Meeting room ...... in the Kas Empire

At this moment, Kersma's face showed a seriousness that he had never felt before.

The faces of several people in the same room were not very good-looking.

"Is this the only way? If they go, I am afraid they will not come back alive!"

Gail asked tentatively.

"There's no way around it, we've already given them a high amount of mercenary money, and it's their business whether they can come back alive!"

Kersma replied coldly.

"Is it determined that the demons did it?"

"It's still uncertain, but there's a good chance that it's really in the Dawn Moon Canyon, after all, the information is limited, and we have to let them go to find out!"

"And what about Kelsen? Shall I deal with him?"

Sydney asked, confused.

"No, Sydney, follow them! But you don't have to go into it, you just have to watch in the dark, and if there's a situation, withdraw immediately!"

"In that case, wouldn't you be very dangerous, after all, Kelsen's side is still very strong!"

"Don't forget, there's Reynold!"

Hearing Kersma's answer, Sydney also nodded helplessly in agreement.

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…

Before the sun had risen, several workers had gathered in the courtyard of the count's house. Including Hekron's "Four Advisors", who arrived at the end of the year, there were eighteen in all. These powerful workers in the imperial capital gathered here for this work.

[Workers are different from adventurers, they do things that they don't want to be known.] 】

Each team kept a certain distance from each other, and also observed how capable the other team was, and everyone's eyes were focused on the four members of the "Four Strategists" who arrived at the end, and the scene was quite spectacular in a sense.

"Ah, I can see a few familiar faces. Isn't that one-horned fairy over there just recently met on the Kaz Plains?"

"Strange, didn't I mention it at the inn? Greenham's squad seems to have been commissioned as well...... Didn't I say that? I think I mentioned it a little...... All in all, as you can see, the most famous workers in the empire have come together! Applaud the client's financial resources!"

"No need to applaud. Don't talk about that, those guys over there are team leaders."

The crowd was divided into small groups, and three of them got together to exchange information.

"Greenham is there, too, yes. That's right. Then I'll go say hello."

「…… Yes! Oh my God, that guy is too! Yes! Is it? So, those forest elf girls over there are ...... It sucks. Die, bastard."

Imina said disdainfully. Although she lowered her voice, it was still full of hostility, which made Hekron and the others hurriedly peek at the reactions around them.

"Miss Imina!"

"I know, Rob. Anyway, you're also a companion at this work...... But I really don't want to see that guy's face."

"—I don't like him either."

"Hey, if you want to ask if you like it, I hate him too, but you still have to pay attention to your attitude."

Imina had a "you're annoying" expression, and Hekron stepped in between her and Robbederick, shrugging with a playful smile.

「…… Hey, I'm going to say hello to him now, don't say such nasty things. What if I write it on my face?"

"Come on, leader."

Hearing Rob Dijk's support, Hekron deliberately wrinkled his face and complained to him that the second mate had nothing to do with him...... and then walked over to the three men.

The first to greet Hekron was a worker in a steel-colored trowel. Due to the strange rounded outline of the armor and the large shoulders, it looks more like a two-legged unicorn beetle than a human.

The hollowed-out helmet in front of it has a horn protruding from its forehead, which shows that he deliberately adopted this shape.

However, the next part is probably not deliberate. The man's legs are short, and he looks a bit like a child, forcing the unicorn to stand on his hind feet. Please listen to it, it is like standing firmly on the earth with thick and short legs, like a dwarf fit for a warrior's physique.

"As expected, you're here too, Hekron."

"Yes, Greenhan. Because I think it's not bad this time."

Hekron also raised his hand lightly to the other two, and although the attitude was very undignified, neither of them looked unhappy. This is because although the four of them have different ages and experiences, they are equal in terms of their strength as workers.

"Your dude...... over there" Hekron looked at Greenham's team, counted the number of people, and asked again, "It's only five people, what about the other members?"

"I'm recuperating and relieving my fatigue. Besides, they've done the same work as your team before, and now they need to repair or buy the destroyed items."

This man, the squad of which Greenham is the leader, the "Heavy Crusher", is a large team of family workers with a total of ten or four members.

There are certainly benefits to a large number of people. The first is that work can be approached in a variety of ways, so that a wide range of actions can be taken. In particular, the ability to form a squad suitable for various commissions is a major strength.

However, of course, there are drawbacks. One is that the remuneration must be distributed according to the number of people, so each person receives a small share. The second is that it takes a lot of time to decide on an opinion, and it is easy to slow down the action.

Putting these advantages and disadvantages together, and forming a team of workers who are prone to division in personality, and being able to fully grasp them, shows that this man's management and operation skills are quite good.

"Oh~ That's hard. But...... In order to avoid making too much money and being resented by the rest of our companions, how about you just be our assistant?"

"Stupid question. As a team leader, I have to comfort everyone as soon as the work is over. Unfortunately, we have to wait for the best result."

"Hey, don't do that. It's okay if you just talk the way you normally do."

Greenham grinned. Hekron saw the negation and shrugged to the other man.

"This is the first time I've come face to face with your brother."

He reached out to greet him, and the man shook his hand back. It's a strong, hard hand.

A pair of phoenix eyes moved, staring at Hekron.

"—'Four Strategists', long admired the great name."

The voice is as clear as a silver bell, should it be said that it fits his appearance very well.

"You too, Tenmu."

Presumably, there is no worker who does not know this genius swordsman who is always invincible in the arena. This man's squad "Tenmu" can be said to be his one-man squad in a sense. But that's why Imina looked disgusted.

"I'm really happy to be able to partner with Yichen, the strongest sword king in the Cass Empire, who is comparable to a swordsmanship genius."

"Thank you. But it's almost time to say that that person is enough to match me, Eyya Uzirs, right?"

"Oh~How dare I say it~"

Eya sneered, a rather arrogant expression. Seeing his attitude, Hekron blinked a few times in order to hide the emotion that almost appeared in his eyes.

Although he is indeed strong, he has never fought against Yichen.

"Then, I look forward to your swordsmanship showing off in the ruins."

"Okay, just leave it to me. I hope that in the ruins I will go to next, there will be monsters that I will fight hard for."

Eya patted the weapon on her waist.

「…… It's unknown what monsters will appear, so maybe a dragon will come out!"

"It was horrible. If it is a powerful monster like a dragon, it may fall into a bitter battle. But I'm going to win."

Yes, Heckopy didn't smile, and glanced sideways at the last person's reaction while suppressing his emotions.

Thinking of the rumor that in terms of swordsmanship alone, Eya can even beat a mountain bronze level adventurer, maybe his answer is not a big deal. Besides, it's good to be confident in your own abilities, and self-promotion is also very important for workers.

But only if you can't overdo it.

Dragons are the strongest race in the world.

They soar through the sky, spitting out their mouths. The scales are hard and the physical strength is outstanding. Older dragons can even use magic. They have a lifespan that cannot be compared with humans, and it is said that the wisdom accumulated over a long period of time is so that even the sages have to bow down.

Because of its great power, it often appears in the story as an evil enemy or as a helping hand for the brave. The target of the famous Thirteen Heroes' final adventure is also the dragon known as the "Divine Dragon". As such, the hero's last adversary is often the Dragon.

With such a powerful existence, even if it's just small talk, it's really surprising that it can put on such an arrogant attitude when compared to an object. The pretentious tone sounded like a joke, but unfortunately, Elya's eyes were completely serious. How far has I gotten to my self-righteousness?

No one knew what kind of monsters were in the ruins he was going to next, and he judged that Elya's mental structure was quite dangerous, and it was likely to drag everyone else down. It should be right to think so.

(It's better to stay away from him.) ）

It's his freedom to die, but if he runs to him for help, it's troublesome. Hekron smiled slightly, and with that in mind, he corrected the way he dealt with Elya to "throw it away when you're done with it".

"Those people over there are members of the Four Strategists. Oops......"

As soon as she saw Imina, Elya's eyes began to be insulting and discriminatory.

It is said that Eya was born in the Slenism, a religious nation that regarded humans as the most noble race. The citizens of that country often regard people of mixed blood from other human origins as inferior races.

From the point of view of such a man, it must have been very unpleasant for Imina, a half-forest elf, to participate in this work on the same side as himself.

(It's this aspect that gives the rumors some authenticity...... However, if he was born in the church, he should have been baptized, and there are rumors that he abandoned his baptism. ）

Hekron muttered in his heart, and for the sake of safety, he admonished him:

"Hey, don't touch my companion!"

"Of course. We are all companions in this work. I'll work with you."

"I'd love to believe you."

The man Eya is like a child with great power who has become an adult, giving people a terrifying feeling, or should I say that there is a spiritual imbalance. He exudes an obnoxious vibe, and even if he says this, it still doesn't reassure.

"Yes, trust me. So back to the topic just now, in short, the command of the journey, I hope to give it to others. As long as there are no major problems, I will follow the instructions of those who have all the members, and I can be sent to fight as a vanguard in battle, and I will cut down all the enemies with my sword."

"Okay, understood."

「…… So, I'm going back to the team, and I'll be called again if there's something."

Eya saluted, then walked away.

Seeing the few women waiting for him in front of Elya, Hekron's expression almost twisted for a moment. But he can't put his emotions on his face. Let people know their emotions, sometimes it is not good for them, this is not worthy of being a team leader.

He held back his emotions and hid his expression.

He looked away from seeing the dirt, and then greeted the last person left.

"Hello, sir. You're still physically tough."

"Hey, Hecklon. Don't come unharmed."

His pronunciation was always leaky, because his front teeth were almost gone.

Palpadola, "Green Leaf" Oglion.

The origin of the alias is taken from the armor he wears on his body, which radiates the glow of green leaves that are wet with morning dew. The material of this armor is not metal, but is made of the scales of the green dragon. Palpadola's squad once succeeded in slaying dragons. Of course, it wasn't a very big dragon, but even a small dragon wasn't something that ordinary workers or adventurers could handle.

Palpadola, is an old man of up to eighty years old.

Usually people who do this work will retire around the age of forty-five. There are also people who retire a little earlier, in their early forties. There are very few people who are over fifty years old and still be adventurers. For those who do this harsh and death-threatening work, the decline of the flesh cannot be ignored after all.

Actually, Palpadora is quite special, but his strength is probably much lower than in his heyday, when he is said to have reached the level of Bronze in the Mountains. Even so, Palpadora refused to step back from the front line.

Palpadola, who continues to take risks at this age, is the object of respect for many in this industry.

"Well, but that's a bit dangerous."

Parpadola's wrinkled face squeezed out more wrinkles and lowered her voice, and Hekron agreed.

"yes. It's his family's business to die, but don't drag us to be buried."

"That person is indeed very strong, but excessive self-confidence may be harmful to those who are traveling with him. It's dangerous."

Greenham's whispering voice seemed to say, "I don't know how to get along with him." Seeing Elya's attitude, I'm afraid there is no worker who doesn't think so.

"Actually, what level of strength is that guy? I haven't been to the arena lately."

"Don't you know? I do...... Do you know, old man?"

"The old man has only heard about it, but he has not seen it with his own eyes, so maybe he can ask his companion. But what is the standard of strength? Suppose we put Yichen at the apex, we are more familiar with it...... Say...... What is the strength of the Four Knights of the Hills Empire?"

"Is it also known as the Knight of 'Heavy Bombardment', 'Immovable', 'Thunderlight', or 'Fluxus'...... It's even harder to be a standard. These people should be worse than the powerhouse, the genius of the empire, but it is the case that Yichen is proud of the others. As time goes by, new powerhouses will naturally emerge."

"Are you trying to say that Uzils is the one who is strong, that he is really that strong? Besides, I've never seen the strength of the Four Knights of the Empire up close...... The powerhouse I've seen is probably the leader of the Purple and Gold Guards directly under the Emperor. That man's strength is quite good...... Remember, it seems to be able to match the Four Horsemen?"

"The strongest person the old man knows is the dragon king who rarely haunts, and that is not an opponent that humans can win."

"Some say five, others say seven...... Ah, now I'm looking for a standard to assess the strength of Uzils. Please limit yourself to human swordsmen."

"Based on this premise, almost all the swordsmen in the Agrande Nation are subhumans, so they have to be excluded. The same goes for the warrior king of the arena. Then I will cite the one who uses the holy sword, the paladin of the Lady of the Holy Kingdom of Lobul. That being said, it seems a bit inadequate in terms of swordsmanship alone."

As a worker, it is very important to collect information from powerful people when dealing with requests. Because when hostile to these strong people, the availability of information will determine the trend of victory and defeat. Of course, in addition to this, as warriors, they can't help but collect some news about people who are also in the world of swordsmanship.

The same is true now. At first, the topic was about how strong Elya was, but as the discussion became more and more heated, it began to feel a bit like an exchange of information about the strong. It's like a little kid discussing who is strong.

"The average level of the Star Luo Empire is very high, but I haven't heard of anyone who stands out in particular. Well, even if there were, the Faith Magic Singer would not be on the table."

"There is a female adventurer among the highest-ranking adventurers of the Hills Empire, how is she?"

"Ahh That's a very strong man. But I've heard that she lost the jousting with the Warrior Chief."

「…… I heard that an adventurer called her by this nickname that someone else had taken indiscriminately, and she was beaten half to death. Hahaha, what a terrible young lady!"

"In this way, I cited the name of the strong, only to find that there are really not many strong people who limit the strength of swordsmanship. Angus Gale in the Alliance Guild! The steel-class adventurer team of the Cass Empire, the "Flash" of the "Crystal Tears", Serabre, and the workers of the Starlo Empire, Buckyside, and the Evan of the Cosmopolitan City-State, as well as the ...... of the Hills Empire Ciro."

This is where the conversation stops for the first time.

"Ciro? What kind of person is he?"

Palpadora asked Greenhan in confusion.

"Don't you know, old man? This man is a well-known swordsman in the Empire...... What about you?"

When he asked, Hekron shook his head. I've never heard the name.

"Well, you don't know......

Greenham did not hide his disappointment, and said with a little lack of confidence, as if he were looking back at the memory of the past:

"This is a thing of the past, I used to compete with this person in the semi-finals when I participated in the Imperial Tournament held by the Kingdom. At that time, I couldn't compete with it in the slightest."

"You mean the tournament where the Cass Empire won."

"Exactly. As a result, Xiluo also became Yichen's defeated men, but the competition between the two powerhouses is really worth watching. That's the model of a swordsman, what move does that flash bounce back with? In that case, he was able to bend his sword and make a move...... It's an eye-opener."

A man like Greenham is so appreciative, and being able to be on an equal footing with Yichen, who is known as the strongest genius in the mainland, shows that that person's strength must be superb.

It turned out that I just didn't know that there were all kinds of kung fu characters in the world. Hekron was impressed.

"Hmm...... So, which do you think is better than the one named Ciro or the Uzils?"

"Uzils." Greenham replied immediately. "If you compare it to Ciro during the royal competition, he must be unmistakable. I've only recently watched him fight in the arena, so I can say for sure."

"So, that guy can match the first day of the day a few years ago? Is he that strong? Oops."

Hekron shouted in excitement and hurried to lower his voice.

"I see, Ciro. Now it's time to gather a little bit of information about the Empire...... By the way, have you two heard? Isn't there a Hero Realm level adventurer in the Kingdom of Shima?"

"Of course I heard, sir."

"Ah, I'm sorry. I haven't heard of it."

"Hekron...... Ignorance can put your team in danger."

"I know that, but I really don't have the financial resources to gather information about my fellow kingdoms. I'm reluctant to spend that money."

"Hahaha, what guts! The old man doesn't hate your tune!"

"Uncle, I would like to ask you some opinions. I've heard the rumors of the name Phil, don't you think those rumors are exaggerated? It's just two of them who have defeated the giant basilisk, and no one has taken on a healing role."

"Wow, it's just a rumor."

It's unlikely that such a powerful enemy can be defeated by just two people, even in the Hero Realm.

"Do you see the same thing as I do? Heckron. The more intelligence is gathered, the more suspicious it sounds. I even heard that this person was in the turmoil in the kingdom, and he defeated a demon with a difficulty of more than two hundred in one blow. In my humble opinion, perhaps it was the Kingdom's Adventurers' Guild that fabricated the topic in order to intimidate domestic and foreign countries, and pushed this person to the position of a special-level adventurer."

"Possibly. Because the birth of a high-level adventurer is a big deal. Only, will the union tell such a lie? They're pretty stubborn."

"In this regard, each city or union president has a different style. When the old man used to be an adventurer, the union president was a big rotten man. So the old man gave him a punch in the face. Hahaha! I'm still a worker!"

Palpadora laughed out loud in a happy mood.

The reason why he became a worker is well known. Probably in the imperial capital to do this industry, no one has not heard of it. Every time Palpadora eats the yellow soup, he will bring it up again and again.

"After all, the old man doesn't think the union will do such a thing."

"So do you think it's true?"

"Unbelievable. Even if you take a hundred steps back, according to common sense, it will be difficult to ...... Just listening to this number is doubtful, such a powerful enemy is impossible to defeat with a single blow. In my opinion, it is likely that Langyi spread exaggerated rumors. The truth should be that there was an extremely difficult demon, and multiple squads were involved in the crusade, and then Phil gave the demon a fatal blow."

"That sounds likely."

"After all, as long as they are adventurers above the gold level, they are all counted as steel-level, and the old man thinks that maybe there really are such powerful warriors. It's all steel grade, and the range is very wide."

"Hekron is the same as what I see, but the old man thinks it's the truth, right?"

"Hahaha. The old man doesn't think it's all true."

"It's better to see than to hear, isn't it? I wish I had the opportunity to meet me...... I don't really want to see it."

As both of them praised Hekron's words, they heard the sound of flesh being beaten, and the screams of women in pain.

The eyes of all the workers present were gathered in one place. A few people thought it was a special situation, and they had already crouched down slightly, ready to fight at any time.

The source of the screams - in front of Elya, his female companion fell to the ground. It looked like Eya had beaten her. Looking up at Elya's angry, twisted face, the woman was begging for mercy with fear.

Hekran struggled to suppress the feeling of nausea, and a thought crossed his mind, and he quickly turned his attention to his companion, Imina.

Just as he imagined, he saw that her face lost all expression. The whole person exudes a dangerous atmosphere that if something happens again, he will attack immediately.

Hekron hurriedly called Rob and Aixue, who were standing next to Imina, to stop her.

Personally, Hekron was just as angry as Imina. However, he could not intervene in the problems of the other squads. Of course, as long as he wants to, it is not impossible. Just to do that, he has to be conscious and bear all the problems. The rest of the squad only frowned unpleasantly, but none of them actually took action for the same reason.

Reason finally prevailed over sensibility Imina made a lewd gesture to Eyara's back and spat on the ground.

「…… Those who can compete with the warriors of the kingdom are limited to swordsmanship skills. It would be nice if even the character could match the warrior leader, but I guess I can't ask for that much. Alright, that's it."

「…… That's right. Now that Hekron is here, let's decide what matters most."

"The man politely refused, so who is going to command everyone?"

The three fell silent.

There were a total of four squads on site. It is indeed very effective in all of them, but if there is no one to organize and direct everyone, I am afraid that it will not be able to act effectively. It's like having several arms and not being able to use them at the same time, it's like having only one arm.

It's not easy to use a squad with a lot of personality, and it's even more difficult to make sure that no one complains. If the result of the instruction results in failure, or if it is perceived as prioritizing the interests of one's own team, it will attract the resentment of other teams.

To be clear, this duty requires excellent ability, but there are many more disadvantages than benefits.

The team leaders understood this, so they all remained silent and looked at each other's faces. Everyone wants to give this drudgery to the first person to speak. After a minute of silence, Hekron proposed, with a tired face:

"Honestly, you don't need to command everyone."

"It's just putting the issue off. It's going to be a lot of trouble when the battle starts."

「…… I propose a rotational system, so that there should be least any accumulation of discontent. I think it's okay to discuss it when we get to the ruins."

"Ah~"

"Makes sense."

Both were in favor of Greenham's proposal.

"So, let's be the commander in the order in which I came here."

"Uzils, how do they arrange their 'Tianwu'?"

"It doesn't matter if that kid skips, he can't do it anyway."

"I agree, sir. Then it's me who proposes, so I'll wait for the Heavy Crusher first."

"Excuse me, Greenhan."

"Please, young man."

"Understood. That being said, it's almost impossible for a vicious monster to emerge within the empire. The problem is in the kingdom, and it won't be until you're close to the Great Forest."

"Ah~ I should have reversed the order if I knew it."

Hekron deliberately pretended to hold his head in remorse, and the two smiled quietly. Then they immediately straightened their expressions and turned to look at a man who was walking towards all the workers. The other workers around him had already turned to the man's side.

The butler of the earl's house walked in the courtyard in the light of the sky, walking with his head held high, quite in line with the posture of a servant serving the earl.

The steward came to the workers and bowed. No one responded, but he didn't mind, and said:

"The time has come, thank you for accepting the commission of our Earl's family this time. Our family will send two coachmen to accompany us, and there will be a total of six adventurers who are responsible for guarding the carriage and other work. The destination is the unexplored ruins of the Moonlight Canyon on the continent - the shape of which looks likely to be a dungeon. The duration of the investigation stay is three days, and the additional bonus will depend on what my host gets from the information, so it will be arranged at a later date. Any questions?"

What the butler said was no different from the content of the commission, and the new information probably meant that there were adventurers accompanying the escort.

They were curious to know how the Count had gotten the information on the ruins, but everyone knew what questions could be answered and what didn't. If the principal is willing to tell them, they will say it when they delegate.

Besides, if this job is innocent, just find an adventurer to do it. Since it is a dirty job, the client must be tight-lipped and it is safer not to blindly ask questions.

「…… Then, let me take you to the carriage that has been prepared."

No one objected, and everyone followed behind and started moving forward.

Hekron, the members of their "Four Counsellors," walked at the back.

"That bastard bastard, why don't you die. How about it, do you want to kill him?"

Imina, who couldn't bear Eyara, whispered to Hekron as soon as she walked up to him, venting her anger in disgust.

She kept her voice very low, not knowing if it was because of her extreme anger or because of self-control. Hekron couldn't guess, hoping only the latter.

"I've heard about the drought, but he's really a low-level man."

"—rotten."

The other two also whispered, undisguised their unpleasant feelings.

It is only natural that the "Four Strategists" would think so. They had Imina as a companion, so naturally they couldn't forgive Eya for her actions.

Elya's team is all women, and they are forest elves.

If it was just that, Imina and the rest of the group would not be disgusted. But they didn't hesitate and unanimously decided that Eya was a rotten nasty embryo for a reason.

Because the forest elf women were all wearing minimal equipment, the fabrics and workmanship were shabby. Moreover, the long ears of the forest elves exposed in the short cut hair were cut in half from the middle.

The reason why the members of Elya's team are like this is because they are all forest elf slaves who have come to the Hills Empire.

The slavery system that existed in the empire in the past was radically changed in the time of the previous emperors. The names are all slaves, but the reality is completely different. But just like the sub-human races that fought in the arena, there were also slaves whose condition was not improved.

The forest elf slaves brought by Arya also belong to this category.

The three countries of the Kas Empire, the Kingdom of Sima, and the Starfall Empire are almost 100% inhabited by humans, and the atmosphere of exclusion of other races is heavier than that of neighboring countries. As a result, even the human race – as is Imina, a half-forest elf – is not easy to live in these countries.

The only exception is the dwarves. Straddling the border between the Kas Empire and the Kingdom of Sima, the Angelician Mountains contained the kingdom of the Dwarves in the mountains, and the human rights of the Dwarves were thoroughly protected due to the trade relations established between the Empire and the Kingdom.

"I understand that forest elves are pitiful. But what we need to do now is not to save the forest elves."

Imina let out a long sigh. Her rationality also understands this truth, but her sensibility can't keep up with her rationality.

"Let's go."

Imina replied softly and briefly, and walked ahead, and Hekron and the others also quickened their pace to catch up, so as not to fall behind. Then their eyes widened in surprise.

Where the butler took them, two large covered carriages were prepared for the ruins. There was also a group of people loading their luggage into the wagon. They must be the adventurers mentioned by the puppet family, and the sign hanging around their necks glows golden.

But it wasn't the adventurers who surprised them, but the horses pulling the carts.

"-Dragonlizard!"

Someone made a stunned sound.

The eight-legged Dragon Lizard is larger than the average horse, and has excellent muscle strength, stamina, and mobility, and is considered by some to be the best land animal.

Of course, the price is also frighteningly high, this kind of horse, which is more expensive than five war horses, is not something that ordinary nobles can easily own.

But there were two carriages drawn by two horses, a total of four dragon lizards. The client should have taken into account the danger of losing his horse during the adventure, and one cannot but admire his determination. Or did he think that there were so many gold and silver treasures buried in the ruins that they could only be pulled by dragon lizards?

I guess some people have the same idea. There was a grunt of swallowing saliva from somewhere.

"Please use these carriages. Grain and other supplies were loaded in the carriage. In addition, in order to protect these wagons and your camp, we used adventurers. According to the contract, they are not allowed to enter the ruins in principle, please remember that."

Hekron judged that this must be discussed as soon as possible, and left his companion and ran to Greenham.

"I'm sorry, Greenham. I have something to discuss with you."

"What's the matter, what's the matter?"

"As for the way the carriages are grouped, can we be separated from Tenmu?"

"Huh? I see. I understand your worries, and you are worried about the young lady. In that case, let us walk with Tianwu."

"Sorry, did me a big favor."

"Don't mind, we're comrades in this job. It would be troublesome to start some disputes before the investigation of the ruins began, and I don't want to ......

"—Is it okay to be a mere gold-level adventurer? I don't want to come back and find my stronghold destroyed, or a monster passing by while camping!"

Suddenly, there was a loud voice like a fireball, and the two looked at each other with twitching expressions.

Eya was objecting to the butler. But he had no control over the volume of his speech, as if time had paused, and the adventurers' movements of carrying their luggage stopped.

Looking up, you can see a higher realm, and it is still unknown whether you can climb to that high place. But for those who are still moving towards their goal, Elya's statement only makes them unhappy. They are also people who are wallowing in the competition of strength, and once their own strength is doubted without clarification - especially the suspicion of the client - it will affect the future commission. In this case, it is necessary to prove your strength in a simple and clear way.

This arrogant man, who speaks words that are intolerable to adventurers and workers, does not know how to think from the perspective of others. So he was not affected by the sinister atmosphere in the slightest, and continued to speak to himself.

"No, I understand that they have no problem carrying our luggage, I'm just worried that they won't be able to help us get rid of the danger."

(Please spare me.) What's the benefit of spoiling the atmosphere! Although the other party is also here for work, I should be a little patient, but ...... ）

All the worker teams present are indeed comparable to the Mithril level in terms of adventurer level, that is, they are better than these adventurers. But there are still some things that should not be said.

Anyone else, go and beat him up to stop him.

The workers' eyes began to glow, and as they exchanged eye-to-eye exchanges, Hekron hurried back to Imina. No matter what, you can't move the knife.

However, it is not just one worker who has stepped in to stop it.

"You're Lord Uzils, we're sure we'll have no problem."

「…… If you say that, is it that we also need to help? If that's the case, then I'm okay with that."

"No, it's because there's a stronger person than you—Mr. Phil."

As if in response to the butler's cold tone, one.

A dark-skinned teenager poked his head out of the carriage, presumably carrying luggage from the shelves to the carriage.

"Let me introduce you, this is Phil, an adventurer who has risen to the rank of special rank with just two people, and his Arleigh. With these two men with you, protect your camp, and that's it...... Are you okay with that?"

The atmosphere has changed dramatically. Adventurers and workers – the culmination of those who do this kind of work is in front of everyone. In the face of the strongest proof, all workers were silent.

The honest reaction of the workers to the appearance of the top adventurers made the adventurers feel good and get back to work. A man who looked like the leader of the adventurer's squad deliberately smiled and said to Phil:

"Let's take the rest, can we ask Mr. Phil to talk to the workers?" We hope that you, as our team leader, can discuss with you the security policy in the future."

(End of chapter)