Incongruity

A smooth yet lively jazz tune filled my room with its distinctive rhythm.

"Hmm..."

I lit my cigar, shook it after letting it burn suitably to keep it from burning too much, and enjoyed its aroma, a smile forming on my face without me realizing it.

The rich aroma I could feel in my nasal passages.

Along with it came a somewhat sweet smell.

"Fwooh."

As I savored the cigar's aroma and watched the smoke slowly billow from my lips, I skimmed through the reports that had come in.

[We have confirmed 60% of all companies managed by House Stephan, along with the assassinations of key figures in small and medium-sized enterprises.]

[After observing the New Nobility's movements, we believe they are being protected in buildings covered with countless defensive magic circles.]

[The head of House Stephan is likewise being protected in his residence by a total of 99 defensive magic circles and 310 auxiliary magic circles supporting them.]...