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Sato Kazuma, standing beside her, cried out in surprise. Kobayashi could clearly feel his companion's body stiffen instantly. Turning around, he saw the imposing Royal Prosecutor.

"Long time no see, Miss Sena."

"Mr. Kobayashi, it's been a long time."

The two greeted each other first.

Sena looked at Kazuma Sato with slight disappointment and couldn't help but say, "Uh, what does that mean, uh?"

She knew she wasn't a very popular prosecutor in the kingdom, but being treated with such a strong reaction just for saying hello made Sena very upset.

Seeing Sena's sadness, Kazuma Sato apologized slightly, "I'm sorry, I just acted out of nowhere..."

If we had to pick someone in Axel who was most afraid of Sena, it would undoubtedly be Kazuma Sato.

This guy has been to jail ten times, eight of which were due to Sena's arrest—forced arrests that left him inexplicably burdened with huge debts and even risking execution. So, every time he sees Sena, Kazuma Sato sneaks away.

But his guilty conscience only made Sena more suspicious, and she would forcibly arrest him and put him in jail every time.

A very subtle cycle has been created.

Upon hearing Kazuma Sato's apology, Sena twirled a strand of her hair with her fingers and said with a hint of helplessness, "There's nothing I can do about being afraid. To you all right now, I'm like an enemy."

Adventurers and the Kingdom Prosecutor seem to be natural adversaries, because adventurers are unruly, carefree, and do not follow the rules, which naturally makes them a thorn in the side of the Kingdom's face—the Kingdom Prosecutor.

Neither the adventurers nor the kingdom's prosecutors have a good reputation within each other's circles. Even though the kingdom relies heavily on the adventurers, the relationship is still so awkward.

Hearing her say that, Kazuma Sato immediately changed his tune, saying, "That's not what I thought at all! There's nothing I can do, Ms. Sena is doing this because of work! Right, Kobayashi-senpai?!"

Seemingly afraid of being unconvincing, he asked his companion a question.

Sena turned to look at Kobayashi.

Kobayashi smiled and affirmed to her, "Yes, because she's the Kingdom's prosecutor, there's nothing that can be done about it. But I won't be hostile towards her, because she's Miss Sena."

"That's right..."

Sena's lips curled up slightly, but she quickly put on a serious expression again.

"It is indeed because of work, but it's not like there's no other way."

Her serious expression was somewhat frightening.

Kazuma Sato asked uncertainly, "Could it be... that Ms. Sena did this because she likes her?"

"How could that be?" Sena sighed helplessly. "It's because of the prosecutor's duties."

"That's why I won't be hostile towards Miss Sena."

Kobayashi's smile widened.

Kazuma Sato also praised, "As expected of Sena-san, the workaholic devil!"

Hey, if you can't speak properly, then don't speak!

Are you deliberately humiliating her?

Sena stared at Sato Kazuma with a hint of danger in her eyes and said, "This isn't a compliment, is it? Or are you treating me like a fool?"

It's over.

She heard it.

Kobayashi quickly gave Sato Kazuma a wink, and the outspoken idiot finally realized what was happening, sweating as he hurriedly explained.

"No, that's not true at all."

His flustered waving was quite comical.

Sena sighed softly, "Ha, why is talking to you so tiring? I suggest you learn more about how to conduct yourself from Mr. Kobayashi over there."

This guy……

Kazuma Sato's eyes looked strange.

I'm so sorry for all the trouble. Everyone knows that Kobayashi-senpai has a sweet tongue, but I'm really sorry that I don't. No wonder you still don't have a boyfriend!

"You seem to be trying to say something."

"No! That's not true!"

"really?"

"Really, really! You have to believe me!"

A woman's intuition is remarkably accurate.

It might also be because Kazuma Sato's eyes were too direct, as Sena immediately realized that Kazuma Sato had ill intentions.

"Fine, I'll forgive you this time."

Sena was too lazy to argue with him.

Kazuma Sato breathed a long sigh of relief.

"So, why are Mr. Kobayashi and Mr. Kazuma here?" Despite asking this, Sena's gaze remained fixed on Kobayashi.

Kobayashi said, "I'm just here to deliver a mission."

"Because we're just ordinary adventurers," Kazuma Sato quickly explained.

"I see, that's a very reasonable reason."

Sena nodded.

Kobayashi then followed up by asking, "Miss Sena, why are you here?"

“I am the Kingdom’s prosecutor. Wherever there are criminals, I will go.” Sena said, while staring at Kazuma Sato beside her.

"Eh--"

Kazuma Sato's expression changed drastically, and he murmured uncertainly, "Could it be that they're spying on me..."

"Why should I waste so much time on you?" Sena rolled her eyes at him disdainfully.

"Yes!"

Kazuma Sato relaxed.

Even so, we still need to keep a close watch on Kazuma Sato and not let our guard down.

Otherwise, this guy, who has the reputation of being a scumbag and a monster, might run into the street at any time and use his thieving skills on other female adventurers.

therefore--

Sena said sharply, "Aside from what's happened recently, we might have more opportunities to meet."

"Huh?! What did I do again?"

“I heard rumors about you a long time ago, and perhaps it’s necessary to investigate that matter… Ah.”

"That happened a long time ago! Even if it happened in the past, a sin is a sin."

Kazuma Sato's expression turned ugly again.

Honestly, he really disliked the other person at this moment, whether they were serious or ruthless, they were a very troublesome presence for him.

He sighed helplessly.

"Back then, please let me help you with everything..."

At this point, you can only obediently cooperate.

It's unimaginable what charges might be leveled against someone who violently resists.

Perhaps his prison sentence is already set in stone.

Watching the interaction between the two, Kobayashi guessed that Sena had given Sato Kazuma quite a hard time when he left. Thinking that even if Sato Kazuma had done something wrong, he was still his comrade, and was just about to speak up to get revenge when—

I am truly sorry!

Kazuma Sato apologized loudly first.

"Eh?"

Kobayashi was dumbfounded.

Why did you confess before we even started interrogating you?

Sena's eyes narrowed, and she questioned, "Can I take your apology as an admission of all your crimes?"

"Ahhh! No! I was just apologizing."

Kazuma Sato waved his hands frantically, trying to explain.

Unfortunately, Sena wasn't buying it at all, and retorted, "If apologies were enough, what would be the point of having our kingdom's investigators? Take me to the interrogation room! ...Although I'd like to say that, I have a lot on my plate, and I'll have to wait a while before I can investigate further."

It seems that Sena let him off the hook.

Sato Kazuma thought to himself: I hope Miss Sena will never be too busy...

Sena seemed to read his mind and said with certainty, "Now, you can pray that I'm never finished with my work."

"——!!!"

Kazuma Sato covered his face in pain.

That's enough!

This person is terrifying, just like Senior Kobayashi who can read people's minds. Is a woman's sixth sense really that powerful?!

In any case, Kazuma Sato has chosen to keep a straight face and remain silent.

As long as he doesn't speak, he won't be caught doing anything wrong.

Having been in prison numerous times and tested by lie detectors many times, Kazuma Sato is quite experienced.

"Never mind, it seems you're not too happy to welcome me..."

Sena sighed softly.

Not only Kazuma Sato, but also the other adventurers in Axel's starting village were the same, after all, the two sides were naturally hostile.

"Then I'll leave first."

"Wait a moment, Miss Sena."

"Mr. Xiaolin?"