＜Infinite Dendrogram＞

□ [Saint Knight] Ray Sterling

Walking around the inn with a blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah,

But she wasn't alone.

That face-to-face employee...... was with the lefty.

Looks like you two are talking about something.

"So nothing before the war?

"Yes. Absolutely..."

Apparently, the content of the story is identical to what I heard.

However, the look on the face of Azrite, the listener, is a little harsh.

"Brittis, do you remember the family name?

"Brittis............... sorry, nothing"

"Yes..."

To the answer, Azrite looked a little unfortunate.

"... may I ask you to take off your face?

"That's... I'm sorry, because it's not something I can show you"

"... ok. I'm sorry I couldn't."

"No. Then I have work to do, so excuse me"

That's what Lefty said and thanked him, and he left.

Azrite, left alone, drops a little shoulder and walks over here.

"Ah."

And, approaching, you finally notice this one, making a slightly missing voice.

"Is there something in the lefty?

"... Something, what?

I asked, somehow.

It's just...

"Azrite's attitude was more like checking (...) than just asking."

"You're observant.... I wouldn't have thought of that if you'd shown that before entering the hot springs."

"No, that was really bad...... But there's something about lefties, isn't there?

"Right. My friend had a similar voice. I marched to war, to a friend who was supposed to have died."

"... that's him again"

Sounds like a roundabout day for Azrite and Lefty as well as me.

"But he says his face is hurt, and he's losing something to show his proof. The outfit and voice are very similar...... If I were you, I'd go with my family..."

"Then why don't you ask [the pope] instead of the feminization student in the king's capital? Just heal your face..."

"-Don 't give me that parasite's name in front of me."

"... oh"

............................................................................................................................................................................................................. I was scared.

I was afraid of a different vector from my sister and feminized senior.

But he said he'd be so angry... what have you done, feminized seniors?

…………

…………

Shit, the air got heavy all at once.

I'm not going to be able to change the air if it's just me, but Nemesis isn't here.

How do I......

"Laithern, I was here, Deska"

And there came the Lord of salvation... Dr. Mario.

"Ray, what about this guy?

"Dr. Mario. He was a guest of the Inn, and he came to the city where he left off to investigate civilization."

"Yes.... that's a quick ear for a scholar"

What's that supposed to mean?

"So, Raisan. What items would you like to show me?

"Ah, this is him"

I take the silver out of the item box and show it to Dr. Mario.

It's just that Azrite looked surprised, not Dr. Mario.

"... brilliant jade horse!? Besides, it's not original, is this!?"

"Oh, yeah, yeah, but"

"Duh, where did you get this...!? Individuals among Flagman's five riding brilliant jade horses that hadn't been found...! This is a national treasure...!

…………

To the intensity of Azrite's eating, it's hard to say "I'm out of the chatter".

He said the national treasure is out of the chatter... Yeah, I can't tell you.

From this reaction, I think I'm going to pass out when I hear...

"I mean, didn't you notice I was watching Gideon's battle relay?

From what I was saying during the day, I thought I was watching that battle with a wind and hoof bomb on the air.

"You wouldn't notice!? If you didn't actually see it, you wouldn't know the difference from a replica!

Is that so?

... Yeah, maybe the reason Silver hasn't been stolen before is because they haven't noticed "I'm on the real thing".

Well, you don't normally think Rookie uses it.

"So, how did that original... could it be your brother's, a handout from [Destroyer King]?

"Well, that's the place..."

"Yes, I knew it..."

Azrite looks very convinced.

... convenient at times like this, brother that seems like anything.

"Hmm..."

And while we're asking questions like that, Dr. Mario is in the process of appraising Silver.

I keep a close eye out for silver while occasionally shifting my glasses and switching to bare eyes. I wasn't sure over the bottle bottom glasses. Those eyes seemed very tired...... but they were bright blue eyes.

"... I see. Raisan, and your little lady, Sun. This fuselage is indeed not a replica but the original death of Flagman. But it is not a brilliant jade horse of five horses and a mason"

"" Huh?

Isn't that a five-horse brilliant jade horse?

"But the explanation says..."

"Yep. From the content of the descriptions of [gold] and [red balls], the original is believed to exist in all five machines, Masita. On the surface, the same descriptive text appears on this [silver], Mass. But it's not, Death."

"No, what do you mean?

"First of all, it's about the five brilliant jade horses created by the famous flagman, but the five horses are already buried, Death."

"Buried?

"[Golden Thunder], [Red Jade Eruption], [Obsidian Fist]. In addition to these, a brilliant jade horse with the wind attribute [Jade Storm] was recently found in Drife. In the literature discovered at the same time, there was also the name [Aoyama Wave Tao (Sapphire Wave)], so the five horsemen Death"

"So what about our silver?

It's not... Dr. Mario says Flagman made it.

"In the official five horsemen, Arimasen. But something extremely close, Death. enough to be satisfied with what is written in the normal description. This fuselage is officially adopted prototype Desne. Alternatively, experimental machine death"

"What do you mean?

"Five riding brilliant jade horses, perhaps a fuselage day organized to a standard very similar to the basic frame of [Golden Thunder Ting]. In addition, it was this [Silver Wind] Death that incorporated some kind of experimental system there. It is clear to me which timing it was produced before or after the five horsemen, Masain."

... I see. So is it a prototype, or an experimental machine?

Did you try and make that [gold] before you made it and then get into production?

Or have you diverted spare parts of [gold] and loaded it with something new?

Silver is one of them.

So I wonder if the name reads differently.

"Either way, Deshaw is inferior to that one. Besides, from what I've seen, Desne doesn't weigh as much on his offensive abilities as any other brilliant jade horse."

Indeed, except for the invisible third skill, it only carries a barrier of aerial driving and compressed air.

Wind-hoof bombs are also probably an unexpected use by designers.

Operations that require hundreds of thousands of MPs are not taken for granted.

... Well, I wouldn't even use that much MP in the future.

"When it comes to the offensive abilities of other brilliant jade horses..."

Mr. Figaro's [Obsidian Land Rift] had protruded countless piles of rock from the ground in a duel race with his brother, running over it with eight legs resembling a Nordic mythical shemale horse.

The pile also seemed to be quite powerful as an attack, and my brother was forced back by his arm to continue racing the tank that was about to be bounced off the pile and coursed out.

Do you mean skills like piles back then?

"Right. [Golden Thunder Ting] developed an electromagnetic junction and used the magnetic field backlash to drive the sky at high speeds while emitting a lightning comparable to the advanced depths."

Similar to what you would do if the basic frame were just the same.

However, it doesn't seem necessary to use hundreds of thousands of MPs for the attack, and because the barrier seems to be more defensive than compressed air... user-friendly seems out of step.

... but it also feels noisy to release thunder all the time, so I like silver though.

…………

Some silver rubbed my nose (like area).

I wonder what it is.

"Either way, it's very valuable, so take care, Lower Rhinoceros"

"Thank you"

It was kind of tightened up with words like an appraisal show, but I'm really glad I asked Dr. Mario.

"Speaking of which, are you two going to dive into < ruins >, Deska?

"I'm going to. Because he can move to a brilliant jade horse tangled job."

"... I'll dive for an investigation, too"

When we answered that, Dr. Mario grinned.

"Ooh, that's great Death. Then if you find anything, I'd be happy to appraise you again, Death."

"Yes, thank you"

…………

That's what Dr. Mario said, and he went back to the main building.

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That's how I lost sight of Dr. Mario.

"Azrite"

"What?"

"Was there anything suspicious about Dr. Mario?

When I ask, Azrite looks at me like she's surprised.

"... you're really observant"

"With the influence of my sister and brother. So, what was caught?

"The very fact that archaeologists are here,"

Azrite said this as she put her arms together.

"This time, the Kingdom has taken the lead in stopping requests and injunctions of information related to < ruins >. And yet, the fact that we already have archaeologists is inexplicable."

That's what Azrite said...

"Information injunction? But you could normally buy information about the monument?

"................................. Huh?

Azrite turns her eyes round to my words.

"Huh? That? You're here because of the information behind [Destroyer King]..."

"No, it was usually commercially available information"

Shortly after I said that, Azrite sat back... covering her face with both hands.

"What the hell is that newspaper..."

Yeah, you're handling all kinds of information as strange as it really is, over there.

Well, the commissioner has Marie, and I guess it's not normal.

"More than that, Azrite's going into < ruins >, too, that we were talking about earlier?

Even when I talked to him on the way to Calcellatan, he said it was an investigation, but I didn't expect him to get inside.

"... Yes, it is. To figure out what the truth is about."

"The truth?"

"It's a chest containing the art of civilization from earlier periods. However, some of the precedents found so far have led to dangerous weapons coming out of the ground and going wild. We need to investigate."

"A precedent, for example?

"An easy-to-understand example is the Fourth Underwater Digging Castle in Gran Barroa. They've overflowed a lot of carnivorous monsters from the inside, and they're about to destroy the ecosystem. In the end, immediately after we reached Super, the human bomb was incinerated in every area of the ocean.

“Human Bomb"... Oh, someone called Abras Masi's Soy Sauce Antibacterial.

Someone who hears the name from time to time but doesn't match the impression of the name with the flashness of the activity.

"... so I thought it might be a treasure."

"Of course, useful technical products are often excavated, and if so, I'd appreciate it. Something that can help unlock the present state of affairs in the kingdom. Or... if there's a factory itself that makes those things,"

"Is that why Azrite, as a spy, came to investigate with the intent of a great man"

Azrite is more powerful than Liliana, the current head of the Kingsguard Knights.

No wonder about such a mission.

"... Yep. Whoever sent me here is thinking about the future of the kingdom. As you know, the kingdom is on the verge of doom now. As it is now, it is attacked and destroyed. That's why we need the technology. If you're going to fight something you can't stand, you're going to need something you've never had before."

While he was talking about it, Azrite had been watching the mountain that there were < ruins >.

But only for a moment, he was shifting his gaze to a sword that remained on his hips.

"Something that's never happened before, is it? If it's about war, does it include the participation of super or powerful masters?

Shortly after I said that, I felt Azrite's attitude change.

I can tell even if I can't see the top half of my face.

She said no to my words.

"I told the Master... No, if you sent me, I wouldn't ask the Master to help me."

…………

In Azrite's words, "Why?" I don't ask.

What I also thought when I first met Sir Lindos in Gideon. It's no surprise to the kingdom, especially to those who went through that war.

There are few allies, many to the enemy, and the ravages are fierce.

There is no denying that the cause of the Kingdom's great defeat to the Empire is < Master >.

Azrite is Mr. Langley's apprentice.

Then she also has the grief of losing her master.

The person who sent her may also be losing someone.

Then tell that girlfriend, "Why? I'm not willing to throw casual words like," etc.

Just checking.

"Will cooperation not be requested? Well, then, how about a minute to join the war on your own? For example, at the Imperial Interception."

"Huh?"

"Tian's laws are out of scope when it comes to interacting with each other."

"Yeah, yeah. Though it is."

"Well, I'm sure there are plenty of people who will, even if they don't."

First my brother's face floats, then the faces of many of the rankers and < masters > I know in Luke, Marie and Gideon.

The seniors faces, too,... Oh, yeah, the faces of the feminized seniors and the moonshadow seniors floated a little too.

I wonder what it is. Maybe the people whose faces have come to mind now are the ones who I'm sure can't help but help themselves once the kingdom is on the ground.

'Cause a lot of people are weird and mischievous... because not a single person hated the kingdom.

Someone who has friends in Tian in the Kingdom.

Who incites in the arena of the kingdom.

People who make the people of the kingdom their followers................ No, is this a little different?

But no one wanted this kingdom to perish.

... Well, Marie and the seniors have a siege case, and the feminized seniors are too masterful.

But I'm sure I can't help it if I have to.

That's how thoughtful it must be, and I think I've dealt with it straight away.

"But..."

"At least I'm gonna leave. Well, you might think what Rookie's still far from a ranker saying. Borrow from a clan I know, but I'll join you."

... Feminized seniors are scared, so if you want to come in, is it around Chelsea's Golden Pirates?

"So you don't have to ask for help, but it would be helpful if < master > would accept me if I said" I want to cooperate ""

"... my, in one place, I can't decide"

"Right. However, it would help if you could tell the Azrite employer that as well. I'm sorry, I suddenly said this."

"... no, I don't mind"

Azrite meditates behind the lens of the mask and seems to be thinking of something.

And yes. Speaking of cooperation......

"Besides, can you help me with the Azrite investigation from tomorrow?

"Huh?"

To my suggestion, Azrite opened her eyes to surprise.

"I just told you, my only purpose is to move in. And then I'm interested in history, so much so that my hands and time are free. So first, let me help Azrite here and now."

I'm going to go to war, but if this investigation also has a lot to do with the future of the kingdom, I'd like to help.

I don't want to choose goodbye.

"But this is my role. Besides, depending on the contents of the monument, something may happen that involves the survival of the kingdom. It is up to you, the Master, to take such responsibility..."

"Indeed, that is the role of Azrite. But at the same time, I don't think you have to do it alone."

……

"It's a mission, so there may be confidentiality, but then I'll help you to the extent that it doesn't conflict with it."

I don't help here, it's better if something happens to Azrite, and the aftertaste is bad.

"Besides, if he's responsible for the survival of the kingdom, I've been borne by him before. Some fucking white coat...... mr. Franklin is his evil."

".................. ah"

The blame is for fighting [RSK] in Gideon's case.

At that time, 'If you don't defeat him by a certain time, the monster will be released' was caught up in what a nasty ploy.

Besides, he was relaying it to Wang Du and Gideon, which is why he has a bad personality.

"That's why I've already been through that sort of thing, and the problem with me helping Azrite is... why are you crying?

For some reason..., Azrite was looking at me and screaming.

Wait, did I say something wrong?

Azrite is also a tian of the kingdom, so that white coat name itself triggered some nasty memories?

That fucking white coat......!

"... sorry.... Right, I did. You... even then..."

Azrite is crying and whining about something in a hard to hear voice.

But soon he wipes his tears and looks me straight in the eye.

"... how you feel, okay. You can ask for help here, too, okay?... of the investigation, though."

"Oh, sure."

"... thanks"

So Azrite wiped his tears with his left hand... and offered me his right hand.

"Tomorrow, thank you."

"Respond"

Me and Azrite will shake hands and promise to cooperate.

As a result, a survey of the site was to be conducted tomorrow with Azrite.

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□ ■ A communication magic communication record

"Logan, where are you now?

'I just entered Barbaros territory. Tomorrow night we will arrive in Calcheratan. And you?'

"Waiting in an inn close to"

"Didn't you find out?

'There is no one in the kingdom who knows my face. And the net is stretched. If anyone noticed me, they wouldn't miss it. "

'Okay. Then we can do it the day after tomorrow, as planned. That's fine. In real life, it starts on Monday...... no matter what, it's not until the day after tomorrow that I can cooperate. If you're behind that, don't think I can help you.'

Copy that. Your convenience in a cooperative relationship shall prevail. Even if not, it won't be long.... hey, yeah. I have additional information. '

"What?"

"There was a brother of the Sterling brothers"

"My brother............... that's him! You've thwarted Franklin's prospects twice." Irresistible ”!

"Oh, that's indomitable."

'I see, that's good additional information'

"Why? I told him I was trying to alert him."

"I've been watching him since he defeated the dragon at level 0. Well, the guy now has the added value of breaking Franklin. It can also be a good opportunity to reveal the nose of someone who sees me as an understatement. Oh, yeah - '

- "Indomitable” is my prey.

To be continued