Dragon and Ogre, Sacrifice and Sin (9)

★ Lef Magitech Empire: Tent City ★

"What the hell is going on, damn it!"

"Keep your voice down. Someone will be here soon, but there's a big difference between them arriving in five minutes and arriving in one, wouldn't you say?"

Dantes, Mimino, and Non, members of the "Silver Balance," came rushing into Aba's tent as though seeking refuge.

After the meeting, Dantes and the others passed through the checkpoint and entered the Empire.

They spent three days accompanying members of Division 4 of the Labyrinth Conquest Department as they transported their spoils. When they returned, however—Aba suddenly seized them and brought them to his tent.

They had heard a brief explanation of the situation on the way there.

The Heroic Gear had been stolen. Muge, who had been immersed in research, was injured but safe. Although Lulusha was a victim, she was arrested after being accused of "falsely claiming that nonexistent Heroic Gear was real and throwing the Empire into confusion." And because the "Silver Balance" was suspected of having "incited" Lulusha, soldiers were searching for Dantes and the others—.

"We definitely got the Heroic Gear! What they're saying is complete nonsense!"

"You have every right to be angry, but for now, it would be best if you hid yourselves too."...