Even Cain, as expected, couldn't hide his surprise at the changes in Nail and the others.

''Claude, did you know Nail and the others?''

　Claude looks nostalgic at Cain's words, while Nail looks a little embarrassed on the contrary.

'How many years ago was it ....... Was it around the time I first came to this city with a request for an escort?　Lina, Millie and Nina got picked up by these guys. I had to educate them a bit. And then it went like this.
My brother!　It's embarrassing, isn't it? It was such a long time ago. But I'm still surprised that my brother knows about Cain: ....... Maybe Cain is famous, but ......

　At the end, he slurred his words a bit. The others didn't know Cain's rank, so Nail gave it some consideration.

''Cain was tutored by Milly and Nina when he was young. I've known them since I came to King's Landing. For that matter, how did Nail and the others know each other?　Could it be that ...... is involved with this guy or ......?　You're lucky you're all in one piece.

　Everyone laughs at Claude, who laughs at Gahaha, and they all giggle.

''No, no, there was an adventurer who attacked Cain in the alleyway, and on the contrary, they were all being done to him. I was just about to help carry him to the guild.
"...... attacked Cain. I can only say that I'm sorry for your loss, .......
'It's true: ....... It would be much easier to deal with an earth dragon.

　At Lina's words, Millie and Nina nodded.
　At their words, Nail swallowed raw and looked at Cain.
　Unable to understand, Rigg and the others listened to the story while tilting their heads.

''So who are the guys who attacked ......?　If you attacked this guy, you'll be punished accordingly, right?

　At Claude's words, Nail opens his mouth.

''If it's a citywide raid, it's basically guild card stripping and then going to criminal slavery. But this time--''
'About that, but the guys who attacked us said it was a 'request'. So the guild decided to do an investigation: ......

　Claude and the others' expressions tightened at those words.

'The request calls Cain a raid ......?　Do your clients want to destroy this city? Are you trying to start a war: ......?
Mr. Claude!　You're exaggerating. I wouldn't do such a thing!

　Cain immediately denies Claude's words.
　However, the eyes of Rigg and the others are drawn to Cain.
　Rigg and the others, who didn't know who they were, couldn't help but be in awe if Cain told them that attacking them would mean destroying the city or leading to war.

'Claude, you're overstepping your bounds. Sure, you might be able to destroy this city by yourself, but ....... And Cain isn't that kind of girl.
Well, you certainly have a point.

　Milly and Nina nod at Claude and Lina's words, but Nails and the others look astonished.
　It's not that they can't do it, they just won't. They were able to guess that they were that good.

(It's true that it's possible to blow up this city with a single ...... magic shot, but ......)

'Well, I'm not going to start talking about that. More importantly - Cain. It's almost time for dinner, but shouldn't we be eating at the inn?

　Cain was astonished at the word.
　The afternoon was free, but that would not be until dinner time.

''Ah. I'll be back at the inn in a minute!　You can pay for this place with this.

　Cain placed a single gold coin on the table, got up from his seat, and after greeting him, he hurriedly ran off.

''As expected of Cain... only an S-ranked adventurer would be so fat.

　However, Rigg and the others widened their eyes at his words. Perhaps it was because they only knew about the nails, but they didn't change their expressions.

'...... brother ....... Did you just say S-rank ......?

　A question came from Rigg.

'Huh?　I thought you knew that because they make you present your guild card?
'No, I knew because I was there, but I didn't let Rigg and the others know: .......

　Apart from Nail, who returned the words in a whisper, Rigg and the three of them froze stiffly.
　Rigg and the others also understand the standard of strength according to guild rank. They are also B-ranked and A-ranked, as far as the abilities of Claude and the others are concerned. And the S-ranked adventurers are the natural disaster class, and there are only so many fingers on one hand in each country.
　It's a good thing that the adventurers in front of me who haven't even come of age yet have an S rank.
　If they were in the position of that attacker, I shudder to think .......

''Hai Hai, there's no more Cain, so we're done with this story.''
...... Right. How did you guys do?

　Lina's words conclude and the topic is changed.
　From Lina's point of view, no matter how much she knew him, Cain was the Earl of the Esfort Kingdom and the senior noble head of the family.
　With the flow of the conversation just now, it didn't seem like Cain was talking about himself.
　Although it was unlikely that he would call anything he said disrespectful due to his personality, he still thought that refraining was necessary.
　Claude, in particular, always said one word too many, and he would say it with such vigor that Lina would lecture him. It was the same with the matter of the S-rank just now.
　If he was drunk, there was a chance that he would tell her about Cain's background and so on.
　Lina thought she had to tighten up her grip here.

　And in the bar where Cain disappeared, the drinking party continued afterwards.

　◇ ◇ ◇ ◇.

　Cain managed to make it to dinner in time and chatted with Telestia and the others.
　The three of them seemed satisfied with their shopping. In this city that traded with various countries, there were many products that tickled the hearts of women, and it seemed to be something that Telestia and the others couldn't bear to see at their age.
　After finishing their meal, Cain and his friends returned to their room early, having been told by their teacher of their plans for the next day.
　And before long, Cain received a call from the teacher.

Cain, the guild is in sight. They would like you to accompany them if you can. ...... What's going on?
...... not particularly. I'm an adventurer myself, and my rank is my rank, so maybe that's what happens.
'Right, ....... You'll be out of this town tomorrow morning, so make sure you leave early.
Yes, sir.

　The teacher also knows that Cain is an S-ranked adventurer. If a high-ranked adventurer came to town, the city's guilds would raise their heads and surround him. However, Cain is a noble of the Esfort Kingdom.
　He knows that he won't be moving to another country, but he understood that he has to respond to the call from the guild, so he sent me off with an open mind.
　I headed to the guild along with the receptionist who came to pick me up and Kaela.

''I'm sorry, Cain-sama, I'm sorry. As a matter of fact, I immediately found out about the person who requested the attackers, Banza-san and the others: .......

　Kaela's expression is dull as she explains as she walks. There must be a reason for that.
　After walking for about fifteen minutes and arriving at the guild, Kaela led Cain to the most luxurious private room.

''Please wait here for a moment. I'll go get you right away.

　The door opened within minutes of Kayla's exit.
　The ones who entered were Folt, the sub-guild master, a well-dressed man who looked to be in his early forties, and two knights who seemed to be his guards.
　The two of them sat down facing Cain, and the knights of the guard stood behind Folt and the others.

'Lord Cain, I'm sorry you had to come at this time.

　Folt bows his head lightly.

'So what happened to ......?　It's about the daytime, isn't it?
'Yeah, that's the thing: ......

　Folt looked as if he'd bitten down on a bitter worm and looked at the man next to him.

I am the city's representative, Malf Bantega. I need you to release the adventurers who are currently in jail. In short, I'm asking you to... pretend it never happened.

............ huh?

　Cain couldn't help but gasp at the unexpected words that came from Malf.