a martial arts meeting in the settlement that had been suspended due to the uproar that Ray and Seto had come to.
　It will be finished in about an hour.
　Ray saw it for about an hour, but he could still understand that everyone who was fighting was fighting quite seriously.
Perhaps the Centaurs decided that they needed to be involved, not just Ray, in order to save themselves from the crisis they were in.
　I think it's great for Ray not to show his complete dependency. I think that's why Ray wants you to refrain from going to destroy Dragonius with him.
　If this is normal--it's not normal to destroy Dragonius--it's a one-way trip, it's unlikely, given Dragonius' hunger, it's possible to carry the treasure he's accumulated...and the Centaurs don't want it, but Ray needs it to carry the body of Dragonius.
　However, this is only a matter of ordinary circumstances.
　In Ray's case, there is a mystery ring, so there is no problem if you have the necessary baggage for the trip or some kind of treasure over there, and of course there is no problem in securing Dragonius' corpse.
　Therefore, there is no problem even if the number of people taking them is not so large.
　On the contrary, considering the escorts of the settlement while you and the Centaurs are away, there is no problem if the number of people you take is small.
　...the most difficult enemy to the present settlement is Dragonius, but there are other wild beasts and monsters, and there are no other races in this meadow besides Centaur, which are friendly to all of them.
　There is no doubt that we need to be vigilant about it.

"And... I asked them to come together like this.

　Is it really okay?
　Words with such nuances come out of Ray's mouth.
　That's because among the 10 members who went with Ray, there were Zai and Dorat and Dorat.
　Of those ten, there are survivors who, as a matter of course, followed Dragonius on a reconnaissance.
　And other people... Zai is good.
　Originally, the first contact with Ray was Zai, and on top of that, he has a friendly relationship with Ray.
　But Dorat is never friendly with Ray.
　It is safe to say that we view them as hostile.
　Therefore, in this situation, Dorat would travel with him because he thought that it was a situation where there were hundreds of harms and no profit.
　... in fact, I'm still looking back at Ray, seemingly uninteresting.
　Is it OK? Ray looks at Zai.
　The zai probably knows what Ray wants to say.
　nod back immediately that there is no problem

(If something happens to Dorat, Zai will do something about it. From the perspective of Dolat's personality, I don't think he will do anything strange as long as he works for the community. But it's a bit of a problem if you act out just because you're hostile to me.)

　After thinking about it for a while, Ray decides that he should check it directly and turns his eyes to Dorat.

"Drat, I know you don't like me. However, if you are hostile to me by the time you go to Dragonius' home base, it is just a hindrance. Shouldn't you stay in the village?"
"...I will follow your instructions."

　Ray thinks that attitude is problematic in Dolat's appearance.
　Even if you follow your instructions, if you show signs of dissatisfaction, it will eventually cause trouble.
　Of course, since this is a one-way trip for about 5 days, I don't think you need to worry that much...

"Okay, but if you don't follow my instructions, I'll have you return to the village right away. I'm not saying this only to Dorat. The same applies to other people."

　No one refutes Ray's words.
　When Ray first came to this world, as Zai said, Centaur values the strong.
　And all the winners in the village are watching Ray's strength in the battle against Dragonius yesterday.
　Dragonius overwhelms Centaur, who was called the champion of the grassland, with his individual power.
　To Dragonius, Ray cut his life as easily as if he were cutting grass around there.
　Considering that, it was only natural that no one wanted to refute Ray's words in this situation.
　...well, I even think Ray's strong words are reliable.
　Not knowing they're thinking like that, Ray also looks at Centaurs other than Dorat.
　However, ten Centaurs, including Dorat and Zai, do not seem to respond particularly to Ray's gaze.
　Looking at it, he decides that he will obey his orders for the time being, including Dorat.

"Well... what should I do? I was supposed to leave tomorrow, but the sun is still high. If you were still fighting in earnest, would you like to rest today as planned and leave early tomorrow morning?"
"No, it's okay. For Centaurs, this level of fatigue is not exhaustion."

　As if to deny Ray's words... Zai tells them not to make light of themselves.
　Seeing Zai like that, Ray thinks a little...and eventually nods.

"Okay. If Zai says so, it's okay, isn't it? ...is it all right?"

　Just to confirm, Ray asked the other Centaurs, but everyone nodded that there was no problem with Ray's words.

"I also prepared the necessary luggage for the expedition. What was Ray...
"It's a mystery ring."
"Yes, you said you'd take it with you, but you don't mind?"
"Oh, no problem. Take me to the place where you gathered your luggage."

　Zai is relieved by those words.
　Yesterday, Ray said he would carry my luggage at Mystery, but I was wondering what I should do if he seemed to change his mind.
　I couldn't imagine Ray doing such a thing, but it was impossible to ask him to fully understand his character, as it was only a day since I met him.

(What is it is?)

　Ray had doubts about Zai's condition, but now he thinks that checking and storing luggage should be a priority, so for the time being, he decides not to worry about it.
　The place where Zai guided me was... a lot bigger than Ray had originally expected.
　It's good to have food and water. Even if there's alcohol in it, Ray can't drink -- he can drink exactly, but he doesn't like it -- but the Centaurs need alcohol, and they think it could be used to disinfect it in case of emergency.
　We're going to fight now, so if you have spare weapons, you should have them.
　In particular, since arrows are consumables, it is understandable that you want to keep as many arrows as possible.
　I can understand that much, but the other luggage that was there was a dismantled tent.
　I expected it to be portable in a tent like gel, and I understand that it is very convenient for sleeping.
　But it was unexpected for Ray to take the tent apart.

"When it comes to getting in shape, it's definitely better to use the same tent you usually sleep in."
"Is it impossible?"

　Zai asks with a little anxiety.
　Did you think that it might be impossible for Zai to prepare as well?
　But Ray shakes his head saying there's no problem.

"It's all right. You saw Dragonius' corpse stored in large quantities yesterday, right?"
"No, that's why I thought I couldn't do it anymore."

　Ray was convinced by Zai's explanation.
　In fact, it's not strange to think that the Mystery would normally be full because it housed so many Dragonius corpses.
　...in fact, many of these simple item boxes would not have housed even Dragonia's dead body.
　However, Ray's mystery ring is not a simple type, but a real... real item box.
　It's not just an item box, but Esta Knoll, who is said to be the greatest alchemist in history, has refined the essence of technology using the best materials, and it's the only item box in the world.
　Ray doesn't know exactly how much quantity can be stored in a mistilling.
　We have experienced the war with the Vestian Empire that at least we can store the materials necessary for the military action of the first army.Therefore, there is absolutely no problem with storing that much of Dragonius' body and storing the supplies that the Zay people in front of them need.

"There is absolutely no problem around there. If that's all, I'll put everything in for now."

　So, Ray stores food, water, weapons, tents... all sorts of other things, big and small, in the Mystery.
　Those who saw the scene containing Dragonius in yesterday's battle are also surprised to see the scene again.
　Also, old women and children who see this scene for the first time are simply dumbfounded by the scene before them.
　What's going on in front of you?
　It is natural for a person who knows nothing to think so.





　However, Ray is used to being surprised to see Mystery, so he puts it in Mystery without worrying about the surroundings.
　And when you're done storing everything in a matter of a few minutes...

"Well, let's go."
"Ah, oh..."

　Zai nods in amazement at Ray's words.
　You don't have to be so surprised... Ray immediately agrees.
　In Ergen, the existence of item boxes is widely known.
　It's very rare and few people have seen the real thing, but it's still rumored, it's an old story, it's a tradition... it's been known for many reasons.
　That's why I'm surprised to see you using Mystiling, but I don't think you'll be so surprised.
　But this is a different world, not Erzine, who is widely known about item boxes.
　If you use Mystery in such a place, you'll naturally be surprised compared to Erzine.

(Well, it's no use worrying about that now.)

　Judging so, Ray calls for Seto, who was watching from a distance.

"Seto!"
"LOL".

　Seto quickly approaches Ray's voice.
　Leaping on his back, Ray opens his mouth to the people who accompany him in the attack, including Zai.

"Here we go,"

　a short remark
　However, the power contained in one word was enough to change the consciousness of all the Zay people.
　Both Zai and Dorat have survived in this meadow and have survived considerable hardships.
　Even with those two, I can't help but obey... something so powerful.
　That's probably because Ray has gone through more trouble than Zai and Dorat.
　Just as Seto runs out on the ground, so does Zai.
　However, as Ray and Seto do not know the headquarters of Dragonius, they have no choice but to leave directions to those who know it.

"This way."

　The guide, Centaur, probably knew that.
　A little after starting running, he moves next to Seto and tells him so.
　With that centaur, the party goes on.
　Because of Centaur, the speed is quite fast.
　...but Seto was still running with some slack.

(It's worth mentioning.)

　On Seto's back, Ray is impressed as he watches the Centaurs.
　Even though he is running like this right after winning the martial arts competition, he doesn't look particularly tired.
　Of course, Centaur is influenced by it, but it's amazing that it's running at a speed that won't get left behind by Seto.
　Ray understood the reason why Zai was so confidently saying that there was no problem.

(Well, I wonder how much distance I can earn today. ...with a set basket...)

　I think so, but since I couldn't do that in the conversation with Zai last night, I still have no choice but to run on the ground like this.
　Given Dragonius' strength, he might have been pleased if he had brought Vyhela.
　While thinking so, Ray ran on top of Seto's back on the meadow.