46 Episode 36.

I jumped out of the union in a hurry and remembered that I had not fulfilled my purpose at all.

Behind me, naturally, is a lizard. I didn't say anything, I followed him on my own.

I'm just following you in silence. That's why I couldn't say it strongly either...

If I visited the union as it was, I was sure that there was a gathering of eyes from around me. Someone who had been watching the exchange earlier would still be in the union.

However, even without it, the Silver Flash was silently following a certain man, and it would certainly be remarkable if the opponent were a man carrying a spear close to the synonym for "coward's weapon" in the world.

As I feel my curious gaze gathers on my skin, I approach the union reception.

"This is Yukina. What can I do for you today?"

Some of my staff remember my face because I've been with the union many times to take orders and settle bills. It seems that the reception today was one of them.

"... I'm here to get his reward."

I took out one big fang from my luggage bag and put it on the reception desk. The receptionist frowned for a moment, but immediately opened his eyes and looked alternately at me and my fangs.

That's a union employee. Looks like I quickly realized that the fangs I pulled off the Covolt King carcass.

Knowing my face means I'm still a Grade 5 mercenary. It's only natural that such a newcomer should be surprised if he takes out "Covolt King's Fangs".

"Hi, can I keep this for a while?

"Oh, no problem."

"So, please wait a moment!

When the staff took out the large cloth, they handled it politely and wrapped Covolt King's fangs and rushed into the union.

The voice of the current staff has caught my attention, and my eyes will gather even more.

Amazing, buddy. In just a few hours, this union has become famous. "

Ignoring the surrounding gaze and the disfiguring words of Gram, she waited silently for the staff to come.

Soon after, the staff came back.

"Thank you for waiting. I apologize for the inconvenience, but could you please step into the back room? The unionists wanted to talk more about the crusade."

It doesn't matter.

"Thank you very much. And if possible....."

The clerk's gaze strayed from me and turned to the lizard behind me.

"... in the first place, I was the first to undertake this matter. I don't have a detailed explanation yet, and it makes sense to go with him."

"Thank you again. Please come this way."

We stepped deeper into the union, led by a terrible staff member.

He was guided to a room with two fine couches.

There was already a man of great age in the room, sitting in a chair.

"Thank you for waiting, Karan. I brought you both."

"Thank you. You need to get back to work."

Now, if you'll excuse me.

The clerk thanked him and left.

"Now, sit down first. You won't be able to calm down and talk while you're standing."

Men prompted me and Mikage to sit side-by-side in front of him. Remove the spear (gram) from the sheath and keep it on the chair.

"... I heard about you, but I didn't know you had a spear."

He looks at his spear with his hand on his jaw, rather than making a fool of himself, as if he were being honestly intrigued.

"Oops, I'm sorry. I was late in introducing myself. I'm Karan. I am in a good position in this union."

"Where is that? Aren't you one of the ten directors under the union president and assistants?"

Mikage turned his cool eyes to Karan, who introduced himself to the gentle wind. Even with the brief exchanges we have just had, we know they look familiar.

"We just face each other a lot when we get a direct request. I just know him from work."

"Well, that's the thing. Nice to meet you, Yukina."

"Hah, hah..."

Grab Karan's hand back. The staff of the union was full of strength in his hands.

"Well, nobody else has bothered to call you. About the Covolt King slaughter."

When I cut out the crown, I felt that the indoor air was tightened. His expression remained the same, but his eyes were sharp enough not to miss our first move.

This man is probably a retired mercenary. He's a nice old man at first sight, but he's walking around the Shura Hall quite a bit. Be careful, but keep it in the corner of your head. "

I see. It makes sense to be a union official.

"It's the beginning of this... Do you know the phenomenon of the Grievous Runaway (Stampede)?

"For the time being. The monster breeds strangely and runs wild in search of a feeding ground ─ ─"

The knowledge around it has already been taught by Gram. Karan nodded at my words.

"Our union thinks there are signs of a Stampede runaway in the woods near King's Landing and entrusts its investigation to Silver Flash."

"To be precise, I didn't hear the rumors of the Grievous Runaway (Stampede). It was just an investigation into the deformation of the forest."

"I'm sorry about that. I also mentioned that I perceived signs, but the information I received was from a" Grade 5 mercenary. "I still couldn't prove it, and I didn't want to take care of it to avoid confusion at that point."

Karan scratched his head uncomfortably at the reprehensible words of Mikage.

"But I was thinking of one of the worst possibilities. That's why I asked Silver Flash to be smart in case anything happens."

... even if it's not the "Grade 5 Mercenary" that I just talked about.

You mean your partner.

Did the conversation I made at the reception lead you to send Mikage around?