Magic Gems Gourmet

Ain, who was still in the library, went to the desk by the window when Sylvia told him.

Sylvia opens a book and takes a seat, sitting next to her on an old wooden chair.

"I'm not sure about this."It's just a summary of what I heard when I was traveling a long time ago. "

Looking at the book, there was some information written in the book.

What caught my attention was that some dwarves headed to the western part of the continent in search of underground resources.

Sylvia was worried about it at the time, but the area of the rumor was far away and she didn't want to investigate it because of the bad road.

"Ein-kun said that the dwarf you met was the King of the Earth..."In other words, they live underground.I think that's where we went in the past in search of underground resources. ”

"I see... there's an iron country there"

Although it was only a possibility, Sylvia's words were very persuasive.

Then the problem is how to get to the basement.

It could be an entrance on the ground, but we'll find it by the end of the day.

At least we've got something to hide.

Or maybe it was hidden cleverly with a Dwarf magic tool.

(What's the matter?)

If you say it, you can cheat (,,) to the fullest extent.

For example, if you use the [Curse of Loneliness] and [Poison of Enchantment] on a captured dwarf, you can force the dwarf to give orders as vigorously as Archer did at the time of the Demon King's War.

This is just another way for Ain to feel unwilling to do it.

In fact, we have merely sorted out what is possible.

I wonder if my recommendation is not to use her power after all.

"... Mother?"

Ein subconsciously summoned his mother.

Sylvia smiles happily and bounces as she is called.

"If you don't do well, the dwarf will die."Even though I was seriously injured, I finally took my life using Ishtarika's wisdom.The power of the Red Fox is too much to bear, so maybe you'll lose your life before you can get all the information you need. "

"That may be the case."So I was wondering if I should use it. ”

“Yeah. Then we have to take it from somewhere else.”

Sylvia says that if Mutton is really drawing the blood of the old dwarf king, it will not be bad in light of the attitude of the captured dwarf.

For example, why don't you ask that Mutton to stand between you and come to the conversation first? That's what I'm talking about.

"Besides, according to the contact I received, the nobles are also divided."

"Yes, the opponent suddenly used force, so there is no room for dialogue!"It's an old idea, and you should make them pay for it with dialogue. ”

"They're both right." As a nation, the disturbing elements should be eliminated immediately, and if the opponent becomes a dwarf, it can be said that it will set up a race that has already been recognized as alien.... so it must be difficult to identify the location and destroy it immediately. "

"Grandpa said the same thing, though."

Ein suddenly raises a question.

“Even if Ms. Mutton were the Dwarf King's bloodline, would the other Dwarves in the Iron Kingdom come to the conversation?”

"Yeah? Why?"

“According to the head of Huorun I met, the old dwarves broke up due to disagreement.In other words, Ms. Mutton will remain on the ground and join Ishtarika..... "

The fact that they were originally from the same group doesn't mean that they are friendly to someone who can be said to have isolated them.

Ein nodded immediately.

Just to be clear, the dwarf I met today was strange.

Since it has been a long time, there are no negative emotions.

Until then, I don't want to say that it will be easy to decide that it is okay.

However,

"I'm sure the iron country is exhausted."

In Sylvia's words, Ein is made to hit her on the knee.

"Let's say you stayed underground for a long time and kept the seeds alive until today.I don't know how much underground space there is, but living underground isn't easy.Because of this, it's not surprising that you're looking for a change in the times. "

"I see," leaked Ain to the muffled words.

(If there's anything else I'm curious about, why is it suddenly happening?)

That's what Sylvia said about the possibility of seeking a change in the times.

Since the resources were depleted and I could no longer live underground, I sought a new land on earth, and I lost my fangs to Ishtarika, a long-established nation.

Perhaps it's my fault.

But it was just reckless.

Maybe there's something moving in the back.

That's right, for example...

(Golden Route, Counsellor)

That silver-haired man's appearance swept through his head was irreversible.

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I'm just curious why Cain was in jail first.

The last time Ein heard about this, she left the library with Sylvia, and went to her room.

Soon I arrived in the room and opened the door.

There, I noticed the presence of two people sitting on the sofa.

One is Chris, who is lying with his knees borrowed from Archer, and the other is Archer, who is borrowing his knees.

For now, I'll take Aache home with me.

Sylvia snaps her fingers! When I thought of it, I heard Archer's body on Chris's lap.As she moved through the universe, she reached Sylvia's arm and was held in her arms.

"If anything happens, call me." Well then, have a good night. "

"Well, um... I've gone."

I was going to ask Chris what was going on in his room, but Sylvia left quickly.

I could follow up, but Ein realized that Chris's luggage was in the room, and she stopped thinking it was the same room.

(Mmm, cumming)

I don't care if Chris responds or not.

That said, she can't refuse.Even though Chris himself was acting differently from Ein, he cared about the guest room, it was still the case.

Ein takes off his jacket, hangs it on the wall, and approaches the equipped magic tool.

So I poured cold water into the glass, drank it all at once, and stretched my shirt taller and taller.

(It's about time I wanted to sweat)

Then, I want to summarize what happened today in the diary.

Tomorrow's schedule--we might go to jail to see how things are going, so we need to sort out the information before we do.

And I need to get in touch with Mutton.

Of course, I'd like to share what I've talked to Sylvia with Chris and discuss it with each other.

And I was thinking about things,

"Ah, oh... Archettie-sama..."

Chris woke up and looked at Ein with a happy expression on his face.

As soon as I realized why Archer wasn't there, I said with a sadly calm voice.

"I'm sorry, too! I fell asleep....."

"Don't worry about it."I guess I told you as soon as I arrived at the Demon King Castle, but since I've finished my work today, you can do it freely. "

I wanted to share information earlier, but I didn't want to rush it.

After the bedtime dinner, it would have been nice if we could share lightly while having a chat.

Yes, but what about Chris' room?

"... ah, hahaha. Actually, I don't know.Marco seemed to know, but he went somewhere with Master Cain... "

Oh, then I'll ask Sylvia-san.

Ein, who spoke kindly, tried to leave the room.

Suddenly, the hem of the shirt is pulled from the back.

"That's why."

As he turned around, Chris looked up at Ein.

"As long as Ein-sama doesn't mind, even in the same room...!"

I think Chris's initial intuition is slightly (,) lurking, unlike before, since the feelings were connected.

I experienced mixed bathing on a hot spring trip earlier, so it's even more special.

Still, it took a little courage to say we were in the same room.

The tension from her slightly upbeat cheeks and neck seemed to reach her heartbeat.

Of course, I'd be happy to.

Ein responds quickly and Chris strokes his chest.

I thought I couldn't refuse it in my heart, but this was an unavoidable nervousness.

At that moment, I'm holding on to Ain with too much joy.

She buried her face in Ein's chest, sweetened her body, and clasped her lips on her toes.Just like Ein's arm, he returns with the same hug.

It made Chris's chest even hotter, and it didn't stop.

"I want to stay like this forever..."

Once again, I buried my face on Ain's chest plate.

Then Ein scratched her cheek in shine.

"... doesn't it smell like sweat?"

Since I haven't taken a bath yet, I was wondering what to do.

But Ein wouldn't care if it was the other way around.

"? Because it's the scent of the person you love, it can't be that way, right?"

"Ah, ahhh... thank you...?"

That said, I can't stay like this.

However, Chris is still not satisfied, and he is sweet as if he has freed himself from his daily patience.

The people who let their thoughts pass through.

Ain, who was busy every day and realized that he was making her bear with him, felt sorry for pulling him back.

I also felt healed for doing this, so I needed a compromise.

"Ah... cum!?"

Suddenly, I picked up Chris.

So called, in the form of a princess's embrace.

"Where are you going!?"I'm not satisfied yet! "

"I have to prepare for tomorrow."That's why I have to take a bath first. "

For a moment, Chris wondered if he'd come in with us.

But that's not the case.

Ein takes Chris to a large cloakroom in her room, where she is released.He immediately opened the bathroom door behind him and operated the magic tool to store water in the large bathtub.

You can use it like a castle afterwards, so take your time.

Having said that, Ain turned her back on Chris.

Meanwhile, Chris sharpens his lips.

If I had been told to come in that way, I would have been ashamed of it.

However, I was a little dissatisfied with the development that was different from what I expected.

"... um, Chris-san?"

That's why I want you to take off Ain's shirt without saying a word.

It was different from the previous one, and maybe it was due to a clear dissatisfaction.

"...... muu"

"Um, is there something wrong?"

“Somewhat dissatisfied”

"I see, somewhat..."

In any case, Ein-sama should be the first to enter!

It is not a mistake given the position, but as Ein, I would like to be on an equal footing.

I didn't want to create an upside-down relationship between things that combined thoughts.

"Don't worry about that."Chris's coming in today. "

"No! Ein-sama needs to come in first!"I'll be fine after that! "

I want Chris to come in first, if possible.

I felt better thinking about how tired I was before I fell asleep.

But Chris couldn't stop nodding.

That's why Ein makes a joke about it.

"...... Then, would you like to come in with me?"

As he asked, Chris gazed away.

But I nodded while holding my upper body in both arms.

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The next morning, before leaving the Demon King Castle, Sylvia gave some advice.

From now on, take a look at the dwarfs in my words.

It's against the captured dwarves.

Ein heard the story and said, "No way!"Sylvia smiled, but still said," Just give it a try. "

(... let's give it a try)

Arriving at the bottom of the Great Prison before noon, Ein decides to stand in front of a dwarf lying on his bed.

And the interrogation of this day, because of his thoughts, Ein is alone in the room.Chris and the others are outside the room, waiting for Ein's support.

Of course, the dwarf still didn't seem to break his mouth.

But Ein speaks with a strong tone.

“It turns out there's a huge underground space on the west side of the continent.”

When Ein said that, the dwarf's eyes changed easily.

“They have no interaction with any other race than their own, for better or for worse.It can be said to be pure, but if you change your view, you are not immune to human malice. "

This is the word of Sylvia, but now Ein understands it all.

(There is only common sense that I have lived in a narrow place unrelated to the conspiracy.It is because of this that you can easily get your tail caught in a bamboo shoot.)

I'm sorry to fool you, but Ain is the Prince.

As the king of the future, I am obliged to protect my people, and the behavior of those who call themselves the Iron Kingdom cannot be overlooked.

Some people thought they had bad taste in interrogation, but I understood the significance of this job.

As soon as we find the target, we will use our magic weapons to launch our attack.

Not only did you discover the underground space, but you also lied about attacking it.

The current situation is not determined at all.

But the Dwarves rage without realizing it.

"This... predator style looks great!"What can you humans do!Ah!? Say something! "

"We have the wisdom we have cultivated."And we're not just a human country. "

"Hah! Then what!?" You're just a foolish weakling who relies on other races! "

(...... if this works, you'll have trouble on the contrary)

To have an underground space in the west of the continent was no longer a confession.

In other words, there is a place where the old dwarves who call themselves the Iron Kingdom live, and this time, those who have stripped Ishtarika of their fangs are definitely the old dwarves.

Even though I acted as Sylvia had been advised, I never thought I'd make it this light...

Ein never showed his face, but inside he was puzzled.

So, what do you mean you're the usurper?

"This continent belongs to our dwarves!"You guys are just borrowing from there! "

"... I see. I wonder what it's like to be the builders of a civilization."

On the contrary, it's not powerful enough to be a usurper.

"You can say whatever you want."

Ein stood up and turned away from the words of the dwarf.

"Hey, hey! Where are you going!"

"I'm just going to prepare." Like before, before you attack me. "

"Ahh... you bastard!"

"Actually, there is, isn't there?" Yeah, we've been attacking, so I'm confident that we can fight even before the difference in power between us.It could be some kind of weapon or battle force that would support that confidence. "

The dwarf fell silent.

"Phew," Ain breathed out as she turned her back.

(I knew it wasn't just a reckless attack.)

Looks like there's something going on.

It is certainly a force capable of inflicting not a small wound on Ishtarika, who has developed civilization on earth.

Maybe he's got some foolproof technology that reminds him of the defense devices he saw during his trip to the hot springs.

--Oh, my gosh. I'm not an honest and cute dwarf.

I heard Shannon's voice from the depths of my heart.

----but that's right. You don't even have to use my powers.

There was no need to back up the Dwarf's words.

I'm sure Shannon didn't see this dwarf lying.

Ein decided to believe in Shannon's subjectivity, who was better than him.

Well...

Ein muttered, turning slightly and scolding the dwarf.

"Are you willing to tell me what you thought you attacked Ishtarika?"

"... no"

"You still don't want to talk to me?"

"Oh, no! I don't know!"We're just following the Queen's orders...! "

(Queen?)

Looking at the dwarf's desperation, I don't think he's lying.

Truly, it's like acting according to the Queen.

(Either way, what needs to be done remains the same)

Ein turned to the dwarf firmly.

... I've already won.

The Dwarves seem confident in their strength, but we can see that the battle ahead has taught us something that is not going well.

"You underestimated our might."You can actually know that, hear the words I just said, and see that I felt a sense of crisis. "

It's like a golden course.

Remember them, who destroyed themselves in their great ambition.

"... then what is it?"

Seeing the still strong dwarf, Ain uttered a decisive word.

"What we want is a dialogue with the Queen."

"Hey, you... whatever it takes...!"

"--- Please, don't try to be stronger."

The accumulated voice is a sincere wish.

Even Ein doesn't want to bleed.Originally, he who refused to fight could not have had such a conversation without breaking his heart.

However, the Iron Nation has already taken up arms against Ishtarika.

At a stage that can no longer be ignored, there can be no hope for a completely peaceful solution.

The current exchange is meant to make it as peaceful as possible.

If this ends, there will be a relentless attack on the iron kingdom.

So what Ein wants is a quick resolution as soon as possible.

…………

The dwarf was silent for a while.

For some reason, I was bothered.

”... if that person is also present”

And finally, really, finally.

Finally, the dwarf who was hungry squeezed this word out of his throat.

That's Mutton, isn't it?

"Whatever it is, this is finally the first step."

This turmoil set off by the Iron Nation should move forward at last.

Ein stroked his chest secretly, and thanked Sylvia for her counsel.