After arriving at Reston Fortress, Reilly discovers a strange phenomenon.

"Why is it that even the doorman standing guard is gone?"

"The drawbridge is not raised, it doesn't look like there is an invasion of foreign enemies. ”

At this moment, a voice came from the wall, interrupting the discussion.

"What are you here for?"

"Huh, where did the sound come from?" Estelle looked around in disbelief.

"Probably the megaphone over there. Joshua said.

"This is the headquarters of the Liber Kingdom Army, the Reston Fortress. Please leave immediately. ”

"We are people of the guerrilla association. Reilly took two steps forward and said, "We have found some clues about yesterday's terrorist attack and need to discuss them with Colonel Richard. ”

"Are you...... Mr. Reilly?!"

"Well, I didn't expect anyone to know me here......" Reilly thought for a moment and said, "You lived through that war ten years ago, right?"

"Yes...... Please wait a moment. ”

The gates of the fortress slowly opened, and a young officer, accompanied by two soldiers, walked out.

"I'm sorry to keep you waiting. The young officer saluted Reilly and said, "I am Sid, the captain of the garrison of Reston Fortress, with the rank of major. ”

"It's you. After meeting Sid, Reilly finally knew why he knew him: "The young man who was in charge of guarding the royal city ten years ago is now a dignified major." ”

"Where. Sid smiled bitterly and said, "If you hadn't reached out to help, I'm afraid I would have been crushed by the Imperial chariot." ”

Reilly shrugged his shoulders and said, "Now is not the time to catch up, I want to see Richard, I don't know if it's inconvenient?"

"I'm sorry that you guys from the Intelligence Department have just gone out. Sid shook his head and said, "If there's anything, I can convey it on my behalf." ”

"Take a look at this ......" Reilly pulled out the picture and handed it to Sid.

"Isn't this Reston Fortress......" Sid's face changed and he said, "Where did this picture come from?"

"It wasn't the Imperial spies anyway. Reilly smiled and said, "Take a closer look at the top right corner of the picture." ”

“...... W-This is?!"

"The shape of this airship is very different from the security airship used by the military, but it is exactly the same as the airship that the kidnappers fled on. Reilly smiled playfully and said, "Are the soldiers in the fortress all napping?

"We're ashamed that we didn't even know about it......" Sid bowed his head in shame.

"Really, when did the Kingdom Army slack off to such a point?" Reilly said dissatisfiedly, "Reston Fortress, which was standing under the fire of the Imperial Army, don't make any problems because of carelessness!"

"I'm very sorry, I'm going back to clean up my discipline!" said Sid, and walked briskly back to the fortress.

"What, this is going to get away?" said Estelle dissatisfied, "obviously trying to fool us." ”

"No way. Joshua reluctantly said, "We can't take any further action without the evidence." ”

At this time, the half-closed gate suddenly stopped.

"Huh?"

"What's going on?"

Joshua and Estelle looked puzzled.

(The fluctuation of energy is abnormal, this feeling...... It's the Gospel!)

Reilly whispered, "It's the black power guide!"

"Joshua!"

"I know, don't worry. ”

Major Sid stepped out again and said, "I'm sorry to let you see the shame. The switch on the gatekeeper of the fortress is faulty. ”

"That's not good. Joshua said with a smile.

"Let's get a technician from the central workshop to check it out. Reilly half-jokingly said, "If this happens in wartime, it will be fatal!"

"I'll think about it. Sid nodded, and then instructed the two soldiers beside him, "You guys are here to be on guard, don't let unrelated people approach!"

"Yes!"

"Understood!"

The two soldiers quickly took their positions.

"I'll pass that picture to Colonel Richard. Mr. Reilly, please come back. With that, Sid walked back to the fortress.

Upon his return to Chase, Reilly invited Master Madoch to the Guerrilla Guild.

"Dr. Ra and Russell are imprisoned in Reston Fortress...... Is this true?" said Maddock uneasily, "Isn't there a mistake?"

"The photographs taken by Miss Dorohi and the stoppage of the guiding force that occurred in the fortress...... That's pretty telling. Kirika said, "There's a high probability that Dr. Russell was imprisoned there. ”

"But、But, the Central Workshop and the Kingdom Army have always maintained a good cooperative relationship, how could they ......?"

"The Kingdom Army is not monolithic. Reilly spread his hands and said, "I think the royal guards will soon be out of luck." ”

"Huh, why is that?" asked Istelle, confused.

"Think about it, why did the gangsters pretend to be the guards?"

"Hmm......" Estelle thought for a moment and said, "You mean, the gangsters are deliberately discrediting the Guards?"

"That's right. Reilly nodded and said, "I think this should be done by the Ministry of Intelligence." ”

"How so?" asked Joshua, grimacingly.

"Look at this. Reilly pulled out a magazine and placed it on the counter of the association.

"It's ...... Liber Communications?" Astelle said confusedly, "...... Residents witnessed soldiers wearing royal guard uniforms leaving the scene, and the intelligence department did not respond positively to reporters' inquiries...... Mr. Reilly, is there anything wrong with this?"

"The key is the photo!" Reilly said with a serious face, "The appearance of the attacker has been captured by Dolohi, just take the photo and compare it with the members of the pro-guard to know if they are prisoners." ”

However, the Ministry of Intelligence did not help the Guards clear their suspicions, and refused to return the photocrystallization circuit to Dorohi. Joshua said with a solemn face, "Something big is going to happen!"

"Looks like you've found the clue. ”

"Ah, Agaté?" said Estelle in surprise, "have you recovered?"

"Ah, that medicine works pretty well. Agaté nodded and said.

"You've just recovered, so you'll have no problem walking around like this, right?" asked Joshua.

"If you stay in bed, your body will only get stiffer and stiffer. Agaté smiled and said, "You still have to exercise to be healthy." ”

"But, but...... Brother Agaté, don't be too reluctant!" Tita said worriedly, "The doctor said you still need to recuperate for a while......"

"Alright, alright, it's okay. Agaté said nonchalantly, "I'm different from you, you know?"

"Woo......" Hearing him say this, the little girl's eyes instantly overflowed with tears.

"Oops...... Got it, got it!" Agaat was anxious: "I won't mess around, so it's okay." ”

"Hey, hey...... Good. After receiving the assurance, Tita immediately burst into tears and laughed.

"Really...... That's why I said that children are the most troublesome......" said Agaat, insincerely.

"Hehe, you still can't do anything about this kind of little girl. Reilly smiled and said to the crowd, "You may not know that since the ...... of Agaté"

"What's that!" Agaté's face changed, and he hurriedly interrupted Reilly's words, "You've found a new clue while I'm resting, right?"

"Well, yes. While intrigued by Agaté's story, Estelle also knew that now was not the time to gossip, and she told Tita and Agaté about Dr. Russell's possible presence at Reston Fortress.

"Grandpa, grandpa was caught by those bad guys and went to the fortress......"

"Those guys still have something to do with the army......" Agaté frowned, and said, "Hmph, I've finally figured out who they really are." In this case, the matter should be over. ”

"Wrap it up?" asked Istelle, confused.

"Do you need to ask? Infiltrate Reston Fortress and settle the matter, of course. Agaté said, "Not only to rescue the doctor, but also to catch those guys!"

"I see. Estelle nodded, agreeing with Agaté's idea.

"You two are thinking too simply, aren't you?" said Reilly, amusedly.

"Clause 3 of the Statute of the Guerrilla Association: No interference in sovereign States. Guerrillas may not exercise the powers of search and arrest against public authorities authorized or recognized by the State. Wu Xiang said lightly: "This means that as long as the army does not admit it, we have no right to investigate Reston Fortress." ”

"Cut, I've forgotten about it......" Agaté pouted in dissatisfaction.

"W-That's so unreasonable!" said Estelle angrily, "Seeing that they have done so many bad things, do you just let them go unpunished?"

"Don't worry, there are loopholes in any rule. Reilly smiled and said, "Clause 2 of the Statute of the Guerrilla Association: When the personal safety and legitimate rights and interests of civilians are violated, the guerrillas have an obligation to protect them. ”

"Do you understand what that means?" asked Kirika meaningfully.

"I see. Joshua suddenly realized: "The wise men also belong to the category of commoners, and they are the objects of our protection. ”

"So......" Kirika looked at Maddock and said, "This matter is likely to lead to a confrontation between the Central Workshop and the Kingdom Army, are you going to take such a risk to save Dr. Russell?"

"It doesn't even take into account. Maddock said firmly: "For the central workshop...... No, for the Kingdom of Liberl, the Doctor is also a once-in-a-century talent. I hereby entrust you with his rescue. ”

"Uncle Workshop...... Thank you so much!" Tita said happily.

"Don't say that, your grandfather is my teacher. Maddock said with a smile.

"Then we have the right reasons. Kirika said solemnly, "Reilly, Agat, Joshua and Estelle. You are now entrusted with going to Reston Fortress to rescue Dr. Russell. Although the procedure was not formal, it was also a formal commission from the guerrilla association. ”

"That's right!" said Estelle with a smile.

"Understood!" Joshua nodded.

"It's a rare opportunity to visit Reston Fortress, and I can't miss it. Reilly said with a smile.

"Hmph, that's exactly what I want. Agaté waved his fist and said, "We must catch those guys this time!"

PS: The day after the attack on the workshop, the Bell grocery store in Chase City began selling Liber Communications No. 7 in '02. I don't know if the magazine in reality has this kind of efficiency, but that's the case in the game anyway. If it doesn't match reality, it should be due to the different plane rules of Semria and Earth.