Chapter 71: Unexpected situation immediately occurs
{TL: By Creed}
The next day.
Without delay, we decided to take action.
First, we pretended to search for Aisha and went outside.
If we found her in just one or two days, it would seem suspicious, so we decided to wait about a week.
During that time, we gathered as much information about Doctor as possible.
Cliff's struggles meant only rumors were circulating, nothing concrete.
But still, it was enough.
We didn't know what would lead to future developments, and there was a possibility of unexpected gains.
So, we gathered information indiscriminately.
In addition...
We also investigated Falz Lutzbein.
Like Doctor, he was one of the leaders of the Adventurers Guild.
Although Doctor seemed to have a higher position...
We couldn't just leave this guy alone.
According to Cliff, Falz was the one who caused the Stampede.
His motive was something trivial, wanting to harass Cliff.
If we let someone like him go, how much damage would occur in the future?
Like Doctor, we were determined to expel him no matter what.
With that determination burning in our hearts, we continued gathering information...
At the same time, we proceeded with the preparation of the operation...
And then, a week had passed.
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"What, you found Aisha!?"
Once everything was prepared, we reported to Doctor that we had found Aisha.
Just as I expected, he immediately became very interested.
"Is that true!?"
"Yes. She's around ten years old, a beastkin with dog ears, correct?"
"Yes, yes. There's no mistaking that child."
"After conducting various investigations, we were able to obtain information about her recently, and upon confirming it, we reached the conclusion that it was indeed Aisha."
Sofia supplemented with a smile.
Her tone of voice was as usual, and it didn't seem like she was lying at all.
Is this girl good at lying?
I couldn't help but think that was a bit scary.
"To find her within a week is truly remarkable. It was not a mistake to assign you two to this task. Thank you very much."
"No, if we could be of help, then we're glad."
Doctor had the expression of a delighted old man waiting for a reunion with his grandchild, but...
"So, where is Aisha now?"
When he asked that, for just a moment, he had sharp eyes like a predatory bird targeting its prey.
This must be Doctor's true nature.
Yeah, this guy is dangerous.
We absolutely must succeed in our plan and expel him from the Adventurers Guild.
"She was found in another town."
"We've arranged for a carriage to come to this town. It should arrive in a few days."
"I see, I see. I'm looking forward to seeing her very much. Ah, what a wonderful day it is today."
What is Doctor thinking right now?
It's probably something unpleasant...
Thinking that, I forced a polite smile.
"..."
Sofia's forced smile was starting to twitch.
She seemed to sense Doctor's unpleasant aura and was showing disgust towards it, as if she might draw her sword at any moment.
No, she must hold back!
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"It was a dangerous situation... I almost instinctively cut down that trash, or rather, that rotten useless person..."
After leaving the mansion under the guise of continuing the investigation, Sofia said wearily.
It seems the situation was more precarious than I had thought.
Dangerous.
If she had gone ahead and cut them down, it would have been a disaster.
"Of course, setting aside Sofia's impatience, the plan is going smoothly for now."
Licorice said cheerfully above my head.
I wonder if she likes being on top of my head?
"In general, things are moving as we had envisioned, aren't they?"
"Yeah, that's right. So far, everything seems fine."
"But, we must not let our guard down. Even if things are going smoothly now, we never know what might happen. Let's stay alert and approach it with the intention of not making a single mistake."
"Yeah, I understand."
While having such a conversation, we headed to the Adventurers Guild.
Here we would search for information about Aisha...
Pretend to do so, and instead, advance the investigation of Doctor and Falz.
Today, we were scheduled to meet with a spy trusted by Cliff to receive information.
That was the plan, but...
"...They're late, aren't they?"
We were led to the guest room and waited for thirty minutes.
The spy still hadn't shown up.
Neither had Cliff.
I wonder if something happened?
"...Sorry for keeping you waiting."
Cliff appeared after another thirty minutes had passed.
It was evident from his face that something had happened.
Perhaps some trouble had arisen?
I hoped it was just a minor issue...
But my wish was easily shattered.
"What's wrong?"
"I'm sorry!"
Cliff bowed his head and said,
"That beastkin child,I fear she might have been captured by Doctor."
With that bombshell announcement, he left us stunned.
TL Note: Mission let's find Aisha.
Classic. Whenever a plan is explained, it's clear that it's gonna fail.
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