Unexpectedly, we ran all the way to the gates of Walls City and did not encounter any enemies.

Not even a single small creature.

This can be understood because there was a terrifying battle in the forest. It would be a miracle if there were any monsters brave enough to stay in the vicinity.

In addition, we chose different destinations, so the people trying to stop us couldn't find us right away. That's why we were able to reach the city so smoothly.

Speaking of which, I asked White Moonlight before how they found us, and their answer didn't surprise me at all.

"Of course, we saw your battle. Did you think your exaggerated battle didn't catch anyone's attention? It was like the end of the world, and everyone was scared by the towering tornado. As for us? We just rushed over when we saw such a lively event. After all, it's a great opportunity to gain experience and loot."

That's what they said, with no modification whatsoever. Absolutely no slander from those profit-seeking guys.

Although I would have rushed over in a situation like that too.

But since there was so much commotion, why weren't there more people gathering to watch? Even if there were isolated and legendary experts appearing, there were none.

Absolutely none.

What about the soldiers who are supposed to protect the civilians?

None, absolutely none.

Although I don't know if the Ais Empire levies taxes, it's impossible to imagine that they don't. But if that's the case, how come there aren't soldiers patrolling everywhere to ensure the safety of the citizens...

The citizens would be saddened. What is that old man from the Ais Empire thinking?

Ah, maybe it's not impossible to understand.

After all, one side in the conflict is on the side of the Ais Empire. If they had been notified in advance, it's understandable that no soldiers appeared.

But...

Why didn't they directly send soldiers to intercept one side?

I don't get it. Well, that's probably how politics works.

It seems like the intelligence is still lacking. I should quickly find the black market in this city and contact the relevant people through the terminal.

But it's currently four in the morning, and there's barely any light besides the stars in the sky. Of course, I'm referring to the sky, the flames on the city walls shouldn't be counted.

"Everyone, the gates will open at six. But if you have other things to do now, you can temporarily leave. Let's gather at this spot again tomorrow morning at 8."

I don't know why, but that guy named Abdou actually said that.

"Of course, since everyone made it here alive, you can directly go to the Mercenary Guild and collect a reward of 50 gold coins. Consider it a partial reward for completing a part of the mission. Those who are willing to continue can gather here tomorrow. Well then, farewell, everyone."

After speaking, that guy actually went into the second compartment of the truck with his remaining two subordinates.

Hey hey hey, what are you guys doing...

Just when I was still thinking about what they were planning, suddenly, the names inside the compartment disappeared!

That's right, in an instant, their names disappeared as if they were no longer there.

"Oyado!"

"What's wrong, big brother?"

"That compartment."

I pointed at the vanished compartment.

"Are there still people inside?"

"There's no one."

Almost at the same time, Oyado answered directly.

"Really?"

"Yes."

They just disappeared? Could it be teleportation?

I went straight through the mercenaries who were still discussing and arrived in front of the compartment. I thought for a moment and took out a box similar to an old-fashioned TV.

Of course, this is definitely not an old-fashioned TV, but a magic trap detection device (the cheapest model) that I bought in the black market based on the model Aliyah gave me before.

There was no other way. I didn't have enough funds. This thing is not cheap at all. After all, it's a patented product, and even the cheapest one costs 1000 gold coins. It's like robbery! I should find an opportunity to let Dell and Lanya take a look and make a convenient and cheap one to carry.

"What is this thing?"

Sure enough, Dell quickly ran over and stared at the thing in my hand, examining it.

"It's a very useful thing, in short, a very useful thing."

"I don't understand what you mean."

"If I make you understand, you would definitely want to take it apart."

"Huh? Do you see me as a mad scientist?"

"It's not just me, but you are one."

"You really don't hold back with your words, huh?"

"I think it's better to speak directly with a mad scientist, after all, you are one."

"What kind of bias do you have against scientists?"

"It's not bias, it's just a correct understanding."

After saying that, I ignored him and activated the device.

"Hmm, a lightning element triggered trap? And it also has one-way information transmission function, not simple at all."

"So, what is this thing?"

"Don't you understand after seeing it? It's a magic trap detection device."

"Oh, I see. Such a thing is more useful in this world, right?"

Sure enough, this guy started to contemplate after seeing the thing in my hand. I quickly put the device back into the ring. I didn't want it to be taken apart after being used only once.

But now that I know what's inside, it would be a pity not to open it.

However, I completely lack the skill to unlock it, even if I had a universal key I wouldn't be able to open it, not to mention the magic trap.

But it should be no problem if I remove the magic trap.

Thinking this way, I took out Thief's Tool No. 2.

Although it looks like a pot lid, it's actually a very powerful item.

"Hey, Dell, do you have any empty magic crystals on you? It should be a medium size."

In order to classify different magic crystals, the size of magic crystals is classified. The detection device in my hand uses a medium-sized magic crystal.

"Huh? What do you need that kind of thing for?"

Although he said that, he still directly took out the crystal.

After receiving the crystal, I installed it directly, then aimed at the carriage and pressed the button on top.

A flash of lightning, a purple light directly emerged from the carriage, then transmitted into the crystal. The originally colorless crystal turned slightly purple, indicating that the magic elements have been completely absorbed.

"Alright, let's get to work. Oyado, kick open the door."

"Huh?"

Dell suddenly looked up in surprise, while on the other side, Oyado rushed over.

"Yes, big brother~"

Boom!

Oyado kicked the door of the carriage, with a loud noise, the door flew out from the other end!

Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey!

"Oyado! I said kick it open! Not kick it through!"

"Huh? It's not my fault. It's just that the door was too fragile."

"No no no, your attack power is too strong... forget it, it's okay."

Under the astonished gaze of the mercenaries, I directly entered the carriage, but... when I went in, I found out that it was completely different from the previous carriage filled with goods!

Magic array, magic crystals.

Looking around, the entire carriage was covered with crystals, and in the middle of the carriage, there was a magic array that looked like modern art graffiti.

This is probably the teleportation magic array, right? Although it looks complicated... I still took a screenshot of the magic array next to the item bar, perhaps it will come in handy in the future.

"Hey, everyone, those three guys escaped!"

I shouted at the mercenaries outside.

"What?!"

"They escaped, what happened?"

"Hey hey hey, what's going on?!"

Everyone rushed in, then angrily rushed out.

"Hey hey hey, open the city gates quickly!"

"Those guys were registered in the Mercenary Guild! We must find out who did it!"

"They actually escaped! Irresponsible!"

Saying that, they also rushed towards the other carriages, probably wanting to overturn the contents of the other carriages.

Huh? Other compartments?

"Hey hey hey! Wait a minute, there are still magic traps up there!"

But as I shouted this, one of them had already grabbed onto the door of a compartment.

Oh no...

But well, this kind of plot is necessary at times, generally...

"Generally, at this kind of moment, the enemy should come out."

I muttered helplessly to myself.

A lightning bolt passed straight through all the train cars, and after a moment of calm, there was a loud sound, and something jumped out directly from that compartment.

Immediately after, something rushed out from the compartment next to it as well, and after a moment, a total of nine people... no, nine humanoids rushed out from the compartments, and then looked at the person who opened the door first.

"This... this is..."

The mercenary quickly retreated backwards, but the other party had already raised their hand, and their figure flashed as they rushed towards him!

"This is really... troublesome! Accelerate! Charge!"

Suddenly accelerating, my right hand extended the sleeve sword, and thrust it towards the opponent's hand blade!

Clang!

"Oh, it didn't even pierce through the outer shell? What material is this?"

The humanoid woman wearing a kimono, with black long hair like a dark flower, scattered in the air.

It looked like a perfect work of art, but the only flaw was the beautiful face that was as hard as ceramics and didn't have any expression.

Probably because the face was made extremely hard during production as well?

"But even so, it doesn't mean it can't be cut! Ultimate Skill · Quick Draw!"

A flash of white blade light, and the arm in front of my eyes was cut off from the middle!

Then it fell to the ground.

"Really, even though it's a work of art, it has to be destroyed."

Saying so, I kicked fiercely towards the humanoid, but the other party skillfully flipped over and jumped onto the compartment.

Looking at its severed arm, the humanoid's mouth suddenly opened wide, and countless pieces of paper flew out from inside, forming a new arm!

"Hey hey hey, what is this? A super convenient repair method?"

"Repairing with paper... this thing is not a humanoid, it's a shikigami, right?"

"Shikigami...!?"

Just as he said this, the names of these humanoids... these shikigami suddenly appeared above their heads.

Empress of Heaven, Aniti

LV20 ?????/?????

Also known as Noble Lady, seductive ability, female appearance.

The color representation is black.

The number representation is nine.

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