The Rays were walking through the slums, but eventually found a building far away that they had just heard of, and stopped moving.

"So what are you going to do now? Wait for them to come out?"

　Marina asks Ray, caressing Seto, who looks around interestingly.
　It's no surprise that Ray would rush into the building in front of him with a spear of death size or twilight.
　a two‐story building that seems to have been left untouched for a considerable period of time in a slum
　Nevertheless, in the eyes of the marina, you can see that it is reinforced in places.
　At first glance it was a suitable building to be in a slum, but it was clear that this was not an ordinary slum building when it was in good condition.
　What was even more decisive was that there were apparent guards on the side of the building.
　He didn't pull out his weapon openly, but he was still nervous, watching the surroundings.
　In fact, it is not surprising to have such a worry that you are too nervous.
　It is correct that Slain's men are nervous when they hear that Ray and his men have actually entered the slums.

"Well, what shall I do... if there was a presumption outside the building, I wouldn't have to think that much?"
"Precious, I came to the slum on business, so it's only natural to be in the building, isn't it? I guess I'm seeing someone."

　Marina opens her mouth with a mischievous smile as Vihela mutters a little dumbfounded.

"Maybe you've come to look for something, because the slums are as complicated as you can see, and there's no better place than here to hide something."
"Maybe so. ... Ah."

　When Ray nods to Marina's words, he suddenly sees a glance and looks at her.
　I've been getting a lot of attention since the Rays entered the slums, but the gaze I've been looking at now is clearly a recognition of Ray... but at the same time I felt a lot of vigilance, fear, and tension.
　The eyes were on the direction they were looking at... the guards of the two-story building.

(No, it's natural.) We stand out in many ways.)

　It's still a long way from the building, but there's nothing in sight between.
　Among them, there was a set nearly three meters long, and if there were people around it, it would have been strange to be inconspicuous.
　What's more, Marina and Vihela feel different from each other even from a distance, let alone Ray and the little Bune, who are wearing dragon robes and hoods.
　a marina wearing a party dress that aristocrats wear to a party, holding a bow, and carrying an arrow barrel.
　Vihela wearing a thin coat like that worn by prostitutes and dancers, but wearing insteps and insteps.
　Generally speaking, it was impossible not to stand out with this.

"What are you going to do?"

　When asked by Vihela, Ray hesitates about what to do.
　Originally the purpose was to put pressure on you to show your face intentionally and suspect you... if you find it out before you do it, there's nothing you can do about it.

(Then... all you have to do is change your mind.)

　After a few seconds, Ray opens his mouth.

"If you've already been found over there, why don't you show up and talk to me?"
"...well, I don't care if it's all right with Ray." It will also put pressure on them."

　When Vihela says so, Marina and Bune both nod back to see if they have any particular objections.
　Seto's throat bleeds without any particular thought.
　The only reason I'm a little reluctant is probably because it's a slum.
　Being a slum, it is unsanitary, which means it smells worse than a main street, let alone a back street.
　For Seto, who is already sensitive to the five senses, the stench was not unbearable, but still unpleasant.

"There seems to be no particular objection, so will you proceed confidently?"

　Tell him so, Ray goes down the road with Seto and heads for the building he wants to build.
　Naturally, the guards of the building had to do something about it... but those who were fairly knowledgeable under Slain knew who was approaching them.

"Hey, hey, what are you going to do? That's Ray!"
"Oh, and what do you want me to do with the wings of Rank B party red lotus?"
"Anyway, let Mr. Slain know..."

　Before the bodyguard can tell him to the end, Ray quickly cuts the distance between the building and... and the bodyguards.
　She doesn't know how to deal with Ray's movements and, above all, Ray suddenly appears in front of her... because she thinks she'll attack her if she moves poorly, so the guards stop.
　In front of such guards, Ray stops, takes a deep breath, and then opens his mouth.

"Pouleshire-kun, oh, my God!"

　Such a voice echoed around me.
　If you listen to it normally, it would be like a child inviting his friends to play.
　That's not unusual to hear children shouting this sort of thing on the street.
　But... this is a slum, and it's quite a secluded part of the slum.
　No one here would speak like Ray, of course. ... Most importantly, if Slain's building were to speak to him, he would do so only by suicide candidates.
　But it's Ray who can do it.
　A lot of people have the ability to overwhelm them, and that's why they can't touch it so easily.
　Speaking to the building, Ray waits silently until they respond.
　The bodyguards probably understand that talking here would be a disadvantage for them. stay still
　Then there was the silence around me... and I heard the marina's footsteps.

"So what do you think? Did you get any reaction from them?"
"No, I'm afraid there's nothing yet. ...you don't hear me? Well, I ask you one thing, is this building completely deafening to sound from the outside?"

　When asked, the bodyguard nods back with a grim expression on his face.
　I wonder why I have to face Ray and talk to face him.

"Yes. There's no soundproofing, and the voice from the outside... with a loud voice like Mr. Ray, I'm sure you can hear it."

　The man responds, paying attention to his words to keep Ray from getting angry at all angry.
　Rei is a person who is over 2m tall and has strong muscles on his body, and who is worthy of being called a giant, has many cuts on his face, and is not as powerful as his feet.
　But now he was talking with care not to offend Ray even a little.
　If a stranger sees this, it will be a joke.
　But... there is no one here who can do it.
　It's because they understand very well what Slain, who is leading them, did at the request of Precious... and what kind of ability Ray has.
　As long as we don't know how far Ray has got their information, what happens if we give a poor answer here?
　It was something that even a man who had survived the underworld would not want to imagine.
　I don't think I'm supposed to be like that... or in this case I should say I don't care, but Ray looks at the building, convinced by the man's answer.
　However, as long as you don't know where the prestige is, it may be difficult to find the person you want when you walk into the building.

(and the pattern is that there is a hidden passage somewhere like this.)

　If you force your way into a building, and they feel dangerous and run away from the hidden passageway, that's the last thing you'll ever get to the slums.
　...and of course there was a possibility that the Precious would escape from the hidden passageway while waiting outside.

"What is your boss like?"
"Yes, he is a fine man."
"... exactly?"
"They always think about us and buy us drinks if something happens."
"I see,"

　For now, Ray understands that he is generous, but suddenly realizes that Vihela is looking at him dumbfoundedly.

"What's the matter?"
"Well... why do you get along with them in the first place?"
"No, you don't get along well, do you?"
"I think so,"

　That's what Vichela tells me, but Ray really doesn't mean to get along with men.
　I just heard a story about the building."...huh,"

　Meanwhile, Bune muttered suddenly.
　For some reason, the words are heard honestly, and those present turn their eyes to Bune.
　Then I noticed that Bune was staring somewhere, and I followed his gaze.
　Bune was looking at a room on the second floor of the building.
　Ray looked there and saw why Bune was looking at the room.
　It was because there was a figure of prestige there.
　Precious looks surprised when he notices Ray looking at the room, wondering if he thought they could find it from where Ray is.
　But eventually he decided that there was no way to hide if Ray had found him at this distance. Eventually, Ray could see that Precious was speaking to those inside.
　And a few minutes later... a presumption appears from the building, accompanied by a bodyguard.
　However, only Precious has come, and there is no Slane there.
　Precious would have liked Slain to show up if he could, but... Slain could never appear before him, having instructed him to do harm to an alchemist he knew.
　It was easy to imagine what would happen to my life if I showed up.
　...Of course, I don't think Ray knows himself, so it's just a possibility.
　Still, in the unlikely event of a chance, I didn't want to show up willingly, even though I wasn't called.
　As a result, the Precious and his bodyguard... and a man with a stern face appear.

(Is he the one negotiating with Pleas?)

　Ray can't help but think so because he came out with Precious.
　But in reality, Slane had come out as a substitute for him... or, to be exact, a shadowy figure.

"And, Mr. Ray," I didn't expect to see you in such a place, but what's the matter?"
"No, if you happen to come to the slums, you happen to hear that there are some prestige, and if you happen to be walking down the street, you'll see a building nearby where they happen to be."

　It is not usual for three coincidences to overlap.
　None, but... Ray was going to push it through by accident.
　Of course, Pleas knows that, but if you say something bad here, it's likely to come back against you.
　I'm here because I'm here to get my hands on Tris.
　If something goes wrong and you know... if you know about Azimov, you don't have to think about what you're going to do.

"I see. I'm glad to see Ray, too. and yet, to think that you would come and see me only once before -- in this case, would I say that I am I right?"
"Well, I'll be saved if you say so. ... oh, yes, yes. Actually, I was told that there might be a criminal in the slum who touched my acquaintance because of wind rumors, but... don't you know what it is? Come to think of it..."

　So once Ray pauses, he looks at the man next to Precious... Slain's shadowy warrior.
　The attitude was so deliberate that Ray obviously doubted the man... and the presumption with him.
　But Precious shakes his head with a smile, understanding Ray's intentions.

"That's a big deal, isn't it? ...he's an old friend of mine. It's been a long time since I came to see you."
"Oh,"

　Ray replied to Precious's words with a big smile under his hood.