"Uh... Ah..."

　Rodos wakes up with a voice like that that.
　However, his body did not move as he wanted and he could not understand what was happening to him.
　However, in my vision, I could see my mother, who was usually strong, with tears in her eyes, and my father, who was worthy of describing her as a man of great courage, looked very emotional.

"But,"

　Rodos wanted to ask Min and Elk what was wrong, but he couldn't speak as much as he wanted.
　Similarly, my body didn't go my own way at all.
　Although it was a long-lost effect, Elk's magic items kept his physical decline to a minimum.
　But... it's only natural that he was still awake and unable to move quickly.
　What was even more unfortunate for Rodos was the magic of the heart of the Silver Lion, and the little benefit of blood.
　Much of the stuff like magic and blood had been poured into Vihela, and Rodos had really woken up with the rest of his life.
　But that's not to say Grimm favored Vihela.
　Even in the same unconscious state, the amount of magic needed to regain consciousness was different between Vichela, where Ambris had lurked in her body, and Rodos, who had lost consciousness after being half brainwashed.
　Perhaps it was Grimm who was able to use the remaining heart of the Silver Lion to awaken Rodos' consciousness after recovering Vihela's consciousness.
　Had the ceremony not been as magical as Grimm, it would have been impossible to bring back Vichela's consciousness, but Rodos' consciousness.

"Rodos... you've overslept at all right.

　When Min says, wiping tears from the corner of his eyes, Elk opens his mouth with a happy smile next to him.

"Really. I'm not going to oversleep like you are."
"... Oh... Uh...?"

　Although Rodos was unable to speak well, Min and Elk exchange words happily, as they understand that he is still conscious.

"We need to get Rodos back into shape,"
"Oh, as a son of mine, it's heartbreaking to be brainwashed. We need to make sure that it doesn't happen this time."

　While we are pleased that Rodos has regained consciousness, the conversation between the couple was not very much, but it was not reassuring to hear him.

(Brainwashing?)

　Rodos bends his head over the words, not yet fully working.
　Why did I lose consciousness? It was because I couldn't understand the situation at all.
　The last thing I remember was when I was heading for the Empire of Bestia, and I have very little memory since then.

(What...?)

　Of course, I can't understand that it's been about a year since I lost consciousness.
　I can't move my body as much as I want, and all I can do is look around in amazement.
　Then I struggle to move my eyes... the next moment I see Grimm, and my body becomes rigid.
　Grimm looks just like the name Undead Monster.
　As an adventurer, he was not a very friendly person.
　Are your parents about to be attacked by an undead monster?
　Having misinterpreted Grimm behind his parents, Rodos manages to tell them what's going on, even though it's hard to open his mouth.

"Well... well,"
"Huh? What's wrong?"

　Like Rodos, Elk leans his head, but Min seems to understand Rodos' point.
　Looking behind him, he nods and opens his mouth as if he were convinced of Grimm's appearance.

"Don't worry. He's an undead monster called Grimm, but he's a rational undead monster. His cooperation helped to bring Rodos back to consciousness."
"... Huh?"

　Rodos had a subtle feeling that he had been helped by an undead monster, but if he spoke like this, his mind would gradually be sorted out.
　The speed of judgment around here is probably suited for adventurers.

"Are you awake?"

　Meanwhile, Rodos glances at the sudden voice.
　There was Ray, a man whom Rodos knew very well.
　The moment I saw Ray, I felt like I had to remember something, but when I tried to remember, the things I had to remember disappeared.

"Re...?"
"Huh? Oh,"

　Knowing that his name is being called, Ray nods back to Rodos.
　When I think about the time I broke up with Rodos, I think he hates me... or I thought there would be some kind of reaction, but he doesn't show any particular reaction to me.
　I'm glad to hear that, but there's no doubt that when I look at Rodos, who's now weak, there's some kind of regret in Ray's mind.
　There were many problems between Ray and Rodos, and he didn't mean to dislike or hate Rodos either.

"It's been a long time since I saw your face,"
"Well...?"
"Huh? Well, I don't know what you're saying, but you'll be back."
"It's been a long time?"

　Ray looks convinced at Min's interpretation.

"Don't you know because you were unconscious?" It's been almost a year since you lost consciousness."
"What...?"

　Ray's words must have been quite a shock to Rodos.
　say nothing but that and shut up

"Well... Ray, can I assume that this is the end of your request?"

　Grimm calls out to Ray, as if he had guessed Rodos' silence.

"Oh, yes. Well... Grimm. I've been saved a lot this time. Thank you."

　a deep bow Ray
　Some people were gazing at Ray with amazement.
　Ray's bowing and appreciation was probably the first time many people had seen him, and it was a very, very, very unbelievable sight.

'Whoa, whoa, whoa. There's nothing to worry about. If it's Ray's request, this kind of thing is easy. Besides, Ray is very special to her. If it were your request, this would be no trouble."
"If that's the case, I should have liked you to cooperate in any other way than the heart of the Silver Lion."
『What do you do if you rely only on 『』 Does your master know exactly what he is like? Even though he is a Rank S monster, he cannot defeat the size of a Silver Lion by himself... he is still immature."

　Of course Ray knew who Grimm was speaking to.
　Before becoming an undead monster, Grimm longed for Zepail, a genius among the geniuses.
　Ray inherited the ... magic created by the Zepiles, and in so doing he wanted Ray to be as strong as a silver lion by himself.

"...against that Silver Lion?"

　The murmur came from Elk.
　But to Ray and Grimm, and to anyone who doesn't know the relationship between Ray and Zepyle, it's nothing but reckless to defeat the Silver Lion by himself.
　That's probably why it was only natural for Elk to say stupid things.
　Grimm opens his mouth after a glance at Elk and others.

"Well, it may have been a special monster for the Lord and others, but the Silver Lion is never particularly strong."
"... well, that would be a powerful monster like you." Indeed, I understand it with the Silver Lion, but it's not that I can manage it by myself, is it?Elk's words contain no jokes or anything.
　His voice sounded as if he really thought so.

"Then I told you, if you were my lord. for we must have Ray stronger."

　Those around him all look at him with pity.
　It's only natural that if you say something like this after experiencing a battle with a silver lion, you'll realize how difficult it is.
　It's the same for someone like Johanna who isn't in battle.
　No, considering that the imagination of the Silver Lion monster becomes even stronger because he is not involved in the battle, it makes him look more compassionate than the Elks.

"Mr. Ray... well, my condolences."

　In Johanna's words, Ray finds it unsavory -- in the topical sense of Zepyle -- and turns his eyes to the body of the Silver Lion.
　The blood had already been drained by Grimm, which was also in Ray's barrel.
　But that is not the only material used for silver lions.
　The fur, meat, internal organs that prevented most of the raids by the laymen are very rare materials, and it is certain that selling them will make a huge amount of money, and making equipment as materials will make them extremely powerful.

"Now, then, let's talk about how to divide the Silver Lion,"
"Oh, we're not going on.

　It was Elk who was the first to tell Ray so.
　Next to her, Min nodded quietly to see if she had any objection to her husband's words.

"Is that all right?"
"Oh, it's enough for us to get Rodos back to consciousness. No, on the contrary, I feel like I have to pay for it. ...what shall I do, if I may pay you some money?"

　Ray shakes his head at the remark.
　Elk's power plays a great part in this battle against the Silver Lion.
　Min's magic also contributed sufficiently to his military strength in the sense of checking the silver lion.
　Most importantly, the Ray's main reason for defeating the Silver Lion was to regain Vihela's consciousness, which was no different from Elk and Min.
　That being the case, Ray had no intention of complaining when the elks wanted silver lion material. ...and, on the contrary, I would have taken it for granted.

"But is it okay? Well, you've been spending a lot of money in your life for a while, haven't you?"
"Oh, that's all right,"

　Elk nods to Ray's words, scratching his head.
　In fact, I bought various magic items for Rodos' treatment, and I even called a wizard who could use recovery magic.
　The money spent on them is far from affordable, given that Elk is a Rank A adventurer.
　When Ambris created a herd of countless monsters, Elk worked at the request of the Guild because of the combination of the guild's lack of war potential and Elk's desire for money.
　Ray didn't know all about Elk's situation, but he still understood that Elk was in trouble for money.
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　But Ray was never praised in terms of his sense of money.
　If you like magic items, it's not uncommon to buy them on the spot, and most importantly, there are many shops and stalls where sales have increased since Ray came to Gilm.

"It's all right, Rodos has returned to consciousness and we're still a Rank A party. It's not that hard to make money. and when it comes to the crunch, it will be solved if we drive the elk into the woods."
"Hey, Min."

　Elk looks pitiful when Min says he will throw his husband easily into the woods.
　The appearance doesn't sound like a notorious Rank A adventurer.
　However, some people, including Ray, have not missed Min's slight appearance at the sight of her husband in an arc.
　This is the normal way of a family, with Rodos in it.

(I knew it, but you're completely on your back.)

　Ray mutters privately at Elk and Min's appearance.

"Anyway, we don't need materials. I don't mind that."

　After Min's words, Rei and his colleagues discuss how to separate the materials for the silver lion.