Lordship of Santor, Duke of Solistea.
　The main building is on the north side where the lord resides, while the south side is divided into the official halls where the merchants and civil servants conduct their official business, and the administrative hall built by Delsacis is located in the middle of the courtyard.
The east, west, north, and south sides of the building are connected by corridors, and if you check from the air, you can see that it has the Chinese character for "rice field.
　The courtyard, which is divided into four sections, is planted with flowers according to the season and shows us the colors of the season as the seasons change.

　Originally, the Public Office Building corresponded to the Administrative Office Building, but with the establishment of the Solstair Chamber of Commerce, the rooms in the building were drastically reassigned, and administrative and business operations were divided into two. Even so, the building itself is large enough to maintain its function as a government office.
　The administrative building in the center of the courtyard may seem meaningless, but it is merely a place for the Duke of Delsacis and his entourage to work.
　This is a building that Delsacis built on his own, with his own earnings, because he didn't want to hear the annoying voices of others while working. The lord's mansion has also been renovated as well.
　Even the Duke's predecessor, Kuston, was disgusted by Delsacis's selfishness and said, "No, I'm not going to say anything anymore. It's useless to say, and it's too late. ....... I don't know.　I'm your parent, aren't I?　I'm sure you've heard of it. ......
　This is a great way to make sure that you don't end up with a lot of money in your pocket.
　Xellos and Ado had come to deliver a report to a room in the building that could be called the sanctuary of Delsasis.

It's always uncomfortable here. It's so luxurious and ......
"Ad, I know you're upset, but we're at work.　And you shouldn't say that in front of your client.
I don't think I can tell you to relax. I'm sure the two of you in the city don't have much of a connection, but other noblemen may visit here, so I'd like you to give up a little unnecessary decoration.
Oh shit, I heard you. ......
You can usually hear me. You should have just kept your mouth shut and not said anything else. ......

　From the point of view of Ad, who has never worked in society, he couldn't stand the silence of Delsacis who was looking over the report he submitted, and he couldn't help but speak out.
　However, in this other world, which was in the medieval civilization period, Ad's comment could have been regarded as disrespectful.
　A short-tempered nobleman could be called to the guard immediately with a word of advice.

The aristocracy is guilty of disrespect. You should be careful, because it is not the custom of warriors to bow down and avoid unnecessary disturbances. If the Duke of Delsacis wasn't an understanding man, he'd have the knights of the guard putting swords to his head right now.
Seriously?
It's true that some nobles are like that. It is true that some noblemen are like that. The other day, there was a fool who took a handful of townspeople just because they bumped shoulders with him. It's really a shame. ...... By the way.
What is it?
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm sure you're not the only one.
It's true. It's true. As you would expect from a brave man, he only targeted the bad guys. I think it's because of this that the spirit itself has been taken over.
The bandits turned into evil spirits, and the original evil spirits themselves were taken over. But if this is the case, it's a hell of a story.

　The heroes become evil spirits and demons that bring misfortune to people.
　This is the kind of information that could drive Metis into the ground, but it is also a source of trouble.
　The number of heroes who have been summoned so far is not just 200 or 300, according to the history books. There have been more than 200 or 300 otherworlders summoned to this world.
　All of them are unable to return to the circle of reincarnation, and they resent the four gods and the four goddesses, and are working for revenge.
　I don't mind if the Matesis Holy Law Divine Kingdom is destroyed on its own, but it would not be surprising if the brunt of it was directed at this entire world, and it was a serious situation.

It has some resistance to fire. I think it's safe to say that it has some resistance to magic as well.
I agree with you. In addition, there is also the possibility of the appearance of other monsters, such as zombies and ghosts. The power of the brave is different, and if they stay in this world for a long period of time, it will cause distortions. This distortion will upset the logic of events.
"Hmm ......, you say that like you're sure of it. Lord Xellos, ...... let me ask you a straightforward question.
"What is it?
I have a vague idea of who you are. What I would like to ask you is ...... what is your purpose?

　The Duke of Delsacis was aware that the Zeros were reincarnated, and he didn't dare mention it, only asking for certainty.
　It was necessary to know whether they were friends or foes, and in some cases, to prepare for emergencies by preparing for cooperation. The reason he didn't see them as enemies was that it would be quicker for Xellos and the others to destroy them themselves instead of going through the trouble. However, no such action has been confirmed.
　Some of their actions were a bit excessive, but most of them were just the result of carelessness.

I don't know about anyone else, but our goal is to harass the four gods. For example, to return the world from the substitute god to the god it should be?　But when we do this, we want to avoid involving others as much as possible. --But when we do, we want to avoid involving others as much as possible.
I'm not sure what to say. I'm sure you've heard the story of how the world was almost destroyed by a heroic summoning. It is true that we would like the substitute god to disappear. But isn't it true that the gods we should have are not always good beings?
God is basically just 'watching,' and has no intention of doing anything about the world. It is the natural order of things for this world to be destroyed by human hands, but it is a distortion of reason to summon people from other worlds to destroy this world as a result. For many gods, this is something they absolutely must correct.
"Hmmm, so what if the ...... reincarnated beings are involved with the other side?
"I would defeat them if they were my enemies. If it threatens your peaceful life, you don't have to be afraid of us. If it's just for fun, I'll kill him. If he's ready to attack, I'll only half kill him. Well, I don't think anyone is that strong.


No one is stronger than ....... Hmm ......

　In Delsacis's mind, there were only a few that were as strong as Xellos, and the rest were no different in strength from those in this world.
　There were two people on this side who were extremely strong, and the reincarnated people who were caught doing stupid things were not very good, with only a few personality problems.
　In fact, most of them had caused little more than misdemeanor trouble.

As far as I know, there are about four reincarnated people with exceptional strength.　One of them is a mercenary, and the other is reported to be living with beasts in the Great Plains of the North.
"Four ......? Maybe Chemo Bros. and the Masked Renaissance?　I don't know what you're worried about, but the former won't be an enemy if they don't harm the Beastmen. I'm sure the latter will be heading for the Great Dark Green Zone of Furan soon.　They love to hunt.
"I don't know if it's him or not, but recently my business has been receiving material from the demons that live in the Dark Green Zone of Furan. Do you know them?
No, I know Mr. Bross, but I've only known Mr. ...... Mask as a customer.
I've never talked to that guy either. I've only passed him in Gantetsu-san's workshop, and I have no idea what he does.

　I'm not sure what he's doing here." [Zeroth Marlin], [Ad], [Chemo Bros], [Masked Renaissance].
　These four are the reincarnations that Delsasis knows hold the power of separation. The old man guessed that the intelligence of his subordinates would be able to find out this information easily.
　Chemo Bros. is eager to liberate the beastman race, and is still vigorously attacking Metis, and the Masked Renaissance, as Xellos said, is active in the Great Dark Green Zone of Furan in search of hunting grounds. They are probably shouting with excitement as they hunt down their prey right now.
　There is no doubt that the other reincarnated people are also doing as they please.

The other reincarnations should be seen as decoys to distract us from these two. ....... Now, will this be the trump card or the bad card of doom? Hmmm... ...... Interesting.

　What Delsacis wanted to know, Xellos told him.
　You can infer the approximate circumstances from the fragmentary information. This is the scary thing about the Duke of Delsacis, he is aware of the interference of the outside gods from the keywords of the four gods and reviving the gods.
　At least Xellos and the others are not his enemies, but they are still a dangerous hand to play. It's fun to have such a hand in your own hand.
　He really likes to play with fire.

Finally, what do you expect to happen to the country?　I think it's going to fall before too long.
"Oh, I think that's very likely, too. I've heard that they are fighting with the great powers to the west, but I don't think those powers will let this opportunity pass them by.
I'm not sure that the only demon related to the brave man's soul is that swarm spirit. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the site, please contact us.
But that demon also has a grudge against the Four Gods, right?　Isn't our country safe?
I hope it is ......, but the priests and priestesses of the Four Gods are also doing missionary work here, aren't they?　If those people are also targets of hatred, it could be troublesome. ......
"No, no, Mr. Xellos!　Don't say anything to make me uneasy.
I see, that's a possibility. I have a feeling this is going to be quite entertaining.
It's not a matter of being pleasant.　It's not a problem that can be solved with pleasure.

　The Duke of Delsacis has a tendency to burn the more dangerous the situation is, and the bigger the trouble, the more he gets involved.
　He has always believed that danger is the spice that makes life enjoyable, and has even said so in public. He is always in pursuit of thrilling days.
　He was not afraid to create dangerous situations himself if necessary.

Anyway, I think we've accomplished our mission.
"Well, thank you for your efforts. I'll deposit your fee into your account.
But the bank where the account is located is also a subsidiary of the duke. How can you not die of overwork? I don't know when you're taking your vacation. ......
I'm a human being. Of course I take vacations. Yes, it's a very exciting vacation.
I find the word "exciting" disturbing and scary.

　There was no doubt that Delsacis's vacation was very violent, just like a Hollywood movie.
　I'd like to hear about the daily life of Delsacis, who says such things without hesitation, but at the same time, my gut tells me that if I hear about it, I won't be able to retreat.
　Xellos and the others had noticed. The duke in front of them is really a dangerous race. .......

So, we'll leave you to it. ......
"Hmm. I'll ask you to investigate again if there's anything else. You've done a really good job this time.
I'd like to play it safe, I'm ......
"You still have work to do on the power components for the magic motor carriage. After you enjoy your three days of vacation, you can help out in the workshop. The magic formula is still too much for me to handle.
"Oh no. ...... You should help too, Xellos. You made that thing, didn't you?
"Help you, ......, but no!　I did make a prototype, but it's out of my hands now. Don't worry, it's a simple matter of engraving the magic formula.
Why don't you just cast it?　You can just pour it into a mold and you're done.


The factory is undergoing construction at a rapid pace. In the meantime, I need you to work hard.

　The old man's work was done, but Ad had a hard job waiting for him three days later.
　The old man simply abandons Ad.
　As they walked out the door, Delsacis looked over a report.

A weapon similar to the Tanegasima: ....... There seems to be an overwhelming difference in power, but I'm sure Lord Xellos would never want to sell it. This is an extremely dangerous weapon that could fundamentally change military strategy. It's interesting, but I'm not sure what to do about .......

　The report contained a detailed account of the battle in the city of Luna Sark.
　The report detailed the existence of magic guns, and was very interesting indeed. At the same time, there is a danger that it will fundamentally change the nature of the military and make the battlefield even more horrific.

The secret agents in the Holy Order should be paid as well. Hmm, it would be a good idea to let my workshop develop it based on Tanegasima for now. You may report to the Emperor yet. If those idiots find out, things could get ugly. It's too much for them.

　Delsacis's intelligence network had reached out to the elite troops of the Holy Justice Kingdom of Metis.
　He pondered for a moment, then called his men and instructed them to transfer the reward to his account.
　As for the secret agents, those behind the scenes would be handing over the rewards, but he strictly ordered them to send them off with the utmost care to avoid being traced.
　Both behind the scenes and in the public eye, the Duke of Delsacis was an influential man.

　　He was a man of influence, both behind the scenes and in the public eye.

　Xelloss and Ad parted from the lord's mansion, Ad was the first to go home to Yui, while the old man was slowly going home, buying cigarettes and souvenir meat skewers.
　The old town is full of life these days.
　In addition to the old settlers, drifters from other countries have settled here on their own, and until recently, there were vagabonds and degenerates.
　However, with the revitalization of Santor's economy, many artisans have been hired and the unemployed have found employment, and the small workshops have come to life again.

　Many of the unemployed went to work in the Hanba civil engineering industry, while the artisans made use of a discarded workshop in the old city, where they are currently making the exterior parts of a magical moat carriage.
The power unit is made in a workshop owned by the Solistare faction, but since there are few skilled mages, production cannot keep up.
　In the first place, there are only a few mages who can perform magic smelting, so the work is done mainly by craftsmen's hands, and the mechanical technology to compensate for this is still immature.
　Since the level of technology such as mechanical engineering is still in its infancy at the level of medieval civilization, it is inevitable that we have to rely on the skills of craftsmen. However, even in such a situation, there is a silver lining.
　Yes, the dwarves who saw the magical motor carriage became interested in machines, and started to work with mages to create industrial machines.
　A car moves by transmitting power from the power unit and operating the wheels. The important part is the transmission of power from the power source, which can be applied to a variety of machines.
　Once metalworking machines such as screws and gears are born, the mechanical industry will develop rapidly. Those who aspire to become such engineers have settled in the old city and are working there under the patronage of the Solistair Chamber of Commerce.

How can we be more efficient with less magic power? ....... It's not that hard to make it work.
It is impossible to compensate for the rotation of power with gears alone. You can get the power but not the speed. ......
I think a belt is a good idea.
Durability is a problem. It depends on the material the demon is made of, but the question is, which one is best?
Once this is complete, work will be more efficient. But there's a limit to how much magic you can make up with just magic stones. And it's not practical.
"Magic tanks are a good thing, but mithril and orichalcone ...... are difficult to process and scarce. I've never worked with orichalcon in particular.

　A group of craftsmen who seemed to be building industrial machinery were gathered in front of a square, discussing their work.
　They were asking for opinions on their results, coming up with ideas from various directions, improving them, and trying to make them more efficient through further ingenuity. This is the same in every world.
　Yes, with the appearance of the magical motor carriage, the magical kingdom of Solistair was about to undergo an industrial revolution.
　But the old man who started it all...

"It's so crowded! When I first came here, it was a dirty town, but before I knew it, there were so many people here. It looks like some people have started stores, and it's become a comfortable place to live.

　--I was really thinking about other people.
　They make things as they please, but once they are in the hands of others, they become indifferent and do not get involved in unnecessary things.
　He didn't want to get involved in the conversations of the artisans and mages, and passed by fluently, smoking a cigarette.
　For him, it is the people of this world who will bring about a technological revolution, and he has no intention of joining the revolution himself. He has no intention to leave his name in history.
　However, Xelloss had no way of knowing that his creation would be discovered in the future, and that the name of the Great Sage would be known to the world because of it.

I bought some meat skewers as a souvenir, so I won't get robbed. Why are you so obsessed with meat, Kai?

　Thinking of the meat-supremacist boy, Xelloss chuckled.
　The other Hungry Children were also obsessed with meat, but Kai was the only one who had an unusual obsession with it. He is obsessed with the first bite and the last slice.
　As if he were eating a sacred food, Kai's way of eating meat was strangely refined, and he would not allow anyone to deviate from his way of eating, not even his friends.
　He considers the first slice of meat to be sacred, savors the following slices as if he were loving them, and prays for the last slice with gratitude to the meat.
　Xelloss could not understand what drove him to this level.

"Kai, are you planning to start a new religion with meat?

　The old man imagines.
　Kai is standing in front of a majestic temple and altar, dressed as a priest. In front of him, many priests are sitting at a long table, praying over a platter of grilled meat in front of them.


　After the prayers, each person takes a piece of meat from the platter, looks at it lovingly, and brings it to his or her mouth, savoring the flavor of the meat in his or her mouth.
　After that, they just continued to eat the meat in silence, giving thanks for the last piece of meat with tears in their eyes, saying, "Thank you for the meat that became our flesh and blood today. And we give deep love to the life and flesh that will be our sustenance. Amen. ......" And that's the end of the meal, just eating meat.

...... What kind of religion is that?

　I thought to myself.
　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　In my current fantasy, it was a solemn temple, but if it was a dimly lit altar in the basement, it would be a scene of people devouring only meat in silence and in single-minded devotion, while the candles on the candelabrum cast a little light in the darkness.
　The scene turns into a bizarre and evil one, as if it were a devil-worshipping meeting.
　Above all, Kai is so obsessed with meat that he could actually become its guru. He loves meat so much that if he were to deny it, he could become a true pagan.

...... is not funny. I'm afraid I'm going to actually start a religion, I hope Johnny and the others can keep me from doing that. ......

　An old man who is worried about Kai's future.
　And although he's worried, he's ultimately left it to others.
　As he arrived in front of the church, troubled by his foolish delusions, he passed a group of elderly neighbors who were just coming out of the chapel.
　These elderly people were not there to pray in the church, but mostly to receive treatment from Luceris.

It's a thriving business.

　Although Luceris is an apprentice priestess, her work is closer to that of a doctor or pharmacist than a priestess, and she helps many people in the Old City who have no one to provide medical care.
　She is not a missionary of the Four Gods, but she sometimes preaches in front of the altar to the believers, saying, "You can't advance anything if you only rely on the gods. Those who stand up on their own feet and walk their own lives will be able to seize the future,' he said in a polite way, but he was spreading something that some chief priest might say. He also said things that denied the Lord God on a regular basis.

　Xellos, who had seen the scene, said, "What ...... is okay?　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.　I'm sure there are many times when I've thought, "Isn't that too much to ask? There have been many times when I have thought, "Isn't that a bad thing to say?
　Perhaps under the strong influence of some prodigal chief priest, Luceris often disdains the Bible of the four religions, and if the Inquisition finds him, he will be in trouble.
　In reality, however, the Inquisition would never come to the Solstice Magical Kingdom. The Holy Law Goddess of Metis has been forcing the Inquisition to come to Solstair, but Solstair has refused all requests.
　In any case, not only the priests who came to the country, but also the Inquisitors, many of them interfered in the internal affairs of the country, and there was no one in power who would let a dissenter into the country. As a result, the safety of Luceris was guaranteed by the rational policies of Solistair.
　There are some nobles who are paid to invite them in, but there are also some who are blackmailed and used as pawns by some powerful duke who obtains information from them.

If you stay in front of the church forever, you'll look suspicious. Let's go inside.

　When I opened the door of the church and entered the chapel, Luceris was just cleaning up the medicine bottles. Kai and Rady were cleaning, and there was no sign of the other children.
　As I listened closely, I could hear the sound of metal clashing and vibrating air.
　It seems that the other children are in the middle of training with the cockerels.

Hey, I'm back.
"Ah, welcome back, Mr. Xelloss. Did you finish your work?
It was a simple job of searching for mummies, and I got it done quickly. Did anything happen while I was gone?
"It was just a normal day. I didn't have any problems.

　Xelloss was relieved to hear that no problems had arisen.
　Well, I don't want to cause any trouble, but I'll just do the basic reporting and communication.
　You never know when a nuisance like Shallanra will show up, and just keeping an eye out for even the smallest anomaly will reduce the danger somewhat. In any case, safety is very different from that of Earth.
　Petty crimes such as pickpocketing are commonplace, and even robberies and murders occur on rare occasions. In fact, the crime rate in each territory is very high.
　The reality is that bandit attacks occur frequently on the streets, and by the time the Order is dispatched, the bandits have already escaped. In most cases, they are either defeated or the criminals fly high and are never caught.


Peace is the best. It's a good thing there's peace, because there's been a lot of people around here lately, and criminals have been streaming in, so we have to be careful.
"That's true. There was a patient who came for the first time today, and this area has been getting more and more crowded before we knew it. I'm afraid we won't be able to replenish the herbs in time.
How about asking Janae and the others to do it?　They're mercenaries, and I'm sure they've been asked to collect some things.
It seems that you've been visiting the village of Arhan lately.　I've heard that the mines have become dungeons and the number of demons has increased.
"...... The village of Arhan?　I'm not sure.

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　I annihilated them with a widespread annihilation spell, but the dungeon grows by absorbing the souls and magical power of such creatures. The old man was also responsible for the activation of the dungeon.
　However, the existence of dungeons is not only a bad thing, but it can also revitalize the economy by providing magical weapons and valuable materials for demons.
　The reason why major powers control dungeons as much as possible is because it is easier to secure resources than mineral resources that can be mined in limited areas such as mines.
　This is especially true of rare metals such as mithril, orichalcone, and Damascus steel.
　Hihiirogane, by the way, is an alloy made by blending mithril, orichalcone, and white iron in a certain ratio. It is sometimes produced in nature, but it is difficult to process.

I thought you were out of work since you're always in the church, but I see you've been in and out of there. Dungeons are always dangerous, though. There can be powerful demons in the dungeons, and if you don't thin them out properly, you'll end up in a terrible situation later on.
It seems that Janae and the others are doing the work of thinning out. They were happy to be able to enhance their weapons and armor and sell the materials for money.
The Journeys are at the spa, and Lena is at ........ Yeah, let's not think about it.

　I hadn't heard that Jarnae and his friends usually attacked dungeons in the village of Arhan.
　The rest of the time, they were taking down demons that appeared in the farms, escorting merchants, and taking orders to collect when there was no work to be done. However, many mercenaries do not have lodgings, and it costs money just to live a normal life.


　Jarnae and Iris are currently at the spa, but the truth is, it's a serious profession where you need to work every day or you'll run out of money. As for Lena, her private life is a mystery.
　She is living in a church because of her childhood friend, but on the other hand, it shows that her life is in trouble.

It's a bit of a spoilsport, don't you think? Well, being a mercenary is not an easy job to make money at, but ....... I'm not sure if I'm better off just paying my bills.

　In the event that you've got a lot of money to spend, you'll be able to take advantage of it.
　I guess that's why they only pay for their food in the church.

Do you have any gifts for me, old man?
"Meat?　Meat, meat, meat, meat, ～～～～～～!　Mmm, I smell meat!
It's not much of a gift, but I bought some skewers for dinner.
Sorry about that. Come on, you two, thank Mr. Xellos.
"Thanks, old man.

　Rady raises his hand in gratitude.
　But when Kai heard the word "meat skewer," his face lit up with a smile and he began to dance for joy.

"Thank you, meat guru!
"You made me a meat guru?

　And the old man's reputation was upgraded to that of a meat guru.
　To Kai, a person who provides him with delicious meat for free seems to be a god.
　It's nice to be appreciated, but it's not nice to be upgraded to a guru of some unknown religion, but Kai can't complain because it's the best compliment and thanks he can get.

Xellos sincerely hoped that he would not be worshipped as a god if his fantasy came true and Kai became a guru.

　　I'll be back.

　You'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this sort of thing.
　But what he heard as soon as he got home was.

Congratulations. She's a healthy girl.
I'm sorry.　What did you just ...... say, Mr. Dantis?
"So, Miss Yu has given birth. That's good. You're a father now.
What the hell?

　--You've got a baby.
　No, I knew she was about to give birth, but I didn't expect it to happen while I was away for a few days.

"Congratulations, Ad!
"Ah ...... ah .........

　However, since she was suddenly told that she had given birth, she didn't really feel it.
　Rather, she is filled with guilt for not being able to witness the birth, and the words of congratulations are echoing in her head. The suddenness of the news shocked him to the point of letting go.

　He came back to life when he was forcibly taken to Yui's room by the frustrated Shakti and others, and came face to face with her and her child lying on the bed.
　Immediately afterwards, his unintelligible cries of joy echoed through the house.