a room in the Erema business The room's owner, Dallidra, clapped his fist against the table in a flurry of irritation.
　The impact hurt the point where the arrow pierced, but the irritation in Dhalidra still ignores the pain and makes you scream.

"Don't you know who attacked me yet?"

　Daridra was usually nervous, but now Daridra's eyes were looking around more nervously.
　Those who work in Elima's business are the ones who are good at rough things.
　At the same time, they're building a network of information behind the scenes, and they're the first ones to know about gossip in Gorsuch.
　But even such people can't say what Dalidra is satisfied with today.
　A short distance from the office desk, several guards are quietly guarding their surroundings.
　Narus, who was originally in charge of the bodyguard, was no longer here to treat the injuries he suffered during the attack.

"Excuse me, Mr. Daridora. But I don't think there's anyone in Gorsuch to cause such a great disturbance."

　He was a muddled man, but it didn't make Dallidra feel better, it only made her gaze even sharper.

"This Gorsuch has caused so much trouble!? And yet you don't have any information?"
"Yes. I'm sorry, but we haven't received any information about the attackers. Oh, but there's one piece of information that probably has something to do with this case."
"...what?"

　One of the men standing in front of his office desk hesitates a little when he sees Dallidra looking for any information.
　What I'm going to say is probably information related to this case.
　But... this information could even have the worst consequences for the Elima business.
　I knew that, so I didn't want to share this information if I could... but as long as I was employed by Dari Dora, I couldn't hide this information.

"There was another one who was attacked in the same way when Mr. Dalidra was attacked."
"...that you are hesitating to say here, by any chance...is it Mr. Liubrand

　an urgent expression on one's face
　If Liubrand, who backed him, was attacked and injured, it was certain that everything would be bad in the future.
　Elema's business has a great influence in Gorsuch because Liubrand... is backed by the lord.
　Needless to say, just by having a supporter, the Elema business doesn't grow this big, and it has the power of pure Dalidra.
　Still, it is very different to have a backer or no backer.

"No, it's not. It was not the lord who was attacked."

　A different person than the one who told Dallidra about the information immediately denies attacking Liubrand.

"Yes, sir," But who was attacked?"

　Dhalidra, who asks with relief, and the man who denies attacking Liubrand, are determined to speak.

"I'm Augusto."
"...what?"

　Daridra didn't understand what he said for a moment, but she understood it right away.
　Since both himself and Augusto were attacked, those who took aim at it probably think they are both in the way.

"Who is the assailant over there?"
"I think I'm alone."
"Well, then, am I the man who thought of this attack?"

　Augusto and Dallidra seemed to say it was natural for them to aim at themselves, but that's not a strange idea considering their influence.

"And, I'll ask you just in case, what is the damage there?"
"I heard that August was seriously injured, but she recovered from Ray's part."
"...huh? Did you have Ray and Augusto hurt you? Just one person? I don't think it's possible even if one of them was very good."

　I've heard of Ray's ability from his bodyguards, including Narus, and the information he's gathered confirms his skill.
　That's why I can't imagine Augusto being hurt by Ray.
　It's not just Dalidra. The same goes for those in the room as guards.
　They are not as skilled as Narcus, but they are still employed by Daridra for his strength.
　I only met him once before, but I fully understand Ray's strength.
　It's not just Ray. With the Gryphon's subservience, I can't believe that they'll fall behind in the face of the kind of person who's attacked them.
　Such questions from the Dalidras are convincing when the man explains the situation.
　It is said that a man who harmed Auguste encountered Ray on the way to escape and was suppressed because he was wielding a spear.

"Is that so?" -- well, I'm quite satisfied with that's the case."

　Daridra nodded, but when he saw the man who brought the information still hesitating to say something, he tilted his head.

"What's the matter? Is there anything else?"

　Report this and Daridra may launch an attack on Augusto in earnest.
　He had such a feeling, but he opened his mouth as if he were being pushed by Dallidra's gaze.

"Actually, according to the information we have, Ray fainted and secured the opponent who targeted August."
"...what?"

　The moment I hear the words, Dari Dora's eyes sparkle sharply.
　Of the attackers who attacked us, the one who shot the arrow had no idea where the attack came from in the first place, and could neither catch nor see them.
　The first three attackers had killed them when they intercepted them, but the body had disappeared completely when the guards went out to see if they could find any information from their belongings after the Dariadras had taken refuge in the store.

(Narsus said it was probably the work of those who shot the arrow."There were a lot of horsemen there besides us. How did you imitate them where they had eyes?)

　Anyway, it's very difficult to find any source.
　That's why I called the men in front of me to see if I had any information.
　But... the information is now available.
　Understanding it, Dharidra can only groan in frustration.
　If this had been about ten days ago, I would certainly have taken my bodyguards to August's.
　However, it is impossible to do such a thing now.
　If we do that, we'll make enemies of Ray.

(But I must make him pay for my aim.) ...what should I do? A strong attack plan is out of the question.)

　A strong attack... if you take your troops to Auguste's shops and residences, you'll be hostile to Ray.
　And at the point of antagonism to Ray, his destruction is definitive.

(Whatever you do, is Ray the problem anyway? I wish you'd come to Gorsuch a little later. And even though I happened to come to Gorsuch, I don't seem to be leaving yet. No, of course.)

　If nothing happened, Ray might have left Gorsuch.
　But today... he would not be so irresponsible as to leave, given that the master of the house he was staying at was about to be killed.
　I don't think he's that cold-hearted, and that makes Ray even more of a hindrance to Dallidra.

"It's Ray, after all." I should like to draw you in, if possible."

　I nod to the murmur of Dharidra, as if everyone in the office agreed.
　If you can have someone like Ray on your side, it's definitely a big help.
　Dallidra was also confident that she could use Ray's power better than August.

"...no, there's no point in thinking about anything that's more improbable now." What I can do now is..."There's no point in thinking about your wishes forever.
　Thinking so, Dharidra immediately switches her mind.
　Who is the most dangerous person at the moment, and how will he be targeted? What is the solution?
　Daridra, who had been thinking about it, would have come to a conclusion in due course. breathe out a small sigh before opening one's mouth

"Did anyone tell Mr. Liubrand about this?"
"Yes, with the words to guard well."

　When one of the bodyguards says so, Dhalidra breathes a sigh of relief.
　As long as you and Augusto have been targeted, of course you may also be targeted for your own support, Liebrand.
　Considering that, it was not worth keeping an eye on.
　After confirming that he has sent a messenger to Liubrand, Daridra breathes a little, and then opens his mouth slightly reluctantly.

"Well... shall we go?"
"Do you want to go? Where are you? I've lost my strength as long as there's no Narcus. I don't really want you to go around town thinking about that."

　As a bodyguard, I don't want to go out in a situation where my military strength has been reduced by the previous attack.
　The first three of us who have attacked us before will be able to manage our current military strength.
　But those who shot the arrows afterwards could not even capture them.
　If you think about it that way, it's creepy that you don't know the identity of the opponent, and it's creepy that you don't want to fight carelessly.

"I understand your concern. However, it is absolutely necessary to have contact with August at this time."
"...are you going to see Auguste?"

　Daridra's words, which he had always thought he was going to the lord's house after the conversation, give an unexpected look to the bodyguard.
　However, Dharidra nods back to such a bodyguard.

"Yes, it is," Augusto has the clue, after all. That being the case, we have no choice but to visit here to get information. and I can't send him over here."
"That's... well,"

　Even if you're escorting Daridra, you can see that the relationship between Daridra and Augusto is close to the worst.
　In the first place, the relationship was so bad that they tried to get rid of it with bandits.

"Here we go," Get ready, please."
"... I see. I'll report it to Narus just in case."

　Anything more would be meaningless, and on the contrary, there's even the possibility that Dhalidra will dislike herself.
　If you end up being disliked by a bodyguard in your work as a bodyguard, it's definitely the worst future you'll be waiting for you.
　That being the case, the bodyguard ordered by Dharidra chooses to speak to Narus first.

"Well, let me know just in case." However, even if you use a lotion, it doesn't mean you can move right away. ... exactly so that we can fight right away? so that Narcus should rest for a while."
"All right,"





　Dalidra left the shop with her bodyguards for several tens of minutes.
　At first, Dallidra was worried that there would be an enemy attack, but she felt a little relieved if nothing happened.
　The bodyguards were not discouraged because they knew their relaxation would lead to death, but the bodyguard, Dhalidra, was able to act as if there were no initial tensions already.

"I don't think there's anyone to attack at this moment."
"That may be the case," However, that may not be the case. If I were to be very careful about that... if I may ask you now, do you really think you can join hands with Auguste?"
"Well, I don't know," Augusto is a man of many senses. I'm not too good to lead to results, but I'm not stupid. I was attacked and I was attacked. Then you will naturally notice the existence of a third party. And..."

　From there, Daridra tries to continue her words, but before she can go on, the carriage stops.
　From the carriage window we could see August's shop.
　...and the merchants were all on their guard in front of the shop.

"I don't think there's any August...." Is it at home?"

　Whispering, Dharidra gets out of the carriage.
　Of course the guards were with them, and the guards outside the carriage remained vigilant of the merchants in front of Auguste's shop.
　Then Dallidra, who has left the carriage, walks straight in front of the shop and opens her mouth to the merchants who are apparently on guarding her.

"I'd like to speak to Mr. Auguste, would you please pass me on?"

　Unlike the way he speaks in front of his subordinates, one of the merchants opens his mouth nervously to Dallidra, who calls Augusto's name in Sansuke.

"What can I do for you?"
"I have a few words to tell you about today's attack." I'm sure he'll be interested."
"...I'm afraid Mr. Auguste has gone home now."

　As he watches the merchants tell him so, Dallidra tries to return to the carriage, saying that he has nothing more to do here.
　However, the merchant who responded to such a dallidra now speaks out.

"I heard that Mr. Daridra was also injured in the attack today. Is that true?"
"Yes, I'm afraid it's true," By the way, it goes without saying that I was not the one who attacked Mr. Auguste."

　So telling him, Dallidra would leave the merchant there who still seemed to want to him.