If I recall, the last name of the missing girl, Mirai, was also Ose.
That means this one’s a relative of hers?
I don’t know where they got their information but I guess they suspect me just like the police.
I don’t like this popularity
So, what am I going to do?
I could just cut them and run, but if I do that with these guys, they’ll just be stubborn.
They know my name and of course my home.
They’re not gonna find any information looking on me, but it’s going to be a hindrance to have them around.
They might even go to Uncle’s place.
I’d rather avoid as much trouble as possible.
Hmm, should I give out a bit of information?
Even I’m curious about those high-school kids.
I can understand how he feels.
I don’t know if she’s his relative or granddaughter, but if a girl suddenly disappears, even Yakuza would worry.
Besides, if we don’t reach a compromise, I don’t know what these people would do.
And so, I’ll give them some information.
While at it, I’ve thought of something…
「 I understand. I only know a bit, but if you’re okay with that, then I can give it to you. However, I want it between just the two of us 」
「 I don’t mind. Will inside the car do? 」
「 Yes, I have some plans after this so I’d like that 」
When urged to get into the car, one of the Yakuza opened the door for me.
These are solid people in this regard.
I sit down on the rear seat, then the leather seat gently welcomes me.
Man, it’s nice riding a luxury car.
Looking through the tinted glass, I see people surrounding the car to protect it.
I’ve seen this in movies.
I turned my head to the old man sitting next to me, setting the mood in such a world as he looks at me with interest.
「 Lad, what are you? 」
「 What am I? You know my name so you should know me somehow, don’t you? 」
「 I heard that you’re from a respectable job, but looking at you, I can sense something dangerous from you. You don’t seem ordinary 」
「 I’m embarrassed to hear that from you. I’m just an ordinary worker 」
「 Hmm, let’s leave it at that then 」
He definitely would be great in a Yakuza movie.
Was he cast in movies before? I want to ask.
「 So, what do you know about Mirai? 」
「 Oh, about that, I’ll say this beforehand. I won’t tell you everything, and I also know very little about it. I don’t know if your granddaughter? is safe 」
「 ….She’s my daughter 」
「 I see. Daughter. Forgive me, my bad 」
It’s weird for his age, but I think she was born late.
I had the impression that these people would make children early.
Oh, maybe she’s a child of a mistress?
With that in mind, I wait to see what the Dad will say next and he moved his face closer.
I waited for his next move, then he released a dusky voice that sounded like it came from the bottom of his stomach.
「 Lad, she’s important to me, I’ll do anything to get her back. No matter how good you are, you’re still just a single person. We don’t choose our methods. We can do anything once we have our eyes on you. You don’t want the uncle who raised you to be in trouble, do you? Tell me everything you know… 」
「 Haha, that’s scary. It scares me to think what you’ll do. You don’t choose your methods? Let me say this beforehand if you mess with the people around me, it won’t end with just a massacre okay? Women or children, I’ll erase everything you hold dear. It won’t be just your daughter. I’m going to rip you to shreds and toss you out. How about we give it a try? I’ll make sure you regret it 」
It’s a horrible threat, but I told them that I’m going to retaliate.
He continued to look at me with a murderous gaze, but after a few moments, he speaks.
「 You speak like you’ve done it already… 」
「 I say it because I’ve done it already. I’m a bit of a reflex coward so please don’t make threats, okay? I’ve become someone who moves so easily that it scares me too. Murder in Japan is troublesome, right? Besides, if you antagonize me, you’ll never get a clue about your daughter. What’s the point then? 」
The retaliation I mentioned is achievable.
Currently, I can take on these huge men with plenty of room to spare.
If I have my spear, then I can take out their lives in an instant.
The same is true if the other party brings out a knife.
If they bring out a dagger or a sword, I can kill them before they get me.
That doesn’t mean anything to me if there was more than one of them.
I know that I’m far out of the general capabilities in this world.
I only worry if they have a gun.
If I were shot in the head from a blind spot, I’d die instantly of course, but I think I can deal with them as long as I see them.
Of course, I don’t expect to be able to avoid the bullets fired, but if I’m moving, I won’t be a target, and if I’m hit in the limb, I can heal quickly using recovery potions.
Hmm, maybe I should buy a bulletproof helmet and vest.
Well, I can just get away using teleport to avoid the situation in the first place, and it’ll only make me a target if I do that.
If they’re going to do hit-and-run, then the Yakuza can go for that.
「 Hmm, It seems like you’re speaking the truth. It’s been a while since I had a scare 」
「 But you don’t show it in your face. 」
「 I’m still carrying a group on my back. I’ll lose face if I did 」
You’re the boss…
「 So, what are you going to tell me? 」
「 About that. First of all, if you’re asking me where she is, I truly don’t know. However, it’s not that bad of a situation, they’re treated hospitably at least 」
Since they were summoned as heroes, they should be treated nicely.
However, I’m a little concerned about the fact that I can’t find any information about her during our inquiry with the adventurers.
However, having no information also means that there’s no bad news.
If she were dead, then it’s likely that the adventurers who know the other two would also know that.
Yeah, but there’s also a chance that she’s dead and not on the battlefield, right?
If she remained hidden in the castle, then there will be no information.
「 Is Mirai safe? Alive? 」
「 I assume she is… 」
The boss sighs deeply and then stared at me.
「 Then, how can I get her back? 」
「 Take her back? Hmm, that’s still unknown as of now. If we were to do that, we have to confirm her safety first 」
「 How? 」
「 I don’t know, I can’t figure that out if you ask me so suddenly 」
「 Do you think you can convince me that you don’t know where she is when you do? 」
「 Even if you say, I have a reason why you have to be convinced. I think you’re misunderstanding something so I’ll make it clear, I’m only giving you as much information as I know. Do you realize that you’re not doing me any favor? 」
Hearing that, the boss went silent, holding back.
After a short while, he sighed.
「 Then, tell me this. What’s your relationship with the people who took her? 」
「 If you ask me what’s my relationship, then I’m also just another victim. Please understand that 」
「 …So you can’t ask them? 」
「 Hmm, they’re the ones who can’t do anything with. They’re not on the level of other clans or something, they’re physically inaccessible 」
「 I don’t get it 」
Well yeah.
I find it hard not to tell the specifics either.
「 Lad, what’s the best thing to do then? How can we bring back Mirai? 」
「 Let’s see. For now, can you wait until I gather more information? I can only tell you what I know so, but I’m not saying that I won’t help out, okay? 」
「 Are you making a move too? 」
「 I also worry about Mirai-chan. It also depends on her, but if she wants to go home, then I’ll help her. Besides, if I say no, you’d do something instead, won’t you? I’d rather not get in trouble 」
「 …I finally found a clue. I can’t give up now 」
「 I knew it. So, can I ask you t wait? I’ll be looking into it 」
「 Waiting is all we can do? Very well, is there anything we can do? 」
「 Something you can do? Let’s see, I don’t know if we can use them, but I do need a few things. 」
I’ll tell the boss what I might be able to use.
Hearing that, the wrinkles on his face deepened, but he swallowed without saying anything.
「 And so, can I go now? 」
「 Yes, I’m relying on you. Mirai’s my precious daughter. Please help her 」
「 I’ll try to help as much as I could. And so, can you stop sending trouble? 」
「 I promise that. Call me as soon as you learn anything 」
Saying that, the boss took out something, then he wrote a number with a pen
As he finished it, he hands me his business card with the phone number in it.
On the right is the name of the clan under the family crest, and in the middle is the word “Clan Leader” written in large letters.
That’s a simple business card.
I received the business card and got out of the car, the man who grabbed me earlier and the man wearing a suit looked at me.
They look like they want to say something, but judging from the way they lightly nodded, they must have some sense at least.
I returned a light nod and left the place gallantly.
I wind out of the place as if I was in a Yakuza movie.
There’s no sign of them following from behind.
I turned my head after walking for a while.
Yep, no followers.
Then, I squatted.
Aaaaaah!!!
There’s more trouble now!!!