"Ah... when I see something like this, I feel like I'm back after a long time."
"Gruly!"

　Say Ray's words make Seto agree.
　When I had finished talking to Dusker, he explained to the men who were carrying the felled trees and guarding the tower of his birth that he was going back to Gillum today, and that there might be some greenery in the forest of Trent... it was not until evening that he came back to Marina's house.
　As dusk turned red, Ray, Marina and Seto entered Marina's courtyard, where Elena and Arra were conducting combat training.
　However, neither of them is a real exercise, demonstrating their true abilities.
　I took it easy... It's like a mock game of sports sense.
　Of course Elena is, but Arra is also quite strong in battle.
　Since these two are playing mock battles, the content there was quite sophisticated.

"Arra is strong, but she's not very skilled. ... But with Arra's power, most of the competitors will be able to do anything about it."

　Marina mutters as she watches their mock battle.
　Basically, it is a marina that uses spirit magic and bows as weapons, but it is not impossible to engage in close combat.
　That being said, the skill is far from high.
　Still, it's not difficult to guess that Arra's movements are managed by force rather than technology.
　Watching next to her, Ray nods to Marina's words.
　However, Ray didn't learn the physical art from anyone, but he was his own way of improving himself in actual warfare.
　Basically, regardless of how you move your body, there's no doubt that when you're using the death size of a scythe, you'll only have your own way.
　What's more, they are now using twilight spears in addition to the sickle's death size.
　the two schools of scythe and spear
　To be honest, I couldn't imagine, and I wasn't, that someone would teach me how to move my body.
　But it's not just a bad thing.
　No one has ever fought with a scythe and a spear, respectively. ... or very few, if any.
　In other words, we have no idea exactly what kind of attack will be made.
　In battle, first sighting is a very powerful weapon.
　...though Ray's fighting style, nicknamed crimson, has spread considerably along with his gaudy performance.
　However, rumors will inevitably change as they spread.
　in a big way or a small way
　Ray had previously heard that he would use offensive methods such as spitting spears out of his mouth.
　Ray wondered what and how the rumor spread, but he eventually concluded that the throwing of spears had probably spread strangely in the middle of the rumor.
　I've been referring to your movements to some extent, since you're just going to use a spear.

"Arla's power deserves to be called strength,"

　Reacting to Marina's words, Ray watches the mock battle.
　Arra's appearance was well-organized enough to be called a beautiful woman.
　In fact, Ray has heard from Arla that he often gets approached by men when he attends parties.
　But the essence of Arra is the warrior.
　It has enough power to crush the enemy's arms bone by bone.
　With Arra like that, I'm sure she's going to fight against physical ability rather than skill.
　Of course, you can say that Arra has the skill of fighting compared to other soldiers.
　Still, in the eyes of those who have more than a certain level of strength, it seems that the way of fighting Arra is only dependent on force.
　The good thing about unhappiness is that you're not swayed by force, you're using a stress.
　That was the way they fought, but they still fell short of Elena.

"That's it,"

　He took a blow from his fist, and as he entered his pocket he thrust his fist under his chin, muttering Elena.

"I lost".

　Arla declares her defeat regretfully.
　Arra probably didn't expect to beat Elena in the first place.
　It was fortunate for Arla that she was still able to get a certain amount of bite.

"I'm sure Arra is getting stronger, too. ... Huh? Ray, are you back today?"

　Watching their mock battle, Elena said to Ray.
　The words themselves were relatively blunt, but their expressions were strongly pleasing.

"Oh, there's been some progress on the metastasis. We've decided that we can rest here today."
"Progress?"

　an interesting questioner, Elena
　Ray was happy to be back, but at the same time Elena has a role to gather information about when something happens in Guillum.
　In that sense, it's great to know about the metastasis that has been causing a stir in the guillem recently.
　...however, since Ray has various reasons to say nothing to others, he has chosen to inform his parents.
　What I can't tell you... There are many other secrets, including the story of Ray coming from another world.
　It is chosen at Elena's discretion.

"Oh, for the time being, I was able to find the monster that was metastasizing."
"Oh,"

　Ray's words were probably unexpected to Elena.
　Up until now, there have been many metastases from other worlds, but it has not been known who is doing them.
　If that turns out to be the case, as Ray said, progress has been made in this case... well, it's fair to say.

"And? Who in the world... or what' metastasis?"
"It's a monster. In the underground space in the middle of the forest of Trent, there was a huge whisper. It's a rare species or a superior species because of its size. I think it's a rare species, but it seems to have spread from another world to this world."
"...whisp?"

　There is a color of disbelief in Elena's words.
　It's only natural.
　Whisp is a well-known monster, but still has no ability to spread from another world.
　It was impossible not to be surprised to hear that such a wish had actually spread from another world to this world.
　But Elena and Arra's incredulous gaze is denied by Ray and Marina shaking their heads together.

"It may be hard to believe, but it's definitely true... ...but I didn't see it actually spread."
"Have you never seen it?"

　Maybe not.
　Elena tried to say so, but Ray denied it, too.

"My master found me. I'm sure that's it."

　...and Ray didn't actually see Whisp spreading.
　Still, I didn't know why Ray believed it was the work of Whisp, but the word master had to convince Elena.
　Elena has also met Grimm only a few times.
　But if Ray says Grimm taught him that even such an Elena, he has no option but to disagree.
　Grimm had such an overwhelming presence.

"Well, then it can't be helped."
"What? Mr. Elena?"

　Arra is a little bewildered when she sees Elena easily convinced.
　Maybe it was because Elena had never been so easily convinced.
　But Elena shakes her head at Arra and opens her mouth."I don't care. I understand what Arra wants to say, but if you listen to Ray's explanation, you'll understand."

　This will be the difference between those who know and those who don't know Grimm's ability, and those who have or haven't had direct contact with him.
　At the very least, Elena was certain that the explanation was sufficient.
　Seeing Elena's satisfaction, Arra still seemed to want to say something, but she could not speak any more to see if she had decided under the circumstances that she could not listen to anything she had said.
　Ray's master may have something to do with this area.

"And what are you going to do now, if you think it's good that you know who you're metastasizing to? If you look at Ray's condition, it's not like he's knocked him down and it's over."
"That's too much trouble to explain over and over again, so when Vichela and Bune come back, we'll explain it together at dinner. Anyway, since I'm back here after a few days, I'd like to have a little luxurious food today."

　Ray turns his eyes to Marina.
　It's probably because it's basically Marina who cooks in the party.
　Marina nods without hesitation when she sees Ray's gaze.
　Even with Marina, Ray was back after a few days, so there was nothing wrong with her than to make dinner a little more luxurious.

"And when will Vichela and Bune come back? They'll be on tour again today, right?"

　Of all the work that Vihela and Bune can do, the most sought-after job is still touring.
　Ray declares so, but no one else seems to deny it.
　Maybe it's because Vichela and Bune understand that if they actually ask what the best job in Guillem is, it's still a patrol.
　Of course, there are actually ordinary requests for subjugation.
　Alternatively, there was a request that they wanted materials for a particular monster.
　But for Vihela, there are more problems than there are requests like that... and it's only natural that she finds the city's sights interesting, with many of the problems raging out by bragging people.
　Many people are gathered in the present guillem, many of whom are self-proclaimed skilled, and many of them are actually skilled even though they don't say anything.
　Not everyone causes trouble, but as long as they are skilled adventurers, there are naturally many who are strong, and there is no doubt that such people will gather and cause trouble.
　It's true, though, that they're usually just the ones who can't satisfy Vihela.

"As for Vihela, I think she will cause trouble for an interesting fight. ... It's just my imagination."
"Well, I think it's just my imagination, as Ray says."
"Well, I think it's just my imagination, too.
"Well... I'll take it as just my imagination,"

　Everyone who knows Vihela's character says so... ...to be exact, it is right that he tried to tell himself.
　In addition, Seto and Yero, who didn't interfere in Ray's conversation, were running around in the courtyard, perhaps because they had met for the first time in a few days.
　They must have been happy to see each other for the first time in a few days, as they consider each other important friends.
　Watching them, Ray opens his mouth to change his mind.

"Anyway, you don't object to having dinner a little more luxurious tonight, do you?"
"Well, but what kind of food would you like to have if it's gorgeous?"
"Well... how about dishes made with Gamerion meat?"

　At Ray's words, everyone here -- perhaps because of Ray's imagination, even Seto and Yero, who were supposed to have been playing -- looked happy.
　It's only natural that Gamerion meat is such a quality ingredient.
　It's an ingredient that can only be caught in winter, and Gamerion has such a vicious character that you can't believe it's a rabbit monster.
　The meat is naturally eaten only in that season.
　Processing it like dried meat is a different story, but the taste of Gamerion's meat is really poor compared to raw meat, and many people want to eat it raw.
　Smoked food lasts longer and tastes better, so some people process it there.

"Yes. Then shall we steam it? Ray, can you open a kiln? And you've put the salamina leaves in the mistling before, haven't you?"

　Salamina leaves are leaves that give off a rather large, refreshing scent.
　In the sense of a ray, it is a leaf shaped like a lotus leaf, and is preferred when wrapping meat, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients for steaming.
　At Marina's words Ray nodded and took out the various ingredients he had been instructed to serve.