In the soft spring sunshine, and in the breeze with warmth... there is a loud voice in the forest of Trent.

`I'll tell you!'

　Along with the words, the creaking sound of the trees echoed around... and eventually fell down.
　The woodcutters and adventurers around the tree distance themselves from falling trees.
　The woodcutters and adventurers are not yet covered with trees, as they are close to the road.
　Many woodcutters and adventurers are now cutting trees from the outside of the forest.
　The size of the outside of the forest is considerable, and even though there are more than fifty woodcutters and adventurers in all, it doesn't feel small at all.
　On the contrary, there is still room for space.

"If you cut it with this, there will be another tree to-morrow, will this forest be like heaven for a woodcutter?"
"I understand. and there are no monsters, let alone animals, in this forest."
"And you don't have to dry this tree, do you? ...that will help."
"Oh, did Graeme take the tree he had cut before to the goblin?"

　The woodcutter, called Graeme, nods bitterly.

"Oh, that's right. and the tree I cut the next day, and I saw it cut into clubs and branches by the goblins, and I saw it cut into trees for fun -- oh, I'm angry just to think of it now!"

　Graeme grips the handle of the axe with all his might because of the explanation.
　It's only natural to be frustrated because it's a good tree, and it's definitely of good quality, and you've ruined what you'

"Well, calm down," You know, there's no one in this forest of Trent to steal a cut tree. and the adventurer will carry you the tree, won't he?"

　As the frustrated Graeme calms down, the woodcutter who was watching the surroundings opens his mouth.

"Oh, I know that," Ray, right? I've seen him many times in Gilmoo."
"Well, I've stroked Ray's slave set before, haven't I?
"I once fed dried meat!"

　For some reason, the story of Ray goes from how much food he gave to Seto.
　They probably decided that they would not be able to collect it at this rate. One of the woodcutters screams loudly.

"Oh, that's it! But after a short break, we'll move on to the next tree! We only work while we have a day!"

　Following the words, the woodcutters who were talking move on to the next tree.
　The next tree, however, is right next to the fallen one.
　And when the sound of an axe being struck against the trunk of a tree echoed around... Slaisha was in a shallow position in the forest of Trent with Reno.

"When I look at it like this, there are no monsters or animals. Just...

　Reno looks fixedly at the tree in front of him.
　In the eyes of Reno, who has a magical eye to see the magic, one can see some magic in the trees that grow in the forest of Trent.
　It was clear to Luno that these trees were not ordinary trees.
　Also, the place where Luno and the Slays are located is near the road...It's not far from where the third eye disappeared.
　But even Reno's eyes could not perceive the peculiarity of this forest of Trent.
　You can feel it exactly, but it's right to say that you don't know where the origin of the heterogeneity lies.

"What's wrong with you, Loono?"

　When and what happens, Slaisha, who has a bow in her hand, asks, and Reno shakes his head.

"No, there are many suspicious parts of this forest, but I think it's a little hard to find."
"Well... can't even Mr. Loono find it?"

　Slaisha muttered disappointedly.
　If Luno had a magical eye to see the magic, he would know the secret of this forest of Trent... and the secret of the monster who killed his comrades.
　That's because I had that hope.
　Prior to receiving the request, the guild explained that no monsters had been identified in the forest of Trent.
　When she heard it, of course, Slasha was about to cry out, "Stupid!" but before she could speak out, Reno stopped her.
　In fact, I guess it was right.
　If you had shouted such a thing when you heard the explanation, it would certainly have stood out in a bad way.
　If that happens, there is no doubt that future investigations will be hampered by various ways.
　The reason why Luno and I can come into the forest of Trent is because we put up with that explanation, and the resentment in Slaisha subsides somewhat.
　It was unexpected, however, that there were no monsters or animals, as explained in the guild.
　She had heard of Ray's search of Trent's woods, but she thought it was just a coincidence.
　If you can think calmly, you'll understand that Gryphon can't miss monsters, let alone Ray, but Slaisha today can't afford to admit it.

"Well, you don't necessarily find any clues as soon as you come here today, do you? I've found out that there are really no monsters or animals here. We have been hired as bodyguards, and we have plenty of time to look into it."

　Of course, monsters and animals are not the only ones the Lunoes guard.
　It's rare to find thieves around Gilm, but it's not that there's no possibility of them coming out.
　Considering the circumstances, I can't help but guard the woodcutters completely.

(Well, most of the other adventurers are by the woodcutters. If you think about it, you need not worry too much about the work of the bodyguard.)

　The more trees you cut, the more you earn.
　I'm a little worried that I might neglect the workman's bodyguard because I'm too focused on it, but this request has a rank limit in the first place.
　A person ranked high enough to take part in this request...Runo trusted that any adventurer above rank C would not behave so foolishly.
　Some adventurers who received this request had just come to Gilm, but many were equally acquainted.
　For that reason, I am sure that the workmen will be safe for now.

"Huh?"

　Meanwhile, Reno suddenly cried out.
　Surisha, who was expecting Reno's magical eye, looks up reflexively when she hears Reno's voice.
　Maybe you've found some clues.
　open one's mouth with that in mind

"Runo, what's wrong with you?"
"Oh, no. I'm sorry for Slaisha, but that's not what you expected. It's just Ray coming."

　Ray's magical powers are restrained by the ring of the new moon, but they are still not invisible.
　What's more, Sett's... could not have mistaken the magic of the Gryphon.

"Is that so?"

　Contrary to expectations, Slasha mutters regretfully.
　But Reno talks encouragingly to Slasha.

"Even though we don't notice it, wouldn't Ray or Seto notice it? There were a lot of... Yeah, a lot of special people."

　This place is supposed to be described as skilled.
　But... Ray was more of a special person than a good one.
　It's only natural that I've been an adventurer in Guillum for a few years, and I'm even known as a 'Rank B' adventurer.
　This kind of existence is not something to be described as being very good at.
　But that doesn't mean I have any feelings for Ray.
　No, I'm jealous of many things, but that's about it.
　I wonder if it's reasonable to have a loon around here."Well, then... should I ask Mr. Ray?"
"I think you'd better do it," But I don't think you have to ask Ray right away."
"What?"

　They say they can ask Ray, but they don't have to.
　Unable to understand what Reno is saying, Slasha tilts her head.
　Seeing Slasha look like that, Reno opens his mouth again.

"It's a little strange to say Ray's trait... but think about his ability for a little bit. and you'll know what I mean."
"Capacity?"
"Oh, yes," Didn't you bring Slasha's companion's tools? It's a fairly famous story that Ray has an item box. The ray came here where the woodcutters were gathering. I mean, I mean...
"Oh, tree!"
"You see," And not in the evening, but at this time of the day... ...but it's only been a few hours since I started working, and now Ray's here means he's still going to come here a few times today."

　Had Ray been here, he would have been surprised to see Luno and Slasha's conversation.
　Basically, Reno is a soloist and doesn't have much to do with others.
　That's why Ray would be surprised to see that he's giving advice even if it's simple.

(though somehow Ray is a distraction, and I don't think it's his last day.)

　For some reason, Reno has known Ray for a long time, and has spoken to him for some reason.
　That's why I knew in my own way what kind of personality Ray had.
　I wonder if Ray will come here again and again today.

(I've heard that there's no need to worry about transporting trees in the guild, so I thought so. Well, there's nothing wrong with Ray if he can help me anyway.)

　Even in Reno's eyes, it seems that if Ray comes, he will be able to deal with something.

"Well, let's say hello to Ray first." Ray probably doesn't know that we're here to guard logging. If I may ask you something, you'll have to keep the conversation going."
"Oh, yes. All right. ...and yet, is Mr. Ray really amazing?"

　Luno is surprised at what comes out of Slasha's mouth.

"No, you know a lot about Ray's greatness, don't you? I don't know that when you know that... Honestly, what do you think?"
"Oh, no. I know Mr. Ray is amazing. In the first place, if it's not great, you can't have a nickname. But like this...

　Seeing her muddling words, Reno finally understands why Slaisha thought so.
　If you live in Guilm, let alone if you've ever acted with Ray, you'll never have it.
　But Slasha has never seen such a ray.
　I've only seen Ray with the marina.
　If I had seen you flying on a set, it would have been a little different... but this area was probably the result of a combination of bad timing.

"Well, let's say hello to Ray and go and have a look. You'll be surprised, I'll be surprised."

　Reno sees Ray using Mistilling to carry large amounts of supplies during the war against the Vestian Empire.
　In the sense of using mistiling, Slaisha also brought the stuff she had left in the forest of Trent, but the stuff is not that big after all.
　As Reno saw, it would be a normal sight to see a few horse-drawn wagons... or dozens of supplies coming in and out of the mistling.
　In particular, the arrival of Rey this time is definitely aimed at bringing the felled trees... and it was easy to predict that Slasha would be surprised if that happened.

"Is that so?"

　Slasha appears to be not quite sure yet, leaning her head lightly and leaving the forest of Trent with Reno.
　Then I could not help but open my mouth wide, open my eyes wide, and be dumbfounded at the sight that came into my eyes... ...when I touched a tree, it disappeared the next moment.