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Chapter 71

“Grace, the spy… Wagner has descended from the mountain.”

“I see, just as planned. Now the map should reach Georg as well. They’ll never suspect false information!! Hahaha, it’s going according to plan. We’ll move out when they’ve advanced a bit further.”

Late at night in my room, Vigna, who had been monitoring Wagner’s room, came to report. I had expected Georg and the others to arrive soon, and it seemed my expectations were correct.

But… if possible, I had hoped he wouldn’t become involved with Asgard…

As I pondered this, something warm grasped my hand.

“What’s wrong? Vigna… suddenly feeling affectionate?”

“You don’t need to act tough in front of me, Grace.”

She spoke to me with a gentle smile, as if she understood everything. Ah, damn it. I guess I can’t win after all…

I let out a sigh of defeat.

“Well, yeah… it went according to plan… but you know, that guy Wagner really put in a lot of effort, even in training and stuff… He got along quite well with Neil too… so, it’s a bit shocking…”

Only Galatea, Vigna, and I knew that Wagner was a spy. While Vigna kept an eye on him, I occasionally checked on him as well. Seeing him smile happily, I couldn’t help but feel a bit sympathetic.

I rested my head on Vigna’s chest, and she gently stroked my head. As I felt the soft sensation, I heard her gentle voice.

“If you’re feeling shocked, it’s okay to rely on me like this. I know you like to act tough, but deep down, you’re a wimp.”

“Yeah, and I know you act aloof, but you’re actually kind.”

“Hehe, thank you. So… have you thought about what to do next?”

With her gentle tone, she asked the question, and I answered.

“Yeah, of course. It’s about Georg. Initially, they’ll send a small group to test the credibility of the map. Then, once they confirm its accuracy, they’ll move to conquer from each route. And if they divert the attention of the mine ants, we’ll head straight to the queen ant with a small, elite force.”

“Hmm, so you’re using them as bait. But what if everything goes smoothly?”

“That won’t happen. The mine isn’t suitable for a large-scale invasion due to its narrow passages. Plus, while the beginning of the map is accurate, as it progresses deeper, it leads to areas with more mine ant activity.”

Yes, the difficult lie includes true information as well. That’s why we set up a trap to activate when they believed the map.

Tomorrow morning, Georg and the others will likely send some soldiers into the mines to test the accuracy of the map. There’s not much time left. We need to prepare to defeat the queen ant as well…

It was the next day. I was about to head to the meeting to discuss the final arrangements with the dwarves and Vigna.

“Grace-sama, may I have a word with you?”

“Hmm? Oh, it’s okay, there’s still time before the meeting.”

I stopped in my tracks at Neil’s serious expression. What could it be?

“You’re aware that Wagner is missing, right? I found this in his room.”

“This is…”

He handed me a letter. Its contents stated that Georg’s army would soon arrive to take control of the mines, and in exchange for his rescue, arrangements were made for him to receive the Orichalcum sword, a legendary sword of Dwell.

“Orichalcum…,”

I couldn’t help but exclaim in astonishment at the name of the ore. After all, it was a rare and powerful ore said to be legendary… And imagining how troublesome Georg, the ‘Sword Saint’, would become with a sword made from such material was beyond comprehension.

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