“Yeah, but since we got off the carriage, we have to walk from here. Moreover, we need to cross the central area.”

“Doesn’t that mean we don’t have time to spare? Got it.”

I stood up from my cramped position. Idriche fixed the hood on my head.

We sneaked out cautiously.

Fortunately, there were many people passing by, making it easier for us to hide, taking advantage of the passage of carts and carriages.
We encountered Agila guards several times, but we were able to reach our destination without major crises. As we approached the Night Tree Forest, we frequently saw carriages carrying large logs.

“Oh, what about those trees? Squirrel Sylvari would be heartbroken. They said it was their territory, but it’s being cut down in an instant…”

The logs carried on the carriage looked like tree corpses. Idriche stared at me, who was on the verge of tears.

“Sob, if you can’t empathize, just stay quiet. Let’s keep moving for now.”

“I didn’t stare because I couldn’t empathize.”

“Lies. Your expression clearly said, ‘Why bother meddling in other people’s business again?’ Didn’t it? No? Then what was it?”

In response to my question, Idriche avoided eye contact.

Huh? Idriche avoided eye contact?

It was the first time. It felt suspicious.

“Why did you look like that? What’s going on? What were you thinking just now?”

I poked Idriche’s side.

Oh, why is it so firm? If I had poked harder, my finger might have broken.

“It’s nothing. Look over there instead.”

Idriche turned her head in that direction.

What? Now I’m curious; turn the conversation around.

But it seemed like she wouldn’t answer even if I asked more.

I postponed questioning and looked at where Idriche pointed.

In the distance, rows of tents were visible.

“That’s…! It’s the lodge Heron mentioned. We’ve arrived safely!”

This lodge housed workers needed for logging and soldiers guarding the place.

So, if the eagle Sylvari in the sky detects intruders and alerts, it means additional reinforcements will come from here.

What do we do then? We should start by dealing with this tent base.

Of course, I don’t plan to confront such a large group head-on with just Idriche and me.

We approached a bit closer and observed the situation.

The knights with spare time were each preparing their weapons.

There were knives, arrows, and even firearms.

Oh, scary.

If we get caught, it will really be a life-or-death situation.

“It seems like the sun will set soon. Let’s start the operation right away.”

I winked confidently at Idriche.

It was around twilight.

Idriche and I boldly crossed the tents. There were no awake soldiers yet.

Of course, there were night watchers, but not now. Because we’ve already taken care of them.

That person is probably still unconscious in that far tent. He might have a bump on his head, but it’s not fatal.

“To this side.”

Idriche led me inside. I followed him, dragging two stolen horses.

We headed towards the largest tent. As soon as we wet the tent’s entrance, I unintentionally made a surprised sound.

“Is all this really dynamite?”

Dynamite was piled up like a mountain.

“Yeah, this should be enough to blow up the bridge.”

“Okay, then let’s quickly move it.”

Note: The names and genders of the characters in the translation are assumed based on the context and may not be accurate.
Idriche and I moved our feet and arms quickly. Soon, on top of the two horses, dynamite was abundantly loaded.

“The Agila guys must be bewildered, right? Their tent base has turned into this mess, and on top of that, all the dynamite is gone.”

I muttered while picking up the last dynamite. Despite staying up all night without a moment’s rest, I wasn’t tired at all. Instead, I couldn’t help but laugh at the thought of the soldiers waking up in a short while.

“Hehe, smooth, so smooth. Can it be this easy?”

However, there is a law in the world.

The moment you say, ‘Oh, why am I so free today?’ work pours in, and the moment you say, ‘Today’s work will go well,’ everything becomes a mess, a very annoying law.

Clang, clang, clang!

At the sound breaking the silence, Idriche and I simultaneously stopped.

“Intruders!”

Someone shouted loudly.

Hey, sing. You were born to sing.

“Darn, I knew it was too easy! Run!”

Idriche grabbed the reins of the two horses, and I, with the purpose of sacrificing my body, jumped out of the tent together.

Then, with eyes half-open from sleep, I met the gaze of a soldier who had just come out of the tent.

His head tilted.

Haha, hello, good morning.

I gave him a healthy smile.

It was at that moment.

“Intruders! Intruders!”

“There are intruders over there!”

Oh my, the timing is really terrible.