The ball began in earnest.

We still didn't have much to do with it, especially around us, talking in the corners of the room and killing time.

"It would be a shame to have the star in this corner."

"Rustad, you seem used to it."

Rastad comes this way and raises one hand.

He sees Nin with Him. What, you got something for Nin?

"If you don't even open your mouth, you're beautiful."

"Oh? Any complaints?"

Nin puts his arms together and stares. I guess that's the problem.

Rastad flickers one hand as he gets used to it.

"What do you say, Rude? Do you think this is going to work?"

"I won't bother you, I'd love to. I don't know what's gonna happen."

"Well, I don't think you need to feel that way either. Only, Rude and his men accompany him as witnesses. There's nothing narrow-minded about catching you and complaining about your impoliteness."

I hope so.

But the Brunkels Nation will join us, won't it? You don't really have good feelings for that country, do you?

It's a country that's had quite a problem for a long time. Sometimes Grondra and I have little problems.

"Either that or I want you guys to focus on the Giant Labyrinth offense."

"Speaking of which, how did you decide what a giant labyrinth is?"

Usually the entrance to the labyrinth is like a mountain and I don't know until the size inside.

"There are people in the Aerial Country who have rare skills. We can check the bottom level of the labyrinth."

"... oh, I see"

You've heard that story before. Was that about Aerial Country?

"Well, not all labyrinths seem to be judged because there's only one person with that skill,"

"Right."

"The bottom floor is like a hundred tiers. We've got up to 60 levels of attack now, but we haven't been moving on since then."

"… 100, huh? It's a giant labyrinth."

Even at the bottom of the labyrinth, which broke through with Kiglas, it was definitely 60.

If it's 100, then you can call it a giant labyrinth and you won't lose your name.

"But 60......? So it's not that difficult until then?"

"Oh, that sounds like it"

... Is a labyrinth suddenly something that has up to 100 levels? Sometimes I'm involved in managing the labyrinth, and I have a few questions.

If the Demon King is building a labyrinth... can he create it, for example, in advance and then build it into this world?

I can imagine to some extent from his position in the Demon King that the labyrinth given to Marius is not a very good object.

If we're going to attack, we're going to have a lot of trouble.

"Well, you can hear more from the Aerial people. More than that - see, Rude. Enjoy the main part of the ball."

Push my back toward the dance venue. The door that leads from the dining room to you is unleashed and calm music is playing.

"You know I'm not good at dancing."

"That's good. I wonder if you're more adorable than being deified on your own with a hero?"

... Are you calling me a shame, this friend?

As I sighed, Nin grabbed my wrist.

"Well, then, I'll coach you."

Apparently, he's not going to get away with it. I give up and travel with her to the dance venue.

Looking at people, they're going in as much as they want from the middle of the music.

There's a lot of sight for us, and the majority of us can see it as Nin.

"... you're a true Duke's Lady"

"What a rude way to put it. Look, suit me well."

What happened to the instruction? That's all she said, she grabbed my hand and turned one hand around her waist.

Then she moves out. Digging up memories from the time of the Knights School, what a grab.

Probably would have been disguised from around. But the nin dancing in front of me seemed like fun, so let's just get it over with.

I was certainly taught that way at the Knights School. Best thing they're having fun with, or something.

He was also threatened that if he could not dance at least afterwards, he might also betray his opponent's expectations.

The music stopped and I realized that was the end of the dance.

To be honest, I'm more tired than I was fighting in the labyrinth.

As we walked in line, Nin looked at us.

"Dance, aren't you good?"

"Is that what you really think...?"

"Yeah, I mean it. I mean it."

It is a teasing, indescribable smile.

Looking around, the things that were pairing up broke up intact, and some were trying to pair up another.

I could see that some people were looking at this one.

"You want to dance with someone else?"

"... No, honestly, I'm tired already, so I'd like to take a break"

"Oh well. Then..."

That's how Nin looks around.

Looking at what she was doing, she must have stared around.

Everyone turned away from his face.... Too much force, you saint.

I turn my frightened face to Nin, but she just arms up satisfied.

Then we walk from the dance venue to the veranda that connects us. From there, it seemed possible to enjoy the view of the castle's garden.

In the sky the moon and the stars shine and illuminate the earth. I could see something like a fluffy particle of light.

It's a fantastic view. Nin elbowed the railing as I watched for a while.

"Wouldn't this give anyone a voice for now?"

"... albeit okay? Three girls from the Duke's house, right?"

"Because I've been doing this for a long time. If I stare, my dance will be over."

"... I see. Still, you were dancing."

"You always stare before the song starts."

I mean, I could just see him dancing with someone, and those who were there might have encountered a messy, rare occasion.

"I didn't come here to get along with someone. I've only been one of the clan members. I mean, that. So you're here to get along."

"... you're here with me. Really, it's helping."

Honestly, it would have been harder if I had come here alone. At that time, I think Rustard was helping us.

When I told her thank you, Nin hung up.

"I've always had people protect me, so these things are fresh."

"Sure."

It's the right material. There are a lot of people out there, and there are places where you can work in a lot of different situations.

After enjoying the scenery there for a while, the lady at the service walked in with a tray.

There are several glasses on the tray. Probably alcohol. Nin grabbed two and gave me one.

Hit the glass gently, then sip.

"At this rate, the World Conference doesn't seem to be a problem."

"Even then, say hello."

I'll take care of it.

Don't count on me. Nin slapped him firmly on the chest, then cheeked him.

"So, what?"

"... what?"

"Do you know that Christmas is coming soon?"

"Speaking of which, is it that time of year already"

Once a year, a huge festival takes place in a city with a cathedral. That's Christmas.

It is a festival to convey our gratitude to the goddess who defends this world.

"Will Rude join us? It could be my last Christmas."

"... the last?"

"Yeah. So I'm announcing a new Virgin. Me, I'll still be an auxiliary, but I think the main thing will be that kid. So maybe it's the last time you'll join us as a Virgin."

"I don't mind joining you... are you quitting the Virgin?"

"Yeah. I figured living as an adventurer was more in character. Of course, thanks to the Church, we're going to work together as far as we can."

"... well. Well, thank you again."

"Yeah, nice to meet you"

We nod across the street.

and the surroundings became noisy.

Looking at you, you had - Nin's father, Dordo Lafisua.

Hard to work out body. The face was fixed on the top of the Buddha.

A few times, I've met him, but he's as powerful as ever.

"... you've got a bad guy."

"Nin. Long time no see"

"... what can I do for you?"

You're the same. Nin's father stares at Nin with his arms together. But this guy's pretty weak by the looks of it. I may be crying in my heart.

"Will you stop the Virgin?"

"Yeah, that's right. But I'm not going back to the house."

"Oh well..."

Speaking of which, Mrs. Dold has heard from her wife that she keeps clippings of Nin's articles in her room.... I guess, but I'm absolutely depressed.

"It's the path you've decided. Whatever you want."

"You don't have to tell me. I'm gonna do that."

Hmm, and Nin slipped his nose and left.

On the back of Nin, who had left, Mr. Dordo gazed in loneliness.

"... Rude. Regards, Nin."

"... Yes, because I'm an important companion"

Mr. Dordo, who grew smaller and smaller, left.

... as always, yeah. Neither Nin, nor Mr. Dold.

From the standpoint of being the Lord, Mr. Dordo seems to have been harshly treated by Nin. That seems to have only been painful for Nin. They've already grown up with each other and now that's no longer the case, the emotions they had back in the day didn't disappear easily.

As I watched the two of them leave, a badly behaved man came running with his meal in his mouth from there.

The man is Marius. You're the one who smashes people into sentiment.

I laughed and gaveled at Marius, who talked about cooking with pleasure.