Legend

Lords' Hall in the city of Gilm. Currently, Ray was waiting in one of those rooms.

As for Seto, who was with him at the main gate, he had broken up before entering the Lords' Hall, and now he's probably even taking a nap at the stables in the Lords' Hall.

This season is shifting from summer to autumn. The temperature outside is so easy to spend that I can say what the heat was until a few weeks ago.

Most importantly, Seto, a griffon, has a body that can spend time in summer or winter.

Envy. Ray looks around the room sipping tea served to the maid when she was led to the room, thinking that way.

Essentially, it was built more as a fortress for times of peripheral distress than a lord's hall, but the interior was either boneless and there was little to entertain Ray's eyes.

"Well, that's what I knew."

Mumble, take the book on demolition of monsters out of mystering and start reading.

Anyway, after being led halfway to this landscape room, nobody visits except the maid who first brought me tea, who has a soldier-like presence on the side of the hallway, in front of the door of the room.

(I suddenly got in touch with the Princess General's escort and nearly killed him... and given that, I guess this treatment is one way or another good treatment)

That's what I decided, and I read a lot of books in the room.

And then about an hour. The sound of a door knocking abruptly echoes into the room.

"Finally."

Whimpering, storing the book to mystering and responding, the person who would be the Knights of the City of Gilm turns up.

"Are you sure it's Ray?

"Oh."

"I'm sorry to keep you waiting. Your lord is waiting for you. Follow me."

I nod at the words, drink out the cold cut tea, and then follow them.

The location I was guided to was the room I was also called the day before. Custe attacked me as soon as I walked inside.

It was obvious that the room was the office of the lord because it was not so easy to forget once you saw the elaborately applied artwork and the confusing doors.

(You're not going to get attacked again this time)

Even so, it is decided that the knight who guided us so far will not have to worry about it because he is walking ahead. It follows a knight who knocks with a door knocker that is arriving outside the door by way of example and then enters the room.

"I'm sorry I'm late to call you."

As soon as I entered the room, I heard Dusker apologize and shook his head small.

"No, it's okay"

"Right. I see. Come here more than that."

There was a Dusker sitting on the couch in the room, opposite it, Elaine, and three of the escorts stood behind it so that they could deal with anything at times of need.

I can look sharply at you from the three of you standing as you head to Dusker's side to see how that goes.

(Custe can tell because of yesterday's incident. The same applies to Ara and the woman she was called. But I don't remember doing anything to the guy who was doing the other one...... no, can you help if you think he was about to get his people killed)

Ray moves to Dusker's side whining inside.

However, I notice that one of the sights that can be directed at me in such a way is unnaturally favorable to the three of the escorts.

Tracing the tip of Chirali and his favorable gaze, it was Elaine, known as the Princess General, who was there.

A caged gaze of strong will into a beauty that you will never forget once you see it. Rather than favoring that gaze…, Ray feels like it contains nuances such as interesting.

While I thought of it that way, I was just trying to move closer to Dusker and stand behind it like three of my escorts...

"No, fine. Sit next to me."

"But..."

A noble sits a civilian next to himself. Even Ray could understand that that was not normally possible. But I'm a Larks Borderline Boy because I don't mind doing that kind of cross paper ripping.

In the end, Ray almost pulled hard and lowered his back next to Dusker.

And the maid puts the tea in front of Ray at the right time when she just said she was waiting for it.

"Well, there was a lot of noise..."

Dusker opens his mouth with a bitter smile.

"Anyway, this is Lord Elaine, whom you will escort this time. Lord Elaine, this man says Ray is an adventurer to be sent from the city of Gilm as an escort to Lord Elaine this time. I don't need to tell Lord Elaine that I actually crossed the blades.

"Mm-hmm. I haven't been able to get my hands paralyzed for a while since I played that blow. He's the one who's releasing so many blows. I'm not complaining about being an adventurer."

"Thank you"

Apparently, I decide that there is no particular penalty on that matter, and I bow my head to Elaine, who probably figured that out for me.

"No, because that matter is also an early point here. Ara."

That's what Elaine calls me, and then a knight who crossed the blade with Ray takes a step forward a few hours ago.

"Lord Ray, earlier, I apologize for the inconclusiveness of launching an attack at my earliest convenience."

Yes, I bow my head, Ara, but there was a lot of dissatisfaction in that eye, and it was clear from the edge that I was reluctantly apologizing to Elaine for telling me I was heartbroken.

But now Ray is only a Rank D Adventurer. I couldn't possibly complain about Ara being a knight, and I didn't feel the need to say it at the same time, so I nodded without particularly blaming her.

"No, because this one, too, has attacked, even though it's reflective. Don't worry about it. Let's just say we're each other."

"... Yes. Thank you."

Pecori, and Ara lowers her head and goes straight back behind Elaine. With such a chilling view of her men's backs, Elaine smiles bitterly and talks to Ray.

"Ray, can I call you that?

"Yes."

"Right. Then let me call you Ray. I hope you don't get me wrong, but it's not like Arla's hostile to Ray. The... what to say. Yeah, for some reason, it's weird to worry about me. So don't hate me too much. Do it. You don't want to giggle with each other about the boring things you're going to be challenging the dungeon with, do you? And in that state, when something happens in the dungeon, it doesn't help."

"Right. I agree with you even here. I've never dived into a dungeon myself, but I've been doing a lot of research since I got this nomination request... because apparently it's not even that easy."

"I guess. So as soon as possible, but I'd like to leave for the dungeon by the time the 6: 00 bell rings tomorrow morning, is there a problem?

"Yes, I have purchased most of the supplies I need for the past week or so since I received the request, so I don't mind if I keep going."

Custe grins with his nose and pinches his mouth about how unpleasant Ray looked to say it out like that.

"Hmm. Still nothing like this, you're going to the dungeon dressed up?

"... Custe, did you say something like that? You've seen it a few times already."

Show the mysteries that are embedded in your right arm so that everyone on the spot can see them.

The first guess of what that was was was Dusker, the lord of the land who was purchasing information about Ray from guilds and guards.

"Well, that's the item box"

"Yes."

When they heard the word "item box," Elaine and the others looked seriously at the bracelet that was nestled in their arms.

"I see, so to speak, I was certainly taking that giant sickle out of nowhere when I could rub it with Ara... is this the item box? Don't be the first to see it."

Custe frowned when he couldn't spot it was an item box, even though he had already seen the death size removed from the mistering twice, against Elaine, who shrugged like he was impressed.

But I guess that's natural. Magic items called item boxes are so rare. Because it's not a very believable story if you don't actually see it with that eye like this even if they tell you that a Rank D adventurer on the periphery has it.

"As you can see, I'm always ready. Fortunately, Seto's here."

"... it does sound like you're all set. But not this one."

To Custe's words, Elaine nods.

"Surely we are not ready to challenge the dungeon yet.... than that, Ray. Can you ask me to have an item box when it comes to carrying luggage?

In his experience during the Oak Crusaders, Ray nods without having to worry in particular, half expecting them to say so.

"I don't mind that. But since this mystering is a bit of a special item box, if you'll accept it."

"Special? How is that special? This is the first time I've seen the actual item box in the first place. It would be helpful if you could explain."

Nodding at Elaine's inquiry, remove the item box from her arm and place it on the table.

"If it's meant to be, an item box is something anyone can use. For example, Elaine takes out the potion I put in this item box. But this item box is starting to react to the magic of its owner by giving it a bit of a special finish in the middle of production. I mean, I'm the only one who can get what I put in this item box. At the same time, in a way that no one else can use this item box. I know my owner by magic."

"... well. That would be great. There are not many magic item weapons that recognize the owner, but there are quite a few. Custe's spear, for example."

I nod and open my mouth with a smile on Elaine's words.

"Right. For example, I now keep my weapon by entering the office of my lord Larks Border Uncle, but even if someone other than me tried to use the demon spear, it wouldn't kill him, and if he could use it without stabbing him, it would be a good place to replace a stick."

Hearing that explanation, Ray realizes that no one but Elaine has a weapon.

(... I have this mystering in that sense. Does that mean I can bring in weapons whenever I see anyone)

Nodding inside, Ray. It would be possible to bring weapons to any location if you did have mysteries. That means he's the perfect person for an assassination.

(Well, the purpose of collecting monster demon stones is not to imitate my assassination unless there's more to it)

"Anyway, that's the thing, so if you can trust me when it comes to item boxes, you can take on transporting supplies... what do you do?

"Not a problem as far as I'm concerned... how about you guys?

Elaine asks me, and Ara opens her mouth first.

"I will obey Elaine if she can trust him."

Then Ver.

"Um, I'm sorry, but I don't know if I can trust anyone I just met right away. It's also about challenging the dungeon, so it's not necessary. As far as I'm concerned, one vote against."

Finally, Custe.

"I apologize for recommending this person to Uncle Larks Borderline, but I agree with Ver"

"Hmm, then you say yes to two, no to two."

"Dear Elaine, what will you do?

"Right, let's just say I'm asking Ray here on my authority. Ver and Custe have the best opinions, but it would be deadly to blunt the movement with extra baggage to challenge the dungeon."

I guess there were places where I could snort at that word of Elaine. Let the two who were opposed snort as well.

"That's why I'll have my stuff ready by the time we meet in front of the main entrance tomorrow morning, so you can store it on the move."

"Okay."

"Oh, and you should see what the fighting style is with each other. Ray, can I tell you something?

Ray nods at that question and opens his mouth as he puts the mistering back into his arms.

"Right. In my case, I basically become a magic warrior. That sickle I showed you earlier is a magic item and at the same time a magic activator. The magic you can use basically revolves around the magic of flames..."

(You should treat it like magic and teach it even when it comes to the skills you took into Death Size for once. Is it enough to teach magic shields and flying slaughter? No, it's my first place to go, a dungeon. Can I smell corrosion without being suspected when I have to use it?)

"You can use some auxiliary magic and wind magic, and soil magic"

"Hmm, can you use auxiliary magic while wind, soil and 3 attributes can be used in flames? That's a big deal."

Elaine snorted admirably, but I guess she doesn't care that she's gaining interest. Ara stares at Ray with a sharp stare of jealousy.

"It's only a little bit usable, except for the flames. And that big sickle, Death Size, just like that, is the main way to fight with magic items."

"Sounds like it. Although the effect of cover-up seems to have been granted, the robe would also be an equivalent industry. The bracelet fitted in my left arm would also be some kind of magic item, and most importantly, those shoes are a substitute I'm familiar with."

Saying so, Elaine turns her gaze to her feet. Ray following that gaze. It's worn on that leg...

"Slapenil shoes?

"That's right. Apparently, you're in line."

"... Indeed. But my master tells me that Slapenil shoes are quite valuable, but you've got them well."

That's what Ray asks as he remembers his settings.

"It's definitely a precious item, but it's not as valuable as whether it's seen once in a lifetime as an item box. And if that's what you're talking about, Ray's better off getting Slapenil's shoes."

"In my case, it was given to me by my master."

"Oh, with that said, was he thrown out after his training by his master? I have asked Uncle Larks about the area somewhat. With that training, I guess I was able to rank up to Rank D in this short period of time.... Well, then it's our turn next. I'm somewhat close to Ray. He is a magical warrior who specializes in intermediate distances with connecting swords and magic. It's a breeze to be good."

(Even with the same Magic Warrior type, close range in Death Size. Unlike me, who magically distinctly separates it from the long range. Is medium range the main thing? I have the strength to play death sizes weighing over 100kg, and I would rely on it in battle)

"It's a similar style of combat to each other. Sooner or later, I'd like to ask for some help."

"Right. When you get a chance."

Elaine grins happily when she sees Ray nodding. Ray fell in love with the smile that its beauty brings to mind, but he immediately returns to me with Elaine's voice.

"Next, Ara"

"Yes, Master Elaine. I am a knight, and the weapon will be the long sword I showed you earlier. It's a pure avant-garde, so I'm sure Lord Ray and I will be fighting next door."

Ray remembers what happened in front of the main entrance. Indeed, that blow waved at me was a rigid sword not commensurate with its luxurious appearance, and had the power for the tip of the sword to plunge into the ground. If that sword were to be waved, the monsters around it would probably be one-sided.

"Custe"

"My weapons are spears, as I said earlier, and I often serve as a medium guard, just like Elaine. There's nothing you can do about swords for once, but swords only have a meaning as a spare. And because he specializes in the magic of water, he also serves as a restorer for this unit."

I guess I regretted losing to Ray so much. Custe tells me out of the blue that he lost yesterday only because he had an unfamiliar sword. The journey to the dungeon is compassionate with an inner sigh of sigh in its vain high pride, Ray.

"Ver."

"I guess the main thing is the rear guard with the bow, basically. Sometimes I'm entrusted with an avant-garde with a dagger, and I can use some magic from the terrestrial system. I want you to think of me as a bandit in adventurers."

(I see, is that why you have prepared someone with the skills of a bandit in front of you? Don't you have to worry about Trap for this?

"That makes me a member of this challenge to the dungeon with Ray.... maybe for a short time, thank you"

Ray holding back the hand offered. The hand was a feminine laid-back hand not worthy of being called the Princess General. Normally, if you hold the sword and repeat the battle, you can do what is called sword dako, but there is nothing like it. Ray hits that it's probably due to healing magic.

Thus, the first meeting between Ray and Elaine ended.

And the next day, the five will finally leave for the dungeon.