''That's why I'm heading out to investigate with a party of B-ranked adventurers.

　I returned home after finishing my discussion with Mr. Gret and the others and promptly told Noll and the others what we talked about today.
　Then, Esther put one hand on her cheek and made a slightly troubled gesture.
　Mu?　Was there anything that bothered you?

'It's a joint. It's good that we still knew each other at Dius, but I'm a little nervous about teaming up with a party I've never met before.

What were they like, sir?

　Even with Sisha's endorsement, would Esther and the others, who hadn't met her in person, suddenly feel uneasy about working with other adventurers?
　I've never worked with a party other than Dius and Glynn-san before.

''The woman who seemed to be the leader was polite, but the guys are a bit... but Sisha signaled that she's fine, so it should be fine. Nah?

He may have behaved roughly, but I don't think he's a bad person.

You don't seem to mind if Sisha says so.

'Yes, if you're an adventurer, you need to have that kind of swagger. It's been a long time since I've felt my arms ring.

　

''So how is your strength?''

I think she's good enough for the B-rank. I think the women are more likely to use a sword. The men are more likely to be martial artists who fight mainly with physical techniques.

How do you know that neither one of you had a weapon or anything?

You can tell a lot about it by watching your body movements. Mr. Okura-san, you need to hone your observation skills so that you can understand that much.

　We didn't have any equipment for each other since this was a discussion.
　And yet, you can tell how to fight and what you're capable of just by the way you move your body and you can see right through my thoughts, and it's already an esper. It's dependable, but it's scary.

　But still, you're a martial artist........ I'm sure that's what he looks like when he thinks back on it.
　Sisha fights like a martial artist too, but I wonder what the martial artists in this world are like.
　I wonder if he's like the GC martial artist, skipping fist pressure and attacking at long range, or closing the distance like he's moved at a moment's notice.
　Since it's mainly close combat, I thought I could block it at long range, but I have memories of being struggled quite a bit with evasion and distance-closing skills....

''Heh, Sisha also punches and kicks a lot, but I wonder if that guy seems stronger than Sisha?

''Huh, what are you talking about, Esther? This Sisha Alvi can't be defeated!　The only people who can beat me are Okura-san, Noor-san, Esther-san, Luna-san, and Freesia-san!

Oh, isn't that a lot?　I mean, I guess I'm one of them.

'You can win in the flesh, but if you're armed, you don't stand a chance. Excalibur is cheating, and his armor is hard. It's unreasonable to be strong when you look like a pervert.

"Despite appearances, Okura-dono's equipment is amazing. Not only your equipment, but your skills have also been improving recently, so I can't just sit around and watch.

　I'm getting a lot more credit from the Nolls than I thought I would.
　I've learned to fight reasonably well too, and if you consider the equipment included, can I beat Sisha?
　I don't have any visions of winning.

This is off topic, but I don't think we'll have any problems. You'll have to wait until after we get there to worry about it.

'I hope we don't get into a situation where we have to deal with a lot of Diabolus like we did at the shrine...'

'If that happens, we'll have to use a gacha item or call in Freesia and Luna as well. After that, we'll use an oblivion potion to erase their memories.

Even though it can't be helped, I feel bad about making them take drugs to erase their memories....

　I don't think it's going to be a battle like a shrine, but there's a chance that it could happen.
　After all, it's painful to act with other people, because there's a risk of being exposed in various ways, and it's impossible to bypass it.
　In the worst case scenario, if they know something that shouldn't be known, we'll just have to use the forget-me-not drug.
　Hey, I'm just going to give him a drink while he's asleep for a bit I think I'm starting to feel really bad about it.

　And I thought the conversation had come to a halt, but then I heard a dada and a sound of running from the back of the house.
　Then the door was opened vigorously, and Freesia came in, holding Luna at her side.

'What!　You just called my name!

"Ugh, let go of me, you clanker!

There you go!　Luna, don't bite me!

　Freesia is fussing with tears in her eyes as Luna, who is holding her by her side, bites her.
　Really, this guy is a noisy guy. It looks like he was playing in Luna's room, but he came out when he heard her name.
　It's a good trend these days, not only with Nol, but also with Luna, he's getting along with Luna.
　........Well, she still seems to get bitten like she does now.

'Yeah, just as well. I'm going to be away from home for a while on a request again, so you'll have to wait at home again.

What?　It's just Heihachi and his friends going out again!　It's not fair!

No, it's not really an outing, but...

　You can't just go away for a request and be told as if you're going to play.
　I was going to let Freesia stay home with Luna again this time.......but she started making more noise than usual.

'I don't want to stay home again!　Then I want to be an adventurer too!

Oh no, that's not really...

'Nope!　Go!　Heihachi, please!

　I'm bouncing around on the spot and protesting furiously with my whole body.
　
　That's what I was thinking, but Noll started to say the exact opposite of what I was thinking.

It's time to let her go out freely, isn't it?

Oh, you can't go out!

Are you okay?　Aren't you worried about letting him go out without Noll's escort?

　Freesia's expression brightened with a puff at Noor's words, but when she heard Esther's words, her expression became dark again with a zoon.
　But it didn't stop there, and as if a flash of inspiration came with a clap of hands, Esther made a suggestion.

'Oh, yes. You've got Luna.'

'Oh dear, look what I'm going to say. Why do I have to go along with you? I'm just too noisy for you.

Oh, yeah?　Luna, please.　We played together earlier, too, you know!

You just came into my room, didn't you?

　Luna, with her arms crossed, pouted and looked away, and Freesia clutched at her feet with tears in her eyes.
　Even though they've become friends, they're still reluctant to go out.
　Going out with Freesia means I have to keep an eye out for any problems.......and I don't think she's going to give in.
　Last time, Nol persuaded me, but is it too much for this time?
　I was thinking that this would be a state of rigidity, but here Sisha joined the conversation.

''Luna-san, I would like to ask you to do the same. Would you be willing to play along with Freesia-san, even if it's just for a moment?

Mmm, to Sis-Ha...

　Even Luna, the quintessential Luna, couldn't kick it off when it comes to Sisha's request, or maybe she was groaning with her arms crossed.
　And when she looked at the teary-eyed Freesia clinging to her feet, she let out a sigh and replied.

'Huh, okay. I'll go out with you for a little while.

'Really!　Thank you, Luna!　Thanks, Sisha-chan!

Just don't put limits on it. If you hang around here 24/7, I'm out of here. I don't have to tell you what to do. Understand?

Yes, sir.　I will follow Luna-chan's orders to the letter!

　Oh, that Luna broke. And she's even installed the conditions properly.
　This will hopefully solve the problem of Luna's withdrawal and Freesia's outing, but let's hope it works out, and we'll continue our investigation.