The boy who calls himself Yamazoe has put a piece of parchment on the wall.

　He's watching people gather around him and nodding with satisfaction.

Okay, okay, ......, you're curious. I'm sure you'll be interested in the Countess Kervis document I put up.

　Yamazoe = Takashi - that name sounds familiar.

　I'm pretty sure he's a boy who is in the seeded slot for the "Martial Arts Tournament".

　I think I've seen his face ...... somewhere, though.



What's this poster?　What the hell does that even mean?

'Calling the 'visitors' back again?　"Can I be an 'official hero'?

What do you mean by ...... which allows you to participate in a martial arts tournament with benefits?



　The customers are craning their necks in front of the sign.

Okay. Isn't this the kind of place you'd expect to find in a diner in the middle of nowhere?

　Yamazoe is gloating.

　When I looked closely at his arm, I saw that he had an armband with the mark of a sword on it.

　Come to think of it, there is a soldier standing outside the dining room. There are people wearing the same armband as Yamazoe.

　I wonder if that sword mark is the mark of Count Kervis.

This is a mercy of the count to remind the visitors who are not under the control of the royal family and nobility of their mission. If there's no target, that's all right.

　Yamazoe shrugged his shoulders in front of the pasteboard.

'The common people of the town wouldn't understand anyway, would they?　You can only do what you know.

　

　I guess the reason why they don't touch me is because there are (presumably) Hakushukke soldiers outside.

　But thanks to Yamazoe's provocative line, I know what the postcard says.

The "visitors" are to be summoned again - in other words, the Countess is trying to gather "visitors" who are not under the control of the royal family and nobility.

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　...... yada yada yada.

　I'm not going to be the only one who has been in a position to do that.

　To be honest, I don't want to get involved.

　I think it's best for me to leave this place as soon as possible.



"Sent by: Nagi.

　Recipient: Rita.

　Body: We have "visitors" in the cafeteria. It's not safe here. Let's meet elsewhere.'



　I sent a message to Rita in the "True Consciousness Sharing: Mind Linkage True".




'Sender: Rita.

　Recipient: Nagi

　TEXT: It's okay!　Nagi.　I think I should go back: ......'



"Sent by: Nagi

　Recipient: Rita.

　TEXT: It's okay. I don't think it's going to be a battle. I've already paid the bill, so I'll just go out. The rendezvous point is...



　After telling Rita where to meet up, I continued to eat my food in silence for a while.

　Eventually, some people lose interest in the posters and return to their seats.

　I leave my seat just in time for them to finish their food. I follow the flow of people and go outside.

　And so I start walking towards the meeting point with Rita, but...



"Lord. There's someone behind me.



　Suddenly, the Magic Sword Leggy murmured behind his back.

It's the 'Yamazoe' from earlier. I'm following the Lord with a slight smile on my face.

Where are the other soldiers?

"You're not here. Looks like they've split up.

Thank you. All right, keep watching.

What are you going to do?

...... That guy could have seen my face, you know?

　I remembered where I saw Yamazoe.

　I was summoned to this world. He was on the same bus as me.

"Didn't I tell you I got kicked out of the palace after I checked with the king to see if he'd like to work?

"Hmm. "I remember thinking, 'That's my master, all right.

That Yamazoe was there, too. That's why he knows I'm a 'visitor' and that's why he's following me, I think.

"For the purpose of reconvening the 'visitors', I presume.

I don't think that's ...... different.

　If they were going to reconvene me, they would have approached me right there.

　I have no idea why he's following me around laughing at .......

I'm not going to accept the call-up anyway.

"So long.

So I'm not going to approach you. If you need me, you'll call on me.

　If they contact us, we'll find out.

　He's in this world at the same time as me.

　Maybe he'll be able to get the latest news about the nobles and the king.

We'll see if we can't rendezvous with Rita later. I'm going to take a stroll through the marketplace. As far as possible, with as little to do as possible.

　I said to Reggie in his demon sword state.

''While we're at it, I think I'll buy some souvenirs for Cecil and Rafilia. Reggie, do you have any recommendations?

"How about some pretty underwear?

What about buying women's underwear on my own ......?

I can't think of anything else.

Pretty ribbon?

"Pretty naked ribbon. Not bad.

Why did you add the nudity factor?

　When I poked the sword itself with a peck, a chuckle came back.

　For now, let's just keep going and look around the stalls with Reggie.

But I think it would be nice if we all had matching bows.

"It's not happening, Lord.

I know. I'll keep the colors separate to match everyone's hair.

"Mmm. Wearing it is a sign that you have to wear a naked ribbon. You have to take into account the color and the shape, how it will look and how it will be hidden.

　Reggie's snorting breath hits my ears.

　The snorting magic sword is new to me.

"After that, I want you to be awakened by the pleasure of untying the ribbon.

You'll never wake up. ...... No, you won't.

Then you must awaken all the slaves to the naked ribbon. After that, I will lead you to new heights.

'Don't make any strange plans. But do we have time to pick out a ribbon?

I don't think so.

Did you get ......?

'Hmm. I guess he's stopped checking on her. They'll make contact in 20 seconds.

Okay. Thanks.

　I don't say it out loud, but slowly count it out.

　 Twenty.



'What the hell. Just when I thought I saw a familiar face, it's the guy who was kicked out by the king!



　That's a line that came out of nowhere.

　You've got a nice smile on your face.

"I know that look on your face. You're the one who got kicked out because you couldn't tell what the King wanted. This is the same guy that's been wandering around here for years. His name is, uh...

　Yamazoe = Takashi is shaking his head as if he is trying to remember something.

　He wears a silver armor. He holds a slender sword at his waist.

　It looks luxurious. This is also a hobby of the county.

I have to ask you something. What was your name?

It's Sawtaro Nagiyama.

　If you don't remember, that's just fine.

　We'll just use a random alias.

"So you're The Visitor after all. "You're The Visitor, aren't you?

Oh. Did you notice that?　Then why didn't you come to me?

You look like you've been busy.

That's true. It's a good thing that you've been kicked out of the palace, because even after you were kicked out of the palace, I did my job and ended up being employed directly by the county.

Wait. What's the matter with you?

No, listen to me. I was evaluated by the higher-ups at the...

　Ignoring Yamazoe's words, I move into the alley.

　I don't want to say anything out loud about summoners or visitors on the main street.

'I thought the summoner was going to transition to the frontier to slay the demon king?

　I asked Yamazoe.

　At least that's what the king and his men said.

　They summoned us to defeat the demon king, so we will be sent to the frontier.

'And why are we here?　Yamazoe.

Don't you get it?

You don't understand. It's the only thing that was explained to me.

The purpose of 'moving them to the frontier' was obviously to show our commitment to our work. I think it's only natural that you should know that.

"In another world, you want me to find out what the king wants when I first meet him?　It's reckless. It is.

You're the one who complains about everything, and there's no way you can do that. Don't you have any idea how hard it is to be a member of society?

　Yamazoe laughed against his chest.



'...... Lord. This guy, can I cut him?



　The Leggy in his magic sword state trembled at my back.

...... You disrespect and insult my precious Lord, my dear Lord.

'Be patient with me at ....... I'm gathering information right now.

"...... Yes, I understand. But there are limits to my patience. ......

What are you talking to yourself about? That's rude.

　Yamazoe glanced at me sideways.

I don't know if you're a member of the workforce when you say .......

We live in a society, so why not be a working man?

You're only a full-fledged member of society if you're employed by a royal or nobleman.

'What kind of work does Yamazoe do in the employ of that royal or noble family?

　I probed.

'And what was that sticker you put up earlier?　I heard they're reconvening 'The Visitor': ......

The Earl of Kervis sent me. To gather the wanderers.

Never heard of that word. "Wanderer"?

The visitors who weren't appreciated by the nobility have their uses. That's what Count Kervis is all about. You are thinking about making the most of your talents.

I think it might be .......

'Right!　You're my employer. That's a big deal!

What is that 'wandering visitor' at ...... to do?

Of course you do!　"As a lowly participant in the Martial Arts Tournament...

　Yamazoe held his mouth as he started to say it.

I can't tell you much more than this. It's a shame. Besides, you are not eligible for the Visitor's Recall. I can't allow anyone who has disrespected the king to get anywhere near my great employer. I'm sorry to hear that. But you know what? ......

No, I'm not interested in joining the reconvening.

　When I said that, Yamazoe's eyes widened in surprise.

　Huh?　What did I say that was so strange?

I live in this other world, with a reasonable job and moderate peace. I have no intention of getting involved with nobles and kings now.

You always say that. What's wrong with you?

　I don't think it's getting through.

　Yamazoe smirked and waved her hand in the air.

'How dare you be such a sore loser!　You lost to me. You don't have to cheat when the odds are stacked against you.

Competition?

I'm employed by a nobleman in the service of a king. You are a wanderer and a visitor. It's time to fight!

'I'm sorry. I don't get it.

　Really. I'm not kidding.

　I have no idea what he's talking about.

Yamazoe and I had nothing to do with each other in the original world. We've never even met in this world. How long and under what rules have we been playing?

That's what losers always say.

　Are you not getting through to ......?

　I don't know. It's so weird. Is this guy really from the same world as me: ......?

　Why is it so hard to get through to you?


Let's go to ...... soon. Leggy.

...... Yes, you're right. I don't even get angry anymore.


　Me and Reggie whisper to each other.

　I take a few steps backwards and distance myself from Yamazoe.

'Hey, hey. Where are you going? I'm not done talking to you.

No, I think I'm done.

'Listen. I'm going to tell you about total defeat. As a matter of fact, ...... I heard there are slaves in this world.

　Yamazoe's eyes sparkled.

I'm going to get a slave after I do this job.

"'............ ha!'

You must be jealous.　Hey, you can say that. You'll never be able to get your hands on anything, you know. This is the kind of perk you get when you work hard and are loyal to a nobleman!

'Awesome.'

''The Count said he would listen to requests. If that's the case, then ...... an older maid would be nice. I've been longing for one since the original world .......



Oh, there it is. Oh, yeah. ────



　Across the street, there was Aine.

　Aine, dressed in a maid's uniform, came over to me, out of breath, and hugged me in her arms.

I came to pick you up because you're late. You can't worry about your sister. Meh.

I'm sorry. I'm going home.

Oh, yeah. Then we'll do some shopping while we're at it. I'm going to make your favorite food for you.

'No, no, it was my favourite thing yesterday too, wasn't it?'

'Nah-kun's requests are frugal. That's why you only want to make what you want every day.

　Aine looked at me and smiled like she was embarrassed.

'............ puccle.'

　Before you know it, a figure-sized Leggy appears, sneaking a smile.

　You need to stay well hidden. You don't want to be found.

All right, well, I'm off now that my ride is here. Good luck with your work, Yamazoe.

No, wait.

　Yamazoe coughed and coughed, and



'Well, well, the maid is old fashioned!



　He raised his voice to the sky.

'Ki, you don't know that, do you?　There are sub-humans called beastmen in this world!

...... No, no, I know what I'm doing.

'It's just knowledge!　You've never met him!

I don't think we should assume anything.

I am. I'm more comfortable with the beastmen than the maids. It would be a mistake to have a maid as your companion if you thought you'd won. If I enslave the beastmen, you'll be amazed at how far they've come from you.



Oh, there she is. Nagi────!



　Across the street, I saw Rita.

　She looks very, very worried.

　Earlier, in the "True Consciousness Sharing Mind Linkage True", I asked, "If Aine is there, can I join her?　I can't stand it. I need to be with you,' the message said.

I can't stand the fact that I'm not there with my visitors. ......

　I think I made you worry if you still have some "loyalty run amok (over-loyalty)" left in you.

...... Please let me stay by ......'s side. Let me be your escort ...... master.

...... Thanks, Rita.

　Me and Rita whisper in each other's ears.

'........................,'

　He's bared his teeth and is staring at me.

　He's reaching for his sword, but he stops when he sees that we're close to the main road.

"We're not playing any games, Yamazoe and I.

　I said.

'If Yamazoe is directly employed by a nobleman, that's a good thing, I suppose. If the job is ...... worthy of the 'brave' we knew in the original world. So tell me about it. Can you really say that what Yamazoe is doing is 'brave'?

You think you're so superior to me, don't you?

No, not up or down.

'You were thrown out by the king!　You couldn't be a brave man!

That's not what I'm talking about.

You've fallen ...... a man who should be a hero, but is drowned by a woman. You forgot your mission and you've lost.

　I guess it's ......, this feeling.

　I'm starting to feel like we're speaking a completely different language, even though we're from the same world.

I'm not. I'm not. It's even better if he's cute. They are young swordsmen who must accomplish their mission together. You're a depraved hero!　When you are faced with the coming disaster, know that the time will come when you will regret your indulgence.

　Saying that, Yamazoe turned his back to me.

　And then he starts to run.

　Pushing aside the crowds of people, he runs at an incredible speed.



Ah. You are here. You're here. ────



　Cutlass came in at the wrong time.

He said, "I'm late getting home and I was worried about you. ...... What's going on, sir? I'm late and I'm worried about you. What's up?

...... to avoid irritating 'visitors', I guess.

............ Huh.

　Cutlass nods his head curiously.

　As for me, I didn't want him to see any more of the people I care about.

"Rita, I'm sorry. "Rita, I'm sorry, can you follow Yamazoe?

Okay.

'Yamazoe is a 'visitor'. Rita herself will stay away and let her alter ego keep an eye out for her. If they notice you, make your alter ego disappear and run away.

I've got it. Master!

　Rita kicked the ground.

　As it is, he jumped up to the roof of the building and started running after Yamazoe.

...... How can you say, poo-suckle, that's the only way to say it, isn't it?

I thought we could talk about it since we know each other's faces: ......

　I really didn't communicate with him at all.

　We should have come from the same world at the same time.

　Tanaka-Koga understood, so why couldn't he communicate with Yamazoe?

'Aine ask for Rita's support. Once you know where Yamazoe is going, meet up with Rita. We may need Aine's 'memory wipe'.

I know.

"And Cutlass, Reggie. I'd like to come with you to see the martial arts tournament. Maybe we'll get some information.

Yes, sir!

It's all right!

　On the heels of a metecal sightseeing tour.

Let's find out about the "Martial Arts Tournament" and the purpose of the nobility to a level of information that can't be left out.