The power relationship between Sally and Lito seemed to mesh well with each other.

Because it is basically a retro that is carefully handled as a woman and Sally, who does not see it at all as a man, there is little worry that such trouble will occur.

Rather, if Phil were to be targeted by Lito, it would be dangerous, and so on.

Nevertheless, the fact that I entrusted my apprentice with the education of Lito is not just a story of thinking about the education of my apprentice.

While my apprentice and Lito are preparing the store, I have another job to do.

Today, apart from the knight apprentices currently on the expedition, he was giving a cocktail lecture inviting aspirations.

Well then, good work.

Thank you!

With more voices than usual, I put my strength into my smile so I wouldn't be overwhelmed.

Previously, attendees of cocktail lectures held at the Lord's house were mainly from peer-to-peer relationships who wanted to serve the Lord as a knight apprentice or actively learn the value of cocktails.

However, the lecture held today was not intended for such people.

People who live in this city and want to learn "cocktails" purely without any conditions.

"What I taught you today is only part of the foundation.But unless you take that part off, 'cocktails' will be a pleasant ally for you. "

It's not just that I can drink it regularly.

Because it also serves as a magic healing medicine for the time being, I said with a little sentiment.

Only a handful or dozen of the city's inhabitants are here, but they are equally enthusiastic.

I don't know exactly what they wanted to learn about cocktails, but I'm glad the cocktails helped them.

"Well, I'll see you in the next lecture if I get the chance."

Make it a closing word, and keep your head down.

I hope they will also be able to use the cocktail correctly.

Even if I told them that it was a dissolution, it was a long time since I realized that the classroom was over, while dealing with people who were eager to ask questions about the previous.

As he finished cleaning the glasses and walked around the mansion loosening his slightly stiffer shoulders, he saw the face approaching.

"Hello, Viola. Long time no see."

"Total. Long time no see."

When I called, he finally noticed me.

A good look at his face revealed a dark, tired look in his eyes.

"Are you all right? You'll always look tired."

"That much?"

"Yeah, I don't say bad things, so I think you should rest."

Viola laughs at me with a sincere fear.

"I don't want to do that.I don't know, I don't know what to say. "

Activating monsters?

"Oh, I don't see any signs of calm at all."

Recently, I've heard stories of monsters becoming active, especially from everywhere.

I often hear from customers who come to our store that the monsters have increased their work and decreased it.

Well, there seems to be a lot more seasonal impact on work than that, but it's unusual just to have an impact.

"Especially now, there's no young man to push miscellaneous stuff.You have to do it yourself, even if it's a report. "

When Viola says young, she means young knight apprentices.

The cavalier apprentices are now returning to a leading figure who has a connection with the lord in the name of training.

Yes, to spread the cocktail.

I mean, it's my fault.

Hmm.

When I asked him lightly, he nodded more seriously than I thought.

For a moment, a word of apology came out, but immediately Viola broke her face and said.

"Just kidding. There is no one in the Knights who is dissatisfied with the Lord's decision.Then there can be no dissatisfaction there.But I'm sure I'm getting busy, so let me just say a little bit of a grudge. "

Viola shows a smile that feels tired but more fulfilling.

I pick up the story of one of her words ─ ─ resentments.

"Of course, if you come to the store, I won't complain, but I'll listen to ten or twenty of your stupidity."

"Haha, I see. I haven't shown my face lately.I think I'll be up early today, so I'll show my face a little bit. "

At my invitation, Viola nodded without looking lost.

Speaking of which, I remind myself of a recent newcomer.

"While Viola wasn't here, there were more interesting people."

Huh?

"Maybe older than me.He's a very beautiful man, but Sally says, "The enemy of a woman."

"Thank you for any information you may or may not want to meet."

Viola is a Swiss childhood friend, a little higher.

That's why Lito would be pretty old for her.

"I'm sure they'll dictate it first, but if I call the clerk, I'll execute the punishment immediately."

"You have a lot of noisy advice for your guests."

I mean, I don't know what I can do if I leave it alone.

What does the clerk think of the rule that customers should not be dictated basically?

And those rules are meant to avoid unnecessary trouble with the customer.

"Nevertheless, there is no story of loading in places like this.I'll talk to you later. Are you going to stand at the counter today? "

I nod to Viola's question.

"Still, Phil and the others have a job to do, and I'm just going to watch the basics."

"You look good."

"Still, in the bar department, it's up there.You can say you don't have to work. "

Nevertheless, if Phil and Sally were to take care of the preparations, they would occasionally want to be ready.

I can't help but feel my hands stirring, and I'll miss making ice after a while.

I mean, the round ice Sally makes is a bit cluttery.When I saw that, I wanted to make it myself ─ ─ or too big to go into the rock glass, and I had to cut it.

At that time, I preached with dismay that I should make sure that I entered the glass properly.

And while I was alone, Viola said quietly, loosening her cheeks.

Well, it's time to get back to work.

"Ah, well done."

"It's still early. See you tonight."

After saying goodbye, I saw Viola off and headed back to the Lord again.

Walk down the hallway of a mansion that you don't know, but you don't know where it is, to reach the lord's office.

Sunset fog.

When I knocked lightly while speaking, I received a tired reply from inside.

"Go ahead."

Now if you'll excuse me.

The lord's face, which was the first to open the door, was more tired than Viola's.

Perhaps his fatigue is also stacked just by the amount of paperwork he has piled up.

I'm so tired.

"You see? The boulder is a bartender."

"No, I think that's what anyone would say.You look so tired. "

The lord smiled bitterly after being told to rub his eyes a little.

"You have to be careful.If your political opponent sees you like that, you might get caught up in it. "

"Thank you very much."

"Oh, no, I'm just doing my job.First of all, there are no lords in this country who are not tired.The same goes for the Knights and Vigilantes, except the lords. "

The lord turned to me with documents that he had just read.

Apparently, he was reading a report from Viola earlier.It seems to summarize the sightings of the monster and the actual record of the engagement.

No major casualties yet, but the whole unit is exhausted and apparently out of service.

"Recently, I've heard a lot about monster activation."

"Oh, yeah. If such a rumor is made, the people will speak up.If you heighten your vigilance in response to your voice, you'll get more reports.It seems to be the same trend not only in the region but also in the country. "

The lord gave me another piece of paper.

Apparently, they compiled a report from the state and a recent report of the appearance of monsters.

Starting with data a few years ago, it seems that monsters have been on the rise since about two years ago.

If you look at the comparison across the country, this is also rising overall, but there are many reports, especially in the eastern part of the city.

"There are regional differences in this.Is it caused by a lot of reports? "

"That's what the country thinks and is currently investigating.Researchers and scholars seem to disagree on whether it's cyclical or peculiar, but all we can do now is crush the monsters that appear symptomatically. "

I'm a little sorry for the lord's troubles, but I was a little relieved to see the regional disparities.

My drunken liqueur master, Neuine, who still lives in this city, lives in a hideout where the increase is slow.

"But I don't know how to say this, but I also think this increase in monsters is a chance."

Then, the lord declared that he could force himself.

"More monsters and more monster damage means more adventurers looking for potions and more people looking for potions.I'm not aiming for it, but this situation could be a catch-up for us. "

"I can't honestly welcome more injured people."

"Of course it is.But it should never be bad for us to help those people. "

Increasing the number of monsters is never our fault.Rather, it is necessary to spread cocktails quickly in order to save people who are attacked by monsters and have dangerous eyes.

Cocktails for people who are attacked by monsters or who have become magically deficient due to the effects of fighting monsters.

After all, that's all we can do.

"Well, it's bad for you to go out with me about my job.Can you give me a report? "

The lord said so, as if he had regained his mind.

I nodded and decided to briefly report on the course held today.