Ignoring the bewildered expression on Ryuto's face, Count Delance continued speaking.

"Although Amagi seems very surprised, I'm sure he already knew, right? You're just surprised at why I suddenly brought this up."

"Uh... more or less."

Damn, that sly old fox, no, the sharp-eyed handsome guy, his gaze is indeed sharp. Although in reality, Ryuto himself wasn't sure if the handsome guy and sharp eye had any connection, but it was probably true.

"Indeed... Well, it's not Anna's fault, I should say Anna is the victim, all the blame is on me."

"..."

His tone was even more solemn than before, causing Ryuto to remain silent, listening to what the other had to say.

"I am the one in charge of the slave factory. This Amagi boy should know, right?"

"Uh..."

"Oh... Amagi boy, aren't you surprised at all? About the existence of slaves?"

"Well, I am a bit surprised, but..."

"But what? Don't you have any thoughts?"

Count Delance's gaze carried a hint of coldness.

Indeed, this guy was not an easy one to fool, after all, he was the boss.

So Ryuto could only scratch his head.

"...Well, I don't really have any thoughts about it."

"Oh... I didn't expect Amagi boy to say that. Although it may sound strange coming from me, but... as a foreigner, Amagi boy should still have some thoughts, such as wanting to seek justice for them, especially since Amagi boy probably hasn't seen this before."

"That's true."

Ryuto's tone was very decisive.

"Then why?"

Count Delance's inquiry had a slightly unnatural pause, and after a moment of silence, Ryuto spoke.

"If I have to say, it's because I am a foreigner."

"What do you mean?"

"Whether it's the slaves or the slave factory, although I may have some thoughts, I never thought about doing anything about it. After all, this is your country's affair. You must have your reasons for doing this, both for the existence of slaves and the factory. Whatever it may be, if something exists, there must be a reason for its existence."

"Is there always a reason for its existence..."

"Thus, as a stranger who knows nothing about this country, I have no right to interfere. Plus..."

"Plus?"

"I am just a normal high school student, unfamiliar with this country. Even if I wanted to meddle, I would be out of my depth. Moreover... now, the scale of this matter is beyond my control, it is closely linked to this country. Although it sounds harsh, as an outsider, I cannot interfere, as it could lead to unforeseen turmoil in this country. After all... this country is currently in a relatively peaceful state. Any reckless actions could disrupt the balance."

"Oh... I didn't expect Amagi boy to understand to this extent. Although this may not be in line with what a foreigner like Amagi boy should do, I am relieved that you think this way. From my position, I wouldn't want you to get involved, as the depths of this matter may be far deeper than you imagine."

"Well, I am just a normal high school student, even if I wanted to intervene, I lack the ability."

They both smiled at each other.

"That's true, I can rest easy if Amagi boy says that. By the way, where were we just now?"

"Uh... I think we were talking about your role as the one in charge of the slave factory."

"Oh, right, look at me, my memory is failing as I get older. Even if I'm getting older, it doesn't change the fact that you used to be a handsome guy, well, you still are now."