Ten minutes later, when Maristodo returned to the mercenary guild hall after completing the collection of goods, she would be surprised to find that we, who were originally in the hall, were nowhere to be found at this time. On the other hand, Lanya, who had returned to the airship, would be astonished to see our group exploring the cockpit inside her airship.

"Fir?"

Lanya looked surprised, but she quickly recovered.

"So that's where you all disappeared to. I couldn't see or find any trace of you. Well, I guess I should thank you for giving me the opportunity to establish such an interesting guild. To be honest, it's much more fun than being in school, and it's also closer to my goal."

"Your goal?"

"Yes, my goal... But I can't say it yet. Based on my judgment of you, I believe you will find out one day."

"Oh~ Sounds interesting. I'll look forward to it. Anyway, let's not talk too much. I have something to ask of you."

"Oh."

Lanya looked interested as she stared at us.

"I need three pairs of headphones with communication capabilities, preferably the latest models. Also, I want you to keep an eye out for a name, 'Snake Eye.'"

"Snake Eye? Hmm, I remember hearing that name a long time ago and recently as well, but I can't remember where exactly..."

"It seems that the other side is becoming more active... Anyway, please set up a unique channel for our headphones, so we can communicate without interference."

"Sure, of course. Originally, this was supposed to be revealed in the next version, but actually, the headphones in this version can already adjust channels. You just need to hold down the power button, simultaneously press the volume down button, then three seconds later, switch to the volume up button. A rotating knob will appear on the left side that you can use to adjust the channel. Press it again to continue using it."

"I see, it's amazing that you designed it like this."

"Well, the next version should be even simpler. Let me give you the headphones."

With that, she walked to the side of the airship and pressed a button, causing a cabinet hidden in the wall to pop out. It was filled with the communication headphones that we had just received.

"Choose a color you like."

Lanya pointed at the headphones and said.

"We can even choose the color... Okay."

I picked a pair of black ones and put them on my head, then pressed the power button.

"Communication device activated. Connected to communication terminal."

A prompt sound came out of the headphones, sounding like it was from electronic sources. Impressive.

"By the way... Wasn't this idea proposed by Ms. Mary?"

"Yes, that's right. This design has high universality and versatility. It's sure to be a bestseller!"

"Indeed..."

Actually, if mobile phones were developed, that would be the real bestseller.

As for the Snake Eye, I will keep an eye out for you. But what about you all... Are you planning to become mercenaries like this? I still can't contact Ms. Mary. The Thane Gate is already without a leader, and now even I have to go out to deliver goods. I'm so busy that I'm about to collapse.

"Indeed, the appearance of those monsters must have caused a lot of trouble for the entire continent, right?"

"Yes, the war between the East and West continents is about to begin, and these sudden monsters might be able to slightly delay the war... Who knows."

I have completely no idea what Snake Eye is planning... I don't understand at all...

It seems like there's still a lot to investigate.

"Well, I suppose you should continue transporting goods? We also need to continue with our tasks. Hopefully, once your terminals are installed, we can contact each other directly."

"Yes, of course. There might be trouble coming your way as well... By the way, if possible, please keep an eye out for something."

"Something?"

"A knight's sword with a black rose imprint and the letter K in the middle."

"From your description, it sounds like a weapon used by a very peculiar person. Alright, I'll keep an eye out."

"Great, I appreciate it."

After a brief chat, while the porters were still unloading the cargo from the airship, we took the opportunity to sneak out of the cabin and blend into the street.

However, there weren't many people on the streets. It seemed that the appearance of the monsters had caused a decrease in the number of merchants, resulting in many shops unable to open, which in turn discouraged the citizens from coming out.

Instead, there were more guards patrolling the streets. They nodded at us as they passed by. It seems that yesterday's battle had made the relationship between mercenaries and guards become more friendly.

"I was planning to find a place to eat, but looking at the situation, we won't be able to eat properly if we don't solve the problems here. Fir, what do you think?"

"I don't think much. First, let's deal with the nearby monsters. Let's depart now and follow the official road to see how many we can eliminate."

"Sigh, we just arrived in a city... "

"Resting is a luxury in itself... Alright, let's go."

I looked at the map I bought earlier on the street.

"First, let's go to the east of the city, where the monsters first appeared."