After all, Tinia of the Grad clan suggested that I should go out and have a casual dinner tonight, so she pulled back once in the form of a ride.I left it up to May to arrange dinner places, but apparently it's like a luxury local restaurant where you can taste the local cuisine of Refill IV, which the locals call Theta.

"Is this the local dish of Refill IV... I'm looking forward to it!

"I see. As far as I can remember, there aren't many strange dishes like whole yam, so I think I'll be able to eat them with confidence."

"That's reassuring."

It was a specialty of Cormatt III, because the dish that made a whole potato worm the size of a potato worm was so impactful... that it was delicious.Whatever it looks like.

And we were already back in Black Lotus, having such a breathtaking conversation.So I received a report from May about Tinia, a member of the Grad clan, and I was looking into the information on the fine local restaurants that will be the venue for tonight's dinner party.

"You've had a hard time with May."

"No, I didn't have any trouble.Tinia-sensei, please stand back immediately. "

"Who were you?

"I thought he was intelligent and strong."

While saying that, May reflected the appearance of an elf woman who thought it belonged to Tinia on a holo display.She is a beautiful woman with dark brown hair stretching all the way to her waist.I remember this powerful eye.You're the beauty who spoke to me on that ship.

"This guy, after all."

"Do you remember?

"You're the one who put the captured elves together.I was the only one who spoke at the scene.You got a name, too. "

"I see. You're beautiful."

I don't know, pretty lady.

"You're beautiful.That's oniisan. "

I have a subtle problem with Whiska's remarks.As for me, I would say that I didn't aim to spin an edge with a beautiful woman, but I can't help it, so I'll keep quiet.

"I think it's time to look at us, rather than at the new beauty."

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The mechanic sisters are staring at me.I slipped out of sight of those two and pulled out a small information device.

"I'd like to preview what the Mercenary Guild gave me about this incident."

"Hey, brother. Look at me."

"Oniisan...."

Wait a little longer until you're ready.

I don't hate them, and I think they're cute.Besides, they're both nice kids.No, is it rude to say that you are a child?Because they are almost as mature women as I am at their age.

But you're not going to do anything about it!It looks too much... come on!This isn't a crime, is it?That feeling comes first.And I'm pretty much an alien with tits.

"Well, yeah. Sooner or later, I'm gonna roll my brother around."

(Laughter)

"What are you laughing at? I'm gonna knock you down."

"Relax."

Put that fist down.If Tina seriously beats me, my bones will break easily without any reinforcement.As far as I'm concerned, I feel quite strongly that I don't want to break a state where I can easily go out with people like this.But it is also said that it is a man's shame not to eat a set meal.Mm-hmm.

"Yes, yes, that's enough for today."

"Mmm... I'm glad Elma said that.Forgive me, sir, but I'll miss today. "

I'm sorry.

Honestly, I think Mimi and Elma and May are full of my capacity.I have to be a bigger man to accept them.In many ways.

"Ohh. Let's take a fresh look at the outline of the case."

Operate the small information device and display a summary of the incident involving the large Starfleet on the holo display.

"Hmm... it's not a particularly interesting case."

Well, it's abduction from a common descent raid.

The incident itself will be as Elma and I thought it would be.Multiple Starfleet bandits have launched a descent attack on Refill IV, using the firepower and mobility of the Starfleet to ravage Refill IV.Just at the time of the raid, a place where a ceremony was held was raided, and dozens of people were abducted, mainly young elf women.

And the big Starfleet was packed with particularly high-ranking people, and all but those ten prisoners were attacked and almost killed by the pursuit of the system forces and the Imperial Space Force that preceded them.This is something that is likely to attract considerable criticism from an army that was unable to prevent a descent raid.

It's also odd that we forgave the descent raid, that we missed the big Starfleet and were robbed by us passing by, that we didn't easily destroy the big Starfleet, and that we captured the ship in white warfare and rescued the captives safely.You must be in a pretty tough position.

Nevertheless, judging by the general's appearance, it didn't seem like he had any misgivings with us, so I don't think he should worry much.

"So, the ceremony was the engagement between the second daughter of the Grand Chief and the second son of the Minfa Chief... that is, Tinia-san and the son of the other Chief."

"Maybe it was like a meeting to connect the clans."

"This is a painful incident... isn't politics involved?

"I see. There's nothing interesting about the raid itself, but that kind of story is likely to get a lot involved."

"I'm not happy that the Grad and Minfa clans are so strongly connected. Another clan has spoiled the ceremony by spreading information to the Space Bandits, and the composition of the ceremony is easily emerging."

Of course, the stories that we in the field come up with right away will come up to us when we were attacked.Both clans must be wary of being hostile to other clans, and other clans must be careful not to get in trouble with other clans.

"Somehow, you came at such a great time.Maybe we should cancel our operations in the Rifil system and go somewhere else. "

"I think we should put that into perspective.Going to the dwarf's native system?

You must be in the Maxil system.It's seven miles from here in the hyperlane. "

"I see. I'm hungry about the Cormat system."

"Uh-huh... I wonder if that's okay."

Apart from Mimi, they seem to support the option of leaving the Rifil system early.Mimi probably feels a little shy about throwing away a project that involved her a little bit.

Mae? Mae basically supports the policy I adopt if nothing happens.You don't really make these decisions, do you, Mae?

"Whatever happens, it's in the direction of leaving right away.I've already applied for a descent, so let's just take a peek at it. "

All the crews present nodded at my suggestion.

Now we can unify our decisions on future policies.What kind of stories will pop up at the dinner after this?At best, be careful not to get caught up in the power struggle of Refill IV.