Several tens of minutes after Zozo stood up and began to behave more mysteriously than before.
　Eventually, a new person appears in Marina's garden.

"Not at all... I had nothing in the end, and I was very much at leisure."

　Watching Vihela complaining, Ray wonders.
　As people like Lorornola and Zozo have metastasized, I suspect someone else will.
　And considering that the metastasized zozo were attacking Llornola's associates, and that the new metastasized partner could also go on a rampage, Ray asked Vihela to watch the forest of Trent... and without the metastasized zozo, the waiting in the forest of Trent, where very few monsters appear, is free.
　For Vihela, who has spent several hours in such a free time, it's only natural for her to complain.
　What's more, Vichela's disappointment grows stronger when she goes to the forest of Trent, looking forward to fighting her strong opponents.

"That can't be helped. It doesn't happen so often in the first place."
"...really? But you've seen it twice in front of Ray."

　Sitting at a table in the courtyard, Vihela turns to Ray and says so.
　It was a matter of course, but at the same time, it was also true that it ended with 'Because it's Ray.'

"If you were with Ray, maybe someone else would have metastasized."
"What about that? I don't think it's because I'm here."

　That's what Ray said, but considering that he's been in various trouble so far, I don't think he'll be able to trust those words.
　be stared at in amazement by other people
　That's probably an indication of how unreliable Ray's words are, since even Bune, who rarely changes his expression, looked dumbfounded.

"Well, with regard to metastasis, it's not just today, is it? Tomorrow, some subhuman or monster might spread."

　Yes, Marina says, handing Vihela a glass of fruit water cooled by spirit magic.
　Vihela swallows the fruit water in the glass.
　The sight of a white throat choking and drinking fruit water had enough fascination to captivate the viewer.
　However, the person who showed it didn't seem to care at all about what was going on around him, and when he put the glass on the table, he opened his mouth.

"It's not that easy. We're very short-handed today, and Ray brought me a story, but tomorrow we'll be sending the Knights and all the other adventurers that are convenient for us."
"Oh... well, maybe,"

　In Vihela's words, Ray says so convincingly.
　Ray asked the militant Vihela to stand by in the forest of Trent in case a belligerent lizard like Zozo came along.
　But if green subhuman beings like Llorornola come along, they may be friendly.
　It's not that Vihela can't negotiate that kind of thing, but it's still not belligerent... it's only natural for the upper ranks of Gillum, including Dusker, to want to have such a presence in the forest of Trent, where they don't want to fight the strong.

"I won't know about that until tomorrow. ... Well, I'm going to be called without transporting the felled trees."

　It was Ray who first came into contact with the Green Asians and the Lizardmen, and he was also trusted by Lorornola, and Zozo was a vassal of Ray.
　If it was Lizardman who had metastasized, there was a possibility that Zozo could mediate between the new Lizardman and the Lays.
　Also, even if a powerful monster spreads, Ray and Sett can handle it anyhow.
　It was impossible not to choose Ray, who was in such a situation, to be the waiting member in the forest of Trent.

"Oh, then, will Ray recommend me?"
"... well, I'm sure I'll feel safe with Vihela."

　Vichela casts a little expectant glance at Ray's words.
　If Ray had said so, he thought he could go back to the forest of Trent again.
　Besides, even Ray, who goes to the forest of Trent, must bring the felled trees to the guillem.
　It is also true that there are not enough building materials to be used for the construction of Gillum, which is related to the relocation.
　Then it was absolutely necessary for Ray to do the work of transporting felled trees.

"Hmmm ... but I wonder if it was Zozo. What about you? If Ray acts with Seto, wouldn't Zozo act differently? But can you agree with that?"
"... I don't know. If we can communicate, we can persuade them."

　I won't say I can't persuade you with gestures, but I'm sure it's going to be a lot of trouble.
　In order to prevent this from happening, it is still more convenient to communicate with each other.

"It's nice to learn the language, but I hope we can communicate with each other because of magic items."
"As far as Zozo is concerned, I don't think I'd listen to Ray's persuasion, even if I could understand him."
"... well, I don't deny it,"

　At Vihela's words, Ray looks at Zozo.
　Then Zozo turns to Ray, saying, "What's wrong with you?"
　The look is nothing compared to the first time I met Ray.
　That's how anyone who sees it can understand that Ray is deeply intoxicated.
　...however, his attitude toward the likes of Yero and Elena is another story.

"Huh? Wait a minute. What are you going to do tonight, Zozo? Are you going to sleep in Ray's room?"

　Elena, listening to Ray and Vihela, suddenly asks.
　Elena's words were probably unexpected to Ray, too. A slightly stupid remark comes out of Ray's mouth.
　In fact, there were so many things today that, as Elena said, I had no idea what to do with Zozo tonight.
　Still, he thinks a little and opens his mouth as he sees Seto playing with Yero.

"Is it appropriate to be in the stable of Wheat-tei at dusk, for you are treated as my servant?"

　If Zozo is subservient, then that's not the case.
　However, unlike other inhuman monsters such as animal and bird-shaped monsters, Zozo looks like a human being as a lizard.
　What's more, Zozo is thought to belong to some country and is in a position to lead the lizardmen.
　Ray expected that if such an opponent were to sleep in the stable, he would certainly be in trouble later on.
　I don't think Zozo, who values being on Ray's side, would allow him to stay away from Ray that much.

"You'd better stop it. Then, shouldn't you still let Zozo into Ray's room?"
"If you think about whether you can put it in or not, you can put it in normally."

　Zozo is bigger than Ray, but not as long as Seto.
　Zozo can also enter Ray's room at dusk in Wheattei.
　But I only met Zozo today, no matter how much I obey him.
　That being the case, it's not comfortable to have a zozo in a place where you're sleeping unprotected.

(Oh, my God. Shall we put Zozo back in the lord's house? No, doesn't Zozo agree with that?)

　In the first place, when Ray came out of the lord's house, Zozo desperately insisted that he would come with Ray.
　Therefore, even if I told him to go back to the lord's residence from the present situation, he would never have heard of it.
　What should we do?
　Marina opens her mouth to see Ray, who is thinking about the food in front of her without reaching for it.

"I can't help it. Then Ray should stay with me. Then you don't have to put Zozo in the stable or anything like that. Just do something about it yourself."
"... I'm sorry,"

　Ray was momentarily confused by the idea of staying at Marina's house, but if you think about it, he will obey her words honestly as long as it's the quickest way.

"Oh, then, it's a good time. Shall we stay, too? Is that all right with Beune?""Huh?"

　Bune, carrying sandwiches to his mouth, nods back to Vihela's words.

"Do you mind if I say so?"
"Don't you usually ask me first?"

　Marina nodded honestly because everyone but Zozo was a reliable partner.
　And even if Zozo tries to do something strange, as long as he stays in this house, he cannot do whatever he likes.






　It was Marina's words because she knew it.
　Marina's honest feelings, however, were that she didn't expect Ray to do anything strange.

"Kohon,"

　Elena coughs softly, as if she had guessed Marina's idea.
　Marina looks at Elena wondering... that's why she's got a cold.
　There was no sign of guilt in the marina's expression.
　But Elena is no ordinary woman.
　For some reason, as long as I've known Ray and Marina, I can understand what Marina was thinking.

"What's the matter, Elena? A cold after all? It's still spring, but it's cold at night. Shouldn't we have a good night' tonight?"
"You don't have to worry about it. I don't look like an ordinary person. If it's cold at night, why don't you go to bed early, Marina? Then you won't have to bother me."
"Oh, as long as I'm in this house, I don't have to worry about the cold, thanks to the spirits. I can live comfortably."
"Why, then, did you tell me to go to bed early?"
"Well, why? Elena seemed busy these days, and she cared about her health."

　puff, puff, puff, puff.
　Elena and Marina talk softly on the surface with that laugh.
　...but Zozo, albeit little by little, walks away from the table.
　Elena, who inherited the magical stone of the Ensent Dragon, is said to be scary, but she must have been scared of the two women.
　However, everyone other than Zozo is concentrating on eating, even if it's Beune.
　This is because I understand that we're not really fighting.
　It was a kind of play or jest.
　However, since it is true that Zozo is scared, it is not possible to stay like this forever.

"Look, let's leave them alone. Rather, everyone is staying at Marina's tonight."

　Unusual Vichela admonishes them and brings them together.

"Well, I don't mind at all. There's some room left over."

　Marina's house falls into a fairly small category for an aristocratic building.
　However, as the garden was large enough for Seto to run around, it was quite large enough for everyone here to stay.
　Elena's subtle concern was whether Marina would behave strangely, but that was only ostensibly, and she didn't expect to do so.
　It would have been a great welcome if Ray had taken any action.

"I'm not a little worried about it, but... for the time being, that's all right?

　In Ray's words, everyone decided to stay at Marina's house today.