Episode 47.9 (1/2)
”Did you say Zeahad?”
Rintos looked surprised. Same with his little sister Maina and the six former employees who have gathered here.
”You know him?”
Rintos looked at the most senior looking man among the former employees. The elderly man spoke.
”The man known as Zeahad once worked as a head clerk of Septema Firm. He resigned to retire after the incident. I thought he did it to lessen the load of the firm, but he never got in touch thereafter, and never informed us on his whereabouts, I did think it was odd.”
”Hmph. So you're sure it's the same man?”
”Now that you mention it, Nuga's face does look like Zeahad's. How could I overlook that.”
”Have you met the guy yourself.”
”I only peered from afar. Nuga, no Zeahad never saw my face.”
”Good. What about this Keibun guy.”
”There was a man called Keibun who worked as a head clerk of Mace Firm in the past. He was in charge of his workplace's business relationship with Septema Firm. I have heard that the man also resigned after the incident. I have seen Hotan's face as well, and they do indeed look alike.”
”I see. It's all coming together. Now then, Rintos.”
”Y-yes.”
”We're going to the townlord's mansion. Two other attendants are allowed to go with me and Chaney. Your pick.”
”Yes. One will be me. And the other.”
Rintos looked at the senior former employee.
”Hotor. Will you come with me?”
”Yes. Allow me to accompany you. Speaking of, Rintos-sama.”
”Yes?”
”Should we go get people from Chada here?”
Some former employees are staying at Chada to care for their store and gather intel.
”No. It is still too soon. We will definitely call them here once it is time to settle the matter.”
”Yes. Thank you very much.”
On the 32rd of month nine, Lecan and Chaney paid Rotor townlord, Naris Kandros, a visit.
”Earl Rotor-sama. This gentleman here is adventurer Lecan-sama. Lecan-sama. His lordship is Earl of Rotor, Naris Kandros-sama.”
”Lecan is it, well met. Glad I could see the conqueror of Dungeon Tsubolt in person. And you even managed to obtain a <Comet Cutter>, wonderful. Do bring your good fortune to this town of Rotor.”
”I'm Lecan. Nice to meet you.”