☀️ Arselia and Akonia

With such a low SP and the absence of a camera transmitting a real-time image, it won't be very useful.

"What does the camera do, and at what time?...... It seems that Miss Cosmos gave me an idea for something in the future, but I need to process it, but unfortunately, I don't have time for that right now; I need to internalize the rest."

The SRI is not a military organization in itself and primarily specializes in protecting workers' rights.

Searching for criminals is perfectly within the competence of the guard.

Well, yes, no matter how you look at it, it turned out that Draco Mellis relied on the military power of the guards, and he will most likely end up doing that. Of course, considering how long the guards searched for the priest, they might not have found him at all...

Ugh, the priest. And how could I have forgotten about that? The situation is terribly similar to the previous attack; again, Tai Manin said that the attacker was looking for Nariu, but found someone else. That is, it looks very much like a continuation of attempts to decapitate the leadership of the Empire. Of course, it couldn't be said for sure, but they easily could have been in cahoots. I definitely need to discuss this with Mellis. So, here's the plan.

-- I'm looking to meet with the governor, and if I can't find him, with the head of the guard. In the adventurers' and workers' guilds, Alaria, can you ask if they know the addresses of anyone? In the meantime, report back to me.

-- To the hunters' guild... Beata?

-- I'm also thinking that there might be someone suitable at the magic academy. In fact, it might seem like overkill, but on the other hand, we definitely won't be worse off with a mage.

- My name is Zhao Babao," the servant said, "and the villa is not as bad as you say... Mainly, the reception hall and the ceremonial room were damaged... Unfortunately, we do not have any search magic.

-- Very nice to meet you, Sir Babao," I said with a bow. "Yes, I just thought, looking at what I see right now, but... Well, it doesn't matter. In fact, we might need more than just search magic. Please don't misunderstand me; I have never asked you or anyone else at the villa for combat assistance; that would be unprofessional. However, the last thing I want is to underestimate the enemy now and lose again, finally losing Milady. Besides, I believe that you and your colleagues now share my feelings more than fully.

-- On the other hand, the enemy has already shown more or less what he is capable of, and he cannot be defeated by numbers alone. Therefore... I ask you now to tell me about combat mages. I am aware that there are many mages at the villa, and I am indebted to some of them... But are there any among them who have combat experience and could assist with fire arrows, flight, earthquakes, and other useful things against the nimble enemy? Considering that you didn't manage to cope, maybe there aren't any, but I must ask, please excuse me.

-- It is also true that... If there were any, maybe we wouldn't have to go after him now, but what if the enemy is somehow trained to fight against magic? If that is the case, I would like to clarify this detail with the witnesses.

-- All of this, of course, is on the condition that we successfully organize the search and really need combat assistance, but," I said with a bow to the servants. "I understand you, your feelings, your duties to protect this place, and yet, under the circumstances, I humbly ask you to think about my request. Life can be cruel, and we don't always manage to protect even what is most precious, but... I believe that we should not stop trying as long as there is hope. Therefore, I very much ask you to just think about it. Maybe the situation will develop in such a way that it will not be necessary, maybe you cannot help, but if you can and if the opportunity arises, I very much ask you to keep this plan in mind.