Sevens

- When Lyells set off for Carthaphs, Nowem and the others completely drove off the mansion to the stronghold where the labyrinth crusade was taking place.

Porter had Nowem on board, Eva on Monica, and Clara and her customers.

The Mirandas are preparing at the base, and the Valkyries are also in the process of developing the perimeter with total mobilization.

It was as information that Lyell knew that Baym's merchant and adventurer guild would make a move at the stage he headed for Carthafus.

Nowem turned a smile on the little Innis because the race was a gnome, making him Rauno's partner on Porter's carrier.

"I'm sorry to keep you company, Mr. Innis"

Innis shook his neck sideways, holding him to his traveling luggage. The bag, which was the normal size, looked very large when Innis held it.

"It's okay. Mr. Launo told me to do the same. And..."

"And?"

When Nowem tilted his neck, Innis said, "It's nothing" and was deceiving with an ambiguous grin. Seeing how it was, Nowem was also wary that Rawno and Innis might have a back for working with Lyell.

But I don't understand keeping Innis like a hostage in our own dangerous stronghold, and there's no indication that he's circulating information with some skill.

Nowem on the alert, but I also thought he was genuinely cooperating, considering the accuracy of the information Rauno had been collecting.

But I never relaxed.

"I know there are some handicaps over there, but if you need anything, say it. We'll take care of it as best we can."

Innis snorted at Nowem's words.

Nowem worried about Lyell when the light slipped through the window installed on the porter and looked out from there.

(Master Lyell, how are you doing by now?

It also bothers me that there are no caregivers beside me, but this time an adventurer with highly effective skills against a woman named Lark is the opponent. If there is any chance of fascination, Nowem is following his judgment because Lyell said he wants to keep it out even if there are guild thoughts.

(I wish someone had put it aside)

I don't have a problem with that being anyone but myself. The most prominent candidate is Monica, but Monica also had the task of overseeing the Valkyries.

It will be Miranda and Eva at the next point, but I can't send this one to Lyell because I have a lot of work at the base.

In the Valkyries, anxiety remains over care, and in Shannon, May and Aria, putting aside is annoying the other way around.

Clara also wants to stay and wake up because she has work to do, and Lyell's decision wasn't a mistake from Nowem's point of view. I didn't, but it was also true that I was anxious.

(Even with Professor Damien's automaton, it's a low priority when it comes to Lady Lyell. I don't think there's anything in trouble......)

Look at Nowem's worried expression.

"Do you care about Lyell? It's okay. It's surprisingly solid."

To Eva, who comforts me, and Nowem.

"Right. Master Lyell has come to rely on you these days, and you'll be fine."

That's what I said and smiled. Compared to when the two of us started our journey, Lyell has grown enough now.

That's what Nowem decided to believe...

- When the Nowems were on the move.

In a small conference room not normally used at Baim's guild headquarters, several executives from each branch surrounded the table for discussion.

Southern branch executives say.

"Looks like we made a move. We've already used the Trace family ship to make our way to Carthafus. Sweeper confirmed it, so you're pretty sure. There seems to be some movement in the labyrinth of reported leaks, but I was wondering if it's time to set it up now."

A sweeper is a cleaner. I refer to a special former adventurer called the Adventurer's Cleaner and the specialized sweepers raised by the Alliance.

Tanya standing behind the East Branch executives - Tanya is also a sweeper. Behind the executives stood the sweepers of each guild.

South Branch executives were willing to ride this raid on the Lyell party. The North Branch specializes in the sea and doesn't seem very interested. In order to lend personnel, he seemed upset on the contrary.

"Need to get this far? Aren't you an adventurer who's behaved better than you can say strength if you ask? Involve us all."

The executives of the South Branch put it a little thorny to the disgruntled North Branch executives.

"... that if this raid succeeds, the people of the North Branch who moisten with the right to use the ports of Galleria and Russowerth will have nothing to do with it? Why don't you tell the merchants that?

Executives of the North Branch shut up. There was a covenant with Gina of the Trace family, and there was talk of relinquishing the right to use the two ports if we were to admit Roland as the dominant. The North Branch is also involved in the story, not other personnel.

I just have adventurers who specialize in escorts and demonic exorcisms at sea, and become passive when it comes to problems on land.

Executives in the West Branch were supposed to turn a large number of manpower from their place and this one was grumpy. Staring at the executives of the South Branch.

"We're throwing out two first-rate adventurer parties. Many other middle-sized places. But are there few south and east? There's only one mercenary regiment in the South Branch."

In the southern branch, information came out that the war would be extremely reduced, and many of the mercenary regiments had already begun moving to change the guild they considered home.

As a result, there was only one mercenary regiment allowed to participate in the raid. Since there is also processing of requests and so on, pulling through more than that can also be a credit issue for the Alliance.

"On a scale, it's a mercenary regiment with a hundred combatable personnel. It's not a problem. Aren't we the best in numbers?

Executives in the West Branch shook their fists down the table.

"Don't be ridiculous! It's not an elephant around here! The condition of a first-rate party is to break through sixty underground tiers. How many parties do you think we can have this? It's a priceless party, even if it's middle-sized. It's not worth it to have a party that's going to die in a few days or a party that's below second class, it's worth it!

Executives in the West Branch were outraged not to join the mercenaries and others in their valuable battle forces. The East Branch executives get into trouble when they hear their opinions.

"Well, it's a headquarters decision this time. I'm really sorry for the inconvenience the East Branch adventurer caused. Exactly."

Discussions resumed when the apologizing East Branch executives were drained of venom around them -

- Tanya was returning to the East Branch guild and questioning his boss, the executive.

There were only two of them in the room, and the smell of coffee my boss drank was full.

"... I don't understand. What does Alliance HQ think? Assassination of Lyell, committed to the formation of a coalition of four nations, should also be detrimental to Baym."

In response to Tanya's question, her boss answered with a cup of coffee. It was not different from what it usually looked like, but it was like telling Tanya to do it.

"I have no authority to overturn my decision. Because the merchants on top of the Alliance thought about it. Well, if a useful actor in the coalition of four countries dies, the story of the coalition could flow. Even if you doubt Baym, there's no country around here that can live without Baym."

That's all the city called Beim was huge. He was just confident that a coalition of four nations was formed and that he would not lose if it became a war.

It is not just the number, but also the quality of equipment and so on, which is not the ratio of the Union of Four Nations. Besides, how many years will it take for a newly-formed coalition to have power? Does there exist a country in the meantime that won't leave? There were also anxiety elements in the coalition of four countries.

"Tanya, having feelings isn't a bad thing, but it's a problem at your job. If you have feelings as a receptionist, you can have them to some extent."

Remembering his work, Tanya strained herself. My boss speaks of Baym's movements.

"Baym had a mighty power around here. If you feel like it, you can even destroy the country, and you've actually done it. I guess that's why. It seems that the Federation of Four Nations and Bansaim are also thinking that something can be done."

Tanya decided to listen to her boss.

"What are your opinions?

Then the boss says with a laugh.

"Don't quarrel with that hand person, though I think we should be friendly with a sense of distance. It's just an amazing rate of growth from when I came to Baym. Do I need to be vigilant? That's my mistake. We should have been more vigilant from the beginning. Something is definitely different from other adventurers. Something... seems to be moving for a purpose. Maybe the current situation of Baym is also above his palm"

When she heard it, Tanya tilted her neck.

"Wouldn't you have done better?

Lyell would have done better, and Tanya thought she was a receptionist. At the same time, I thought I might have misjudged because of my youthfulness because of the occasional stiff parts I could see.

If we had moved more carefully, this would not have happened. That's what I think, while my boss looks up at the ceiling.

"Hmm... I thought it was truncated, but maybe it was truncated."

It made sense to squeal like that...

On the boat to Carthafus, we were obsessed with the story using the moonlight - the lantern light as well.

The experience of Airhardt, a general adventurer who usually has few opportunities to deal with him, and Mr. Maxim's enthusiasm for the knighthood of Banseim and even Damian's breasts... never ran out of seeds to talk about it.

And now it was my turn.

"Eva, come on, it's for business to show you style and complexion like this. So seriously, keep in shape or something. I think you look amazing like that, but on the contrary, you're okay with peeking naked wrong. I feel fine because I'm wearing underwear. Clara doesn't care about that kind of shame either, so she's defenseless, so even if she's cautious, she says," So? It's such a reaction. "There's not much excitement about living with me. On the other hand, it's better if Nowem and Miranda, who are tough guards, sometimes look like they're in hot water."

The airhardts who heard that, too, snorted.

"With that said, that's what the adventurers who acted with you before looked like. I got excited about my naked upper body on the first day, but when I got used to it, I thought maybe I should wear a jacket."

I'm laughing.

"Then stop saying it's just a tank top in your jacket."

Airhardt was told, but he shook his head to the side. Airhardt, always in a tank top, only weaves his jacket in the winter. Yet he wears metal protective equipment on his lower body. Even now, he was wearing metal around his hips, knees and shins.

"I don't like it. This is the calmest thing I can do!

Just don't hesitate to look at the airhardts, too, my people around me.

"No, I'm telling you this is the time... airhardt, weave your jacket in the winter or something, but don't take it off when it comes to battle"

"What's wrong with that?

"It's cold watching, and it hurts this way watching you get hurt. That's what I want you to stop. Let's harden your torso with more protective equipment. I'm scared to watch."

"Oh, you guys! Look, this is the style I think is the best! If I'm gonna be famous, I'm gonna be all over you one day looking like me!

Mr. Maxim, who was listening to that, brought up the earlier story.

"No, you should normally have weapons. I mean, you're just like a naked female adventurer right now."

Airhardt stood up saying he could not agree with the opinion.

"Why not! Look, you'll be wearing a tank top!

Damien says as he lets his surroundings serve automatons and pour tea into cups.

"A piece of cloth like that doesn't change anything."

We were having fun with that stupid talk.

From within the treasure ball, there is a third generation of voices.

'Well, this is what boys are like these days, isn't it? It's a good time for crap. "

The fifth generation has been around for a little while.

'... right'

That's what he said. But I wasn't convinced or something was hidden. I care, but I can't ask right now, so I decide to leave it.

The seventh generation, as I recall.

"These conversations were difficult for me."

Mr. Mireia seemed to enjoy himself.

'Well, shall we decide not to ask this time? Lyell enjoys it, too. Nevertheless... Lyell should have noticed a little more. Miranda and the others show the gap.'

He said something meaningful, but I enjoyed the conversation with the Airhardts.

Airhardt says.

"With that said, what about that Shannon, that cute kid?

When I remembered Shannon, I shook my head to the side.

"No. There is no such thing as being grumpy. He looks weak out there, but Miranda beats me up with a lot of pants when it's a mansion. It's more about Airhardt than that. Rumor has it you're close to a rookie official."

Airhardt flinches his left hand and says it doesn't.

"That's a sales smile or something. I don't dream about guild staff anymore. I want a familiar official now, but I'm the only one who can turn him around. Even if you're in other rows, there's room for you.... That's crazy, isn't it?

"That's crazy."

I thought you cared about Marianne. I'm a little worried about whether I should tell you how Mr. Marianne feels or keep her quiet.

Nevertheless...... why turn the airhardt around to an official named Leuer? I still don't think he's an adventurer to be treated as a rookie?

Mr. Maxim seems strange too.

"Is that happening? I thought you did something other officials hated.

Airhardt is leaning down with his arms together.

"... When I was just here, I did do a lot of stupid things, so that's possible. Damn, I want to beat the shit out of my old self!

Depressing airhardts. I became adventurers without knowing a lot, and I wonder how we were unknown to the world.

Damian is also pushing up his glasses with his fingertips.

"When it comes to pressing one person, it's possible that the child is being harassed. When I was a student, I was taught later that it was bullying and harassment."

I was surprised to hear it and wonder if the employee named Leuer was doing that.

"... the staff is in trouble too. Airhardt, be nice when you get back."

That's what Airhardt thought, apparently.

"Okay. I'll buy you a souvenir that can be a little expensive. Well, was he struggling, too?"

We talked differently while we regretted seeing the bad parts of the guild.

As Mr. Mireia was frightened.

'... these guys, I don't understand who they are alone'

The fifth generation seems strange.

"What? What?

That made it quiet in the treasure balls. Can't you understand the fifth generation?

'Nah, what the hell. Why, you guys, look at me like that!

Confused fifth generation. I was confused by the reaction in the treasure ball, too.