第１５３０堀：敵の動きが見えてくる (Part2)
Even if it could be produced easily, Bama-san wouldn't know.
So, I silently watched where Bama-san was pointing…
"First, regarding the route this man, who appears to be an executive, takes from Litea: the troublesome part is that he passes through several towns before reaching Hinsua. We've set up surveillance there as well, but we haven't been able to track the whereabouts of the goods after they were sold. It's difficult because he crosses many countries."
Bama-san, instead of reaching for a map of the Hinsua region first, placed square wooden pieces on a map of the entire Rogari Continent, marking a route from Litea to Hinsua.
What he's saying makes sense, of course.
Hinsua is far from Litea and Rumel.
To get there, while "several" might be an exaggeration, he has to cross four countries.
Considering stops for loading and unloading cargo, and rest, two months would be tight for the journey.
The number of towns he visits would increase further. Things like food and water are constantly consumed.
So, the number of stops would be around ten.
That's about one resupply every six days.
"Hmm. It might be strange to ask first, but what are the goods being brought from Litea?"
"Ah, of course, it's the main product: high-quality clothing. While transporting that, they seem to be resupplying for their journey in each town."
"In Hinsua, or rather, Vinocia? Is there a route where they can sell that much?"
Ah, I understand what Yuki-san is getting at.
They are indeed transporting something strange.
"No, as far as I can tell, it's not a place where they can sell much in the old Vinocia territory, though perhaps in the capital of Hinsua. Generally, such high-end goods sell better in large countries than in small ones. Of course, there are those who target small countries, but..."
"Ah, so in large countries, there are many rivals for high-end clothing."
"Precisely. So, while it's understandable to take some risks if you can sell in a region, it's still too risky to bring them into the old Vinocia territory, let alone Hinsua, considering bandits and such. Well, I thought it was suspicious for that very reason."
"Indeed, there's nothing more suspicious than this. What's their public story? When they're entering and exiting the old Vinocia territory, they must attract a lot of attention, right?"
That's right…
A well-known trading company entering the currently troubled old Vinocia territory would naturally lead to all sorts of speculation, wouldn't it?
"They claim to be helping the weak, and under the guise of aiding the old Vinocia, they are entering the territory. They say they sell high-quality clothing and use the funds for relief efforts."
"...That's overtly suspicious."
"It is suspicious~. And how did Hinsua, or rather, Litea, allow it? Ah, I see, when it's framed as relief, it's hard to question."
I corrected myself while complaining.
Hearing this, Bama-san gave a wry smile and nodded.
"Yes. In Litea, when a merchant says they'll use their personal assets to help the displaced people of the old Vinocia territory, they wouldn't refuse, would they?"
"I see, so it's being spun as a noble deed to those around them. That makes it difficult to refuse. Could they possibly be connected to Hinsua or the Litea church?"
"It's not an impossible scenario. Therefore, it would be best not to mention this executive's matter when speaking with the higher-ups in Litea."
"Understood~. I think so too~. But if that executive is connected to Hinsua or the Litea church, then our movements are completely exposed, aren't they~?"
There's a high probability that our movements are being communicated to the other side.
"Well, that can't be helped. They probably figured it out the moment we secured Canaria."
"Ah, that's true~. And considering the background… in a way, she might be a target~?"
That's right.
I had forgotten, but Canaria-chan is here with us.
And they haven't made a move against her.
In other words…
"Um, is Princess Canaria involved somehow?"
Oops, I hadn't gotten any information from her yet.
In that case, I'll have to explain that side of things.
Enemies don't openly admit to doing evil deeds; they might infiltrate under the guise of helping people.
How awful.