After parting ways with Uru, we entered the inn and took a rest in our rooms.

　I had a private room, and Rio, Iris, and Maifa shared a room.

　I left my students in the corridor of the inn, and relaxed in my room by myself.

　After a while, I felt that the air was a little stale, so I opened the window to let the outside air into the room.

　It was night, so I thought it would be dark outside, but it wasn't. The night in Ravilton was as lively as ever, with neon lights shining everywhere.

Tomorrow will be the big day.

　I took a sip of the tea I had picked up at the service counter and breathed a sigh of relief.

　There was a lot going on, but it all seemed to be settled in the right place.
　The children's wishes seem to have been fulfilled, and the armor is "more than what it should be.

　As a teacher, I think I did a pretty good job.

　No, I have some doubts about whether this is the job of a teacher at the Academy for the Brave, but in any case, there is nothing better than for the children to grow up healthy.

　The only thing left to do is to raise the children so that they can live well on their own...

　And that's when I was lost in thought.

　Aaaaaaaaah!

　Outside the window, from somewhere far away, I thought I heard the faint cry of a wolf.

"......?

　I felt a slight tug at the voice.
　I thought it sounded like the voice of a wolf when it became a beast.

　In addition, the voice sounded more like a cry than a whimper.
　It sounded like it was in some way sorrowful...

　Maybe I'm thinking too much.
　But I stood up, my beloved sword hanging nearby on my waistband.

　I leave the room.
　From the next room, three of my students also appeared in the hallway.

　All three had weapons in their hands.
　All of them were brand new weapons that they had purchased at the Galdung Armory the other day.

　They are probably carrying armor in their pockets as well.

"Brother, did you hear that?

"Sir, that sounded like Ur-chan's voice to us. ......!

"It sounded like a sad ...... cry. It might be ...... unfounded. But.

　I nodded strongly to the three of them.

We're going to Uru's house. If nothing happens, just come back.

"Yes, sir!

　We left the inn and ran towards the direction of Ur's house.


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　After a while, we arrived at Ur's house in the mountains.

　The door of the house was left unnaturally open.

　When he stepped into the house, he found that it had been ransacked as if it had been robbed.

　But now there was no sign of anyone, no noise.
　And no sign of Uru.

　What struck me more than anything else in the scene was the floor near the entrance.

　As soon as they stepped into the house, there were pieces of what looked like shredded rags scattered here and there under their feet.

　Iris picks up one of them and asks me with a pale face.

"Sir, isn't this a piece of ...... Ur-chan's clothing by any chance ......?

Oh. I think it's fair to say that for some reason, she was in a hurry to beastify here.

What do you mean by beastly? ......!

　Rio, in a panic, came at me.
　I try to reply calmly.

I don't know why. It is most natural to assume that Uru has encountered something here that needs to be turned into a beast and fought. ......

　Something Uru must fight as a beast.
　Maybe he was attacked by a stray monster, or maybe...

"Either way, we're all going to have to split up and look for Ur. It's going to be dangerous. If you see anything, holler and call me. Okay?

"Yes, sir!

　Me, Rio, Iris, and Maifa went outside the house and searched the surrounding mountains and fields.

　But even after searching for a while, we couldn't find Uru.

"Hey, Uru!

"Hey, Uru!　Answer me if you see him!

...... No. ...... [High Hearing] can't pick up any clues either. ...... Maybe he's not around anymore.

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

I'm not sure what to do. ...... What should I do?

　I'm not sure what to do.
　Rio and Iris also looked overwhelmed with worry.

　I, too, could not come up with a quick solution.

　Calm down and reconsider, is there any clue...
　I scolded myself and searched my memory.

　If Uru turned into a beast as soon as she entered the house, what was the opponent she had to fight?

　A monster?
　No, it's unlikely, given that he encountered it inside the house.

　The house had been ransacked as if it had been ransacked.



　So it could be a thief or a robbery .......
　Or, as a side note, it could be a kidnapping for human trafficking...

　That's all I could think about, and then a memory hit me.

　I took out my calling spell.

I remembered that the number I had registered was .......

　I found the address I wanted and dialed it immediately.

　One call ......, two calls ......, three calls ......, beep.
　The call was connected.

"Hi, this is Lovilton Patrol Chief Karen. Who's the first person to call me?

　The woman's voice I heard was indeed that of the person I had talked to that time.
　I wonder if she has the title of patrol chief.

　I spoke into my magic intercom.

"Sorry to disturb you at this late hour. I'm Brett, a teacher at the Academy for the Brave, and I was interviewed about the monsters that appeared in the city near the library.

　That was a few days ago.

　In the event that you've got a lot of time, you'll be able to take a look at a few of the best ways to get the most out of your time.

　The other party seemed to remember, and she replied in a friendly manner.

"Ah, that handsome guy with a lot of beautiful girls. Thank you very much. Since you called, did something happen to you?

"Yes. Didn't you say at that time that the activities of the underworld were becoming more and more active in Ravilton?

Yeah, yeah, I think I said that. I think I did. ...... So, did you get any information that might help us?

Yes, I did. It's just that I'm in a bit of a bind. Do you have any idea where they're based?

Hmm, we know where they're based. I'm sure you'll be able to tell me more about it in the future. I've already told them that if they hire a Demon Lord Hunter and force him to go in there, something will come out, but the top brass won't budge. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help.

　The female patrolman says this in a cute voice through her magic calling device.

　I thought about it for a while.
　What I want to know now is where these underworld people are based.

You can tell us what's going on, but we're in a time crunch. Can you tell us where they're based instead?

　When I said this, the person I was talking to through the magic talking device fell silent for a moment.
　He seemed to be thinking about something.

　Then came the reply to my request.

'Because of my position, I have to be careful about divulging information obtained during an investigation to the outside world. I'm just saying this to myself, but I'm a results-oriented person. All's well that ends well, no matter the means, right?

　I see.
　So you're willing to be flexible, depending on the situation.

　Then...

"One of the kids I was teaching went missing. When you were interviewed in town, there was a girl you were concerned about, right?　She was living alone in a house in the mountains outside of Ravilton for some reason. The house had been ransacked and scraps of her clothes were scattered around the entrance of the house.

"...... I see. So, what is your brother going to do now that he knows where the Dark Ones are based?

　She had already figured out that Uru was a werewolf, and she seemed to immediately understand the meaning behind my story.

　I'm glad you're talking so quickly," I continued.

It depends on the situation, but in some cases we may have to force our way in. As a result, we may 'accidentally' find some evidence of their illegal activities.

...... Hmm. That's interesting, but also a bit worrisome. I'm sure there's more than five of them, just the brave ones. I don't think there are ten of them. And their leader is Gary Howell, also known as "Gale," and he's very skilled. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will work for you.

　The enemy is more than five but less than ten heroes.
　And the leader is a skilled one?

　And I've heard of Gary the Gale.
　He must have been a hero with high agility and a knack for wind magic.

　Taking his strength into account, it may be difficult for me alone to take on all of them at once.

　But I will answer.

"No problem. I'm not the only brave one here.

It looks like you have a chance. Then I'll take that chance and continue talking to myself. There is a stone building about thirty minutes southwest of the south gate of the city. I've heard that there are some shady people hanging out there. Is it really safe to go to ......?　Do you want me to go for a night walk by chance?

No, I'm sure it's fine. And if you, the patrol chief, happen to come for a night stroll, there's no point in making it a soliloquy.

I know. Okay. Thank you for your cooperation. Good luck.



　Beep.
　I cut the call on my magic phone.

　The three pupils who had been quietly watching around me began to speak as if they were letting out a breath they had been holding.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　I'm not sure what you mean by 'talking to yourself' or 'taking a walk at night' on .......

"Oh, come on, Rio, you're just a kid. It's an adult negotiation technique of the teacher. It's ......, isn't it, doctor?

...... Kuro market deals are the taste of honey. ...... adults are cheaters.

　I patted the three of them on the head one by one.
　I patted them one by one on the head and they all squinted their eyes like cats and purred pleasantly.

　I tell them.

"I think Uru was kidnapped by the dark heroes, the bad heroes. I'm going to raid their stronghold. But it might be difficult for me alone to take on more than five heroes, including the skilled ones. So, Rio, Iris, Maifa... I have a favor to ask of you. As fellow heroes, will you help me save Ur?

　These words were based on the fact that he had been lectured by his students during the vampire extermination.

　You need to rely on yourselves more.
　That's what they told me then.

　On the other hand, when the three students heard my words, they looked at each other.
　Then they all looked very happy and said

""Yes!"

　They replied cheerfully in the affirmative.