Legend

Ray and Vihera, two of whom brought bodies from underground space, are thanked by the guards and adventurers.

Even though he's already dead, he's been collecting the bodies of his people, so I couldn't thank him enough for that.

... Although Vihera, who had the thought that maybe she could really fight the tentacles, had a slightly unfortunate look on her face that the fight didn't end up happening.

Nevertheless, if I had tentacles, Ray would have stopped me in that case because Langa had stopped me from fighting.

"Uh, yeah. I see you appreciate it. So, what are we gonna do now? At the home of the enemy, which was ahead of the underground space, the enemy boss, this mastermind, has been caught and handed over to Langa. Doesn't that make any sense to search the mansion anymore?

Having said that, Ray's honest feelings were that he wished he could continue his forced investigation as he could, as he has found quite a bit of evidence of crime in this mansion.

Most likely, the evidence gathered at the moment is enough to arrest the owner of this mansion.

(Maybe there's just as much evidence of evil in all the other mansions... I won't, right?

When it comes to earning just enough money to live in this many mansions, Ray understands that things are difficult.

That's why some thought it wasn't strange to be working evil.

If this is a mansion in an aristocratic neighborhood, it can be convinced by things like generations of assets.

"That may be the case when it comes to underground space, but other than that, there's more evidence of crime out there than there is to miss it"

"Right."

To the words of the guard, Ray makes no particular objection, and nods honestly.

Because I decided that it wouldn't really matter to me if I found some additional evidence than I had already found so far.

Looking that way with Vihera, there was no sign of Vihera's particular interest in the conversation now, and he looked around the room.

"What's up? Was there even a book that bothered you?

This room was somewhat overwhelming to describe as a library…, but there are still quite a few expensive books, if not ordinary.

I asked if there was anything in such a book of interest as well, but Vihera shook her neck sideways at such words.

"Yeah. That's not what I meant.... Talk in the first place, you think I read a book or something?

The adventurers and guards who had listened somewhat to Vihera's words around them do give a convincing look.

In fact, if you look at Vihera in thin clothes like a dancer or a whore wears, it doesn't seem like she would read a book, though not very much.

Also, even those who know Vihera's character of preferring to fight will not think that Vihera likes to read books in the same way.

But... in Ray's case, I know that Vihera is a former Empress of the Bestian Empire.

Beyond that, there was nothing more surprising about Vihera reading the book.

But Ray is the only one who knows about it, which was the problem in this case.

"Uh... yeah. That's what I'm going to do because it seems easier to say I won't read it anyway.... So, what do we do now? Is that an escort, after all?

Apart from the girl Vihella captured, we haven't found anyone to raid so far.

That's why escorts were absolutely imperative, beyond the fact that no one was really going to raid anymore.

(If you think so, this group was assembled on the strength of me and Vihella, so while we were going underground, it was actually pretty dangerous, wasn't it?

Well, Ray thinks so.

Fortunately, there was no particular problem while the Rays were gone, but that would really be a coincidence.

Nevertheless, Ray's actions were by no means a mistake, beyond the fact that underground space was the most dangerous.

Alternatively, only Ray could have gone to underground space and left Vihella on the ground... and other means could still have made a difference.

But given Vihera's character, there's no way we can tolerate that.

I couldn't even tell you that Ningro Ray would stay here and head into the underground space on his own.

If that had been the case, Jarvis and his people would have definitely lost if they had fought those tentacles anyway.

The ability to resemble the intimidation of the king of Seto, which should also be called the first sight.

It also adds that if you approach a rift in space, the effect will only increase if you approach it.

It was because Ray was there that things like getting fatally damaged.

"... yeah, I'm glad it ended up the way it is now"

"What, suddenly?"

To Ray, who grumbled abruptly, a questionable Vihera.

But Ray shook his neck sideways saying nothing to Vihella's gaze.

"No, it's nothing. In the meantime, if we're going to find out more about this mansion, we'd better act fast.... What are we gonna do?

In response to Ray's inquiry, the guards will assign those present here as they deem fit.

Sometimes, given the size of the mansion, I've already done quite a bit of research on suspicious places, which is more than the first number of people.

In the meantime, the Rays continued their forced investigation... and ended up doing a lot of research on the mansion until near evening.

"Hmmm.... don't overshadow Vihera either"

That's what Marina tells me when she was eating in the garden at the Marina's house that night, as usual, and she heard things like what the Rays did today.

Other faces...... faces like Elaine, Ara and Bühne snort at the marina's words.

Note that Seto and Yellow are running around the garden at night playing and haven't listened.

"I know. But it's also true that fighting that tentacle was pretty funny?

"... if Ray hadn't come, what the hell would have happened?

Elaine tells Vihera, who does not show the colour of reflection, with a grudge.

"Ray needs to come... right. It could have been dangerous. But at the same time, there's a chance we could have dealt with it."

Vihera's words have a color that I don't think she's saying just because she's strong.

Also, I can't even say for sure that I'm strong enough to know something called good luck in the battle of Vihella.

"... even if Vihella thinks so, there are many things that you think are going on..."

When Elaine is followed by Marina saying so, Ara and Bühne nod to agree with the words.

Ray was snorting at the words, just as he was again.

That's all, it must have looked like Vihella was in danger in this fight against the tentacles.

Everyone on this occasion...... considering that's what would have been a worrying gaze even if Seto and Yellow were there, Vihella still can't get out strong either, snorts aloud.

"Right. You've been a little worried....... sorry"

The way you apologize like that is never just about appearances.

Not really, but there was also the certainty that Vihera would behave in the same way if there were still similar fights next.

Because fighting greed is not something that Vihera can do for herself.

Besides, the only salvation for the watchers is that while they are there is no chance of winning, and there is no reason to stick them into the enemy in such a way as the so-called swine rush.

Instead of thinking, it leads to the best results with a half-intuitive move. Because that's who Vihera is.

"Phew. That's enough for now.... So, you're asking me how I'm going to settle this one after all?

To the words of Vihera, the marina changes the subject.

In the meantime, I guess that's what this has been about.

The Rays also get on the subject of the marina, wondering if they had any objections to such marina language.

"How will we settle,? You've captured Jarvis from this mastermind, so you're practically working it out.... but I don't know if that Jarvis is really behind this, and I need to do something about the tentacles in the underground space."

Ray and Vihera know that Jarvis himself admitted that he was the mastermind in this case.

But that's only what Jarvis said, and it's also very likely that he's actually sheltering someone.

It was Ray's expectation that the Ranga-led guards would reveal around there in the upcoming investigation.

(If Jarvis was a shadow fighter or something like that, even if it turns out later, the real thing will most likely not be in the Guild anymore)

While I think so, somehow...... really somehow, Ray has the feeling that Jarvis is the real deal.

I talked a little bit about it, because I didn't think that Jarvis, who Vihella defeated, was bothering to be someone's shadow fighter or anything like that.

Most of the time, shadow fighters are difficult to distinguish as long as they are similar to themselves.

Not to mention, the Rays don't even know what Jarvis' face looks like, so they don't know if it was Jarvis himself who captured him... or if this one mastermind is actually Jarvis.

Ray thinks it's clear that the guards will interrogate those connected to Jarvis from among those captured in this case.

In the meantime, whoever claims to be the mastermind has been captured, so keep up the good work with the guards.

"So? How'd it go anywhere but the Rays? Weren't you naturally in other mansions connected to someone like Jarvis?

Ray and Vihera face to face with Elaine asking intriguingly...... eventually Ray opens his mouth.

"Right. Except for the mansion we went to. You heard about some of those guys catching someone who attacked or tried to escape. They can gather a lot of information from them. … but ultimately it seems to settle into the hands of the Kings."

"I guess. I mean, I think that's the best choice."

To Ray's words, the marina tells him so, sipping a soup full of vegetables.

"Really?

"Yeah. Think about it. The neutrals currently have friendly relations with the nobles. It's not until the alliance… but it's not hostile at all."

"I see, I do understand what Marina is trying to say. I'm pretty sure that's the best option than neutralism and aristocracy being such a relationship. Besides... I'm pretty sure the situation isn't funny to the Kings right now."

"You will. Besides, someone actually testified to the Kings, didn't they?

In conversation with Elaine, Marina turns her gaze to Ray.

To the words, Ray nods.

But the man who claimed to be a King's man has already been killed by pink tentacles.

More than that, I can't imitate that person testifying about this case.

(As it turns out, no mouth on the dead, huh?)

For the Kings, it must have been a lucky event.

While I think that way, Ray opens his mouth.

"There you are. Though, I'm the only one who knows that because my tentacles killed me."

"I can't help it around here.... I don't think it's normal to have tentacles like that"

Is remorse seeping into the tone of Vihera because it reminds me of today's battle?

"Whatever it is, yes.... As a neutral or aristocrat, it turns out the best option is that the Kings are behind this. Not very much, but I don't think I can say it in the best way."

"You know what? Of the three factions, the faction other than the largest is in friendship, so the natural spearhead must be the largest faction.... but I don't think it's going to be the way Dusker thinks about it and forcibly manipulates the evidence into the work of the Kings."

Everyone, including Ray, was convinced of that word from Marina, who had known about Dusker since he was a little girl.

At least, everyone can be convinced of the word if they are here.

It's only natural that we all have so many opportunities to deal with Dusker for some reason.

Aristocracy often differs in character from the actual character, but everyone on this occasion knew that in the case of Dusker, he had a straightforward character in a good way.