Mr. Noin, who experienced the content of a friend he hadn't seen in a long time who had shrunk, and who didn't understand what he was saying even if he put it into words, was stunned and stiff.
　But that's the stable Mr. Fors. Although we've known each other for a short time, I know that this person doesn't read that kind of air.

'Look, Noin, you should calm down. What? Surprise is a transient emotion; people are creatures of habit. Soon I will not look so different.
Well, well, you're still the same.
You know what?　Apparently, there is a saying in the other world that the souls of the triplets are up to a hundred souls. It means that the character that is formed in childhood does not change even when you get older. I'm over a thousand years old, let alone a hundred, but as long as I'm me, my character doesn't change that much.
'Huh, well, I'm done with that. I've given up. More importantly, it's very unusual for you to be out and about, isn't it?　With Kaijin-san....maybe he saved me when I was lost or something like that, but...

　Since they've known each other for a long time, I wonder if she understands Fors-san's personality, but Noin-san quickly changed the subject with a resigned look.
　And from what Noyn-san said, False-san might be quite directionless.

''It's not too far from the mark. It's true that he was saved, and he was lost, but that's not what triggered it. Well, I suppose that's not really the point of this question. The reason I'm here is because I'm meeting up with Laguna.
With Laguna?
'I'm meeting you at 9am. But the trouble is, I'm 'late'. My head hurts now when I think about Laguna's reaction.

　At Fors-san's words, not only Noin-san, but also me and Dr. Fea nodded their heads. Because the current time is 8:50 and it is not yet 9:00.
　And yet Mr. Fors said that he was late for the meeting. Not late, not late, but late...what does that mean?

　Just as I was about to open my mouth to ask that question, I saw Laguna-san running towards us from afar at a terrific pace.

''Fol~s~!
'Oh, Laguna!　Thank goodness we're going to meet up safely...

　At the sight of Laguna-san, Fors raised one hand with a bright smile. However, Laguna-san didn't respond to the move, but rather jumped a bit in front of Fors-san and swung down his genkotsu with tremendous force.

''What the hell are you doing, you-ah!
What?

　Mr. Fors, who would have been hit with tremendous force, was slammed face first into the ground. Eh?　What is this?　What's going on?
　Stunned by Laguna-san's sudden action, Fors slowly looks up while holding his head with both hands.

''........There it is.......What are you doing all of a sudden, Laguna? No matter how you look at it, I am a rear-guard type, and you, a crunchy vanguard specialist, should not be attacking me with a physical attack. It was a blow that even made me feel the desire to kill, you know?
Of course I want to kill you!
'C'mon ... well, given the circumstances, it's certainly my fault. Was I right to meet you at nine in the morning?
"The first day of the 'Sixth King Festival'!　I told you to come because of the opening ceremony!

　........9 a.m. on the first day of the Sixth King Festival!　That's a whole three days ago... and it's not even late!
　Nah, I see, it's natural to be angry. I'm sure you'll be able to find out what she meant when she said 'the time is not important in this case'. It's not the time, it's the date.

"Haha, I thought it was just a matter of time before I came here every day at almost 9:00 a.m. You're kidding me, sir...
I see, Laguna's anger is understandable. The fact is that I was the one who was late, so let's just be honest and apologize. No, I'm sorry. However, I know it's going to sound like an excuse, but for this case, I have a point to make.
What is it?
In the first place. In the first place, isn't it a mistake to let me, who has been called 'a rare lack of direction' in the long history of the elven race, come alone?　It's true that you've been so busy as the King that you didn't even get around to picking me up, which is a cause for sympathy. The direct flying dragon flight to the venue is from the gate of the demon world, in other words, you have to reach the gate on your own... By the way, I got 'lost for two days' to the gate near Rigforesia.
....

　While listening to Fors-san's words that she apologized before telling me that it was her fault, I spoke in a whisper to Noin-san who was right near me.

'.........Noin-san. Are you that directionless, Fors-san?
'....Yes. To be honest, it's so bad that I thought he was lost on purpose. After hearing what you just said, I was rather surprised that you made it to the gate.

　Apparently, Fors-san has a bit of a bad level of disorientation.
　Hearing that from Noin-san, I returned my gaze, and Laguna-san collapsed from her knees and put her hands on the ground.

''.........I'm sorry....
'You should understand. But it doesn't change the fact that I'm fundamentally in the wrong. Even though I was lost, now that I think about it, I had a way to contact you. It's not good. Apparently it's the nature of a researcher, or maybe it's the nature of a researcher, that when I concentrate, my thinking gets narrower. Let's reflect on that.......by the way, I actually found an interesting plant in the forest of Rigforesia!　I couldn't resist taking it with a lot of heat...
You!　That's why you were late, wasn't it!
'No, no, this is certainly one factor, but calm down, we are a living organism that can talk. Put that raised fist down. Any more blows and you'll lose your memory...

　Hearing Fors-san's words, Laguna-san slumped her shoulders with an exhausted expression. While watching the exchange, I called out again to Noin-san, who had moved next to me before I knew it.

''........What an amazing person. Fors-san, you are........
'Yeah, just. Well, I've had 'worse people' in my party members before...
'What?　Worse than that...
''There was..... He tried to go straight to the vault... and he's a troublemaker, like a money-maker...
....
'I was sure of my abilities, but about half of the shuras our party experienced were caused by Hapti.
....

　When I finished listening to what Noin-san was saying with a dumbfounded look on her face, I quietly moved away from her side and called out to my rear.

"...come on out, you money-grubber.
What are you talking about?　Wow, I'm just a super beautiful girl grocery store owner, so I don't know about the super beautiful girl bandit Hapti-chan--migyah!

　I'm not going to tell Noyn-san that Hapti's identity is Alice, because it seems that she's hiding it at one point. But as it is, it looks like this guy needs to be punished on behalf of Noin-san and the others.
　Thinking about that, I raised my fist towards Alice, who was slowly turning pale.

　Dear Mother, Father--Folus-san is quite a terrific person, too. The intensity of his character is also considerable, but according to Noin-san, Alice - no, Hapti - was even worse than this.