Sword of the Philosopher

"Well, the reason I did speak to you does exist. I just need you to make sure before I say it."

"If you can answer me."

"Can you tell me your name? And where you're from."

... If you are a human being outside the continent, how would you react? That's all I cared about. It's just, you know, if you just name a pseudonym, you lose credibility.

So I shall answer honestly. Well, what happens.

"I'm Luon-Maddin. And I'm not from this continent."

"... eh?

You were interested, the woman watching me.

"That means you visited this continent to find out about the ruins," he said?

"That's what happens. Heard there's a lot of material in this city called Torbas."

"Didn't you go to Lee Bait Holy Kingdoms?

"We were closer to the port we reached. I'll check this place, and of course I'll go that way."

After such a response, the woman silenced. My gaze goes this way... Hmm, does it feel like I have a code?

You know, you're identifying the existence of me... why do you have such an attitude? As far as I'm concerned, I don't have anything else to lean on.

"Yes... by the way, can I ask where you're from?

- Would you be suspicious if I told you I'm from the kingdom of Barks? The story of having a meeting is out in the public... but no, why don't you just try to make it relevant if you haven't been seen?

It's not like this continent and Sherzia are closed to national traffic. Some people are probably visiting from other continents. So, to answer… let's just say it from the continental name.

"It's Sherzia."

"Yes, you've come a long way..."

The next moment a voice like a raw reply was directed at me,

"... I see,"

I did hear a little whine. I don't know what convinced you... but heh, there's no sign of doing me any harm. It's only like you're talking about a pure question, but what the hell is your intention?

"Okay, I'm sorry I pryed"

"No, it's fine."

"Are you staying in Torbas?

"We have to scrutinize the material, and it will take some time."

"Are you coming here tomorrow?

"Me, sir? I think so."

If you had information about the ruins, you wouldn't have a problem contacting them for a little while. If you've made suspicious moves, you just have to show them the right moves.

"Then I'll be back about the same time."

"Here?

"Yeah. Maybe... maybe I can tell you guys some useful stories"

That's - before I asked what the story was, I asked something else.

"What's in it for you to do it?

"There's a lot going on here too... profits"

That was all. I didn't tell her the details. She took her seat and left.

Do you want to observe with a demon...? He seems like a normal person, and if he finds out what he's observing with the demon, it's troublesome... but after a roundabout, I stopped for the first time. I'm not a warrior from the waist, but I had a wizard vibe. Sometimes we don't know about the technology on this continent, and in some cases we might expose it... if it gives us any information, we should try not to be weirdly suspicious.

I wonder what you're going to talk about, and what does it mean for the female side to benefit? And I didn't name it. Probably answered if I asked, but I was distracted.

"Tomorrow, or... If you're not coming, don't come"

It's in the library, and it's just unlikely there 'll be a commotion. After I put my breath down, I decided to get back to work.

Eventually, at noon, I decided to meet up with my people for dinner once. Rendezvous at a predetermined location on the boulevard and enter the appropriate store to complete the order. We checked to see if we had made progress by the time the food arrived, but neither Sofia nor Kati had a fragrant situation.

"We have a lot of material, and it just seems hard to put it together"

"This one's similar. Besides, I have a college relationship, so it's even more difficult."

Katie in particular was enough to sigh troublesome.

"Luon, what's your dossier?

"It's a lot, but it didn't seem like I could handle it alone. I just don't know if we can find the information we're looking for... I think we can make a decision in a few days or so. Should we head to Kati's place when we're done?

"Will you do that?"

"Oh, and one thing..."

Talk about women. Kati tilted her neck in abrupt circumstances,

"Hmm, what did that person mean to make contact with?

"Because he said it would benefit him too... he looked at me like an adventurer and looked like a person who could ask for a job exploring the ruins, or something? I hope you like it."

I thought about it a lot before I got here, but that's about all I came up with as a candidate.

"If we were fishing for the materials in the same place tomorrow, we'd show up again, so I'd hear the sincerity then."

"Well... it would be interesting if that woman could make a lot of progress."

"I know it's unlikely... but don't expect me to do it again this afternoon."

"Right."

"Yes, I understand"

"Is Reese and Fili anything?

When I turned my neck, it was Liese who started talking.

"I looked into the current situation in Torbas, but nothing in particular. Peaceful, crowded and lively. That's what this city is all about."

"Sources are guilds or something?

"Right. There are mountainous areas around where people don't have access, so there was a demon crusade request. It might be a good way to earn money for your stay."

"Okay... at least for a few days to scrutinize the material. Give priority to gathering information there as well. Well, it looks like Lee Bait has a good relationship with the Holy King, and there won't be any commotion."

"If there were, Princess Emena would come here... could it?

"I think so. And when it did, it did. So, we'll think about it again."

That's where the food came from. We were supposed to concentrate on our meals in preparation for our investigation this afternoon.