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Chapter 495 Sister and Sister

Although the people of the capital were in a state of panic recently, the shops in the downtown area were still open to receive customers. However, these shops were all located on the central streets and were very formal, which was not the case with the place Climb and his companions were going to.

Rather than being a bustling area with bright lights at night, it is more like a dark street enclosed in the darkness.

Clem ran quietly and quickly through the alley.

Thanks to the use of alchemy to enchant the mithril armor before, there was no collision sound.

Unless you are a person with extremely sensitive hearing or an excellent thief, you probably won't be able to hear the sound of his footsteps even if you are standing nearby.

That is why he joined the advance reconnaissance team of only four people.

The other three are Brian, Nina, and the thief from the former Orichalcum-level adventurer team.

Walk through the alley and arrive at the destination.

It is surrounded by high walls, forming a space isolated from the surroundings. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a prison or a fortress, and no one knows what kind of illegal activities are going on inside.

Even the magic lights installed on both sides of the door could not erase this bad impression. The building that I had learned from the intelligence should be behind this wall, but I couldn't see it from here.

Climb spread out the map and compared it carefully with the help of the magic lamp. Then he whispered:

"That's it, no doubt about it."

"Yes, Captain. Judging from the location and atmosphere, it seems to be there." The one who answered him was an Orichalcum-level adventurer. He whispered, "Well, I'll go scout first."

Just as agreed.

Before entering the enemy's base camp, thieves with excellent stealth capabilities will go to gather intelligence.

The thieves disappeared without a trace, leaving only Clem, Brian, and Nina.

They left their team members behind because they were not good at stealth, and things like full body armor would be like using noise to tell the other party that they were there.

Having said that, the fight is about to begin, and no one is brave enough to take off their armor and get close to the enemy.

That's why there are these three people.

Of course, it is impossible for the Second World War to act like a thief, so tasks such as infiltration can only be left to experts.

Just in case, Nina cast magic to block the enemy's aerial detection. The remaining two people stood back to back, holding their breath and preparing for battle, while scanning the surroundings to avoid exposing themselves.

I waited like this for an unknown amount of time.

Suddenly, Brian reached for the knife at his waist and was about to swing it, when he heard a panicked man's voice beside him.

"Team Leader, stop talking, it's me!"

It was the voice of a thief who went out to scout.

Unlike the perceptive Brian, Climb only felt the air beside him move, as if someone had sat down. He felt incredible when there was no one beside him. He suppressed his shock and asked:

"How's it going inside?"

"——It's not good."

The man's tone changed, filled with extreme urgency.

"I only took a quick look inside. There seemed to be several individual rooms similar to compartments. I think it should be the facilities of the Eight Fingers Security Department. There is a place that is heavily guarded and a little difficult to approach. The most important thing is... there are cells inside the building, where women are imprisoned, and the appearance of several people guarding the women matches that of Six Arms."

Putting aside the women, having six-armed guards was something that had been expected.

So what's the question?

Brian frowned and asked, "How many people? It doesn't sound like just one."

"Five people. Considering that the Phantom Demon has been arrested, now everyone is here."

“It’s really… terrible.”

No wonder the man sounded nervous.

This place is a difficult obstacle that cannot be conquered, which means they have drawn the lucky number.

But at the same time, because everyone is gathered here, it means that other locations can be easily captured, which is a blessing in disguise.

Nina whispered, "What should we do next?"

"What else can we do? It's impossible to capture this place. Let's retreat."

"Is this okay, Brother Climb?" the thief asked reluctantly.

"It's not good, but we can't help it. The six arms gathered here, which means this is a permanent facility, or there is something they value. It would be very bad to retreat before confirming this, but I think we shouldn't do something that is beyond our combat power."

Climb remembered what Lin had said to them before they set out. So even though he was extremely reluctant, considering the difference in strength between the two sides, he had no choice but to retreat temporarily.

Brian and Niner agree.

It is a good thing to dare to swing the sword at a strong opponent, but failing to distinguish the difference in strength between the two sides and actively seeking death is not bravery but recklessness.

Seeing that the matter was settled, the thief asked, "What should we do next? Go and attack other places?"

"I think this is the most effective way. Could you please report to the personnel in the rear first? We will wait here and make sure no one comes out to chase you."

"Okay, please."

The thief said goodbye and left quietly, retreating to the place where the team members who stayed behind were waiting.

After a while——

"There seems to be no movement."

"There is no magical detection in the air."

"Okay, let's retreat too."

"Hmm... huh? Wait, look at that guy."

Looking in the direction of Brain’s finger, he saw a man he had seen yesterday walking towards the building that Climb and his team were monitoring.

"That's... Lord Sebastian? Why is he here?"

"You know him?"

"Well, in fact, a large part of the credit for capturing Dunetron was due to the help of this lord."

Brian did not participate in the destruction of the brothel, so he did not know Sebastian. He just thought that this person was a little strange, so he spoke out to remind him.

Nina whispered, "I don't know where he came from. My magic didn't detect him."

"Could it be that he is in the same group as Eight Fingers?"

"I can conclude that it is definitely not."

Climb trusted Sebastian. He trusted Lin, and he also trusted Sebastian's behavior.

"Anyway, let's first--"

Before he finished speaking, Sebastian turned his gaze to the two people in the corner.

Climb and his companions had deliberately kept a distance and hid in the darkness in order to monitor the building, so it shouldn’t be easy to be discovered. Although it was possible that Sebastian had just glanced in this direction by chance, Climb was certain that this was not the case.

Sebastian came running over.

The speed was so fast that it seemed like teleportation every time I blinked.

The powerful existence made Brian's body tense and he subconsciously placed his hand on the sword at his waist. Nina also silently gathered magic power.

"You two, don't be impulsive."

Climb stopped his companion behind him.

Sebastian saw Climb in the lead and was a little surprised. “What a coincidence! I met Mr. Climb here. What’s going on?”

“Well, we wanted to ask the same question… We are lurking here in order to attack the building owned by Eight Fingers.” Climb explained quickly to avoid misunderstanding.

"… Just the three of you?"

"No, there are still many people behind."

"I see."

The old butler stroked his beard.

Climb also asked, “Why are you here, Master Sebastian? Are you going to that building for something?”

"Yes. The thing is, the woman I rescued yesterday was kidnapped. The other party asked me to come over, so I came."

"Is that so? The companion who just went in to scout did say that there was a woman inside."

"...Where is that companion now?"

"Oh. I thought he'd be back soon... Ah, just in time."

In front of Brian's sight, the adventurer who had lifted his invisibility returned. He looked at Sebastian in surprise. This elegant old man suddenly appeared and seemed out of place here.

Climb explained, “This is Lord Sebastian, who helped me capture the phantom demon. The woman in the cell I mentioned earlier seems to be someone Lord Sebastian knows, so we met here by chance. This Lord is absolutely trustworthy, so don’t worry.”

"I see."

The thief nodded.

Then he began to tell the detailed information he had seen with his own eyes, focusing on the woman. After listening to all the information, Sebastian uttered a voice full of gratitude.

"I see. Thank you. It will be much easier to save her now."

"No, please don't take it to heart. Anyway, we are ready to retreat."

A woman that Sebastian knew was locked inside, but he and the others decided to retreat. The thief felt embarrassed by the guilt and secretly observed Sebastian's expression.

"Master Sebastian, five of the six arms known as the strongest eight fingers have gathered here... Do you have the confidence to defeat them?"

Climb's question made the thief frown.

The Six-Armed Ones are not some weaklings; they are strong enough to rival the Elite Steel-level adventurers. Even if one of them is captured, he will be the weakest among them.

Is it inappropriate to ask a gray-haired old man such questions?
However, Sebastian ignored his thoughts and nodded slightly: "If it's five people of Dunetron's level, I have no problem."

The thief almost rolled his eyes.

But in fact, in his opinion, he and others don't need to be so afraid.

First of all, Climb defeated one of the six arms. Even though he was almost killed in the end by someone’s help, you can still tell me whether he won or not, right?
Secondly, they also have Nina, a powerful third-tier magic caster who can deal with two six-armed warriors. Finally, there is Brian, a warrior as famous as the kingdom's warrior captain, who will definitely have no problem dealing with two six-armed warriors.

Even if there are mistakes, don't we still have him?

He is sure to get this bounty!
Under the thief's expectant gaze, Climb carefully considered the feasibility of success.

finally--

"Lord Sebastian, if you don't mind, could you please lend us a hand?"

"Of course. Anyway, I'm here to save Tsuare, so leave Six Arms to me."

"Then please invade from the front, Master Sebastian, and draw the enemy's attention. We will use this opportunity to sneak in secretly. Although we cannot say that we are acting on your behalf, we will rescue Miss Tsuare."

"That's fine. To prevent her from being taken hostage or being taken away through some other escape route, it would be great if you could rescue her while the enemy is distracted."

While the two were talking, Nina was stunned, staring blankly at Sebastian.

Tsuare...? !

This person, as I just mentioned, is named Qiare?
Yes, she heard it right!

It's Tsuare!

"wait wait wait!"

Nina took a quick step forward, not caring about etiquette and ignoring the huge gap in strength between the two sides, and grabbed Sebastian's sleeve.

"Huh? Mr. Nina?"

Climb and the other two were extremely surprised.

They looked at each other, confused as to why Nina was suddenly so agitated.

As the man might be Climb’s companion, Sebastian didn’t push him away rudely, but he frowned and said, “Sir, could you please let me go?”

However, Nina did not let go. Instead, he held on tightly, with an excited look of trepidation and expectation, and asked in a hurried tone:
"Mr. Sebastian, may I ask if the full name of the Tsuare you just mentioned is Tsuare Nina Veron? Please, this is very important to me!"

"Hmm."

Sebastian was also stunned.

He knew Qiare's full name, which he had asked after rescuing her and in order to send her away. Even Suo Liuxiang didn't know it.

However, the person in front of him knew whether that meant...

Just as he thought, Nina said with tears in her eyes: "That person is my biological sister. She was taken away by a noble. I, I... came to the capital to find her! Please, Lord Sebastian! Please tell me, is she my sister?"

What a coincidence!
When Sebastian asked Tsuare if she had any family, she did say she only had one.

but--

"Are you a relative of Tsuare? But from what I know, she seems to have only one sister... I see. I understand."

When Sebastian saw Nina's open shirt and a white bandage around his chest, he understood.

The magic caster in front of him had a rather neutral appearance due to his young age, and with a few minor changes he could disguise himself as a man.

As for the purpose, it goes without saying that it is for the convenience of action.

“It was really a coincidence.”

Sebastian kept stroking his graying beard.

To be honest, he was in a very upset mood, even more upset than when he learned that Qiare was kidnapped.

He knew the reason.

After all, Tsuare had promised to go back to the Great Tomb with him, but now that her sister was here, would she still agree to go to the Great Tomb with him? If she refused and thus angered Ainz-sama, would Tsuare still be able to survive? Would he have to rebel against Ainz-sama for Tsuare? No, that was impossible.

Despite this, he felt irritated at the thought of possible changes in the future.

Climb's lips moved slightly.

He had no brothers or sisters to experience this kind of pain, but he, who had almost died as well, could empathize with her. It would be more accurate to say that most of the miserable people in the kingdom had the same experience, even Brian.

Fortunately, Nina found her sister.

Although Miss Tsuare is still being held captive in the Six-Arms' base, with Sebastian's help it will be no problem to rescue her, and the sisters will surely reunite again.

In that case, he might as well give a push from behind.

"Master Sebastian, no matter what, the most urgent thing is to rescue Miss Tsuare first. What do you think?"

“…Mr. Climb is right. Then let’s stick to what we agreed on before. If you can rescue her while the enemy is distracted, that would be great.”

Just as Climb had said, the most urgent task was to rescue Tsuare.

As for the outcome afterwards...

I can only leave it to fate.

(End of this chapter)