Geeeeee!

Huh, that's 20.

　I had just come to a forest some distance away from the baronial estate. Even though it's far away, it's still about five kilometers away.

''Did we deviate from the hordes of examples?

　Kate may be finished with her hunt, but she's coming to my side. It's been three days since I spoke with Alexia before. We were helping out in the territory, and Alexia reported to her that the occasional goblin was seen outside the gates.

　After discussing it with everyone, it was decided that if we left them there, it would be the same thing as the last time, so we decided to take them out, but since we couldn't leave the soldiers out of the territory, me, Kate and Aeris would go.

　And when they come to the nearby forest, they're going to be cut off as they come out.

'Huh!'

Geeeeee!

　Whoa, Aeris just defeated the Goblin Soldier. There are 20 of them for me alone. That's quite a few if you add up the other two, right?

Thank you, Aeris.

　I talk to Aeris, who delivers the mayfly.

'Yes. You are more present than I expected. Am I getting lost after all?

　Aeris says the same thing as Kate. I guess it's still true. There's no way this number would appear in a bumpy ride.

'In the worst case scenario, it could be that Baron Mangus left more than one of them unattended.

　Kate says with a kerfuffle and a laugh. Me and Aeris look at each other at that statement. ........It seems possible, so I can't deny it. Wouldn't it be pretty bad if that happened?　When I left one place unattended, it was about 3,000 in number. That's more than one........

'Let's hurry back. ''That's right. Why didn't I think of that!　How is it possible that that baron only left one thing out!

　I say and run out. Aeris and Kate arrive behind me. About ten minutes later, we head back to the territory and head down to Alexia's.

'Alexia, are you there?!

　Alexia opens the room she uses for work to kick it open. Inside, it looks like Alexia and Mr. Benton, the family orderly, were discussing the matter. Although now they're looking at me in surprise.

''S-sorry, Ray, what's going on. What's going on?

I'm sorry to barge in on you. I'm sorry to leave you hanging, but I have something to tell you.

　Then he tells Alexia and the others what he just said. Benton-san shows a surprised expression at that and Alexia holds her head.

''........It's certainly not an impossible story. Huh, why didn't I think of that before? It's certainly not possible that the baron who neglected that much wouldn't have neglected something else, right?''

'It certainly is. There was only one that I know of, but if there were others, I'm sure they would have let loose as well.

　Just as we were all about to discuss what to do, the door was opened again. It was Elea who came in.

'Alexia-san you were all there too. Helen-san is back.''

　Whoa!　Helen is back!　We all hurried out. Then there was a group of soldiers, who must have been about five hundred people, and Helen and an old man who must have been nearly sixty years old standing next to her.

'Ray~!

　Then someone jumps out of the side and hugs me. There's a bleeping ear on his head and a buzzing tail on his butt.

'Are you okay, Ferris?'

　When I asked him that, Ferris looked up.

Of course!　Ehehe, it's been a while since I've smelled a ray!

　And then he rubs up against my chest. "I'm just trying to tickle you.

Oh my God, Felice. I didn't expect you to visit me in person.

　Alexia speaks to the old man beside Helen. So that man is Viscount Kenus. He's kind of a gentle old man.

''Ho-ho-ho. What, if it's a request from His Highness Alexia, I'll be right there. "Besides, I can't just leave that little Mangus boy like this.

　And the murderous Viscount Kenus. What an old man. As I'm looking at Viscount Kenus, Helen comes to my side.

''Helen, thank goodness you're safe.

'Of course. The only place I'll be coming home is, well, next to you, Ray.

　Helen says that and gently holds my right hand. Her face is also bright red. .........It's so cute. Both of them are too cute.

''Come on, let's go inside instead of flirting outside forever.

　Alexia walks back to the mansion with a bitter smile, and Aeris glares at me with a zit and then follows Alexia. Kate leaves, muttering a curse at me, and we follow. Ferris and Helen cling to my arm, and the people around me whisper about it. I'm a little embarrassed.

　Feeling a little embarrassed, I return to the house and everyone gathers in the room where we had gathered before.

I'd like to begin with a few words of greeting. My name is Viscount Elmer Kenus. I was commander of the Second Army under the former King. I'm sure he can still move around reasonably well. It's a pleasure to meet you.

　That said, Viscount Kenus smiles at me. He looks like a good-natured old man, but the atmosphere he wears is that of a warrior of long standing. So this is what the murderous atmosphere was all about?

It's a good day to meet you," he said. It's a pleasure to meet you, Viscount Kennus.

Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, Mister Ray. Hmm. You have no idea what you are capable of. The people around you are all very good at what they do. That's another reason why a new generation is growing up.

　Viscount Kenus looked at us in turn and muttered sullenly. We could only chuckle.

　Then we each told him what had happened. Helen and Ferris and the others had only encountered a few demons after that, but there were no other problems. They reached the Viscount Kennus territory smoothly, and Helen went to meet with Viscount Kennus on behalf of him and explained what had just happened.

　Viscount Kennus readily agreed and prepared the troops, but it took some time, and today is the day. It seems that he personally led 500 troops to the city. When I asked him if the security was okay, he said there were still about 500 men in the territory, and he had a son, so he was fine. As expected of a former legion leader. He's not shrewd.

　He said the women were protected at Viscount Kennus' place. I'm told that Dagris and the others are with them as well. Thank you for everything you've done for us. We will repay the debt.

　Next, we'll tell Viscount Kennus and the others what happened to us and what we were talking about before. When I told them about it, their expressions became uniformly dark.

''Hmmm, that's not impossible. That fool. There's a territory that was destroyed a long time ago, and he wants to repeat the same thing.

　Viscount Kenus muttered bitterly. He had a connection with the former Baron Mangus because it was a neighboring territory. He knew the current Baron Mangus from then on, but he was said to be a selfish boy.

　No matter how many times the former Baron said he couldn't get over it, the former Baron said that he died with regret. After that, no matter how many times Viscount Kenus said it, he was not cured, and he continues to this day. And this is the result. If this is the case, I don't blame him for resenting me.

I don't see any point in waiting for the goblins to come out of the woods. I will divide my men into groups to check out the villages in the barony. At the same time, I think the only thing we can do now is to ask the Adventurers' Guild to help us out. What do you think, Alexia?

Yeah. Meanwhile, we're going to help you rebuild your territory. Would that be all right with you?

　We nodded in unison to Alexia's words.

　Afterwards, they talked about many things and decided what they will do from now on, and they will give the soldiers a break today. They said they left in the daytime yesterday and came with a forced march, so the soldiers must be tired. We had no objection to this, so we decided to take a break too.

　It's going to be busy again tomorrow, so I'll take some time to rest too. I should also check the status for the first time in a while.