A knock on the door was met with an immediate response from within.

　For a moment, Beatrice wondered if she was going a little too fast, but then she thought about it and realized that she had traveled here by carriage.
　You will be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.
　Since it stopped in front of my house, it might be natural for me to guess a certain amount.

　Anyway, an old man appeared from the open door.
　His hair was dyed white and his face was wrinkled, but his posture was surprisingly firm.
　With a friendly smile on his face, the old man greeted Beatrice and the others.

It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with your friends.

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

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.
　And despite what the woman said earlier, it is certain that this old man is the most important person in the village, even if it is just for convenience.

　You should have a suitable person to deal with this, but Rees, who is the most senior person here, got down from the driver's seat and then looked down again.
　It's not a good idea to leave it up to them to deal with the situation, and Allen, who doesn't have any official status, will have a tough time.
　You will be able to find out the best way to get the most out of this article.

　That's why Beatrice has decided to take care of it.

I'm sorry for this unexpected visit, but I've come here to ask you something. If you'd like to hear what we have to say, we'd be happy to talk to you at .......
"I'd like to ask you something at ......
"Yes. I know it's a nuisance but ......
You see, I'm an old man with a very short lifespan. I had too much time on my hands, and I would be happy to be of service to you if I could be such an old man. The only question is whether this old man's story will be of any use to you.
"Humility. I'm sure you have a long way to go. But that's what you said: ......
Yes, I would like to hear what you guys have to say. But that's not what we're doing here, so please come in.

　With that said, I turn my back to the old man, following his gaze as he starts to walk away, exchanging glances with Allen again.
　I'm sure you'll find that the conversation is progressing too quickly, or perhaps it's too convenient for you, but for now, we need to have you listen to what we have to say.
　We nodded at each other and walked out following the old man's back.

　I was led to a living room-like place.
　Surprisingly, it would be rude to say so, but still, compared to the outside, the inside of the room is very solid and seems to be well furnished.
　When you sit down on the indicated sofa, your body sinks down lightly and you are reminded that you are, after all, an authority figure.

　But more than that, the smell that filled the room was more disturbing.
　It's not a particularly unpleasant feeling in and of itself, but...

Does this burn ...... something or something?
"Oh, do you mind?　Sorry, it's my favorite scent. Oh, and no need to change your tone.　There is no need to be afraid of this old man.
"I don't think so. ......
No, no, I want you to do it myself. Won't you listen to the ravings of a short-lived old man?

　That being said, I have no choice but to accept it, and more importantly, it is actually easier for me.
　When he nodded, the old man was even less friendly.

I'm sorry. I'm going to talk to you and I don't even have a drink. Could you wait a moment, please?
"Oh, no, it's time to go, and I'm not going to stay long. I'm not going to have a long talk with you, so don't worry about it.
"Hmmm, well, I see. ...... Okay. So, let's get right to it, shall we?

　Then, when the old man was in a listening position, Beatrice and her friends told him almost the same thing they had told the woman before.

　She said that she had heard a rumor that she had seen her uncle Leeds near the village when he was missing.
　That the uncle went missing nearly five years ago.

　I also heard a story that I didn't tell the woman earlier, but I heard it again just recently, and that the man's name is Alfred.

"Hmmm, Alfred, huh? ...... How long ago was that?
"Well, ...... was about thirty I believe?
"...... should be twenty-eight in this year if you're alive.
"Mr. Leeds ......?

　It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you can get your hands on it.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for, but it's also a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Please, any story you can tell me about ...... if you know anything about it, could you please tell me ......!

　Just by hearing his voice, it seemed to convey Leeds' earnest thoughts.

　Only, honestly, what Beatrice remembered there was a surprise.
　Probably the one who knows best how much Leeds was troubled is Beatrice.

　I've been by her side the whole time.
　How could you not know.
　But even so, it was too poignant (...).

　A life lost right in front of me that I couldn't save.
　Even if it was my uncle, the one I thought of as my father, and if there was any chance that he might be alive, would it really be this bad?
　After all (...) it might be that there is something else.

　As a matter of fact, Beatrice did not see Alfred fall off the cliff.
　No, in fact, she didn't even see Alfred's lower half bitten off by the monster.
　He was as good as disqualified as a Kingsguard, but he was separated from Leeds while fighting the demon.

　Still, some knights remained close to Leeds, and above all, there was Alfred.
　Although Alfred was the vice-captain of the First Order at the time, he was said to be as good as the captain in terms of ability.
　You can find a lot of people who have a lot of experience in the field, and they're willing to help you.

　When Beatrice managed to join him, after all was said and done, there was a bloodied (・・・・) and stunned Leeds.
　When I saw her, I was in a terrible hurry, but Leeds herself was unharmed.


　From what I've heard, it seems that Alfred was protecting Leeds by biting off his lower body, which is why Leeds is now covered in blood.

　And even though he was protecting Leeds, the reason why there was no demon there that could do such a thing to Alfred is because he was desperately resisting.
　As a result, the scaffolding collapsed and both of them fell down the cliff ...... probably would have killed Leeds and the others without it.
　It's certainly thanks to him that they were able to survive.

　Anyway, that's why Beatrice doesn't really know everything: ...... As a matter of fact, there was one thing that bothered me about it.
　It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time.

　You're going to be able to find out what you're going to be able to do with it.
　It's a trivial matter, for example, at the moment of being devoured by the monster, Alfred pushed Leeds away from him as soon as he was pushed away, while others were quick to back him up, and there was just a small difference in the story between the time Alfred was devoured and the time he fell down the cliff. It's not a good idea.

　You will be able to find out what you need to do to make your life easier.
　There was no reason for them to lie; it was a shocking situation that Alfred was killed.
　There may be some misremembering, and Leeds was in Leeds at the time when he had just lost touch with Allen.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for in a new product.

　But for now, now is not the time to pursue it.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world," he said.

It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for, but you can't tell me what you don't know. ......
"Yeah, I see. ......
...... There is no need to limit yourself to matters concerning Alfred. Do you have any other stories about a missing person found in the neighborhood?
It's a good thing that you're not a fan of ............. It's just a lonely village, as I'm sure you've already seen. If that were the case, you would naturally hear about it: ......
"Well, ......

　Even though I didn't expect much to begin with, I still felt some disappointment if I didn't know anything.
　I swallowed the sigh I was about to let out, and then I suddenly realized that I hadn't said a word.

　Speaking of which, Allen hasn't said a word since a moment ago.

Any word from Mister Allen?
"Hmm?　Me?　Hmm ...... nothing in particular, I guess.
"Hmmm ...... Well, well, surely, if you don't know now, there's nothing more to ask, is there?
"I'm sorry ...... that you came all the way out here to be of any help.
"No, ...... because I can't help you with this one.

　Leeds was depressed to see, but really this is something that can't be helped.
　So where did the rumor come from, but you wouldn't know it by saying it to the old man.

"I'm not trying to apologize, but why don't you stay in this house today?
"...... okay?
Yes, as you can see, the house is a bit big for one old man to live in. It's possible for you to stay here and I don't think you'll be offended, do you?　Besides, the sun is about to set. In a village like this, there is no place to accommodate a traveler, so feel free to stay there.

　That was certainly something to be thankful for.
　It would be better if they could sleep in the wild, as they had done so far, at worst, but if they could sleep in a warm place, it was better.

　Leeds was depressed and unresponsive again, but he looked at Allen and got a nod back.
　Then...

Can I ask you at ......?
Yes, of course. I've just been lonely, and you're welcome.

　The old man smiled, and Beatrice also smiled back at him.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.
　I'm tired of being tired at some point or another.

　If you think about it, it's really nice that you let me stay here.
　It was worth it to come here.

　While thinking about that, Beatrice let out a small breath, wondering what to do now.