Mr. Markosias's question is reasonable.
　He bent down to the spot and looked at Kash. Since he was originally a large man, he still wasn't at eye level, but he was probably less intimidated than he was earlier, when he was inevitably looking down.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one. I'm not going to be the only one in charge of the fourth layer in this demon king's castle.

　Kash, who had been hiding behind me, squeaks out his face and introduces himself.

It's Kash.........

Yes, with a secretary. Well, Remeghton is his chief of staff. He might even have an assistant or two. But, Kash. You're a bit young, aren't you?　Yeah, no, I'm not gonna deny it. I'm just wondering.

　Mr. Markosias seems to be worried about Kash.
　Kash looked at me, then at Mila, then at me again.

'If Kash doesn't like it, you can tell me.

　He nodded at my words, and Kash began to speak in a dull voice.
　Hearing that, Mr. Markosias - he cried manically.
　He holds his eyes and shucks!　He tried to endure and shed tears.

'Remeghton, you are still a man!　And Miss Carmilla is a man, too!

No, I'm a woman.

That's not what I'm talking about!

　Mira is calm, but she doesn't seem to feel bad about the praise.

'But when it comes down to it, what's your father doing?

　I heard that I was a mother and son, but I didn't because I was hesitant to go into private matters to ask.
　Mr. Markosias also wondered about my magical powers, but he also showed concern for not asking too much.
　But even so, he seems to be the type of person who asks about what's on his mind. I'm sure you'll find it hard to answer that question, then you won't pursue it.
　You'll be able to see that it's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.



　You didn't come back.
　If that's true, and if he had some kind of damage to the place he went to buy it, then his family would know.
　I don't want to get suspicious from the start, but if it's a stranger's father or Kash, I'm on Kash's side. If it's good or bad when she's grieving, it's bad, and if he left his wife and kids and ran away we'll have to find him. Let's do something about it so Kash doesn't find out.
　If he's been kidnapped, we have to help him. Either way, we have to find him.
　And the other two seemed to think the same thing.
　However, they didn't seem to have the idea to do it in secret.

'I see. Then, Kash, do you have any of your father's belongings left in the house?

'What?　No ... well, I guess I've taken my stuff with me.

　This isn't a lottery.

"Anything with his scent in it, no matter how small. "Anything with his scent in it, we'll find it and we'll tear it to pieces. You two, okay?
　Can't you tear them to pieces?

　In a dungeon, you could just leave, but in the real world, you'd end up with a dismembered corpse.

'No, it's not good.'

　Mira says.
　That's right. I knew Mila would say that.

'Rather, let's crucify him alive in the square and place a plaque with his sins on it. We'll prepare many baskets and heap stones inside. Then in a few hours he will regret everything from abandoning his wife and children to coming into the world.

　The only thing that had changed was the type of punishment.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that it's not a good idea to torture them unilaterally, even though they're not up to snuff. The correct way is to challenge them fairly and squarely from the front and defeat them.

What a sinner needs is a punishment so severe that he understands his sin and repents. What can we regret if we die mutilated?

'Hmmm ... I see. What do you think of Remeghton?

　You're going to dump me here?
　Me, though, I managed to notice. Mira is laughing a little.
　It's not a joke, but I've decided that it's a 'he's so unforgivable that I want to do so' story.
　I could sense a seriousness from Mr. Markosias, but as expected, I wouldn't go through with it.

''Yes, I have unforgivable thoughts but I thought that was for Kash to decide.

　I said, and Mr. Markosius nodded widely.

'Oh, you're absolutely right. Okay Kash, we're on your side. I'm going to give the bad guy a bee in the form you want.

Well, uh...

　Kash looked annoyed and wavered.



Why?

　She intertwined her little fingers and toes in a muggy mess, her cheeks flushed and her voice rubbed upwards as she said

'I was sad to lose my father, but... well, because of that, I was able to work for Tencho... Leme. I'm glad I had a chance to.

　Kash glancing up at me.
　....

　........................Ha.

　My mind couldn't bear to be so healthy and my consciousness flew away for a moment.
　Mila-san nodded as if to say 'I understand' and Markosias-san patted her knee.

'I see!　Sure, I resent the party saying that I kicked Remeghton out too, but considering that we became brothers because of that, I can't hold a grudge.

　Even if one thing is hard or sad or frustrating, there is something you choose to do beyond the pain and gain from it.
　When what you gain becomes something important to you.
　One bad memory becomes something that was on the way to something important and not something that will torment you forever.
　The fact remains the same. The way we perceive things changes.
　I didn't know Kash felt that way, but I felt so honored.

'Thank you, Kash. I got to meet Kash too, and it made me want to do my best.

　I patted her head and Kash discreetly attached herself to me.
　Mila seemed to puff out one cheek for a moment, but after a blink, she was back to normal.

'I see. If you're convinced, we shouldn't do anything about it. But if you are in trouble, you can always ask for help. Well, with Remeghton, most of the problems will be taken care of.

It's a buy-in.

''No, Markosius is right. Leme-san is a [Black Mage] who can move.

　He served as a [Black Mage] in the dungeon attack and didn't make any moves to deviate from that.
　It was Blitz-san who caught the snatchers.
　........Then where did Mira-san get the information that I could move?
　Noticing my gaze, Mira-san smiles at me.
　Could it be that somewhere before--?

"Remeghton.

　Mr. Markosias stood up and looked at me.

'Yes.'

I'm always ready to help. I don't know where you're going to be placed in the hierarchy and who you're going to get as a follower, but I could use a couple of my brothers as well, if you'd like.

　I haven't been told everything either, and it seems that many things are not set in stone in the first place.
　But I understand that this dungeon has a certain problem and that I was hired to solve it as well.

'Yes, sir. Would it be possible for me to observe combat training, for example?''

'Oh!　Of course I do!　I'll have the schedule delivered to you later. I'll tell the dainty secretary to give it to you.

　Kash, realizing it's about business, responds cheerfully, "Leave it to me!

'What happens after this?　Do you want to sweat it out with me?

　While looking at [werewolf] and the others who are still running in, I softly refuse.

''I'm going to try to meet as many different people as possible.

'Well, yes!　Let's do it next time!　I can beat you in physical strength!

I'm looking forward to it.

　He's trained by that master, even though he looks like this. We'll have a good match,
　As we were leaving the second playground, Mr. Markosias said as he remembered.

'Lemegeton!　The day after tomorrow, the [Fire Brave] will conquer the fifth level!　What do we do?

　Yes. That information was already out in the open.

''........That's right. There are some new members, so please keep a close eye on their movements, including their children. When we fight again, Fenix and the others also know how to fight Markosias-san. This side should understand the other side's movements in the same way. This is not a cowardly thing to do.

'Hahaha!　I'm sure you understand. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make use of the power you had at the moment you met them, but this is dungeon defense and we're demons. It's all about dignity, but it's also about work.

　He doesn't forget his pride, but he also has a flexible mind.
　He's a likeable guy, I thought.

'You're not going to answer?

The Demon King says he's not going to put me in charge of the Fenixes now.

'I see. If the Demon Lord says so, then he must have an idea.

　Even though he's a dependable floor boss, he's not comfortable with two companions. We can't even plan a strategy, since we don't even know the hierarchy we are in charge of.
　But I had expected this.
　Probably the one I can leave in charge is the tenth layer.
　This is the top of the tenth level, where the Demon Lord lives.
　This is the last stronghold of the Demon King's army.
　If he can make it to the 10th layer, he'll be able to break through to the 10th layer.
　I'm sure he'll be able to gather his friends by then and learn how to stand on the demon's side.

I'll see you later.

Yeah, come on over any time. And Kash!

Yes, Maruko...

　She was a little hard to call.

'Miss Carmilla can come running any time she wants.

I'm working on the first one.

Hmm, okay.

　And so we left the second playground.
　
　The day of the clash with my best friend is surely not far away.