"Hey, old lord. Long time.

"...... After all, you're here: ......

　The place where I, Reffi, and this time, the brave man were ushered in together was like a parlor we've been to before.

　The man sitting across from me is a city lord I've seen before. His name is Leiloh, if I recall. Yeah, that's right. Good analytical skills.
　But is his head a little thinner than when we saw him before? I feel like I have more wrinkles. Maybe it's a stressful world. I know exactly what you mean.

...... have come to retaliate, haven't they?

"Huh?

I know. I said I would make sure he was not allowed to enter the forest, and yet here he is. But if you could, please let this old bone live on its own. I beg you to spare my people's lives.

"Oh, boy. No, slow down, old man. Easy, old man. I didn't mean to, and I'm just here to talk.

　This old man loves to kill people like that! I wonder what it looks like. It's very disturbing.

"I thought you were here to retaliate ......?

No.

　The old man let out a breath of relief as he said this, with a visibly relieved expression on his face.

I see. ...... Sorry, I seem to be a bit distraught.

"Let me tell you, I'm not interested in slaughter either. I just want to make sure that the enemy is clear to me, for my peace of mind. Isn't it the country itself that's messing with us?

...... Can you tell me why you thought that?

If you can put pressure on the powerful churchmen to move their troops and their brave men, only a more upstanding country can do that.

"...... brave?

　......?

What, you didn't know? --Nell

...... I wish you wouldn't use me for these things. ......

　After giving me a stare, he turned to the lord in front of him.

I am a holy knight of the Order of the Holy Order of Faludiene, and I am the brave man of this age.

"Excuse me - ......

　After refusing to say this, the old man stares intently at the brave man.

　This old man had an analysis skill, and perhaps now he is finally confirming his identity.
　There's no privacy with your analysis skills. You may be careful not to use it on a daily basis.

...... seems to be right. But why is the heroic lord with the demon king?

There was a reason why ......, well, to put it simply, I was repelled. But afterwards, I had a chance to talk with him, and it seems that the information I had heard about him was at odds with what I had heard beforehand. When I was coming back to the city to confirm that, my brother - the demon king wanted to follow me.

"...... I see. That must have been very difficult for you.

...... yes. It's been a lot of work.

　The brave man nodded deeply at the lord's words, which were filled with pity.

　Whoa! What is it with you people? What is it with you guys that you're so tired of dealing with us?

...... And yet, a brave man is supposed to be mobilized only during national emergencies, and those bastards have put it into this trivial matter!

"Oh, oh.

　Suddenly, the old man of the lord knocks on the desk with a ding and reveals an abhorrent expression on his face.
　The stress may have built up considerably, or it's emotionally unstable.

Calm down, old man. I can't go on with this.

"...... sorry

　Phew, let out a breath and calm down old man .

　...... I wonder why I'm being appeased .

So who decided to send this guy with the military after all?

"............ It can't be said,

"...... Heh?

　At that moment, I will release my magic and put tremendous pressure on my lord.

"...

　Lefi didn't have any particular reaction, but the brave man next to him instantly jumped up from the couch and took a big step back, taking a stance so that he could pull out his weapon at any time.

　After glancing at the brave man, the lord returns his gaze to you and replies with a cold sweat on his forehead.

...... I also belong to this country. I am a member of this country, and no matter how angry I am, I cannot pass on information that will certainly harm my country.

"May I--I'm going to destroy this city?

Yes,

　The man who had just said he would give his life for his people - he nodded, decisively.

　For a moment, a heavy silence reigned in the room.

"I see.

　Cowering my shoulders as I let out a small gasp, I quickly put the magic back in.

"Okay, sorry to bother you. Let's go, Leffy, let's go.



"Hm? Is that enough?

Oh. You said you wanted a spit-roast, didn't you? Let's go eat that.

That's a good suggestion.

"...... do nothing?

　The old man, whose attitude has changed, asks me this with a look of dismay.

Oh. There's nothing I could do or say about that. I'm losing. I'll just do the sightseeing and go home.

　I just thought it was cool how you stood up for your beliefs in the face of threats of being killed.

　There's no way we can mess with that guy.

Nell, what are you going to do?

"Huh? Well, let's see, ...... I think I'm going to talk to my lord a bit more.

I see. Then, can we meet in front of the lord's house tomorrow? I still need more guidance.

"Oh, uh-huh, okay. Okay.