A man of dignified beauty was right in front of Ray's eyes.She was Elena, nicknamed General Hime.

"Squeak!"

　Out of Ray's arms, a short cry of yellow flies to Elena with its little wings flapping.
　Ray watches it in silence, but then sees Elena take a step towards him, and Ray takes another step towards Elena.
　There are many people around us who are just surprised because they don't know what's going on, but neither Ray nor Elena seem to notice it.
　Some of them took part in the previous war of the Vestian Empire, and for some other reason saw Elena in the face from afar, and others are glancing at her when they know she is there.
　Elena, however, has come to Gillum before.
　Some might have seen Elena's face then.
　At any rate, in spite of their gaze, Elena and Ray approach each other... and then Ray opens his mouth.

"Elena, why are you here?"

　At Ray's words, Elena smiles.

"I've heard of Vihela, and I can't stand it. But I couldn't come because I had a lot of work to do."

　Naturally, Elena knew what was going on in Vihela.
　Ray and Elena could communicate via a pair of oves, not nearly every day... but they still talk to each other every few days, so it was only natural to let them know what was going on with Vihela.
　And when Elena heard of Vihela, she was gathering information with the Duke and... and using her influence, nicknamed General Princess, to find a way to bring her back to consciousness.
　But Ambris was responsible for Vihela's unconsciousness.
　Once three hundred years ago... it also appeared in the Empire of Bestia, not in the Kingdom of Milliana.
　Little information is available, but the availability of some information probably shows how famous Elena's name is.
　and hastened to finish the work which had to be done at least, and, seeing that some leeway had been made, came to Gillum.
　The people around Elena didn't look good when she went back to Gilm this spring because she had been there for quite a long time, but Elena had her own way.

"Last time..."
"In the carriage,"

　I don't want Ray to finish his words, but I'll answer them immediately.
　When we spoke in pairs a few days ago, he said he was already on his way to Gilm in a carriage.

"You didn't have to hide it, did you?"
"I was told by Arla that I should surprise you with these things,"
"... Come to think of it, what about Arla?"

　Ray feels uncomfortable not to see Elena's loyal subject and best friend.
　Arra's feelings for Elena are very strong... or rather, she can run wild.
　It's only natural to think of the first time Ray met Elena and the time Ray and Elena looked at each other.

"Arra is getting ready to stay. Of course, it's the Wheat-tei at dusk."
"Well, there was an empty room,"

　Currently, Gillum has a large number of merchants who were unable to come during the Ambris case.
　Of course, there are many such merchants who should be called big merchants, and one of the inns where such merchants stay is the Wheat House at dusk.
　Ray is surprised to hear that Elena has taken up a room in the evening wheat-tei, which could be filled with such merchants and adventurers.
　I wanted to talk to Elena about many more things, but I couldn't express my feelings honestly, perhaps because I had met her again all of a sudden.

"Well, fortunately, many merchants know me."
"... I suppose,"

　Merchants whose information is life... those who can afford to stay at the Wheat House at dusk.
　Naturally, some people know Elena's face, and it is nothing but good luck for them to have a relationship with Elena just by giving up their room.
　A successful merchant who has negotiated with Elena will understand how much it is that he was able to get to know Elena when he saw the jealousy of other merchants.

"Anyway, there are some people here. Would you like to go back to the inn?"
"Well, I've got a lot to talk about.

　As I muttered, I felt that something heavy had faded slightly from meeting Elena.
　Of course, meeting Elena didn't mean that it was completely gone, but it still seemed to me that talking to Elena was a great change.
　Do you understand or don't understand Ray'
　Anyway, Elena and Ray begin to walk towards the evening Wheat-tei.
　After playing with the children, Seto follows them with Yero on his head.
　Two and two ... that's not so unusual in Guillum alone, but these actual walking lays always catch people's eye.
　While we walk, we don't talk about anything.
　The two of them went on without saying anything, but strangely there was no awkward atmosphere between Ray and Elena.
　No, on the contrary, we both enjoyed the silence... Ray enjoyed the silence of having Elena, and Elena even enjoyed the silence of having Ray.
　Not just normal silence, but fulfilling silence due to each other's presence.
　Behind Ray and Elena are Seto and Yero, but I doubt anyone will speak to the atmosphere they create.
　Even those who would normally have spoken to Sett.
　Then, in silence, we arrive at the evening Wheat-tei.

"Guru..."

　She sings a little lonelyly, but she heads straight to the stable without Ray telling her anything.
　Ray could not tell if he felt sorry for Seto or if he simply wanted to hang out with him after a long time, but he followed him to the stable on his head.
　Genuinely alone, Ray and Elena enter the evening Wheat House.

"... Oh, Elena! I thought it was gone before you knew it!"

　After a few seconds alone, the person in the inn finds Elena and Ray and tells them so.
　Of course Ray knew who the person was.

"It's been a long time, Arra.

　Before Elena says anything, Ray says so.
　Ray's appearance forces Arra to swallow the words of caution to Elena.
　Then he says reluctantly.

"Long time no see, Mr. Ray,"
"I think I've caused a lot of trouble this time, but honestly, I'm saved. Elena must have done so much to see me, so please let me have a look at it a little by little."

　If Ray tells her so much, Arla will have to back down.
　Arra owes a lot to Ray, but most importantly Elena laughs.
　Ever since Elena was informed of Vihela's case, she had become more thoughtful.
　Of course, I laugh if necessary, but it's only a fake smile.
　Elena now had a natural smile on her face.
　When Elena returned to the Wheat-tei at dusk, she was momentarily speechless because she had seen her smile naturally for the first time in a long time.
　There was also a case of Vihela, though it was not a big smile.
　Still, the present Elena makes Arla feel relieved.

(Dear Elena... I'm glad...)

　Even though I think so, it's no fun for Elena to go out into the city alone.
　Of course, it's not just about imposing the work on yourself... it's about purely worrying about Elena's life.
　Elena is such a beautiful woman that everyone can catch their eyes at a glance.
　If such an Elena walks around the city alone, she's very likely to be involved in an embarrassing incident.
　Given Elena's strength, it's impossible for someone to touch her.
　I know that, but there's still a chance.
　This guillem is especially crowded with skilled adventurers, so there is a possibility that it will happen in case by case.

"And, Arra," Are you done with the room?"
"Yes, I thanked the merchant for giving me the room."
"I see,"

　The remark nods, and Elena turns her eyes to Ray.

"I'd like to see how Vihela goes, would you mind?"
"Oh, I'll show you right away."The unconscious Vihela remains asleep on the bed of the inn at dusk in the Wheat House.
　Some suggested that he should be taken to the hospital, but given the circumstances of his unconsciousness, there was no prospect of treatment, so he simply blocked the bed.
　Considering that many people were injured in the battle against the monster pack and there were not enough beds, it was a natural decision.
　Doctors did not speak directly, but there was a high possibility that some people would have bad thoughts if they had left a beautiful woman as beautiful as Vihela unconscious in bed.
　What would it have been to some extent for someone to poke in on the normally unconscious Vihela?
　However, in those days when the number of injured people was mass-produced, it was difficult to deal with... and in the end, the choice was to put them to sleep on the bed in Vichela's room in the evening wheat-tei.
　However, Wheat-tei is known as a luxury inn at dusk, and naturally there is a high sense of security.
　Security was stricter than in the hospital, even though some tried to poke in on Vihela.
　Also, the strange condition of not losing weight despite not eating or drinking, and not sweating, was undoubtedly influenced by the fact that they were brought into the Wheat House at dusk.
　She now hires a woman to take care of Vichela in case something happens and has her wait in her room.
　It's only natural that she hired a woman so that she doesn't lose her temper.
　In addition, this job, which is highly compensated, was naturally highly competitive at the time of recruitment, despite being in the room and informing Vihela of any problems immediately anything happened.
　We interviewed Lana, the proprietress of Wheattei at dusk, and the recognized person is now in charge of Vihela.
　Ray and Elena stand in front of such Vihela's room.
　At first, Arra wanted to come a little, but Ray and Elena, Vihela... and, although not here, Marina knows the relationship.
　I was sorting out my luggage in the room because I thought it would only bother me if I followed him too much.

"Do you mind?"
"Yes,"

　Elena nods at Ray's words and knocks on the door after confirming it.
　the sound that reverberates around
　A little while later I heard a voice through the door.

"Who is it?"
"It's me, it's Ray,"

　Ray calls himself, and the door opens.
　As if to confirm, the person who looked through the door was a middle-aged woman in her 40s.
　It's a little too big to call me medium-sized, but what comes to my face is a gentle smile.

"Ray, you're so early today."
"Oh, there's someone who came to see Vihela for a moment."

　lean sideways and show Elena in the background to a middle-aged woman.
　She opened her eyes wide at the sudden appearance of Elena, but... she immediately returned to herself and spoke.

"Well, Mr. Bettei," I can't believe there's such a beautiful woman besides Vichela... she'll be angry when she wakes up."
"Huh, don't worry. I, like Vichela, vowed with Ray for the future."
"…Oh, my God. Mr. Ray is very..."

　She smiled amusingly, but Ray gently averted her gaze.
　I knew I would be teased if things went on like this.
　I fully understood that the woman in front of me was caring for her and had a strong interest in other people's love because I had been taking care of her for a while.

"Anyway, I'm sorry, but can you leave your seat?"
"Yes, I don't mind," Please wait a little longer."

　Go into the room, pick up the knitting he would have been knitting until Ray came, and leave the room.

"Then call me when you have finished your business." I'm in the dining-room on the ground floor."
"I'm sorry. ... Now have a cup of tea."

　Ray hands over a few copper coins and the woman walks away with a smile.
　Seeing it off, Ray and Elena enter the room.
　There are two beds in the room because it is rented by Vihela and Bune.
　But Bune isn't in Gilmoo right now.

(When Bune comes back, we must talk about Vichela, shall we?)

　With that in mind, Ray turns his eyes to the bed.
　There was a figure of Vihela, who only appeared to be asleep.