Let's Manage The Tower

Donovan's permission from HQ is not to do anything with the Crown.

It is only a defensive way to counter what the other person has done.

As a Crown, if the status quo can be maintained, it is good, and I am not trying to force my interests to expand.

Of course, as before, the number of active adventurers will increase, and we will assert it as a natural right to increase it naturally.

The problem is if something happens that deprives you of your current rights.

If that happens, it is only natural that the approval obtained this time will come into play as a countermeasure.

Donovan, who returned from headquarters, was immediately captured by Adele.

"How was headquarters?

"Oh, no problem. I got a quick permit."

Really?

In Donovan's answer, Adele looked relieved.

I didn't think the situation was the only one that wouldn't allow it, but I was still worried about it.

But now, no matter what happens, the branch can take full responsibility and respond immediately.

Donovan, who was looking at Adele's expression, asked as he remembered.

"Speaking of which, what about the other movements?

Donovan has been away from the branch for only about half a day, but it is still possible that something has changed.

However, Adele shook his neck to the right and left.

"No, nothing in particular. The movement of destiny, too."

Previously, it was only before the samurai came to Seitun that they didn't really move.

However, since Isaac lost to Kouchi, he has been acting in such a way as to smell the connection with the Empire.

Of course, since Dames is an aristocrat of the Empire, I thought there might be some kind of involvement, but I didn't know if it was an intentional act because Dames himself was that kind of character in the first place.

There was clear information that the Empire was involved because of the magic equipment used by Isaac.

I don't know what the intention was, but it was clear that the Empire was running out.

In addition, here in Seychun has long been a land of contention over ownership between the Republic of Rhines and the Kingdom of Hay, as well as the Dominican Empire.

Now that the involvement of the Empire had become apparent, it should have been taken for granted that the other two countries would also take some action.

In a headache, Donovan shakes his neck from side to side.

"Oh, my God, this is a mess."

It's true.

Donovan, who was nodding and watching Adele, realized something.

"No, wait. Did this happen because the Crown came out of Seitun in the first place?

Adele turned to Donovan to denounce a dialogue he did not consider to be the head of the Crown branch.

"No, I'm kidding, I'm kidding! That's why you don't look so good!

Adele sighed at Donovan who said so in a hurry.

"Absolutely... even if the branch manager jokes about something like that. You don't know who's listening.

"That's good, a little bit. Besides, there's nobody here, right?

"That's true, but..."

Originally, the Setum Branch buildings were only directly involved with Kaiseki, making them extremely strong for espionage and defense.

The magic tools to keep outsiders away are still in motion.

Yeah, well, we can't have agents coming in that easily.

Of course, Donovan does not rely solely on tools, but on his own ability to explore the surroundings.

Adele doesn't have the ability to explore the surrounding signs, but he has checked it out beforehand.

The current situation of the branch does not mean that it is used too much no matter how carefully.

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When Donovan and Adele were snapping at each other in the branch.

In a room in Dames' mansion, someone had received a report.

That person is Amedio, the central figure who is moving with the ambitions of the Dominican Empire in Seychun this time and the third prince of the present king.

Amedio is the same person who used to be the branch manager of the Battle Chamber.

The magic equipment used by Isaac was taken from the treasure trove of the Dominant Empire.

Of course, it was taken out with the King's permission.

Incidentally, there was a prince nearby and Dames was running wild in the city because Amedio didn't stop him.

As Amedio, I wanted to hide myself as a cover for Dames.

A woman reporting to Amedio is one of her trusted close associates.

Usually she's in charge of the back, so she's rarely out front, so it's a great place to work in these places.

"In the meantime, the rumors are spreading smoothly, right?

"Yes, of course, it's not on the table until who is directly involved."

"Yes, that's fine."

If the Third Prince of the Dominican Empire were to come here and give direct instructions, the Republic of Rhines and the Kingdom of Hay would surely emerge.

If this happens, it will always be the same battle as before.

Amedio, I don't want to do anything meaningless.

However, at a time when we are already smelling rumors of the Empire's involvement, it is highly likely that both will emerge.

Rather, it can be said that I spread the rumor about it this time.

A woman called out to Amedio, who was thinking about that.

"Prince, do you mind?

"Yeah? What?

"What about the national treasure I'm giving to Isaac?

"Oh, that. I'll collect it eventually, but is it still okay now?

"Are you sure?

In response to the prince's reply, the woman listened with her head tilted.

When I lost to Corey, I thought I was going to retrieve the tools.

Well, I guess I can still use that as a token. Besides, the behavior is easy to understand, isn't it?

When I saw the prince with a smile, the woman looked the same.

"Sure, you're right."

"It may be difficult to maintain rank as it has been, but there are many other ways to use it. Well, be careful not to just take it with you."

I was afraid.

The woman bowed her head politely to the prince who spoke with such a pleasant expression.

After that, the two of them quietly cleared the paperwork, but eventually something broke the silence.

A woman walks in response to the sound of knocking on the door.

"Who is it?

It's me.

The short reply came from a fellow woman who was familiar with it.

Immediately open the door and welcome the person.

The man who came in with the door open was an adventurous man in light gear.

The man went to the prince's place after he had silenced the woman once.

"Prince, I'm back."

This man, who knows who Amedio is, was also one of his closest associates who played an important role in advancing the plan.

The prince who saw him talks to the man with his hands in motion.

"Hi, good work. As far as that face is concerned, there seems to be some progress, right?

Yes! You have completed the survey of the location in question.

To the report, the prince temporarily stopped his writings and turned to the man.

I see. Now, please report it in detail. "

In the words of the prince, the man gave up all the information he had.

And every time I heard that word, the prince's face became brighter.