That morning.

　Me and Gelter were ushered into the huge pavilion that stood near the Urinacombe Town Hall, not the Urinacombe Town Hall.

　Why were we supposed to be negotiating with Urinacombe and not the town hall...
　Yes, I'm confused, and I'm sure Geltor is going to be able to help me.
"This is the winning girl boss of the Darkness and the private residence of El Nacotta yesterday and the home of the winning girl of the Darkness.
　Apparently, being put through here means they're willing to get a little more serious about talking to you.
　He said and patted me on the shoulder.

　I stiffened my body somewhat at those words.

　After all, I'm suddenly at the headquarters of the dark organization, the dark winning voice.
　It's impossible for me to tell you not to be nervous.......

　Me and Geltzer are surrounded by
　The Knights of Batcombe, led by Biblina, and
　The Knights of Picks, with Nirmana at the center
　And then there are Liberty's vigilantes who are mainly Guard members.

　As you would expect, if the charming men of darkness attacked us seriously, it would be impossible for the guards, who have little experience in actual battles, to do so, so from the beginning we relied on the Knights of Batcombe, but thanks to the addition of Nirmana's group, we've been really saved.

　As for me.
　Although I wanted Lil Pop to accompany me.
　He didn't want to leave the side of Googs, who was still recovering from his injuries, and he refused to do so... and so...
　Well, that's just like her, if you can call it that.

　As a precaution, I got a small capsule containing a compressed golem from the creator of the underground labyrinth, Jean Barea, so I'll make full use of it when the time comes... and that's what I'm thinking.


　When we were shown into the lavishly decorated reception room
　Already sitting across from him was Ernacotta.

　He sat deep on the couch, twirling a thin cigar in a cross-legged position.
　Behind him, four strong-looking men stood in place, standing upright and immobile.

　We were passed in front of such an El Nacotta.
　Me and Gelter were sitting on the couch, with Biblina and Nirmana escorting us on either side of them.

　I took one look at the formation and then
　He turned his gaze to Elnakotta, who was in front of him.

　Elnacotta was

　I made sure Geltzer and I were seated.

Well, let's talk about some stuff we'll just have to make it quick because it's complicated.
　That's why I laughed like a joke when I said that...


　The discussion began with a question from Gelter.

''You and the members of this dark charmers raided settlements and other places belonging to Batcombe Liberty Greencombe as a bandit gang, looting money and goods and harming the inhabitants... this is all acknowledged by the people who have captured them, but how do you take responsibility for this? ?
　Elnakotta chuckles when Gelter, who sits deep on the couch and crosses his own legs, says that.
I don't know anything about that. I was instructed to go get an egg from the ancient tribe of monsters, but other than that, they acted on their own and I can't be held responsible for that.
　When he said that, he huffed and let the smoke from his cigar flutter out to the side.

　Gelter, who received this.
So how do you explain this?
　Saying that, he placed on his desk the operational instructions signed by El Nakotta.

　This is what was recovered from that captured bandit group.
　In it.

　Collecting eggs of the ancient monster tribe

　in addition to this

　Permission to vandalize, kill and rob in the neighborhood
　Only posing as a thief.

　and other instructions are written on it, and it is signed by Ernacotta at the end of the book in his own handwriting.

　But
　Elnakotta took one look at this document on his desk.
Isn't it obvious that this is a forgery from that band of thieves?　What, Geltar, is he that geeky?　Hey.
　Then he chuckles again.


　This laugh.
　I feel like I'm completely belittling people.
　Honestly, just listening to it makes me sick.
　In fact, Biblina, who is standing beside me, seems to feel the same way I do, and her shoulders are shaking with a pull.

　But
　If I read too much into it, this could be another ploy by Elnacotta.

　Last night, Elnacotta had come to my room.
　We didn't talk this way, although the time we spent conversing was short.
　Of course, last night, he was trying to hug me if he could, and I can't say that was why.

　However.
　It can be seen as a deliberate attempt to make the other person angry so that they can't have a calm conversation....


　And that's why.
　Gelter, who is supposed to be quite short-tempered, continues to take a leisurely stance as he listens to this El Nacotta.


　I let out a light breath.
　Once again, I turn my gaze to the two people who are continuing the conversation.

"So you're going to call this a fake then?
Of course.
　Elnakotta answers that immediately.
　Elnakotta is such a good friend that Gelter
''Okay, okay, this is, well, we'll just submit it to the King's legal department, so let's just finish the conversation here.
　As he said this, he picked up the documents he had placed on his desk again.

　You can see how it looks.
　Elnakotta continued to stare at him while giggling.

''........But, well, it's true that they ordered the collection of the eggs of the ancient monster tribe of the example in that area.......
　Well, how about this?

　In the future, if I order my subordinates to work in that area, I'll make sure to ask permission from the surrounding cities beforehand...
...or is it just a matter of chance?
Yeah, whatever the case may be.
No exceptions?
Yeah, no exceptions.
Then I want it in writing. Now. Right here.
　As he said this, Gelter took out three blank sheets of paper and placed them on the desk.
　When Elnakotta saw them, he blatantly frowned
I mustn't do this........you're asking me to fill out three documents for the same thing?
　She giggles while saying that.
　To such an Elnakotta, Gelter smiled with a snicker.
Don't bother. Just get on with it.
　As he says this, he points to the paper with his right hand.
　That gesture from Geltzer.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
　Elnakotta said and shrugged his shoulders, and then plainly wrote down what he had just said on a piece of paper and signed it.

　Then
　I confirmed that the three sheets were definitely the same, me and Gelter also signed each of them, and the document was completed.

　Then, Geltar gave this to
　One for me, and one for you.
　One for me.
　Then he handed the last one to El Nacotta and

I'm supposed to take care of it.
　Yes, a reminder to Elnakotta.
　To this, Elnakotta is.
I'm telling you, I didn't do it in the first place.
　Then he says that and giggles again.

　Then
　Here, Elnakotta turned his gaze to me.
Okay, now let's talk to your young brother, not your old man.
　I said and smiled.
　
　I was a little taken aback by the suddenness of the conversation.
What is it?
　Yes, I return my somewhat alarmed voice to Elnakotta.
　To me, Elnakotta is.
Hey, hey, now that I'm not planning on saving it, don't get upset.
　Then he says that and giggles.
　And when he finishes laughing for a moment.
You know, that ancient tribe of monsters that you're protecting, right?　How about turning it over to me?　Both of them.
　He said and looked me squarely in the eye.
'You know, that big guy, he's going to bury his stubborn eggs, right?
　
　Then he chuckles.
'And while we're at it, there's one mutant, right?　I'm going to take care of a girl a little larger than a human and I'm going to pay you for it and I'm going to pay you for it.　It's not a bad story, is it?
　Elnakotta giggles again.

　But.
　I stared straight back at El Nacotta as he stared straight back at me.
''Those two are making arrangements to return them to their hometown, the forest around GianaCombe. In the first place, I think it's insane how they can do this for a price.......they're not slaves.
　I tried my best to keep my cool and responded that way... but I think I got somewhat emotional in that last word...

　At my words, El Nacotta
You're young but I don't hate you for being young.
　He said and giggled again.


　It shouldn't have been that long since we started talking.
　I was already sweating all over my back....