The exchange of information between Ray and the guards will soon resume.

"And did you get any information from the red cloths, and that's what they've been doing and where they've been and what that's what they've been.

　If the red cloth was used by the people who caused the Cobolt incident, it is safe to have some clue.
　Of course, red cloth doesn't necessarily have any important information, but there is a possibility that it has important information without knowing it, and even if it's nothing, it could be an important clue by combining information from many people.
　That's what Ray asked, but coming back was the act of shaking his head.

"The people who are planning this case must have thought it through. I tried to get people to the place where Akabu lived, but there was no clue."

　One of the things that quickly moves before Ray tells me is his profession as a security guard, but it's also probably because he was angry about his comrades being attacked.

"I see. ... Then again, after all, it's annoying, it's annoying, it's annoying. What's the matter? I still can't get any clue."
"Don't worry. We're continuing to collect information on our feet. We're better at that kind of investigation."
"Oh... I suppose,"

　Security guards are, in Ray's perception, police... or armed police in a more direct sense.
　Even so, as long as it is true that the security of Gilm is maintained, it is highly trusted by the residents.
　Not all guards are good as a matter of course, and some guards seem to be committing crimes behind the scenes as a matter of course.
　But overall, the guards are still viewed favorably by the residents.
　That's why there are many people who cooperate with us even if we act like we're walking around listening to information directly.

"That's your real job, and I'll leave it to you. Given the large number of inhabitants of Gillum, there must be some clues somewhere."
"Oh, that's for sure. Considering Ray's encounter, the red cloth that attacked the people we were watching today, and the number of people that red cloth was moving around, it should stand out in its own way just to have that amount of food and stuff."
"And there are a lot of young people in red cloth who are basically selfish. I don't think they'll be able to keep quiet... very much."

　I was talking to Ray and another guard tells me so.
　In fact, the red cloth was full of blood... and Ray understood that it was a gathering of people who easily bled, so there was something in his opinion.

"I understand the opinion. I understand it, but... you didn't find those clues after all, did you?"
"...I see. Well, a red cloth was called a red cloth because it was tied up somewhere in the body, so if you take off the red cloth and pretend to be an ordinary person, you won't be able to distinguish it as a red cloth."
"But if you happen to know it's a red cloth, you know? Actually, yesterday, an adventurer happened to judge him as a red cloth, and I knew that he was like that."
"That's the possibility, isn't it? ... more likely that we won't be able to find it than it is, isn't it?"
"Given the population of Gillum, it is certain that it is more likely that they will not be found."

　While another guard says so, others nod.
　In fact, it's true that Ray has to agree if he says yesterday's incident was only lucky.

(In the end, there was a big movement, but I couldn't say that it was a clue to the guy behind this incident.

　Lenora came in a hurry, so I was sure she had some clue... but it was a little out of line with Ray's expectations.

"More importantly, the question is... why did the people who were running the red cloth notice the presence of the watchman?"

　muttered one of the guards with an indescribable expression.
　Ray could understand what it meant.
　That means some of the guards may be connected to the one who is moving the red cloth.
　Naturally, the guards didn't want to doubt their comrades, but it was also true that the situation was likely that information had been circulated about who was monitoring the base over there.

"How long have you known about the watch?"
"If you knew it purely, don't make up a lot of people. I wrote it in the report."
"... then it's hard to think about who leaked the information."

　As Ray tells me so, some of the guards in the room look disgusted.
　Even though they know it's highly likely, it's probably not interesting to question their peers.
　However, it is also true that this is the most likely case, and given the current situation, there is no doubt about it.

(In the first place, if we don't keep it together, in the event of a traitor, this information will continue to be circulated.)

　As a guard, I don't want to doubt my comrades.
　But there is no doubt that there is nothing we can do about it if we don't get it together.
　Therefore, no matter how much the guards in front of him dislike him, if he doesn't get a firm grip, Ray will be in trouble.
　Maybe the guards understand it, but then the guards who are talking to Ray nod with a wry look on their faces.

"I know. I'll try to move as soon as possible, so don't worry about that."

　The other guards around him seemed to have a lot of thoughts about them, but considering the current situation, there was no way he could express his dissatisfaction.

"For God's sake... Is there anything else I can tell you?"

　At Ray's words, the guard says, "Nara...," and they have a lot of detailed meetings.
　Although most of them were related to this case, they were not that important.
　For example, what are we going to do with the captors of those who think they are red cloths?
　The guards said it would probably be sold as a criminal slave.
　It is only natural that this should happen because they attacked security guards in Gilm, hired by Dusker.
　Even though they are criminal slaves, their crimes are much lighter than those of bandits, so they will not be so long.
　That would have been as early as this year... as next year at the latest.
　...unless you were a criminal slave and showed no enthusiasm for work.
　After a lot of talk, Ray leaves the station.

"Well, if anything happens again, let me know. ... I didn't expect Lenora to ride a horse and call me."
"What about Lenora?"

　I'm sure many guards know about Lenora.
　There are some people who look as if they're lying to Ray.
　However, Lenora doesn't look like a person who can ride a horse, so it's no use thinking that way.
　...and the reason why the word "lovely" doesn't appear is probably because his manzai interaction with Kenny is so famous.

"Oh. Honestly, I didn't know Lenora could ride a horse that well. I'd be convinced if I were told she was a guild worker."

　Guild workers are not uncommon in some cases to carry adventurers far away in carts.
　Most of the work is done by ex-adventurers or underlings, but if you're too busy to find anyone else's hand, you may be sent to the receptionist.
　It would be absolutely unacceptable for a guild staff if they could not actually operate a carriage or ride a horse, which would result in unnecessary injuries and deaths.

"There are a lot of great people in the guild."

　One of the guards muttered.
　In fact, it takes a high level of ability to be hired as a guild staff, and it's a job that deserves to be described as a narrow gate.
　That's what makes it harder to be a guard or a guild officer, unless you're too naive to be a guild officer.
　...as easy as it is to be a security guard, the training is very strict because of the need to keep Gillum in peace, and whether he can continue it is another matter.

"Well, then, I'm going now. ... Good luck to you, though you must be having a hard time."
"Leave it to me,"

　With such brief words, Ray leaves the station.
　In front of the station, the guards were checking the surroundings as they had seen before, but when they saw Ray coming out, they nodded slightly.
　Ray couldn't figure out exactly what the nod meant.However, judging that it probably means something to the guards, he simply nods back without questioning them.

"Gruly!"

　Seth, who notices Ray coming out of the station, approaches Ray with a happy purring.
　...and somehow Ray could understand why he smelled something stimulating in his mouth.
　Perhaps someone came to love Seto while Ray was talking inside the station.
　However, there are guards looking around in a tense atmosphere a little further away from Seto, so it seems that he has not been able to love Seto for a long time.

"I was going to say, "Did I keep you waiting?" But I guess Seto had enough fun."

　Normally, it's safe to be accused of making people wait outside in this cold weather.
　But that's just normal, and in the case of Seto, there's no problem at all.
　That's because Seto can sleep soundly in the middle of winter without feeling cold at all, even if he's buried in the snow.
　Still, it would certainly be more comfortable for Seto to sleep in a stable.

"Glu-lu-lu-runt!"

　Seto is happy to hear Ray's words.
　Determined that he had eaten a pretty good meal, Ray caresses the rubbing of his head.

"Oh my gosh,"

　As Ray plays with Seto, the guard in front of the station coughs up a little by little.
　Determined that staying with Seto here would get in the way, Ray walks away with Seto.

"In the end, this incident was about an attack on a guard who was watching the base."
"Guru..."

　As she walks, she talks regretfully, and Seto chants encouragingly.
　Ray wonders what to do, caressing Seto walking beside him.

(Some of the guards had argued that the enemy had already found out that they were watching the base, and that it would be better to look into the building more forcefully... what do you think?)

　It's enough to attack the guards who were watching, so of course the important things in the base have been taken out, and it seems that there's nothing more to look into now.
　On the contrary, there is no denying that some kind of trap may have been set.
　Some guards said such things.
　But when they said there might be something left unexpected and there was nowhere else to look into, others had to agree.

(If you hire a thief... can you sense a trap before it's launched? But can you hire a thief...or should you have Egg put your hand around you?)

　Some of Egg's men are naturally robbers as adventurers.
　If so, it is not surprising that the guards should send such men.

"Grunt? Grunt!"

　Suddenly, Ray is pulled by the dragon lobe.
　If you look over there, it's only natural that you're there.
　After pulling Ray's dragon robe with a kuchibashi, Seto looks at a stall a short distance away.
　The scent that comes out of it stimulates your appetite.
　Seto, who got food from someone in front of the station, insists that he's still hungry.
　While caressing such a set, Ray headed for the stall.