Vol 6 Chapter 16 (2/2)

“Hmm, what is it?”

A hard edge appeared in Margrave Branier’s eyes as he began to twirl his ain

“Just southwest of here, local residents witnessed a carriage led by a guard detail being attacked by a monster that has never been seen before”

Margrave Branier raised an eyebrow at the statement

It was a reasonable reaction frodom to send troops ahead in preparation for another attempt to reclaim the territory

However, the next part of the report was different fros normally played out

“The exact nuuards was unknown, but we are certain there was only a single carriage It’s likely that the convoy was protecting a dignitary The witnesses were unable to identify any coat of arroup”

“Just southwest of here…… Was it a er froe and the monster been verified?”

Margrave Branier began stroking his chin and pressed the wo the situation

“Yes, the carriage was reportedly traveling east froate The wreckage of the carriage and the bodies of a few guards were discovered However, the body of the carriage’s occupant was never found and it’s likely they ed to escape As for the monster, a simple sketch was prepared based on the witness’ descriptions of it”

The secretary-like worave Branier, who proceeded to exaure drawn on it

“The upper body of a human and the lower body of a spider…… what is this? Are those four arms and two head? Is it a new type of monster…… no, even still……”

Margrave Burnett groaned as he exa it on his desk and looking up at the secretary

“Were the slain guards identified?”

“No, although the report said that the quality of their equip items”

The wo his questions and awaited his instructions

“It’s suspicious that they didn’t carry anything to identify themselves If it had been a noble fro their identity……? No dignitary would act in such a manner”

Margrave Branier hts and it wasn’t long before he realized so hair

“……Maybe sodom tried to enter Diulf, so why take the risk of using the land route? No, the details can be inferred later”

Margrave Branier stroked hisinstructions to the secretary-like woman

“We will look into the whereabouts of the convoy’s survivors later, for now organize a subjugation force to deal with the unidentified e was destroyed in their attempt to escape the monster Dispatch six platoons to the southern area, make sure all units stay in contact with each other as they search the area!”

The secretary-like worave’s orders

“Understood, I’ll inforhts immediately”

She bowed after saying so and immediately left the room

After watching her leave Margrave Branier slowly stood up, walked over to the large glassin his office and took a look outside

“……Just what’s happening in Nozan Kingdom?”

Branier asked that question to no one in particular as he glanced over the well-arden outside the