Chapter 590: The Modoki's Target

After Sierra left, we were finally able to come in contact with Lovren.

We had been so focused on Sierra that we hadnt noticed that we were already in the harbor.

Id be grateful if you could be a little calmer around the town, you know?

Lovren, of course, must have seen our encounter with Sierra earlier. He was complaining to us right now.

Especially regarding Urus.h.i.+. A big wolf that had suddenly appeared and growled ferociously while radiating intimidation in the town.

Fortunately, there were no people in the harbor, but it could have caused a huge commotion. It would have been no surprise if Adventurers and guards had been dispatched to check the situation.

Fran, Urus.h.i.+. You should apologize. Its definitely our fault

Im sorry

Woof

As long as you understand, just be careful next time, okay?

Huh? Was that all? I think a little more scolding would have been in order.

Well, even though he was a high-ranking adventurer, he was a very meek man after all.

Hey, the sword Sierra was holding. Whats that?

Are you curious?

He was dipping it in the lake before

Eh? He did that?

Nn

Hmm, Sierra already had it when he first became an Adventurer, maybe around six or seven years ago

What? Six or seven years ago? Sierra was just a kid, right?

In this country, can a child that age became an adventurer?

Well, he could only register, he wouldnt be able to move up from G rank until he was 12 years old, so he could only do ch.o.r.es

I see. There was no way a child who wanted to be an adventurer had a decent background. Even if they turned him away, he would probably end up committing a crime or dying in the wild. So, it would be better for the child if they gave them a job.

That sword We called it the Cursed Magic Sword around here. Its because every Adventurer who had tried to steal it always ended up with bad luck

Did they die?

No, no, no, at most they would be badly injured. At first, they thought that Sierra might have done something, but he had an alibi for everything. However, I dont think that Sierra had anything to do with it. Hence, it must have been a curse

I see

Could it be related to its Evil Spirit? There was no sign of a curse being placed on it, and curses should be prevented by our resistance to abnormal conditions, so Fran should be fine.

Well, lets get our focus back on the anomaly pertaining to the lake for now.

I knew Sierra was looking into the Modoki, but I wonder if hes onto something? Maybe Ill ask him next time I see him

Let me know when you do

Hmm? Could it be that Fran is also investigating the anomaly?

Nn

Apparently, Lovren had already gotten the information that Fran had become an instructor at the Academy of Magic.

Then it would be quick. Read only at travis translations.

We explained why we were looking for Lovren and asked if he had any information for us. Of course, we made sure to use Weena Rhyns name. It was the quickest way to get the information out.

Then Lovren nodded his head in agreement.

I see. So Weena Rhyn-sama has started to act too

Nn

Actually, I was just about to go to the merchant a.s.sociation and get some doc.u.ments?

Doc.u.ments?

Aah, why dont you come with me, if you dont mind? Id really appreciate it if you could help me there

It would be faster to get the information and we would like to hear more about the story. It would be better for us to help him.

Okay

Ooh, thanks. Then, lets go

When they saw Fran back at the merchant a.s.sociation again, they must have thought she had come to complain about the lack of information. The same person in charge as before had turned pale, but when he found out that was not the case, he became very polite.

I dont know whats going on, but you are really helpful. I didnt expect theyd let me get the doc.u.ments so easily

Some of the information about the cargo may violate the confidentiality of the merchant a.s.sociation. Even though Lovren was a B-ranked adventurer, it was rare for him to be shown such information so easily.

But this time, when he asked, he was immediately taken to the reference room. He seemed to be really surprised by that.

Usually, we have to ask what kind of doc.u.ments we want, and theyd bring it to us later

In addition, it was forbidden to take them out of the country, and even making copies of them was not looked upon favorably.

If someone were to look at the doc.u.ments, they would be able to find out all about the inner workings of the Merchant a.s.sociation and the status of its purchases. That was why they usually didnt disclose all of their information to adventurers.

I mentioned Weena Rhyns name when I came here earlier

Aah, thats certainly quite frightening. If they go against her, they wont be able to survive in this country

In the meantime, we arrived at the archive room. There were already several doc.u.ments on the desk.

They also served tea for us, along with some snacks beside it.

This was already more than satisfactory. It seemed that they were really afraid of Weena Rhyn, as they were trying to make things as convenient as possible for Fran, who seemed to be her subordinate.

What are you looking for?

The cargo of the boat that was attacked

To my surprise, Lovren said that he was going around the town to investigate the cargo of the boat that was attacked by the Modoki.

In some cases, he even talked to the captain of the boat.

I was trying to figure out if people were being attacked for their Magic Power or if a specific cargo was being targeted. Fran, please check the doc.u.ments over here

Okay

For a moment, Fran looked really uncomfortable.

But she couldnt say no after coming all the way here.

Fran, do your best

Nn

So, the two of them read the doc.u.ments and made a list of the s.h.i.+ps cargo. It was a task that required a lot of patience, but Fran still managed to do it.

She almost dozed off a few times, but as soon as I called out to her, she got right back up and got back to work. Well done, Fran!

It was an hour later when they finished checking all the doc.u.ments.

After comparing it with the list of other merchant cargo that Lovren had already gone through, he came to one conclusion.

Did you find out anything?

Yeah. Every boat that was attacked always had a certain cargo on board

What is it?

The Scarlet Waterweed Potion, or the Scarlet Waterweed from which it is made

Indeed, all the boats were loaded with Scarlet Waterweed Potion or Scarlet Waterweed. The rest were foodstuffs, but it was unlikely that the modoki would target bread and wheat.

Im not completely convinced that theyre targeting peoples Magic power

They could target the Magic Beasts instead. Its weird that they only attack people

I know, right?

If they wanted to get magic power, there would be more appropriate prey. A magic beast like the Lake Murderer would have more magic power than a human. And if it was the Modoki, they wouldnt have any problem preying on them.

Lets go to the Atelier

Atelier?

The Atelier where the Scarlet Waterweed Potion is made

Where it is?

Its in the Commercial Fleet