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Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 420: Shadow of the Organization
The day after the bust at the warehouse that was the source of a toxic drug production.
In a room at Castle Graundewald , his new home, Tauro received a report of the interrogation of Grado, who had been captured anew, from his father, Count Graundewald .
“Thanks to you, we were able to seize a factory manufacturing a harmful drug that was about to make its way into the capital, you really saved us .”
“No, it was a coincidence on our part, but I’m glad we noticed it.”
“So, what I found out after interrogating that man named Grado, I learned that… it might be a slightly deeper-rooted issue.”
“Deep-rooted?”
Tauro’s voice dropped at the serious expression on his father’s face.
“…It appears that the organization that was manufacturing this drug had allies within the Adventurers’ Guild, those who hold public office in the territory, and the territorial soldiers. Some of them have been discovered and are currently under interrogation. The Adventurer’s Guild members were apparently arrested during the sudden reforms.”
Ah… that was probably triggered by us too…
Tauro didn’t say it out loud so as not to interrupt, but it seems that the adventurers’ guild in the city of Caxart had caused the entire organization to be overhauled under the pretext of reform, which had resulted in people being arrested at each branch, and it seemed this was part of it.
His father, Count Graundewald, continues.
“The underground sewage system is the latest addition to the capital. That means that someone under my command had built the contraption mentioned in the report beforehand when constructing the facility…”
When was the facility built?
Tauro confirmed about the sewage facility.
As his father, Count Graundewald, said, it was a state-of-the-art facility that did not even exist in the Royal Capital yet.
The fact that it existed in the capital city was surprising in itself, so I was intrigued.
Of course, depending on when it was made, it might help identify the culprit.
“It was one of the first policies I implemented after inheriting the title. It took about ten years to come together.”
“That was quite a while ago. If we look at the documents from that time and investigate the people responsible and those involved, we might be able to figure out which organization is behind all these shenanigans.”
“I agree. Hey, anyone. Bring the documents from that time here.”
The servant leaves the room to get right to it.
“This should be fine. What are you going to do today, Tauro?”
His father, Count Graundewald, confirmed Tauro and his companions’ plans.
“We’re planning to look for new quests at the adventurer’s guild. We have a month ahead of us.”
“I see. Please be careful. Wherever you goes, it seems like there’s always trouble afoot.”
His father jokingly warns him to be careful.
Of course, this is because Tauro notices the discrepancies and gets involved in the matter, not because he invites the problem.
But for those who do not know Tauro, it may seem as if he is inviting disaster.
“Hahaha. I have the ability ‘good luck’, so I’ll be fine.”
Although it was a skill that even he himself tended to forget, it was certainly that Tauro’s luck has improved even more than before.
However, since it was a natural process, he was more likely to be unaware of it. ……
After talking with Count Graunewald, Tauro and his party headed for the Adventurers’ Guild.
When they arrived at the Adventurers’ Guild, the receptionist noticed Tauro and his friends and called out to them.
“Black-Golden Wings! I’ve been waiting for you. There’s a nomination request for you.”
“““Nomination request?”””
Tauro and his party has only been in this territorial capital for a short time, so no one expected a nomination request to come in.
“Yes. A request from the village of Maine.”
Tauro was handed a request form by the receptionist.
The village of Maine ……, I think it was one of the villages we stopped at on our quest to transport crops? I don’t remember much about it, but if it was a request for us, it means we must be transporting things, right?
Tauro looked over the request form, going over what he remembers.
“They want us to teach the villagers how to fight?”
The strange content made Tauro ask the receptionist for confirmation as he read it.
“Yes. The village doesn’t really have any particular characteristics, but the village chief has come up with the idea to train the villagers in specialized skills so that they could earn an income on their own. He saw Mr. Tauro and his friends the other day, and when he saw two young adventurers playing an active role, he decided he wanted to ask for your help.”
The receptionist explained the motive for the request.
“…… I see. So that’s us. How about it guys? It’s a request that could be completed by anyone not just us…”
Tauro was less than enthusiastic.
This is because martial arts wasn’t something that could be mastered in a day or so.
According to the request, it is expected to take a week.
“Leader, it’s a nominated request, right? In that case, let’s take it on. If they were inspired by us when we stopped by, why not help them out?”
Surprisingly, Ankh was keen.
“If the inhabitants of that village are willing to do it, I think I might as well join. There’s no reason to refuse, is there?”
Ragune nodded to Ankh and agreed.
“I will leave it to Tauro-sama’s judgement!”
Zion, as usual, leaves it up to Tauro.
“Hmm… It’s true that they specifically requested us, so I don’t think it’s right to turn them down… Besides, as an adventurer, it’s important to build up personal connections… I understand. We’ll accept.”
“Oh, really? I’m glad to hear that! They had already paid 70% of the fee in advance, so we would have been in trouble if you had refused!”
Apparently, it was a quest that the guild wanted us to accept at all costs.
The receptionist was relieved and immediately began the procedure.
Paying 70% of the fee right from the start, why are they putting a lot of effort into it…? –Ah, maybe “good luck” has something to do with it? In that case…it’s fine, right?
Tauro changed his mind, thinking that he may have been too cautious lately without realizing it, since his failure with “creation magic”