Evening.

　The sun is disappearing over the horizon, and the moon is peeking over the opposite horizon.

　A brief period of time as evening gives way to night.

　The shadows on the streets have diminished somewhat, and the hustle and bustle of the BGM blends into the background as the crowds slowly drift away.

　In the middle of the city that weaves a kind of fantastic landscape, which is a complete change from the noisy aspect of the daytime, and as a part of the landscape, two shadows stretching out in the western sunshine are illuminated.

　In a calm, comfortable atmosphere, I was on my way back to yesterday's inn with Reffi.

　We've already parted ways with the brave man and will meet again before noon tomorrow in front of the lord's house.
　At any rate, she's enjoying being with us, isn't she? She said "I'll see you tomorrow" on her own.

　Maybe his daily training as a brave man has given him no opportunity to relax like this. Next time he comes to visit our dungeon, I'll treat him accordingly.

But that's not it. It's a bit of a shame the men in the dungeon aren't here to see you.

Well, it would have been more fun to have them around to make a lot of noise.

　I'm sure that Iruna will be running down the alleyway in a frenzy, and Liu will be chasing after her in a hurry, with Leila watching behind her, smiling.

　The only thing I can think of is a future where the city will be in an uproar. It's a good idea to have a good time.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

?　What is

No, I wasn't expecting you to say that. I was just surprised.

...... Surely, I never thought the day would come when I would regret the absence of . I never thought the day would come when I would regret the absence of others ......

　So, I'm going to be able to see a somewhat mysterious expression on her face.

　I shrug my shoulders and return her words.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one. It's been a long time since we've had just you and me.

Oh, yeah. ...... Well, well, that's it. That's a pretty interesting feeling. It's only been six months since I met you, but I feel like I have the density of decades.

"You're still lounging around in the dungeon, but you know what?

When I was in my old bunk, it wasn't uncommon for me to sleep through the day.

...... What do you mean by "better in life now?

Hmm, I'm working pretty hard right now, and I'm so full of work that I don't want to help with the housework.

"No, what theory is that?

　So, he grinned at her.

　--And it was then that the two of them were walking in such a pleasant atmosphere.

　A woman's scream, like tearing silk.

　The source of the scream is--near.

　As you turn your head in that direction, a woman dressed as if she were in the water business appears in the street from the alleyway, and from behind her, a man with completely crazy eyes appears as if he's chasing her.

　In the man's hand is a knife, wet with blood.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

　...... tch.

　d*mn it. ...... I was in a good mood.

Don't f*ck with me, man!

　I pick up a dropped stone and throw it at the man's head with a buzzing sound.

　The stone I threw was successfully sucked into the forehead of the opponent, and with a dull sound of bang, blood sprayed out.

What the hell, what was that?

　It's a good idea to have a good time with your friends and family.

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new pair of shoes, it's a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new pair of shoes.

...... Hmmm. Yuki, look at him with your magical eye.

"Huh? Oh, oh.

　As Reffi told me, look towards the crazy man who invoked his magic eye and head ...... what? This guy. His whole body is magically bound to the ......?

"See? --Perhaps that man is already dead.

"What ...... really?

Hmm. I once fought a necromancer who used to use a necromancer, and the one he used was magically bound like that.

"...... I see.

　I mean, that's it.

　Is that a zombie (・・・・).

　It's not powered by a virus, but rather, like the cursed magic sword I used in the example, it binds the body with magical power and controls it by keeping it under control - in other words, it's like a marionette?

　Then there must be someone in control ...... but there is no hostile response to the search.

　...... Okay, well, for now, let's just deal with this thing.

　If it was caused by a virus, we could take it down by blowing its brains out or breaking its neck, but this thing works by magic. Probably it will move even if the top of its neck is gone.

"Reffi, how did you defeat those guys before?

"Burned the whole surgeon.

"Oh, oh.

　Disinfection is disinfection, I know.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm going to be able to override the magic of ...... if it's working with magic.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to get the most out of your new job.

　Instantly, I knead my magic power and force it into the man's skull.

　Then you can feel a big rebound from the magic power that controlled the man - but that's not enough to stop it.

U-ah-ah-ah ......

　While the magic was flowing, the man's body was jerking convulsively - eventually, when I had complete control of him, he stopped twitching like a puppet whose strings had been cut.