Episode 33: Unexpected

 

"Y-You all...?"

 

"Yes. You’ve acknowledged our abilities, so we won't be a burden."

 

"Of course, having you all would be an unparalleled reinforcement... but is it really okay? I feel bad involving the heroes in internal affairs like this..."

 

Grave, overwhelmed with gratitude, received a response from Milia on our behalf.

 

"Because we're heroes."

 

"...!?"

 

"Our mission is to defeat the Demon King and restore peace. However, if the world isn't peaceful even after defeating the Demon King, then our mission is meaningless. The 'Black Mist Blade' lacks any just cause, so this falls within our duty."

 

"Indeed."

 

"Absolutely."

 

Of course, we have nothing to do with being heroes in this world, so everything we just said is a lie... but this suits our needs better. Lies, when used appropriately, can be very effective.

 

If we're going to fight the 'Black Mist Blade,' it’s easier to move around if we do so with formal cooperation rather than acting independently.

 

"As expected of the heroes. To think you considered that much... I humbly request your assistance. I'll share all the information we have."

 

Great, it worked.

 

Now that we've set this in motion, things will go our way.

 

"We also have information about the 'Black Mist Blade' from Risha, who was a former executive. We’d like to share that as well."

 

Of course, the kingdom and the guild would have some information on the enemy, but Risha, being a former clan executive, might have unique insights.

 

We provided our information and, in return, extracted what they had.

 

The information from Grave was mostly what I already knew from the 'Sieg' scenario, but thanks to this, there’s no information we shouldn't know.

 

This means we won't need to lie anymore. It felt like a weight was lifted from my shoulders.

 

"Now, about the personnel assigned to your party—"

 

"Oh, that's not necessary."

 

"...!?"

 

Grave seemed surprised that we turned down his offer of additional support against the 'Black Mist Blade.'

 

"An impromptu party won't be able to keep up with our movements. Let us move freely."

 

"I-I see... Very well. I’ll inform everyone to recognize you so there are no friendly fire incidents. I'm counting on you."

 

"Got it."

 

And so, we officially joined the defense of the royal capital through the guild.

 

All that remained was to wait for the right time.

 

As we left the guild building, Risha asked.

 

"Rain, do you know what time they'll attack?"

 

"It should be around nine. Under the cover of night, they'll first blow up the outer walls of the capital. In the ensuing chaos, the 'Black Mist Blade' will engage the guards as they aim for the palace."

 

"I see..."

 

"Let's plan thoroughly until the time comes."

 

Wasting time in a random battle would be inefficient.

 

I used all the knowledge I had to come up with the most effective plan.

 

We waited for several hours on the well-guarded wall. Before we knew it, the scheduled time arrived.

 

—However, nothing happened.

 

Thinking there might be a slight delay, we continued to wait, but nothing occurred. The peaceful night passed uneventfully.

 

"It's already 11 PM... What's going on?"

 

"...I don't know."

 

Are they just significantly delayed? Or is nothing happening tonight? We were left confused as the scenario seemed to deviate from what we expected.

 

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A few hours earlier, in the headquarters of the 'Black Mist Blade' in the royal capital, the clan master, Gild, was briefing seven of his executives, excluding Raven and Lugas, on the final details of their plan.

 

"—So, my plan is flawless and perfect. No one can find fault with it."

 

With those words, genuine applause and admiration filled the room.

 

First, they would deliberately destroy an unrelated wall to create the illusion of an external attack. In the ensuing chaos, members of the 'Black Mist Blade,' disguised as regular adventurers, would wreak havoc and aim for the palace.

 

The plan was simple: breach all defenses and seize the throne.

 

What garnered high praise from the executives was not the overall strategy but the meticulous details. Utilizing internal information gathered over time, they planned to exploit the kingdom's weaknesses, which seemed revolutionary.

 

This could really work—no, it had to work. This sense of confidence and anticipation naturally spread among the executives.

 

Just then, Raven and Lugas, who had been assigned to assassinate Risha, returned.

 

"Raven, Lugas. Good work. ...What? What happened to you? Did Risha get you?"

 

Even though Risha was strong, Gild had assumed two executives could easily carry out the assassination with a surprise attack.

 

"Master Gild... I apologize. The assassination failed. Something unexpected happened."

 

Panting heavily, Lugas apologized. Simultaneously, Raven also bowed his head.

 

"What happened? Explain in detail."

 

"Well..."

 

Raven and Lugas explained everything that had transpired.

 

While Risha's strength was as expected, the real surprise was Rain and Milia, the young man and woman accompanying her, whose combat abilities were unforeseen.

 

Their strength could surpass even Risha's, and if they were enemies, it could jeopardize the entire plan.

 

"I see... Well done."

 

After hearing their report, Gild sighed and made a declaration.

 

"The plan is canceled."

 

At this unexpected announcement, in the midst of high morale, the executives were taken aback.

 

"If we fight while wounded, we won’t succeed. Besides, I’m concerned about Risha’s companions. ...But rest assured, we haven’t given up entirely. We’ll refine the plan and strike again."

 

The reason 'Black Mist Blade' didn't act as per the 'Sieg' scenario was because Rain's actions made the clan master, Gild, regain his composure and reconsider.

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