Dekan in His Element

Although Tata suspected the card was fake, she still clutched it tightly in her hand.

"You'll find out if it's real or fake by going to the bank. The password is 0101."

"..."

After a moment of silence, Tata asked:

"What do you want me to do?"

She knew that this huge sum of money wouldn't come without a price.

"Since your counterfeit cards haven't caused much harm or financial loss to us, we can only issue you a verbal warning."

Dekan explained nonchalantly.

He paused, then smiled and said:

"After all, we wouldn't be so bored as to sue our own people, would we?"

"..."

Tata understood what Dekan meant.

"I understand, I will go with you."

She seemed to have made up her mind that she would deal with wolves or jackals if it meant getting through her current predicament.

"Then you'd better go and get on with your business."

Dekan waved his hand, indicating that Tata could leave at any time.

"Aren't you following me?"

Tata walked to the door and, seeing that Dekan and Croix showed no intention of leaving with her, couldn't help but ask.

"Are you trying to get two bodyguards for free?"

Dekan chuckled and retorted with a question to Tata.

"... I understand. Where can I find you after I'm done?"

She knew she couldn't escape from under this man's nose.

Therefore, he was absolutely confident that he could hand over the 1,000 Gold Coin to her without any worry that she would abscond with them.

"Go out of the north entrance of the black market, and on the main street about two hundred meters ahead, there will be a carriage escorted by the Royal Knights Order Royal Capital. When you get there, find the knights, show them this Savings Card, and say, 'You're here to see your brother.' They will take care of you, and then just wait for us."

Upon hearing this, Tata nodded.

Without saying much, she quickly ran out.

Seeing that Tata had already gone far away, Croix asked:

"Dekan, what do we do next?"

"Of course, I'll secretly follow her."

"Ah?"

Croix seemed puzzled as to why Dekan wasn't openly protecting her, but instead choosing to follow her secretly.

"It's hard to explain right now, but you'll understand why in a moment."

So Dekan increased the dosage of anesthetic on the unconscious pirate card seller and left the shop.

Once they've finished their business for the day and removed their disguises, they'll notify the knights to take the boss into custody for a few days.

After Mie helped them with their disguises, even when they got out of the car, Dekan and Croix put on masks.

Therefore, the knights did not see their disguised faces.

Soon, Croix used wind magic to bring Dekan to the skies above the city.

They occasionally walked on the high-rise buildings, looking down at the Tata's tracks on the ground.

Tata went to the bank and withdrew some Gold Coin.

Then she ran back home and apparently gave some Gold Coin to her family.

Next, she went to a building called "Inot Chamber of Commerce".

After leaving the Inot Chamber of Commerce, it seemed that she had used up all the money she had taken out.

She then proceeded as agreed to the carriage route she had arranged with Dekan.

The two followed Tata all the way, and after confirming that Tata had safely reached the vicinity of the carriage, they returned to the black market and found an information broker to inquire about information.

Because Dekan was very generous, the information broker was very cooperative and said he would answer all questions.

"Tell me information about the Inot Chamber of Commerce."

Dekan stated his demands directly.

He felt that something was off about the Inot Chamber of Commerce.

Tata probably owes them several hundred Gold Coin.

Logically speaking, a normal family like Tata's shouldn't owe so much money.

"The Inot Chamber of Commerce of Commerce is essentially a criminal organization, whose main businesses include selling contraband, loan sharking, and running casinos."

"That's what the information broker replied."

"... How high are the interest rates?"

"The annual interest rate is around 45%, compounded."

"Isn't the Randir Kingdom going to do anything about them?"

Dekan couldn't help but twitch his eyelids.

This amount is tantamount to outright robbery!

Even Morion would find it hard to do such a beastly thing.

"They are already deeply entrenched in this kingdom, and they also have the support of a high-ranking duke. In addition, the traditional oversight of the Randir Kingdom has never been very strong... The biggest problem is that there is an eighth-level powerhouse in their clan. The kingdom neither wants to nor needs to cause them trouble."

The information broker explained helplessly.

He was actually reluctant to talk about the Inot Chamber of Commerce of Commerce.

If it weren't for the fact that this information wasn't exactly a secret, and that these two customers had plenty of money, he wouldn't have wanted to do business that could potentially get him into trouble.

"Eighth-level experts in gangs? They're certainly big and powerful."

"Dekan sighed."

He thought for a moment, then asked the information broker:

"So, between this gang's eighth-ranking member and the bishop of the Resurrection Church, who is more troublesome?"

"That's not even a concept!! How can you compare gangsters to Terror?!"

The intelligence broker exclaimed in surprise, seemingly thinking that Dekan was making an international joke.

The eighth-tier members of the gang are at most local bullies within the country. If the gang really goes too far, the Randir Kingdom can eliminate them one day, even if it has to pay a sufficient price.

As for the bishops of the Resurrection Church, no kingdom would be foolish enough to provoke them unless it was certain that it could seize an opportunity to eliminate them!

"If you intend to continue asking about the Innott gang, this business can continue. But if you really want to ask about the Resurrection Church, I'm sorry, this business is not possible! I'll refund your money!"

The intelligence broker stated firmly.

The Resurrection Church is one he dares not provoke!

You can make money, but you won't live to spend it!

"Uh, don't worry, I'm only asking about the Innott gang."

Dekan scratched his head in confusion.

I couldn't help but feel confused.

Is the Resurrection Church really that terrifying?

After a brief investigation, Dekan had a general idea of the situation.

Tata must have been facing a serious financial crisis at home, which left him with no choice but to borrow money from the Inot Chamber of Commerce at exorbitant interest rates.

The Tata family should have been able to repay the debt.

But something must have happened later that made it difficult to repay.

If they can't repay this high-interest loan, their family will be completely ruined; the interest compoundes too fast.

So, at a young age, Tata began to take the risk of making and selling pirated cards.

Indeed, as long as she can continue to produce [Captain Dekan], she will have a stable sales channel due to the high market demand and supply falling short of demand.

Perhaps we can pay it off before the debt spirals out of control due to excessive interest.

And this may be her only chance to pay off her debts and save her family.

"It seems Tata got swindled out of a lot of money by the Inot Chamber of Commerce. I even paid it off for her. So it shouldn't be unreasonable for me to get a few hundred million back, right?"

After leaving the black market, Dekan felt his righteous spirit could no longer be contained.