The streets of Cork were similar to the Allied Gliard.
　The only difference would be that there were fewer adventurers and explorers. As long as there is no labyrinth, it's natural that there will be fewer people who make a living doing rough work. However, in in inverse proportion, you can see many people who look like garrison soldiers, perhaps because they are close to the battlefield.
　And as a port town, many people seem to be doing business for a living.

　The town is lively in its own way and has a certain amount of energy.
　However, I was not satisfied with the appearance of the town.

It's quite a stuffy town. ...... "It's quite a stuffy town. But I heard it was on the 'mainland', so I was expecting a more lively place, but that's not the case.

　I had taken the liberty of expecting the same kind of excitement as when I moved from the countryside to the city, but I was overwhelmed by the fact that the change was not that dramatic.

The Allied nations aren't the same as the countryside. "That's because the Allies aren't rural," he said, "and they're naturally like the 'mainland.

　Dea, who seems to have a good knowledge of the land, is leading the way as a guide. Incidentally, Rastiara, who always wants to walk at the front of the pack, is useless because she's scurrying around like a curiosity. She's a three-year-old boxed girl, and she's very restless.

''It's just that the air is a little different, though similar ......,''
Yeah, it's a front-line war zone. Yeah, it's a front-line war zone, so everyone in the area knows that the fires of war can reach them at any time. It's a different kind of tension than in a frontier area where there is no enemy.

　The 'sensation' is sensitive to the tingling air that stings the skin.
　If you look closely, you can see a slight shadow on the faces of the vibrant people. That's all it takes to understand the gravity of the existence of war.

...... This is the first time I've been to a country at war. ...... I wouldn't have wanted to come if I could.
'Is this Kanami's first time in the war? That's unusual nowadays.
'I was born and lived in a country where there was no war in the original world, and I've been in a war-free confederacy all my life in this world. So I really don't know what war is like.
...... that would be a blessing.

　Deere laughs thinly as she listens to me, her face contorts as she continues to speak.

'--but you can't stay ignorant forever. One day you'll have to pay the price for your ignorance, so you should be careful, Kanami.
"The price of ignorance?

　I feel uncomfortable with Dia, who suddenly starts using small words.

'Yeah, I'm going to pay for not trying to know.

　Then Dia spits abominably. The words pierce me deeply.
　I know it's about war. In fact, right now I've only lightly expanded Dimensions, and I'm upset by the lives of those who are suffering from the war. I feel like every word I pick up is an indictment of me for living in a lukewarm world.

　But it sounded like Dia was talking to herself, not to me.

　A little talk about the actual war is enough to create a gloom in the air.
　But as if to break it, a high-strung Rustyala shouts out.

''--That's why, I guess we should first go to a tavern or guild to gather information!　Well, that's the high road to adventure!　That's the start of a heroic tale!　I'm excited!　Let's see, where's the bar!

　Thanks to her natural cheerfulness, I crisply cut off Rustyala's hopes.

''No, I'm not gathering information. I'm sure you'll be able to find a place to stay for the rest of your life. As long as you have a place to settle down, I'm fine with that.
'Oh, oh, hey, are you sure you don't want to go to the tavern?　Kanami, you owe a debt of gratitude to the tavern in the Walt. And yet you don't go to the tavern?
'It's the tavern in the Allied Wald that I am indebted to. Not the tavern in this city.
No, since we're here, why don't we collect information while we're sightseeing? ....... Let's use our feet properly. ......
'I'll tell you what, as soon as I can get a handle on Palinkulon, I'll be off the mainland.
'Eh, er ....... It's boring, really, Kanami's handiwork is boring!
You can't blame them because 'Dimensions' is the most reliable: ......
'It's little details like this that add to the adventure!　Kanami doesn't know what's going on!　You know what I've been through!　What should I write when I put this together as a story!
Can't we just go with the usual 'I found Palinkron's place in the magic 'Dimension' of my friends'?
'You're talking too fast!　There's more!　Like, if you're in the middle of gathering information, or if you want to know where the Palinkron is, you'll have to do this request!
There's no way I'm going to have a problem with that. I'm going to take care of the Palinkron in the quickest and fastest way possible, with zero waste.

　Me and Rustyala rub each other's arguments in our usual fashion.
　In this way, we arrive at our destination while talking about something that seems futile and necessary.

'Kanami, Rastiara, we're at the inn, but ......'

　Dia, who was leading the way, turns around. It looks like she wants us to stop arguing before we enter.

'Look, we're at the inn while we're wasting time talking.
It's not a waste of time, it's important. At this rate, chapter two, the Palinclone Legacy defeating chapter will be over in a few more pages. Bad, bad, bad: ......

　Finish your story and walk into the inn.
　I use a suitable pseudonym and talk to the receptionist. I'm getting used to using a different name, and I was a little sad to see myself getting used to it.
　Then I rent the two most expensive rooms. I don't think I'll ever have to worry about money again, so that's a big deal.

　According to the receptionist, the same inn where we stayed in Hoosiers, it seems that this one also includes a meal. I was a good paying customer, so he taught me very politely.
　We decided to have an early lunch, and without hesitation, we headed to the inn's dining room. It was just as well that Dia, who had overslept, hadn't eaten anything.
　The dining room resembled the Fuzeyer's Inn where we once stayed.
　With food in hand, we talked as we sat down.

Hmm, I wonder if the detention group will make and eat lunch properly ....... I'm afraid that if we leave Snow and others alone, we'll be lazy until we starve to death.
He's telling Sera to make it, but I think the Reaper will end up making it in the end. You see, like Kanami, the Reaper is very handy and can do anything.
'Well, with my emotions and experiences leaking out to the Reapers, I guess it's inevitably similar.
The 'connection' thing?　We said no to it because it leaks even private feelings, but you're leaving Kanami out?
'Me and the Reaper are best friends, you know. I'm not afraid to share a few feelings with you.
'No, I think even my best friend would usually say no. ......
It's partly to do with the fact that we'll have a better chance of finding the labyrinth. That's where the connection comes in handy.
Yeah, yeah. That's fine then. ......

　Rustyala stopped his pursuit with a drawn-out face. Next to her, Dia and Maria have similar faces. After all, sharing emotions in general seems to be a crazy act.

　I understand this in a rational way too.
　But I don't want to stop.
　Now that I've promised Rowen that I'll protect the Leaper, I have to keep an eye on the danger she's in. And I also need to share as much of my power with the Leaper through me as possible. It may be a taut growth, but direct combat power is not a problem to have.
　The loss of Aikawa Uzumi's private life in exchange for that is a trivial matter.

　There are many things that are more important than that right now.
　One of them is.
　In order to find Palinclone, I will activate 'Dimension' without a break.

''Well then, since we're wasting time, why don't we just eat and look for Palinclones?

　Maria produces a small fireball as she sees me start to search for the enemy.

'I could do it too if I wanted to, but ......

　Like Arti, Maria can pick up information about her surroundings with flames. Scattering the flames would have the same effect as The Dimension.

'I'll be fine on my own. Maria's flame stands out.
Yes, I understand.
"-- 'Dimension multiples'

　As you bring the food to your mouth, you expand the scope of your perception with Parallelism.
　He kneaded magic power to increase the density of the Dimension and pick up people's conversations. Of course, unlike Snow's vibrating magic, his accuracy with sound is low.

　However, this time there was no need to read mouth movements and pick up conversations. All you have to do is look for the person emitting the six letters "Palinkulon" and it's easy.
　With the inn at the center, we expand our range to the surrounding houses, taverns, government offices and everywhere else.

''--Huh, what?''

　Along the way, we find a familiar face.
　The tavern closest to this inn. In it, a boy knight was asking the people around him.

''La, there's a liner ......!

　There's no doubt about it as he wears a large amount of wind-attribute magic tools and lowers the broken magic sword 'Ruf Bringer' at his waist.
　I don't need to look at his status to know for sure that he is Rainer Helvilshain.

''I mean, he's incredibly close. Ah, watch out ......!''

　It's the building right next door.
　Had the timing been even slightly different, we might have run into each other.
　Rustyala reacts to the name that leaked out of my mouth.

''Oh, is that brother-kun there?　But isn't it strange that even though it was an amateur voyage, it was still faster than us who came straight to the mainland?　I wonder if they came straight overland that way.
He had to come all this way, didn't he? He had a vendetta against me, you know?
So what's Reiner doing?　I knew you were looking for us?
Yeah, I'm looking for someone. Good. I didn't have to go to a tavern or a guild to gather information: .......
Look, look, I knew it!　If you'd gone that way, the event would have happened!　It was supposed to be interesting!
'I don't want to do anything like that kind of encounter. If possible, he'd like to be able to successfully convince them to join us.
What, you're not gonna bump it up?　Since we captured it first, why don't we just aim for the one place on the outskirts of town where he's alone and then we can all surround him and attack him?
'If you do that, you'll never clear up the misunderstanding, but you're an idiot ....... I'd like to make Reiner a friend - or at least a collaborator - if possible. So that's just not going to work.
Oh, you want to join us?　That was such a pain in the ass, wasn't it?　Wouldn't it be easier to send them back to the Allies after we've beaten them to a pulp?
No. Reiner will definitely be one of us. That's why at the end of 'V'alfoura', I was agitating for the name calling.
'Er, ......, your brother... ......'

　Rustyala looks blatantly uncomfortable.

'I disagree. I don't like that guy any more than I like my sister Fran.'
I only have an image of him as an enemy, too: ......

　I could even feel the killing intent from Dia and Maria.
　Strangely enough, the positive reaction from the other members was hopeless. After all, the one act after the ball is over might be fatal.

　But I'm not giving up.
　In my personal opinion, I believe that I can understand Reiner if I talk to him.
　More than anything, he's a gem of a guy who can break up the current one man one woman six situation at the party. If there was just one person of the same s*x with whom I could share my pain and suffering, my stomach would be in a completely different state.

　I think about the good things about Rainer, trying to convince everyone to do something about it.
　But I almost despair because I have no good memories of him. If I meet him, he's one of two things: he's dying or he's out to kill me.
　Still, the reason I like Ryner so much is probably because of his family-friendly nature.
　I can relate to the way Ryner treats his family.

　Alright. I'll appeal to everyone as a kind-hearted boy who cares about his family. Then, I am sure that people will see his merit.

　And just as we start to think about the arrangements for how to present Reiner, "Dimension" finds it strange.

　Reiner's cloak shakes as he walks through the bar. To his surprise, his hands, visible underneath the cloak, are shackled.
　The feeling of discomfort continues.
　The content of the conversation spoken by Reiner was completely different from what he expected.

''-- Huh?　Isn't that what Reiner is looking for, us?

　Although we were looking for someone, the name of the person we were looking for was not us. If I'm not reading my lips wrong, it says 'chestnut hair', 'small and lanky' and 'sheer legacy'.

'What, who are you looking for ......?'
I met this girl, Shea Legacy, the other day. Why do you think they're looking for her?
'Oh, they don't want us there. Well, then, do you guys want to go see him?

　Rustyala's tone is light.
　But this lightness is light because she thinks she can win overwhelmingly even if she fights Ryner. If the conversation gets complicated, she will surely invite Dia and Maria to beat Ryner to a pulp as declared.
　In a hurry I refuse to do so.

It's not a good idea to intimidate a lot of people. I think I'm going to meet and talk to her alone first.'
Hmm. I have a feeling we should all go in and get them as soon as possible.

　Rustyala and his team are thoroughly prepared to engage.
　I must definitely meet with them alone to protect Ryner's life.

'If I were to catch them, I'd be enough on my own. I was only able to get away with it because Rowen was there before, and there's a huge difference in strength between us.

　Now that Rowen is with me. I won't be delayed by the rough stuff.

That's for sure: ......

　Rastiala is not happy. From the looks of it, I can tell that they are trying to force him to leave the mainland.

'I'll offer you a joint front to defeat Palinkron, but of course it could get complicated. During the engagement, if I think we're short-handed, I'll unleash a great spell (Midgall's Freeze). If you see it, come to our aid.

　I offer a compromise and convince everyone to accept it.
　I leave the seat alone and walk out of the inn. I've given enough gold coins to everyone, so payment should be no problem.

　Then I walk around the city for the first time, where no one knows me, feeling like a bit of a tourist.
　It feels refreshing to be alone for the first time in a long time.

　No one's eyes, no one's eavesdropping, no one's life in danger. That alone is enough to make me feel better about my stomach, which is starting to feel a hole in it.
　I unfold The Dimension and capture Reiner's shoulders as he slumps in the bar without much information. It's the first time I've seen his face in days, but he looks like a friend from yesteryear that I've been waiting for.
　He was in a state where he could clearly see how trapped he was in the party he had gathered.

　I welcome the little knight as he comes out of the tavern.
　He raises a small hand and calls out to me as openly as possible.

'Hey, Ryner,'
What, na-na-na, what, Christ!

　With a surprise, Reiner put his hand on the sword at his waist. It seems that my appearance was unexpected. After all, he wasn't looking for me.

'Well, what are you doing here ......?'

　I have a pretty good idea of what's going on in Dimension.
　But I wanted to get confirmation from him.

"...... It's none of your business, but if you want a fight, I'll take it. But if you want a fight, I'll give you one.

　But Ryner refuses to listen.
　He is in a position where he might draw his sword at any moment.
　Still, I approached him without hostility. It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them. As far as the difference in status and strength is concerned, it can be said that there is no danger.
　That's why I'm looking for more results than that.
　Not only will I need help in the battle against Palinclone, there should be times when I will need the Helvirshine family's help on the long road to the 100th layer of the labyrinth.

　Of course, it's my preference to choose Ryner instead of his sister, Franlleure.
　Ryner has a 'severity' that the others don't have. Maybe that's what I want.

　...... No, there's also simply no more reason to be lumpy in the company of the opposite s*x. I'm not going to deny that.

'If you're in trouble, I wouldn't have to help you, but ......

　So I try to work my way into a liner.

"Who needs your help? ......--

　However, Reiner is adamant that he won't talk about what's going on inside.
　I have no choice but to cut to the chase.

I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not a stranger to it. It's not a stranger. What's up with that girl?
Wait for ....... How do you know about the Legacey family's 'human pillars'?
'It's a long story, but ......, I was introduced to someone named Hailey.

　Reiner's expression softened as soon as he heard the name Heili.

'Oh, I see. You have already met him, right? I'm sure you've already met that 'Jewelculus'.
And that means Reiner?
Yeah, you have.
'Good. ....... Then you've heard about Mr. Hein from Hailey, right?

　If he was able to hear the story of the Nativity from the memories of the people involved, rather than the Fesdert or the priests of the Fouzeyards, who are not stinky opponents, then his misunderstanding of us should be cleared up.
　However, contrary to my reassurance, Ryner raised his voice.

''What's good, just nothing good!　I've heard the stories, but that doesn't mean I'm going to forgive you!　In the first place, what guarantee is there that that 'Jewish Stone Man' (Jewelculus) has inherited Brother Hein's memories exactly!　I don't believe it!　It was that Palinclone who treated you!

　Ryner spits out some very sympathetic words. That's what I was thinking too.

'Well, then, how does Ryner treat Hailey?
Nothing. He wants me to treat him differently. That's how it should be. --He has a bit of my brother's memories, the Jewelcruise with a short life expectancy. No more, no less. You're not?
No, same thing. That's what she told me, too.

　Ryner doesn't seem to see Hailey as an older brother.
　I admire his prudence, but it's troublesome that the misunderstanding hasn't been cleared up.

'So, as for you--'
You know, I already found this girl Shea.

　So I decide that now is the time to sell my trust. Reiner won't be convinced if you suddenly bombard him with a flood of words, asking him to join you that it's all a misunderstanding.
　Ryner has to be convinced by emotion, not theory. I know that from my brief interactions with him.

　I was talking to Reiner in "Parallel Thinking" and developing "Dimensions".
　His seeker, Shea Legacy, had already been captured.

'Hey, is it true ......?'
My dimensional magic makes it easy to keep track of an entire city.

　Ryner made a reluctant face and pondered for a few seconds.
　Then, looking contemplative, he bowed his head politely.

'I know you're making ...... a convenient offer. Please, tell me. Where is that guy?
Ports. ...... just about to be sold out of the country.

　According to the information available in Dimension, her situation was one where every second counted.
　In a corner of an unsecure-looking harbor. She is about to be loaded onto a ship with the people who would have been kidnapped by less-than-stellar men.
　The chestnut-haired girl, Shea, didn't seem to understand what was going on and was at the mercy of them.

'Oh, that idiot leader!　I knew it!　How can you have the misfortune of being on such a super express, dammit!

　Ryner lets go of his hand on his sword and tries to leave me there.
　I call him off in a hurry.

'Wait, Ryner!'
Yeah, I hate to say it, but I appreciate it!　But since it looks like we're running out of time, I'm going to have to go!

　Ryner dutifully bowed his head again and ran off.
　But I didn't want thanks. I follow behind him and shout back.

''No! I'll help you too!　You may know the port, but you don't know which ship it is!
You can go to ...... or just do it yourself!

　After making an even more reluctant face and pondering, Ryner broke off.
　I run alongside Ryner and show my willingness to cooperate with him with a smile. This is my chance to mend things with him. I don't want to miss it.

　We leave the tavern and weave our way through the city's crowds.
　I run like the wind, my cloak fluttering behind me. The bottom of the cloak is exposed, exposing Rainer's hands. As he felt in Dimension, his hands were in handcuffs.

　The handcuffs flickered in and out of sight many times. The handcuffs were wooden. They looked like they could be easily broken if Reiner applied force to them. However, you can tell at a glance that they are specially made with magical power. Maybe it's something that can't be removed by arm strength.

　I can't contain my curiosity and ask.

"-- Or rather, what happened to those handcuffs?
'd*mn, you mean this: ......!　Don't worry about this one!　There's a lot going on over here too, a lot!

　Reiner blushes while trying to hide his hands from me.
　I can tell from the look on his face that he's not wearing it with any intentions.
　It's another chance to show my willingness to cooperate.

'Ryner, if it's okay with me, I can help you with that too, but ......?
I don't mind. I'm not in trouble.
Are you in trouble?　Even though you can't use both hands?

　When we get to the harbor now, there is no doubt that it will be a rough ride. The inability to use both hands in battle is fatal. Yet, it was strange that Ryner was not troubled.

　After keeping her questioning eyes on him for a long time, Ryner couldn't take it anymore and shouted.

'Don't be persistent, I get it!　I'll explain it to you!　One of my party mates has a taste for bondage and is just a little handcuffed!　I can't get this off the table unless he's the guy himself!
'Yeah, that's what my buddies did to me: ....... That's a terrible party. But why did you get into that party again?
They fed on my brother's memories!

　As long as he's looking for Shea, it's probably the same party as Hailey.
　But you can tell by the look on his face that he's reluctant to go into that party.
　Reiner starts to complain as if he's breaking the dam.

The only thing you need to know is that Heili is asleep, and they're all useless!　I'm in handcuffs and I don't want to go rescue our leader!　Oh really, what am I doing!
Well, that sounds like quite a difficult party: ......
'Don't look at me like you pity me!　Hey, your party is fine, you know, surrounded by little princesses and daughters.　They're all so nice to look at!
'What?　Eh, yeah, yeah. Hmm?　...... No, not really?　
You're in bondage over here. Bondage!　Also, they try to step on me at every turn!　You enjoy picking on the new guy!　They're definitely sadists!

　Even now, I feel close to Reiner, who looks like he's about to vomit blood. After all, he has a complexion that convinces me that he is the one who shares my struggles.

It's hard work. But it's not easy for me either ....... Listen, I feel like I'm going to catch fire at every turn. Also, I'm in mortal danger for every little thing. Honestly, their magic is so vicious that just looking at them makes my legs shake .......
What, the flames?　In mortal danger, well, you're all friends, aren't you?　We're working together, aren't we?
'It's supposed to be, ....... I'm bugged on a daily basis, my friends tell me I'm going to get stabbed eventually, and I don't feel comfortable at all .......
Yeah, it's not as bad as it looks over here: ......

　Seeing me trembling with trauma, Ryner's bluster diminishes. Now, I might be able to draw sympathy and get Ryner to join me.

'So, I'm hoping that Ryner will come into this party over here and be my sounding board!

　With a big smile on his face, he tries to pull a liner out of the air.

'Oh, you're cornered, Christ ....... But there's no way I'm going to join your party after what you just said. I'll stick with the dope party over here .......
That's where I managed to get to: ......!
No, I'm here to kill you in the first place. I'm not going to let you in!
It's safe to come out and kill me!　Because our party would allow that much!
No, that's not even remotely true!
'A little bit!　Why don't you come in for just a minute!　Try it out--

　Rainer and I run with a lot of noise.
　People look at me strangely as we pass by, but I don't stop soliciting them.

　Ryner smiles bitterly at this persistent solicitation.
　It's similar to the expression he had when we first met in the labyrinth. No, it's more natural than that.

''Ah, don't get out of tune, already .......''

　There's no animosity between you and Reiner.
　There is no such thing as two people killing each other that are here now. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm at peace for the first time in a long time. ......

　You can't put your life in danger if you get the words wrong. It's all thanks to Reiner's exquisite abilities.
　I was happy for just that much.

　Looking at my face, Ryner sighed in disgust.

''Huh ....... I knew Christ Eurasia wasn't a bad guy. He's just like my first impression of him when I first met him .......

　With a mix of silly stories instead of grudges and battles, me and Ryner had almost come to understand each other's personalities.
　Not all of the misunderstandings were cleared up, but there was definitely a clue to that.
　After all, it was the right decision to contact him alone.

But don't get me wrong. I'm not going to get used to you until I know everything!

　Realizing his gaffe, Ryner turned away in embarrassment.

'But until you're sure, you're no longer going after me, right?　That's enough for me.
'Yes, ....... I'll make sure, I promise. I'll see for myself, not what someone else says--

　With his eyes turned away, Ryner made a powerful vow.
　The words of that vow were words I wanted to learn from.

　And finally, we get out of the city and out to the sea.
　Under the sky where countless seabirds are dancing in the heavens, there are several huge ships anchored there that are as big as the Living Legend. Brawny, skin-tanned sailors roam about.
　It's a lively harbor that never ceases to bustle.

"--We're in port, Christ!　So which ship is it!

　As soon as Reiner arrives at the port, he is filled with the will to fight.
　However, the information coming from Dimension is not good.

Oh, we're already leaving.

　The ship Shea was on was away from the harbor.

"d*mn it, you're talking crazy!
'No, Reiner expanded the story!　--No, no, just, let's get the ship out of there and keep it under control quickly!
'Yes!　-- 'The Wind King does not choose the path he walks', the magic 'Waindo Wanderer (Woks)'!

　Ryner leaps into the sea with a chant he's never heard before.
　Then a magical wind flows from under his feet and he runs through the sea like land. I'm amazed at his exquisite control of magic power. It's clearly stronger than the time of the "Battle Royale".

　I also use my icy magic to ride on the sea.
　I include the fact that Reiner can also operate at sea in my calculations, and I give him instructions.

'Then just follow me. First, I want Ryner to keep the head of the ship down and create a ruckus. I'm going to blend in with the noise and use dimensional magic to find Shea.

　Ryner nods back and runs.
　His speed is metaphorically the wind itself. As a wind wizard, he could see that he was in a new realm.

　-- his power was about to surpass Ryner's esteemed brother.