Me and Fenix said at the same time.

'Why are you here?'

　No, this city's dungeons weren't just Thor's place.
　There was also a high difficulty dungeon. He was here to take on that.........?

　But if he was headed after the Demon King's Castle, it was around the time period he moved to another city. Did he come to this city after he finished attacking the dungeons in other cities?

''It's a dungeon attack. I've already finished editing it, but Alba wanted to go and watch the tournament. Everyone didn't oppose it, so we decided to go and watch it.

　Whenever Alba says something, she usually argues with Lark or Lily. It's because the statements are extreme or the requests are against their will.

　The fact that no one objected to it meant that everyone was interested in the tournament.

'Heh. You're not going to participate?

I've had my fair share of offers.

　At Fenix's words, Nicola said, "What? I raised my voice.

　I understand, when the fourth-ranked player in the world comes out, he's not even a strong opponent.

　I don't want to use the word impossible, but to say it's possible would be an insult to Fenix. His strength is not warm enough to say that he can easily win.

　As I said to Philip and Fourcas, though, if I'm going to fight, I'm going to win.
　It's a battle that's a one in ten thousand possibility, or is it just barely there?

'Does that mean you've said no?

Yeah, it's a long story. I'll tell you later.

　Then Fenix looked at Nicola.

''I'm late to greet you. I'm [Brave] Fenix.

Hi, hi, it's Nicola!

　It's a bite.
　Fenix smiled gently at her.

'Don't be nervous. We're all adventurers, we're no different than anyone else.

　The usual soft-spoken Fenix.

"-- By the way, what are you doing in the training room with Leme?

　--It's not true. I knew I cared.

'No, no!　I've got nothing to hide!

　Nicola, that sounds like you were in the training room doing something wrong.

You're in the training room. I'm an adventurer.

　As I said, my speech is weak.
　I feel a little guilty for not telling you about my withdrawal from the party and my job at the Demon King's Castle before.

　I didn't have a chance to explain my participation in the tag team tournament in the first place, but it's somewhat awkward.

''I'm aware of that. I was just wondering why you're with Miss Nicola. I didn't even know you were in town, so I'm surprised about that too.

　I didn't know that they chose this city either, but that's not what I'm trying to say.

　The fact that I'm here when I'm supposed to be in the Demon King's Castle is bothering me, but I can't mention that in front of Nicola-san, so I said it this way.

"First of all, I'm not talking about joining Nicola-san's party or anything like that.

　'Kokkoku,' said Nicola, nodding around at high speed.

'I see,'

　You knew that, but Fenix's reaction was thin. Well, it's easy to see that you can't have both the Demon King's Army Counselor and the heroic party.

''I'm going to participate in a tournament, for various reasons.

I know.

　Fenix was smart enough to have gotten to the answer within a few seconds or so of seeing each other.

　However, what you can predict and how you feel are two different things.
　I'm sure the part about being directly from the other person's mouth is important. It's not hard to understand.

　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do that.

''Nicola-san, this part is fine. Just go home first.

Yes, but...

I'm fine.

　When I smiled, Nicola-san hesitated for a while, but eventually nodded.

''Well then, I'll see you later...''

　She looked at me, then bowed to Fenix and left.

'I'm looking forward to the tournament, Nicola.

　Beek!　And her back trembled, "Biyah! The voice replied.

''As expected of a [Fire Brave]. How dare you make the 99th rank nervous.

　She said that she admires me, but she seems to be in awe of Fenix as the same 【Brave Man】.

''Ninety-nineth........Nicola.......Ah, the 【Brave Man of the Silver Ridge】? It's a very different impression from the magical body (avatar).

　The tone of voice changes from 【Brave Man of Fire】 to that of my childhood friend.

''Ah, you're right, it does change the impression. We haven't changed it...''

　Some people want to avoid being tangled up with fans and reporters on their off days.
　It's not surprising that some adventurers are people, too, and some want a day of rest and relaxation.

　The Fenix party is free to be there, but people haven't changed it.
　Alba likes the attention, Lark doesn't mind it, and Lily "doesn't want to pretend to be something she's not.

　I simply mimic the brave men I used to admire who were consistent in their appearance.

'Oh.'

　Fenix's response was thin.

'Ah, let's go to dinner.'

Yes.

　So, we headed to a diner near the union.

　Naturally, we put the 'confusion' of recognition inhibition around us. When I left the party and was alone with Fenix, rumors started to circulate that I had come to ask my disgraceful best friend to rehire me or something like that.

　That in itself is fine, but I didn't want to get Fenix in trouble for that.

　Along the way, I explained how I came to come to this city.
　Then I told him how Nicola-san had found out who I was and how I was going to participate in a tag team tournament for some reason or another.

　Of course, I blurted out the matter with Phillip-san because I was embarrassed.
　I can't tell you how disgusted I was with him for embarrassing you or anything like that.

'How very Reme-like,'

　I'm done listening to the story, and that's what Fenix thinks.

　We're sitting across from each other at a table.

'What the hell is that?'

I can't leave someone in trouble.

Gulp.

'No, I don't blame you. I'm one of the people who helped you.

But do you think it's sweet?

I don't know. I'm just curious. When it comes to participating in a tournament, you can't just 'help on the spot', right?　In fact, they're taking some time to prepare.

It's true...

'Isn't there a reason?　More than just because he's in trouble, Reme himself has a reason to get involved.

Jesus, you're not going to tell me I'm in love with her, are you?

In that case, I'll have to notify Miss Mira.

Really don't.

　Finally, Fenix huffed.

'I don't expect you to do any injustice,'

But?

'You told me you were so energized that you became a regular at Mistress Kash's shop.　If you're going to be involved for more than just a moment (for a moment), there's a reason for it.

　Like, my friends were being bullied and I fought with the bullying guys all the time.

　If you're going to do something beyond kindness, isn't there another reason for it?　The idea that.

　Hmm.
　That's my childhood friend, I should say.

"Did you know it was me before Remegaton used his magic?

'No, indeed. I wasn't expecting that.

　It's rare when a human (normal) plays a demon.

'Right. Knowing my magic, I recognized it right away by its potency.

Yeah. What's going on?　--no, I see.

　He's noticed.

''Yeah. Nicola didn't know the magic of 'Reme' directly, but she 'saw it in his eyes and knew it was the same person' in the fight with Remeghton. He meant it, he said so.

　I couldn't believe it even then, but I could tell by her attitude that it was true in her mind.

　But she was wearing a mask. And it was at a distance.
　It wasn't exposed enough to reveal the shape of her eyes. So you really judged it by the fire in her eyes?

　I don't think so.



　Fenix, his hand on his chin with a thoughtful look on his face, spits out his thoughts.

　Although Reme and Remegeton have different ways of operating black magic, if you know the amount of magic power, magic manipulation techniques, maximum deployment time and maximum number of targets, you can predict what else you can do.

　In other words, if you know what I can do, you can judge that 'I'm a wielder on the same level as Remegeton' once you have a general grasp of what Remegeton can do,'
　So Fenix took a big shortcut on the general part, and with the first black magic, he judged, 'Oh, this is Reme, isn't it?

''Maybe. She's also noticed my movements in the Dungeon of Hellfire, so...''

'We're avoiding a pillar of fire?　That was me asking for more recruits, too.

'I don't mean to tell you this, but I'm afraid of you remembering it normally.

　Like this, "Dungeon of Hellfire? You don't remember?　I was imagining something like, 'That's where there was a floor with all those fire pillars coming out of it' and '.......oh, that one.

　Well, I can't speak for others, since I also remember most of what Fenix and his friends did in which dungeon.

'If I'm watching your footage often at that level, is that it? I knew the momentary dungeon was--

How do you know this? I heard that's the longest I've been in that movie.

　I smile bitterly. Fenix looks happy.

'What, you're a really dedicated fan. I'll have to take good care of you.

'Thanks, actually. But that's not why I'm helping you.

Yeah, I got it a little bit. "A little". If what you're saying is true, then she's a gifted... A talent too good to leave behind.

　So, what's the rest of the story?　Fenix's eyes were asking that.