Eh? Look for your older sister?

Walking on the road in the Sea of Trees, I had barely finished listening to Aliyahs explanation when I flew over.

Normally, I dont really fly over. It was just to see Aliyahs surprised face.

Even though we can accept commission for the mercenaries, but not just any missions are accepted! Is the task to look for his sister?

Whats wrong~?

Said Aliyah as she flipped through the elvish skill book.

He already gave a valuable item in exchange. Are you actually opposed to such a good dealyeah, I should have told him to bring up some more skill books, maybe you dont care?

Sorry, youI dont know that much about magic.

Julian said embarrassedly as he walked ahead.

What? You dont know much about Elf magics?

This was a surprise to me, not understanding the elf magic wasnt what I expected to hear.

No no no, I rely on simple magics, I can only use magic arrows.

Ok, stop it. Its not a big problem. I still have to give my opinion on your skill book.

Ive borrowed a lot of skill books after all. Although I havent followed the formalities for checking them out.

I think your grudge against humanity is really deep. If you cant understand some of humanitys behavior and anger some unnecessary people then we will have trouble.

What are you afraid of? Arent you the National Magician of the Ice Empire? I remember that National Magicians are generally Viscounts. Judging from your relationships I dont think you arent a Duke. Your other titles arent minor either.

Well thats not the main issue. But Snakes Eye is doing such large scale actions now, theres not much point even if I investigate them stealthily. It would be better to join a force and fight directly against them, what do you think?

I dont care, anything fun is good.

Aliyah replied casually as she continuing to flip through the book.

Ahhhh, then we will gather people together for our cause? There is no special purpose, but just for the sake of fun.

Thats correct. We dont belong here anyways. We dont care too much about annoying things, isnt that right?

Thats to saybut there are a lot of people we are familiar with here dont tell me that after mingling with the mercenaries for so long there isnt any feelings.

The Red Rose Mercenaries!

Aliyah angrily corrected me.

Ok ok. Its your red mercenaries. You have no feelings at all?

Ahhhh. All right, all right, I get it. Everybody definitely is good person! I also dont want for them to have problemswell, I definitely dont know what those Snakes Eye guys are thinking!

If we knew we wouldnt have so much trouble.

I spread my arms widely.

Julian

Present!

Julian, who was leading the way, instantly turned back to look at me.

You said you want us to help find your sister that isnt a problem. The issue is the information about you older sister. If you want to find your sister we need more information. It might be unpleasant to hear, but we dont know how many kidnapped elves are inside of human cities.

That

Julian had a painful expression. Thinking a long time, he seemed to suddenly think of something, then took out what seemed to be a pocket watch from his pocket.

This is something the kidnappers left behind!

I came over, it was a engraving that looked like a familys coat of arms. Clicking the button on top it actually opened like a pocket watch.

Oh?

But this was not a pocket watch. Inside was a metal piece, and it was irregular.

According to my years of experience playing games, this thing ought to combine with something else and form some sort of key.

However, after I took off the thin piece of metal, the back of the thing actually caused me to stammer in shock.

This is

It was something I knew well, and shortly after I turned it a smile came up.

Remember when we were back in Blue Lake City and the guards hurried past?

Well, what happened?

Look at this.

I put the thing in her hand.

The mark on this and on their horses are the same.

What! The Witt Empires Royal Guard!

Julian was suddenly angry.

Hey, hey! What did I just say? Calm down! Trying to save your sister when you dont have a cool head is impossible. I can let you go back if you dont control your emotions. While its inconvenient, leaving the Sea of Trees on our own isnt impossible.

Thats

Julian thought and clenched his teeth.

Fine! I will control myself.

You say one thing but do another, watch what you are doing. Next time I find a problem I wont forget it.

I looked to Aliyah.

It seems goofing off is out of the question. Right now we need to go to Blue Lake City and have a good conversation with the Guildmaster. Based on the Guildmasters character, she should be willing to help us out.

Thats right. Only this time we have to deal with the national machine.

Afraid of something~

I laughed.

Weve already dealt with the Mitchell Kingdom. Dealing with the Witt Empire too isnt out of the question.

In that case, are you going to destroy the Witts Empire Imperial City?

How is that possible~ Im a civilized person.

I shrugged.

Naturally, this doesnt rule out the possibility.