EP6. The Night Before the Storm (6)
“First of all, I sincerely regret what has happened. I think someone needs to take responsibility for something like this to not happen again…”
“…Responsibility? Are you saying you’re going to take responsibility?”
As Sean asked, he realized in a part of his heart that this couldn’t be the case.
That’s right, Shriegel’s ominous smile was not the expression of someone who realized their mistakes and took responsibility.
“The fundamental problem with this disaster is that it was announced that the monsters in Raes had been completely subdued. Even holding a banquet using that as an excuse, wouldn’t it be natural for everyone to be vigilant?”
“·····.”
“At the time, Miss Gania was on site. I know she belongs to the Silent Wolf… Can you tell me exactly what happened?”
Sean noticed Shriegel’s thoughts. He intends to send Dios, the owner of the city, and the Silent Wolf completely involved in this incident.
Even at a moment like this, Sean felt sick to his stomach at the sight of an ugly merchant who was only thinking of getting rid of a competitor.
“…Is there any reason why I should open my mouth? We will leave the city as soon as Levi gets better. So stop worrying about us and take care of them…”
Sean couldn’t help but want to leave this damn city as soon as possible.
Laes, the city of adventurers that I have longed for since childhood, has already turned into a chessboard for greedy humans. But Shriegel had no intention of watching Sean leave the city without hesitation.
“It turned out that you two were investigating something. As for magic.”
“So what?”
“Aren’t you curious? How did you obtain the magic book I sold to Levi-sama?”
“·····.”
It was only then that Sean realized why Shriegel was so confident.
He didn’t know that when he judged rationally, he had to resolutely ignore it and get away immediately.
But…
“…What do you want from me?”
“I will arrest Baron Dios. Of course the baron will rebel. Most likely fighting the silent wolf beneath him.”
“Are you telling me to fight the silent wolf that helped me?”
“I even let two people die at the same time. The choice is yours, Shawn.”
Sean gritted his teeth. It is also true that the silent wolves ignored their touch.
But before that, it was also true that at the banquet hall, Shriegel also tried to let them die.
“I also understand that you are outsiders who have nothing to do with our city. But the cause is with us. The war situation is also leaning in our direction.”
In a whirlwind of thoughts, Shaun decided to rely only on his life’s goal: the compass.
A boy is a shield that protects a girl, no matter what choice, it’s only for one girl.
Sean was determined to make the best choice for Levy, who was now unconscious.
***
“····Sister.”
Gania carefully stroked her sister’s forehead as she closed her eyes. It seems that the warm heat indirectly informs the body condition that is not normal.
She was not in the Silent Wolf Clan. It’s just a small clinic in the city.
Gania is no longer a silent wolf. She did not follow her leader’s orders and acted without permission, and she even lost her position due to her disobedience.
‘But her sister is still alive.’
Although she hasn’t regained consciousness yet, I’ve been told her life won’t be in danger.
It was the only reason Gania could endure even in this situation.
But what should I do now? She was cut off even in the place where she had been soaked all her life.
To make matters worse, there are no monsters in Laes anymore. She didn’t know how to do anything other than combat, and she had a bleak future knowing how to live her life from now on.
“Why don’t you stay like that all day and have a meal?”
The voice from behind her startled Gania and turned her back. An old doctor with her benevolent expression was watching her with concern.
With her relief, Gania let go of her guard and replied with an awkward smile.
“hahahaha. Are you okay. She’s not particularly hungry.”
“You just stuck by my side for half a day, didn’t you? I will take care of the patient, so please come and have a meal.”
“But.”
“Your sister will be fine. Because the dangerous gobi has already been completely passed. Perhaps when her energy returns, she will open her eyes soon.”
“・・・・Is that so?”
Persuaded by her doctor’s words, Gania sighed for a moment and then slapped her on the cheek once or twice.
‘···Calm down! This isn’t like me!’
I remembered Gania, who made her name as a great female warrior of Laes.
Yes. Just because she’s like this she’s doing nothing and she’s just sitting doesn’t change anything. Let’s start small. As the doctor said, it would be good to eat and come.
She tried to smile at the doctor and answered.
“···Yes. Then I’ll ask my sister for me.”
“Of course. It’s good to take a deep breath on the bed as soon as you leave.”
“hahahaha, I’ll remember that.”
As Gania left the hospital room, she naturally looked at the hospital room next to her.
There will be a blonde girl, Levi. She was told that, unlike Kania, whose wounds were so severe that she lived or died, Levi only lost her mind due to her magical exhaustion.
Still, it was unavoidable that she was worried. And above all…
“…Sean, where the hell is this guy going…”
At some point, she didn’t come to see Levi, who died and couldn’t live like that, and where did she go?
Of course, she wasn’t the type to leave the city alone after abandoning Levi, but her doubts continued to spring up.
“Well, you must be doing well on your own…”
Gania headed to her restaurant to settle for a more urgent task than that. She thought she was going to eat, so she was hungry only then. It made her wonder how the hell she was doing all this time.
She went into her favorite restaurant, ordered her food for one, and waited.
She and the sound of conversation at the table next to her naturally drew her attention.
“I think the atmosphere in the city is very chaotic these days. Even the monsters were completely subdued. Really···.”
“What? Didn’t you hear that? It’s just a mess these days.”
“No, what is it? Let me talk to you.”
“That’s right, a monster suddenly appeared near the city and almost killed one of the adventurers!”
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Gania looked towards the table without realizing it. Fortunately, they didn’t notice that she was eavesdropping on the conversation and the two continued their conversation.
“That’s a big deal. But is that such a big deal? An adventurer almost died from a monster. Isn’t that a common occurrence?”
“The situation is different, man. Didn’t the baron declare that there are no monsters in Laes and even hold a banquet? But that was completely wrong. There are more monsters thanks to this, so it’s a complete uproar.”
“Hmm, it sounds like that. The merchants are busy saying that the monsters have completely disappeared and that they are opening more routes up.”
As she was listening to her in the middle of her story, her waitress put her food down and said to her,
“The food you ordered is here.”
“…Ah, yes. Thank you.”
Gania couldn’t even touch the food even after the food was served, and she was busy overhearing conversations flowing from the side.
“That’s what I mean. Is that why the Adventurers’ Association and the Merchants keep accusing the Baron? Public opinion is also not good.”
“It’s not good. I thought I was finally freed from the monsters, but it’s natural for anyone to get angry if it’s a raw lie.”
“But beyond that, there are even rumors that the baron fabricated and fabricated everything.”
“What? No, what does that mean?”
The man who continued to lead the conversation looked at his surroundings and began to speak quietly so that the others could not hear him.
However, Gania, who trained her body as a mercenary and had better hearing than others, could hear those words.
“Think about it. Who will be in power when there are no more monsters in the city?”
“Um… Aren’t they the adventurers and mercenaries who subdued the monsters?”
“That’s not it, man. Rather, since there are no monsters to subjugate, the influence of adventurers will decrease, and the world of the baron who holds administrative power in the city will come.”
“…So you’re saying that the baron told such lies in order to monopolize power…?”
“To say it was a lie, the amount of monsters was actually decreasing, so he must have said that it was right and just declared there weren’t any, and even held a banquet in spite of himself.”
“Huh… I heard that this is not an ordinary thing.”
“Anyway, the atmosphere is getting more and more unusual. If you don’t do it, you’ll be ready to fight with a knife in the middle of the city.”
“I thought the city would become peaceful once the monsters disappeared…”
Gania heard that and left the restaurant.
***
“I didn’t know you would come this far. What’s going on? Gania.”
The adventurer’s association’s branch leader, Dordan’s low voice, pressed Gania heavily.
However, Gania, who requested a private meeting with Dordan, brought up the story with the utmost unwavering attitude.
“What are you up to again this time?”
“Hmm? I’m not sure what you mean. If you’re only going to say weird things, why don’t you leave?”
“…Even an older sister is enough!”
Dordan frowned at Gania’s sudden anger, but did not respond in particular. That kind of attitude rather made Gania feel that she was ignoring her, and she started to get even more angry.
“After attracting even children who are not adults yet who have nothing to do with the city… Are you going to turn the whole city into a bloodbath!?”
“Noisy, rude, no logic. I don’t know what the hell I heard, but I’m worried that maybe my family has gone crazy after getting hurt. Stop turning off.”
“·····.”
Gania realized that if she questioned him more than she did, she wouldn’t get any answers.
It’s a funny idea, but she’d rather it be true.
She hopes it’s just her own vain delusion.
Dordan said behind Gania’s back as she trudged out of the association hall.
“Shouldn’t you go to your superiors if you have any questions?”
“I am no longer a silent wolf.”
“Really? That’s good. You made a good choice.”
“What does that mean?”
When Gania turned back to look at Dor Dan, he had the corners of her mouth raised.
That smile was so ominous that it broke Gania’s heart.
“It doesn’t mean much. There is no reason for her to be foolishly aboard a sinking ship.”
“·····.”
“One piece of advice. Get out of this city as soon as possible. If you stay longer, you won’t be able to see anything good.”
“···I also give you a piece of advice. No matter how great an adventurer you were in the past, you’re just a crippled leg now, so you’d better stop talking about it. You might create a grudge by talking carelessly.”
“····Advice is gratefully accepted.”
The two glared at each other in silence, and it ended when Gania first looked at her, then turned around and left the association. Contrary to her plan, Gania went back into her clinic with even greater anxiety in her eyes than when she came out.
***
“Our council proceeded with deliberation. And in the end, I came to the conclusion that Baron Dios had gone too far.”
Dordan solemnly proclaimed as the head of the Adventurers Association and the representative of the Council.
“Therefore! We sincerely hope that Baron Dios will appear before all and receive a worthy and fair trial!”
He spoke enthusiastically. It felt like a hot-blooded adventurer who loves justice.
“But if Baron Dios does not respond to our call, we will judge that he does not admit wrong and arrest him by force!”
Of course, Dordan wasn’t the only one there. Most of the reporters from Laes were present in front of him. They were all eagerly writing down this newsletter.
Perhaps the next day, Dordan’s representative will spread the council’s position to all citizens of Laes.
“Everyone, I will make this Laes a just and peaceful city!”
And there was a boy who looked at the scene with a complicated gaze from behind the stage.
EP6. Before the storm (complete)