We were walked through a hallway on the first floor in a room of about six tatami mats with a table that could accommodate a few people.

Is the cafeteria a a little too small?

A space where you can enjoy a drink or snack and chat with one hand.

I see a tea set on the shelf that seems to belong to someone.

Judging by the way the dust accumulates, it doesn't seem to have been used here recently.

Maybe someone in Nan's memo was using it.

"It was hot out there, right? I got a cold tea from the janitor."

After sitting for a while, the guard woman comes back with the tray in one hand.

The inner shirt and half pants are not worn with a sword.

"... thank you."

Put a little mouth on the glass you received and put it on the table.

When I saw her next door, Risha tried to imitate me.

"Er...."

The guard woman tried to get in for now, but she didn't know what to do next.

You want to cut out a room all of a sudden?

No, that's it, even if the people involved say they can't do it.

Well, we have time.

If you keep bringing it into a long fight like this and making it feel awkward, you may eventually come up with suggestions from the other side because you're having trouble talking about it.

Above all, if we don't talk about extra things, we won't get worn out.

Well, if they find out we're irrelevant, they won't harm her personally or be pushed out by the lord.

Nevertheless, it is far from a clue.

If you're alert, you don't have a second chance.

What's your name, both of you?

It's a simple question.

But depending on how she reacted here, she might know how close she was to Anna.

"I'm Rose, and this is Sasha."

Pecori and Risha bowed lightly.

Suddenly, I was not upset by the pseudonym, and Risha was used to it.

"Oh, I'm Mika. Nice to meet you, Rose, Sasha."

That's what Micah said and took hold of me and Risha.

Although the skin on the hand is partially thick, there are no noticeable scratches on the arms or shoulders.

Probably no actual combat experience.

In view of the fact that I work like a guard here, it seems that there is no problem with the perception of being a new American soldier.

"Did Mika get along with your sister?

I took the lead and set it up here so Micah wouldn't have to ask the next question.

I know how you reacted when you heard our names earlier.

The answer is no.

"Hmm, I don't know. I guess I just met him once in a while to talk to him."

As I thought.

If you're close enough to talk to your family, you'll try to find out if their name sounds familiar.

Mika didn't see such a move.

That means our names aren't as important to her.

It means that I wasn't close enough to be asked my name.

"But I've been listening to some of the old stories. I was in an orphanage, and I owe Miss Grace a debt of gratitude."

"Yes, oneechan, I loved Grace...."

"... ah"

So the conversation stopped and the silence lasted for a while.

In the meantime, we never talked about tea.

There are a lot of droplets in the cold glass and the table is wet.

"Oneechan, when are you coming home..."

Looking at the timing, she murmured.

Micah wasn't in a hurry anymore.

Instead, the face is a look of guilt and sadness.

Because I know that Anna is missing and will probably not be found so easily.

And Risha drank the glass of tea all at once.

Hmm, he took a breath and stood up.

"Let's stop this."

"What are you..."

With Micah and me approaching suddenly, Risha kept talking.

"I think you can trust Mika-san. If you talk properly, it will help us."

……

It takes only a few seconds to patrol.

Is that really enough?

Possible risks loop around your head.

Nevertheless, when this happens, we can either run away or do what Risha tells us.

Lisa smiles softly when she glances at me.

It has nothing to do with your intentions or your rushing. Do what you think...?

That's a lot of nerve, really.

"... hah, okay."

That said, I'll cover the glass, too.

Risha's conjecture at this time cannot be taken for granted.

Sometimes crossing a dangerous bridge produces better results than my way of doing things, as was the case at Pobacca's. [M]

Do you believe me?

"Mika-san, I'm sorry. We really have nothing to do with Anna. I'm here for an investigation."

"Huh? Survey?"

Mika, who makes her eyes black and white, makes me nod with a serious face.

"The mother of the current lord, Grace M. Giolas. And three maids, Teresa, Nina and Anna, who were particularly close to Mr. Grace. We're investigating their disappearance."

"Wait a minute! Regardless, Master Grace is not just a rumor."

"So, who saw Mr. Grace in the last month?

"That's... but if you're really missing, it's going to be a big fuss right now..."

"Now, where are the close maids that would make a scene?

"....."

Mika raised her eyebrows and pressed herself down.

"Of course, it's still possible. But that's why we're here because we can't ignore it."

"What the hell are you..."

"I'm Rosie, and this is my partner Risha. Sir Hargrave of King's Landing has asked me to look into this matter."

Mika raised her face to surprise when she heard the name of Hargrave.

"This is a betrayal of the lord, so I won't ask for your help. However, if you have any doubts about the disappearance of Grace M. Giolas and his three maids, show them to the three rooms where they lived. I'll take care of everything later."