"What is this...?What are you talking about? "
In one of the narrow barracks, the low groans of Gebbi de Fortoon, one of the Snowstorm White Knights Gracela Duela, echo.A piece of paper is in his hand.Strongly gripped, it turns into a crooked shape.
"Ha, no... I just got it too..."
The soldiers stationed in the city of Carrigal, who gave it to him, righted their spine in fear.
"What's going on?"
Svorne, who came in from the back library, noticed the exchange between the two.
"Su, Svorne.This..... "
Gebbi respectfully presented the paper given to him by the soldier.
--This is a prize neck arrangement with a sketch of Lenore, which will be familiar to the public for a long time now.
However, there is one thing that is different from the previous one.
It's about paying the bounty.A proviso has been added that 10% will be paid not only to those who directly seize her, but also to those who provide the information.
Sometimes in front of the soldiers, Gebi squeezed his voice while pushing and killing the obvious anger.
"... the priest of Omzolf worship... arbitrarily, without consulting us..."
"Shit."
Gevi doubted his ears.The same thought must have been felt by the soldier who brought the warrant.
Focus on the laughter you heard in this situation - Svorne.
"Su, Svorn-sama....?
A strict length that wouldn't be strange to reveal your anger first, is shaking your shoulders and laughing.
"Oh, my God. Mm-hmm.There's no other way.The priest of Omzolf sacrificed himself because he had no one to ask. "
…… No, but... who's going to ask... Migasinthitia's guy... "
Gebi opened his eyes coolly.
(Stupid... bastard... leave me alone, what is this body?)
I don't think I agreed with this proposal, but I guess I missed it anyway.
(I can't help you with shit, that guy...!
"Don't let your eyes get bloody, Gebby.I'm rather interested.What did the Omzolf worship priest think and announce this... where are you going to spill the money he's paying... fufu, don't you care?
The letter of arrangement slipped out of Svoorn's hands.It was supposed to be just paper. It fell down like a ston and pierced the floor like a blade.
Gebi and the soldiers pay attention to the surprise.
The paper was frozen.Unlimited thinning. But terribly hard and sharp.
"I care.All of them... let's finish the investigation here and return to the Imperial Capital. "
".............................."
Absolutely not.
Angry.
Unprecedented, Svoorn is rolling inside his chest.
"Neither do I... I'm not unconscious.I don't want to be biased against conservative measures.But it was Badarnois who lacked national strength and was exhausted by repeated trials.Judging objectively from the current situation, there were only many such decisions.Even though the scaffolding did not solidify, it did not reach the height.It was Mt. Seki that stepped off and fell unusually.... yes, I was thinking. "
The long mouth is quiet.But...
(... I was just thinking... 'Yes'... yes, I was told)
Gevi swallowed his spit without knowing.The plume is so cold.
"But... maybe I need it.Sometimes, bold changes. "
Knuckles his throat, and the strict knight's chief smiles fiercely.
"--it might have been a sweet way to just watch."
"... oh... oh..."
Gebi's whole body trembled.My heart is upset.
Yes, now Badalnois lacks momentum.I can't admit it, but I have to face it.It's not when you're doing something lukewarm.
That's why we need it.An absolute leader.
And the destruction of the fools.
--The second month of the new year.The moon of the pure buds, the eighth day.It was after 1: 00 p.m. that day, when it was cool and rarely sunny.
…………
Binoculars with soldiers lurking in the shadows, even killing their breaths.Beyond that, it is not unusual to see a cheap lodging.
He slowly shakes and spins his trembling fingers carefully.
"... Reever, someone... someone answered."
Leaver, what's going on?
Wait a few seconds for a colleague to get to the comms.
The soldier, realizing that his voice was trembling, reported it in a sound tone to ensure that his fellow soldiers did not mishear it.
"… Lenore Schne-Growthwitz…… and Mertina Snow…… both names have been discovered"
(... damn, I can't stand it anymore...)
Three days ago, based on information from soldiers, adventurers, and the people, Lenore and Mertina's hideouts were discovered.
On the north side, a short distance from the Imperial Capital, they stayed in a cheap lodging that was everywhere.He looked like an adventurer or a mercenary.
Soldiers watched from afar, from discovery to the present.
But it is also extremely difficult.Mertina Snow is one of the country's foresight users.A sniper who can see a better distance than anyone else.There could also be a situation where the intention of watching was being watched.
"! Target has moved!"
A soldier lurks in the shadows with binoculars in one hand and quickly flies communication.
A circular view through the cylinder, the figure of two women coming out of the inn about 200 miles away.It's a different costume and hairstyle than the eyewitness testimony I've seen so far, but I'm sure it is.The color of the only eye you can't fool matches.One tall girl is white and the other small girl is blue.Regarding this, the glasses, which were also the appearance characteristics, were removed.
"It's still daytime... do you want to shop?Or no way.... "
"Oh, I think I'm going to leave town.Don't be alarmed. "
Behind the comms is the voice of General Bendism, who entered the Imperial Capital following reports of Lenore's discovery.
"Hmm... but it's still daytime."
Among the 17 snowy waterways dotted in the Imperial Capital, the northwest is the only one that cannot be monitored by soldiers.They would use it to get out of the city, but it was expected at night.
Of course, it is not visible, because snow removal work will not be carried out after dark.
While a lot of snow and momentum of cold water are constantly flowing, it is impossible to pass through the waterway.Night is a time when this certainly doesn't happen.
But the sophisticated general points out.
Today it's clear against expectations.It's not strange to ride this. "
Today's weather was predicted in advance by the magician.Depending on how snow falls, the time and frequency of water flowing into the snowfall channel varies.
As it is unusual to have sunny weather today, there are no plans to release water from the afternoon at this time.It is also possible that they pushed the blank time.
…………
The soldier silently swallowed his nervous spit, even though he knew that the subject could not hear.What are you going to do?Just shopping. You're transferring the safe house?Or are you leaving town after all?
The two of them left the inn and went out onto the sidewalk.It's not particularly hasty.They stand up and disappear to the corner of the building.
Hmm, deep breath.
I don't chase after you in the dark.From here on out, it's time for the rest of our crew to be watching.
"... yes, I can't breathe."
Don't be so nervous, relax your shoulders a little bit.It's all over the place. "
Lenore and Mertina were finally discovered.
Ever since the change in the amount of the sweepstakes, testimonies have appeared that I saw them in this imperial capital, but I thought it was a rumor.You can't be in a place like this, where you can be called the knee of the royal palace, even though you're being chased by raising a country.
(But if you think about it carefully....)
I don't know what they're up to, but the unexpected hideout is a brilliant way of pointing it at us.
A powerful vendetta appeared in the northern lands, and the Snowstorm White Knights Glasella Duela was absent for its crusade, except for Migasinthia.
Svorne, the most powerful man I've ever known, is no longer here.
In other words, in the current emperor Istenrich, where nearly 20,000 people gather, Mertina, who is helping the sinner Lenore, is the most powerful force.
If she now complains of some antisocial behavior on this occasion, there is no doubt that there will be enormous damage.
Must I be the strongest?
I was surprised to hear General Bendism's voice coming from across the communications.
Yes?
"No... the words of Epiganaf, the famous general of the Gratten Root Empire that appears in" Secretary of Dragon Destruction ".The presence of soldiers and knights in charge of security must be the strongest in the world. "
"Ah, ahh... then I remember myself..."
No one has ever read that famous biography.
Very well.If the vigilantes defending the village are weaker than the bandits, the village will be ravaged.The city and therefore the country are the same.If a soldier or knight is weaker than an enemy, there is no other way but to perish.To avoid that, the "protector" must be the strongest. "
Epiganaf proves his words in an unprecedented way.Ironically, the King of the Anaconda "Kuchinawa", a serpent that eats all day long, was defeated by an army of vengeful demons led by Vinturasia and driven to the end of the country.
That's a great quote.
The sound of tired veterans seeping.The intention of what you are trying to say is clear.
Not only is Lord Svorne absent... but the most powerful man in Istenlich now is definitely Mertina.Not our army.No one can stop her if she feels that way.At least, straight ahead.This is not supposed to happen. "
Beyond being a soldier, we have confirmed our target, so we must move immediately to domination.Nothing, they're not taking hostages.
However, the simple difference in force does not allow it.
This is how we turn around and keep watching... the situation that we have to continue is already out of the ordinary.
Since Mertina's appearance was confirmed, the regiment has been monitoring her 24 hours a day to ensure that she is not lost for a moment.
We have no choice but to look at the plane with more power than we can match.
"... it's too short.Now Badalnois has the power. "
"General Bendism....."
War veterans who have supported the country for many years.The voice seeped with clear remorse.
"... but I don't know why Mr Mertina is focussing on Lenore... a suspicious organization... but I still think it's hard to imagine her imitating Badalnois..."
"Maybe. But if someone with another malicious intent does something like that, don't say that.It doesn't change the fact that we're powerless. "
"Uhh... well, that's..."
Well, that's fine. In the meantime, we will continue our surveillance.I don't suppose they like to imitate it prominently.If we're going to get out of this city, we'll definitely have to use the outlet. "
and another ripple flew in there during the conversation.When a soldier receives it,
Leaver, this is Unit 3!They're responding!
What's wrong?
Oh, did you hear about General Bendism?......!
The voice of the opponent who flew the communication seeps with relief.
I will report. The names Lenore and Mertina and their route of travel departed from the northwestern part of the Imperial Capital.Looks like it was just an outing...!
Well, thank you very much.Just in case, keep watching. "
"... I understand.Now, if you'll excuse me.
Apparently, the air in the field relaxed.
"... I guess not..."
It is natural for everyone, including yourself, to feel relieved.
If they were moving to get out of the Northwest Exit, we would have had to stop them at the Corps Outpost.Even though we know we won't be enemies first, it is.
While Omzolf invited his aides and stayed in the city, not all of the Snowstorm White Knights, Glasella Duela, were paying, and only Migasinthia remained, but I still don't think we can stop Mertina.
But there is no way that the person in charge of the law can "not stand up because he is unlikely to win".The other person is also human and has a faint hope in a few minutes.... however miserable it may be.
"... but honestly..."
Even if my head knows, I still have a weak voice.
Surveillance 24 hours a day, although alternating.When will they try to escape, and vice versa?You must sit still and just wait in this harsh cold, exposed to extreme tension.If this situation continues for days, we'll be here first.
"I want the 'time' to come sooner..."
I feel relieved right now, but such thoughts will leak.After all, I don't know whether to escape or not, so I'm tense and tired.If you know 'yes' clearly, you will be prepared.
Another step.This surveillance system won't last long.They'll be moving soon. "
"Hmm, why...?
Look. Now, not just the adventurers, but the people.That's why I was able to locate them early.It seems that this discovery was also decided the other day by a report from an old woman who runs an eight-hundred shop in Shitamachi.A woman like Meltina came shopping. "
The general sighs heavily and continues with a serious voice.
"... the old woman was worried.What happened to her, the hero of the Savior, and what is happening in this country now. "
…………
Yes. What the hell is going on in this country now?
I don't even know how to hold on to it.
Lenore, a former court chanter (Mage), went through a strange organization and took Mertina.We must therefore bring him back.
This is not just the case for me, but for the general soldier who is informed.
Someday there will be a faction among the Badarnois.
Omzolfists, Snowstorm White Knights, Gracela Duela, and those who do not belong to either.I am classified as the third person without any connection or background.
Badalnois, who has not recovered from the old trials, is also scarce in human resources.
Meltina's surveillance and the closure of the outlet have been heavily staffed, and the number of people mobilized now stands at about 150, but this is clearly not the case.
Winters are as harsh as ever and food is hard to secure.Commercial carriages are getting worse because they now lay checkpoints at borders and city entrances and exits.Many bounty hunter adventurers and mercenaries have flown in, and they are not too anxious to maintain law and order.
I hear that there was a fire in the museum and that the ritual was interrupted at the sacred ceremony "Palezza" the other day.It's not really a difficult situation.
I don't understand why this is happening.
I can't wait for this to happen.As soon as possible, we must finish this mysterious chase and return to our original work.
I don't think I read the heart of such a soldier, but General Bendism talks in a way that he is convinced.
It's almost over. Meltina and the others are already having difficulty shopping in this imperial capital.If we don't get food and clothes for disguise, we have to leave the city.And if you leave town... "
We have no choice but to aim for an exit point in the northwestern part of the Imperial Capital, where we cannot physically deploy troops.
This time, it won't be like the time of Eubasullah.I won't let you go anymore.... I'll finish here. "
The declaration of a soldier in battle had weight.
In fact, the situation is different from the catch play in the city of Eubasullah, which ended in failure.
Over a hundred people have paid attention to their behavior, and personnel have been deployed.Either Omzolf's helpers or Migasinthitia, who said they were useless in the operation.
Certainly, there may not be 'pieces' that beat Mertina at the moment, but there is a chance of success if a large number of them are held back.
"Yes, that's right...I want to finish it... really. "
While peering through the binoculars, the soldiers put their hearts and minds into their mouths.