'Lords of Franca'.

Agent Bobbdy approached a nobleman in the salon.

The male nobleman who turns around has the appearance of a strong military man. He is a first-rate warrior, or so he is called.
He steps out of the circle of women he has been escorting and stands in front of Bobbi.

What do you want? This is no place for a man like you.

That's a pretty harsh thing to say. Bobbdy may be a public official, but he is not a nobleman. And his clothes and appearance - very much like an investigator - are very tired.

But Bobbdy is smiling. Either he doesn't care, or he doesn't realize that there is a tinge of reproach in the Lord Franca's words.

It seems to be the latter, the Franca lord muttered to himself.
Bobbidi opens his mouth, smiling.

Hello, Lord Franca. How do you do?
'No need for your sycophancy. Just go away.
'That's not how it works. I'm doing my job.
'Aren't you just sneaking around following people?
That's the way the job is. --So, Lord Franca. You're being targeted.

At the sudden words, Lord Franca raised his eyebrows.

God's Eyes. Last night, the authorities received an anonymous letter. It states that you are going to break into today's show, and that you intend to steal 'something' that is dear to you, Lord Franca.

'Hmm. Did the sneak thief bother to inform you so?
Yes, it is. They always do this. They deceive us, they ridicule us. They're a bunch of fools.
'You're the only one being mocked for deceiving me.
'...... ha, you are right. But, Lord Franca. Did you know that they always target noblemen and merchants who meet certain criteria?
Are you implying that I am dishonest?
No, no, no, no, no, no. My target is only God's Eyes. I'm not interested in anything else.
'But then, it seems that you are closing the case that Thief has uncovered.
If you see a gold nugget lying right in front of you, you just have to pick it up, don't you?
'You think I'm going to be one of those gold nuggets?'
No - I'm just here to warn you. Never underestimate them. God's Eyes are out and about, appearing everywhere. They may already be here at this venue right now.

Franca lord laughs at me.

What then? Not many adventurers can touch me. And I would not be slowed down by a clown!
God's Eyes" is an adventurer, and a clown at that?
'Wasn't it you who said that?'
I'm sorry, that's right. And Lord Franca is right. No one can touch you. Especially in today's show. After all, you're the hero ( ) today.
'............ you knew?'
'I just overheard something. Well, it's my profession. I'm sure you stand out a lot on the stage.

Lord Franca's eyes narrow.

'You're using me as bait to catch them, aren't you?

Bobbi shrugs.

'That's just the way it is. Even the Lord of Franca, with his black reputation, would not be so foolish as to use you as bait. As I've said many times, I'm only here to advise you.
'I see--. Well, that's all right. I took your advice. I don't think I'll be able to count on it.

And the lord of Franca turned on his heel. Bobbi shouted at his back.

I will get God's Eyes!

The nobleman did not look back.





As the dumb agent walked away, Lord Franca sniffed.

--What's this black rumor? I don't know how far you got with that guy, .......

I'll take care of him, he vowed.

Another nobleman came to greet him.

Well, well, well... Lord Franca. It's a pleasure to meet you. I am--'

After revealing his identity, the man added

You are a very strict young lady, aren't you?

He raises an eyebrow.

'My daughter is ......?'
'Yes, you were just in the guild district, chastising a tramp. No, he was very brave.
'....... 'My daughter is supposed to be in the territory.'
'What a ....... Perhaps you've come as a guest of honor? He had a knight with him. No, she's a lady.

The man said, "Excuse me," and went to speak to another nobleman.
The remaining Franca lord thinks to himself, "This is ridiculous.



She's only five years old. Until then, I raised her with men.

--What the hell is going on? Someone's impersonating Franca's daughter?

If they find out, it's punishable by death.
Who in the world could be so foolish? Bobbidi's words.

--I see.

It seems I'm already under attack. Those thieves.
He smiles wryly. A fury wells up in the lord of Franca at the insult to his name and to himself.

--All right, I'll take it. You sneak thief! ......!

The terrifying deadly atmosphere of a first-class warrior changed the atmosphere of the salon.





'--Prine!

As I sat in the waiting room, careful not to crease my wedding dress, I heard my name called. A woman's voice sounded familiar.

I turned around to see three young noblewomen, all dressed up in their finery.

'My sisters ......'

Prine noticed that her voice was somber. Somewhere in the back of her mind, she hated herself for thinking this.

I didn't want to see you now. That I had been thinking that.