That was just now... Purple and silver figures flashed through Joshua's mind, so familiar yet so unfamiliar. He tried hard to remember, but he always came up blank.
"Oh, thank you for your hard work! I may not be convincing as the director, but this is really the best stage play ever!" Qiao Er, who serves as the student council president at Wangli College, said excitedly to everyone.
"Although at the beginning, everyone laughed because of the male-female cross-dressing... But as the plot developed, everyone became serious about it, which is really great," said Kolos.
"Well, yes, I don't want to have to dress up like that again."
He took off the costume he used to perform in the stage play Shirohana Koenshi, changed back to his usual guerilla attire, put the tactical force guide into his pocket, and hung the black and white two-color scabbard containing the Black Chidori and White Chidori back on his thigh.
After facing both sides, Joshua breathed a sigh of relief.
"What's the matter, Estelle?" Joshua noticed that his companion looked a little absent-minded, and even the Tai Chi stick he usually loved was only loosely wrapped around his back.
The Tai Chi Stick, the Black Chidori and the White Chidori were both New Year's gifts brought back to them from abroad by their father Cassius Bright at the beginning of this year after knowing that they were preparing to embark on the path of guerrillas. It is said that both are
Weapons from the East. The actual feel is much better than the weapons sold in weapon shops. More importantly, it is the form of bond between the two brothers (Estiel: sister and brother) and their father, so
It has been carefully maintained by the two of them. Even when Cassius's whereabouts were unknown before, the two of them were able to regain their confidence with only the weapons their father left them.
Joshua, who noticed something strange about Estelle, continued, "You seemed to be in a trance after the stage play. Are you okay?"
"No, it's okay. After all, I am also a guerrilla, and this level of hardship is commonplace. It's just that I seem a little lost, or my mind is a little confused or something... No, that's not right, Joshua, your face looks very...
You're pale, do you feel uncomfortable somewhere?"
After Estelle reminded him, others also noticed that Joshua still seemed a little nervous even though the stage play was over.
"Huh? Is that so?" Realizing that he was actually sweating, the black-haired boy took a deep breath.
"I don't know if it's my imagination..."
During a performance, Joshua once noticed a flash of purple and silver hair in the theater.
"Don't worry, I'm fine." Joshua said to everyone after adjusting with breathing techniques.
"It's a pity that neither Professor Yalua nor Xiaolian came to see the stage play. I also paid special attention to the audience." Estelle said with a pity. After hearing Estelle's words, Joshua
I also temporarily put aside the strange feeling I had just for a moment and focused on what was in front of me.
Soon, Teacher Teresa from the Manollia Orphanage came over with the children from the orphanage and chatted non-stop about the play "White Flower Love Poetry" just now.
"I really want to thank you all for showing us such a wonderful performance. This will definitely become a wonderful memory for us in Luan," said Teacher Teresa.
"Teacher...children..." Kolos hesitated to speak.
"Well... I'll tell them when I get back to Manollia Village. Then, if it's quick, maybe we can start our journey back tomorrow."
"That's not necessary!"
An old voice intervened in the conversation. Everyone looked towards the speaker, and a white-haired but energetic old man walked over quickly.
"Ah, Principal Collins." Teacher Teresa recognized the identity of the person at a glance.
"Long time no see, Teacher Theresa. It's rare for you to come to the academy. I'm really sorry that I didn't come to say hello to you until now." The old man said.
"Principal, you are so kind. We are very happy to allow us to come to the school festival. Thank you very much."
"I heard from Kross about the fire in the orphanage. It was really a very unfortunate incident. So, through this school festival, we also want to do our little bit. Please accept this." After that, Ke
Dean Linz took out a bulging envelope and handed it to Teacher Theresa.
"This is?"
"The total donation collected from visitors is one million Mila. Please use it to rebuild the orphanage."
"One million!?" Estelle was shocked by the amount. She lost her mother when she was a child, and her father was always away from home. She grew up eating a lot of food. She had never seen so many Miras in her life.
"It's such a big amount." Joshua also sighed that there were so many donations.
"Why are there so many?" Teacher Teresa hesitated whether she should accept it.
"Because many celebrities such as Duke Dunant and the Mayor of Perth participated in the school festival this time, more Mira was raised than in previous years."
Teacher Teresa still wanted to shirk it, but after the dissuasion of all the students, she still accepted the envelope.
"Children, I have made you suffer." Teresa said with some choking.
"I, we don't feel that we have suffered much. Also, teacher, why are you crying?" the red-haired kid Cram asked strangely.
"Kramm is an idiot. Of course he cried because he was too happy," the clever Mary said from the side.
Weeping with joy, Teacher Teresa held the children and shed tears. After she collected herself, she and the children took the carriage arranged by the dean and set off back to the village of Manollia. The person in charge of driving was the person stationed at the Guerrilla Association.
Karuna, the official guerrilla of the Luan branch, has been working as a guard at Janis Royal Academy today. This is her last task today. She will give a special entrustment to the Guerrilla Association. It is also the principal of the academy to take care of Teresa and
Arranged by the children.
"This matter has finally been resolved."
After heaving a long sigh of relief, Joshua, Estelle and other students began to pack up for the school festival.
When all the work was finished, it was already dusk.
Joshua and Estelle planned to return directly to the Guerrilla Association in Luan to report. And Kolos planned to go to Manollia Village to meet Teacher Theresa. She obtained permission from the dean of the college to stay outside.
The three of them walked together through the street and forest road.
"Where did Kiku go... Well, let's forget about it for now, let's go." Koros said.
"Well...even though it's only been a week, I'm really happy. Of course, except for the classes." Estelle expressed her feelings about college life.
"What are you putting the cart before the horse? School is the main business, and the school festival is just a special event." Joshua no longer wanted to complain, but he still couldn't help but complain to her.
"That's right. e=(o｀*))) Well, it turns out that being a student is so hard no matter where you are."
"Estil and Joshua, your relationship is really good." Kross suddenly interjected.
"Yes, really..." Estelle's neck suddenly felt a little hot when she thought of something. She immediately changed the subject and chatted with Kross about the battle of wits and courage between herself and the Sky Pirates in Perth in early September.
s story.
After walking and chatting for about an hour, the three of them arrived at the fork in the Meiweihai Road.
"Okay, let's say goodbye here." Joshua said.
"Thank you so much for your help these days." Kolos replied.
"Ah haha, you're welcome, and the two of us also had a great time. Then, say hello to Teacher Theresa and the others for us." Estelle waved her hand, saying that she didn't need to worry about it.
"Well, I will definitely tell you." Kolos said.
However, just as the three of them were about to separate, they encountered a panting man running towards them.
"It's Mr. Zaku from Manollia Village." Kolos became very familiar with the villagers at once, and she remembered everyone's names clearly.
"Ah, it's you. Something bad is going to happen! Huh~huh~~"
Breathing heavily, the man took a short rest and immediately told the three people about the emergency.
"Something bad happened. Teacher Theresa and the children were attacked near Manollia Village!"
"What!" After hearing this, Kollos' feet weakened and she fell to her knees directly as if she had lost her strength. For her, who had lost her parents, Teresa, who had taken care of her since she was a child, was like her mother.
"Cheer up, now is not the time to fall down." Joshua supported Kross and pulled her up.
"Yes, I'm sorry..."
Kolos stood up again, and walked up to the young man, "Please...please tell us the details?"
"Okay. They were attacked by a group of strange guys on their way back from Wangli Academy. None of the children were injured, but Teacher Teresa and the escorting guerrilla sister both fainted."
"Huh? Sister Karuna too!?" Estelle said in surprise.
"The other party is not simple." Joshua said.
Karuna, whom Joshua and Estelle knew, was a reliable senior guerrilla who was good at using guided guns in combat. She had much more qualifications and experience than the two of them. Even she was knocked down.
No... Joshua felt that the enemy only knocked him down, but did not kill him. This was the most suspicious thing. Only those who can fight with ease can be merciful. No matter how careful the enemy's strength is, you can't be too careful.
"Originally I wanted to notify the association directly, but the communicator in the village happened to be broken. In desperation, I had no choice but to run over." Zhagu said.
"Is that so? Thank you for your emergency assistance. However, if possible, could you please go to Luan? Because we are going to Manollia Village soon." Joshua made a decision on the initiative.
It is natural for a guerrilla to act immediately when his companions are attacked.
"Okay, I understand." Zaku took another step and ran towards Luan in the south with all his strength.
Joshua stopped Estelle who was about to set off immediately. He took out the tactical guide device and added two buffs to Estelle and Kross: the guidance magic, wind travel time acceleration, and so on.
Increased their movement speed and mobility.
Then he took the two girls, who were running twice as fast as before, and sped up and rushed towards Manollia Village.
When the three of them arrived at Manollia Village, it was already dark.
As soon as they arrived at the village, they hurriedly entered the White Mulian Pavilion. In the room, they saw Carla, the proprietress of the Mulian Pavilion, their four children, and Teresa and Karuna lying on the bed.
"Brother and sister..." Mary looked up and saw the person entering the room.
"Children..." Kolos also spoke up.
"Ah..." This is Cram. "Uwaaaah~~" This is Danielle. "How scary!" This is Polly.
The three children immediately gathered around Kross and hugged her tightly. Although Mary held back her tears, she also walked over and, like the other children, reached out and pinched the hem of Kross's clothes.
"Great, everyone is safe." Estelle also breathed a sigh of relief.
"I'm sorry, teacher, how are they doing?" Joshua walked to the proprietress Carla and asked about the current situation.
"Don't worry, neither of them suffered any injuries. It's just that they were unconscious all the time, which is really worrying." Kara answered him.
"Allow me to be rude."
Joshua walked to the bed, opened their eyelids respectively, and checked whether there was any eye movement.
"It's true, it seems they were given hypnotic drugs."
"Hypnotizing pills?" Estelle asked with some confusion.
"Well, you can also smell a little pungent smell. This is a variety with no side effects, so I think you can rest assured." Estelle wouldn't be interested in non-rapid eye movement sleep, so Joshua directly
Tell her the conclusion.
Estelle felt relieved, and then turned to the children whose mood had stabilized somewhat.
"By the way, Krum, can you tell us what happened?"
The little red-haired boy named Kram didn't know how to answer and said nothing.
Mary, who was standing behind Estelle, tugged on her clothes.
"Let me tell you. After getting off the carriage, we were walking on the sea channel with Sister Guerrilla. At that moment, several masked weirdos suddenly appeared. Although Sister Guerrilla wanted to drive them away, she couldn't.
We were soon surrounded by those masked weirdos. The teacher also got entangled with those weirdos to protect us. Then... Wuwu┭┮┭┮"
Halfway through, Mary couldn't control her emotions. Estil quickly patted her on the back.
"Okay, okay, everyone is scared..."
"...Those guys also snatched the envelope from the teacher...I...I tried to snatch the envelope back, but they kicked me down all of a sudden. Brother Joshua, I failed to protect the teacher.
.Wow!" Klam said with a cry of reluctance.
"That's not the case." Joshua walked up to him and touched his head. "As long as you are okay, Teacher Theresa will be very happy. So, don't blame yourself."
"It's unforgivable. Who did this?" Estelle said angrily.
Kolos closed her eyes and thought for a while, then opened her eyes and spoke out her analysis, "What is certain now is that those masked men are quite sophisticated in their criminal methods, and even the guerrillas are not their opponents. In addition, there are
One thing, I think this is a planned crime, and the target is of course the large donation from the teacher. Setting fire to the orphanage is probably the work of these same people."
"Well, the possibility is very high." Joshua nodded. If there is anything incongruous, it is that no one was killed in the two accidents. Is it because it is not necessary? Or is it for some other reason?
He felt that the matter might not be as simple as it seemed.
"Kolos, it seems you have finally calmed down." Estelle said after listening to Kolos's logical analysis.
"Yes, no matter how depressed it is, it won't help. In short, we must find the prisoner's whereabouts as soon as possible."
There was a creak and the sound of the wooden door of the room being opened from the outside.
"I feel the same way." The voice of a rough mining man came in from outside the door.
"Agathe." Joshua called the person's name.
The man with fiery red hair, a green bandage on his forehead, and raised sideburns on his cheeks, and carrying a huge sword on his back, is the regular guerrilla Agathe Kolosna. He is another soldier currently stationed in Luan.
A true guerrilla.
"I heard about it at the association. It seems that the situation this time is quite difficult."
"Don't talk like it's nothing to do with you. Even Sister Karuna fell into their plot." Estelle was a little dissatisfied with Agathe's overly bland tone, and the words immediately blurted out.
"I know, don't yell. Karuna is a first-class guerrilla, and they seem to be a group of very dangerous people. Just tell me what happened, just give it a rough outline."
In response to Agathe's request, Joshua explained to Agathe a series of events, including the donation being robbed.
"That's right...but things are a little weird." Agathe showed a thoughtful expression.
"Weird? What's weird?" Estelle asked.
"Ah, actually, those idiots from the Raven Gang have left the warehouse at the port."
"That means...it was really these guys who attacked Dean Teresa and the others?"
"No, it's hard to say. I don't think their strength is enough to be Miss Karuna's opponent." Joshua judged this.
"Those guys can only talk and have no real skills at all." Estelle also nodded in agreement.
Ten days ago, when Joshua and Estelle first came to Luan City, they had a conflict with a group of people from the Raven Gang. They also had some knowledge of their henchmen.
"I stared at them for a while and thought they had become more honest... Who knew those idiots suddenly disappeared today. This incident happened again at this time."
"Let's not talk about whether they are prisoners or not. The timing is a bit too coincidental. Maybe it really has something to do with this matter. I can't say for sure." The evidence now is still too little, and Joshua does not intend to add anything rashly.
judge.
"Yes, but now is not the time to study this. You two, come with me now." Agathe looked at Estelle and Joshua with a serious expression.
"What? This sentence suddenly popped up. You said I'm going with you, where are you going?"
"You are really slow. Of course you are going to the crime scene. I don't care whether it was done by those idiots. In short, we must collect as many clues as possible to find the whereabouts of the criminal."
"Oh~, that's right." Estelle nodded.
"Understood, let's go with you." Joshua gave Cram a look and asked him to go to the unconscious Theresa to stay with him.
"Mr. Agathe, please take me with you." Kross also spoke up at this time. Seeing her serious expression, Agathe nodded.
After saying goodbye to the children, Agathe, Joshua, Estelle, and Kross went downstairs and left the White Lotus Pavilion.
"Wow, it's already so late." Estelle said.
The sun had just set when Joshua and the others arrived at Magnolia Village, and now it was completely dark. Although there was still the light of the guiding light illuminating the road, it was not an ideal environment for investigation.
"Hey, it's so dark, it's hard to deal with it now." Agathe frowned, realizing that his action might still be a little late.
Suddenly there was a bird song. A white falcon flew towards a few people, and finally landed on Kolos's left arm.
"Ah, Kiku, where have you gone?" Kolos immediately asked the bird named Kiku with concern.
"Who is this guy?" Agathe was a little surprised when he saw the white falcon. The falcon is at the top of the food chain among birds, and this was the first time he saw an individual that could be tamed.
"It's Koros's friend, White Falcon Jiku."
"Aha, friend!?" Agathe wanted to ask them if they had any misunderstanding about the word friend. However, Bai Falcon interrupted him by shouting "chirp, chirp, chirp" to Kolos.
"Really...I understand. Thank you, Kiku."
"Chirp☆"
Kolos communicated with Kiku. Among the four people present, she was the only one who could understand Kiku's bird song.
"Forget it, little girl, what did your friend say?" Agathe decided not to worry about how humans and birds communicate. The most important thing at the moment is to find the prisoner.
"Kiku should be able to help us find the criminals who attacked the teacher. When the teacher and the others were attacked, it seemed that they happened to be seen by it." Kolos explained.
"Well done, as expected of Kiku." Estil praised Bai Falcon.
"Well, you have done a great job." Joshua also nodded to Kollos.
"Hahaha! It's really interesting. I'll just trust you for once." Agathe was actually a little skeptical, but in this weather, looking for clues was basically to smear people and get blinded. That's why he acquiesced to Joshua and the others.
action.
A group of four people followed Kiku on the Manoria Pass, turned south at the fork in the road, and finally arrived at the Balenno Lighthouse located on the promontory of the peninsula.
After breaking into the door, Agathe was furious when he saw that the prisoner was indeed a member of the Raven Gang. He walked up and cursed.
However, the three delinquent young men on the first floor looked dull, as if they were unaware of anything.
"I can't believe it. They are several levels stronger than when they were fighting in the warehouse."
Although the three delinquents were brought down without any effort, Estelle weighed the Tai Chi stick in her hand to confirm that the violent impact she just felt was not an illusion.
"Hmph, it seems these fools are being manipulated by someone." Agathe concluded.
"Fuck, manipulation?" Estelle didn't understand the meaning of this, so she asked curiously.
"This seems to be a special hypnosis technique that uses drugs and verbal suggestions. Human beings have a self-protection mechanism. In order not to hurt themselves, they cannot exert their full strength. When a person is in a hypnotic state, he can use this part of his body regardless of physical damage.
The body's potential is stimulated. The strength enhancement obtained in this way is only temporary and is not a good thing for them." Joshua said with a gloomy face.
"This, can such a thing be possible?" Estelle's tone was a bit unbelievable.
"Thank you for knowing, black-haired brat, I just heard about it from others not long ago. Of course, this undoubtedly requires very high skills. Could it be that these guys are..."
"Mr. Agathe, do you know who the prisoner is?" Kolos showed a very concerned expression.
"Ah... I know something about it. Anyway, now is not the time for small talk. Let's go to the top of the tower quickly."
After saying that, Agathe took the lead and ran up the stairs, and the other three people immediately followed.
On the second and third floors, there were three delinquent young men on each side who had been drugged and lost consciousness. Agathe used a little force and knocked them all down in one breath, and then the group came to the door leading to the top floor.
Stairs. Agathe made everyone boo and listened carefully to the conversation coming from upstairs.
"This voice is, the mayor's secretary Gilbert?" Joshua quickly identified someone from the conversation who had talked to them a week ago. After listening to his words, the remaining three people suddenly understood each other.
They looked at each other and nodded. Listening to the conversation between several people, Kolos gritted her teeth and clenched her fists. Estil held her hand and shared her inner pain.
On the top of the tower, Kilbart, who was wearing a decent suit, was communicating with two men dressed entirely in black and wearing black helmets. Beside them, the old man Fulcott who was guarding the lighthouse was tied up and thrown to the table.
"You have done a very good job. As long as the blame is put on those scum, everything will be fine for us in the future." Gilbert said with satisfaction.
"You should be satisfied with our ability to do things, right?" said the man in black on Gilbert's right.
"Well, it's really a clever method. But it's safer to confirm. There's no evidence left, right?" Gilbert asked.
"Hey, don't worry. We have cleaned up all traces of the battle at the incident site. The old man guarding the lighthouse will not wake up until dawn." The man in black replied.
"I feel relieved when I hear you say that. In this way, the director of the orphanage should give up on rebuilding the orphanage. A series of cases such as arson can justifiably be blamed on the scum of that country. We can eliminate those for Lu An
The gangsters who affect the appearance of the city really kill two birds with one stone."
"It'll be great if you can achieve your plan." Another man in black said to Gilbert in a calm tone.
The man in black on the right side of Kilbart glanced in the direction of the stairs calmly, turned around pretending not to notice anything, and then asked the mayor's secretary Kilbart a question.
"But let me tell you, we are really puzzled as to what the benefits of destroying that orphanage are."
Kilbart didn't notice his little move just now, and thought that the other party was sincerely asking him for advice. In the excitement, he openly told the whole story.
"Haha, for the sake of your hard work, I will make an exception and tell you. The mayor plans to develop the land in that area into a high-end villa area. It is close to the beautiful seaway and not far from the city of Luan.
.It is most suitable to build a high-end villa area on that kind of land. After the luxury houses are completed, they will be sold to the rich domestic and foreign people. This is the mayor's plan."
"Oh, what a huge plan. But why destroy the orphanage?" The man in black on Gilbert's left also reacted at this time. He secretly signaled to his companions, and then continued to cater to Kilbat.
Bart, let him speak to the "audience."
"Haha, think about it, what would happen if there was a dilapidated house in a luxurious villa area? Not to mention that you have to endure the noise of those brats every day."
"I see... the value of the villa area will shrink a lot. However, instead of taking risks, why not buy the orphanage? Compared with the profit from selling the mansion, the rice needed to buy the orphanage is
It's just a drop in the bucket." The man in black on the right and his companion sang in harmony and continued their performance.
"Ha, how can that stubborn woman sell the land left by her husband? However, as long as they clean up the burned house while they are away, and then build a villa, then it will be ours. Hehe, if we even rebuild
If all the expenses are taken away, she won’t be able to accept her fate.”
As soon as Gilbert finished speaking, an angry female voice came from the stairs.
"Is this the reason!"
Gilbert turned around, and in front of him was a purple-haired girl wearing the uniform of Janis Royal Academy.
"Yes, it's you!?"
"How could it be like this? For such a meaningless thing... not only did it hurt Teacher Teresa and the others, but also reduced the place full of memories to ashes... It also traumatized the children's hearts." There was a cry in the anger.
, Kolos can no longer hide her true feelings.
"How did you, how did you find this place!? And... aren't those scums guarding you!" Gilbert yelled like his hair was exploding.
"What a pity, everyone is sleeping soundly. However, I really didn't expect that the mayor is the mastermind behind this series of events. And it seems that there are some people who want to know each other in person." Estelle held the Tai Chi stick in her hand.
In his hand, he pointed the end of the stick at Gilbert.
Joshua also pulled out the Black Chidori and the White Chidori from the black and white scabbard, and assumed a fighting stance. The two men in black standing behind Gilbert gave him a rather dangerous feeling.
"Oh? Little girl, do you know us? We have met the red-haired guerrilla several times."
"Ha, what do you mean by the fate of several faces? I hid here and there, fled here and there, and finally lured the monsters to deal with me. However, this time I finally caught the tails of you guys." Agathe pulled out a giant monster from behind.
He raised his sword, raised the blade, and pointed the top of the sword at the two men in black.
"You, you two! Kill them all quickly! Now that they have seen it, we must not let them get out alive!"
After listening to Gilbert's words, Kollos shook her head and took out the rapier from the sheath on her waist.
"Senior, you are so disappointing."
The man in black also pulled the mechanism on his arm and popped out their unique fighting scissors from the back of his hand. "Well, since the customer has asked for it, then we can't do it." "Just let us play with you.
Let’s play.”
"Even if you were instigated by others, your crimes cannot be denied."
"Let you taste the power of my heavy sword!"
As soon as Agathe finished speaking, one of the men in black disappeared from the spot in an instant. The combat skill Phantom Assassination was activated, leaving an afterimage on the spot. However, his advance was blocked by the sudden black and white swords.
Coming down, the blade of the knife collided with the scissors, and Joshua kicked the opponent hard in the chest and kicked him away.
"Thanks, kid."
Agathe pushed the button on the giant sword, and his heavy sword immediately turned into a flaming giant sword, mercilessly slashing at the other man in black who was trembling with Estil.
Joshua dealt with one man in black alone, Estelle and Agathe teamed up to deal with the other one. Finally, it was Kollos who faced off against Gilbert. All the bullets he fired with the guided gun were killed by Kollos's sword blade.
The force-guided gun was thrown into the air and the gun body was cut into two pieces. Kilbart immediately threw away the remaining half of the force-guided gun in his hand and stepped back several steps, his body directly pressed against the wall, unable to retreat.
"This, how is this possible..."
The battle on the other side soon decided the winner. Agathe hit the man in black with a big sword and smashed his body into the wall, leaving a shallow crater. Joshua slashed with a knife
Then Yi Dao continued to attack the opponent, completely suppressing the opponent with rapid and continuous slashes. Seeing that the situation was not good, the man in black who was fighting against him once again launched the charging combat technique, but this time his target was an open space, using this to jump out
He walked around the station circle and came to his companions.
"The mayor's secretary, Gilbert, and the two men in black next to you. Based on the regulations of the Guerrilla Association, I will arrest and detain you. Give up resistance and surrender obediently." Agathe held a sword in one hand and a sword in the other.
He held the Guerrilla Medal in front of his chest.
The Liberl Kingdom does not have a police force. Since the Hundred Days War, the Royal Army, which was stuck in a manpower shortage situation, finally agreed to allow the Guerrilla Association to station in Lorente, Perth, Luan and Chase, replacing the soldiers and becoming the main force to maintain security in the Liberl Kingdom.
important force.
"Uh, uh, uh..." Gilbert lost the ability to speak for a moment, and what happened in front of him was somewhat beyond his expectation.
"You really have a chance. If we fight head-on, the guerrillas are indeed stronger." "Well, just like the captain said, we shouldn't be so careless." The two men in black retreated to Gilbert's side.
"Captain...could he be the man with the red helmet when he was negotiating with the Sky Pirates?" Joshua asked.
"You actually know this." "As expected of a dog raised by the Guerrilla Association, it has a pretty good nose."
"You are obviously defeated, but you are still in the mood to talk nonsense. Put down your weapons and surrender honestly." Estil took a step forward and pointed the end of the stick at the man in black again.
"Haha, that's not okay."
With a bang, a bloody hole opened in the middle of Gilbert's left leg. The man in black, who had clearly been fighting with a close-quarters weapon, actually pulled out a guided gun.
The sudden change shocked everyone. Kilbart, who was shot, didn't even have time to feel the pain, and his shock took over all his thoughts.
"You, you actually do such a thing to your employer?"
"Don't get me wrong. Our employer is the mayor, not you. Even if you die here, it won't hurt us."
"Ah, ah ah! ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!" Even though the reflex arc was extremely long, Kilbart immediately hugged his left leg and started wailing.
"Don't move, otherwise it will be this guy's head next time. And the old guy next to you. If you don't want to see him injured, just back away some distance."
"Bang." The situation took a turn for the worse, and Agathe, Joshua, Estelle, and Colos had to follow the instructions of the man in black and retreat to the stairs.
"Very well, then goodbye."
Seeing that they had created enough distance, the two men in black did not hesitate to fight. They immediately went to the window sill and retreated through the prepared steel rope.
Agathe and his team hurriedly chased after them, only to see the empty steel rope and the two people who had fallen to the ground and left quickly.
"A tightrope for escape?" Joshua recognized this prop at a glance, which he had often used in the past.
"Also, you are really well prepared." Estelle also blurted out.
Agathe, who was standing at the front, was silent for a moment, then turned to look at the two of them.
"I'll leave the bastard secretary and those idiots to you. I'm going to chase those guys. You guys, report this matter to Jia En at the association counter, and then follow his instructions."
"Hey!?" "Ah!" Before Estelle and Kross could think of how to answer Agathe, the red-haired young man immediately followed the tightrope and got off the lighthouse.
"Really, what a random guy! Joshua, what should we do?" Estelle turned around and asked the black-haired boy to make up his mind.
"Let's do what Agathe said. We can't leave the mayor's secretary and the members of the Raven Gang alone." Joshua shook his head and put the black and white swords back into their scabbards.
"Yes, although it was self-inflicted, he was shot in the knee. If it is not dealt with immediately, he will be left disabled." Kross's anger has calmed down, and she can't bear to see Gilbert's miserable appearance.
He continued to suffer.
"He is also a citizen of the Kingdom of Liber that we protect."
After talking to Estelle and Joshua, Koros returned to the lighthouse and gave Kilbart emergency treatment with water-based guidance magic. Because of her superb spell-casting skills, Kilbart was saved from having a limb amputated.
fate.
After rescuing the old man Fulcott who was guarding the lighthouse, they also tied up all the bad young men of the Raven Gang.
After Gilbert kowtowed to everyone and admitted his mistake, Joshua and his party successfully retrieved the stolen donation from Teresa, the director of the orphanage.
Then, they imprisoned the mayor's secretary Gilbert and the bad youths in the windmill hut in Magnolia Village, and finished the matters at hand. By this time, it was already dawn.
"Okay, I'll keep an eye on those guys. You can go to Lu'an and report to Jia En what happened last night." The woman with blue hair wearing a red headband is the guerrilla Shika who was attacked yesterday.
Luna. She took the initiative to take over the task of guarding the delinquents, and then urged Joshua and Estelle to go back and report.
"We don't have anything to do, but...Sister Karuna, are you okay?" Estelle asked with some worry.
"Of course, it's just that someone caught me and gave me some hypnotic drugs. But this time it happened so suddenly, I can't remember who the other party is. As a true guerrilla, it's really embarrassing."
"It's not your fault. The four of us couldn't keep those prisoners." Joshua said to Karuna.
"Those children are safe and sound, thanks to Miss Karuna's efforts. Thank you so much." Kolos also stood up and said.
"Haha, it's an unfortunate blessing after all. I heard that Agathe went after those guys alone. Although his skills are much better than mine, in the end I'm still a little worried." Karuna felt sad.
said.
"Well, well...if we don't catch them but get injured instead."
"Let's believe Agathe now. Judging from his conversation with the men in black yesterday, it seems that he has been chasing those men in black. He also knows their methods very well. I don't think he will miss it so quickly."
Joshua's words temporarily reassured Estelle and Karuna. When people's hearts are uncertain, boys' words can calm the girls down.
Karuna said that she would protect the donation and Teresa this time, so that Joshua and the others could report with peace of mind. Together with Kolos, the three of them set foot on the Mewe Seaway again, and once again used the buff magic to increase their level.
After gaining strength, Joshua and others set off in the direction of Luan.
"However, I really didn't expect that Mayor Delmont of Luan would be the mastermind behind a series of events... Those cordial attitudes and performances turned out to be all staged!" Estelle was still a little aggrieved on the road.
"Well... I'm not sure about one thing. Can we arrest Mayor Delmon for this incident?" Kollos was thinking about another question.
"Huh?" Estelle's face was full of questions.
"Yes, I'm afraid it will be difficult. Because non-interference in the internal affairs of the country has always been the principle of the Guerrilla Association. I think it will be difficult to arrest the current mayor who is the leader of the Luan area." Joshua also said
Agree with what Kollos said.
"Wait a minute! Isn't this too unreasonable!?" Estelle shouted.
"It's indeed unreasonable, but it's a clear rule. Please read item 3 of the Guerrilla Handbook Association's Statutes."
After Joshua finished speaking, Estelle immediately took out the guerrilla manual from her pocket and turned to the second page.
[Basic Three Terms of the Guerrilla Association’s Statutes]
The first basic idea
Guerrillas can organize and carry out work across countries, and it is the guerrillas' legitimate obligation to contribute to the region. Protecting regional peace and the safety of the people is the primary purpose.
Article 2: Duty to protect civilians
When the lives and rights of civilians are unjustly threatened or violated, guerrillas have the obligation and responsibility to protect them.
The third item is not to interfere with national sovereignty
Guerrillas may not exercise any search or arrest powers against public institutions authorized or recognized by the state.
【above】
"e=(o｀*))) Oh! It's true!" Estelle showed an expression as if she had discovered a new world.
"Have you really read the Guerrilla Manual?" Joshua couldn't help but complain.
"Of course I have seen it! It's just that people have forgotten it after seeing it." Estelle defended, but this excuse simply became darker and darker.
"Anyway, it is because of this provision that the Guerrilla Association can set up branches in various countries."
"That's what I said..." Estelle was still a little unwilling.
"Anyway, let's go back to the association and discuss it with Mr. Jia En. I think he will help us come up with a good idea."
After Joshua finished speaking, he reminded the somewhat absent-minded Kolos. Kolos hesitated for a moment, and then stopped.
"Um... Estelle, can you go to the Guerrilla Association first? I remembered that I had something to do, so I wanted to leave for a while. I will catch up with you soon."
"It doesn't matter to us." Both Joshua and Estelle agreed, and then went on their way alone.
After the two left, Kolos took out the pen and notebook, wrote a few lines, tore out one of the pages, then whistled to summon White Falcon Jiku, and handed the rolled-up note to it.
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Luan Branch of the Guerrilla Association, Joshua and Estelle, who returned to the association, met the operator Jia En at the counter and told him the whole story they knew.
"I understand. I never thought that Mayor Delmon would be the mastermind behind a series of events. Well, this is a big deal..." The Jia En who spoke was an intellectual young man with short chestnut hair and round-rimmed eyes.
"By the way, brother Jia En, can we arrest the mayor?" Estil asked.
"Well, I'm afraid it's difficult."
"Is that really the case?" Joshua sighed.
"How could it be...are we going to let that vicious mayor continue to do whatever he wants?" Estelle still refused to admit defeat.
"Oh, don't be so nervous. Even if the association has no right to do this, the Royal Army has the right to arrest the mayor. The Royal Army is Liber's real law enforcement agency. If the evidence is solid, even the mayor can't argue with it.
Arrest him. Estelle, Joshua, you go to the mayor's residence now and ask the matter thoroughly. It doesn't matter even if you make him angry, just delay the time. During this period, I will contact the Royal Army.
, use guided communication to apply for assistance from the headquarters of Reston Fortress."
"Although I feel a little uncomfortable having to bow to the royal army. Okay, let's go to the mayor's house after Kolos arrives."
As soon as Estelle finished speaking, the door of the Guerrilla Association was pushed open. A girl with lavender hair and a school uniform came over.
"I kept you waiting for a long time."
"You came just in time as we were discussing the mayor's affairs. We need to delay the situation while inquiring about the situation before the Royal Army's people arrive."
"Is that so? Then I might have done something unnecessary."
"???" Estil didn't understand what Kollos meant, but it didn't stop her from continuing to speak, "Well, will Kollos come too?"
"Ah, please let me go with you." Kolos agreed.
Joshua looked at the operator Jia En, "Mr. Jia En, I'll leave the contact to you."
"Leave it to me." The chestnut-haired young man agreed and turned back to the room inside the association to start operating the communication equipment.
After leaving the Guerrilla Association, Joshua, Estelle, and Coros immediately set off for Delmon House, the most magnificent building in Luan City.