Legend

With a large number of guards and adventurers walking, it stands out as a matter of course.

Even though it is cold in winter and few people are out there compared to spring to autumn, they are still never all there.

On the contrary, I really need to go outside in order to work and shop... in that sense, it would have been natural for me to see people if they were moving.

And to put it to the public, naturally, it would also be natural to wonder why we are doing this kind of imitation, and to ask if we know each other in a group.

"Oh, hey, Daul! Hey, what are you guys doing?

"Uh... I'm sorry. Hey, I've got a big job ahead of me, and I can't afford to be talking about it. I'm going to your store tonight, so give me a drink."

An adventurer called Daul in his thirties answers that to a familiar liquor store owner.

The shopkeeper still heard something. He did, but Daul decided that he would be left with his buddies as he talked, leaving the shopkeeper, who still said something, on the spot.

It was also understood by the shopkeeper that there would undoubtedly be major disturbances, not dressed like walking around the city, but well equipped with armor and weapons.

"... come back alive! Then I'll take care of it!

To the words of the shopkeeper heard from behind, Daul answered with a gentle wave and proceeded as he did.

Elsewhere, there are several people who have had similar interactions.

(um, it's kind of a movie-like sight... well, that's a common thing in this world)

Ray feels that way while walking with Seto and Vihera.

In fact, death and neighbouring adventurers… not to mention the battle for life is not so uncommon if you try to be one who operates on the periphery called Gilm.

Then we proceed together with some similar exchanges… of which we sometimes get closer to the aristocratic district, and there are fewer people around us.

Inside, forced investigation into the aristocratic district!? And there were some who were astonished, but there was no such thing as to say it, because it was to be said once and for all that where we were going.

If this was just a handful of adventurers, maybe some of them would have said something about it.

But this time, the guards will be with us, and the other adventurers will not be able to do anything more than slip their mouths so easily.

It would also be great in this case to have all those who love the guilds.

Many of them don't have that much local loving feelings for Guild... but still, it's not that they don't like Guild, and they deserve close opponents all over the city.

"Oh, I see you."

Ray squeaks when he confirms that he has seen the aristocratic city in it.

Most of all, the Rays don't go straight to the aristocracy, but turn on the way.

"But it's strange. It's not just the Kings building where we're headed, is it? Because noblemen and neutrals are betraying each other."

"I don't know. The expression authenticity may not be correct, but being here is not about being the owner. In that sense, it's easier to do than draw that nobleman or something in the true sense.... and it's possible that wealthy merchants are buying it just because it's not an aristocratic neighborhood"

Having said that, Ray, regardless of the merchants, doubted, albeit in his own words, that the nobles had betrayed him.

This is Gilm. It is a city ruled by Dusker, who leads the Neutralists.

Above and beyond that, it is no doubt true that the aristocratic nobility sends us who our Lord can trust, and it is not surprising that we naturally know how many Duskers are in neutrality and how powerful they are.

Turning such opponents to enemies so easily is not very, but incredible if you try to lay them on.

Let alone those who have acted as aristocrats, the fear they have will be stronger than Ray's.

Given the circumstances around it, isn't this one case simply the work of the Kings? I didn't think so... but it's also true that the person Ray actually encountered in the underground space was someone related to the Kings.

Most of all, I don't know if that's what the person was saying, but what about it?

(I found, a document written in cipher. I had a few other clues, so I hope I can trace them from around here.... Well, that clue itself could be a dummy... Can't you deny it?

In the first place, the man Ray encountered and killed by his tentacles in the worst case, also said himself to be a king's man, but I don't know how far it is true.

No, in fact, the person seemed to completely assume that, but it is also undeniable that the person was only assumed that way......

(Well, to put it that far, it doesn't feel like I can't do a lot of things)

Walking like that accidentally stops that step.

Ray didn't stop it because he wanted to, but because those who were walking forward stopped, Ray also stopped on his feet again.

Nevertheless, Ray also found out why.

Because I can see from here the mansion that I did yesterday's forced investigation, and I can see other mansions that would be connected from the underground space that was in that mansion.

(Given the size of that underground space, it's not a mistake to think it really extends to most of the mansions around here.... To be honest, I normally want to know how the hell you created such a space. Terrain manipulation or something like that skills...... no, earthly magic or something?

Ray remembers the underground space he dived yesterday as he heard guards in and around Langa explain things like who was going to which mansion.

This forced investigation tells us to turn back from the spot as soon as Ray and the others find the underground space they dived yesterday.

And if that's really impossible and it's like fighting a pink tentacle, it was also said, so that surviving thoroughly on defense rather than defeating it is a top priority.

Pink tentacles have already been explained.

Special ability to absorb things like guts, meat, and body fluids just by touching them, even though they are unmatched by fangs and mouths.

But that also means it's safe if you don't touch the tentacles, which is why they told you to be thorough in your defense.

"Ray, it's our turn."

"Oh.... Seto"

"Gru!"

Ray replies briefly to Vihera's words and goes with Seto to the previous one.

"Ray, I need you to act with them."

That's what Langa showed us, one group.

However, there is clearly a small number of people compared to other populations.

What's this all about? When Ray has the question, Langa opens her mouth before she speaks such a question of Ray.

"Ray, the reason you're so small is to divide your power evenly.... Ning Lo, Ray, when all of you get in that way, you'll definitely be at the top of the line."

I nod to Langa's words as the others who were listening around agree.

In fact, the power of two and one, Ray, Vihera and Seto, can be enormous.

Because if you ask me if I don't mind a small number of people... even as Ray, I can't honestly snort.

"I'm convinced about the warrior issues, but that's why I'm a little unconvinced about the small numbers. You don't have enough people to investigate?

Of the two and one, especially one. Seto, naturally, cannot cooperate in the investigation, and it is difficult to get inside the mansion.

Neither is Ray or Vihera used to investigating like a guard, although there are no problems as a force of war.

When that happens, the guards will naturally be overburdened.

"I know that. The number of guards that can be used is very limited. Of course, when we're done looking elsewhere, I'll send backup to you."

Langa also wanted to bring more guards and adventurers to the Rays if she could.

But it really needed to be even with the warrior than the opponent waiting seemed to be a strong enemy.

... In fact, a lot of guards who want to be on the Rays' team really do have something to do with that area.

If the enemy showed up, if Ray or Vihera were here, we wouldn't be harmed.

"Ray, isn't that okay? I don't have to worry about someone else taking my strong enemies."

"No, that's what I'm worried about, because maybe it's just Vihera. I don't think you'd normally worry about that."

"Oh yeah? Well, if Ray says so, maybe we should just do that for once"

That's what Vihera tells you, in a way you don't totally believe it.

Ray tried to say something back to such a vihella, but before that, Langa opens her mouth.

"I'm sorry, but I was wondering if you could make the crazy fight around there. First of all, we need to prioritize forced investigations."

Vihera, said to be a crazy talking fight, looked a little happy, but said nothing more.

Ray also keeps silent, wondering if we'll let him take time about ourselves.

And Seto, what's wrong? He looked at the two of them like that strangely.

Having seen the two and one, Langa opens her mouth as the story is wrapped up.

"Now, please hang on to each forced investigation! Whatever they say over there, and whatever authority they've used to try to turn down a forced investigation, don't ever leave. I have permission from Master Dusker. Also, I will still take responsibility for anything that happens as captain of the Guard!

I'm pushed on the back by such Langa's words, and each one heads to the assigned mansion.

It should be noted that the Rays were assigned to the mansion next to the mansion where they conducted a forced investigation yesterday.

… However, the grounds of the mansion are quite large, even if described as neighboring, so it is not nearly as close as neighboring the city.

It is still significant that Ray was assigned such a place because he encountered the pink tentacles yesterday.

Of course, that underground space is likely connected to each of the mansions around here, but there are still good reasons why everyone doesn't like the mansion next door, which was under compulsory investigation when they encountered the pink tentacles directly.

"I don't think it's going to change anywhere that's likely to follow that underground space after all."

"Oh, but some mansions may not follow the underground space Ray entered yesterday, right? If you try to be the one who owns the mansion, it'll suddenly be forced to investigate, so it'll suck."

"That's... I guess so"

Ray, who unexpectedly agrees with Vihera's words, was listening to the story, and one of the adventurers who acts with the Rays opens his mouth.

"Plus, it's a mandatory investigation, so if you're involved in any crime, you could get caught that way, even if it's not about this one."

"Too miserable"

You can get caught in a way that's like this one winding up, so if that happens, I'm pretty sure you don't have any luck.

Well, that's only if you're involved in a crime.

If nothing had happened, there should have been no problem with being forced to investigate.

(No, well, I know how it feels not to be forced to investigate in the first place)

With or without crime, a lot of strangers come into the mansion where they live, which is not very good, but I can't feel good about it.

"As a guard, you have a hard conversation to say."

One of the guards who was listening to the conversations between the adventurers, including the Rays, says so with a bitter smile.

Try being a guard, it was definitely a troublesome topic to say what to say.

"Uh... bad. Was the topic inappropriate?

"Not really, but given that we're going to be working on a mandatory investigation, don't help me if you can not imitate morale. More than that...... it's time to go. Please wait for us."

To the words of the guards, Ray turns his gaze to the mansion where he plans to conduct a forced investigation.

Naturally, if faces like guards and adventurers are gathered not so far from the mansion, they stand out even if they don't want to.

And, naturally, if that were the case, the remarkable would gather together to see what had happened, and at the same time, if there were a gatekeeper in that house, it would have been natural to be more vigilant.

Like yesterday, if it's a small number - only compared to today - then I guess the story is different again.

Probably things won't go smoothly.

With that in mind, Ray proceeded with the others toward the desired mansion.