So Thats Why Ive Decided to Become A Cheapskate Part 6

Presently, Kagamis group was with David. In order from right to left, Kagami, Alice, Rex, and Tina were sitting in chairs across from David. Amongst them, only Rex seemed sullen and had his arms folded, seemingly unable to calm down.

Do you understandwhy I have come here?

David, who was holding a coffee cup in one of his hands, muttered that while giving Rex a sharp look.

KrulYouve come to take back the Princess, right? A lot of time has passed since we started staying in this town. Its not strange for someone to report that to the Royal Capital.

Rex instantly shared his guess with a troubled look.

Its just as youve guessed. As expected of Rex-sama, you have keen senses.

David said that with a sigh as he brought the coffee cup to his mouth and then put it down on the plate. Rex lowered his head in embarrassment after David spoke.

Will the two of you be serious and stop bantering? In other words, what do you mean by that? Whats your explanation?

As if he didnt understand what he was saying at all, Kagami, who seemed uninterested, asked while he sucked on the straw of his Melon Soda.

Seemingly sharing the same opinion, Alice and Tina nodded in agreement, saying Yeah, yeah, with their faces smeared with cream from the parfaits they had ordered.

Speaking of the report, the Villager that deceived Rex-sama and Krul-samaits you, right?

A report? Although I dont really understand those things, Im Kagami Kouji. As you know, Im a Villager.

After this, Kagami introduced the two people next to him, saying, The little ones who appear to be nothing but children next to me are Alice and Tina, whose face is covered in cream. As if he recognized the two, David bowed without changing his expression at all.

I know. Ive heard about them from my subordinates report.

I mean, what exactly is this report you speak of? Although youve said you will take Krul back, please explain everything, including this.

Bringing back Princess-samaKrul-sama, is the truth. However, my original purpose was to talk to you about your behavior that has gone astray.

Not just Kagami, but Rex was bewildered as well.

What do you mean by that David-dono? If you looked into the reports you received from your subordinates, dont you know enough about our actions for the Demon King subjugation?

Although it was mentioned earlier, Rex-sama has been living in this town. Dont you have some sort of reason for it? One of the reports Ive heard from my subordinates is: Currently searching for the unknown whereabouts of the Demon King, and although they have yet to go on a journey to subjugate him, they are spending day after day for some type of goal without neglecting their training.'

Listening to this, Kagami agreed with an Ah, I see. In the last month, Kagamis group had stayed in Balman and completed Quests to gather gold and defeat Monsters. Whether it was intended as camouflage, Kagami concluded that those who saw him reported that they were trying to get stronger and cooperate with each other.

In reality, since there were days where they acted separately, Rex and Krul had only raised their Levels slightly.

Ive come here to confirm this. Could it be that youve given up on the Demon King subjugation to spend time here in Balman? Furthermore, Krul-sama is the Princess of the whole country. She is already His Majestys precious daughter, and although I will bring her backif that isnt going to happen peacefully, I will have to bring her back forcibly. As a Sage, using Krul-sama for the Demon King subjugation is a top priority after all.

After this was said, David once again brought his coffee cup to his mouth. At this moment, Kagami quickly stared down Rex in a contest, and then he immediately displayed his status window and showed David his Level.

Thats exactly right! Were pretending that weve given up on subjugating the Demon King and have been making our preparations! Rather than spending time searching for the Demon Kings unknown whereabouts, we will wait for him to appear since its faster and well be strong enough to give him a vicious beating!

Kagami turned serious as he said that. After listening to Davids story, he concluded that, Ah, hes quite the troublesome guy, to talk about this, and acted out accordingly, in order to adapt to Davids story.

To be honest, regardless of the fact that they didnt have enough people on hand, he concluded that he didnt wish for Krul to return to the castle because of personal reasons like, Its too painful for Krul to disappear or It will be problematic for Krul to consider things later on, after having begun to understand Demons, if she goes to an unreachable place.

Thats right! It doesnt mean that weve given up on the Demon King subjugation for sure! Weve been training and getting stronger at Shishous side to defeat the Demon King as soon as he appears!

Rex stood up and said that as if to support Kagamis actions.

Ive heard about it. Ive already received a report on the events in Salumeria. It appears you were very successful, and I cant believe there is a Villager who has arrived to such a stageand although you might defeat the Demon King soon, why are you trying to manage a Casino in this town? The report also mentions that Krul-sama and Rex-sama are also trying to work in this Casino.

David accused Kagami while looking at him dubiously, as if waiting for him to expose himself. Although Rex showed a painful look for a moment, as if he felt guilty, Kagamis eyes hardened.

You fool! Dont underestimate a Villagers weakness! Its still unreasonably weak, even at Level 999!

He said as he struck the table with a dan, seemingly angry at being the victim.

A great success at Salumeria? You know we were finally able to pull it off somehow after receiving much support from Krul and powerful magic from the other Adventurers, right? As for that subordinate of the Demon King, we will never defeat him if hes with the Demon King! Thats why we will save up our gold and buy powerful equipment. If we have gold we will be able to increase our number of companions and arrange equipment for themThis is perfect, isnt it? In exchange for helping Krul and Rex become stronger, theyre helping me out with this.

Tina was slightly surprised and let out and uwoh, as if she had started to vomit due to the lie this chatterbox had come up with. Kagamis face seemed to dare David to doubt him.

In reality, this lie was plausible.

There was no leaked information that spoke of the Demon King himself showing up in the Battle of Salumeria. It was just his subordinate that attacked. This lie about the reason for managing a Casino could already be interpreted as a more effective way to save up gold, now that the Demon King wasnt here.

I seewas that the case? For the time being, there is a number of equipment valued at more than 1000 Gold (TN:It uses 1000 here, not 10k) that you can buy as you pass through the Quest Guild, right? According to the legend from ancient times, those things must not be passed onto people who do not have the ability to wield them. They are items that can only be purchased with your own power. Knowing this, it must mean that youre trying to gather up gold through this method.

Due to not knowing this at all, everyone present recognized that this way of exposing information was just like Krul and thought, As expected of Kruls servant, when they heard information that not even Krul, who had a relationship with the royal family, knew.

She still didnt have the ability to wield one, even though her body has undergone training since childhood, Kagami retorted in his mind while he listened to the reason why her father, the King, was unable to receive these weapons. David had more words to share:

If youre planning on doing thatthen let me help out as well!

Thats right, these unexpected words came from David.

At these unexpected words, Kagami thought, Eh? Is this lie continuing?, and everyone involved in the mess shivered.