93 93. Report (1/2)

It was a while after Iris had gone to buy a drink that I received the call. One of the knights who had been on alert in the area came to take Iris' place.

The knight led me to an abandoned house along the coast.

It is said to have been used as a warehouse in the past, but no one has been coming in or out for a long time now.

In that abandoned house, there was a body.

Where is she?

”She was a famous fortune teller in town, Nowe Leshin,” he confirmed. She hadn't been seen in a while. ......

”I see.

Her name was Nowe Racine. A blow to the shoulder and chest, no sign of resistance.

There were no other noticeable injuries, and I knew immediately that Nowe had been killed by a frontal slash. ...... And more importantly, such beautiful swordsmanship makes you understand that the person who slashed her was a very skilled swordsman.

We know that the Swordsmen are hiding in the vicinity of this town. The killer is probably one of them.

”A blow from the front. That's strong.

”Hey, you ......!　How did you get in here?

The knight shouted in surprise. It was Aria.

I stopped the knight with my hand and stood in front of Aria.

I told you to wait for me on the beach. I told you to wait on the beach. It's not something a child should see.

”You're a child, Dr. Alta. And I'm used to seeing things like this. Maybe you shouldn't hide it anymore.

Tell the other knights to be on the lookout. And I'll take care of this. I'll move in.

Yes, sir!

After my words, the knight left the scene. I left the abandoned house.

The aria follows, and I let out a small sigh.

I understand. I know you're going to look into this on your own. Besides, you could have done it if you wanted to.

”Yes, I could have done that.

The reason Aria didn't do so was, as she had said earlier, that she trusted me. In response to this feeling, I would have ended this extracurricular lesson as if nothing had happened. ...... She now seems to have a stronger desire to learn about the current situation.

You remember the Swordsmen, don't you?　You remember the Swordsmen? They are the organization that was contracted to kill Iris.

Yes!　Those assassins, right? You're sure they're here?

Yes, there is one person confirmed to be ...... currently hiding out in this town. However, we already know his name and some of his characteristics. As you may have noticed, we have already deployed more than a dozen knights. The reason they haven't tried to attack us is because they know that we are very cautious.

The Swordsmen may be what is called a battle-hungry organization, but they are not the kind of people who take on battles they cannot win. I'm sure Adil Gratz, the head of the group, didn't think he was going to lose in the slightest when he fought me.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.　Then you should tell Iris.

If they were after you, of course I would have told you. But not this time.

...... Does that mean that the target is the teacher?

I haven't gotten to the point yet, but Aria is a very perceptive girl.