The reception of Count Keeley's castle was kind of like a hunter's lair, with the stripping of the beast's neck and decorative bows hung on a gotten stone wall. There is some demonic fur on the floor as well.

Wild, qualitatively rigid atmosphere. Iris (Rene) thinks this might be a good idea, but as a nobleman he may be changing.

"You've come a lot." Dragon's Throat. "

Count Keeley sat opposite the four...... Oswald Michal Keeley was in his late forties or so.

Being a lord, he is, in other words, a king's knight, and when things happen, he will be in a position to lead the army, but in one way or another it has a luxurious impression and a civilian atmosphere. Short, neat, honey citrus hair has a crisp vibe. Only his face is a little harsh, his grey eyes glowing brightly.

Would it be 'an old man of stubborn and unfriendly officials' if he were to state his overall impression in a nutshell?

The adventurer's social status is also pinky, but it's just unusual for a lord to deal with him in the reception room himself to talk about his work. It was a testament left that the "dragon's throat" was so heavily used by the Count.

"What, for the Count and nothing more"

Benedict gripped his big hand, stripped his fangs and laughed.

A mop-like tail popping out of a hole in his pants is pounding on the couch with a bulge.

Lumpy upper body is dressed as a piece of crude short-sleeved shirt, but his flesh covered in fur doesn't seem to feel much cold.

Oswald nods satisfactorily, and cuts out the story.

"I let Benedict talk to me first, but I would like to explain the request (quest) in advance.

... I have been in operation for a long time to drive criminal organization Night Python out of the realm. Considering the possibility of Nightpython striking back or retaliating as he enters that final phase, I would like to ask "The Dragon's Throat" to provide me and my daughter, Catherine, with physical protection.

The formal request (quest) begins in a week. I don't know the period yet, but I think it might be about half to a month. In the meantime, I pay you in the sun. "

"Count, may I ask you about that?"

It was Hugh wearing armor all the way to a place like this who raised his hand and asked permission to speak.

Exactly. I've left my sword and my shield behind.

"I wonder what"

"Can you tell us about the progress and future prospects of Operation Night Python Exclusion?

If we don't know what's going on, we can get to work. "

Hugh's real story would be 'I want to figure out if it's a bad story'.

Oswald thought a little before responding.

"Nightpython is based in a major city in the realm... well, it's a safe house, I have a safe house, but I've already figured out the majority of it.

In addition, illegal whorehouses and distributors of banned drugs, which are sources of funding for the organization, are also prepared to be simultaneously picked up.

If we can capture the executives who started it and crush the fundraisers, the activities in the realm will no longer stand. "

"Um, Count"

When Illis (Rene) speaks up, everyone around him looks a little surprised.

Illis doesn't have much to say at the negotiating table. So I was a little worried it wouldn't seem unnatural, but there was still something I had to ask.

"Do you know where Nightpython's boss is? Can you arrest him?

Because this is what René is all about.

After signing with Miriam, Rene wandered for information on the nightpython.

The first destination is the whorehouse where Miriam worked. The soul runs a thousand miles overnight. It would have been easy if we'd just gone, even on the other side of the country.

I listened to the conversation we were having for a whole day, but I didn't get any information that would lead to the boss.

I also thought for a moment of my hand about torturing them from the bottom end in order to find out where the superior was, but I stopped. He said he had gone under the guise of defeat because of it, but there is also a risk that Rene's presence and whereabouts will be discovered by the Knights when he rambles flashly. If the target escapes in time, he can't even see.

It is not until we have a definite goal to achieve.

I was wondering what I could do to sneak up on the investigation, and Rene listened to the Count's story about running a counter-night python exclusion operation in the middle of this mess.

And all the way here, I discovered a very convenient adventurer party.

- If you are in this position, you should be able to ask for information from the Count and, in some cases, support the investigation. I want to use the "Dragon's Throat" and the Count well to gather information on Nightpython. About the domestic situation, of course.

If Oswald could tell me where the boss is here, the mission would be complete.

"... If that boss is about the Night Python leader, I just don't know. You're not gonna be in the realm, and then you can't get it out of me.

I'd like to capture the executives who oversee the territory if possible... but the truth is, they haven't figured out where they are. Well, the goal is to destroy the foundations of Night Python's activities. Doesn't mean you have to catch the boss for anything. "

That was not wholesaled by the inquirer.

Honestly, Iris (Rene) was a little discouraged, but Oswald is probably the only one who likes to fight Night Python in this situation. It would be a shortcut to use him somehow.

- I wish I could have found and possessed the mistress of Nightpython's boss or something.

But if the possessed flesh isn't a girl, the magic output will fall. Plus, dark society dignitaries and defenses seem strong, so if you fail, you won't even be able to see them. I want time to see what's going on in the country, and now it's okay.

"Count, it's confirmed from me, too. You're talking about letting Ilis do Miss Catherine's shadow warrior. Can't you tell me more about it?"

Deanna naturally wants to make sure Iris (Rene) is safe.

"Mm-hmm. I was going to talk about that, too, but I'm not talking about pretending to be Catherine and jumping into the midst of danger, and let alone trying to make it sound like it."

As a blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. As a Rene, dangerously, it's better to have an opportunity to grab a clue, but yes, it doesn't seem to work out so well.

"It's only a special standby as an extension of perimeter protection. He wants to set up a trick to make assassinations and raids hesitant."

Oswald's words were blocked by the sound of doors opening with almost knocking and breaking momentum.

"Benedict!"

A well-dressed girl jumped into the reception room.

As good as Iris (Rene). The same honey citrus hair as Oswald is glossy and long, with ash and red odd eyes. He wears a red dress with a number of bows tied to it.

As she circled around the couch, she hugged Benedict to jump in.

"I was coming!

"Hey, lady, please don't"

And Benedict will moff me and my fur.

She is Catherine Margareta Keeley. Eligible for escort in Illis (Rene).

Benedict had a caution stick at Count Keeley's house before becoming an adventurer.

They've liked Catherine since then. I still feel like this every time I see him.

"Catherine, leave it at that."

"Ha, Father"

Catherine finally left Benedict after Oswald scolded her.

I salvaged the memory of 'Illis' and knew what he looked like, but naturally this is the first time Rene has seen Catherine in person.

Just a little wagamama and just a little concerned, the impression of a fashionable lady. When she looks at Iris (Rene), she looks soothed.

"... father. You sure you want to do this?

"Oh. It's for your safety."

"Mmm."

"Ma'am, please tell me. The Count thinks about the lady, too."

Katherine observes Iris (Rene) wandering, then sticks her finger in a bish.

"A good thing? Do not be ashamed of the name of Count Keeley's house!

If there's anything like doing nasty mane, it's fine!

"Catherine, stop pointing at people."

Four of the "Dragon's Throat Whistle", who had finished talking about the request (quest), headed to a room assigned as a place to stay at work and walked down the castle corridor.

"Me, my lady thinks I'm a dog, not a man, sometimes."

"I don't feel like it, it's a fact. That's what they think. And the way you treat the lady, not the man, but the dog."

Benedict was stroking back his messed up fur.

"I've been thinking about it for some time, but you're subtly tough on Iris, lady."

As Hugh snaps his neck, Benedict drops his eyes on the cold textured stone floor.

"Here's the lady, because she's a loser... and she cares that she didn't inherit her magical talent from her mother.

I guess I have some jealousy for Illis. "

"Oh, because Illis is a magician?

"It's also genius"

For Illis (Rene), I just thought she was cute with something like a can-can bark on her jeans.

Either way, it doesn't matter for the purpose of Illis (Rene), such as your daughter's troubles.

"He said you could protect him because of Illis. I want you to thank me more."

Deanna shrugs her shoulders, for Christ's sake.

She's child-friendly, but if she's going to prioritize, Iris is really the best.

"Nothing, because Catherine hates me and it doesn't change. You can't leave me alone, and that's the kind of request (quest)."

"That's right..."

Deanna still doesn't seem to like it, so Ilis (Rene) stabs the nail once and for all.

Anyway, I have to get a lead on Nightpython as he performs his request (quest) as part of the "Dragon's Throat".

- I'll try to make it useful. Pleasant companions...

No one noticed the grin that Iris (Rene) snuck up on.