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Chapter 24: Infiltration
The seven of them started discussing how to gather information about the four individuals.
"Well then, let's gather information about Emma and the three nobles."
"Yes, when it comes to gathering information, the best place is undoubtedly a tavern."
"First, let's head to a tavern in the Galba Empire."
"Oh, everyone except me, please disguise yourselves."
"Got it!"
The group headed to a tavern to gather information.
"Did you find any useful information?"
"Yes, we did."
After a while, Marianne and Rudolf returned with information that Emma was living in a mansion and traveling by carriage to the Noswald Restaurant.
It wasn't every day, but specifically on Steel Day each week.
By the way, today is the day before Steel Day, known as Tree Day.
"Who will go to the restaurant?"
"If it's about sneaking in, I'm good at that."
"Oh, I'll go."
"I'll go too."
"If Rudolf is going, I'll go too."
Marianne, Rudolf, Ellie, Yumir, and Shuu volunteered for the infiltration investigation.
These five had sharp senses and were suited for infiltration.
"I'll pass since I'm wearing armor."
"I'm not good at hiding, so I'll pass too."
Aelusdro and Miro, the two warrior fighters, decided to stay behind.
Instead of everyone going together, they adopted an approach suitable for an infiltration investigation, where unsuitable individuals would stay behind.
"Alright then, take care."
"See you later."
Bidding farewell to Aelusdro and Miro, the infiltration team headed towards the Noswald Restaurant.
Night fell.
The Noswald Restaurant was located in a quiet residential area of the capital city, Yurieru.
The silhouette of the foreign-style building was illuminated by the lanterns' light.
Soldiers guarded the entrance, ensuring no intruders could pass.
"It's difficult to infiltrate with the lights on."
"Nevertheless, let's give it a try."
"...What are you whispering about?"
The guards, suspicious of Marianne and the others whispering, slowly approached them.
"Are you intruders? Get out of here!"
"Well, you see..."
"Now, Marianne."
"Understood."
...
While the three guards were arguing with Marianne and Shuu at the reception, Marianne and Shuu managed to enter the restaurant.
"Hmm..."
"Let's observe the situation for a bit."
It seemed that they gathered here every week for a meeting.
Marianne and Shuu discreetly approached behind them to listen to their conversation.
In the room, there were three men: one with blond hair, one with black hair, and a silver-haired half-elf.
They began discussing critical remarks about the Galba Empire.
"Really, is the Emperor so focused on human supremacy?"
"We need to find a way for non-humans to be accepted as well."
"In that case, we must dethrone the royal family!"
(Seems like they also dislike human supremacy. I feel a slight connection with them.)
(Hey.)
At that moment, another person arrived and spoke to the three men.
"She said, 'Let us improve this country together.'"
The men reacted one after another to the words of the human.
"If that is her desire, let us change the country for her."
"Please, give us any command, and we will fulfill your wish."
(Her?)
(Who could they be talking about...?)
Although the men concealed their names, it seemed that they knew who they were referring to.
Marianne and Shuu didn't fully understand, but upon further reflection, they realized.
These three individuals wore a blue gemstone on their chests.
(Are they pledging loyalty to someone?)
(Hmm, it's best to observe a little longer.)
After finishing their conversation, they disbanded and left.
Marianne and Shuu hurriedly left the Noswald Restaurant to report to Aelusdro and the others.
At the same time, the three were also quickly leaving.
Aelusdro and the others observed their actions.
...
"We're back."
Marianne and Shuu, reunited with the rest of the group, shared the information they obtained at the restaurant.
"So... Emma is plotting something with those three individuals, isn't she?"
"That seems to be the case. Also, all the men were wearing blue gemstones."
"It's definitely suspicious."
"Now we have a good grasp of the situation. Everyone, let's go after the three of them."
With that, Marianne intended to follow the three individuals who had split up and taken separate paths.
After discussing, Aelusdro and Shuu were assigned to capture the man with blond hair, Marianne, Miro, and Yumir were assigned to the man with black hair, and Rudolf and Ellie were assigned to the half-elf man.
"It seems the blond man entered the house of a wealthy merchant."
"We can follow up on that later."
Aelusdro and Shuu witnessed the blond man entering a house with a large green roof.
"Alright, let's go after him."
Marianne, Miro, and Yumir were tailing the man with black hair.
Along the way, the man entered a nearby tavern.
"Alright, let's go to the back entrance!"
Marianne went around to the back entrance to catch the man, but he unexpectedly emerged from the front exit.
"Well, well... You had a scheme, didn't you?"
(I didn't have a scheme.)
Lastly, Rudolf and Ellie were trailing the half-elf man.
The half-elf man momentarily let his guard down when an imitation steel slime swiftly crossed his path.
Taking advantage of the opening, Ellie emitted a dazzling light, causing the half-elf man to faint.
"Ugh!?"
"Rudolf, quickly take him away!"
"Y-Yes."
Rudolf carried the unconscious half-elf man to the hotel.
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