a carriage along the underpass
　The coachman was one of Lutus' bodyguards. In addition to being a coachman, there is also a bodyguard in the cab stand.
　and in the carriage were two bodyguards of Ray, Elena, Marina, Vihela, Bune, Lutus, and Lutus.
　The carriage is not that big, so it's quite hard for eight people to ride in.
　However, since all of Lutus' bodyguards were unable to get on board, it was a separate action from the cave.
　About half an hour had passed since Ray stored the research materials collected under Marina's direction in a mystery ring.
　The Lays, who had escaped from the cave, had driven along the underpass leading to the Giants' nest in Mejogo to join a neutral mission from the kingdom of Miliana... and the Lutas had been driving down the underpass in anticipation of an assassin from Jaya if they remained alone.

"So what are you going to do now? Honestly, it doesn't make much sense to come with us."

　In the carriage, Ray asks Lutus over the fruit water from the mistling.
　Other than Ray, Lutus was holding a glass of fruit water in his hand.
　Lutus, who was somehow thirsty, opens his mouth moistened with fruit water.

"To be honest with you, let me work with you."

　For Lutus, that's definitely the choice he has the best chance of surviving.
　But Ray shakes his head.

"I'm tied up,"

　Though Lutus has some fighting power, he is still inferior to Beune, let alone Ray.
　Working with such a Lutus was nothing but a drag, as Ray said.
　Lutus also has a bodyguard.
　Ray wanted to avoid acting with so many people if possible.

"Don't tell me the truth so easily... but do you mind that I am of benefit to the kingdom of Milliana?"

　It was true that he was a drag, and certainly a useful person that Lutus had spoken of.
　Since he was one of the candidates for Jaya's successor, there is no doubt that he knows a lot of information that cannot be obtained from outside.
　In that sense, Ray could not deny that Lutus was a useful person.

"Don't you have to work with me all the time? That's why I leave it with a messenger from the Kingdom of Mileana."
"Ah... is that the safest thing?"

　Rey replies to Vihela's words, and turns to Lutus, "Is that OK?"
　Lutus thinks a little and nods.

"All right, I can't be too selfish, as long as I'm pushing myself. and... the messengers will treat me more politely than the Lays."

　The word was calculated.
　But, as Lutus said, it is undoubtedly the envoy of the Kingdom of Milliana who appreciates the value of Lutus the most at present.
　Of course, it's more of a problem in terms of safety than being with the Ray's.
　However, he has a bodyguard and is a mission sent to a country to which an organization opposed to Gilm belongs.
　Of course, it is highly likely that they have chosen a good bodyguard to protect themselves.

"Young!"

　Suddenly, one of the guards in the carriage carriage carriages calls on Lutus.
　I wondered if it was an attack on the enemy for a moment, but there was no tension in his voice.
　open one's mouth with a little relief

"What's the matter!"
"There seem to be some people coming over here, what would you do?"
"Oh, hey! Isn't that your enemy!"

　If they were coming from the nest of giants they were going to go to in this situation, they would have recognized themselves as enemies.
　Nevertheless, I wondered why there was no sign of vigilance... when I passed them in the carriage, I saw that they were not hostile to each other.
　Those who were walking down the underpass were wondering why they were so far over there when they saw the carriage coming.
　That's why they think the cabs they're riding belong to Jaya, as long as they're moving here.
　We can't get out of the giant's nest at present.
　...can you get out of the way, but if you do that, you'll definitely be attacked by the sky's rampant set, and most importantly, prostitutes and resistance who are free from being brainwashed are on the lookout.
　Some prostitutes, in particular, are ex-adventurers, ex-soldiers...and in some cases ex-knights, and many are attacking Jaya soldiers.
　In addition, soldiers who are knocked down are deprived of their weapons, so the longer it takes, the more disadvantageous the situation becomes for Jaya.
　At a time when it is far from safe outside, there is a possibility that if you remain trapped in a giant's nest, you will eventually be helpless.
　Then it's safe to think that way, trying to get out of the mejogo using a hidden passageway.
　In fact, there was an uproar in the cave, such as the giant's runaway, and the damage was great.
　Still, it would be somewhat ironic to be safer than the ongoing chaos of major journeys.

"There are a lot of people,"
"...it was a giant's nest, wasn't it? When we looked for it, there were very few people. He must have been hiding, after all."

　When Ray muttered, Vihela muttered half-stupidly and half-impressed.
　I belong to Jaya, so I don't have any favors.
　However, just because they didn't like it, it didn't mean they wouldn't accept the other person's judgment.

"Well, after all, we fought a big fight before we went into the giant's nest. With that in mind, there was plenty of time to hide. although some of them seemed to have slept too much."
"Well... but wouldn't you have to use it here to get back to Mejogo? If you moved out of the woods..."
"If you're confused inside the mejogo, it's going to take a lot of trouble to get inside. What's more, it's hard to drive around in a crowded carriage. If it were only the Jayas, we could drive them in."

　Elena's words were not a joke, they seemed to think so from the bottom of their hearts.
　If you belong to Jaya, there is no problem in running over and killing him.
　The words remind Lutus and his bodyguards that Elena, in front of them... no, all of them, including Elena, are angry about Jaya.

(You were right to surrender first, weren't you? At first, they treated us in a friendly manner, so they decided to make the most of us, judging that they could get information from us. ...if he had taken a hostile attitude, he would certainly have died. In my case, my position is my position.)

　Elena's appearance, forgetting to even make a face as usual, thinks about it.
　Still, he breathes relief that he was not killed by the Lays... especially Elena, Marina, and Vihela, whom he could not forgive as a woman.

(I was lucky to have met Ray about the robber.)

　It was a near harassment order from someone who didn't like Lutus, but I'm still alive because of the request.
　Lutus is pleased and amused by the strange relationship.

"Young man, it's almost time for a giant's nest!"

　The voice of the bodyguard in the cabins echoes around.
　The words slightly tightened everyone's expressions.
　It's not known exactly what's going on with the giant's nest now and with the giant.
　It's predictable, but only predictable.
　If so, it is certain that you should be ready to respond immediately if something unexpected happens.
　That's what I thought...

"No body?"

　In the vicinity of the hidden door... we arrive at the place where reinforcements were sent from the cave where the Reys had just been, but there is not a single corpse lying there.
　Of course, there are bloodstains, weapons, pieces of protective equipment on the ground, and even some amputated fingers, as proof that there was no dream here.But the body is nowhere to be found.
　The number of soldiers killed here could not have been more than ten or so.
　Therefore, it is very strange that there are no dead bodies at all.

"Didn't you pass them by because they were in the way of passing by?"
"I understand what you mean by Lutus, but do you think you can imitate those who are running away in a hurry?"

　Ray's words stifled Lutus.
　In fact, those who passed each other as they were moving in a carriage were in a great hurry.
　It's as if you're trying to get away from the major.
　It would be a bit difficult if they were asked if they had time to clear away all the bodies that lay here.

"Then, aren't they, after all?"
"That's the best chance,"

　Elena agrees with Vihela's words.
　Ray could also understand that the possibility was high by a semi-erasure method.
　It was doubtful, however, what was the reason for the mere coachman to do so.

(Actually, you had a sense of camaraderie? That's a little hard to think about as far as that looks.)

　The relationship between the coachmen and the soldiers did not seem so good as Ray.
　But he quickly changes his mind.
　In the first place, the fact that there is no body on the ground to move in this way is nothing wrong with the Lays.
　Then we don't have to think about the situation anymore.

(But if the Giants were still alive, and they ran wild and devoured the body with their appetites... they would have to be dealt with for the time being.)


　But as far as the surroundings go, you don't have to worry about it.
　Get out of a parked carriage, just in case.
　Even if you don't have the sharpest senses like Ray... even an ordinary person can smell the blood still here.
　However, Ray's honest feelings were that he didn't want to get along very well with someone who felt comfortable with the smell he could smell.

"Here we go,"

　Everyone nods to Ray's words, which he says with a slight frown under his hood.
　Then everyone who got out of the carriage went into the giant's nest.
　Everyone was wary of their surroundings, but not particularly by giants... or by Jayans.
　However, the moment you enter a room with a black crystal, there is a strong smell of blood.
　I looked to the stinky side and found a large pile of dead bodies there.

"They've been attacking here," and if you are carrying it here and collecting it there, did the coachman do it?"

　That being the case, Ray is subtly unconvinced.
　A corpse is very heavy. It would be even more so if they were trained soldiers and even more equipped.
　I still doubt that the driver carried the body... and by the help of those who were lucky enough not to die in the battle.
　For as far as Ray could see, he didn't seem to be so loyal.

(Well, as long as it's not eaten, it's not the work of the giants. Then don't you have to worry about it that much now? and now, at any rate, it would come first to get out of the giant's nest and join Sett, who would be raging near here.)

　I then turned my gaze away from the pile of dead bodies... and for a moment I looked where the black crystal was, of course, but there was nothing there now.
　In addition, Lutus was staring at the spot where the black crystal was located.
　Unlike Ray, Lutus may have a lot of thoughts about the organization Jaya.
　And in many ways, black crystals were an important part of the jar.
　It wouldn't be strange if Lutus had some melancholy feelings.
　But Ray, who can't kill time here forever, opens his mouth, feeling a little bad.

"Lutus, we're going now," I can't stay here forever."
"Oh, I know,"

　Lutus responds to Ray's words more easily than expected.
　With a little surprise, and still determining that the situation would help, the Rays began to move up the giant's nest.