What does ...... mean? Where did you get this information from?

　Upset, Riza asked Lemest a question.

'I searched for the adventurer who first spread the rumor. We managed to find him and tried to get him to give us some information, but he wouldn't talk. So I had to be a bit more forceful.
What did you do?
There is a drug that will make you respond to anything they ask you to do. By the way, I don't remember anything after they gave me the drug, so I don't have to worry about them going off on me about it.
Dear LeMest, ......

　Overhearing the outrageous methods, Riza felt a slight dizziness.

''So I managed to ask her about the location and the situation in the village.
'Are you sure that's the boy from that time? If you don't see it in person, you can't judge it.
　Can it be done?
"First of all, few people would abandon their babies in the Great Forest of Furazes. And their eyes and hair match mine and my wife's. There are also reports of magic she's used in ways I've never seen before. Considering he's only six years old, it's safe to assume he was born with magic in his blood. It's highly unlikely that a baby with this much in common could have been abandoned by accident.
......

　Riza can't argue with that.
　But since she says she's going to attack, she thinks she has to stop it somehow.

What's going on? You're not happy, are you?

　I was in the middle of thinking about it when Lemest asked me that.
　I think his expression showed a lot.

No ...... but wouldn't going on the offensive be a bad move for ...... our family's reputation?
'Why would you want to ruin your reputation? We're just going to attack the goblin village, aren't we?
There's a rumor going around that there are ...... good goblins out there, you know?
So it seems. It's hard to believe, but at least he looked good in the eyes of the adventurers. That boy is alive and well in the village, I hear.
That's why I'm going to attack ......
But I only know this because I found out about it by force from an adventurer and others think it's nothing more than a rumor. It is common knowledge that demons are an abomination. It is common knowledge that demons are an abomination. If you say you're going to get your son back after being held captive by an evil demon, your reputation will only increase but not decrease.
'Well, I know you're such a ...... good person, but you're going to attack it?'
It doesn't matter how many goblins you kill, it won't hurt your heart.
'Your son grew up with goblins! If you win it back that way, you will hold a grudge against us. Will you follow in our footsteps?
'Yes. . The story that she was so mature that it was hard to believe she was a child, well, I guess that's just an exaggeration. He's a kid. They'll shut up and follow what adults say.
That's not what I'm talking about: ......!

　Knowing Vellums, Riza was about to argue, but stayed.
　I can't just say something about Vellums here.

"Hmm. Sounds like you really don't want to fight. You don't want to fight? You're a good fighter, one of the best among my men. I don't want that to happen.

　Riza worries anyway.
　How can I stop my master?

　I'm good at fighting to an extent, but not so good at thinking.
　But we still need to avoid having Lemest descend on Beresdral.

　I managed to keep thinking, and...

It's a bad idea to go in there this time. The Great Forest of Frases is a dangerous place. There's a good chance it will fail!

　With a sincere look, Riza appeals to him.

Those mercenaries we hired are skilled. It's why we spent so much money on them. We've already signed a contract, so there's no going back. And I don't intend to.
'Even if it's such a ...... ......'
"Riza. Why do you refuse to fight so hard?
It's .......
Could he be lying about not being able to find it? Did you discover the village of demons where that boy is, and something happened there, and you made a false report to me?
......!

　Riza is surprised to be found out.

"Your reaction. Are you sure about that? Hmm. Did they mostly save your life because they say the demons are good? Let me ask you something. You are a Knight in my service, aren't you?


'Yes, yes ......'
Then fighting for your house is the right thing to do. Isn't it?

　When asked that, Riza's heart was greatly shaken.

　It's true that I am a knight of the Countess of Astraeus.
　But this action of the Lord is clearly outrageous. It's wrong.

It's a knight's duty to correct my master's mistakes. ......
"...... is not going to follow me. You think so, don't you?

　Lemest's eyes change .
　Riza looked firmly into his eyes.

"If Mr. Lemest makes the right choice, we will follow.

　I said back .

　Renestos exhaled, "Whew!

I'll lock you up for a while to reflect on your work. Lock you up in your cell until you can think straight. Hopefully, you'll have a change of heart when we attack the village.
I don't care what they do to me, I won't change my mind!

　Later, on Remest's signal, two servants came and locked Riza in her cell.