The hero magician wants to relax. He was too active and targeted for his life, so we'll start over.

One infantry battle vehicle (Equus) and ten floating reconnaissance motorcycles (Urpace) push through the snow plain.

According to the latest report from a large reconnaissance aircraft flying at high altitudes (Poinix), the bandits who took you to Richter descended the horse and entered Fort Duré.

I've reported observing more than one bandit-like human presence.

Receive new map data on the fort and its surroundings in the moving Equus troop transport room. The fort stands on a low hill, surrounded by woods. At present, there are about ten confirmed enemies. However, the number of people inside is unknown.

I wonder what's wrong.

Poinix's observation equipment doesn't even tell us what's going on in the fort. I am not sure where you, Richt, the hostage, have been brought in and may be imprisoned.

Without it, I could shoot in large-calibre cannons and magic from the outside.

Well, a fort, even if it's rotten. If there's a lot of people, it's a pain in the ass when it comes to bandits. Richt, if it's going to be like shielding you, it's hard to get your hands on it.

... Well, or have him pulled out to this visible position, and some hands to rescue him there. But in that case, it's a big risk when something gets wrong.

Ideally, we'll sneak up on Richter and find out where you are and rescue him before he's taken hostage.

……

Transparent and sneak into the fort, territory and foe in DC Rod. Richt, when we find you and secure you, we'll go outside the fort with the Transition Magic Formation - this is it.

And so, in front of the forest that surrounds the fort, its forest road, we stop the troops. I explained the operation to the main faces.

"Are you going alone?

Marcus asked. I take my stealth cape out of my leather bag (storage). Is the cloak, Invisible cloak, not really visible because it is transparent?

"The cloak of transparency is all I have on hand."

I have Sakilis, but no way is that one thing, and I have it right too.

I'm the only one who can use the DC rod.

"So we're supposed to hold the bandits from outside the fort, right?

That's what Early said, so I nodded with my cape on.

"If I give you a signal. Until then, try not to draw attention."

I'll leave the rest to Early. In magic communication, tell the Kingsguard and Shapeshifter soldiers to do the same.

"Okay, I'm coming."

"Be careful."

"Lord Jin, my son, please..."

I took Mr. Lasse's straight gaze, and I agreed.

Okay, go outside, float by air boots. And travel fast without footprints on the snow with acceleration.

Hooded transparent cape, its magical effect activated. My appearance just happened to be invisible from the surroundings... should be.

The sun is tilting.

Fort Duré. Once strong, the fort was built in a way that you can see as ruin to see.

There was a castle gate-like entrance, but there was no bouncing bridge or inner door. The saw wall (Nokokabe) is also missing, and some of it has collapsed, so it provides an entry point.

There was no longer a circular tower left that would have worked in defense again. The central Temple of Heaven (Keepsake) -like building was seen to remain.

I can get in from anywhere if that bothers me, but for now, I picked a spot where the lookout is thin, and I walked into the fort.

It's transparent, so just pay attention to the sound and get through the surveillance.

"Hmm...?

For a moment, it's like hearing a deaf little devil.

You got a gremlin? Little devils who like pranks are not uncommon to live in ruins and such. I thought the bandits were using it as an aside... or someone else was using it.

If there's a wizard, it's troublesome. Even if it is transparent, it can be breached with magic detection. So far, no magic searches have been done, but let's keep our minds open.

It's dim in the fort. I don't even allow holes in the walls or the light that plugs in through the small windows somewhere. I stick my hand under my cape. Speaking of which, I forgot I used to make it. In heroic times, Combat Masks made as gear for infiltration.

It's a mask to look at. It's for hiding who you are, but the Dark Vision Magic comes standard with the Expanded Vision Magic.

I thought I'd make a mass production model of this mask sometime. Multi-featured mask on transparent cape. It's not a bad idea to make it for what Liana calls special forces and organize it in Willidis.

... and why not. Now I'm concentrating on rescue missions.

Seeing no sign of a person, use DC rod. Territorize the entire Fort Duré. At the same time, the opponent begins.

Scan personnel inside the fort. If you have a wizard, you might notice this scan.... react, and I'll finish you off first!

Fortunately, there was no one who had an obvious reaction to the red light points confirmed in the map formation by scanning.

Twenty-eight humans.... about eight of us in a room in the basement. Sounds small, but a child who was kidnapped elsewhere? In front of the room stands one man who seems to be a watchman.

The others are dispersed on the lookout, about three rooms where people are gathered. From the structure of the fort, one is the cooking relationship and the other is the soldiers' lounge. At the end of the day, it's Keepsake's - probably Leader's Room.

In the leader room, too, there is one child reaction. Two other adults.... child of the Bandits, or you, Richter, who was kidnapped again?

Or is Richter an underground room?

Which one...?

I think. Keeping the child caught in one place is a stone. Because it makes it easier to manage. But Richt, you haven't been brought here long enough. [M] It's also possible that the leader here is pulling into his room to figure out what to do with his treatment.

Or the possibility of interrogation or torture......

First, let's go to the leader's room. If there's a leader there, defeat him, and rescue him if there's you, Richt. If you crush your head without it, it'll be easier afterwards.

Rely on scans and maps of the DC rods to continue inside the fort. Pick a route so you don't run into bandits, sometimes overlook the passage, keep it sound free, and rise with the target room.

Well, I came by the door. In the room, one child for two adults. If you try to get in, you can hear the sound, and even if you use the magic of blocking the sound, depending on the position, you can see the door open.

In the meantime, clear your ears to what's going on inside.

……

"- Billard was my husband to me!

A woman's voice.

"Following my brother, even Billard! Goddamn it, you Valiere! Valiere, you bastard! It's your house!

Equivalent, how angry you are. Billard was definitely the head of the Bandits. Is the woman inside my wife? And "your place," is that you, Richt? Okay, no more, it's not nice for a five-year-old to be exposed to adult anger.

The Magic of Sleep. Subject, all three in the room.

I exercise my magic without chanting. Then from the inside, the voice of the example woman.

"Shit, what's wrong, you suddenly lose consciousness - and so do you! Hey, what are you sleeping for, Gus!?

You know, the other two look like they slept together, and the woman never shows any sign of sleeping? Magic doesn't work? Are you wearing defensive magic gear?

Well, then it's an assault!

I opened the door and stepped indoors.