Many soldiers were marching through the slums in the darkness of the night.
　Among them is the figure of a knight, and there is a hint of fainting around.
　If it had been bright enough, it would have been a commotion just to move here, but it was already close to 10 p.m.
　Many people are already asleep, partly because winter sets early.
　Some still make a fuss in bars or go to brothels, but relatively more likely to be asleep.
　Or maybe a little while ago... some people might still be excited about the new year, but it's already been some time since the beginning of the new year.
　The New Year's party was hardly held anymore.
　However, for the inhabitants of the slums, there are many who are still awake, and when soldiers and knights come to their homes, they are understandably wary.
　The reason why we don't ask them directly, like who they are, is probably because we know instinctively that if we say something in this situation, we can be killed by soldiers and knights.
　Among these soldiers and knights are Ray, Elena and Arra with Sett next to them.

"I'm sorry, Seth. I've been going out with these things."
"Gruly!"

　Ray's words give Seto a clear voice.
　For Seto, he's happy to go out with Ray.
　Even in the middle of the night... and even in the act of Ray attacking somewhere.

"I heard from Elena that the place to attack is an ordinary house. No, I don't think it's an ordinary house when it's in a slum."

　If you have an ordinary house in a slum, you'll have to be sure to steal it.
　No, some might think about attacking rather than stealing.
　But what if the house was the home of the most influential behind the scenes organization in Annesis?
　Under normal circumstances, they would hardly attack such a dangerous opponent's house.
　I can't say that there's no one in the slums who can't judge the area and attack it.
　In any case, Ray says, the place where the house stands is special, but the house itself is a little larger than an ordinary single house... but it's too large to be called a mansion.
　With that being the case, there is no doubt that it is impossible to have a set longer than 3 meters.

"Slurrurling.

　A set of voices that say, "I don't care.
　Having been soothed by this kind of set, Ray gently pats his head.
　Ray's hand must have been pleasant. Seto's throat sounds in a good‐humoured.

"... Mr. Ray, I'm sorry that I'm so relaxed... ...that I'll lose my nervousness in my interaction with Sett, so please leave me alone if possible."

　Arra says so, subtly difficult to say.
　If you are used to fighting like Ray, Elena and Arra, it was only natural not to get too nervous before fighting.
　But many of the soldiers have experienced the battle itself, but not as much as the Reyes.
　For such soldiers, if the atmosphere had been created here, there was a possibility that they would not be able to exert their strength well when it came to actual warfare.
　Ray must have noticed this from Arra's gaze and the soldiers around him.
　stop caressing Seto on the head

"I'm sorry,"
"Guru..."

　Ray apologizes, but Seto rubs Ray's head more gently.
　Ray caresses Seto lightly on the head, saying that he can't help it.

"I'm sorry, but that's it for now. When this attack is over... No, it's night and tomorrow, but we'll play together."
"Glululululululululululululululululululululululululu

　It seemed a little disappointing, but perhaps he was satisfied with Ray's promise to play tomorrow, but Seto could no longer caress and spoil him.
　Seeing Seto's condition, Elena looks at him standing still on his right shoulder.
　It's normal for me to shout "I'm going to play with you!" the moment I see Seto taking care of me.
　Nevertheless, I was suspicious that I was not doing such a thing now, but when I saw him, I looked at him with a look of satisfaction.
　because he slept deftly on Elena's right shoulder.
　Originally, yellow is not that strong at night because he is a child.
　It's more difficult than a human child, but it's definitely only been a few years since it was born into this world.
　It was only natural that he would feel sleepy at night because of that kind of yellow.
　Moreover, Ray and Elena, and most of the people here, were unaware that today's day, Seto and Yero were chasing each other like taggers in the stable, and Yero was quite tired.

(Shall we stay like this until we reach our destination?)

　Elena decides that she won't force herself to wake her up under the current circumstances, and that she will keep her awake until she arrives at the place where she attacks.
　In this case, it is also important that Yero is not expected to be so strong in this attack.
　Yero is still small and far short of Seto as a pure force.
　They have the ability to blend in with the surrounding scenery and give Elena a second taste of what she saw.
　But it's not just an ability to help in direct combat. ... In terms of defense, there may be a way to shield, but Elena, who loves Yero, can't have him do that.
　The reason I came here with you today is because I want to be with Seto, I don't want to leave Elena, I want Ray to take care of me...

"I see you, Elena,"

　Seeing Yero, Elena comes to herself with the words of a soldier from the front.
　The soldier who had been sent to see what was going on came to report.
　But I have doubts when I see the soldier's face in a strange hurry.

"Well, how is it going? Of course they know we are approaching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

　It is the military power of the Duke and Duchess of Kelebel, though the largest of the underlying organizations in Annesis.
　Moreover, as long as Ray and Seto are added, there is no way that a single organization can fight head on and win.
　But if the soldiers are still coming towards their home ground, it's safe to think of intercepting them.
　It is one way to demilitarize peacefully and obediently, but if you do so, you will undoubtedly be held in contempt by other organizations.
　If this was an organization like an ordinary business association, then there would have been no problem.
　However, since it is an organization behind the scenes, of course, it is impossible to behave in such a way that people around you despise it.
　I thought that because Elena knew it, they were waiting for us with their military strength... but the soldier shook his head and denied it.

"No, it wasn't. There were soldiers and knights around the target house who were different from us."
"Isn't that their military strength?"
"Yes, for the soldiers and knights were about to rush home."
"The Marquis of Seysore?"

　Elena predicts where the troops belong by explaining the soldiers.
　Originally I had heard from the Teles that the Marquis of Seysor's forces were moving.
　I had heard that... but it was unexpected for Elena that they would come to attack the same place as themselves.

(No, if it were Gaiska who hired the Black Wolf, would it not be so strange for the Marquis of Seysall to come here? I don't know if he had guessed that the Black Wolf was dead, but there is no denying the possibility that he had taken steps to make the circumstances all right.)

　It is already almost certain that Geiska hired a black wolf.
　However, there is still no clear evidence, such as contracts or testimony from those involved.
　That being the case, there was no doubt that the Marquis of Seysore would move to erase it.
　It is true, however, that it is not for Gaiska's sake, but for the sake of keeping the Marquis of Seysore from being named.
　Whatever the reason, they are trying to attack the black wolf-broker.
　That being the case, Elena could not afford to leave the Marquis of Seysor alone.

"What shall I do?"
"Here we go. We can't let the Marquis of Seysore do what they like. We'll have to deal with the matter."

　It would be the best outcome if the Marquis Seysore's influence could be somewhat diminished.
　It is important to note, however, that too much power should not be diminished by the Marquis of Seysore.
　We need to do something about the balance, and as a result, it is difficult to adjust the balance.
　Nevertheless, it is impossible to leave the Marquis Seysore's forces intact.head for one's destination house and hurry
　The Duke and Duchess of Quelevel will also be able to lead such an Elena.
　Some people don't like being led by a woman, but it's the Duke's army.
　I was used to being led by Elena, who was nicknamed General Hime, and there was no discomfort in the present situation.
　This part of the Duke and Duchess of Quevel is probably the best part of all around.
　As he continues to move on, he eventually nods to see if he hears anything, and then a little later Ray understands what he's responding to.

(Oh, I see. Come to think of it, I was talking about the rush. Then is this the sound of battle?)

　Yes, I heard metal noises and screams, and the smell of iron rust floating in the air.
　With that in mind, it was obvious what was going on.
　Maybe Elena felt it a little later than Ray, but her steps on the road accelerate further.
　Naturally, so will the others, and the speed of the party will naturally increase.
　In due course...

"Who are you?"

　Suddenly, such a voice reverberates in the darkness of the slums.
　It was obvious, not to mention, who uttered the voice.
　for beyond this point the largest underworld is fighting in Annesis, which acts as an intermediary between the Marquis of Seysor and the Black Wolf.
　We're here to keep no one out of the fight... specifically, it's someone who acts as a bulwark to stop the auxiliaries of the other organization.
　That's why I reacted sensitively to Elena approaching me in the dark.

"I'm Elena Kelebel. I'm from the Duke of Kelebel. I have business ahead of me, so shall I ask you to let me through?"
"Elena Clevelle...General Hime!?"

　The soldier initially seemed not to know who was in front of him, but the name of Elena Kerebel and her notorious general, Princess, were still aware of it. She showed her dismay, revealing her surprise.

"Yes. As Duke of Quelevel, I have business with the house ahead. Let me pass quietly."
"What!? No, but..."

　There is no sign of movement from this place even if Elena tells me so, perhaps because I am told that I should never go through this place.

"Why? This Anesis... that we can't hear Elena Kerebel's orders in the territory of the Duke of Kerebel?"
"That's... no, but... I can't judge it, so please wait a little longer. I'll get the upper man right away. Hey!"

　The soldier's words left another nearby soldier flustered away.
　You don't have to think about what you did to do.
　But Elena had no intention of waiting for such an action.
　They say that their superiors are coming in the first place, but the possibility that their superiors will spend even a little time with the Marquis of Seysor is still there.
　That being the case, it's only a bad move to wait here quietly.

"I'm sorry, but I don't have time to wait for anyone. I'll let you go."

　Tell him so, Elena passes by the soldiers.
　The soldier immediately tried to reach out to such an Elena...

"What's wrong with your words?"

　With Power Axes in hand, Arra looks at the soldier with such eyes that she thinks she can kill him.
　Arra's gaze eventually left the soldier unable to do anything more.