«What was that place like?»
In a library with a faint smell of books, the blonde soul queen woman responded after thinking about it for a moment. «It was a very interesting place».
That was the most appropriate description. A place where Corpse Collector was one of the members and even someone like him was out of his element? He never knew such a chat room existed in the community.
«Surely my personal impression is not what makes you most curious», Reina del alma mocked and the man did not deny it. That was because there was another reason to infiltrate her into the Round Table Watchers.
«Maybe the Round Table Watchers are gathering among themselves to avoid our eyes.».
A palace spy, or perhaps a player from another kingdom; To test both possibilities, the man sent her there. But what were the results?
Queen of the soul smiled and added: «It seems that you were right again, Mr. Love».
«In what sense?»
«Round Table Watchers definitely look like a space created by a player from another realm».
«Then you should listen to it in more detail».
Queen of the soul slowly explained what had happened there: Lion, who exerted an overwhelming presence; Clown, whose identity was revealed as Corpse Collector; Antlers, who was presumed on the palace side; and Duende, whose ordinariness seemed out of place there.
«Hmm, I don't know anything about Miss Fox. I don't think she's reserved, but I couldn't talk much with her».
Still, Fox was worth keeping an eye on, and rightly so, because in the end he asked to speak to Leon. What if it was some kind of secret date?
«Suspicions of the member named León».
«Yeah. If a player from another realm is mixed between them, they may be the only one». The man asked her for her reasoning and Queen of the Soul responded without hesitation: «He led Corpse Collector near Mental Contamination with only murderous energy. Seeing that he retired just before the limit, I think he had more than enough».
This alone made it obvious. Something like this was impossible with an ordinary human mind, unless it was a player from another dimension who was dropped into this world and survived for over a hundred years. This wasn't the only reason either. In the second round, León Macho said this:
«The one who created the Ghostbusters is an evil spirit from another world».
In response to his claim that it was not the GM who created the community, he brought up information that only a few knew almost jokingly, as if he also knew his identity. Then she was sure.
«Yes, that was it».
The man who already seemed dangerous enough was not a simple gambler.
«Come to think of it, did you say you knew the Corpse Collector information from the beginning?».
«Yes, for reference, the members suspected that León knew their identities».
«...That's very strange». Security within the community was absolute. Not even he, who assumed the rights of administrator and created the current Ghostbusters, could know their identities.
«How do you think he knew who they were?».
«I don't know. If you really know, there are two possibilities». The man gave two possible answers to Queen of the Soul's question. «One, León is on par with the archmage of another kingdom who created this subspace or has a comrade who is. And two...»
«Two, León is on the same team as the creator of the Round Table Watchers. Right?»
«Yes that's right. For now, the current members are gathered by that teacher, so if it was notified by them, it would make sense.»
«But then it wouldn't make sense for him to know who I am».
«But that's not certain yet. Next time, put bait to find out if that man really knows your identity or not».
«Use haré.»
«Anyway, information about the teacher is important now. Have you found out anything?»
«I haven't met the teacher yet. But on the day of the strange connection record, I was able to find out from Mr. Goblin that he had visited that place.»
«So, it means that the person who snuck into the community that day has the nickname 0720».
«I guess that's how it is. I wanted to find out more, but it seems that Mr. Goblin still distrusts me...»
Even after that, the two chatted for an hour. Their topic of conversation was not just the Round Table Watchers, but the recent incident, the deaths of too many players, what was the most efficient way to increase the recruitment of new members in the future, and even the most problematic incident that occurred recently.
«What are you going to do with Mr. Baekho? He's turning the magic tower upside down looking for you. Right now you may be just one suspect among many, but I don't think it's easy to keep your identity hidden forever...»
«I'm still debating about him. For now it seems that he is hostile to the palace, but... we must be careful. It could be a trap».
«Yes, I will leave that part to you, Mr. Love. Meanwhile, Elfnunna. How is the investigation going with him?»
«All messages have been deleted, so it will take a while to recover them. But it has quite a bit of GP».
«¿Es todo del Sr. Baekho?»
«No, he made almost all of it on the first day selling some quality pieces of information». Then Queen of the Soul continued explaining that they were things that one could know by playing the game to a certain extent, and that the posts and comments left by him were all deleted so it would take some time to recover them.
«Hmm, I see...» Love tapped the armrest with his index finger as if he wanted to organize his thoughts. There was a reason he was investigating Elfnunna, because he judged that Bjorn Yandel and Elfnunna could be the same person.
Bjorn Yandel was a barbarian who showed a high growth rate. Strangely, he chose a shield during his coming-of-age ceremony. Elfnunna had easily acquired GP by selling game information within the community. Furthermore, he was a Korean whom Baekho Lee followed like an older brother. This was a very important factor for this man. If these two were the same, there was a chance that he was that person Love had been longing for.
Wait.
A thought flashed through his mind and Love parted his lips. «Queen of the soul».
«Yes, go ahead».
«Did you say León was Asian?»
«Yes, even with a mask you can't hide the color of your skin».
As a Western game, the percentage of Asian players was very small. Just look at Baekho Lee. He had opened a chat room waiting for Koreans, but it took him several years to meet a compatriot, and that compatriot was Elfnunna, the same person suspected of being Bjorn Yandel.
«León has clearly mentioned an identity, that of a clown. Correct?» Amor straightened his posture and inquired.
«Uh, it's hard to say since this was my first visit, but that's what I think judging by the atmosphere».
«In that case...» he murmured and remained thoughtful.
Bjorn Yandel had recently fought the Corpse Collector. Could all this really be a coincidence? Of course, since they couldn't figure out if he was the same person as Elfnunna, it was still a big leap. But because of that...
«When is Bjorn Yandel's investiture ceremony?»
«I remember it's in three days.»
«Three days...» Soon, Love made up her mind. «I'm going out for the first time in a long time.»
Instead of ruminating on him for a hundred days, I could meet him in person.
***
«Hey, wake up, wake up! Wake up!»
The morning after entering the community, I woke up to the blow on Missha's back. He was so tired of using murderous energy for the first time in a long time.
«What did you do yesterday that you're so exhausted in the morning?»
After going to the community, it was best to wake up on time, even if you had to overdo it. If anyone knew that place, falling asleep might seem suspicious. Now there were more eyes on me too.
And a damn killer is on the way...
Yesterday I fainted from exhaustion, but from now on I didn't plan to sleep well. Ha, how annoying.
Why can't everyone leave me alone?
I also wouldn't be able to fight like always in my current state. Sighs came naturally, but I quickly washed my face and went down to eat together. It was a bit of a strange sight. That was because there was one more person at the breakfast table.
«Are you up yet?»
«Of course. Don't sit idly by, sit down. The food will get cold».
«Yes!» Erwen sat at the table with a nervous expression as she ate.
Unlike usual, an awkward silence began to hang over the table. Fortunately, Missha noticed and asked excitedly: «How are you? My food».
«It's good... thanks...»
«Let me know if you want to eat something. I'll do it for dinner later. Oh, and also tell me if you can't eat any ingredients». As always, Missha was thoughtful down to the details.
«Carrot! I can't eat carrots». Ainar jumped at that moment and was hit in the back.
Do you really think it will work? I tried ten times too, but they all failed.
Apparently we had to eat them since we ate meat every day.
I'm grateful, but... A barbarian has a barbaric life to live.
«¡Yo lavaré los platos!»
After the meal, Ainar went to the holy land as always and the remaining three of us spent time together. The atmosphere wasn't as bad as I thought. Should I say that it seemed like the hierarchy had settled perfectly?
«Erwen, come sit here. We should talk».
«¡Sí!»
«It may be a little early to ask this, but what are you going to do from now on? Our team is already full, as you know».
«That's it...» Erwen interrupted herself and looked at me. He must have been asking if it was okay to talk about the clan.
Well, there was no reason I couldn't. But I didn't have the strength left to talk at length about it, so I overlooked it. «It's too early, Missha. We don't even know if we'll be able to enter the maze next month».
«That's right... true.»
To be honest, unless this situation was declared over, it was wise to stop exploring the maze for a while. We didn't have any financial problems at the moment.
The most annoying thing is that the city is not very safe either.
Between the Dragon Slayer, the Corpse Collector, Noark's slayer, and even the palace's overly enigmatic actions, there were too many reasons to get stronger as soon as possible.
Still, it would be best to monitor the situation until it at least calmed down to some extent.
I tried to get rid of my impatience. They say when you're in a hurry, take the long way.
I'll have to discuss that part with Raven later.
Anyway, then we ate sandwiches and talked about this and that. At first Erwen seemed discouraged and uncomfortable, but as Missha treated her kindly, she soon found herself at ease.
Still, it looks like he finished sorting his head over his sister before coming here.
Thanks to that, I also lifted a weight off my shoulders. In the future, he would inevitably have to bear heavy loads, but Erwen rose with her own strength. Surely, she would be able to go even further.
«Hey? Do you have a younger brother?»
«Yes, he is still young and lives in the holy land. When I grow up... I'll have to take care of her. Just like my sister did for me...»
«Nyaha, don't worry too much. You still have a lot of time left. By then you will have much more free time».
«Do you think so...?» Surprisingly, their conversation was cordial. But Erwen suddenly bowed out of nowhere. «I never apologized for what happened then, right? Sorry, my head must have been acting weird then...»
«Do not apologize. Nothing happens. Something good also came out of that».
I tilted my head. What happened then? Did they both have something to apologize for?
«W-but are you okay, little sister...?»
«Why aren't you going to be okay? My thoughts have also changed a lot since then... Not that I'm qualified for that in the first place». Missha looked me up and down. For some reason, I felt chills.
Toc, toc.
There was a knock on the front door.
«I'll see». I got up quickly and went to the door. Normally I would have opened it right away, but yesterday I found out that a murderer could have called me. First I asked who he was.
«My name is Rayman Keplow, Knight of the Second Royal Guard».
The knight kindly revealed his identity, I assumed because I was going to receive the title of Baron. When I checked through the peephole, the armor looked legitimate, and other knights surrounded him from behind.
Esto no seems like a lie.
I opened the door because I sensed why they were here, and face to face, I confirmed the matter they had come for. It was the first good news in a long time.
«An order has arrived from above».
«There are instructions to protect Lord Yandel from any seditionists who may exist».
Then, Antlers made a move.