Of course, things are not that simple. After entering the city, we went to the camp of the city guards with the mercenaries to explain the situation. Even the lord of the city came in the end.
But because I thought it would be troublesome to keep explaining, I took the opportunity when no one was paying attention and pulled the lord aside, then showed him my proof as a National Mage.
After that, things became easier. We said that I was sent by Princess Cher to investigate, and with the proof from the mercenaries and the citizens that we protected, the situation was finally resolved.
Naturally, we also had breakfast smoothly, and the lord treated us.
"Lord Roy," I asked him while we were having breakfast.
"Do you have a terminal that connects to the entire network?"
"Of course, why...?"
"I need to report the situation to the princess. As you have seen, those intruders are inputting their combat power to the Ais Empire in this way. Such a situation cannot be left unattended, don't you agree?"
"Of course!"
Lord Roy, full name Roy Roles, hereditary duke, has been the administrator of Wols City for his family. But he looks quite young, so it seems he recently inherited the position of the lord.
During the time we proved our innocence just now, the guards also conducted an investigation at the Mercenary Guild. As expected, the data recorded by those people were completely false, whether it was the registered chamber of commerce or something else.
Apart from the prepaid coins, in the end, the guild distributed the money to the participating mercenaries as compensation for their losses.
But we suffered a big loss. Although we obtained several talismans of Shikigami, we didn't know how to use them.
"National crisis cannot be left unattended!" the lord said solemnly.
In such peaceful times, a hereditary family like this without any achievements would also feel the crisis.
"Very well, then please take care of it."
"It's nothing."
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Although I didn't know how to contact Princess Cher, the terminals at the moment were not widely used. Soon, I directly found the dedicated line for the Ais Empire's royal family.
As for distinguishing which one was Princess Cher's line... It was too troublesome, so I directly connected to the most complex-looking line and forcefully cracked the password to connect.
After waiting for two seconds, unbelievably, it was connected.
"Who are you? How did you know about this line?"
Once connected, I heard the voice of the other party. And, this line was...
"Oh, Your Majesty, long time no see. How have you been?"
"..."
The other party looked at me through the screen for a while, then slapped his own face and continued.
"You... You are Fir!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, it's me."
"You are actually still alive!!!"
"... Your Majesty, please take care of your appearance. I have someone with me..."
"No, no, continue your conversation. I won't disturb anymore!"
Lord Roy's face was full of cold sweat. He directly rushed out of the communication room in three steps.
It seemed that this guy was really scared and maybe worried that the emperor would silence him in order to preserve his own image in the future.
Well, I know that the emperor isn't that petty.
"Well, let's get back to the main topic."
"The main topic?... You fool, do you know how much trouble we've had while you were missing! Ah!"
"Huh? I didn't know."
"Fine, I guess you wouldn't know, but I do! At least leave a message or something when you're still alive!"
"Huh? Didn't I leave it for you with Xue Mengste?"
"That kind of message... Well, even if you did, it's the same as not leaving anything at all. Alright, never mind about that. I'm going to bring Michelle over. You..."
"Wait, I said I have urgent matters. Are there no others around you? I have something concerning your country's security to ask you."
"Country's security?"
Upon hearing these words, the other party calmed down and became serious.
"Speak up, this is my private room, so there's no one else here."
"Very well."
I immediately cast a soundproofing spell and continued speaking.
"Question, are the Simu family your private soldiers?"
"...Yes, but how did you know? They..."
"Well, that solves the problem. By the way, do you know what they're doing?"
"According to reports, they are dealing with intruders from the Eastern Continent..."
"That's right. We encountered intruders in the city of Wolse and eliminated 9 shikigami."
"Nine?"
Upon hearing this, the Emperor gasped.
"Are you sure?"
"It seems Your Majesty also knows about shikigami. That's good. Based on my recent battle, I believe shikigami have combat power 100 times that of humanoid fighters, so..."
"I know, that's why the Simu family is also developing countermeasures."
"It's useless. Unless you can eliminate their onmyoji, the shikigami will never end."
"What?! Do you know how to deal with onmyoji?"
"Well, kind of..."
After all, it has appeared in many games, and there are three guys here who came from the Eastern Continent, so I should have some understanding.
"Then you should quickly return to the capital! If they have already brought in shikigami..."
"So... could you please send the airship we had before?"
"Of course."
The Emperor nodded and smiled.
"Cher will pick you up, don't worry."
..."
Suddenly, I felt a cold sweat break out.
Old man Emperor, are you intentionally seeking revenge?!
