We were now investigating the arena used in the ceremony.
We were able to participate in the protection because of the relationship between the Squad and the Alliance who were asked to take over the task of guarding the Counts and the [All-Grand] and provide information on the [Black Market].
We are also recognized as part of the [All-Grand] on this occasion because the squad is taking a mask and revealing who we are in order to trust the other person.
"It's huge. What are you doing in this arena?
Dan looked around intriguingly and was impressed.
"Dan, you're not playing right now. We have to hit the structure of this arena right in the head."
"I know!!
"This arena can be used in martial arts competitions and ceremonies. It's a big arena for 10,000 people."
"I don't know how many 10,000 people are, but it's amazing."
Dan is surprised at the exaggeration.
"The prince of [Granseal] comes to this arena on the last day of the ceremony. We have a suspicious ceremony here."
"So, Mr. Label, what do you do for a ceremony?
Lyon asks me, who was pounding a ton of stone walls stacked with iron bars about his index finger, cementing lime.
I was listening to the noise and checking for holes in the stone.
As long as you listen to the noise, you can determine if the interior is hollow even if it deceives the appearance.
No matter how tight the security was, there was nothing I could do about it if something was set up before the start of security, so I was looking into it beforehand.
I stopped working once to answer Leon's question.
"Right, looks like we're gonna do a play, basically. I guess it feels like the seventh prince will congratulate you after the play is over and it's over."
"Heh, do the play"
"Oh, I heard the content plays a painful role until you build a port in the city of [Siphon] and sail to Granseal."
"Heh, so who does a play?
"I'm a theater troupe member working in [Siphon]. I thought it was suspicious, so I got confirmation, but it's like a trusted troupe that's been operating in this city for years."
"It is."
"The general public will also participate because this arena is large after that. It would be the perfect place for enemies to get involved."
"So it's the average audience person who pays attention?
"Basically, I think so"
"But if thousands of people move, they're going to lose control."
"It will work out because it will use the junction stone"
"A junction stone?
I hear Lion and Dan don't know the junction stone.
Deciding it was just the right opportunity, I started explaining the junction stone.
"A junction stone is a magic stone that produces a clear magic curtain on nearby junction stones by flowing magic into processed magic stones. This magic curtain can vary in intensity depending on the magic it instills, so if you want to create a strong bond, you can instill a lot of magic with multiple wizards."
"It seems very convenient. Can't you use it in a dungeon?
"Must be too much magic to use in a dungeon"
"It is."
"Activate the junction stone into three parts: the general participant's space and the central competition space, as well as the guest's space. Sounds like we're going to block the range. No matter where the problem occurs, those who guard within it rush quickly. I plan to make sure the other blocks don't have an impact."
"Yeah. Okay."
"I get it, too."
We walked around the arena all day to see if there were any finishes on the walls or floors.
I didn't find anything particularly suspicious, so it's unlikely that something was planted beforehand.
The ceremony starts tomorrow, so I plan to stay in this arena starting this evening.
Wake up in the bright sunlight.
Last night's security was being carried out by the guild adventurers who are officially requested.
We rented an empty room and the three of us rested.
Next to me, Lion and Dan are still asleep.
When I woke the two of them up, I started preparing breakfast.
"If you wash your face and eat, it's time for security to begin."
"Morning, we're starting today."
"Ugh. I'm getting nervous too."
"I think it's only the last day that both Leon and Dan will feel like it. This arena will be used on the last day. You're not stupid enough to attack me even though there's no one [black market] either, are you?
"Yeah. Right"
"Whoa, and it's a beautiful day. You're making me want to jump out into the city."
Dan opened the window and stretched his back wide.
"Every year, the weather lasts this time of year, and the wind stops, and maybe during the ceremony, it's like this."
Eat the breakfast I prepared and we'll head over to Cain and the others.
The Cains wore iron masks that didn't even look good as ever.
"Hey. The gorilla's too conspicuous. That's more intimidating than protective."
"Whoa, that's a label!? You're finally here."
Cain answered well.
"Label, yes, it is. This guy stands out anyway. You want to be on the table, don't you, for a remarkable habit? I always struggle, too."
A hard-working squad was moaning.
Alice was laughing when she saw how it was going.
This time we split into three parties.
One is a foursome with the three of us and Alice.
Next, a pair of Squad and Squad men.
Cain and Cain were the last adventurers to bring in a total of seven.
We are allowed to volunteer and help guard the arena.
"Hey, Mr. Label, are there any fewer than sixteen people to defend the arena?
Dan said what he thought.
I explained it to him yesterday, and this guy seems to have missed it.
"Boy, we're here for you. Don't worry, there are many adventurers on guard besides us!! Of course, we split up on each floor, but if there's anything we can do to help, we can move freely on that platform."
Squad explained it to me.
"Right. Are you all right then?"
Then, after a light meeting, we started a security mission.
"So now we're having an extraordinary party. Can you ask for Alice, too?
"Leave it to me!!
"Mr. Alice, please"
"Alice, come with me. Come on."
We greet each other lightly.
Cain speaks to Alice.
"It would also be a good study for you. Take it easy."
"Yeah, I know."
Just a light goodbye greeting and we started moving to our own quarters.
Our location is on the guest space side.
The guests are bringing their own personal escorts, so it's a decision that even a small number of us will be fine.
There won't be a ceremony today, so we're just gonna do perimeter security.
"Dan, keep an eye on me from the roof. Lion asks for alert with Alice."
I also made a main alert for where the three blind spots would be.
"The structure of this arena would be in your head, wouldn't it? If you don't know where it is when something happens, you won't have to."
"Yeah. It's okay."
"I remember you too."
It's good you both seem to remember the structure of the arena on my instructions.
The ceremony begins and the first day ends with nothing.
We're going to stay in the arena like this.
At night, the squad started sourcing food and distributing it to us.
"How was the city?
I spoke to the squad.
"It's a triennial festival. It's buzzing with boulders. But I heard that the men who drank alcohol started fighting in various stores, so the gendarmerie didn't have enough hands."
"That's tough."
Many people are taking part in city security because of the festivities that are taking place up the city.
The guard wears a conspicuous plate on his arm, so whoever saw it was designed to know who the guard was.
As we leave the city to the gendarmerie, we want to focus on protecting this place.
On the morning of the second day, take over with the night guard.
She didn't see anyone yesterday.
He also said that from time to time, he felt signs of people.
"Cain, what do you think?
"I don't know. You're here to find out how much security you have? Horn to horn, we thought this place was suspicious. We'll protect this place until the last day."
"Right."
Nothing happened on the second day, but according to the information Squad had brought back, the city's chaos was spreading.
Fights have broken out all over the place, and the camp is close to its limit, apparently.
The gendarmerie is not enough, and supportive adventurers are being driven out.
"This is sure someone will be turning their hands around"
Squad expresses his views.
"To divide this battle force?
"Well, that's the place"
"This is the only place where you can see the royal face in person. If the aim of [the black market] were to be royal, it would definitely come about."
"I've been feeling bad for a while now, too. It won't just be over."
I finally got my last morning with a hunch I didn't even want it to hit me.
It was hoped that the hunch would come off until the end, but it would soon prove that the wish did not come true.