The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing

The eldest sister told everyone this with a bright smile.

“The reason for this is because it has been exactly one month since the end of the fiscal year... You're all thinking correctly, today is the last day of the tax deadline. And among the adventurers present, some have not yet paid their taxes.”

Some adventurers wanted to run away when they heard the guild staff say this, but they were forced back by the wall of public officials.

Some wanted to escape, some cried, some roared.

Everyone's expressions were different, but the only thing they had in common was that all the adventurers present were wailing in grief.

—Paying taxes.

This should be the duty of every citizen of the kingdom, because only in this way can the kingdom be full of vitality and all things compete, so as to obtain a good economic cycle.

According to the guild staff sister, they had not made such requests to the adventurers before, after all, they were already poor, and taxing them would only make the already impoverished adventurers worse off.

But it should be noted that.

The fact that they let these people go before was not to exempt them from taxes, but to give them a break.

But this year, the adventurers' wallets are very rich.

The reason for this is that they have successively defeated many large bounty targets this year—the headless knight Beldia, the mobile fortress Destroyer, and all sorts of enemies, in short, they have earned a lot of money.

“We haven't asked you to pay taxes before, so at least when you get a huge sum of money, you should fulfill your obligations, right?”

Hearing these words, the adventurers who originally wanted to sneak away and make a lot of noise all fell silent.

It's no wonder everyone is like this.

This was the first time they had heard of such a thing.

Zun Zun was also the same. He had been living in the Crimson Demon Village, and it was good enough that they didn't ask the kingdom for money to stop the Demon King's army from causing trouble. Why would they need to pay taxes?

Besides, there is no guild in the Crimson Demon Village.

However, since the kingdom had previously made an exception not to collect taxes from them just because they were adventurers, now that they had money, they should obediently pay their taxes.

But! There is a crucial problem this time!

“Kazuma, I said.”

“Yes, I am Kazuma.”

“I suddenly think that Axel is actually quite suitable for living in. Isn't that Prince very caring for us? Let's go there.”

“Hey...”

Even Satou Kazuma didn't expect that Zun Zun would say such a thing one day.

Thinking about it carefully, it's normal.

“Kazuma, do you know how much money I've earned? Tens of billions of Eris. If I said I wanted to escape to another kingdom to live, you would definitely spit on me and despise me, right? But what I want to say is, I didn't see a penny of the money I earned. Where did it all go?”

“...I'm sorry.”

“Moreover, not only that, do you remember that the Kingdom of Axel gave me a huge sum of money? Logically speaking, that should also be considered personal income. If you add that sum of money—”

A rare look of panic appeared in Zun Zun's red eyes.

If that sum of money was also counted, he couldn't pay the taxes even if he sold himself. Even if he went to borrow money from someone, he definitely wouldn't be able to borrow that much.

Satou Kazuma hesitated slightly.

“But...”

“What are you still thinking about? A mansion is valuable, a succubus is even more valuable, if there is money, you can throw both away!”

With the strength of Zun Zun and Satou Kazuma, it would be easy to sneak away. Even if they couldn't bear to leave the leisurely life here, it would be good to go out and avoid the limelight first.

It must be stated that it is not that Zun Zun is unwilling to pay taxes, but that he really can't come up with that much money. After all, the support money from the Kingdom of Axel didn't even reach his hands, and he immediately gave it to Alice.

Satou Kazuma is an upright good young man. Even if he has no money, he will borrow money to pay off the taxes he owes. But when he heard that people with an annual income of 10 million Eris had to pay half of their total income, he decisively chose to slip away.

“Okay! Let's go...!”

“By the way! Mr. Zun Zun, please come to the front!”

Just as they were about to sneak away, the guild staff sister at the front called Zun Zun's name and motioned for him to go to the front.

It was really not good to slip away in front of everyone.

Could it be that they are going to use him as a model to set an example?

Zun Zun was not sure either.

With an awkward smile on his face, after the adventurers made way for him, he slowly walked to the front. Just as he was about to apologize, he didn't expect—

“What needs to be told to everyone is that Mr. Zun Zun does not need to pay taxes this year!”

“...What!?” x N

The place immediately exploded.

People are all the same. What they like to see is not who is doing well, but who is doing miserably, especially when they are also very miserable.

Zun Zun didn't understand why the guild staff would say this. Didn't she understand this principle? It would cause hostility, and even be envied—

Dust, you dare glare at me like that? I'll teach you a lesson later!

While everyone was clamoring for an explanation, the guild staff sister said the reason with a smile, "Because Zun Zun has already paid taxes this year! The total amount is—"

After that, an astronomical number was heard.

The scene was silent.

Zun Zun was slightly stunned when he heard such a high number, but he quickly realized that this should be the support money given by the Kingdom of Axel. He didn't expect Alice to offset it in this way.

As expected of Alice, she does things thoroughly.

Grateful!

So, without paying taxes... No, Zun Zun, who should be the tax champion this year, looked down on the adventurers below with his chest out, looking like a winner.

People are all the same. Although they have jealousy, once the height they have reached is out of reach, even jealousy cannot arise.

Speaking of which, who can compare to the tax revenue comparable to the kingdom's revenue for 5 years?

Just as everyone felt that they should sneak away—

Suddenly, Satou Kazuma stood up.

“Have some shame, everyone!” He shouted: “Aren't we adventurers!? We are a part of this kingdom. Only when we pay enough taxes can this kingdom run better, right?”

“Kazuma...”

“Kazuma?”

“Hey, Kazuma?”

“Mr. Kazuma...”

The teammates were dumbfounded as they looked at the righteous Satou Kazuma.

Having been with him for so long, Zun Zun and the others knew very well that Satou Kazuma could do anything, but he could never say such upright words in this situation.

His nature should be the same as those dirty nobles in the sewers, a collection of ghoulish scum and all evil desires.

There must be some purpose!

Seeming to feel that he hadn't said enough, Satou Kazuma took the initiative to come forward and picked up the microphone for the amplifier.

“I hope everyone thinks about it. The guild is not doing charity. Didn't the big sister just say that the guild's operation is supported by our taxes? It's okay if we didn't pay in previous years, but shouldn't we pay something this year?”

“But...!”

“No buts!”

Satou Kazuma strongly interrupted an adventurer who wanted to argue.

He said loudly: “Besides, what if the guild can't operate anymore? We are adventurers who rely on the guild for food! Where will we submit tasks and earn bounties if there is no guild in the future!?”

The relationship between adventurers and the guild is like that between potatoes and rhizobia.

Although the description is not quite appropriate, the two are in a symbiotic relationship. Only when they cooperate with each other and go through a good cycle can they grow strong. If one party always takes, it will definitely lead to destruction in the end.

“Yes, yes, I was too narrow-minded.”

“Without the guild, where would we be?”

“It's really inappropriate to think about running away at this time!”

The adventurers below were persuaded.

They kept responding loudly, looking like they had finally realized their mistakes, and expressed that they would definitely pay their taxes.

“You said it so well, Mr. Kazuma!”

The guild staff sister couldn't help but wipe the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and said softly: “I didn't expect Mr. Kazuma to have such a profound understanding. I am really touched!”

“Hehe, this is what should be done. I am a citizen of the kingdom, a law-abiding good young man!”

Satou Kazuma smiled unusually brightly.

However, he had ulterior motives.

Just kidding, it has nothing to do with him anyway!

Use your little head to think carefully. Although Zun Zun's potion earned a lot of money, it is impossible to pay such a large tax, otherwise he would not have asked him to sneak away just now.

So without a doubt, it was the support money given by the Kingdom of Axel!

You must know that when he and Aqua got this huge sum of money, they contributed a lot. Not only did they show their demeanor in the royal city, but they also showed their power in the casino. That's why there was a gambling game later.

Then, since Alice used that huge sum of money to pay in the name of Zun Zun's taxes, and he also contributed, of course he also has such qualifications!

Besides, he is Alice's elder brother, how could she not handle this little thing casually?

And at this time, as long as he comes forward to reprimand these adventurers, he can not only make them pay taxes, but also gain the favor of the guild staff sister, wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone!?

Satou Kazuma's bright smile turned sinister.

Zun Zun twitched the corner of his mouth.

He didn't know what this guy was planning, but he knew very well that every time Satou Kazuma was going to do something behind his back, he would end up unlucky.

In this case, it's probably no exception.

“I didn't expect Mr. Kazuma to have such awareness, then please pay your taxes first as an example.”

“...Eh?”

Hearing the guild staff sister say this, Satou Kazuma was stunned. He stared blankly at the other party and pointed his finger at his nose.

“Do I have to pay taxes?”

“Eh?”

“No, no, no, I helped the kingdom get back such a generous support fund, and I am Alice's elder brother, shouldn't I not need to pay taxes normally?”

“Eh, eh!? Please, please wait a moment, Mr. Kazuma, I'll check.”

The guild staff sister was taken aback.

And after she checked carefully, she said somewhat awkwardly: “I'm sorry, Mr. Kazuma. You seem to need to pay taxes.”

“You're lying————!?”

Satou Kazuma shouted with his head in his hands, his nose slightly red with excitement, like a clown.