Meena arrived just as Val returned home, and I quickly asked her about it.

'A gargoyle in a natural transition?'

　She moves her shaped eyebrows dubiously.
　Even with her erudition, it was rare, apparently.

'It's still rare?'

　Val asks while drinking the tea she's brewed for him, and Meena answers slowly.

'The natural swaying of space itself is inherently rare in the first place.

'Is that so ......?　You hear about it once or twice a year, so you'd think it was something like that.

　She explained to him as he rolled his eyes.

'Perhaps this one is a shakeup, a domestic transfer used many times.

It's a reactionary thing.

　She nodded dully at Val's words.

'A high ranking user wouldn't be able to shake back, no matter how much they use it, but it means they're not that good.

...... If you ask me, I haven't seen anything that looks like a shaking back, even though the rest of the Yagami Terai, other than me, use transfer magic casually.

　When he was told that it wouldn't happen depending on his strength, he finally agreed.

''So the enemy's transfer magic user is far below us in ability? I guess that's good news.''

　He twisted his head.
　It would be good news for the empire that the enemy was much weaker than Yagamiaki.
　However, just because the user of transfer magic is so, doesn't change the fact that he doesn't know anything else.
　Should we be happy about that?

''With so few clues, it's good to know that one piece of information has been obtained.

　She smiled and baldly said.

'Right. I'll take that as a given.'

　Val is grateful for her thoughtfulness and is committed to doing his part.
　That means he'll hear a lot of things from her.

'I heard that the gargoyle we encountered was a weak individual with little combat experience.

Then it's not surprising that they couldn't respond to the fluctuations in space. Gargoyles aren't very intelligent, nor do they have the agility to react quickly to sudden fluctuations.

　He would remember Meena's answer and report it to the Adventurer's Guild.

...... wasn't a sign of something dangerous, was it?

　He mumbles to himself.
　I was inwardly wary that this was the beginning of a new case, but apparently I was wrong.
　He is relieved, and Meena warns him in a reserved manner.

'Not necessarily. There will probably be several shakeups in various places. It's more likely that it's the weaker individuals that show up at the shakeout, but even so, I can't guarantee it won't cause any damage.'

　She had pointed out the possibility because she was loyal to him.
　If he was a man who didn't care about some damage, he would have kept quiet.

''Well, it was a fourth level adventuring party that we encountered ...... so it's like we could have defeated the gargoyles. If it had been a sixth level or lower, we would have been wiped out. I'll advise the guild and the knights.

　This is because of the possibility of a shakeout occurring within the imperial capital.
　If it's the Imperial Knights, at least one gargoyle, they should be able to return normally, but there are many ordinary citizens in the capital.
　It's safer to have the Knights on alert.

''Shaking back?''

　Val murmured again.
　I wanted to know a little earlier, but it would be absurd to ask Meena to say the right thing at the right time with the current lack of information.
　It was precisely because he knew this that he went all the way to see the Guild President.

''If the repercussions of transference magic are that, what about the repercussions of the dark summoning technique?　Nothing?

"...... depends on the art of summoning.

　Meena replied with a somewhat lukewarm expression on her face.

''If it's just something that summons demons, there's almost no dangerous repercussions. However, if you use too many things that summon the people of the demon world, the connection between the demon world and this world will be strengthened and the risk of a demon door (Evil Gate) will increase.''

The Evil Gate?

　Val's eyes widened.
　There is a tension in his voice, which is unusual for him who is basically carefree.

''When you open it up and there's a massive influx of demons from the demon world, is that a true story, not a fairy tale?

Yes, sir. It is said that my ancestors are said to be the heroes who sealed the Evil Gate, and their last will and testament was to pass on the legend that this is no fairy tale.

　Val's expression had become very stern.

'Is it possible that's what the enemy is after?

　It was Meena's turn to widen her eyes at his sharp question.

''I can tell you that it's not possible under the current circumstances. The level of the enemy is too low. ...... Although there is no chance that they dare to do so in order to prevent us from realizing their true purpose.

'...... I think I'm overthinking it too. The Emperor's habits may have shifted. However, as long as I have an idea, I'd like to assume the worst possible outcome.

　Val could very well understand why she was surprised.
　But as long as there was even the slightest possibility, it was his position that he couldn't ignore it.

'Will. I shall communicate it to my brethren as well.

It would be reassuring if we could get the elves to cooperate.

　The Empire is the strongest nation and Bal is the strongest individual.
　But if one were to ask him what the strongest race was, he suspected it would be the elves.
　He wanted the cooperation of those elves by all means.

'My brethren would be pleased to know that Master Bal said so, and that it would be an honor.

　Meena responds with a smirk.