The next morning.

Again, I decided to go to the Grail Chamber of Commerce.

Because Rhodelia contacted me saying, "I've arranged an adventurer for the avant-garde."

"My name is Gisel-Garfen"

This is the office of Rhodelia, located in the 'Grail Chamber of Commerce'.

There, a girl about my age stood.

The hair color is dark blue. I tie it longer, behind my neck.

The expression is crisp. Though still young, it feels like a warrior of war.

He's as tall as I am.

What you're wearing is metal armor.

He has a shorter spear on his lower back.

On his back, he bears a shield large enough to be disproportionate to his body. Sounds like the type to fight while defending yourself.

I hope you have a good defense.

Because I wanted someone to protect Iris and Odette.

"Gisele would be helpful to My Road"

Rhodelia is nodding next door.

Put your hands on Gisele's shoulder, scratching her gray hair, and she looks satisfied.

Giselle herself stretched her spine, with a nervous face,

"I have received an order from Lord Rhodelia-Coofi, general manager of the 'Grail Chamber of Commerce'. I would love to work with the C-Class Sorcerer Yuki-Grossalia, Her Royal Highness Princess Iris-Leastia, and the Duke's Lady Odette Slay, avant-garde. Good luck, please, thank you!

I said that and bowed my head deeply.

Sounds like a serious personality.

"Okay. Nice to meet you."

"Thank you! Welcome. Best wishes!!

The warrior Gisele bowed again.

"The Garfen family of Gisele serves as a branch of the Coufi family that created the 'Grail Chamber of Commerce'"

Next to Giselle, Rhodelia said.

"The Garfe family has been escorting the merchants (caravans) ever since the Chamber of Commerce was formed. This Gisele has also been a caravan escort since she was a young child. I am currently signing up for The Adventurer's Guild and brushing my arms. I guarantee your abilities."

"An introduction to Rhodelia would definitely do. I believe you."

"Thank you. My Road."

"I'm also convinced you're going to use your body to escort the caravan. I don't want to divulge any other information, there will be some kind of confidential transaction. If you need a trusted escort, it's best to use your body."

"Grail Chamber of Commerce" is an organization created by people who excel in business in "Village of Fira".

I hear the villagers developed it while doing business.

It was after the war at the time, so it should have been insecure.

If we're gonna do business while we're moving, we're gonna need an escort.

You put a man with a weapon nearby, so the escort has to be a trustworthy opponent.

I guess that means you have the best in-laws.

- And when I say,

"That's my road, you know"

"... did you figure that out in an instant"

Both Rhodelia and Giselle are impressed.

He was right.

"You're right. The Coofi and Garfen families have worked together as two wheels: business and martial arts - the 'Grail Chamber of Commerce'. So this time, I recommended Gisele to the escort of My Lord and His Highness Iris."

I see.

What Rhodelia said about the "best people" was this Giselle-Garfen thing.

"Does that mean that the 'Grail Chamber of Commerce' has been divided into those in charge of commerce and those in charge of escorts to develop the Chamber of Commerce? You thought about it well. Exactly."

"No, this is a reference to my Lord's thoughts"

"It's my fault again."

"It's in the legend. 'My Lord said. If you stick to one crop, the food crisis comes when it was out of order. Always make two or more crops at the same time."

"I told you, come on"

"Legend has it you taught me martial arts (bush) for when I go to the town of Foothill to sell crops."

"Then there will be demons on the mountain road."

"What's the legend about using the demon as a practice platform for martial arts?

"I just let him chase the Devil's bat."

"You've been training in the state of the art."

Rhodelia nods as impressed.

Behind that, Gisele looks at me quietly.

Sounds interesting, as if you're looking at a rare creature.

"Shh, excuse me. Excuse me."

When I looked back, Gisele panicked and bowed her head.

"I'll introduce myself again. My name is Giselle-Garfen. Age is sixteen. We specialize in fighting back with spears, defending parties and caravans with big shields."

"Yuki-Grossalia, thirteen. I'm a C-class magician. He's a very common human sorcerer. Regards."

"I don't think it's normal for a 13-year-old to be a C-level magician."

"You're a nobleman, so let's just say you're given preferential treatment."

"Yes. So..."

Gisele is staring at my face again.

"... Yuki is a legend... my lord... what is it?"

"Oh. Giselle knows the story, too"

"Yes. But I... I still don't feel it. The rebirth of My Lord in the story is right in front of me..."

"I'm Yuki-Grossalia, the bastard of the Baron's house. You don't have to be aware of Dean-Nosferatu in your past life."

"Wow, I get it. I'll try."

"Ask Gisele for the avant-garde of the party. Try to protect His Royal Highness Iris and the Duke of Odette-Sray. Mine... well, I'll figure it out"

"Ha, ha!

"Thanks for introducing Giselle, too, Rhodelia"

"No, I'm glad you trusted Gisele, too"

"If you look at Gisele, you'll see what you can trust."

I compared Rhodelia to Giselle.

Hair color is different. Rhodelia is gray and Gisele is dark blue.

The Garfen family in Gisele said it was a division of the Coufe family in Rhodelia.

Besides, there was no one in "Village of Fira" with the last name Garfen.

But Rhodelia and Gisele look a little like each other.

The shape of the eyes and ears looks just like Rhodelia's ancestors' "Artisan Gates-Coofe".

"...... My Road"

Rhodelia saw me.

Out of sight of Giselle, she puts her finger on her lips.

He noticed what I noticed, and so did Rhodelia.

She pointed out the window. That's where the Rhodelian bat keeps him.

I mean, he says, "I'll talk to you later".

I nod back to Rhodelia.

Everyone has a situation.

I'm pretty sure Gisele can be trusted. That's fine now.

"Do we have time to do this? Gisele."

"Yes. I don't know."

"Before exploring 'Elusion', Iris...... can't you? I want you to meet Odette."

Iris should be out of the palace today.

No matter how many escort knights, you can't visit without an appointment.

If you summon the other side, it's hard to return it.

We'll tell Iris about Gisele in bat communication, and we'll just have to meet Odette face-to-face.

I went to town with Gisele.

He tells Odette to fly a bat dick and rendezvous in his quarters. Iris is going to tell him later because Neil will be contacting him on time.

"Speaking of which, there was a treat Remy wanted to eat. Let's buy it."

I stopped on the main street in town.

Dewstores and stalls line the neighborhood leading up to the aristocracy.

Martha and Remy are shopping spots.

"Bad. Giselle. Can I stop by for a minute?

"Yes. I'm fine."

"You don't have to be so hard. Make me look like a normal hired adventurer."

"but I'll try my best"

That's why I took Giselle and bought baked sweets at Martha's recommended store.

Then let's have some tea at the cafe.

"... it's delicious"

"Martha, it's a great place."

Sitting across from the table, Gisele is now wearing an adventurous coat.

The armor was left at the 'Grail Chamber of Commerce'. All I'm equipped with is a spear and a shorter shield.

"I've never been to a store like this before."

"Surprise."

"Really?

"'The Grail Chamber of Commerce' is a big Chamber of Commerce. Isn't there enough room for tea?

"Because it's the Chamber of Commerce, isn't it? Before I drink tea, I really think about the costs and benefits of paying."

"Occupational disease?"

"Rhodelia may have a meal or tea with her business partner."

"At work?

"Yes, sir."

That's what I said, Giselle laughed.

A little bit of tension seems to be loosening up.

"... Yuki is my lord, right?"

Unexpectedly, Giselle snapped, pounding.

"The legend of the" Grail Chamber of Commerce, "the patron saint of" Village of Fira "... right"

"Yes, but"

"Really?"

"What are you gonna do, lie to me?"

"... I've heard the legend of My Lord, too. But I can't believe the person in that story is in front of me..."

"I think that's normal."

"I thought the story of My Lord was like the founding legend of The Grail Chamber of Commerce. It's a common story, isn't it? The royal family has been commissioned by God, or merchant merchants have been told to develop groundbreaking new products."

"There is."

"That's what I thought the legend of My Lord was all about."

"You think it's a legend for the Rhodelian clan to unite?

"... Yes"

Gisele nodded, looking sorry.

"I know that Yuki is an 'amazing magician'. But... I can't really feel that it's my legendary lord. So there's something that's stuck."

"Isn't that okay?

I said.

"As I said earlier, I am now Yuki-Grossalia, the bastard of the nobility. For me, the Glossaries are family, and my maid Martha, Remy, is similar. You don't have to deal with the existence of legends. I just need you to follow me as a regular employer."

"... okay?

"Because you weren't reincarnated to take care of my kid. I am."

Listening to my words, Gisele sighed for a long time.

I think I lost my shoulder strength.

"I'm going to blend into this world and live like a human being. So if Gisele thinks I'm just a normal person, she's more than welcome. Treat me like that."

"Okay! My Road...... No, do as Yuki wishes"

That's what Giselle laughed at.

The face-to-face meeting with Odette was just over.

Odette seems relieved by Rhodelia's introduction.

Then, from Iris' source, Neil the bat was doing it, exchanging information.

Iris couldn't move in a royal relationship for a while.

"You can't even take him out forcefully. Let's take a look at the fourth tier first."

"Our aim is to discover new 'antiquities'. Unbroken areas should be explored."

"I'll do my best."

That's why we decided to go to the Sorcery Guild to apply for exploration.

"─ Do you use a hidden passage?

That's what the lady at the guild reception said.

"In the second tier, a hidden passage was found that leads near the entrance to the lower tier… No, I know you know, because for once, it's the rule to tell you"

The woman looked at me and Odette in the face and looked away sorry.

"The hidden passage will be a shortcut to the lower level, so it is a condition of use to be accompanied by a Class C mage. His Royal Highness Iris' party is fine because Yuki-Grossalia is a Class C sorcerer."

"But once you're in the dungeon, you can't see if you're using a hidden passage."

"Beyond the exit, you may meet a magician who came in first."

"As soon as the elementary magician uses it, you'll know,"

"Yes."

The lady at the reception nodded.

I saw Odette. She's also a convincing face.

"And there's also a circular saying not to force it to go to the lower levels. I don't make people disposable, like that organization in the past (...). Because that's where this Lindbell Sorcery Guild stands."

"That's great"

"We are proud to manage ancient magic"

"If that's the case, doesn't it also contain information on the fourth tier?

I asked.

The receptionist makes a surprised face.

"... you know very well"

"If you are a senior magician, you will also think about those who will come later and investigate first. Though there are still many blank points, we still have some information."

"I'll be here. Go ahead."

The receptionist offered a round parchment.

"We are told to give it to all C-level magicians who aspire to the fourth tier."

"Thank you"

"After seeing the information, there are a few magicians out there who will stop exploring. If you think it's difficult, you might want to head out after exploring the advance units."

"Okay."

Me, Odette and Gisele, we left the reception.

"... I didn't know a C-level magician would stop exploring... what floor is the fourth tier?

"... Whatever happens, I'm going to protect you both. Even in lieu of this life."

"You don't have to replace your life. Let's just take a look."

We were in the corner, opening the parchment.

It contained basic information for the fourth hierarchy.

Graveyard

An investigative unit, including a C-class magician, broke into the fourth tier.

The perimeter was wide flat, lined with countless grave markers. Probably a cemetery built in ancient times. There were also tomb marks that seemed to belong to the 'Sanctuary Church'.

The fourth hierarchy is the nest of the undead.

They came with adequate measures such as holy water.

That's it.

"... that's okay. My shield is a magical shield passed down from generation to generation. You can also prevent ghost demons. but I'll do my best to protect you both."

Gisele proclaimed - though she was blue in complexion - with a serious face.

But...

"... Yuki. What's the matter? Look scared."

"... hey, Ghost has memories."

"You look scared... yuki"

When I realized, Odette was looking at me too.

He looked worried.

"I know what you're thinking."

"It's not like I'm mad at you. Just convinced."

"I know how you feel. I was attacked with the Bishop of the Necromancer."

"... right"

I feel like a long time ago.

Me and Odette were attacked by a necromancer who wasn't supposed to be there when we took the 'Guardian Knight Selection Exam'.

He was the Necromancer of the Church of the Sanctuary, summoned in Ancient Sorcery.

Once upon a time, the priests and bishops of the "Sanctuary Church" died in the giant dungeon "Elusion," so that their souls might have been summoned, was the explanation on the part of the "Sorcery Guild".

I was wondering where that came from.

"... I see. Was there an undead nest in the fourth basement?"

They must have been summoned from there.

Does that mean there could be other ghosts in the 'sanctuary church' relationship in the fourth hierarchy......

... their ghosts in this time of calm.

"I wonder if I can put it all together and turn it off"

"Yuki, calm down."

"I'm not mad at you. I just don't like their ghosts left in this day and age."

"I know. I know."

"No, because I don't do anything unscrupulous. I worry too much. Odette."

"Fine. I'll go back to my quarters and make some tea. Mr. Gisele is here too."

What are you panicking about? Odette.

Giselle's pale, too.

... Did I look so scared?

That's...... although I do hate to have 'Sanctuary Church' folks so close by, though the Necromancer.

I also feel like asking them why they fought a war...

I won't be impotent.

I decided to pretend to be human.

Do what you do, until you get away from people's worlds, so that you can't be who you are.

"... I'm fine. Odette."

I'll take a deep breath, then I'll say something.

"Because I don't do unscrupulous things"

"... that's true"

"Oh. Nothing. I don't mind if the fourth tier went through."

My aim is to get new 'ancient objects' and 'ancient magic' and raise the title.

That's how you legally take Iris.

Raising the rank of "Magic Guild" is a means, not an end.

That's what I'm going to leave to the 'Cainese' and 'Zamel'.

"In the meantime, let's go to my quarters. You haven't guided me since I moved. I still have the sweets I just bought, so let's get Martha to make some tea and get some."

"Right..."

So why are you grabbing my clothes sleeve? Odette.

"Let's go. I'd like to talk to Martha, too."

"With Martha?

"Yes, about the faction emblem"

"... I didn't ask you"

"We're talking about maidens. Let's go, Mr. Giselle too."

"Yes, sir"

We leave the reception and walk out.

When I went out into the hallway, I was mistaken for a mage with a bright blue face.

I recognize you on the face. Is that from the Zamelites?

"─ Flora-Zamel is missing on the fourth level!

From the room where the sorcerer jumped in, I heard a scream.

"The magic equipment of the prototype went wild. Contact Old Zamel immediately! And to Lady Cain. So that you can convene a meeting of wise men...... please. Help me Flora..................!