The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 294: Make up your mind

Y, You bastards! Why are you here!?

It was Pitman who first opened his mouth.

Although the answer to that question is quite obvious, it was probably his escapism that prompted him to raise such a question.

Why? Didnt we just tell you? We are here to join Silvers inquiry.

I dont remember calling you people here!

Why do we have to be called by you I wonder?

You know what I mean! Are you making a fool out of the council!

Ara? You take it like that? Since SS-rank adventurers have the right to participate and vote in councils meetings, I thought that you were making a fool out of us when we didnt receive any invitation you know.

Wh, at.?

Pitman turned silent.

He probably doesnt know that huh.

Well, its something that you have no use for even if you know so its a given that he doesnt remember it.

Its true. Chief Inspector Pitman.

I, I know that! I was only surprised that they know! Please do not take me for a fool! Of course, I know of such a thing.

Thats good then.

Getting that pointed out by Clyde, Pitmans face turned red as he claimed that he already knew about the rule.

Clyde doesnt pursue the topic any more than necessary either. He probably knows that theres no need for him to do that.

Honestly, with all 5 SS-rank adventurers assembled here, the meeting room is quite packed.

As an SS-rank adventurer, I am interested in an inquiry on my colleague. Thats the reason why we would like to participate in this inquiry. Please feel free to start.

I wont get in your way. Im only here to listen in. if your concern is legitimate, I will not say anything.

Im not here to get in your way either. Im not interested in this inquiry from the start.

If you are not interested then dont come in the first place! Just leave!

Haa? Why do I have to listen to you? Stop being so whiny and get this over with already. If Silver really made a mistake as an adventurer then you can punish him or whatever. Isnt that why you are having this inquiry? With or without us, nothing will change anyway right?

That is

Pitman turns away when Jack glares at him.

Saying that he is a coward would be unfair. After all, not many people can talk while looking at Jack face to face.

Meanwhile, Torosin who has been silent until now opened his mouth.

SS-rank adventurers, welcome. Its great to see you all gathering like this. However, I didnt expect your arrival. My apologies, but we were planning to conduct a light interview today. An inquiry is quite a lengthy process. Please understand that.

Said Torosin with a smile.

I see. So his strategy is to prolong the inquiry huh.

It is certainly an effective plan. After all, there are only 5 SS-rank adventurers on the continent.

Each of us is scattered all across the continent to respond to the threat in our immediate area. Well, 2 out of 5 of us arent exactly easy to locate so we actually cover the continent with 3 people.

It would be impossible for SS-rank adventurers like us to all gather like this for a prolonged amount of time considering the balance of the continent.

In short, it is not good for the five of us to stay in the same place for a long time.

However.

Thats unacceptable. You have to finish this by the end of today.

Please dont be unreasonable. Linares-kun.

You think that is unreasonable? I dont think so at all you know. You already have a lot of time to prepare after all. Surely, you have already prepared the documents and necessary information right?

Of course. However, we cant just use the whole day for the inquiry alone.

I told you. You have until the end of the day. Or do you have other reasons you cant finish it by today?

Listen to me, Linares-kun. There is no precedent for an inquiry into SS-rank adventurers actions before. This is something that we should treat with caution. Dont you think that it would be too hasty to conclude such a thing in one day?

I dont think so. You think so too right? Finne.

Linares smiled and directed the talk to Finne who was behind me.

He can manage just fine himself but he chose to direct it to Finne instead huh.

Finne on the other hand only nodded quietly without showing any sign of restlessness.

Yes. As an Imperial Ambassador, I seek a quick conclusion to this inquiry. As long as the Guilds reason for holding this inquiry involved the Empire, we would be troubled for such an accusation to linger. After all, the Empire would hesitate to employ the help of adventurers unless we can obtain a clear answer from the Guild. We would like the Guild to establish a common understanding as soon as possible.

That is the Empires matter. Ambassador Finne. We have no obligation to facilitate for the Empires convenience.

I see. So may I take it that the stability of the Continent is only a secondary concern to the Guild?

.what do you mean?

It is as I said. Even though we have a problem regarding the relationship between one of the great nations and an SS-rank adventurer on our hands, you choose to postpone it. This clearly is an act of negligence to the continents stability as a whole. If we can not reach a quick conclusion here, it would be synonymous with the Guilds approval of Silver-samas action.

Isnt that argument quite irrational?

Not at all, as long as the Guild does not give its answer, it would not be strange for others to take it like that. By prolonging this, it would mean that even if similar situations happen again, the Guild will choose to leave it alone. With a quick conclusion, the Guild can clearly display their stance in this matter to the entire continent. Is there any reason why the Guild would choose not to do that? What else can we call negligence if not this kind of behavior?

Torosin turned silent.

If they are on equal footing then Torosin can present his argument. However, right now Finne has the absolute advantage.

After all.

But I can see your reason, Guild Chief. In case of a disagreement like this, why dont we call for a vote?

You are not a member of this council.

We also want to settle this quickly, you know. That reasoning of yours wont work here.

..in case of a disagreement, we should carefully consider the problem.

Deputy Guild Chief. Do you have anything to add?

Finne addresses Clyde.

Clyde replied while shrugging his shoulders.

Normally, in case of a disagreement, we either have a careful consideration or a majority vote.

Then lets go by majority vote. Lets make this quick. Anyone who is in favor of a quick conclusion, raise your hand.

Without waiting for Torosin to regain his composure, Linares prompts everyone to raise their hand.

5 SS-rank adventurers plus Clyde raised their hand, a total of 6 votes in favor.

That decided the majority vote.

Done.

Dont mess with me! If we are talking about the responsibilities of SS-rank adventurers then Egor and Jack shouldnt have the right to vote! We cant even locate you two recently!? Theres no way that you two are allowed to vote!

Then you should have taken away our SS-rank title in advance. Bringing that up now is already too late dont you think?

WHAT!?

Just obediently start the inquiry. Thats your only option.

No, not necessary.

Torosin denied.

He then looks toward me.

Silver. You are the subject of this inquiry. Your vote is invalid. With equal amounts of votes on both sides, the chair will make the decision.

Then the chairs vote should be invalid too though.

Unfortunately, there is no such rule. Those who think that we should take our time in this inquiry please raise your hand.

Torosin mockingly smiles and urges the council members to raise their hands.

In response, Linares addresses the council with a powerful voice.

Listen well, council members. We adventurers bet our lives on the field. With the Guild Staff supporting us at the guild, we have no complaints about how you run things here. But as long as the reason for this inquiry is how about our way of defeating the monster, you people should prepare to put your lives on the line too. Since we have our own lives, and the lives of civilians on the line, I will have you people put your lives on the line as well.

Linaress gaze was directed at all council members.

The Director-General, the Secretary-General, and the Chief of Foreign Affairs stopped their hands.

Torosin is admonishing them with his eyes but Linares roars at them.

STOP MESSING AROUND AND MAKE UP YOUR GODDAMN MIND!! DONT LOOK DOWN ON US ADVENTURERS! WE ARENT EXACTLY KNOWN TO BE PATIENT ALRIGHT!

I havent been exercising lately so my body is a little stiff.

Its been a long time since I last practiced my bow too. A building this big should serve as a nice practice target dont you think?

If you dont intend to start the inquiry then I am going back. Please do whatever you want afterward.

Said Noname when Torosin was urging her to stop them with his eyes.

The threat was effective.

The Director-General, the Secretary-General, and the Chief of Foreign Affairs abstain from their vote.

It seems we have the majority huh. Lets get started. I am not that free either. Do get this done quickly, Guild Chief.

Seeing my attitude getting more and more carefree, Torosin, and Pitmans cheeks cramped up.