How To Suck Honey With Extras [EN]: Chapter 24

Extra’s Honeyed Life – Episode 24 (24/344)

Episode 29: Troubles Always Come (4)

The God of Business seems to finally be sending a trial.

What was coming has come.

As I slightly frowned at the feeling of incoming trouble, the thug, as if emboldened, swaggered and showed off the tattoo on his arm.

Seeing the tattoo, I widened my eyes and tilted my head.

“…What is it?”

“….”

“No, seriously, what is that?”

Suddenly showing off a tattoo.

Is he some new kind of pervert? Should I report him?

However, unlike me, who was just puzzled, the mercenaries’ faces completely hardened.

“…A snake? I didn’t think it was them, but is it really?”

“Is it really those guys?”

“This isn’t good.”

It seems that tattoo has some meaning.

What is that tattoo? Even I, who read the original work, have no idea!

“You, do you really not know? You don’t know even after seeing this?”

“No, I don’t know what I don’t know. So what is it?”

“Hmph… You speak so fearlessly.”

For some reason, he gritted his teeth and became furious.

What? What part of my words was provocative?

In the end, unable to watch any longer, Haron gently tapped my shoulder and told me.

“…Those guys, I think they’re the Black Snake.”

“Black Snake? So what is that?”

“It’s a criminal guild that has recently established a base in the city and is active. They’re quite troublesome.”

Mercenary Luster chimed in with Haron’s explanation.

“In short, it’s a collection of trash, as they say.”

Emmel spoke with an explicit expression, as if annoyed.

“Ah, is that so?”

Only then did I understand everything, clapping my hands together.

Currently, the Selvas Kingdom.

So, at this point in time, the kingdom was suffering from criminal organizations that had taken root like weeds in each local territory.

Of course, there is bound to be a criminal guild here as well.

‘Because the roots are never pulled out.’

I know the reason why that criminal guild is rampant.

Because there is a mastermind backing them.

Vampire Lord, Elsaria Ru Cantarest.

A senile perverted vampire who is interested in and fascinated by all criminal activities that humans can commit.

And the main villain of the original work’s Volume 2 story.

He is hiding behind the royal capital, inducing numerous subordinate criminal organizations to rise up throughout the kingdom, and using them to commit all sorts of atrocities.

Perhaps the Black Snake is also a subordinate organization influenced by that vampire.

‘Then it’s understandable that I wouldn’t recognize them.’

In the original work, the subordinate organizations are mentioned, but not specifically detailed.

After all, the main villain of Volume 2 is that vampire.

The protagonist only focused on and fought that vampire, and had no interest in the other subordinate organizations.

‘Therefore, it’s just an organization that will collapse once it loses its top.’

That vampire is defeated by the protagonist in Volume 2.

In addition, the bosses of each subordinate organization unfortunately ran into the protagonist and were annihilated because they came to the royal capital for a meeting that day.

In the end, at the end of Volume 2, it was only mentioned that each criminal organization naturally collapsed.

That’s all the importance they have.

The problem here is, why did one of the criminal organizations come to me?

Well, it’s obvious.

I’ve already thought about that enough.

“Is your business protection money?”

“You’re quick to catch on.”

“It’s just that I can’t think of anything else.”

Of course, I made money, so rumors must have spread.

It’s only natural that these gnats would be eyeing me.

‘Tch, if I had held out a little longer, it would have been an organization that would collapse anyway.’

Whether they’re the Black Snake or the Black Loach, they’re just things that will soon lose all sources of funding and collapse like sick chickens.

The underling, who had no idea of the inside story, seemed to think he was threatening me and began to swagger.

“It seems you’ve been doing business quite arbitrarily. First, we need to receive the overdue protection money. First, hand over half of what you’ve earned.”

“…Are you crazy?”

Isn’t this just blatant robbery?

And their demands don’t end there.

“From now on, we will manage this store, as well as all the products. I want you to come with me right away. The boss is looking for you.”

“Hmph, that’s not even worth listening to.”

I refused outright.

More than anything, I don’t like the attitude of daring to control my business.

There’s only one thing to say.

“Get lost.”

“…Are you serious? We are the Black Snake.”

“So?”

I snorted.

Since it’s a criminal organization that dominates this area, most merchants and mercenaries would avoid them if possible.

But it’s ridiculous.

‘Hmph, they’re just small fry anyway.’

No matter how much I think about it, I can only conclude that these guys are not a problem for me.

“Stop with the pathetic threats and get lost.”

“…I see no other way.”

Unexpectedly, are they giving up so easily?

But this doesn’t mean he’s backing down.

“Do it.”

Until then, the colleagues who had been standing still drew their weapons and began to cause a ruckus.

They kick down the door and smash the store’s fixtures with their weapons.

“We’ll make you realize that you can’t live in this city without our permission!”

I see. They’re going to force me to listen.

But those guys made a mistake.

This is not a store run by an ordinary merchant.

Who is the owner of this place?

It’s Aileon.

Who am I? What can I do?

I can punish those guys right away.

“You bastards, how dare you cause a ruckus here!”

I immediately summoned Sprites [small, elemental beings] and unleashed a series of electric shocks.

As blue lights burst out in front of them, they screamed and tumbled to the ground.

“Kuaaaaaaaack!”

It must be quite painful.

Because I immediately sent down an electric current.

In addition, I adjusted the power so they wouldn’t die.

It must hurt even more.

“How dare you! You! …Kill that bastard!”

The eyes of the guys who realized they were being attacked were completely filled with venom.

But it’s still ridiculous.

“Want to try?”

Already behind me, the mercenaries are drawing their weapons, and I also summoned Undine [a water elemental] and gave instructions.

About twenty water arrows were created in the air and surrounded them.

“I’ll ask again. Are you saying you want to fight here?”

It wouldn’t be strange if we clashed right away.

So, there’s no need for long words.

Shoving these water arrows down their throats will convey my intentions even better.

“…Hmph.”

“If you want to go home feeling refreshed with a hole in your throat, step forward. Okay?”

I’m serious.

They’ve already caused a ruckus, and I’ve received a declaration of war.

There’s no reason to hesitate.

Only then did the Black Snake’s underlings realize that they weren’t in an advantageous position, and they hesitated before putting away their weapons.

Still, the venom doesn’t disappear.

It’s obvious.

“…You’ll regret this.”

“Regret? That’s what guys like you do.”

I smirked and waved my hand as if telling them to get lost, and the Black Snake’s underlings glared at me with murderous eyes before turning their backs and leaving the store.

Geez, they’re good at running away.

As expected of third-rate villains.

After they disappeared, silence lingered in the store for a moment, but soon turned into sighs of relief.

“…Undine, go look outside the store. See if anyone’s there? Okay?”

-Okay! I’ll look for people!

After sending Undine out for reconnaissance, I plopped down on a chair and sighed as well.

‘Damn… I thought something was going to happen.’

I pretended to be calm so I wouldn’t be underestimated, but I was actually quite nervous.

It wouldn’t have been strange if a knife fight broke out on the spot.

No, it’s normal for that to happen.

But I couldn’t help it.

If I had bowed down for fear of conflict, I would never have been able to get out of it.

As the tension eased, I felt my throat tighten.

I can’t even swallow.

“Wow… that was close. Shopkeeper? Would you like some water?”

“Water… I’d appreciate it if you could.”

Just in time, Emmel, with good sense, brought a kettle and cup of water from inside the store and poured water for me.

That’s a kind consideration.

Or is it because my complexion is that bad right now?

“Shopkeeper, are you okay? Did you overdo it?”

“…I couldn’t help it. Their demands were outrageous.”

“That’s true. But the problem doesn’t seem to be that.”

The other mercenaries also expressed concern.

“There will definitely be retaliation.”

That’s right. I agree.

Retaliation, huh.

“If it comes, well. We’ll just have to deal with it.”

If it’s time to fight, we’ll have to fight.

If I was afraid of that, I wouldn’t have even thought of leaving my hometown.

When I said this, the mercenaries were impressed.

“Aileon is right.”

“What’s the big deal, they’re just criminals.”

“If they come, we’ll just have to deal with them!”

For some reason, they started to get fired up.

I casually went along with their mood and fell into thought.

Anyway, I needed to think about what to do next.

‘After all, as soon as that lackey goes back, he’ll start tattling to his boss, right?’

The boss, huh.

Surely that guy is also a pathetic piece of trash.

I’m already getting sick of it.

* * *

The darkest time of the day had come.

The men wearing black masks hid themselves in the alleys as if they were hiding in the darkness, and glared at Aileon’s store visible beyond.

They are the ones in charge of direct action among the members belonging to the Black Snake.

They checked the surroundings of the destination.

No problem.

No one is watching.

And even if they do see, they have no choice but to turn a blind eye, whoever he is.

They understand that fact well.

That’s why they don’t have any qualms about what they’re about to do.

“…Let’s start.”

Delte, the member in charge of this attack, gestured while suppressing his voice.

At the signal, the remaining members also approached the store while suppressing their voices.

Boss Singel’s order was simple.

Secure the spiritist [someone who can communicate with spirits] who is the owner of this store.

And dispose of the store.

Never leave any witnesses.

It’s something they always do.

“…The second floor and the first floor. Divide into five each and break in.”

A total of ten people were dispatched for retaliation.

They are divided into both sides and break in.

It is not impossible for the spiritist to escape.

The plan was to attack the first and second floors at the same time, drive the guy in, and then secure him.

Delte took four members with him to the second floor, and the remaining members broke into the first floor.