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With support from the Penal Hero Unit's dragoon reinforcements,

we successfully repelled a band of assassins.

However, the Holy Knights' perimeter was breached at multiple points,

and nearly half of them were killed.

It was a sneak attack to isolate Goddess Teoritta and us.

A perfectly executed assault.

Is there a traitor among us?

If we can't trust our own,

we won't be able to fight properly.

The snipers deployed throughout the area were almost completely wiped out.

I believe the security arrangements for Goddess Teoritta

should be re-evaluated by trusted individuals.

There's no point in that.

The so-called "trusted individuals" are themselves suspicious.

Even those sitting here right now should be suspected.

Shouldn't the penal heroes be the most suspicious?

At the very least, we need an internal investigation.

Let's contact the Twelfth Order of the Holy Knights.

They specialize in espionage, but they've never appeared publicly.

If we don't know who to trust, we can't fight.

You guys aren't wrong.

I understand each of your opinions.

I'd like to ask for the advisor's opinion on this matter.

What do you think, High Priest Marlen?

Hmm...

Let's see...

I've only recently been assigned here from the First Capital.

Including myself,

whether we can trust each other is an extremely important issue.

But to be honest,

I don't know if I can mobilize the Intelligence Unit.

How's the prisoner interrogation going, Patausche?

It's not progressing.

Most of the captured survivors are adventurers with no key intel.

If only we could catch those assassins...

Don't worry about it.

You carry too much responsibility for your actions.

Too much regret and anxiety won't lead to good results.

I'll keep that in mind, Uncle.

Still so reserved.

I suppose that's just like you, Patausche Kivia.

High Priest.

- Yes? - Xylo, not another word.

My opinion will surely come in handy.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have raised my hand before a great man like you.

It may be sharp, but it helps smooth things over.

Patausche, you can use it as a reference.

Yes...

Well then, Hero Xylo.

Let's hear your opinion.

Alright, we should first look for the adventurers' intermediary.

In other words, the Guild.

Lideo Sodrick...

Is this guy the representative of the Adventurers Guild?

It's said that this man's ancestor gathered private armies

and suppressed the pirates that rampaged in Korio Bay.

And that seems to be the reason the Guild was founded.

While it sounds like a good origin story,

it's ultimately just a turf war between pirates, isn't it?

Regardless of the actual situation,

Lideo Sodrick is a famous figure in the city.

This place, known as the "Sodrick's Shell",

can be said to be the history of the Adventurers Guild itself.

Xylo.

Are things alright?

Huh? What do you mean?

No, I mean...

Were you given any new punishments or anything?

I'm fine.

No one picked a fight with me.

I see...

What?

Are you trying to get your hands on that female sniper this time?

Of course not.

That's not what I meant...

No, it's nothing.

Then what is it?

Let's go over the candidates for the mission.

You can consult me if you'd like.

No, I said there's nothing to discuss.

It's really not like that.

It's not like that at all.

I can't believe we failed...

The dragoon wasn't part of the plan.

The heroes are more formidable than I'd heard.

What's more, that guy is a complete amateur.

It's best to remove him or kill him.

Are you talking about me?

Boojum was found at my gambling house.

It was a bloodbath at that time.

Ten adventurers who caused trouble.

Every single one of them died.

If you think he's an amateur, then educate him properly.

He might hold me back.

I want more money.

You're asking for more money just because the enemy's a bit stronger?

I see...

This seems like a provocation aimed at me...

Brother, this woman is a stray dog.

She has no specific owner, so she's very dangerous.

Iri, stand back.

It's fine.

Shiji Bau.

The Adventurers Guild isn't like the army you were in.

If you quit, you won't get paid.

Prepare three times this amount.

I'll need to hire people too.

A professional this time.

You!

I'd like to ask for more money too.

I want to buy another book.

I really like this author.

Altoyard Comette...

He's a great poet.

Brother, do you think it'll go well?

You don't have to worry about anything.

Is there someone you're worried about?

It's rare to see you so early in the morning.

Did Neely kick you out of the dragon stable?

- That's right. - What?

Neely's jealous.

She saw me with the other dragons.

But it's not what she thinks...

Hey, don't push Jayce's buttons.

You two fight every chance you get.

That's not true.

Yes, it is.

From my perspective, you two are the epitome of anger and violence.

- If possible, I hope - They're heroes.

- we can stagger our meal times. - The one with the scary eyes

is Xylo Forbartz, right?

- Where's Teoritta? - I heard he's a lunatic who carved

- Isn't she with you? - sacred seals all over his body.

She's still asleep.

And,

I need a favor from you. She can't hear about this.

Huh?

Oh, come on.

You want me to do something again, don't you?

That's right.

And it's something dangerous, right?

Something you can't bring Teoritta along for?

Yeah, you get it, don't you?

Come on, cheer up.

You can go out without handcuffs, you know.

That's easy to say, but Tsav had a hard time, didn't he?

I heard his right arm was crushed.

Yeah.

He was lucky that it was just his right arm.

By the way, what kind of operation is it?

First, you'll infiltrate the Adventurers Guild.

If it's the Adventurers Guild, wouldn't it be better to ask Rhyno?

He used to be an adventurer, right?

No.

Rhyno is in the punishment room right now.

We can't predict what he'll do.

What about Venetim?

He went to the repair shop with His Majesty.

It seems they finally found a suitable leg.

But...

If you won't do it, Dotta, then I will.

I'm free today anyway.

What? Really? Then--

Dotta, I need your skills.

Alright.

Don't cause trouble for Dotta.

Dotta once fed his own hand to a hungry dragon.

I don't even know if I could go that far.

He respects you, surprisingly.

Let's not talk about that.

So?

What exactly are we going to do?

In what form do you want me to infiltrate?

Well...

Is there a problem?

Or do you still think I look like I'm wearing men's clothes?

No, this outfit suits you.

You truly look like a noble lady.

I'm sure you'll have many suitors.

N-No need to flatter me like that.

Even if you compliment me,

it won't affect my mood at all.

That's good.

But what kind of job request should we make up...?

When it comes to Adventurers Guild jobs, it's about eliminating faeries, right?

That's the military's job, right?

How about dealing with bandits?

Both of you are using way too much violence.

If this were the border, they might get a request like that.

But this is Ioff.

What kind of request do you think is suitable then?

Ah... then...

We'll set you up as a nobleman's wife and her lover.

- What?! - Huh?

And the two of you are plotting to kill her husband.

Is there a nobleman you want to kill?

Defendant Dotta Luzulas,

you have over 1,000 criminal charges.

Yes...

But there's only one crime you're being charged with here.

That is the crime of escaping from the royal castle prison

and stealing that dragon.

Huh? Wait... wait a minute.

What is it?

What about that child?

Doesn't that count as one of my crimes?

- What are you talking about? - The crown prince!

- He said the crown prince. - What does he mean?

What does this have to do with His Highness?

That child told me, "Please save me."

It's true.

He said he was locked up in the royal castle

and asked me to help him escape.

That's why I tried to use the dragon to help him escape.

Cease this nonsense!

There's no truth to the claim

that the crown prince ever said such things to you.

Nor is there any truth to the claim that he wished to leave the royal castle.

No... that's not true.

I met him while escaping prison.

He must be the first prince of this Federated Kingdom.

He's about ten years old,

with timid eyes.

He told me the royal family is strange.

He also said His Majesty had been acting strangely for some time,

so it must be the chancellor--

Silence, Dotta Luzulas.

N-No.

There really is something wrong with the royal family.

After all, the crown prince even tried to rely on someone like me!

To rely on someone like me...

a m-mere petty thief.

Silence!

Even I have a conscience.

It's just that not many people can stir my conscience.

But if someone is weaker than me, like the crown prince was then,

it's only natural to want to help him, isn't it?

This is too strange.

If that's the case, who would help that child then?

Please, you must save that child!

It seems we can't continue the interrogation.

Inquisitor, I believe the death penalty is the most appropriate verdict.

Yes, you're right.

But this man has been sentenced to an even harsher punishment.

And who rendered this judgment?

It was proposed by the Central Alliance of Nobles.

It's already been decided.

What the heck...

Next time, I'll definitely steal it...

Dotta Luzulas.

You are being sentenced

to serve as a hero.

It's a huge hassle,

but I have to do it...

Hey, I have some good stuff here.

Would you like some?

- They're ignoring me. - Damn it.

This is unpleasant.

Dragon's Breath...

Is that the tobacco that became popular because of Jayce?

That is a clear and undeniable crime.

By the way,

why did you join the military?

What do you mean?

The daughter of a priest who holds vast territories

wouldn't need to join the army, would she?

That's because...

Both of my parents are priests.

They both hold positions at the Temple.

And they've gained various benefits from it.

Benefits...

Are they those noble priests who turn authority and faith into money?

Yes.

It seems they didn't rely solely on legitimate means like donations.

I hated that about my parents.

So I wanted to live a different life from them.

That's why I decided to join the army.

That's...

It's my first training sword.

My uncle bought it for me.

I want to live my own life with my own talent.

My uncle supported me in that.

By the way, Xylo.

- Your... fiancée... - Xylo.

I went to see the guild.

That was fast. Impressive.

Almost a little too fast.

Their security seems to be very tight.

There are about 20 guards.

That's fewer than I expected.

But there are strange children wandering around.

I think they are assassins.

Children?

Unforgivable...

I've heard of raising orphans to turn them into loyal soldiers.

Anyway,

I just need to kidnap the representative while you two infiltrate, right?

Though I don't have any pleasant memories of kidnapping people.

Just do it.

Kivia, you're the daughter of a wealthy noble.

And I'm your lover.

I... I know.

Leave it to me!

Ouch.

Looks like it's truly the penal hero, Xylo Forbartz.

There's no doubt the other woman is a Holy Knight.

Xylo Forbartz.

This is the worst...

But if this goes well...

If we can capture him alive...

Then I'll wait for the right time to strike.

Contact Shiji Bau and the others.

Just in case, wake up Duhrsami too.

Don't let them go back.

Understood.

This is for my family too.

I'd like you to kill someone for me.

What?

I know it's a rude request, but I would prefer someone experienced.

Excuse me, but who are you?

I'm Madleen.

Please don't ask for my family name.

Yes...

Well then, who referred you here?

Do you take assassination requests or not?

Give me an answer.

Ms. Madleen.

We don't accept just any job.

I'm sorry, miss.

My lady has lived a sheltered life, and she's never been to a place like this.

We don't have a letter of recommendation, but we're truly at our wits' end.

Worst-case scenario, at least let us leave this town

without a trace.

Let me ask you this.

Who do you want to kill?

Our target is her noble husband, the bridge keepers of Ginai's...

Have you heard of the Hystead family?

No.

He's the third son from one of their branch families.

There's been some trouble.

Although I married into the Hystead family,

this man and I... uhm...

swore our vows under the sacred hargra tree!

Yes...

I want to kill my husband and marry this man.

I-I don't mind eloping with him!

Ah, please... please wait a moment.

- Those two look like trouble... - I feel like

- Should we report this to the higher-ups? - they're doubting us.

You're not just imagining it.

- We don't know if she's really a noble. - This is bad. What should we do?

- You're right... - If that's the case, we'll make a scene.

What?

We'll cause a ruckus and create chaos.

It's what you'd call stealing in the midst of chaos.

And the one we're taking is Lideo Sodrick himself.

Wh-What kind of reckless plan is this?

Anyway, let's do this.

We'll start with those guys...

You two seem to be looking for skilled adventurers.

- Wha-- - You are...

You're Ms. Renzari.

You're the wife of a nobleman, and you're her lover.

Am I right?

May I use the room upstairs?

How embarrassing, Xylo.

It's the reaction I expected.

What an absolute fool.

If I hadn't come to your aid, you would have been all tied up.

No, we were planning to cause a commotion there.

That's right. And our comrade will sneak in

and find the evidence. Everything is arranged.

You're a member of the Holy Knights, right?

I am the Commander of the Thirteenth Order of the Holy Knights,

Patausche Kivia.

Could you not spoil my fiancé too much?

That man is still disgraceful, uneducated, immature, and thoughtless.

I don't want outsiders interfering.

What outsiders?

You're the outsider in this operation.

I'm his fiancée.

I'll stay by his side no matter what.

Th-That doesn't change anything!

I knew you two wouldn't get along because of your personalities,

but it's worse than I thought.

What? Personalities?

You said we don't get along?

Why is that the best you can come up with?

Are you really an idiot?

No, he's beyond that level.

He's terrible at reading people.

I agree.

His eyesight is like that of a susubana mole.

You could even say that the trees by the roadside are smarter than him.

Don't act all buddy-buddy only when you're scolding me.

This is not the time to play.

And speaking of which, why are you here?

We're posing as adventurers to investigate.

We're just one step away from contacting Lideo Sodrick.

Well then, sorry to bother you.

Right now, we're also...

Excuse me, esteemed guests.

The Guild Master wishes to know the details of your requests.

Frenci, if you're going to pull out, now's the time.

Don't be ridiculous.

I'm so dumbfounded, I can't even speak.

It's so much easier to just make a scene after all.

You have no manners.

It seems you weren't taught well.

Here.

Looks like this is going to cause quite a stir.

We didn't intend to do this...

Unbelievable.

- You actually did it. - Yes.

While we drive Lideo Sodrick out,

we'll clean up the entire town as well.

What is this...?

This is what you call a contribution to the community.

This is really bad!