Legend

The man in the mask... I knew him because his body didn't draw a feminine curve.

Nevertheless, maybe... maybe it's true, but I couldn't deny the possibility of being a slender woman.

"You must be Ray-san. Is it okay to assume that we've come to Slum City... and that we've brought this many people here because of the wind and snow?"

Ray is convinced by the masked man's words that he is a snowstorm.

Although I wasn't very vigilant because there was no hostility or killing feeling, it would be helpful if you could still reveal your affiliation properly.

... of course, as long as this is a slum town, I can't deny the possibility that I'm just cheating on the snow and the wind because I'm not part of the snow and the wind.

Given the possibility that someone in the hands of Dolan Workshop has come into contact with him, there is no way to completely deny it.I can't... but Ray expected the man in the mask in front of him to be probably a snowstorm.

It's a big deal because there are similar signs to Soleil that I've been in contact with before.

"Oh, I need to ask you a favor."

"... in your relationship?I saw you at Dolan Workshop. "

Looking at the wind and snow, it turns out that the blade of blood gave us the contract that asked us to assassinate Ray.

Beyond that, I expected Ray to attack the Dolan Workshop, and if he was the largest Assassin Alliance in Egginis, of course, he also gathered information about the Dolan Workshop, and Ilnara's faces were also known as a non-mainstream alchemist.

It was difficult to answer why they and Ray were together.

"That's right. Let's do it at the Dolan workshop.It's not convenient for them... I brought them here because I knew they'd have to kill me if they knew. "

It was Ray who usually said that he had brought them in, but if he was a snowstorm man, he would wonder if they would get caught up in it.

Nevertheless, if they were to say which of Ray's and Dolan's workshops they feared turning into enemies, everyone who knew Ray's strengths would say it was Ray.

"So... is that what it's like to accept them here?"

"Of course not. I'm not asking you to accept it permanently.Just wait until this case is solved. "

In Ray's words, the masked man thinks a little... and finally nods.

"Unfortunately, I don't think I can make that decision.I'm sorry, can you talk to Nina, the negotiator, about that? "

"I know, I meant to.That's why I'm going to go to the blizzard. Is there a problem? "

"No problem. Nevertheless, traveling with the same number of people can create a strange disturbance.I'll show you to Ajito. "

"Please."

To be honest, the words of the masked man were a wish and a fulfillment for Ray.

Because it came from a different place than when I came to Slum City before, it was delicate whether I would be able to arrive safely in the snowstorm.

Even though I remembered to go near the center of the slum, Ray had to go looking for the exact location.

But if there is a snowstorm, he will guide us properly.

For a moment... it was really just for a moment, but not for the snow or the wind inside Ray, but for the man who took Ray's assassination instead of the blade of blood?Like that, Ray immediately rejected it.

I understand that if I doubt it that much, no one will believe it.

"Yeah, I'll take care of it. I brought some people in from the snow and wind, so don't worry about the escort."

The masked man's words were definitely helpful to Ray.

Protecting everyone here with Ray, Seto, and Lindy alone was a pretty challenging story.

Nevertheless, being dispatched from the Assassin Alliance means that those dispatched as a matter of course will also be assassins.

Is it really possible for someone like that to provide escorts?I didn't doubt it a bit, but... because the man in the mask is so confident, Ray decides that there is no problem in the first place.

"That's why I'm following him."

That's what Ray told the others, but some of them looked subtle.

Being an adventurer, a merchant, or a slum-dweller doesn't mean you don't have a chance to meet an assassin.

However, if we look at the large number of ordinary people, the assassin is the only one with fear.

That's why they reacted subtly when they called him an assassin.

... and Ilnara and the Alchemists have a low level of involvement with the Assassin Alliance.

It's only natural that there was a connection between the blade of blood and the current mainstream alchemists.

Still, there is no option not to act together here.

If you stay away from Ray and say you don't want to be involved with creepy assassins here, it's because you couldn't deny being caught by Dolan Workshop chasers or being attacked by slum dwellers before that.

The party then proceeds through the slums to be guided by the masked man.

Unlike slum-dwellers who were near the entrance, many slum-dwellers are more prepared than others.

In some cases, Ray and Seth may have attacked, but now there's a snowstorm man with them.

Masked men and assassins secretly escorting them.

If there is such a presence, no one in the city of Slums would think of turning the biggest snowstorm in the city against the enemy.

Or even if you're there, your friends will stop.

As a result, I was able to continue walking without being attacked by anyone, especially when I entered the slum.

"Well, what is it? I thought it was such a scary place because it's a slum town... but it's not that scary."

"Yes, I thought Slum Town was a scarier place."

"What? That? I was more scared when I came to the slums."

"That's how it happened."

When Ray sees those who speak like that, he wonders if it's okay if Ray stays like this.

The only reason we're safe in the slums this time is because of Ray, Seto, and the man in the mask who was sent from the snow and the wind.

If they had come to the slums in the absence of such people, they would certainly have been entangled.

No, no matter how entangled I was, I could never deny the possibility of being attacked and killed.

If so, Ray opens his mouth, thinking it would still be a problem to remain misled about the place called Slum Town.

"To tell you the only reason I was able to get here without any problems this time is because I had Seto and I had a guide who came from the snow and wind along the way.What happens if you come to Slum City without us? "

"You'll be eaten.In the worst case scenario, physically. "

"... eh?"

One of those who was comfortably talking about the slum city shouted out a lost voice between the words of the masked man.

Although being eaten can be understood in the sense that it is being sold off as a slave or deceived into setting up some kind of trap, when it is eaten in a physical sense, the story is different again.

In other words, it can only be eaten in a literal sense... because it only seems like eating human flesh.

I don't think it's a joke or something at first, but there's nothing like that in the masked man's atmosphere.

I can't see the man's face in the mask, but I understand that it's even more serious.

Even so, those who had said that the slum was not so scary had to keep their mouths shut.

"I see. Then don't talk too much to inspire slum-dwellers.You're just customers here. "

In Ray's words, everyone... even Lindy, the adventurer, nods quickly.

The group then moves on to the slum city, unlike the gentle atmosphere of the previous day.

Relaxed by the quiet movement, Ray strokes the set that came next to him.

Seto came to Ray from behind because he understood that the snowstorm assassins were on guard.

At the same time, it is important to understand that even if your back is attacked in this situation, you have the ability to detect it in advance.

"Seth, I'm sorry I kept you waiting outside.... are you okay? "

Gruuuuuuu!

As Ray says, it's okay! and a set of throats snorting.

It was such a setup, but did I miss waiting outside for a long time? I rub my face against Ray.

Regardless of the Marina house in Gilm, the star gazebo where Ray stays in Egginis naturally has a stables.

And at night Ray slept in the room, and Seth slept in the stables, so it wasn't strange for anyone to think that the waiting time outside the Dolan workshop wasn't that long.

But if you think about it, it's a perception that it's very different from this.

That's why Seto was so sweet to Ray.

... the stories about the dangers of the slum city just now are such a unimaginable sight.

Some people think the masked man's words were a threat when they saw one of them.

However, as far as the conversation was concerned, it is also true that it did not seem that way at all.

Everyone understands that it is better to remain silent here for now, and it is true that it was the right choice.

I kept walking for a while under these circumstances... When some people with no physical fitness were just tired and their feet began to flutter, a familiar building finally appeared in front of Ray's gaze.

Compared to when I came here before, there was a slight discomfort at first because it was a movement from another side, but I was convinced that it was a blizzard when I got close to it.

There it is.

Ray whispers.

Hearing that, the people walking in the slums looked nervous.

It was anticipated from our conversation with Ray that the Assassin Alliance was leading us.

It would have been harder for ordinary people to be nervous if they had seen the Assassin's Guild Again.

"Can I see Nina soon?"

"Yes, Nina was looking forward to seeing Ray."

In the words of the masked man, there was an unseen envy even though he was trying to hide it.

Even for a masked man, Nina, who has an unusual beauty, is a longing being.

I know how Ray feels.

"Well, then we need to negotiate right away.... well, then the question is, what should I give as a reward? "

Originally it was Ray who wanted to push all the rest of the iron ingots, so are you sure you want to take it? There is also the question.

Nevertheless, Nina will probably take over if she is strong enough.

For Nina... no, for Wind and Snow, it's important not to be hostile to Ray as much as possible.

However, Ray and I don't want to do anything so forcefully.

If you do that, you'll definitely get in trouble later.

In order not to do so, we still need to give something more than an iron ingot that would be desirable for snow and wind.

(Axe? Well, it's useful as a weapon.And... spears? No, most of my spears are broken.)

It's no wonder they think they're selling fights rather than rewards.

(So... do you want to reward the potions you got from the blood blade or something?There are other medicines that have been investigated for various effects)

Ray decides that he will need to pay something satisfactory for the time being, and then moves on to the building where the snow and wind are falling apart.

As before, there were a few guards and people who thought they were coming, but this time they heard about Ray coming.There was nothing in particular to interfere with.