Shin and the others waited for ten minutes while guarding the wagon. Then Gaien and Nack returned. The bandit leader’s figure was not seen. He was likely taken care of since there was no need to bring him back alive.
Everyone climbed back into the carriage and tried to recover from the delay caused by the bandits, so the speed started to increase a little. Nack was responsible for being the driver, so Gaien explained the information obtained to Shin and the others.
“In other words, they wanted the baggage Nack-san carried?”
“That’s right. It seems to be related to a church matter. But they weren’t informed of what the baggage was.”
“They didn’t know what to take?”
Tsubaki asked.
“Well. Consequently, after the guards were slaughtered, together with the coachman, they would steal the wagon.”
Shin, who listened to the story, instantly thought that Rashia might be related to this case. The priest appointment of Rashia was only valid when recognized officially by the church. Therefore, the mark of proof, necessary documents, and so on might have to be transported.