Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 299

 As I watched the enthusiastic girls, Teresa suddenly turned her face towards the entrance of the training hall.

Wondering what was going on despite the conversation, I looked over, and both Seriana and Elena were also facing the same direction.

...What's going on?

"Zighart," Seriana murmured.

Zighart, despite it still being early spring, had gone out with Fiora for some investigation or other... Has he returned?

While Seriana certainly has skills, did the two of them also notice something?

What exactly are they sensing?

"Hey."

Before long, the door at the entrance opened, and Zighart appeared. After greeting us briefly, he came inside.

"Long time no see. It's rare for you to come here."

"I just got back a short while ago. Fiora is here as well, but let me handle the greetings later. I need to prepare for spring and have something to investigate. I’d like to borrow Sera. Is that alright?"

Spring preparations... Could it be related to the battle with the Demon Lord species?

"I don’t mind, but where are you going?"

For some reason, it was Seriana who gave the permission instead of me, but that’s fine.

But, would I be of any help in Zighart and Fiora's investigation?

Well, if it’s an investigation, there might be something I can do...

"We’re going to the Knight Order headquarters downstairs. It shouldn’t take too long, and there’s no danger."

"Alright. Sera, it’s fine here, so go ahead and come back. Teresa, is that alright with you?"

"Yes."

Even though I don’t know what we’ll be doing, Zighart and Fiora are there, so I’m sure they’ll explain once we arrive.

I’ve been involved in more physical activities lately, but it wouldn’t be bad to do some academic work here.

"Understood. Zighart, I’ll rely on you then."

Teresa, who had somehow appeared by my side, responded with that. What does she need from me? Am I her escort?

"Sorry about that... Well then, let’s go. Sera."

With that, Zighart headed towards the entrance, but there’s also a passage connecting directly to the Knight Order headquarters from here.

Using that would be quicker.

"Here. Ah, it’s closer from that way, you know?"

It’s not something everyone can use, but if you think about it, both Zighart and I are respectable members of the Knight Order.

It should be fine to use it.

"Oh? I see."

More importantly, using the usual route would make us go outside.

And it’s too cold for that.

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We used the direct passage and arrived at the Knight Order headquarters at the base of the mansion.

Usually, this place is mainly used by the First Unit members, and rarely do we see Second Unit members, but today there were a few familiar faces here and there.

Did Zighart and the others bring them along for the investigation?

As Zighart exchanged greetings with them and proceeded deeper into the building, he stopped in front of a certain room.

It’s a conference room used for high-level meetings among officials, and I could faintly hear voices from inside.

"Here?"

"Yeah. Hey! It’s me! I’m coming in!"

He knocked on the door loudly and entered without waiting for a reply.

I followed him inside, and in the room were Fiora, August, the branch manager of the Adventurer’s Guild, and some key strategists, all seated at the table.

In front of Fiora were various instruments resembling flasks and containers with soil, among other things.

There were also maps and documents with drawings of magical beasts spread out, and they were engaged in some kind of discussion, but I wondered what they were doing.

"Zighart... If you’re not going to wait for a reply, there’s no point in knocking, you know? Oh, Sera. Long time no see... Sorry for summoning you."

After giving Zighart a sharp remark, Fiora seemed to notice me and apologized for calling me over.

"Long time no see. It’s perfectly fine being summoned, but... what are we doing? An investigation?"

"Well... Come over here. It’s easier to explain while you look at it."

With that, Fiora pulled out a chair and pointed to her lap.

"Uh?"

I wasn’t quite sure what was happening... but it didn’t seem like we were just moving documents.

Everyone present was serious-faced, even though we’re on friendly terms, so it must be an important task.

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Sera: 【Hideout】+1【Prayer】【Mira’s Blessing】・【Floating Orb】【Shadow Blade】【Scarlet Bee Needle】【Fairy’s Eye】【Dragon’s Lung】【Amber Sword】【Danlem’s Thread】・9 cards

Seriana: 【Area Identification】・【】・38 cards

Elena: 【】・【Green Fang】・5 cards

Alec: 【】・【Red Shield】【Fierce Horn】・12 cards