The first thing to do is to let Akira and the others through to the parlor, and Allen looked at them again while muttering to himself.

　Akira's face was the same as usual, but he had a happy or joyful look on his face.
　It's probably related to the fact that he came here for something.

　And the face of the Amazonian girl, who seems to be related to that, shows a hint of fear.
　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're in a situation like this, you would unconsciously try to rely on someone else, but the girl is just lying down and clasping her hands.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

　Or maybe that also has something to do with why you came here, but it's understandable if you ask.
　While quenching your thirst with the tea you've just served in front of them, you get right to the point.

"So, what do you want?
"Hmm?　Yeah, well, it's not like we're going to make small talk first. We'd be leaving Chloe behind if we made small talk.
"Chloe ...... that's her?
Hey, that's his name. I don't know anything else about him, though.

　That said, Akira laughed matter-of-factly, while the girl - Chloe - remained downcast.

　The fact that Akira doesn't know Chloe well is not so strange.
　For example, it's possible that Chloe asked Akira to do something for her or something.

　But, from the two of them, it seems to be slightly different.

Well, the fact that I don't know Chloe well is in a way related to the reason why I'm here.
Hmm ...... she's not amnesiac or anything, is she?
Fortunately. Well, that's when you'd be here. Anyway, anyway, that's why I'm here: ...... but first, do you mind if I do one thing?
"Hmm?　What?　What's bothering you?

　Allen asked because Akira's mood had become slightly swift.

　However, the sign is not directed at us.
　It's not to this place, but to the outside of this room.

I'm curious, I mean, ...... is the only one here right now, I'm pretty sure Allen is the only one, right?
"Hmm?　Ah, ...... I see.

　With those words, you can understand why Akira's mood has changed.
　At the same time, I smiled bitterly because I thought I hadn't said enough.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I meant to say that I'm the only person that Akira knows,
"Hmm?　Tsk. ...... Okay, that's bad.
No, if anything, I'm the one who should be apologizing.　And it's only natural to be wary when you feel the presence of people where you think there's no one else.
I don't really care about it. It's not that I was cut down or anything, but it's not like they did anything to me.

　The one who came into the room with those words was Henriette.

　Yes, Akira's mood changed because he caught Henriette's attention.
　I thought that since Henriette and Akira are not supposed to be acquainted with each other, there was no need to tell her, but it seems to have the opposite effect.

　The reason why Allen originally thought that was because he thought that Henriette would not come to this place.
　You will find that you will be able to get a good deal more than you expected.

　So I thought there was no need to let you know for now, but--

"I'd appreciate it if you could say so. ...... By the way, how did Henriette get here?
"I don't want to, but if you've got a visitor, it's only natural to say hello.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world," he said, shrugging his shoulders. ...... Now, when did Henriette become so auspicious?
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's really going on, but I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on.

It's a good idea to have a good time at ....... It's a good idea to have a good time. You can call me what you like.
"...... I didn't even tell you my name, but you know me and I don't even have a family name, so... You didn't even know my name, and you don't even have a family name.

　While saying amusingly, Akira comes to look at you sideways, but Allen returns with a shrug.

　It's true that Henriette is a failure, so I won't deny it.
　But.

"I don't think I'm doing that again, do you?
"Ha, that's a good one. There's something wrong with all these people.
"No, that's certainly true, but ......

　There's a former princess duke, a top-notch blacksmith with the title of King of the Elves, a demonized Amazons who were subjected to demons after their homeland was taken away from them, and a dead man, a former imperial lord of princes.
　And, incidentally, there's even an unidentified former duke's heir apparent.

　However, when you're in a remote area, everyone has something on their mind, big or small.
　The only thing is that the people in this family have a little more to deal with than the others--

I mean, I don't remember picking it up?　It's just that I've taken up residence there.
"Hey, hey, what's this guy saying?
Well, it's no use. Well, there's nothing we can do to repay Henriette and the others. If they mess with your mind and body unilaterally, you'll just have to accept it.
"Okay, okay, I don't want to hear that crap. We're not even in the middle of introductions to begin with.
I'm not sure I need it. Well, there's no need for that. ...... It's Akira Kazaragi. You can call me whatever you want to call me too.



　So the two of them introduced themselves, but it remains unclear how Henriette came to be here.

　But I didn't ask Henriette why because I didn't need to.
　If there is a reason that can be told, she will tell you, and if there is a reason that cannot be told, there is no point in asking.

　You can be sure that there is a reason, but it's enough to keep it in a corner of your mind.

"By the way, you said you picked up another person, but that's more like Akira, right?
"Oh?　What is wrong with me--

　He must have realized that it was undeniable that the words beyond that were never spoken.
　At least previously Akira has picked up a child who was to be sacrificed to the dragon.

　And now--

"Hmm ...... I thought maybe, but it looks like you picked up that Chloe girl from somewhere, too, right?
...... You're as astute as ever for nothing. Oh well, we were in the middle of talking about it anyway.
"So, does that mean she's the reason you're here?
Yeah. . if I hadn't picked up this guy, I wouldn't have come here.
"Hey ......, but wait a minute. I'm curious about that story, but could you wait a minute?
"Huh?　I don't mind, but why?
"You're going to have to do it twice. If you start in the middle of the story, you'll only care about it halfway through.

　It was right after that that Henriette answered Akira's question.

　When Akira turned his attention to the door, he lifted the corner of his mouth as if to say, "I see.
　It was shortly after that that the door opened and a new figure appeared in the room.

　It's Noel and Milene.
　Apparently, they've just returned at the right moment.

I was wondering who was here, but it's ...... been a while, Akira.
Hey, good to see you, Noel and Milene. You're in the way.

　As I already mentioned, Akira has been to this house before.
　He met Noel and the others then.

　However, Noel was the only one who did so.
　You'll be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.

　...... No, it wasn't.
　What Milene was looking at was next to it.

　And in the next moment, the person who was being watched rose to his feet with great vigor, and then--

"...... Milene, what's that?
"...... Chloe?

　Looking at each other's faces, the two Amazons muttered each other's names in a daze.