Ray's name for the party, the wing of the Red Lotus, was registered without any problems.
　Sometimes... indeed sometimes, the party name is rejected because it already exists, but fortunately, there was no other party name in Gilm.
　Of course, if you look around the whole kingdom of Milliana, let alone the whole of Elgin, you may not have the same party name, but basically, if you don't have the same base, you wouldn't have any problem with the party name.

"Well... now the wings of the Red Lotus, Ray's party, are formed." Also, based on their ranks and achievements so far, the wings of the Red Lotus will be a Rank B party."

　Not only Rey... but so did Vichela and Bune when Lenora said so.
　Marina, the only guildmaster who might have anticipated this development, smiled unabashedly.

"Do you like it? When you become an adventurer, no matter how strong you are, your rank remains low."
"Yes. It's only natural that there's a difference in treatment between someone who's just become an adventurer and someone who's done so much since becoming an adventurer."
"And at the point of having a different name, Ray isn't normal. In addition, Vihela has a lot of experience in labyrinthine cities. And... not to mention Mr. Marina?"
"Yes!"

　Kenny tells him to take over Lenora's words, where Bune, whose name was not mentioned, exclaims a little discontented.

"Bune-chan is -- you know, lovely, but when you think of her as an adventurer, she's a little accomplished and talented, isn't she?"
"Will you not give me a break? ... Mr. Bune's ability as a thief, good or bad, remains standard." Of course, it's amazing that Bune has that much ability at his age, but the guild places importance on his current ability."

　If you say so, Bune can't express any more complaints.
　Bune himself understands that he is definitely lacking in ability at this party.

"Well... "

　Bune murmured regretfully, even though his expression remained the same.
　Seeing such a Bune, Lenora glances lightly at Kenny before changing the subject.

"Anyway, this completes the formation of the Red Lotus wings. "And what shall we do now? If you will take my request at once, I shall be of great help to you."

　It's already spring.
　Some special reason during the winter... not many people go out of the guillem if they don't have enough money, need specific ingredients, or need specific ingredients.
　But that also means that very few monsters will be hunted down during the winter.
　There are many other reasons, and as a result, when the adventurers start working in spring, a lot of…that's why a lot of requests are pasted on the guild's request board.
　Even now, many adventurers are eagerly looking at the request form in front of the request board for any good requests.
　Kenny, who had interrupted the conversation between Ray and Lenora some time ago, had now accepted a request brought by the adventurer.
　Ray and his team have just had a party, and they have a lot of skill.
　That's the best three figures in Gilmoo in terms of pure combat skills, and there's a very good transportation system called Seto.
　If you think so, I want you to accept some kind of request.
　As the Guild's receptionist, Lenora had every reason to think so.
　But Ray shakes his head against Lenora.

"I'm sorry, but I've got a place to go before I make a request."
"Where to go? I can't say it's unreasonable, but..."
"Well, I'll finish your business, and if you have time, I'll come back to the guild."
"Is that so? All right."

　Rey's words made Lenora look a little disappointed but say nothing more.
　As a receptionist, it's natural that you can't force an adventurer to do anything.

"See you later,"

　Ray says so, Vichela and Marina say goodbye with a smile, and Bune alone mutters and leaves.
　...and just before she leaves the guild, Marina takes another look at the guild.
　The place where I have worked as a guildmaster to this day...and now I will use it with Ray as an adventurer.
　I looked around the guild and realized it again.
　I have no regrets about my long experience as guildmaster of Guildmaster.
　No, on the contrary, there was even a sense of fulfillment.
　Of course, it's a remote guillem, and it's dealing with skilled adventurers, so there were a lot of difficulties.
　...however, the hardest part of the past few years was Ray.
　But Marina's strong leadership in running the guild is far from a good thing.
　Marina is here, so it's all right.
　It was also true that the number of guild workers with such feelings is increasing slightly.
　At this rate, in the future, at any rate, if for some reason you have to quit as guildmaster, it will never be good for the guild.
　Marina's decision to quit as guildmaster was not only because she wanted to live with Ray, but also because of that.
　Still, Marina says that the moment she steps out of here, she is completely no longer a guildmaster. When I think of it like that, it's deeply moving.

"Marina?"

　Marina was immersed in that feeling, but when she heard Ray's voice from behind, she turned around.
　And when I see Ray's face... and decide that I'm going to live with him, I naturally smile.

"No, it's nothing," shall we go now?"

　With a smile on her face, Marina leaves the guild with Ray.
　All the guild workers bow deeply to such marina and see her off.
　...and Kenny, envious of Marina, who had partied with Ray, bowed respectfully to Marina, who had led the guild for so long.





"Grull?"

　Waiting for the laymen from the guild was Seto, who had been attended to by some adventurers and inhabitants.
　Seto grunts and asks, "Are you all right?" if she notices Marina's unusual appearance.
　Those who cared about Seto would leave quietly, perhaps because they didn't want to disturb him.

"Yes, it's all right," I'm just getting sentimental because there's been a little bit of that."

　She probably decided that there was no particular problem with Marina patting herself gently. Seto squints more pleasantly and purrs.

"Phew, you're still cute, aren't you?" ...and Ray. Are you going to go to Azimov now?"

　Ray nods back to Marina, who pats Seto and asking.

"Oh, it seems that Slapnil's shoes are finally ready. "I mean, it seems to have been done a few days ago, but it took a few days to make sure of it."
"... well, Azimov seems quite particular about alchemy."

　Marina, too, has long known a man of the art, Azimov... but she could call him a freak.
　We had a face-to-face conversation about Ambrice, and we could see what kind of personality she had...You're going to see more eccentricities than you think.
　Rather than being a freak, I think it's right to say that he tends to run wild because he's left his hobby to work.
　At any rate, Azimov has a strong attachment to his work.
　He's good at it, but he doesn't have a good reputation because he doesn't take on anything other than what he's interested in.
　For Azimov, he couldn't have had a better customer than he could have used rare materials generously.
　The spear of twilight will be the best of its kind.
　That's why Ray even made the kiln he asked for.
　...although the decisive factor was the use of silver lion material.
　And this time, I asked for reinforcement with silver lion material.
　Esta Noor of the Zepyle family, known as the greatest alchemist in history.
　You can see firsthand Slapnil shoes that the man made with the best of technology.
　It was only natural for Azimov to be careful."I'm glad I don't have to be caught in the wrong way by that's why I'm. -- well, I wish you could do with your time a little more."
"A top craftsman naturally takes reasonable time to work."

　Vihela, listening to Ray and Marina, tells them to mediate.
　As a former princess of the Vestian Empire, I guess it's because I've seen many of the best things.

"Well, I trust you enough about your arm,"

　Ray doesn't mean to speak ill of Azimov either.
　But honestly, I wish they could have finished it a little earlier.
　The four of us go down the road talking in the spring weather.
　It's springy, however, but it's not completely springy yet.
　Half... well, it's about 70% spring, and it's still very cold in the morning and at night.

"Oh, Seto! Hey, Ray. Can I play with Seto?"
"I'm sorry. I've got something to do now, and I can't do it. Play with Seto again next time."

　When I say that to a child who was playing nearby, he gives up with a regretful look on his face.

"Phew, Seto is very popular."
"Well, before I knew it, I was treated like this."

　Marina says, caressing Seto, Ray responds intently.
　When Ray and Sett first came to Gillum, they were frightened by the people around them for having a Gryphon.
　But... even the little ones now come up to me to play with Seto.
　This is partly because Seto has never raged meaninglessly in the streets, and partly because Seto himself is just born and has a childish personality, he is easily attached to someone who takes care of him.
　At first glance, Seto looked very scary, but if you look closely, he has round eyes and is very lovely, and the hair growing from his body feels like silk, making him want to stroke it forever.
　As I walked thinking deeply about what had happened since I came to Gilm, I soon reached my destination... home in Azimov.
　Then I knocked lightly, but there was no reply from within.

"What are you going to do? I think you're probably inside and into some kind of research."
"Yes,"

　Although he met only a few times with Viehra and Bune, he still seems to have a half-understanding of Azimov's character in that small number of times.
　Ray nods to the simple words.

"Well, then, a little more forcefully... Hey?"

　Ray tries to knock on the door again, but the door automatically opens as if he had lost the momentum.
　...yes, it wasn't locked.

"You're very careless,"

　Was the key unlocked when you came before?
　Ray suddenly had such doubts, but now he'd better go inside and watch out for Azimov.
　With that in mind, I'll just say, just in case.

"Hey, Azimov! Are you there? I'm going inside!"
"It's not funny that the keys are unlocked, is it? I'm at home."

　Vichela, slightly suspicious of Ray's behavior, bends her head.

"Well, there are some people in the house who keep the door locked. and Azimov may also be brought by Pamidor with him."
"…I see. Would you like to go in?"
"Oh, ... set, I'm sorry, but you wait here." I don't think I can go in for a second."
"Glu".

　Ray's words make Seto cry regretfully.
　But it's always the case that Seto can't get into the building.
　They end up lying in front of Azimov's house in an unobstructed place.
　And a set that sounds like you've been there.
　Lei and his men go into the house, seeing them off.
　But... Ray feels something strange when he enters the house.
　There's nothing conclusive about it.
　Still, I thought something was wrong.
　Driven by such instincts, Ray runs away.
　The goal is to have Azimov in the laboratory.
　But in a matter of seconds, Ray arrived and saw... Azimov bleeding from his body and lying down.