42 42. Helping out of luck.txt (1/2)

Val came to this city at the request of the Emperor.

He was told that if the enemy were to target it, it would be at an important logistical stopover, and yet it would be a relatively inconspicuous and low priority location.

(I don't think they'd hit it that often.)

And he came half-heartedly because he had encountered a black robe with a troll in tow.

If it hadn't been for that, he might have been unable to believe the Emperor's speculation and might have chosen to just call the Adventurer's Guild's attention to it.

The problem is that Bal, who is ostensibly nothing more than an even older man, has to prepare a reason to leave the imperial capital and come here.

(It should have, but no one ever asked him.)

Although it's certainly more convenient not to be asked, I feel a little sad that Meena and I worked so hard on this.

Well, okay, he changed his mind and quietly disappeared from the public eye without anyone noticing.

While keeping an eye on the perimeter of the city, I check the work of the first class adventuring party I passed earlier.

(Ogres, orcs, and goblins...... you've taken care of them nicely.)

With only a few traces left behind, Val was able to get a general idea of what was going on.

It was also clear that he was responding quickly, reliably and carefully.

It was also impressive that when they encountered him, he was fatigued but not particularly wounded.

(I'll have to call the guy in Jereminias, too.)

The work of a first-class adventurer would be of interest to you as the guild president.

If it's a good report, it doesn't matter how much you give him.

Val moved further with that in mind.

Rivers and forests are listed as places that are prone to be the source of demons.

Many demons are living beings, or perhaps they prefer to live in places where there is water and many barriers.

It seems that the demons defeated by ”The Sacred Tree that Penetrates the Clouds” were in similar places.

(...... apparently nothing unusual there.)

Val thinks.

It seems that for once, the emperor's reading is off.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

I've decided that if a first class adventuring party is staying here, it would be safe to change places in this neighborhood.