When Ray decides to go with Elena to the Duke of Kerebel, he will naturally need to be prepared accordingly.
　Of particular importance would still be to report to Dusker and the Guild.
　Normally, if an adventurer goes somewhere out of the city for any reason, he doesn't have to bother reporting.
　However, in Ray's case, he is deeply involved in the construction of the guillem and the construction of the surface ship, and is also involved in the case of the sailors.
　That's why you don't have to go out of your way to inform Ray when something happens, but in fact Ray isn't in Gilm and as a result he wastes his time... so you need to let him know in advance.
　And as we head to the Duke of Kerebel, of course there are Elena and Arra besides Ray when informing Dusker.
　Since Elena and Ray, important figures to Dusker, have visited, Dusker will meet immediately unless there is much urgent business to do.
　And in the office, as usual, Ray, Elena and Arra were facing Dusker.
　In addition, Seto and Yero are now playing together in the garden of the lord's residence.

"Well, I understand that the Lord Elena will return to the Duke of Kelebel, but so will Ray."
"Is there anything unsavory? I don't think there's anything urgent right now."

　As Ray asks, Dusker glances at the papers on his desk over a cup of tea.
　When Ray looks at his office desk caught up in it, he finds that the number of documents there is clearly smaller than before.
　It was, however, proof that Dusker had worked hard to sort out the papers, but more so that the expansion was beginning to decrease.
　As winter approaches, it's getting colder and more dangerous to work outside.
　We are still doing minimal work for those who are looking for work, but it was true that there were fewer documents to settle.
　Perhaps he noticed Ray's gaze, Dusker shakes his head, saying it's all right.

"It's nothing to do with the papers. Ray stands out in many ways. I just thought he'd make less of a fuss. But that's just how I feel, so I don't have to worry about it. And he'll come back to Gilm at the longest in spring, right?"
"That's what I'm going to do. No, exactly after the New Year's party."

　Ray's words give Dusker relief.
　It doesn't mean that without Ray, we can't start building extensions at all, but there's a big difference in efficiency between being with and without Ray.
　Above all, Ray, which has a means of transportation called Seto, can travel much faster than riding on the ground.
　...however, I'm not going straight because I'm slightly out of the way, and I'm going to get lost, or I'm going to get into trouble, or I'm going to find a thief and hunt him.
　But even with that in mind, Ray and Sett travel very fast.
　There's a big difference between having Ray and not having him when something urgent happens.
　It was a pity that Ray would not be in Gilm until the beginning of the new year, but it was not something that could be helped.

"Okay. I wish Ray would wear it, but you're not my subordinate. If you're going, I can't stop you. ... Mr. Elena, Ray may cause you a lot of trouble, but please take good care of me."
"Well, I'll leave it to you. ... I think it's almost certain that there'll be trouble when you bring Ray home."
"I'm sure enough.

　Huff. Elena and Dasker smile at each other.
　Ray wanted to complain about it, but I fully understand that he is not compatible with ordinary aristocrats.
　That's why in the end Ray couldn't help but shut up as he listened to their conversation.
　Arra smiles silently at the sight of the three.

"Well, let's say I'm going to leave now. Shouldn't Ray talk to the workers, too? And Ray also has an avid receptionist."

　It was clear at a glance who Elena's words meant.
　Ray also nods without particular objection because he understands it.

"Well, I see. I'm getting more relaxed, but I still have work to do."

　Dusker looks at the pile of papers on his office desk with a slightly disgusting look on his face.
　Even though it's decreasing, Dusker doesn't really like paperwork.
　Still, whether he disliked it or was actually suited for the job was a different story, and as the lord of Gillum he was capable of doing the job... was it good or bad for Dusker?
　Although he was a former knight and essentially preferred to be physically active, he still had to do his paperwork well.
　Troubledly...but perhaps the conversation with Ray, Elena, and Arra was enough to change his mind, he rose from the sofa where he was sitting and went to his office desk...and suddenly Dusker stopped and turned around.

"I beg your pardon, Mr. Elena, that you will contact me before you leave Gillum?"
"Yes. Of course I won't pretend to leave without saying a word."
"Well, then, I'll be surprised if my lord Elena and others leave without a word."

　The words finally led Ray out of the office and out, guided by the maid who had been waiting outside the room.
　Since they have already visited the lord's residence many times, they don't need any guidance, but... they can't move the lord's residence freely, so it's a matter of course.
　Since it was the lord's residence, naturally there must be various kinds of secrets there.
　Also, there is a possibility that something like that cannot be shown to others, and if you inadvertently look at it, even Dusker will have to take various measures.
　When they left the lord's residence... they naturally stood out because the setos who were playing in the garden joined together.
　Of course the Lays were in the carriage which Dusker had prepared, but it was not difficult to tell from the window who was in the carriage."

"Isn't it Mr. Elena or Mr. Elena? If you don't mind, tell me a little story."
"Wait, I'm the one doing business with you, Mr. Elena! Keep a woodman like you in!"

　We hear such voices outside the carriage, but Ray, Elena, and Arla, the coachman, ignore them and proceed.
　For merchants, business with Dusker is profitable, but it's also very important to get acquainted with Elena, who is nicknamed General Princess.

"There's still a merchant who's trying his best. He'll have a hard time going back to his hometown."
"Perhaps they came to Guillum without any plan. They thought they would manage to get there first."
"Wasn't it that sweet?"

　To Ray, who tells him to follow Elena's words, Elena nods back, caressing Yero on her lap.

"Yes. Of course, if it had come earlier, it would have been beneficial to me. Most of the tradesmen who remain here are late, though some may be unlucky to have come simply from afar from Gillum."
"Oh... there's nothing I can do about it."

　Ray says with a little sympathy.
　In this world, where transportation, such as airplanes, trains and cars, is not as advanced as it was when we were in Japan, it is basically a walk or carriage that moves except for parts like Ray.
　Then it will take time to travel far, and as a result, it will be delayed in arriving at Gilm and the opportunity to do business will be missed.

(Thinking about it, I don't feel like I want to do something about it, but... if I let someone play the monster material, I think that's going to cause a lot of trouble.)

　Recalling that merchants had flocked to him for the twilight spears before, Ray quits the option of helping them, saying he doesn't want to do the same thing.
　Some merchants are so brazen that Ray doesn't want much to do with them.
　Ray changes the subject, looking inside his carriage, saying it's stupid to think about it any more.

"This carriage, from Gimecara... I heard you bought it from Solgeh, did you know?"
"Huh? So is this the carriage that the Sura's got in? I've heard that the Sura's are going to buy the hired carriage and the horse, respectively.
"Oh, but each one of them naturally chooses not to buy it. Gimekara seems to sell the horse-drawn carts she bought from them to various places. The more horse-drawn carts we have this season, the more horse-drawn carts we sell."As winter approaches, many merchants are gathering in Gilm.
　Many of these merchants have bought too much goods in guillem to carry them, and others need a carriage for various other reasons.
　For Gimekara, who had brought a carriage and a horse to pull it with her, she couldn't have done better.
　Besides merchants, some, like Dusker, say that the more a carriage there is, the better it is.
　That being the case, Gimekara had no trouble with her business partners.
　and with the money of the carriage and horse, they are building upon the headquarters of the Zorgay trade house.

"I suppose Gimekara was aiming for this from the beginning, or else she could not easily buy a carriage or a horse."

　At Ray's words, Elena nods in agreement.

"You can say that you're a merchant around here, though you'll have to keep what the Souras say you're going to buy, and the upkeep will be a big deal."
"I don't deny it. Considering there are hundreds of horses alone, how much do you spend on that food alone?"
"It's surprising that you've got enough stables to keep so many horses."

　Of course, if the guillem is the same as before, it cannot be imitated.
　Thanks to the extension work, we could afford it.
　Still, the Zorgay Chamber turned to find a house with stables to keep the horses and lodgings, and only then...
　While we are talking like that, the carriage moves forward and eventually arrives in front of the guild.

"Mr. Elena, Mr. Ray, we have arrived."

　She nodded to Arra's voice, and they got out of the carriage... and now Ray wonders.

"Well, Arra. I think this is a carriage owned by Mr. Dusker. How do you return it? Arra naturally acts with us, doesn't she?"
"That's all right. The guild is supposed to give it back."
"...is that so?"

　Given the friendly relationship between the guild and the Dasker, it could well be so.
　Thinking so, Ray nods.

"Slurrurling.

　If you look at Seto's delightful cry, you'll see Seto happily eating a skewer of Gamerion.
　Ray thought Gamerion's meat was reasonably expensive, but when he saw who had given Seto the skewer, he was convinced.
　Because it was Johanna who gave the skewer.
　Johanna, the rival of Mire Dogs, would like to have as much control over Seto as possible in the absence of Mire Dogs.

(Come to think of it, when will the Mile Dogs come back? I don't think it'll be possible to come back before winter because of negotiations with the Lavrellina... then spring? No, but...)

　Generally speaking, it seems impossible to get back to Gillum by winter, no matter how early the negotiations end.
　That's all if it's Seto, it's all different...but if it's Seto in the first place, it's not that Millerine will come back to Gilm just to love him.
　Can you tolerate the fact that Seto lovers...or the fact that Seto addicts can't see Seto all winter?
　When Ray was told so, he had to lean his head... and he was a little worried that he might push himself back to Gilm even in winter.