- Evening.
Approaching the desired liquor store, Samuel, who guided me, left "I have business".
Probably distracted me.
As a matter of habit, I checked the structure of the building and the exit route before entering the store.
The shop consisted of two floors, typically in large houses on the Meadow Continent (Glassland), and was constructed in the shape of a Ro that enclosed the courtyard.
This kind of construction is intended to capture light from the part of the courtyard while minimizing possible windows and doors outside and in and out.
Because this world is still noisy, I can also see why structures are prevalent that prevent crime - that is, limit contact with the outside world as much as possible and avoid dangerous things breaking in.
In addition, there was another benefit to taking the structure of this hand in a store like this.
"... wah"
The moment you step in, guided by an employee of the store.
The first thing that caught my eye was the glossy, peachy space. It was a hallway that subtly changed its shade as the candlestick lights shifted.
From some room, I hear a relaxed string.
In the courtyard, the western plants of the Nakatsu Sea, not seen around here, were lush with leaves.
- It's like coming to a country you don't know, a strange atmosphere.
In closed spaces, it is easier to create these unusual emotions and atmospheres.
… a stunning boulder.
At the same time, when I was led to a room upstairs by a clerk, I wanted to go out into the hallway and see the garden.
…………
Walking out into the vermilion corridor and looking at its stunning garden - just as well, someone laid their hands on the railing and looked at the garden.
Ancient scratches on the cramped cheeks, forged in and tight long.
An old man caressed his hair carefully behind him.
He looked at this one,
"Oh, in the Holy Knight's Palace? - It's an odd encounter."
And he smiled lightly.
"…… Sir Dagger"
Sir Grantri Earl Withers Dagger.
Modern contemporary of Wizard's Dagger. A leading player in the Defenders.
"It's a pleasure to meet you."
lying and then responding as far as not being rude.
Of course, this encounter is not an odd encounter or anything, it's that kind of a step.
There are all kinds of positions, so let's settle into the form of "I happened to bowl together in the hallway of a liquor store and talk to the public because it's rude to ignore each other".
I can only thank Samuel for putting it together in such a way that it feels easy because I'm not very good.
For once, I can get my gaze around you.
"I don't have any suspicious ears.... Oh, a little escort. I'm asking you to stay away from me."
Grantri Old turned a more favorable grin than he thought and said so.
"I'm afraid so."
"No, I thought you had a natural taste for warriors."
But Nico and I laugh at each other, beyond that laugh.
"Well.... So what can I tell you?
Those eyes were not laughing at all.
... emotionless eyes staring at this one.
"Ugh..."
Seeing that, I get unexpectedly flimsy.
And Grantory's eyes soothed.
"Hahaha...... man. Your Royal Highness is also a bad person. I didn't expect you to send the first one. Doesn't this seem like I'm frustrating something younger?"
"A, ahahaha......"
I don't know what to answer, I laugh vaguely.
"Besides, were you a wizard? I don't even lie. Pious clerics, therefore bound by oaths."
"Yes......"
Grantri Old narrowed his eyes and smiled bitterly.
"Words of decency. The vow of God. … it's a dazzling thing for people living in turbid waters with frivolous interactions."
Harmonious words spoken.
- I felt some signs of "seriousness" there, and I said it unexpectedly.
"That's not true"
"…… Hmm?
"If you're really used to cloudy water, you don't say so."
When I smiled, the old man in front of me laughed lightly.
"- I hope so"
◆
The unfamiliar plants in the garden had thick stems, bright leaf colors and full of vitality.
Probably what is the only magic and the essence of the gardener's pile of drilling that grows in this part of the world that doesn't grow.
"Well.... So, His Royal Highness Brother Wang, what?
"With regard to the devil - things could be going 'up'. I would like to ask Your Excellency to cooperate in the elimination."
I'll tell you what I've been saying in advance.
However, the person in front of you is in a different position from His Highness.
I was wondering how you'd respond.
"Completion, completion"
And he nodded repeatedly.
"If it's in there, we can deal with it in Your Highness. I guess that's what you're telling me."
And he looks sinister and sighs deeply.
Then,
"I don't have a choice. May I tell His Highness," I understand. "
Unexpectedly light, words of acknowledgement.
"……… I am afraid."
"Oh, that sounds surprising."
Has it only appeared on the surface a little?
Grantri Old smiles with a gracious smile.
"It is true that we are not in the same position as His Highness, because we eat the locks of this country together. … there is a voyage out at home. Besides, it is foolish to argue over the loss of interest"
He laughed when he had to put out the fire first.
There are no signs of falsehood there at all.
"Your Royal Highness must be aware of that."
"Ah. Uh... so you told me to go."
"Yes, Your Highness will not be able to interfere with your words on the boulder."
Not a negotiating person.
It means I can use it if I don't lie and I'm bound by my vows.
And then...
"And another thing."
I breathe slowly.
I decide to cut out my personal issues.
"… I'm very sorry to bother you, but I'd like to ask you something personal."
"Oh, anything else?
He tipped his neck unexpectedly.
Between me and this old man, there's no such thing as a "personal matter," which is a natural reaction.
... It's been two hundred years.
I looked him in the eye, ready to be questioned, or ridiculous, according to this.
"I don't mind if the…… thing comes to a paragraph."
"Yeah."
Place your right palm on your left chest.
Straighten up, say the word.
"- From the end of the south again, I came as a messenger on the brink."
to those words.
The old man who inherited the name of Wizard's Dagger opened his eyes.
"We are now the name of such a wise man. I also understand the key language.
... a bag of "Signs" daggers and silver coins I loaned two hundred years ago. I would like to ask you to repay me by adding interest, as soon as I have done so. "
Speak politely words of reminder.
Until the end of the word, Grantri's old man kept his eyes open.
"... surprised"
And he shrugged.
"Surprised. I'm really, really surprised. … I didn't know such a day would come."
Then you look at me seriously.
There were no indications of suspicion that he was concerned.
"- You believe me."
"Whatever. To date, there have been a few false reminders that are not enough to take. But... Maribrad, if you name such a surname and become a feat, a reminder from you that is false and unrelated"
You can't believe it, he says.
Then I shrugged again - "Surprised," the old man in front of me shrugged.
That's when. The entrance to the liquor store just became noisy.
Apparently, a group guest has come in.
"…… then, my lord. Soon, things settled down."
"Yes, I'll tell my grandmother."
Sir Grantri Earl Withersdagger. The contemporary Lord of the Wizard's Dagger laughed softly.
"- I sincerely await your visit to the Holy Knight."
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The next day, I was walking in the city in a light foothold.
Every time you take a step, a light shoe sounds on the cobblestone.
"Are you in the mood?
"For what?"
I laughed and answered Lunaria.
Those in the slums are fine now.
The matter of Uncle Dagger also got through safely.
... while cleaning up the demonic relationship, you can help His Highness negotiate the relationship and go back to the Southern Frontier Continent (Southmark) when Kata comes along.
Somehow, I think the prospects are following.
"… I thought there was nothing I could do in this city."
Puffiness and whining.
"Though I thought I was behaving with decorations and I was just going home after a while -"
"I don't think so, something like that."
"…… n. There was something I could do."
Saying so, she smiled bitterly.
Different color eyes narrowed and softened.
"A little? I know it's been a long time, but the Holy Knight is very modest, isn't he?
"I don't think so."
I was about to say, I heard a song from the square.
"Coming from Minami - ♪ And if I ever try ♪"
It's not a bard song.
Running around the square, it's a kid's playful song.
"The mackerel just sifted away. ♪ I gave both to Kusa-san. ♪"
Temporarily sung it was apparently like a demonic exorcism song.
... that, somehow, is mine.
"The Holy Knight is good at humility, isn't he?
"... mmm"
When she accidentally roared, Lunaria laughed dullly.
- Lately, she laughs a lot.
When I laugh like that, I get a very soft vibe from her, and then I see it in her expression.
"……… What?
Then she caught the edge of her lips to tease and tilted her little neck.
I know the look on your face.
"Beh, nothing, big deal…………"
"Oh, you got a little bit of a glimpse."
…………
"Huh. Can you give me a voice and admire me?... What do you want me to do?
"Fine, fine."
The motion that involves the arms is unusually glossy just that.
I know you're just making fun of me, but I still have to blush.
"You're not getting along."
"Isn't it a mistake not to catch it?
"Then you're a bad eating fish. Even though it's attractive bait."
"I think I'm getting a glimpse of the fishing needle."
"Hehe."
Walk, throwing pompous and easy-going words.
We just talk lightly about each other.
Friend-to-friend, nothing-nothing interaction.
"But after all, I'm still on guard? Or if you're a holy knight, you're a bitch."
But when she said so, I looked. [M]
Stop and gently hold hands to block the words.
"Lunaria.... stop joking about yourself or whatever"
That said, she wrinkles between her eyebrows.
"... what is it, a sermon?
"That's what friends say, they just don't want to hear it.... You are amazingly beautiful and I think you are a fine person. So let's not do that."
…………
She whispered, often silently.
Then one, I breathed.
"You're not lying at all, and you're saying that, so you're a bad guy."
…… Uh, "
"Don't be fucking serious. … Oh, it's time for a destination."
A few alleys off the main street - a circular square at the intersection of two small streets.
broken and not blowing out water, lacquered peeled fountains nestled in a pound, somewhere, a lonely impression,
- She told me she wanted to see someone.
That's how I came here today. [M]
In a moment, her employer relationship - she has a fusi on me at some request - could be.
Or maybe someone wants to contact me via her, or something.
…………
Though I was thinking about it.
For some reason, around the noodle, I get chills.
"This way?"
"Yeah, in the back."
That's what they said in a quiet voice - but I stopped.
... because of the flashing of an angel in the back of his brain complaining of danger.
Now I'm not wearing a sword. [M] What I have on hand is about the dagger I use for everyday use.
If you look at the terms, it's not bad. - But no way.
"Keep it up..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
At the same time as Lunaria's words.
I felt signs that I would have killed to the limit by using the "Word" line, etc., rising around me.
Lonely alley.
Every sign of alienation rises from the surrounding buildings...
It was a daylight raid.