I was relaxing in my room for a while when I heard a knock on the door.

Here you go.

　When my father opened the door, he saw Mizuha standing there.
　Gaelio is standing behind him.

"Master Daryl, I've come to call you because your meal is ready.
"Oh, thank you. I was already starving!　Let's go, Ranga, baby Amira.
Yes!

　Mizuha took me down the long corridor again.
　It's a huge mansion by the way.
　There are trees around it like a forest, and there are several annexes outside the window.

The house looks like a castle. Money is where it's at.

　My father said in an impressed voice.

In the annex near the clock tower, there are some important people, the beastmen with whom you are meeting. Please do not cause any trouble.
I know!　Mizuha-san. Do you think Daryl is such a rude man?

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.

...... By the way, Mizuha, I've been thinking about you since the first time I met you. What do you think?　I've been thinking about this since we first met.　What are you doing, Ranga?
What are you doing?

　I pinched my father's foot as hard as I could when he started hitting on Mizuha, I don't know what he was thinking.
　You really have no idea what you're doing, do you?
　Mizuha replies to her father in a soft tone.

"I'm sorry, but there's a chance you might have trouble with our customers. ......
There's no such thing as trouble. It's only a gentleman's conversation. ......　Stop it, Ranga!

　Pinch him again as hard as you can.
　The father rubbed his feet and Gaelio laughed at him.

　I was led to this place.

　I was taken to another large guest room.
　This room was also huge. The distance from one end to the other is about the same as my house.
　There were a number of round tables lined up, and on them was a sumptuous meal.
　People in fancy clothes were chatting and laughing while occasionally picking up the food.

It's a standing-room-only party for the participants of the conference, so please feel free to deepen your friendships or indulge in the fine food.

　Mizuha bowed and went to the other maids.

I can't believe it.　This looks delicious!

　My father seemed to get excited when he saw the food.
　There were boiled whole shrimps, roast beef with lots of sauce, and a pie in a cup that I couldn't understand.
　I guess you could call it sumptuous. I've never seen these dishes before.
　I've been on a poor diet, and I'm drooling with pleasure.
　Whoa!　They've got mangoes and bananas!
　They're tropical fruits, and they're rare and expensive.
　I can't wait to try them.

I can't wait to try them. "Hmm, what's so unusual about the food here?　Poor people.

　Just as I was about to start eating, I heard a voice behind me.
　When I turned around, there was a man with a scar over one eye.
　He was dressed in thick armor and had a large sword at his waist.
　He was wearing a little perfume, but it gave off a somber atmosphere that did not match the place.

He said, "A countryman will never be able to taste this. Taste it carefully.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa. What the hell are you doing? Are you trying to fight me?　What are you doing?

　The man's words were met with a pale, stern look from the father.

You can take it as you will. You can take it as you will, but I'm going to dust you off.
Who's throwing sparks?　You're the one sprinkling it on me!

　The two are staring at each other, almost grabbing each other.
　They're already fighting.
　I rush to stop them.

"Hey, Dad!
"Shut up, Ranga, it's a soldier's fight.

　I understand that, but I'm telling you to pick your spots.
　But the father has a point.
　It's his fault this guy picked a fight.
　He's got his hand on his sword, ready to pull out.
　It's a touch and go situation.
　...... It's no use. I'll let him back off.



　I walked around behind my dad and focused solely on the man standing in front of me and unleashed a killing intent.

"......!　You're ......?

　Instantly, the man's face, which had been relaxed until a moment ago, turned pale.
　This man is also an expert in his own right, but only on a human level.
　He seemed to have been completely cowered by the intimidating feeling I gave off.
　The man backs away, and my father closes in on him.

"What?　Now you're freaking out?
"......!　That's ridiculous. ......!

　The man still tried to fight back, but...

"Will you stop?

　The man who was standing there was Han Han.
　It was Hannibal standing there.

"What are you doing, Miguel? What are you doing?
"It's Mr. Hannibal. ......!

　"What are you doing, Miguel?" "Mr. Hannibal, !" The man called Miguel put down his sword when Hannibal reproached him.

I'm sorry. Miguel is the head of security for this conference. He's the head of security for this conference. He's a little upset because I suddenly asked Gaelio and the others for backup. Please forgive him.

　Hannibal apologized, and Miguel followed suit.

I'm sorry about ....... I said those words because I wanted to see what you were capable of. I hope you can forgive me.

　I'm sorry," said Miguel, bowing deeply, as if his previous attitude had been a lie.

But I understand what you are capable of. So the name 'Daryl the Demon Cross' is not a fluke. I apologize for my rudeness. I am truly sorry.

　My father's eyes rolled back in his head, as if he had been caught off guard.
　Apparently, he was testing me, deliberately.

"I'm sorry. I'm Miguel Gordon, the captain of the guard of this mansion. Once again, Gaelio-dono and Daryl-dono, I ask for your cooperation.

　Miguel offers his right hand for a handshake.

...... Oh, yeah. That's what I'm talking about!　It's a good idea. If you know what I'm capable of, I'll let you off the hook!

　My father took his hand with a grin on his face, not too pleased.
　...... It's so simple, in a good way and a bad way.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.　Hahahaha!

　Hannibal hugged them on the shoulders and laughed gaily.

"Father, may I have a word with you?

　He looked at the voice and saw a man in white standing there.
　He was tall and thin, with a soft expression and a look in his eyes that was somewhat similar to Hannibal's.

"First, let me introduce myself. My name is Nerval. Nerval-Garland. I am Hannibal's illegitimate son.
"Oh, Nerval, welcome. Let me introduce you, this is my son Nerval. He's a doctor by trade.

　The man who introduced himself as Naval batted his head slowly and gracefully.
　He looked like just a gentleman, but his appearance gave off a certain atmosphere.
　He is a doctor and seems to be wise.

It's a pleasure to meet you. Daryl-dono, Gaelio-dono.
"Oh, you're Hannibal's son!　It's nice to meet you too.

　The father hurriedly took Nerval's hand.

"Hmm, since you're here, does that mean you'll be attending the ...... meeting as well, Nerval?

　Even though he was his son, he would not be able to casually participate in a meeting of this magnitude.
　Nerval smiled and replied to his father's question.

Yes, I too am very eager to coexist with the beastmen.
Nerval has built several hospitals and orphanages for beastmen who had nowhere else to go after the last war. In addition, his wife, who passed away a year ago, was also a beastman. ...... Didn't he also receive some kind of peace prize?　Recently, he seems to be studying medicine for beasts in order to save them, and he goes back and forth between the hospitals he has built.
But the Demon Lord's army is much more advanced in medicine for beastmen. But the Demon Lord's Army is much more advanced in medicine for beastmen, though they rely heavily on the books they've seized.

　After the Demon Lord's army was defeated, various books and magical tools were handed over to the human side.
　He must be using them to study medicine for beastmen.

"Well, that's impressive.

　My father is always impressed.
　Indeed, it's a great achievement to be able to do so much for a beast that is still deeply discriminated against.
　Nerval shook his head in admiration.

My wife is dead and I have nothing better to do. Besides, I love the beastmen.



　Nerval smiles softly.
　I love beasts ...... and building orphanages and hospitals for them is a great thing.

The maids who work here are also from the orphanage. That's how my son is. It was then that I was approached by the Beast King for a peace conference. Nerval's dead wife had told me many times about it, so I decided to go ahead with this meeting.　She was a really good wife, too good for my son!　Ha-ha-ha!

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
　...... I don't care what you say, I'm getting hungry.
　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
　It's going to be a long story, and I can't tell you that I'm out of here.
　As I held on, biting back a sigh, Gaelio put his hand on my shoulder.

"Ranga-kun, Amira-chan, are you hungry?
"Yes!　Yes, yes!
I'm starving.

　Nice follow-up, Gaelio. There's no way I can't pick this up.
　Amira and I nodded immediately.

"...... So we're going to go around. Are you ready?　Sir Hannibal.
"Oh, of course. Have a good day, Gaelio.
"Yes, excuse me. Let's go then, you two.

　Gaelio urged me and Amira to leave.

Oh, hey, I'm with .......
Daryl, if you don't mind, may I ask you a question?
"Ugh ...... gee ......, haha ...... no problem, but ......

　My father is looking at me with a grudge, but I'll pretend he didn't see .......

"Well, I'm glad you two are here. Hannibal is a good man, but he's a bit long-winded. Shall we just eat first?
"That's surprising. Gaelio, you seem so serious, but I didn't know you had it in you.
"That's a secret.

　Gaelio put his finger on his mouth mischievously and winked.
　It's a good thing I'm not the only one.

I'm all about you, Ranga-sama.
"...... I see.

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.
　In any case, I was finally freed and enjoyed a sumptuous meal.