On the night after the mock war, the Duke of Kelebel's residence was served lavishly to celebrate Ray's victory... but more lavishly than usual.
　The fact that it was not so grand, however, was only for the people of the Duke of Kelevel, and it was an absolutely gorgeous meal for the general public.
　At any rate, Liberte opens his mouth as he eats like that.

"And you didn't know who he was after all?"
"Yes, I asked the knights and the guards, but in the end nothing."

　Say so, and Ray shakes his head.
　Uh, a man who disappeared without even Seth's knowledge.
　Definitely strong, I couldn't get any information about who I thought I was.

(Well, strong doesn't mean you won't win. The question is how you didn't notice me after all...)

　I don't have a clue about that at the moment.
　Even if he fights against him, Ray has no intention of losing.
　However, it was only if he could fight normally, and if he was imitated to make a surprise appearance like today, it was not clear whether even Ray would be able to deal with it.
　Even Seto, who had five senses greater than Ray, couldn't see him.
　In that sense, you must be a very difficult person.

"... I see. Maybe behind it is..."

　Liberte muddled his words along the way, but understood what he wanted to say beyond that, no matter who was here.
　That's why Ray moves on to another topic without saying anything.

"Anyway, after the matter was over, I went to various stalls with Seto. I was surprised that there were so many delicious dishes."
"...I see,"

　The same words that Liberte uttered a little while ago.
　However, it doesn't look like he's worried, but he smiles happily.
　Liberte, who rules over Annesis, must be happy to be praised for where he lives.
　Ray isn't flattering about the matter either.
　In fact, all the food at the stall after the disturbance was reasonably delicious.
　...Of course, some of the stalls were tasteless, so not all of them tasted the best.

"Unfortunately, I rarely eat food served at such a restaurant, but what kind of food do you have?"
"I'd like to know about that, too. If it's delicious, I'd love to try it."

　Arcadia asks with great interest.
　Unlike Liberte, who essentially administers government affairs in Annesis, Arcadia can visit many villages, towns, and even small villages that are not even villages.
　That's probably why they were curious about what Ray said was delicious.

"Well, for example... well, the bread that was packed full of meat and beans into the bread, and it was delicious."

　There is meat and beans in the bread that are almost as big as ground meat, but when you bite the bread, the juice fills your mouth.
　Thanks to not cutting it into small pieces enough to be called ground meat, the meat has a firm texture, and the juices overflowing from it add to the flavor of the beans.
　There is a certain amount of bread to be called this type of side dish, and Ray likes to eat, but the bread he ate today was probably one of the best he'd ever eaten.
　When Ray explains how delicious it is, everyone swallows their saliva in spite of the fact that they are having a meal.
　That's probably how well Ray explained himself.
　For some time afterwards, the Duke and Duchess of Kelebel and Ray discuss the food they ate at the stall.
　The conversation about cooking continues for about ten minutes, and Liberte speaks again when the conversation is over.

"Well, let's leave the story of the stalls aside... the mock battle that took place today."

　Not only Ray, but Elena and Arcadia also look at Liberte, who tells her as she puts a bite of bread back on the plate.
　Arcadia, in particular, was busy dealing with the wives of the nobility who were now gathering in Annesis, and did not watch the mock battle until the end.
　Still, I was able to hear information from many people after the mock battle, and I know that Ray won the game with overwhelming strength.
　I was surprised to hear that Ray was the one who fought, especially since he defeated a few nicknames in Annesis.
　...or maybe it was Ray who fought, so he was surprised.
　Arcadia also knows Ray is worthy of fame.
　But then I know it only as knowledge, and I've never seen Ray fight before.
　Ray, whom Arcadia knows, is surprising to know that Ray has done such a great job when we eat together.
　Ray turns to Liberte, even though he feels a little uncomfortable with Arcadia's admiring gaze.

Were the aristocrats satisfied with the suggestion of the mock battle?'

　Nevertheless, Ray thought he would probably never be so satisfied.
　This incident originally took place because the aristocrats could not trust Ray's ability.
　It was a mock battle that was not required to be received, but it was inferior because it was paid as wind‐magic ore.
　I don't know if everyone thinks that way. I don't know, but... as long as there's a guy like Geiska, I didn't think everyone would really agree with today's mock battle.

(Well, I'm satisfied with the mock battle, and it's possible that he'll come in contact with me this time... that's that, and it's quite troublesome.)

　The aristocrats wanted to get acquainted with a notorious adventurer like Ray...and, if possible, to be their subordinates.
　Ray, however, has no idea of serving the nobles.
　In fact, I even think it's easier to be suspicious when it comes to preventing such a person from approaching.

"Well, I think there were many who were satisfied. If there had been many who saw Ray's strength with their own eyes in the war against the Empire of Bestia, they wouldn't have to imitate him like that."
"Oh... I don't think that can be helped. There aren't many people who like things like to go to war as aristocrats."

　In reality, however, the third and fourth sons of aristocrats often went to the battlefield to make achievements in the war and to join some knighthood... ...and, if things go well, they could even be adopted by some aristocratic family.
　It is not unusual for a nobleman to go on a battlefield if he understands his position very well.
　...however, it's only those who have a sense of crisis in their current position, and those like Geiska won't do that.
　Geiska, however, is descended from the Marquis of Seysore.
　If you become a marquis, it would be easy to find a job where you would not have to worry about your family's influence alone.

"A lover of things... ...I heard you were working with one of them today."

　Liberte says so when she hears the word "love of things."
　It was obvious to Ray who that meant.

"Blue it? ... I got you into trouble, but I think we'll get along well."

　Ray basically disliked the existence of nobility, but there are still many who are in the same vein as Blue It.
　Not a few, if not aristocratic, don't like it.
　After all, whether you're a nobleman or not, you don't like someone.
　It was undeniable that there were many people who didn't get along with the aristocrats, perhaps because of their upbringing.

"He is a little strange for a nobleman, but I suppose that's why he got along well with Ray."
"I think so. I have met a number of nobles, but I felt quite close to Mr. Dusker."
"Dasker, or ... I honestly think it's too good of a man to be so good. No, I suppose that's why he's able to bring the neutrals together so much."

　Ray could understand that Liberte's muttering expression deeply regretted the existence of Dusker.
　In fact, as Liberte says, it is undeniably true that such neutrals are united because of the presence of Dusker.
　Ray has been in touch with Dusker and knows it.
　But it is quite unlikely that Dusker, as Liberte wished, would disband the neutrality, or continue to follow the aristocracy.

"Mr. Dusker, I suppose, has many ideas of his own. He may be able to cooperate with the nobles as he is now, but I think it is impossible for him to come under them."
"... I suppose so. I've met Dusker several times, but he seemed to have a firm idea. That's why I think it's even more regrettable.""Why don't you leave it there? I don't think Dusker will come under you, no matter how much you spare him."

　Liberte says nothing more, regretting his wife's words.

(Liberte called Mr. Dusker away, but Arcadia had a lord... well, isn't it that strange?)

　Thinking that way, Ray brought the soup to his mouth...

"What?"

　The taste that spreads through my mouth gives me a little surprise.
　The people at the table, including Elena, look at Ray's appearance, but... Ray relishes the soup.
　One, two, three mouthfuls... Elena and others look mystified when they see Ray taste the soup, which gives them a taste of fish spreading through their mouths.
　It was impossible, but if there was poison or something in the soup and Ray drank it and noticed something unusual... then he wouldn't be able to taste the soup this much.
　But when Elena, Liberte and Arcadia drink soup, there is no sign of it.
　It tastes a little different than usual, but it's definitely a delicious soup.

"What's the matter, Ray? I don't think there's anything particular about this soup. No, I think it tastes good."

　Wasting soup, Ray opens his mouth as if he had recovered from Elena's words.

"I thought this soup was really good."

　Such words should not be tolerated by nature.
　Because this soup Ray drank was a familiar taste to Ray.
　However, even though it's a taste I remember, it doesn't mean that it's the same as Ray's.
　It's a little bit different from what Ray knows... no, it's quite different, but the direction he's heading should definitely be the same.
　It is a seasoning made from salted fish.
　For Ray, the fish hot pot he always eats in winter...so-called shotzuru, a fish sauce made from flatfish, used in shotzuru-nabe.
　Fish sauce is a major seasoning in the eyes of the world -- it's just an earth story.
　In Japan, the shotsuru that Ray knows is famous, and fish soy sauce such as Nampura in Thailand, Nkunam in Vietnam, and Nampa in Laos are probably famous.
　Of course, since these fish soy sauce are made in different places, the way they are made, the ingredients, and the maturing period are also different.
　In fact, the soup Ray was drinking in this way tasted more like a Nampler than a pinch of salt... unfortunately, Ray had never eaten anything using Nampler when he was in Japan.
　For Ray, fish sauce was, after all, an equal.
　That's why Ray enjoys the taste of the soup, despite the subtle discomfort.
　At the same time, I could imagine that the soup was probably made by Georgima for ramen soup.
　That's probably because Ray had eaten ramen with shipples at a ramen shop.
　Anyway, since fish sauce must be a kind of soy sauce, in a sense it can be called shoyu ramen.
　That's how Ray enjoys the soup and forgets the bad things about the day.