第１８２５堀：冒険者ギルドの方も準備を整える (Part2)
"How to make contact is a point of concern, but that too will be a display of Aruka's skill. If we're going to proceed with the development in the first place, things will likely split there, so perhaps there's no need to rush. Even so, securing forces when we do move will be difficult. Nina and her companions will move, but there are only about seven of them, right? If it were just about defeating monsters, that would be one thing..."
"Protecting allies is difficult. Moreover, when dealing with nobles, there are also hostages."
Rock was right. Nina and her companions, already strong, have gained an even more absurd level of power under Yuki. Considering the level of monsters appearing around Usano, even a hundred of them would be no match. With nearly seven of them, that wouldn't be a problem, but having enemies among our own is the real issue. If hostages are taken, Nina and her companions will inevitably be hampered. They wouldn't lose, but the sacrifices...
"We'll have to be careful there, or rather, we'll have no choice but to have Aruka gather information. Even if hostages are taken, if it's only one or two, we should be able to handle it."
"Well, indeed."
If it's an idiot who takes hostages right before their eyes, it's clear that Nina and her companions would immediately neutralize the culprit. They have the ability to do that much, but the problem is if someone is abducted somewhere. It's easy to say 'ignore them'. However, the other side knows that too, so they'll try to handle things cleverly.
"For now, the current conclusion is that the lord of Suana will not move immediately. After all, they haven't gathered people for development, and just because they've made a proclamation doesn't mean people will gather immediately."
"That is correct."
Fortunately, there is still time.
"Therefore, we must continue to prepare so that we can act when the worst-case scenario, brought to us by Aruka, occurs. Specifically, information from Aruka about the Adventurer Guild branch. Information from Nina and her companions about the town of Suana. Information from Yuki and his familiars. Distinguishing allies from enemies. Monster gathering locations. Securing deployable personnel. Understood?"
"Yes!"
Finally, the Grand Master thoroughly summarized the future course of action. He certainly has an air of dignity in these situations. It would be great if he were always like this, but this is probably also for the purpose of training us, and, hmm? Speaking of nurturing successors...
"Speaking of which, how is the Adventurer Guild headquarters responding to this matter?"
"Hmm. We've informed trustworthy individuals and are having them gather information. However, we can't carelessly send people. If we did, it would be like declaring our suspicions, wouldn't it?"
"That's right. In the end, we can't make careless moves."
"Precisely. That's why the current members must thoroughly gather information on the ground. We must gather as many forces as possible that can be deployed in an emergency."
That's all we can do, then.
"Also, contact Yuki. Please ask him about cooperation as well."
"Understood. That village could also be put in danger, and there's the stability of Rogari, so I believe he will cooperate."
"Well, he's already sent Nina and her companions, hasn't he? He might come up with something interesting."
"Haa, I appreciate the expectation, but Yuki is incredibly busy on the New Continent. You know that, right?"
Of course, the Grand Master knows what was declared to the great nations at that hotel. He must know that his busyness is immense. Well, since monsters from the New Continent are sent to the Adventurer Guild for monster research, he should be aware of that too.
"Hohoho. Change is necessary in all things. I'd like to go over there myself, you know."
"Please stop. The Grand Master going missing on the New Continent would be an even bigger problem."
"Please be patient there. You know the situation hasn't settled yet, and the monster research hasn't progressed much, right?"
"Indeed. Let's do it after the matter of Suana is settled."
It's no use. This person is absolutely determined to go. He must know that I don't want him to go.
It's a common saying, but just because someone is planning a crime doesn't make them a criminal. If you say it's for a story setting or crime prevention, then it becomes that, and arresting someone for that would be meaningless, wouldn't it? Incidentally, the Grand Master is an adventurer through and through. Lately, Weed has been his field of adventure. No, Weed is fun, isn't it? It's worth adventuring in.