Knowing how enormous the loss was, he couldn't help but laugh hollowly. He had anticipated something might happen, but for it to actually turn out like this...
Money, my precious money. It hurt too much.
"Hyde, send a letter. You know the content?"
"Yes, of course."
"Tell them to come as quickly as possible. So it doesn't disrupt the schedule."
"They're secretly following nearby, so it shouldn't take long."
Since they were divided into many small groups to avoid detection, it would take time to gather them, but it wouldn't be too long.
"What does that mean?"
Ariadne, who had been quietly listening, tilted her head.
"Did you anticipate this? Spirit Creatures?"
"I've encountered demons before. I made all preparations for this mission just in case."
Those preparations didn't stop at simply increasing the number of guards and escort ships.
Procuring additional identical items. It was in preparation for when wagons are destroyed and supplies are lost.
"So that means..."
