Kneesbeck was in a state of abandonment.

'Garum was ... beaten ... you mean ...?'

　Kneesbeck had not yet come to terms with this fact that the young exorcist girl had been defeated by the supercilious higher level demonic beast, Garum.
　But as Nysbeck's consciousness gradually became clearer, his anger, pettiness, failure, unreasonableness, and hatred amplified, and they were all mixed and slammed together.

'Those powers of the agency!　No!　There's no way I'm going to allow that!　I will not stand against this sword of Surt!

　Kneesbeck screams hysterically and flails about, flailing his unusually long arms and legs with no regard for the injuries he's sustained while summoning himself.

'This is not possible...'

　Breathing raggedly, Nizbeck turned to leave the hut in this abandoned village protected by the wards.

'Very well I'll come to you myself. It's not just about Mattoo and the others anymore. I will make the little boy and the lasses from that institution regret even breathing....

　Then, with a fierce smile, Nysbeck put his hand on the shoddy door of the hut.

"Kneesbeck........."

"Ha, Master Lokiarum!

　Kneesbeck fell flat on his knees in a hurry at the sudden sound of the Lord's voice.

"How's that head of yours?"

Yes, I'm going to go out there now and choke them out!

"............Kukuku, that's enough. I know......... I guess you failed."

'No!　Not yet!　Now.....

"That's why I say enough is enough. The fact that you're going to the front line speaks volumes about your failure. I guess Mizgard has been hit too........"

Yes, yes. Yes, but...

"Let it go now. Better yet, head to that place at once. Then I'll take care of my business and head over there too."

....

"We need you, Needsbeck....."

'What?　What did you just say?

"We need you. There is no more point in your work over there. Instead, it is time for our longing to be fulfilled. We are going to head to that place that is supposed to be our sanctuary and proceed with the preparations for the summoning ceremony. Is that alright?"

'Haha!　Yes, sir!　Dear Lokiarum!　I'll leave immediately!

　Kneesbeck rubbed his forehead against the ground as he was overcome with emotion.

"Don't worry, Kneesbeck. When this comes to pass, you'll be relieved of your nagging this time. Not just the people with abilities from that agency, but all of them will be in a panic......."

　Then the telekinesis was cut off, and Nizbek, who was still unsettled by the emotion, disappeared.

　Then Lokiarum, the owner of the teleconference, cut off the teleconference and twisted his mouth.





　Yuto and the others arrived in Minra when it was almost evening. The guards under Matou's command also arrived without incident after repelling the attack and escorted Matou back to Matou's residence with a relieved look on their faces.
　When Matou arrived in Minra, he first got out of the armored car and consoled the soldiers. Then he goes to the military jeep where Yujin and the others are riding to thank them for their service.

''Thank you again for lending us your help,''

　Mizuho got out of the car and responded.

'No, General Mathew, this is our job. Don't worry about it.'

　Both Yuto and Marion got out of the car and nodded as they came over to Mizuho's side. Mattoo looked over at Yuto and the others and turned serious.

'I'm sorry about Theintan. I didn't expect him to be part of the enemy's abilities, not even in the open... He was a man I had my eye on since he was a new recruit...''

　Mathew is trying to keep his composure so as not to show his disappointment, but sadness is evident in his tone of voice. Then Marion calls out to Mattoo.

'No, General. Mr. Teintan did not betray you. He was being manipulated by the enemy.

'What?　How!

'Yes, it's our fault for not realizing this before. I'm sorry.

'No, it can't be!　So where is Theintan now?

Yes, he's sleeping in the medevac's car. We have just performed a simple treatment on him. Perhaps in time, he will return to his normal state and wake up.

Really!　I'm sorry!　I'm in your debt, Lord Shrean!

　Matw was surprised that Theintan, whom he had thought of as his son, had been manipulated, but now, more than anything else, he was sincerely relieved and pleased to hear that Marion would be able to return him safely to normal. But soon Mathew's face turned serious. This is a very venerable problem if you think about it. Even Thein Tan, Mathew's bosom sword, could be controlled. With this, it was no longer possible to know where the enemy was.

''But how did you figure that out?''

　Marion understood from the look on Mathew's face that he was asking about the matter.

''Ah, yes, actually, the enemy's jutsu is so elaborately woven that I couldn't tell just by looking at it. However, if I could only touch it directly, I would be able to detect it. The best thing to do is to touch that person's forehead for sure... but I think a handshake would work for the most part.

Well....

　Mattoo nodded in relief when he heard that there was a way to deal with his fears.

'Just to be sure, I'd like to check on the people around the General. We were concerned about the existence of the spies, but we were unaware of the existence of the enemy's jutsu due to our inexperience, and I found out about Teintan's only after I found out about it from Mizuho-san's story as well. I'm sorry to say that I've had a lot of training in spotting this kind of jutsu...

'No, it's not your fault. Keep your head up. And it's a big accomplishment just to find out. And you even gave me the treatment. I don't mean to sound selfish, but keep up the good work.

Yes, sir.

　After the whole conversation was over, Mizuho asked Mathew about his future plans.

''Mm, once we hold a meeting at my mansion, I'll also share this time about Theintan on the spot. Of course, before that, I'd like the participants to have Lord Shrean look into it....

Oh, yes, of course.

'You'll need to come to my residence to get a room. After that, I have a bit of a secret to go to. Because of Teintan, I'd prefer to go alone if I could, but...

　Mizuho is surprised by Mattoo's words of "alone........

''General, that is not allowed!　This time we've defeated the enemy, but we still don't know what to expect. As we are on a mission to protect you, I hope that you will reconsider that.

"Hmm, I think you're right. So there you are Mr. Doe.

　Mattow talked me into it, and what is it?　And Yuto stepped forward.

'Yes?'

'Can't you ask Mr. Du Du to be my bodyguard in that case?　No, I don't want to show off too much, so it's more convenient for you, male.

We?

Hmm.

　Yuto looked at Mizuho and asked her to make a decision.
　Mizuho didn't seem to be completely convinced, but she sighed lightly and nodded. He's a general who seems to have been crying escort in the past. It's probably partly because of the fact that it's too late now.
　It was also the fact that Mizuho was planning to ask the agency to report and investigate this matter, so he was a bit busy. In terms of sole guards, there is no one more qualified than Yuto.

''I understand. Please give me a shout at that time.''

I'm sorry, but until then, you're going to have to make yourself at home in my mansion.

　With that, Mathew returned to his own armored car.

'Let's go then, gentlemen. I'm sure you're all tired from the fight.'

　When Gwen raised her voice, the three of them nodded.



　The military jeep that Gwen was driving was approaching the city of Minra. This was the first time for Yuto to see the new town of Miremer, and he looked out the window with interest. In comparison, Mizuho and Marion were still quiet, as if they were tired.

　Minra is not as big a town as Yangura. That's why the streets don't seem to be as vibrant as Yangra, but since this is the first time that Yuto has been to a foreign country, he thought swiftly that everything looks fresh and that he could take a little walk.

　Mattoo's house seems to be located in the center of this Minhla town, from the south to the north, and is located at the northernmost end of the main north-south avenue where cars are now driving, Nguyen told me.

(Admittedly, it's smaller than Yangra, but it still seems to have a decent population. Surprisingly, the roads are well-developed, and it looks like you won't get lost because the streets are laid out in a grid pattern. Oh, there is even a cafe!　Yeah?　(The hotel cafe... hmmm?

Hah!

　Suddenly, Yuto shouted loudly in the quiet car. This caused Nguyen, as well as Mizuho and Marion, to almost turn over in surprise.

''Hey, what happened!''

What's going on?

Mr. Doumoly?　Enemies?!

'Oh I'm sorry. I just stuttered over a guy I know who looks exactly like him, but I guess I was mistaken...

Hey!　Don't scare me, Eugene!　I'm tired!

'Yuto-san, I'm already surprised! This is Millimer, you know.　I don't even know anyone here...

I'm really, really sorry.

　Mizuho and Marion were resting, and frustration erupted in Yuto, who raised his voice at the impossibility. Even Gwen sighed, and all at once, Yuto became uncomfortable in the car.
　They each take a break again as Yuto looks forward and gets smaller and smaller.
　But.

It wasn't a mistake. He's waving his hands in the air.　This is where Mizuho and Marion are!　What if they find out, Annya?

　Yuto wannabe wannabes and roars in a whisper.

''Coming to this place~!　God!　Gaston is!

　Yuto was puzzled by his troubled friend's behavior.



　As Gwen drove to the northernmost point of the north-south boulevard of Minhra, she saw a large gate ahead of her that appeared to be Mattoo's residence. A few soldiers were stationed in front of that large gate, keeping an eye on the area.
　Mattoo is now the biggest political opponent of the military dictatorship of Kaliguda in Millamar. In fact, although he has left no evidence, he has unleashed an assassin, a man of ability believed to have been hired by Khaliguda. This level of tight security was only natural.

'This is His Excellency Mattow's residence.

　Gwen says to Yuto, and Yuto too, from a distance, is that it?　I nodded, because I thought it was a good idea. However, the grounds were larger than he thought, and although the guards and Gwen were exchanging messages from the driver's seat at the gate, he couldn't see the mansion at all.
　Perhaps it was just past the trees leading from the entrance, Yuto guessed.

''Then we'll go to the front of the mansion.

　Just as Yuto had expected, after passing through the trees, which were on the scale of a forest, an open garden appeared, and the entrance of a large Western-style mansion appeared at the back of it. It looked a bit like a guest house.

　A few cars that were already carrying Matou and Matou's cadres were parked in front of the entrance, so Nguyen pulled up behind them.

''Come on, everyone, please get out. I'm done here, so I'm sure Jae Zai will show you Dou Moli and the others the rest of the way.

Thank you, Ms. Nguyen.

　Yuto thanked him, and Mizuho and Marion behind him also expressed their gratitude.

''No, no, what do you mean!　If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't be here now. I don't want you to thank me for this much.

　With that, Nguyen gave a light salute to the Yujin and the others and returned to the car.

　Yujin and the others took their belongings, and as soon as they approached the front door, an elderly man who appeared to be a butler and a group of young women dressed in what appeared to be Millimer's national dress arrived.

''I'm sorry about this. I am Aroucaune, the man in charge of all aspects of the house. I'm sorry to keep you waiting as our guests have arrived at once. Shitenji-sama, Shrien-sama and you are one man, aren't you?　Now, please leave your luggage here. I will show you to your room.

(Uh, they just don't get my name...)

　Yuto smiled distractedly, but aside from Mizuho and Marion, Yuto was low on luggage and had only one sports bag, so he tried to say no.

''Oh, I'm good?　This is all I have to offer.

""What?"

　As soon as Yuto said it, the young women of the servants made a shocked expression and their faces turned pale.


'Eee!　What is this!　Me?　It's my fault!　What did I just say to you?

　Yuto turned around to Mizuho and Marion in surprise. Then Marion told him with a bitter smile.

''Yuto-san, apparently we shouldn't turn down these kinds of jobs in Millimer.

'What?　Really?!

　Yuto turned forward once more.

Ooh, you guys!　Poor you guys!

　Aroucaune was crying among the servant girls.

''Yuto, give up and leave it to these people. Apparently, in this country, refusing the other person's work means reducing the work. It seems that reducing the number of jobs is directly related to reducing the number of people. That's why people like you are such a thankless job.

　From the expression on Mizuho's face, Mizuho must have been confused at first. It may seem like a rather extreme idea, but if this is also the nature of the country, then it would be better to follow it.
　Yuto also agreed and retracted his earlier words to the servants who were still crying.

''Ah!　I still want you to carry it!　Well, my luggage, this is all I have.

"..........

　He stops crying for a moment, but there is no response. Then he starts crying again.

""WOW!"

Oh, you guys~!

'Huh?　There's no change!　Why?

You're an idiot, and that's the wrong word.

How to say it?

'Oh, earlier, Eugene, didn't I tell you to make it no big deal when you asked for a package?　That could mean the job is easy and doesn't require much.

What?

　Yuto turned his eyes to the servants and they all glanced at Yuto for a moment.

''.........''

(Yeah, it's kind of a pain in the ass.)

Uh, can I have this obtrusive package, please? My shoulders are already so stiff~. I shouldn't have brought this much already~!

"'I'll get it!　Sir!

　The three servant girls carried Yuto's one and only sports bag with a big smile on their faces at Yuto's barbed lines.
　There, a crisp Alokoune bowed, posture correct.

''Well then, over here........''

　Finally, Yuto and the others are ushered into their respective rooms.

(Are you okay?　This country?　(In a different way.)

　Seeing the dry expression on Yuto's face, Marion explains with a bitter smile.

''This custom or something like that of the Millermen is only for people who work as servants, and that seems to be something that has faded a lot in the city, right?

After hearing Marion's story, Yuto nodded widely and was relieved to hear that Marion was talking.