Volume 5 Chapter 12 ACT.143 Internal Affairs (Ⅱ)
To prevent information leaks, it's common to have secret talks while walking.
If you gather in a closed room, it's easy for enemies to *suspect* you're up to something.
On the other hand, if you act casual and move through crowded places, you often go unnoticed.
Alfonso invited Rize with this idea in mind, and she understood his intention and agreed.
──She agreed, but...
"Honestly, I would have preferred a date with Sir Belta."
"You really said that honestly, huh?"
Rize bluntly spoke, making Alfonso's cheeks twitch as they walked together to the market.
They visited one of the largest markets in Shaura, where rare items from both the Kingdom and beyond were sold everywhere.
The market was bustling with not just merchants but also many tourists looking for unique treasures.
"Just having Sir Belta or Senior Rai around is a treat for the eyes."
Alfonso felt a bit angry at Rize's words, but he couldn't argue since she wasn't wrong.
He thought to himself that it might not be an *exaggeration* to say Belta and Rai could live off their looks alone.
"Sorry, I'm stuck with the Purge Knight, the lowest on the handsome ranking."
Keeping a distance in the crowd, Alfonso said to Rize with a pout.
"I didn't say that much."
Rize replied with a wry smile at Alfonso's oddly cute reaction.
To an outsider, they looked more like a close brother and sister than a couple on a date.
"Well, putting that aside..."
Clearing his throat, Alfonso changed the subject.
"Belta is busy making connections under the guise of a supporter. By now, he should finally be meeting some important people."
"Important people?"
"He is one of the *top powers* in the arena, known as the Three Swords."
The current arena management is almost half public and half private.
And it operates like a council with multiple stakeholders.
But in reality, the 3 top powers hold almost all the real power.
These 3 are commonly called the Three Swords.
"Isn't Mr. Alfonso supposed to be here?"
"Actually, he shouldn't be here at all."
According to Belta, to gain trust, one must willingly face some danger.
If too many people come at once, it can cause resentment and caution.
"So, I came to check things out while I could."
"Am I just a good way to pass the time?"
Rize glared with half-closed eyes, and Alfonso quickly shook his head.
Seeing this, Rize let out a small sigh and continued speaking.
"Well, jokes aside..."
"That didn't look like a joke──ah, never mind."
"Can you look into this?"
Saying this, Rize handed Alfonso a white package, hiding it slightly.
When Alfonso quickly opened it a bit to check, he found several *white round pills* wrapped inside.
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