Book 6: Chapter 20.2
Eva and the others entered a certain company building in the “4th block”.
It was also the place where she once marched in with Reiji and caught the mediation of slaves—in fact, it was a company which was under the patronage of House Sillys, and a place where she could lie low if something happened.
When the fat chairman saw Eva, his face turned pale. Eva explained that she was traveling incognito and made him promise to keep her presence a secret. The chairman nodded his deeply pale face – seeming to be traumatized by Reiji’s rampage. And after guiding Eva into the company, he rushed out of there, as if escaping.
As the night went on, the knights took turns taking a nap and keeping watch. Silver Balance borrowed a room to rest in, stating that they should recuperate whenever an opportunity presents itself.
It was at that time that Zerry returned. As soon as she returned, everyone got up and gathered in a room.
「Welcome back, Zerry-san. I sent you on a dangerous mission.」
The only light source in the large room was a magic lamp placed on a table. Everyone sat on a chair around it, and the knights stood behind Eva.
「It’s not that big of a deal. Though I wouldn’t turn down a small reward.」
「Zerry…」