I’m an Adventurer! ~Musou Skill is Plane Magic~
Chapter 55 - Abuse of the Right to Know Destroys Society
Pushing open the door and entrance of the Adventurer Guild, the pub's unique noise and smell of liquor overflowed. It looks like the Alliance's bar is open.
However, the noise stopped in an instant and the Guild was filled with silence. What's up, man?
The adventurers sitting at the counter and table by the wall stopped moving with their faces facing us. I turned around thinking that there was someone behind me, but there were only Woo-chan and his pleasant companions, the bandits who were brought in. After following the adventurers' gaze, it seems that I am definitely the one watching. Yes?
Soon, I heard you talking to Kosovar, so I'll listen to you.
"That's the hidden child of The Whirlwind... young.
"You're not a kid yet, are you serious?
"I've been watching you from above the wall, I'm sure of it. That's Vorpal Rat. If you save your life, don't do it.
What is that!? Neck hunting rats mean me!? Could it be "two names"!?
"Beet-sama, is something wrong?
"... no, it's nothing.
Maybe it's a mouse because it's tiny and gray. I liked the two cooler names. But naming yourself hurts too much... ugh, I'm convinced, but not convinced! "Little Whirlwind" was still better!
Go to the counter while the item hangs.
The Adventurer Alliance is basically open 24 hours a day. There are requests that can only be made in the middle of the night, and there will be requests that are highly urgent. Like yesterday's goblin.
At the open counter was a cat-ear sister sitting on the first day.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I haven't finished my assessment yet. Will you come back around noon tomorrow?
"No, not today, I brought you here because I caught a bandit.
My cat-ear sister's eyes were sparkling for a moment.
"Well, is that so? Thank you for that. Well, will you bring me here?
Pull the rope connecting the bandits and head into the back aisle of the waiting space. Turning left and right several times along the way, once he went down the stairs and walked through a sturdy door, it was a dungeon. Positionally, right below the counter. With thick wooden lattices in stone, there are four cells lined up to the left and right reminiscent of the sitting quarters of the period drama. The size of one room is about 10 tatami mats, and there are several blankets and furs. Looks like a prison for a few people. It smells like mold and dirt mixed together. The big pot in the corner of the room would be the toilet.
"Well then, will you throw me inside? I didn't take the rope off my neck.
You just threw him in without checking up on him? Onee-san in the cat's ear prompted me to throw the bandits into the innermost jail, as I was told.
"This is a holding cell. Don't worry, I'll be out tomorrow. The best place to go is the temple, I'm taking you to enslave you.
I see, since we enslaved the hearing. Speaking of which, it was the Border Sets, too.
Cat-ear sister talks to the thieves thrown into jail with a nice smile. A cat, after all. You're messing with the prey. I'm a little scared.
The bandits blued their faces, but there was no particular noise. I suppose you gave up a lot when you brought me to the guild.
Well then, Beat-kun ~, I want to talk to you, so I'm not even going to the reception room upstairs.
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"So the village of Senna was destroyed! * giggle *!
Imelda tapped her right fist on the table and the cup containing the tea brought to her by her cat-ear sister made a noise. There is no loud noise because it is a wooden cup.
Imelda and I are sitting opposite each other at the table. Kikka is sitting next to me, but the others are standing in line behind me. Because he was a slave, he insisted on Christella sitting with him. Kikka isn't a slave yet, and she's a witness this time. Woo-chan is at my feet, rounded as usual. It heals like a big hairball.
"When are we going to crusade?
"... I can't right now.
"Why not!? Bandit hunting is the Alliance's job!?
Imelda answers my question bitterly. Kikka barked at the answer upside down.
"I want to send a crusader now, too! But yesterday's Goblin raid ran out of supplies, and we ran out of adventurers in the first place!
"Speaking of which, I think I heard that story yesterday. There are no high-ranking adventurers. Why is that?
Instead of feeling uncomfortable, I stole Imelda's conversation with an Alliance official... No, I didn't.
"War. The Reigning Vicomte is also in charge of the Alliance, but has gathered adventurers to take him to this war.
Instead of making a rough noise, Imelda explained the situation to me indifferently. I see. So Imelda, the deputy manager, is in charge?
"If you're an adventurer, you'll find yourself wrapped up in a tavern downstairs! If you take them with you, you'll be yeahn!?
Kikka is still unconvinced and bites Imelda. Well, I suppose so, usually. But me and Christella, who can detect signs, are probably using balance magic to understand the situation. They can't take us.
"All the adventurers in this city are low ranked. If you take him to the Enemy Request, he will not only be able to fight, but he will have a better chance of getting his feet together.
"Oh no...
Yes, the adventurers in the tavern weren't very strong. As far as the signs go, it's not as good as the bandits I caught at my leisure. Well, they're actually mercenaries.
In the first place, I thought it was strange since yesterday. Even though he is an adventurer, the proportion of women is still high, and there are only elderly or young men. It's not what I could say about a young stepsister in Dantons.
"But if we don't crush them, we'll lose more villages. Because it's not an ordinary bandit.
"!... Beat, what do you know?
Imelda's eyes became tight. The feeling of intimidation increases, and the signs of kickbacks and Lucas breathing under pressure are conveyed. Unfortunately, it's not as bad as the village chief, so I can afford to parry it. Christella's not moving either. Woo-chan is still asleep, but her ears are twitching and she is busily looking around. Isn't she cute?
"Probably as much as Imelda knows. Oh, my people are fine. My mouth is stiff. Kikka is going to be with me tomorrow, so I won't tell anyone about this.
Imelda kept staring at me for a while, but I wouldn't be able to move at all, so she sighed and distracted me like she gave up.
"Absolutely, are you really a 7-year-old who's going to be an adventurer? Instead of letting go, the Whirlwind threw it out because it couldn't be handled enough?
Terrible! The village chief sent me out with pleasure!... but I also feel like they told me that I couldn't handle it. What? Am I in trouble?
"Talking is quick if you know the circumstances. They're the rear spoilers sent in by Jarkin or Nolan. The aim is to destabilize the public sentiment in our country and stall the supply of supplies.
"Oh, is that really you!?
"Yeah, I'm pretty sure. That's what they said when they caught me today. They're sending it not only here, but also to Border Sets and Ende.
"Oh no! Don't listen to me! Should I let everyone know and be vigilant?!
Kikka's opinion is plausible at first glance, but it is not a good idea.
"That's no good. If you let me know, nothing will change, or the situation will get worse.
Huh?
"Be careful, because there are more bandits," and "Be careful, because the enemy soldiers disguised as bandits are attacking the village." Doesn't that change the village to consolidate its defenses?
"... don't let me.
"But if the target is not a bandit, but a soldier from another country, someone will try to get in." Talk to me because I'm not a thief. "So I try to guide them to attack the village and survive on my own. Eventually, the village is attacked and gone, or worst of all, the entire village becomes a hideout for the enemy. That's why it's best not to let me know right now.
"Mm, mmm, I see.
Kikka seemed convinced. But actually, this is just one reason. The worst part is the increase in the number of opponents.
The War Resisters are in every country at any time. If we learn that our country has been ravaged as part of the war, the rebels will begin to speak out for a truce. Don't even think about it as a de facto defeat. And the crowd gets flushed away easily with loud voices. The country will shake.
If you lose a war, everything will be lost.
The former Soviet Union lost the country itself as a result of the Cold War between East and West. Civil wars broke out across the country, splitting into several countries. Human resources, resources, and even nuclear weapons have been spilled out of the country. In Eastern Europe, small countries are in turmoil, and few people have experienced the suffering of coal by incompetent lords.
That's what losing a war means. There is nothing more than being robbed of everything and trampled. You can't lose a war.
The war has already begun. And they're attacking us from over there. If you propose a ceasefire, you'll be treated like a loser and taken with you. In order to avoid that, we must avoid an increase in the number of opponents.
Rebellionism is not bad in itself. The idea of respecting peace is noble. But that was before the war started, and now that the end of the war has already opened, it's not good. The country will be disturbed. So now it's better to hide the presence of the Rear Disruptors.
"Nevertheless, we can't afford not to do anything. We're the Adventurers Guild for that.
Imelda stared at me. It's not a line of sight with a sense of intimidation earlier, but the cage of heat is more than that. I have a bad feeling about this.
"Beat, I want you to accept my nomination request. The request was to destroy the bandits who attacked the village of Senna.
I knew it! That's what I thought, since I was called to this room!
"Am I a newcomer with no stars?
"Yesterday I showed you how to ravage both Goblins, that's enough if you have the skills. And thanks to that Goblin Crusade, you've already decided to take your Crusade Rank to 4 Stars. Congratulations, you've reached 4 stars fastest and youngest in history.
Ah, that's what happens. Yesterday I took it a little seriously. Well, it's not an impossible request, so it's not easy to accept. Kikka's enemies.
"How much is the reward? But working as an adventurer is unacceptable.
"You're really solid. Naturally, I will have a reasonable amount prepared. 1 large gold coin in advance and 2 more large gold coins as a success reward. Apart from that, each bandit captured alive is likely to get one gold coin. Of course, the treasure that the bandits have accumulated is yours.
Hmm, I don't think the reward itself is bad. In Border Sets, there were 12 bandits and two big gold coins. Considering the large number of people this time, the reward is good. In addition, it's good to have a treasure. At the count's request the other day, I offered it free of charge, except for the money. As the village chief, it would have been nice to make a loan. This time we'll get it all together. Looks like we're one step closer to our goal of buying a house.
"Very well. I will accept that request.
"Thank you. Let me know if you need anything. I'll prepare it here.
"Then estimate more rope for restraint for 20 people. And tomorrow morning is fine, so I need an escort trolley and personnel.
Maybe he left some of his friends at the base. Besides, transporting captured bandits is quite a hassle. I felt it today. If there is no carriage or wagon, it will take time to travel and there is no choice. It's quick to use magic, but I'd like to avoid being known.
"Then we'll go for the crusade, me and Christella. Please accept the request from both of us.
"Are you sure? Some of the guys down there, some of them with arms up?
"No, thank you. Because I'm in the way.
"I see. Okay."
Cut it off. It is difficult to use magic in the presence of others. I don't want to be shackled in the current situation because I don't have enough information.
"Is there anything else you need? I'll help you as much as I can.
"Yes, and then..."
When I was thinking about what I needed, I heard a "cumming" sound from behind. When she saw it, Argna pressed her belly with a pathetic face and sued me with her eyes. I beg Imelda with a bitter smile.
"Can you prepare dinner for the group? Everyone hasn't eaten yet.
Don't tell me you can't fight when you're hungry.