Nozomanu Fushi no Boukensha

"Do you know about the recent disappearances in the labyrinth?

That's where Niv's story started.

You heard it somewhere, and I remember, oh yeah, one thing comes to mind.

"... are you referring to the disappearance of a new adventurer? You think there's a bunch of them gone?"

Then Niv nodded,

"Yes, that's it. I consider it the work of the vampire Vampire."

I abruptly made the killer's determination.

I guess the Adventurers' Union is still searching for the killer, but it doesn't even have a star on it?

According to Shayla's story, it's just that maybe I already know to some extent...

But even so, the vampire "Vampire" is the culprit.

Even if that's the right thing to do, I'm not the killer.

"... a little, isn't that too much to force? Nothing. We found a blood-sucking adventurer, I guess not. Yet deciding to do so…"

It couldn't have been possible, but Niv took the map from the magic bag he lowered to his waist and spread it over the table.

From what I can see, there's all kinds of information there.

It's just that they're all vampire vampire related.

It says which vampire "Vampires" emerged on what scale and how they perished or survived in what months of the year.

All this information, well collected.

That's all I can tell, that your passion about vampires "vampires seems to be true.

That's why I don't even like it, but, well, I'll listen to you.

From the map, Niv pointed to one of the countries to the west and began to explain.

"In this country, you have a city called Luguera. Here we are… Here we have the disappearance of a new adventurer about six months ago"

"... is that it?

It's a good story, I'm not saying, but it's not.

It shouldn't even bother you enough.

But Niv continues,

Move your fingers east,

"Here's the next one. There is a city called Oradoras, but there are still cases of new adventurers missing here."

Next time.

Then, Niv gradually shifted his fingers to the east, and finally pointed to this city of Malt to inform him that a similar incident was happening in all thirteen cities.

Missing cases are gradually shifting eastward, following dates, as if they were moving eastward.

This...

That's what I thought. You must have guessed my vibe.

Niv says.

"As you can see, the missing cases are gradually moving east. And finally, we got here. Can we get this far?"

"Ah......"

"Of course, I can't be sure that this alone has anything to do with the vampire Vampire. In the first place, this disappearance, in eleven cities, was not particularly publicized. Or it was normally treated as something that died in the labyrinth. I made sure of everything myself, so it's true."

That's... I wonder.

Maybe it actually was.

In the first place, it's sad but normal for people to die in the labyrinth.

Especially if you become a newbie adventurer, its frequency goes up undeniably.

Even if the number was somewhat, high, that would have happened to be a lot of brave owners diving too deep in the end, more likely done with.

It would not be unlikely that it did.

That's why I ask.

"Didn't the Adventurers' Union (Guild) see much of a problem with the usual?

"That's what happened. But I knew some of them and hid them. Because in some of those cities, several corpse ghosts, Shishi, have been identified and crusaded. Among the Adventurers' Union (Guild) materials that can be seen as golden is a vampire vampire vampire related crusade record, which, strangely enough, was not on record. As you know, the corpse ghost Shiki is basically something that wouldn't have occurred without the family of the vampire Vampire, the vampire Vampire. In addition, the corpses, Shishi, were the missing adventurers themselves.

I feel pretty heavy about the sins of the Adventurers Union for keeping it quiet, but, well, I don't even feel like it would be something like this.

You know how I feel about that, Niv says too.

"... Well, I can somehow imagine why you knew that but didn't tell me. Anyway, when the existence of the corpse ghost Shiki is revealed, the city gathers adventurers. Temporarily, the city moisturizes, but from the Adventurers' Union (Guild), it's like a festival you don't need to take a ton of work away from the adventurers who will always be in the city. You didn't want to tell me."

It's a terrible story, but the Adventurers' Union (Guild) is not a clean and white organization.

There are relatively healthy operations in Malt, but other cities have other city union of adventurers (guilds) decisions.

It's rare to be immersed in adhesion or entitlement.

It's originally a bunch of rough guys, and, well, to some extent, it's an irresistible part of it.

Still, the basic service can be provided, is it awesome or not...

Well, do it right, Adventurers Union (Alliance), that would be the place.

Still... I mean, you found a bunch of adventurers who were turned into corpse ghosts by the vampire Vampire.

If that's the case......

Niv continues.

"As you can see from what I've told you, I'm always looking for the vampire Vampire, so you're usually going to explore for yourself if anything changes. Well, it's a lot off the hook, but this time I thought I totally hit it. So, while I was heading east, I also made sure that no corpse ghost Shiki had occurred in other cities, and as a result, I found it in several cities. As soon as I found it, I thoroughly destroyed it. So here I am in search of the last remaining parent balls...... so far I have not come to discover them. There's got to be somewhere."

"Isn't it possible we're already out of this city?

It's the vampire Vampire that keeps going east.

It would also be possible that he is no longer there.

Niv also nodded at this,

"Well, you can't say you don't. However, in my experience, vampires who hunted so many humans can barely stop doing it. It is natural to assume that there are still more unnatural disappearances of new adventurers than still going on here, and even without them, human disappearances should be happening in other cities. So far, we haven't heard from neighboring cities or villages, so we should still be here."

They're watching a lot.

The way to do it is… If you become a Gold Class, there are stories that you can use some of the Adventurers Union (Alliance) information networks, so I guess so.

Or is it Niv's own?

I don't know... but I'm pretty sure.

Perhaps, you're right.

But.

"So why did you doubt me?

That's the problem.

Was I that suspicious?

That's the question I thought, but Niv answers.

"I act as though almost everyone is suspicious in my search for vampire Vampires in this city, but there were several particularly suspicious people among them. Especially Mr. Lent. You have come to this city recently, and in a short period of time you have risen to the bronze class and crusaded all the way to Tarasque by yourself. As you can see, I'm not saying I'll never be there, but there are very few newcomers who can do that. But if you are the vampire Vampire... Nor is such a thing impossible. In addition, you tend to work for less time. It is one of the characteristics of the common vampire Vampire. Because I try to avoid people and days as much as I can. Considering that masks and robes are also meant to hide the bluishness of their skin and the fangs that have grown in their mouths...... In short, the more you looked, the more suspicious you were, I'm sorry."

... Well, are you convinced?

Honestly, it's all right.

You went after me unexpectedly.

I know exactly why you are famous as a vampire hunter.

Mullius and Shirl look like they're convinced of the explanation.

But.

I was guaranteed not to be a vampire.

I think it seems good here to ask for as much in return as I've been suspected of.

So say.

"... I know it was confusing and bad... but don't be suspected of that..."

"Yeah, I guess so. It's a disaster, isn't it? I understand very well. It's not what I could have said. But, well, that's why, as far as I'm concerned, I'm wondering if I can make you feel apologetic by putting quite a bit of color on the cost of buying this Tarask. And you may not need this..."

and Niv has offered me some mysterious object after presenting a variety of things that advance me.

... paper, I guess.

The registration number of the Adventurers' Union (Alliance) is given there.

With that, if you go through the Adventurers' Union (Alliance), you'll be contacted.

Well, it's even a subtle means of communication to say how long it takes depends on where you are.

Especially for the seemingly disgraceful type like Niv... you won't get much contact.

"Please don't look disgusting like that. You might need it."

"... that seems unlikely..."

I don't want to get involved as much as I can.

But Niv said ominous things.

"Me, I also like to do a lot of research and thinking, but most importantly, I often think, don't you? That's what I'm talking about. Mr. Lent said," Soon, always, you'll contact me. "

……

Give me a break, I think.

But... it can be inferred in this situation that her account is quite a hit.

Anyway, you decided I was a vampire.

So, to say that you feel I'm going to be in touch... was too ominous.

... Anyway, shall I just have it?

There may be some sorcery or something on this paper, so we'll have Lorraine look at it when we get home......

I thought so deeply.