After the request at the borderline, I didn't go back to the guild, but took a break at the inn where I always lived.

　As I lay in bed, I looked over the request form I had received this time again.

　I was able to complete the request at my usual pace.

　However, the other demon race felt somewhat strange.

　It had multiple magical powers in its body.

　That was a bit special.

　One magic power per individual was common knowledge in my mind.

　I've fought the demon race before, so it's not like the demon race is a special race.

　It wouldn't even be a special individual .......

　This is because all of the demonic tribes that were on the battlefield held multiple magical powers.

　Something is wrong.

　I went back to the inn once with the intention of compiling that report as well, but--

　Gong Gong!　And the door was banged wildly.

'I know you're in there, Jide!

　I wasn't familiar with the voice.

　But it was calling my name.

　There's no doubt that he wants to see me.

　I raise my body from lying on the bed and open the door.

'Yes, who are you?'

　On the other side of the door was a brown-haired, ponytailed beauty.

　She was a woman with a face on the level that ten people would look back at her if they walked down the street.

　Her feisty eyes were looking at me.

'I'm Phil Agee,'

Yeah, who is this?

　I don't know his name, right?

　But I don't know his name, so of course that's how he answered.

　That seems to have annoyed him. Her voice sounded quite angry to begin with, but she glared at me with more emotion on her face.

''Holy Republic, I'm Phil Agee of the [Sword Saint] I'll always be with you, Thoria-sama.

Yeah, with Soria?　Where is Thoria?

　I look around the hallway, but there is no shadow of Soria.

'Master Soria is busy preparing for the prayers at the Great Holy Prayer Place. But at this time of year, it's not a problem, as I'm not there and there's a heavy guard on duty.

Oh, yeah. Thanks for the explanation. So, what does Saint Phil want with me?

I hear you're trying to start a charity party in the guild.

You know your stuff.

　As expected of them, they only say they are with Soria.

　Is this the so-called elite unit of the Holy Republic?

　I have the ability to do that. Even if you simply look at it--.

I'll be blunt. Decline.

　He said, half threateningly.

　Even the silvery white sword at Phil's waist seems to be looking at me like a gleaming, hungry beast.

'This is a great directness again. Why the hell are you here all of a sudden?

Let's ask the other side. Why did you decide to join the Charisma Party?

'Because Guildmaster Riff asked me to.

Why did you take it?

　Phil asks more questions.

　It's like an interrogation.

'I owe the guild a debt of gratitude. And there are benefits to it. There's no reason to refuse.

I know.

　Hmph, Phil snickered at me, as if to make fun of me.

　What the hell is this guy?

I heard that you only recently joined the guild. I don't know how you got into it, but you became an S-rank.

Oh. I've heard this one before. Some guy who doesn't even know what a horse's bones look like?

'If you know, you're talking fast. He's probably trying to borrow Lady Soria's fame to increase his visibility anyway. I've seen such parasites on many occasions.

It must have been hard for you. I'm not a parasite.

　Phil is apparently Thoria's bodyguard.

　Of course he's seen them all.

No, you're a parasite.

You speak for yourself. Based on what?

First things first.

　Phil holds up a finger.

　Apparently, there are several grounds for this.

'I heard that you led the Order you belonged to to to the point of collapse.

...... Yeah.

　Apparently, they were checking me out.

''I hear that this has turned out to be a significant amount of evil that the Knights have been doing behind the scenes. That's why they collapsed it, right?

Not exactly. I was hired to protect my client and his targets.

Either way, the Order has fallen apart. And the Kingdom of Kuzeera has fallen into a country that doesn't deserve to be called a powerhouse.

Well, I'll admit I could have done better.

"As a result, you destroyed the country and the institution you lived in. That's what happened.

　That's why it's called a parasite.

　Well, from what I've heard, I'm sure there are other kinds, but that's about it.

Secondly, our Holy Republic is in danger. Since the beginning of this year, there have been two close calls, both of which you have been involved in. And I hear you're involved in both of them.

''One was when the Knights tried to cause a deluge of demons with magic items, and the other was about the King Dragon?　But that's just getting involved.

'You just got caught up in it?　That would be an excuse.

　He's in a bad mood and rejects my argument outright with a guillotine.

'If I had been there, at least I could have done it better than you. I would have been able to limit the damage more. I would never have let you capture the king dragon, and I wouldn't have let you do such a big thing as a great flood of demons.

'Well, but I only go there when I'm asked to.

　If you're talking about the aspect of protection, well, I can understand Phil's point.

　Still, Phil wasn't there, so I only know what he's trying to say, not admit it.

''Are you thinking of staying by that person's side with such thoughts?''

　He glares at me with the sharpest eyes I've ever seen in my life.

　I didn't raise my voice, but I sensed what could be described as obvious hostility.

'That man is giving people hope. Just by existing, people can gain the strength to live. And you're next to that Soria-sama?　It can't be. It can't be.

'That's not what I'm saying. This is a request from the Guild. I can't think of a way to refuse.

No, I'll let you say no.

　smooth, continuous (movement)

　Phil drew his sword in a natural manner.

　He seems to be quite used to it.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

I'm going to tell you about the difference in power. I'm not worthy of being next to you," he said. I'm sure you'll be able to find it. That's your signal to start.

　Apparently, Phil's going to have a go at me here.

　In the corridor of the cheap hotel.

　Sighing one thing, I took the doorknob.

'If you have a problem with that, go to the guild.

　With that, I closed the door.

　Right before I closed it, "What? The look on Phil's face was a little amusing.