"This is... isn't Rain"

He noticed this one, and as he greeted him, Arios raised his hand lightly.

What I met in Jith's village seems unexpected to the other side, and I am surprised with my eyes wide open.

However, the surprise quickly turns off and switches to a laugh with plenty of room.

"Hey, long time no see. How have you been?

"Quite. What about Arios?

"I'm fine, too. That's why."

"Why is Arios here?

"That's my dialogue... okay. I'll teach you something special."

Along with a good grin, Arios tells us why he's here.

"Being here means Rayne's involved in that case, right?

"The village of Pagos... is this about the devil?

"Oh, yeah. I saved the villagers of Pagos."

"What do you mean?

"I was traveling around this southern continent, but by chance, stop by Pagos. He was attacked by demons, so I repelled him."

"Arios...?

"Nyah...... sounds like a lie"

Canade, who was listening together, glanced at Arios half-eyed.

"There's no way you have the power to fight demons. That's a lie."

"Liar... as usual, you're a rude beast. Shit."

"Arios. Canad with the beast..."

"Don't be with me, are you trying to tell me? I know. It's just that in this case, isn't there something wrong with her? I just told the truth, and all of a sudden I suspected it."

"It's..."

That was a good story.

Canade hates Arios, so, I guess, he turned the eye of the doubt...

If you think about it normally, the non-is to Canade.

Though, I guess I'm thinking the same thing as Canade.

Whether Arios can cross with the devil? That's irrelevant.

There's been a lot of time since we did it, and Arios may be getting stronger.

So I'm not so suspicious of the power of Arios.

I just... I had something to catch on to.

Is there any chance that the devil shows up and gives the devastated Pagos, by chance, a leg?

Of course, it's not a zero probability...

The timing is good or it's too convenient... hey, you're curious.

"Fair enough. I'm generous. [M] I'll forgive you for your boring bullshit."

"Nyah... this brave man, with his gaze from above"

"Canade, calm down"

"Fuscher......"

Canade had his tail upside down and his teeth were sticking out.

As he stroked his head to calm down, he looked just a little relaxed and his upside-down tail went down.

"What I'm saying is true. Whatever, you should ask them"

Arios pointed to a Pagos person nearby.

Like earlier, they were sending respect, gratitude to Arios.

I don't think it's an act, and there's no reason to do that.

Is it an indisputable fact that Arios saved Pagos?

"What about Agus and the others?

"Everyone is acting differently now"

"What's that?

"Hey, why do I have to tell Rayne that anyway? What are you, my friend? You're not one of them, are you?

"... right. I heard something extra."

"I just need to know. So?"

"Yeah?"

"If you're Rain, I haven't heard why you're here yet."

"Ah."

Speaking of which, didn't I tell you anything?

Imitate Arios' reply now...

You wouldn't be obliged to report to Arios anyway, would you? Shall I say?

... Let's not.

I just rub it, it doesn't make any sense.

Well, the hoarding might go down.

"You know I've become an adventurer, don't you? So, this demon case was issued as an urgent request."

"Ho."

Arios' eyes narrow.

I heard something funny, like he said.

"Does that mean you crusade the devil?

"No. I'm an investigation squad. Except for the Crusaders."

"Hmm, really?"

Arios laughs.

"But I'm sorry to hear that. Your actions will be in vain."

"What do you mean?

"Here I am. I'll handle the investigation and crusade of the devil."

What the fuck?

I was uncomfortable with Arios' words.

Why would Arios want to get so deeply involved in this case?

Given Arios' character, I don't think he's going to do anything extra...

Or does this case exist 'something' that needs to be involved?

For example, what is necessary for the Demon King crusade…?

... No.

Though I'll think about it, I can't get to the answer.

Information is overwhelmingly lacking.

Maybe we should find out more about Arios than just the devil.

"Come on. Rain should go home to Horizon"

"That's not how it works. This one, too, asked for a favor. You can't throw it out on your own."

"You said you had me?

"That wouldn't matter, would it? Unless a formal order comes down from above, I won't pull my hand."

"Shit..."

Arios tongued in a grumpy manner.

Maybe you're uncomfortable with me.

"... okay. If you think about it, it's also an opportunity to show off my power. I'll tell you something different then."

"That's a lot of confidence, huh?

"Who do you think I am? You're a brave man, aren't you? You and me... let's make it clear which one is up there this time"

I'm not interested in that hand fight...

Arios seemed totally concerned about it, with an invincible grin.

Hopefully it won't be a hassle...

Only when you think about Fate Goddess pranks or that, you're in trouble.

I had a bad feeling about it.

"Well, then, I'll be excused. To the consolation of the villagers, a meeting of devil's measures. I've got a lot to do."

"Oh...... I'm sorry. I think I stopped."

"Kuku... let's hang in there with each other, shall we? Hey... Rain."

Arios walked away with an indescribable grin at the end.

"Nyah... I knew I hated him! I was so stupid about Rayne."

"I'm not gonna like Arios, either."

"Do I fuck you?

"Here."

While I stopped the Canade thing, for a moment, I wondered if that was okay too... what a me.

That much, it's hard to relate to Arios.

Or I don't feel like it.

I want to distance myself, as much as possible, because when I'm with you, I remember a bitter past.

But Arios doesn't seem to think so.

It's obvious from what I'm saying and doing right now, but thanks, he wants to make it black and white clear with me.

When I did it before, maybe I have a funny-beaten one in my roots.

I'm a brave man, so I don't care about that, and I want you to prioritize what you need to do...

I guess I wouldn't listen if I told you, I guess.

If you like, one of these days, the tsuke will come around.

I don't suppose you ever thought about that?

"... okay"

You don't have to worry about Arios.

I have to think about me.

"Ever...... bad. We talked..."

Arios distracted me and forgot about Cell.

We're acting together, but we've done something to ignore her.

I hope I'm not offended...

……

The cell was pompous.

I've only seen her calm down, so this is how she reacts fresh.

"What's going on?

"You... you knew a brave man?

"Yes, but... didn't I tell you?

"I didn't say that. My first ear."

"Bad. But it wouldn't even be like saying it on purpose, would it?

"Well... but if you'd let me know in advance, I wouldn't have been more surprised here"

"It's... I don't know, bad"

I think I surprised that cell.

Just a little, guilty.

"I don't want him to know much about his associates. I'd answer if you asked, but I was trying not to tell you from myself."

"Were you hiding from yourself that you were an associate of the brave? You do strange things... even though it's usually something you can be proud of for the rest of your life"

"Well, a lot of things."

"... yes"

When you hear the "various" part, the cell becomes a convincing face.

Between me and Arios, I can't seem to get it done in one word, it seems like you've guessed there's something.

"There seems to be something I don't want to tell you, and I won't ask you in depth. I am."

"Yes... what about me?

"I'm sorry. I don't care, but this one doesn't seem to..."

At the end of the cell's gaze, there was Axe.

... Speaking of which, I also forgot about Axe.

"You, you know the brave man!?

I get stuffed all the time.

"As it is, well, it will... What's the matter, all of a sudden?

"Please, can you get me an autograph!?

"Axe is a big fan of the brave... ha"

It was troublesome, and the cell sighed.

... Me too, I felt like spilling a sigh.