At Auguste's words, Ray gathered his thoughts for a few minutes... and eventually opened his eyes and nodded back.

"All right, then I'll help you. I don't really want to interfere in this kind of conflict, but I don't think this case is going to be good enough."
"...are you sure?"

　The Auguste, who asked me that question, probably didn't really expect Ray to help her.
　We knew we needed to explain the situation, but in the end we had to do it ourselves.
　That's what I thought.
　Contrary to August's expectations, however, Ray said he would help him.
　It was quite an unexpected pleasure.

"What? Did you think I was going to listen to you and not help you? ... Well, in some cases, but don't worry about it this time."
"Thank you!"

　Next to Auguste bowing deeply, Zarroost, watching the story unfold silently, breathes a sigh of relief.
　It's only natural that Ray has given up on them...and even the worst possibility of getting even more daredra.
　Zarroost, in particular, knew he was the best of August's ranks.
　and at the same time he knew that he was only as strong as the guards employed by Dallidra.
　Given the number of Daridra's bodyguards, there is no doubt that they were overwhelmingly disadvantaged.
　But... the difference in military strength has now been reversed.
　Zarroost probably has the best idea of how powerful Ray is in this Ghosh.
　Of course, I don't think I can beat Dallidra in terms of information, but I've seen the Battle of Ray in person.

(Well, if you're the bodyguard of Dari Dora, you might understand her power just by meeting Ray.)

　With Ray... and a sigh of relief that Ray's follower, Gryphon's Seto, had helped them.

"Well, just because you're on August's side doesn't mean you're going to fight Daridra head on?"

　Auguste and Zarroost nod to Ray, who asks.
　Augusto doesn't hate Dallidra either.
　No, I have a lot of thoughts about being attacked by bandits, but in the end, Ray took away a very expensive magic item called a sandboat, and they cleaned up the bandits themselves, which in turn caused a lot of damage to Darydallidra.
　Auguste also survived today's attack by Ray's part, but Daridra has been severely damaged, including himself.
　Perhaps because I heard the story from Ray again, strangely enough, there was no hatred of Dallidra in August now.
　...however, if Cathy had been harmed, she would certainly have been infested with hatred.

"Of course. I didn't know that Dari Dora could fight and win because she had a relationship with the lord, Mr. Liubrand."

　So Augusto, who stopped speaking, nervously turns to Ray.
　Understanding the meaning of the gaze, Ray shrugs his shoulders slightly before opening his mouth.

"I'll tell you, what I'm good at is range attack. It's not that I'm not good at fighting as an individual, but that's by far the better aptitude."
"Do you mean?"
"If we really fight, there is a high possibility that Gorsuch itself will be ruined. If you are willing to fight with that in mind, may I help you?"
"No, I won't,"

　Augusto doesn't want to ruin Gorsuch either, so he immediately shakes his head and says no.
　Ray nods back with a wry smile on his face.
　Ray is not seriously thinking about turning Gorsuch into rubble.
　If August had nodded in this conversation, it would have been Ray who would have been embarrassed.

"And what are you going to do from now on? How many times does Augusto say that the Tilla tree is dangerous, doesn't he?"
"Yes, I hear you hire a distinguished researcher to study the Tilla tree." If something happens, we'll have enough force to deal with it right away."
"Oh, did that bodyguard mean that?"

　Auguste muttered convincingly.
　Even if we were to escort Dharidra, that number would be too much.
　If I could have him serve as a bodyguard, I would have no qualms.
　In fact, it's definitely not meaningless when you think of the incident where you first saw Ray and advised Dallidra about his ability.
　Above all, Daridra would definitely have lost her life without a bodyguard in this attack.

"Why don't you try to reach out to Liubrand, and even if he doesn't listen, he doesn't want to be too dangerous to be a lord?"

　As a lord, he would never be allowed to behave in such a way as to put his own city at risk.
　That was Ray's suggestion, but Augusto shook his head here, too.

"No, Mr. Liubrand has a deep relationship with Dallidra. I'm sure Liubrand understands that there is a problem with the Tila tree, considering what has happened so far. ...but I don't touch him because I trust him so much."
"Then a third party? ... Honestly, it's better to look for them, but I don't know where they are at all." There's no clue. The only clue is... from the man who attacked Auguste?"

　The man who attacked Augusto, was knocked unconscious by Ray, and was taken straight into Augusto's shop.
　The assailant was the only clue left, so he looked with anticipation, but... Zarroost shook his head with a sigh.

"From what I've heard, it seems that someone has hired me. So, he got a medicine that said he felt uplifted, and then attacked Mr. Auguste. I don't know anything in that way."
"Have you been employed and manipulated?"
"Oh, that's the case," "To be honest, if you hide yourself so thoroughly, there is nothing we can do about it."

　As Zarroost muttered, the door of the room was knocked.

"Auguste, I brought you some tea, may I have a moment?"

　The door opens and Kathy shows up.
　Kathy's hand literally had a few cups of tea in it, and Augusto could not ignore his wife's consideration.

"Oh, of course it's all right," You've come all the way. If I can see Kathy's face, I think I'll get rid of all the tiredness in my body."

　the sweet air that comes out of the blue
　In the air, Ray and Zarroost look at each other with disgusting expressions.
　Zarroost was deeply indebted to August's father, and to August's friendship.
　But... still, I never want to be in the space where August and Cathy are.
　It was the same with Ray.
　Although they sleep at Auguste's house, so long as they do so, they will always be able to show off their appearance.
　I don't want to see that kind of interaction if possible, but I still had to go out with him as long as I was staying at this house.
　That's why Ray opens his mouth, hoping that he won't get involved in such an atmosphere where he doesn't need it.

"I was just thirsty. I'm glad you brought me some tea. --well, it's not the tea I usually drink."

　When Cathy finally stops communicating with Augusto, she hands Zarroost and Ray a cup of tea.
　As Ray said, what was in the cup was, in Ray's perception, akin to milk tea. ...a milk tea with a lot of spices.
　A mixture of sweet scents and complex scents creates a distinctive flavor.
　When put in the mouth, the rich flavor of milk, spices, sweetness, and so on, delight the tongue.
　The spices used in this milk tea were also made by Kathy herself.
　For that reason, this mansion is the only place in Gorsuch where you can enjoy this milk tea. ...or invite Kathy to a tea party or something."I'd rather be with Auguste a little longer, but I'm going now." ...don't put too much root into it."
"Oh, of course," Cathy's tea will make you feel refreshed and rid you of your tiredness!"

　Although he was an Auguste with a lively smile, Kathy's worries never go away.
　Drinking potions has almost destroyed your taste buds, but you don't show any of them for your beloved wife.

(Well, if you think of the stabbing in the stomach and almost killing me today, it's only natural.)

　She probably wanted to hide it from Kathy, but by the time Ray had gathered information about Dallidra and went to August's, she was already in the store.
　Ray wouldn't be surprised to see the two enthusiasts in front of him, even though he was told he felt the danger of Auguste by his sixth sense or his female intuition.
　Still, does Kathy know that the consultation is important to Augusto, and she leaves the room shorter than usual -- but for a few minutes -- when she finds out her love with Augusto.

"Well, that's the third force."

　Ray mutters a little dumbfounded at the Auguste, whose face and atmosphere changed in an instant.

"You're switching pretty quickly.
"Of course. This case is of such importance."
"No, that's not the case. ... oh, well, that's fine. And as for the third force, is there any force that you remember?"

　Ray asks, judging it useless to say anything more.
　When I saw Ray like that, I wondered what he was saying, but Zarroost's small cough brought me back to my senses, and I thought about it for a moment.

"Well... as I said before, you really don't remember, do you?" I'm sure a lot of people don't like Dari Dora because she's acting aggressively in various ways. Do you have any idea of Mr. Zaroust?"
"...no, I'm afraid not." If it was the positives that attacked Auguste in the first place, I think Dallidra is the favorite, and I think he can fail or succeed."
"Or... if both of them survive this attack, are they trying to heat up the conflict by making each other suspicious?"

　Ray's remark came to mind, but he immediately shook his head and dismissed it.

"No, if that's the case, there's no need to make the Augusto attack a success. If we don't fail, the difference in strength will increase even more even though there is a difference in each other's military strength."
"I suppose so," For my part, it was fatal that Mr. Auguste was attacked by such a fellow for many reasons."
"That's it. You could have neutralized such an enemy before you touched Auguste, but why did you attack him so recklessly?"

　At Ray's question, Zarroost sighs regretfully.

"It's just an excuse, but there are a lot of people." He approached me in the crowd. and the blow of the thrust was quite powerful."
"Huh? Was the blow quite powerful? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
"...what?"

　Ray's words raise questions.
　They probably understood that there was a discrepancy in the information they had. They hastened to exchange information.
　And the more they exchange information, the stronger their doubts become.
　While Zarroost said with his own eyes that the force, speed and sharpness of the spear were something that could be prevented by him, the man Ray saw was not a man of the highest rank as an adventurer, if not an amateur.

"... Is it possible, Zarroost, that you mistook someone else for? That's why you had some time before you got caught by me after attacking August, wasn't it?"
"Well, I don't know," I don't know what it is. There was blood on the tip of the spear, but that's all right if you give it to me."

　As a result of the exchange of information, there were more mysteries... three of us discussed the mystery of the man with Augusto, questioning each other.