"We can't move to another part of town due to a mysterious emergency line that's been created?

　Gen. Maldo was surprised to hear Lasse and the others return.

"Does Marshal Maldo have any knowledge of this matter?

　But Gen. Maldo shook his head no. "I am already retired.

"I'm a retired man. I don't have any news right now. But what I don't understand is that the city is under a fire line. That won't happen unless there's a great capture or the city becomes a battlefield!

　That means it's an extraordinary situation.

This makes it impossible to search properly.

"If you're a normal person,

　Gen. Maldo smirks.
　In a situation like this, you're a man of your word.

I'll send the demons to investigate. "I'll have the one who can fly join the demons that come toward us at night.

"Mm, it's all yours, Lasse. Oh, and you can't even get a place to stay now. I'll get you a guest room, and you can stay there.

　Lasse had a bad feeling about his boss's gleeful offer to stay the night.

Yes, my grandson is a fan of yours. I'd like you to meet him.

Marua-sama? Yes, I will see the young lady when I finish my instructions to the demons.

"Mm-hmm, my grandson will be happy.

　The

So we'll have Kuro Dog, Pixie, and Ketsey to help us out.

"Can't we move?

　Arachne and the other demons, who are very good at covert action, will ask you to join their secret operations.

This time, the town is on lockdown. If we see the demon's shadow, it could provoke the guards. They already know I'm back in King's Landing, and that might make them think I'm behind the scenes. So gather information only in the daytime with those who are ready to move in, and those who are good at roughing it, such as Arakne, will be on standby just in case. If we want them to move, it will be at night.

"All right, sir.

　Arakne is a beautiful woman with a sharp eye, but her essence is to be pampered.
　She's in love with Lasse, who spoils her because she met him as a reliable sister character.
　Hence, she remained absolutely obedient to Lasse's orders as long as she had a good reason to do so. Of course, if Lasse was in danger, that was not the case.

Okay, Ketsey, Pixie, Kuro Dog, you have my regards.

"You're on it!

"Whoa!

"Gow!

　To meet Lasse's expectations, the demons all jump out at once.

Well, I'll go to ......

"Master Lasse-sama-uh!

　And then there was a cheerful girl's voice.

"Hey!

　A thud hits Lasse on the back as he is about to turn around.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!

　The monunny feeling supports Lasse, who can't keep his balance and is about to fall over.

"Oh?

　It was a cushion of Arachne.
　The rich twin hills caught the fallen Lasse's face in the valley and gently protected him so that he would not be hurt.

"Are you alright mister?

"Oh, oh. Thank you, Arachne.

　Her face approaches in front of Lasse, who has slipped out of the valley of Arachne.
　I'm not begging her for a kiss. She wants something more.
　Lasse raises her right hand and pats Arachne on the head.

"Thank you.

"...... nihev

　You can't hold back your joy, and Arachne is out of harmony.
　If a man had seen this smile, he would have liked you without caring that you were a spider.

Moo!　Mr. Lasse!　Look at this one too!
　And a sullen voice comes from behind Lasse's back.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Marua,

　Lasse twisted around to look behind him and saw a dainty girl with her eyebrows raised right in front of her eyes and nose.

'Shit!　I just wanted to surprise you, but you're making out with another woman!

　Her name is Marua-Kalweini.
She is the granddaughter of ex-General Maldo and Viscountess Calwaigny.
　Like her grandfather, Mardo, she is a girl without prejudice towards Lasse and the demons, and has been close to Lasse since she was a child, so she is like a little sister to him.

It's been a long time. You've grown up.

"Chiggah!

　But for some reason Marua strongly denies Lasse's words.

"Huh?　What is?



"Husband, in these situations, you say you've become very beautiful after not seeing me for a while.

　Lasse's ears quivered with sound words.
　It's a thread communication using Arachne's thread.
　This communication was able to contact only the target with minimal sound, so he could advise Lasse without Marua hearing him.

Marua-sama, you've become more and more beautiful in the short time I've been away, just kidding.

"Huh?　So, so?

　MARUA with a smile on his face, "I didn't expect that. I've never thought of that, but I'm sure she was hoping that her earlier denial would be enough to get her to say that.

(I'll have to thank Arachne later.)

　Seeing Marua happy, Lasse's appreciation for Arachne intensifies.
　Because she is a big sister character, Arachne knows how to deal with others in an appropriate manner.
　And the fact that she can convey that information to Lasse via thread communication strongly reinforces her usefulness.

"But I was surprised when Grandfather told me that Lasse-sama came back to the capital. Are you returning to the Order?

　Marua hugs Lasse's right arm and talks to him.

"No, I'm just here on business.

(It's not even a job originally.)

Nah, too bad.

　Unaware of Lasse's true intentions, Marua gets a disappointed look on her face.

'Is the guards limiting the movement of the city because of their work?

　It's quite a keen observer, and Lasse's tongue wags inwardly.
　Lasse himself did not believe that this emergency line was unrelated to the treasure.

"I don't know at this point. But there might be a connection.

"Hey, what business brings you to King's Landing?　I'll help in any way I can!

　Marua wants to take part in something interesting, and she offers her help to Lasse.

"I'm sorry, but I can't involve Marua-sama in what could be a rough affair.

"Eh!　Boring!

　It was natural for Lasse to refuse.
　Marua is a nobleman's daughter, not a knight or an adventurer.

"Marua's daughter, don't bother her husband too much. He's here on business.

　And then Arachne comes to remonstrate with Marua.

"Mm, it's no use.

　And then, Marua dives straight into the beast-shaped demons, saying, "I'm going to play Fluffy!

"Fluffy play!

　Marua is dumbfounded by such a sight.

"I thought I'd grown up, but I'm still a kid.

Well, that's what a human child is supposed to do.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

"Arachne, you saved me earlier. Thank you.

　Then Lasse patted Arachne's head again.

...... ehehe

　Arachne, who would immediately go into a whimper at being patted on the head.
　It was a very peaceful scene.

　But little did anyone know that this peaceful scene would be threatened by General Frida's rampage.