Chapter 279 (Self Edited) Taking Action Together with Paladin

At the time when the Devil appeared, it was obvious that it was troublesome. However, if it was an ordinary trouble, he wouldnt encounter Ingrid in this way while searching for clues. As Soma was talking to Hildegard earlier, if it was easy for them to solve the situation, there was no reason for Ingrid to show up for any reason.

In other words, paradoxically, if he encountered Ingrid in this way, there was a high possibility that it would be troublesome. Well, that kind of thing was happening now.

It doesnt look like its strange well somehow. (Ingrid)

I wonder about that. Is that also related to yesterdays case? (Soma)

Yes. It also serves as a patrol, but thats my main job today. Im looking for clues that could lead to yesterdays case. (Ingrid)

Hmm? You didnt find it yesterday, did you? (Hildegard)

No, I didnt even look for it yesterday. For some reason, I thought it would be pointless to look for it, so I told Eleonora-sama, and she allowed it. (Ingrid)

I see that means youre looking for right now. (Soma)

Thats how it is. (Ingrid)

She somehow thought it was worth looking for today. It was such a thing.

And the fact that she encountered them at once probably meant that they still needed to look for the clues. Ingrid seemed to think the same thing. Then, she opened her mouth while slightly hesitated to say it.

Uhm Its embarra.s.sing to ask, but will it be alright to cooperate with you and look for the clues? For some reason, I feel like I should look for it with you. (Ingrid)

I dont mind, you know? (Soma)

Yeah, me too. Or rather, I could have guessed that it was the case when we encountered you in this way. (Hildegard)

Sorry about that. Thank you. (Ingrid)

Well, its something Ive already been doing either way. Its the same for us. (Soma)

When asked whether to cooperate with Ingrid to finish the task quickly or to waste time by not cooperating with her, it wasnt necessary to choose the latter option. Besides, the degree of the trouble didnt change.

Rather, it was even more troublesome if they had to spend more time and effort.

Have you been doing it? I thought earlier, did you guys also look for yesterdays case? And would it be alright to ask when youre Eleonora-samas guests? (Ingrid)

Its not a problem. Its just that Im curious. (Soma)

I see If you didnt actually witness it, you wouldnt be bothered. (Ingrid)

It seemed to be related to what Soma and Hildegard were trying to do from now on, but they didnt say anything about it.

They didnt know much about it and how far they could talk. If so, it would be safe to keep silent for the time being.

Normally, I would stop a thoughtless action, but I saw your abilities yesterday. Rather, if I ask you to stop, youre likely going to shut me. (Ingrid)

That wouldnt be the case. After all, you have the intuition. (Soma)

Intuition, is it (Ingrid)

Ingrid muttered while frowning slightly. It seemed at a glance that she had something to worry about.

Is it something you worry about? (Soma)

Well, you guys seem to know about it more than I do, so I would like to ask. Incidentally, I feel like Ive become more aware of it since I heard the story yesterday. Do you know anything about it? (Ingrid)

Are you talking about your intuition being stronger? Isnt it about feeling something sold rather than vague? (Hildegard)

No if anything, I think its more of the frequency. As a matter of fact, I somehow feel it once every ten days. So I never thought I had such a great power (Ingrid)

Hmm but yesterday, you even made the suggestion, right? (Soma)

Yes, for some reason, I had a mysterious and strong conviction. (Ingrid)

Have you ever had anything like that? (Hildegard)

Very rarely, though. Aah, when I talked to you guys, it felt clearer. (Ingrid)

Hmm (Soma)

She deliberately said that she had the same feeling as usual about today. It wasnt strange, at least for Ingrid, but the frequency was obviously weird. Therefore, she said frequency.

And as far as Soma heard the story, he thought that something was wrong. Anyhow, Soma wasnt so familiar with skills.

When he looked at the person who would be the most detailed person there, Hildegard, she had been thinking for a while. Then, she raised her face.

To be honest, I cant say anything. Theres a possibility that your intuition became clearer by listening to our talk and being aware of it, but there is also a possibility that its simply because this time is troublesome as well. (Hildegard)

Do you mean we have to do the follow up? (Soma)

Yes. I feel bad that it gives you extra trouble, but I cant help much. (Hildegard)

No, thats fine. To be honest, Im still confused, but if I can take advantage of it, it would be more useful as a Paladin. It also means that someone like me became a Paladin. (Ingrid)

Somehow, it sounded self-deprecating, but Soma didnt hear any more than that. Everyone had one or two circ.u.mstances. She wasnt consulted, and they were the people she just met yesterday.

There was no need for them to step in.

Well, lets do something thats going to be useful right away. It would be better if we could grasp the situation quickly. (Soma)

I agree. Then, please take care of me. Speaking of which uhmm (Ingrid)

Yes? Aah, that reminds me, I havent introduced myself yet. (Soma)

When he thought about it, she told her name, but he hadnt told his name yet. Eleonora would guarantee their ident.i.ty, but if he was thinking about cooperating even though it was temporary, they should at least give their name.

Im Soma. Well, as you can see, Im just a young man, so you can call me whatever you like. (Soma)

Im Hildegard. Yes, treat me the same. (Hildegard)

If both of you are considered young people, what would I be then? Anyhow, thank you very much, Soma-dono, Hildegard-dono. Aah, no When I think about it, youre Eleonora-samas guests. Should I change the honorific? (Ingrid)

Theres no need. To begin with, I was a guest until that time of yesterday, so now, its more like a cooperative relations.h.i.+p. (Soma)

Yes. Or rather, its even more so now. (Hildegard)

Is that so? That really helps. You may think that Im a Paladin, but Im not really good at it. Well, its natural because Im originally a b.u.mpkin. (Ingrid)

Really? That reminds me, didnt you say that you had saved your village? (Soma)

You may not think too much of it, but were you a Paladin at that time? (Hildegard)

No, it has been less than two years. (Ingrid)

Hmm. For some reason, I feel thats quite solid, but well, I wonder if you had been trained with great care. (Soma)

Yes. Im sure it was. Well, anyway, shall we conduct the investigation? (Ingrid)

While tilting his head to Ingrid, who sounded vague, he had no objection to conducting an investigation. Along with nodding, Soma and others moved from the spot.