Boundary Labyrinth and the Foreign Magician

"Quickly, but make sure you have a dragon cage ready. Will Lindblum also be associated with the flying dragons of our land?"

Philip says. Grand Duke Devonis is getting us ready because it would be a good idea to use a dragon cage for everyone to travel to the plains.

"Best wishes. Lindblum, get along with everyone."

Speaking so, it is Lindblum who laughs toward us. Well...... Lindblum will be fine because the Feilongs are mostly friendly with each other even on their first encounter.

Fei Long's caretaker doesn't want Lindblum on his back except for his admitted opponent. I'll tell him that if he doesn't say what he doesn't like about this instruction, he'll generally listen to me.

"I understand. There are times when it is difficult to fly dragons. No, and you're a fine flying dragon."

He was an old stables clerk smiling that way, but Lindblum followed him when he nodded quietly. In the case of Lindblum, I have the impression that I have somehow honored the veterans.

That's why we were led to the back of the castle to the conference room.

Spread the map to see some of the locations of nearby bases. Even if something happens and you can withdraw or rush to the base, you should have more than one option.

"I was under the impression that a dragon cage would take less time to get to and from the base."

"Right. There is a magic build-up across the woods and mountains adjacent to the plains, and the locals frequently encounter demons, so they don't enter the plains. Basically, I have the impression that they are prone to hanging on weak demonic alert nets like goblins and cobolts. It's not necessarily dangerous to get in... but it's undeniably dangerous to be small."

"Conversely, across this great river, along the streets on this side, there are more patrols and adventurers... well, the demons understand that, and they're protecting each other's territory, making it safe to do so."

Grand Duke Debonis and Philip teach you that way while pointing your finger at the map.

I see. I have the impression that it is not suitable for the development of the plains, on the contrary, because of the good prospects. There are only so many weak demons, and once you have a base around here, you will lose your temper. So by boasting that "across the river, this side is under the power of the human side," we reduce the damage and hold back the demons.

I guess it's because the Grand Duke is good sense not to actively embark on pioneering. It is the inhabitants who struggle more than obvious dangers and misery such as the danger of their lives and the everyday battle against demons, and the plains are separated from the buffer zone because it is visible. I won't let the nobles under my umbrella force me either.

That's not the same when it comes to whether we should take a massive crusade. In the end, demons gather because of their accumulation of magic. Whatever the quality and scale of the magic accumulation may vary slightly, even if you can conquer the demons around it temporarily, other demons will just enter the blank zone without much time.

In that regard, it is relatively easy to fold all the weak demons that come out because it is also evidence that they are quite far from the center of the magic accumulation. Even that magical build-up in the woods between Count Siln and Count Gartner. In any case, if you have no choice what you have, you have to deal with it well and hang out with it. That will be the same when we come to this negotiation.

"Although the magic buildup is troublesome... it doesn't seem that hard to deal with even when demons come out as usual"

And Rosemary says.

"Right. That's why you can't just come and talk to me and hide. As a precaution - declare your purpose when you find a demon and then threaten it with struggle or magic, or show it around the Huge Golem."

"Don't mislead the demon, but show the demon the difference in power and let him retreat before it's a battle."

"That's the way it goes. It might be a good idea to put them to sleep or use the magic of that system."

When I answered Grace's words, everyone nodded to convince me too.

"Mm-hmm. Then the enemy is important."

And, Sheila says so, moving her ears and tails tingly. You seem to be giving me a temper. Hmm.

As it is for a while, Grand Duke Devonis and Philip are exchanged to work out various measures, and to some extent the conversation is also wrapped up.

"Hmm. It's so unique to Lord Theodore that advanced magical countermeasures come into view as a matter of course. Negotiations with demons in the realm have also raised tensions, but you can be assured that we will be able to talk like this."

And Philip closes his eyes and nods yeah yeah.

"I'm afraid. Has anything changed recently in the Territory?

When asked so, Grand Duke Debonis answers with a few ideas.

"Hmm...... Nothing unusual has been reported. As long as Philip has set a stage and a date to take over after him, it has been decided for a long time, so I don't think there was any difficulty in gathering information."

I see...... And is it the retirement of Grand Duke Devonis? We've decided on a specific date.

"I used to hear that it was going to be about winter."

"Right. After the takeover of the housekeeper in Wangdu, I want to call it a leisurely hideout. The territorial problems, the intransigence with other houses have disappeared, and there's nothing to worry about."

That's what Archduke Devonis answers to my question.

Your Majesty Melvin said the same thing the other day.

"Pfft. I still owe it to Lord Theodore's work around here. Your Majesty's troubles - there would have been a common part in the three houses."

and is the Grand Duke of Devonis laughing with Philip. The nobles under the umbrella are doing well, and we have heard similar stories from the Duke of Driscoll's house, so it is safe for us.

As for King Melvin's hiding... well, not right now, but Prince Josiah is solid. I have heard from myself that I can be reassured as King Melvin.

When we talk a lot about it, we get closer and closer to each other by the time the other faces arrive at the transfer gate. Faces like Queen Aurelia, King Ignado, and Parteniara are also coming today to reveal the night at the Grand Duke of Devonis and talk about going to the site tomorrow.

As Grand Duke Devonis, he also welcomes important people from all over, so he's well prepared to welcome them. They're putting a lot of effort into the food side so that the liquor serving won't be the main thing because the operation is withheld.

That's why we'll get in touch with the transfer facility on the corner of the castle and we'll be on our way from Termwilds.

As we watch, the transfer gates shine a light to reveal Queen Aurelia, King Ignado, Parteniara and their escorts.

"This is all three of you. We've been waiting for your visit."

Grand Duke Devonis greets the Queens of Aurelia. We know each other at my birthday party. The faces that have come to greet the Grand Duke of Devonis also fall apart.

"Thank you, Grand Duke Debonis"

"I'll take care of you today"

"Uhm. Nice to meet you."

And the three of them were responding with a smile.

"If you have luggage, etc., will you load it on the ship?"

I suggested it that way, and the first thing I had to do was load a line of luggage onto the Sirius.

Lindblum's face-to-face with the other Feilongs is already over, and he and the Feilongs have been snooping through his face from the deck and smiling so that he doesn't have to worry about me. Mm-hmm. Apparently there's no problem with this one either.