My sister-in-law has become a brave man.

A roar from behind sifts the earth, and a blast knocks down thin trees.

The rock bird, freed from the Necromancer (Reis) earlier, appears to have passed out, and was rolled into a blast irresistibly, and the forest trees underneath which it lay were broken.

Me and Fritz hide in the shadow of a thick tree and wait for the spiritual magic aftermath of The Red Prince (Crimson) to subside.

In the meantime, there was no counter-attack from the Explorer and no sound of the Red Prince making his next attack, so when the blast settled, he returned to them.

"... are you all right?

Instead of the "Explorer" and the Synthetic Beast (Chimera) appearance, "The Red Prince" said, wandering alone in a black-burned vacant land without even the rubble of the [Necromancer's Hall].

"Yes, Your Highness," Fritz replied briefly to the dragon man, who easily suppressed intense anger and killing, as he lay his sword on his sheath.

I look at them like that, and I keep my heart open.

You wouldn't have had to wipe out everything hostile (so brilliantly wiped out, you can't even gather information).

Rio and this man are different things to think about with great power.

... it's a headache story.

"What happened to Rio? Is something wrong?

"The Red Prince", who noticed no reply from Rio, ordered Fritz as soon as he saw her sleep well on my shoulder as well.

"Fritz, look at Rio. There's something wrong with Rio sleeping with magic that doesn't work for me.

"Yes. I agree with the wasp.

Fritz, taking off his [Wizard's Hat] and mask from Rio, took a deep breath and closed his eyes as he put his hand on her forehead.

It seemed like it would take a while, so I whisper to 'Red Prince', who looks worried about her sleeping face, holding Rio in one arm.

"What about 'Explorer'?

"We had a response, but it looks like we got away.

"What do we do after this?

"I must return to my country.

There was no falsehood in the words' Princess Tsu 'and' Explorer '. I know I didn't tell you everything, but you can trust their words quite as much.

Tell everyone about it and make the search for "Wesen" a top priority.

"Black Tower" doesn't even seem to have a clue yet. Now it is still possible that we can find the 'Wesen' sooner than they do.

"... Hmm. If I had a clue about 'Wesen', 'Explorer' would have prioritized you, huh?

"That's right. If I were commander-in-chief, I would give precedence to the" Wesen ", who took the princess alive and had to be captured, over the" Princess Tsu ", who could kill her at any time.

"Wesen" is a special part of "Black Tower". I don't think anyone with as much power as they can fight, other than top executives, does.

A well-known story in some parts.

I've heard of it, I nodded.

"" Wesen "is a killer under the commander-in-chief, ending anyone who has betrayed the Black Tower.

I can't use magic, but it's rumoured that if it's just combat ability, you're second only to the commander-in-chief in The Black Tower.

"The Red Prince" seemed to be grasping the same information, "um," he added.

"And he's probably a wolf beast man with dark attributes.

"Black wolf?

... No way, a man who killed his brother and went missing?

"Oh. He's the only beast of dark attributes born in recent years who can't find out where he is.

Moreover, "Wesen" gained its place in the "Black Tower" about a year after he disappeared. If it's the same thing about Shadow Hound's ability to dive into the shadows, it's likely him.

If that's true, it's a nasty opponent, but what bothers me is what such a man took a third princess for.

At this stage there is a lack of information, although I cannot even speculate.

With that in mind, suddenly, I took my hand off Rio's forehead like Fritz had been played.

Fluffy two or three steps, back in drunken footsteps, sitting tight with a face like a soul has fallen out.

"Fritz? What's up?

"The Red Prince" called me, and Fritz replied to me after a while.

"Master Rio is not asleep with the magic of wax. Looks like someone used a wasp song and called Rio deep into his spirit.

Fritz looked at Rio asleep in awe, as if there was a great spirit or God there.

"I don't know who it is.

It's gentle, quiet, deep everywhere...

But at the same time, somewhat mighty, the wasp could only stand to touch its existence for a few seconds.

"What's the attribute?

"I don't know. It's just even dark, any color."

To his words, he suddenly gave a stiff look, and Fritz saw 'The Red Prince'.

"... no way? But that spirit has to respond to no one since ancient times."

"Fritz."

The man, accustomed to commanding, had the Taka beast man's mouth shut with one voice.

And continue in a calmer, slower tone than usual.

"She's my friend. And he's also a benefactor.

There's nothing to talk about right now. I'm sorry.

Fritz, in that word, seemed to have taken it off the light mess.

I'm not talking about an area where I can step in, I understand and nod "if you will," get up and take a few deep breaths.

Report where you have calmed down.

"Your Highness, Mr. Rio is called so deep that you probably won't wake up any time soon. I felt no malice or hostility at all, so it would be a good idea to wait for my consciousness to return naturally.

"Right. Then you will wait for the mercenary guild to arrive.

I will return to my country and speak with Nerlacea. Perhaps you will also be instructed to look for the 'Wesen', but first tell the 'Mercenary Guild' the story ahead.

The elders of the hard-headed Senate may hate it, but the kidnapping of the Third Princess has never happened. I would also like to ask the 'Mercenary Guild' to cooperate in the search, if possible.

To do this, we need to create as good a relationship as possible with the Mercenary Guild and share some information.

Fritz responded, "Yes, Your Highness," and went into the woods to pick up a separate team from the 'Mercenary Guild' that was supposed to be heading this way.

And when his figure disappeared, 'The Red Prince' abruptly said.

"'The Spear of God', I must apologize to you.

"Apologize for what.

"I told Rio where you came from.

"The Divine Spear" was born to human parents and he said it was an exceptional being who blossomed his power as an animal man.

That was utterly unexpected and I couldn't respond immediately, and I narrowed my eyes silently.

If we're going to travel long, we have to talk eventually.

I was told that I had already told you what you thought, and I felt sorry for myself that I was relieved before I got angry.

I apologize for "I'm sorry" for the "Red Prince" whose tail swayed in frustration with his impudent self and misunderstood that he was angry with himself, but this is the one who must apologize.

He replaced me with half of what I thought I had to tell Rio.

"No, never mind. I didn't tell you in the first place. I have a problem.

"... Hmm. So you were prepared to travel with Rio to the point where you had to talk about it?

"Rio asked me to be an advisor and I took it on. Until she gets used to this world, I'm gonna stay by her side.

As I say, I remember Rio the first time I met him.

A pleasant neighborhood in the King's Capital at night.

My little daughter was drawn to Lar Arc and walked in unreliable footsteps.

What the hell kind of joke is this to a self-proclaimed "traveler" girlfriend who doesn't have luggage, that she defeated three men bigger than herself and saved a beast boy? I remember thinking.

At my age, I might say my daughter, because I looked like a young child, with Rio still in need of adult asylum, just like Lal Arc.

As such, he spent nearly a few days with some dangerous strange self-proclaimed "traveler," looking at strange things with his eyes while helping him to do what he could.

That should have been all.

But sometime.

She disappeared crying, saying, "About me, please mess with me," so much that I looked for her above all else.

... oh. I see.

Thought, accidentally.

Most people are scared. I see my face and laugh relaxed, and her presence walks next door and talks to me, as is normal.

How muddy did you bring to yourself accustomed to a slaughtered solo journey?

Aware.

I didn't look for Rio just to make good on my promise.

I honestly don't care much about the unusual powers that have prevailed over me or the fact that I am the owner of a notorious forbidden book.

My thoughts, which I hadn't thought about because I had been chased by one problem after another, fall into my chest.

I wanted to protect you, with this hand.

Not "Halfway Beast Man" or "Mercenary of Rank S."

Just simply, look at me called "Regrouza" and relax and laugh at Rio by my side.

Suddenly he is exposed from his hometown, trying to live supple in a strange world, just from time to time.

"What do we do? What am I supposed to do?".

Give me a glimpse of the weakness that's going to break even now, Rio.

I just wanted to protect you.

"What's the reward for the request?

With the voice of "The Red Prince," consciousness returns to reality all the time.

The reward for the request?

The request is that you were asked to be an advisor?

"Rio saved the life of the boy I was protecting twice.

"I see. You mean you've already received the consideration? Rio's habit of trying to save children unconditionally seems to bring unexpected luck.

Wouldn't you?

Even though I am still immature, I think it is difficult to have the courage to go into danger knowingly.

"The Red Prince" smiled faintly when I looked at him.

"Right. You think Rio is just a kid.

"In fact, you'd still be young.

... Speaking of which, although the letter from the Second Empress stated that Rio wished to be his future sister.

"The Red Prince" snapped with a bumpy face, "I'm in real trouble with that rampant habit," but replied without denying the content itself.

"My mother was about a hundred years younger than His Majesty, but she became a sideroom and gave birth to two sons. The difference between Rio and my years is about fifty. There's nothing wrong with that.

... No way, are you serious?

"To man, time flows faster than we do. Young daughters will all be grown women.

I will not rush to obtain a companion. It will also be fun to love past times.

"The purpose of Rio's journey is to return to the original world.

"I know that. While it's what she wants, I'm willing to help her find the technique.

But that's a different story from this.

And the dragonman man says plainly.

"Flower buds (stumps) are for blooming. If there was a bud that attracted my heart, it would be the sex of a man who wanted to bloom with his own hands.

He took a silent step back, looked at me at the distance, and 'The Red Prince' said with a smile as if he cared.

"I'm glad you thought Rio was a child. I can keep Rio in peace.

If I'm serious, I'd like to take you back to the country and lock you up in the Dragon Wreck Palace, but I'm not the daughter who's going to go quietly into a cage.

"... wait. You don't want Rio to be your partner in the first place, do you?

"You don't seem to have it now. But the mind is a changing thing.

I don't care if you don't tell me, I won't hate Rio.

Some of the men who say that rarely get the art of stepping into a woman's heart without giving her the skid to dislike her.

And most of the time, those guys are quick on their hands.

There must have been nothing about the "Red Prince" rumor that women play hard, but I'm not so familiar with him.

I would never have gone over to be on guard.

I took another step and told 'The Red Prince'.

"It's Rio who chooses. At that time, I expect to have the pride to leave as often as possible.

"He tells me," he laughed joyfully, and "The Red Prince" put a flame on him.

"See you later," Divine Spear ". Until then, I'll ask for Rio.

In that moment, when the flames burned up hard and hid his whole body hey, "The Red Prince" disappeared.

Sighing deeply in a black-burned empty space back in silence, I look down at Rio sleeping in my arms.

Even though he was like the heart of a tornado, he was strangely heartless when he saw his innocent sleeping face.

"... you've been liked by a troublesome man.

Spill a word with a bitter smile and wrap a furry cloak loose in the wind around your tiny body to keep it from getting cold.

And I waited for the Fritz and the others to come as I watched the rock birds stay stunned.