Don't move, it's a robbery!

Compared to yesterday, the situation in the lower city was much more chaotic. There were almost no pedestrians on the streets, but there were many more soldiers. Occasionally, a few residents who went out would be questioned by the soldiers in various ways.

I wasn't planning to get involved, but when I passed through a small alley, I ran into some acquaintances—the dancers I'd seen dancing at the pub before.

These unfortunate women were cornered in the alley by soldiers, who seemed to be questioning them about something. However, this was clearly not a proper interrogation, because a normal interrogation would not force people to take off their clothes.

"Stop talking nonsense! I bet you're hiding some kind of weapon! Otherwise, why would your shirt be so bulging? Or tell me yourself, what are you hiding inside your clothes? Hurry up and tell me, ah~ tell me!"

The girls looked pale, but dared not resist, so they could only obediently start taking off their clothes. The scene was really exciting, and I got a little excited watching it.

I was originally going to help them directly, but when I saw such a wonderful scene, I immediately decided to wait a little longer before making my move, at least until they were halfway undressed.

For no other reason than to obtain evidence, after all, as the saying goes, to catch a thief, you must catch him red-handed!

(╹へ╹): "Wipe your drool first. Besides, what gives you the nerve to say that, you robber?"

Then, the dancers were not as timid as I had imagined. The moment they took off their outer garments, they suddenly threw them at the soldiers, trying to block their view. Then, they decisively chose to escape.

The dancers' plan worked; the soldiers were indeed thrown into a panic for a moment, and several dancers managed to escape. However, one unlucky fellow was still caught by the guards.

"Damn it! How dare they play us! They're asking for it!"

The soldier who had grabbed the dancer threw a vicious punch, but I grabbed him before it could hit the girl's face.

"That's going too far. That's how they make a living."

My sudden appearance startled everyone present. The soldier whose wrist I grabbed struggled wildly, looking extremely pained, pulling at me frantically while screaming incoherently.

"Ouch! Damn it! Let go!"

This guy's blustering but cowardly demeanor annoyed me a bit, so I used a little more force.

"Click~"

"Aaaaaah! My hand! My hand!"

Oh dear, I accidentally broke his wrist.

Seeing the soldier's pained expression, I felt deeply apologetic, so I punched him to physically anesthetize him.

Seeing their fallen comrade and teeth scattered on the ground, the remaining two guards drew their weapons, one of them even raising his musket at me.

"How dare you attack soldiers! Were you one of the rioters last night?!"

I was a little surprised. My wanted posters had been plastered all over the city a couple of days ago, so how could these soldiers patrolling the lower city not recognize me?

How did Mogoslol train soldiers of this caliber?

Seemingly angered by my composure, or perhaps thinking I wouldn't dare act under the threat of the musket, a soldier with a knife arrogantly walked up to me and continued to interrogate me in a condescending tone.

"I'm asking you a question! Are you mute?! I think you deserve a beating!"

I was amused by him. It was the first time I had ever seen such a stupid person. When I saw his arm raised high, I just turned my head slightly to avoid the attack. Then I kicked him between his legs, crushing his two eggs and breaking his pelvis in the process.

"I really don't know what you're so arrogant about. With your attitude, you're no different from a street thug."

I looked up at the last soldier and found that he hadn't run away yet; he was even ready to aim and fire.

"Damn bastard! If you move again, I'll shoot! This is a dwarven musket! One shot can kill!"

The guy was trembling as he spoke. I didn't know if he was being brave or just out of his mind. I pulled a gold coin out of my pocket and held it up to him.

The soldier was a little confused, not understanding what I was going to do with the gold coins. After thinking about it for a while, he came to a conclusion.

"Hahaha! You actually tried to bribe me? Now you're scared! Too late! Kneel down right now or I'll shoot!"

So, when Mogoslor's army was selecting people, did they specifically choose those with intellectual disabilities? Why are these guys' thinking abilities always so amazing?

I suddenly exerted force with my thumb, flicking the coin directly at his eye before it flew out from the back of his head.

Then, the soldier fell down, a smile on his face, presumably dying peacefully.

The dancer I rescued sat on the ground, dumbfounded, staring blankly at everything in front of her. Seeing her terrified expression, I shook my head slightly, ending this amusing little episode.

But just as I was about to turn away, I saw the dancers who had run away earlier come back, obviously to rescue their companions. They were all carrying simple weapons, such as kitchen knives, daggers, wooden sticks and stones, but two of them were using military weapons.

These people rushed over aggressively, only to be startled by the scene in the alley. They clearly recognized me; several of them even tried to greet me, but I had no intention of lingering. I simply nodded to them and turned to leave.

"Wait a minute! Sir, please wait a moment!"

Seeing that I was about to leave, the lead dancer quickly tried to stop me. Judging from their excited expressions and the glint in their eyes, I could roughly guess what they were about to say.

I guess he's planning to ask me for an autograph or something, or maybe he wants to thank me and give me a kiss or something.

Hey, this is the usual plot after a hero saves a damsel in distress. It's so clichéd it's almost unbelievable, there's nothing new about it. But it's a small token of the girls' affection, and someone as gentle as me certainly can't let them down.

(╹へ╹): "You should take off your smile; your mouth is practically stretched to the back of your ears."

I ignored the slander from "West Copper," kept smiling, and waited for the girls to speak.

If you want to repay a debt of gratitude, don't be shy, just give each other a kiss. Of course, if you insist on giving two kisses, that's fine too.

"Sir, we know our request is abrupt, and perhaps we are not even qualified, but..."

"Sure! Of course! Who cares about qualifications in this kind of thing? Don't be shy, just ask. I'll agree to anything."

"What?! Really?!"

The dancers stared at me in disbelief, their eyes filled with shock.

Some of them had slightly flushed cheeks, some clutched their chests, and some had tears in their eyes, but without exception, they all looked up to me with great admiration.

Here comes, finally here!

The story described by the bards—that after a hero saves a damsel in distress, the beauties repay him with their bodies—is finally about to unfold.

Look, these people from poor backgrounds know how to repay kindness. Tina, I've saved her so many times, but she never gives me any benefits. She's so ungrateful. These dancers are much more sensible!

I braced myself to offer my face, and then I heard the girl in the lead pleading with me.

"Sir! Many people were arrested in the lower city yesterday, including our family and friends. Can you save them? They are innocent citizens who did not participate in any riot yesterday. The soldiers just broke into their homes and looted their belongings, which is why they resisted."

So, this is what you're trying to say?

Seeing the expectant looks on the girls' faces, I nodded stiffly.

"Sure, no problem. By the way, do you know any storytelling bards?"

"I know him, so what?"

"It's nothing. After I rescued them, I went and gave them a beating, to tell them off for making up stories all the time!"