Appearing from the other side of the dune was clearly what we should call it a ship.
　The ship's mast is sailed and driven over the sand in the wind of the desert.
　The ship, nearly ten meters long, looks nothing more than an ordinary ship from the side.
　The oars are nonexistent and look really ordinary.

"I often hear that deserts are described as sandy seas, but isn't this a little strange? Why is a ship on sandy waters?"

　Zarroost opens his mouth to Ray, who mutters as he looks at the approaching ship.

"Do you have a sandboat?" d*mn, you're a bigger bandit than I thought. I thought they would attack me normally."
"Sandboat?"
"... oh, I see. It was Ray's first time in the Ferris Desert."

　While slightly surprised by Ray's words, Zarroost continues to explain, giving detailed instructions to the adventurers.

"Sandboat. As the name suggests, it's a ship that runs on the sand. It's a magic item, so of course it's not easy to get..."
"Oh, magic items...?"

　The surprise of a few seconds ago has already disappeared, and Ray sees a magic item called a sandboat.
　...yes, it's a magic item. And Ray's hobby was actually collecting useful magic items -- especially during combat -- and he wanted to get a sandboat.

"I should like to ask you that in the kingdom of Milliana, if you defeat the bandits, the treasure that they have is basically the property of the bandits... the same in this country?"
"Huh? Oh, yes. Are you going to kill the bandits by yourself?"
"Oh, you could have helped to defeat the bandits, but if you had a magic item called a sandboat, wouldn't it be so easy?"

　Zarroost nods to Ray's words.
　Unfortunately, there are no wizards in the bodyguard of Auguste.
　Some people have bows, but since the number of people is small, the means of attack are limited.
　Compared to that, there is no doubt that there are many long-range attacks, as they are supposed to attack on sandboats from the start.
　With that in mind, it was undoubtedly the fact that Zarousts were at a disadvantage.
　Understanding it, Zarroost turns his eyes to August.
　It was usually up to Zarroost to guard the ship, but this time the employer Augusto would have thought it should be judged by his special partner, the sandboat.

"...yes, sir." To be honest, sandboats are such expensive magic items that it is not easy for bandits to obtain."

　Augusto says, watching the sandboat approaching.
　The tone is melancholy.

"August?"
"...Mr. Ray. Perhaps, I think that sandboat was prepared by someone who wanted me to die. Of course there is no possibility that the thief had acquired the sandboat by accident."
"Elema's business?"
"Yes. ... I must be in the way of you."
"But you're not going to die in silence, are you? And if that sandboat is an expensive magic item, what would you think if the man who planned this case lost it?"

　There was no mistake in giving the bandits an expensive magic item called sandboats, in the hope that they would definitely get in the way here.
　However, given the nature of the successor of the Elema trade that Ray heard, it is unlikely that he really gave the bandits a sandboat.

(Probably lucky enough to lend it, and after this incident the sandboat will be taken away. In the worst case, it's a kind of silence.)

　Of course, the bandits must have read that much, but Ray anticipates that if he kills Augusto and runs away on a sandboat, he will have an excuse to do his duty...

"As I said, sandboats are very expensive. If it were to disappear, it would be a considerable loss to Elema."

　Auguste's words were what Ray wanted.
　Smiling, Ray opens his mouth to see the approaching sandboat.

"As I heard earlier, the robber's treasure belongs to the one who has destroyed it. And was I that bandit? If I beat the guy on the sandboat, it would naturally be mine to own the sandboat. And that's for sure, isn't it?"
"That's... yes." I'm sure you're going to deal with the bandits by yourself, if you think of it now?"
"Oh, you don't have to fight with the sandboats, and you do damage to Elema's business. I beat the bandits and get an expensive magic item called a sandboat. People around here are safe from the bandits. ...not bad for anyone, is it?"
"No, I think it's the worst thing for the bandits and the Elima businesses."

　Listening to Ray and Auguste, Zarroost involuntarily interrupts.
　That was true, but Ray responds without a trace of concern for Zarroost's words.

"Do I have to worry about the enemy?"
"No, that's not the case,"
"Right? Anyway, we're acting together as bodyguards. I'll let you clean up that bandit. It's in my interest, though. You don't mind?"

　When Ray said so, Zarroost, August, and the others had no choice but to nod silently.
　I wouldn't say it's impossible to beat someone who originally brought the sandboats with this number of people... but I'm sure they'll suffer a lot of damage as they continue to face unilateral attacks from the enemy.
　It is highly likely that more than half of the merchant force will die, and the guards will suffer the same damage...
　If that's the case, it would have been best if Ray, who has the means to fly, could do something about it.
　...and in some of the feelings of relying on Ray, of course, he had little to do with them, so even if he died, it would be better than his companions dying...that was what Ray knew.
　Confident that no one complains, Ray nods softly and turns to Seto and calls out.

"Set".
"Grull".

　Ray's words make Sett crouch a little bit when he approaches her to make it easier for her to ride.
　As usual, Ray jumps on Seto's back and lightly slaps him on the back.
　Using it as a signal, Seto runs up into the desert sky with wings flapping in a few steps.
　Naturally, Seto could have been seen from the sandboat, but he did not show any signs of change or vigilance.

"Do you think sandboats have magic items and are so bullish? No, I don't mind that."

　In the kingdom of Milliana, the bandits run away as soon as Seto shows up.
　With that in mind, it's fair to say that it was refreshing that the bandits on the sandboat showed no sign of fleeing.

"Well, fresh doesn't mean we'll cut corners. ... Seto, I'd like to make the first pre-emptively. I want to secure that sandboat here, so as not to damage it if possible... can you ask for the king's coercion?"
"Gruly!"

　It's also Seto's first time to use the king's coercion against his enemies since he rose to the next level.
　That's why he flaps his wings with a little joy at Ray's words.
　a rapidly approaching sandboat The bandits on deck notice the inevitable approach of Ray and Sett."Look at that! There's someone coming up from the sky!"
"Ah? Is it empty?"

　One of the bandits notices Seto approaching with a bow in his hand and tells his neighbors.
　And when the bandits look up... they stop moving.

"Oh, stupid -- that's -- Gryphon!"

　You must have heard the voice of a bandit. The others around us also look at the presence that approaches us...

"Gurling!"

　Seto cries as if he had been waiting for such a bandit to move.
　It's not just a cry. It's the king's high level of skill in the world tree.
　The moment I hear the scream, all the bandits on board the sandboat tremble and become motionless.

"Oh... oh...."

　There were a few who spoke out like that, but only a few, almost all of them couldn't even speak out.
　Watching the sandboat fly in the sky, Ray smiles, convinced of the expected developments.

"And then we need to stop the sandboat. What do you think we should do?"
"Glu?"

　What should I do? Seth chants at Ray's words.
　If the sandboat goes on like this, it will inevitably plunge into August's business force.
　It was an irreplaceable fact, as it was aimed at Augusts.

"Then should we do something about the man who is driving the sandboat?"

　As Ray muttered, the sandboat slows down as if it were a signal.
　The sandboat slows down as if it had been braked suddenly, stopping in front of the Zarroosts who were trying to evacuate.

"...I wonder if we managed to get it over with anyhow."

　Ray mutters, looking at the dead sandboat, feeling relieved.
　It would have been dangerous if the sandboat hadn't stopped moving, but Ray thought it would probably be all right.
　I was semi-optimistic, but if it doesn't work, this is a desert, and it doesn't mean that there are buildings around.
　There is also a prediction that it will not be difficult to avoid, as the Zarroosts are not attacked with bows from the approaching sandboats.
　The sandboat was a magic item if possible, but in the worst case it was also a means of destroying.

"Are you all right?"

　Still, Ray, riding on a set, goes down to the ground and calls out to the Zarroosts.
　At Ray's call, the Zarroosts nod back with a slight stretch of their faces.
　Was the strength of his face due to the sandboat approaching before him... or to the shout of the king from Seto?

(I don't think there's any effect of the king's coercion on his companions, for the time being.) Is it a sandboat after all?)

　It's true that you can't be like this forever, even though you're wondering.
　The bandits in the sandboat are now paralyzed by the king's coercion, but their effects are not eternal.

"In the kingdom of Milliana, robbers can be sold to slave traders, but what about this?"
"What? Oh, that's not the same here, either.

　Augusto, who has come to terms with Ray's question, says so, and Ray says, "That's the case."

"Will you help me tie up the bandits in the sandboat, and take them to Gorsuch?" but I should like to share the money that I have sold the bandits as slaves."
"... Is that all right? Then Ray will lose a lot of money?"
"Oh, anyway, I can't catch all the bandits alive. and we'll be able to move while we're tied one by one."
"To be able to move... and the loud cry of Seto just now..."
"Oh, that's just what I imagined. Anyway, I'll tie up the bandits and take them with me. I'm asking you to do a lot of chores like this, so it's okay to split it in half. And..."

　Once he paused, Ray turned to the sandboat.

"My main purpose, the sandboat, was safely and unharmed." I don't know for sure who the ship was, but if all the bandits were caught alive without doing anything, and then the ship was taken away from themselves, what you think?"
"I'm sure you'll be so frustrated that you're going to be in a state of course.
"Right? Also, if you catch him alive, he'll be able to hear the information." ...you can kill me at any time. But if you kill them, they won't be able to draw information."

　Ray, with a bad smile on his face, goes straight up the sandboat, asking Seto.
　Augusto, watching it, realizes that the word "killing" does not contain anything of strength or vigor, and his spine chills to see how young-looking Ray has gone through the difficulties.
　Ray, completely unaware of August's idea, would call the Zarroosts down from the deck of the sandboat.