The house in sight was quite fine for a merchant to live inhabited.
　Ray had expected that there would be stables safe for Sett, but it could be said that the house was much larger than he had expected.
　Of course it's not a luxurious residence, but it's usually fine enough in the eyes of Ray, who lives in the inn.
　...however, the inn where Ray usually lives is Wheat-tei at dusk, which is a luxury inn that is faster to count from the top.

(A little smaller than the house where the ex-combatants live...? Well, there are many people living together.)

　Passing through Ray's mind are the soldiers who worked with him in the civil war of the Bestian Empire.
　These are the faces of the squad who came to Gillum for various reasons: they don't want to be hostile to the kingdom of Mileana where Ray is, they yearned for Ray's strength, they were interested in the kingdom of Mileana, Seto was cute...
　Of course not all of them lived together, but many ex-combatants still lived in one mansion.
　Ray's gaze is about a size smaller than the estate, but it's clear that there's no problem with living in one family.

"...a very large house,"
"Really? I'd appreciate it if you could say so." ...well, this house was not built by me, but passed down from generation to generation. for his ancestors, who built this house, were some of the best merchants in Gorsuch."
"Have you been a merchant for generations?"
"Yes, they were much more talented than me. That's why they built a mansion like this. -- I'll do my best to keep this house."

　I was Augusto to tell you that, but even though I was pushed by Elema, I try to do business with integrity, and I have a lot of confidence.
　...that's probably why I've been able to keep this house in its own right.

"Well, let's go," My wife must be waiting for me to prepare delicious food."

　Encouraged by Augusto, they head to the gate of the mansion.

"Oh, August," It's quite early today. and what about you?"

　A middle-aged man who seemed to be a gatekeeper called out to Augusto.
　It was more like talking to a friend than talking to an employer.

"Gunter, it's always bad. Do you drink enough water? Don't push yourself too hard. This is my guest."

　Augustists also speak to the man called Gunther in a somewhat more friendly tone, unlike he speaks to Ray or Zarroost.

"Mr. Ray saved me when I was attacked by Sand Serpent. And it's Ray's subservient set.
"Oh, did you help Auguste?" I'd rather not welcome. Welcome, Ray, Set. I'm Gunter, the gatekeeper of this house. I hope you will you?"

　Günther responds casually to Ray, and continues to look at Seto.
　It's unusual for anyone to see a glyphon, and it doesn't look particularly surprised.
　Still, he wouldn't reach for and touch Seto because he was wary of it... or because he was working properly as a gatekeeper, regardless of his language.
　At any rate, it must have been a good impression for Ray that he and Sett wouldn't underestimate or make a fuss about each other.

"Oh, thank you,"
"Glu".

　After hearing a brief greeting from one of them, Gyunter nods back with a smile.
　After such a brief exchange, Ray and Sett finally followed August's guidance into the gate.

"August!"

　A woman came running from the house, as if she had been waiting for only Augusto.
　He is in his thirties, just like August.
　His features are naturally gentle, but what comes to mind now is nothing but impatience.

"Kathy, what's wrong with running so far? I don't care, you know, I don't have to worry so much."
"Because the child who has been August's errand was attacked by sand serpents and bandits. You should be worried, right? You're really okay, aren't you?"

　As she talks, the woman called Kathy checks her August directly for injuries.
　Augusto, who is being touched all over his body, is smiling tickly, but I understand that his wife is doing this out of concern for her body.
　That's why she spins words to calm Kathy down by gently stroking her hair in line with her shoulders.

"It's okay because Ray and Seto helped me."
"Really? Are you sure you're okay?"
"Oh,"

　an August who nods
　But it was also a fact without doubt.
　Sand serpent easily extinguished his head by a blow from Ray's twilight spear, and the bandits attacked him on a sandboat, but the roar of the king of Sett prevented most people from moving.
　The only thing that bothered August and the Zarouces was to bind the bandits who had been stuck and watch them for strange behavior on their way to Ghosh.
　Of course it was tough, but it would be overwhelmingly easier than fighting a losing battle.
　When Kathy hears that explanation, she finally breathes a sigh of relief.
　And the next thing I looked at was not Ray... but Seto, who was overwhelmingly bigger than Ray.

"Oh, my dear!"

　The screaming Kathy hides behind August.
　When Seto sees it, he chants a little regretfully, but... that's all he gets scared of when he meets for the first time.
　It's rare to see Seto for the first time, like the gatekeeper, Gunter.

"It's all right. Sett is so quiet that he will never harm Kathy."
"...really?"
"Oh, have I ever lied to Kathy?"

　Augusto's words tell her so, and Kathy shakes her head slightly and turns her eyes on her husband.
　Auguste looked back at him in the same way, and their faces approached...

"Yes, cohong. I hope you can do that in a secluded place."

　Reeling back at Ray's words, Augusto and Kathy quickly move away just before their lips overlap.
　Watching it, Ray feels sorry for the person he had just met, wondering, by any chance, is Gunter always involved in this conversation.
　And I somehow understood why Zarroost didn't come with us.

(You knew this, didn't you? ...no, I had a bad feeling when Augusto started bragging about his beloved wife...but I never thought the couple were this type. It seems that it is difficult to find another inn... so shall we go to the open-air inn.）

　Ray's hesitation about whether to get out of here seriously in the face of the two hastily mending up their appearance may not have sensed it, but Augusto speaks in a hurry.

"Kathy, have you heard from the messenger? I'd like to let Mr. Ray stay for a while, would that be all right?
"If you say so, I won't say anything." and the Gryphon, as far as I can see, seems to be a quiet and good boy."

　Ray giggles a little bitterly at the transformational speed that makes him want to say where he was when he first saw Seto."Come in, then," Oh, no. Before that, that Gryphon... Well, it was Seto. I have to tell Seto where the stable is. Augusto, may I ask you?"
"Oh, leave it to me," I'll fetch Dari Dora's head if you ask me."
"...I'm glad, but it's not a bit of a joke."

　After a moment of silence, Ray hears a voice telling him that he wants it to be half-serious.

(It sounds like a pretty deep‐rooted problem. ... well, as long as you listen, it's no wonder. the Tilla Tree...?)

　Ray recalls a story from Auguste.
　Tiller trees that exterminate only monsters. Daridra seems to think that she'll plant it around Gorsuch.
　The walls surrounding the gosh are getting very old, and it will cost a lot of money to repair them.
　By comparison, planting a tiller tree costs a little, but it costs a lot than repairing a wall.

(I can understand both opinions.)

　Augusto is trying to repair the wall against Dalidra, who is trying to save money by planting tillas.
　Of course they were both concerned about Gorsuch, but it was also true that they were not the only merchants.
　Planting the Tillar Tree will benefit Elema's business, and that won't change August.
　But Ray has no intention of blaming it. Being a merchant, it is only natural to seek profit.

"Here, sir," This stable is not in use now, and it is safe for Setto to use it."

　Auguste led us to a stable a short distance from the house.
　It's spacious inside, but it seems to be out of use now, and there's no sign of life but Seto, Ray, and Augusto, and there's a lonely atmosphere.
　There are also newer stables than the one in front of Ray, which he seems to be using now.
　Cet, if possible, would like him to stop being the only one in the stable, but without Cet doing much, he would not soon get used to the Gryphon.
　Augusto could not imitate putting Seto and Kou in the same stable, as business would have been hindered without Kou.

"Grullllllwow.

　Ray reaches out and gently caresses Seto, who cries when he's lonely.

"Don't worry. I'm right there in the house, and I'll come and see you if anything happens."

　He caressed Seto as if he had told him, and his loneliness would have subsided. Seto rubs himself against Ray with a slight gleeful gurgling.
　For about a minute Ray kept caressing Seto.
　Auguste just looks at them one by one.

(Set to Mr. Ray.) Without this one and one, I would certainly be dead. It was undoubtedly luck that I met Ray, a notorious adventurer. I must draw him into my company to protect Gorsuch.)

　For Auguste, Ray was the most attractive person.
　Ray's individual fighting power is notorious, and his followers are rank A monsters Gryphon.
　...it's officially a rare species and is classified as Rank S, but Augusto has never seen Seto use his skills.
　And most favourably to Auguste, Ray was the adventurer of the... of the kingdom of Mileana.
　In other words, Ray should not have stayed in Gorsuch after this incident.
　Auguste doesn't particularly dislike Ray. But there's no doubt that if you have too much power, you'll depend on it.
　As a resident of Gorsuch, I wanted to avoid it.

"Well, let's go, My wife must be cooking delicious food for Ray. I'll prepare Seto's rice, so please look forward to it."

　Seth, who had been lonely until a few seconds ago, gurgles happily at what August said.
　Ray's face is so cashy that he can't help but smile.
　But there's no doubt that a delicious meal is also very attractive to Ray.

"Seto, I'll be back later."
"Grull!"

　Rey's words make Seto cry, "I'm waiting!"
　Lei and Auguste leave the stable and head to the house, seeing them off.

"There's a dish called panita, a specialty of Gorsuch."
"Panita?"

　A dish with a name never heard of stimulates Ray's curiosity.
　Meals are one of Ray's great pleasures. It can be said that it is one of my hobbies.
　But there is a big difference between what aristocrats often say is gastronomy and Ray's.
　Most aristocrats' gastronomy refers to the cooking of precious and expensive ingredients that a skilled cook takes time and effort to make.
　Ray, by comparison, would be satisfied if it were a cheap but delicious dish.
　Foods like those served in bars, such as stewing internal organs and beans, are also a favorite food for Ray, who doesn't like to drink.

"Yes. You cut chunks of meat into thin slices while you bake it, and you melt the wheat in water and roll it around with vegetables and beans."
"...the kind of food I remember hearing."

　Suddenly, the name Donnell Kebab, which I ate at a festival shop when Ray was in Japan, goes by.
　There may be many differences between thin slices of meat and yogurt, but as far as the explanation goes, Ray's image was Donnell Kebab.