Unexpectedly, or perhaps I should say, less forcefully than I had expected.
　As if to get the story out of him without question, the person looked around and opened his mouth as if to ask for understanding.

I can't tell you the details, but we are on the trail of a certain quintet. They are likely to be involved in an imperial affair. Do you have any idea who they are?

　And apparently it was the adventurers who felt surprised, too.
　They looked at each other and whispered to each other.

"Hey, what's this about?　Is that really the one from the infamous Kuro Wolf Knights?
"How the hell am I supposed to know that? I don't even want to know.
"As a guild, we've never actually had anything to do with them. Or should I say "them" right now.
"d*mn, ......, that really doesn't help at the crucial point.

　In the beginning, he was really talking in a hushed voice, but whether it became a hassle or something else, he began to speak at a normal volume, so the conversation is completely audible.
　It's true to say that he's like a fearless adventurer, but I don't think he can complain even if he gets cut down by one or two people.

　However, when I looked at the person in question, I couldn't make out his or her facial expression, but I could sense that he or she was smiling with something akin to a bitter smile on his or her face.
　At least, there is no sign that it is likely to go on a rampage soon.

　Or maybe he saw through it, but that's a bit too much for him.

"I know what you're going to say. And I'm not going to deny it. It's true that some ...... of us, or at least many of us, are doing what we want. But at least I'm not going to do it. Sure, I'm on ...... death row just like them, but I'm also going to be a member of the Order.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what to expect when you join the Kuro Wolf Order: ......
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it.

　You're going to be able to find out what you're looking for, and you're going to be able to find out what you're looking for.
　It's a little hard to understand because of the muffled sound, but still feminine enough that you can't mistake it for anything else.
　But aside from that, what was a bit surprising was that she openly mentioned that she was on death row.
　I thought it was an open secret, but it wasn't even hidden in the first place.

　And at the same time, I'm convinced.
　The people of the city were understandably anxious and frightened by what the condemned might do, and the adventurers seemed somewhat hopeful because they thought that because of that kind of person, they could lash out as they wished, depending on how they came out.

　The adventurers were right about the line of scrimmage I heard earlier.

I'm sure you're not the only one.　Anything that might lead to a clue.

　And from the point of view of those adventurers, the current situation is naturally not interesting.
　I'm not sure if I've been shrugged off or not, but there's an air of dissatisfaction in the air, and somewhere along the line a sniffle is heard.

"Hmph. ......?　What's in it for us if we cooperate?
"Don't tell me you're going to get out of town or anything warm and fuzzy, okay?　This is a tiger adventurer. You're not going to ask me to give you information for no consideration, are you?

　That argument is legitimate, but the vibe seems to be that they are trying to pick a fight.
　Or perhaps it is.
　I'm sure they would have said the same thing even if it weren't this person who came along.

　But perhaps that's why they were sent here.
　He didn't care about the adventurers and then said something that made their eyes change color right afterwards.

Of course, I don't say that for free. We're prepared to pay gold for the best information. For information that leads directly to them, we will pay you a hundred gold pieces.
Gold ......!　A hundred ......!"?

　In an instant, a murmur spreads through the guild, and all eyes, glittering and lustful, gather in one place at once.

　But the figure, not paying attention to their gaze, looked around and walked to a nearby table.
　Then the bag is lifted from his waistband and placed on the table with a heavy, dull thud.

　The eyes of the adventurers shone with a deeper color of desire as the golden coins fell from the bag.

If you have information that you deem useful for this occasion, you will be paid immediately. Is there a problem?

　Already not a single person was complaining.
　All the people present were glued to the bag and began to think about how to get at its contents.

　With the exception of the person who brought the bag and two others.

Hmm ...... things are worse than I thought, huh?
It's certainly not what I expected. It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one. However, this seems to be a good source of information: ......
The question is, what should we do?

　Aren and the others, being the exception, will discuss their future moves while keeping their voices firmly hidden.

　Going out of the guild like this is out of the question.
　Obviously, we'll be spotted suspiciously, and we don't know what information has been exchanged here.
　To find out what kind of information they have and what information they have obtained, it is essential that you remain here.

　But it also depends on the information that comes out.
　If you are gathering information like this, you can be sure that the Kuro Wolf Knights don't have any deadly information.

　For example, what lodgings do they stay in and so on.
　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what to do.

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea to not tell them anything, but if you tell them about the horseshit, they'll get suspicious.
　For now, we will have to wait and see how much information will be flying around for a while.

...... If there's a price to pay, I don't mind telling you the information, but do you have any more information to identify it?　There are too many of them, just because they're a group of five, that's not enough.　And I'm in here too.


Sure. Do you have any characteristics or at least something to offer?　It's not just about race or appearance. It would be a lot easier to identify someone if you knew their name: ...... Well, I wouldn't be so extravagant.

　That word made me cringe, because I'm sure they know about Curtis.
　I don't know how much of Curtis alone will narrow it down, but it's enough to make a judgment call.

...... I'm sorry, but I really don't know the details. Except that it's a five-man team.
"Huh ......!　So, give me the information, ......, and I'll send you the information. ......!

　To be honest, Allen wanted to scream as well.
　When he looked at Leeds, he too was blinking his eyes in surprise.
　What the hell is going on here.

"You don't know about ...... Curtis?　No, hidden ......?　It's true that it would be a lot worse if people found out that the Kuro Wolf Knights were after the Marquise's people. ...... However, that's a little late for that, as soon as Henriette was captured. ......
Even though you don't know about it now, it's only a matter of time. So you really don't know about ......?
If that's the case, then why are they looking for us? ...... You don't think they're really looking for us, it's just a series of coincidences?
It's a bit too good to be true. ...... Why would those people be looking for a group of five without knowing the details in the first place?　No one told me to do so ...... no, no way, an epiphany, right?
I guess not, because the revelation would imply that God has a hand in the false accusations: ...... Hmmm, another unexpected piece of information.

　It's a boon to have new information, but it raises more questions.
　Whether we were advancing or regressing, it was hard to say.

In the meantime, based on the tools they are using and the paths they are taking, it has been suggested that there may be some Imperial personnel in the mix or collaborating with them: ......
How can that be helpful? You mean, when you say it like that, do you mean the guys out of the country?　How do you know that much when you don't know all the details?
It's that ...... I'm sorry. I was just told that information, but I don't know the details either.
...... You can't be serious about giving us hard information on that. It's a good idea to buy information with gold coins.

　You feel bad, as you should, but the words of the adventurers made you shrink back, even from the armor.

　But for us, the questions are growing.
　The path we're on means we're following it, and it's most likely to be about Allen and his team.

　But that makes me wonder how this person doesn't know about Curtis--

Does that mean that ...... person just isn't told, and only the higher ups know about it?
But the idea of gathering information in that situation is, as they say, a bit absurd. ...... I was going to gather miscellaneous information for now and examine it after I took it home, right?
But that's the most important information you're going to get?
Well, that's just the way it is, isn't it?

　There was even an air of disarray from the adventurers, who were completely unwilling to provide information.

　Well, it's understandable.
　You can get gold coins for useful information, but you don't even know what is useful.

　At least it is impossible to judge here and there, so we'll take it back with us, but beyond that, the notorious Kuro Wolf Knights.
　This man is not so bad, but he is notorious because there are many who are not.
　If there is a high probability that the reward will not be paid as it is, it was only natural to dissuade him from providing information.

"But for us, was it a relief, in a way?　It's not like we're going to get any more hard information, and more importantly, with the way things are going, it's not unnatural for us to just walk away.
"Well ...... would you like to go back to the inn for now?

　The adventurers are completely dumbfounded, and an uncomfortable atmosphere is coming from the Kuro Wolf Order.
　It seems that this situation will not progress any further, and there are questions ahead.
　I think we should come back as soon as possible and talk to them again.

　So, he nodded at Leeds' suggestion--and that's exactly when it happened.

"--Huh?

　Instantly, Allen reflexively turns his gaze out of the door.
　I don't see anything strange in your vision.

　But that was definitely not the case.

"Mr. Allen, now ......
...... It looks like we're no longer in the mood for leisurely information gathering and such.

　Muttering this, Allen squinted his eyes as if searching for the source of the sound that had reached his ears - a roar as if something had exploded.