a few days after receiving a secret request from Dusker
　Just before the 6 a.m. bell rang, the Rays were gathering in front of the main gate of Gillum.
　Ray, Elena, Marina, Vihela, and Beune, and Seto and Yero, who are heading to Rossi in the Kingdom of Revelina.
　And of the Lays... no, in this case, Arla is here to see them off.
　the client's Dusker and his bodyguards
　Amarus, an alchemist who made baskets
　Such people gather, and even there are huge baskets that can accommodate many people, so there is no way that they will keep people out of course.
　Moreover, many people are gathering in the present guillem due to construction work, and merchants in particular are repeatedly trying to make money and bring a lot of goods and leave the guillem again.
　There was no way this would stand out.

"You know how to use the mirage basket?"

　Basket... Amarus asks everyone but Ray, in front of the basket, which the marinas seem to have decided to call the cage of mirage.
　It's only natural. Basically, as long as Ray rides on Sett's back, it's up to Elena to actually move the cage in the mirage.
　However, the explanation is not particularly difficult.
　If you run out of magic stones, a box for throwing them in will inform you of them, so all you have to do is put them in there.
　The mirage baskets automatically activate with magical stones, and the baskets made from the leather of the Marder Chameleon blend into the surrounding scenery.
　However, the color changes to the view a minute ago, so there is no use for it except in the sky.
　For example, if Seto, who was flying in the blue sky a minute ago, was flying under the cloud, there was only one blue sky in the cloud, which was slightly difficult to use.
　Also, even if the basket of the mirage is misled by the surrounding scenery, it is not possible to hide the set carrying it.
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"Well, Ray. Please."

　As Elena and others heard from Amaros how to use the mirage basket, Ray was being approached by Dasker.

"Yes, leave it to me. We will reward those who have touched Gilmoo strangely. ...and I think I have a lot of magic items."

　Ray has the impression that Gillum has been underestimated and made strange advances, but the main reason he accepted Dusker's request was still the magic item.
　Because Ajas had dozens of slaves' collars ready.
　In other words, the organization that Ajas belonged to has the financial resources to prepare the magic items or the technology to make them.
　With such a partner, Ray would naturally be a mouthpiece.
　How many magic items can you get from now on... that's a strong feeling in Ray's eyes.
　Just at that time, the 6 a.m. bell rings, and merchants and adventurers who were watching the Rey's situation leave the guillem.
　Since it was just after the opening of the gate, there are many people leaving the guillem.
　As long as there is a large basket called the mirage basket, the Reys wait until the momentum of the people leaving the city settles down... and then they go out of the guillem after confirming that the number of people has decreased.
　The baskets of the mirage are lifted and carried by several soldiers in unison.
　Ray suddenly wondered if it would have been faster to carry it by mistling, but he thought it would be better to tell the person who was taking the trouble to carry it, so he left the main gate with him.
　Of course, if they do so, they will naturally attract the attention of the people around them, and they are receiving more attention than before the gate was opened.
　But Ray has nothing to worry about, as long as he knows how prominent they are.
　When he got out of Gillum, he moved a short distance from the road and Dusker spoke to Ray again.

"Ray, while you're away, I'll keep the Gillum extension going. So don't worry about that."
"To put it that way, it was not Mr. Dusker, but I who was in charge of the building of the Gillum."
"Huh? Really?"

　Dasker nods to Ray's words, but his bodyguards and his men all nod back that Ray's words were correct.
　Dusker coughs a little at the sight of those people around him.
　pull oneself together and reopen one's mouth

"At any rate, sir. There is no doubt that without you there will be a lot of trouble in the extension work. and no one else but you."

　Dasker mutters, touching the baskets of mirage a little further away, and looking at the marina and Vihelas who are hearing a lot from Amaros.
　The role played by the wings of the Red Lotus led by Ray in the building of the guillem.
　With the lays gone, it's only natural that future extensions will be slower or more problematic.
　But even with that in mind, sanctions must be imposed against the state of Lavrellina... or, to be exact, against the organizations behind the scenes in the capital Rossi.

"Well, I got a map and there are marina, so I don't think it'll take that long to get lost."

　Basically, maps are treated as strategic materials that deserve to be called out‐of‐the‐box.
　There was a time when Ray borrowed from Marina, but that was also a very risky move.
　If Ray had lost the map, he would certainly have been in trouble over whether he would die or live if he was not good at it.
　It was such an important thing, but this time it has been handed over to reach Levulina as soon as possible.
　However, it was only a copy of the part from Gilm to the Kingdom of Levlarina.
　Originally, Ray and Sett tend to have some sense of direction, and it's not uncommon for them to concentrate on something interesting.
　As a result, there have been several delays in reaching the destination.
　...and yet considering the speed at which Seto travels, he arrives at his destination much faster than he normally travels on horseback riding.
　I arrived in Lavrellina this time as soon as possible, so I was given a copy of the map to help, as I was hoping to get back to Guilm as soon as possible with this incident.
　Also, Marina was not worried about getting lost, as she had once... travelled near the country of Lavrellina on commission when she was still an adventurer.

"Well, if you have a marina, don't you have to worry about it?"

　Marina is a skilled adventurer and has a lot of experience.
　When asked who is the most dependable adventurer in the Red Lotus wings, Dusker will choose Marina, even without a rotten relationship.
　If it were purely combat power, Ray would be the choice, but if you look at her overall ability as an adventurer, you'd have to judge Marina to be superior.
　Her work as a guildmaster has also added to Marina's credibility.

"Come to think of it, we have already sent our delegation in a specially made carriage. We'll get there later than the Ray's, but I want you to remember that."
"All right,"
"Ray! I'm ready!"

　It was a sudden remark, but Ray nodded and then waved loudly to Vihela.
　Near there, Elena, Marina and Bune were also looking at Ray.
　Seto is running around a short distance away, and Yero is on top of his head.
　At a glance at such a group, Ray opens his mouth to Dusker.

"Well, I'll be back.
"Oh, I asked."

　In Dusker's words he says so, he has full confidence.
　In fact, Ray has done enough to be told so many times, so his bodyguards and men around him have no objection to his behavior.
　After confirming Dusker nods, Ray calls Seto and rides on his back.
　Elena and others accompanying Ray are already in the cage of the mirage and ready.
　The upper part of the basket of the mirage is equipped with handles for the cetto to grasp easily.
　It can also close the top so that it can rain while flying, and there is also a shock absorber between the leather and the cage so that it can fall from a certain altitude.
　Of course, it's something Amaros made in a hurry, so there are still a lot of places that are not complete.
　Elena and others don't seem particularly concerned about the discomfort of sitting down, as they understand it.

"Be careful, Elena!"

　Elena opens her mouth to Arla's voice from the outside.

"Well, I'll be there," I'll leave the matter to you."

　Ray straddles Sett's back, looking sideways at the conversation.

"Well, shall we go?" ...you can go, can't you, Seto?"
"Grull!"

　Ray's words make Seto cry and fly into the sky, flapping his wings in a few steps.Those on earth, including Dusker, stare at Seto with dazzling eyes.
　There was a morning sun in the sky, and there was some fantastic sight of Set flying toward it.
　After flying lightly in the sky, Seto swoops down toward the baskets of the mirage on the ground.

"I beg you said.
"Gruly!"

　Ray's words cheerfully make Seto cry and aim... the next moment Seto grabs the handle of the basket and flaps his wings again.
　Those watching the scene from the ground thought Seto's grip on the basket of the mirage had slowed for a moment, but the next moment he flew briskly through the sky.
　The Daskers stared at him until he was out of sight.





"Isn't the basket of the mirage heavier?"
"Gul-l-r-r-r-r-r-r!"

　At Ray's words, Seto shouts, "It's all right!"
　There was no sign of overwork there, and Ray was relieved to caress Seto's neck.

"What about you!? Is there any problem?"

　While caressing Seto, Ray then calls out into the cage of the mirage.
　The ceiling, or lid, is now open, allowing you to look inside normally.
　In the basket, Elena and others are sitting on a cushion prepared in advance.
　It's not that big in the basket, though, so it's rather cramped compared to normal life.
　Fortunately, however, they are not strangers, but the people in the basket of the mirage are all acquaintances and close friends.
　That's why there was no particular problem at some distance.
　This was possible because I was a member of this group, and if I had been one of the strangers of the opposite s*x, I would not have felt as relaxed as I am now.

`It's all right, it's all right!'

　Vichela's voice in the cage gives Ray a little relief.
　I trust Amaros in his skill because he's working for Dusker, but he's still almost the first person I've ever met.
　That being the case, I thought it would be necessary to follow as soon as possible.

(If it's a little wider... Oh, should I put in a magic tent? No, I can't do it at this size.)

　The size issue can be solved by Elena's carriage or Ray's magic tent.
　But of course, the carriage doesn't fit into this basket, and Ray's magic tent is bigger than this basket.
　If I had known about the mirage basket a little while ago, I could have asked for it, but I tell myself that the present mirage basket is nothing more than a prototype.

(If the matter is to be improved afterwards, can you make it big enough to put up a magic tent? Also, there is research on sandboats, so it is possible that they will be the main means of transportation when traveling in large numbers of people travel.)

　Sandboats...or, when the groundboats are completed, they can carry more luggage than the horse-drawn carriage, and the groundboats are still the lodgings for the Lays.
　Even without the use of magic tents, a groundboat with rooms for everyone was a great base for travel.

(however, the speed will also be a problem.)

　If the speed of a surface ship is slower than that of a carriage... on the contrary, if, in extreme cases, it is slower than that of a man walking, it will be quite limited, if not impossible to use.
　Having a much higher load than a carriage, it would be perfect for extreme use as a convoy.
　Merchants can carry a lot of luggage at once, regardless of the speed at which they travel, so no one should want to use it.

(A surface ship... I'm looking forward to it.) For that reason, I hope we can finish this request as soon as possible.)

　With this in mind, Ray headed with Sett, and with the Elenas in the cage of the mirage, to the kingdom of Lavulina.