Legend

"... so you came to me"

A boss at the end of Ray's gaze asks him to confirm as he leans against the couch in the office.

Ray nodded at such Bosque's inquiry and opened his teasing mouth with his gaze toward Ethetus and Nact, who were bowing their heads deeply.

"Oh. The Silva family is ruling this Exil, isn't it? Then I was wondering if I could talk to you, regardless of if you wouldn't give me a hand."

"... uh, shit. Even though I'm busy with the anomalous species now. You know that, don't you?

Bosque scratches his head galloping and tells him to spit it out.

At a time when it would be evening in a few more hours, the four figures - Ray, Elaine, Esetus and Nakt - were in the Bosc's office in the Silva family.

Of course the Silva family, which has ruled Exil, and now also has the Levisole family under its influence, has a great deal of work to do. And as Bosc himself has said, we're also investigating the case of an anomalous species.

As Bosque himself said, it was true that there was no other room to turn.

Still, Bosc decided to meet the Rays for the reason that Rays himself has encountered unusual species on numerous occasions and has provided information on the bodies of, or relating to, many unusual species.

Of course, it was important for someone named Elaine Kelevel.

I thought it was about an anomalous species, and I met him, and he actually wanted me to help him find it because, unlike me, a party member I knew was caught, so I guess I can't help but get stupidity out of Bosque's mouth.

"... so, Ray or Elaine hear that and tell me what to do?

Even as I ask, in Bosque's head I'm already beginning to figure out how to twist out the manpower to look for the captured teevia.

But Ray's words back at it were to flatter his shoulders.

"There's nothing I can do. These guys only asked me to introduce them to Bosc. This is the only place I can get my hands on more than that. From here on out, we just need you to talk and decide."

Even if he opens his eyes for a moment to such Ray's words, soon Bosque's gaze will be directed at two figures, Esetus and Nact, who are still bowing their heads.

"You guys were definitely Esetus and Nact. So, it was Tibia who got caught. When that happens, is it a blade of sound? It's true that parties like yours are so easy to procrastinate.... Well, fine. So, you don't feel attacked, do you?

"Of course not. But it doesn't mean anyone wants to get some sort of rebellion or get rid of us as competitors on previous requests."

Listening to Nact's words, Bosque teases open his mouth in silence for a few seconds as he gently taps the desk with his fingers.

"Actually, it wasn't noticeable about the anomalous species, but for a while now, there's been a case of an Eggzil human being... especially a lot of adventurers, but he's going missing."

On the words out of Bosque's mouth, the expressions of Esetus and Nakt are visible and colourful of tension, and their gaze is directed towards Bosque.

While taking those gazes all the way through, Bosc continues to explain.

"Of course it's not uncommon in this Exil for adventurers to be gone. There will most often be death in the dungeon, or even if you come back from the dungeon alive, you will leave Exile in despair of your own powerlessness"

"But I'll check the dungeon cards when I get into the dungeon, and even if I'm leaving Exil, aren't I checking the guild cards kind of strictly when it comes to those in and out?

Bosque nods at Nact, who asks unexpectedly.

But what's on that face is a bitter look.

"Sure, you're right, but there's a way behind everything. Naturally for this Exil too...... no, it should be said that it is because it is Exil, a labyrinth city, some people come into Exil secretly anyway, or leave. That's the same thing about dungeons."

He/she does not put it in his/her mouth, but Bosque also has ties to the organization behind it.

It is inevitable that a large group of people, a labyrinth city, will be able to organize this type of organization in Exil. Then at least give us an organization that meets our intentions...

The organization behind this is not only the Silva family, but the Levisole family and the Marchelle family are also involved in each.

"Anyway. I tried to wash the organization of the relationship, but it didn't look like I left. Then I was sure there was some other factor... but as far as I'm concerned, I just thought it was moving around these illegal slave traders."

"So what about Teevia!?

I hear it as a slave, and Esetus screams as he blues his face.

But in those words Bosque shook his neck to the side.

"Don't worry. I'm not sure… but slave traders are thin lines."

"Is it true...?

"Oh."

Bosque nods without hesitation at the words of Esetus, who asks him to confirm.

I guess I wondered how that went. Nact opens his mouth.

"Why, may I ask?

"It's a simple story. Even if it's a slave, a healthy body would sell higher, wouldn't it? I don't know what to tell you guys who got caught, but I'm gonna sell you a one-armed slave unless you like it too much."

For a moment, Esetus hung up on the word, which he said was perfectly natural, but he realized that Bosque was saying it for his own sake, and stopped the word.

"So... for what reason do you think Teevia was attacked?

"Well, that's it. I don't know. If you are going to enslave them in the first place, it is less dangerous to attack the general public than to attack adventurers who are purposefully combative. With that in mind, there must be some special reason..."

To Nact's inquiry, Bosque shakes his head uncomfortably.

It's called the anomalous species thing, it's called the raid that was brought to me this time, and it wasn't very tolerable that they were doing whatever they wanted with their ruling eggzil. But to deal with it, the adventurers who currently serve the Silva family are not quite the same about the anomalous species.

When I think that far, my gaze stops at the two people in front of me.

(My buddy got caught, so naturally I would desperately look into the raid. If there is a shield behind the Silva family there, or...)

Compare risks and returns on the inside and decide in seconds or so to open your mouth.

"You said Esetus and Nact. You guys know the name of the sound blade as quite an armed adventurer.... So, what do you say? Why don't you guys look into this, because we're the Silva family's back shield? Unfortunately, the Silva family can barely afford to rip apart anything but an anomalous species today."

"Ho, is that true! Will the Silva family be our back shield? Hey, Nact. If this..."

If I tried to esetus, it would have been an unexpected invitation. I ask with a grin as if I had found a glimmer of hope.

"That's right. We're going to have you inside the Silva family after the raid, of course."

"... well, thank you very much indeed... since you can trust us, which is almost the first time we meet?

To Nact, who asks as if to confirm, Bosque opens his mouth with a nibbling grin.

"Ray and Elaine are the ones who brought you here. If you were spies or something, the blame goes to both of you. Then, naturally, I can still get enough compensation from Ray and Elaine.... have you convinced yourself with this explanation?

I would tell him that with a grin on my face, but I didn't expect to imitate two of Esetus and Nact betraying each other in the boss.

As far as reputations heard from disciple adventurers, or seen and confirmed in person with their own eyes, they are not very much but do not appear to betray others. Even if he is a bandit, his words and actions hide his compassionate companions.

Therefore, Bosque's gaze is directed at the two remaining people, as there is no problem with the two first.

"So, what are you guys gonna do? As far as I'm concerned, it would be helpful if you could help us. Like I said, we're fundamentally short of hands."

To such an invitation, Ray shakes his neck to the side and refuses.

"I'm sorry, but what I should be doing is exploring the dungeons. I've only given you a hand in this case because these are the two people I stumbled upon while exploring the dungeon."

Elaine also spins words as if they were in tune with Ray.

"I agree with Ray. I'm sorry, but let me give priority to exploring the dungeon."

Even for a boss, I guess it was just as assumed in a way that the two of us would say no. Unfortunately, I don't see any more persistent language.

It was Esetus and Nakt who were surprised at how it was going. Still, Nact hasn't put his surprise on the table, but the one at Esetus has his eyes open and his gaze turned to Ray and Elaine.

Because I never thought I'd turn down Bosque's invitation so lightly, who is also the head of the Silva family ruling Exile.

If I had known Elaine's qualities, or maybe we would have talked differently.

"If you're saying there aren't enough people, why don't you just ask Bühne for help? You know the Flaut family for once, right? That way, maybe Vihera, who you used to fight in the tavern, could draw you in too, huh?

"It's no use. That little girl only thinks about protecting her mansion. I've asked her out a few times before, too. Yeah, I can see it, it's stubborn. And... oh, no. Nothing."

Once you stop the words, shake your neck to the side as if you noticed something and show it's nothing.

Though he felt suspicious for a moment about the way it was going, Ray decides it's not strange if he was also the head of the Silva family and had anything to do with that hand conspiracy, and stops pursuing it any further.

"Anyway, unfortunately, me and Elaine focus on the dungeon. However, if we find the guy in the dungeon who's creating it again, we can capture him as much as we can and bring him a corpse."

"Oh, that's still helping enough. For some reason, you're encountering the most unusual species."

Ray nodded to Bosque's words with his shoulders small, and turned his gaze toward Esetus and Nact.

"Then it's time for us to let you go. I hope you find Teevia."

"Oh. Thank you for introducing me to Master Bosque....... thanks"

Eceteus bows his head deeply, and Nact also bows his head so that it follows.

"I'm glad you've got more capable people, even me. You're welcome to do this. If you get another chance, bring someone in and I'll get it."

In response to such Bosque words, Ray and Elaine left the room and were escorted out of the Silva family mansion by Sanctions, who was also deacon.

"That was an unexpected development."

That's how Ray squeaks when he rides from near the Silva family mansion and descends on a boulevard with a guild.

"Sure. But for those two, it must have been the result of nothing more. If you're under the protection of the Silva family, you won't be targeted by any more raiders."

Elaine also returns the words with a snort.

The sun pouring down the sun on the two is already at dusk, and many people who are walking down the road are overflowing with the openness of a day's work done, while many seek alcohol in the heat that still does not fade in the evening.

At the end of Ray's gaze, some people are beginning to drink quickly with skewers and ales bought from the stalls, and as far as that goes, it is very unlikely that there have been incidents of abnormal species, the Levisole family outbursts, or raids on adventurers in their shadows.

And passing without any pulse behind Elaine's brain watching such a sight next to Ray is the appearance of a prick obsessed with gems by the time she's crazy.

But I immediately shake my head to the side to deny it.

(In the first place, there's no need to attack adventurers, even if you're obsessed with jewelry in that way. There will be no need to bother attacking adventurers or ordinary people, either, by the mysterious forces that are creating abnormal species.... So you came here and even appeared in the third force?

With such a hunch, Elaine goes on the lively boulevard of the evening with Ray.

While I have a bad feeling, somewhere different from the noise around me.