Shikkaku Kara Hajimeru Nariagari Madō Shidō

"Oh yeah, they're glued...."

At a large restaurant in the territorial capital.

Wake up and murmur like you were shot from the back of a wooden chair.

It was such an inspiration to jump into my head at such a frantic moment.

I'm sorting it out in my head one by one to see if it's really right.

Kazi looks at her confused face because she suddenly makes a speech that doesn't fit the story.

"What the hell? Suddenly?

"Whatever it is, Pirocoro and the bandits were glued."

"Hah... hah?

"That's...."

Did you think there was no flash?

Kazi and Noah look surprised.

But it is.

"Probably. They were friends."

Bandits and pirocoros didn't pretend like that either.

But on second thought, there were a lot of strange things.

It appears in a series of actions by bandits.

Raid the village at night.

Perform a diversion.

Break both the north and south gates.

Not so far. Rather, it could even be described as a superior operation.

But the problem is later.

After breaking the gate, retreat immediately without confirming the damage.

Sure enough, at that point we got the pilochrome loaded.

There would have been village property, money and goods in my possession, women and children, and other things stolen, but I didn't look at it as if it were anything else.

The decision to withdraw was quick... so it might be.

But at that point, we still didn't know if they were disadvantaged.

It would not have been impossible to disrupt the village's defenses had it collapsed.

After you break through the defense, you can set it on fire.

Villagers are distracted by defense and fire extinguishing, and cannot escape confusion.

If you take advantage of the chaos, you can thief through the fire.

It shouldn't have been time to retreat yet.

But somehow I gave up just stealing the silver.

To be a thief is too greedy.

Those who do not look to others for looting should not be able to exercise such restraint.

I don't care about the lives of my fellow citizens, I should move on to temporary actions that only satisfy my desires.

But it is.

Instead, if that's the only purpose of the bandits, would it explain this?

"... Pirokoro and the bandits were glued.That should explain this strange incident. "

"Hey, wait. Suddenly the story just flew away.Explain it to me. "

"That's right. I'm not sure it's easy to understand, but we need to be clear about the initial location."

"Ah, oh, sorry.Yeah, that's right. Er.... "

"What is Arcs' case?Let's start with that. "

A servant who can prompt you to organize first, without interfering with speculation.

I wonder if it's because I've known you before that you've taken my child's remarks and jokes unexpectedly.

In response to his words, the first thing to say is,

"The incident was an attack on that village.This bandit raid was definitely organized by Pirokoro and the bandits. "

After that, explain to both of you why you think so.

The bandits retreated immediately after they broke through the gate.

Even though there was something else stolen.

Just steal the shipment of pirokoro like you were aiming for.

"But isn't that why you're glued?It's all just a coincidence, right?

"Sure. But it's no coincidence that the bandits were able to carry the silver.That's how many cars there were.How the hell does a bandit carry that?

"Pirocolo also had a luggage truck and a beast to move it around.If you're stealing them all... no, it's hard. "

"Certainly, even if the bandits had some transport capability on their own, they wouldn't be fit to carry it all."

The refined silver also weighs a considerable amount.

No matter how many wagons and beasts there were, it naturally took a lot of manpower to carry them.

"If you don't know that it's bulky and heavy, you can't carry it without knowing it's there beforehand.Rather, it is more natural to remove it from the choice of stolen objects because it interferes with escape.And silver is a substitute for selling it out. "

Based in the mountains, they work illegally.

Naturally, you don't like slowing down and should avoid heavy things.

Nevertheless, he took away only the silver as if he had been aiming for it.

Not if you know it's there beforehand, or if it's not for silver.

... but it's still scarce for a reason to conclude that they're glue.

That's why.

"Pirocoro's actions are key.They didn't chase the shipment, they gave up immediately and went to report to the lord. "

"Sure, it was an unnatural act."

"Bring in a bunch of escort fighters, and we'll have plenty of power.There's plenty of room to get it back.Instead, we can attack behind the people who are running.And yet, I immediately cut it off without chasing after it. "

I see. The lord is carrying the goods.If they take it away, it's normal to try to take it back from me with a freak death. "

"Right? Pirocoro didn't originally intend to take back the silver, so he went first to make an excuse.Isn't it natural to think that way?

It is difficult to imagine that the stolen cargo caused the movement and prevented normal judgment.

It's normal to try to take it back if it's taken away, and other humans should try to take it back.

But when I first moved to the territorial capital without even trying to chase the bandits.

This is too puzzling for anything.

"... after a bandit enters the village, he leads the bandit to a silver-loaded truck while evacuating the villagers.So it was quick to break down the gates, steal the cargo, and evacuate. "

"So they were friends, right?

"Pirocolo is a procurer who legally acquires silver, and bandits are transporters who carry it.If you think about it, the mysterious behavior of the Tsuji should suit you. "

If we lose the cargo we are transporting, we will have suspicious eyes on Pirokoro.

There is no doubt that Pirokoro will steal it from the thief.

Lose your load, get scolded, and get fined.

There was no suspicion, and the punishment was mild.

If you can get a product that has soared with that amount of punishment, is it cheap?

If you're lucky, you can work on transporting silver again.

"So, Giles, is that it?

"No, I don't think so.We've been together ever since the bandits attacked the village, and they've been watching us since the dates arrived.You couldn't help but follow us in the first place.I haven't even been able to disrupt the investigation. "

"You're not doing anything meaningful, so you're a faggot, right?

"I don't know if it's completely different."

Then Kazi frowned and questioned.

"But why did you go so far to get the silver?If you just want silver, you're going too far.If you want silver, you can buy it yourself. "

"That's...."

It's rough.

That's true.

If you're a merchant, even if you buy a product at a high price, you just have to sell it at a profitable price.Because there is demand now, there are people everywhere who want to pay a high price and buy it.

This means that the silver was acquired for no purpose.

And you should have seen that there was a reason why you had to hide so much.

I need silver.

I don't want others to know that I need silver.

It's... hard to think about it.

There's no way a merchant would want silver that far.

So, are there other people who apply to these matters?

I'm here.

It is someone whose name has been unnaturally named so far.

"... from here on out, it's not situational evidence, but my guess is pretty mixed up, okay?

That said, the two Servitors nod.

"I think Uncle Nadal is involved in this."

"Nadar... Count Polk Nadar, right?

"Why?

"Uncle Nadar's name has been flickering many times before.The reason we're here is the visit of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, raised from Dieter's mouth about the silver shopping story.And that's Pirokoro.All of Nadar's names came out.Moreover, the Nadar Territory is adjacent to the Rustinel Territory. "

Polk Nadar.

The name is out of line.

I can't tell you that I have no doubt that my name has been mentioned so far.

"First of all, the fact that Uncle Nadal was buying up silver is clear from the Guild's research.I don't know why, but Uncle Nadal wanted silver.I don't know if he still wants it. "

"There is no possibility that we still need it, it has to be."

"Oh, but it's been a rumor because I've bought too much so far.Moreover, because officials came in and took the time to investigate, it became impossible to buy it publicly as before.That's why I got the wrong idea here.Prepare the merchants and bandits, and entrust them with the acquisition and transport of silver.If you don't legally get the silver and make it secure... it's unnatural to lose it, so if it's stolen by a bandit, you can make the silver disappear, right?

"Sure. If you can't buy it, you'll have to steal it."

And then...

"That's why the bandits hid the poison.Because there was a high-ranking person behind it, I hurt myself so I couldn't investigate it.You're a spy, right?I feel like I'd rather die than give you information... "

"So it wasn't a bandit, it was Uncle Nadal's hand?

That's right. The best reason for poisoning is to prevent torture from investigating the background...

I still don't know if it really belongs to Uncle Nadal.

At least, if there's nothing big behind it, we won't hurt ourselves before the investigation.

"Silver production is common, but that's why it's often lacking."

"We continue to be victims of theft not only in Rustinel territory, but also in the surrounding silver mountains.That's why officials in King's Landing couldn't keep up with where the silver was flowing along the way..... "

"I see. I don't want to honestly report that the lords were stolen by bandits."

"That's right. I tried to slow down the information as much as possible, clouding the real numbers, and in the meantime I figured out how to fix it.So, the dealers were investigating it.I still don't know if they know Nadal's involved. "

"You know, I was pretty busy with the investigation."

In this world, people with some status are mostly competent.

If you give certain authority to a unit formed by consolidating capable humans, they will move themselves, use people, and solve the problem.

All you have to do is take back the silver, the supply will be stable, and the price will go back.

That way, we can solve the problem without forcibly reporting our malaise.

But naturally, it's too late to get to the background.

Officials cannot grasp the whereabouts of silver.

If the lords catch the bandits, that's it.

There is no one in a position to guess where the stolen silver goes.

That's why it's hard to notice what's going on.

... a lewd hand that exploits the hole of office work and the relationship between the local lord and the royal family.

On Nadar's side, there will be a lot of people who are good at rape.

If this is true, but...

But if that's the case, Uncle Nadal may be holding up more silver than we thought.

The question is, what the hell is Uncle Nadal doing with it?

Used to expand armaments.

Of course, that would be the first reason.

--Above all, it's not just your country that needs supplies.

…………

One day, the words you say will come back to life in your head.

That's what I said when I spoke to Suu before I came here.

Build a friendly relationship to get information about the other person.

Of course, there will be times when you buy or sell goods.

But what happens if it goes too far?

"After all, Uncle Nadar... is running silver across the Empire to other countries?

Uncle Nadar is trespassing against the Empire.

If you think of it that way, it will come true.

Nadar was dealing with the Empire in contraband, including silver.

If the Empire insists on it, Nadar must somehow keep getting the silver.

In this world, silver is a strategic asset.

It's like oil in a man's world, wanting it everywhere, always in trouble.

It would be quite natural for an Empire that is currently at war with two countries to want this.

I can't imagine that either.

That's right.

Anyway, I showed Noah and Kazi that reasoning.

"... well, that's just too much to think about."

Rest your head once on the back of your chair.

I filled in various reasons, but when I reconsidered it, it was lacking in certainty and there were too many speculations.

Now,

"Pirocoro is a bandit and a glue."

"Uncle Nadal is pulling the thread on the back."

... and so on, it's too hasty.

Sometimes a man likes to read, but he is too biased to read too deeply.

In the end, like that, I came to the conclusion of a joke.

Noah smiled at her mouth.

"No, I think it was quite an interesting story.

"Really?

"If that's explained, I think it's possible, but rather it's expensive."

"You're good at thinking bad things that don't suit your face.Like causing a little fire and an escape.You're not a nobleman, are you?Kihihi "

"I'm sorry... I don't want to"

That's what the three of us were talking about, then.

"--No, it was really funny, even though the butler was right."

Suddenly, a familiar voice comes from somewhere.

It belongs to a young man with a distinctive Immerian accent.

If you notice, there are signs from the side.

I put my weight on my back, rocked my chair, and put my feet on the table with bad manners.

"Gills...."

Yes, he was a tulip hat man who accompanied him on his journey to the capital and broke up shortly after entering the capital.

While playing with the bronze coins in your hand, it feels like you've been doing it for a long time, relaxing like a rocking chair.

"... when?"

"Whoa... you've never been here before."

Noah stood up as if he had been hit and stepped forward to protect himself.

Kazi also put his hand on his carry-on to be vigilant.

"No, this is one of Wye's many stunts... No, no, you two, please leave the rough stuff at the restaurant.I won't do anything.I just want to talk to you, Arcs. "

Gills doesn't change his slender attitude when they're on the lookout.

Put the sword you were carrying on the floor and raise your hands, posing that you have no intention of rebelling.

After seeing that Noah and Kazi didn't jump, he started talking again.

"Anyway, where is the silver, from Count Nadar to the Empire?But is it a little impossible to tie the Silver's whereabouts to the Count here?I have a verse to think about on the assumption that the Count is bad. "

"Maybe. As you say, other nobles, lords, and powerful merchants may be involved.However, if you put it in such a store in the first place, it will definitely get stuck somewhere.A mere thief should never have stolen it, and yet stealing it... must have someone powerful enough to take care of it after it's been stolen.Besides... "

Besides?

"At the time when His Royal Highness Prince Wang is on his way to visit, Nadar is suspicious, isn't he?

"That's probably true.Does that give you reason to doubt... that Count Nadar will get the silver and then run over the Empire or go sideways?

"That's right. That way we won't be able to trace our whereabouts within the kingdom.If they were the Empire, they wouldn't be able to make it. "

"I see... I'll think about it"

What did Gills think when he said that and said something convincing?

"I don't know, Arks. What are you going to do now?

"I don't know what to do..."

"Pirokoro and the bandits groped.Then I wonder if we can defeat such scoundrels as the rest of the world?

"You can't do that...."

Returns a sigh to Giles' radical imagination.

Yes, even if it were true, there's nothing I can do about it.

So far, it's all speculation and obvious, but it's not like they're moving.

Differences in front of those who need to move, and in the way they investigate.

I can't do anything on my own.

"Well, here's the question for Arks.What would Count Nadar do if he found out he was going to steal the silver?

"If they find out... you're going to keep yourself alive first, right?He's a sidewalker.Move or justify your sins. "

"Let's do it. Besides, I was told that His Royal Highness Prince Wang would come directly to the inquiry.But if Count Nadar hadn't chosen that option, what do you think?

"Uncle Nadar...."

What will I do?

The diversion of strategic supplies is a clear betrayal of the royal family.

I can't escape punishment.

There will be no commutation of sentence, and they will be sentenced to death.

As it stands, Uncle Nadal must be in pursuit.

Will you be caught in such a situation?

Move your mouth as you think.

"On the contrary, I'll beat His Highness....?

"Huh. So, what do we do after the fight?

"With the neck of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince as a souvenir, I will turn back to the Empire....."

"Oh, I'm scared! Don't be afraid, Arks."

Talking above the sky with the only thing that brings out the possibilities.

Well, I noticed that Giles was on board.

He raised his face with a smile, and there was a man who deepened his smile even further.

I keep asking myself further questions that are still confusing.

"- So, what happens when that happens?I want you to answer that. "

It's like saying that you need to get to the core quickly.

What is it? This man.

"... I don't know if I'll beat His Highness or catch him and negotiate, but if I do, the kingdom will crush Nadar with all its might.So, in anticipation of the war, Uncle Nadar buys wheat and salt in advance and prepares for it.... "

"This is...."

"Whoa...."

"As Arch-kun said, I wonder what to do 'beforehand'...."

That's what Gills said, laughing softly.

And then...

"So, back to the story, Arcs, what are you going to do now?

"Hmm, just match this.Leaving it unrelated is too much of a crisis. "

Let me do it.

"You...."

"Don't stare at me like that.Wyatt just helped Arks clean up your head. "

That's true.

Without this conversation with Gills, we would not have reached the core so quickly.

But what is this man really?

Being alert to a lot of suspicious behavior increases.

Then Giles stood up roughly.

"Well, thanks for letting me talk to you, Arcs. I'll tell you something good."

"Good thing?

"Pirokoro Hanna, I'm at the warehouse in the north of the territorial capital.I've never seen anything like it with people like you. "

――

Gills smiled suspiciously

Doya? What the hell are you doing?

"Giles, when do you think you're suspicious?

"Such a monkey from the beginning.Well, I was convinced when you showed me your transport permit.I did it with a well-made fake monkey.I hadn't even noticed that you were connected to a bandit. "

How true is that?

I was thinking about it as one of the possibilities when I was grasping where Pirokoro was going.

Gills whispers evil whispers when he stays alert.

"Hey, is there only one way to hold the evidence now?

"Why is that?

"'Cause that's what I'm gonna do. The question is, how exactly does Pirokoro get the silver to Nadar territory?"

Silver is heavy and bulky.

It takes a lot of effort to carry it.

There are easier ways to carry it here than by truck.

"You're going to use the river to bring it here and bring it to Nadar with you for your next job...."

"Let me do it. It's the most natural and the easiest and safest way to carry it."

To the north of the territorial capital, a warehouse district has been set up to transport and distribute supplies.

It's for transporting by river.

The fact that Pirocoro is here means that silver may also be here.

If you think about it, surely there is only one way to uncover your sins now.

... what do we do?

Giles turned to the entrance to see if he intended to hear the answer.

Well, good luck. I will support you with shadows. "

Then, pull your hand over your back and leave.

It's as if they know what they're going to do.

Looking at such a man's back.

"Ah! Let me!I forgot something important!

"What the hell is going on?

"I'd like you to think about the deal with the engraving.Now I'm going to bring you the montahn you might want. "

Again.

"... okay.Come to me when it's convenient. "

"Sasuka! I know how to talk.I love you, Arks. "

"Don't try to stick around because it's disgusting."

Where the hell did you go without knowing what you just learned?

Gills turned his heel and tried to hug him.

When he pretended to chase away the dumb man who was about to shrug his lips, he left to flee.

... strange merchant, Giles.

The suspicion stands out and I've never crossed the threshold to be vigilant.

Keeping this man connected may be necessary for good and evil.

Thinking like that, Noah said,

"So, Mr. Arcs.What are you going to do now?

"As a nobleman eating Loku, you'll have to move."

Didn't you think that bastard was blowing it?

"I can't find a reason why Gills is framing us.You don't have to talk about it if you just want me to dance. "

And then...

"... Noah and Kazi go to the warehouse north first.I'll bring reinforcements. "

Reinforcements?

"Deaths."

Oh, I see.

"That's right. It will be necessary to take action."

This is Rustinel territory.

Whatever happens, we cannot imitate ourselves without obtaining consent.

Then it's important to speak up for the date.

The three nodded and started moving.