Riot Grasper

- Four weeks in July, the original day.

It's been a week since Marita was taken away.

The days leading up to the resolution seemed short and long, leaving me nervous.

Now the thread of tension is completely broken and we can say that we live a relaxed life.

Well, where are you relaxing?

Even this has made room for a little bit of money in hand lately. An adventurer is a dangerous profession, but it pays off.

Let the wealth of financial resources say things, indulge in luxurious meals and services to relieve fatigue… there may be something like that.

If the ranks continue to rise in the future, there will be a life ahead of me that I can't imagine being poor with ideas.

... Let's get back to it.

Where am I now?

- It's in the cabin.

There is a stuffing of guards in charge of security on the exterior walls of Melbail, and facilities such as a bungalow are also available in the basement.

Going down the dim stone stairs sounded the prisoner groaning from the basement... nothing like that, at least the inn where I was imprisoned was clean and accompanied by the comfort there.

As a matter of fact, the door is not even locked.

It may be close to 'house arrest' rather than 'imprisonment'.

"About today..."

Staring at the ceiling as I fell asleep in bed, squeaking.

Exactly. I'm tired of seeing this ceiling.

I think it's time to look at the ceiling I don't know, and I make my consciousness go back a few days.

After that - it was all over and I was feeling weak, I started treating Mr. Loggins first.

The wound wasn't shallow, but when I managed to finish the treatment - Mr. Aruba's face came out of the shadow of the building.

"I intend to put up with you without killing you as much as possible"

Reporting only modestly, she seemed to decide that she had crossed the back of a shithole and a griffon - Luna, looked around and finished her role.

I called out on my back trying to fly away silently... because I just wanted to tell you one word.

Thank you.

'... I thought I told you. I'm not going to get used to it after this. "

The demonic woman who disappeared into the sky said such a harsh goodbye greeting, but she didn't tell me to return the whistle she was lending me.

I'm sure this is her silent message, and I can accept it as a sign of willingness that humans didn't throw it away either, and you can call me if you need anything else.

... my head isn't as messed up as it is.

If you want to call me bad, all I can think of is the sight of me being speared through my belly by a meetup or being fed by demons. Absolutely, I just forgot.

The whistle remains in the tool bag for once, but the opportunity to use it will not be visited.

After Mr. Alba left - it was a group of soldiers who came to replace him.

At the beginning were the faces I saw - those of Mr. Kane and Mr. Illy.

I guess King Richelle Hardin incorporated his trusted men into the rescue force.

Apparently, a unit that was getting information from the two I handed over and came near the scene rushed to confirm the dazzling light that illuminated the darkness.

The blackening group was taken, and Mr. Loggins was about to be captured, but Marita sheltered it.

It was me who was dusting and warming my chest to such Marita's behavior, but not any other HR.

One of the people being taken was caught in a demonic raid.

... naturally, I became the feather of being asked what was going on.

There are also too many conveniences, such as the Demon Clan raiding by chance on that spot.

Marita and Mr. Loggins were waiting for me to open their mouths while keeping silent.

"- In any case, I thought it would be an undesirable situation..."

I roll my body down on the bed, and I start counting the stains on the ceiling of my cabin because I'm free.

That's what I was thinking when I went to Marita Rescue, maybe I wouldn't be able to stay in this country.

I don't know what would happen a little bit if I found out I was involved with the Demons.

After killing all the black mobs and sealing their mouths, Marita and the others were asked to shut up about the Demons... and so on.

but it's totally my sweetness that I couldn't make the choice to kill them all.

It could be sweeter than sugar candy.

- Shutting up about how I explained it, Kane's face, the Kingsguard knight captain, grew more dangerous. The tone, which was gentleman, becomes rough and the swordswallowing air begins to drift.

To be honest, I didn't expect my attitude to change that far. Maybe there's some kind of personal remorse for the Demons after a while.

It was Mr. Ili who broke into me.

"I don't feel bad for him."

Elf words such as this had a definite weight.

Even if I'm not entirely convinced, Kane offered me an apology once she said she would put Marita on hold in view of the fact that she saved her life.

As such, I wondered if I had arrived at Melbeil, and I was immediately plunged into a cabin.

There may be a story, but he was led to the basement of the stuffing next to the gate.

'I'm sorry, but I don't have time for the signing ceremony. I am in a hurry to leave. I would like to know the details as soon as I return, in order to escort His Majesty and Master Alberto. "

- That's how this state is built.

Marita was turning her face bright red and angry at me, but Mr. Kane didn't give in.

Well, they weren't treated badly just for convenience, and it wouldn't have been long if I'd split it that it was an inn with a three-meal nap.

I asked Rim, who is supposed to be at the Full Oyaji Pavilion, for a message, and no problem. I don't want to be seen inputting into the store, so I pushed just in case you didn't come.

The captured blackened men were apparently taken to the Wang capital... no information is coming in about Mr. Loggins.

"- Hey, how you doing? It's finally your nomination."

Not in a sarcastic way, but it was - Nicholas, the guard - who hung those words for me.

He was the first person I've ever met in this world to help me set the foundation for my life in Melbail. I have those edges, and he seems to be worried about this one.

"Even so, what the hell is going on? I was wondering if Marita had returned safely, and now I'm instructed from above not to treat you as a prisoner, just because you've been placed in a holding cell. I don't know why anymore."

"Well... there's a lot going on."

He seems to be laying low on information about the Demon Clan, and only those who were there seem to know. I am very pleased with these considerations.

"Give me a break from seeing you this last time, will you?

"... hey, don't say anything scary. It's okay...... I guess"

I can't believe the first person I've ever met in this world would be the last person to drop me off... oh my God, there's still so much room to think about.

- I was wondering where they would take me, but it was the Lords' Palace that I had not arrived in a pleasant walk under the sun in a long time.

Say goodbye to Mr. Nicholas at the entrance and be led to the office by another guard.

When I entered the room and looked around...... the members were with me when I visited before.

Mr. Alberto sits in front of the clerk's desk, benevolent with the knights Kane and Ilyi, the elves, beside him...... the king.

He's a big man with the same face, reddish brown hair and momiaghe make him feel wild.

but...... I didn't expect this to happen, so it doesn't deserve so much surprise.

There will naturally be a report on this case to the King, so just explaining the circumstances to Mr. Kane doesn't seem like an acquittal.

"... boy, you got something to say?

The king's question is, that one word.

This is a question that you are likely to inadvertently run over to something unnecessary, such as if you have a problem with it.

King - Mr. Hardin has a status check of possession of "Charisma" in the special column, but even without that, this man feels intimidated by the king.

... but my answer is very simple.

"I moved to convince myself to help Marita"

Without diverting your gaze from the king, wait straight for the other person to react.

A few seconds in time...... felt slightly longer for me but it was the king's laugh that broke the silence in the room.

Although not classy, a pleasant voice echoes.

"- Aha, ha, ha... I see. Sure, I told you to move to convince the boy. So it wasn't just the mouth that said it would help. Thanks to the signing ceremony, I was able to execute it safely... I like it more and more."

"Your Majesty, we must first ask this boy what happened."

"Oh, you did. but... before that,. Boy... did you say your name was Sage?"

A king embarrassed by Mr. Kane turns to us with a serious face.

In addition, even Mr. Alberto rose from the chair, and the two of them all spoke to this way.

-Thank you for saving Marita.

After that, I think I was able to state what I was thinking smoothly myself.

I wasn't counting the stains on the ceiling in the barn for nothing.

There is no lie in the content explanation as to why the Demons attacked that place.

I didn't touch on my skills, and I told him on the ground that Rim was with me when I engaged Mr. Alba before, but I basically didn't lie.

Because weaving lies poorly is more dangerous than I'm already perceived to have some connection to the Demons.

"I see."

"I can't believe it. He said he was about to be killed, but hesitated to stab Todome, etc. And whatever the reason for asking the Demons for help..."

- Kane, shut up for a second.

It was the king who blocked Mr. Kane from feeling excited.

Ms. Kane returned to her upright immobilized posture as the following words were about to leak out of her mouth.

"Certainly a good hand. I never dreamed the demons would attack us."

The king continues his words as he tries to snort several times with his mustache.

"I want to ask you one thing. Reports say the boy engaged a man he thought was captain and several others... why didn't he kill them all? It seems that many of those who engaged with the Demons inside the building were dying, but kept alive."

"It's..."

"If we kill them all, I think we're less likely to be exposed for cooperating with the Demons. It's unlikely that Marita will speak against the boy."

The king speaks in a tone that includes laughter, but his eyes are serious.

"... there were some people I couldn't forgive, but wouldn't it be normal to try to catch them alive if you could"

"... that's sweet. With that in mind, one day you might get stuck on your feet."

"Be careful... I'll be careful"

"And..."

A grin disappeared from the king's face.

The following words contain an unparalleled sense of intimidation.

"- In the future, you'll stop making contact with the demon tribe you were talking about. If you don't agree, I have to order you to get the boy."

"... ok"

This is exactly what an unspoken atmosphere is.

It only moves the muscles that move my neck vertically.

"Mm-hmm. That's it."

The intimidation filled with indoors fades like lies, and the king walks over to me with a grin. As soon as I did, I put the bassin and my hand on both shoulders and put my face close to googly.

"By the way, Let's ask again. Aren't you going to try working under me? I've said a lot, but I'm not so abject as to leave whoever I like alone."

"Uh... or let me think"

"Hmm. If I can't agree... I have to order you to get the boy."

Lies!!

"Master Hardin. Play around. He's... in trouble."

It was Ilyi who looked at the king with his jade eyes.

"Isn't that a mild joke? But visit the King's Capital once. Mel Bail and I are very vibrant. There's no harm in coming."

Worried about such a response to the King, now Mr. Alberto came before me.

"Mr. Sage. Again, I would like to convey my thanks to you...... thank you. I want you to meet Marita later. I've been worried sick for a long time."

"Ah, yes. Okay."

Mr. Alberto's fist, which he said so and asked to shake his hand, was bandaged. Did he even get hurt somewhere? Sounds a little painful.

"What happened to your hand?

"Hmm? Oh... that's not something you're unfamiliar with. It would be tough if there was any business to do."

- You weak bastards.

"My brother is the one who would like you to weigh your courtesy a little more like a king. Yes... Sage, I have a letter for you from Loggins."

"Uh... addressed to me, is it?

Mr. Alberto handed me a single letter that was placed on the desk.

Mr. Loggins...... what choice did he make after all?

I'd like to read it on this occasion, but I just want to turn the time and place around.

I left with thanks and headed to Marita's room first.

He said he was worried, and he should show you his face.

When you open the door, a small shadow rushes this way in a agile motion. I allow my body to intrude to a close distance, and I can't move at all because of the arms that are turned around my neck.

I mean... they hugged me.

It's like being half hanging because of the slightly sweet smell of fragrance from my hair like gold sand, being quite a bit lower in height than me but being forced to hug me.

Hey... even though I'm growing up, I think I'm in the right position...

That's crazy. I wasn't supposed to have that attribute together.

"- Welcome home. I'm glad you're okay."

A very familiar voice was heard from the side, not from the girl in front of me...

Slowly turning his gaze, there's a smiling rim figure.

I try to calmly bring Marita down to the floor and turn back to the beast girl.

- I'm home.

Rim, who was worried about me along with Marita, said he was waiting with me to come back.

I explained the situation after apologizing for the frequent concern, but the majority seemed to have heard from Marita and remained snorthy.

"By the way, Marita... what happened to Mr. Loggins?

Marita clouded her face only for a moment with the words, but quickly regained her bright look.

Says - I hear Mr. Loggins told Mr. Alberto everything.

He doesn't know the details of what kind of interaction there was between the two adults, but he decided from the beginning to leave here, no matter what the outcome.

There was no longer someone dear to Marita...... the girl was behaving in a temperament, even though she must be lonely.

"It's okay. Because I said a proper goodbye to Loggins. Besides... I'm not alone. I have a father, and I have friends like Sage and Rim. I'm not gonna miss you."

Reaching out to stroke the head of a girl with a small chest up and laughing and remembering that there is.

"Oh, yeah, I forgot... thanks for this"

Removed from the tool bag was a white demon crystal pendant.

It's what Marita threw me from above in a crisis situation. Because I used the magic that was contained inside, it is now empty.

I tried to give that back, but Marita doesn't try to take it for whatever reason.

Why...?

Ah... Could it be that I should return the borrowed items in the condition I borrowed them from?

That's what I thought. I concentrated my consciousness - and let the white demon crystal shine the rainbow again.

When I try to give it to her, she asks me to put it through her neck.

"Eh heh."

Along with a rare, age-appropriate, joyful voice, Marita spun a circle of kurli looking at the pendant at her neck.

"Thanks. I'll take care of it."

"Hmm? No, he said he just returned what he borrowed. Without it, it would have been dangerous, and I think it's this way to thank you."

"It's okay."

- After a little chat with Marita, who was still in a good mood, me and Rim took a seat.

"Are you going now?

"Oh, I want to show the innkeeper a safe face soon."

"Both of you...... I'm sure you'll come back and see me. I'm always welcome."

"You may not be able to come here that often, but I'll have you drop by for a souvenir, even if it's a new adventure Tan."

"Yeah... I'm sure of it"

- After the Lordship Hall, we stopped by the Adventurer's Guild before returning to the Inn.

Because I wanted to know what happened to this request.

I can't help but think of Marita as a request failure at the time of her abduction once, but how is the neighborhood passed on to the Alliance?

Confirm the appearance of Miss Siena at the reception counter and speak up for the first time in a long time.

The woman, still dressed in good-quality clothes, responded with a calm voice with a grin.

"It's been a while. Earlier, Sage and the others came to report the request."

... right. I guess the Alliance has been contacted about the success of the request because I was acquitted at once.

Wait... I'm sure you brought this request to the Alliance...

"Um, Mr. Siena. Could that person be wearing butler clothes...?

"No, he was a knight wearing fine armor. He seemed very serious."

Oh well... right.

When that happens, is it Mr. Kane who came to report it?

"I will give you the reward because you said you had accomplished the request. It's more than the first amount offered... but you must have achieved extra results."

Oh... Siena says you're really good at treating people...

"One more thing, Mr. Sage has asked me to give you this as well"

You tried to surprise me, Mr. Siena tried to put something out of the counter overhead... blushing.

"... I'm sorry. I was a little uplifted."

Placed in front of me was a white demon crystal of considerable size.

I see, Mr. Siena was also shining her eyes when she saw the white demon crystal she had given way to before this.

It is arguable that the tension will be somewhat agepoyo.

Even so, this size...... if.

"Whatever... He wanted me to tell him, 'I'll give it to you because the test is over'"

I knew it. This... is the white demon crystal Sergio possessed.

Since I have done my research, can I think of it as an additional reward?

"Well, thank you."

This is the size of a white demon crystal. I'm sure it would be more expensive than before if I sold it, but I'd like to keep it for myself if possible.

In urgent cases, it's comforting to be able to activate magic instantaneously, and if you can include something special than attribute magic that I can handle, it's pretty useful.

"Still, that's really awesome...... Mr. Sage"

"Yes, what is it all of a sudden?

"I've become an adventurer and the sun is still shallow, but I've already been promoted to Rank C, and I've been awarded a precious size white demon crystal twice in a short period of time"

"When praised directly from the front... something illuminates you"

"Do you remember? I have told you that there are customs such as giving your lover accessories with white demon crystals as amulets..."

"Ah... eh..."

A beautiful thing about the eye that can be directed this way, along with a clear grin.

I'm about to hand over the endangered white demon crystal to the woman in front of me... I don't think so.

"... Mr. Siena, about me - what do you think...?

It's my brother.

Yes. This is the moment when it becomes clear that they are totally being played.

I tried to get him in trouble, but he cut me back to bassari.

But I don't cry.

"Right"

"... I know you shouldn't pry more into adventurers than you need to, but it really interests me to know who Mr. Sage is,"

Winking with one eye, Siena returned to the process of fulfilling the request.

The way home from the guild.

As I walked alongside the rim toward the full-blown Oyaji Pavilion, I heard the rim whining as if something was nodding on the side.

"Oh well. So - Leeta..."

"... what's wrong?

"Yeah, it's nothing."

It was a rim with a pull and a face swinging sideways as he reversed his tail vertically with a pin, but for some reason only his ears lay down beside Petan.

"By the way, now... can I ask?

"Huh..."

What? Before I ask, Rim keeps opening his mouth.

"... I thought we might talk when we got back... you said. It was a serious atmosphere, so if not many other people were there, it would be something I couldn't talk about."

You mean... He must have cared about me being a rim.

I didn't forget this one either.

Before I went to Marita Rescue, I wanted to tell Rim everything I mourned for helplessness.

I wasn't counting the stains on the ceiling of the barn in vain, and I've been thinking about that.

To be honest...... the truth is that I got scared to talk.

There were several reasons why I was feeling this negative.

The hang-up is Mr. Kane's leopard freak.

A man who was a gentleman swells his anger emotions beyond concealment by a certain matter. I should have known the Demons were incompatible with other races, but they reminded me of the sweetness of my values.

So what about the act of depriving people of their skills?

I don't have a problem living normal even if I don't possess skills in this world.

but skill is like a gift of birth, something that you slowly hone up in your life.

Take it away.

Of course, I don't care who he is taking it from.

However, assuming they understand it… what reaction will those who live in this world react to people who have become stronger with the skills they have taken from others and demons?

I can't completely wipe away Rim's anxiety that his attitude will change and his current relationship will collapse in an instant.

I don't think so... I'd love to, but when it comes to absolute trust being built between me and Rim... unfortunately I can't snort.

Me and Rim apart... I don't know, the... it doesn't feel right yet.

To add, in the Powdal Wetlands I was about to be killed by Mr. Aruba... no, Rim's fanaticism skills were not activated when he disguised himself as killed.

Activation conditions are probably when your loved ones are in crisis. Mr. Arnold activated it when he was in danger of his life, so that's what I mean.

Regardless... I'm glad Mr. Alba didn't attack me.

I want to punch myself in the head that comes up with all these excuses, but pitiful words leak out of my mouth.

"I knew... I can't talk, maybe..."

In response to that, Rim lowered his honey-colored eyes just for a moment.

but he smiled right up at me and shouted.

"Oh well. Yeah... but I'm really glad you're all right."

- I'm sorry.

I couldn't have voiced those words of apology.

Mr. Dario greeted me when I arrived at the Full Oyaji Pavilion for a long time.

I don't ask you anything particularly profound, just one word.

"- Were you having a good meal?

questioned and desired to wander off for a delicious meal.

Since the sun is already down, it's been a long time since Mr. Arnold and Rim have had dinner together.

Nor did Mr. Arnold try to ask much about this matter.

Bite the restlessness of being able to come back to your usual routine, chewing on the taste of superb cuisine enough to break the secretory glands of your saliva.

but change is bound to come in those routines as well.

"- Eh... beyond Pasqum to the Western Islands countries...?

"Oh. The Dore guy would have desperately bought and collected the product. He said it was time to do business on the usual route. They invited us as escorts."

"Leaving Melbail...... are you? Both of you?

"Oh, two days from now. I guess Sage will stay in Melbail, so don't get lonely..."

Words like that are uttered as I drink up my gooey malty liquor.

"I... maybe I'll go to the King's Landing."

"Really?... Hmm, because there will also be a lot to get around looking at other cities and countries. The West is a gathering of island nations facing the beautiful sea, and they say it is rich in seafood. There will be plenty of fish dishes that like rims."

"... yeah"

"Sage took good care of me. I'll thank you today. [M] He said he'd eat as much as he wanted."

I poured the booze into my stomach at once.

"That's a good drink. All right... Tonight we'll have a drink!

- I don't know... it's inconvenient not to get drunk when you want to.

This was the first time I felt that my state abnormality tolerance skills were in the way.

How much will you drink?

My head came back to my room in the middle of the night, staying extremely clear.

I'm not drunk but I'm tired, so I throw my whole weight out on the bed and lie down.

I almost let go of consciousness without feeling it for a long time, but what an elusive emotion is preventing me from sleeping.

"What the... it's easier for one person to move after all. Besides, you'd be the one who decided not to tell me. Together on top of that... it's too convenient."

Repeat the soliloquy with a bump and wake up body remembering something fuzzy.

I stuck my hand in the tool bag and took it out...... a letter from Mr. Loggins.

I was going to read it later when I was alone.

The surroundings are slightly bright with the moonlight from the window, but hard to read the letters.

Using the light sphere generated by the palm as a light source, I began to look through the letter.

The contents...... farewell greetings.

If you tell Mr. Alberto everything, he spelled it out beforehand for no wonder he was executed on the spot.

Though no execution was carried out...... it just didn't seem like a peaceful place.

Oh, could it be that Mr. Alberto was hurting his fist?

... is that what you mean?

In the letter, Mr. Loggins' relationship with Serdio was also briefly described.

If you compare it in a nutshell, it's like a master and a disciple.

That's why you wanted to put Keri on at the end of the day with your own hands.

'- Thank you so much for your help, Mr. Sage. One last thing, let me also send word from you. You are strong. It may be rude, but it far exceeds the ability of an age-appropriate human being, not mentally, but physically'.

I was just reading. I'll stop looking.

'We know that such special humans are also rarely present. Don't use your powers the wrong way... I don't deserve to make statements like that, but those who have the ability to stand out tend to be lonely'

... somehow, it's a very timely story.

"So - take care of connecting with people"

As I followed that line with my eyes, the letters seeped slightly.

'It may have been a late act that even people like me couldn't stand loneliness that picked up a boy with no name in the past. It's... it's very painful that it led to such a result.'

People can't live alone......?

'Of course, you may not need to worry about Mr. Sage like that. I hope you think it's old man bullshit in that case. Bye.'

So the sentence was broken, but at the end the letters were written just a few more lines smaller.

'Once upon a time, I taught flower language to one. Delighted as if it were about me -'

- I was solidified on the bed for a while after I finished reading the letter.

I feel thirsty, take a big, deep breath, then leave the room and head downstairs.

"... oh, Sage. I thought you were asleep already."

"Hey, my throat's dry."

Say hello to Dario and Flois, who are cleaning up the dining room, and head to the well.

On the long table of the returning dining room was adorned with filia flowers that were completely withered.

According to Dario and the others, it may be tempting to throw away the flowers.

"-... connecting with people,"

"... hmm? Did I say something?

Dario, still working on the cleanup, looked back in response to the words I whined.

"No, good night"

Return to your room and think blurry looking at the ceiling you see.

Nothing... not that we have to talk about it at this point.

Am I impatient to want to be with her until I have a relationship that I can talk to?

I can't believe we can't be together without telling them everything... I'm just bothering them on my own.

... strange and now I'm feeling like I'm going to sleep well.

I seem to be a very simple person.

Anyway, tomorrow.

In the early morning...... no, would it be daytime because I was drinking quite a bit?

- I think Mr. Arnold might be going to beat me up.

No, it won't even be a story, depending on how Rim reacts.

Still, I wanted to deepen the connections I made in this world.

- I'm sure that's because I'm not wrong.