"Well... here's the gist of it." Luo Ge didn't hide anything and briefly explained his situation to Nanahoshi.
After concealing the crucial information about the Hitogami, he basically told Nanahoshi everything.
Originally, Luo Ge didn't have much hope for Nanahoshi, after all, she was just a high school girl.
Unexpectedly, after listening, Nanahoshi lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said, "Senior, I have a suggestion. Would you like to hear it?"
Luo Ge, who hadn't held out much hope, said in a flat tone, "Tell me."
"Yeah!"
That's right.
"If we're just relying on the senior colleague and me to search blindly in a country with over a million people, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. The best way is definitely..."
"You mean you have a way?"
"Right."
Nanahoshi nodded, then held up one finger, speaking slowly but clearly, "First, our first step should be to familiarize ourselves with the environment here, then we should post a missing person notice at the Adventurers' Guild, offering a hefty reward."
"Secondly, I've heard you say that the Sword King is among the top fighters in the world. No matter which country you go to, as long as the leader isn't a fool, someone like you should be treated as a distinguished guest, right?"
After seeing Luo Ge nod, Nanahoshi Xing continued, "In that case, we can try to communicate and negotiate with the king of this country. I'm sure they will give you, the Sword King, some face."
The words of the Nanahoshi made Luo Ge's eyes light up.
It wasn't that he hadn't thought of this idea, but given his personality, his first reaction was always to rely on his sword.
He hadn't taken the initiative to engage with nobles or communicate effectively with outsiders in a long time.
It's obvious that Nanahoshi is better at these external affairs than he is.
"Besides."
"You're probably not the only one caught up in the massive migration Fittoa Territory. You could definitely help others and build a search and rescue team by assisting them."
"It's like a snowball rolling downhill; the more you roll, the bigger it gets. The more people, the better. As long as you mobilize everyone and harness the power of the masses, it's much more efficient than you running around aimlessly alone."
After she finished speaking...
He stared intently at Luo Ge, as if awaiting an assessment.
Luo Ge remained silent for a few seconds.
He really hadn't expected this high school girl to be able to come up with such a detailed plan in one go.
Post a missing person notice.
To negotiate with the country's upper echelons.
Search and rescue teams were formed by civilians.
None of the methods are particularly brilliant; any normal person, including Luo Ge, could come up with a solution.
However, to be able to articulate three interconnected plans in such a short time, covering all levels from ordinary people to the powerful and wealthy, is truly remarkable.
It's truly impressive that someone like Nanahoshi can provide such a comprehensive plan.
Luo Ge admitted that he had underestimated Nanahoshi; she was indeed a very capable high school girl.
That being said...
Actually, Luo Ge wasn't the kind of person who lacked common sense.
In fact, during his time in the Buena Village before he was five years old, he was always very bright and quick-witted.
It's just that these past few years in the Sword Sanctum, surrounded by savages like Gal and Nina who want to draw their swords and kill people the moment they see them, have made me tired of being around them.
One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black.
He interacted with them daily by communicating with his sword, and over time he was assimilated by those savages.
I've started to become too lazy to think about problems.
After all, he has the ability to lie down comfortably in a wheelchair, so his first reaction to any problem is naturally to see if drawing his sword can solve it.
If drawing your sword doesn't solve the problem, then unleash an even stronger strike. In short, just do it!
But the appearance of the Nanahoshi made him suddenly realize that some things in this world really can't be solved with fists.
"How about it?"
Are these suggestions helpful?
Nanahoshi tilted her head; she was very nervous and seemed to care a lot about Luo Ge's evaluation.
Luo Ge looked at her and affirmed, "Yes, it works. It's much more comprehensive than I thought."
"Snort!"
"Really..."
"This is the first time you've complimented me; I'm suddenly a little embarrassed."
Nanahoshi's ears turned slightly red from his praise, but she couldn't help but smile, "Speaking of which, I've been watching anime and reading light novels for over ten years, so I know the tropes of isekai (another world) stories better than you do."
"... You're really not modest."
"I learned it from you, senior."
The two exchanged a glance and smiled.
Luo Ge turned and walked towards the city center. "Let's go to the Adventurers' Guild first and put up the missing person notice."
Nanahoshi quickly caught up with him and walked alongside him, muttering to herself, "If posting notices doesn't work, I have a backup plan. If that doesn't work either, I can come up with a third one... Anyway, there's always a way to overcome difficulties."
As Luo Ge listened to her rambling on about various alternative strategies, he suddenly realized that taking this girl along on the journey was indeed a wise decision.
The Adventurers' Guild in the Shirone Kingdom was much more lively than Luo Ge had imagined.
The hall was bustling with people, and circles of adventurers surrounded the notice board. Some were accepting quests, some were turning in quests, and there was a long queue in front of the counter.
The clerk was a Long-Ear Race elf girl, her pointed ears sticking out from her hair. She was quickly scribbling something on a piece of paper while constantly checking information with the adventurers in line.
Compared to the deserted Adventurers' Guild of the Asura Kingdom, this place is like heaven and earth.
The country of Asura has been peaceful for too long, and adventurers can hardly find any high-level characters there. Therefore, adventurers are not active there, and most of them are retired adventurers who go to this retirement paradise.
Compared to Asura, the adventurers in the Shirone Kingdom were significantly more active.
The atmosphere in the guild hall was lively and bustling, with people occasionally discussing their thrilling experiences from a particular mission.
Luo Ge waited in line for more than ten minutes before it was his turn to go to the counter.
The elven girl looked up, revealing a professional smile, "Excuse me, sir, are you and this lady here to accept a quest?"
"No."
Luo Ge shook his head. "I'm here to post a mission request, a missing person notice."
He took out a pre-written note from his pocket and handed it over.
The brief description contained basic information: Seeking a girl around three or four years old, from the Buena Village, the daughter of the resident knight. A generous reward will be given for any information leading to the relocation of other victims from the Fittoa Territory.
The elven girl took it and glanced at it; her expression clearly shifted slightly.
She looked up, a hint of sympathy in her eyes. " The Fittoa Territory... is preparing to organize a search and rescue team. Were you also a victim of that evacuation disaster?"
"Um."
Luo Ge's words were concise and to the point.
The elven girl didn't ask any further questions. She efficiently registered the information and hung the notice in the most conspicuous position in the center of the guild hall.
"It's been posted for you. Please fill in your detailed address. The guild will send someone to notify you if there are any updates."
Thank you.
After finishing his work, Luo Ge turned and left the guild, with Nanahoshi following closely behind.
After the two left the Adventurers' Guild.
We stood together on the steps outside, watching the pedestrians coming and going on the street. The warm sunlight shone down, painting the whole city in a gentle, light gold.
"Finally done."
"I hope the plan goes smoothly, and I wish you can find your sister soon." Nanahoshi followed beside Luo Ge, starting his habitual muttering.
Luo Ge glanced back at her. "You too. I wish you find a way home soon and reunite with your parents in the other world."
"I didn't expect you to be able to comfort people, but something about what you said sounds weird, like you're cursing me to die soon?"
Nanahoshi's lips twitched, and his face immediately fell.
However, after spending this time together, Nanahoshi realized that this guy was good at everything except for his big mouth.
That's just his nature.
Although he can be really annoying at times, he also makes you feel incredibly at ease at other times. Overall, he's a very reliable man.
Nanahoshi couldn't help but let the corners of her mouth turn up slightly.