"Queen Berne!　I've been expecting you. I am the emissary of Lesaga. My name is Geert.

Nice to meet you. My squire has told me most of the story.

　There was a rather large man sitting in the room.
　It had been quite a while since he had entered the room, probably because he had been trying to avoid relations with other countries.

　Even if a citizen of Latota came to visit him, it was not a problem that Bern had to deal with, so it was almost always resolved by sending him to a squire.

"You wanted to talk to me about an unidentified dungeon, right?

　Bern sits down on the sofa facing him to start the conversation.
　The high quality sofa took all of Bern's weight and made it easy for him to concentrate.
　There was no strain on his back.
　It was a shame that she didn't get to use it more often.

You're right, Queen Berne. Thank you for speaking with me so quickly.

So, you wish to enlist the help of our adventurers?

...... Haha. You're really quick.

　The messenger who called himself Gaito smiled with a troubled look on his face.
　He must have been told everything he needed to say first.
　He seemed to be searching desperately in his mind for what to say now.

"Actually, sir. My country of Lesaga sent four adventurers to that dungeon. But they never came back.

"...... I see.

There are definitely monsters lurking in that dungeon. If left unchecked, I have a feeling that they will take over not only the human world, but the world as well.

　Guyt speaks in a tone that is not rough, but still conveys seriousness.
　And his prediction had come true.
　Bern, who knew Aria, could understand the validity of Geidt's fears.

　If he hadn't met Aria, he might have gone along with the Lesaga's offer in order to protect himself.
　But now I'm just a vixen enchanted by the Demon Lord.

Many adventurers seem to be in a tizzy about that dungeon. I'm one adventurer, and I can attest to that.

"...... You were an adventurer, weren't you, Gaito?

I've been an adventurer for many years, but I feel like this is special. Considering the strength of the adventurers who didn't come back, it's no wonder there's a demon lord like him.

(...... Wow. You got most of it right.)

　Bern can't help but be impressed by Geert's reasoning.
　He had to admire it, even for a human, because it was so perfectly accurate.
　It's unclear if it's due to his experience as an adventurer, but it seems to be a sign of his ability.

　At the same time.
　At the same time, I could feel the passion he was putting into this dungeon attack.

"Dystopi--kohon. If there is a demon king in that dungeon, what do you plan to do about it?　It's not an easy thing to defeat, I think. ......

If there is a demon lord, I will defeat him even if it costs me my life. In the country of Lesaga, there is a sword that increases in sharpness in proportion to the damage done to you. If I can maximize its effect, we should be able to at least come out on top.

　Gaith answered Bern's question with a determined look on his face.
　It seems that there is no lie in the words "even at the cost of your life".
　There were the eyes of a brave man who would do everything in his power for his country.

　The fact that he did not hide the existence of the sword, which he had the option of keeping hidden from the Latota nation, shows that he will never back down.

(Even if we were to go toe-to-toe, Licht-san would be able to revive me if he's around, right? No, I don't think they'll go toe-to-toe in the first place.)

　Bern, who knew everything, understood that Geith's resolve was futile.
　He wouldn't tell him, because it would be an act of betrayal, but he still felt sorry for him.

　It was Bern's job to send them off with a smile.

...... I think I can trust you, Mr. Gait. Let's trust those eyes. We can lend you our adventurers.

"Oh, really?　Thank you!　Queen Bern!

　Gait bowed his head, almost scraping the table.
　I'm sure he didn't expect that they would actually cooperate with him.
　The face that had been set in determination seemed to relax.

"So. When are you planning to attack the dungeon?

"Yes, sir. Our preparations are already in place, and Queen Bern can specify the timing at .......

"I see. We have to inform the adventurers of Latota, so it may take some time, but ...... is okay?

Of course, sir. We also believe that you should take the time to choose the people you will fight with.

　The time to tell Aria about the adventurers heading to Dystopia was much easier than I had expected.
　At this point, Bern's work was almost done.

　All that was left was to hand over the adventurers to Aria.
　If Aria doesn't play with Bern as a boss, she may never see Gaito again.



"Well then, I look forward to working with you!　I'll definitely bring back some good news, Queen Bern!

"I'm looking forward to it.

　From then on, Bern was subjected to Guyt's passionate stories endlessly.