Then, about six hours later, because it was so slow, when I was about two hours away on the super-express lil', I said, "Okay, I see it.

Okay, I see it.

　We're in front of that remote town we've visited a few times before - Alfilo.

　You can see the line of people lined up at the large doors set up on the city's exterior walls, even now, long past noon.

　The reason why I came to this city first instead of heading straight to the capital in lil is because I didn't have any urgent business to attend to this time.

　You will be able to find out what is going on and what is going on.
　So this time I'm going to take a carriage from this remote town with Nell and ride to the capital at a leisurely pace.

　A leisurely carriage ride!
　Let's go at ease.

　I got off from Lil in the bushes some distance from the city and helped Nell get off and patted her on the forehead.

"Thanks, Lil, I appreciate it. I'll be fine on my way back.

　Nowadays, dungeon return device necklaces come in handy.

　You'll be back in a second.

How long, honestly, I don't know yet. The dungeon is yours to guard. Just let Leffi know if anything goes wrong. --You can count on him, too.

Coo.

　As Lil bowed to us, the other pets behind us also bowed together.

　After they saw us off, Nell and I headed for the front door.




"Welcome to the city of Alfiero---what?　I've seen this face before.

　When it's our turn, the gatekeeper calls out to us in a smooth flowing line, almost like a bare street, and then it's our turn.

　This soldier is .......

...... Are you an old man who used to guard the gate here?

After all, that's the same old shit. It's been a long time.

...... It's been a while, but you still remember your face?

Well, that's what I'm good at, that's why I've been assigned this job.

　Then, the old soldier smiled and smiled.

　I see. ...... This old man has a good memory.

　I'm honestly impressed.

It's a good thing that you have a good memory. There was another little one, wasn't there?

You really remember it well. He didn't have to come with me this time, so he's not following me. Hey, Holy Knight.

"Huh?　Uh-huh. Yeah. ...... I'm a holy knight, by the way.

　I thought I heard some words that I shouldn't have heard in the second half, but I decided not to pay attention and continued to say to the old soldier, "So, can I come in?

"So, can I come in?　This time, I can show you my proper identification, too, okay?

Ha ha, okay. Okay, have a good time.

　Nell and I bailed to the old man, who was smiling pleasantly, and then we were about to dive through the gate - when we were stopped again.

......?　Oh, Nell-dono! And, demon. ......!

　--It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get a good deal more than you think.

　I'm sure that warrior-like appearance ...... is the man who was the commander of the army that attacked the magical forest.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it by visiting the website.

　What do you mean?　What are you in such a hurry for?

It's been a long time, old man in charge.

"...... I don't know why you are with us, but ...... Lord Nell, I'm sorry to be rude, but could you please come to the lord's house ASAP?

"?　What's up with that?　Something untoward, even ......?

　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of it.

The mess in the center of ...... has become much worse. I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world, and I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world, and I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.

"My agenda?

　He nodded at Nell, who gave him a dubious look.

"Yeah. It's quite troublesome. --Anyway, would you be willing to come to the lord's house and meet the lord?

...... Onii-san, okay?

When it comes to you, I can't say no to you.

...... Thanks, dude. --then, uh, ...... gumdia, right?　Show me around, thank you.

Thank you. Now, follow me.


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　And so Nell and I visited the lord's house in the city of Alfiero for the third time.

Nell-dono!　And, Demon King! Why are you here?



　The man who was buried in the paperwork in what seemed to be an office room - I believe the lord of this town, whose name is Raylor, reacts much the same way as the old commander who led us here.

　...... You look even more haggard than before.
　The hair is receding heavily and the circles under the eyes are also very dark.

　It's a bit alarming to watch.

...... old man, here's one for you.

"......?　What's this?

　The old man of the lord looks at me suspiciously as he receives the advanced potion I took out of the item box.

"It's like a nutritional supplement. It's like a nutritional supplement. Drink it, and it will take away most of your physical ailments, so if you feel like you're going to collapse, take it.

　Well, the effect is a bit intense and could be rather overpowering.

Thank you for ....... I've barely slept at all lately. ...... "Am I too tired now to get this from you?

　He said this with a hint of self-mockery, and then, seemingly regaining his composure, he continued, "So, Demon King, what are you doing here?

"So, demon king, what are you doing here?　Nell-dono is still understandable, but ......

I'm going to take Nell to wife.

"......?　What, what?

No, I'm going to marry Nell. But she's a hero, right?　So I thought I'd come over here to add to the conversation about that area.

　I'm not going to be able to get rid of it.

............ Wait a minute. It's not just a matter of time before you get married.　Which, what kind of a result would that be ...... or, well, is that true?

...... That's what that ...... is all about.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this topic.

　This kind of little animalistic behavior is cute.

　He's a bruiser.
　The brave man is bewitched.

　The fact that it's a completely natural movement is mocking. She's cute, so I forgive her.

............ well, well, there's a lot, a lot of things I really want to say, but I don't know that part anymore. I don't know about that anymore.

"Oh, I will,

　You're going to have to laugh at him and tell him to leave you alone.

...... So if that's the case, well, it's relevant to you, too. ...... Anyway, I'll pretend I didn't hear about it. What's important right now is that we talk about Nell.

...... What happened in my absence?

　The old man of the lord's house wears a stern face as he listens fearfully to Nell.

"First of all, let's talk about the current situation of this country--