142 Episode 113 You've been watching a lot.

During the carriage journey, I sporadically encountered the Bad Beast and went into battle, but everyone was used to it if they were third-class mercenaries. Sometimes the Bad Beast appears less powerful and defeats without causing injury.

Five days after we left King's Landing, we arrived safely in our first destination, the town.

Apart from its location within a week of King's Landing, there are not so many specialties that stand out. On the contrary, however, the location was one of the bases connecting King's City with the rest of the country, and there were many dealers and lodgings. It seems to be quite prosperous.

But actually, this town. We are now in a slight existential crisis.

The cause is a bandit who built an azido near an unusual town.

Ajito is a rocky area about a half-day walk from town.

With the occasional appearance of the Bad Beast, mercenaries rarely carry their feet in search of materials. It's also a long way off the trade route and almost nobody sees it.

But that's why it was a great way to persevere. When I realized it, the bandits made the thieves there.

A considerable number of travellers and merchants have already been attacked, causing even financial and human damage. There are dead people out there, and some of them have been snatched.

Thanks to this, the number of traders passing through this town has plummeted. In other words, it greatly influenced the inn that continued to operate for traders.

Of course, not everyone was snapping their fingers in silence.

At the time the bandits were discovered, the town administration commissioned the mercenary union to investigate and crush them. The swift action was undoubtedly the right one and would have been praised.

However, there is a problem here.

A mercenary specializing in scolding the Bandit's Root Castle conducted an investigation. What turned out to be a far higher number of bandits than originally assumed. Gathering all the mercenaries in town was extremely difficult.

Originally, a bandit of that size would naturally have a national army, but unfortunately, the timing is bad.

The disturbances of the demon raid have not subsided now.

In this way, it depends on the mercenaries we have in King's Landing.

"Mikage, how long have you been seeing this?

"... I don't know the exact number of people, but it seems like the number is according to the information."

I don't know.... well, better than a lot. "

Me and Mikage are hiding in the shadow of a high rocky mountain, watching the thieves. It is a scorn to see if there is any discrepancy between the information I received from the union in advance and the facts.

Nevertheless, it's a long way from being noticed by the bandits, so I can only see people like beans. Looks like a fox beast to me, after all.

Of the mercenaries hired, the one with the best eyesight is Mikage. And I'm the supporter. I accompanied you so that you could follow me in the unlikely event.

There are several tents in Ajito. To lay on the bed or to leave loot behind.

"That's right, we can't tell from this distance who's in charge. Probably in the biggest tent."

"Which one is the biggest?"

This is the second one, counting from the right back.

"... does this mean I'm here?"

I left it entirely to Mikage.

In case you follow me, Mikage is a Class 2 mercenary in the first place and is more experienced than I am. Rather, I feel like I'm being followed.

In mock games, we've finally been able to win one recently, but we still have a 20% chance of winning. In the usual presence, one or two lizards are still good.

"With Yukina-sama next door, I can safely fulfill my role. Don't be so degrading."

"I'm glad you said that."

It was a lizard who shouted at me with consolation, but I told him as if I remembered.

Speaking of which, the mercenary named Rudell seems to have gotten close.

"I'm drunk, and I'm a fan."

I briefly told Mikage about the conversation I had with Rudell the night I was on the move. Then she had a sad look on her face.

"I wish you'd told me something like that..."

"You didn't bother to say anything."

"Hah... this was your chance to spread Yukina-sama's courage. But I'm going to be a good friend to him, me."

I'm wondering if I should be happy with that friendship.

"Apart from my friends, Rudell was quite skilled as a mercenary. As far as you can see at the time of the incident, you will be a talented person in the top three ranks. It would be nice if you would accompany me on this request."

Because other harsh lizards say it, I'm sure they're really smart against that gentle man.

"In any case, you've seen a lot in that situation."

"Because the eyes are pretty good. That's why I'm taking on this role."

In that battlefield, Mikage probably had enough room to look out for her surroundings compared to me. Can I be that much?

"That's right, you despise yourself. It was because my partner was dealing with him the most, that the lizard was able to calm down and grasp the situation."

Well, there was nothing I could do about Aina when she was full of her head.

Thinking so much, I shook my head.

I was too excited to talk. Although "production" is still ahead, it is still in the process of being requested. When I saw Mikage's face when I thought I wouldn't tighten my mind, I had a terribly sharp expression. It's not the same as laughing until the brink, and the atmosphere is tight.

I followed Mikage's gaze to see if there was anything unusual about Ajito, but I still didn't see it well.

To put it bluntly, it seems that a few people attached something elongate to it.

I'll tell you what, buddy, just calm down and listen.

As Gram whispered in the channels, Mikage tried to tell the facts without feelings.

"A few women with chained hands came out of the tent. Maybe they were captured."

--Gah.

When I noticed, I was holding a spear (gram) in my back, and the lizard was holding its arm.

"Yukina. I know how you feel... but please bear with me here."

As long as I limit myself to "strength", I'm already far ahead of the lizard. Mikage grabbed my arm and stopped trying to jump out with all his might, you know he could shake it off.

... no, no.

Mikage is controlling himself. That came from the hand holding my arm.

"Sorry... it's settled down now"

While apologizing to her, I ripped off the hand holding the spear.

"No, this is also your role."

"Thank you. So... do you know how many people are connected?

"As far as I can see... about three people. I don't know if it's a boulder until then, but I don't think it's going to be very long anyway."

I see. Hurry back. "

Me and Mikage nodded to each other and hurried to the spot where the other mercenaries were waiting.