"Speaking of which, it's the extraction of Master Anis, isn't it? The interior of the Adventurer Alliance resembles the Adventurer Alliance of the King's Capital."

"Yep. In the future, the branch of the Adventurer Alliance was going to be set aside, so I came to the Alliance of the King's Capital and asked for it in an understandable way."

"It helps me too!... Uh, so, uh, have some tea..."

It was Farna who managed to shake the subject and behave brightly, but just now she started to mozzle like she was distracted by the silent Navre and Saran.

They both remain hard looking even when they serve tea. He's about to harden to the air, and he looks at me like Farna's tearing eyes. Where did the splendid figure go earlier, Farna......

"Uh, Kohon.... If it's hard to talk, should I and Farna take our seats off for once?

"Ah. Yes, no, I'm sorry...... I was wondering what to tell you about that"

"... so is that. Master Navre and I know each other, but we didn't have any friends."

"Hmm? Really?

Saran nodded bitterly at my questionable voice.

"We just got together for the same purpose, and there's no personal connection. Because I was only the son of a luxury merchant, and Lord Navre was the son of the Earl."

"Phew..."

I'm convinced it's something like that. But it's also true that the image doesn't boil like Navre and Saran are chatting friendly.

But these two are two of the four people involved in Uffi's engagement breaking uproar. One is in captivity, one is in death, and if you think about it, the punishment given to both of them is light.

Because they weren't so deeply involved in the conspiracy, for some reason, but I don't know how they take it. It's not like I can ask, and it's hard to guess for you.

"Saran's been working in the guild ever since?

"Yes, because there was no other Ate to go to"

"... I was curious to hear that the Meki Chamber of Commerce had fallen, but you were leaning on your guild"

Asked Saran as Navre tried to gauge distance. Saran also nods at Navre's inquiry.

"Yes. Because of the evil deeds my parents worked for, I felt in danger, so I ran away. Then I took advantage of the fall of the Chamber of Commerce to win the fringe."

"... well. You've been having such a hard time."

"Master Navre, it would have been painful for you to live as a nobleman after that. I'm sure of it."

"No, I'm just a kid who was protected by the house after all, too. Not as hard as you."

"... I did have a hard time, but I still think I was lucky"

Saran gave a clear look to Navre's caring words. The cloudless look seems to respect my good fortune from the bottom of my heart.

Navre seemed discouraged by Saran's expression like that. I saw my hand jump unnaturally, either because of the upset.

Are you aware of the upset of Navre or are you not there? Saran keeps his words quiet.

"The house was chased, my life was targeted, I went into the guild to escape, I was going to live with my breath lurking...... fortunately there was someone like this who could help me and I could do a job for people too. I think you're still lucky."

"... you're a fine man."

"Isn't that the same for Master Navre? Winning the trust of His Royal Highness King Anisphere doesn't mean much."

"Hey, isn't that how you say it like I'm an awkward person?

"It's true, isn't it? Master Anis likes people, but it's rare to trust people and put them aside. Looks like we've been round lately."

He has looked at me with jito eyes as Farna said so. Ha ha, no comment!

Saran was laughing bitterly, too, but coughs and re-compartmentalizes to get him back on his mind.

"... you still can't chest each other if you look at each other. That's all we've done. I'm sure that no matter how much credit you accumulate, someone will point to you, or you will remain unforgivable."

"... ah"

"But I think it's okay to remain unforgivable. It's also the property we got again. Not that I can be proud of anyone, but I've been through that failure, and there is now. That's what I consider lucky. So out of self-blame, you squeeze what you get... I'm sure that's what makes you sad"

Navre raised his face with momentum to Saran's words. My eyes are open and I'm staring at Saran in amazement. Saran looks back at Navre with an earlier clear look on his face.

There's another person staring at Saran like that. Farna is sending her gaze to Saran's side with a soft look that makes her feel motherly. That look made me somehow guess. of luck Saran had in his hands, what would be included in it.

"... why did you do that to me?

"Because I thought you needed words. He said that I was the one who lined up with him that day and lost everything once on top of it. Dear Navre, let me say it again. You are very fine. I think I had a lot of distress until I was here right now. Still, you are no different from that day, here as a son of the Count, and as a knight."

Saran lays his hands gently on his chest and lays his eyes down. And bowed his head against Navre to admire him.

"We can't put each other's chests up because we know it. But you were still a knight. The only one of them is standing here right now, not losing his position, defending his pride."

"... not yet, such as me. I haven't even gotten my fingertips to the ideal image I'm looking for."

"Still a great thing. It's us who have made mistakes together... but we can change. And it has to change. Because we are blessed by the Spirit with the good fortune to change."

Something slightly bitter emerges in Saran's expression. It's as if it mourns someone.

... were not given the opportunity to change,? Sure, that may be unhappy. I can also be convinced that I think of Saran, Navr, and Al in the same position, and those who have already died from this world.

Navre took Saran's word and meditated to close his eyes. I hold my fist and tremble my body so that I can indulge in something. Then I took a slow, deep breath, and when I opened my eyes again, Navre's expression was also soft.

"... Saran, if you get a chance, you should visit the temple. There's Mauritz's half-sister."

"Huh?"

"It's not like Mauritz and I knew each other.... so we're not going to change anything, but I thought I'd tell you."

"... is that right? Thank you, Master Navre. I'll give you a lift if you get the chance."

"Ah. You and I will have a chance to meet face to face from now on. It seems strange and unsettling... again, thank you."

Navre stands ahead and offers his hand to Saran. Saran stood up accordingly and shook Navre's hand back.

More than two years have already elapsed since Yufi's engagement break-up disturbance. So there was another edge that became obstinate, the moment it was re-tied.

Then we had a little chat with the Farnas before we left the Adventurers Guild behind.

Again, I've asked Farna, but when she says she's a demon with demon stones, she hasn't been discovered lately.

I finally asked Henry about the rare species in the east that he had heard, but there was no such difference from the information Henry had given me.

I told him I'd like to know if I could get any additional information, examples of witnessing with demon stones, or rare demon stones, so if there was a move, I'd get a report.

Still, Farna seemed really happy. I wonder what that is because Farna is right and I'm happy to be able to work with me.

I'm not comfortable getting you admired so wholeheartedly, but I'm glad to hear it. Receiving favors is still a bit, though confusing.

"It's good to talk to Saran, isn't it? Navre."

"Yes."

I somehow give a voice like that to Navre about how I was still feeling.

Navre's voice in reply was the same as usual, but only a little uncomfortable.

"... Am I being changed?

Pompous, he shrugged so nibbly. That's more of a suspicion that my heart's voice came out intact than I wanted to ask.

I could have decided not to ask, but I also replied.

"Because I don't know Navre very well before I change. Speaking of which, it must have changed, but I'm not sure."

…………

"But there's something I can say about Navre right now. You're a knight, you're my escort, you're part of the magic bureau. That's why you're one of me. You can say that with your chest up."

I said that while walking one step ahead of Navre. I find that Navre's gaze can be pointed at my back, but I walk away without worrying.

Navre wasn't asking for a response, and I didn't even hope to deliver it.

"... thank you"

Still, I guess we try to draw each other's will. That must be a sign that we're not just other people, we're closer together.

I think there are some words that need to be delivered straight, like Saran, or I think there are words that I would put aside that you would guess.

If Navre speaks of his desire to be recognized by me with his chest outstretched, I would also try to elaborate on his true intentions.

But I'm sure that's not now. Those words are not required. But I also miss not telling you anything.

Pull, push, and leave like a wave. People's minds and distances are complicated and strange, and yet we choose words as many times as we want.

"Let's go home, Navre"

We built it up, to where we are.

"Yes, Her Royal Highness the King of Anisphere"

Taking Navre, who replies politely as usual, I put my strength into my feet heading to the city office.