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35. Twilight of Reignite

The city of Reignite, which is the center of Duke Roberto’s territory, is often called 「Reignite Fortress City」.

That’s because a magnificent and st.u.r.dy fortress was built right into the city, and by using this fortress as a foothold, Duke Roberto, and his family have been able to manage the northern region of the Ibuhl Kingdom for generations.

The population of the city neared 500,000 people in the urban areas alone, and even the commerce area was very prosperous.

In addition, Roberto is famous for having a large number of mercenaries, and in the case of skirmishes with the Empire, he would often dispatch soldiers at the King’s demand.

It is not easy to simply sneak into Reignite’s Castle which is a nucleus of such a militaristic town.uselessno4.wordpress.com

Robust soldiers always patrolled the perimeter and were on a strict lookout as to not let even a single small mouse pa.s.s by them.

Furthermore, even rogue-like people were prevented from boldly entering the castle thanks to the tall walls, and the sole way inside was to go through the main gate.

However, only merchants that had proper identification, n.o.ble purveyors with high enough social status, and a few authorized people can enter and exit the gate.

People, without a proper introduction, that tried to enter would be rejected without even taking a glance inside.

Moreover, as the King was hard pressed to  keep eyes on the western territory, rebellions often happened, yet the Fortress City had ended all the rebellions before they could even reach the Imperial Capital.

Because of this, the Kingdom bestowed the city with the highest honorary t.i.tle of 「Impregnable Fortress」.

“This is what was written in the books.”

Relating this information was the Walking Library, as she returned the last book back to its place on the bookshelf.

Reignite Castle, the symbol of the Kingdom’s protection, was easily snuck into by the homunculi girls. Using the gift of <teleport> and Biblioteca’s guidance they infiltrated a library-ish like room inside the castle.

“Amazing, to already finish reading entire cabinet so soon!? That is way more than speed reading!!”

“And with no light at all!.”

It was Amarillo and Marigold who raised their voices in surprise, and then,

“Kaaaaaaaaah! It’s nothing more than a peculiar hobby! Reading is simply enjoyable!!” Silver: Violet is my new favorite girl. useless:Lol!

Violet shake her head unable to understand the others.

“Wait! Don’t raise your voices so loud! We’re already under Marigold’s invisibility!? We’re inside the enemy’s headquarters! And the door to this room is unlocked, we can be found out!!!”

“Wait, Biblioteca-san, your voice is a little too loud. Though I understand that you’re excited about your first mission, please calm down a little.”

“Kuh!!”

With a “Humph!” Biblioteca turns her head in an opposed direction because of Marigold’s warning.

Then she raised her head high into the air and started to sniff around before she pointed her nose in a direction she smelt something pleasant.