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The capital of the Estore Empire - Ellente.

Leave the carriage at a store near the city entrance. Not that there's any chance of it being stolen at all, but this kind of business doesn't imitate the kind of trouble that stores cause themselves because credibility is paramount.

Walk the capital's boulevard.

The Estore Empire is planted with trees in the middle of the boulevard, even in the capital, in a lush country. They are supposed to set the direction for the round trip and people's walks are organized.

"You're very lively."

"Of course I've never been here, but has anyone ever been here?

"Ha, I was in a country right around the corner, but I wonder if I've ever been here because I barely left the temple"

"Neither have I ever exactly come to the Estore Empire"

Right.

Neither Noel nor Illis has ever exactly come to the Estore Empire.

The same goes for situations and distances, but the biggest reason is location. Surrounded by the sea to the east, mountains to the south and forests to the north, the Estore Empire is, so to speak, equal to the end of the line.

Such a place, but suitable for agriculture thanks to the advantages of a stable climate. However, because of the small number of plains, the land is difficult to explore.

Few people visit from outside for those reasons.

The locals, unable to rely on help from the outside, beckoned to God.

"I wonder what this country is famous for"

"I thought it was you?

At the tip of Illis' finger, there was a skewer barn.

I had skewered and roasted fish that had just been caught in the sea.

Other skewers made with meat and vegetables stand out.

"There are many beasts and demons in this country, but the demon stones of the fire attribute seem to be so readily available that there are many skewers."

"Heh."

Elongated fish are baked in the stalls.

Because of this, I will buy it for everyone.

"... a bit of a unique tooth, but delicious"

"I might like this"

Looks like Illis liked it too.

There are other appetizing foods on sale, but now it's time to head to the Adventurer's Guild.

"Welcome to the Adventurer Alliance"

The receptionist, who was in the front with the usual stereotype, welcomes me in.

And a gaze from adventurers who can be directed at the same time. Well, if you have as many as four female adventurers, you can't help but get your attention.

Go to the receptionist who is on the edge to be as discreet as possible.

"What's wrong?

"Actually, I'm here on a request. I need information."

"If it's demonic information, it can be viewed in the library in the back."

Speaking of adventurers, the existence of hunting demons.

I was mistaken for seeking information on demons on my first land visit.

"No, what I'd like to know is information about adventurers from the Regulus commercial world."

…… Who is it?

I don't get asked about my past background or anything to be an adventurer. It is the adventurer who can even build strength.

However, my past background is kept thoroughly secret when it comes to information after I become an adventurer, even if I don't mind it. I would not do anything to divulge information, even if it was an order from the state or a problem that rocked the country.

Things are different this time though.

"I have come to investigate the problems that are occurring in this country at the request of the Vice-President of the Regulus Commercial Country, Commercial Union. I'm looking for a wizard who went to this country before to solve it."

Shh. Mr. Gates gives me the requisition and everyone but Noel puts out an adventurer card.

Now I'm pretty sure I got the request. Above all, the word 'A-Rank Adventurer' on the Adventurer card shocked the receptionist.

"Please wait...!

I pull into the back of the reception in a hurry.

I'm talking to my boss in the back. but the boss of the person consulted has given him some material that was in hand in a calm manner. Apparently, the boss expected a presence like us to come to the guild within the next few minutes.

"And excuse me! Normally, I don't have anything to show you because it involves adventurers as well as clients, but I have been specifically authorized to do so by five A-rank adventurers."

Saying five A-rank adventurers all belong to the same party. I couldn't help but snort as an Adventurer's Guild because it was originally a request from multiple high ranking parties. Nevertheless, they were able to disclose the information because the conditions were met.

Pass to Melissa regarding the materials. Melissa has a better memory, and I can check on what she sees later because the labyrinth nucleus (dungeon core) keeps records for me.

"... no one has reached the capital?

Melissa shrugged as she was checking the material.

"Yes, we have confirmed that the wizards who went to investigate have entered the Estore Empire. But then the footsteps were confirmed by the guild in the city closest to the border, the shortest, and even the longest, up to three cities away."

I stopped by the city and went to the Adventurers Guild to see if there was any useful information. We know who reached what city because of the record.

But then the footsteps have broken off perfectly.

Now I can't use the method of following in their footsteps.

"Haven't you changed in Estore recently?

"Something unusual? Even so... I've never been noticeable this year other than crop anomalies."

"Really..."

"Totally troublesome."

Trouble?

"Are the effects of crops growing abnormally, and demons growing rapidly?"

There are two patterns in the occurrence of demons.

One is the pattern that is increased by growth from the turn of the demon you are already in. produced by the same method as the animal on which the larvae were based, etc.

The other comes from a place where there is nothing by temper. Even in that case, it is not a strong growing individual from the beginning, but is mostly produced at a young age.

Therefore, even demons need to capture and grow magic by consuming meat and vegetables.

It takes time to become an adult, just like a normal beast.

"That's a pain in the ass."

If it was a powerful demon, an adventurer would have to crusade between becoming an adult, but a short time to grow would make the crusade impossible in time.

"Yeah, I'm having trouble burdening adventurers this year"

Merchants must also be escorted from adventurers to produce dangerous demons.

The more merchants go to Regulus Commercial Country, the fewer adventurers will have to deal with the demons because they will be manned by escorts.

"With that said, you're also a small number of people in the guild. In Elente, is this normal?

"That's not true."

The number of adventurers in the Adventurer Alliance is about ten.

Even if it was time for adventurers to work outside now, it's not surprising that there are a number of people to check the material and request it regardless of time.

There was also a guild in the city where we stopped until we reached Ellente, but we did not stop at the guild because we were looking straight for the capital.

"Now people are being taken near the border because it's important to do business with the Regulus merchant countries."

Adventurers in the capital have also been taken away from demons to ensure a safe sales route.

Many adventurers are on their way because there are also administrative aids and the rewards are jumping above normal.

"Thanks to you, there are more demons here."

Even the current number of people can deal with it critically.

Originally, it seems that there is no state of emergency because the capital is created in places where demons occur less often.

"Okay. Thank you for your valuable information."

I came to the capital, but it could have been a failure.

"No, that's not true."

Melissa, who was checking the material, denies it.

"It's this material, but it's only because it's the guild of the capital where the information gathers. If you requested it in another city, you could only know what happened in that city."

"To say..."

"Yeah, a little bit, but I've figured it out. But before we go to the crime scene, we'll stop by the temple."