"Well, you don't mind tomorrow, do you?"

　On the night Marina negotiated with Dusker, Ray was talking to Grimm in the same room as the previous day, in pairs with the same members.
　The purpose is, of course, to learn how to transfer the tentacles and when.

"Oh, thanks to Marina's good negotiations, we can fight the tentacles by ourselves. ... Rather, I'll ask you, but it's really okay, right?"

　Of course it was Ray who came up with the idea of relying on Grimm.
　But it's only natural that you want to ask Grimm if he's really okay.
　Grimm laughs at Ray on the other side of the pair's oven.
　...though Ray didn't understand how he was laughing when he had no vocal cords.
　If you're going to say that, it's strange that Grimm is talking to you in the first place.

'Today, just in case, I peeped into the place I heard from Ray. A while after the sacrifice was delivered, I saw a crack in the space, as Ray said, and the tentacles came out of it. That would be fine. It would be in a different space, but it would be close to the world.'

　Ray wonders if it's a close space, but Grimm doesn't notice him and continues.

"On the contrary, it was in such an underground space that the man who planned the affair could have had access to him. ... But he did not seem to have a brain to understand the language."
"Then how did you make a contract about the Cobold?"
'Well, I don't even know about it so far, but if you think of it as a matter of course, you might have used some kind of magic item or skill... or you might have tried it at random.'
"By chance..."

　It wasn't entirely acceptable for Ray or for the other three who had heard it.
　In that case, I would have been more convinced of the magic items and skills I mentioned earlier.

"I don't know what that is, I mean. That's what I thought. ... Anyway, today he saw his tentacles extend through a crack in the space. So I'm sure he can deal with them. Isn't that the important thing?"
"If you say so, yes,"

　Not entirely convinced, Ray nods to Grimm.
　By what means did this thing happen?
　If you don't understand it, it's a great thing that you can't prevent the next time something similar happens.
　Above all, Ray was frustrated that he had to help Grimm again.

"Ray, let's think about that later. You got the mastermind behind this case, right? ... Well, I don't know the details."
"I see. ... After all, Javis is nothing but a field manager, and I'm sure we don't know the details. Some people say it involves the royal faction, but I don't know how true it is."

　There were a lot of things that I really didn't understand this time.
　That's not why Ray doesn't have a lot of things like that's why.

'Well, here. May I ask you to go back to it? And it is certain that he can see the underground space, force it to metastasize, and throw it out of a crack in the space. So where exactly... I want you to decide that. You can't throw it out in the right place, can you?'
"Ah... yeah, that's right, but somewhere appropriate... ...where would you like to go? It's damaging to be near Gillum, so you need to stay away from it."
"I suppose. If Ray really fights, the surrounding area could be burned down. Considering such a place, it would be far from Gilm. And you should also avoid the streets."

　No one speaks out against Elena's words.
　Even Ray, who was said to be one of the causes of the conversation, was convinced of the words, so that's only natural.
　If roads are damaged by the battle against tentacles, the movement in spring will be greatly affected.
　Now that we're doing extensions, if that happens, we'll have a big delay in our work from spring.
　It was absolutely something Ray wanted to avoid, even though it was already a big project that took several years, to have such an effect on him.

"But then... we'll have to be somewhere with a proper landmark. If it comes to that, we're not here... Can I ask you a question, Mr. Grimm?"
"Well, what'said he.

　Beyond Marina's words, Grimm responds with a touch of interest.

"What kind of place can you choose to transfer to where we are?"
"No problem. Ray's magic can't be more marked."
"...what?"

　Ray is a little surprised at the sudden mention of his magical powers.
　It is because Marina was aware of the fact that it was unusual for someone to speak in polite language, but more importantly, she couldn't miss it.

"The ring of the new moon is a magic item, so I can't feel the magic."

　Ray's magical powers were enormous, often frightened at a glance by those who had some means of feeling magical.
　That's why when I got the ring of the new moon, which was supposed to conceal my magical powers, there was no more trouble like that."

'It's wrong to think that such a magic item can mislead the eye of 儂. However, the magic item is definitely quite powerful. In that sense, not many people can feel Ray's magic other than 儂.'

　Grimm's words leave Ray at a loss whether to feel safe or surprised.
　It may be a blessing, however, to have Grimm tell you about it instead of someone malicious.

"Is that so?"

　That's why Ray can only say that in Grimm's words.
　In the first place, if Grimm has invalidated the effectiveness of the ring on the new moon, then all you have to do is look for more powerful magic items.
　I didn't think there were many magic items like that.
　Ray is a little thoughtful, but Marina doesn't seem to care about it and continues to have a meeting with Grimm.

"Now, Mr. Grimm, at a particular time tomorrow afternoon, I'd like to ask you to ... force the tentacles and their Lord to move to where Ray is."
'If that's all right with you, I don't mind. But... you can't forget about the appointments you've made before.'
"Needless to say, Dusker... I've made the lord of Gillum promise that."
"Well, I don't mind. I'll take responsibility for the transition, and I'll wait and see until the matter is settled. But even if the lords are at a disadvantage in the battle, they will never do anything. Also, if the forces of deploying them in the vicinity cooperate on their own terms, they will interfere with it, will they?"
"Yes. The soldiers will be on standby quite a long way off in the first place."

　Marina's words are by no means baseless.
　Ray and others who are good at large-scale attacks fight.
　If there were soldiers halfway from there, the aftermath of the battle was certain to cause great damage.There's no reason to think about it, whether it's a dusker or something.
　Or, there is no possibility that if the Reys' abilities were uncertain, they would imitate them, but Dusker believed in Rey's... and the wings of the Red Lotus, and on top of that, Elena, nicknamed General Hime, was added to it this time.
　That's definitely one of the best choices we can make right now.
　...however, if it were the best option, rather than the best, it would be to mobilize all the high-ranking adventurers in Gilm.
　I wouldn't say that it's practically impossible to imitate... but it's also true that it's very difficult.
　Also, if you do so, you need to have meetings and training so that you don't get in the way of each other in battle.
　Skilled men like high‐ranking adventurers often have a strong ego.
　Quite a few people are not good at keeping company with others, or they don't like it.
　As such, if it takes time to arrange and arrange around that area, that much time will be wasted.
　Above all, it's true that, given Grimm's conditions, the only option left is for the Rays to fight.
　In the first place, without Grimm, we can't force the tentacles out of the underground space.

"Well, then... that's the end of the story,"

　Grimm tells them so, then greets them lightly, and the pair of oves stops functioning.
　The sudden disappearance of Grimm surprises everyone, including Ray.
　However, no one blamed Grimm for what he was going to do, judging that no amount of time would be enough.
　...but in fact, given Grimm's ability, it's not that much trouble.

"Well, for the time being, I'm glad we've made a decision. I heard that the place where the tentacles are transferred is marked by Ray's magical powers."

　Everyone nods to Marina's words.
　In particular, it is very important that Ray's magical powers were used as a landmark.
　Some kind of landmark is needed if it is to be transferred to a particular location.
　But if Ray's magical powers can be used as a landmark, that's where the enemy will come automatically if you wait on the meadow -- now the snowfield.
　Nothing could be easier.

"After that, Marina will report the matter to Dusker and gather the reserves, and you'll be ready... but my master?"

　Marina explained to Dasker... it was decided by the four of us in this room at this time yesterday, but Ray still feels delicate.
　Ray has also acted on the grounds of his master's presence, so this incident is a little unreasonable, but it is not certain that it is impossible.
　I know that, but it was impossible not to feel uncomfortable when the word "master" came out from other people.

"Oh, it's not that funny, is it? Normally, there's a magician. ... Well, it's not like some of them read magic books and learn magic by themselves, but it's quite unusual, isn't it?"
"No, I know. I know, but... by any means."

　In response to Marina's words, Ray exhales loudly, changing his mind.

"Well, let me leave the matter of the master behind for now, and tomorrow's plan has been decided. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
"Well, as for Gillum, the dismantling of the Giant Turtle will be treated as an annual winter event... but it will still be over in a few years."

　There is no doubt that no matter how huge the gigant turtles are, they cannot be dismantled forever.
　As long as that is the case, the end will come, as it should.
　Given the circumstances surrounding it, no one could disagree with Marina.

"I'm sorry for the people who are dismantling it, but tomorrow is the day off. . . Mr. Dusker has already informed the guild about that, hasn't he?"
"Yes. Dusker is not out of the question, and the guild doesn't want to surprise you with a big profit story. ... Not only is it dismantling, but the guild is busy, so you can have as many hands as you like."
"Huh? Really? I'm beginning to see a solution to the Kobolt case, and isn't it much less busy than before?"
"Hey, Elena. I've been busy so far, but I've got a lot of work to do. As long as it's piled up, I need people to clean it up."

　Those who heard Marina's words nodded convincingly again.