What do you think, sir? I think we got it just right, sir.

　I nodded at the voice of the old shopkeeper with his cane.

'Excellent work, sir.'

That's good.

　The owner of the store breaks into a happy face.

　It's a small room. There is one set of cocoons, and the rest is just a mirror.

　It was a room for checking the finished product at the magic body (avatar) generation shop.
　After checking my own demon form reflected in the mirror, I admired the shopkeeper's work.

But mister, why do you make this magical body (avatar) again?　I've kept it well within the bounds of what would be illegal, but I didn't expect the [Fiery Hero] to pretend to be a witch.

　Illegal alterations are those that make the person indistinguishable from the person in question.

　For example, if Reme grew horns, no one would be able to recognize him as Reme.
　Masks and hoods that cover the face fall under the category of "equipment", so there is no problem with them either.
　It is only a matter of changing the body itself to someone else's level.

'I thought there might come a time when I might need it,'

　The owner tilted his head at first at my vague response, but soon sounded convinced.

''What?　........Oh, you mean that. The last time it was on the video board (TV), it was, uh, called "To-Namento"? Are you planning to participate in it on the sly?

''Sometimes, it's good to fight without being known as [Brave] Fenix.

　I won't answer explicitly, but I will respond as long as I don't lie.
　I was contacted by Leme the other day. It is rare for him to ask me for a favor.
　He confirmed the content and I readily agreed to it.

''Hahaha. It's true that a brave man has a lot to be asked for. You'll need a break, I suppose. But if that's the case, wouldn't it be better to have a more demon-like design?

In that case, I won't be able to ask you for help.

　The increase in the number of items allowed to be changed when participating in a tournament is only done in certain stores.
　That means we can't ask this old store owner to do it.

''Another delightful thing to say.

　This is one of the reasons why.

　Even though it's a shop that generates magical bodies (avatars), it's run by people. It's also people who are much more knowledgeable about adventurers than ordinary people.
　Sadly for those people, like the adventurer industry, there are many who have an unfairly low opinion of [Black Mage].

　You can tell by the way they treat you when you visit their shop at a party.
　There were those who were visibly badly behaved only to Reme, or even sneered at him.

　In such a situation, this old shopkeeper treats any kind of customer as an equal.
　Regardless of [job title (job)], he treats customers as customers.
　I was so impressed by his attitude that I have been coming here ever since.

　It's difficult to do so because my job requires me to move around a lot, but I try to make my magic body (avatar) in this shop whenever possible.
　........though I rarely regenerate my magic body (avatar).
　I'm mainly asking for spare magical force bodies (avatars) and minor adjustments.

　This time, I requested the creation of a magician magic body (avatar).
　And it was a perfect job.

"If you see it on the screen (TV), you'll still be able to see it.

Don't worry. As far as I'm concerned, he's not an geezer enough to give out your information.

　I'm sure this shopkeeper will be fine.

''That was an unnecessary worry, wasn't it? I'll return to the main body then.

Yeah.

　The owner leaves the room.
　I enter the cocoon and return my spirit to the main body.

　I pull the registration card with my avatar information on it from the cocoon and hang it around my neck.
　I leave the room and head down the hallway back to the space where the receptionist is located.

'I need to talk to you.'

　In addition to the owner of the store, there was a beautiful woman there. An associate. An elf archer.
　It was [The Hunter] Lily.

"Lily what are you doing here?

I need to talk to Leme. I thought you might want to come through.

Yeah, well...

　She glanced at the shopkeeper.

'Can we move to a different location so we can talk?'

Yeah, of course.

　◇

Kay!　Kay!　Listen, I just got a text message from Leme-san earlier--gwah...!

　He enters the room without knocking and kicks the pig lord in the back foot.
　He is slammed into the wall and then falls to the floor.

'Knock.'

　Shortly pointing out the problem.

'I'm sorry but isn't the punishment too heavy...................Gosh.

　Then Thor puts his cheek to the floor.

'Look up quickly. I know you want to lick the floor of my room, but please don't.

'I didn't lick it and I never thought about licking it!

I don't know.

Too much credit, don't you think?　We've been friends since we were kids.

Shin... yeah?　You know a good word. I'm surprised to find the word 'trust' in the dictionary of a pig lord who was tricked by a fellow without telling me.　

'Gosh that wasn't because I didn't trust you or anything but because I was so pathetic.

Huh, that's exactly the kind of thing that's new. You've met them all before.

"Hey Kay, I'm already torn to shreds...

I'm not kidding, but you can cut to the chase.

I wish it was a joke. Oh well. You've always had a sharp tongue, too.

　Thor chuckles as he gets to his feet.
　From the looks of it, there was no damage from the earlier kick.

　Even if it was a kick that would have shattered his sternum if he were a normal human, it was only painful to him as an orc.
　It's just enough to punish him.

''So?''

Oh, yes. Do you remember Leme's ... Lord Lemegeton's ring?

Of course not. We have a contract. You did. Me too.

　That's right. It's not a thank you, but Thor and I made a deal with him.
　It's horrible that a contract that allows you to be summoned whenever you want, but you don't have to worry about abuse with that boy.

"I got a call right away asking for your help!

　Thor looks happy.
　The feeling is, well, I know the feeling. It's nice to have the opportunity to pay back a debt, and it's also nice to know that the people who helped us help us are asking for our help.
　To put it mildly, it's an honor.

I'm going to take it, but what about you?

　The answer to such things is.

　◇

You know my brother.

No.

I haven't said anything yet...

I don't approve of your meeting with Lord Leme.

Shh....

　It hurts that I'm not completely off the mark.

''I'm just kidding. It seems he has a girlfriend, and with the black magic of the example, he won't have to worry about the world finding out about it. I don't recommend it, but I won't tie him down either. So when do you need a break?

Mila, you're not my girlfriend and...

What?

'It's nothing. Well, we don't have a specific date yet, but...

Okay. Let me know as soon as you decide.

　It was surprisingly easy to get permission.

''Yeah...''

　Leme contacted me the other day.
　Of course I want to help you, but there's a little problem.

　I can't use Belito's magical body (avatar). Well, no.
　You can't just reuse the one you used in the tournament.

　--I'm going to have to keep my body as it is, but I'll wear a pollywoman-like "equipment" that makes me look like a pollywoman and still be able to cover up the tough part by wearing a cloak or something. If I do.........I can just about get by.......I guess.

　◇

　All the sub-humans lined up in front of me with their masks on.

''Well, then, we'll start the interview.

　On that day, the Demon King's Army job interview was held.
　I've sent out a request for a helper, but it's only a helper.

　From among these, I will find my subordinates my new friends.