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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 223

The atmosphere inside Englem was definitely not good..

So much so that just by entering the city, we are met with looks of suspicion and hostility..

"What on earth happened to make this shit happen??"

Sen, who was assessing the situation by looking at each of the eyes, asked Kunz a question without hesitation, but he smiled as if he was embarrassed and seemed to be choosing his words..

Although the guard had told me that there had been a major accident, I didn't expect such a cold reaction to spread throughout the city, so I began to use my brain to guess the events that might have come out of his mouth..

Still, there was nothing that stood out in particular. In the first place, security in this country is not that bad, so there are no cases of thieves entering the city..

However, even the information that came out in that way was quite shocking news to us..

"To put it briefly... bandits joined hands with some adventurers and committed looting and murder in the city.."

"fuck."

Huh, he's swearing at least. I'm so shocked that I can't even speak..

Bandits are openly committing murder and looting in the city? This isn't just a big accident, it's the level of an all-time major incident..

"It's a very surprising incident that the security guard cooperates with the adventurer's guild.."

Mr. Gaendal's words seemed to have struck Kunz's heart quite sharply, and the smile on his face wavered slightly..

Right now, I can see that it's the security guard's fault and the adventurer's guild's fault, and it's not enough to hold the World's Best Blame Contest. The situation is only slightly different depending on the form of 'joining hands with adventurers' that Kunz spoke of, but it would not be easy for the two groups to get along..

"It's a bit of a delicate situation to call it cooperation...."

Kunz said that much and kept his mouth shut. Rather than asking more questions, we decided to focus on looking around and paying attention to avoid getting hit by stones..

Since I was going to die with my nose in a plate anyway the moment I was hit by such a blind stone, I tried to pay attention to the other side..

When we arrived at the adventurer's guild, paying more attention to the gazes and actions of the city patrol and guards as well as the gazes of the residents looking at us, there was only a truly bleak air flowing that did not suit its size..

"Wow, this is my first time seeing this place without anyone.."

Perhaps it was quite surprising, but Carls, who usually never spoke first, spoke first. Kunz just smiled bitterly this time..

"The stables are prepared separately, so we will move them. As you can see... it's quiet.."

It was an impressive sight in many ways to see the adventurer's guild in a city so large that they even prepared separate stables, and it was empty as if it were a holiday. Seneran asked as he left the horses to the stable manager who approached Kunz's gesture..

"It's not like there are no adventurers in the city at all.?"

"They are sheltering in a place that won't reject them. The only ones walking around in the city smiling brightly these days are the innkeepers and brewers.."

Hey, can we find a place to stay? Shouldn't I have listened quietly when the guard tried to tell me earlier??

As I looked at Sen with disbelief, to my surprise, everyone's eyes were focused on her..

"Oh no! Just trust me! I am Kikuidel Sen! Because I'm a native here!"

However, it was Kunz who caught Sen, who was ready to run out and look for an inn with an empty room..

"Haha, you don't have to worry too much. Because not everyone is left in the city in this situation. There are many people who want to leave the city until the situation is resolved.."

They said they were concentrating on the internal search without bringing in any adventurers, so I thought they were trying to find the prime suspect in the case who was still in the city, but they actually let him go outside the city? I looked back and tilted my head to see what kind of nonsense this was, and most of them were busy exchanging questioning glances to see if they were thinking the same thing as me..

Meanwhile, Asilier quietly raised her index finger and covered her mouth..

Shh.

Hmm. Then you should be quiet.

I continued my conversation with Kunz, leaving Asilier, who was tittering her ears intently, behind..

"If so, you're in luck. By the way, I'm planning to sell most of the items I just loaded on the horse. Will there be a problem if we go out on our own??"

Since the problem isn't just about coming in right away, adventurers staying in the city probably also don't want to leave the inn. Sure enough, Kunz spoke in a way that could almost be called an immediate answer..

"Honestly... it's going to be a bit of a hassle. As I said earlier, what happened this time was murder and looting. We can provide you with a guild mark to prove that your loot came from outside, but we cannot guarantee the source of the loot.."

If we brought in stolen goods by looting an intact adventurer or a private house from outside, the guild could suffer enormous losses the moment we guaranteed that it was intact loot, so it was only natural..

Normally, there would be no problem, but they believe that there is a high possibility that hostile merchants will bother us, whether by slashing the price or reporting it, so they are warning us in their own way. It remains to be seen whether this is truly antipathy born of ill will or whether it is an act to maximize profits..

However, Sen, who heard the story, showed confidence and boasted to me..

"Well, we'll try to do something about that, Eldmia! Ah, Kunz! I'd like to take a look at our request first, but I'll prepare a space for you.?"

"Of course, Sen. Are Eldmia and the others moving together??"

"no. Because that was something we handled among ourselves. There is no need to go through the trouble of going in together.."

Well then, let’s go do some business! Gaendal, who watched Sen and her party, who showed an exaggeratedly lively attitude, disappear to the second floor along with Kunz, slowly opened his mouth..

"I think it would be a good idea to talk while Ms. Sen makes room for us. what do you think?"

No one responded to ask what was being said. Lellie was the first to break the short silence for pondering..

"Even if you think about them in order, there are more than just one or two. What should I talk about first? Event?"

"It's definitely a big deal, but it doesn't seem like something we need to worry about right now. Eldmia, what do you think??"

"I also have the same opinion as Mr. Gin. There is no particular reason for us to intervene. There is no need to hastily discuss and figure things out here.."

I wasn't asked to do it, nor was I involved with it. We are just street workers who just sell our goods, rest for a while, and then leave..

"So what is the confrontation between the city and the guild? Is this similar??"

"I guess it doesn't matter which side is in control. In the end, what we have to worry about is security. In fact, it would be best to finish disposing of the loot and leave this place before you even care about that.."

It was Seneran who answered Catherine's question immediately, but we all nodded and agreed with her answer as if we had made a promise. Following that nod, Asillie stopped twitching her ears and opened her mouth, slightly raising her hand as if to give her the right to speak..

"I think what we need to be most concerned about and cautious about right now is the direction in which the ‘incident’ is progressing.."

The topic Asilier brought up was about the question we shared silently earlier..

"When I heard that they were blocking entry, I assumed that the attackers were still hiding inside and that they were in the process of imposing a lockdown and searching for the culprits.."

This time too, everyone nods as if they had made a promise. So did I. Until I heard Kunz.

"But that guy Kunz said it as if he wasn't stopping me from going out.."

As always, Mr. Gin opened his mouth while stroking his beard and continued speaking after a short pause..

"It seems to me that they have already figured out who the culprit is and where he is, or have a complete list of suspects.."

"Or... maybe he knew from the beginning.."

Everyone agreed this time too, including the comments added by Gaendal..

"Am I not catching it or am I not catching it??"

Seneran muttered softly. It was a pretty serious difference, but regardless of the two, it was all the same..

"It's sad, but whatever it is, it's not very beneficial to us.."

Lellie, who accurately caught that point, frowned and said..

If they don't catch it, it could mean that one of the two groups has ties to the attackers and is looking out for them..

If they can't catch it, it could mean that both groups are incompetent and not only failed to prevent this incident in advance, but they are also unable to solve it..

If it's the former, they're probably doing everything they can to get their partner out safely, and if it's the latter, they're probably looking for ways and means to somehow deal with them. Or, it could have been divided into those who didn't catch it and those who couldn't, and both situations were happening at the same time..

In such a situation, they are adventurers who managed to enter the city even by selling out the guild leader of another city....

No matter who had it and for what purpose, it seemed very likely that they would think it was a good thing to exploit..

I insisted in a firm tone, not wanting to be involved in such a shitty situation..

"When Sen comes down, first grab the accommodation, then dispose of the loot as quickly as possible and run away.."

The good news is that no one took the initiative and wanted to get involved in this troublesome matter..

We waited for Sen to return, feeling great comfort in the knowledge that there were six like-minded people in this chaotic city..