The place we moved to is the Weiler Empire Army. A large camp is being built as if they are taking a break.

　I'm sure that they will advance their control of the demon tribe territory from here.

''......!　You, you!

　An old man with a familiar face calls out to me.

　Yeah, this guy is a former S-ranked adventurer or something like that, I believe. I heard he's been pulled out by the Weiler Empire now.

''Was it Basina ......?''

Oh, yeah. You had a good run in the Holy Republic. Thanks to you, I've been downgraded to the First Army's second-in-command.

　Care?

　I think I kicked him off. But I didn't take care of it. Oh, the irony.

"Oh, well, that's something else.

No, it's my fault for losing. But why are you here, anyway?　Are you planning to enter the race by any chance?

Enter?

'Yeah. I thought my boss had asked the guild to do it, but no?　People are going to be looking to you for help, okay?

　If I looked, I'd see them building camps or sitting down, and they'd be looking at me with glittering eyes.

　Or they are looking at me with their backs to the ground and trembling.

'No, I just came to say hello to Luina. She got hit by a magic item earlier.

That's a shame. It's a great relief when you're on my side. ...... Lady Luina, here. She's in that f*cking flagpole tent up there.

That one. Thanks.

'Oh. It's nice to know that the next time we see each other, we won't be as hostile as this.

　He looked at me as if I was looking at a monster.

　Then he was stopped by the guards several times. They looked at me as if their lives depended on it.

　I'm sorry to say that I don't remember, but I'm sure I've met them before on the battlefield as well.

　However, we were allowed through safely, as Ruina had given us permission or something.

　When I entered the red-tinted tent, I found Ruina sitting on a couch, hands on her knees as she slumped forward.

　Next to her was Yui, who was running across her coat and holding a vial of sap in her hand.

''Hey, aren't you glad you came all the way out here to see me?''

　She's acting stoutly, but you can tell she's in pain from her sweat-stained hair and shadowed face.

　The vial of sap Yui is holding is also probably meant to relieve her of that bitterness.

'I could see that the Lusto Fury had prepared for you was intense. Does it look okay?

'Hmm. It's nice to see that Zied cares for you. I'm sure it would be a lot easier if you gave me one of those knee pillows.

　It's a prankster's tone.

　He fishes his cheeks up in amusement, like some guild master.

''If you can talk so lightly, you seem to be doing okay.

You made it look easy. I had hoped for a little while.

　Louina's mouth twitched in frustration.

　It's not the usual gruff attitude. That's probably because there's only me and Yui here.

　Suddenly, I meet eyes with Yui.

''Come to think of it, how did you pull Yui out of the guild?　I know Basina is money, but I have a feeling that Yui is not that easy, apparently.

　It probably wasn't even the position or fame.

　When Basina had been the commander of the 0th Army, Yui had gone behind the scenes with the troops.

　And apparently the loyalty he had for Ruina was great. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.

"...... because I want you to destroy it.

Ooh, .......

　Even I don't understand the intent, as expected. The lack of explanation is always the same, but this time it's even more excessive.

　I'm sure it's because there's an emotion in Yui that she just can't take into account.

　And there are some pretty tumultuous words coming out.

　When I was troubled by the reaction, Ruina showed me a bit of surprise.

''You've gotten along quite well, haven't you?　I've never heard Yui say that to anyone but me before.

Is it pretty important?

'Yeah. Yuy had all his family members killed at his parents' house.

　Seriously?

　It seems that Ruina's vessel is huge when she tells such a weighty fact so easily.

　Normally this kind of thing should be said directly by Yui, but she can't deny the feeling of lack of words. I'm sure it's just a matter of saying the reason why, but it's okay for Ruina to add the rest.

　It's hard to hear that they were all killed, though.

''So, in order to avenge them, you were pulled out by the Weiler Empire?

No. Lady Luina.

'Right. I see.

　They went out of their way to correct me. But that's how big of a deal Ruina was, I guess. No, not significantly. All of it, I suppose.

'What about Jide?　It's about time we held a wedding.

Here we go again. I said no. You said no, and the wedding is too soon. There are more steps involved, why don't I take them?

Ha, ha, ha. I'm just kidding. But I'm going to get what I want, by any means necessary. By any means necessary.

You're not a quitter.

　Well, I guess that's the good thing about Ruina's never-given-up spirit.

''Well, I'm going home.

Yeah. I'm not sure you're feeling too welcome at the moment. You'll be back in the Weiler Empire.

If I ever get a chance.

　Come to think of it, did the daughter of the King's Dragon also tell me to come over? I have to go eventually.

　But for now, I guess I have to go back to the guild first.

''Yeah. If you don't come for any length of time, I'll make an opportunity for you.

Coyotes. ......

　I don't know what he's going to do in this case.

　He said he wouldn't mess with the guild, but Ruina would have plenty of things to do.

　Oh, I think you're right.

Thank you. Thank you for coming to the Demon Territory.

'I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just here to take the territory.

'Yeah. Well, I suppose that's part of it.

　However, it's also true that if Ruina hadn't come, the guild would have suffered a lot of damage.

　It was probably because the advantages were great for the Weira Empire to come, but it still didn't change the fact that the guild was saved.

　Kåñëa's sister didn't seem to be honest.

'Oh, yes. I had something I wanted to ask you.''

Oh, you mean me?

You know what? I mean, as a reward...