Time goes back a little.
　Seeing off as the Reis run out of Azimov's house, Marina rides Azimov unconscious in the water created by the magic of spirits and heads straight to the clinic.

"The nearest place from here is... well, would you like a clinic in Serallis?"

　Marina goes down the road, remembering the clinic where her acquaintances run.
　At first glance, slime-like water follows right behind such marina.
　However, unlike slime, which is slow-footed--which is made of water, it glides along the ground.
　The neighborhood where Azimov's house is located is sparsely crowded, but it doesn't mean there's no one left.
　So few, if not many, people had seen a marina-like beauty carrying slime on top with a man unconscious.

『……』

　But those who see it speak in unison.
　Marina's beauty and slime behind her. for it was obvious to me that the man was being carried on a slime stage.
　Unfortunately, none of those watching knew that Marina was a former guildmaster.
　If I had known it, some thanks... or perhaps some would have said it was a great opportunity to get to know Marina.
　At any rate, Marina, accompanied by slime, goes down the road without any particular concern, even though she realizes that the people around her are looking at her.
　Originally, Marina is used to being looked at in various ways, as she wears her beauty and showy party dresses on a daily basis.
　Still, if we went out onto the street in this situation, we were certain that even the marina would look at us.
　With that in mind, Cerallis's clinic is on the back street, so it was lucky that he didn't have to pay that much attention.
　Arriving at the building, Marina knocks on the door in front of her.

"Serialis, are you there?"
"Yes. Is that voice Marina?"

　With such a voice the door opened... on the other side was a little shorter than Marina.
　It's not particularly beautiful, but he still has a reassuring smile on his face.

"I came all of a sudden, but were you all right?"
"Yes, I wasn't busy now, and I'm fine... but the question is, who is it? Or, not Mr. Azimov."

　Ceraris' gaze is directed at the slime made by the water spirit behind the marina... and Azimov on top.
　Normally you could be surprised at the slime, but Cerrallis didn't seem particularly surprised.

"Yes. My acquaintance... I mean, he was an acquaintance of a party member, but when I went home, he was injured."
"Oh, Mr. Azimov,"

　Marina was a little surprised that Seraris knew about Azimov, but Azimov was known around here as a skilled alchemist... and a freak.
　It was no surprise that Seraris knew about Azimov.
　Selaris quickly examined Azimov's condition on a slime stage, but frowned when he pulled the cloth over his body.
　It was because there was a large amount of blood on it, as you can see.
　However, Serraris, who was examining the wound, immediately frowns.
　My clothes are cut, and there's blood on them.
　Nevertheless, Azimov's body was completely intact.

"Well, now, Marina," I don't think I'm hurt."
"Yes. The wound itself was recovered with a lotion."
"...so what did you come to my house for? If the wound is healed, there's no problem, is there?"
"That's what it is it. ...how do you think he was hurt like this?"

　When Marina says so, Seralis looks at Azimov.
　Azimov is known for his skill, but it's only about his skill as an alchemist.
　When it comes to fighting, like an adventurer, you don't have the ability to call it first-class, if not least.
　Of course, being an alchemist, you can have various magic items for bodyguards.
　Still, it seemed unlikely, if not at all, that he would be willing to go to the scene of the battlefield.

"Well... fight? Well, my clothes have been cut to pieces."

　The wound has already recovered, so I can't say for sure, but a wound on a garment that has been cut with a blade is not a fight.
　Clearly, it seems like a life-threatening wound to Azimov.
　Marina nods back after seeing Seraris confirm it.

"Yes, when I went to pick up the magic item Ray had in his hand, it looked like this. Ray's part has worked out, but you can't leave him alone, can you?"
"...this is a place for treatment, not for shelter."

　Selalis responds with a discontented expression, but Marina opens her mouth with a beautiful smile.

"Oh, the wound was healed by the lotion, but the blood that flowed can't be undone? If so, I want you to keep it here until you can do something about it."
"That's..."

　If you say so, Selalis can't refuse.
　I do this kind of work because I want to help people who are originally injured.
　The wound has healed, but you can't leave it alone if you hear that a lot of blood has been shed.

"... I see. But you can't leave it too long, can you? As you know, it's a busy season for adventurers. Marina, the guildmaster, would know that?"
"Former guildmaster. I'm just an adventurer now."
"Now that you mention it, you said you'd quit as guildmaster. I really like things. How many people do you think want to become guild masters?"
"I live in love,"
"…yes, yes." I'll hear your love interest again next time. But what are you going to do with Marina? Isn't she the same man as you've heard?"

　Marina smiles and opens her mouth when her friend asks her about Ray, even though she says she'll hear about him later.

"Ray would have gone after the man who attacked Azimov."
"Oh, were you thrown away at once?"
"Well, that's not the case,"

　Marina responds to teasing words with plenty of leeway.
　He magically orders Azimov to enter the building and re-talks when his business is done.

"We had to move Azimov somewhere safe and let the security forces know about this. and if you don't do something about it, you'll probably have a lot of course.

　Marina said a lot, but considering Ray's personality, it was almost certain... that he would be in trouble.
　A friend of mine, Azimov, was critically injured and had his shoes stolen.
　The chance of Ray getting away with it for nothing was more than a chance of a falling spear.
　...but Ray is good at throwing spears.
　I don't use other spears for throwing spears because I have spears in twilight now, but it's not difficult to make spears rain if I feel like it.

(a)

　Thinking for herself, Marina must have noticed it. He smiled as if to mislead something."Anyway, I'll leave Azimov to you, will you?"
"Yes, yes. All right. I don't need any particular treatment, and I just need to rest, right? And I think that's all right if I let them eat nutritious food when they wake up."

　Marina leaves the scene, thanking her friend for her gentle acceptance.
　There are many adventurers in Seraris' clinic, though I thought for a moment that a bodyguard might be needed given the attack on Azimov.
　As long as I'm in the clinic, I'm naturally injured.
　But most of the injuries are not life-threatening.
　Fractures, cuts, bruises...most of them have such wounds.
　Some of them fainted under tentacles, but only a few of them did.
　At any rate, there are so many of them that they are by no means low in terms of fighting power.
　Of course, it's a little inferior to the perfect condition, but if you have the same number, you can fight without any problems.
　Therefore, there was no need to worry about this clinic's defense capabilities.

"Well, please," The guards will probably come to bring Azimov, so please hand him over when you come."
"Yes, sir... and yet you're unlucky to be involved in a disturbance the same day you quit the guildmaster."

　I've been telling her in a teasing tone, but there's still a sign of concern for Marina in her words.
　But Marina shakes her head with a smile at her friend's words.

"Don't worry," Originally, I knew that if I worked with Ray, I would be involved in a disturbance. That's just a little early. Originally, Ray has a characteristic of thrusting himself into trouble, and he also has a characteristic of attracting trouble."
"...is it really okay, isn't it? Well, otherwise I wouldn't be a Rank B adventurer in such a short time."

　As long as Ceraris lives in Gilm, he naturally knows and has seen Ray.
　The only recognition is that Ray usually buys and sells at a stall... but it was clear that this was only one aspect of Ray.

"It's all right. I've decided to have a party with Ray. I've been expecting this from the beginning. ...well, I'm sure it was still a little early. But I'll be going now."

　With a beautiful smile, Marina walks out of the clinic.
　I can't spend too much time here because I need to go to the guard station now.

"Yes, be careful."

　Shortly spoken, Marina vanishes a mass of water created by spirit magic and leaves.

"...really, be careful."

　Selalis said briefly and returned to the clinic.





"I'm sorry, may I have a moment?"

　Marina, who left the clinic and went out onto the street, calls out to the guards who were just passing by.
　The guard frowned for a moment at the cry, but... as soon as he found out that it was Marina who had spoken to him, he smiled with surprise.
　The reason why he looked displeased is because of the coming of new adventurers to Gilm in spring, which has caused many problems.
　Far from fighting, it's not uncommon for dueling to occur…I thought this was also about it.
　But if you look at it this way, it's a beautiful Marina that you can't see anywhere else.
　If you're dealing with a male adventurer, it's a different story if you're dealing with Marina, a former guildmaster.

"This is Marina," What's the matter?"
"I've quit the guildmaster, so please call me normal. ... anyway, I had a little problem with Ray."
"No,"

　Hearing of Ray's case, the guardsman says so in spite of his past experience.
　...and Ray's involvement so far has become a big deal in many ways.
　With that in mind, it's no use thinking what a fuss it's going to be.
　The other guard breathes at the honest expression of his feelings.
　Of course I knew there would be a lot of trouble with Ray, but I still wanted to avoid being like a partner.

"And, Mr. Marina," What will Ray do this time?"
"Well, to put it simply, Ray's alchemist was attacked by someone, and on top of that he was critically injured, he was robbed of the magic item he had left behind."
"What?"

　Marina's words echoed the two guards.
　It's only natural. I didn't think it was all this way when I heard that Ray caused a disturbance.
　Exactly what Marina said was that there was a problem with Ray, not that Ray had caused a problem... but it was clear from their appearance that Ray was usually thought of.

"And would you like some time?"
"...yes. I think it's better to listen carefully to the stuffing station instead of here."
"Yes, it would be very helpful if you said.

　Marina smiled and nodded at the guard's words.