第１５３４堀：最終的判断は？ (Part2)
"That's the unfortunate part," he said. "It seems they're moving with extreme caution. Still, if people were to gather in Hinsa in this situation, it would be too obvious."
"That's true. So, perhaps they're gathering people other than those who have already moved?"
"Likely. Well, members of that sort are disposable unless it's a dire situation, and they're just on the subcontracting level."
"I understand that, but what about the executives? What about them?"
While it might be true that the rank-and-file members are disposable, the executives are not.
The former adventurer, who the merchant-like individual that Bamai mentioned was, had considerable connections and was quite valuable to the current dark guild.
Of course, the fact that they were at that location meant they were likely past that point.
"Precisely because they are executives, they probably wouldn't easily communicate with headquarters or other members. They'd be extremely careful and likely use disguises. In fact, there's a possibility that the executives are operating independently."
"Ah, I see. Like the top leader giving individual instructions to subordinates?"
"Exactly. I suspect that executive was in charge of receiving payment and handling matters in Irinau. If that's the case, they wouldn't know the full scope of the plan."
"So, they can prevent a complete sweep… Tch, they've thought this through."
"Well, it's a large organization, so they'd do something like that."
The realization that the dark guild was operating as a proper organization made me feel sick.
If that's the case, even if we capture the executives, it will surely be a case of cutting off the tail of a lizard.
It would be better to investigate thoroughly and capture them all at once.
"In that case, it would be more convenient for us if they attacked you directly."
"Right? We're not an army, and we're a small group searching for a hidden treasure in the old Vinocia. We're even luring them into a cave hidden in the mountains. It's basic military strategy to attack a weaker force, isn't it?"
"Basic strategy. Sigh, no matter what I say, I can't find any reason to stop you. Fine, since we have permission from each country, there's nothing I can do to stop you."
I resigned myself and signed the treasure hunting documents, handing them to my husband.
With this, my husband and his party would, in name and reality, head to the old Vinocia to search for the hidden treasure.
"If nothing happens, it'll just be a treasure hunt. I'll buy some souvenirs on the way back."
"Your safe return is the most important thing. Speaking of souvenirs, though, it makes me tilt my head, but were there any specialties in Hinsa or Vinocia? Kuall, do you know?"
Since I wasn't listening, I turned to Kuall, who was working at his desk nearby. He looked up.
"Hmm. Specialties in Hinsa and Vinocia… If there were such specialties, Vinocia wouldn't be… No, I've heard information and rumors, but it wouldn't matter even if there were. Ah, well, yes. I believe Hinsa and Vinocia both have famous sights, rather than specialties."
"Famous sights?"
My husband and I spoke at the same time.
Yes, we're a loving couple.
"Yes. Hearing Canary-dono's story reminded me, Vinocia originally had many small hills, and it seems they're hiding the treasure in one of them. There's a place where these small hills connect all the way to Hinsa, and it's said to serve as a natural barrier, reducing interference from other countries. It's known as the Natural Mountain Barrier."
"Ah, I've heard that story. I wondered why the debt collectors who lent money to Vinocia and the surrounding countries didn't go to collect. It's because of these many small hills, making it impossible to deploy a large army."
"I confirmed that too. They said there were many monsters living there, making it troublesome to send soldiers. So, Hinsa, having no such obstacles, is where the common people fled."
Yes, as my husband says, there's a story that people fled to Hinsa precisely because there were no troublesome obstacles.
Of course, there must have been others who escaped through different routes, but that's the majority.
"So, is it a picture of that mountain range?"
"Understood. If they sell any steamed buns or commemorative staffs, I'll buy them."
"Steamed buns and other sweets are fine, but I don't need a staff."
I thought, it would be troublesome to find a place to put it if I received one.
It's common practice to give the final decision as a GO sign when it's at that stage.
And souvenirs are best when they're edible.
If you have decorative items, it's awkward if you don't display them.