[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer":3,"chapter-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-597":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Am Not A Goblin Slayer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1311389,1741,"Chapter 597 - 327: The Consul’s Commission (Part 3)","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-597",597,"\u003Cp>Again, it’s Layman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss murmured to himself, but his expression remained composed and unruffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Originally, Governor Noah was supposed to approach you personally, but unfortunately, recently he’s been beset by trivial matters and can’t meet with you, so he asked me to convey his regards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please also extend my regards to Lord Noah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some pleasantries,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seated individuals finished exchanging names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Pleos continue speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder, Lord Gauss, what do you think of the Tiefling race? What is the relationship between Tieflings and humans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question caught Gauss by surprise. Although he was curious about why it was asked in such a setting, it wasn’t a particularly difficult question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Tieflings are born from humans, they should also be considered part of humanity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One cannot choose their own birth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also his true opinion, and he wasn’t saying this just because Pleos in front of him was a Tiefling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise, the Tiefling bloodline has now been integrated into the human gene pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s like a recessive gene, though the probability is small, ordinary human parents can also give birth to a Tiefling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, even if he were to have children in the future, the probability of them being a Tiefling isn’t zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The wise Lord Nock thinks so too, having enacted many policies to ease the conflicts between Tieflings and ordinary residents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thus, in recent years, the number of Tieflings in the city has unknowingly increased.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss patiently listened to Pleos’ words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that the other party wasn’t likely to be discussing the status and social issues of Tieflings with an outsider without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, while this infernal blood doesn’t affect our minds, it is inherently evil blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Currently, there have been frequent incidents of Tiefling orphans disappearing in the city, likely due to some malicious individuals scheming behind the scenes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pleos’ voice remained steady, but deep within those red pupils, a cold and sharp light flickered momentarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Nock knows that you’re an expert at handling commissions, so he wants to hire you handsomely to investigate this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, Gauss fell silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pleos was clear in his words, first testing Gauss’ views on Tieflings and then handing over the investigation of the missing Tiefling cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However... there were still some doubts in this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Pleos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive me, Lord Pleos, but with your abilities, wouldn’t you be the best choice to investigate this disappearance case? Even if you’re busy, surely in a large city like Flute Castle, there are more suitable Adventurers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared into Pleos’ eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skills are among the best in a normal town, but in a big city like this, finding a stronger Adventurer shouldn’t be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this matter doesn’t even require outsiders; Pleos’ power is terrifying in his perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t conduct the investigation myself.\" Pleos showed a hint of bitterness on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Due to my Tiefling identity, the big shots in the city aren’t comfortable with me investigating this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, the capable Adventurers in the city aren’t interested in this commission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not interested?\" Gauss blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as an outsider, he could sense there was an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lucrative commission from the governor should be quite attractive, so why are the local Adventurers uninterested?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, they don’t want to get involved in this mess.\" Pleos sighed. \"The underlying situation is complex.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In short, someone is trying to thwart Lord Nock’s actions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pleos leaned forward slightly, his voice lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Using this incident to stir panic and exclusion against the Tiefling community, and even... to attack Lord Nock’s ’weak, indulgent to outsiders’ governance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think, Lord Gauss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss was silent for a moment, exchanging glances with his teammates and thinking it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Pleos, this matter is significant, please allow me to consider it further after I return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Gauss’ response, a hint of disappointment flashed on Pleos’ face, but he quickly regained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should you decide, please feel free to contact me anytime through the Golden Eagle family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pleos sighed, stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, my lords, I’ll take my leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed slightly, then left the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he left, Aaliyah sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He seems quite polite, but... sigh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss’ further deliberation was essentially a subtle refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Aaliyah could understand why Gauss didn’t accept the commission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had no reason to get involved in Flute Castle’s political strife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they sympathized with the Tieflings’ plight, their own safety remained their priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaliyah, are you planning to find a place for Cultivation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss looked at Aaliyah and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time her level advanced, she needed to return to the wilderness to find a place rich with nature’s breath for seclusion and practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I’ve already delayed several days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaliyah nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, she had felt an urge to break through a few days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on the road, there wasn’t an appropriate time, so she held it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now in the relatively stable Flute Castle, she no longer needed to suppress that instinctual urge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, go Cultivate in peace, we’ll wait for you at Flute Castle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Aaliyah, Gauss suddenly twitched his eyelid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Aaliyah, once you’ve picked the place, let me know, so I have a sense of where you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaliyah made an OK gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the group left the VIP room and returned to the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaliyah left the team, setting off first to find a suitable place for her meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Gauss and the others rode their mounts back to the inn they rented last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>York and Abby still needed to buy a property in the city, and he planned to give them the property commission list he had in hand for review.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Approaching the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss dismounted at an alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading his mount toward the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, you must be starving, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Auntie here has some bread, delicious and soft white bread, would you like some?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A plump lady, her hands on her knees, handed a palm-sized piece of bread from a basket to a Tiefling child slumped against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child was so hungry that his lips had turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scrutinized the bread in the woman’s hand, a wary look in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gurgle—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was simply too hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brain instinctively gave up thinking, all his attention drawn to that piece of white bread enlarging in his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked so fluffy, dotted with dried fruits, emitting a sweet aroma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon closer inspection, it was still steaming slightly as if fresh from the oven, absolutely tantalizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gulp—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed his saliva.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could such sweet-smelling bread possibly be any problem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tha... thank you, Auntie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his crimson hand, he tried to take the bread from the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand as white as jade firmly grasped the woman’s wrist, immobilizing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1161,"2026-06-05T18:36:49.310Z",1,"novelbin.me","ce74bb51064ff5b79c2b70f6114e89ec918abbe65dfbbd2aa92f243e23c7789f","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-598","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-596",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]