It has been a few days since I saw the sincere activities of the True Astaire religion.

　The women are enthusiastically carrying out missionary activities from their kingdom today as well.

　After all, in this rough place where the conflict still continues, is it easy for followers to gather?

　As I was thinking about this, the adventurer's card on the standard table at the inn began to buzz and tremble.

　It seemed that Riff was calling me.

　I finished getting ready properly and then headed to the guild.


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I'm sorry to rush you in here.

　When I arrived at the guildmaster's office, Riff greeted me as he sat in his chair, looking the same.

　I take a seat for now.

'It's always the same. So what's up with that?

Yes, it's an urgent request. And an A-grade or better.

Oh, it's been a while. What have you got this time?

...... Not a lot of people would say that about an A-grade request with that kind of attitude without feeling nervous.

Doesn't it always happen?

You say that yourself? No, but it's true: ......

　It's a normal conversation that's beyond disgusting.

　And even if our positions were reversed, for example, Riff would have the same attitude as me.

　I was too tired to notice it when she was pulled out of the Order, but she also has a bottomless power.

　Once again, I realize that.

''The request is to assist in the conflict that is occurring on the border between the royal capital and the demon territory, right? Of course, the kingdom's side.

Hmm, war?

　I've heard that the demon race and the human race are in a period of peace.

　I've heard it's only a skirmish if there is one. So what do you mean by warfare?

I'm not sure how far they are moving. I'm not sure how far they are moving, but rumor has it that even one of the seven major demon nobles is moving. ......

Oh, yeah? Really?

Well, that's just a rumor.

　I'm not familiar with the demon race.

　Naturally, I don't know anything about the seven great demon nobles.

　But even though they are weak, if they are powerful enough to develop into a conflict with a powerful kingdom, they are not fools.

''But the kingdom employs a good number of mercenary soldiers, right?　Is that not enough time?

It's said that the demons are gaining so much power that they can easily overwhelm even the most prominent mercenary groups. It seems that they are far more powerful than in the past.

Oh, I didn't know that was going to happen.

　I guess that means they've worked out a lot of stuff while they were in peace.

　Either way, it sounds like it's a bad situation.

　It looks like this could finally lead to a war between the human race and the demon race.

　Speaking of war: ......

　I had a question I wanted to ask Riff.

'Come to think of it, why aren't you accepting True Astaire requests?　I don't care how suspicious you say it is, a request is a request.

　When I asked him about it, Riff made a complicated face.

　There must be something else going on.

''You know, that charisma party we talked about earlier.

You know. Me and Soria are the tentative members.

Hmm. Soria has been an active member of the Astaire faith since she was a child. She has the backing of the Astaire faith and the experience of the Astaire faith.

...... Yeah, I get it.

　Since he's recruiting Soria, he wants to be on good terms with the Astaire religion as much as possible.

　That's why they can't get involved with the true Astaire religion, which can be considered a hostile organization.

　But I see.

　So Soria was a follower of the Astaire religion?

　In that case, it can't be helped.

　I look at the ceiling while crossing my hands behind my back and letting my head fall into place.

''But I don't think the True Astaire people are bad either, right?

　I blurted out.

'I know what you mean. The bad reputation of Astaireanism has reached the ears of the brave men.

I knew it had a bad reputation.

''It's only recently that he's begun to think he doesn't have to hide it. It's also noticeable that he's overly demanding donations and even making derogatory remarks about the goddess Astaire.

Wow, really?

　Riff contorts her face as if to say that she hates hair at heart.

　Apparently she wouldn't want to get along too well with him if it wasn't for the Soria incident.

　Or rather, if that's the case, then maybe what the True-Asterean religion is saying is true.

(Well, that doesn't mean I can't help them with their missionary work.)

　I'm also carrying the sign of a guild. I can never do anything that would cause trouble.

　Besides, True Astaireism will grow.

　It's even doing well as it is now.

''But that is unless we can build a new holy backing and a track record of spreading the name in Thoria.

　Riff gives me a challenging look.

　Something tells me he expects me to do it.

　Does that mean I have to extend the true Astaire religion to me?

'I'm not going to move, because it's ...... too much trouble. I'll do it if I'm bored and there's some interest in it at the time.

　My nature is lazy.

　It's just ingrained in my black guts.

　So unless it's never work, and unless there's nothing to do and I have too much free time, I don't actively work. That depends on my mood.

　I went to talk to the previous group of Sufi and others, which is called irregularity.

I see. I'm sure you've got something to do with it.

'I didn't do anything. The people around me are moving around all by themselves, just ...... .......

He didn't sound so good towards the end. He didn't seem to have a lot of confidence.

"Uneasy.

　Nimanima and Riff look at me happily.

　Then he held out a piece of paper with an urgent request in hand.

　I took the paper as if to take it from him, looking away from him, having difficulty making eye contact.