“Alright, let’s sort out the situation.”
Everyone decided to talk after dinner. However, it seems that the Guild Master has already gained some certainty.
“On the whole, goblins are monsters that breed rapidly, but their number do not multiply this rapidly in just a few days even if it is in their natural environment.”
“Even if there is a goblin’s nest somewhere?”
“Even if there is a goblin nest, it is rare for them to raid the village frequently for food. This is because they can get some food in the forest. Moreover, the only sightings of goblins a few days ago were not in such groups, according to the report, there was only two to three of them.”
Listening to the Guild Master’s story, I somehow understood. It seems that there are others who understood it as well.
We looked at each other.
By the way, Shiro tilted her head, looking confused. However, Ao seemed to understand it somehow.
“Could it be that this outbreak of goblins was caused by humans?”
“It’s highly possible.”
In response to my question, the Guild Master did not deny it, instead, she responded as if she is almost sure that was the case.
Everyone was astonished by the truth.
“There are magic tools that can summon monsters, and in the last few days, there has only been one person who can do that.”
“The woman who accompanied those two.”
“That’s right. They also have a reason to damage our territory.”
At that time, most of the people in the guild considered the woman who slapped the two members of the Count Bakuak family suspicious.
I thought it was strange, but the Guild Master seemed to have grasped something.
“When I looked into that woman, I recalled a hated name. The Red Scorpion, a vicious criminal organization. She’s part of that dark organization that is said to have ties not only to the Count family but also to other nobles.”
“Red Scorpion……”
Some of the soldiers gasped.
Mmm, it is a pretty big criminal organization then.
“The Red Scorpion is a dark criminal organization. Most of the soldiers know about them, but it would be best for Shun and the others to remember as well. They are a group that also buys and sells illegal drugs and illegal magical tools. They will kidnap, rob, or even kill as long as they can get paid.”
“It’s like a mafia.”
“It’s not like, they are a mafia itself. Prostitution, illegal slavery, gambling, high-rate usury. They do whatever they can to raise funds, but it is said that some nobles are their sponsors.”
“Count Bakuak is one of the sponsors, isn’t he?”
“Yes. It turns out that the one who was causing the fight in the city was also a member of the Red Scorpion, who was commissioned by Count Bakuak. He must be a person with a certain position in the organization.”
Now, it became clear that a criminal organization was involved. What the criminal organization is doing is connected to this case.
Thinking about it, there is no doubt that it was the criminal organization that caused the artificial damage to the carriage.
“Under the orders of my husband, the Margrave, I have ordered my soldiers to capture that woman. However, she has disappeared and has not been seen anywhere. That’s why I came to the village just to be sure.”
“Those two did not show up as well?”
“No, those two are showing up at the guild. They were even swearing at the reception desk, probably because that woman wasn’t there. I had those two followed. Tomorrow afternoon we will have more troops here as well.”
“What should we do?”
“With the ability of Shun and the others, you guys can deal with some goblins. We will continue our investigation tomorrow.”
This is becoming a major incident in earnest.
Hmm, while we are investigating, it seems that there will be a lot of goblin extermination as well.
Or so I thought.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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