It was not until more than an hour after it was discovered that Lina was not in the mansion that the people of the mansion found out.
The reason it took so long is simple.
Because the first person to report it - that is, the first person to notice it - did not report it.
"I see... I mean, here's the thing. For the past month or so, Lina has been absent from your class about once a week. But I didn't think it would be a problem because I was back in the next class."
"Yes... you're right"
"And I immediately realized I wasn't here today, but I didn't report it because I thought it was the usual thing," he said.
"... that's right"
"Speaking of intervals so far, is that supposed to have been tomorrow?
"Well, that's... Sometimes, I wonder if that happens...!
"... ha. Well, I see what's going on. I don't think I can tell any more, and you can back off."
"Oh, um...!
"- Didn't you hear that? I said back off, didn't I?
"... Yes"
That's how he bowed his head, and the woman's face as she left was as blue as he felt sorry for her.
Well, that being said, there really isn't a shard of sympathy.
Camilla sighed as she heard the door close.
"... it's something I've been thinking about for a long time, why did you hire that?
"... I didn't even hire you because I honestly wanted to. But there's no choice, is there? But he was still the best, wasn't he?
"Is that it?... Well, it was definitely a pretty steep story, and are the competent ones surrounded by other houses? I mean, rather, why didn't you just surround yourself?
"'Cause if it's true, I've been planning on teaching Soma that since by now... and being a competent person is a well-deserved paycheck?
"Can't you afford to leave about the waste of rice? Damn, even the Duke's house is a tough story."
"I just told you about the Duke's house, it belongs to a small country that has just been duped. It's like that."
"And I can't make you quit more than once I hired you,"
"Yeah, it should be, yeah. But this is more than enough. … Now, what can I do for you?"
Camilla shrugs her shoulders to Sophia, who narrows her eyes with that said.
I wish I had done something about it, but I wouldn't put it in my mouth.
Because it doesn't make sense where I said it.
That is the same thing, which I have made that disposition.
I just said what to do in the first place and maybe actually doing it is enough to fire me.
Because that is enough.
That type of hand can do a lot of extra things because of the awareness and pride of being on top.
Once you fall, all you have to do is go to hell on your own.
There's no reason to go out of your way to make it easier with this hand.
And now, it wasn't even if you were saying that.
"I'll get back to it for now, but all I know so far is that over an hour ago... no, it's time for two hours. At that point, I'm not sure Lina's in the mansion. You were at dinner, weren't you?
"Yep. What you ate with me"
"Then what? Did you get caught or did you get out yourself..."
Camilla had predictions, even though she said something neat like that.
Ten, eighty-nine, you'd be the one who got out.
Camilla checked it out herself, so naturally she knows Lina has blocking skills... and most importantly, Camilla had two more things to know.
That Lina leaves the mansion every week and where she's been since.
Well, I was asking Soma, so naturally.
Nevertheless, Camilla has not reported the matter to Sofia.
When it comes to dereliction of duty, it's dereliction of duty, but if you find out about it, Sophia will have to do something about it.
Camilla doesn't have a hobby for doing things that don't benefit anyone.
But anyway, that's why we'll need to make up a reason why we decided that somehow here.
Most of all, it wasn't that difficult.
"... well, it's more natural to think that you're out"
"... what makes you think so?
"There's no way there's one you can break into, even though you're serious about connecting, is there?
Whatever it is, it was put up by one of the most powerful of humankind.
You won't even be able to make a breakthrough using superior magic, sword moves, or anything, and if you try to do it in the first place, you'll find out at that point.
Or even a superior blockade of signs, which may not be possible.
It's just that it boasts perfection, so there was only one flaw.
That junction perfectly prevents attacks, intrusions from the outside, but for that matter it is completely defenseless with regard to the inside.
Once inside, it will be possible to easily assassinate everyone in the mansion if you have even a lower level of blockade.
- Yeah, Camilla thought that there was only one exception, but now it doesn't matter, so I'll put it aside.
Although all such weaknesses are the juncture in existence, basically that is not going to be a problem.
Because Camilla is hired by this house.
"If anyone's suspicious, you're finding them."
"That's what I'm talking about"
Camilla's skill appraisal is not just for the Somas.
Well, according to Sophia, about half of it was for that... but the other half still exists.
That is, for Camilla to examine the people employed in this mansion, the people entering and leaving it, and all their skills.
If one skill is discovered there that seems suspicious, the person will not be hired or allowed in or out.
And not even a junior skill means not even a single serving skill.
To that extent, we can do whatever we want, even where we're broken in.
Well, Camilla knows there's only one impossible person, but that's an exception during the intrusive exception, and most importantly, she decides not to think about it.
That's why the only way for people to disappear from this mansion is to go outside from themselves.
"And Lina has the best skills for it."
"No wonder no one's watching," he said.... Well, I knew that would happen. Especially every week for over a month. "
There's no way Sophia hasn't noticed that much.
So this is a mindset.
That confirmation is just in case it is not wrong.
Of course we could both be wrong, but it would be far safer to proceed with just one thought.
"It wasn't tomorrow, it was today... is there any reason?
"Maybe there is, maybe there isn't... that's just who I know"
"Well, let's put it on hold."
"Oh. So, the rest is at the heart, why won't you come back only today..."
In a way, this won't even have to be confirmed.
Something unexpected happened, that is.
"... so I could confirm that so far for now... what's up?
"Right...... could you please?
"... ma, I guess so. Otherwise they wouldn't have called me."
"That's not true, is it? Either way, I needed confirmation."
"So it's the same thing that I'm asked to do, right? If there's a difference, it just means it's an individual or a group. And this time, it's impossible to search in groups... right?
"... Yep. Truth is, I'd love to look for you in general... but...!
Anyway, as Sofia said herself earlier, although this house is a Duke's house, it is from a small country that has just been made.
No, rather, that's why, if you make an extra scandal, you're instantly pulled off your feet from various places.
That is something that cannot be solved by force… so before it does, it must be solved in secret.
He said, "I know. If that's possible, you didn't even change Soma's treatment in the first place, did you? That and this, as the Duchess, is the right decision."
"But as a parent, I'm disqualified."
"Then apologize later. I'll do everything I can to make that opportunity."
"Yeah... please..."
"Ha, you guys wipe your asses. Every time, right? It's just gonna be one of them this time."
When told invincibly that was all, Camilla followed the scene as it was.
Whatever the unforeseen is, the longer it takes, the later it can be.
Then I've never been in a hurry.
Walking down the long corridor, thinking about what's going on.
"- By the way, is it worth looking for?
"-!?
I thought, while I was at it, that it was a big deal not to scream instantly.
If you look down that way, there's the figure of one boy sitting there, naturally.
"Soma... you're not listening to me right now...?
"No, you haven't heard?
"But..."
From what I'm saying now, you definitely know Lina's gone.
Essentially, however, Soma does not have the means to obtain such information from sources other than Camilla.
It's more natural than not to be treated like a human being in a mansion.
"Hmm... no, it's not a big deal. If you were walking down the hall, you'd just happen to hear solitaires and rumors. And according to that, Lina disappeared from the mansion... is it fitting that we were discussing it with your mother now?
"... sure, it fits"
If you know that story, it won't be hard to guess it.
But it was honestly unexpected that there was such a way to obtain information.
I see. Apparently, the people in this mansion have a lot of taste, and Soma also earns the trust from those people without having anything to do with skills, etc.
"... Damn, you're really the same. But if you know what I'm talking about, it's quick. That's why I'm on my way to Lina's search right now. I don't know how long it's gonna take... but in the meantime, I need you to study for yourself."
"I don't mind that, but as I said, are we going to look for it?
"No, not at all... for now, Demon Forest - no. I guess we'll be looking ahead."
That's also what the impossibility of searching in a group means.
Even if you find it that way, you don't have to find it.
It wouldn't be strange if this equilibrium, which is painfully maintained, broke down, especially if we were to break into it in a group even though we couldn't find it.
And if it does, it will undoubtedly be a question of responsibility for this House.
We need the fact that Camilla will find Lina before she does - or she won't.
"Is the time limit three days? Meanwhile, Sophia's on the other side - that is, she'll try to look into this city and its neighborhoods... but I think it's unlikely she'll find it that way."
"... so, I guess"
If that happens, there are two options.
However, in both cases, you will give up.
Lina's life or the fate of this house.
- Which is likely, needless to say.
"I'll find it before I do."
"Hmmm... well, then I'm hoping"
"... oh?
So I was surprised because I thought I was going to say it would follow me perfectly, etc.
Naturally I can't allow that, and it's a good thing...
"... you're not thinking of anything weird, are you?
"That's not true. I will not follow the teacher. This is absolute."
"Hmmm... something creepy...?
"It's disrespectful to such a discerning student."
"... ma, okay. I don't even have time. Well, that's what I'm talking about."
"Uhm, so be it"
Though I was slightly concerned about Soma's attitude, I don't think she cares about her sister.
This is how I came to hear the story... and Soma was happy and happy to tell the story that Lina was starting to get mixed up.
There's no way I'm not worried... or maybe that's why I went into attitude.
Well, whatever, there's only one thing Camilla can do.
Camilla tries to run down the hallway and walks out, bearing not just Sophia's thoughts, but Soma's thoughts as well.
And.
"... hey"
"Yeah? What is it?
"Didn't you tell me you weren't coming with me?
"Is that why you're not following me? I'll take the lead."
"... ha"
To Soma, who had waited so long at the entrance of the Devil's Forest, Camilla breathed out a great sigh of sigh, with the meaning of giving up.
It was not until more than an hour after it was discovered that Lina was not in the mansion that the people of the mansion found out.
The reason it took so long is simple.
Because the first person to report it - that is, the first person to notice it - did not report it.
"I see... I mean, here's the thing. For the past month or so, Lina has been absent from your class about once a week. But I didn't think it would be a problem because I was back in the next class."
"Yes... you're right"
"And I immediately realized I wasn't here today, but I didn't report it because I thought it was the usual thing," he said.
"... that's right"
"Speaking of intervals so far, is that supposed to have been tomorrow?
"Well, that's... Sometimes, I wonder if that happens...!
"... ha. Well, I see what's going on. I don't think I can tell any more, and you can back off."
"Oh, um...!
"- Didn't you hear that? I said back off, didn't I?
"... Yes"
That's how he bowed his head, and the woman's face as she left was as blue as he felt sorry for her.
Well, that being said, there really isn't a shard of sympathy.
Camilla sighed as she heard the door close.
"... it's something I've been thinking about for a long time, why did you hire that?
"... I didn't even hire you because I honestly wanted to. But there's no choice, is there? But he was still the best, wasn't he?
"Is that it?... Well, it was definitely a pretty steep story, and are the competent ones surrounded by other houses? I mean, rather, why didn't you just surround yourself?
"'Cause if it's true, I've been planning on teaching Soma that since by now... and being a competent person is a well-deserved paycheck?
"Can't you afford to leave about the waste of rice? Damn, even the Duke's house is a tough story."
"I just told you about the Duke's house, it belongs to a small country that has just been duped. It's like that."
"And I can't make you quit more than once I hired you,"
"Yeah, it should be, yeah. But this is more than enough. … Now, what can I do for you?"
Camilla shrugs her shoulders to Sophia, who narrows her eyes with that said.
I wish I had done something about it, but I wouldn't put it in my mouth.
Because it doesn't make sense where I said it.
That is the same thing, which I have made that disposition.
I just said what to do in the first place and maybe actually doing it is enough to fire me.
Because that is enough.
That type of hand can do a lot of extra things because of the awareness and pride of being on top.
Once you fall, all you have to do is go to hell on your own.
There's no reason to go out of your way to make it easier with this hand.
And now, it wasn't even if you were saying that.
"I'll get back to it for now, but all I know so far is that over an hour ago... no, it's time for two hours. At that point, I'm not sure Lina's in the mansion. You were at dinner, weren't you?
"Yep. What you ate with me"
"Then what? Did you get caught or did you get out yourself..."
Camilla had predictions, even though she said something neat like that.
Ten, eighty-nine, you'd be the one who got out.
Camilla checked it out herself, so naturally she knows Lina has blocking skills... and most importantly, Camilla had two more things to know.
That Lina leaves the mansion every week and where she's been since.
Well, I was asking Soma, so naturally.
Nevertheless, Camilla has not reported the matter to Sofia.
When it comes to dereliction of duty, it's dereliction of duty, but if you find out about it, Sophia will have to do something about it.
Camilla doesn't have a hobby for doing things that don't benefit anyone.
But anyway, that's why we'll need to make up a reason why we decided that somehow here.
Most of all, it wasn't that difficult.
"... well, it's more natural to think that you're out"
"... what makes you think so?
"There's no way there's one you can break into, even though you're serious about connecting, is there?
Whatever it is, it was put up by one of the most powerful of humankind.
You won't even be able to make a breakthrough using superior magic, sword moves, or anything, and if you try to do it in the first place, you'll find out at that point.
Or even a superior blockade of signs, which may not be possible.
It's just that it boasts perfection, so there was only one flaw.
That junction perfectly prevents attacks, intrusions from the outside, but for that matter it is completely defenseless with regard to the inside.
Once inside, it will be possible to easily assassinate everyone in the mansion if you have even a lower level of blockade.
- Yeah, Camilla thought that there was only one exception, but now it doesn't matter, so I'll put it aside.
Although all such weaknesses are the juncture in existence, basically that is not going to be a problem.
Because Camilla is hired by this house.
"If anyone's suspicious, you're finding them."
"That's what I'm talking about"
Camilla's skill appraisal is not just for the Somas.
Well, according to Sophia, about half of it was for that... but the other half still exists.
That is, for Camilla to examine the people employed in this mansion, the people entering and leaving it, and all their skills.
If one skill is discovered there that seems suspicious, the person will not be hired or allowed in or out.
And not even a junior skill means not even a single serving skill.
To that extent, we can do whatever we want, even where we're broken in.
Well, Camilla knows there's only one impossible person, but that's an exception during the intrusive exception, and most importantly, she decides not to think about it.
That's why the only way for people to disappear from this mansion is to go outside from themselves.
"And Lina has the best skills for it."
"No wonder no one's watching," he said.... Well, I knew that would happen. Especially every week for over a month. "
There's no way Sophia hasn't noticed that much.
So this is a mindset.
That confirmation is just in case it is not wrong.
Of course we could both be wrong, but it would be far safer to proceed with just one thought.
"It wasn't tomorrow, it was today... is there any reason?
"Maybe there is, maybe there isn't... that's just who I know"
"Well, let's put it on hold."
"Oh. So, the rest is at the heart, why won't you come back only today..."
In a way, this won't even have to be confirmed.
Something unexpected happened, that is.
"... so I could confirm that so far for now... what's up?
"Right...... could you please?
"... ma, I guess so. Otherwise they wouldn't have called me."
"That's not true, is it? Either way, I needed confirmation."
"So it's the same thing that I'm asked to do, right? If there's a difference, it just means it's an individual or a group. And this time, it's impossible to search in groups... right?
"... Yep. Truth is, I'd love to look for you in general... but...!
Anyway, as Sofia said herself earlier, although this house is a Duke's house, it is from a small country that has just been made.
No, rather, that's why, if you make an extra scandal, you're instantly pulled off your feet from various places.
That is something that cannot be solved by force… so before it does, it must be solved in secret.
He said, "I know. If that's possible, you didn't even change Soma's treatment in the first place, did you? That and this, as the Duchess, is the right decision."
"But as a parent, I'm disqualified."
"Then apologize later. I'll do everything I can to make that opportunity."
"Yeah... please..."
"Ha, you guys wipe your asses. Every time, right? It's just gonna be one of them this time."
When told invincibly that was all, Camilla followed the scene as it was.
Whatever the unforeseen is, the longer it takes, the later it can be.
Then I've never been in a hurry.
Walking down the long corridor, thinking about what's going on.
"- By the way, is it worth looking for?
"-!?
I thought, while I was at it, that it was a big deal not to scream instantly.
If you look down that way, there's the figure of one boy sitting there, naturally.
"Soma... you're not listening to me right now...?
"No, you haven't heard?
"But..."
From what I'm saying now, you definitely know Lina's gone.
Essentially, however, Soma does not have the means to obtain such information from sources other than Camilla.
It's more natural than not to be treated like a human being in a mansion.
"Hmm... no, it's not a big deal. If you were walking down the hall, you'd just happen to hear solitaires and rumors. And according to that, Lina disappeared from the mansion... is it fitting that we were discussing it with your mother now?
"... sure, it fits"
If you know that story, it won't be hard to guess it.
But it was honestly unexpected that there was such a way to obtain information.
I see. Apparently, the people in this mansion have a lot of taste, and Soma also earns the trust from those people without having anything to do with skills, etc.
"... Damn, you're really the same. But if you know what I'm talking about, it's quick. That's why I'm on my way to Lina's search right now. I don't know how long it's gonna take... but in the meantime, I need you to study for yourself."
"I don't mind that, but as I said, are we going to look for it?
"No, not at all... for now, Demon Forest - no. I guess we'll be looking ahead."
That's also what the impossibility of searching in a group means.
Even if you find it that way, you don't have to find it.
It wouldn't be strange if this equilibrium, which is painfully maintained, broke down, especially if we were to break into it in a group even though we couldn't find it.
And if it does, it will undoubtedly be a question of responsibility for this House.
We need the fact that Camilla will find Lina before she does - or she won't.
"Is the time limit three days? Meanwhile, Sophia's on the other side - that is, she'll try to look into this city and its neighborhoods... but I think it's unlikely she'll find it that way."
"... so, I guess"
If that happens, there are two options.
However, in both cases, you will give up.
Lina's life or the fate of this house.
- Which is likely, needless to say.
"I'll find it before I do."
"Hmmm... well, then I'm hoping"
"... oh?
So I was surprised because I thought I was going to say it would follow me perfectly, etc.
Naturally I can't allow that, and it's a good thing...
"... you're not thinking of anything weird, are you?
"That's not true. I will not follow the teacher. This is absolute."
"Hmmm... something creepy...?
"It's disrespectful to such a discerning student."
"... ma, okay. I don't even have time. Well, that's what I'm talking about."
"Uhm, so be it"
Though I was slightly concerned about Soma's attitude, I don't think she cares about her sister.
This is how I came to hear the story... and Soma was happy and happy to tell the story that Lina was starting to get mixed up.
There's no way I'm not worried... or maybe that's why I went into attitude.
Well, whatever, there's only one thing Camilla can do.
Camilla tries to run down the hallway and walks out, bearing not just Sophia's thoughts, but Soma's thoughts as well.
And.
"... hey"
"Yeah? What is it?
"Didn't you tell me you weren't coming with me?
"Is that why you're not following me? I'll take the lead."
"... ha"
To Soma, who had waited so long at the entrance of the Devil's Forest, Camilla breathed out a great sigh of sigh, with the meaning of giving up.
