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Doctor, no doubt you already know that the Silverash clan's exploration of the outside world began with my ancestors—namely, my grandfather.

As recounted in Kjerag folklore, he once went on an expedition with an adventurer, eventually returning with a wealth of silver and gold.

While he did in fact spend over ten years away with an adventurer, in truth he returned with nothing of value.

Only a few bits of literature, some tools that were considered advanced at the time, and blueprints.

These trinkets would go on to greatly influence my father, Olafur, who became the first person in all of Kjerag to study abroad.

He met my mother Elizabeth while studying in Victoria, where he also made connections among the nobility.

It was then that Viscount Walden became friends with my father.

When I stayed in the same city on my own trip abroad, I received some assistance from the Viscount. I also met his children—Carle and Kate.

Carle was my age, and full of pride. While he saw me as a rival in all things, he was far from a bad person.

However, I had the misfortune to learn that he was attacked and killed by Infected some time after we parted.

After his death, Viscount Walden became more and more hateful towards the Infected, drafting a number of restrictions targeting them.

I thought Victoria granted the Infected rights.;Yet you passed his request on to us.

Realistically, it all depends on the particular nobles running each city.

Different branches of Karlan Trade also need completely different strategies for working the Infected, depending on local conditions.

Rest assured, Doctor. I shall personally ensure that Rhodes Island's reputation is upheld.

Now, there's no need to be nervous. I've only received reports of your recent activities. I don't know what your plans actually are.

But I surmise that connections with a powerful viscount can only work in your favor.

Regardless, Kate is the subject of our concern this time. She was kidnapped—by Infected.

This is partly why the Viscount agreed to let me pass this on to you, despite his disgust towards the Infected.

You see, he worries that his own actions may have provoked this, and as such he is willing to employ any means necessary.

The daughter of the Viscount of County Sykes was kidnapped by a group of Infected. They demand a ransom of 100,000 pounds within twenty days, or they will kill the hostage.

Viscount Walden hopes we will be able to find and rescue his daughter.

He is well-known among the nobles of Western Victoria for having his eldest son was slain by the Infected a few years ago, as well as for the strict policies he's enforced on them since.

The laws and regulations the Infected are subject to in Sykes are more stringent than any other county.

More importantly, Walden's surname is Caster.

The Caster family is very influential in Western Victoria, and if we can form connections with them, it may save us a lot of trouble down the road.

But therein lies the problem.

Naturally, a noble so hostile to the Infected would not normally entrust this commission to us directly. And in fact, it was passed on through an intermediary.

That intermediary's name is Enciodes.

Don't look at me.;Could it be a coincidence?;He must be expecting something.

If you were involved, it'd be reasonable to assume that this might erode your relationship with the rest of Rhodes Island.

I doubt he'd be so reckless.

A delicious cake, placed before us right when we're most hungry? I am skeptical, to say the least.

But I must admit that, ignoring whatever Enciodes might be scheming, this commission is still very tempting.

I'm inclined to agree.

Rhodes Island has been making moves across the nomadic cities of Western Victoria, to find places we can stopover at.

Considering his renown among Victoria's nobility from his time studying abroad, it's hardly surprising that he would have noticed our movements.

If anything though, he is the one with more to lose from this interaction, yet he is the one who reached out to us.

As such, I am forced to understand this as a sign of his trust in you. I can't think of another explanation.

Trust...;(Shrug);Stop teasing me.

Your tour in Kjerag earned his 'trust', did it not?

Looks like you understand after all.

Or rather, I will treat that as being the case.

I must confess I had the same instinctive response, given what I saw of your operation report.

However, the mere arrival of this commission proves the value of your trip to Kjerag.

Naturally, I do not intend to pry into your relationships.

But I will simply remind you: as our cooperation with Karlan Trade is ongoing, we must be careful how we handle our relationship with Enciodes.

Admittedly, your trip to Kjerag has brought about some unexpected benefits.

But you should also understand that what we are about to do next is an exception, and I strongly recommend not getting tangled up with any Victoria-adjacent figures beyond a business capacity.

It is extremely dangerous—for both you and him.

Doctor, I've located the target. They're hiding in the forests on the outskirts of the city.

Good work.

Hardly. All it took was a little asking around, and some tracking in the slums.

But damn, this city really treats its Infected terribly. They're all miserable here.

By the look of it, the noble girl's kidnapping was carried out by the only relatively large group of Infected in the city.

Their security was pretty tight for amateurs, so I took some pictures of the surroundings first.

These are the pictures taken from around their holdout point.

And this is a picture I got of their boss.

Hm...?

What's the matter?

I see, so that's what's going on, is it?

Doctor, I have a rather presumptuous request.

Boss, we're running short on food.

If push comes to shove, butcher 'Sand' and let our brothers eat meat.

H-How could we do that? Isn't she the burdenbeast you raised yourself?!

People are starving to death, and you're worried about some animal?

*Sigh*...

Hang in there just a little longer. After we get the money, we'll change our identities and start a new life in another city.

I know.

Brother, perhaps I should head back home in secret first?

Are you stupid? How do you even expect to get back without any skills? Just stay put like a good little hostage.

And what did I tell you about getting too close to us? Are you TRYING to catch Oripathy? Scram.

Ugh...

Wh-Who are you people?!

Easy now. I'm here to speak to your leader.

Well, you're not welcome here! Get out, now, or you're leaving in a body bag!

Enciodes...

You're not going to invite us in, Carle?

Stand down... Let them through.

But...

You can't beat them.

Rest assured, I didn't bring any weapons or bodyguards.

So what brings Enciodes, the illustrious president of Karlan Trade, to our humble abode?

As I recall, the last I saw you was at that ball eight years ago.

How prideful you were back then, as the eldest son of Viscount Walden.

Yet everyone's eyes were on you the moment you stepped out.

Tch. Damn and blast.

Listen up, Enciodes. I have no interest in waxing lyrical about my days as a noble. I've long since quit that game.

The only thing I care about right now is how you found this place. You and that enigmatic hooded person next to you. What are you trying to do with just the two of you?

I'd heard that you died during an Infected riot. Seems the situation was more complicated than that.

You bloody daft or something?!

Just a little curious.

If father asked you to come, then please turn back...

I will not be going with you.

I assume you and Carle planned this kidnapping together, Kate?

And if I'm not mistaken, you must have been the one to come up with the idea.

Yes, you're right...

Carle's had a terrible time all these years since he became Infected. I've been trying to aid him and his friends in secret, but there's only so much I can do alone.

So you offered to let your brother kidnap you, in order to collect a ransom from your father.