Two days until the troops from Greencomb arrive.
　So we have an unexpected opening.

　First, I went to the quarters where he was staying to see the Captain of the Guianacombe Guard, Eel.

　It seems that Eel had heard about Greencombe from Foldente.
　We were just gathering the other members together to exchange information.

　I said, "I don't want to bother you, or I'll come back to you,
No, it's no problem if you're the Captain of the Googus Guard.
　Then he let me in the room.

　There are 10 people in total, plus me and Eel, for a total of 12, filling Eel's room.
　Yale's room has a reception area as well, but...
　With the use of the bedroom space as well, this number of people can finally fit in.

　There.
　There was a reaffirmation of what was currently known about the mysterious bandits, with Yale as the moderator.

　Nevertheless
　There is very little information on this bandit group.

　There are still advance teams covertly working on this and that, but
　And we don't even know the full extent of it yet.

　The group.
It's about 20 to 40 people, and the total number changes daily.
You must be suitably armed.
You must regularly change your place of residence.

　Well, here's what we've heard.
　This isn't any different than what us Liberty operatives have been reading and passing it on to Eel.

　On top of that.
　I knew the biggest problem was the third one: "He changes his place of residence on a regular basis.

　This is just another way of saying that you're that cautious.
　If they find out that we're on a strike team, they're going to run away to a place they're secretly preparing as a place to stay, then it's going to be very difficult to find them later on.

　I knew it.
　We need a firm grasp on the strength of the bandits.
　If we don't destroy all the bandits with a single assault...

　Those discussions took place.

　In the middle of it.
　A map of the area around the site, apparently prepared by Yale and his team, was distributed to everyone.
Everyone should have the contents of this map in their heads before you leave.
　When Yale said that, the meeting was dismissed.

　Then
　In Eel's room, where everyone was disbanding to the May rain enemy, I faced him again.

"I'd like to send a few of our own intelligence units ahead of you.
　I was asked to discuss this with him.
　I thought it was okay, in my opinion.
In the meantime, you should know the size of your unit. I'll need to know before you leave.
　I told him and agreed to this.

　It's a personal thing.
　So they decided that the more information they could get, the better.

　Well, it would be good to tell Foldente right after this.
　Well, there would be no hindsight.


　After that, Eel and I chatted for a while.
　Then we shook hands and parted at the end.

　I moved to the town hall on my feet.

　The lord was
　I wasn't at Butchcombe because I heard you were there for the big martial arts tournament.
　Foldente was doing some paperwork.
　I told him that I had discussed it with Eel earlier.
　Then Foldente said
Oh, thank goodness for the intel. There's so much uncertainty in that place.
　That's what he said and showed his approval.

　It's partly because I gave my consent ahead of time at my own discretion.
　I was so relieved to see Foldente like that.

Let me know when you hear something.
　Yes, as a reminder, I was.
Yeah, okay.
　I replied and left the town hall.

◇ ◇.

　At any rate, I think we're almost done with what we have to do today.
　
　I moved to the town hall dormitory on my way out.
　I'm living in a town hall dormitory, partly because the rent is so cheap.

　Now I'm not alone.

　We were taking it to Guianacombe, where it hatched from an ancient Kaiju egg.
　That's where I first saw me and Lil Pop, the goo-pop who thinks me and Lil Pop are his parents.
　Such is Lil Pop, who is thought of as a mother by Goopop.

　The three of them live in this room, which was originally meant for single people, in a room with only two rooms.

　They've outgrown it, and
　If Goopop grew up as it is now, because it would certainly make life difficult for him here.
　I'm also house hunting, and I showed up at a real estate agent in town a few days ago.

Oh, my goodness, when did you get this Googus guy?
　I got a huge grin from my childhood friend, Grianna, who works as a real estate agent.
I'm doing this for my childhood friends, so put a good word in for them.
　That's what I said.
Do you think we should plan on having ten kids in the future?
　And then I started looking for a place to live.
I don't have any plans to do that.
　I returned a wry smile as I said that and left the store for the day.

　If I find a good place to live, they promised to call me later.
　Well, now we'll just have to wait and see.

　I walked into the room with that in mind.
Daddy, I'm home.
　As he did so, Goopop came running up to me with a pat on the back.
　The word "dainty" really does fit that goop.

　I stroked the goop's head and patted it with my hand.
I'm home. I'm done for the day, for now.
　He said and hugged Goopop tightly.
　Goopop, too, with a happy smile on his face.
So, Dad, you're going to be with me all day?
　As he says that, Goopop happily buries his face in my chest.

　Yup.
　She's really cute.

Since we're here, why don't we all go out for lunch?
　I called out to him.
Oh, hey, Dad, I made you lunch.
　And goo-pop.

　On the table in the kitchen, where I was led with my feet, there were dishes lined up this and that.

　Heh.
　You've done so much preparation in such a short time.

　I'm looking around at it and admiring it.
You know, my mom taught me everything I know.

　...Yes?

　I'm the one with a big smile and a smiling goop.
　I frowned as I took turns staring at Lil Pop, who was standing behind him.

　Wait, wait, wait, wait...Wait, wait, wait.

　The lil' pops I know are.
I want to eat my food. I want to eat my food.
　And then I always say, "Just like that! Or a chunk of meat grilled with a thump.
　Well, that's just the kind of image I have of the food that's so bold and unapologetic.

　But
　Speaking of the food that's laid out in front of me.

　Egg wrapped around a stick
　Soup with many ingredients
　Simmered vegetables chopped into small pieces

　Oh, well.
　I've spent a lot of time and effort creating all this stuff.

　Lil Pop, who noticed the way I was looking at him.
If we're going to teach our daughter, we'll have to get serious about it, won't we?
　What is it, sir?
　You are a captain and a father, and yet you have no idea of such things?
　Then he glares at me with a dumbfounded expression.

　No, wait a minute.

　You know, you've been staring at me like I'm the one who's been stunned.
　You know, the things I've experienced in your cooking, they're all so dynamic.

I don't remember any of it.
　Then he turns away from me.

　Oh, that's a handy brain, huh?

　Well, you know.
　I'm so grateful to be able to enjoy the food that my wife and daughter made.

　When I was a mercenary, I never dreamed that this day would come.

　When I took my seat...
　Goopop and Lil Pop are also at the table.

　So.
　All hands on deck.
""Thanks a lot."
　And then I started eating it.

　So, the first thing I did was to bring the vegetable stew to my mouth... yeah, it's so flavorful and delicious.
　When he said that, Goopop smiled happily
I'm glad. I was worried about your taste buds.
　That's what I say but I'm kind of embarrassed when my daughter tells me that.

　I was talking to Goopop like that.
You two will finish your dinner and head out, as quick as you can.
　Lil Pop told me so.
'We are short of clothes for Goopop, sir.
　I am going to buy clothes for my daughter, who is about her age.
　That's what you say, Lil Pop, but you should buy your own clothes too.
　You're always all over the place and rarely do the laundry.
　Saying that, Lil Pop.
You will be begging your father nicely today.
　And then he ignores my words and starts talking to Goop...

　Well, we can force him to buy it when we get there.

　As I said that, I brought the soup to my mouth.
　I mean, this soup is really good........