I knock on the door of the guildmaster's office.

A voice says, "You're going in!" and I open the door.

　Inside is a small little girl.

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one. It's a room that looks like a Gap's den.

　Naturally, though, the ones used to greet guests are suitably large for adults.

　I sat down in that chair without reservation.

'You're always here. Are you bored?

What makes you so happy to have straw?　You should be more than willing, you know?

　He's pompous as usual.

　Even if he's not there, the receptionist will deal with him, so it doesn't matter at all.

　But I've heard that this guy is the head of the guild in a manner of speaking.

　The part that isn't moving reminds me of my boss when I was a knight of Kuzeera.

''It's kind of unsettling when the head of the guild isn't moving.

Pfft. Anxiety is a cute thing. Peace of mind. It's not exactly the kind of organization that goes through the motions in the first place.

　He happily stepped away from his office desk and sat down in the chair facing me.

　There was a low black desk in between.

'I've heard about your request. I'll give you a mark of completion and you can get it out.

　Her bright golden eyes still twinkle as bright as ever.

　With a small hand, he fluttered the request form and moved it around to hand it over.

'Here, a request form.

Hmm. You did a magnificent job once again. Here's your commission.

Yeah, I got it. ...... And I have a few things to tell you.

What's going on?

　Koten, Riff tilts his head to the side.

'Actually, the demon race we fought this time is strange. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's not. And it's several times stronger than the demon race we fought before.

What?　Does that mean the demon race has changed in some way?

　You get the idea.

　And yet Riff is also wondering, putting his forefinger and thumb to his chin and thinking about it.

'Mmm. I can only think that he has taken in someone else's magic power.

Someone else's?

''Ah, I hear that the recent conflicts are being conducted by a small number of demon races. Perhaps, in order to reduce the number of casualties, other demonic tribes are giving them magical powers to make them less elite.

　It's a reasonable assumption.

　The answer I came up with is similar.

　It's easy to actually borrow someone else's magical power. It's also possible to send each other's magic power through magic items or by touching each other. It's even more so if you're a demon tribe with excellent magic control and magical skills.

　It's also a great way to make up for the lack of magical power and handle more difficult magic.

　It's also intelligent to work in small numbers.


　Particularly if it's the class of an entire mercenary corps by itself, a war zone can be fought like a guerrilla.

　However, there are some doubts.

''Whether or not a proud demon tribe would cede their magic power to others, right?

''That's right. I'm sure there are many of you who have come to this conclusion that giving up your magical power means that you are better at fighting. I'm sure many of them will come to that conclusion.

　Riff also has his head in his hands.

　He still can't seem to get to what seems to be the right answer.

'Or rather, if you were wondering, shouldn't you have caught him and interrogated him?

I wouldn't have told you if I were dead.

　Some of them even took their own lives in a bizarre fear.

　I was lucky to find someone who would listen and answer me.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. I'm not sure I'd like to hear such a story, especially so soon as the Great Sacred Prayer Hall is open.

　Great Holy Prayer Place.

　A word I've heard a lot lately.

　A place to pray to the goddess Astaire, with Astaireism as the main focus.

　I've heard that many people from various countries come just for this, and it seems to be expected to be especially high this time.

''Well, it's true that you should pay attention.

That's right. It's a good idea to be on the lookout for more advanced magic and combat techniques. ...... Oh, that's right. Speaking of which, does Jade plan to visit the Great Sacred Prayer Site?

　Riff asked, just as a continuation of the previous one.

　He shook his head from side to side.

'Impossible. It's not an exaggeration to say that the half-destroying of the Kingdom of Kuzela was brought about by me.''
Well, part of the reason for the large number of people this time around: ......

　When I go there, I'm like, 'What does this guy look like? And it would only be seen.

　And so will the woman who called herself Phil or some other sword saint.

　There was a part of me that thought it was my fault for failing to protect the Holy Republic from danger.

　There are plenty of people who would like a place to direct their resentment, even if not as much as her.

'However, as a charismatic party, I think we need to show some reverence for the goddess Astaire. It's a sincere party in its conception.

'You want someone who's religious as an accessory?'

'Hmmm, you're right. Believers are more easily trusted than atheists. Especially from a fellow believer.

'Right. ...... Well, but at least it's not now. If I show up and take some extra bite out of my face, it will only hurt the guild's name.

The guild is not a concern of yours. But it does mean that you are concerned about the guild. Kakkakkah.

　Riff smiles happily.

　I've always thought of the guild, though.

　They picked me up, so it shouldn't be surprising that they want to return the favor.

　I should also thank those guys for recommending me. I have no idea how it all came about, but I'll tell you what.

...... Well, it's a good time to learn more about Astaireism while you're studying.

　I blurted out.

　Naturally, though, I couldn't go to the Great Holy Prayer Place like this.