The story of Ray's disappearance for about fifteen days naturally shocked those who had heard it.
　However, the only adventurers here are those who are trusted by the guild.
　If that's the case, I can think and carry out what I'm going to do without him/herself.
　So it was true that I was surprised to hear that Ray was going to be gone, but it wasn't so confusing.
　Confusion... No, it was Zozo who was shocked that Ray would be gone for a while.
　The other lizardmen didn't seem to be so shocked, but it wasn't very good for Zozo to be away from Ray for such a long time.
　Not only Zozo, but also Gaga seems a little uninteresting as Ray is going to be gone for a while.
　However, Gaga's big reason was that she would lose a stronger mock opponent than herself.

"I'll tell you just in case, but you're going to explain that to Mr. Dusker, aren't you?

　The knight feels a little uneasy about Ray's disappearance, but has no choice but to explain it to Dusker.

"Wow?"

　The water wolf shows no particular sign of understanding or not understanding Ray's words.
　As long as you understand the language of this world, you naturally know that Ray will be gone for a while.
　Still, the reason why there is no particular response is because the disappearance of Ray and Seto is not such a big event for waterwolves.

"So... it's late, but what's wrong with dinner tonight's dinner?"

　To change the subtle atmosphere, Ray says so.
　However, everyone who hears the word has a delicate expression on their face.
　Without Ray, the food will naturally be like a horse-drawn preserved food.
　The only salvation would be that fish could be caught in the lake just around the corner.
　There are animals and birds in the forest of Trent, but unfortunately they couldn't catch them today.
　...even without such circumstances, there were many people who were worried about Ray's disappearance due to an accident.

"I just ate whatever I wanted. I like this kind of meal once in a while. Once I get used to Ray's cooking, I think I'll have a hard time."

　One of the adventurers muttered so.
　In fact, normally adventurers rarely eat gorgeous... freshly cooked food during a request.
　If you are asked to serve as a bodyguard somewhere like this, you can still eat delicious food in your own way, but it is still far inferior to the food Ray serves from Mystery.
　In the first place, what Ray has in his Mystery is the food from a restaurant that he thinks is delicious.
　It's only natural that there's a difference in taste.

"Anyway, my cooking... wouldn't it be possible for the people here to buy a simplified version of the item box?"

　Even if it's not as powerful as Elena's, Gillem's adventurer... but a good adventurer could afford such a magic item.
　Even if you're an adventurer like here, it's definitely going to be a disaster in your pocket.

"If you have money, it's not something you can buy right away. ... Money can be more problematic."

　One adventurer's words are nodded in agreement with others.
　Simplified versions of item boxes are naturally difficult to manufacture.
　Many alchemists in Gilm are skilled, but it is still difficult to produce.

"On top of that, unlike Ray's item box, I can't keep it warm."
"That can't be helped."

　To the adventurer who muttered discontentedly, another adventurer next to him says so.
　The reason why Ray's food is delicious is that the stored food doesn't pass time.
　In the simplified version, even if you add food, it gets cold over time.
　If the time is longer than that, it could get worse.
　Then you can't eat as warm a meal as Ray.

"I'm going to buy it when I can buy it at Gilmoo. I'm sorry about the cooking, but item boxes aren't just used for cooking, are they? Item boxes are quite convenient for carrying luggage."

　Listening to the adventurer's words, some people nod assentingly.
　For adventurers, carrying luggage means a lot.
　There are many places where horse-drawn carriages cannot enter, let alone places where adventurers can travel by horse-drawn carriages cannot enter.
　If that's the case, you have to move by yourself, and item boxes are very useful in such cases.
　Also, it would certainly be very convenient if you could put the material that was peeled off after you knocked down the monster in the item box.
　Ray would spend the night talking to other people about the item box like that.
　...not that everyone is worried about Anastasia and Fana, but understands that in this situation, doing anything is meaningless and just wasting their energy.
　The man who fell in love with Anastasia seemed to have a strong sense of impatience.





"Then I'll order this."
"Okay, I'll give it to Mr. Dusker."

　Last night, it was probably written while Ray and others were talking or after they went to bed.
　stow a slightly thicker envelope in a misty ring
　The weather is getting so hot that it's almost summer.
　Even though it was only morning, some of the adventurers were staring bitterly at the sun floating in the cloudless sky.
　Still, the lake is by my side, so I don't think it'll get that hot even near noon.
　Despite these people, Ray doesn't have to worry about the heat or cold thanks to the Dragon Robe and straddles Seto's back.

"Squealing!"
"Woo!"

　The water wolf cries and sees off the screaming Seto jumping up into the sky.
　Seto flaps his wings joyously at the cry of the water wolf... Ray looks over his back at the Trent Forest.

(Should I leave the transportation of the felled trees to the adventurers?)

　Of Ray's current work, the busiest is transporting trees cut down in the Trent Forest.
　If there are no more trees to use as building materials, the extension work will be delayed.
　In fact, a little while ago, there were not enough trees, which caused a lot of confusion on the spot.
　Even so, it doesn't mean that only Ray can carry the wood.
　It is true that if an adventurer carries it in a carriage, it can be carried without any problems.
　...but naturally, when it comes to transporting trees, adventurers are exhausted.

(There's nothing you can't do... That's amazing.)

　When Ray was in Japan, when he saw it on TV, he used cranes to put the felled trees in his truck.
　If you can't do it alone, it's a sign of how highly physically capable adventurers in this world are compared to humans on earth, since they can do it with their bare hands.
　...but the adventurers would say that they would not be happy to hear Ray say so.

(Well, in the end, I have no choice but to do my best. It's strange that I'm supposed to be in the building extension work.)

　You're going to work hard to make money.
　While Ray is thinking so, Seto flies, and as soon as he reaches Gilmoo, he enters.
　The first thing to go is, of course, the lord's residence.

(Mr. Dusker, of course, there should be a report on yesterday's incident, so I'm sure he's worried about Anastasia in particular.)

　Dusker seemed undoubtedly to have a lot to think of Anastasia, as he was a partner he had helped in his knighthood.
　If that's the case, I'm sure you'll be worried about yesterday's incident is heard.
　As if to support Ray's prediction, if he comes to the lord's house to talk to Dusker, Ray is immediately sent to Dusker's office.

"Are you here?"

　You must be worried about Anastasia, but even so, Ray doesn't seem distraught because he's the only one who's controlling the Gilm.
　He gives Dusker a letter which he kept from the knight and opens his mouth.

"Yes. It's yesterday's incident. You've heard that something unusual happened, haven'
"Oh, yeah. I came back in a carriage with the researchers. ... Oh, yeah. The researchers who had a fight with Ray fired him."

　Ray nods to Dusker, who says so easily.
　You may have been excited about the water wolf, but I don't think you can build a friendly relationship with someone who thinks it's okay to harm others for your intellectual desire.Ray was relieved to hear that such a researcher was fired, but...

"Well, just in case, I'll ask you, when you say you're fired, you don't mean you're physically just wearing your neck, do you?"

　I was curious and asked so.
　But at Ray's words, Dusker opens his mouth dumbfounded.

"Of course. There are many problems, but I'm sure he's an excellent researcher. ...and? What's wrong with Ray?"
"Oh, yes. Simply put, Whispers in the underground space of Trent Forest ran wild. No, I don't know if it's a runaway or not, but anyway, something has created a hole that connects to a different world."
"...go on."

　I was surprised to hear that it was a hole leading to another world, but Dusker never showed it on his face.
　In the first place, Whisp's ability is to summon people and things from other worlds.
　As long as something happened to the Whispers, it was understandable that there was a hole in the other world.

"As for that hole, there was a magic item that interfered with and fixed it in that space, so there was no problem for now."

　It was a rather unreasonable explanation, but I can't say that Grimm, who is supposed to be the master here, helped me.
　It is assumed that he has received help from his teacher several times, but it is only natural that he will feel uncomfortable if he repeats it.
　Why does a master who basically lives deep in the mountains come only when Ray is in trouble?
　It's only natural that you should question it.
　...but it's not surprising that you might wonder if you have such magic items conveniently.
　However, one of Ray's hobbies is collecting magic items, which is a famous story in its own way.
　So it's not strange that Ray has such a magic item. ...Ray can understand that it's a bit painful.
　Dusker also looks at Ray a little suspiciously.
　Still, there is no need to interrupt Ray, and he encourages him to move on.

"And?"
"First of all, the hole in the space was fixed, so I went to the other world. Fortunately, I was able to breathe normally, and through the word Centaur, I was able to meet a friendly race..."

　From there, Ray explains what he experienced over there.
　Among them, the most interesting thing about Dusker was Dragonius.

"Anyway, for that reason, I think it will be about 15 days from tomorrow, and I'm thinking of going to destroy Dragonius in the other world, is that okay?"

"... to be honest, it hurts to be able to get out of Ray that much, but if it becomes necessary to find Anastasia, it can't be helped."
"I'd appreciate it if you could say that."

　Now that we've promised over there, Ray was going to ignore Dusker even if he didn't give him permission, but if he gets permission like this, he can go over there with peace of mind.

"So what kind of existence is Dragonius?"
"I brought you a corpse. Do you want to see it? ... To be honest, it's pretty creepy."
"I don't care. I don't know what kind of relationship you'll have with the other world, but it's definitely better to know."

　Ray nodded to Dusker and took Dragonius' corpse out of Mystery.