77 [68] Spirit Village Defense Battle ④ ~ Western Front ~.txt (2/2)

Then why are you interrupting me?

If you give the wrong answer here, you will be killed.

That's what the murderous atmosphere that made me think so was scattered indiscriminately to the surroundings.

Its influence seems to have spread to the adventurers and mercenaries as well, and no one seems to be making any suspicious moves.

''There is no doubt that these men tried to harm Hinori-sama. But the Adventurer's Guild is in a great deal of pain to lose so many adventurers. Therefore, please leave the disposal of Larsen and the adventurers and mercenaries who followed him to me.

'Isn't that what you're saying? What good are we going to do if we miss the invaders now?

We'll be looking at those...

Hinori's eyes narrowed even more after hearing the convenient Shazar's argument, but when he looked through the paper Shazar handed him with some kind of workmanship, he turned around and let out a deep sigh.

'It seems to be the real thing...fine. That is, if you can manage it. If you can't, you know what I mean?''

Of course, sir. Thank you for your generosity.

Shazar slowly descends after bowing deeply to Hinori.

A murmur spreads among the adventurers as his face is clearly visible.

''Oh, hey, that's Farren's guild master, right?''

Why is Mr. Shazar here...?

No, that's not the point. Didn't you just talk to that genie?

With their turmoil elsewhere, Shazar, who had dropped in altitude, looked at Larsen and the others and began to speak in a matter-of-fact tone.

''To all those present here now, I tell you. Guildmaster Larsen of the Rastafarian Adventurers Guild is to be stripped of his position! Therefore, the request from the Rastafarian Empress is null and void. Put your weapons away at once!

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Larsen reacted with a twitch to Shazar's words, and he wasn't astonished, upset, or angered by the punishment that was suddenly announced, but simply looked at the owner of the voice.

'Larsen. You claimed to be 'commissioned' by your country to gather a group of adventurers and mercenaries, but you haven't followed due process, have you? We are obligated to report any request from the state to the Adventurer's Guild Association in advance, but when I inquired about it, the report hadn't been raised. This is not only a violation of the association's rules, but also a private use of power.

''...Hmm, it's a miscommunication by the guild staff. It's true that it's my fault, but isn't it a bit rough to dismiss me out of hand? Shazar.

Looking at Larsen, who refutes it in a nonchalant manner without seeming to be unnaturally impatient, it seems like there really isn't anything to be sorry about.

''Certainly, if it were originally a matter that should be decided after an investigation into yourself and Rastabel's adventurer's guild. But...''

Returning with a small smile at Larsen, who showed not a shred of agitation, Shazar said the reason why the Adventurer's Guild Association was the deciding factor in the punishment.

''You have been in the know with the Rastafarian Empress. We also found signs that you were providing confidential information within the guild and diverting certain tools and materials, as well as hiding information to prevent the association from knowing about it. I think the association's decision to overthrow it is, don't you?

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The fact that it was determined with certainty instead of being questioned made even Larsen's eyes narrow and he fell silent.

Larsen was silent for a while, but when he suppressed his mouth with one hand, his shoulders shook and he began to laugh.

Shazar. I figured I could fool you for a while longer, but I think I misread you a bit.

'If you're convinced, would you mind catching me quietly and answering my questions?

Hm. Do you think I'm just going to surrender to you?

Shazar, who deliberately shrugged his shoulders against Larsen, who held his great sword with a provocative smile, picked up the staff he was carrying.

'I don't think. That's why I came. I didn't stop Hinori-sama and I didn't save her. If I left it to Hinori-sama, he would be extinguished before I could extract information from you.