Adventurers Who Don’t Believe in Humanity Will Save The World

Nick and Karan picked up a carriage and headed north of the labyrinth city after finishing their interview at the detention center.

As a major cluttered geography of labyrinth cities, the more southeast you go, the less secure you tend to be, and vice versa, the more northwest you go, the calmer you tend to be. The northwest is lined with luxury homes, and many shops handle preferences and luxury goods for its residents.

There was a reason for the Nicks to head to such an unfamiliar place to walk. A tobacconist. It's not like Nick or Karan smokes. It's what Leon used to call a "tobacconist on the north side". So if you say "I'm looking for Kirin's flue pipe," they'll show you to the stolen goods dealership, to find out if there's any "Dragon King Jewels" where Karan was taken. Until now, I had been too busy with the Stepping Man thing to put it behind me, but I couldn't say so either.

"... It was a little late, Na"

"Damn......!

In front of the Nicks was a scene where men wearing silver breastcoats surrounded the store and held the people inside one after the other. An old woman, probably a superficial shopkeeper, looks at what is being searched for with a bitter look. Another neighbor tries to get close because of his curiosity, but the men were driving him away. They are the knights of the Knights of the Sun who guard the security of the labyrinth city.

"Damn... I wish I could have at least grabbed a clue..."

"Nick, I can't, Na"

"No, I say so..."

"If you stay here, you'll be suspicious, Zo."

"You're right. Now the people dealing with the stolen goods are weakened, and they stick it in there and start a simultaneous search. I'm totally sympathetic to your weakness."

From behind Nick and Karan, a cool voice sounded.

We can both turn around immediately and take our hands to the sword.

"Oops, I'm sorry. I'm not gonna do anything rough."

There she was, a long-lasting beauty.

It is a splendid stand with short cuts of blue hair but never visible to a man. And he wore only a little more superior gear than the knight standing in front of the store. The chest armor and sword have many decorations.

Captain, what is it?

You sensibly perceived the signs of swordswallowing, and the Sun Knights rush over to the Nicks.

Hearing those sun knights call the long woman captain, a cold sweat dripped down Nick's cheek.

"Oh, nothing. Meet a friend for a minute.... I'm sorry, but I'm going back to Garrison Eight. I'll take care of it."

"Ha!"

With a crisp attitude, the Sun Knight returned to his place of residence.

"Nick. Karan, I need to talk to you for a second. How about a cup of tea?

I already know the name.

Nick wasn't as brave as he shook his head to the side here.

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"No, I really don't mean to pry or threaten you. You don't have to."

The long-sleeved woman invited Nick and Karan to the coffee shop, laughing so bitterly, asking for tea the way she was used to. Pretty upscale shop, but not too glamorous for a spilled aristocratic lady to work on rumors. It's more like walking around and sweating merchants walking in for a breath, for better or worse.

"Didn't you tell your men you were going to the garrison?

This is commonly known as the Eighth Garrison.

"... no, only in regular coffee shops"

"It's a coding. There are only seven Knights garrisons in the Northwest District. Going to number eight means' skip for tea, but miss it '"

"Huh."

"By the way, the Ninth Garrison is a dragon racetrack. My men were buying vouchers for my colleagues the other day, and I had to scold the boulders."

"... can I tell you something, like that"

"Will you shut up?

With her index finger on her mouth, the woman grinned like a prank.

"Well, shall we introduce ourselves and go again? I'm Alice. Alice-Barrows. I'm captain of the" Cage Hand "unit, Northwest Branch of the Solar Knights"

The Order of the Sun, which guards the security of the labyrinth city, is divided into five branches: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest and Central. And at its bottom there were various units, large and small, some with special roles, such as those carrying out normal tasks such as protection and crime control in the city, others specialising in the investigation of serious offenders and those specialising in economic crime.

"The" Cagemen "squad is dominated by the control of bandit guilds and bandits. That tobacconist was also the subject of an investigation. Thanks to you. Thanks to the fall of the big man, my chances have come round."

"No, well..."

Karan opens his mouth when he sees Nick nodding vaguely. Nick on the boulder was also nervous for the first time talking to the Knights' Troop Leader class. Karan was sensitive to the signs.

"... it wasn't the eagles who defeated the white mask. Thanks to Olivia, Da."

"It's as amazing as Olivia can help."

"Do you know Ka?

"We don't all know...... I guess we hardly know. But old stock knows about her."

Alice laughs bitterly.

Just around the corner a cup of tea was brought for three. Unusual in labyrinth cities, it was tea. It is higher than fried tea or barley wine in what is imported from the countries of the South.

"I mean, you guys are fine because you have her accent. Of course I don't want to work with her, even in the upper echelons of the Knights. Is it safe to put it this way?

"I know I shouldn't have said this, but I'm so relieved"

Alice laughed when she came.

Nick sees it. While relieved, he sends an apology with only his eyes to Karan for putting in a follow up.

"Honesty is a virtue."

"So... you didn't really want a cup of tea, did you?

To Nick's frank question, Alice nodded.

"About the white mask."

I knew it, and Nick squeaks just inside.

"As far as I can remember, I'm talking to the Adventurer Guild. Some might assume it's not just enough to say. Whatever you have questions..."

"No, I'm not. I want to discuss the future, not the past."

"The future?"

"I'm a little suspicious if he's really dead. There are many things that concern me."

"... I see"

"Even if you're dead, you're hateful to the people who deal with stolen goods. You'd better think they're after you."

That was just what Nick was worried about, too. Olivia traveled to find out about the White Mask, but as such, there must be people who have been crushed by the results achieved by Nicks and others who have lost their jobs.

"We are the ones who are using your achievements in defeating the White Mask to attack stolen goods outlets and bandit guilds. It's not sneaky for you guys to get resented because of us."

Alice took one card out of her nostalgia, smiling bitterly.

"If someone attacks you or puts you in crisis, I want you to let my troops know right away. If you show this to the Knights' garrison, you'll be able to contact me immediately with a communications jewel."

That card depicted the crest of the Knights of the Sun and perhaps the crest that meant Alice's troops.

"Okay."

"I'm sorry. Oh, on the other hand, is there anything you'd like me to ask you? I also feel guilty about making such a request to the extent that I can afford tea."

"I don't care if you ask me..."

"For example, if you want to get a job with the Knights, why don't I skip the interview for you? I can't delude myself with my physical and written exams."

"I don't care if you say so...... Besides, knights are public office, right? You wouldn't even be able to aspire without a recommendation from a human being with an identity."

"I'll give you the recommendation."

The words were indelible to Nick. Adventurers and others are rootless. An accomplished adventurer's transition to a knight can be described as an ideal step up. Advanced adventurers are the ideal image of adventurers, but the competition to get there is intense. Jobs for knights are still realistic because the hurdles still drop somewhat. Still, however, it is the path on which an unrelenting effort is required, and there are never too many frustrated adventurers.

"I appreciate you buying that much... but I need to ask you something else"

"What?

"I want to know where 'Dragon King Jewels' is"

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Alice told me everything she knew about the Dragon King treasure. Rather, the recapture of the Dragon King treasure was also within the scope of Alice's work, and it was, in a sense, one stone and two birds that explained the situation to the victim. I haven't even grabbed the footsteps of a suspect named Carios yet, and I've only grabbed the whereabouts of Dragon King Jewels to a rough point yet. Still, Alice felt a little guilty because they said they were grateful.

"Is that Master Olivia and [Martial Arts Hundred] 's disciple of Algas? You look like a normal young man."

A merchant sitting at the opposite table called out to Alice.

"Maybe it's going to turn into something... no, maybe we're just getting something out of it"

"Say something?

"For example... you got their righteousness, or you were recognized by the Holy Sword"

"No way."

The merchant... Alice's men, disguised as merchants, laughed with their noses.

"The Holy Sword will be something of a high temper. I don't think it's in the hands of a wild adventurer."

"That's right... I don't even think I'm who that paladin is. It's just not weird knowing something."

"Do you want to catch Paladin too?

"No way. But they think Paladin is protecting the Labyrinth City."

Alice stood up, sipping cold tea.

"It's not funny without the people I'm not sure about taking my shares from me. It's time for us to dress up."

Alice was burning confrontation here.

It was against the existence of the Paladin of Reiki, who saved the casino.

Alice is as strong as an advanced adventurer, as a bard (idol), and as many humans admire. In fact, so much so that the bard (idol) dedicates a song. But now it is good to say that the popularity was taken away by the paladins. For the first time since it was taken away, Alice realized the gratitude of a person who admires herself, the joy of being popular. What is driving Alice now is jealousy and confrontation. Its burning flames and native Alice's calmness had drawn one conclusion. That there's an adventurer party called [Survivor] in the vortex of an incident in a labyrinth city here.

I only summoned the Nicks today to truly be acquainted with themselves with tea. The advice to be careful because you are resented is half true, but half is just a convenience twisted out to gain trust. After that, it will be closer to nature and mystery if it is repeated more than once. That's what Alice had a feeling about.

"We are the ones who keep the peace in the Labyrinth City. Let's make sure you know that."