I hear voices.
Someone is calling me in a dream.
It sounds like a wooden spirit from near and far away.
Pure demon.
A calm voice.
Listening to the voice that speaks deep into my heart, I turn my attention to the golden landscape in my dreams.
Spacious enough to be silent.
A giant waterfall that flows in a semi-circular shape surrounding a land of golden grass and trees.
She was in the middle of it.
Pure demon.
Wings that shine with silver on top of each other.
Drawing a glorious pattern, it appears to be giving power to the earth while releasing scales.
And the giant god beast that produces its wings-- like a moth, looks at me with his eyes of calm will.
Quickly, come to me. Before it's too late. "
Like begging.
Still, I nod at the rush. [M]
Then, the god beast, who moved the tentacles to relieve himself, slowly disappeared.
Where are you going?
You all right? You all right?
Unexpectedly worried, trying to move on to the golden earth ---,
"Master Kite."
I was surprised to hear a voice calling me from behind, and my consciousness was pulled.
For a moment, after I had stopped breathing, I woke up with the ceiling of my usual room and Melia peeking into my face--
"... Melia"
"Apparently, it was interfered with by other god beasts. Is there something wrong with you?"
"No, it's okay. Thank you."
Time is not long before the sunlight rises.
The Schiffs are still asleep, and it's still pretty early.
"When it comes to She-Beast interference... is that the one with the feathers?"
"Yeah, that's right. No harm done, but apparently they're stuck there too."
You want me to do something?
No, I wanted you to come and see me sooner than that.
Well, anyway...
"Melia"
Yes?
"Why are you in the room?"
"If I were a servant, I'd be right."
No, it's sunrise right now.
……
……
……
"No, I got it. All right, all right. You can stay in the room...."
Yes ♪
Silent pressure...!
I gave in to her with a smile on my head. [M]
I let Melia sit in the chair next to the bed like she wanted me to, and I let the sleeping devil do it again. [M]
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Today is a day when you and I have to tighten our minds.
By the way, the day Ilis meets his father, Berse.
She was supposed to have seen her face once when she became an adventurer, but at that time she didn't know that Ms. Berse was her real father, and this is actually the first opportunity for her father and daughter to talk.
"Let's support you, Nia, Sif...!"
"No, why me!?"
"I intend to, but....."
While I was heading to the store designated by Mr. Berse, I noticed Nia walking next door. [M]
The Ilis-san we were walking with just now seemed nervous and restless... well, that can't be helped.
"Aren't you worried about Mr. Iris?"
"I just doubt you're going to leave me in such a awkward situation before you worry!"
I need an escort to keep you out of this situation.
After all, Nia, who is angry, looks at me with a jittery eye.
"It doesn't matter if it's a rifa!"
"Don't worry. Rifa is already in my shadow, devouring my sleep."
"You're kidding, Reefer...?"
"When did you get in...? I didn't even notice...?"
I don't think she noticed, but I do. [M]
That's just fine, so I brought the referee with me.
"Besides, you're my friend, right? We"
"It's not like my friends I know!? It definitely feels like a convenient person!?"
"No, that's not true."
"Oh, oh... deny it with your face... it's troublesome to react!!"
She smiles bitterly at Nia, who has a masquerade.
It's about time we arrived at the store, but is Mr. Iris okay?
"... I don't know what to tell you... no, I don't know what you think of me in the first place... woah... I'm so anxious, I'm so anxious..."
... hmm, this is going to be tough.
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The restaurant Mr. Berse had designated as a venue for discussion was a restaurant-like fashion place.
Unlike a place like a mass cafeteria, where I could eat in a private room, I sat with Berse and Nia and Iris facing each other.
As for the arithmetic of coming here, I wonder if Shifu and the others have become separate rooms.
As expected, it seemed impossible to have the wizards attend the meal, and the Shifu were given a separate room to eat for the wizards.
……
……
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Cooking looks delicious.
Appreciating the food lined up at the table, no one answered.
Nia sits in front of her eyes and says it's more Hell than she can imagine.
Both Mr. Berse and Mr. Iris remain silent, but this has been long enough... I don't know what to do...
"Now, let's leave this to the young two....."
Well, let's do that.
Two parents and children who couldn't stand the silence and tried to get up.
If they leave, there's no point in staying here with me and Nia, so I'll stop them for now.
"Mr. Berse, it's not a good time. Don't run away."
"Yes...."
"Mr. Iris, if you leave, it'll be just me and Nea, so don't go."
"Yes...."
……
I wonder what to do with the two of you sitting still.
"Nia, do you have any interesting stories?"
"This is unprecedented indifference....."
……
I know we need a cut, but the first step is difficult.
We both recognize each other as family, but the situation prevents us from stepping forward.
My role here is to inspire the story.
"Can you tell me how Berse became the Guild Leader?"
"Oh, oh, oh, I don't mind."
Belse nodded bewildered, relaxing his shoulders.
"Becoming a Guild Leader is like getting away with it. I've worked as an employee for a long time, but I've been nominated by my predecessor, and I've been entrusted with the Guild Leader."
Really?
Mr Berse nods at Mr Iris's murmur.
The conversation begins little by little.
I don't know if you're still nervous, but I'm sure Iris is on the right track, as he's still able to talk normally.
"Were you still carrying your feet home before we met again?"
"... that's right."
"Don't you resent me?"
"Because I'm a person, too. Well, even though I was angry... what's more, I realized that I'd never see her again, and I was so sad."
Her wife, whom she believed she would meet alive, had already died, and her daughter, Iris, had already left the country.
The fact would not have been a shock to Mr Berse.
In Berse's words, Iris leans down a little before raising his face.
"I...."
"You don't have to tell me if you don't want to. It's enough for me to be able to reunite with my daughter."
…… No, I will. We have to talk. "
Then Iris talked about what happened after she left the village of Elves.
With hatred and anger toward the people of the village, he entered the army of the Devil and carried a stick of evil.
In her words, Mr Berse remained silent with the audience, but the expression was still harsh.
"It would be my responsibility to make you feel that way."
"Nh, no, that's not true...."
"If I had taken you out of town, I would never have entered the Demon King army.... it's all my fault. I'm sure she's disappointed--"
"No...! My mother is not disappointed in you! Until the end, my mother was thinking about you!!"
Mr Iris talks like that upsetting.
Mr Berse, who was sued, laughed without strength after his eyes were rounded.
"I see....."
Silence dominates the field.
I didn't think it was a good idea to pinch words here.
A few minutes later, Mr Berse, who was deeply saddened, spoke to Mr Iris.
"Now... what are you doing? I don't suppose I'll get caught after this....."
"No, that's not true....."
Mr. Iris glances at me. [M]
Looking at his gaze, he nodded small.
"... I'm in a special position because of the circumstances and I can't reveal it. I am not complicit in evil.... I think it's a meaningful role for me."
"Kate, do you know?"
"Yes, I know Rifa, and Jessica has approved it."
"Does that mean at the level of state secrets... Yes, I can rest assured that the Queen and you are involved."
It's a secret, but if we don't have a backup of the Hendir Kingdom, it's a different story... but it's Leon's story, but it helps in times like these.
Even with me, I'm glad Mr. Berse trusted me.
"Yeah? So where do you live now?"
"A temporary inn is one where kites stay."
"... one under the roof?"
"... eh, hah? Well, that's how it feels."
Speaking of which, Elise noticed it with a slightly narrower look.
Well, there are several people living under one roof, and he also knows that it is a separate room.
"Really... Kate-kun"
Yes?
"Could you tell me about your relationship with my daughter?"
"Bh!?"
Nia sat face to face.
I give her water and speak quietly. [M]
Nia, calm down for a second.
"No, the question is obviously crazy!!"
"Relationships are colleagues, aren't they? Hmm? Oh, is that so? Hahaha, you old man."
"I don't know...! I feel like I can forgive you even if you hit me now...!!"
Namely, Nia trembles.
Answer Mr Berse's question earlier while away from her.
Mr. Iris is a benefactor.
"Beneficiary... Speaking of which, you didn't ask me how we met. Can you tell me if you can?"
Don't bother asking.
Speaking of which, I thought I hadn't spoken to Mr Berse.
"I don't mind. That's right... it started when Rifa found out where Ellis was falling down in the city and brought him to the inn."
"Ah...."
"I went down...? What do you mean?"
Mr Berse asks Mr Iris a curious question.
Is it embarrassing? She scratches her cheeks with a little light.
"Ah, ahh, well, that's... I've forgotten all about money..."
…… I wonder if it looks like that.... "
"I quickly learned the scale of my mother's unfortunate episode...!?"
Somewhat shocked Mr Iris.
Is this a smile or a happy element for Berse?
"But, Kate..."
Yes?
"It was thanks to you that my daughter and I were able to reunite and speak again."
"It's a big deal. I don't think it was me, but I think it was her decision."
I've just set up this place, so I don't think it's that big a deal.
But Mr Berse shakes his neck to the side to see if he thinks so.
"I was wondering what I'd do if you brought me some horse bones, but I'm relieved."
"? Yes?"
"Mr. Kite."
Place your hands firmly on your shoulders.
It's right next door, so if you turn to the side, you'll see Berse with a serious expression.
"You can leave your daughter to me. I asked...!!"
"Mugh!?"
"Ah, this is the same flow as when you were my mom."
I see, as a colleague who will move in the same place from now on,
Mr Berse will have a lot of anxiety, and we need to be clear here.
"Leave it to me…! Mr. Berse…!!"
"Kite!?"
Show Mr Iris a thumbs-up.
Mr Berse, who is satisfied with my words, is in a good mood. [M]
…… Iris!? Come on! We have to say something together!? "
"Abba...."
"I can't! I'm short on contingencies!?"
"Nia, it's in the shop, so be quiet."
"Who do you think is responsible for this!?"
I got angry when I liked the noisy Nia.
Well, anyway, I'm glad Mr Berse and Mr Iris got close to each other.