Legend

Takeshi.

The moment Ray talks about last night, the signs of the two men acting as gatekeepers intensify.

It's not even killing, but if anything happens, we'll take care of it ourselves. One of the gatekeepers opens his mouth, wrapped around the signs that such determination resided.

"You're not mistaken about last night's attack on the warehouse, are you?

The words that would come out of that mouth for such a ferocious face, which would surprise the child if he saw it, were polite.

But the only discomfort I get from it is stronger.

A gatekeeper who returns words while emitting a force that can even be called some kind of scare. But Ray just nods that it doesn't matter.

"Oh, listen to what happened the day we brought in the bodies of the unusual species we defeated. I was just wondering."

"... OK, just a moment please"

Respond briefly and keep one of the two headed for the mansion.

"That's quite a vibe."

The gatekeeper man nods small to Ray, who shrugs off the back of the gatekeeper who headed to the mansion.

"As you know, we're all nervous about yesterday's raid. I'm sorry."

"No, you don't have to worry about it. My people are dead. I know what it's like to be that way."

"Grrrrrrrr"

Ray groans, and Seto growls his throat every time he says he agrees with the words.

I guess that's why I don't put a surprise kind of look on my face when it comes to the existence of a griffon, because that's all I think about this one.

Since then, the man has been sitting without saying anything in particular as a gatekeeper, and Ray and Elaine have also been sitting still in the atmosphere that is spreading around them.

And after about 5 minutes...

"Thank you for waiting. Master Bosque is waiting for you, please go inside. However, when it comes to griffons…"

Ray nods knowingly to the story of the returning gatekeeper telling him gratuitously.

"Seto"

"Grrrrrrrr"

To Ray's call, he just rang his throat knowing he didn't have to say anything, and headed toward the garden with a yellow on his back.

It's basically a garden that's turned into a training ground, but there's still some kind of nature left, so I guess we're going to kill time there.

As for the Silva family, I was somewhat tempted to move their mansion as they please, but Bosque told me to make them like it immediately, so I went back to work as a gatekeeper without saying anything more.

"Welcome aboard."

It was a man in his late 20s and 30s who welcomed Ray and Elaine inside the mansion. It was Sanctions, deacon of the Silva family, with sharp eyes of cleavage and strong green hair.

Just like the first time I met the Rays in the guild hallway before, my expression remains calm.

That's why the difference is noticeable compared to the adventurers in the mood who are guarding the perimeter of the mansion.

(... no, you still can't afford it compared to before)

It's not in the expression, but there's some tired vibe coming out of Sanctions' body.

Ray and Elaine, who saw it, whine inside saying they couldn't help it.

As far as the two of us know, the Silva family is Bosc itself acting as a militant. As Ray has seen several times, the paperwork is handled properly, but the essence of Bosc is still militant.

And those who serve, cooperate, and are grateful to the Silva family. These also basically bring together people of similar character who just admire Bosc.

Of these, the only intellectuals that can be said to be Sanctions. In a way, I would say that it is a person who supports the Silva family more than Bosc.

Therefore, the burden on Sanctions as it stands should have been considerable.

"I don't think you have to tell me what to do."

"Yes. That was last night. I wanted to get in touch with both of you as soon as possible, so it was convenient."

"Get in touch?

Sanctions nods as Ray unexpectedly queries the unexpected words coming out of Sanctions' mouth.

"Yes, just ask Bosque to hear more about it. This way."

Tell him so, and proceed along the hallway as if to lead Ray and Elaine all the way quickly.

It was Ray and Elaine looking at each other for a moment only, but if we can't help it as we are doing here, we go after Sanctions by deciding that we're here to ask what's going on in the first place.

And about 10 minutes walking down the hall. When he arrives in the room, which is also quite deep inside the mansion, Sanctions knocks on the door.

"Dear Bosque, Elaine and Ray are here"

"Get in."

Short response.

But the short words alone felt the anger that was put into the words through the door.

(Naturally, I suppose)

He crushed the face of the Silva family, painted it with mud, and made it false. Or you might say it was just better if you hadn't stormed off yet.

Either way, Ray and Elaine, who went inside through a door opened by Sanctions, find herself surprised to see Bosque sit back on a large chair made to match her body.

It is true that I am angry, but for some strange reason the expression is calm.

But soon I realize that's a mistake.

Sure, I can say the expression is calm, but there is a fierce angry color floating behind its eyes.

A carnivore on the verge of eating up to his prey was emitting such signs that he was killing the signs and lurking himself.

Or maybe Sanctions didn't get inside the room because Bosc is in this condition.

"Hey, you came fast. I didn't really think I'd stick my neck in this relationship."

Such a calm voice that if the listener hears it, it trembles his spine.

However, the two people in this room nodded small without feeling anything in particular in the boss in that condition.

The type and number of training grounds we've dived through so far is only an attitude because it beats Bosc.

"What, if you hear that we were raided the night we brought in the anomalous species, that would be great."

Especially in the case of Ray, there are circumstances where he is craving a variety of information about abnormal species.

Why did Seto absorb the demonic stone of the Queen Bee of Sword Bee and nothing happened when there was a magical reflux in Death Size?

Why is the presence of an abnormal species appearing in the various hierarchies of the dungeon?

Why does an anomalous species have a force a few steps up, unlike other monsters?

I was hoping to get some information about them, so I handed over Spear Frog's anomalous species at the Silva warehouse, and this is the result.

"Right. Well, I guess so. Don't worry, I know who did it."

To Ray's words, Bosque returns the words with a fierce grin like a carnivore in his mouth.

Hearing the words, Ray unexpectedly opens his eyes.

Because I didn't even think that there was much more information gathered on this matter than all the people who came to the Silva family throughout the city were looking for the killer.

But Ray came to the Silva family because there was no way he could get any other information in that situation.

But then it did. So, one question remains. That is...

"Then what are they all over the city?

Yes, the adventurers who are currently trying to find some clues around the city about the killer.

Bosque opens his mouth again with a fierce grin on his mouth to Ray, who asks him if he would not need to do such an imitation if the assailant had already been found.

"To make sure we don't know who did it. And you don't think we'll know it's our fault so soon. Let them think we're on the lookout for the killer, and let them be caught off guard at once."

"Is it going to be that easy?

"Probably no problem. You don't realize you're making a mistake. Even if we decide it was his fault, we got it close by chance."

Ray decides that it would be useless to say anything more to Bosc, who just doesn't say he'll show things to his eyes.

Besides, Ray never even came to the Silva family to stop Bosque. I'm here to get information about someone who might have something to do with an anomalous species, so it was weird to force Bosc to stop here.

In the meantime, Elaine opens her mouth listening to what she's been talking about in silence.

"Bosque, can I ask what the evidence is like?

"No, I'm sorry, but I want as few people as possible to know about this. Few people know there's evidence. I taught you both because I could first determine that you weren't definitely involved in this case. But I can't give you any more information."

"... even at my request, huh?

The words of Elaine, who is also the Duke of Kelp.

Knowing how much that means, Bosque nods without a moment's hesitation.

"That's right. Even if it's your favor. My disciples have been extensively killed in this case. It is also one-sided, almost like an ambush. You'll never give up here to clear the mindless of those who admired me."

Gilli, and the sound of biting my teeth echoes all over the room.

Elaine also decided that it would be useless to say any more. Eventually, he sighs small.

It was Elaine who tried to open her mouth again as it was, but Bosque keeps the word going as if to control its destinations.

"But if an adventurer with the right arm is going to be on our side, even if it's me, it's a wish or a fulfillment. I don't need to divulge secrets, I don't mind if I tell you about the evidence if you're on my side to feel safe... What do we do?

To the question, after a few seconds of silence, Elaine shakes her head small.

"No, I'm not involved in Eggzil's power struggle. If my position becomes clear, it'll be a lot of trouble."

"Sure. So, how's Ray? You wouldn't have any trouble with a house like the Duke's, would you?

I immediately ask Ray if it was half as expected for Bosk that Elaine would say no.

I didn't think Elaine would lend a hand in their battle from the start, but if Ray had no ties to the nobility, he probably would have thought so.

Ray also has some involvement with the aristocracy, as in his relationship with Dusker, Lord of the Guild. But it is true that the person is only a normal - very armed - adventurer and has an overwhelmingly thin relationship with the nobility compared to Elaine, whose parents are the Duke's house.

But... after thinking about it for a few seconds, Ray shook his head to the side.

"No, let's stop it. Sure, there's a lot going on here, but like Elaine said, taking sides with the Silva family is going to be a lot of trouble later."

"... well. I'm sorry, but I can't help it. Then I'm sorry, but I need you to leave for today. We're going to be busy, so we don't have time for you guys."

To Bosque's words, Ray and Elaine glance at each other and then nod small.

"Okay. Surely even if we stay here like this, it'll just take a lot of work.... but okay? It would be a power struggle, but it would be retaliation, if it were to do harm to the general public in Exil..."

So Elaine, who stopped the words, glances sharply at Bosc's giant.

Intense...... that was the boss who moved his body pickly for a moment into his gaze as if it existed even under physical pressure, but eventually opened his mouth with a small nod.

"Naturally. Even if I rot, I am the owner of the Silva family. I don't imitate hurting people without darkness. I promise you that."

"Right. Fine.... Ray, let's go. There's nothing more we can do."

"Oh."

He turns his heel back and leaves the room feeling Bosque's gaze on his back.

Bosque, who dropped off those two backs, has a ton of sweat on his forehead and back the moment Elaine and Ray disappear.

My body is cold, hot on my forehead and back scratching sweat even though it is, chills in total conflict with that.

"Isn't General Princess's alias a decoration...? But I can't stop. Until we clear the mindless of the dead."

Focus your consciousness on what you need to do while desperately focusing on the body that is about to shrivel.

"... did you, Master Bosk still never stops,"

Sanctions sighs small as he sends Ray and Elaine out of the room to the outside of the mansion.

Ray and Elaine give that look an unexpectedly strange look.

Because he said it was better not to retaliate against anyone who obeyed Bosque.

"You got something?

"We do have proof of who the Raiders are. But it feels like it was intentionally left behind to me... no, I do feel like I was thinking too much, considering the evidence was in a difficult place to find... but I really feel like I'm being danced on someone's palm."

"Then shouldn't we stop Bosque?

Sanctions shook his neck sideways to Ray's words, which he accidentally put out in his mouth.

"No, that's what I feel on my own, because there's nothing like proof. Besides, Bosque has a lot of feelings for his body, so if it were to kill them all..."

Hearing Sanctions whining carelessly, Ray and Elaine had to figure out what they should do.