第１６９９堀：冒険者ギルドも悩んでいました (Part2)
"As Rock says, if we're assuming we're dealing with a dark guild, that level of preparation is necessary. Besides, if the scale of the forces behind them is large, we might get complaints that Weed acted on its own, so it's better to make it seem like individual adventurers took the request, completely unrelated to Weed. I've gone to get permission, but there's a non-zero chance it could cause friction higher up. After all, too many problems have occurred in Rogali alone, and our impression might be a bit poor with the Intercontinental Exchange Alliance. So, there's a non-zero chance we'll have to conceal it. Well, Roschur and Gartz are Seraria's and Shera's home countries, so I want to believe there won't be any problems."
"Ah, then please do. Troubles with dark guilds are ongoing on the Rogali continent. Even if necessary, it looks unstable. There might be a need to work behind the scenes higher up. That's why the Adventurer's Guild needs a plausible reason to mobilize adventurers."
"This report is being treated as just a missing persons case. In that scenario, we can't mobilize high-ranking adventurers, so we need to work behind the scenes like this."
Indeed, on the surface, the Adventurer's Guild believes this missing persons case is just the work of common monsters or bandits, so they can't mobilize highly skilled adventurers. Well, since it's attributed to monsters or bandits, they can mobilize up to a certain level, but it's clear that members of that caliber can't be entrusted with this matter. That's precisely why Nina is needed. She has a similar level of skill to us, understands our circumstances, and is cooperating.
"Exactly. That's why Yuki asked me. I'm just a woman who's used conveniently."
"Nina says such things so matter-of-factly. No, she makes a face when she dislikes something, so I wonder if it's okay?"
"Who knows? Honestly, even I don't quite understand my feelings for Yuki. Sia, Kishua, and Kaya say it's proof that I genuinely like him, but what do Milly and Kina think?"
Hmm, honestly, I don't know either. Nina is truly a mystery. She's such an enigma. She says she's happy when she is, and she eats delicious food with Aslin and the others with a smile.
"Hmm, I don't know either."
"I'm with Milly. Well, this kind of thing depends on whether you're self-aware. What do you think, Rock?"
"Don't ask me. Well, I can tell she doesn't dislike him."
"Ah, that I understand. I don't dislike Yuki. Otherwise, I wouldn't help."
"Well, that's true."
Yuki's words made Prof and the others nod. Since they work in the same room every day, if she disliked him, the atmosphere would surely be bad, but Yuki doesn't do things like bullying or sexual harassment that would sour the mood. Rather...
"Work is surprisingly easy. Far more than being out in the field. Plus, there are a lot of snacks and food offerings."
"Ah, that I understand. There's alcohol too."
"Huh? Rock, that's the first I've heard of it!"
"I thought it was just cakes and food too!"
I heard an unignorable comment from Rock. He's receiving alcohol? From Yuki, that means rare alcohol... and without me?
"No, Milly. It's just the stuff you've already drunk. You were bragging about it to Rock, weren't you? Without giving him any."
"Exactly. Thanks to that, I wanted to try it and asked for some. Black Nic*, Hi*iki, and Yama*aki."
"Ugh."
Because, recently, Japanese brands have become valuable and rare...
"Well, that's how it is. So, how long will it take to prepare Nina's fake ID and such?"
"Let's see. For missions like that, the branch can usually decide, but it's troublesome to be investigated unnecessarily, so we'll go through headquarters. Fortunately, the top brass is there. Considering that, it should take three days."
The Grand Master is practically living at Weed, after all.
"Understood. Nina will head your way in three days, so please let her take the request."
"Ah, I'll prepare everything, but..."
"What will Nina's alias be? Surely you have some freedom with that?"
"Nina, do you have anything in mind?"
"Um... Yuki's mistress?"
" " "That defeats the purpose of an alias!" " "
Incidentally, after agonizing over Nina's alias for about thirty minutes, what came out was...
"Snow."
"No, that's my English name."
As expected, Nina doesn't dislike Yuki. Milly is truly busy. Even I can't think of anyone who could substitute for her.