After a general exchange of information is completed, naturally, it's about who planned this case.

"Given Ray's character, there is a good chance that he will be hated, and at the same time the Azot Chamber of Commerce may be hated for its size and past affairs."

　At Vihela's words, Rey and Gala pigeon nod to each other.
　Both were conscious that they were often blamed for various reasons.

"You can't deny the possibility of Ray and Azot wanting something that he and the Azot trade have... in fact, any magic item that Ray normally has."

　Marina's words were undoubtedly true.
　Especially Ray.
　The Azot trade is known as a large trade, both curvy and guillem.
　In other words, not many people want to deal with such a large organization.
　But not in Ray's case.
　No one wants to aim for Ray because of his strength... but if you know what's going on, there's nothing to aim for.
　But that's because Ray has the strength of a notorious adventurer, and at the same time because he has a partner named Seto with him.
　If Ray had as many magic items as he does now, despite being as strong as any of the other Rank B adventurers around him and not having Seto... there's no doubt that's for sure.
　Of course, it's not the adventurers on the front, but the dark ones... the so-called "behind the scenes."
　And if Ray wasn't good enough, he would have been robbed of all his magic items.

"I don't deny it,"

　Ray also understands how much magic he has.
　That's because it's said that only a few of the mistrings that I normally use now exist in the item boxes.
　Besides mystery, anyone with a certain level of status, power, and ability would want Ray's magic items regardless of mystery.

"That's why they're both targeted too often." -- to be honest with you, I don't think you'll know which one you've been after if you're talking here now."

　Marina's words make everyone who listened to the story nod.

"Then what shall we do?"
"Well, I think the best thing is to get back in touch with the person who came into contact with me... it's going to be hard to find."

　No one can answer back to Marina's muttering.
　We don't even know how many people this guillem has in the first place.
　Moreover, it's almost impossible to find someone from among them who uses words such as mediocrity or average.

"Can't you draw a picture of the other person's face and look for it...?"
"... No. I've already lost a lot of memory of his face in my partner's face.

　Vihela said, "Why don't you make a portrait?" Marina says, shaking her head.

"If it stinks, I'd like to say... but is that impossible?"

　Ray decided to rely on Seto's olfactory skills, but in the first place Marina was moving around the city. That would naturally add to the smell of many strangers.
　If Seto had met the person in person, he could have gone after the smell.
　But unfortunately or unfortunately, Seto was in Gala pigeon's house.
　If that happens, of course you can't tell the smell of the person Marina is talking about.

"Then I think I'll have to look for it steadily... will you come out quietly?"
"I don't think so,"

　Everyone nods in agreement to Ray's muttering.
　It will be difficult to find anyone who brought in information to Marina this time unless they come in contact.
　But it is also true that there is no other clue.
　If so, we can only bet on that infinitely small possibility.

"...I'll use the power of the Azot trade to look into it." They tried to knock the laymen on us. I don't know which one you were after, but it's clear that you're still hurting us. I can't leave it alone."

　Gala pigeons understand that they were caught up by someone, and they can't leave it alone.
　In addition, the fact that you can't leave it alone does not mean that the Gara pigeon cannot forgive you if you make a fool of yourself.
　Of course, I can't forgive them for doing this, but the biggest reason why I can't leave them alone was the problem of the Azot trade as one of the most prestigious trade associations in the guillem.
　If you do this and do nothing, and you are left alone... it gives the impression that it is easy to give away the Azot trade.
　If that happens, it is natural that Azot could be targeted by other businesses.
　In order to avoid this, it was necessary to reward the person who had touched them.
　Ray understands Gala pigeon's aim, so he nods without hesitation.

"All right, but the man who planned this case was seriously injuring an alchemist I know. If you get any information from them, give it to me."
"I will, but that is true of you." Will you report it to me when the Lays get their information?"

　Rey nods to Gala pigeon's words, thus forming a cooperative relationship on the matter.
　And if a cooperative relationship is formed, it cannot be left as it is.
　The guard, who has been silent since he came to the room, promises to inform Ray and Azot merchants if he finds such a person.

"...and you'll move immediately." This incident has just happened, and I don't think they're going to move any time soon... there's a possibility."
"If possible, I wanted to talk to Ray about this matter without any connection."

　a little regretful muttering of Ray's words
　Next to him, Murt wanted to test his skills against Ray, but there's no way he could do so in this situation.

"Well, I'll take my time when the matter is settled. If possible, I'd appreciate it if you could serve delicious food."
"If you let Ray eat as much food as he likes, I'll go bankrupt..."

　Ray deliberately ignores the murmur of Murt and rises from the sofa he was sitting on.
　Rather than being here any longer, I had to thank the other person who planned this matter quickly.

"Oh, come to think of it..."

　Gala pigeon calls out to Ray as he leaves the office.

"Huh? What's wrong?"
"No, the meat bun and pizza that are popular these days are dishes made by Ray, aren't they?"
"I made a suggestion, but I didn't make it." What I taught you was just an outline. It was the cooks who made it exactly what it was."

　Meat buns and pizzas that Ray gave an overview of at the Golden Pantei in winter.
　Meat buns are already on sale during the winter, and pizza is on sale recently.
　...and what surprised Ray was that meat buns were still sold in the spring.
　For Ray, meat buns were the image of winter food, but they were nothing but Ray's image.
　For Guillum people, eating meat buns was not particularly uncomfortable in spring.
　Like Gamerion, for example, it was probably accepted as a common form of bread rather than eaten only in a particular season.
　However, meat buns are eaten hot and freshly steamed, and when they cool down, they taste extremely bad.
　That would be far inferior to bread that can be eaten normally even if it's cooled down.
　In addition, it is safe to say that the fact that it is not delicious unless it is freshly steamed means that sales of bread will drop in summer is different from ordinary bread.

"I'd like you to tell the Azot Chamber of Commerce, if possible, about it, if possible."
"...what?"

　The words stop Ray, who was about to leave his office, and he turns around.
　Naturally, Azot is a guillem and influential trade, but mainly deals in weapons and armaments.
　At least that's what Ray thought, and in fact, he's never heard of Azot trading in restaurants.
　Of course, people belonging to the Azot Chamber of Commerce may set up stalls as a hobby.
　Just like adventurers set up stalls.But if the Azot trade is serious about food, it's a different story.
　That's why Ray uttered a stupid voice.
　Watching Ray like that, Gala pigeon smiled with an expression of boredom.

"Well, not at once. It's going to be somewhere before long…. Our business is a big one, but that doesn't mean we can be completely relieved."
"I understand that, but... what do you think of reaching out in a very different field?"

　Ray doesn't know much about his business, but he still wonders if he's out of the field.

(Do you eat while looking at weapons and armor at arms stores or armour stores? ...it seems like a surreal scene in many ways.)


　Imagining the sight of a table in an arms dealer serving high-class food, Ray shakes his head unconsciously.
　Seeing Ray like that, Gala pigeon opens his mouth with a smile.

"I can almost predict what Ray imagined, but I'll tell you that it's not going to be the case."
"For the time being, bring it back after the matter has been settled. I'll take it if I can afford it. But now I can't think of any dishes."

　Ray is not that well versed in cooking.
　No, when I was in Japan, I liked reading cooking cartoons.
　That doesn't mean I remember the details.
　If so, I could have taught you more about how to make meat buns and pizza from the beginning.
　That's why if Gala pigeon really... the Azot trade asked Ray to come up with something new, he had to think again.

(Udon... There's yakisoba and Chinese noodles? But what's the difference between Chinese noodles and udon? If I cut them into smaller pieces, boil them and fry them with sauce, it's yakisoba? Oh, no, but I think it says steamed noodles in the supermarket.)

　Considering the difference between udon and Chinese noodles, I change my mind to think that the first thing I do now is to do something about the person who planned this case rather than the food.

"If new dishes increase at this rate, Gilm will soon become famous not only as a frontier but also as a food town."
"Oh, since it's the birthplace of udon, Guillem has become quite famous, hasn't it?"
"Yes,"

　Marina, Vihela and Bune are all talking, but Ray doesn't care about it.
　Ray originally loves eating.
　For Ray, if Gilm were to flourish as a food town, it would only be profitable.
　Originally, guillem is only on the frontier, and there are many ingredients that can only be found here.
　In that sense, it seems that there was some ground for prosperity as a food town.
　Although it was only superficial there, Ray, who had knowledge of various dishes, came and enjoyed eating so much that Gillum could have become such a city sooner or later.

(although it is only known in the vicinity of Gilm, and it will take some time for it to actually be known throughout the kingdom of Milliana. Oh, but considering the information from the merchant, I suppose it's not that far off.)

　Marina, what kind of development will Gillum develop from now on? While looking forward to it, he still opens his mouth as a stopper to the wings of the red lotus.

"Look, Ray. As for cooking, it's only after the matter has been settled. Anyway, let's catch the person who tried to trap us now."

　Then Ray nodded to it... this time he really left the office and the Gala pigeon's house.