"A joint meeting is not a bad idea ...... or maybe it's a good idea if you can make it happen.
'You sound like you've got things in your teeth for that. Let me know if you can't.

　I couldn't help but notice Garnett's reaction, so I request that you feel free to point out any concerns you may have.

　The suggestion I just made was just a thought.

　If you have a difficult reason, it's obviously better to be told.

The Knights of the Order is based on a group of knights from other countries that were taken in during the process of continental unification. With the exception of the Dragon King of the Kingsguard, though.
''Oh, right, ...... I didn't know some of the old rivalries were being dragged out, like the Silver Wings and the Golden Fang.
The trouble is that the opposite is also true. The fact that you call one of them and don't call the other one may lead to problems later on.
''...... Indeed. In this case, the dungeon search has a lot to do with the whereabouts of the Demon King's army, but if you didn't call out to the Golden Fang in charge of the military, then you'd be wondering why the Silver Wings called out to you.

　There's a saying that yesterday's enemies are today's friends, but it's hard to get the ones who were actually enemies to align with each other.

　As I was pondering what was going on, the door to the hall was unexpectedly opened and before I knew it, Abigail, who had been outside, returned.

'Master Luke, Master Garnett. Our guests are here to see you.
Customer?　Someone from another Order or something?
No, we are not guests of the Order, but of Luke and Garnett personally. Ezell the Brave and Edward the Brave, how may I help you?
Ezell and Eddie?　...... white wolf, I've got an idea for you.

　At the mention of their names, Garnett chuckled.

'I have an idea. Let's go see them right away.





　I decided to have the group members wait for a while, and me and Garnett made our way to the front door.

　Waiting in the entrance hall were, without a doubt, the brave Ezell and Eddie's sister and brother.

　They were dressed in plain clothes with no weapons or armor, unlike the appearance I would see in Green Hollow, but I don't think my memory is bad enough to mistake them for that.

'It's been a long time since Garnett and Luke-san have seen each other. Hmm, it's still a different atmosphere than when we meet in the arms store.
'I thought I hadn't seen you in Green Hollow for a while, but you've both been to King's Landing.
I came, or rather, I went home. I was scolded for going home once in a while. Then I heard that Garnett and the others were coming, so I thought I should at least show my face.

　In contrast to Ezell, who was in an unconcerned mood, Eddie's eyebrows were raised with a dour or apologetic look on his face.

'I'm sorry, Sir Luke. I told you to stop because I know you're busy. We don't have a lot of free time here either, and he insisted that it would be difficult if it wasn't at this time: ......
No, no, no, it's a good thing. It's really good for us.

　Garnett chuckled and stepped forward, bringing his face closer to Ezell's and whispering to him.

'I have a few things I need to ask of you. The first is to ask your father to be an intermediary in the matter: ......
'I don't mind, but if you were in Luke's shoes, wouldn't you be able to ask your father directly for help?
Not in an authoritative sense. It's just, you know, it's too much of a psychological burden.
Hmm ...... sure.

　Garnett and Ezell are whispering to each other, whispering to each other.

　It's a whisper, but it's loud enough to be heard from my position, so I'm guessing they're trying to make sure the people who are further away can't hear them.

　It's a good idea to make sure that you're able to get the most out of your time with the help of your father.

...... Speaking of which, I heard that Ezell and Eddie's father was some kind of high nobleman or something.
'What?　Yes, you will.

　Eddie's voice was questionable at first with an upturned tone, but he quickly mended his attitude and affirmed my statement.

　It's a reaction that I can't help but feel that she has something on her mind, but it doesn't seem to be a topic that can be pursued rudely here and now.

　I haven't been told any details about the identities of the girls and their siblings, and I'm not going to force myself to find out.

　-- Ezell has been a friend of Garnett's since before she lied about her gender, which makes her one of the few people outside of her immediate family to know her true name and gender.

　It is also heard that she is the child of a nobleman of high social status, and although she initially wanted to be an adventurer, she switched to being a hero when her parents pointed out that her character was not suited for it.

　Although Edward, a.k.a. Eddie, is supposed to be Ezer's younger brother, he is actually a distant relative who was taken in by Ezer's father.

　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of your time, because you'll be able to get the most out of it.

　This is the only thing I know about these sisters and brothers, and I'm usually only aware of their position as 'brave men who take on the same dungeon' when I'm involved with them.

　Perhaps this is why, unlike Garnett, who has been my friend since childhood, I never had the idea of thinking of these girls as a pipeline to the royalty and nobility.

'...... and, well, here's why.
Okay, I'll just ask. If I can't do it, then you can't do it, either, Luke.

　After receiving a brief explanation from Garnett, which was brief enough not to violate confidentiality, Ezell shook his head willingly.

　It is true that Ezell is right, he is in a position to lead the knights in a bent way, so it would not be impossible to ask someone of high rank to mediate with the other knights.

　But again, just like Garnett says, it's difficult for me, with my lack of experience, to take such a big action by my own decision.

　I've been thinking about how well I'm being understood by others, when suddenly Ezell smiled and clapped Garnett on the shoulder with both hands.

I'm going to ask you to come up with a new weapon for Garnett as well!
"Nah, ......!　It's spread to your place, that rumor!
Haha, that's because it's already Garnett's. Of course I'm checking it out.

　Ezell laughed with amusement as Garnett grabbed him back by the shoulders and rocked him back and forth.

　Me and Eddie could only look at each other and chuckle in front of their exchange, which was so unreserved.