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An urgent meeting was currently taking place in the southern part of the Great Forest of Gardina, in the capital of the Kingdom of Dinanto, in the chamber of sight of the Royal Castle here.

"And what about the subhuman movement after that?

It was the Lord of this kingdom, the King, who uttered those words.

The first name is Artur Ruikov Dinant.

"Ha, no particular noticeable movement. But it seems the church folks are still sniffing around, saying that subhuman trafficking is being solemnized in the territory."

"Hmm..."

"We have also made requests to some of the Knights, and mercenaries, to follow the movements of the disappeared subordinates, but the results you have said have not improved."

"... more than 1500 sub-people say they've completely disappeared? How's it going across the border?

"We also asked the General and Lords in charge of border security to confirm that there were no such massive crossings..."

"Then where the hell are we going? If 1,500 subhumans had acted together, they would have caught the eye even if they didn't want to."

"We also sent personnel to Nidea's lords and leading chambers of commerce to investigate… even Lord Krewell's uncharacteristically. Previously, people who bought and fished for sub people at high prices appeared to be paying attention to the trend... This time, sub people gathered on an unprecedented scale in the north of Nidea, and there was a clear disturbance in the territory, so they took the trouble to calm them down..."

"... so, I guess. The number is the number, the inhabitants must not shut up with the church. Uncle Crewell's labor is all you have to do."

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"So, in the end, nobody knows anything about this subhuman movement?

To the king's inquiry, a man of the wind, like a knight, raised his voice as his subordinate in line bowed down (every thing).

Your Grace, I'm afraid I have something to say to you.

Sir Largelkvist, tell me.

"Ha, to tell the truth… Due to the low probability and danger, the Great Forest of Gardina, only here, has not yet reached the point of investigation"

"Hmm..."

"From reports from domestic, border, and foreign spies, it seems that the only possibility that remains is in the land."

The chamber of sight obsesses at the remarks of a man called Sir Largelkvist.

The Great Forest of Gardina, because that's where we sent 1,000 or 2,000 troops, and it's not exactly a place where we can tread. There is no doubt that by now it would be the food of beasts or demons, where only about 1500 subhumans have made their way to such a land.

It's not like nobody thought about it. After thinking about it, I decided it was impossible.

"Sir Largelkvist, that is too absurd a story. The land is not only in our country, but many countries, or powerful people, have tried not to pioneer it. The result will be well known to you."

When one of his subordinates said so, a similar word flew in from those who similarly shared opinions around him.

"Of course, you know it. Now, I was wondering if that was only a damage because it weighed heavily on pioneering and had to destroy demonic habitats. If you just want to investigate, you also have some return reports. Now, knowing very well that there is no way that the sub-humans can get through that forest safely, let's talk about it if these sub-humans don't have any support."

The silence came next to the words uttered to block such noise.

"... Sir Largelkvist, what does that mean"

It was the king, the man, who broke the silence.

"Unfortunately… I find it foolish that these sub-people, with some support, may have lurked or broken through inside the Great Forest of Gardina"

"Someone," he said, "but where the hell does anyone need to take such a risk to get the subhuman or something out? Now in every country, subhuman demand and other things are known. Well, to hear the report, there was someone who bought more fish than the market. Why do you take such losses, risk them, and go out of your way to cross those woods?"

Some, including Lagerqvist, were silent with a contemplative expression as many subordinates expressed their empathy in the King's statement.

"That's not measurable for me either… But for example… yes, for example, can't you imagine if the Empire has devised a way to go beyond that forest, whether it was also possible to go back and forth, whether it was a test of that, etc?

That was a word powerful enough to freeze the air on the spot.

"Or are leading people independently pioneering and targeting the monopoly of resources? Or is it a throwaway pawn for the investigation of resources, or... first of all, it's unlikely that a high-ranking species... is Dragonut or Dragnil doing something on a whim? At least, if you're in that forest, or if you've broken through, you're more than likely not in an optimistic situation."

………………

A quiet, strangely nervous chamber. Until earlier, there was no slightly intervening tranquil air, just a harsh atmosphere.

"... Sir Largelkvist"

"Ha."

"I'm sure there's something hard to ignore about your opinion. But even if something like what your lord just said was really happening, it doesn't mean that our country can move now. You know that better if you put yourself in the army, right?

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"So I command you, my lord, to keep the soldiers of my country. Sir Largelkvist, your Lordship will immediately prepare a unit for the Gardina Great Forest Survey and report on its size, materials and duration. Needless to say, if the empire was irrelevant to this, it could also be taken as a provocative action if conceited. Organize with that in mind."

"Ha!"

"Lord Largelkvist, I hope you will be able to plan for the future development of the Gardina Forest."

"We are at the mercy of an inspiring effort not to disobey His Majesty's expectations."

"Um, well, that's it for this meeting. Thank you, gentlemen."

Some time later, more than 3,000 selected survey corps for the Great Forest of Gardina and 500 transport corps for transporting their supplies, etc. will leave the Wang Capital.

I don't know if it will be the first human interaction with the inhabitants of the city of Gardina, but if the two meet, it is likely to smell bloody.