Oh, come to think of it, that's what happens when you think about it in a normal way, Allen thought about it as if it were someone else's business, but then he twisted his head around, because he heard an unfamiliar word.
　But then he twisted his head, because he heard a word he didn't recognize.

I've been thinking about ......, and it was only natural that this should happen.
"Ah. . but I'm sure you're surprised to be served something like that all of a sudden.
"Don't casually pass the buck to me, will you?　Or rather, I'd like to ask about the other one that surprised me?

　When I said that and turned my gaze, Beatrice looked away blatantly.
　I'm sure you'll be able to see that he or she is unwilling to be called by that name, but--

That ...... honestly bothers me too. Beatrice's appearance doesn't include the color silver and ......

　But as expected, he couldn't seem to disobey the Lord's words.
　You're going to be able to find out if you're going to be able to get a good deal more than you'd like.

...... It's probably because of the armor and swords I wear when I'm an adventurer.
"Armor and sword?
It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with them. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time with us. It's a good thing that I was always wearing full body armor and covering my face with a helmet.
"...... I see.

　The most important thing for a person to recognize another person is still vision.
　It's not a surprise that they have an alias or two, especially if the color is easy to classify and they look that prominent.

It's a good idea to remember the Lord even when you're on vacation. ...... Or should I say, as expected, Beatrice?
"No, ...... this wasn't my idea. It's not something to be proud of.
Do you mean like the Knights of the Round Table or something like that? You mean like the Order and the teachings of the Kingsguard?
Neither, Mr. Alfred - well, that's what I learned from a friend.
"...... Heh, I see.

　For a moment, Beatrice stammered, and then turned her attention to Leeds, but she didn't dare to pursue the matter.
　I have an inkling of the reason for that.

　Alfred would be the man who was Leeds' uncle.
　I remember hearing that he was a good uncle, even though he had never met Allen, the former vice-captain of the First Order.
　Looking at Leeds at that time, he probably looked up to you like another father.

　Everything is in the past tense because he died almost five years ago.
　Does Beatrice's avoidance of mentioning the name mean that Leeds is still reeling from her death, or is Beatrice simply being too cautious?
　I don't know which it was, but I don't dare to mention it.

　Pretending not to notice, Allen continued on with his story.

"But then, if that's all you're doing, you're just a guy who stands out, right?　I don't think it's that much of a surprise to me that they don't call you by your name,

　If you turn your gaze toward the woman, you will find her acting somewhat suspiciously, as if she has not yet recovered from her astonishment.
　You will be able to get a good idea of what to prioritize by looking back and forth between scales and plates, Allen and Beatrice.

It's not that I'm not proud of it, but I still consider myself to be a decent hand at it. I'm not only a good defender, but I'm sure my offense is as good as theirs as well. So, ...... actually, the adventurers of King's Landing are not of the best quality.
"Heh ......?　Why again?　You can find a lot of jobs and skilled people in the capital city. ...... Oh no, I see. There's a knighthood,
I see. ...... It's true that in King's Landing, if someone is in trouble, it's usually the Knights of the Order who solve it.
That's it. That's why adventurers are scattered all over the place, and King's Landing is especially short of higher-ranking ones. So when I go there, there are usually requests that are salted away. ......
"You think they started saying that while you were working it out?
"Well, perhaps the guild is letting it go by design. As I've said, King's Landing is short on adventurers. It's true that the knights do work, but there's a limit to what they can do.
Speaking of which, do you sometimes ask for help from adventurers?
It's a good thing that you're a knight, because there are things that you can do because you're a knight, and things that you can't do because you're a knight. It's a good thing that there are more decent adventurers out there, so I'm just going to leave it at that: ......

　But it is still unwilling to do so, right?
　Well, it is used as a propaganda tool, so it is natural.

　While we were talking about this, it seems that the woman was finally able to come back.

............ Haha!　Sorry, too, is ......!　As expected, this is not a decision I can make alone, so I will consult with my superiors. ......!

　Something about the language from earlier is strange, but that's how confusing it is.
　I've learned to deal with it, but that doesn't mean I'm out of the mess.

　Gently picking up the scales and plate with a hand that felt like it was handling a boil, the woman retreated backward in a jerky motion.
　Perhaps that's where her superiors are.

　But be that as it may, I'm frankly bored.
　Now I look around to see what's going on.

...... It's fortunate that it was a sparsely populated time of day. If there were too many people here, we would have been in a lot of trouble.
"Did you get tangled up with a bad person?
And then there are curious looks in all directions, you know?

　I'm not sure if it's a reprisal for my earlier intentions or not, but I shrugged my shoulders at Beatrice for saying such a thing.
　But the truth is, that could have happened.
　I'm sorry that I was too careless.

　By the way, I don't need to say this, but the scales that Allen produced were the scales of a dragon, just like that woman said.
　I knew that I would need money after seeing this town, so I took only one of the scales when I deposited the carriage.
　About a third of the scales are supposed to belong to Allen, so I was able to do this.



　Anyway, if we want to have peace, we should try to avoid those things that lead to such troubles.
　From now on, I think we should think about such things carefully.

Hello, do you have a minute?

　It was then that I was approached by such a voice.

　You're going to be able to find out what kind of person is speaking to you and what kind of business you're in.
　You will be able to find out what kind of person speaks to you and what kind of business he or she has for you, and then you can turn around and go to ...... and your eyes widened because the person you looked at was far from anything you could have imagined.

　He wore a silk hat and tails, had a beard around his mouth, and held a walking stick in his right hand.
　I would call him a gentleman, but he was definitely not the right figure for the occasion.

　To begin with, if such a conspicuous figure was in the guild, it would not go unnoticed.
　You can't help but look at it with a quizzical eye.

　You're going to be able to find out the best way to get the most out of your own personal life.

I'm sorry to be so rude. You will be able to get a good idea of what you're talking about ......, or rather the shouting, and that made me curious. I'm sure my companion was also curious.

　Considering the scream, you can't blame them for this.
　You should probably complain when that woman comes back, but you follow the gaze of the man who turned around to say companion.

　You will be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.

"That's ...... amazones, right?
I've never seen that before, rather than the unusual ......
Yeah, me too. Does that mean you're from the south?

　The girl's skin had a brown color, which is very rare in this area.
　Or rather, there is only one race in this world that has that skin color, and that is the Amazons.

　It is not that they do not come from a particular place like the elves, but they mainly live in the southern part of the continent, so they do not interact with this country.
　Nevertheless, their attitude has softened noticeably because they know the nature of Amazons.

　For some reason, Amazons are a unique race in that they are only born female, and for reasons unknown, they are wary and belligerent.
　However, she is a good judge of character and will only allow people she deems sincere and trustworthy to be with her.
　They thought that this man was at least someone worthy of the girl's trust, so they let their guard down.

　Allen honestly couldn't be that optimistic, but he reconsiders that it might be just as well.
　As long as Allen doubts the man and the two of them believe the man, it's a good balance.

Yeah, well, that's about it. It looks like I have a thing for adventure stories. In fact, so is she ......, for all intents and purposes, we don't see much of that stuff in the south.
"Huh. ......?　Is that so?　I thought Amazons were famous for their prowess: ......
It's a good thing that they're too strong," he said. It's a good thing that they're not just an adventure story, but a journey in search of one ......
"So, you came all the way to this country where you don't have any interaction?
"I'm embarrassed to say that ......
"No, I don't think so ...... but it was a bit surprising,
." "I guess so. I thought Amazons were basically something you try to do yourself rather than listen to what you have to say. ......
It's also basically true. But as a matter of fact, she's a bit of a powerless Amazoness: ......
So you went out and sought what you didn't have?

　As the man nodded his head, Allen turned his attention to the girl and narrowed his eyes.

　There seems to be no contradiction in the man's words for now.
　It's true that the girl's status, such as "power" is low across the board.
　You're going to be able to find out what you're going to be doing with it.

"So it's the dragon's scales that I'm interested in, but not the dragon's scales at the same time.
Thank you for talking so quickly. Yes. Dragon scales are not easy to obtain. Then there must have been a reasonable tale of adventure.
"Do you want to hear that story, is that ......
Of course, I'm not asking you to be detailed. But, yes, I would like to ask you ...... two questions.
"It's ......

　At a loss for words, Rees turns his gaze to Allen.
　He smiles, as if he could hear the words, "I would tell you if I could.
　You shrug your shoulders.

''Well, it depends on what it is, doesn't it?
That's true too. At ......, I'll say what it says first, but I want to ask you, did you get those dragon scales from someone else, or did you get them (・・・・・) by yourself? That's the first, and the second depends on the answer, but if it was the latter, did you guys do it by yourselves?

　Allen thought about that for a moment and shrugged again.
　I thought it was okay to teach him that much.

　I'm going to take care of the dragon material in this city eventually.
　So, before too long, word of Aren and the others slaying the dragon should spread throughout the city.
　It's impossible to do anything else in terms of quantity, and if that happens, it won't make much difference if I teach it here.

　I guess that's what Allen was thinking.
　You will be able to find out what you can do with it.

You're going to be able to get the answer to that question, but may I ask you about the second one?　While taking the form of a question, I feel as if you are convinced that there was someone else besides us: ......?
Well ...... it's certainly not wrong. I've heard of the Silver Maiden, too. But, with all due respect, ......
"I'm not a match for the dragon alone, huh?

　The man neither affirmed nor denied, but that is the most obvious answer itself.

　And Beatrice, perhaps aware of this, did not get angry.
　But instead, he just smiled bitterly--



...... Well, let's just say it's a spot-on analysis. Let's just say it's an accurate analysis. In fact, I wouldn't have been able to take it down by myself.
"Oh, ...... so you are the ones who slayed the dragon, aren't you?　I would love to hear that story: ...... No, that's not necessary. By the way, before you answer the second question, I have a guess: ...... Isn't it the brave lord who was there with you?
"Hey ...... you have good instincts. I guess that's the way you get your sense of smell from knowing so many different adventure stories?
It seems that you were right too. It's really a shame not to be able to tell you the details ...... but I can't be a bother to you any more and I can imagine a lot of things to say about that story alone. That's all I need to say, and I'm sure my companion will be happy to hear it.
If you're happy with just this, was it worth it for us to talk to you?
Yes, thank you very much. ...... Well, as expected, I can't bother you any more, so I'll leave you with that. Well, I hope we have a chance to meet again.

　With that, the man smiled a somewhat scandalous smile and went away really easily.

　As soon as he returned to the girl, the man seemed to whisper something to her.
　The moment the girl stood up and bowed to me.

　Leeds and the others may have also been watching the men, and they bailed a little flustered.
　The man also bows, raises his head, and leaves the guild with the girls.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to make your life easier for you.

"What's wrong?
"No, ......, I'm just wondering why you said it that way.

　Certainly, the way Allen said it, it would have felt as if it was Akira who had defeated the dragon.
　But that's okay.
　Because Allen's role was to doubt.

　But he didn't dare to say it out loud; he just shrugged his shoulders.







　The man who had left the Adventurers' Guild walked down the street with a smile on his face.

　His appearance was indeed conspicuous even in this city.
　And even more so when he had Amazoness in tow.

　But strangely enough, the man didn't seem to draw any attention from his surroundings.
　No, on the contrary, he hasn't received a single glance from anyone.
　The man opens his mouth as he leisurely steps forward as if he is not in the eye of anyone.

I'm going to have to say that ...... was a bit of a disappointment, to be honest. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about the fact that it's a great deal more than you can imagine when you hear that they've interfered with our plans.　I honestly can't believe it.

　It was a bit loud for a soliloquy, but again, no one was looking at him.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out if this is the case.　I knew I should have gone to see it at least once. ...... Well, I can't help but say that now.

　The girl of Amazoness also did not respond to the words, not even a twitch.
　It is impossible to not recognize the man from the fact that he is following the man without hesitation, but just as the man does not care about the girl, the girl also walks behind him without paying any attention to the man.

　The only thing there is the man's muttering.

At any rate, it doesn't seem to be a problem to leave them alone. There's one more person than we heard about, but ...... well, they're only level 1 (・・・・・・・). I don't think that will be an obstacle.

　While saying that, there for the first time the man turned back.
　His smile deepens as he watches the girl's figure.

"But you can use your power (・・・・・) more than you ever imagined. Yes, this is a good find. Thanks to you, we're going to be able to accelerate our schedule.

　But again, there was no reaction from the girl.
　It's just a matter of following behind the man.

You will need to give them some kind of reward for this: ......?　I believe that what you work for should be rewarded properly. Well, you'll still be busy for another ten days or so, but after that you can give them what they want, if they want. But after that, you can give them what they want, if they want?

　There was no response to his words either, but the man's smile deepened as if that was okay.

　And so the strange duo goes away without attracting any attention from anyone after all.