a gigantic ship suddenly appeared right next to Earthra
　Those who don't know the magic item of sandboats and those who don't know much about the existence of the lays are naturally surprised to see such sandboats, and some of them faint rather than lose their cool.
　But the guards quickly explain themselves and most of them regain their grip.
　When everyone settles down, naturally some people show a keen interest in the existence of sandboats.
　This city is the closest to the kingdom of Mileana in the country, and many people call it a wealthy merchant.
　They would naturally gather information about the magic items they don't have, and buy them out if they could... some thought it was a half-threat, but when they found out that the sandboat was related to the Solgay trade, they would be out of control.
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"Well, Ronitas," Thank you for your help today."
"Oh, don't worry about it. Take it easy." I'll send people out here to protect the sandboats."

　Tell him so, Ronitas leaves Ray's room.
　Ray is now in a room in Earth's Blessed Tei, one of the most prestigious inns in Earthla.
　By the favour of Ronitas, Ley and his party... the wings of the Red Lotus, Elena, Lutus, Gimekara, and Sula were to stay at the Blessed Pavilion of the Earth tonight.
　Ray's magic tent, once inside, is the same as the earth's bounty... no, you can spend more comfortably.
　Still, the Rays decided to receive courtesy from Ronitas.
　For Ronitas, letting the Rays stay in their lodgings is also necessary to ensure that they are ready to contact them immediately if something happens.

"I suppose we need to exchange information and consult with Mr. Dusker. Let's take it easy for now."

　mutter, lie down in bed
　She didn't want to play with Seto, but from what she saw before she entered Azra, it seemed to me that Seto had been playing with Mileine.
　We had a feeling that if we were to get in the way of the Miller Dogs, we would follow them off the guard of the Ronitas.
　Then Ray thought it would be better to let Seto and the Millerine play to their heart's content.
　In fact, I was staring at the jealous women playing with Seto when Sulnin intervened and forced them back.
　Ray, who didn't know about it, thought that Mireine was still playing with Seto.
　sit in bed looking out the window
　In the sky the moon was shining down against the earth.
　A cloudless night sky foretells clear skies tomorrow.
　Well, as long as we move by carriage, it's only natural that we want the weather to clear up if possible.
　It's been a long time since I muttered... I'm enjoying my time alone for the first time in a long time.
　Recently, I've been spending a lot of nights in magic tents with Elena, and I didn't really have much time to be alone.
　Of course, I don't feel at ease being with Elena, but I still think it would be nice to have time to be alone like this once in a while.
　Time goes by looking at the moon floating in the sky without thinking about it.
　All I can hear is people making noise outside the inn or laughing at a banquet in the cafeteria on the ground floor.
　How long has passed... suddenly a knock on the door of the room brings Ray back to himself.

"Excuse me, Mr. Ray," Would you mind a moment?"

　Ray replies unexpectedly, perhaps because the voice he hears through the door was familiar.

"Is it Gimekara? Good. Come on in."

　Behind the door opened with Ray's words was a figure of Gimekara.

"I'm sorry I'm on holiday," I have a word with you on the subject of bodyguards. . . . May I have a word with you?"
"Oh, I don't mind," I had nothing particular to do."

　People say they're resting, but Gimekara doesn't say anything particular about Ray's words, she just walks into the room and sits on the sofa.

"As for the escort, fortunately we were able to bring together a certain number of people, as it is a large town. --but I chose him not by his arms, but by his personality."

　Ray nods back to Gimekara, who asks her, "Is there no problem?"
　Since almost all the staff are made up of women, if you put a rude man in there, there will definitely be a problem.
　In order to avoid this, it was only natural to place more importance on personality than on arms.

"That's all right," "But is there no adventurer who is good-natured and well-natured? He was a Lavrellina country, so it was no problem, but when he entered the kingdom of Mileana, he wouldn't be able to say so?"

　If we continue to enter the kingdom of Mileana near the border, there is a good chance that monsters, let alone thieves, will attack us.
　Most of the laymen are just the best ducks in the world.
　It was only natural for Ray to say, but Gimekara shook her head with a difficult look on her face.

"I'm afraid not everything is so easy... I'm looking for it very carefully."
"It's hard, isn't it?"
"Yes, but... I think the number of skilled adventurers will naturally increase as we approach Gilm, so I guess we have to look forward to that."
"I suppose, but the question in that case is whether we can get to the towns and villages where the adventurer is."
"That's the case,"

　Ray wonders, "Should I ask the millennials to come over here?"
　But he immediately shook his head and denied the idea.
　There is no doubt that we would like them to come, but the reason why the scorching winds are heading to the country of Lavrellina with the Lonitas mission is because of its demonstrative significance.
　Rank C party at that young age is attracting a lot of attention in many ways.
　Sulnin alone is of a certain age, though young.

"Okay, then, do we need to make the combat training a little tougher before we leave?"

　If others can't protect us, we'll have them protect us ourselves.
　When Ray says so, Gimekara nods with a complex expression.
　The recent combat drills have been rather intense in the eyes of Gimekara.
　It still makes sense for those who are trained because they are all horse-drawn on the move, but if they had to walk around as before, it's probably not surprising that many of them had already dropped out.
　...and yet it's still a light exercise among Ray.
　Seeing such training makes me wonder if it's okay to make it tougher.
　At the same time, the training of a notorious, high-ranking adventurer is something that many people who make a living of fighting would like to experience, even if they are willing to spend money.

(They teach other merchants how to do business...)

　I thought like that while looking at Ray, but it seems right and it's slightly different.
　At any rate, for those who know nothing, women's positions are undoubtedly highly envious.

"Anyway, I still have time until tomorrow, so I'll try a little harder." and if that doesn't work, I think I'll have to look for it after I enter the kingdom of Mileana."

　Ray nods to Gimekara, who asks him if he's okay.
　If that's the only way out, then we'll have to.

"All right. ... oh, yes, yes. And you said you were about to talk to Mr. Dusker, what would you do?"
"No matter what, I don't have the option of not going."

　In fact, it's up to Marina to gather information and negotiate with Dusker.
　Still, as a party leader leading the wing of the Red Lotus, I can't be irresponsible of not being there.
　Unless you're so busy that you can't take your hands off it, I couldn't say you're busy now because you've been resting so slowly.

(No, are you busy taking a break?)

　It is understandable to Ray that even if he thinks so, such logic cannot be accepted.

"Then shall we go?"

　Rey nodded to Gimekara's words and left the room.





"Oh, I should have been a little slower,"Marina says so with a smile when she sees Ray in the lunchroom.
　Marina probably thought she needed to give Ray a good rest by himself, who was always with them.
　Ray didn't find it hard to be with them, but he still decided that there must be a lot of mental problems with being alone in a woman.

(I say it myself, but there are only beautiful women at our party, including Elena.)

　Marina makes tea using hot water in the lounge and places it in front of Rey and Gimekara.

"Oh, that Mr. Marina would go out of his way to make tea." If other people knew it, I'd be jealous."

　It was a joke to tell you, but it was never exaggerated.
　Marina, Elena, Vihela... these three are beautiful enough to be called the most beautiful women in the world, of which Marina is clearly superior to the others in terms of female charm.
　Therefore, if the story of Marina's making of tea spreads, it's no wonder she's jealous.

"Huh, thank you. Now, when Lutus and Ronitas come, we'll all be together."

　The moment Marina says so, the door opens as if she had timed it.

"Huh? Are we all ready yet? It was a little late."

　Ronitas says so and enters the lounge with Lutus.
　We probably exchanged a lot of information before we came here. Their attitudes were much more friendly than they were when they first met.
　Ray, who brought Lutus with him, seems to be on good terms with him.

"Well, now that we are all here... Elena, please,"
"Yes,"

　Marina nods and Elena pulls out a pair of obes.
　No one here has ever seen a pair of oves before, so no one is particularly surprised to see Arra on the other side of the pair of oves.

'I have been waiting for you, Mr. Elena. Mr. Dusker.'

　While Arra orders a person nearby to go for Dusker, there is a lot of talk between Elena and Arra.
　Until Dusker arrives, those around him will not break into such a conversation.

"And where is Mr. Elena staying to-day?"
"It's a city called Earthra, near the border between the Kingdom of Mileana and the Kingdom of Levrellina."
"Oh, I know the city. a few years ago, I was attacked by a group of goblins.'
"Oh,"

　Elena mutters a little admiration at the information that comes out of Arra's mouth.
　The goblins are the weakest of all monsters.
　But numbers are still power, and goblins have considerable things to do in terms of increasing numbers.
　What's more, this is not a frontier, it's a good place to call the countryside.
　It's natural for Elena to be surprised that such a city was attacked and defended by a group of goblins.

(However, if the goblins appear in such places, they may not have been so numerous, even in groups.)

　While thinking about it, I'm enjoying a conversation with Arra...

"Did you hear from Mr. Elena?"

　On the other side of the pair of oaves, that kind of voice echoes.
　It was the other party the laymen had been waiting for.
　Dusker, lord of Dusker

"Dear Dusker, I'll take your time."
'I don't care. More than that... well, apparently we're all here. Then, let's start exchanging information and discussing."

　That's what Ray and his party, the delegation, and the Dasker were talking about.