A familiar adventurer came running as he walked toward the "Treehouse Clan".
He was a member of the clan and one of the adventurers who helped the Duke of Sabah in the Matthew Chamber of Commerce to sell him as a slave.
He also gave me a report on "Skullberg Run".
His name is Happy.
Nine of them, led by Happa-san, are returning to the adventurer business, but they are also in charge of gathering information.
Now they're gathering information about the Black Sage.
I'm not officially in charge... but I'm actually in charge of gathering intelligence for the Treehouse Clan.
"Grimm, this is the [Mito Orphanage] just now... it seems that the bad guys are visiting several times."
It seems that he told me to sell the land. It seems that the director immediately refused. "
Happa saw us coming out of the Mito Orphanage.
And I think he gave me a report because he has some information that bothers him.
“Do you know who told me to sell the land?”
"Yes, I looked into it a little bit... and it seems that the bad guys of Gara are a gang of nobles who use it."
What kind of aristocrat is that?
"Yes, a higher nobleman named Viscount Dragun, who runs the [Guild of Pharmacists]."
Like Viscount Crater, who was recently unearthed, he is a nobleman who stands in opposition to his patron, Count Moon River. ”
"... I see. Is that Viscount Dragun the same faction as Viscount Crater?"
"No, that doesn't seem to be the case. There are quite a few aristocrats in this Labyrinth City, but it seems to be divided into three major factions.
First, the Moonriver Country Guardian.
This faction can be described as a group of noble ministers originally affiliated with the Moonriver family.
The Lord's Royal Family and the nobles around them are a faction with a certain sense of distance.
Next, the Viscount Crater Faction, which was previously uncovered.
This faction is openly at odds with Count Moonriver.
It does so because it connects with the princely family and the nobility of the capital.
The third faction is the Viscount Drugun faction.
This faction is modest in number, but has some economic power.
Realism is about profit first, and Moon River Count is about appearance.
But in the shadows, there are also bad rumors.
In many ways, it could be described as a sophisticated and cunning faction. ”
"I see... Do you know why such a powerful aristocrat is trying to buy that orphanage?"
"Perhaps... but maybe I'm trying to create a store that sells magic drugs."
It's close to the Adventurer's Guild, and it's an easy place for adventurers to stop. It's a great place to do that. ”
"Not only do you control the [Guild of Pharmacists] and suck up money... do you want to use your position to get out of the store?"
“I think so.”
"By reporting to me, you mean you're in danger of doing something violent?"
"Yes. There are strange rumors in the" "Pharmacist Guild" "... there have been several cases in the past where people selling magic drugs without permission have been attacked by rogue people, but it is said that the" "Pharmacist Guild" "is responsible for this."
"I've heard that story before..."
The three daughters of the Yakushi who became clan members also told such a story.
“Okay, I think you should be careful.”
I thanked Mr. Happa and broke up.
Contact the Slimes patrolling the city and have them patrol the vicinity of the orphanage.
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Back in the "Treehouse Clan", Aquaria, who was to become one of the "Water Users", came.
I was supposed to come tomorrow, but it looks like you've already paid for your stay.
I quickly introduced them to the clan members.
Of course, it's a secret that you have the [water use] skill.
I told you that I could use some [Water Magic].
After we introduced ourselves to each other, we guided them to her assigned room in the "Adventurer's Hall", and then asked them to come to the reception room of the "Clan Main Hall".
In the reception room, Iggy, who sells maps, and her mother, Parry, also come.
Aquaria-san's skill command, "Water Magic —— Purifying Rain," was to see if the curse of impairment on Parry could be removed.
I've spoken to Mr. Aquaria in advance.
I explained to Eggsy and Parry that the curse could be broken.
“Thank you very much. you've done that for me...."
Barry lowered his head deeply.
"I don't know if I can get rid of the spell properly until I try..."
Mr. Aquaria looked a little worried.
"It's okay. I think it's no good." I would be grateful if you could do it. ”
That's what Iggy said and made me smile.
Well then, Aquaria-san, please.
When I said that, she closed her eyes and focused.
"... purifying rain!"
When she said that, she pointed to the sky and drew a circle, and from there, a glowing droplet poured down on Ms. Parry like a rain.
"... uuu, uuuu"
Ms. Parry moaned bitterly.
Mom!
Aquaria stood still with her hands as Iggy rushed towards her worriedly.
Ms. Parry was struck by the rain and wet... but gradually, her whole body glowed with light.
And as the light slowly spread out to my lower body... something like a black rainbow disappeared from my waist and knees.
This was... I guess I could have lifted the curse.
It seemed that Aquaria-san had made the same decision and lifted the [Rain of Purification].
[Wave appraisal]... that's it! The curse seems to have disappeared!
In the past, [weakening by curse] was displayed on the [state] display, but now nothing is displayed.
I gave Mr. Parry a towel, wiped his body, reached out and got him out of the chair.
It was not originally impossible to stand, but it was impossible to stand for a long time due to weakening.
“What do you think? Is there anything unusual about it?”
"Yes... I haven't been standing for a long time, so I don't know for sure... but I feel my legs are getting stronger than before."
"When I checked the [state] with the [appraisal] skill, the previous [weakening by curse] disappeared." I think the curse has been lifted. "
“Really!? Thank you.”
Barry said that and bowed his head deeply to me and Aquaria.
"Mom... I'm so glad... uuu"
Iggy-kun cried.
He feels like a chalice, but he's a good mother.
"Thank you, Aquaria. Excellent technique, isn't it?"
I also thanked Mr. Aquaria.
No, I'm really glad I was able to get rid of the spell.
Aquaria-san seems happy too.
I didn't expect to be able to decurse you so quickly... I really wanted to thank Aquaria.
The hovering wheelchair you gave Mr. Parry is no longer needed, but if it's useless like this, there's no problem at all.
I'm glad it didn't work out.
Well, that hover wheelchair is also convenient for long walks and shopping, so you can use it as it is.