Isekai Online's
Chapter 23 - Black Confession

It seemed, one of them was still in a semi-conscious state when rising from their short sleep. When he saw me, he immediately entered into a state of complete consciousness.

“K-You!!”

Yup, that first impression sounded clear when I saw me. With my face covered in shadows from the head covering. I stepped closer towards him.

Right now, there's only one I can think of. Scavenging the remnants of the information that was inside his head to deepen the case. Who would have thought if this case was neatly arranged and planned. It could be proved by the map of the location of the teleportation magic spread point.

The most important question is..

What is their purpose?

Based on the main objective aimed at my Quest Class Detective, it should be the easiest thing to find information on the abductees. But, to explore the conditions and circumstances behind this kidnapping scenario is very necessary.

Who would have thought if the kidnapper had such great equipment and resources. Of course, all this attracted my deepest curiosity.

Diving while wet is okay, isn't it?

“Kuh! Oye! Release him! Don't you know who you're dealing with?!”

Sometimes, a dog that can only bark sounds annoying. It feels so useless if my ears are filled with his screams. Well, in this case it's this guy.

I took out my Tactical Baton, just from its elongated voice, the person fell silent again as if his previous memories were returning into his brain.

“Hey! I suggest you let us go, believe me you'll get in big trouble if you don't let us go.”

“Trouble?” reply me.

So far, I still haven't found any significant problems. I'm used to doing everything myself and solving my own problems. Well, maybe this is another meaning if Will Isaac, Yuuki Saku, and Yuuki Kotori are with me. But right now I am alone.

“Y-Yes-Yes! I don't know who sent you but you won't be able to fight Viscount Barknelyn's army!”

I must admit, this dog barking is very melodious. I don't know who Viscount Barknelyn is, but judging from his name using the level of nobility means he's one of the nobles in Isekai Online, right?

Viscount Barknelyn, the noble of which Kingdom is that? at least with this information I can ask Mile to look for this person's information. A good first step, who would have thought if people who worked with nobles would easily dispose of this sensitive information.

Well, the first rule of interrogation is the matching of facts and data. Even if this information comes out of the mouth of one dog, it does not mean that the other dog agrees with the same voice, right?

“N-Ng! Where the hell am I? Heh! Why am I upside down!”

It seemed, the second dog had woken up from his sleep. Supposedly, the effect of [Tactical Baton: Takedown] was over but it seemed like their level of consciousness was determined from the state of their status.

“Haha! Neil, are you upside down too?”

“...”

Whatisthis? was he so stupid as to understand the situation that was going on.

When our eyes met, thin eye contact occurred, I could see her smile looking down on me. I understand the language of his eyes, because I often learn the language of eyes to find hiding places that violate the school rules in my previous school.

“Oh! We have a mysterious guest this time. About who? Hasn't our Master gotten a lot of enemies lately?”

“Stupid! Don't joke with the current situation!”

“Oh! Come on. he's only a Player with level 30, it's no big deal if he hits us who are level 100 this.”

“Well, haven't I already done it?” reply me.

“Oh! Also true! Hahahaha!!” he laughed casually. I understand the typical person like this. Someone with a type that is so easy to run from problems and very troublesome. But with such a typical, wouldn't it be more interesting if he talked a little more about the problems that are happening.

A voice rang out again, I could see these seven bound dogs slowly waking up from their brief slumber. At first, they looked very panicked but with the joy of the number two dog, they were a little relieved by the reality of the small leveled Player before them.

“Hey, isn't this it? what's his name.. er? Royal interrogation techniques? Ahaha! It's been a long time since we've had a task like this.”

“Stupid! Shut your mouth! I just told you the name of our Master, but this person is not afraid at all!”

“Heeee... Someone who is not afraid of Viscount Barknelyn? Sounds like a new player to me. Oho! He was indeed a new Player who did not know Viscount Barknelyn. If only he had known her, he would have joined our syndicate! Which player is not interested in earning money by kidnapping children.”

What The Hell, dude!

Maybe that's my reaction if only my mouth couldn't hold it. Can players also participate in crime circles in Isekai Online? How much you want to make the world of Isekai Online realistic anyway.

What normal Player hunting Quest has been a bit lately and prefers easy jobs like kidnapping children? I don't know what's going on, but if you look at the sales figures of Isekai Online currency exchange to the original currency, it sounds pretty reasonable why they are tempted with such huge profits.

So, all these problems go back to economic problems? Sounds so classic to me. I thought back to that currency exchange after forgetting my sister's hospital bill. Why can I forget about that problem? why didn't I think about this before? if such a trivial matter allows for the occurrence of such a crime, what about the potential for other crimes?

Again, money is the main problem. But we also need it for our daily needs.

The mouth of this second dog is very smooth, so I want to smoothen his mouth with a medicine that matches him. Improved Scopolamine MK.III which is Talkative type, if the mouth is smooth like that and consider this weak me. Why don't I just use it?

I took the [Improved Scopolamine MK.III Toolkits] that was in my inventory. Just like with the previous equipment, a magic circle sealing its wrapper could be clearly seen. This item is in the shape of a black rectangular box. When I opened it, the contents inside turned out to be very simple. There is one syringe and a small bottle of liquid for disposable use.

[Item: Auto-disable Syringes]

[Item: Improved Scopolamine MK.III (3ml)]

[Item: Self-destuct Hardcase]

As the three pieces of information came out, I understood why this form of Improved Scopolamine had such a unique packaging. If not mistaken, there are instructions for use that say different doses affect the effects of use. Why is only one injection provided?

I don't know how it works for this 3ml injection into an NPC, but. The theory without field practice only creates an empty hypothesis!

That's why..

It's time to use this 3ml for one of these active dogs. It seems, I have to conduct this trial to another Monster or NPC. But, it could be for another chance. Right now, I should take advantage of this little opportunity, while these NPCs are still breathing.

I immediately opened the seal that covered the eye of the syringe, the seal was thick plastic that was quite hard. After unsealing it, I took the liquid [Item: Improved Scopolamine Mk.III (3ml)] by piercing the sealed seal above it. At that instant, the magic circle above him slowly disappeared.

[Improved Scopolamine MK.III Toolkits Time Limit 23:59:58]

The usage notification appeared before me, the thin screen told me the usage limit of this Class Detective equipment. By damaging the sealing magic circle, this equipment was ready to be used within a certain time limit. I became curious, what if I don't use it until the deadline expires?

I wanted to find out the answer, but it felt like it would waste my character's finances.

“Hey! Whatisit? what suspicious object is it?”

I've decided to seek information from this noble dog. Approaching him and injecting into his open arm. Should I make her sit? Or is a position like this fitting?

“Hey! What a painful thing it is!”

“What you just did!”

“Oh, no! Why do I feel so excited?”

“Hey! Answer me!”

“Don't shut up, Hey!”

I can see the active status of this dog character, a golden yellow status [status: Talkative 00:29:57]. It is enough with their parable as dogs, even dogs are still better than them.

I was a little pleased with the quick effect. I think 3ml is too much for one person. I put this shot on the floor and tried to gather focus to deepen the case.

Going back to the main topic, I want to know how can a case like this happen and the Player is involved in it. Does the developer provide features like this in the game? Or this feature is already an open secret if NPCs are able to employ Players, as well as Guild Master Adventure who provide Quest to Players?

If that's the case, I can't do much.

“Well, I don't know what's going on here. Can you tell me who you are?” my question sounded very simple and there was no emphasis at all. You could say, this is just an interview or interview with a less normal subject condition.

“Hahahaha!!! You're with it!”

“The first time I heard an interrogation like this!”

“What humiliation is this? even the royal army alone was not trained like this!”

“See! The player who was just born does not know who we are. I'll tell ya! We are the chosen knights appointed directly by Viscount Barknelyn! A businessman and noble of the Kingdom of Nestrad. We are the foremost, trusted, and toughest knights Viscount Barknelyn has ever had. Well, as much as we work just sit and drink anyway, but it's worth the money. When else try, casual work is paid a high wage. Eh? Did I just say what was on my mind?”

These seven fools suddenly fell silent. Realizing their colleagues reveal something very interesting to deepen. Of course, I sensed that something was hidden by Viscount Barknelyn.

“Ah, so you guys are just a paid team to inhabit the place? Your work is very easy. I envy you guys!” reply me.

“It's easy! You think cleaning up merchandise filled with dirt and urine is easy? Not to mention our wares that kept crying all night! My head was made a mess by that voice! Why should we take care of such trading try!”

This one dog, well it's my fault why he actively talks like this. The peaking and stifling adrenaline turns out to be a lot of fun for interactive interrogations like this.

“This arm... why does it feel like a living being?” ask me.

“Because they are living a fool! Don't you know what piss is? You think trees can pee? Eh.. it looks like Dryad includes plants or monsters anyway? What about the Monster Treant? The body is a log, right? Why is it called a monster? Why not plants? And why am I thinking about the identity crisis of both? Why are we thinking now after 12 years of abducting them? What is going on with my body?”

12 Years isn't the least time for this unusual kidnapping. I can get certainty if they were originally monster abduction specialists who were concurrently as knights belonging to Viscount Barknelyn. After all, I was very curious about their criminal record, the extent to which they acted out of reason like this.

“Well, aren't you used to kidnapping monsters or something? why did you change your target to be a child?”

“How do I know! Suddenly Viscount Barknelyn told us to look for a troublesome little girl! I have no problem with this job transfer but the condition of the little boy is very troublesome. How many children do you think have a fine body, fine hair, a beautiful face, and still a saint? Those perplexing conditions led us to make such a decision rather than go to great lengths to find her why don't we kidnap all the girls and let Viscount Barknelyn choose her? I knew Viscount Barknelyn was a little picky with women but it turned out that she got into the phase of looking for a little girl. As long as I get paid, I don't mind Viscount Barknelyn's interest in the little girl.”

This conversation is getting interesting. It turns out that this kind of deviation occurs also in the game world. I do not understand why Isekai Online Developer does not pay attention to its user rating. It will be very troublesome if there is a habit of the Player who kidnaps small children and gets carried away to the real world. Did they not notice the possibility?

“How do you set up that many teleportation points?”

“You are stupid or stupid? Of course we hire players! It's the easiest thing we can do! Do you think we're going to take to the streets and put up that much teleportation magic? How many players do you think are Mages who refuse to be given money by us? Now let us go and I'll give you 10 Silver Coins to go from here and another 10 Silver Coins to shut up about our work!”

“It's not that easy to throw me out after hearing what you guys have done. I'm more curious, where did your courage come from?”

“Huh?! As long as you can still drink and tease married men is enough for me!”

“Heh?!”

“Hah?!”

“Eh?!”

“Come?!”

“Kuk!!”

Hearing the revelation that had just entered my ears. I was so surprised. I wish what I heard just now was the wrong wind.

“What did you say just now?” ask me to make sure.

“As long as can drink?”

“Not that, after.”

“Tempting married men?”

“Are you not a man?”

“Eh? Is it wrong if men tease men?”

“Oh.. So you kind of like that.”

“Hmm.. saw a mysterious figure in front of me. You look sweet too. Can you take off your headgear? I want to see your handsome face.”

*BAAAAAM!

A voice suddenly shocked all of them. I consciously reflexively shot that NPC in the head. Hearing his last confession made my body shiver.

Seriously already! Why the developers of this game do not pay attention to their rating. Why would a Class Detective get a Quest like this?

And why are there NPCs like this?

WH WHY? EXPLAIN TO ME THE DEVELOPER!

“Personally, I was actually disgusted and uncomfortable when I was close to him. Once I found out she turned out that way, Uh. how to say it. Thank you for killing him? i suppose? It's worth it he's always weird when we shower together.”

“Geeh! Disgust! Why do we just know what he's doing now?”

“I'm glad she's dead but.. aren't we in the same trouble friends?”

At once, they refocused on me.

“Well, one has fallen, now there are only six people left. I can only give you one chance. If not.”

I pointed the Gross-17 pistol at one of their comrades and pulled the trigger once more.

*BAAAAAM!!

I put this second emphasis on the person who laughed at me for the first time. Not that I have a hidden grudge against him. Merely, I can feel him a troublesome person if alive.

I could hear them gulping down saliva after watching their comrades die instantly.

“I don't want to do this any further, but if you guys play around and piss me off. Well.. you guys will know what happens next” I slightly pressed my tone.

The atmosphere around them instantly heated up. With this kind of change in atmosphere, sweat started dripping in their hair.

“I came here to look for a little girl, she is the grandson of a Nekoya Inn owner, do you guys know her?” ask me.

“Nekoya Inn? Isn't that the inn famous for its night service?” reply one of them.

“Do we kidnap the grandson of the owner of Nekoya Inn?”

“Don't you know, it's possible that he's trapped in a teleportation magic trap set?”

“Maybe.”

“Listen, we don't know what girl you're talking about, but if you want to look for her. The girls trapped by the teleportation magic were in the side room of this room. Locked along with other girls.”

“...”

I did not answer that question and further pressed my gaze deeply into that person.

“Kuh! The key is in the pocket of my pants” he tried to reach his pants pocket but with his condition tied it was very difficult. He looks like a cocoon moving out.

“Ah, thanks for the information and now..there is something you need to do?” say me.

“Huh?” they simultaneously spoke my words.

“Well, this action of yours has been very troubling. If you guys let me go, will you stop with a job like this?”

“Te-of course! We're gonna stop!

“Y-Yes, we will stop so let us go!”

“Be-right, we will quit this bad job.”

“Alright, I believe in your words.” I can clearly see the speech and facial expressions of those who say otherwise. If I take them off, they will immediately run towards me and snatch my weapon. After seeing how deadly my weapon was, their minds and eyes focused on this weapon in my hands.

It is a small game through the gaze of eye contact.

Letting them go is the worst mistake. I had to take a small job to take care of them in order to turn into a well-behaved person.

I once again pulled the trigger of the Gross-17 pistol and killed the remaining five men. Their heads still spewed out the remaining fresh blood. This additional work is a relief, one potential cause of troublesome problems has been lost.

“I believe in your words.but, if you are already a corpse.”

With that sentence, I fulfilled my words and released them in a state of being corpses. Looking at the corpse that claimed to be carrying the key, I felt its pocket, there was nothing in it until the part of its belt that felt stuck something caught my attention.

A number of more than one key caught my attention. The keys are tied to a long iron that supports a wide variety of locks.

“How many girls did you kidnap anyway?”

I hurried off to find the location of their confinement based on the statements of these people.

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