Three days after the battle with the Gregorians led by Villa.

In the abandoned city of Laval, the insanity had ended and things were returning to normal, but Reurus was facing new problems.

The origin of the incident was the fact that Natalia was told that she would rent the house with a prize that had been given to the Gregorians.

Natalia smiled when she heard about the idea of renting or building a house as a realuse.

"That's right... just fine. There are several trees in the south woods that the Someone Someone cut down on their own. I can't leave it behind, so I have to retrieve it, but I wonder who did it..."

Someone did something terrible.

Speaking of the Southern Forest, this is where I first met Eliza. At that time, I accidentally knocked out a few trees in one piece, which was an unintentional revulsion.

"We also need to investigate the poisoned woods in the fight against the Gregorians. I'm also worried about vegetation changes and the effects on monsters... and it looks like someone has gone wild in the woods and cut dozens of trees. We'll need your retrieval."

Someone did something terrible.

It was a revulsion that did not feel like swinging the great sword in the woods and slashing a large number of trees with the Gregorians, fully wielding the strength reinforced by the Caloric Liberation and Eliza's Contract.

"You can't just leave me there. The effects of the poison are unknown, but if the surface is scraped and dried, it is likely to become wood... and it would be helpful if someone could retrieve it. You can use magic like" Enhancement, "and you're qualified to be a person who doesn't let monsters come near."

"Okay... I'll take care of it. But since Eliza woke up? We can't just take him to sleep, can we?

We can't move around holding Eliza in a faint. That's why Natalia laughs joyfully when Reurus calls her attention.

"Of course. Depending on the amount of wood, we should build a house. You can help me because I can make a job as a town."

"... lower the construction cost, Sebastian."

After all, all I could do for Reus was accept Natalia's offer.

Then, in the evening of that day, Eliza woke up, took care of herself, took a day off, and then worked on transporting the trees.

"The clothes bought by Reurus burned and became bloody... it's sad..."

It was Eliza's first voice that woke up and checked her condition. As a result of the lightning spell, the clothes burned and bled out in an electric shock.

Reurus laughs at Eliza.

"I'm waiting for a job that looks dirty with mud and sweat. It was just right."

What are you talking about?

Take Eliza with her strange face to the south woods of Reurus. There were about twenty people coming from the abandoned city of Laval because they needed manpower, but the gathering wasn't bad because they knew the power of Eliza.

"Yep, what are you doing?

"It's the transport of fallen trees. Hey, your arms are ringing."

And for some reason, Gilba followed me. As always, she is consolidating herself with simple clothing based on black, but it seems easy to move. Because the blood return is not noticeable, I don't want to wear black clothes. It was a revulsion.

"Um... Mr. Gilba? Why are you following me?

Reurus asked on behalf of Laval Waste City because nobody touched it. Zilba smiles gently.

"I've always wanted to give shelves and beds to church children."

"... does Gilba need wood, too?

"Yes, it costs a lot of money to sell, or it's expensive to buy wood to make it. So I talked to Natalia, and she told me that instead of helping, she was going to help me with the wood."

Thankfully, Gilba deepened her smile.

"... didn't you get the prize neck?

You must have received at least five gold coins for defeating the villa. In addition, I have heard that Gilba defeated many Gregos alone. Reurus thought he didn't have to go out of his way to get wood.

"Money is not beautiful or dirty, but I feel guilty of giving gifts to the children of the future, money that killed the bastards who are inferior to monster shit...."

Huh?

"What is it?"

When Reurus looked suspiciously at the noisy words, Gilba looked strangely at her neck.

The line of sight around Zilba was softer than Reurus thought.

Spiritualism is difficult to deal with in the abandoned city of Laval because of external forces, but in this battle, it seems that Jilba, who has been raging alone, is accepted as an “individual”.

As long as Laval Waste City and Spiritualism didn't have a stake in each other, they thought it would be better to treat them as allies than to turn them over to the enemy.

Perhaps it was also accepted that Zilba is good for transporting trees because of its good physical condition and its ability to use "fortification".

"And this was also a request from Laval Waste City. The town will apply, but there are a lot of rights involved in cutting down trees. If I were with you... well, it wouldn't be a bad thing."

It was Gilba laughing at Nicole, but is it the illusion of Reurus that makes her feel strange and amazing?

"... thank you. It helps."

"No, don't worry about it. Even though it is a job to control the regular army, it is my fault that our spiritual guests are searching for painless bellies."

Can't the regular army stop him? Is Spiritualism so amazing, or is this guy amazing...)

I suppose it will be stopped against the backdrop of spiritual authority. There's no stopping it by physical means, even if it's wrong. Reurus wanted to think so.

Yellow Reurus. The trees are good, but what are we gonna do with them? Is this an adventurer's job, too?

"Whether it's a request to an adventurer or our situation is involved... the town is also involved, but this time it feels like it's for personal use"

…… I don't know what you're talking about, but I'll do my best to carry the tree. "

That's what Eliza does, but the magic she gains from sucking blood from Reurus is almost gone. Can't you adjust the amount of magic flowing to Reus? Eliza's own magic is almost zero.

Instead, whether Reus was acting on Eliza's magic, or whether it was caused by a "contract" with a bloodsucking species, was not as powerful as "caloric release."

Not with one hand, but with both hands, Dominic's great sword can be shaken with improved physical abilities.

"No, you just have to stand up. I have to get lost. As soon as you leave, the monster will attack."

"I'll be on guard, too, but with Eliza's help, it'll be easier to break the trees and carry them. It's wonderful that monsters don't come near me when I'm working in the woods."

"Even if you take it to town, it won't be wood until it gets dry from there, will it? It's hard to build a house....."

Not all houses are built out of trees. Frames are made of wood, but walls will become earthen walls. Still, how much does it cost? It is a realuse that plays an abacus with its heart.

"... home?

After hearing the words of Reurus, Eliza's face turned neat.

--Still, the color of expectations that I saw in the evening came to mind.

"Huh? What? Didn't I tell you yet? This is also a gathering of materials to build our house. Look, we were just talking about renting a house. Then you should build it."

Of course, collected trees are not immediately usable as building materials. That's why they split the timber and build the house in exchange for the work.

(Instead of renting a house, I feel like I'll never let you get away from the abandoned city of Laval, but... I'm not leaving.)

To forget about the village of Shena, the birthplace, the earliest abandoned city of Laval is the home of Leurus. If you build your own house instead of a renter, your attachment will grow even more.

It was a Reurus who was thinking about it, but Eliza pulled her hand in anticipation of it.

"... I live with you... right?

It was like a reproduction of an “old exchange." If there is a difference, is there an enemy here who suddenly stabs me in the flank?

Nevertheless, Reurus unexpectedly checks the surroundings. The only person nearby was Gilba, who watched Reurus and Eliza's interaction with a smiling face. Even if the Gregorians attacked, would Zilba suppress them in an instant?

Therefore, Reurus decided to return the same words as before.

"That's what I was gonna do? If it's good to live alone, you can talk to your wife from me."

"Live! Live with me!

Eliza screams as she shimmers her eyes, blocking Reurus's words. I didn't know if it was due to joy or excitement, but Eliza's cheeks were dyed cherry blossoms.

The loudness of the voice gathered eyes from the faces of the abandoned city of Laval, but Reurus decided not to mind.

"I see... then I'll have to do my best to collect the trees. Well, we're the ones carrying it."

"Uhm! Should I... support you? Just hang in there!

Eliza nods as she listens to the work she does to build her home and motivates herself.

The other day, an unexpected Yokohama - that's why I suddenly burst in with my dagger, but I've already overcome the difficulty.

(I don't know when Eliza will get tired, but I don't think she'll take care of her until then.)

She promised to stay with me until Eliza got tired. After all, it's just a promise, but you'll have to keep it beyond what you promised.

(I made a "contract", and I don't know if the Gregorians will come again.)

I don't know if I can get rid of the contract, but it remains a direct threat to Gregorianism. That's why throwing Eliza out while you're involved is not a bad idea.

Reuruuu!

"Hmm? Hmm... Eliza? What's the matter with you?

When she called her name and looked at it, Eliza jumped straight in front of her. Reurus took it without haste and frowned at something.

Eliza had a smile on her face against such a revulsion. I was more than happy than ever and had a heartfelt smile.

"From now on," you'll be happy little by little... right?

How meaningful is the question? Even though she was smiling, there were tears in Eliza's eyes.

Reurus was scratching his head as he looked around, but finally he nodded with a broken face.

"That's right... there were" lots and lots ”, and even if you get happy little by little, you won't get punished."

"Yeah... mean, but gentle and warm... with you like that, I'm sure you'll be happy."

It was a word I heard when I signed the "contract." If I bought it that far, I would be in trouble as a reuse.

"Ah... even if you don't expect much, I'll stay with you until you get bored."

But I can't come here and turn the foreword around. Reurus turned the smile into a bitter smile and affirmed Eliza's words.

Eliza also changed the type of laughter to the words of Reurus. Eliza smiled with a grown-up “vegetarian” smile.

"Fufu... from now on, we'll be together forever... forever and ever.

(Why did you say that twice...)

As a lonely Eliza, it's important to be with her. Reurus, who concluded so, peeled off Eliza with her neck stuck and turned to a distant forest.

"To do that, we need to do the work in front of us first. Aim for my home."

"Oh my god? Uhm, I don't know what it sounds like, but it sounds good! I'll do my best!

When the Reurus peeled off, she returned to her original Eliza and raised her right hand vigorously.

Having smiled at the good energy, Reurus can feel the heavy work that will continue for the time being.

Heavy work reminds me of my days in the village of Shena, but this time I work to get my own house. I think the struggle will also be good.

"Come on, let's go, Reurus!

"Hey, idiot! I told you it would be dangerous if you left!

Reurus rushes out to catch Eliza, who runs out joyfully.

--The steps were as light as confident of a bright future.