Then Grizz and I had a meeting.

　We talked about what we could expect based on what I had found out so far, and also about the half-fish people.

　We also discussed the possibility that Liran's sister had been taken away as a slave, and that we needed to take action as soon as possible. .......



"I mean, ...... that's the first time in a long time I thought I shouldn't have ...... listened."

"That's why I told you not to ask."



"But it's always more fun to be in the middle of the action, even if it's dangerous, than to not listen at all and be left out of the loop. The excitement of the festival is more enjoyable before it starts than during it.

"So we'll start the operation this evening, right?"



I'll take care of the follow-up. I'll make the most of my power as the merchant's idiot son. I have money and at least a little publicity.

"And about Lilan... ......"



　I asked for a little confirmation from Grizz that I was right, and if I was right, I'd be able to get a good deal from him.

　And if I'm right, what to do next.

　It's just a prediction, but I'm pretty sure I'm right.



　I asked Grizz to do a lot of things, and he has done all of them. It went unexpectedly smoothly and was a bit of a letdown, but Grizz was amused by the fact that it was a good story to keep his boredom at bay.

　What a dynamic guy.



"And I'd like to push Chad directly if possible, can we meet tomorrow?"

"Yes, but we'll need another set of rich people ...... besides us."

What do you mean?

"If we get more than 5 million for a single item, Chad will come to pick up the money in person. So we need 5 million for show money as well. No, it's more like an air of possession.

"It's an atmosphere. I'll take care of it."



　Looks can be deceiving. It is easy to gain credibility if you look neat and tidy. On the other hand, even if you are rich, if you look bad, you may be late at the start.

　So be prepared for that.



　We walked out of Grizz's house and went to the restaurant where Dove was staying.

　We open the door and call out inside.

"Is Dov there?"

　There is still a strange atmosphere inside.



　There was no response for a while, but then a woman who was Lydia's apprentice came out from the back of the store.

"Dove is not here right now. He sometimes slacks off and disappears. Oh?　You're the girl from the other day. What's wrong?"



"Just fine. I wanted to talk to you about something and get you hooked up to Dobb's.

"For me?　What do you want?　You're not asking me out for the night, are you?

Oh, you were talking about a woman named Lydia the other day, weren't you?

Yes, what about her?



　The woman slowly reaches for the cane at her waist.

　She seems very wary when it comes to Lydia. I'm sure she meant it as a warning. I raise my hands and reiterate my unwillingness to fight.



"No, wait a minute. No, wait a minute. I have no intention of fighting. I remember something I heard from a friend in King's Landing. It didn't ring a bell at the time, but there was a rumor that a wizard named Lydia had been repulsed in King's Landing.



"That Lydia?　Of course not. She couldn't have been defeated by a mere soldier or something.



"We, the lowly ones, don't know much about her, but she's a pretty good wizard, isn't she?　It takes more than an ordinary wizard to wreak havoc in King's Landing. And now we're talking about failure. Is she the kind of woman who would retreat without doing anything after all that trouble?"



"I don't think so. Unlike me, she's the type to strike from an absolute vantage point."

　She really seems to know Lydia. Lydia failed because she didn't know what was going on.



"Then it's not surprising that Lydia is wounded, is it?　I thought that maybe you, who knows Lydia's magic, would be able to find her near here ...... but from the looks of it, she's not in the vicinity. I'm sorry. Forget about it."

Did you come all the way out here to tell me that?



"Yes, as an adventurer who has been active in King's Landing, he's quite a threat. I thought I might be able to catch him now that he's weakened. And undead are scary. Think about it.　That skeleton can move. I don't want to be attacked by that thing again and again."



　The tension in the air suddenly slackens. The air of caution slackens from her at once.

"You're a lot dumber than I thought."



"I'm sorry for being stupid. But if Lydia had been there in the first place, even if she was weak, would you have run away as soon as possible?

"I wouldn't run away from a weakened opponent. I'll take care of her first in case she tries to kill me in the future.

I see. I'm sorry for interrupting. I'm sorry to interrupt your work. Well, let's just forget about it.



　I'm just gonna walk out of here. I've done all the planting I can do.

　Now I just have to hope they'll take the bait.

"Lucky, let's go back to Sun and the others."

----"Come on, let's go back to Sun and the others.

　When we reached the shore, Lucky went back to the box yard, and this time Mr. Gargoyle came out and took to the air and sea.



"Are you sure this is going to work, Mr. Locke?"

"I don't think so. "I don't think so... I'll just have to let Domorte take care of it."

That's what I'm talking about. Oh, there it is.




　Mr. Gargoyle quickly found Sun and Mei at sea.



"Thank you, Mr. Gargoyle.

"It's no big deal."

　Mr. Gargoyle landed directly on top of Sun.

"Are you sure tomorrow is going to work, Locke?"



　May asked me anxiously.

　I honestly think that retrieving May's mother is going to be a piece of cake.

"Yeah, I'm ready. May's mother will not be a problem.

"I'm glad to hear that."

What about the treasure?　Did you get a good amount?



We've got a pretty good haul over there. This used to be a dangerous area.

　Sun tells us this, but May interrupts him.

"I know you're talking like this, but mermaid lore has it that Sun's ancestors used to run amok in the sea.

"Mei, you promised not to tell me that."

"Heh heh heh."



　The two of them are as friendly as ever. It wouldn't surprise me if San's ancestors were rampaging about the sea, but I guess she's still trying to protect her own image.



"So, I have a favor to ask you.

"Yes, they are at the bottom of the sea.

"Well, I'll go over there and talk to them."

"No, it's hard for Locke to talk to them underwater, so I'll go get them.

　I'll go get them." After saying this, May went straight underwater.



　She seemed to be getting along with the half-mermaid a little better.

　Then we had a meeting with the half-maids and finally with Domorte in the box garden.



　In the box garden, everyone was cooking, so we were able to talk in a relaxed atmosphere. I didn't realize it myself, but I was a little over-enthusiastic.

　It is said that when we are nervous, our brain cannot make a proper judgment.



　I need to relax my shoulders a little to do a good job.

　I had to get some food and then go do one last job.

　I will sneak into Chad's house and rescue Liran's sister.