第１７０７堀：各地の確認中 (Part2)
I too was surprised when Yuki and the others were summoned and kidnapped.
And furthermore, it wasn't so much a summoning as a transfer.
No, strictly speaking, it was the same, but by not calling them from another world, the output power increased, resulting in something that couldn't be blocked even by Weed's defenses. Or rather, regarding transfers, it was an area with no defenses because of our own emergency escape intentions, which they exploited.
We took countermeasures, but only for ourselves.
So…
"I don't want to think about it, but it's possible that there are places like Haiden that are performing summons for troop replenishment. Therefore, we need to investigate. Weed might be able to defend against it, but other places are different. If royalty from another country were to be abducted, it would be a full-blown war this time."
If you put it that way, it's not impossible to think that Yuki, who is already extremely busy, would be made to do other work.
After all, if Weed doesn't act here, it could become a major problem for the Intercontinental Exchange Alliance.
To know and not deal with it.
It's almost a quibble, but it's different from being evaluated as having taken action.
We have properly notified them, and Yuki has already started investigating, so it's better, but as Yuki said, if royalty were to be kidnapped, it would undoubtedly lead to a tense situation, on par with war, with that country or organization.
In that case, the Intercontinental Exchange Alliance would have no choice but to condemn the other party.
In other words, use of force.
We don't have the luxury for that. That's precisely why we are investigating like this.
"Kaya, is something wrong?"
Oops, I was lost in thought.
"I was confirming the current situation. How many people are missing?"
"About 10 people."
"...10 people. That's a bit ambiguous."
"Yes. It is ambiguous. And it includes some newcomers, so it's only natural, in a way."
"I will report it. To confirm again, have there been any cases of people suddenly disappearing in public or in front of crowds?"
"We have not confirmed any such cases."
Then the possibility of summon kidnapping is low...
"Understood. Please send the report data. I will go report the current situation to Yuki."
"Understood."
"Also, the possibility that the Dark Guild is involved is not zero. Do not let your guard down regarding sisters and ordinary people. Please discuss it properly with the garrison troops of Hinsua, John's subordinates from the Tondenhei, and the sisters."
With that, I returned to Weed.
Normally, after working in Old Vinocia, I would take a break, but given the circumstances, I immediately started moving to speak directly with Yuki.
"Yuki is probably at the training grounds. I heard he was going to train Holy and Vilia."
Well, it's probably mostly Holy.
Besides, the only reason Vilia would need additional training is likely for coordination with Holy.
As I was thinking about such things, I was suddenly called out to.
"Oh, it's Kaya."
I wondered who it was, and it turned out to be Kaya, the white fox from somewhere.
"Why are you here?"
Currently, I am in front of the military facility where Yuki is.
Kaya's base is usually in the commercial district of Weed, at a stuffed animal shop.
It's highly unlikely she would come all the way here.
"Just like you, I'm confirming the missing persons from various countries."
"I see. If Continent If is also a possibility."
"Yes. Well, Continent If is fine because we are here, but it seems to be tough in the Haiden region and the Zuraburu region."
"...Indeed, especially Haiden has a track record, and there aren't enough people."
"At worst, they might be accused of conducting abductions within the Intercontinental Exchange Alliance, so Kagura and Enora seem to be having a hard time."
"That's right."
In fact, it was Kagura and Princess Carrie of Haiden who carried out Yuki's abduction.
Although they have reconciled now, at the time, almost everyone, including myself, felt that Haiden should be destroyed.
If another incident occurs, it's not strange to be suspected.
In that case, we would not only investigate desperately but also enter into a cooperative relationship.
"So, what about Continent If?"
"I have no idea. Answers can't be found in just a few days, and people go missing everywhere every day."
"That's true. In Old Vinocia, there are also missing hunters."
"Naturally. However, there were no obvious cases."
That too.
For now, I can rest easy?
As we talked about our recent activities, we headed to see Yuki.
Although it's being done internally, everyone is out investigating, so we are truly stretched thin.
And, as mentioned in our conversation, the Haiden region is in a desperate situation.
They've messed up once, so they are investigating thoroughly.