After the meal, it was a routine to have a chat with Ray, Vichela, and Bune over tea and sweets until they returned to their regular lodging at dusk.
　But not today.
　The Lays were always in a garden made easier by Marina's Spiritual Magic, but today they were in a room in Marina's mansion.
　after taking strict measures to prevent Marina from being told by anyone by spirit magic.
　And there are only four people in the room: Ray, Elena, Marina and Vihela.
　Bune, Arla, Seto and Yero were standing by in the garden.
　...however, Seto and Yello are on guard against the possibility that somebody -- even Beune or Arra -- should not enter the house.
　Of course, Ray and others trust Bune and Arra.
　But Ray is going to talk about something that, even with such a partner, must be very vigilant.
　Elena and others were not so reluctant to do anything, but if Ray had to say so with a serious look on his face, he was obedient to the instructions.

"And by what means are you going to get rid of the tentacles of being in the underground?"

　The first person to start was Elena.
　Marina and Vihela nod in agreement to Elena's words and look at Ray.
　Receiving their gaze, Ray opens his mouth slowly.

"It's easy to do. My acquaintance has an incredible wizard, so I'll ask him to help me."

　In this case, Ray's stepping stone is not his acquaintance, but his acquaintance.
　The undead, if not very much, can't be called a person.

"Why is it such a dangerous move? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .."

　Elena doesn't think there's a better wizard than Ray.
　Of course, I don't think there are any wizards more than Ray in this Elgin, but it was also true that I could be sure that there were not many.
　That's why I doubt what Ray said...

"Really? I'm sure I've met anyone but Bune."
"...what? Us? Is that true?"

　When Elena asks to confirm, Ray nods without hesitation.
　I can't lie about Ray's attitude.
　Feeling so, Elena manages to remember a wizard better than Ray.
　Marina opens her mouth as she looks at her worries, wondering who Ray is talking about.

"If we were to meet, it would definitely be guillem, wouldn't it? Was there such a talented wizard?"
"After the alchemist's row, when we got together?"

　While Vichela and Marina predict each other, Elena suddenly pauses for a moment and turns a sharp glance at Ray.
　Seeing Elena like that, I understood that Ray had come up with the right answer.

"By any chance... Mr. Grimm?"

　Worriedly, Ray opens his mouth with a smile to Elena, who asks if she could be different.

"That's right. I got help from Emocion for the same thing."
"... Emotion?"

　The next thing that came to mind in Ray's words was Marina.
　It's only natural. It was Marina who originally advised Ray to go to the Emocion, and the reason was to subdue the Rem race.
　...it's true that Ray was not in Gilm, but it's not wrong that he went to Emocion to subdue the Lem Race.

"Oh, in the case of the REM race, and even when Vichela was unconscious, you remember, Marina? Rich... No, Rich Road."
"What!?"

　At Ray's words, Marina and Vihela are both astonished.
　a case of REM race and a case of Vihela
　I know Marina and Vihela as a matter of course, since they have both helped me.
　However, it was impossible not to be surprised because they asked me if I could help them here.
　Remrace and Vihela's case means that they were helped by Ray's personal request.
　But this time it's not just Ray's personal request, it's the crisis of Gillum.
　In other words, if the tentacles go wild here, the guillem will be damaged, but Ray will not be affected.
　... well, as long as the underground space is close to the aristocracy, and Marina's residence, where the red lotus wings hang, is likely to be damaged, Ray is not a little damaged.

"Calm down, Grimm is not the ordinary undead. Maybe that's because he's lived for a long time, but because he's got a high level of intelligence and reason. If you ask me, I'm sure he'll help you enough to save Gillum, not me personally."
"I know that, but..."

　Even Marina, who knows Grimm and knows he has a high level of intelligence and reason when she sees him, mutters in an involuntary tone.
　In fact, many undead people's rationality often deteriorates if they live longer lives.
　No, it's safe to say that most of them are of that type.
　It's from Marina's experience of living long as a dark elf and having many adventures, if not as much as an undead.
　But Ray immediately nods back to Marina.

"I understand it's hard to believe, but it's all right because I sometimes use pairs of oves to talk."

　This time Marina opens her eyes wide and looks dumbfounded at Ray's words.
　It's only natural. If you have common sense in this world of Elgin, you'll see how incredible Ray is doing.
　Marina immediately recalls that...

"Yes, it'said he.

　It's almost as if everything was cleared up with just one word.
　But Marina, who knew Ray's absurdity... and Elena and Vihela were also convincing enough to be honest with her.
　Ray tried to say something back to it, but now he thinks it's better to move on with Grimm's story and opens his mouth.

"By the way, Grimm is a powerful wizard. He is above me purely in his wizardly skill. Don't you think that Grimm can do something about the tentacles in the underground space and the Lord hiding in the cracks in the space?"
"...if Ray says that, I'd like to believe it, but... is it really possible?"

　Ray pulls a pair of oves out of Mistilling, as Marina, who seems to be wondering how the mighty wizard can break the deadlock.

"Oh?"

　When Vichela saw it, she said in a strange voice, probably because she knew Ray was using pairs of oves to talk to Elena.
　More than anything, Ray and Elena went to Egzil to get a pair of obes and met Vichela, which was one of the reasons it was impressive.
　If the Rays hadn't come looking for a pair of oves, Vihela would never have met and acted with Ray, who was her fate.
　...and at the same time, it is doubtful whether the problems of the Holy Light and the unusual species that attacked Egzil have been solved.
　In that sense, it was only natural for Vihela to have a very large impression of an obe.

"That's a pair of obes, isn't it?"

　Vichela probably understood who the pair of obes were based on Ray's attitude and previous stories.
　Look at Ray with a look of surprise.
　Then, as a matter of course, Ray nods and opens his mouth to such Vihela's words.

"Yes, I can talk to you in this pair of ovens... Grimm. So I'm going to talk to Grimm and ask him about the tentacles. ... What do you think? Do you mind?"No one has the right to stop Ray in the first place when asked if he cares.
　Well, given that this is Marina's house, maybe she has the right to stop it.
　But Marina won't stop Ray from doing so.
　It's always the case that Ray does reckless things, because he knew it well.
　It was also significant that Ray had come into contact with the Grimm at the same time and was still safe.
　In the first place, it's very unusual for Marina to be undead and have so much reason left.
　Marina may well want to talk to Grimm again.

"I don't mind if you say that. I'd like to talk to you, too.

　Marina says so first, followed by Vihela.

"That's fine with me, too. I owe you all the help you've given me, so let's get in touch and talk to Mr. Grimm at once."

　Vichela-like words make Ray and Marina smile.
　But Elena, the only silent person in the situation, was at a loss as to how to answer the words.
　Seeing Grimm's power at the site of the altar of succession, it was only natural that his judgment should be cautious.
　Still, he did not immediately deny Ray's opinion because he had repeatedly spoken to Grimm in pairs.

(But isn't it dangerous to ask such a man so many times? That's the possibility that he might one day be asked to pay some price, though...?)

　Elena looked worried, but if she didn't say anything here, it would naturally stand out.

"Elena? What's the matter?"
"No. I don't know how to react."

　Answer Marina's question, pause, and speak again.

"I knew Grimm before the marinas, and not only that, but I've also seen firsthand how powerful I am, so I think it's a good idea to rely on him casually."

　Words that come from knowing the other person called Grimm.
　That's why words from Elena's mouth are so persuasive.

"So Elena is against Ray's use of the pair of oves?"
"To tell you the truth, yes, but has Ray spoken with Grimm many times before?"

　As she says so, Elena wonders if she is not able to nod honestly about Grimm's case because of jealousy.
　For Elena, the pair of oves are necessary to talk to Ray... yes, they are the connections between Ray and Elena.
　Talking to someone other than yourself using the pair of oves -- something else, of course -- is not interesting to Elena as a woman.

"Yes,"

　But Ray doesn't understand what Elena wants to say and simply replies that she is right.
　With Ray's attitude, Elena tried to say something...

"Elena, why don't you leave that aside? You know that we need to solve this case as soon as possible, right?"
"That's..."

　Marina's disgusting words make Elena speechless.
　Maybe it's because Elena understands that the matter actually needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

"And you understand that kind of thing about Ray enough, don't you? I don't understand women's minds at all."

　Marina told me as much as she wanted, but as long as she didn't understand why Elena was dissatisfied, she couldn't say anything back about it.

"Ah... yes. Well, for now... can I call Grimm?"

　For the time being, Ray asked the three men who looked at him with eyes of giddiness, stupidity, and dissatisfaction.