That day, about ten days have passed since Vilm and the others arrived in the Humane Kingdom.

A man appeared to Virum, who was beginning to complain about not being able to leave the royal palace by now, but had made sure to train with Kounaria and Liselotte, with applause.

''Virum-san, Cunaria-san, Commander of the Knights of Liselotte, you're very diligent in the morning.

The man who appeared with a smiling, good-natured smile on his face reminded me of someone I've seen before.

He was probably in his early thirties at the time of his age.

Dressed in sumptuous robes and with his shoulder-length brown hair pulled back, he reminds me of a mage, and his delicately crafted monocle is impressive.

''This is Beirut-sama, what can I do for you in a place like this?''

When Lieselotte noticed the man (Bailudo), she straightened her posture and greeted him.

When I noticed, the soldiers who were training around him also stopped their movements and bowed to Bailudo.

Apparently, it seems to be someone who has a higher position than the Knight Commander (Lieselotte).

''Ah, sorry. Have I interrupted your training? I have come for Virum-san and the others and Commander Lieselotte today, so you can all continue your training.

「「「「「 ha! 」」」」」

The soldiers returned to their respective training at Bailudo's words.

Virum, who had been watching them, turned to Bailudo, but he had a questioning look on his face.

''...Who is it?''

What? Lord Wyrm!

'Haha. 'It can't be helped, Knight Commander Liselotte. It's the first time I've ever spoken to him in person.

Even though the friendship was decided privately, Lieselotte was flustered by Virum's attitude towards Bailudo, who has the status of a senior vassal, but the actual Bailudo didn't seem to be that bothered.

''Virum-san and Cunaria-san. Let's say it's a pleasure to meet you here. My name is Bailudo-Havon and I am the first spirit mage in this Humane Kingdom. I only knew you two one-sidedly when I saw you two at a friendship meeting the other day, so please don't worry too much about it.

Yeah. I see.

Hi, nice to meet you.

Bailudo's introduction of himself causes Cunaria to stiffen up, but Vilm's side is normal.

Lieselotte knows full well that Vyrm has no ill will towards her, but she is unsettled by the quicksilver, or perhaps she began to introduce Bailudo on her own without being asked.

''Bailudo-sama is a spirit mage just like Meldina-dono, and he has made numerous achievements on the battlefield and in defeating demons. In particular, the story of how he and the spirits calmed down a group of orcs that had gathered to build a nest in our territory is famous.

A bunch of orcs?

Well....

'Don't do it, Knight Commander Lieselotte. I didn't come here to brag or anything.

Despite having a master next to him who easily taunts the demons inhabiting the Demon Fog Forest, which is vastly stronger than a pack of orcs, Vilm counters with a marvelous Cunaria and a pronunciation that is clearly appropriate.

Baird, who is trying to stop Lieselotte, but has an embarrassed smile on his face that is not full, turns to Virum and opens his mouth as she calms down.

''I came to talk to you today, Virum-san. There is a difference between being a spirit mage and a summoner, but I was wondering if you would be willing to tell me about Vilm-san who made a contract with a spirit... no, a powerful being called a spirit beast.

"Ssshhh," Virum's eyes narrowed, and a quiet sense of menace began to drift around him.

''Oh no, I'm sorry for saying something that could be misunderstood. I'm just curious as someone who has a contract with a spirit. Sandra, come here.

It's not as if he felt the intimidating atmosphere that Wyrm was emitting, or perhaps he sensed the swiftness of the atmosphere, and at the same time, with a snap of his fingers, a small bolt of lightning gushed out into the space, revealing a blue-violet-skinned spirit that is a little smaller than a human child. .

This is my contract genie, her name is Sandra. She's a high level spirit despite her appearance. Now, say hello.

Prompted by Baird, Sandra bowed with an awkward expression and gesture of pettiness.

Wyrm and the others' gazes were focused on Sandra, but the girl in question lowered her eyes.

She is Baird-sama's contracted spirit.... I'm not sure if it's a good idea. She has a great presence.''

Well, it's nice to meet you too.

...?

While Lieselotte is impressed and Cunaria returns the bow, Vilm looks at Sandra and feels uncomfortable.

''Huh!''

Virum was watching Sandra as it was, but when his eyes met hers as she slowly raised her head, his body jerked and he looked away as if he was scared of something.

(This spirit... For being under contract with Beirut, her reaction to people is strange. Don't tell me you're afraid of people?)

While spirits have different personalities, it's safe to say that it's impossible for him to be so fearful of the person who is the object of his contract.

There is a possibility that she is opening her heart only to her contractor (Bailudo), but in spite of that, she does not try to approach him herself.

'Oh, I'm sorry. She's very shy...

Hey....

"Doggone it!

The moment Vilm, who finally felt it was strange, was about to call out to Bailudo, who had an expression on his face that said, "It can't be helped," a sound like something exploded above resounded in the castle.

「「「「! 」」」」

Reflexively, Vilm and the others turned their eyes in the direction of the explosion.

After a few seconds of silence, Beirut interrupted as if he had noticed something.

''This direction is........it can't be the King's Chamber? Knight Commander Liselotte! I'll be on my way!

Ha, ha!

Lieselotte came to her senses in a panic at the sound of his voice.

''Virum-san and Cunaria-san, too...''

Virum turns away to interrupt Bailudo's words, as if to say, "I'll go with you.

"I'm sorry, but I'll be coming over later. I can't see Meldina. I'll give priority to her safety.

"...Oh, I see. Okay.

I couldn't see him clearly as Bailudo started towards the King's Chamber at the same time as the words of approval, but I wonder if it was my imagination that for a moment I felt a hateful expression reside on his face.

'Lieselotte,'

Vilm calls out to Lieselotte, who is about to run after Bailudo, with her back turned to him.

''Virum-dono?''

....be careful. I'll be on my way as soon as I find Meldina.

'Yes, thank you!'

Lieselotte wondered at being stopped, but when she realized it was an encouragement to her, she smiled a bit happily and ran off.

'Come on, Cunaria, let's go.'

Yes, sir!

Virum's expression as he runs to the opposite side of the street from Lieselotte and the others seems to contain some anger.

(Master...?)

When Cunaria saw Virum like that, she felt uncomfortable, but began to run after him to find Meldina.