The arrival of this person came unexpectedly.

　It's been almost a week since I came back to the frontier from the Empire.
　I've been taking it easy for a while now, and just as I was thinking about that it was time to move on to the next one.

I was thinking, "Hey, Akira ......?　What's the matter, all of a sudden?

　When I opened the door to deal with a visitor, it was Akira.
　It's been a long time since we've seen each other like this, but there's no way I'd be mistaken.
　As expected, I was a little surprised.

Oh, well, I had some errands to run. Are you okay now?
It's okay, but ...... errands are really urgent again, aren't they?　And this time we didn't even hear from him by letter.

　This is actually not the first time Akira has visited this house.
　It was twice before, and both times he had been contacted by letter in advance.

　But this time that wasn't the case and that's why Allen was surprised.

"Well, it was also sudden, and it was faster to come in person rather than write.
"Hmm ...... If it's faster to come directly to me, does that mean you were in the vicinity?

　I've heard before that Akira travels the world at will.
　It is not limited to this country in particular, but although he is a brave man, ...... or that is why he is often bound by the bonds of others.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

　Because of this, I naturally wander around the country, and the frontier areas are often unexplored.
　The fact that I was in the vicinity of this city was not so strange.

Well, sort of. Well, I found something a little bit interesting there.
"Heh ...... interesting stuff, hey. Can I assume it has something to do with the person behind Akira?

　As I said, I turned my gaze to the back of Akira, and the person standing there - a brown-skinned girl - jolted and shook her body.
　It's not Milene, of course, but it's definitely the ...... Amazoness of the same family.

　However, as I briefly mentioned with Milene, amazones are originally very rare in this country.
　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, and I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.

I'm sure you'll love it. I'm sure you'll like it if you listen to me.
It's not likely to be fun ......?　It's Akira's thing, so it's probably an awkward situation anyway.
I don't deny it, but I don't want to hear it from you, do I?
Rude. . even though I'm the only peace-loving person in the world.
"I don't mean to deny it, but that and the fact that you're surrounded by so much trouble are two separate things.

　It was truly regrettably true, so I shrug my shoulders and return.
　The world is as unreasonable as ever, that peace does not come to those who seek it.

I'm not going to stand here and talk forever, so let's just listen inside for the details. Oh, but by the way, I'm the only one here right now, are you okay?
"An?　Where are the other guys?
Yes. Noel and the others are at the workshop, and Leeds is back at the duke's house.
"Huh?　I understand Noel and his friends, but why would Leeds ...... ah, maybe they finally got out of love?

　Sorry Akira for trying to be funny, but that's not what I'm talking about.
　It's simply because we need to report on this and that at the empire.

　It's too big a deal to end up with a report, and it's not something that can be submitted in a report to begin with.
　The reason I returned to the duke's mansion was to meet up with Beatrice, and from there I was going to head to the capital.
　I'm sure you'll be in the carriage on your way to King's Landing right now, since Allen has already delivered you to the duke's residence about three days ago.

　By the way, the reason why they didn't send you to the capital is because of the circumstances of the nobility.
　Since Leeds was formally asked by the kingdom to look into the affairs of the empire, there is a need to report in a formal procedure.
　Carriage travel is one of them.

　Well, besides, unless there's an emergency like before, you shouldn't go directly to the royal capital by spatial transfer.
　It would only alert you unnecessarily and is not good for security.
　It's a good thing that you're not worried about it, but if you say so, it means that you don't trust Beatrice.

　Leeds is no longer a child, and I had no choice but to trust her with the rest.

'What?　You've been to the Empire, seriously?　Nope, I should have followed you to ......?
"Huh?　Akira, you've never been to the Empire?　Especially since I'm sure there was no prohibition against coming and going from the kingdom. ...... We could go in normally, too.
"They're all good, but not me. They're such cheapskates.
"Ah, I see ...... you mentioned earlier that one of the countries you couldn't enter was the Empire. Incidentally, when was the last time you were going to the Empire?
"An?　Yes, ...... was right after we met with you guys again in King's Landing, as I recall?　When I put the kid in an orphanage and was thinking about where to go next, I realized I hadn't been to the Empire yet. Well, as I said, I didn't get in: ......
"Ah, ......, it's just not going to happen at that time of year. I'm sure they're going through a lot of trouble over there.

　It's not possible to be on the lookout for the brave men and women to do something about it.
　However, even if they were to take in a brave man, there would be no room for such a plan under the chaos.

　As a result, they've come to the conclusion that they won't let him enter the country in the first place.

What?　I thought it would be, given that it's a report from Leeds: ...... I guess they got caught up in something.


"I knew it was too unwilling to say it?
It's a good idea to hold your hand on your chest before you say anything else. ...... By the way, I have to ask you, did the devil get involved in this whole imperial mess, too?

　The expression on Akira's face as he said this was surprisingly serious.
　I'm sure you're not going to be able to find a way to make the most out of this.

"To be precise, it seemed like he was involved in the literal sense of the word, though.
So you're saying that by the time you guys got involved, it was already out of the picture?
Hmm, isn't that also accurate?　The initial confusion was definitely the fault of the demon, but it seemed like it had been ripped off along the way,
"Scratched, hey ......, it's a bit of a bummer, but the bottom line is that it was the devil that caused it, right?
Well, yeah.
"Well, ...... Hey Allen, how do you feel about the devil?
I don't have any particular feelings about the devil in general, if you ask me.　Well, it doesn't feel like a bit of a letdown these days,
"Well, ...... or maybe that's just as well. It's not like I'm trying to destroy them.

　What in the world are you talking about, I would say, ...... well, that's pretty much a given.
　That is probably the reason for visiting here today.

　I'm sure you'll find that the girl that Akira has brought with him is probably also related to the story

I would have liked to hear from the others if I could, but ......, well, if they're not there, well, whatever. And if Allen is there, then that's enough.
The only thing I understand is that you've got a shitty story to tell. ...... Well, it's okay. Like I said, we'll talk more about it inside. I can't be a good hostess, though.
That's okay. Like you said, I've got a bad story to tell.

　As he said this, looking at Akira's face with a joyful expression on the corners of his mouth, Allen let out a breath, wondering what kind of story he had brought to the table.