On this day, I forced Dengo to get the carriage out earlier than usual.
　As it turned out, I'm sorry that I had to ask Quinn to get ready in a hurry, too.
'No, no, there's a lot of work that needs to be done in the shop, so that's not a problem at all.
　Quinn laughed at me as he said that.

　Although Quinn Chamber of Commerce is classified as one of the medium-sized merchant associations in the King's Capital, it manages the boarding tower, which is the only boarding and alighting place in the King's Capital for regular magic ships, and sells tickets exclusively to them, and is the only one in the King's Capital to sell dragon scale products made by Liberty, and sales are beginning to rival those of the major merchant associations.
''I really want to hire more people, but if we do it poorly, we'll be in trouble if something goes wrong.
　Quinn laughed when he said that, but only Quinn's words had weight, as he had once been on the verge of going out of business due to poor performance.

　When I arrived at the Quinn Chamber of Commerce, all of the mercenary group had already gathered in front of the boarding tower of the magic ship.
　I walked over to everyone.
'I'm sorry I can't accompany you today, but I'll say hello to you again when I return to Liberty after my training is complete.
　So he told everyone.
　Then all the mercenaries.
And why did you come all the way out here so early to tell me that?
　And everyone seemed to be very impressed with it.
Thank you so much for doing this for us subhumans.
　There was even a group member who started crying while saying so.
　
　Due to the training start time, I couldn't wait until the regular magic ship arrived, I finished greeting everyone in general and went to the training on my feet.

　Then, in front of the training room, Riknas was waiting for me.
You know, after today's training, can you make some time for me?
　Riknas has a serious expression on his face instead of his usual lightness.
　I had a bad feeling about that while I
Yeah, okay. Then after the training.
　With that promise, we went into the training room together.

'Oh, Mr. Gossage!'
　Inside the training room, Melanesia and Kiristic were waiting for me.
　They came running up to me from their separate locations.
Thank you for everything you did the other day.
　Yes, they both thanked me.
　I ended up apologizing for giving them both back as they were to deal with the mercenary group.
I'll show you around whenever I get a chance.
　Yes, I told them both.

　Not long after, we hurriedly followed to our seats as Grandma Donuts came into the training room.

◇ ◇ ◇.
　Since it's the last week, the training was half new content and half review content.
　Anyway, since the final exam is coming up at the end of this week, I'm fired up for this week in many ways.

　After the training was over, Riknas and I went into the reception room of the Central Frontier Bureau.
　We both walked into this room that Riknas had rented beforehand.
　Then, as soon as Riknas is seated, he says
We're having a bit of a problem in Urinacombe...
　That's what he cut out.

　Come to think of it, Riknas had gone back over there last weekend to do some business in Urinacombe, where his father is the lord of the land.

　When Riknas looked at me
As a matter of fact, all the members of the Dark Charming in Urinacombe have disappeared.
　That's what he said to me.
　I couldn't help but widen my eyes at those words.

　Speaking of the Darkness Charming, it was an entity that practically ruled Urinacombe, and it was widely known.

　All those dark charmers were gone?

To tell the truth... this weekend the knights were supposed to arrive in droves from King's Landing... but apparently they sensed it beforehand, and when the knights arrived, the mansion and its base were all empty...
　When he said that, Riknas clicked his tongue in an abject manner.


　It was well known that the royal capital had recently embarked on various reforms.
　Heavy use of racial mercenary groups within the King's Capital - Tightening up the sub-human mercenary groups.
　They are implementing a series of measures, including the disposal of troubled frontier cities and small towns, in rapid succession.

　I had heard before that Urinacombe had been picked up as one of those problematic frontier small cities, but it seems that the punishment was supposed to take place this weekend.

　And then the members of the Darkness Charming, who sensed that, were gone beforehand........
　The question is, where have the dark charmers who are involved in many of the dark commerce that is rampant within this continent disappeared?


　It seems that Riknas was right, and there is certainly a high probability that the dark charmers will be hiding in various cities like that.
　I exchanged stories with Riknas for a while, and on this day, I parted with Riknas at this place.

　As I headed to the Quinn Chamber of Commerce, I was going to write a letter to Erdena to tell her of this, and leave it with someone in the Quinn Chamber of Commerce who was heading to Liberty.
　Then, as I entered the Quinn Chamber of Commerce.
Oh, Safa, it's Gossage in here.
　There was a figure of the Foldente in the Chamber of Commerce.
　Whatever it was, it was an ancient monster race that was supposed to be protected in Liberty.
The chiefs of the Ancient Kaiju Tribe are now demanding their money back, so we've been talking to them.
　He was chuckling as he said that.
　From the looks of it, it looks like the talks have come together nicely, and from my point of view, I'm relieved to hear that.
　After all, the two members of the ancient monster tribe are already familiar with Liberty, and Tille and Korok have become good friends like sisters, so I really don't want to separate them now.

　When I took Foldente to the reception room at the back of the store, I told Foldente what I had just heard about Riknas.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this as well.

　He chuckled as he said that.

　While it was true that Foldente was right, he had to be wary of it now that it had happened.
'Will you tell this to Batcombe, Pix, Eads and Greencombe when we return to Liberty?
　When I said that, Foldente nodded and
Also, I'll tell Googus to make sure he's on guard, and not to delude his two daughters.
　He said that and went on giggling again.

　That's right........Gugs is the father of my two daughters, if you think about it.
　His wife is Lil Pop, that witch, and it's not quite right........

　As usual, the two of them don't seem to have any intention of getting registered, but when I think of them, I can't help but think of Erdena's face too.

　Foldente was aware of my feelings.
You're going to have to think about it.
　As he said this, he tapped me on the shoulder.
　The only thing I could do was to return such a bitter smile to Foldente........

◇ ◇.

　After leaving Foldente, I returned to Quinn's mansion in Dengo's carriage, which had come to pick me up.

　On this day, I finished dinner with everyone at the mansion, and after taking a bath, I immediately began reviewing today's training.
　........However, I still couldn't help but be concerned about the Darkness' winning voice.
　
"Is there something you're worried about, little one?
　Anya, who had sensed that I was in an unusual state of mind, came right up to me.　
　I don't think this kind of insight is really a match for her.

　I told her the story of Rhykunas, too.
I might have to be a little careful when I get back to Liberty.
　When I told her that, Unya smiled at me.
If anything happens to you, I'll make sure you're safe, even if I have to pay for your life.
　That's what he said.

　It's certainly a nice thing to say, but....

　I gently hugged Unya.
'Little girl?'
　Wunya hugs me back with a slightly startled expression on her face.
It's nice to hear you say that, Unja, but please do me a favor and save your life. Even if I survive, it will be sad if you die....
　When I said that, Unja looked a little confused, but
Thank you very much, little one.
　As he said that, he smiled happily.