the guildmaster's office with no one but Ray and Tillage Then Tillage opens his mouth, carrying a cup of white water to his mouth.

"After Marina contacted me, I asked the bandits among those I could move now to find the place where Elk's family was caught. However, there are not many robbers in the profession, and I have asked rangers and archers, who are capable of secret activities, to look for them."

　Tell him that and shake his head apologetically.

"I'm sorry, but I haven't heard anything from you yet, as it seems to be difficult to find in this short time."
"No, don't worry. They are trained professionally, and I don't think they'll show up at once."
"...the Empire of Bestia?"

　Tillage, exhaling deeply, carries a cup of white water to your mouth. There's a bitter look on his face.
　It's as if the white water I'm drinking right now is an incredibly bitter liquid or something.

"To be honest with you, I knew that there were quite a few people from the Westian Empire in this city. But I didn't expect him to take such bold action."
"There must be impatience over there, too." Fortunately or unfortunately, I have been in the way of the Bestian Empire many times. I think that's why they can't ignore me anymore."
"I see, but that could be a lot of danger. I don't know what radical measures a cornered person will take."

　Tillage exhales with a sigh. As a guildmaster, he has a few things to say to Ray, who brought the extra fuss to the streets of Abuero. But as a member of the Kingdom of Milliana, I'm grateful for preventing the many maneuvers of the Vestian Empire, and sometimes I'm counting on Marina for her help. And, above all, the way he threatened high-ranking adventurers into obedience to their orders was simply not acceptable to him, who came from a merchant who believed in honest dealings.

"And what are you going to do if you find a hiding place, Mr. Marina told me to leave it to you..."

　If possible, we want a chance to play on our turn. Ray is a little worried when Tillage tells me so.
　Of course, even Tillage is not insisting that he wanted to steal the credit. It's because of external problems that we're only looking at what happened in the city of Abuero.
　Even though they are searching for information by mobilizing thieves and those who are capable of acting in secret, that's just behind the scenes. It was also true that he would be shamed as a guildmaster in the city of Abuero.
　Though unaware of the circumstances, Ray nods softly at Tillage's words.

"Well, let's not let them escape by surrounding the hiding place over there. I'm going to put Sett on standby in the sky, but no matter how bright he may be at night, it's night is night. Besides, when it comes to the streets, it's not clear whether we can secure everyone if we escape under cover of darkness."
"I see, I see. Then let's make arrangements like that at once. so that as soon as we find a hiding place, we may surround it."

　Say so, get up from the sofa and sign through some of the papers on top of your desk. And as soon as it's settled, reach for the bell on the desk.
　There was a few shrill shrieks before knocking on the door of his office.

"Excuse me, Guildmaster," Would you like me to call you?"
"Yes, come in,"

　As Tillage's voice sounds like that, a woman walks into the room.
　She is in her mid-20s and has bright green hair in a ponytail. The first impression Ray had when he saw the woman who had a strong impression was his secretary.
　The image of him as a secretary, which appeared in dramas and comics I had seen while I was still in Japan, was exactly the same.

"Mr. Verde, I want you to gather the party members written on this document as soon as possible.

　The secretary... the woman called Verde glances at Ray and nods a little and receives the document.

"I'll get him ready at once, but also the heart of the auger?"
"Yes. They have the least ability, and they have a lot of course.
"... I see. I'll follow the guildmaster's instructions."

　He nodded to Tillage, but his expression remained motionless. It would be better to be calm and calm... or rather expressionless.
　Tillage, however, seems accustomed to Verde's reaction and bows his head with a smile.

"I beg you said. I'll be safe if I leave it to you."

　The guildmaster bowed to his secretary for work.
　It was usually a scene where some people felt uncomfortable, but Tillage's low hips and Verde's expressionlessness seemed to have reversed his position, which, on the contrary, seemed natural to Ray.
　I don't think I noticed Ray's inner thoughts, but Verde glances at Ray again.
　There was only a moment when we exchanged glances, but it was clear to Ray that the expressionless Berde moved his eyebrows lightly.
　But as soon as he returns to his original expression, he leaves the room with the papers in his hand.
　Verde, in fact, had the ability to feel magic. Verde's expressionless expression could not have been more pronounced by the fact that the person with the ability was upset only by the slight movement of his eyebrows at first sight of Ray, who had enormous magical powers.

"Sorry, Mr. Verde isn't very friendly."

　Did you notice Ray and Verde's eye contact, or did you just follow them? Tillage smiles at the words.

"Don't worry," I don't think there will be any problems if I can work."

　Ray refuses and carries a cup of hot water to his mouth.

(No, not that) If you had a secretary, wouldn't you have made tea for me?）

　I'm convinced that I didn't want to have someone else because it's a very important story.

"And will you tell me if there is anything I should be careful of when I capture the spies of the Vestian Empire?"
"Huh? Ah, oh. Well...

　Tillage's words bring me back to myself and speak, remembering my past experiences.

"Well, the guys I fought against had magic items for spatial transition, so as soon as you catch them, you should take them away. However, I don't know if I have it, as it seems to be quite valuable."
"...Spatial transition? A lot of magic items again..."
It is a stone about five centimeters long, and it is struck to the ground by magic, and it is said to trigger spatial transition. However, there are many faults. "For example, it's not that far away, it's disposable, it's necessary to prepare a team of wizards at the destination
"I see. I'll make sure that the adventurers who mobilize me know about it. What else?"

　Tillage's eyes, who asks if he should be called a guildmaster, have a calm color in them, which encourages him to continue his story.
　Impressed by the depth of his eyes, Ray opens his mouth again.

"Do you remember the name of the beast soldier?"
"...Magician? No, I've never heard of it before."
"It's a new weapon, or a new breed, developed in the Vestian Empire. Simply put, it's a soldier who brought the power of monsters into the hands of alchemy."「……」
"As the name suggests, they look dehuman. For example, crust covers the body and tentacles grow from the body. However, the strength of a distorted creature is considerable. If the only people hiding in this city are spies, you don't have to worry about the existence of the Mystery, but just remember that there's a possibility that they're on guard."
"... I see. I'll let you know."

　As Tillage nods, another knock on the door echoes through the room.

"Come in."

　Entering the room with the words was Verde, Tillage's secretary, who had just left the room.
　open one's mouth with one's head lowered in expression

"Those who had been on the reconnaissance have returned. They discovered the object in a building in a block of slums."
"Well, that's very helpful. Call someone who went on a reconnaissance at once. I'd like to hear the details."
"All right. Please wait a moment."

　Verde, nodding to Tillage's words and leaving the room.
　After seeing him off, Ray opens his mouth admiringly.

"You are a very good adventurer when it comes to finding a spy for the Westian Empire in this short time,"
"What, this is a city on the border between the frontier and the home country. Even if you're not as good as an adventurer in the city of Gilm, you need a certain level of ability to do it."

　That being said, he still feels good to be praised for his guild adventurers. Tillage had a happy smile on his face.
　After a few minutes of conversation, the door knocks again in the office.
　Five people came in with Tillage's permission. Ray turns to himself that one is his secretary Verde, and the other four are adventurers who have found the spy's place. in that moment

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

　The four adventurers turn to Ray and shout out in unison.

"You're probably in the city of Gilmoo!"
"Yes, with the Gryphon!"
"Oh, my God. This is unexpected."
"Not at all. I never thought we'd meet again here."

　As the leading warrior, armed with scales, screams so, the Paul Ax, the spear, and the archer come screaming.

"... do you know him?"

　Ray nods a little to Tillage, surprised by their behavior.

"I'm only acquainted with him, but I'm only acquainted with him." I've met him a few times before. Was it the blade of the blue-green?"
"Oh, yes. It's the blade of Aoi, a rank D party. I never expected to see you here."
"Rank D? Didn't you say "Rank E" last time?"

　Ray raised such a question, but when he heard the remark, he opened his mouth with a smile.

"I've been taking the rank-up exam since then." We've all been promoted to rank D. That's why we're the blade of Aoi, the rank D party."
"I see. Let me congratulate you on that."
"Hahaha," Well, it's our time now."
「……」

　He was a man who laughed loudly, and soon realized Verde's ruthless gaze was penetrating him, and his laughter gradually diminished.
　Then Tillage opens his mouth, as if he had timed it.

"Well, we don't seem to know each other's names, and may I ask you to introduce yourself?"
"Oh, yes. Guildmaster. Well, I'm built. As you can see, he is a warrior and his weapon is a long sword. I'm the leader of the blade of Blue Ribbon."

　A man in his late teens with brown hair and scaly armor introduces himself as if he were escaping from Verde's cold stare.
　Next comes the muscular late teens with Paul Ax.

"I'm Vegriff," He is a warrior, and his weapon is Paul Ax."

　So says the man who calls himself Begriff with a manly smile.
　The next woman to come forward was a little older than Ray, who had a spear. Her face shows a girl who has a boyish air rather than feminine, and is obviously full of energy.

"I'm Bilke. As you can see, I'm using a spear. and Bild's sister."

　The last one who came forward was an archer in his mid-20s, who is considered to be the oldest among the blades of Aoi. It's probably to keep out of the way of drawing a bow. She has light blue hair cut around her ears.

"Carla. I'm mainly in charge of this case."

　Ray opens his mouth, clutching Carla's hand.

"You know me, I suppose," This is Ray, a Rank C adventurer in the city of Gilm. I'm glad you've moved a lot this time."

　Each of them finishes introducing themselves and everyone but Verde sits on the sofa.
　Verde alone stood holding back behind Tillage.

"Well, could you tell me the details first?"

　Tillage nods, and everyone's eyes turn to Carla.

"What I found was one of the buildings in the slum. where about six months ago the Gilgumont family caused trouble with AUGER's heart."
"... oh, over there?"

　It must have been a very unfortunate event. Tillage's eyebrows are slightly frowned upon.
　Ray also slants his head because he remembers the party name AUGER's heart came out of Verde's mouth.

"Yes, that was the case where the heart of the auger involved in the brawl was fined. On the second floor of a building near where the incident happened, there were two men and women roped to the floor. I have also seen three figures dressed in black near there."

　After hearing the report, Tillage turns to Ray. Ray nods silently at the glance."Perhaps not. there it is it."

　muttered Ray, with carnivorous eyes that had found his prey.