This is Master Shin. What is your business in the palace?

　Now Alisha and I were in front of the royal palace where only royalty is allowed to dwell.
　It was already evening. At this time of day, there are several gatekeepers standing to guard the gate.

...... It's Alisha, not Shin now.

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"Actually--

　The gatekeepers were surprised at the content of Alisha's statement of business.
　You're going to be able to find out if you're a good candidate for the job.

...... that's why you're going to let me through. He says that if he succeeds in doing so, it will lead to the solution of many of our country's current problems.

It's ...... certainly is, but ......

　The gatekeeper looks slightly distressed as he declares that he can't back down.

...... The man is a mysterious person who grows demons. There is no guarantee that his methods will be successful. If the person has bad intentions, the consequences may be irreversible.

　The tone of the gatekeeper, who declared that it was natural for him to be suspicious of me, was more like he was afraid of the harm that would come back to Alisha.
　From now on, if I fail in my attempt, the responsibility will naturally fall on Alisha.
　This gatekeeper was concerned about such danger to Alisha.

"Thanks to ......, Ozman. But don't worry. You can trust him, Kyou.

　But Alisha, standing next to me, trusted me without hesitation and said her name without hesitation.

Ever since you came to this country, you've been working hard to grow demons to solve our food problems. In the desert, a place where even ordinary monsters are difficult to grow, he has created many monsters. Thanks to him, little by little, the food problem caused by the lack of monsters in this country is being solved. Best of all, he found my brother Shin, whom I thought was dead, and brought him back safe and sound. I believe in what he did.

　All I've done since I came to this country might as well have been business as usual for me.
　Growing and cultivating demons.
　But that's what makes it special in this world, Alicia says, and she tells the soldiers in front of her to show their gratitude to me.

"So please believe me. That's why I want you to believe in what he does, that the monsters he grows will save us.

　The gatekeepers look at each other at Alisha's unhesitating declaration.
　Eventually, they nodded to each other as if they had made up their minds to do something, and quietly opened the door to the palace.

"...... please hurry. I think there is still a chance for you to get your chance now.

"Thank you, Osman.

　Thanking the gatekeeper, Alisha enters the royal palace
　Now here's the problem. If this goes well, I'm sure things will change.
　With that in mind, I'm going into the palace with a demon behind me.







Kyou-sama!

"Kyou, where have you been?

"Oh, Lily and Fitis.

　After that, I returned to the detached palace with Alisha, where Lily and Fitis were waiting for me to return.

Pop!

"Oops, Rock, you waited for me too.

　As soon as I returned, Locke, who was laying at Lily's feet, jumped up to her and asked her if she was going to be able to make it.

And where the hell have you been at this late?

Well, it's a bit. I was going to the palace.

"The Royal Palace?　Did you go to see him about the King of Massauda's battle?

　Both Lily and Phytis had already heard about the rumors of Alisha and Masoudha's battle for the throne.
　But I shake my head at that.

"No, not that one. It's someone else's problem.

"?　What does that mean?

　It's a good idea to make sure that you have the right kind of information, but it's also a good idea to make sure that you have the right kind of information.

Alisha-sama!　Welcome to this place!　Ta, dear!

What's going on?

　Alicia, sensing a bad premonition at the panicked state of the servants, asked with a slight sweat on her face.
　The answer that came back from that was a surprise not only to Alisha, but to all of us who were here.

You will find that you will be able to get a good deal more information on the subject.

"What?

　The words from the servant leave Alisha speechless.
　However, she immediately ran away from the scene, looking flustered.

"Hey, hey!　Alisha!

　Without listening to me, Alisha is leaving the detached palace.
　It's not a thoughtful look, but rather a haphazard sprint.

That ...... guy is completely upset. ......!

But so will it be. My brother, who I thought was dead all along, is back. It's very confusing for a sister to lose him again.

　While saying that, Lily and Phytis and the others are also immediately equipped with equipment that cannot be overlooked as it is.



"...... we'll look for it with you. Can you explore the inside of the palace, since Kyou is so dangerous?

"Yeah, I'm going to do that without being told.

　You're going to be able to find out what I'm going to say first.
　Of course, you can't just let Alisha go alone.
　I'm sure he'll go out of town to look for her.
　Alisha was one of the brave men. Even if she doesn't often get into danger, there is still no choice but to help in this situation.
　Even in the palace, maybe Shin is just hiding somewhere.
　I and Lily and the others nodded to each other.
　I'll leave Lily, Fitis, and Jack to search for Shin Alisha outside, and I'll join Locke, Dora, and Drage in searching the rooftops of the palace.

　While we were searching some of the rooms...

"...... here too?

"Master, he's not here either.

He's not even hiding in this jar. As I thought, it must have escaped to the outside.

　Hearing Dora and Drage's report, Drage's words gave me pause for thought.
　Certainly. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.
　Originally, Shin was more traumatized by the room he lived in with his family than by this detached palace .......
　It's not just a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for, it's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　Besides, the boy had a demon that had taken his place as a parent.
　So it's very possible that Shin went back to the manticore.
　More likely than not, the manticore could have taken Shin.
　If so, then she's already gone into the desert with the Manticore: .......

...... Kyou-dono ......

"Huh?　Wow!

　A sudden call from behind startles me with a silly voice.
　When I turn around, a man is standing there as if blending into the darkness of the night.

Wow! What is this guy? Is this guy a ghost?

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make a good impression.
　You're right, I was surprised to see it was so atmospheric.
　But when I looked closer, I realized it was someone I knew.

You mean Sachaque?

"...... is so . It's never a ghost. ......

　You're hurt by Drage's words earlier, and you mutter to yourself, "I'm sorry.
　It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with them.

...... But more importantly, Kyou-dono. There is something I want to tell you: ......

"Huh?　What is it?

　The fact that Sachaque approached me here made me wonder if there was a connection between the two, and I urged him to go on.
　The story Sachaque told me was again a surprise to me.