"Thanks to Ray, I don't have to carry this anymore."

　The adventurers bow deeply when they see Ray, expressing their deepest gratitude.
　Until a few minutes ago, all the felled trees were now housed in Ray's mystery ring.
　Returning to this Elgin from the hamlet of Centaur, Ray explained to Grimm - who was still happy with the abundance of Dragonius - and then, on his way to Gilm, remembered that the woodcutters and adventurers were having a hard time, so he stopped at the logging site.
　Previously, Ray had not had to carry the tree, but recently, the adventurers carried it, partly because Ray had gone to the other world to destroy Dragonius' home town - which was not.
　However, even though adventurers in this world are highly capable, felled trees are extremely heavy.
　Or, if this is a normal tree, it can be removed and left to drain water to make it lighter before being transported, but alchemists need to magically treat it, and it needs to be transported to Gilm immediately.
　In addition, the more materials needed to be used for the extension of the gillem, so the woodcutters and adventurers who transported them had to work hard in that aspect.
　Even if you try hard to carry it every day, you can't carry it away, and the trees that have been cut down will inevitably accumulate.
　Of course. It's not that easy to cut down trees, but it's still possible for one person -- an assistant adventurer -- to do it, and there are quite a few.
　Since such a large number of people cut down trees, trees accumulate quite quickly.
　By comparison, it was very difficult to carry the trees from the Trent Forest to Gilm.
　We load wood onto the deck of a specially modified carriage and carry it to Gilm.
　Even though the forest of Trent is close to Gillem, there is no doubt that there is a good distance between themselves.
　In that case, the trees to be cut and the trees to be transported will inevitably have more trees to be cut.
　That's why there were so many trees in store when Ray stopped by today.
　The adventurers can say thank you because they store them in mysteries one after another.

"By the way, don't worry. However, I think it will be difficult to help with the extension work for a while, so I think it would be better to attract more people."
"I know that, and I'm telling the guild that... you know?"

　As he spoke, the adventurer turned his attention to the Tower of Birth, which can be seen from here.
　Without the Tower of Birth here, we can bring in as many people as we want.
　However, under the current circumstances, it is difficult to do so.
　It's an open secret, but it's Dusker's decision to keep lakes and birth towers as secret as possible.
　In fact, only those authorized by Dusker can access the site of the lake and the Tower of Birth.
　Therefore, unless the guild is able to determine that there is no problem, it is impossible to hire a person who will be in charge of guarding the woodcutters and doing odd jobs.
　If the hiring of adventurers around there causes strange disturbances towards the lake and the Tower of Birth, it will affect the credibility of the guild.
　That's why the adventurers currently working in the Trent Forest had to be trusted by the guild.

"I know there aren't many people, but the pay has gone up, right?"
"Yes, that's a lot of work, though.

　As long as there is hard work such as transporting felled trees, few people want to work if the pay is low.
　Then the pay had to be high so as not to discontent the workers.
　...in fact, the Trent Forest is now one of the most dangerous zones.
　Because it is directly connected to the rest of the world.
　That's why it's right that the amount of compensation goes up in a way.
　It may be subtle for the guild to see more and more people say they want to be commissioned in the Trent Forest in search of the high compensation.

"Then you don't have to complain, do your best."
"...I can't honestly agree with Ray when he says so."

　It is Ray who puts the tree they are struggling to carry in a mistilling and carries it to Gilm in an instant.
　If you're a serious business adventurer, you'll only be able to say that you're jealous.

"Is that so? I'll take care of the stored trees, so it'll be a little easier today than usual."

　Ray, having said so, had made a light bow to the woodcutters, and then boarded the seto and headed for Gilm.





"Oh, Ray. Long time no see."

　The gatekeeper of the lord's house calls out to me when he finds Ray.
　Ray usually greeted me lightly, but I wasn't feeling very well when the alchemists got involved when I gave him the trees I had cut before I came here.
　It's been a long time since Ray came, and the alchemists asked if there was any interesting material.
　Dragonius' body is in Mystery for the time being, but as long as he keeps a secret about the other world, he can't say such a thing.
　That's why Ray has let the alchemists slip by.

"What? You're not doing well."
"I was entangled by alchemists."
"Ah... my condolences."

　A different gatekeeper from what I was talking to Ray takes care of course.
　Ray has a brief conversation with such gatekeepers and enters the lord's residence.

(Come to think of it, I haven't seen greens lately... How are you doing? No, I wonder if Dusker will do well there.)

　If there are greenery, spice trees that do not grow in this climate will grow normally.
　So, as a Dusker... that was the object of more protection for the Greens than the Lizardmen.
　Ray never thinks that Dusker would treat such a green man roughly.
　It's not surprising that we're living quite comfortably.
　Thinking about the greenery, the maid who guided Ray stops walking.

"Excuse me, Mr. Dusker. I brought Ray here."

　At the maid's words, I heard a voice telling me to come in from inside.
　The maid opens the door and Ray enters the office.

"Oh, Ray. ... bring me something cold to drink and something light to eat."

　At Dusker's words, the maid bows and leaves the office.
　After seeing it off, Ray heads to the sofa in his office, urged by Dusker.

"Sit down. I'll tell you the details... only after the drink and the food come."
I understand. ... and yet you seem busy."

　As Ray looks at the pile of papers on his desk, Dusker smiles.

"Well, it'll be a little easier in winter. However, that winter is still a long way off."
"It's summer right now."

　Originally, when Ray was in this world, he was moving from early summer to full summer.
　In the midst of that, when Ray returns to this world in about two weeks, the climate is already suitable for midsummer.
　However, Ray wears a dragon robe with a simple air conditioner, so there is no problem if the ambient temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius.

"Until winter... No, from Gilmoo to the end of autumn when there are fewer people? If you work hard until then, you can do the rest until next spring."
"I think you'll get busy in winter."
"Don't say that."

　Perhaps Ray's words hit the nail on the head, Dusker says a little reluctant.
　As a lord, he was basically a dusker who could do paperwork smoothly, but perhaps because he was a former knight, he preferred physical activity to documentary work.
　As we talk about it, the maid arrives with cold fruit water and sandwiches.
　Ray always thinks that he's eating sandwiches here, but when it comes to food that he can eat lightly, it's very convenient because he can quickly make sandwiches and change the seasoning by changing the ingredients inside.
　It was also a convenient dish in the sense that when Dusker was busy with work, he ate while working on paperwork.
　As the maid leaves, Dusker opens his mouth, reaching for a sandwich.

"So? It was Dragonius. Were you able to hit the home ground?""Yes, Dragonius, who was there, succeeded in annihilating. But..."
"Did something go wrong?"

　Seeing Ray stuttering, Dusker tells him so.
　Rei nods honestly to the words.

"Yes, we destroyed what we thought was our home ground and returned to the settlement of Centaur... but within the same day, a large number of Dragonians attacked us again. "Considering the reason, it is highly likely that we attacked one of the bases, not one of them."""

　I didn't mention Vyhela, but now I think I should explain Dragonius first.

"...is that more than I expected?" Come to think of it, it's Dragonius' corpse..."
"It deteriorated quickly, didn't it?"
"Yes, did Ray know?"

　Ray nods to Dusker's request for confirmation.
　I actually knew it because I heard from Grimm, but I'll keep it to myself.

"Yes, but isn't Dragonius' corpse worth it?"

　As he says so, Ray denies that it's going to happen.
　Dragonias with red scales are strong enough to withstand even Ray's magic.
　Flame magic is often used as an attack magic.
　If so, there is no doubt that the scales that can withstand Ray's magic are of great rarity.
　Dragonius also has many colored scales besides red ones.
　I don't know exactly which attribute it is resistant to because Ray hasn't looked into it yet, but it was an undeniable fact that scales of multiple colors were a treasure.
　And... as expected, Dusker shakes his head at Ray's words.

"No, there is no doubt that there were many interesting results. But the time is better."
"I see. ... By the way, I'm a little late to talk, but when I came back to the village of Centaur, there was Vihera."
"...what?"

　in drops
　Listening to Ray, Dusker drops his sandwich.
　The good news of the misfortune was that the sandwich fell on the table, not on the floor or in fruit water.
　I hope there will be no such thing as ghosts.
　Looking at Dusker's current situation, I somehow think so because of Ray.

"Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait a minute."

　As he says so, Dusker hugs his head.
　Of course, even though she is no longer a member of the Imperial family, the fact that Vihera is a princess of the Vestian Empire cannot be changed.
　It wasn't just a princess, it was very popular... No, it was a princess I'm proud of.
　Thanks to the cooperation of Vihera, the third prince Mercurio was the first to succeed to the throne in present-day Vestian Empire.
　Of course, Dusker knew that Vihera was working with Ray.
　But... I never thought I'd go to another world.

"Well, what is the state of the Vyhela?"
"I like it."

　Ray tells him to get rid of Dusker's worries.
　In fact, Dragonius was the perfect match for Vihera.

"Dragonius is a pretty fun opponent for Vyhela. I don't run away because I'm under the control of hunger."

　Dusker has a subtle look on his face at the words.
　For the time being, I'm glad to know that you're safe, but what does it mean that the former princess of the Vestian Empire is happily fighting an unknown monster called Dragonius in a different world?
　Dusker shows subtlety about whether to be happy or sad.

"First of all, I think it's okay to leave Vyhela alone. I was very happy to go to the other world."
"But... how on earth did you know about the other world?"

　To Dusker, who was worried, Ray couldn't talk about Grimm, and he would savor the sandwich.