137. Rubeum’s Accomplishmen (2/2)

「Yes. Dion is sensing a crisis because we were caught in the diversion.」

「I see…」

Regina is in charge of combat, so it can’t be helped. Although she has the highest combat prowess, she is not good at realizing or breaking through enemy plans.

「But, wouldn’t the Cult want to keep the excavation of sub-Mithril a secret?」

「I don’t think so.」

「What do you mean, Master?」

「Well, we only realized that sub-Mithril ore is important because we got our hands on a Cardinal’s core.」

We would have thought that mining was just a diversion to lure Milt.

And the Cardinal himself had no plans to participate in the battle.

In fact, neither the intelligence unit nor the combat unit of the Salvation Organization noticed.

On the contrary, even Regina and Xenovia, members of the Council of Sages, were unaware.

I also noticed the Cardinal for the first time after being pointed out by Rubeum.

The enemy’s concealment magic was almost perfect.

「Rubeum’s existence was too unexpected for the Cult.」

「Kyuru?」

There is no way the Cult would have imagined Rubeum’s sharp ability to detect presence.

「That’s right. As expected, Ruu-chan.」Regina praised Rubeum.

「Rubeum, who discovered the Cardinal first, and Master, who defeated the Cardinal, deserve the biggest credit.」Xenovia said.

「Well, most of it still belongs to Rubeum.」

「…Kyuru.」

「He also found the enemy intelligence unit lurking nearby after defeating the Cardinal.」

「It’s exactly as you say, Master.」Dion agreed with me.

Rubeum was also the only one who noticed the enemy’s intelligence unit.

「I’m scared to think what would have happened if they were successful in bringing back the information.」Dion said.

「And not being able to bring back the information is a huge blow for the Cult.」

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If the information had been brought back, the Cult would’ve most likely gained the upper hand against the battle with the Salvation Organization in the future.

「Thank you very much, Rubeum.」

「Thank you. You indirectly saved a lot of the lives of our students.」

Complimented by Dion and Regina, Rubeum started feeling very shy.

「Kyururu~~」

He was happily shaking his tail, and nudging his head against my thighs.