How a Former Pro Takes Advantage by Doing an Easy Job

- Side Story Episode 3

“Anyway, with this, I got my immediate wish.”

“Congratulations.”

Dia quietly claps her hands. No, we still have to build a city, so clap your hands later.

Seina, on the other hand, understands, but tilts her head as if she cares about something.

“Is that really all there is to it?”

“huh?”

“I think you were strangely in a hurry for that.”

“… … hmm. It does have some additional meaning. First of all, I am in a hurry because I have the confidence to shorten the time unlike the time of Pahillia. … … And it’s time for Arna to go around well.”

” iced coffee??????

They opened their eyes wide as if they finally understood.

“Even though Fahilia is a good place to live, in reality it is a city with only snow outside the city. Isn’t it better to see a place with the sea and blue sky than there?”

It also has its own meaning.

‘… … Well, it's not really only that.'

It's not that there aren't a few reasons why I desperately want the sea, but that's something to look forward to later. whoop whoop whoop.

“Anyway, I think I played well. Shall we go back? It's time for the investigative team to return to report.”

I was about to say let's go back to camp soon.

hmm?'

Then I realized something.

On the other hand, Seina and Dia seemed to have noticed as well, their words decreased and they sneaked forward.

“The investigation camp side is noisy.”

“Something seems to have happened.”

“hmm. Let's go.”

Did a mouse come out?

At this point, I didn't think much of it.

The hidden problems here have not been taken seriously until now.

“Not enough luggage!”

As soon as we returned to the camp, we heard a shout from someone on our side.

“Didn’t you forget this idiot?”

“No way! I must have checked it when loading!”

“Then why isn’t there!”

“It’s not just that you don’t have luggage! Some supplies are empty on our side too!”

“This side doesn’t have half the food!”

how confused

Curious, I first approached the heads of the group of artisans who were making faces as if they were in trouble.

It was because Aken and Damon were talking about something and making faces that seemed to be rotting their heads.

“what's the matter?”

“… … did you come That's good, since I'll have to report right away anyway.”

Aken said something strange.

Damon also sighed and openly expressed his embarrassing feelings without filtering.

“Looks like you're missing some of your luggage.”

not enough?

“Did you forget to check when loading?”

“Not such a cute mistake. grunt... … If that's enough, just hit it with a hammer properly and preach.”

“… … no don't Then catch people?”

Apart from the iron-like discipline of the iron smithy, it cannot be seduced in terms of human rights.

Anyway, back to the Jim problem.

“You mustn’t have missed it?”

If you've left out a little bit of luggage, you can be in the mistake dimension.

But it didn't seem to be a problem to that extent.

“… … Is it gone?”

“The items that were undoubtedly in the load log were also found to be empty boxes when I checked now.”

“oh my… … It was heavily stolen.”

There are no idiots who will steal supplies this far. Even if they stole money, what would they do in front of such a vast sea with no infrastructure?

one possibility.

“Has it been stolen by someone outside of us… …

possible theft.

When I mentioned it, everyone silently agreed, probably thinking something similar.

I'm already starting to get a hunch that the investigation schedule will be a little longer.

What a thief... … .

“Are the thieves stealing food these days?”

“… … Does that make sense?”

“It’s a joke, a joke.”

I know. What's more, a thief in a place like this... … easy to understand easy.

The culprit is on this island!

When I checked the list of items that were roughly missing, most of them were food or items necessary for human survival.

On the other hand, I didn't touch anything like a weapon at all. Intention is clear.

“The question is, who is the culprit? …

Depending on who the culprit is, the meaning of coping with it will certainly change.

“… … Did you have to check separately?”

“Arell?”

“Anyway, it seems that I've got a rough idea of what's missing.”

First of all, within the range identified, there was no corner that could be a problem enough.

At least the fact that there are no human losses is something to be relieved of.

“It's nothing to laugh about.”

Archen sighed in pain and pressed his forehead.

In a sense, materials are the lifeline.

Even more so, the loss of things like blood in a place like this where there is no other means to replenish it nearby is a big deal.

Originally, there would be nothing strange if the head of the person in charge was blown off.

But I wasn't particularly reprimanded.

It's not because they were negligent, it's because if the culprit I thought was right, it was beyond the scope of what they would do.

More than anything.

“Well, can't we fill our case right away?”

The reason I'm relaxed is probably because it's not a blow.

“I will contact you right away.”

A few words of appropriate communication will solve the problem.

It's just that much of a problem.

I immediately ordered additional supplies to be brought.

They didn't have to wait too long, as they had arranged to send additional supplies or manpower at any time, just in case.

The gate opened right away and there were things that brought supplies again.

Wizards of Ernesia Mage Tower.

And it was Dia who led them.

Because power is used at this time.

“… … Now, let's move it.”

When ordered calmly, the wizards piled up the luggage floated by their magic in front of the camp.

‘Come to think of it, isn't this an abuse of authority... …

Keeping that thought in mind, I approached Dia.

“Did the wizards come sooner than expected?”

“Of course.”

“… … hey. Couldn't you have been waiting?”

When I look into the eyes of one of the wizards sneakily working and ask, he averts his gaze.

“no.”

” really'?”

“Never.”

Dia calmly and leisurely denied it. what happened

“… … But the fact that the material is gone... … May I continue with the schedule?”

“hmm. It's not that I'm not worried at all. Because I can't leave it like this.

And don't worry It won't happen the same way twice.”

Since it has already been done once, everyone will be wary, but this time I will be keeping an eye on it.

And I thought I wanted to personally check the culprit.

Above all, I have no plans to give up on this island.

‘… … Well, it's a matter of how they come out.'

Anyway, I don't think it will take a long time to check.

‘The bee that tasted the sweetness once. I can't ignore this place for the second time either.'

Because I am convinced of this by experience.

Thinking so, I decided to wait for the time to relax.

And Arel's prediction was right.

“… … It looks like they haven't withdrawn yet.”

“… … It looks like you've got a bunch of stuff in there too?”

“… … Really?”

“… … You are tenacious.”

beyond the dark... … While hiding, there was a group of people watching the investigation camp led by Arel.

Their gaze is directed at the burdens they bring rather than the humans who stay there.

“… … After all, the amount is considerable.”

“… … It looks like quite a lot of money. In the first place, that item itself was also moved using gate magic.”

“… … Isn’t that a lot of money and manpower for humans these days?”

“… … Does that mean that we will receive at least one state-level support?”

“… … Gold spoon.”

Ironically, however, they were only interested in the luggage and did not know who the owner was.

It was like that when I put my hand on Jim in the first place. I hesitated at first, but in the end I couldn't resist the temptation and reached out my hand.

“… … What are you going to do?”

“… … You knew they were lame anyway, right? Luggage is piled up like a mountain there.”

“… … Isn't that dangerous?”

“… … But is there any other way? What I stole a moment ago will soon reach its limit. This one has a lot of mouth. I want to keep what I can get my hands on.”

There are no objections. Even if he hesitates, no one will offer a different opinion.

The one who took it as an agreement and raised an opinion said.

“… … Tonight. act again.”

“???? hey.”

“… … are you okay. There's no way humans can get their tails caught, right?”

He said in a confident voice, as if to trust him.

The others in turn nod.

“… … good. Then let’s wait for the right time.”

And after careful monitoring and discussion, two days later at dawn. They got into action right away.

From the behavior of the intruders, we came to the conclusion that their purpose was to investigate the area.

If so, that's fine. After that day, a group of humans visited several times, but they did not notice their existence.

be careless... … I don't even say that, but at least I have no intention of neglecting it.

If they set their minds to it, they can even hide in a country's treasury.

What they do with such confidence and full ability... … .

“… … It's just collecting supplies for the expedition.”

“… … Don't tell me it will make you miserable.”

After bruising and shutting up the gloomy commenter, they went into action.

I don't have the heart to do it just because it's trivial.

Completely clearing his presence and infiltrating while moving gracefully enough to not raise even a single speck of dust, let alone the sound of footsteps.

“… … It seems to be somewhat wary.”

It doesn't make any sense. If so, it must be at the level of human boundaries.

It seems that there are people who are at a somewhat troublesome level. That person doesn't seem to stand by the boundaries of goods. It's probably because they didn't leave the camp with the person in charge here. Is it an escort?

It wouldn't be too difficult to get rid of them no matter what they were guarding.

They easily infiltrated and got out with what they needed.

First and foremost, what you want to get your hands on is food. And clean water is also important.

Of course, if I rob them, I'm concerned about the safety of those people. They are the ones who use gate magic to replenish supplies.

then you won't have to worry Worst case, they just have to return it.

Thinking so, they stole the goods without hesitation.

After getting out at once, they first headed to the place where they would load the supplies they had lost.

It would be inconvenient to head there. First, just in case, check in a separate place... … .

“Hmm? Are you planning to check the loot and move it slowly to the base later?”

What a strange story... … Their eyes widened as they were about to say.

A third voice that is obviously not their own. As if they were surprised, let's hastily turn our heads.

A young man with gray hair sat cross-legged on top of a pile of boxes, leisurely waving his hand.

“Hello. Long time no see… … is not Because I can't remember your face.

It seems you didn't even know my face.”

that young man... … Arell Ernesia was smiling as if it were absurd.

“Then, where should I ask the price for coveting someone else’s luggage?”

They didn't smile at the corners of their mouths, but their eyes radiated a sharp energy that they would never let go of them, and went into action.

After all, those who commit once will accumulate the same karma twice.

It fit exactly as expected.

As they were aiming for, the thieves headed straight to the tent where the supplies were piled up.

If it's obvious, it's easy to respond.

In the barracks where I was staying, I left only a moderately impersonal figure, and I also followed them while waiting for the intruders to visit while hiding.

My skills aren't bad, but it's not to the point where I'm aware of my existence.

‘As expected, those guys... …

Convinced of their identity, I leisurely followed them. In the end, no one noticed until I revealed myself.

Ugh… … .

Shaking my head.

“Ah, Arele Ernesia?!”

I pointed and shouted to see if any of them had barely recognized me.

“so? Anyway, for now, I'm thinking of punishing all of you as red-handed criminals. No complaints, right?”

Clearly, I am the victim.

I am just a pitiful victim who personally went after the ferocious robbers to catch them.

In short, there is no place to complain even if you get beaten up.

I lightly clenched my fist.

He holds it and smiles softly.

“Don’t even dream of running away.”

Declared and wanted to enter the punishment. How

a former pro

sucks honey