Legend

Having stored all kinds of supplies needed for the oak crusade to Mystering, Ray breaks up with Bobbs on the spot that he still has business to do and leaves the guild through the back door.

"Grrrrrrrr"

Seto, who noticed Ray like that, greeted him with a delightful throat and went straight to the main entrance of the city of Gilm.

"Oh, do you still want to do it today?

Langa comes out in Ceto's response as if she's already used to it. Sometimes the average guard is scared of Seto, and he says he's the captain... No, because he's the captain, Langa was like half in charge of Ray and Seto.

Well, the fact that Uncle Larks told me to keep an eye out for Ray is also a big reason why Langa is in charge of Ray.

Remove the guild card from the mistering and open your mouth as you hand it over with Seto's submissive necklace.

"When it comes to a request, it's a request. Didn't you hear about the orcs building the settlement?

Ranga picking on that description.

"Of course I'm asking...... even though you're strong, you're still G-ranked, right? Were you able to take the request?

"This time it's an emergency request, and they say rank doesn't matter if you have the strength to defeat the orcs alone"

"... I see. Well, you can take down a waterbear, so it won't be a problem in the sense of strength."

"It will. So, the crusaders are assembling in front of the main gate after noon. It's a little early in time, though."

"Gru."

Not yet? I get my guild card from Langa as I stroke Seto's head rubbing my head all the time.

"I'm sorry, you let me take the time. You and Seto would be relieved first, but be careful."

Nodding at Langa's words, he travels with Seto to the grass a little further from the city's main gate.

"Gru."

Seto lying down in the meadows to feel good and Ray leaning against it. I guess I should have waited for the other members beside the main gate, but it's only a few days since I came to the city of Gilm. There are still quite a few people who do not know Seto exists, so it can be a ray consideration to stay out of the way when entering and leaving the city.

And Seto also sounded like a gobble and cat in the back of his throat in a good mood as he was happier in the summer sun in the meadows than in the city.

Ray, who could also cause symptoms such as heat stroke because he would otherwise be exposed to direct summer sunlight, is leaning on Seto with a totally cool face because he is wearing a dragon robe, which should also be called simple air conditioning, on top of the different physical abilities he originally possesses.

"... Ray, is that you?

I leave my perimeter vigilance to Seto, and when I enjoy a relaxing sleep, I suddenly realize that my name is called, and my consciousness awakens rapidly.

She was in her 30s or so in front of Ray, who opened her eyes and had a wand that looked sturdy wearing a robe. Next to it was a middle-aged man with a funny face and a boy about the same age as Ray, who was solidifying as if he had seen something incredible.

They were three Elk, Minn, and Rodos of the Axe of the Thunder God, a Rank A party.

"Is it time?

"No, that's true too... Um, can I ask you one thing?

Ray nods at Min's words as he roughly anticipates what he will be asked.

"I'm pretty sure it's Griffon you're leaning on.... Why?

Even though I say members of Thunder God's Axe, I guess Griffon, just a monster of the same rank, will remember fear. It was Min asking in such a way as fear, but Ray's reply was extremely short.

'Cause I taemed it.'

"Bullshit, don't play witch mountain! Rank G adventurers like Griffon...... Huh!?

It was Rhodos yelling back at Ray's light words, but when Seto turns that gaze as he grunts the back of his throat, he gets stuck in words.

That won't help either. Even though he belongs to a Rank A party, Rhodes himself is only a Rank C adventurer. It's no wonder they remind you of something called an instinctively biological character if you deal with a griffon that is said to be rank A.

"Look, Seto, calm down"

Ray forgives Seto, even though he smiles bitterly at how Rhodos is doing.

"Gru."

Talk to Rodos, scratching that head as tight as usual.

"Let me tell you something, Seto doesn't care who he is, he's hostile. Except for me and the people who do it to me."

……

To that word, Rhodos could not speak any more, who felt that if he said anything while opening his mouth with Pak, he would still be roared by Seto.

"Ha ha. Awesome, kid. I've seen a lot of guys tame monsters, but I've never seen a guy tame a griffon before. Hey, can I touch it?

"Dad!"

I guess this area is the difference between rank A and C. Or simply the difference in years.

"Seto, what do we do? He wants to touch you."

"Gru......"

Seto looking in turn at Rhodos, Elk and Minn. A few seconds went by, and he rang short and shook his tail small.

Permission granted.

"Right! Sorry."

When it comes to touching a monster with a very high risk of rank A, Elk even laughs and reaches out without looking nervous. That hand touches Seto's torso, where Ray is leaning...

"Oh! What is this smooth touch? I've never seen a griffon before, but you have such smooth hand hairs."

The best way to describe Ceto's body hair would be with a silky smooth touch.

Elk snorts satisfied as he strokes that smooth body hair.

"Hey, Ray. Did I say Ceto? If you make clothes out of this guy's body hair, that's the kind of quality you can give to the royal family, right?

"Well, I don't know. I didn't give a shit because I don't have that kind of quote..."

"... Ray, do you mind if I stroke you too?

I guess I can no longer contain my curiosity about Elk's words. That's what Min asks again.

When Ray turns his gaze to Seto on that question, he shakes his tail as small as he did when he elked.

"He doesn't mind."

"Right, then, quickly.... Elk, get out of there for a second. Give me that smooth touch, too."

"Mother! If you get close to a griffon, it's dangerous!

Rhodos stops it that way, but naturally he couldn't stop Min, who sparkled his eyes with curiosity.

"Ho, ho... You sure have a very smooth touch. As much as it makes you want to touch it forever."

"Right? Hey, it's your lucky day not to have to worry about Griffon attacking you."

"Right, Elk is right. Rank A Monster Griffon, touching that body is a very valuable experience."

Seeing two people stroking their torso that way, Seto closes his eyes again after a sharp glance at Rhodos all the way to Giro.

"Come on. You hated me, Rodos."

Elk, who was watching how it was, grins and speaks to Rhodos as Min still strokes Seto's torso.

I don't care if Griffon hates me.

No treatment, sighing elk all the time. Ray speaks to such an elk.

"Bobbs told me that you and I are going to act together until we get to the Oak settlement. Regards."

"Huh!? Why do I have to bother taking care of Rank G?!?

It was naturally Rhodos who reacted first to Ray's words, but it was Elk, not Ray, who argued against it.

"That's natural. Yeah, of course I don't mind."

"Dad!"

Elk opens his mouth to Rhodos as he sighs in disgust.

"Ready? Remember the meeting that took place in the morning. Ray was tasked with transporting supplies for this oak crusade, wasn't he?

"Oh, I know that because I was listening to you too."

"So what do you think would happen if that ray were to be oaked and defeated by other monsters?

"That's... ah..."

"Have you finally noticed? Yeah, well, if Ray was killed, all the supplies would be par. Okay, here's the problem. What are we?

"... Rank A Party, Axe of Thunder God"

"Right. Plus, he's the only Rank A party on this oak crusade."

Rank A. Although the rank of the Alliance is one below the S, there are only three of them in the world, so if you're an adventurer, you all know how much Rank A is just below it. And because of the scarcity of three Rank S's, there is also a lot of awareness that those who have Rank A are essentially top of their list if they try to be the average adventurer.

And the Axe of Thunder God is such a party to which two Rank A Adventurers belong. Even in the city of Gilm, strength and track record are appreciated by top-notch parties and guilds, and in fact, that's not wrong.

"It is regarded as the biggest force in this crusade to accompany Ray's escort as we carry supplies.... Is there something wrong?

"I do understand the importance of supplies. But there's nothing we need to do to protect this guy. We're having a Rank B or C party."

Rhodos disputing the elk in a half-witted manner.

(Damn, why should my father and mother care so much about a guy like this? Mostly griffons, item boxes, it's all not this guy's own power, but his ability to rely on monsters and magic items. We're escorting you on purpose. Do you need to...)

I turn my gaze to Elk while I think that in my heart.

Only he didn't realize that his aversion to Ray came from the fact that his mother, Min, admitted to Ray.

Naturally, Elk, the father and leader of Thunder God's Axe, is also aware of that.

"Okay. This is Thunder God's decision as the Axe Leader. No objections, no imitations of defensemen."

"... I get it."

At the end of the day, Rhodos had no choice but to disapprove to Elk, who sometime hardly gave the order.

(Damn, did you spoil this guy too much? In terms of strength alone, it's higher even in the C-rank... what makes it so much better for my mother. Hopefully you'll be better influenced by Ray on this request)

Unlike Min, Elk doesn't have the power to feel magic. But still, only the Rank A adventurers had a faint idea of Ray's strength and potential. Talking about it makes me feel more or less elk. That means Ray has enormous power in him, but he's never the kind of bad guy he is.... but I had to smile bitterly when I heard what the eagle did to his claws.

For Elk, I don't like the eagle's claw-like way of getting newcomers involved and using it as a chore.... I can't really like it while I know it has some effect on the development of newcomers. That's why I was not particularly offended to hear about how and how Eagle Claws and Ray rubbed them when I gathered information about Ray after the Oak Crusade meeting. Rather, well done! So much so that I was sending a compliment.

As he sees Elk troubled by his only son's whereabouts, Ray turns his gaze toward the main entrance as he leans against Seto.

There was a gathering of people from the party we saw at the morning meeting, most of whom were talking and still looking at the Rays with care. The majority of them are not destined for the axe of Elk and Thunder God...... but for Seto, a griffon. Even those who were listening to Ray's information inside the guild actually saw the real Griffon for the first time, so there's no need to do that.

(but... the same gaze as you're observing me, not Seto)

The gaze I've been following since I showed mysteries in the conference room. It's the gaze I've always felt except when I was at the wheat pavilion at dusk, which is the inn.

For those who are sending that gaze, I guess it's a priority to somehow get the mysteries I have over the oak crusade, all I did was smile heartily at the hunch of the battle that would surely come.

"Oh, you're here."

Ray turns his gaze toward the main entrance again to Elk's grunt.

There were about eight carriages coming out of the city. And in the front carriage, besides you, there was Bobbs.

"Whoever gets the oak crusade request, get together and get in the carriage for each party! The axe of Ray and Thunder God is the carriage in the middle with me. You know why?

Speak to the adventurers who were gathered on the spot and ask the elk so.

"Oh. To make you less likely to lose supplies, right?

To Bobbs' words, that's what Elk shouts.

Elk approaching the carriage. Ming and Rodos to follow. And Ray and Seto head under the carriage, too.

The adventurers gathered near the main entrance embark on a carriage they decided to ride with the sleaze as if they were drawn to seeing the approaching Seto. Elk and Bobbs kept the conversation going with no concern at all about that. And...

"Good, we're leaving! It's an oak crusade!