「 Welcome, Lad. I’m sorry that you had to be the one to make the call when I’m the one who should be thanking you 」
「 No, no, not at all. Still, is this your office, or your home? I don’t know which but I wasn’t expecting to be invited to such a place. What’s that huge gate? It almost feels like a safe house 」
I’m in a room in a three-story concrete building, probably the reception room.
I left the house, called the head of the clan, and was told that he’d send someone as soon as possible. A black luxury car, which had become a familiar sight, showed up a distance away from the house.
The driver was a stranger to me, but he was courteous and led me to the back seat. After a while, a building with high walls and iron gates appeared in the residential area.
At first glance, it appears to be rental property but a closer look reveals that there are surveillance cameras everywhere, and some of the walls are covered in barbed wire, making it a very impressive building
I’m in the building, sitting on the sofa, facing the gang boss.
I wonder if the design of the room furnishing of the room is a bit old-fashioned, maybe it’s his taste.
It has the atmosphere of a Showa-era villa.
They don’t have a rug made of tiger skin.
「 This is one of my houses, but this is also an office as my employees sleep here. The cops would call it headquarters. Well, it’s cute compared to the big boys 」
The fact that they seem a little proud of themselves while being modest is to be expected, this is within the scale.
「 I thought that headquarters for your kind only appear in video games. I’m a little excited to have this valuable experience. How is Mirai-chan, is she doing well? 」
「 Yes, she feels that she’s back at home. She’s doing well enough that she asks to eat together every day 」
I thought that she was nice and spoiled, but she was kidnapped to another world, and her safety has been unknown for a long time so it’s normal to be treated like that for now.
「 I see, I’m glad she’s doing well. Is she here? 」
「 Oh, Mirai’s living in an ordinary apartment, and I couldn’t let her out in the open for the time being, so I’m letting her live there. I can’t explain that only one person came back after all. I’m sorry to the parents of the two boys, but I’m not giving them any information either. Well, I’m in the middle of figuring out what to do 」
「 That’s acceptable. That helps me too 」
「 I’ll try not to cause you trouble so don’t worry. Oh, by the way. When I informed Mirai that you were coming, she immediately rushed to the bath. It seems that she’s conscious of you, did you get close to her? 」
His stern face is calm, but the only thing not smiling is his eyes looking at me.
Hey, does he know that we’ve done it?
「 Well, I’m the hero who saved her, isn’t that right? 」
「 Is that so? 」
A doubtful silence elapsed, and then a group leader suddenly burst out laughing.
「 Haha, don’t panic. I was joking. I don’t doubt you, Lad. Mirai’s cautious, so there’s no way she’ll open up to a man in such a short time. She just heard that I was having a guest 」
Safe…
Man, I’m feeling my back sweating.
It would be too awkward if he figured out that I came inside her daughter.
And her partner was the same age as her father.
This is going to be bad no matter what.
But now I’m sure that Mirai didn’t say anything.
Well, I guess it’s not something you can tell your parents about.
I was thinking then the boss bowed his head.
「 Once again, I thank you, Lad. You took her home. I’m grateful
「 This is where I should say “not at all,” but instead, I’ll say “yes, be grateful.” Just to be clear, I only cooperated because it would be troublesome if I refused 」
「 I know. I’ll pay you, so tell me what you want 」
Oh, we’re talking about the rewards.
Then, let’s have them solve the problems I’ve been having for some time here.
「 About that, I don’t want money or any direct compensation, so how about I ask for a few favors in the future instead? 」
「 That’s going to be tricky. In our business, nothing costs more than free 」
Oh yeah, these people like to lend money and take advantage of it
「 I won’t be asking for weird favors, you know? I’m just hoping to gain some wisdom in some of the underground business or borrow some contacts. I don’t think I’m the kind of person that can be reckless 」
「 So, what do you request? 」
He seemed to be willing to listen, so I took something out of my magic bag.
「 I need to convert these 」
「 Gold? 」
「 Yes, I don’t know if it’s the same, but when I tried selling one before, I was told that it was twenty-two-carat gold 」
「 No way, is it the gold from the other world? 」
「 Correct. As you already know, they need your identification to sell gold, and if you’re selling a lot, you’ll need other credentials. If it’s only a few pieces, it won’t be a problem, but I might be converting hundreds of these in the future, so I’d like to ask you to process them if you can. I don’t want to break the law if possible, but if I try to take this seriously, they’ll start questioning the origin, right? It’s something I can’t reveal 」
「 Show me 」
I handed the gold coin to the gang leader, and he looked at the palm of his hand with a reluctant look on his face.
He checked both sides for a few moments, then he looked up and spoke.
「 We have someone who handles jewelry. If you wholesale there, they can make you a deal. But if you trade in secret, you’ll have to pay the fee. Normally, I’ll take 40% of the market price, but if it’s you, Lad, 20% is fine. We can’t be in the red, so that’s the limit 」
20%…
When I sold gold coins before, they also took 20% as commission.
Since the gold market price doesn’t change that much, the price of a hundred gold coins converted to Japanese yen would be about 20 million.
If you take 40% how much will remain?
Well, I’m sure that I’ll still have more than 15 million yen, so that’s still good.
「 I don’t know what the future holds, but I’m sure that I’ll be making several more requests, so I appreciate it. I’m willing to pay 40% for commission you now 」
「 No, depending on the amount, 20% will be enough. You’re using our lender so don’t be shy. So, how much do you need to get off? 」
「 For now, this much please 」
When asked about the amount, I took one bag containing a hundred gold coins, and the gang boss’ eyebrows twitched.
「 Just how many are in here? 」
「 A hundred. It seems like that was too much based on your reaction 」
「 No, I’m more curious about that bag on your hip… You can’t fit in that much gold in that space… 」
「 Oh. I used it naturally because it wasn’t rare on that side. Right, I do have a contract with you about not leaking secrets, Please pretend you didn’t see it 」
That was a mess.
I can’t keep it a secret to those I don’t have a contract with.
But, even if this level of information is leaked to the outside, people will just think “This old man thinks that there’s a real 4D pocket, is he insane?” or something like that.
「 Well, this isn’t the first time I’ve seen you do something crazy. I don’t intend to tell anyone. As for the gold coins, we can process this much today. Would you prefer cold cash? it’s too much trouble to put a trace in your account. Well, it won’t be exposed as long as you don’t make a purchase requiring registration, but it’s still better if we don’t have to deal with it.
「 Yes, I’d prefer cash. Should I come back tomorrow? 」
「 No, I’ll have it delivered. They’ll shove it in your mailbox 」
「 Why treat a large amount of money so carelessly? I appreciate the labor, but… 」
「 Surprisingly, it’s hard to trace 」
The boss laughed in good humor, perhaps amused that I was frowning at how they handle money.,
I laughed it off as well, and then someone knocked on the door.
「 What? 」
「 Father? May I? 」
「 Mirai? Come in 」
She got her permission, so Mirai entered the room.
She’s wearing summer-style black shorts and a white jersey cloth.
She has been wearing a uniform the entire time so this is new to me.
She sat next to the gang boss and glanced at me.
But, she looked away after.
Is she shy, or she just doesn’t think much of me?
Maybe it’s both, but I wish it was something else since she came over.
「 I’m sure that you’ll find it hard to talk so I’m leaving. Lad, I’m sorry to ask, but are we done for the day? I’ll be back if you need something else 」
「 Yes, that’s all I ask for today. Thank you 」
「 You don’t have to thank me. Let’s talk over dinner next time. Mirai, call Ryou when he’s heading home 」
「 Okay 」
The gang boss was crying when Mirai returned, but I guess this is how the two of them usually are.
I can’t help but feel that she’s loved, yet also disciplined.
Well, she may be his daughter, but I don’t think she would want to go against this old man.
After confirming that the boss had left the room, I looked at Mirai, She looked back even though she’d been looking away since earlier.
「 How are you doing? 」
「 I’m doing fine. What about you Kotori-san? 」
「 I’m the same. Somehow, you’re looking better now that you’re back 」
When she was in the other world, she had a rugged look on her face, but now she’s calm, as if whatever was possessing her has gone away.
Furthermore, she’s wearing light makeup, which makes her even more attractive.
When I recalled how much I did what I wanted with her, I wanted to have a taste of JK again, but this was going to be hard.
「 I see. I don’t know but… I guess I feel easier now. I spend my every day back in my world after all 」
「 I see. Then the hard work paid off 」
「 Yeah. Thanks 」
Her personality has become calmer.
She might not have been a rough person originally.
However, it doesn’t change that she looks away once or twice.
I don’t feel like she’s hateful based on the conversation, but maybe it’s the opposite, is she showing a favorable emotion?
I stared at her to try it out, but then Mirai spoke out with a look of discomfort.
「 H-Hey, what? 」
「 Nothing, I just thought “How cute” 」
When I said that, Mirai opened her eyes wide and hugged herself in protection.
「 Huh? G-Gross, stop that 」
Okay, that was a misunderstanding.
I also got a good look at her breasts and thighs after that.
Still, don’t call me gross.
I’m not.
Absolutely.
Okay, we’re already done with our business, I’m heading home.
「 Sorry if that hurt your feelings. I’m going home now, can you call the guy? 」
「 Eh? Ah, w-wait. Sorry, I misspoke earlier! 」
「 I was hurt. I’m going home 」
「 Don’t sulk like a child! Geez, I get it already. I’ll call Ryou, give me a moment. Hey, give me your contact info 」
「 Why are you asking this gross old man for his contact info? 」
「 Geez! I’m really sorry! I won’t say it again, forgive me! 」
From the looks of it, she spoke out of reflex, not her real thoughts.
Well, she looks disgusted, but the corners of her mouth went up slightly when I told her she was cute so I guess she didn’t hate it that much
「 Here. I’m often not here so don’t expect a response 」
I opened my SNS app on my phone and showed it to Mirai, and then she immediately registered me as a friend on her phone.
If you look closely, her phone’s brand new, unlike her previous one.
If you think about it, if the phone she brought over there was turned on, she could be located.
As expected from an underground businessman, he’s thorough.
「 I won’t expect much, but call me when you come back. I won’t expect it, however… 」
「 Okay. I’ll do something about it. Geez, how am I supposed to deal with this? 」
「 That’s because Kotori-san said weird things… Ah, I’ll call Ryou over. See you 」
Mirai said and walked out of the room in light steps.
I could see her cute little ass and slender legs, that was lovely
After a short while, there was a knock on the door and Ryou entered the room.
He’s the big guy who attacked me when I came in contact with the gang boss back then.
「 Bro, good job. Should I drop you near your home? 」
「 Yes, thanks. Getting hurt again? 」
「 Oh, this one? I had a run-in with those guys the other day. The dude they hired that time was strong. Oh, but nothing compared to you bro. We had five on our side yet he did rough on all of us 」
「 Really? You were there and he was alone? 」
「 Yes, he’s well known in our business, but his fame is for his quickness and strength. Oh, don’t mind my story. I’m sorry. This way 」
He realized that he was making me wait, so he started showing me around.
Hmm, the conflict is still ongoing…