Monster no Goshujin-sama

Fourteen.

"... surprised"

No foretaste, it was Kanahiko's visit.

"Ha. Sorry, sorry. When I heard Takahiro was coming, I couldn't stay or not."

Kanahiko laughs at the snares.

He said he hadn't seen him in a long time, but he had a smile that didn't make him feel time.

"I came all of a sudden, were you okay? If there's anything I can do for you, I'll come back."

"... oh no. It's okay."

I finally recovered from a sudden surprise, and I returned my words.

Finally, the joy of reunion springs up.

"It's been a really long time. Were you still in Imperial Capital? I wish I could see you."

I stood in my seat without defying my impulse, and I walked over to Kanahiko.

"Well, come on in"

"Well, don't hesitate to interrupt...... but wait a minute"

Kanahiko, with his thumb, indicated lying over his shoulder.

"Before I do, I have to introduce you to a little bit of annoyance"

"Introduction?"

A few knights stood if we turned our gaze ahead, which Kanahiko indicated was what it was.

The Knights of the Cathedral outfit, but it wasn't like the Knights who were giving us our protection.

"I'll see you first, Master Mashima"

One of them, a female knight, came forward.

"On behalf of my fellow citizens, I would like to greet you. My name is Eliner and I belong to the First Squad of the Knights of the Diocese."

"Are you Mr. Harrison's subordinate when it comes to… of the first unit"

"Yes."

Asking bewildered, Mr. Eliner returned the chief consent.

And, at that time, my voice rose from behind.

"Huh? Mr. Eliner?

Looking back, Iino looked surprised.

"What is it, Iino? You know him?"

"Yeah. A little before. I had a chance to look at each other when I was moving about the fake braves."

The Cathedral Knights have heard that Troops I and II were manning out, respectively, to deal with the case of the False Braves.

Iino, who was also chasing a fake brave man, said both units had contacts.

The fact that we knew each other at that time could be immediately conjectured.

"It was Mr. Eliner who taught me that the false brave man was a real transferor."

"Thank you for your help, Mr. Iino."

When Eliner accompanied the words, Iino laughed bitterly.

"... no. I don't think we could have done much."

Words spoken were somewhere toothless.

It is rare for Iino to always give a clear answer.

Was it also an event of the kind that I didn't really want to recall?

The matter of the fake brave man is a sinful failure for Iino by his companions who traveled with him through the Tree Sea, so naturally speaking...

Iino has spoken here to avoid talking any further.

"So, Mashima. How long are you gonna be standing here talking like this?

Most importantly, when I said that, it was the usual Iino.

In short, it means fighting hips.

Nevertheless, what I was saying was the best.

"So is that. Kanahiko, and Elena and the others. Come in first."

"Yes, sir. Don't hesitate, then. Sorry to bother you."

"Sorry to disturb you"

We brought Kanahiko into the room.

With this number of people, even the large rooms are small.

After a brief introduction to Robbia, whom I had never met with Kanahiko - Salvia did not come out - I decided to pass the Kanahiko's into the back room.

Lily and Silan, and then Iino were to be present.

So, Kanahiko looked strange.

"No, Lily and Silan, anyway, why is Iino here?

When asked, Iino turned upset.

"Can't I be present?

"No. That's not what I meant."

Wave to your temples, says Kanahiko.

"In the first place, why are you in Takahiro's room at this hour?"

It was the most serious question.

"Iino is escorting us. That's what I'm here for."

"Oh. I see, that's what"

When I answered, Kanahiko gave a convincing voice.

So I realized.

"Speaking of which, Kanahiko knows Iino."

"I've known your face for a long time. I guess I exchanged words a word or two after I came over here. When the captain goes to say hello to the three Iino men from Fort Ebenus, he will come beside me."

While we talked about that, Kanahiko took a seat.

Mr. Eliner sat beside them, and we lowered our hips face to face.

Quickly, Kanahiko will talk to you.

"Nevertheless, I looked fine and relieved"

I looked nostalgic, my eyes were corny.

"I hear about you in Akel. So glad to see you safe and sound."

"That kind of Kanahiko seems better than anything else."

By the time we broke up in a town near Serratta, Kanahiko had still lost a little weight by wandering the tree sea.

I feel like I've seen it, and its impact is completely gone.

Instead, the body appeared to have grown once and for all.

"You're getting kind of annoying."

"Ha ha. Well, I worked out. It's Takahiro who's getting tougher than before."

Each other, point out the other's changes.

That meant that I had lived a full life in this world.

Although Kanahiko seems to have heard rumors about what happened to me while I was away, I do not know what happened to Kanahiko.

"Hey, Kanahiko. Are you sure your interview is not over yet?"

If Kanahiko is in the Imperial Capital, that's what happens.

I checked, and the snort returned.

"Yeah. Unfortunately. So the captain, he couldn't come here, could he? Look, I'm being held responsible for the fall of Fort Chile, and I just can't walk free."

"Right."

"That said, I'm doing fine. That's the princess of Akel, so she's been treated pretty well."

Kanahiko said in a bright voice.

I guess I avoided getting darker than necessary with regard to a topic that was not a pleasant one: the visit of the head of the delegation.

In fact, Syran, present, was showing him stroking his chest down.

Noticed brilliantly, Kanahiko turned his grin.

"I was worried about Mr. Silan, so I'll tell him he seemed fine."

"Thank you"

"You can say it."

Kanahiko let Shiran, bowing his head to discipline, wave.

"By the way, I wonder if everyone in the Knights of the Alliance feels similar. Sounds like you're bored."

"I wish I was feeling better."

I'm a little relieved, too.

The Knights of the Alliance are friends who fought together at Fort Chile.

I took care of him on the journey to Serratta afterwards, and I was curious.

"Nevertheless, I knew it would take some time"

"Right."

When I said it, Kanahiko glanced at me without hiding her fed up appearance.

"The borderline uncle who brought us all the way to the Imperial City quickly returned to his own territory, so after that it became an interview at the Royal Castle, but the responsibility was so troublesome. And then, lately, some people say it's no longer an interview."

"What do you mean?

"No, look. The matter of Takahiro and Uncle Borderline. I've been busy with everything."

……

"You tend to be late for the Captain's interview."

I was silenced by the revealed facts.

I knew my relationship with Borderline Uncle was having a huge impact on the world, but it seemed unexpected.

"Somehow, you did something wrong"

"Ha. I don't need to apologize. It's not Takahiro's fault."

That said, as one of the parties, I can't say that I don't feel anything.

Kanahiko proceeded to speak in a mild tone.

"Well, that's why I'm stuck in the Imperial City, isn't it? So, what's all the fuss about? I'm totally needy as it is. That's why I thought about it. I wonder if there's anything I can do."

"What can you do?

"Oh, I can do that."

Try to get your fingers up properly.

"To be specific, I was crusading monsters."

"Kanahiko?

A little surprised.

Because the Kanahiko I know was not yet at a decent level to fight monsters.

But if you think about it, maybe it's not even surprising.

Much time has passed since we broke up.

It will be many times as long before I meet the Lilies in the depths of the Tree Sea and can fight monsters in Fort Chile.

Even Kanahiko has the inherent ability of "Air Real Night," and it wasn't surprising that he was ready to fight.

"I told you. I worked out, too. Even so, we can fight monsters one-on-one."

Kanahiko said sarah, but he must have made considerable efforts.

Kanahiko had reason and enthusiasm to just do so.

And basically, this world, where you don't have to fight monsters in a mass battle, the only force you can fight alone, is valuable.

As long as it is properly prepared, it will be possible to be sufficiently active.

"Near the Imperial City, of course, he even extended his legs there. Look, even if I pinch my mouth when it comes to the team leader's interview, if I don't have a proven track record, then it's going to be a different story."

"I see."

Kanahiko was Kanahiko, and he seemed to think a lot about it and move.

I guess I couldn't stand being unable to do anything while the captain was being interviewed.

For the sake of thinkers, trying to do what I could was a perfectly Kanahiko story.

"So you were with Mr. Eliner."

"So-yu thing. The monster crusade is defo done by brave men and knights on sets, right? I'm not taking it off there. I don't know, some idiot from the former expedition caused a bogus bravery, but I'm not going to step on the same thing."

As always, it's tough on the expedition.

Well, even I don't feel like defending myself because of them where the name of the false brave crusade of the Macrolin Border Uncle has come to pass.

Well, that's my case.

Kanahiko's eyes looked elsewhere.

"Uh, what?

"... nothing"

Iino, who looked like he had said something, gave it back to me unwillingly.

Kanahiko frowns.

"I don't care if they stare at me. Is that a fact?"

"... so you didn't say anything"

Iino also seemed to be able to speak.

That's why it was no choice not even to disappear into companionship.

Apparently, like me, Kanahiko doesn't really fit the sleigh with Iino.

Most of all, it was a story I could have expected not to meet with Iino at a time when I was a good friend.

Kanahiko turned this way, looking like he was getting back on his mind.

"I guess this is more or less the place"

"Oh. I could probably grasp that."

Except for the prolonged interview with the captain, there is no particular problem, which means that Kanahiko is doing what he can.

It was a pleasure to know the hard work of a close friend who was away.

"You're trying."

"Hehe. Sort of."

Kanahiko rubbed under her nose looking illuminated.

But it's Kanahiko who can't keep his mouth shut here.

"Once I'm on the crusade, I miss the captain. But there, you see, even if it's like making a living for your family?... Ooh, the captain and the family sounds so nice!

"No, that's a little different."

"That!? Calmly returned!?

"I mean, what was it in the first place, but did it feel good with the captain?

"I haven't! Just feelings! Creepy Digi!"

"Oh. I knew it."

"Damn, I'm convinced! I know, but damn it!

Make him regret it with great regret.

Such stupid interactions were also strange because they kind of calm my mind.

Then we briefly told them what had happened to us, and the story moved on to life in Akel.

If you try Kanahiko, it will be the land you plan to go to once the team leader's visit is over.

The interest seemed endless.

So, would we have talked for an hour or so?

"Dear Kanahiko. It's time..."

I just got a paragraph on the story, Mr. Eliner said.

"Oh. If you ask me, you've spoken a lot."

Kanahiko looks out the window and says:

Unfortunately, his eyes across the glasses narrowed and he accidentally turned this way.

"Speaking of which, what are Takahiro's plans for the future?

"It's a meeting with Uncle Borderline in three days. I'm going to be ready for that the day after tomorrow... and I'm going to stop by the expedition tomorrow at noon."

"To the expedition? Oh, my God."

"Speaking of which, Kanahiko is not negotiating with the expedition."

I'm curious to ask.

Neither Iino nor Shimazu knew there was Kanahiko in Teito, and naturally, that would happen.

"Well, it doesn't matter."

Kanahiko returned it in a less intriguing tone.

These days, this guy is dry.

I'm not even saying anything wrong.

"There are no rules that Japanese people have to stick to each other overseas. Shouldn't Takahiro have been involved with the expedition if he hadn't gotten along with Mr. Iino over there?

"... what?

And this was the voice that leaked out of Iino's mouth.

"I'm not really close to Mashima."

"Is that it? Really?

Kanahiko compared the protested Iino to me.

Something seemed strange.

"What's wrong?

"Uh, no."

After a beat, Kanahiko scratched his cheek.

"Look. 'Cause we're together till this time, so it's perfect"

"Because it's an escort, I told you earlier"

"Oh. Right. It was."

Kanahiko nodded.

"Anyway, you have time tomorrow morning."

"Right."

Even if I'm too uptight, I get tired before the real thing.

I don't really feel it, but the environment has changed dramatically after a long journey, and I was going to take the day off tomorrow so I wouldn't get sick.

"If nothing, I'd have had someone around Lily and Rose to move my body a little bit"

"Oh well. Then I guess it would be more convenient."

Kanahiko laughed happily, so I leaned my neck.

"What's that?"

"No. Talk about this one"

Shake his head, Kanahiko said.

"Hey, Takahiro. I need you to do me a favor, but can you just leave that time open?

"What can I do for you?"

"No. I just want to come and see you."

Looking illuminated, Kanahiko scratched his cheek.

"Look. The corner, this is how we got to meet again. I hope not."

Of course, there was no way.

Even I wanted to talk more with my best friend who was finally reunited.

"Yay. Bye, Takahiro. See you tomorrow."

"Oh. See you tomorrow."

Kanahiko went home with a smile, exchanging greetings that were normal before she was caught up in anything metastasized.

It was an unexpected reunion, but I was also able to learn about the current situation of the captain who was concerned and see Kanahiko healthy.

It was one time for me to brighten my feelings for the peace talks three days later.