Boundary Labyrinth and the Foreign Magician

"This is the Ambassador."

Exploring the fortress of Burning Castle - I just came out to the labyrinth entrance, and the soldiers who were near the stone tablet came to correct their posture and salute me.

"Thank you for your service."

The soldiers also smiled lovingly when they responded with a courtesy.

"You're seeing a visible increase in the number of soldiers. My father must be on the lookout."

As Rosemary climbed the spiral staircase to the temple, she looked back just a little and zeroed in so much.

"Right. Not just in this place, but all over the city."

"I guess it's because the day is approaching when the sealed door will be unlocked."

Ashley answers Grace's words.

"In Theodore's view... the demons are not doors, but concentrating their power on the sealed liberation of the treasure."

Claudia asked as she conceived, so she nodded.

"Yeah. Because the way the demons come out seems to be changing according to the situation. I think we should consider that it is also perceived beyond bouncing the sabotage that Alverinde tried to carry out. Then... the enemy will be more and more cautious."

"It's a mess. lurk, or are you not going to give me a hand next"

"Well... I'm making predictions with King Melvin about trying to stand around in the back. Where the jewels are gathered, we attack them, we push them together, we take them away, and we consider the possibility."

"I mean, more soldiers because I'm on guard over there," he said.

"I think so."

I nodded at Sheila's words.

In my view and that of King Melvin, it is only then that the seal of the treasure weakens that the attack of fate comes - but that is not why it is good to trump up another possibility. Therefore, there is no change in the security system or training for the day to come.

"It's certainly not a very good story that they're looking to keep their power warm... but there are some things that work as an advantage for us."

Says Rosemary as he gently closes or opens the feather fan.

"I can't afford to work elsewhere because I'm trying to gather my strength here - I guess."

"Yeah, it's hard to get laid elsewhere. Even if Zadias loses his legs and loses his foundation on the Silvatorian side... you won't like the demons making a commotion about it right now"

"Right. Conversely, the next demon is in charge, and you can see the trends on that side."

If it comes out in a tough way at an early time, there is no respite for any reason beyond, and so on can be considered. It is difficult to gather information because they are disconnected from this society because they are demonic groups, but there must still be some information to be gained from previous and future movements.

Either way, we're going to go to Fort Hot Castle, and we're going to do a training expedition to get used to that place. Even if this ends up empty, it won't be in vain because we're fighting the demons in the labyrinth.

Parallel to that, as we proceed with training on acoustic artillery deployment and proficiency in handling on the Sirius, developing countervailing techniques that take Zadias and his countervailing technique backwards, and creating demonic props that enhance our power by equipping the Feilongs and Dragon Knights... for now we will try to head to the Adventurers Guild's desk to redeem the material we have collected at Fort Hot Castle.

"Hello, Mr. Heather"

"Oh, hello, Mr. Theodore"

Greet Heather, the receptionist, and hand over the material. Waiting to redeem, Heather dropped a slight tone of voice and spoke to me.

"I'm keeping a message from the guild chief. When Mr. Theodore came out of the labyrinth, he wanted us to go through the back."

"Okay."

From Auria? If so, is it about the matter I asked you to investigate before?

"I'm going to talk to the guild chief for a moment."

"Yes, you're not coming"

Put it down to everyone. Behind the Adventurer Guild - I headed to Auria's waiting office.

"Oh, Theodore. Are you here?"

"Yes, hello"

We exchange greetings and Auria urges us to sit across the street. The beverage served was not tea, but somehow a carbonated beverage.

"Oh. Is this to buy demon props?

"Mm-hmm. I brought it in as a personal item, but I totally like the Alliance staff."

And Auria laughed.

"Well, let's talk about this. It's not about the research we were asked to do."

"Again... that was fast"

"Send your writings to the East and South Adventurers Guild branches at the Dragon Cage. Not that I've had a lot of help from handlers. Because the sooner the information, the better."

Auria says so and opens the locked drawer and gives me the paperwork.... Thankfully. Give a toast to Auria.

"Thank you. I'll see."

"Uhm. In the meantime, let's get a map too"

Turn the paper bundle and look through the contents. This is a summary of statistical changes, such as the number of vampire incidents that were occurring in the east. One year more on the border, then less visible.

Auria comes back with a map and tells me.

"You have a number that's been decreasing since you increased it once, right? I see that as a result of the confusion among the vampires and the increase in the number that appears superficial as a result of the loss of control"

"Is the case of a nobleman who had a vampire riot an opportunity?"

"Right. That's why the vampires relocated, and because they couldn't act as an organization, the end vampire case was on the table."

"And the cases on the table are solved… the number of vampire cases is reduced at once," he said.

Perhaps that Auria stands out correctly. Given the high number of incidents, even before the incident and in comparison with other regions, is it that the incident was preceded by quite successful cover-ups?

Turn the paper. Data chasing how many vampire incidents have occurred around the area since the incident. If you look at the maps, the place names, the number of occurrences everywhere... once you see the vampires have escaped to spread radially. This would still be because of the confusion caused by the changing circumstances. But it also took a little while - I can see it moving southwest over time.

"Do you feel like bypassing Verdogal and going southwest -"

"I guess you hated a safe Verdogal. The South would have been just right for some kings to lay down power and lurk both vampires because there was confusion at one time. Because some places are still confused, even if replaced, by a dispute with the Duobelis."

"And in the same way, I tied my hand with the Duobelis denomination that leapt behind me -"

"It's possible."

Turn the paper bundle further. A letter came out that had not yet been opened by the seal......

"You don't have to open it. It's what your Lord asked me to do."

There was something there that was slightly different from the paper with the age, number of occurrences, place names, etc. of the East - about the aristocracy where the vampire uproar took place.

"I'm not really willing to pry... after all, about Lord Grace?

"Yes."

I nod at Auria's words. As for Auria, I guess there's a part of me that I somewhat anticipated because of the vampire entanglement, but I'm thankful that you made a situation where you put it through the back and talk one-on-one.

"Right. That's why I haven't read the report on the nobleman yet. I don't think it's more of a stepping stone than I thought."

"That's...... thank you. As far as I'm concerned, I've never had a foundation for myself, and I thought it was because some years have passed... but I can't tell you how irrelevant it is to be here recently and to have the opportunity to approach the east, or to have demon clues in the south and vampires involved there."

Once the words are cut, breathe in, vomit, and then cut out.

"If there's an old cause, I want to make sure you know what's going on so you don't end up in an unforeseen situation. If it's about getting involved with her, I want her to do what she wants, and I want to help."

"Right...... It's comforting to know that your Lord has made a clear decision."

Auria smiles at my words.

"This material..."

"I don't have a problem with you taking it. If you're involved with demons, it's the discretion of ambassadors from different worlds, so King Melvin is asking you to cooperate to the fullest extent possible."

"Thank you. Let me make the most of it."

That's what I say and get up. Auria turned her gaze, so she smiled back.

"Well, when I get home, I'll talk to Grace first"

"Mm-hmm. That's good. If we talk properly, we won't have a bigger problem later."

And it was after the guild that he was dropped off by Auria, who laughed calmly.

"Grace. I need to talk to you for a second, okay? I'd like to confirm a few things."

She nodded quietly when she went home and spoke to Grace like that.

"Yes."

It may be desirable for everyone to talk about everything - as a muscle first, we should just tell Grace what's going on. Grace will still be the only one who can talk to you and decide if you want to talk.

Everyone seems to understand things around there, and I nodded when I could tell in the atmosphere that it was a serious story. Yeah. There was a lot going on for everyone.

First, let me try to create an environment where the two of us can talk.

Move to the Japanese-style room with Grace. Everyone has to wait in the living room.

I said, "Talking to you is about... talking to Grace at your mother's house the other day."

"You mean me."

"Yeah. Just in case you go through the guild and check out the vampire commotion stats...... I'm guessing from that figure that the head of the vampire who was in the east moved south."

"- South. Is it the Duobelis Church"

Grace curled her eyes a little, but she seemed to wonder why I was talking about this. If the Duobelis denomination and vampires are joining hands, if they go to the South, they could encounter an opponent of some sort for Grace. Grace will accompany me wherever I go. So you need to know. There is, I guess...

"Yeah. Because I want to avoid unexpected things... but that's not the best reason. Maybe I'm taking extra care of you. So if Grace doesn't want this story to stop here, too."

But still. Grace used to look nostalgic when she told me about her own mother... and she looked sweet.

And Grace's father, too. Probably tried to protect his wife. Grace knows that, too.

So I... whether I know them or not. I wanted to create an opportunity to choose that...... does that mean? Though difficult to put into words. Or... maybe he just wants to give something back to Grace for supporting me.

But in my words Grace shook her head to the side. And say.

"That's not true. It's about my parents, isn't it?

"Oh."

"I... Wherever you want me to be, it's next to Theo. So to try to find out about it...... there's something I didn't dare to try to find out about that must be bothering me from my origins. But if Theo was looking into it, there's no reason not to ask. I'm glad."

That's what I say. Grace puts her hand on her chest and smiles.

I look Grace in the eye and nod, and I give her the letter I kept from Auria. We have confirmed whether the contents can be shown once and for all.

"Flamstead......"

Count Framstead's house. That's the name of the aristocracy where the vampire incident took place. And that's the name of the Earl's family that went missing. This alone is not certain by circumstantial evidence...... It bears the name and family crest of the party. with the names of the missing principals and their wives.

Grace glanced at the letter with her fingertips, closing her eyes and holding it against her chest.

"Yes...... I know this name, I know the family crest. Once upon a time - I've seen..."

That's what I said, Grace has been hugging me.

Hold Grace gently from me, too, and stroke her hair. I felt like I was going to zero between my fingers.

"... thank you, Theo"

Eventually away from either, and Grace nodded.

"Let's talk to everyone."

"Is that good?

"Yes, I'm sure that's what you have to do"

"Okay."

Me too, I looked Grace in the eye and nodded. It's information to protect everyone, and you don't want to hide it. Yeah. Okay.