Elena looks at the letter on the table.
　Then again, the man who laid the letter on the table... turned his eyes to Dusker and opened his mouth.

"Your father wrote this letter?"
"Oh, I have been in touch with the Duke of Quevel about this incident, and it was sent to me then."
"... I see,"

　Dusker's words are not so strange.
　In the first place, today's aristocrats are moving to deepen their relationship with the neutral faction.
　However, some people don't like it, and they're starting to take advantage of the building extension work on the guillem.
　Elena was sent to Gilm to check such opponents.

"I want you to read it for now. I don't think it's a bad story for Mr. Elena at all right."

　Dusker's words give Elena a little surprise, albeit without expression.
　In the present circumstances his father... thought that if he had received a letter from the Duke of Quelebel, who was leading the nobility, it was written that he should come back under him after his work at Guilm.
　But Dusker probably knows what the letter says because he actually says it's not a bad report.

(What kind of letter is it now?)

　Thinking so, Elena checks the sealing wax, confirms that the letter is definitely from her father, and then uses a paper knife on the table to pull it out of the envelope.
　Elena then reads the letter for a few minutes, and the others silently wait and see. ...but only Bune tasted the baked sweets to the full.

`... whoop,'

　After reading the letter, Elena breathes out.
　The reason why he looked happy and not dark is because, as Dusker said, the letter was not bad.

"Mr. Elena?"

　At Arla's words, Elena opens her mouth with a radiant smile.

"I was told that I should head to the country of Lavrellina with Ray and cooperate in this case."

　Arra was probably the most surprised to hear Elena's explanation.
　for it never occurred to me that the Duke of Kerebel would instruct Elena to be so deeply involved in this affair.
　And Arra isn't the only one with a look of surprise.
　Everyone but Dusker, who originally knew what it was about, and Bune, who was obsessed with eating, was surprised at what he said.

"Why again? I beg you to say that Elena is a symbol of the nobility, and that she is going to go to the kingdom of Levulina, which is a subordinate state of the kingdom of Miliana, but may actually become an enemy?"

　Vihela's question was one felt by Ray and Marina.
　Of course, I'm happy that Elena will come with me.
　It's true both militarily and mentally.
　But, as Vihela said, Elena is a symbol of aristocracy.
　It was only natural to have doubts about making such an easy move toward another country.
　To such Vihela's question, Elena answers with her golden hair raked up.

"It seems that my father would like to take this opportunity to establish a full-fledged cooperative relationship with the neutral faction. Therefore, the aristocrats have decided to cooperate with the actions of Levreina, which can be described as an attack, throughout this time."
"To be exact, what is the organization in the country of Lavrellina?"

　At Marina's words, Elena nods.

"Yes, but do you think that the organization that does this has nothing to do with the country? At least there are certain people close to the heart of the country who are connected to it."

　Marina doesn't have any particular objection to that, either.
　I guess it was just in case that I just stepped in.
　Elena opens her mouth again when she sees the others say nothing.

"That's why I decided to work with Ray. -- just Arra."
"What? What is it?"

　Since Elena is going with Ray, Arra, who was naturally going to go with him, suddenly falls in love with him.
　Elena opens her mouth to Arra, with some hesitation.

"I'm going with Rey, but I'm going to have Arra stay with Gilmoo.
"Oh, my God!"

　Arra screams, whether Elena has finished her words or not.
　The words contained feelings worthy of being called heartbreak.

"I am the chief knight of Mr. Elena's bodyguard. That being the case, it is only natural that I should act with Mr. Elena."
"...I too would be very grateful if Arra were there."

　There was no lie in Elena's manner when she told him so.
　In fact, there's no doubt that Elena's childhood friend Arra, whom she's grown up with, is a very reliable partner.
　In pure combat power, of course, it is inferior to the Ray's -- except Bune -- but the Power Ax blow delivered from the strength is still powerful enough for the adventurer of the region to easily defeat.
　It was also very useful in the sense of being Elena's conversational companion. But...

"Arra, we came to Gillum to keep the aristocracy from making strange moves. That being the case, it is unsavory for me and Arra to disappear from Gilm."
"That's..."

　Elena's words hold her back.
　Because I understand that what Elena is saying is correct and correct.
　However, Arra still cannot nod honestly.
　It's not that I don't believe in Elena's ability, but that I'm genuinely worried about her.
　All of a sudden, Ray notices Arra looking genuinely concerned.

"Why don't you leave the pair of obes that Elena has to Aarra? Then, why don't you always get in touch with Elena? If you like, let Aarra have my pair of obes."

　I nod to Rey's words as if the people around me were convinced.
　Normally, magic items like pairs of obes are very expensive things.
　That's a lot of money to sell, and it's possible that it'll cost you a few years... in some cases, enough to spend your whole life playing around.
　Of course, Ray doesn't want to lend a pair of obes to someone he doesn't know much about, but fortunately, Ray knows Arra's character.
　That's not the sort of revenge by Ray, but I think Arra would think that she'd be worried if Elena gave her up.
　That's why Ray was able to offer Aarra a pair of oaves with peace of mind.

"I'd be glad if you would do that, but... would that be all right?

　In response to Elena's question, Ray nods that there is no problem.

"Thank you, Mr. Ray,"

　She still seemed a little unhappy about leaving Elena, but she could still talk to Elena using a pair of oaves.
　Having seen Elena talking to Ray using a pair of oaves, and having actually spoken to Ray, Arla understood it very well.
　As he watched the Ray's conversation over tea, Dusker opened his mouth.

"I'm sorry. I really depend on Ray for everything."
"No, that's no problem," I was wondering what the Ajas organization was thinking."

　I heard from Ajas that the woman who had taken her away was using her as a prostitute.
　However, since not a few women wanted to be prostitutes, it was strange to take them away from other countries... from the colonial powers to the point of use of expensive magic items such as slaves' collars.
　There was definitely some reason to go that far, but it's also true that we don't know why.
　It wasn't something that bothered him so much in the first place... Ray was very concerned about it.
　Ray's honest feelings now are that he has a bad feeling.
　If Dusker had not proposed the case, Ray could have been heading for the country of Lavulina without saying anything.
　Of course, it can't be done right now, but it's probably only around winter when the building work on the guillem is settled.
　For that reason, it was quite convenient for Ray to receive a direct request like this from Dusker. And..."""Magic item of basket made by Mr. Dusker""" Is it all right for me to get it?"

　Yes, the magic item that Dusker created this time was a very welcome thing for Ray.
　Ray, too, is now having a party called the Wings of the Red Lotus, unlike before his solo career.
　For now, it was no longer necessary for everyone to travel long distances, and it worked out by grabbing Seto's feet.
　However, there are a lot of concerns that such transportation is the only way forward.
　However, everyone has to use a carriage to move.
　Deserts can be transported by sandboats previously obtained, but unfortunately there are only a few deserts in the kingdom of Milliana.
　It's true, however, that some dungeons have a desert hierarchy, so it's not a complete waste.
　So for Ray... and for the wings of the Red Lotus, I am very grateful for the magic basket that Dusker has prepared.

"Huh? Well, yes. If Ray wants it, I'll add it to one of the rewards. However, there are not many uses for such things. It was originally made for Seto."
"Thank you very much. For my part, I would like to say that that's enough... but I would like you to improve a lot when this matter is over. At least I wish you would use my magic power, not the magic stone, in changing the color of the bottom."
"I know. The situation is always urgent. If the alchemists can afford it, I'll prepare a lot of things for renovation. Also, if Ray and others have ever used it and felt any problems, let's try to reflect them. Of course, I will pay the necessary expenses and materials."
"... all right, that's it."

　What came out of Dusker's mouth was an unexpected remark for Ray, too.
　But it seems that Ray was the only one who felt this way, and Marina opens her mouth with her usual glamorous smile.

"Well, I think it's cheap to ask other countries to go to an enemy country and destroy the organizations behind it."

　The word annihilation is not used by Dusker.
　However, given the loss of this case, I guess that's a matter of course to come to that conclusion.
　In fact, there is no doubt that Ray intended to do so did he.

"If there's any other reward you want, can you consider it? Is there anything else you want?"
"Well, first of all, we share the property of the organization. That's all right?"
"Well, that'said he. It's similar to the case of defeating a thief."
"Is there anything else?"

　As she turns to Marina, Ray thinks for a moment and then opens his mouth.

"One of the magic items I have is a sandboat, but could you please repair it so that it can be used even if it is not on the sand?"
"Sandboat? ... Oh, come to think of it, I've heard that you've headed for the desert before." So did you get it?"
"Yes, but sandboats are very convenient, but they can only be used on deserts." I think it would be quite innovative if it could be used on the ground as well."
"I understand that. But... it would require a great deal of alchemists and wizards to be able to use the sandboat on the ground, and a huge amount of material would be needed. I'm afraid I can't go that far."
"And you mean the reward for this, and for the request that I work for the extension of the guillem?"

　Under normal circumstances, Ray would have the remuneration for the extension paid in materials such as flame ore.
　But if you can use sandboats, it's definitely very convenient as a means of transportation and camping.

"Oh, then you can pass my reward there, too?"
"Then shall I have a ride on it?"

　Rey tells Vichela and Marina to agree.
　But Dusker doesn't nod when he hears it. ...no, I can't nod.
　If we really were to renovate the sandboats, it would certainly be a gigantic undertaking.
　It's definitely very difficult when you think that even the extension work of the guillem is full and there's nothing more to it than that.
　We don't have the resources to put in.
　As he struggled, Ray looked back at him with a sudden thought of something.