Sairin Yuusha no Fukushuu Hanashi

Then we were put in Karen's carriage and headed to Rayford territory.

You can stay at Karen's mansion while you're on request and until we finish our errands.

…………

Karakara and the wheels turn and the landscape you can see through the window passes.

We were lucky to get on the carriage because we were going to walk to the Dead Swamp Labyrinth.

"Speaking of which, Io was told that he knew your father, how did he relate to you?"

"... Once upon a time Mr. Gash saved my life."

Answering Karen's question, I remember when I met him before.

Gash was a magician with a gentle heart.

He is also a timid man who is warm and trembles just to see blood.

And at the same time, he was a mixer… "half demon".

Those who have been able to interact with the demons and humans, and those with the blood of the demons, are called mixers with the meaning of contempt.

Gash was noble, but he was badly slandered because he was a mixer.

But the gash didn't break.

I was discriminated against, did what I had to do, and was to be recognized by many.

I remember seeing him admired by so many inhabitants.

And Gash was better at protecting than fighting.

It used a magic grant (magic item), passed down from generation to generation to the Rayford family, to enhance the effectiveness of the junctional magic called 'Required Stone', to protect people from the attacking Demon King Army.

'I can't fight like Mr. Amatsu. Just look at the blood, because it's a coward that shivers...'

"But even I have this line of junctional magic."

"Even if you can't fight, you can protect your family, your people, the people who live in your territory - you can protect your loved ones."

'So, Mr. Amatsu. I'll fight for what I can do. "

When we had the conversation, Gash said that.

I remember him having a serene look until then, releasing enough temper to breathe.

Then a while later, me and the party fit into the ploy of the Four Heavens "Thousand Weirds" and fell into a predicament.

"Thousands of weirdnesses" and massive demons are pushing in where they are depleting in a series of wars.

Others cannot be moved by the devil clan directed by "Thousand Weirds".

At that time, it was Gash who came to help me.

He didn't like to fight, but he led the soldiers and ran for me.

His tenacious bonds helped us rebuild our position and defeat the Thousand Weirds.

I would have lost my life if Gash hadn't come then.

Lucifina and Dionis must have done something.

…………

Karen's story is that my mother... Gash's wife is dead.

Gash himself is missing.

Is he still safe?

That's when I thought.

I wonder if someone with "courage" like him deserves a "brave man" more than I do.

A man like Gash Rayford with a firm belief, not being flushed by anyone.

…………

Then a few hours later.

By the time the sun approached, we had arrived in Rayford territory.

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The Rayford realm I've seen for a long time was less vibrant than before.

I can't explain it well, but when I saw it before, I remembered the impression that the entire territory was irritating.

It seems like it's at dusk that goes hand in hand or now I'm lonely.

... I don't know if I can do it.

Some say demon damage has occurred in the territory and is even more missing.

Gash, the lord, is one of them.

In that state, it would be weirder to be lively.

We were led to the Rayford family mansion.

Because it's been thirty years on boulders, the exterior has changed dramatically.

Get off the carriage and enter the mansion.

A little early in the dining room after they showed us the guest room where we were sleeping, but we were supposed to grab dinner.

The number of servants doesn't seem to be that high, and a few people line up the dishes because of it.

There came Karen and Jean, dressed from a dress to a relaxed outfit.

In Karen's hand, a single letter was held.

"Mr. Karen, that's..."

"... from His Majesty the Emperor"

The letter apparently stated that Karen was to come to Imperial Castle as acting head of the Rayford family.

I need to tell you something about the labyrinth seal.

Based on Karen's complexion, you're not going to get a very good report.

"... For the sealing of the labyrinth, we have used a magic grant (magic item) called 'Required Stone', which is passed down to the Rayford family. As the name suggests, it's a stone of the junction."

"What's going on now?"

"When Mr. Olivia occupied the labyrinth, it was taken by her. 'This is a tool to tie the line. So I'm going to tie the line. I should use it.'"

Karen has repeatedly demanded the return of the stones and the labyrinth occupied.

But Olivia seems to be completely ignoring it and continuing to stick her boundaries.

"The Labyrinth Seal is the life given to the Rayford family. I must defend my territory more than my father and mother are gone……!"

That's what Karen said to her temperament, though she would be careful.

... You look just like Gash.

Similar to him, it conveys that Karen thinks strongly of the people.

"But... why did a woman named Olivia do such an unscrupulous thing?"

"I know, I do"

Karen said to meditate her eyes and contain her emotions.

"I'm sure you'll already notice that Io and the others... I'm a mixer"

"... well, from the quality of the magic, I realized I wasn't just a human being"

"Mr. Olivia seems to hate non-human races terribly.... I was wondering if that was why they looked at me."

In addition to the blood of the Demons flowing in Gash and Karen, there are more than one subpeople and half demons living in Rayford territory.

Gash said he accepted those who had lost their place of residence by the Demon King's Army.

Previously, Olivia referred to subpeople and semidemons as "dirty livestock".

Because Karen and the gashes don't care, it's not an unthinkable story.

There may be something else, but it can seal the movement and zickle out as you torture it.

"Totally... Looks like he's not even Locke next time"

"There was a guy in the first place who didn't try."

While we were having a conversation, I got dinner.

If I were a nobleman in the kingdom, I'd say how the manners of the meal are or if I could eat with the civilians, but Karen hasn't said anything.

The squire behind us is staring at us silently.

"Tomorrow, we have to head to the Imperial City. I'm sorry I just asked."

Teito, huh?

"Will you take us to the Empire?"

Elfi mentioned that.

So far, Olivia seems to be targeting Karen as well.

If you act with Karen, you might be able to grasp that woman's trends.

"Of course, I don't mind."

It was a glaring favor, but Karen smiled and admitted it.

I suggest you arrive as an escort because you can't just take me there.

"Please!" snorted Karen.

That's how we got to go to Empire.

After dinner, we rented a bathroom and sweated roughly, and we headed to each room.

I heard before he came to the room that Olivia was ranked noble for exorcising the demons that were raiding the Empire.

Empire is a strength oriented country.

Initially it excluded the sub and the half demon, but one time when the emperor was dying of a disease, the sub or half demon healed the disease and showed it, and since then it has embraced both the sub and the half demon.

Whether human, subhuman or semidemonic, it can be admitted if it produces results.

Olivia is becoming a nobleman, probably because the monster exorcism feat was recognized by the emperor.

They are now pulling through the army and into Eriestille territory as nobles.

"... to that woman, how to avenge it, think within the present"

Tomorrow in Imperial City, you might find something useful for that.

With that in mind, I fell asleep.

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The next day, I took the carriage first thing in the morning and left for the Imperial City.

It's Karen and her squire and us in the carriage.

He had also taken on escorts, but never encountered demons on the way.

"Got it!"

Gran Silk Empire, imperial capital Vandell.

The imperial capital is covered with stubborn walls and is also known as the castle shell city.

Even in the battle thirty years ago, the existence of this castle wall was enormous.

The entrance to the Imperial City, the Great Castle Gate, is guarded by a gatekeeper, but thanks to Karen, we were able to get inside.

"Hmm..."

The imperial capital, ahead of diving the Great Castle Gate, flourished more than a hot spring city.

Magic research only thrives, and magic grants (magic items) and junctions are installed that light the lights everywhere.

It would be costly to just maintain it.

Elfi seemed impressed, too, and saw the sight and spilled his exhale.

"Io, Io! There's some delicious bread dishes for sale over there. Looks like they pinched fish eggs!"

"Oh, you're right."

Oh, I knew.

That's what you see, isn't it?

"First, we're going to Imperial Castle."

Jean was against it, but it looks like Elfi and I can get into Imperial Castle as a companion.

I've seen kings and emperors many times on my journey, but you've never been there as an entourage.

Elfi is quick, buying roe french bread stuff and eating it bakubaku.

Spill the worn out and fragments, so I'll pay you back for it on your clothes.

"Io and Elfi are like brothers and sisters for some reason."

Look at that, Karen smiles zero.

"Hey, the other way around, anyway, you said I was your sister!?"

"Hehe, yes. Actually, brothers and sisters, right?"

"Yeah. This guy and I are just on edge and traveling together, and you have no blood connection. We've been acting together lately."

"Well, really? He looked so close, I thought we'd been dating for a long time."

I'm not my sister or anything, but Elfi is spilling breadcrumbs.

This guy is definitely older than me...

Why are you so sorry?

"Dear Karen, it's time for Imperial Castle"

"... right"

In doing so, I arrived at Imperial Castle.

Made of magic resistant materials, platinum and castle.

Just like the walls, the magic of defense is engraved, so you won't be scared to let go of advanced magic.

It's a majesty that won't even take a pull on the royal castle.

"Phew... it doesn't have to compare to my castle"

Take the bread out of the winning Elphi's hand, put it in the bag and then pouch it.

If they spilled breadcrumbs in the castle, it wouldn't have happened.

I know the boulder knows, but just in case.

Before entering the castle, Karen named him a soldier.

Show the family crest of the Rayford family and the letter received from the emperor and you will be granted permission to enter the castle very much.

"What about you?"

"He's my entourage. Can they also be allowed to enter the castle?"

"Yes, I'm fine. But we'll keep all the weapons."

I was physically examined by a soldier, and I gave him everything that had weapons and magic reactions.

I'm scared that there will be trouble, so anything worth it is already in the pouch in advance.

Elfi also fits a ring to hide his identity, but he can't seem to tell if he doesn't hang it on the exam eye class check.

I could not understand the ring and enter the castle.

Guided, we will continue through the castle.

We came close to each other and Jean and I were stopped.

From here on in, you cannot enter without the Emperor's permission.

"Okay, I'm going. Jean and Io should wait there."

"Yes, I understand."

"Welcome aboard, Master Karen"

And Karen walked toward the sight.

The rest of us will be waiting in the waiting room.

There are guards outside the room, so you can't walk around freely.

…………

After entering the room, Jean is silent.

As usual, he looks grumpy.

I tried to talk to him, but he won't even reply.

"What the hell is this man..."

Elfi looks at Jean with a disgusting face.

I took it to the soft sofa and was thinking about what was there while looking at the ceiling chandelier.

The contents are related to this case.

Even so, I already have an approximate prediction.

It's only a prediction area, but that woman is going to do about this (...).

All we have to do is get that confirmation.

"Hey, you had an unusual potion on your way here."

"Oh. That guy with the lasting healing effect, right? What's wrong with that?"

"No, I thought I'd buy some on the way home."

"Hmmm...?"

It can be purely useful, but I came up with a certain use (...).

With this, it looks like something interesting could be done.

While I was doing this, Karen came home.

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Karen was pale when she came back.

He's pale, and he's pretty shocked.

"Dear Karen, what has happened!?"

"... Rayford... has unlocked the life of the Labyrinth Seal,"

In a trembling voice, Karen told me that it was between glances.

Sounds like the emperor was immediately told to dismiss the labyrinth seal.

In lieu of the Rayford family, Olivia was said to have been given the life of a labyrinth seal.

"... 'Required Stone' was also meant to be transferred to Mr. Olivia"

"Oh no..."

Karen was behaving in a temperament that she had to lose her mother, that her father had disappeared and that she remained to defend her territory.

But I guess this one was tight on the boulder.

Her face is blue and white, and her body is shaking.

"Karen, are you okay...?"

"It's okay, it is. Let's get out of Imperial Castle. I've finished my errands…"

Karen leaves the room in an unbridled foothold.

I couldn't find a word to hang up, and we followed her.

Jean is a little behind Karen, with a difficult face.

"Oh, isn't it Karen who's there"

When I left the room and walked a little.

From behind, there was a voice calling Karen.

The voice sounds familiar.

"... sounds like you're here"

Standing was a woman with long cedar hair rolled vertically.

He wears a red dress reminiscent of a rose.

If you make mistakes all over the city, you can look like you're going after them with your eyes by accident.

Breathe into that look in the middle of the twenty (...).

".................. ugh"

Olivia Eliestille.

The appearance of the traitor I haven't seen in thirty years had not changed in any way from those days for some reason.

"How are you feeling, sir, that the life of the Labyrinth Seal has been lifted?"

"... Olivia,"

"Now both the fame and the labyrinth seal have become my (my) role, right? Hey, you're a boulder majesty."

"... that, ha"

"I'll leave the seal to a mixer like you, and no more damage will come to my people."

Karen shivers her body with a blurb at Olivia's words, which she proudly wins.

"Well, it's a natural consequence. Lordship Sama has disappeared irresponsibly? Where the hell is your father?"

Let's strip him of his malice and Olivia will.

It's like someone else when I talk to you as an amatsu.

I guess this is the nature of it.

"Perhaps he was punished for not sealing the labyrinth properly. Hey! Mixed, irresponsible, and unable to fulfill the life given to me! Don't you think it's a natural result, Karen Rayford?"

"... ugh."

To the words, he turned his back on Olivia, and Karen ran away from the spot.

Jean, who was silently watching Olivia, also follows the trail.

"Oh, did you stab the star and run away?"

Olivia laughs at Karen's hindsight like that.

…………

"Oh, you are."

So for the first time, Olivia turned her gaze here.

"Are you an adventurer? I guess I don't have a lot of squire to walk with the coarse leftovers. That filthy mixer deserves it."

You don't realize who I am, and that's how Olivia curses me.

"Let's go, Iori"

"Oh."

"Oh, are you ignoring me"

It's not worth listening to.

The only thing you can say is apologies, regrets, painfully distorted interrupters.

Turn your back, we went after Karen.