Boundary Labyrinth and the Foreign Magician

At the end of the introduction, each sits in a chair and asks the Innkeeper for a drink.

Even for this beverage, the Demon World also has a wide variety of classic menus for many species, and the Insectas seem to prefer sweet drinks close to the honey texture.

Well, we don't seem to have a big difference in taste from the Diabolos or the Giggers, so I'm under the impression that if you choose that area, you can make no mistake.

"Intelligence personnel may be confused when they come to see us... Let's talk in order. Over the past few days, we've been sending you guys from the Intelligence Unit to keep an eye on surveillance. It was necessary, but I want you to apologize for it."

Enrika has cut out the story that way, quietly closing her eyes and bowing her head.

"That's - you can't say anything unless you know what's going on. I said it was necessary, but can you explain it around here?

I can't say cheaply that I accept an apology if I don't know why. Enrika responds to my response by looking at this one.

"Let's do something I can explain through my mouth about the explanation. Let me use the magic of soundproofing first."

I'm going to put in a no like that. When I nodded, Enrika seemed to have soundproofed using a technique that interfered with the surrounding air.

The magic around here is a demonic ritual, too. The shape of magic circles and the like is different from the technique known on the Rungard side... Well, is the method of working on magic much the same as the soundproofing magic we know?

That's how Enrika goes on to say things after making sure the ceremony took effect.

"We've been following a case that happened in the past and the killer. The killer is still on the run. You're working on spreading the net slightly in many ways so that you can gather information so that the killer doesn't chase the whereabouts of what he's obsessed with and can grasp the footsteps again. For example, there is a mechanism that can be perceived by us when we look into matters related to it in the library. That's why I've been watching you. That's why I put you on the net."

I see. It's unexpected that you'll reveal everything in your hand and tell us what's going on back there. Is there any reason why they should believe us? But Avril hasn't shown any particular movement. It seems that there are no unnatural aspects of emotional movements and there are no unforeseen circumstances such that they cannot be read again.

"You don't seem convinced."

"Right. Because I don't know why you reveal so much in your hand. Even if we decide that we have nothing to do with the killer and the misunderstanding is solved... isn't it a bad idea to reveal that to us in the future?

Enrika seems to like to say things frankly, so she honestly talks about why she's wondering from me, too. If you reveal it, you will need to stop talking, so it is better to lay low on what you are monitoring.

If so, did you decide that we knew about it, or did you have reason to reveal it? Or are you looking at our reaction itself?

"Sure. But there's a reason. It is our judgment that it is better to reveal the matter to you in the future to establish a good relationship. Someone wants to talk to you."

"Above the information center, is that it? I'm not familiar with the situation around here..."

When I turned my gaze, Enrika nodded quietly.

"It will come from above the hospital, not the station. As you can imagine, you're at the top."

Top of the line. Demon king. Enreeka tilts the teacup, then goes on with the words.

"I don't have the whole picture, so it comes from my point of view. When I submitted my surveillance report above... I received an order to contact you and to do everything in my power to tell you what we know and invite you."

It seems that the intelligence bureau is also responsible for negotiators in these cases, because the circumstances of the intelligence bureau's involvement cannot be talked about outside. Although, Enrika herself is surprised because there are few precedents. I guess that's true because Enrika looks calm but Avril is also quietly hammering.

"Does it still have something to do with what we've been looking into?

"Is it a relationship with the sage of the forest... I guess there is. Our view of the Intelligence Agency is that the incident that happened before with you is irrelevant... but I am leaning on a message. Sometimes if we agree on what you're looking at, we can tell you."

... thoughts on fangonoids?

"You will be surprised to hear these stories all of a sudden, so I was also told that I would leave the choice between accepting an invitation to the castle or not asking. Tomorrow… we will ask for a response in a relatively early time"

I see...... You're aware that you have power, so if you call it in, don't set yourself up as the other person. Freedom to be talked about or not to be... you want to tell them you won't be forced, and you're not going to do harm. At least Enrika doesn't seem hostile.

"... ok. I would like to make a decision after consulting everyone. And can I give you a message from here, too?

"Of course."

"Let's talk about the past...... if it's easy to say so, we have ties to the sage of the woods and our ancestors. Because of my gratitude, I was concerned about the cheapness, and I was doing research in the library. I hope you understand that. And whatever we are, Mr. Bloomwood didn't just ask for guidance, so I hope you'll remember that."

Enrika narrowed her eyes a little to my words and replied, "I did get the message."

As for collecting information using the library... I would also like to tell you that Carla, the clerk, cares... because there are times when the relationship with the fangonoid is not yet fully understood. It seems like it would be a good idea to know a little more about the situation and tell them at that time if you can decide that there is no problem. Let's tell Carla that too.

That's how Enrika left where she told the necessary story.

I guess it has something to do with Fangonoids about the past cases that Enrika mentioned, but I can't tell you about the specifics because they are outsiders beyond what we have to do with them. Depending on your discussions with the Demon King... you might be able to ask around.

"Enrika seems pretty calm. But he was more emotional on the inside than on the outside. There seemed to be no ill feelings even with vigilance or nervousness, or honest character in the job, I wonder."

That's how Avril analyzes the color of her emotions. As for what we were talking about, it seems good to see that Enrika recognizes it.

"Mm-hmm. And maybe there weren't any other people there."

"I agree with that."

and Sheila and Avril exchange opinions and nod at each other. Preparations for backpacking seemed to be under way, but that would be a case of danger, such as when Enrika did not return, and it would not be natural.

And... should I say Demon King Castle? Should I accompany someone or should I go alone if I'm going to that castle? You need to think hard.

"First... shall we go back to the room and talk to everyone? Let's make up our minds by the time Enrika visits the Inn again."

In any case, it is also a chance to learn something unknown to the public about the Demon King and the Fangonoids. The first step is to be vigilant this evening and to see Enrika's reaction tomorrow to this message. Especially with Enrika's reaction, we should be able to make some guesses about the Demon King's reaction to this message.