- Karin point of view

"Ki, you guys! Are you sure it's the wrong guy!?

The man in leadership reached for his lower back sword in a hurry as he raised his voice. But we're not weak enough right now to give you room to pull it out. When I quickly packed the distance and put a blow in my neck muscle, I stunned each of the werewolves with one blow at a time.

"Damn, you've come up with something very aggressive."

"Hehe, sometimes I have to use my head too!

Ciel was sighing whether he was impressed with the handiness or frightened. It's something I admit to myself, but I'm not very good at thinking. But for that matter, intuition and aggressiveness are meant to outweigh the likes of a smart ciel.

"I can't relax when this happens. Hurry up and join the Lapis and hide yourself by moving as conspicuously as you can after you give them your clothes. If we stand out, that'll make it easier for Lapis and the others to move."

"Right. Let's leave Maria and the others to the three of us."

"Then I'll go. People are already gathering."

When I looked around with those words, I noticed the large number of people staring at me from behind the shadows and windows of the building. Besides, there was a horrible look at soldiers and adventurers trying to get close, so I'm not going to get mottled. After turning a blind eye to Ciel, we hurried back the way we had just come.

§ § §

When the two of us rushed back to buy out, we were suddenly distracted by the fact that things had changed dramatically.

"Is that suddenly happening!?

"Well, this should have happened sooner or later the anomaly found. So we'll leave the rest to everyone."

"That's good... are you two okay?

To my question, you two have an extra laugh.

"It's okay. I've fought for a bit, but to that extent, even if there's a hundred of us, we can cut through at our leisure."

"Right. In fact, Karin beat them all up with her bare hands. If I have to, I'll fly away with my magic, so no problem."

Sure. If you want to stop the two of them now, you'll need at least a gold-ranked adventurer in dozens. The more I say someone else compared to before training, the more I raise my arms.

"Right...... Okay. I'll leave the role to both of you. Attract as much attention as you can. And it would be helpful if you could also explore the state of the Wang capital. It would be great to know where Prince Magna is."

"Prince Magna's?

The two seemed surprised by the boulders when they did not think they would be asked to explore the city, now arguably the home of the enemy, and search for Prince Magna, whose life and death were unknown.

"We're trying to gather as much information by regular means as we can. So I'd like to ask the two of you to collect information in an illegal way. 'Cause I don't think I can find Prince Magna in a decent way."

If he dived underground to ensure his safety, I think the first thing to think about is a careful selection of humans to keep on his side. The Successful Surprise Attack of the Steeds will also have been the force of a mysterious group of people who followed him, but perhaps there must have been an insider. Whether you say Steed or Magna in a bite, the vast majority of them should be nobles who attach the greatest importance to their interests. Then it is no wonder that there are nobles who have betrayed Prince Magna, blinded by the rewards brought to them by Prince Steed. Because once they swear allegiance and don't betray each other, they don't have to make a political rush to expand each other's camp.

When that happens, those who still try to use it on Prince Magna in this disadvantageous situation will surely not betray him. That should be some pretty vigilant people, too. There's no way I can honestly tell them where Prince Magna is when I ask them that. Then we're going to need some forceful means, too.

"Even if I don't say torture - there may be someone who cracks his mouth with a little threat. Or you can keep an eye on him so he can't find him and find his latent destination. I'll leave the way to both of you. It's a way to contact me..."

And I say that much and look at each other. Will there be a safe and secure way to contact you in this situation?

"I wish I could use a far-sighted demon prop, because that would be suppressed with Master Grom. It would be dangerous to use it if the other side was a Stieder even if I got it back, and this time it would be better another way."

"Then... what could there be?

Her blonde hair flushed saggily as Dieria put on her cute neck. I was remembering someone when I saw it. I stretched my silver hair close to gold unconstitutionally, my former companion.

"... let him help us."

"What's that guy?

"It's Solciere."

Everyone but me breathes. The legendary wizard who built a city in the woods that could be described as an illusion just to make my place. Among the wizards of this age, former companions worshipped as if they were gods. That city she ruled must be able to face each other without anyone ever finding her, and ensure the safety of Maria and the others.

"... could you help me?

"I don't know... I'll just ask for it. Probably gonna be okay."

Ciel, who respects Solciere, was passive in relying lightly on her. Maybe he's afraid of interfering badly and damaging his mood. But while I hide my inner anxiety, I can't help laughing.

"Solciere said he wasn't willing to interfere in the goth outside, but he's not as cold as abandoning a person in need. Keep your head down from here and put your muscles through, and I'm sure you'll cooperate."

"... ok. Then I'll ask Lapis to negotiate over there. Me and Karin, if we get any information, we're gonna head into that forest for now."

"Yeah. Sometimes last time, and I think they'll find us from over there if we even get into the woods."

"Yeah. Okay, Karin, let's go."

"Roger! Good luck to all three of you!

After pressing us with the clothes we had just bought, Karin and Ciel ran back to the main street. I'm guessing you're going to make a big stand against noble men from now on. Then we have to move this way.

"Shall we get dressed then? Let's head to the guild first, while Karin and the others catch our attention."

I hid my eye-catching blonde hair with a triangle towel and changed into town girl style clothes. If you walk around with soaking nagging, it shouldn't be very noticeable. Rubias had loosened the hair he was always bundling and changed his hair while flowing but still. A little habitual, her hair is lightly wavy, and she doesn't even look like a normal girl if she wears regular clothes.

"I feel kind of restless. Skirts are rarely worn…"

I accidentally laughed bitterly at Rubias for throwing up a dialogue like the first time a man dressed as a woman. When I was just a woman, too, it was because I had an experience that made me anxious when my feet scuffed a lot. However, dressing is the normal town daughter, but I feel a little too eye-catching. A normal man would freak out just because he was stared at.

"I'm a merchant...... what do you say?

Dieria wore a robe that covered her entire body and a turban that hid to her ears, making her invisible except in the eye area. You look more like a poor adventurer who has traveled longer distances than a merchant. But there's a chance you'll find out like the Karins when you name an adventurer, so let's get him pushed through here as a merchant.

"What are you setting up to do business with?

"Is it wood or medicine? Why don't you tell me you're here looking for a business partner?

... Is it good? Well, isn't there a particular problem?

"Yeah. Then let's do it. So, shall we both, uh, each decide on a destination? I'll go straight through the boulevard to the guild. You two, explore the house and the castle and the surroundings."

"Then I'll explore the castle area. If anyone seems to be in contact, I'll listen to you."

"Then I'm the one at home. I don't think it's a problem because we're all strong, but let's move first and foremost."

After the three of us met face to face, each walked out in a different direction, a little off time. All right, let's see how the guild goes first.