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“When did Ryo’s na beco Henoheno Moheji?”
Abel said in exasperation.
“It’s reckless to give my real na to soone so suspicious, don’t you think? It’s a necessary risk managent asure.”
Ryo declared confidently.
Handling personal information should be done with care.
“Abel, you never complint people, do you? With that attitude, your subordinates will never grow.”
“Are you talking about yourself, Ryo? First of all, you’re not my subordinate, and second, I think I give complints fairly often.”
“Not nearly enough. Unless you treat to a al every day, it doesn’t count as a complint.”
“Even if I do complint you, I won’t be buying you food.”
“Such tyranny!”
Ryo lanted the injustice of the world.
But there was soone here who did give Ryo proper recognition.
“Ryo, well done.”
Deputy Governor Fu Ten gave him proper praise.
“I just did what was expected of an adventurer.”
His words sounded dignified, but his embarrassed face made for a striking contrast.
Beside him, Abel shook his head and muttered, “Doesn’t suit him at all”.
Deputy Governor Fu Ten also praised Abel.
“Abel, you acted quickly to save Jun Luo. That’s not sothing just anyone could do.”
“I only did what was necessary.”
A voice interjected from the side.
“Copying , huh…”
It seed Ryo had mumbled sothing.
But Abel ignored him completely.
“Abel, thanks for saving earlier.”
Jun Luo approached Abel to express his gratitude.
“I only did what was necessary.”
The phrase “I only did what was necessary” was repeated once again.
It seed to be a very convenient phrase.
“Jun Luo, if you’re able to answer, I’d like to ask…”
Deputy Governor Fu Ten began.
“What exactly did the docunts from the Magistrate say about this incident?”
“Deputy Magistrate… it only said to handle things carefully, no matter what happens.”
With that, Jun Luo handed over the docunt.
Fu Ten took it and read through it.
His face twisted into a frown.
He read it several tis before letting out a deep sigh.
“Why is it written like this?”
His murmur was more exasperation than anger.
After thinking for a while, he looked up.
His expression showed a certain resolve.
“Normally, I wouldn’t be sharing this information with you. So, keep this between us.”
Jun Luo, Abel, and Ryo all nodded.
Ryo could tell that this must be the restricted information he had initially withheld from Abel.
“The truth is… this month, in other areas of Darwei, there have been incidents where monsters have co down from the mountains and attacked villages.”
Deputy Governor Fu Ten spoke in a very quiet voice.
Then, he continued.
“There are even reports of city soldiers being sent to those villages and suffering defeat.”
“I see. So that’s why you originally wanted three tis the forces for this.”
Abel nodded in understanding.
“Exactly. But as you know, right now, the Sixth Prince’s consort is making her entrance. Many influential people from inland cities have gathered here to establish connections. We simply don’t have the manpower to spare for military operations…”
Fu Ten’s face showed deep frustration.
He continued.
“I wanted to organize a subjugation force after the procession, but…”
Apparently, that wasn’t possible.
“In short, this was an order from higher up…”
“I see…”
Fu Ten spoke with resentnt.
And Abel looked unsurprised.
The higher authorities who ordered the imdiate subjugation likely had good intentions.
They wanted to help the suffering residents as quickly as possible.
However, when those at the top give orders without understanding the realities on the ground, their decisions can sotis make things worse.
Even if an order is correct in principle, poor timing can lead to irreversible consequences.
Ryo shook his head slightly.
It was a sad reality.
“Yes… this is the best course of action.”
Fu Ten muttered, then looked at Abel and Ryo.
“I need both of you to report what happened with the Illusionkin to the governor’s office and the lord.”
Abel and Ryo exchanged glances.
Ryo gave a small nod, and Abel spoke.
“I don’t mind, but… we don’t even know if the monster activity in other areas of Darwei is connected to the Illusionkin.”
“Yes, I understand that. That Illusionkin, Garibech, seed to be taking orders from so leader but was only instructed to assess human strength… or sothing like that. Either Garibech is an idiot, or there’s sothing more complicated going on…”
Fu Ten seed to have a clear grasp of what Garibech had said.
“If he’s returned to Tiger Mountain, he might co down again. That ans we need to fortify this village and use it as a base. Once the wedding procession leaves, we’ll be able to allocate more troops here. Until then, we’ll need adventurers to help out. First, I need you two to co with to convince the governor. After that, you’ll report to the lord.”
“I see.”
Abel nodded in agreent.
Ryo was about to nod as well when his picked up sothing.
“There’s a rider approaching from the city.”
“Alone? A ssenger, then…”
Fu Ten frowned at Ryo’s report.
A ssenger arriving at this mont could only an bad news.
“Deputy Governor! Where is the Deputy Governor?!”
The arriving ssenger shouted.
“Over here!”
Deputy Governor Fu Ten raised his hand and called out.
Then, he whispered to Ryo and Abel beside him.
“I recognize that ssenger. He’s definitely from the city governor’s office.”
Hearing this, Ryo and Abel nodded silently.
The ssenger knelt on one knee and delivered his report.
“You must return to the governor’s office imdiately! The governor has passed away!”
“What?!”
Fu Ten shouted in shock.
Ryo and Abel exchanged glances.
The other adventurers and soldiers, who had overheard the report, began murmuring among themselves.
“Understood. I’ll return to the governor’s office at once, but… Jun Luo!”
“Yes, Deputy Governor!”
Called upon, Level 3 adventurer Jun Luo rushed over.
“As we discussed earlier, I’m leaving you in charge of reinforcing the fence. Once the situation in the city is under control, we’ll send reinforcents, but until then, I’m relying on you. I grant you command authority.”
“But I’m just an adventurer…
“That doesn’t matter. If the goblins descend again and you find the village indefensible, abandon Spring Village imdiately and retreat. Understood?”
“Understood.”
The soldiers nearby had also heard Fu Ten’s words and nodded in agreent.
“We’ll be taking the horses from the carriage. Abel, Ryo—can you both ride?”
“Of course.”
“Yes, I should be fine.”
Abel and Ryo answered Fu Ten’s question.
Abel, naturally, was skilled at horseback riding.
Ryo, having been trained by the Rune Knights and later receiving additional riding lessons at the mansion of Magistrate Sue Ku in Mifasoshi, had improved… probably.
“It’s rare for adventurers to know how to ride. But that works in our favor. We’ll gallop straight to the governor’s office.”
“A fast ride, about an hour or so?”
“A-An hour… I’ll do my best.”
Fu Ten said, Abel calculated the ti based on how long it took them on foot, and Ryo braced himself for the ride.
One hour later, the three of them arrived safely at the governor’s office in Boago.
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