Currier smiled bitterly.
　His smile was mingled with admiration.

''Oh dear... you're getting more refined in your ability to torment Shanatrice every day, my dear.
Kukaka!　It's refreshing to see that Kurohiko reacts differently to the people around me. So, Currier was talking about Tasogale, wasn't he?
Hmm?　Oh ... is Tasogale still in hiding?

　I heard that Shana wasn't home every time I went to visit her before.
　I wondered if she was holed up in the mountains somewhere.

Hmm. I've had a few witnesses, but I haven't been able to see her. Recently, he's been hanging around the capital instead of going back to his hut," he said.

　Apparently, they were devoting their efforts to searching for Tasogale while we were on our way.

　Shana holds her head up with a reluctant look on her face.

I'm not sure if this Laguna or this Tasogale woman really existed these days.

　As I recall, in this country he called himself "Laguna".

I'm not sure if that's typical of him, though. I don't remember exactly what he usually did, although I did spend some time with him in the Sixth House, but I can't remember exactly what he did. He's always been like that.

　I wonder if he was a fluffy person.

I had no idea that he was the founder of the legendary orphanage. I knew he wasn't just a guy.
Can you take me to Tasogale's house once?　I'm not in a hurry. As long as you make plans during your stay, that's fine.
I don't mind, but I don't think you're home, do you?
If he wanted to see me, he'd be back. If he wants to see you, he'll see you. If he doesn't want to see you, he won't show up, no matter how hard he tries to find you. Then I'll give up.

　Shana's tongue wags.

It's just as well that he was raised in the Sixth Estate. You seem to know him better than I do.

　Ms. Currier sips the contents of her cup.
　She removes her glossy lips from the cup and smiles.

'Some of us aren't as obsessed with tasogale as we used to be. Now--'

　Currier shot me a look.

'I have a different mind than I did back then.
There it is!　You're a changed man with a man, aren't you?
..........

　She was a steady, wordy witch.
　Next, she moved on to talk about making an artificial eye.
　Next, we moved on to the matter of making an artificial eye, which the witch said she would recommend while making a schedule.

I'm going to make a plan," she said, "and then you must come to my laboratory on the date we have agreed upon. I'll arrange for you to come to my laboratory on the appointed day and I'll show you around if you come to the castle that day. As for the implant, you'll need to have it examined first. And when you're done...

　Shana wagged her little hands with a wicked smile.

''I'm going to check up on those forbidden users like I promised. Ughhhhhhhh.
Well it's just a promise.

　Mia, who didn't know what was going on, jumped up with a ping.

　She sensed by my reaction that it wasn't Shana's usual joke.

'Huh!　Is it okay?
''Hmm... if in the process of looking into it, I'll have to inform Makina if I have a child of Kurohiko's, then I'll have to inform her...''
'　Shit!　d*mn it!　Mmmm, buuuut....

　A pale Mia fell down, bubbling.

'Miss Mia!

　Shana looks up.

'Whoa!　I'm sorry, Mia!　I did not expect it to be so shocking!　Come back!


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　Mia turned bright red and awed.

"No, no, I'm the one who's sorry. I thought you knew me better than that, and I got carried away...
When it comes to Kurohiko, I'm a bit too anti....................... ........the.......

　Mia becomes even more acerbic and deflated.

?
I don't know why Lady Na has no reason to... and I can't prevent it... ....no.......I'm not that much of a.......

　The words became even quieter as the koshoshoshosh.
　At the end, the volume of his voice was at an almost inaudible level.
　He seems to be in some kind of trouble........
　Maybe it would be better to change the topic here.

''By the way, Shana-san, the topic is changing...''
Mm-hmm.
'When we arrived at the first city across the border, Captain Zeth told me that the people from the God Punishment Squad were originally supposed to come to meet us... did you have some urgent business to attend to?

　This was a bit concerning.
　At the time, Captain Zeth had stammered.

Well, it's a long story. It's a long story.

　Shana smiles bitterly.

'That wasn't the way you said it was because you were searching for Tasogale, was it?
That was part of it, but there were other things going on that we weren't prepared to deal with.
An unscheduled problem?

The subhuman king snuck out of the castle of his own accord.

　The Subhuman King.

　A man who was said to have slept in a coffin found in the War Prison Tower.

　It was Tasogale who freed the subhuman king from his sleep.

　Noyes had said such a thing when he told Currier of Tasogale's whereabouts.

''The eagles and the God Punishment Squad had their hands full searching for that subhuman king...''

　Shanna-san lets out a sigh like, "Hohoho.
　Shana-san is deeply disappointed.

I've been getting more and more selfish ever since Tasogale got shut-in to the Adamat Mountains. "Ever since Tasogale became a shut-in in the Adamat Mountains, he's become more and more selfish.
Is he a danger to you?
I don't want to say it's dangerous, I want it to be strong.
Well, I can understand you, can't I?
To a point. But he's a bigot and doesn't listen to me very well. The other day, he was on a spur-of-the-moment mission to doomsday land.
Hmm... why are you guys so obsessed with this subhuman king?

　Currier asked.

'From what I've heard, I get the impression that the Shanatrice side is quite considerate of the sub-human king.
"The most powerful man in Ruvell Argan, said to be the greatest in the world, a man who could rival or even surpass Rose-Craewall,

　Shana looks me in the eye.

"I can't prove it now, but I see the Subhuman King as a superior to the Four Deadly Sins.
Is that all?
What I'm reading.

　Currier nodded in agreement.

I see. I can understand why you would want to keep him as an asset to your country when he is that high.
On this continent, there were three strong contenders, Sogut Sigismos, the Black Juggernaut, Claywol, the Armored Warrior, and Garbarossa Gimmenze, the Warrior God, and the Empire's Twins, the most common addition.

　Shana stands up.
　And sat down next to me.
　Yes?

But now, more and more powerful men, including Sagara Kurohiko, the Forbidden Conjurer of the Holy Tree Country, are beginning to emerge in various countries. And of course, Currier Versteen is one of them. I hear that a faction under the direction of Princess Hel is growing in power in the Empire. It seems that someone very capable is working behind her back.

　An empire.........

　The name of Varaga Wormald, the "snake" that hibigami looks up to, comes to mind as expected.

I'm sure that's why we, the Goddess of War, need people who can compete with them.
So that's where the subhuman king is?
That's right. He would like to bring his country's contribution to the war effort, but his disposition is too free. He is far from being a man of discipline.

　A free man who makes Shana, who looks like she's behaving freely, mention discipline?

　What kind of person is she?
　I'm a little concerned.

Well, that's why I couldn't go get her.

　After this we lightly scheduled the creation of the prosthetic eye and the investigation of the forbidden curse.

　As for the prosthetic eye, he said that if it works, he might be able to see.

　We don't know what kind of technology it is.

'That's pretty much the confirmation of what we're here for. Now, as for how things will work from tomorrow--
Oh, that's the one, isn't it?

　Shana said.

'I want you to attend Argan Institute tomorrow as a candidate.