After receiving the welcome of the people of Krios, we moved to the Lords' Hall.

So report the upside of the matter to Mr. Kaze and tell him that the case has converged.

"Thank you, Mr. Rain. Thanks to you, this city has been saved. You are the heroes of this city."

"What, no, the..."

Having heard the report, Ms Kaise bowed her head deeply on the spot.

Sure, we beat Weiss causing stampede...

But he's just a single adventurer.

The opposing Mr. Kaise is a lord, in a position to rule the city.

It's not like having someone like that keep their head down.

When I tell you that...

"What are you saying? Without Mr. Rain and the others, this city would have perished. Luckily, even if you spared it, you must have suffered terrible damage"

"It's... well"

I don't know if I agree with the view that the city might perish, but I nodded vaguely because denial is a lie.

"But it has been avoided. Thanks to Mr. Rain and the others. Then it would be natural to show gratitude. Of course, the rewards, etc., will be provided separately… before that, I would like to thank you. As the ruler of this city, as one who lives in this city. So let me do this."

"... Rain, Rain"

Softly, Canade came whispering in my ear.

"... I know Rayne is humble, but in times like this, you should get a proper thank you, okay? Making their faces, that means something, but, more than that, we need to take someone's favor properly."

"... so is that"

I have itches, but sometimes, I need to be honest.

Canade is right.

"Uh... you're welcome"

"Yes."

I smiled with Mr. Kaise, and then, shaking hands.

I get cheers from the people around me watching over it.

"Hey, Mr. Kayes. Hey, yeah?"

Where the cheer had settled, Tina, in doll form, riding over Nina's head, spoke to Mr. Kaise that way.

"Yes, what's wrong?

"Rayne's husband, he seems so tired. So, we decided to do the details, and today, we can just go to the inn first for Rayne's husband. Yeah?

"Tina? I can't believe I'm tired..."

"Shit."

I'd be lying when it comes to not being fatigued, but not so much that I can't talk about all sorts of things like future consultations.

That's what I tried to argue with, but Tina stops me whispering.

Can you keep talking to me? Like that, Tina looked at this one.

Tina's a little too good for Nori, but basically, she's a very smart woman.

I guess I've been thinking about something.

"... Rayne's husband needs to see how Rifa's doing. Hmm?

Gently, I was struck in the ear.

Rifa is not here.

I am breaking up in front of the Lords' Hall because I need you.

Probably went to Mr. Resona's.

"... Rifa, I think there's a lot going on, so I want you to follow Rayne's husband."

"... ok. I'll take care of Rifa."

That's Tina.

I look at it a lot.

After I found out about your brother...

I would have a lot of stories with Mr. Resona and a lot of emotions.

Looks like Tina's worried about that.

Honestly, he's a very considerate person.

"... then I'm sorry, but I've left this place to you"

"... Ok, so. When I leave it to us."

I left the rest to Tina, who replied reliably, and I left the Lords' Hall behind.

――――――――――

Look for Rifa and walk around the city of Corsia.

Along the way, a variety of people spoke to me.

All were conveyed words of gratitude and, at times, asked to shake hands.

They've already spread the word about us all over the city.

Is this what Rifa was saying, Nori is good?

While smiling lightly and bitterly, I searched for Rifa.

And... I found Rifa and Mr. Resona in a cemetery away from the city centre.

Together, they are hands together, eyes closed, praying.

Who are you thinking?

I don't even have to think about that.

Don't interrupt me, but I'm also curious about what the rifa is like there.

For one thing, wait away, and I'll wish Rifa's brother peace.

"Rayne, were you there?

"Hey, you're my brother."

After completing their prayers, the two of them noticed this one and have spoken out as usual.

I don't think I was praying as much as I was just now.

In the two of us, maybe we're settled about your brother.

"Excuse me, have I interrupted?

"Oh, shit. Hey. More than that, I'd like to welcome you."

"Huh? Why?

"I could have defeated a damned demon clan. With Rifa's hand, I could put Callus to sleep. All thanks to your brother."

"I'm not a big deal. Good luck with my people... and Rifa herself."

"It doesn't matter what your brother thinks. I thank my brother. That's what matters. So take it honestly."

What a forceful man.

Maybe you shouldn't think about this, but is this guy, really Rifa's mother?

Too different in character...... no.

Is it because of this reverse personality that my daughter Rifa grew up at my pace, by the way?

A mystery.

"So, what's going on?

"I just wanted to talk to Rifa for a second..."

"Right. Well, I've got a job to do, so I'm gonna go. I'll see you later."

Waving flirtatiously, Mr. Resona left the cemetery behind.

He's my paced man.

Does Rifa look anything like this?

"Rayne, what can I do for you?

"For you, or just to see how it goes"

"How's it going?"

He said, "Are you okay?"

"... oh"

Rifa nodded small as she perceived this intent.

Then, stick your head down.

"Thank you, for worrying about me. I'm fine."

"Aren't you forced to?

"Yeah, I'm really fine. If I cried forever, I'd worry about your brother. So I just walk forward"

"Oh well. You're strong, Rifa."

"Ah."

They're getting used to doing that to the Canades, so they stick to Rifa's head.

"Mmm."

Rifa never hated it, but rather, she seemed happy.

So much so that I'm giving myself a head and urging you to do something about it.

"Ha hu...... calm down. Rain's hands have a healing effect"

"Is that a compliment?

"Maximum"

"Really..."

After all, Rifa was a little unsure of the girl.

"Thanks, Rain"

"Yeah?"

"Thank you for saving this city"

"... you're welcome"

Though I still have a lot to worry about...

Now let's stop thinking about them and honestly take the word from Rifa.

"I want to thank you."

"Nothing."

"That's not true. Not good. Thank you, do."

I really don't have to worry about it because it's not an action in return...

Nevertheless, from the side of the rifa, is it difficult not to do anything?

"Well, can you give me some guidance on Krios?

"Guidance?"

"I'm planning on staying in Krios for a while, so I want to see a lot of things at last. But I'm not sure. I want a guide."

"Mm, okay. Leave it to me."

"Oh, please."

We have a deal.

"Is there somewhere you'd like to see it?

"Hmmm... there's a lot going on, but I don't know if I can take it off the souvenir shop or something. I want to buy some souvenirs before I go back to Horizon"

"... back?

Rifa tilted her neck so tightly, she said strangely.

"Rayne, go back? Going home to Horizon?

"Hmm? Well. I'm based in Horizon."

"So... Me and Rain, goodbye?

"I guess so."

"... aah"

Rifa looked like she was going to cry now.