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Sorry, I am late!

I am glad to work with you today too!

Sorry to trouble you to come all the way here.

I hope you can help me again this time.

Okay.

As long as I can help, anything is fine.

What should we do?

Well, the random check bombed,

not many tricks are left in the bag now.

We knew at least that gimu is not kept in the guild anymore.

I came up with an operational plan.

It's called…

Dragon Strike!

(Dragon Strike)

(Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!)

(Episode 9: Crime and Punishment of a Corrupt Merchant)

How does Dragon Strike's plan work?

It's done, Uchimura.

The final product is really great.

Thank you for your help, both of you.

No more delays…

Who is that girl?

I can sense a gaze filled with killing intent…

Um…

Lady Ulmandra.

This young girl is here to help us.

She is just an ordinary assistant.

Is that so?

Yeah.

Though she just happens to be Uchimura's favorite type… a loli.

Lady Ulmandra, let's get this introduced right away.

Oh, I nearly forgot.

Look!

This great work was finished in one night with the help of the Ogres!

Smoked Wyvern!

It is cooked pretty well.

It is smoked with herbs that go well with a secret recipe.

I have heard it has a strong taste.

But it is actually quite tasty.

We've now prepared multiple batches of this dish—

enough to distribute across all regions and address the food shortage.

This is what the Dragon Strike plan is.

I see, this method is really impressive.

Please let me help!

What is the specific distribution plan?

Regarding this…

Wait.

Let's talk about this later.

Okay.

She does have doubts about me.

But I must not back down.

This is it.

Do you think you can escape?

It was indeed your doing.

Don't you feel ashamed?

You fool people by disguising yourself.

Uchimura has complete faith in you.

You don't have the right to say that to me!

This is all your fault!

What?

You were born into a wealthy family,

but you made a decision to throw it all away.

You will never understand me.

Smoked Wyvern?

Yes. According to what I have heard, distribution will begin tomorrow.

I don't think it can replace gimu.

But once people's stomachs are full,

no one will pay premium prices for gimu anymore.

Can't they stop being a pain?

Where will the distribution start?

The first stop of the distribution plan is Center Street.

Boss will definitely interfere.

According to the plan,

the first stop will be in the suburbs,

followed by Center Street.

A thread of lies.

I've laced the truth with a thread of lies.

In this way,

and the deception becomes invisible— they'll swallow every word as truth.

This is the greatest resistance I can make now.

Now witness the counterattack of the abused!

Starting from the suburbs?

Do you think you can deceive me?

You dirty rat!

Starting from the suburbs?

Impossible.

The most economical and time-efficient option

is to begin at Center Street.

Maybe he wants to turn the tables on you.

After all, it's Mr. Uchimura.

No.

Uchimura Dennosuke wouldn't do such a foolish thing.

Are you surprised?

I actually trust the enemy.

But I saw through him at a glance.

He is a bit naive,

but he doesn't act in ways that are not reasonable.

So I trust him even more than you.

But since the distribution starts tomorrow,

there's no need to worry about it now.

He is probably trying to make us scared so that we will sell gimu for a low price.

But it's a pity.

By tomorrow morning, the carriages will come back.

Tomorrow, when the gimu

arrive at the point of starvation,

they will pay any price to buy it.

Even if they later distribute smoked food,

it will not affect us.

It's just a waste of effort.

Their plans or efforts will all be in vain.

It is absolutely ridiculous!

Your ants' tricks

can't move mountains!

Everything… is a waste of effort…

I should have maintained my obedience.

Well, it's punishment time.

Anyway, you don't need to be a spy anymore.

Hey,

how about we administer a punishment that you simply cannot endure?

We should halt the distribution plan.

By now, Viper should be aware of our strategy.

Are you even aware that

Nair is a spy?

I had known since the beginning.

What?

I saw a small bruise on her chest

when we first met.

A bruise?

When I let her pick out her clothes later,

she picked out clothes that almost did not show any skin.

But she's obviously a demon.

There are probably

bruises all over her body.

So you were observing her at that time?

I thought you were just a lolicon.

What?

Forget what I said, please continue.

She has been abused by Viper for a long time.

But she never mentioned this to us.

This alone isn't enough to determine she's a spy, right?

Yeah.

And the reason I'm even more convinced is…

Her eyes.

Her eyes?

That's right.

Back when I was a salaryman,

- Let's ask others if there are better ways. - I had three extremely close coworkers

- Sure. - Hi, Uchimura.

who were also eager to shake up our conservative company system.

- This should allow us to act immediately. - Everyone is working really hard.

- Not bad. - But…

(Regarding the contract)

(Regarding the contract) Power harassment.

- Sorry… - Say it 100 more times.

Demotion.

The higher-ups intentionally make things hard for us.

Similar events are happening one after another.

Their eyes

lost their shine over time.

Nair's eyes looked just like theirs.

That's the eyes of someone reading every face,

clawing for any chance to survive,

clinging to life by their fingernails.

So…

You feel sorry for her despite knowing she is a spy?

You are always so naive.

Whichever is true,

how are you going to change things?

Yeah.

He already knows all our cards.

Since that's the case, I will…

Determine the outcome by speed!

I bet Uchimura's cooking up some scheme like that.

But the carriages carrying gimu will soon return.

We were sure to sell out before they started giving out Wyvern meat.

I am a cut above him.

I am really looking forward to tomorrow.

I can't wait to see how upset my sister looks.

Besides that,

there is something else to look forward to.

(Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four!)

Lord Viper!

Lord Viper, please get up!

Cut the noise! Are you aware that it is still early?

Wanna get your neck snapped, dumbass?

S-Sorry!

It's about gimu…

Even if it arrives, there is no need to notify me specifically.

I've already arranged the sale.

No, it hasn't actually arrived yet.

Is it late?

It can't be helped.

In any case, it will arrive soon.

What I'm going to say is actually unrelated to that.

The demon army is starting to distribute…

Did they start giving out Smoked Wyvern early?

No… Actually…

Instead of smoked food, the demon army is giving out gimu.

What?!

The demon army is now starting to distribute food!

Feel free to stand in line here and take it.

No need to rush, we have prepared a lot.

What's going on here?

Where did the demon army get so much gimu?

Do you want to know the answer?

Sis.

Why are you here?

I came to find my laid-back brother

to tell him what was going on.

All the gimu in the country are monopolized by the guild.

What should we do? Isn't the answer very simple?

Could it be…

Import from neighboring countries.

With the assistance of familiar demihumans and a merchant he knew,

Uchimura enlisted the help of ox carts to transport a large quantity of gimu.

It is all thanks to Uchimura's connections

that a large amount of gimu could be prepared in such a short time.

So the Smoked Wyvern is false information?

We did prepare Smoked Wyvern.

Smoked Wyvern is quite a precious dish in neighboring countries,

so we used it to trade for gimu.

That is to say,

barter trade.

Without spending a penny,

the demon army amassed a substantial gimu.

This is what the Dragon Strike plan is!

N-Nonsense!

No way you pulled off importing gimu that fast!

Quit the bullshit! You're just puffing yourself up!

The way Uchimura and I think is too much alike!

He must have stolen it from somewhere, right?

Answer me, Sis!

Compared to Uchimura…

You're much narrower-minded.

You are right. Quick transportation

is not possible in that amount of time.

So…

Everything had been planned in advance,

ever since he requested permission to visit you.

Then why did he still want to buy it from me?

And he even knelt down!

Because he wanted to distribute food to the people as soon as possible.

To prevent making people wait too long,

he did this early on in the process of importing gimu to bridge the gap.

It's ridiculous, isn't it?

Your constant picking on us was never gonna work from the get-go.

You have always been manipulated by Uchimura.

You lost.

Gimu is now something that can be obtained for free.

You spent your own money when purchasing gimu, right?

Your money is gone for good.

You are already bankrupt.

You said bankrupt?

Are you believing that you can punish me through the use of deceit or plotting?

It is completely foolish! This is not even a devastating strike!

Don't even think about escaping!

The guards?

Anyway, we have gained ample time.

Is it a combination of magic and martial arts?

Can't help it.

I originally brought it to Uchimura in case of an emergency.

Why not experiment here then?

This sword uses Rosemaryn

to siphon magic,

and you can recycle every drop it grabs!

It seems the power has weakened a bit.

Let's improve it in the future.

Anyway…

I don't need to use this kind of weapon.

Darn it.

Indeed, it's a heavy loss.

But I am the boss of the guild.

Earning more will not be a problem

as long as I stay in this job.

As a whole, people's excitement is transitory.

Just lay low for a while and wait for the hype to die down.

Then I'll have a chance to make a comeback!

Uchimura and other merchants?

Mr. Viper.

We have just finished the statistics.

Statistics?

From this moment on,

you are no longer the guild leader.

What nonsense are you talking about?

Your removal as guild leader is agreed upon

by more than half of the members.

The Roadpent family, including the officers, has been kicked out of the guild.

Look, these are the voting results.

Are you kidding me?

I absolutely don't acknowledge this!

Who?

Who agreed to that?

I can find out immediately!

Anyway, the voting must be signed!

I must teach you a lesson!

Don't you understand yet?

Everyone decided to participate in the signed vote.

Because they listened to her speech.

What?

Nair, I finally found you.

Mr. Uchimura.

T-Thank you very much…

Um, Mr. Uchimura.

Time is running out.

I have asked the merchants of the guild to gather outside.

Do you know what this means, Nair?

Yes, I do.

Please take me to them.

All of these scars

were made by that guy, Viper Roadpent.

He messed up my body and straight up shattered my soul.

If this keeps up, he will destroy

this guild and this country too.

Please, I hope everyone can help

take this place back

from that guy and those people!

Stop talking nonsense!

Merchants only do what is best for themselves.

How could they act out of sympathy?

But this is the fact.

They will act in their own best interests,

so it makes sense that they will also do what is right.

Nair, have you figured out your situation?

What will happen to your parents?

Shut up!

I won't listen to you anymore!

I will protect my parents myself!

This country no longer allows you to trade.

You are the one who doesn't understand your situation,

Mr. Viper!

Please, Mr. Uchimura!

You must understand me, right?

I just took the risk and sowed the seeds.

By chance, it bloomed and bore fruit.

That's all.

Please don't take away my fruits!

You and I have a lot in common,

from the way we think to the things we are going through.

I will do the work for free under your lead.

So…

This man is very naive.

Despite being faced with Butagarian's bad actions,

he chose to forgive him,

so I will play on his feelings.

Please!

Give me a chance to atone, Mr. Uchimura!

You say you want to atone,

but I can still see your selfishness.

You are so arrogant, why would you want to atone?

You have hurt so many people.

In the event that you err, you shall incur penalties.

As one of the Big Four,

I must apprehend you.

You commoner!

Just because I begged you, and then you started making grand claims?

I am different from you guys!

I took a huge risk to get this status!

How could I just let go?

If you hadn't come to interfere…

Uchimura!

It can also be used as a regular sword.

I am indeed awesome.

Haven't I told you before?

Uchimura is different from you.

You lost, Viper.

After the thorough investigation is over, you must get the punishment you deserve.

You think you beat me down?

Indeed, I did provoke those dweebs and increase the price of gimu.

But I didn't lie.

You are all done!

Disaster will befall this country!

Ow!

Take him away.

Yes, ma'am.

You are all done!

Disaster will befall?

Um, Mr. Uchimura.

I have let down your trust.

I am truly very sorry.

Please punish me.

Can you come to the castle now?

You want me to be your secretary?

Yes, I hope you can work for me.

But I'm a spy.

To atone, you must work.

It would be more meaningful to have you work

instead of locking you up in jail.

But…

That's the official story.

In fact, it's because I made a deal.

A deal?

Gimu of the guild was originally scheduled to return at dawn,

but they're late.

The reason was that the leading carriage's wheel fell off.

Because of this, we gained a clear advantage.

And the leader of that carriage

is your father.

Your father betrayed the Roadpent family for you.

And, as a condition for cooperating in the investigation of this incident,

he hopes we can ensure your safety.

So that's why you've made me a secretary?

From now on, we must completely reform the guild.

There are lots of things that need to be done.

I want to find as many talented individuals as possible.

Are you willing to accept the offer?

Yes, I do. Thank you very much, Lord Uchimura!

Please come in.

Excuse my intrusion.

About the guild investigation schedule…

Orl, you came at just the right time.

Let me introduce.

This is the new secretary, Nair.

Nice to see you again.

Allow me to formally introduce myself again, I am Orl.

So cool.

Please take care of me, Sis.

Sis?

What exactly do I need to do?

Feel free to tell me whatever you need!

Well… let me first introduce the castle to you.

So you can get a rough idea of things.

Okay.

You look like you are in a great mood today.

Yeah.

It is great to see someone's eyes shine again.

Isn't that Uchimura? Long time no see.

Come and join us!

Okay.

Listen to me, Uchimura. I started a business.

Although it's still a small company.

I took over the family business.

Farming is actually quite a profound field of study.

In contrast, I am still working for the company.

Thanks to my dogged determination,

I have now ascended to a position of some influence.

I see.

So, Uchimura, what are you doing now?

Me?

I'm doing quite a meaningful job.

Lord Uchimura.

Lord Uchimura!

His Majesty urgently summons you.

It sounds like an emergency situation.

Has it finally come?

The disaster has befallen.

(♪A journey without signposts by Ryuun Nagai)

The eyes with shine are very lovely.

What must never be lost

is hope for the future…

and the light of the red lantern.