The day after the troublesome commotion, Lenora says she's been waiting when Ray and others turn up to the guild, avoiding the busiest hours of the morning.

"Mr. Ray, could you please investigate the forest of Trent with the other adventurers, rather than carry the felled trees today?"

　The words were half expected by Ray.
　No, to be exact, I was told by Marina at breakfast today.
　...I wonder why Marina, who was supposed to own a house in the aristocracy, was having breakfast at the Wheat-tei at dusk.
　There is no doubt that yesterday's incident has affected the cause.
　That being the case, Ray was lying if he said he didn't mind.
　After all, there was no magic stone that a monster would definitely have to do.
　It was doubtful how and how such a thing could be created, but that was why I was so concerned about this case.
　That's why Ray listens to Lenora and nods back without any hesitation.

"All right. ... Have you heard about yesterday?"
"Yes. Well, I'm Ray... more precisely, I'm in charge of the Red Lotus wings."
"If you don't like it, I'll always take your place. ...not at all."

　Kenny, who only sees Lenora talking to Ray, interrupts him to mix it up.
　But it was Kenny, not Lenora, who brought Ray the urgent nomination last night.
　If that's the case, it wouldn't be strange to interrupt like this. ...though Kenny had not been seen, perhaps because Ray had already passed his due date when he returned to the guild last night.

"Well, I don't hate it at all," What about the papers?"
"You're done? Yes, this is it."

　In Lenora's words, Kenny hands over the documents he had just processed.
　Kenny looks like he's playing lightly, but he can do his job properly if he wants.
　Otherwise, she would not be able to work as a receptionist for a guild with strict recruitment standards.
　It's true, however, that it's a long time before you want to do it.
　When Lenora receives the papers from such Kenny, she takes a quick look at them for omissions and mistakes.
　Then, when he confirms that the document is perfect, he opens his mouth regretfully.

"Perfect,"
"...why do you look disappointed?" Isn't this a place to praise me more?"

　If we leave it as it is, we'll start arguing.
　Anyone who knows Lenora and Kenny's personalities would have thought so.

"Yes, that's it."

　That's why Marina interrupts like that's why.

"Don't argue and go back to it?"
"Mr. Marina..."
"Ugh!"

　Lenora and Kenny stop when they call Marina's name.
　Sure enough, Lenora has a deep respect for Marina, and Kenny has a strong sense of dislike for Marina.
　Being warned by such a marina, Lenora opens her mouth again.

"Anyway, the mission is now preparing for the forest of Trent. Mr. Ray and his colleagues would like to cooperate with you, too."
"... haven't you left yet?"

　Lenora's words give Ray a little surprise.
　No wonder. It's still morning, but the busiest hour of the guild has already passed.
　That is to say, adventurers commissioned to investigate the Trent Forest may have already left.
　No, given the distance to the forest in Trent, it is safe to say that we have already begun our investigation.

"Yes, the investigation itself has been decided suddenly, and it has taken some time to prepare for it." I'm loading my cart now."
"If I had come to the guild late, wouldn't it have been left behind?"

　Rays come to the guild at this time of day.
　However, it is not uncommon for them to arrive half an hour or an hour late, unless they have made an appointment.
　On the contrary, there was a possibility that they would not come to the guild for some reason.
　What if it were so?
　Lenora opens her mouth with a smile on her face as she looks at him in doubt.

"Mr. Ray could have expected it to come around this time of year... and there would be Kenny in the guild if he came late or didn't."

　Being a cat beast, Kenny has great physical ability.
　Of course you can't compete even with those you train as adventurers, but you'll definitely run far better than Lenora.
　When Kenny looks at him, he hesitates over whether he's being praised or being used well... in the end he's in front of Ray, so he's in front of Ray.

"Well, if you're looking for Ray, leave it to me."
"...if possible, I'd like you to work that far in other matters than Ray."

　a sighing Lenora
　I've known Kenny for some time, but I still haven't gotten used to this kind of course.
　It is true, however, that it has become Kenny's personality, and one of the reasons why he is favored by adventurers along with his masculine body.
　It's understandable that most adventurers like Kenny are men.
　Lenora, on the other hand, is popular with female adventurers because she does her job well.

"Anyway, that's all you've got to say. Bune looks bored, too."

　Marina's gaze turned to Bune, who was looking towards the bar, and with that word she looked towards Marina.
　Rather than being bored, it would be right that he was distracted by the smell of food floating in the bar.
　There are some adventurers who are having a little late breakfast in the bar, perhaps deciding that today is a holiday.
　On the contrary, there was even a rigid man who had been feasting since yesterday.
　The smell of floating food is mixed with the smell of alcohol... fortunately, Bune seems to be stimulating his appetite even in such a situation.

"Yes,"

　Bune muttered a few words to Marina, but what it meant was evident when she turned to the bar again.

"Yes, you just ate it, didn't you?" See you later for lunch."

　Vichela, who was listening silently to Bune, says so.
　Viehla's words make Bune look down a little.
　His expression remained the same, but he was undoubtedly disappointed.
　When the conversation is settled, Ray opens his mouth.

"Well, it's a survey of the Trent Forest to-day, Are you all ready?"
"Yes, I have no problem,"
"The same,"
"Yes,"

　Each of the marinaes replies.
　Bune, who had been left behind yesterday, now nodded firmly.

(Oh... well, that's right.) It's an investigation today, and I wonder if it's okay for Bune to act together. After all, the monsters that came out were Trent and so on.)

　Although Trent had the characteristic of having no magical stones and not being a monster, his strength itself.
　To the extent that I think that the current veneer can be knocked down without any problems.
　Thinking so, Ray finds Bune looking at him.
　Ray opens his mouth with a small smile, with such a determined stare, "You're not leaving me today, are you?""Oh, don't worry, I'll take you with me." though, given my experience in the forest of Trent many times, I do not think I shall know anything very soon from today's investigation."
"Yes!"

　At Ray's words, Bune never changed his expression... but he replied with a little more force than usual.





"Oh, Ray, will you come, too?" I'll rest assured, then."

　When the Rays headed for the spot where they were preparing for the investigation team, several horse-drawn carts were being prepared, each carrying their luggage.
　One of the people doing that kind of work... Luno smiles happily when he sees the Reyes coming.
　Next to him, Slaisha was bowing to the Reyes.
　The number of other adventurers on the escort is quite large, and they look welcome to see the Rays coming.
　Most of the people went to the forest of Trent yesterday to guard the woodcutters, so it was a relief to Ray that no one looked down on him or got involved in him.
　Some of them, however, looked at Ray yesterday with envious glances at Ray, who was accompanied by such beautiful women as Marina and Vihela.
　...some of them were fascinated by Bune, who had been warned not to behave strangely.

"I have something to do with yesterday," ...are you listening?"
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't think of doing an investigation. in that sense you have done a great job."

　There's even a touch of compassion in Reno's eyes.
　But it's only natural.
　Luno wouldn't be convinced if he was suddenly called out to go to the forest of Trent when he was relaxed or drinking after work today.
　I don't think you were asked when you were drinking.

"Well, it's been a lot of trouble. What's more, monsters without magical stones have come into contact with other than that's why.
"I've heard about it, but is it true? Not really, but I can't believe there are monsters who don't have magical stones."

　It's not just Luno who thinks so.
　Those around him loading carts and checking their weapons are also paying attention to what Loono and Ray say.
　Monsters always have magical stones.
　Perhaps it is because of this perception that we cannot fully believe in monsters that do not have magical stones.
　If Ray hadn't brought Trent's body as evidence, I don't know if the workers believed it.
　So it was only natural that Luno had thus confirmed with Ray.
　Ray nods back, understanding that he is attracting attention.

"Oh, I'm sure," I examined Trent's body directly and brought him into the guild, which had not yet been dismantled. "Well, if Trent had any magical stones in his guild, he might have misunderstood me."

　Ray said that, but he was already convinced that it was not his misunderstanding.
　And that's probably why the investigation of the Trent forest was carried out.

"Well, I don't know if I should say, unfortunately, or fortunately, in this case."

　If a monster without a magic stone is released, it will create a sensation.
　Then Ray's name will naturally be widely known as the monster's first discoverer.
　Until now, many people have known Ray, nicknamed crimson, but if you become the discoverer of monsters without magical stones, you will find out about Ray, usually adventurers and even researchers who are not interested in the general world.
　But selling your name is a pain in the neck.
　That's when researchers who are only interested in their own research find out about Ray.
　It was because he understood it that way that Reno told him vaguely.

"Well, that's what happened, and there's a lot to be done about it. that it will be hidden for a while."

　That's because there's a set that flies in the sky.
　In fact, Ray had taken refuge in Guillum on several occasions before.
　But it's only between Ray and Sett."

"Oh, Ray. So what are we going to do? We can grab Sett's leg and move, but we can't do it for a long time. She's a weak woman."
"... weak?"

　Ray muttered reflexively at Marina's words.
　At least in Ray, he doesn't call himself a dark elf who can use spirit magic to deal with countless enemies, or a weak maiden who wants to fight against a strong enemy.
　But did you understand that if you say it directly, you'll end up with a lot of bad things, and you look away from Marina and Vihela, who are staring at you intently.

"I'm ready, I'm going to the forest of Trent!"

　Fortunately, the voices of the investigating adventurers echoed, and they began to walk towards them.
　Two beautiful women with glamorous smiles behind them, and a girl who is as expressionless as ever, remain there.