The Kermes Beast Kingdom was in sight and we slowly advanced our ship to the port.
　There were several large ships docked in the harbor, perhaps for trading with other countries.

''I didn't expect you to arrive so soon ....... I'm really grateful to Lord Cain. As soon as we arrive at the port, we will take you to the lord's house. I'm going to arrange for Lord Cain-dono to stay there.
Well, thank you.

　We disembarked from the ship while watching the ships arrive at the port and unload their goods one by one.
　Since it is already nightfall, the priests and adventurers who were sent from the Esfort Kingdom to accompany us will stay at the inn arranged by Hagnes.
　It's a good idea to have a good time with your friends.
　The town seen from the carriage is like a port town and is bustling with shops and stores. Even though the Kermes Beast Kingdom is in wartime, this port town is far from the Byssus Empire and was peaceful because there was no damage.

''Goods from other countries are sent to various parts of the Kermes Beast Kingdom via this port city. That's why there are so many merchants here. And then there are adventurers who are their guards and ....... I heard that Cain-sama also works as an adventurer as well.
''Yes, I'm registered in King's Landing. But lately I've been working for my lord, so I don't have much time to do the adventurer's request .......
I'm sure Master Cain, who became a frontier count in his youth, would have done the same.

　Smiling, Hagnes looked forward.
　Cain enjoyed the streets of the port city he had come to for the first time until he arrived at the Lordship House.

　After arriving at the lord's mansion, Cain and the others were immediately shown to their rooms.

''After we take a short break, could you have a meeting with the lord of this city?　Of course I'll be there with you.
Yes, if you come for me.

　Hagnes bowed and then left the room.
　The room was a magnificent room with two large beds and even a sofa provided.
　Cain sat on the sofa and thought about the three people he was informed about in the Esfort Kingdom.

'A brave man, a holy knight and a wise man or ....... Even if you're not as good as Yuya-san, you have to be quite prepared ....... Come to think of it, it was forbidden to go out to the front line, wasn't it ......? I can't just go out without permission, can I? ......

　It is forbidden by the king to participate in the war from the front line as a minor yet.
　It's only because he can use recovery magic and protect himself that he was able to accompany the king in the form of logistical support.
　In fact, it was possible for Cain to upset the battlefield and win by himself. However, doing so could destroy the face of the Kermes Beast Kingdom.
　Cain understood that participation in the war would save many of his allies' soldiers, but the conflict of taking the lives of so many of the Byssus Empire's soldiers was troubling to him.

　Not long after, there was a knock on the door and Hagnes came to greet Cain.

''My lord Gandar's business has settled down, so we can visit him. It will be dinner as it is, and he would like you to join him.
I understand.

　After putting on his jacket and checking his attire, Cain walked after Hagnes and arrived in the dining room.
　Already the lord, Gandal, had taken his seat, and three people who appeared to be family members were sitting on either side of him.

''Thank you for waiting,''

　As Hagnes bowed, Cain bowed lightly and sat down in the seat that the waiter had led him to.
　After confirming that everyone was seated, the lord Gandal stands up. He gazes at Cain as if intimidated by his large physique in the tiger race.

I thank you for coming all the way. I am Gandal, the ruler of this port city, and sitting next to me is my wife, Hannes, and our child, Randall.
"I am Cain von Silford Drintle, Frontier Count of the Frontier, sent by the Kingdom of Esfort. I thank you for inviting me to sit at this table.

　Cain also stood up and introduced himself, then bowed lightly and took a seat.
　But Randall, who would have reached adulthood when he was introduced as Gandal's son, glared at Cain.

''Hmph, just when I thought I came to support you, you're such a kid ....... I guess the level of the Esfort Kingdom is known.''

　Hagnes raised an eyebrow at Randal's words.

'Lord Randal, Lord Cain is introduced as one of the best users of recovery magic from the Esfort Kingdom. Such words would be disrespectful to our guest.
'The Kermes Beast Kingdom will be a force to be reckoned with. Cowards who can't fight can just hide and cast a recovery spell.
...... With all due respect, I've heard that Lord Cain is one of the best, or perhaps the strongest, in the Kingdom of Esfort: ......

　Hagnes is also sung to be the strongest in the Kingdom of Esfort when he had an audience with the king, and it is explained that he is stronger than the Knight Commander of Tifana.
　Moreover, in coming with himself, he understands that he has such a magical amount of power that he can run a week's passage in two days with wind magic.
　That's why he didn't allow himself to be made a fool of by his son, not the lord.

''What do you think you can do with such a thin body ......?　I'd be done with one twist.

　Randall, the lord, let out a loud sigh as Randall did not lose his bullishness.

''Randall, we're eating now. You can't be rude to the guest who came from the Esfort Kingdom to visit you. The Silford Frontier Earl is also rude to you. You are not the only one who has a problem with this.

　Cain had also heard about the characteristics of the Kermes Beast Kingdom, so he nodded quietly.
　But he had been taught by the king that if he didn't show his power, no one would listen to him. However, he was told to be careful not to overdo it to the point of losing their confidence.
　If they remained weak, even the country would be licked. That would not be tolerated even by the Esfort Kingdom.
　So Cain took a plan.

''No, no, I don't care. This is a safe port town that is not a front line. It's a safe port town, not a front line, so whatever you say here is just a loser's howl. Oh, so you're a loser tiger, not a loser dog.

　He froze in place or froze at Cain's non-fused words.
　Randall's expression froze and then gradually turned bright red from anger.

'Excellent!　Let's see how much power you have!

　Randal slammed the table and stood up, but Gandalf would not stop him.

'Are you not going to take back those words, Silford Frontier Count?　Even though Randall is young, he has the high military prowess of the tiger race. Even though he's a guest, even I can't stop him.

　But Cain shook his head. Even though he would be heading to the capital soon, he felt that he needed to show his power as the Esfort Kingdom.
　That's why he deliberately got on the verbal bandwagon lightly.

''It's fine. It won't take long.''

　Cain said and sat up.