Oi, Hazure Sukiru da to Omowareteita “Chiito Koodo Soosa” ga Bakemono Sugiran da ga

How much time has passed?

Neither I nor Ray had much conversation.

And yet, I'm not uncomfortable at all.

And it's the same with Ray.

The princess sitting next to me was just holding my hand silently. [M]

The temperature is irresistibly soft and warm.

Having such a time, I can still think about Ray's past. [M]

--How many times have assassins in black robes tried to kill me while I was at the royal castle... ---

That's what she said just now.

As far as I can tell, he's been through the dead line many times. That's why he ran away with me to the village of Rustahl before they killed him.

But it's a little strange.

I know the trouble with the Arseus Relief Party. [M] They are undoubtedly much stronger than their adventurers.

And Ray's safe until now, isn't he?

Her combat skills are not so high.

Nevertheless, the assassins who have been attacked several times have survived in some way -

I felt uncomfortable there.

"Hey, Alios."

Hmm?

"I'd love to do this more... but it looks like it's time to go."

When asked to look up at the clock, it was true that the assembly time was approaching. Longer stays lead to delays.

It was a point of concern, but, well, one day you'll have to ask.

That's how Ray and I left the house.

Adventurer Guild, Rustahl Branch.

There were a lot of strangers.

Let's start with Kaya, the A-rank adventurer.

B-ranked adventurer Yuya Arsene.

Former (...) slaves of the House of Aldo, created and present Em.

And Alliance Master and former blacksmith Alto.

Including Ray and me there would be a total of six people meeting together.

By the way, I have Vienna take a rest. Looks like Battle Mode used a lot of energy.

"Oh, are you here?"

Acknowledging our appearance, Alto stood up with his expression shining.

"Come on, sit down. You are a valuable force in my branch."

"Haha... thank you"

"Isn't this" House Aldo Suppression "a huge success? I've heard from everyone."

"No... it's not just me."

"No, no, Master Arios, it was really strong!

Em opens her eyes and waves her sword.

... is that an imitation of the source stream?

I don't know.

"That former swordsman was a mess!! It was amazing!

"Kuku, take that Leon McBa down... Well, I'm sorry to hear about his loss."

"Yes... at all."

And Leon and Dudley chose a completely different path.

Leon is a member of a terrorist organization.

Dudley travels alone on a wandering journey.

I wonder what path they're going to take in the future.

Around that thought, Alto changed his expression.

"Well, it's Arios. Before we get down to business, I have a message for you."

"What's the message...?

"Hmm. Your promotion has been confirmed in the Kingdom of Arseus Guild HQ. From now on, you can call yourself a C-ranked adventurer."

Oh, my God.

You're already promoted.

Given that I've just joined an Alliance recently, it's unusually fast. Or is it too soon?

"Well, I don't think it's strange that you're in S-rank anymore. The Alliance is an old organization. Patience."

No, no, no, no.

I think it's too fast for that, too.

"Well then, take this. It's a C-Rank Adventurer guild card."

When you receive a shiny card on your torso, you say, "Whoa!" she applauded. Thankfully, everyone seems happy.

"Haha... C already? I think I'll catch up soon."

Even the bitter smile of the Yu 'an doesn't seem to dislike it.

"Well, you were stronger than me from the beginning. Get past me."

"No... I'm sorry."

I bow my head to the senior adventurers and put my guild card in my pocket.

I am aware that defeating former swordsman Saint Leon McBa has made me stronger than their adventurers.

But that doesn't make me complacent.

The moment it happens, it crashes instantly. Like that Leon McBa.

And when the applause came to an end, I was finally cut off from Alto.

A member of the Arseus Relief Party who was captured. About how to deal with it.

"Let's be straightforward. They just received a letter from the Royal Army at the headquarters of King's Landing. I suppose the contents should be as imagined."

Altro took out the memo with a serious expression and read it out with a slightly lower voice.

"- First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Kingdom for its capture of terrorist organizations. I would also like to express my sincere admiration for your work. Finally, I would like to entrust my country with securing the prisoners of the Arseus Salvation Party. The formation of this party is the responsibility of our country (...), so I feel very sorry for forcing it on you....."

As soon as he folded the memo, Alto looked at us and said.

― ― Well, to sum up, it's not like this.

I see.

I predicted it, but it was so obvious.

Besides, it hasn't been that long since we took down House Aldo. Too soon to know the information.

As you can imagine, the enemy must be in quite a hurry.

"Mr. Altro. So... what does the Alliance do?

"Hmm. Alios, that's a good question."

Altro chuckled and said with his arms tied.

"For the time being, the guild took the form of a rejection. I don't have a duty to obey my country."

"Is that a refusal... you're a lot stronger?"

Alto is right, the Alliance is based in another neutral country in the first place.

The strength is that many people, regardless of nationality, come together and are not trapped at all in political grievances.

That's why the Kingdom can't take any forcible action against the Alliance's rejection. That is why I have been making far-fetched requests in letters.

"But... that's not enough to make me feel safe."

Princess Leimira murmured.

"There's probably Niisama Raffer over there. I don't know what kind of hand you're going to use."

"Niisama Rayfa... That First Prince....."

Kaya strengthens her expression.

"You sure can't read at all... I don't think you're smart..."

"Yeah, I think so."

This is speculation, but it is likely Rafer's plan to drive his father Leon into a crash.

After that duel, Ray was given a long vacation. This will make it easier to move in the Imperial Castle.

Face to face, she regrets her sister-in-law's vacation and manipulates the political situation with admiration.

Leon and Dudley were used for that. To that First Prince.

"Nh...?

I narrowed my eyes. [M]

--Coming.

There are a lot of intruders.

"Arios....?

When she noticed how I was, Ray leaned her neck. [M]

Let's get out of here, guys.

I got up in a hurry and looked over at them. [M]

"Looks like she came quickly. Uninvited guests from the Royal Army."