News from the intelligence forces naturally goes immediately to Egg and then to Dusker.
　It's still dark outside and it'll take some time for the sun to come out.
　Meanwhile, the office of the lord's residence was lit.

"... the Levrellina country? Is that true?"
"Yes. It's not the state of Levreina itself, it's the organization based there."
"And yet it comes to this guillem," It can't be just an organization."

　muttering uninterestingly, Dusker wrapped himself in a nightgown.
　With that still in place, he was resting his elbow on his office desk.
　The reason he looked displeased was probably because he woke him up in his sleep.
　It's not uncommon for people to work late at night, as there's already a lot of work going on in recent years due to an extension.
　In fact, it was only when Dusker finally fell asleep that he was woken up by a report brought by Egg.
　That's why you should be in a bad mood.
　What's more, the report I brought here is that the organizations of the Lavrellina, a subordinate state of the Kingdom of Milliana, have interfered with Gillum.

"Well, I've heard a lot of things from the captors, and one of the three of them is Ray ... exactly because Ray's acquaintance killed him as an enemy, and the other two are stubborn because he killed his comrades in front of him, and the other one is still unconscious because he bled too much."

　Dusker frowns a little at the word "revenge."
　Originally the face of a heavy-faced Dusker, the wake of his sleep had raised what could be called his heinousness.
　The reason why I frowned, however, was not because I didn't like the act of revenge...
　Simply, the loss of one of the sources was due to the judgment that it was painful.
　However, it is true that it would have been difficult to solve this case without the cooperation of Ray and others, so I can't blame him.
　In the first place, Ajas and Jestal had put considerable effort into the cover-up so that the incident could not be found.
　In fact, the case of Ajas and Jestals came to light because Marina... exactly, Ray asked me to investigate Ajas through Marina.
　Had it not been for that request, the adjas would have left the guillem and been free by now.
　With that thought, Dusker drinks the water on the table.
　Even in the middle of the night, the temperature is by no means cool.
　The water in the glass is quite warm.
　It wasn't difficult to use a cooling magic item with a dusker, but it wasn't used today because I didn't feel that way either.
　Drinking the warm water, Dusker opens his mouth, sweeping away the still lingering drowsiness.

"And did you know that it was the adjuster? How did they get out of the guillem?"

　It was undoubtedly important to Dusker what Ajas and his associates were up to, but it was more concerning how the Ajas were trying to escape the guillem.
　I don't think I can do such a simple imitation under the current circumstances, so I'm curious how I was going to do it.

"It seems that very few people know about it, and we are now drawing it out of the people above us, including Jestal. Please wait a little longer for more information."
"All right, but I'll ask you to do it as soon as possible. I don't know how the adjas intended to get out of the guillem, but if it was a means that could be used by other organizations, it would be a lot of bad taste."
"Well, I'll get the information as soon as possible."
"Do so," -- oh, but you mustn't be too strict in your inquiries to extract false information."
"I know," The interrogators don't intend to be so aggressive at first. But that's all up to them."

　Dusker nods to Egg's words.
　I use the word interrogation, but it's actually interrogation... and torture.
　If we were in Japan, it would be said humanely.
　But not many people say such things to Elgin.

"Well, let's leave the matter of getting out of Gillum to the intelligence forces... and it's the Levulina that's going to be a problem." If it had been within the kingdom of Milliana, there would have been no particular problem."

　One of the best examples of Dusker's muttering is Lerdact.
　He was a noble of the aristocratic school, and he had been meddling with Gillum, who was doing extensions.
　He was a different aristocrat from Dusker's neutrality, but he was still an aristocrat of the same Milliana kingdom, so it was easy to retaliate.
　...however, it was only because of the existence of Ray and Seto that it was easy for ordinary nobles to retaliate.

"Even if it is a dependent country, it is a country. We can't do whatever we want. --but it's not interesting to stay like this."

　This case will undoubtedly be dealt with as the kingdom of Mireana, and if it were to be so imitated, it would be delicious... reparations and most of it would fall into the hands of the royal and aristocratic factions.
　It's fine to have a friendly relationship with the aristocracy these days, but if you ask me if I can give you the benefit of the aristocracy, I'll give you no answer.
　Dusker doesn't think it's unreasonable to complain, either, just because he understands it.
　In fact, if Dusker was a royal or aristocrat, he would certainly do something similar.
　Is it because of the neutrality of the party?
　Still, this case was set up in Gilm... the city where Dusker ruled.
　That being the case, I can't keep silent.
　If you keep quiet here, it will be perceived as a weak-kneed Dusker and attacked by more organizations and various forces in other countries.
　What's more, Gillum is the only remote city in the kingdom of Milliana and is a very rich place in terms of its location.
　As a country, the kingdom of Milliana needed to deal with it, but at the same time, as a neutralist, it was Dusker's idea.

"But, Mr. Dusker," It's quite a long way to Levulina, isn't it?"
"Oh, I know,"

　The fact that Gillum is one of the most remote parts of the kingdom of Mileana has to do with it, but it will take more than a month by carriage to reach a certain part of the kingdom of Lavrellina.
　If that happens, we can't send only one person.
　Whether we destroy the organization that planned this incident or not, we will need a certain amount of military power.

(The very least salvation is that we will go as a nation. You don't have to be a diplomat, as we're just going to punish you for this incident. ...however, I am at a loss as to who to send. The first candidate is...)

　Dusker's natural reflection of Ray.
　He is deeply involved in this case, but most importantly, Ray has the mobility of a set of glyphons.
　The speed at which Seto travels will not take much time to travel to the country of Lavrellina.
　However, when Ray travels long distances, he usually gets lost, is attacked by bandits, is attacked by bandits, and stops by villages and towns along the way.
　But Sett's speed of movement is so overwhelming that it doesn't matter what Ray does.
　That's as good as even the Dragon Knights on Wyburne.

(But I've been asking too much of Ray lately. As with all the extensions, there's no telling how much they'll pay. Are you going to ask Ray more?)

　Dusker knows how much he's burdened Ray these days.
　Fortunately, Ray didn't seem particularly concerned about fatigue, but that's because he's the only one.
　If an ordinary wizard was asked to act like Ray, he would tell him he couldn't.
　That's all Ray is doing.
　Also, Ray plays a very important role in the extension work.
　If Ray were to head to the country of Lavrellina, the extension would be a heavy burden.
　Knowing that, Dusker hesitates.

"Why don't you put someone else on Sett?"
"I don't think so. According to what I heard before, only Ray can ride it. Actually, the women who are having a party with Ray can't ride the set, so they're holding onto their feet and moving."
"Now that you mention it, I've heard of it before,"As long as you can't get on the set, you can't borrow someone else to go to the country of Lavrellina.
　Dusker's aim falls apart at the beginning.

"And I don't think Ray will lend him a ride, and most importantly, he will leave him."
"... I suppose,"

　Egg understands the strong bond between Ray and Sett. At the same time, I understood that Seto was extremely spoilt.
　If you ask him to leave Ray and go to another country... he won't be able to accept it unless there's too much time left.

"Then... I'll have to ask Ray again."
"But wouldn't it affect the extension work if I asked Ray?"
"I suppose so, too," But if you hold your hands here, the one who gets carried away will touch Gilm even more."

　Egg looks bored at Dusker's words.
　The intelligence forces were full at present, but it was certain that they would exceed the limits of the intelligence forces if someone else came out to act even more strangely.

"I thought the case of Count Leldakt would be a good example,"
"It should be an example. In fact, none of the aristocrats are working behind the scenes. though I don't know if it's an example or because of the presence of a princess general."

　I knew it was because of General Hime... Elena, to tell you the truth of Dusker.
　If the aristocratic nobility acted strangely in the presence of Elena, it would be a disgrace to the face of the Duke of Kelebel, who is leading the aristocracy.
　Such a situation could lead to expulsion from the aristocracy.
　As long as he has benefited greatly from his activities as a member of the aristocracy, there is no way he can imitate it.
　...however, some are driven by emotion.
　It's not always safe to have Elena, as long as such people don't explode.

"Anyway, will you be able to talk to Ray sometime soon?"

　Given the amount of work we do these days, if you ask me if I can make time so easily, I don't think I can make any sense right away.
　But Dusker wanted to explain to Ray on his own, as long as he asked for trouble.

"Oh, you seem to be very busy with a lot of things."

　Egg and Dusker often contacted each other, so they understood how much work they usually do.

"But if it's difficult, why don't you ask through the guildmaster?"
"...well, that's a quick one." But these days I've been forcing Ray to do a lot of things, and if possible, I'd like to explain it directly."

　I know I'm busy with my work, but I had to do my duty properly if I wanted to ask Ray.
　If Ray is used as a convenient tool, Ray may eventually give up his guillem... and move his base elsewhere.
　No, the worst outcome was the assassination of Dusker.
　Even the first team has the ability to play against them individually.
　If you really move to assassinate Dusker, it's very difficult to prevent it.
　Moreover, if Ray were to be hostile to Dusker, his companions would be hostile to Dusker.
　Marina, who has known Dusker for a long time, may be in a neutral position without taking part in the attack...

(No, let's stop thinking about it. if it becomes a reality)

　muttering so inwardly, Dusker thought he should make time to talk to Ray as soon as possible.