It was at the foot of Arkham's mansion, far from the Human Reserve, that I was guided to reach.
A fancy restaurant was the way to take the house.
To one of them, that shop made of beautiful white wood, Yen slammed open the door, ignoring the bills he was preparing.
"... sorry, I'm just getting ready - was it Lord Yen"
"I'll get in the way, Kreutz. Are you and these young people getting together right now?
"That's what closing at this hour means. She's here today, too, if you don't mind - what's behind it?
Without disturbing the sudden visit, the master, who was polishing his wine glass with a white cloth towel, quietly turns his gaze here.
Moments, I feel comfortable killing with Zokri, convinced that this is really the enemy, the underground organization like the Resistance.
"Aren't you looking into it, too? Who's trying to make a difference in this city right now."
"... Oh, my God, you're here. If that's what Lord Yen brought you here for, I'm sure it is."
"Soon, I will lose my Arkham. That's why I wanted to see you guys. Sudden visit, deeply apologize"
Already I have become the Demon King look as usual.
In that state, I bow my head to this master, the elf of a man who is not a demon.
That will be more persuasive than anything else in this city.
"... maybe that's what this is all about... I'll call her right away"
The master who told him so disappeared into the back of the store.
I turn my gaze to Yen with the question of what this means.
"In that picture, there would have been two elves. One of them is the leader here. It's just... it's a little bit of a situation, you know, and sometimes I think she's gonna be on Arkham."
"What the hell is that..."
Before that question is resolved, the master returns with one woman.
A bright blonde, emerald-eyed elf woman.
Is it the hallmark of the whole elf, the luxurious body yet beautiful with its slurrily stretched hands and feet, tall enough to work even when it comes to supermodels?
The moment such a person saw this one, he stopped moving in a pitch.
"I see... you shouldn't be wanting intelligence to give out information lately in Ugli. Nice to meet you, Master Caivon. We strive for a family order at Arkham's Mansion, my name is Ikes"
"Arkham's decree... is that the worm in the lion?"
"It will. But I cannot stand out and be hostile to Arkham. So this is how."
Is she also one of Reis' daughters?
But she's only an elf, to the extent that she looks a little above Rhue.
She's been in that mansion for such a long time. That was probably unimaginable hardship, misery, and inner grip.
But still, the flames of determination seemed to be burning in her eyes now here.
Maybe that's because Lace, who loved the mansion she was entering, showed up.
"Yen, there's something I need to tell you. My mother is staying at Arkham's mansion right now."
"I know. And this man was asked by his mother to bring him to this city. So, you're here today, which means you were going to move that way, right?
"Dear Kaivon...... Now one major concern has been removed. Dear Kyvon, I know you've already guessed the day of the resolution, but it's the day Arkham announces his engagement to your mother."
Apparently, my remarks in the reserve had already reached her ears, and they say they're going to move at the same time as mine again.
But what does that mean when one concern disappears?
You're telling me there's such a problem, that their power alone can't help it?
But maybe they decided to stand up because of what I said.
And if you were trying to use me too, that would be reliable.
Use anything you can use.
People who are temperamental enough to use them are more reliable as partners to work with.
But the betrayal and kicking down is NG. Then it is doubled back.
"What are concerns? If there's anything wrong with the decision, it would be helpful if you could tell us."
"It's the power of Arkham. As it stands, that mansion's premises have boundaries that place restrictions on the use of magic. At the moment of the decision, we need to stop it. But when you stop for a long time, you need to disable the surgeon."
"I mean, you want me to take down that operator?
Well, certainly there will be numerous other troublesome opponents besides Arkham himself.
But if the opponent is a surgeon, he can do something with Lue's power. Besides, even if I had to fight the surgeon, I would have...
An unexpected word popped out of Mr. Yeung's mouth when he put that thought around.
"... So you want to tell Master Caivon to stop you?
"What does that mean, Lord Yen?"
"That's from my mouth. Right now, I have a deal for Arkham to hold my life. If you are given an order, you will turn it into a puppet you will never be able to defy. I have still brushed my arms once as an adventurer with my mother. In the majority of opponents, the biggest concern was that they would not take that back. But if you're Caivon, you can bury me easily."
Hmmm... why do you do all this with people's nerve wrestling, Mr. Arkham?
Indeed, if you were fighting with Reis, you wouldn't be able to fathom yourself to the extent of the adventurers around you.
I used the Advanced Appraisal to see what she was capable of.
[NAME] ix
[Race] Elves
[Occupation] Magician (36) Magician (50)
[Level] 123
[Title] Fallen Light Wings
Person who seeks permanent robbery
The displayed ability was the second most powerful thing I've ever seen. That is, to say the strength to inherit to Lüe.
Its level exceeds Achidal's level of Reis, and its professional composition includes magicians in the sub, a thorough magic, magic, and demon-directed specialty.
In the age of the game, it was a combination of a specially constructed iron plate for a magical job.
Sure, this won't even get you close to a bad opponent, and you'll be totally sealed off.
Depending on how you fight, even Lue is forced to struggle.
"... I can't have Reis' daughter in my hand. If you can get into the mansion for a moment, that's fine. After that, I don't mind being a puppet and attacking as much as I want. That's about it, while I'm dealing with Arkham. But I'm gonna gently flush it."
"Thank you...... sorry, it's time to go back to the mansion. As far as I'm free to move, it's just up to this store..."
"Is that also within the contract? How can I break that contract? Is there only one way to get Arkham to disarm it?
"It's a contract to dedicate my soul, so unless they give me back what I offered... even if Arkham lost his life, if I don't know where it is..."
"Well... okay, I'll work with you when it's all done"
"Okay. Then, four days later, some Demons will be invited to the Mansion for the announcement, so at that time..."
At the end of the day, Mr. Ikes left the store behind.
I was pale explaining the operation, but how was the inside?
Despite the fact that we have a dear mother nearby, we must stand by the other person who torments that mother.
And even though we finally have a formula to help, at the end of the day we can decide to be manipulated as enemies.
How does it feel to have to go back to the mansion where such hard feelings await hard events......
Mr. Yeung, who is left behind, pounds and nibbles as he drops off her back like that.
"She stayed in this city. Once upon a time, the lord finally cut the numbness.
I used private soldiers to raid the store in anticipation of my mother's absence. Probably tried to take them hostage. "
And she talks about what once happened and what made them splurge.
"All the Atashi, who had no fighting skills, fled this city. But it was only because we were able to fight that Ikes tried to protect the store until the end. In the meantime, we escaped."
"... Reyce didn't go back to the store?
"I don't know that. We were desperate to live after that, too. But it looks like Arkham didn't use Ikes to negotiate, and maybe he didn't go back..."
I don't think Reis escapes without even checking the kids' safety.
Then could there have been a revolution on this continent at that time...?
But then it might be bad. At least Reis likely feels a huge burden on Mr. Ikes.
... If she were taken hostage, she would...
In the end, no matter how far I go, all I worry about is my body. I hate myself for giving priority to Reis and Rüe over Mr. Ikes himself.
"Afterwards, the athletes rolled all over the place, but still the chasers came after me. That's why one day I decided to run away from the mainland.
After that, I lived in Endrecia, but when I finally grew up, I was wondering what happened to that store.
That's how they keep coming back and living. Fortunately, Arkham won't be able to make a stand and move his soldiers. "
Probably because by then Oink's abolition of the royal family had created some sort of equilibrium.
And that equilibrium must still be going on.
At first glance, the upper levels of this continent appear to be beginning to establish democracy.
But internally, there are still a lot of Arkham-like people left, and I guess they still bump into each other the way Oink does.
... Pork may be starting to head this way.
Perhaps already in her brain, when I defeat Arkham and also plan to eat and kill a party of lords coming from there to revive the old system.
It seems to be being used, but it would be nice if you would take on all the ex-post processing.
Again, Arkham, we need to get this over with as soon as possible.
"Master. Will she be here again?
"Yeah, you'll probably explain what happened today to your constituents. I'd like you to build up your strength by the day you arrive."
"Okay. Lord Yen, I beg your pardon first. I don't know where my eyes are."
"Aye. It doesn't matter if you're a demon or not."
She was showing vegetables, but still apparently this act looks like it.
I'm glad to hear that. I'm sad. It's a little complicated.
Above all, we're in a hurry. If you don't even act, that will come out on the table.
It was the day after that.
I headed to the gilt to see if something had happened to the many adventurers pushing against the bulletin board.
It was an announcement from the lord that the hedgerows that were swarming the bulletin boards split left and right and jumped into his eyes.
In other words, we will prepare a venue for the announcement of the engagement to Reis, so that anyone can enter the premises of the Mansion.
Is it bold or is it a trap that invites this one?
I wonder if it's a formula for holding all the residents I visit hostage.
But I can't read his thoughts without knowing the exact power of the mansion.
Therefore, I decided to go back to her.