The Undignified Bloodkin

"Captain, did you come to the banquet with your superior?"

"Yes, but we're not here merely for pleasure."

The captain jerked his chin toward Brigadier General Carter and the mayor:

"The Nature Church wants to hold a blessing ceremony on Sikar Mountain soon, so they hope the Royal Army troops stationed there can seal off the mountain forest at the appropriate time and prevent anyone else from wandering in. The kingdom has already approved it. Brigadier General Carter is discussing the details with the local administrative officials. If there aren't enough hands when the time comes, the police will need to participate as well."

"Seal off Sikar Mountain? Isn't this the season for autumn hunting? Closing the mountain now is really strange."

Shade said it, but there was no need to guess that it was related to the large-scale ritual the Five Gods Church was preparing:

"You've really had it rough, then."

"It's nothing. We're soldiers; we just obey our superiors' arrangements. But look at this."

As he spoke, Captain Rades mysteriously took a Rhodes Card from his pocket. After Shade accepted it, he discovered that it was actually the Special Rule Card, Heroic Legends: Swordsman Sabaron.

"Oh, isn't this Brigadier General Carter's card?"

Shade asked in surprise.

"The day you came to Traveler Camp to visit me, I competed in marksmanship with my colleagues. All eight shots hit their marks. I was really lucky."

Captain Rades smiled:

"Because of the Murder Case that was solved here a few weeks ago, the brigadier general already thought highly of me. That day, after seeing my marksmanship and learning that I was also a Rhodes Card player, he gave me this card."

"All eight shots hit? Captain, when people mention the 'Eight-Gun Captain' from now on, it won't be mockery anymore. You