Snow Salamander had fallen to the ground with his mouth pierced by a spear in the twilight.
　His neck was cut off by a white cloud made of silver lion material, and at that point he had the life force to attack Bune with near-fatal wounds, but he could not live with his mouth, throat and twilight spear through his body.

"Marina, I think you knew his name?"

　Listening to the sound of the current battle, Vihela warns her surroundings of new monsters.
　It was Ray, not Marina, who answered Viehra's words.

"Snow Salamander. It's a rank B monster."

　At the beginning of the battle, Ray couldn't remember what the monster in front of him was, but it's not hard to remember over time.

"Are you a Rank B monster? Isn't it strange that such a monster is in such a place?"

　Vihela mutters as she looks at Snow Salamander's corpse.
　The words included Ray... and Marina agreed.

"Well, this is a shallow place to say it's in the woods. I can't say that there's no snow salamander here, but I doubt it."
"If this is anything but winter, I'd say,"

　If you're a monster from spring to autumn, it's not that easy to find a high-ranked monster.
　But now it's winter.
　There is no doubt that monsters that appear only in winter are very special.

"Yes,"

　While listening to these Reyes, Bune looks a little depressed.
　They must be concerned that a blow failed to kill Snow Salamander.
　Bune's expression was usually the same, but it seems to have been a big shock that he was not very active in the first battle he challenged at this party.
　Naturally, Vichela, who has been with her for the longest time, noticed Bune's sensitivity.
　soothingly... and soothingly patting Bune's head.

"Look, I don't really care. Bune was very successful in this battle, too, for he could have avoided the last blow of Snow Salamander."
"Well... "

　Even though Viehra is comforting her, Viehne cannot hide her depression, perhaps because of her many thoughts.

"I don't think I need to worry that much about Bune's lack of ability, because I've always had a party after understanding him."
"Grull".

　Rey's words made Seto cry, but he didn't do anything special in this battle.
　Of course it must have been that things went ahead of Seto's intervention.
　But there's no doubt that Seto could touch it whenever he wanted to.
　But I didn't do anything because I couldn't afford it, or I simply thought I wouldn't have to touch it.

"Yes,"

　It was Seth's comfort, but unexpectedly... it might have been expected of someone who knew that Bune and Seth were on good terms with each other, but Bune felt a little better anyway.
　At least he didn't look as depressed as he could see.
　Viehra, Marina and Ray, who are relieved to see Bune's appearance, immediately discuss the battle, keeping an eye on what is going on around them.
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　Ray opens his mouth first, storing the body of Snow Salamander, whose twilight spear has been pulled out, in a mistling.

"I think the battle was pretty good, but what do you think?"
"Well, I think we were able to work together very well. Of course, it's not perfect."

　Vihela nods to Rey's words.
　Considering it as the first battle, it wasn't by any means a poor coordination.
　However, compared to those who have been partying for many years... who are close friends with Ray, naturally, they are clumsy.
　In the first place, Marina was the only one who had clearly partied and fought.
　Ray worked solo for Seto and his own secrets, and Vihela was originally solo.
　No, Vichela was partying with Bune, where there was a tacit understanding that most of the fighting would be left to Vichela.
　Of course Bune was not entirely involved in the battle at that time...
　But for that matter, I'm more used to fighting as a party than Ray.

`I think the spirit magic Marina used was pretty good,'

　Vichela's words make Ray... and Bune nods.
　In particular, Bune was able to cut off the head of Snow Salamander because of the magic of the spirit of Marina.
　And most importantly, Marina was able to avoid snowsalamander biting.
　Both of them were created by the magic of the spirit of the wind, which enhanced Bune's physical abilities.

"The attack of the bow was pretty good in the sense that it kept Snow Salamander in check. ...but Bune. It's all right to give Snow Salamander a blow, but I think Marina could have used her long hand when she used her bow."
"Is that so?"

　It was Vihela who bowed to Ray's words.

"Isn't Bune supposed to be the bodyguard of Marina?"

　It was an unerring fact.
　At this party, avant-garde Ray and Vihela have a very strong fighting power.
　It's obviously a waste to devote that much person to Marina's bodyguard.
　In that sense, Bune, who was not very combatable in the party, could not have been more in the sense of bodyguards.
　Of course, even if you say you're not very combatable, that's just what you're talking about at this party.
　As a general adventurer, there is no shortage of combat power as a bodyguard.
　The conflict between Ray and Vihela is over whether they place more importance on bodyguards or checks and balances.
　Ray insists that the long hand can be used to check Bune's power well, and Vihela says she should focus on her role as a bodyguard.
　It's neither wrong nor wrong.

(but it's kind of funny that Vichela, who has an aggressive personality, insists on placing more importance on bodyguards, and Ray insists on keeping them in check.)

　Marina opens her mouth as she listens to their conversation.

"Isn't it possible to specialize in either of them? I think it's better to act as a bodyguard or a check in some cases." This is the first time I've ever had a party with these members before, and it's up to me to make adjustments over time."

　It seems to be just an insect-like word depending on the way it was received, but in the first place, the reason why we are fighting outside the guillem like this is because of that adjustment.
　Ray and Vihela have been working together for a certain period of time, so they can work together in battle, although not nearly as well.
　Even if Beune comes in there, I'm used to it to some extent, but... if Marina comes in there, she needs to make adjustments.
　If you underestimate only one person, you may suffer unexpected damage in battle.
　If it was a special party, there would be no problem, but if it was to be a fixed party, it was necessary to adjust the situation well.

"Well, what do you think of Buehne going to help you next, and then concentrating on your bodyguard?"

　Everyone nods to Ray's words. ...Seto doesn't seem to understand well, but nods as if he's being swept away by the circumstances around him.

(For some reason, Ray is pretty good at sorting things out. ...I think I'm good enough to be a party leader.)

　Marina thinks so for a moment as she looks in Ray's direction, and then opens her mouth again.

"Well, I never expected a snow salamander to come out here, I wonder if there is no food."
"Maybe there aren't many other monsters. Wasn't there any such foreboding report?"

　Marina shakes her head in response to Ray's question.

"The number of adventurers usually decreases in winter, and information like that is hard to come by." You know that, don't you?"

　If so, Ray can only nod.
　Many adventurers who go out of Gilmoo to make money at this time of year are not skilled.
　...however, some of them, like some of the Set-loving adventurers, say that they have given too much money to Sett and are asked to do so.

"Then do you mean that if you go further down here, you might find monsters more dangerous than they are now?"The mere words of Vihela seemed to worry me, but what I saw was the prospect of a battle against a strong enemy.
　For Vihela, powerful monsters were not to be avoided, but rather to go and see themselves.
　Ray and Bune knew it, and Marina understood Vihela's personality, though not as long as they had known each other.
　That's why we decide that it's probably useless to say something here.
　However, since I came here this time to confirm the partnership as a party, I basically didn't have the option of avoiding a fight.
　Of course, it would have been a different story if someone like a silver lion appeared.
　However, there is no way that many powerful monsters will appear.

"I don't know if Vihela will be able to fight against someone she likes."

　Vihela nods as if to say, "What are you going to do?" to Marina, who says, "No need to ask."

"Let's go."
"Yes, then shall we go?" ...but I didn't think he attacked me when Seto was there. Rank B monsters would naturally be more intelligent than goblins. Is it because he's a Rank B monster?"

　If it's Rank D or C, Rank A monsters will be recognized as unbeatable. Seto, in particular, is considered a rare species and is considered to be a rank S equivalent, so it is only natural to sense the difference in power.
　But if it's Rank B... maybe, really, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe,
　Ray speculates, but Vihela moves on before she talks about it.

"Here we go," I need to get used to this body, and I'd rather have a stronger opponent next time."
"Ah... yes, yes." Then shall we go?"

　The blow I just delivered to Snow Salamander was probably reasonably satisfactory.
　The Rays follow suit to be led back by Vichela.
　Of course, Marina's spirit magic prevented her from being caught in the snow and allowed her to walk normally.

`Spiritual magic is quite convenient,'
"Really? I don't think so because I'm used to it."
"Luxury is too much."
"...I don't want to hear that from Ray, but if you think about it normally, he definitely has a lot of magic items that are more convenient for him." In particular... you know?"

　Marina's gaze was on Ray's right hand. ... To be exact, on his right wrist.
　Most people who live in Gilm know what the bracelets are.
　If you're an adventurer... No, it's something everyone wants, even if you're not an adventurer.

"I think it's too convenient just to have an item box?"
"I don't deny it,"

　In fact, Ray was able to live a comfortable life, eating hot food and sleeping in a more comfortable room in a magic tent than in other hotels.
　Moreover, recently, you can even get a magic item kiln and cook your own food.
　The quality of his life was far from being an adventurer. ...in one respect of encampment, it seems to me that even aristocrats outweigh it.

(Come to think of it, if you're going to be active at this party, you're going to use a magic tent when you're camping.) Then I need to prepare a bed or something new...)

　Do I have to buy a bed somewhere?
　That's how Ray's gaze... more specifically, the bush near the leading Vihela shook suddenly... and someone jumped out of it.