The Goeteburg Castle was in a bit of a tizzy when I sent Tiana there.

　...... buzzing.

　The soldiers were inspecting the scene in front of Tiana's room, which had been ravaged by the battle.

　We simply explained to them that the thieves had entered the room.

' "What!　The bandit is ......

I thought this was an attack by the Demon King.

That's a pretty violent fire trail.

　The soldiers who are talking to each other in a mysterious way.

　Well, the seriousness of it is elated, but it would have been helpful if they had gathered a bit earlier from the 'it's a peculiar thing' place.

''Mm, the door to Tiana-sama's room has been smashed to bits.

Despicable thief!

　Oh, that's the one I did.

　Excuse me!

It's all right. The thief has fled.

　And Tiana.

'Yes, but the princess is frightened, and what can I tell the king: ......

"I'll explain to the king what's going on.

　After saying this, she and a few soldiers went up to the north wing of the castle where the king was staying to explain the situation.

'Tiana, I'm coming with you.'

　I tapped him on the shoulder, but

That's okay. You don't know the king, do you? Besides, ...... it is the duty of the party that is currently on the quest to reassure the client that he is safe.

　And as the red glasses glowed, I also thought, 'I wonder if I'd rather be in the way if I went,' and stayed where I was.

　But still: ......

　I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused Tiana.

　It's before the Demon King's battle.

　It's all because of that b*tc* ninja's bad strategy.

　She should have just let them lead her to Told instead of standing around waiting for it to happen.

　As I was mentally taunting Saionji Hanako like this

Mr. Eigha!

　I was approached by a woman with bobbed hair who I knew to be

'Aqua!　What are you doing here?

'Yes!　The lady ninja helped me.

　Heh. Did that guy deal with Aqua well?

Anyway, I'm glad you're safe, but ...... so why did you come to the castle?

'What?　That's obvious.

　Aqua said that and clenched her fist or fist.

''It's an interview!　Because the battle for the Demon King is finally about to begin!

''Nah ....... You've been caught until now, haven't you?

I don't care about that!

　She's still a powerful woman reporter.

　It must have been very hard to live in captivity at the female hero's party .......

But ...... my dream is to cover Eiga-san's Demon King level quest!　I'll always support you handsomely.

　As it was, Aqua was guided by that crying maid of a mole to stay in her room at the castle.


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　Now, after Tiana went to explain to the king, I stayed behind to talk with Emma and Derry in front of the room.

　I've been chatting with Emma and Derry, who stayed behind in front of the room where the scene of the crime, and then Cross ...... and Morier came in to check on them.

　It's a good idea for all of us to stand together and talk, so we headed to the dining room in the south wing.

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're looking for it.

　I mean, I'm really grateful that I was normally hungry.

　Mushamusha Mushamusha: ......

　Thus, with potatoes in one hand, I was able to chat with Cross and the others for the first time in a while.

It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

　And it's Emma who teases me.

'What!　Then that's what I was talking about earlier: ......

　Morier said that the slender spine of the woman was like a kitten, "Zozo ......", but maybe that was me properly.

　Well, it was complicated, so I didn't tell him.

'But I thought it was weird from the beginning, W.'

　Is that right?

Don't lie to me, Emma. You lied to me with your whole heart.

'd*mn, Morier ....... Huh, I'm telling you I'm not as good as you!

What!

......!

　Thus, a silent Derry stops Emma and Morier from fighting with their arm strength 《Wanryoku》.

　It's a common sight, the three teenagers.

　As I puffed on my cigarette while looking at it nostalgically like this

Aega.

　And then Cross lights up.

'So, what do you think of the real you?　To attack a castle or a siege? ......

　Cross, who was so desperately trying to get close to my face.

　I gestured and gave a fire bow to the brave man and thought for a moment as I exhaled smoke.

　Phew. ......

Hmm. You don't know what you're talking about.

...... Huh?

'Because I'm already on my own adventure, and I don't know how strong you guys have become since then. I'm sorry, but I've been out of the game for a long time and have been fired from the party, so there's nothing I can say.

Eiga: "Eiga: ......

'I'm rooting for you, of course. But I'm not going to interfere with the specific decisions of those adventures. I mean, I don't know, so I can't say anything.

......

　When I said that, Cross fell silent for a bit.

　I guess I was a bit cold.

　But it can't be helped because it's the truth.

''Well, that's true, Cross.

　Then I decided to tell him what I wanted to tell him.

"I'll be in the Zahalveld soon, too.

What?　You?

''Yeah, the territory I'm cultivating is getting stronger and stronger by the minute. I'm already an A-level competitor.

　I'll brag like that.

　I was able to cross over with that bandit Tordo, so I can say that.

''Aiga, weren't you ...... supposed to be a lord and do your adventures as a hobby?

I'm not going to be a hermit like that. Listen, the plan we're working on right now is going to get us to the "S" grade. I'll be your rival. ...... and finally.

　I push the cigarette out hard into the ashtray and mumble softly.

'So I can finally be ...... equal to you at last.

Pfft.

　Then Cross erupted.

''Haha, hahahaha!

'Teme ......!　What the f*ck!　You don't give a shit about me!

　I was about to get teary-eyed when I declared that I had great courage, but

'Haha, sorry, sorry. No, you're not. It's not. It's just that the funny thing is: ......

　Cross continues to laugh while grabbing his hair with a 'chuckle'.

It's just that you and I have similar thoughts. It's a good idea. I can't help it.

　What the hell.

　You think it's broken?

　I thought so, but the smile on Cross's face as he came to me, squaring his shoulders as usual, looked so happy, so I poked him in the chest and said, "Don't give yourself too much time, you'll soon be over.

I poked him in the chest and said, "You'll soon be overdue if you don't take it easy.

I won't let you. I'm a brave man.

"Hmm.

Hehe. ......

　And then we got embarrassed that we were goofing off with each other and went straight for a beer toast.