141 [2-75] Will heaven abandon us? (2/2)

The man was probably a high-ranking servant or something. Unless he knew his master's temperament and was trusted by him, he would not be so arbitrary as to share his master's property without permission.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and what you can do to help.

Either way, she had no choice but to put her trust in him.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Bertil put his hand on his chest and bowed deeply.

I'm sorry.

A number of tents had been pitched along the side of the road, and fires were being lit.

The exhausted people regained their energy with the potions in the cargo, and were resting on the meager rations distributed by the Second Order.

It would be difficult to make everyone walk any further. We should be able to make it through the night and enter the town tomorrow.

While Bertil was supervising his men who were quickly setting up camp and checking on the condition of the refugees, the old man who was driving the wagon came over and bade him farewell.

”You're not lying, are you?

”...... It's been a long time, Lord Angermüller. I didn't know you were in Ciel-Teira.

I've seen you before in the federal capital, Saktamburg.

I'm not sure what to make of this.

In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

Bertil had met this man once before in the Gireschachtal Federation.

I will repay you in due course.

”Please don't mind me. Don't worry about it. We'll be collecting from you as well.

Augusto smiled a smile that was hard to ignore.

Augusto smiled a smile that was hard to ignore. He didn't mean to literally collect the money, but to use it for his image strategy.

Behind him, Kaja, with her head stuck in the carriage, was receiving a folded tent.

”That's all, is that enough?

”That's enough, thank you.

A young girl with blue hair and eyes comes down from behind Kaja, carrying a thick tent. She had been unpacking earlier.

Dressed in a maid's uniform to match her role, she was the agent Bertil had met in Teirakainen, the one who had called herself Shelley.

It looks like you made it.

Thank you for responding to my request. I would have been lost if I hadn't.

They smiled at each other sarcastically. The meeting had been arranged by coincidence.

Bertil had predicted the date and time of the battle to some extent, and had approached the Federation beforehand to see if they could come to his aid in case of emergency.

After escaping from Teirakainen, he used a caller's code to ask for help, and this is how the big guy unexpectedly came out.

There was no way he could say, ”I knew there was going to be a battle, and I was standing by. So he made a play.

By the way, could you lend me a horse?

If possible, I'd like to go ahead to the inn town and use the communication station.

”Very well. But for what?

To clean up after the battle.

...... The details of last night's battle are not yet known. I want to contact Wesara and negotiate before word gets out.

I've got a story to extort the kingdom of Noacurio before the Noacurian lords get in the way.

”That's very interesting. What happened?

The holy beast got out of control and there were civilian casualties. You'll have to ask my men for details.

He'll come back after he's given a report and we'll discuss it afterwards.

Augusto and Shelley's faces tightened.

We are at a crossroads of how much profit we can make off of this exchange between nations.

Shelley quickly pulled up the horse that one of the guards was riding.

You can use this horse. I'm used to riding strangers.

Thank you, sir.

Grasping the reins with one mechanical arm, Bertil jumped up and down.

Kaja, you take over.

”Take care, Commander.

”Take care, Commander.” With a word, Bertil became a gust of wind.