'Dear Elena, will you come back to Gillum?'

　A certain number of days have passed since entering the kingdom of Milliana, and the season is still summer, but as autumn approached, the Rays were told so by the Dusker projected on the pair of ovens.
　It's almost every day that Arra and Elena have a conversation at night in pairs of oaves.
　Today, as it was at first, suddenly Dusker came into Arla's room and said so over the paired oven.

"Sudden again," Well, I thought I should go back soon."

　Ray comes under Elena and says so, as he slowly sits in the magic tent after the Dusker was shown.
　At Ray's words, Dusker opens his mouth, apologizing for his stern face as much as he can.

"""I've managed to get by with a lot of people, but perhaps because of Ray's absence, the extension work is later than planned." If possible, I'd like to proceed to some extent before it snows.'
"Oh... the construction is going to proceed in winter, isn't it?"
'Yes, but I don't know what happens between cold and snow. I'd like to leave such a difficult place now and make it easy to do in winter. though I should like to keep it that way.''

　Dusker's point was understood by Ray, who was born and raised in a snowy country.
　Most importantly, I've been through many winters in guillem.
　Given that, I know of how much snow we have in guillem every year.
　That's why it's important when it's cold in winter, when it's snowing... and you want to avoid building extensions in difficult places if possible.

"Well, if the construction work is delayed now, it may be unsavory. Besides, the bodyguards are quite well organized, and if you go there, I think you'll be all right, though it's a good deal."

　Right? Ray asks the people around him... ...with his eyes on his companions, including Marina, Vihela, and Bune, who came to see Dusker reflected in the pair of oves.
　The first person to answer Ray's gaze was Vihela.

"Well, the guards train every day, and some of the others are stronger than the bad adventurers because they have daughters with fighting talents."

　It was a training session with an opponent who had no fighting experience, but that would be surprisingly fun for Vihela.
　say so with a big smile
　Dusker, who knew Vihela's preference for combat, looked a little surprised at her appearance.
　However, he decides that whatever Dusker says, he will only give Marina the information she makes fun of, and avoids pursuing Vihela and says something else.

"Then can you leave there to-morrow?"
"Well, maybe I'll be a little late, but I'll still go there as far as I can."
'Do it for me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
"Oh, do you mean there aren't enough people right now?"
'That's the case. We can't get any extra staff, if anything.'

　When Dusker says so, Ray nods convincingly.
　Had the Rays remained in Gillum, the surplus could have dismantled the Giant Turtle.
　Ray, who has a mysterious ring, and Marina, who uses spirit magic, have that much power.
　Though not as powerful as the two, Vihela also has great power in leading others around to see if anything is wrong.
　Woman... that's also where Vihela, dressed like a prostitute or dancer, moves around conspicuously.
　Those who carelessly touch it will have a hard time and pay attention to what happens afterwards, and women are more likely to ask for help in Vihela than in men with strong faces.
　Bune can also make use of her small body to move around quickly, solve any problems, or inform adults around her if she can't. ...however, Vihela is the only one who can understand all of Bune's words.
　Only Elena is transferred from the aristocracy, so she cannot imitate the extension work.
　Even so, if it is widely known that General Hime is coming to Gilmoo, it is possible to check those who cause a strange disturbance because they can imply that strange behavior could lead to capture by guards.

(I wish I could have had a Giant Turtle magic stone earlier. "Well, I don't think there'll be any trouble in the near future, and if you put up with it, there'll be nothing you can't do...? And Mr. Dusker will study sandboats, so you ought to stop talking nonsense."

　Counting in his head, including counting, Ray nods to Dusker.

"All right. As long as we don't have enough people, we can't say it's unreasonable. It might be a good winter job if possible. Fortunately, it doesn't rot easily in winter."
'Well... that's one option. Some people might want to make some money, even if they don't have to do extensions.'
"Well, and I think we should prepare as many winter jobs as possible this year."

　Ray's words are not half joking, but serious.
　In fact, many people are now gathered in Gilm.
　Residents of nearby towns such as Abuero and Subursta could return home in the winter.
　However, since some came from villages and towns far away from such towns, it was only natural for some to think of spending the winter in guillem rather than going home.
　Then, if you ask me if I can get over the winter with my present income... there will be a lot of people who don't know.
　In today's guillem there are many people, and there are many shops to accommodate them.
　There must be quite a few people who don't do anything to save their money and just spend it in stores.
　It was also the duty of Dusker, the lord of Gillum, to prepare more work for them than usual.

'If that's all right with you, I'll prepare it with that in mind, but... you really don't mind?'
"Yes, there's no problem," I can save you time and effort. but I hope you will take care not to think strangely of me.
'I know. I'll send people there too. I'll get in touch with the guild, so think about the reward."

　Ray nods to Dasker's advice.
　The dismantling of the gigant turtleneck is strictly done at Ray's request.
　Nevertheless, since it was the guild that paid, it was necessary to negotiate with the guild.

(Still, it's probably a guard, but it's not helpful to have him sent. Strange... when someone comes up with a stupid idea, it's troublesome for me too.)

　For example, if you dismantle a gigant turtleneck, there may be a vicious adventurer who hides meat and materials and makes them his own.
　No, Ray didn't really want to think about it, but I can predict that there will definitely be some such people.
　That's why it helped Ray to send a guard to catch them.
　If you're an ordinary monster, you can't imagine Ray keeping an eye on all of the gigant turtles that's too big.

(If you think about it, it might be better to leave it entirely to the guild.)

　They might try to steal meat and ingredients because they couldn't see it in front of Ray, but if they asked me if I would do so in the presence of guild staff... there would be some who would, but certainly not many.
　Of course, asking the guild for that area will add to the financial burden, but that's a lot of money in the mystery ring.
　It's no surprise that after spending a little bit of it, Ray thinks it's OK if the amount makes him feel better.

'Now, next...'

　Dasker and Ray, who uttered these words, continued to report and consult with each other things.





　The next day, as he prepares to leave after breakfast, Ray brings together key members and explains what Dusker told him yesterday.
　But when they heard it, Gimekara, Sula, and Rox accepted it without a sign of particular agitation.

"All right, so when are you going to leave? If possible, I'd like you to avoid leaving right now to explain to everyone. We have to load the carts with all kinds of supplies."
"I thought you'd be a little more surprised, but you'd be better off than I expected. It's much better than crying and screaming."

　Gimekara opens her mouth with a smile at Ray's words, a little mixed with surprise."I used to hear that Ray and his men were going to leave before long." I was preparing a lot of things for you know, too. You know what?"

　Sula and Rocks nod to each other, as Gimekara looks at them.
　Though Sula looked a little lonely, let alone Rocks.
　Since Sula has been working with the Reys from Mejogo for a long time, she must be anxious that they will disappear.
　Compared to Sula, Gimekara was halfway through... and Rocks joined him a little while ago, so he's not that worried about the Ray's absence.
　But if there's only one problem...

"Well, the fact that Ray and his friends are gone means riding the set, right?"

　Gimekara asks Ray as she watches Seto cry happily after being caressed by the women.
　What is there is not a reassuring look, but an unmistakable anxiety.
　Where does the anxiety come from? It's obvious, needless to think nothing of course.
　For those who use Set as a spiritual prop, the disappearance of Seto is a huge event.
　In fact, Gimekara knows that the group's anxiety grew considerably when Ray and his colleagues went to see the delegation from Gilm.
　Fortunately, they were able to meet Ronitas so quickly that they could return, and the anxiety within the party was quickly dispelled, but even then it was that way, so what would happen if it were a long time?
　It's not hard to imagine it at all.
　Sula looks a little uneasy, wondering if she has the same concerns as Gimekara.
　Rocks was in the position of bodyguard, but he was not in this party at that time, having originally acted as bodyguard for the Ronitas.
　So I've never seen with my own eyes exactly how demoralizing it is, even though I've heard of it.
　and in the midst of this, two more... Vichela and Bune saw the scene directly with their own eyes.
　That doesn't mean that Vihela will say anything, let alone the silent Bune.
　Without Seto, the journey to Gillum would undoubtedly take a long time.
　Knowing it, I didn't pretend to say anything here.

"Well, it's hard to move without Seto. In the first place, we move because we act on the premise that we move in sets."
"Yes, sir," -- but, you know --"

　Gimekara's gaze turns to the women again.
　Ray understood what it meant.

"I understand how you feel. I understand, but... I'm afraid this is a decision. If Gilm had more time to spare, we could have acted together a little more. I'm sorry, but I can't do that in this situation."

　Whatever Gimekara says, if they say it's already decided, there's nothing more they can do.
　All you can do is... pray that you can be positive about the feelings of women who use Seto as a spiritual prop.
　However, considering the extent to which my voice is effective for women... I concluded that it was almost impossible to do so.