would be able to help me since you are quite close with the count.”

He stared at me with a sharp glint in his eyes.

“What do you get out of all this?”

“Safety. He’s aiming for my life, so if I can befriend him then that is for the best.”

“Are you confident? You’ll need to risk your life, afterall for nobles their honor is what’s most important.”

The mayor was a self-made man, starting from nothing and working up to his current position as ruler of Gartmar which came with the title of marquis. However in this world his kind of status couldn’t be achieved alone, as he was only bumped up to mayor due to the support of the surrounding nobility, including count Sion. If he were to now falsely accuse him he could suffer from the backlash by having his position taken from him or even being executed. Despite the mayor being very popular with the people and it would be hard to remove him, it was always possible by framing him for some crime and disgracing him.

“I have already been putting my neck on the line here.

The mayor’s mouth curled up into a satisfied smile.

“Well meeting a nobleman isn’t something you can just decide one day in advance. I’ll get back to you in about three days time at the earliest.”

“That’s fine, I also need a bit of time on my end so it works out well.”

After my short meeting with the mayor I left city hall and headed to the market. Although the mines monthly auction had already ended, there still remained some store which sold the minerals at a fixed price.