A week later, the western coast of the continent.

A large trading ship bearing the seal of Viscount Tedler was passing the calm sea.

Some sailors were sleeping on the ship, while others were watching the distant sea from the deck.

It was immediately after the pirates appeared or they entered the route where the waves were not too strong, so everyone was relieved but did not miss the string of tension.

It was because the sea was especially foggy today.

"The atmosphere is gloomy because of the fog."

"That's it. Why is it fog? It was good until now."

Originally, the sea was a place where it would not be strange if the weather suddenly struck.

But today, I didn't have a good feeling. The fog was so thick that the sailors exchanged anxious glances.

At that moment, a sailor spoke his words, trying to erase his anxiety.

"By the way, I don't know if I will be able to receive my wages properly this time."

"Sheesh, can you take it? I'll bet one vote for never getting it."

"Damn it.... I'm done, and I'd like to show you the faces of my family."

"That's right, I don't get paid. Only family members are taken hostage...! I have to live like this while going out to an unknown sea at any time."

"But this time, the captain will tell you well, so let's look forward to it."

It was then.

"Come on, wait a minute. What is that?"

A sailor, standing at the bow, pointed in the distance beyond the mist. The sailors looked over the fog with anxious eyes.

"Well, what do you see?"

"what...!"

That moment. Through the mist, the prow of a huge ship began to appear.

You didn't notice while that gigantic ship was approaching right in front of you. It was clear that the pirates were using the dark magic that had been transmitted through rumors.

"Hey, it's a pirate!"

"It's a pirate!"

"A pirate has appeared!"

* * *

'pirate.... Am I right?'

Sailors on the Tedler Trade Ship 1. Thompson looked around puzzledly.

By the way, what is a pirate?

They plundered trade or travel ships and took all that could be of money, drowned sailors by drowning them into the sea, imprisoned them and sold them as slaves, or demanded ransom for nobles.

But they were a little weird.

First of all, they are all wearing pirate hats.... It had a ridiculously cute design, and it was a pure blue color.

They all had pale faces, but they were quite beautiful. Come to think of it, they all seem a little alike....

Anyway, that wasn't the point.

They were very kind. The pirates were friendly. Does it make sense?

"There, the long-bearded man. Can you give me more meat? Are you not hungry? No, why are you drinking so little?"

"Bring me some more drinks over here at table 3!"

"I know!"

No, it's not friendly, it's....

A while ago, the pirates who had captured the Tedler trading ship jumped off the deck and rushed at the crew.

Then he took them to a huge restaurant on the pirate ship and started serving them.

The sailors were terrified. I wondered if the food was poisonous, but I didn't have to.

'If you're going to kill them anyway, there's no reason to use expensive ingredients...?'

Besides, the food was all luxurious food made with the highest quality ingredients.

Sailors, who were hired by Viscount Tedler, were, in fact, so poor that even on land they could not afford such food.

It was because he hadn't been paid properly for half a year.

After arriving on land, there was a schedule that had to set sail again without ever meeting the family.

As the sumptuous meal flickered in front of their eyes, the sailors struggled, but their worries were short-lived.

'What if I got poison? We're going to die anyway, let's eat and die!'

With that in mind, they started eating Waguwagu food.

But, for some reason, it was poisonous, so instead of dying, it was so delicious that I almost burst into tears.

Besides, they even serve expensive drinks.... They felt like they were possessed by a siren from the legend.

and one corner.

Grain, the captain of the Tedler trader, was watching the crew with a grim expression.

Then, a pirate visited the captain.

"Huh? Grandpa, why don't you drink? Food doesn't suit you? Yes?"

"You guys, what the hell are you doing? If you're going to kill us, kill us quickly!"

After all, it is a life that cannot be lived even if you return safely.

'I returned with all my trade items stolen by the pirates.'

What if you came back alive and said that to Viscount Tedler? He was a man who would draw straight out his sword and pierce the captain's heart.

Besides, his family won't be able to survive safely.

He didn't care if he died, but only felt sorry for the crew.

Hundreds of sailors who initially boarded the ship, without knowing anything, had followed themselves loyal to Viscount Tedler.

'These are those who have crossed the threshold of death several times together.... Eventually we will all die together. I am a sinner, I am a sinner.'

There were countless times when he was almost attacked by pirates, but this was the first time he had been so helpless.

I've only heard of pirates who use dark magic, but I didn't know they existed.

In the first place, although dark magic is forbidden magic, it is because it is known as a very difficult high-level magic.

The captain turned his head with a dark expression.

Then I saw pirates moving green beans from the Tedler trading ship to the pirate ship.

How arduous schedules were repeated to obtain those green beans. Those green beans were the cost of the lives of the sailors and the families of those held hostage.

Then, the pirate who was recommending food asked.

"Hey Captain, who is the man who trades green coffee with those merchants in the country of origin? The person in charge."

"... It's me."

"okay? Come on, take it."

What the pirate brought out was the paperwork. Captain Grain looked down at the paper suspiciously.

It was a contract.

"What is this?"

"Read it. It's a contract written by our cute and lovely 'Master' himself. Sheesh, does anyone know of an opportunity to sign a contract with the owner? The best friend like me... Anyway, see."

After saying that, the pirate quickly disappeared. Captain Grain stared at the paper for a long moment.

His expression began to change in disbelief.

* * *

「Master, Master! The green beans were well hidden as you said!」

Raphine looked suspiciously at Orphana's words.

'Can't anyone find it?'

「It is impossible unless a spirit superior to me comes. But there are no spirits better than me in the first place!」

Orpana said confidently.

Raphine said, 'Hmm...." he nodded.

'Then what about the sailors?'

「All contracts have been completed, and I have also provided a house in a safe neighborhood where I can spend time with my family.」

'What is the probability of freeing people from the Tedler Writers to find them and harm them?'

「Not at all. It's because I've put chaos magic on it. Me too, my lord. how do you see me....」

'Then what about the boat? Did you leave?'

「Yes, I just left this morning on a new trading ship! You will be able to travel safely.」

It is a trading ship made by the water spirit, so it will be safe without a doubt.

Hmm.... by the way....

「Master, what other problems do you have?」

problem? It's a problem....

No problem. The problem was that there wasn't much.

In fact, I had no idea that Orphana would handle it so meticulously.

He honestly didn't have high expectations.

He didn't even make his first appearance revealing his true face in the first place, but I thought he could change his appearance so freely and use his powers.

Raphine's eyes narrowed.

"you.... You're more talented than I thought, aren't you?"

「ha....」

Perhaps because of the joy of being acknowledged, Orphana began to cry.

But Raphine felt strange.

'It's strange.'

Her doubtful heart was creeping into her.

The fact that he used his power like that even though he didn't even perform the first manifestation, the ceremony where the seal was engraved on the back of Raphine's hand... It is clear that Orphana also drew superhuman powers in her own way.

He couldn't understand why Orphana was so obsessed with herself while she suffered so much.

'Do you just like me? No way.'

no matter how much you like it Are you so loyal to me? Besides, the job was done so perfectly?

It was so strange that there was nothing wrong with it.

「Hmm. I'm a little skeptical looking at it, sweetheart. That perverted bastard must have a different plan!」

Raphine narrowed his eyes and gave an order, pondering.

'Orphana, look at me.'

「... Why, why?」

Perhaps because of hearing her conversation with Ruby, Orphana crouched and appeared in front of Raphine.

Raphine locked the door and drew the curtains just in case.

Orfana appeared in the form of her older sister, the handsome businessman of her past.

Raphine raised her chin up, she said.

"Come on, look at me."

"...."

Orphana looked into Raphine's eyes for a moment and then turned her head away with her swipe.

also award winning There's definitely something.

"Orphana, do you really want anything else from me? Tell me."

"Uh, isn't it? Not at all."

"If it wasn't for it, I wouldn't have been able to handle the work so meticulously."

"I am merely loyal to my master...!"

"Hey, don't be ridiculous. I know how cunning you are. Say it right now."

"Master, you are too much! Do not doubt my pure, noble and beautiful loyalty!"

"Say it now and I'll listen to whatever it is, tell me."

"I, really?"

I knew this.