Chapter 127 - Volume 7 (2/2)

“… a little”

You know, since Fanny told you everything she’s done.

“Each country’s guild has conducted their own investigation in addition to the countries’ separate intel branches, but since the internal groups don’t share between themselves and the guild does, our information is cutting-edge.

“So you know the cause?”

“… we’re not 100% sure, but Gamble’s guild master and I have a suspected source location.”

“Did you tell this to Gamble’s government?”

“…not yet…”

Perhaps, considering the guild’s interests, it’s best for the outside world to keep offering for Gold rank missions to contain the zombies.

Since it’s not a natural event given the magic that uses that jewel, even finding out the principles behind them would be worth considerable money.

I don’t blame them, but since it’s robbing the coffers of Gable, at least some, wouldn’t that hurt their relationship with the country?

“The Guild Master up there is also a Dwarf…”

“Hmm?”

Suddenly, I’m not sure where this conversation is going.

“Our home town is in the area, if we report its location to Gamble, it might be wiped out along with the zombies, and there have been rumors that the Northern Hero has been seen in the area. If he learned our information, the dwarven city would be crushed…”

“Fuu~”

The hero of the north… the Hero of Earth? One of the four which killed Yuuki.

Everything is going to plan so far, but right now, direct hostility isn’t easy.

I think that Corona isn’t on the side of Kyoji the “Hero” but I’m not sure that’s enough to mean she’s an ally.

It wasn’t very fun the first time fighting a hero, and in this case there’s nothing delicious waiting at the end. Since he’s a Hero, it might be reckless.

But…

“I’ll do it.”

“Really!”

As I nod, a joyous smile shows on Corona’s face.

I’m not sure what she expected.

Maybe she really just wants her home town to be saved, but to willingly set us against a Hero who is incomparable to normal adventurers.

Has she really suffered in this human town?

As I stand up with a smile, I grasp Corona’s hand where she’s sitting on the floor.

“Will you be helping us, Corona?

“Ah… Of course, I can’t stand against a Hero in my position, but I can offer you guides.”

“… You know, since we’re going to save your home, you might as well put everything on the line, yeah?”

“O-of course.”

I don’t miss seeing her face twitch.

I smile at Corona and softly whisper to her:

“Then, Corona… Let’s make a [Deal].

Author’s Notes:

A good sale is made from a smile. Next time, we leave for Gamble.