--Then I thought the Knights who had told Iris I was safe had returned to the garrison.
"Mr. Laura!
"Raoul!"
Oh, my God, Iris and Mr. Basilio were together.
They rush to find me and breathe relief. I think I've been worried about it a lot.
"I'm glad you're okay. I couldn't see...."
"I'm sorry, I was so worried."
Ah, Mr Basilio's gaze turned behind me. I wondered what was going on, and Malta was standing there laughing.
When a strange girl suddenly appeared, Basilio asked curiously, hiding Iris.
"... who are you?
"My name is Malta! Laura's apprentice?
"What a disciple... a junior"
And I said, "Whoa!" and said interestingly. Is it unusual to have a Crown Concoctor?
Iris and Malta can quickly break the look on Bazillio's face, who was alert to Malta's light talk. Malta was apparently interested in the work of the Crown Prince's Concoctor and was asking questions quickly.
As she watched, Oliver approached unexpectedly. And I whispered softly with a whisper that only I could hear.
"Laura, this case is probably in Lukash's ear."
I looked up at Oliver.
This time it gets into Lukash's ears. That's not the development I want.
"But...."
"I was told to tell Mr. Arnold if anything happened to Elvira-chan. Like Laura, I told Arnold that Elvira might be targeted by monsters... in Lukash's ears."
If you put it in Arnold's ear, of course it goes into Lukash's. It's only natural that we're traveling together.
I know, but I'm going to eat it anyway.
"It's hard to tell my part lying face down..."
"It's difficult, and I think you should report it. I'm sure Lukash and Arnold will be sad to know what happened to Laura."
Hold on to Oliver's words.
He is right, and it is not the intention to cause trouble here. Phew, I nodded with one breath.
"It's unnatural to keep your mouth shut... I see. Just don't forget to tell her you're not hurt.
"Of course."
Oliver smiles.
I feel relieved by that smile, and I spill a faint sound.
"But what do we do now?"
I'm sure the monsters will be sent to me until the Lukash defeat the Demon King. If so, it will only be a radical solution by having them crush the Demon King as soon as possible. But it's not that simple, because I know it best.
Hide in King's Landing? But will I put the King's City, and the people who live in it, at risk? If the King's City falls, this country will shake greatly. Fights that can be won will not be won. I just want to avoid that. Then where should I be?
"That's why we should hire a guard."
It was Malta that answered my whisper. She is an unknown third party, so she does not hesitate to find the right answer.
Hiring an escort naturally costs money. The profession of Crown Concoctor Assistant pays quite well and saves money, but it is still tough to hire a guard for a long time.
"Yes," he roared, and Mr Bazillio tended to hesitate.
"Guard... what happened?
I was honestly confused for a moment, but when I was targeted by a monster, the most dangerous were my juniors, Basilio and Iris, who acted together. I decided that it would be better to speak honestly and opened my mouth.
"Somehow I was targeted by a monster. Maybe there will be a monster attack on me from now on...."
"Eh! Then why don't you go back to King's Landing?
"But I'm here to reconcile... and when I get back to King's Landing, the monsters may come to King's Landing..."
"Even so, I have to do something...."
Mr Basilio holds his tongue there. I wonder if he can't come up with the “hand” either.
Iris slowly approached the silence that had returned. And I looked up and said something, so I bent my knees slightly to align my eyes. Iris put his hand to my ear and asked in a quiet voice.
"Why don't you talk to Leanhardt?
--The more the people of Lustu.
Indeed, they are a family that has fought demon kings and monsters for a long time. You will have more wisdom than I do.
I nodded small.
"Yeah, can I ask you a favor?
Iris nodded with joy. Let's rely on them for now. You may see a new path.
Yes, and I have to ask for Mr. Caspere's instructions. Both of them are now waiting for a reply, including consultation with Mr. Leanhardt.
I'll take a look at Oliver. I'm sure he didn't hear me talking to Iris, but he seemed to know that we had a conversation. He didn't ask me anything, he just nodded.
"I am sending a message to King's Landing now. Stay in the garrison until you hear back from King's Landing."
"Thank you...."
I apologized for the inconvenience, and I felt reassured that Oliver and the others would escort me, and slowly lowered my head while holding both.
I'm most surprised at the unexpected development. I just want to avoid getting someone involved because of me. But I also know that if I sacrifice myself, there will be people who will grieve.
Somehow I had to find the best way, and I slapped my cheeks in order to get in touch.
In this world, I will continue to live as Laura Ampere. I'm sure it's time to step on it.
"Yes, Dr. Laura. It was a disaster."
--Leon and Sieg visited me right after the monster attack. They'll both be busy, and they'll call out to me without nasty faces.
"Mr. Leon, Mr. Sieg, I'm out of time. Sorry to bother you."
To be polite, the twins shook their heads in fear. We haven't had a chance to see each other since the experiment, but has the town of Rustu calmed down somewhat? I appreciate you coming all the way here in a hurry, but I'm sorry.
Without a precedent, Mr. Sieg suddenly cut to the chase.
"I heard what you said. Will you come to another of our settlements from the city you visited before?
"... eh?
"The city where we were born... no, it's a small village. The place has not yet been broken into monsters, and there are strong boundaries to hide from the world. Are you going to hide there with the Elviras?
It was an unspoiled tone. I felt like I was told it was better that way.
I have heard that the people of Lustu are dotted not in one place to survive, but everywhere. So it is within reach to assume that there is a village of the people of Lustu other than the one we were invited to.
However, the suggestion of hiding in the village was unexpected.
Thank you for your offer. Had it not been for the last time - when the inner humans were manipulated by monsters to loosen the boundaries - it would have been a harder place to protect than King's Landing. However, there should be no such thing as involving people living in such a peaceful village.
"But what I did could put the village in danger..."
Sieg interrupted my words with a gentle smile.
"That's all we can do for Dr. Laura. Don't worry about it. And a bit of a gentle monster can't break that village's boundaries."
Rest assured, Sieg repeated.
― ― I was beginning to think it would be best for them to nod to the suggestions of the people of Lustu. A village protected by strong borders and protected by a clan that has been fighting monsters. That would reassure Lukash and Arnold, who was worried about her sister.
The only thing that bothers me is what I do with my blender's work. We are still awaiting instructions from Mr. Caspere.
"Um, can I talk to my boss?
"Of course."
Sieg and Leon laugh with the same face. The smile looked like Diona, and I was vague as to where the brave men were doing it now.