"Is Ray there!"

　The sound of such voices echoed in the Wheat-tei restaurant at dusk.
　It's getting dim outside, the right time for dinner and banquets. ...however, there are some people who drink parties during the day.
　However, at dusk, Wheat-tei is basically a dining room, not a bar.
　Of course they serve alcohol, but that's only as a supplement to the meal.
　It was the rule of the Wheat-tei at dusk that anyone who wanted to drink and make a fuss should be free to go to the bar.
　At any rate, the reason why the dining room attracts guests other than the hotel guests is probably because the food served at the Wheat House at dusk is so delicious.
　Many guests were still enjoying their meals.
　Kenny came to such a place.
　Some of the guests around me heard the screams, some adventurers and, of course, others knew Kenny.
　Kenny is originally a very popular receptionist. Few adventurers will know the face.

"Kenny, what's wrong with you? If you don't mind, have a drink with me..."
"Yes, I'm sorry. That's the best time to do it now. Where is Ray?"

　He was an adventurer who wanted to invite Kenny out for a drink, but instead of being returned with plenty of leeway as usual, he blushes his face with a little alcohol and looks serious.
　As an adventurer, he had many opportunities to drink, and therefore he could not get drunk after drinking a small amount of alcohol as served at the Wheat-tei at dusk.
　...but, of course, alcohol has an influence on one's own mind.

"What happened?"
"Yes. And what about Ray?"

　The man glances silently into the back of the dining room, wondering if he thought he couldn't tell him anything more.
　And Kenny, caught by it and looking at it, twitches his eyebrows at the sight of Ray, Viehra, Bune... and even Marina eating together.
　As long as the Lays are having a party called the Wings of the Red Lotus, it's no wonder they're eating together.
　What's more, everyone is staying at this inn except Marina.

(Then I wonder why Marina is here.)

　Naturally, Kenny knows that Marina has a mansion in the aristocracy.
　I feel a little displeased about why the marina is?
　Though theoretically understood, as a maiden who was deeply attached to Ray, there were many things to think about in front of her eyes.
　But soon he remembers that he was sent not by Lenora, but by a cat beast with a good sense of movement, and approaches her.
　Lenora is by no means athletic, but she is still no match for Kenny, a cat beast, in the sense of pure physical ability.
　And at night... when the adventurers who had been out of town on business began to return and get crowded, there was no way to use a carriage.
　That's why Kenny, who is genuinely quick-footed, was asked to come here.
　I have a lot to think about in the present situation, but now I had to get the job done first.

"Mr. Ray,"
"... well. Kenny? What's wrong with you all of a sudden?"

　Ray, who has been stewed for a long time and swallowed unraveled meat the moment he bites in his mouth, sees Kenny coming near the table and says so.
　At all times, Kenny would have a smile on his face when Ray approached him.
　I will never forget to show my charm.
　But Kenny, who is now in front of Ray, doesn't do that and opens his mouth with a serious look on his face.

"Ray, do you have a little urgent request?"

　Kenny's serious voice made him decide that the situation was not something of a joke.
　Ray also opens his mouth again with a serious look on his face.

"It's a very dangerous request," . . . . ?"

　For a moment, Kenny spoke despite the circumstances surrounding him, though he wondered if it was acceptable to ask in this restaurant where there were many people around him.
　I guess that's what it means to have no time to worry about it now.

"The woodcutters left Gillum a little while ago. I think I'm heading for the forest of Trent, and I want you to pick me up as soon as possible."
"...what?"

　At Kenny's words, Ray makes a stupid.
　It's an unconventional problem that monsters move more actively at night.
　What's more, this is a remote Gilm. The monsters around are nothing compared to ordinary villages and towns.
　And what surprised Ray most was that the woodcutters headed for the forest of Trent.

"Didn't you tell me the dangers of the Trent Forest?"
"Of course, I told you," But didn't the woodcutters believe it, or do they think they could do something about it?"

　If you look at Kenny shaking his head in silence, Ray can't say more.
　Why do you behave so foolishly when you understand danger?
　That was completely incomprehensible to Ray.
　Of course, there are woodcutters who cut wood with axes, and their strength is stronger than usual. It's strong, but... it's just against the ability to cut trees, not the strength to fight.
　What's more, the forest of Trent today becomes a very dangerous place at night.
　In fact, two parties have been destroyed.
　What's more, we only know it now.
　In fact, more adventurers have been attacked in the woods... no, it's not surprising that they've been eaten.

"Well, that's why I want you to hurry to the rescue of the woodcutters." Normally the main gate was closed, but the guildmaster gave me special permission."

　The documents handed over said they would allow the gate to be opened in the guildmaster's name, as Kenny had said.
　It even has a dusker sign, to be polite.

(Well, I wouldn't say that I'm going to open the front gate at this time, and it's impossible for me to judge... but I think I should be careful.)

　Ray stands up looking regretfully at the stewed meat in front of him.
　To be honest, there was something in the woodcutters who seemed to have jumped into the jaws of death.
　Still, if you think about what to do with the forest of Trent, there is no doubt that the number of woodcutters will decrease.
　In the first place, there aren't so many woodcutters in Gilm compared to ordinary towns.
　That's because the work of a woodcutter...to cut down trees, you have to go out of the guillem.
　It's not unusual for monsters to appear in the daytime in ordinary forests and forests, let alone in Trent's.
　Not many, if not as dangerous as adventurers, were willing to do such a job.
　For that reason, I would like to avoid losing a few woodcutters in places like this.
　I don't know why I don't think it's such a foolish thing, but now it's all about saving the woodcutters.
　And when Ray stands up, Marina, Vihela and Bune stand up.

"Huh? Are you guys going too?"
"Yes. You're going to go guard the woodcutters, aren't you? No, I wonder if you're going to rescue them. If so, I think it's better to have more people. Right?"

　When Vihela asks Kenny, he immediately nods back.

"According to the security guard who was in charge of the main gate, the number of woodcutters who went out was over ten."
"See? It's hard to manage that many people just by Ray and Seto. Fortunately, I or Marina can move around holding onto Seto's feet. --Bune, you must stay.""Yes!"

　Viehla's words raise a voice of protest.
　He must be dissatisfied because he thought he was going to go too.
　But Vihela goes on saying to Bune,

"Marina and I have already tried several times to catch Sett's feet and fly. But Bune has never flown with Sett before, has he?
"...huh,"

　Couldn't the remark be retorted, Bune goes silent.

(If it's as small as Bune, I could fly on top of a set... but I shouldn't say it here.)

　In the sense of pure fighting power, Bune is not very strong.
　No, Buehne gained some fighting power as a thief through training during the winter, but that's just a common thief.
　Viehra, Marina... and, above all, Ray's impression was that Bune's fighting power was comparable to that of the acorns against the other robbers.
　The forest of Trent is suspicious of many things, even when it's clear what kind of monster he is.
　From what I heard from Slasha, I thought Trent might be the exact opposite of the Trent Forest... but it's hard to think so, given the presence of a party that seemed to have been attacked yesterday.
　Despite being attacked there, it was not something Trent could do to keep Seto from smelling.

"I'm sorry, Bune," Please stay here. "If any new information comes in, I think this inn will receive it."

　I was wondering if Bune would be able to receive that kind of information... more precisely, if I could communicate with the person who brought it, but at least now I'm going to tell Bune that.
　Did Bune notice Ray's attitude, or did he not... I don't know about it, but now he nods back without any objection.
　When Ray sees it, he stands up again.
　Fortunately, neither Marina nor Vihela have drunk today.
　Perhaps it was good that Marina and Vihela did not drink much because Ray didn't like to drink.
　Ray doesn't want to take a little drinker into the forest of Trent, where he doesn't know something will happen.
　Then Ray decides to talk to the adventurers sitting at a nearby table... ...who are staying at the Wheat-tei at dusk and talk to a man whom he knows.

"If you like, eat this dish there."
"What? Is it okay? Well, if you're going to give it to me, I'll love it."

　The food on the table where the Reys were sitting has not been eaten very well yet.
　Some dishes were completely untouched.
　Fortunately, these adventurers were not particularly particular about it, although some people said they would never be able to eat the food they had already.
　However, if you're an adventurer, it's normal to eat what people eat.
　Well, it would be impossible for someone who dislikes it to act as an adventurer.

"Oh, I'm afraid we've got business to do." Get ready for each one of them. Marina is..."

　Ray pauses.
　Marina's current attire is party dress, as usual.
　He's not wearing pants like he used to go to the forest of Trent with Ray.
　However, unlike in the daytime, it is dark at night.
　You don't have to worry about being peeped down in a party dress.
　...but I guess it's Marina's pride as a woman that she doesn't want to fly in a party dress.
　They are also not suited to flying for a short time in party dresses.
　But it takes some time to get to Marina's mansion in the aristocracy.
　I don't want to waste my time doing such things at the risk of their lives at the very least.
　Marina shakes her head at Ray, who hesitates a little.

"I've put some clothes in Vihela's room, and I'll be ready in no time." I carry a bow and an arrow with me."

　Marina today is an adventurer, let alone when she worked as a guildmaster.
　That being the case, it was only natural to be ready to act in case of emergency.

"All right, then that's the case." -- Kenny, who is leading them?"
"You're a woodcutter by the name of Focts," He is a central figure among young people, has a strong reputation and is certainly a good woodcutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ."

　Kenny, who seemed difficult to speak up, decided that information should be given to Kenny as long as he was going to go to help him to help him.

"Well, he's a famous adventurer,"
"... oh,"

　Kenny's words remind me of the day.
　I remembered that there was a woodcutter staring at the adventurer.
　I remember being called by Fectu and his companions, and I'm sure he's the man.

"All right, I remember his face, and it's all right. But if you don't like adventurers, you can get a lot of trouble..."
"They don't mind being a little pushy about it." Make safety the top priority."

　Kenny's words nodded and Ray began to act to get ready.