Alogan and Culotte, taking charge of Azimov's bodyguard, left the dining room with the Ray's, and were heading for the destination... Azimov's house.

"Azimov, Azimov... it's kind of a name I've heard somewhere." Where was it?"
"Isn't it Scola? You know, I think you said you'd be a good alchemist."
"Well, was that so? I think I heard it from someone else."

　As Ray walks in front of him leading the way, listening to Alogan and Culotte, who hear information from Ray about the bodyguard.

"But was it all right?"
"Oh, what?"
"It's a request. I don't think it's a good idea for Marina, a former guildmaster, to make a request without going through the guild."

　Marina is a former guildmaster, now an adventurer... but with an informal position as adviser.
　It was only natural that such a person would ask for a favor without going through the guild.

"Not really. After all, I was a former guildmaster and now I'm just an adventurer. Besides, this case is almost personal, isn't it?"
"...really? Then I think any request will end up being personal."

　Ask them to collect something, to hunt down a particular monster...and to interpret them as personal requests.

"Oh, I'm not. In the first place, those two and Ray knew each other, right? At that point, it's not the same as the guild's request."
"Well, I don't mind if you push me through,"

　It's not uncommon for guilds to ask for nominations from previous clients.
　I wonder if it's different from that, but if I dig deep in here, it's going to be boring, so I'm not going to talk about it for now.
　As we talk like that, we move away from the main street into the back street... and as we get closer to Azimov's house, we lose sight of people.

"Wait a minute, Ray? It's kind of weird around... Are you sure you're okay?"

　Anxious as he looks around him, Culotte asks, Ray nods and opens his mouth.

"There aren't many people around here in the back streets. Besides, since Azimov's house is nearby, there will inevitably be fewer people."
"It's not all right!"
"... you know, Ray. I'd like to ask you, just in case... what we do is to guard the alchemist, is there no such thing as being forced to do strange experiments?"

　He was usually full of confidence, but he might still feel uneasy when people around him start to show little sign of him. ask Ray a little timidly

"Don't worry," It's all right. It's all right. ...maybe."
"Oh!?"

　At the last muttered word, Allogan and Culotte all screamed in protest.

"You're on good terms as usual."
"No, what's that?" What's the reason for that's what's going on."
"I'm joking, I'm kidding. Don't worry, there's nothing in particular. Azimov is a good alchemist... and if you like him, he might get some magic items."
"Magic item!"

　Culotte exclaims with joy at Ray's words.
　If it's an ordinary... magic item that you use in your daily life, you won't be so happy.
　But this time it's a magic item that would have been created by a skilled alchemist.
　The money‐loving culotte couldn't have been pleased with this.

"I'll tell you, it's "maybe I'll get it." Don't forget that you won't get it for sure."
"Yes, I know," But the adventurer admires magic items, doesn't he? ...somehow someone has a magical sword without any real ability."
"Who the hell are you talking about?"
"Now? I wonder who you mean. It's probably someone who doesn't realize it."
"Oh? I thought you were referring to a female cat with a very good mouth, but I don't think so."
"Hmm. What are you talking about?"

　For some reason, Culotte, who had been talking to Ray, re-enters a quarrel with Allogan.

"... Hey, Ray. Are they really the two of us?"

　Marina had heard from Ray that that was their usual conversation, but she still got worried.

"That's all right. Even if it looks like that, I can do my best. Marina knows that, doesn't she?"
"The power of eternity," I think it was a fairly active party."

　To Marina's memorable extent, it's true that the party has had its own power.
　Given the number of adventurers in Gilm and the number of parties, Marina didn't know all about it.
　Marina's memory in the midst of all this could be said to be an able party at the time.
　Marina, however, had been keeping an eye on Ray since he came to Gilm.
　In fact, he had ordered Lenora to be considerate of Ray in many ways.
　Having been involved with Ray, I'm sure he was also paying attention to the enduring power of Arogan and Culotte.

"What?"
"What?"
"Nuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"
"Ugh,"

　When I hear that kind of conversation from behind, I look at Ray, wondering if he's really OK.

"Here, let us both go. It's about time we saw Azimov's house."

　Ray's voice stops the two arguing behind him.
　And looking at the house of Azimov.

"Well, it's not a particular building,"
"Well, Ray is such a person, and I thought he had a laboratory or something on a bigger scale."
"If Azimov had any desire for honor, he might have been in a higher position and entrusted with the research institute, but he didn't have that kind of course.

　Allogan and Culotte nod to Ray's words.
　and when he arrived in front of Azimov's house..."Slurrurling.

　Before Ray could do anything, Seto in the courtyard jumped straight into Ray.
　It's no easy task to accept a three‐meter‐long set.
　Nevertheless, Ray accepts such a set firmly.
　I stepped back a few steps, but I still didn't fall down.

"Oh, you're a spoiled child,
"Guru..."

　Seto turns round eyes to Ray, who murmurs as he caresses.
　She didn't spend much time away from Ray, but she probably still wanted to be with him.
　I'm often away from home for longer periods of time, but I don't know how I feel today.

"Grull?"

　Perhaps relieved by Ray's caress, Seto looks at the person behind him.
　Both Arogan and Culotte know Seto of course, but they don't know much about him compared to Ray.
　Of course I've met him several times before, but I'm surprised and lost my voice at the overwhelmingly bigger than I saw him before.
　...sett was originally about two meters long.
　Allogans and culottes know about the Set in those days.
　However, the present set is about three meters long.
　Given the difference, it's only natural to watch your eyes.

"Look, Seto. Don't you remember it? It's an allogan and a culotte."
"Grull... Grull?"

　I don't remember much from the way Seto slanted his head.
　Alogan, who had a fight with Ray for the first time, is shocked to learn that he has forgotten.
　But that would have been lucky for Arogan.
　If Seto really remembered Allogan, he might have hated him... or recognized him as an enemy.

"Well, we have a business with Azimov, and Seto should play in the courtyard. Is that all right?"
"Gruly!"

　For now, perhaps satisfied to be spoiled by Ray, Seto rubs his face against him and heads for the courtyard.

"Huh, you're still very fond of course.

　Marina mutters with a smile as Sett runs away from Ray to avoid being damaged.

"Well, it's a set," ...but it's about time. I was going to say, "I'm going to knock." But you didn't need it."
"Yes,"

　Ray's words opened the door to Azimov's house, where Bune was seen.

"There seems to be nothing wrong with it,"
"Yes,"

　Bune, as usual, uttered a low voice and opened the door.
　It was evident from his attitude that it should be put in.
　Ray knows it, so he enters the house quietly.
　For the first time in an alchemist's house, Alogan and Culotte look around curiously... and eventually look regretful.

(I heard it was a house of a very skilled alchemist, so I thought there would be more... a normal place here.)
(From what you can see, the house itself is not so special.)

　More special... that's what I thought there were a lot of magic items on the display, and the allogans and culottes looked somewhat off the top.
　Despite their understanding of the two, Ray goes through the house with Marina and Bune without any particular comment.
　It was, as a matter of course, Azimov's laboratory that he was admitted to.
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(Magic item? No, it's natural to think that a skilled carpenter did it.)

　Azimov, playing with a dagger, talks to Ray, who is convinced by the window.
　The reason why he seems a little displeased is because he still has to hire a less friendly person as his bodyguard.

"And are they the bodyguards Ray said?"
"Oh, as for arms, there should be no problem as a bodyguard. --some character problems."

　At the last word added, Allogan and Culotte cast discontented glances.
　But given that we've been arguing all the way here, we probably understand that we can't deny it.
　He gives Ray a discontented stare, but nothing else takes action.
　If you do something unsightly here, Azimov's bodyguards will... lose a golden opportunity to have friendly relations with a skilled alchemist.
　Already, there are few opportunities to get acquainted with an alchemist.
　No, a higher-ranked adventurer might be a different story, but unfortunately the Arrogans and Culots are still just Rank D adventurers.
　Fortunately, however, Azimov glances at the Arrogans and nods back without a trace of concern.

"Okay, Ray's introduction will be fine. I'll leave the escort to you. I'm basically in this room, so do as you like. I just don't think I'll be responsible for anything strange if I touch something I don'

　Strange, not to mention unnecessary things... with some fear of not saying exactly what will happen, both Allogan and Culotte nod.
　When Azimov saw it, he suddenly turned to Alorgan... to be exact, to the sheath at his waist.

"Is that a magical sword?"
"Oh, yes. That's right."

　Perhaps he didn't expect to be suddenly recognized as a magical sword, Allogan replied with a little surprise, reaching for the sheath.
　The drawn long sword was a companion to Arogan... a magical sword that had saved his life many times.
　Alogan, who used to rely entirely on the power of the sword, met Ray and was immediately overthrown, then fought the bandits in the rank-up examination, had parties with Currotte and Schola, and had various requests.
　In the process, Arrogan is not dependent on the power of the sword, but rather controls it tightly.
　It was possible to do so.

"...can you show me a little?"

　Still, Alogan hesitated a little to leave his partner with the first person he met, but when he looked at Ray, he nodded back.
　Although he was not good at Ray, he still trusted and trusted him.
　That's why Ray nods and gives his partner to Azimov.
　When Azimov receives it, he takes a magical sword in his hand... and stares at it for a few seconds.
　Then she put it in the sheath, and then she opened her mouth as if she had been satisfied.

"Guard, I beg you,"

　Azimov's expression, unlike a few seconds ago, was somewhat convincing.