The big-nosed Nepol, which I am going to visit, is the right-hand man of the silver-blooded family with the singer Inva.

All along, the Silverblood family's estate has been owned by Tonal. Silver-blooded, but the riots that unleashed after the recent escape of the Oathbreaker left this important man tragically killed. His brother, Songwa. The Silverblood is more involved in politics and is not very good at economics, so the internal affairs of the Silverblood family are currently in the hands of Tonal. Silver-blooded trusted Neypol in his hands.

Rhyada knew very little about Nepol, as he was a quiet old man who lived in obscurity in his dwellings and rarely appeared in front of people.

But that doesn't mean he lacks enough influence on the outside world. From what I've learned, all of the Silverblood family's paperwork comes from him, and even the mercenary contract I signed with Inva the Hymn not long ago bears traces of him.

……

When I came to the vicinity of Nepol's residence, I immediately came to the conclusion that the old man did not look like a guy who liked visitors.

A waterfall cascades down the mountain wall, and a stone bridge crosses under a curtain of water. To get to the house of Nepol, you have to cross this stone bridge, but if you walk over the stone bridge, you will inevitably be drenched in a falling waterfall. Even if you can get an umbrella to cover up, the splash on the sides can still be uncomfortable.

This is the self-cultivation of a high-end old otaku, not only does he not leave the house, but even outsiders who want to visit him will suffer a crime. But for a visitor like me who has a reason to visit him, the little waterfalls and small splashes obviously don't stop him.

I calmly crossed the stone bridge against the impact of the waterfall. He then used his magic to completely steam the water off his body, and then knocked on the door of Nepos's house.

The door was opened by a gray-haired Leiden woman dressed as a servant. As if it had already been prepared, she had a clean set of clothes in her hands, presumably to change into the drenched visitors. The woman was a little surprised to see that the visitor was dry, not as if she had just passed under the waterfall, but she still told me the words that had been prepared in advance.

"I'm very sorry, it would be a faux pas for the host if you let the guest catch a cold, and please let me take you to the shower and change clothes."

Uh, is this girl natural? Didn't she see that I didn't have a drop of water on me? Or is she used to seeing visitors who get wet? Didn't switch for a while?

"This is also a necessary step to visit the owner of the house. Mr. Nepol is getting older, and he wants all visitors to show respect for an elder with their actions. ”

Seeing that I didn't react, the maid reminded me again that it seemed like I had to take a shower. I really don't know what the other party is having.

"Hmph...... "I took off my coat and handed it to the maid." Take the clothes. ”

……

Nepol is the second most powerful person in the Silverblood family after the head of the family. His house was as luxurious as his status, and even his guests could enjoy bathing in a silver bathtub. However, at this time, I was not in any mood to enjoy it, and walked out of the bathroom after a hasty finish.

Just as I was taking a bath. The faint sound of outside the bathroom came to my ears, and it seemed that my clothes had been turned inside and out as fast as they could. This guy is really sinister, I thought Neypol chose the house on the other side of the waterfall as his residence because he didn't want anyone to disturb him, and now I realize that he has another purpose.

Normally, when someone comes to visit, visitors across the waterfall will inevitably get soaked and will have to bathe and change their clothes according to their own needs and the requirements of their owners. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Neypol had ample time to learn the identity and purpose of the guest.

What's on me...... Forged identification, a mercenary contract that had just been signed, a few coins, a few small bits and ends, and a long sword that he had with him. Well, although it's a little uncomfortable to be snooped on, but the guest is willing to ask for others, you can watch it if you like, anyway, there is nothing unsightly on me.

The maid took me to the parlor and left, and the old man in the parlor who sat with his back to me in front of the fire turned around. A bald old man with a thin face and a tall nose, dressed in a luxurious leather coat and leather boots, and a mustache at the bottom of his chin, should be the owner of the house, the object of my request to see this time, the big-nosed Nepol.

"Honestly, it's not time to meet guests, you've disturbed my rest, lad."

Neypol's counts didn't make me feel genuinely frightened, because with his status in the Silverblood family, if he really didn't want to see me, then I couldn't see him, and even if I boreed him, I might never see him.

I bowed calmly to the owner of the house, "I apologize to you for my unexpected arrival. ”

"I want to see you because very few people can enter my house without getting a drop of water. Also, I'm sorry, please don't care that my housekeeper is acting a little unkind, she is trying to protect me, and her intentions are good, after all, it's not uncommon for people to want to beat me. After explaining why he wanted to see me and why he forced me to take a bath, Neypol turned to the point and asked, "So, what kind of idea did you have to visit me?" ”

"I've heard that there's a dragon in the northwest of Ruichi that is destroying the Silverblood family's estate, and you need someone to help get rid of it."

Neypol took a slow sip of tea, his expression unchanged, "You are too worried, I have already handed over this matter to Ingva, and I believe that he will be able to complete the task I assigned." ”

"Inva is only half the way to the task," I said before Neypol could issue an eviction order, "and if you're willing to leave it to me, I'll make sure it's the best of both worlds." ”

"The best of both worlds?" Neypol savored my words and asked me, "So what do you mean, that you are fully sure that you will destroy that dragon?" ”

"Of course!" Sensing that there was a play, I happily responded.

"Very well, then this task will be entrusted to you."

"Oh...... Yes? ”

The euphoria was quickly diluted by doubt. To my surprise, without hesitation or inquiry, Neypol responded with great emptiness, and now he had begun to write the paperwork relating to the order. (To be continued......)