Dolmu City, Ordonal Hotel
When Kazane, Naoki, and Tatsuo returned to the inn, Jinrai and the others were waiting with grave expressions. While Kazane's group stopped by the Shrine Magic Arms Workshop, Jinrai and the others decided to go to the Adventurers Guild to join the Demon Wolf subjugation, but it seed the situation was extrely unfavorable.
Nnbeyond what you imagined?
It looks like it.
Jinrai so replied to Kazane's question. Then Jinrai began telling Kazane what he had heard at the Adventurers Guild.
First of all, according to Jinrai, the request to subjugate the Demon Wolf was still ongoing, so there was no particular problem with Kazane and the others participating. However, it seed the current situation was quite bad.
It seed the Dragon Knight corps that went to subjugate it first couldn't find anything during their initial search. Then after a while, the corps was divided to expand the search range, and two pairs of Dragon Knights and dragon mounts were separately targeted and eaten.
They were flying, weren't they?
Jinrai nodded after Kazane's words.
But it's inside the forest. They would have needed to descend to look around, and they were probably aid at then. They weren't Adult Dragons, but they were still dragons. Although it might have been different if the opponent were in an open field, it should be a strong foe.
Jinrai replied.
If they're restricted in the forest, it's stronger than two dragons?
It seems so. To make matters worse, it's apparently leading a large number of companions. At present, around 200 Hyvern knights and about 90 adventurers around rank B are searching.
Speaking of rank B, it was comparable to Naoki and Lyle in terms of ability. And even with 90 such people, they couldn't settle things yet. It could only be considered a correspondingly troubleso opponent.
Ah, that's right, Naoki. It looks like Iria's party isn't participating.
Naoki looked up after Lyle's words.
Is that so?
Naoki had heard in Deidona City that they had left to participate.
It seems it was decided that it would be severe at their rank. It looks like they turned back.
Is that so? Well, the opponent defeated dragons. It can't be helped?
So saying, Naoki was relieved. According to what he had heard, Iria and Ruinz certainly seed to lack sufficient strength. Although that was the sa for Naoki, Lyle, and Emily as they were now.
So then, the question is what our policy will be.
Jinrai started talking again once Lyle and Naoki's conversation ended.
Basically, it seems the adventurers are united as one force while mountain hunting, but what will we do?
The question was whether they would join them and work together or move independently as usual.
Are beastkin noses also ineffective?
It seems tricky. Rather, it seems they're often specifically chased after to keep them from acting freely. It seems the opponent is quite smart.
Nn, if they let us take control then we'll participate? Honestly, having to match ourselves to the pace of other parties seems dangerous.
Lyle and Emily stared in wonder after her words. They weren't reacting to the possibility of independent action, but the part about taking control. The two had participated in such large-scale quests before, but they had always been on the managed side. But that was a matter of course. Lyle and Emily were past their rookie period, but they were as yet young adventurers. But it seed the other mbers had no particular thoughts and listened to the conversation without question.
So we need the back up of numbers after all?
Kazane nodded after Jinrai's words.
Yeah. Dog's Sense of Sll might also have difficulty, so I think numbers are necessary this ti.
Will we use Hippo-kuns for transportation?
That's right. If we have each one carry three people like during the Berserk Ogre subjugation, I should be able to manage transportation for everyone.
That's a nostalgic story.
Jinrai briefly laughed. Yumika next to him repliedThat's right.That was a past only those three shared.
(Now that I think about it, it has beco quite bustling, hasn't it)
Kazane thought. As she watched the other mbers tilt their heads, she was deeply moved and nodded.
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What do you an?
The sound of a table being struck resounded.
That sound resounded from the branch head's room in Dolmu City's Adventurers Guild. And that striking sound was made by the angry leader of theKairosparty, Boran.
Did you think we would be able to agree to such a thing?
Boran turned his sharp angry gaze to the Adventurers Guild branch head.
Even if you say that, it's a decided matter. Leadership of tomorrow's mountain hunt will change fromKairosto theWhite Party.
He probably knew such a reaction would happen from the beginning, so he was prepared. The branch head replied without showing any concern at Boran's anger.
Certainly, there haven't been any results under our leadership. But suddenly handing it over to such inexperienced guys? Moreover, such an infamous group.
And Boran's anger was also natural.
Boran was a diligent leader of theKairosparty; he was also a rank A adventurer who had participated in Adult Dragon subjugations. No one in his party was below rank B, and his party was alongside O-Ring and the like as one of Hyvern's most powerful parties.
Even disregarding that, the topic of their conversation was entrusting things to a rookie party with at most rank B adventurers. There was no reason anger wouldn't well up.
Furthermore, the reputation of the White Party wasn't good.
As rookies, they had displayed exceptional activity in subjugating a horde of Ogres and killing a dragon. It was suspicious. The shadow of Minshiana's royal family flickered behind them, and the impression that the story itself was extrely exaggerated couldn't be wiped away.
There were also black rumors about them massacring a bandit group and crushing one Outer family.
He couldn't say that it wasn't partially because his pride as a skilled person was wounded by the leadership being taken away, but above that was Boran's belief that they weren't a sufficiently credible group for Boran to entrust his companions to.
Boran's belief that a royalty connected group that suddenly gained fad was likely not made up of decent people wasn't unconditionally wrong. Although it had cald down, the corruption of Minshiana's privileged class was a famous story in other countries.
If it went poorly, they might die to help such a group gain further unjustified fa, which was intolerable to Boran. The branch head understood Boran's thinking, but that didn't overturn his statent.
Your complaint is reasonable, but it's a decided matter. At least, we think the proposal presented by the White Party is worth considering.
What do you an?
We'll explain when everyone's gathered in front of the city tomorrow. Actually seeing it will probably be faster.
Boran tilted his head after the branch head spoke. Without responding to Boran's situation, the branch head continued.
... And this is a story from yesterday, but there was an urgent notification from Drums City via the Communication Bulletin Board.
Those words made Boran tilt his head even further. He couldn't see the connection to their conversation.
The content was thatDrums Cityand theWhite Partyhave no connection at all, and that we should disseminate that information if we're asked.
What did, you say?
Boran asking for a repeated explanation was natural. Why would a notice saying sothing likenothing happenedwith re adventurers be necessary?
Of course, that doesn't an that's actually how it is. It's a declaration from Drums City that they won't say anything else, no matter who asks. However, the problem is...
The White Party has the influence to impose such a demand on a city?
The branch head nodded to the astonished Boran. That was already sothing no adventurer could do. Boran considered this matter to be far outside his common sense and asked the branch head another question with a pale face.
But why tell such a thing? That should be kept secret, right?
Yes, this is sothing that originally shouldn't be divulged. However, it's obvious that the other adventurers would react like you if we explained the sa thing tomorrow.
Boran thought that was probably so. He didn't think every adventurer would have the sa state of mind as himself, but he thought the majority would more or less have the sa thoughts.
For that reason, we wanted you as one of the most powerful mbers of tomorrow's mountain hunt to know.
Why?
Whose side should we pick if so kind of problem occurs?... That sort of thing.
Boran trembled after the branch head spoke.
Backing them is not only Minshiana, but Hyvern and Tsuvara as well. Moreover, I'm told they're also related to the matter with Guildmaster Benzel half a month ago.
The shocking news that Hyvern's Guildmaster Benzel was killed by a devil was already known by adventurers.
It couldn't be, that group...
It's almost unmistakably thatit couldn't be. There is a mber of the renowned devil hunting Cancer family in that party. They probablyfought alongside the Guildmaster
Boran's eyes narrowed at the branch head's words.
This is incidental, but the matter with Crimiona's Outer Family was a Guild request with the permission of Hyvern Dukedom and the Outer diatorOrbos Family
Seriously?!
Sweat ran down Boran's cheek. From start to finish, it sounded like a top secret story. But after coming this far, Bolan started looking at that rookie party with a different perspective.
In the first place, it's strange that they suddenly started gaining prominence these last several months, isn't it?
That's so.
Even just recently, it was said that they participated in the battle against the Dragon Bears at Deidona City. No matter how he looked at it, their constant conspicuous service was abnormal.
(Is that group a secret force for the countries or the Guild that cos running whenever a problem occurs?... Or maybe they're rapidly gaining fa for so kind of purpose)
He didn't know what thatso kind of purposecould be. However, Boran noticed the sll of sothing huge happening that spanned countries.
Tch, I was made to hear an unpleasant story.
Boran expressed the thought coming from the bottom of his heart. He would have been happier not knowing. Boran noticed now that he had stepped too far.
We also have a policy of treating them as untouchable existences and not stimulating them as much as possible. You understand why.
Boran nodded after the branch head spoke.
In other words, it will be fine if I act as a breakwater so that no problems occur between that group and the other adventurers.
It's helpful that you understand quickly. Particularly take care with their leader, Kazane.
Is there still sothing?
The branch head nodded after Boran's question.
Please absolutely avoid doing anything to rouse her anger. So Outer far further than Crimiona City were punished by her long ago, and even our country's general will be punished if she's displeased. I don't know the reason, but I've heard he apparently roused her anger and was almost killed by her.
As might be expected, when Boran heard that, the inside of his head felt like it would burst.
He heard after the Dragon Knights withdrew from the Demon Wolf affair that General Jiraid had been injured, but Boran couldn't understand the connection or aning at all.
And he had choice but to nervously wonder what kind kind of eting would happen tomorrow. Boran could only be astonished ahead of the ominousWhite Partywhose true nature couldn't be seen.
Na: Yuihama Kazane
Occupation: Magic Swordswoman
Title: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer, High Beast Summoner, Rea King
Equipnt: Staff White Blaze, Two Handed SwordBlack Fang, Draghorn Tonfa (Incomplete) x2, Dragonscale Breastplate, Drake Gauntlets, Silver Sheep Clothes, Sylphyn Skirt, Plasma Pants, Dragon Eating Ogre King's Greaves, Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Aim Bracelet, Magic Accumulator, White Magic Accumulator, Rainbow Necklace, Rainbow Dragon Ring
Level : 33
Health: 135
Magic Power: 260 420
Strength: 57 20
Agility: 52 14
Endurance: 33
Wisdom : 65
Dexterity : 41
Spell : FlyTorchFireHealFirestormHealer RayHigh HealGolden DuskDragon ExclusiveMirror Shield
Skill : Kick DevilWarrior's moryNight VisionCrushing BlowDog's Sense of Sll: Lv2Golem Maker: Lv3RushFire Principle: Third ChapterHealing Principle: Fourth ChapterAir Jump: Lv2Killing Leg: Lv3Fear VoiceInvisibleTiger EyeWall WalkingIntuitionCheat DeathNimbleChargeMaterial Shield: Lv2Information Link: Lv2Optical CamouflageDashBloodsucking BladeDragonization: Lv2DragonRegenerateSoul Breaking BladeStealthy Hand PlacentThunder Chariot: Lv2Sturdier Teeth: Lv2DragonCrystallization: Lv2DragonFabricated CoercionStone Minotaurga Beam: Lv2Space ExpansionPseudo-silver CreationPoison ClawFireballDragonCuticleDragonArms Creation: Black FlaIngredient ConnoisseurDragon PheromoneDragon
Kazane: I don't really understand, but I feel like Jiraid-san is on the verge of death.
Yumika: Heh? Why?
Kazane: I'm not sure? So kind of intuitive thing?
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