Chapter 43 - Episode 14: I've Missed My Chance to Eat Them Again...
Gokigenyou. I am Violia Nico Fortesia.
Right now, I am feeling quite cheerful after coming up with the delightful plan of 'paying the black gold coin in a box, then stealing that box back. I'll return the box later but keep the key. Furthermore, what I'll put in that box is counterfeit money'!
I will not permit such greed as to try and fleece me of money after putting me on an execution platform! They can just feel disappointed when they finally pry the lock open only to find counterfeit coins!
...Now then.
"The air of freedom is delicious!"
I have successfully returned to the hideout!
Ufufu, I wonder if there is anyone else who has climbed an execution platform in the Royal Capital and yet continues to live like this? Just imagining the current turmoil in the Capital makes me feel giddy!
"It's more like the air of the underground than freedom. Well, anyway, welcome back. I'm glad you're safe."
Giovan seemed quite anxious. Seeing us return, he looks greatly relieved.
...If things had gone poorly, everyone except him might have been wiped out. This was a stage of that magnitude.
"...I'll move more cautiously from now on. According to the plan, things were supposed to move a bit more slowly so we could break you out of the dungeon... My apologies, Milady. For putting you through such a scary experience."
"It is quite alright. I believe I have achieved results worthy of exposing myself to some danger."
After all, I did manage to deliver a grand speech. I can just picture the chaos in the Capital...
"Honestly, my blood ran cold when I heard the news of the immediate execution. I regretted it. I thought, 'Ah, I shouldn't have done this.' ...But if Milady had her fun, is satisfied, and came back safe... well, then it's all for the best."
"Yes. It is quite alright!"
Well, all's well that ends well!
...However! The Royal Family that still tries to fleece the Guild of a black gold coin after putting me on the execution platform! I will not forgive them!
Yes. Now that the touching reunion is over and I have fully savored the air of freedom, let us finally get to the main point.
"And so, could you please create some counterfeit money?"
"As I thought, Milady, you're truly out there."
Naturally. After all, I am a daughter of Fortesia. To reach higher than anyone else, I am prepared to be as 'out there' as necessary!
"Counterfeit money, huh. Well, it's not like it can't be done. If we have the materials, I have connections."
Oh, that is good to hear! I'm glad he has such a network.
"However, we don't have the materials. That's the one thing that's difficult."