"After all, nothing ..."
Moore muttered for granted.
Here is in the forest near the duke's house. That's exactly where the Aldiss have returned from the world beyond.
After the Duke was given freedom of action, Ardis took Rona to search for any clues. Of course, if any clues are left, Rona should have noticed early on returning here. Just to be sure, just to be sure, and if you can't find anything, it's an assumption for Aldis.
"But it was a year ago. The area was thoroughly investigated, and at that time it would have been thought that there was no oversight."
The answer was one of the private soldiers, whom the Duke had provided as a guide. The soldier, perhaps a guard, was one of the few survivors to know a year before the Duke's mansion was attacked.
Aldis and Moore have just been informed by the Duke about the case one year ago.
The duke's master wouldn't be serving as savagely as leaving the biting enemy behind.
"I know the mastermind already. However, the opponent can not stand alone and condemn it. We have taken all possible retaliation, but this time we have to say that it has been done. ''
Later, a survey of the Dukes revealed what had happened on the night of the raid.
Curse that annihilates people.
It was said that it was used in this raid. The sacrifice of sacrifice many things to annihilate the living things has been whispered gracefully.
"I didn't think it really existed."
After the news of the raid, the duke, who led a part of the army, arrived at the mansion and said that eerie silence was wrapping around the residence.
The assailants, the escort private soldiers, and even the many servants who should have been there, suddenly disappeared, leaving only scars from the battle and traces of blood smearing the surroundings. While searching for survivors and remnants while being puzzled, capture a suspicious person in the woods right next to the Duke's mansion. It seems that there was something like a box in a strange shape next to them.
"Everyone who was in the Duke's house, whether sacrificed or cursed, has almost disappeared overnight. Daughter, and Battalion, you too. '
Interrogating the person detained in the forest with all possible means, and hearing the information he obtained, the duke was found to be a fairy tale. I knew.
I don't know where the Minerva vanished, nor did I know how to get them back. I don't even know if those who disappeared before that are still alive. It was said that one year had passed in such a situation.
"I never thought of being sent to a different world ..."
What was brought about by the spell was not the phenomenon of annihilation, but actually the transfer of a person to another world. Perhaps it was simply perceived to be "erased" simply because no one had survived.
"Well, sure. Could something change over time, like we suddenly came back a year later?"
Moore, who has been with him even though Aldis didn't call out, exchanges words with the soldiers as if he were taking over.
"Yes. The Duke also intends to set up a guard hut in this place to allow other people to return in the future, considering the possibility that others will return. However, there is no shortage of human resources. I ’m not going to be inside …… ”
So, "Well, it would be inevitable. Did the raids have left both servants and private soldiers sneak away? If you were a duke, you wouldn't just be lucky to have a head count, and it would be a year or so. I understand that we don't have enough talent. ''
A year ago, the raids and rigs caused the duke's manpower to diminish fatally.
That is also the reason why the Dukes' guards turned their weapons on Minerva. It is impossible for them to know the Duke's daughter, who is the Lord, but the situation is inevitable.
Many people have been recruited in the duke's residence during the past year, and Minerva hasn't even appeared in public because he has been sick of ostensible illness.
"However, for us, it's the day before yesterday .... Rona?"
Moore sighs with an annoyed face and looks down and speaks to the golden beast.
"Wow"
Rona, pretending to be a beast because of a private soldier as a guide, replies shortly, saying she would have no choice but to blur.
"Workers are tough."
Aldis opened his mouth to make fun of the situation.
The idea is, "It's not at all. I don't have any responsibilities here, but when I realize it's a year of absenteeism. The captain's job is said to have been fired and removed from the military in the first place. For my servant, it was only fortunate that the Duchess of the Union turned his hand to find a new employer. "
"What are you going to do now?"
"That's what it is ... It's hard to return to mercenary employment at this age, but I'm not going to worry about joining the army again and starting again from a soldier. I'm gonna think about it slowly, what do you do, Aldis? "
"I'll be back in the forest today. I'll be there as soon as I talk to Minerva."
"Well, why don't you go more slowly?-Oh, maybe ... Are there any women waiting for you to return?
Moore makes a grinning smile and feels off the mark. Aldis's response to that was terrible.
"It has nothing to do with you."
Certainly, there are people in the forest house waiting for Aldis to return. It's definitely a woman if you just say gender, but at least it's not what Moore is thinking about.
"I'm not here anymore, I'll go back to the mansion first."
Heels Aldis returns.
"Hey, you don't have to be so shy. What kind of woman are you?
Ignoring Moore's rushing questions, Aldis quickly walked out of the woods.
A call to Minerva leaves Aldis behind the Duke's mansion. Without leaving the street stall, he left the royal capital and headed to his home in the forest.
As long as he enters the forest, Rona does not need to worry about others.
"Is it OK for Philia and Liana?"
"..."
Aldis has no response. Only the words spoken by Rona vanished into the woods.
"It's okay. Nere isn't cold enough to leave two kids here ... maybe."
"... I see."
Aldis understands that it is Rona's compassion, even though she knows she is resting, and squeezes out after a brief silence.
In fact, it is unclear whether Nere and the twins are living as they did a year ago when they return home.
Nere has been dating for about five years. Its ability is perfect for entrusting twins, and it is trusted as such.
But originally, Nere was just asked by Aldis to take care of her twins. Even if Aldis suddenly loses communication, there is no reason why she will keep her twins.
How will Nere treat Filia and Liana if Aldis is no longer returning? I do not want to abandon it, but there is a good possibility that the twins are leaving alone and traveling alone.
Byakuya Only Cyril and Nono know the twins apart from Nere. It would be terrible to ask for much more from her student, Cyrill, and Ted and his colleagues are unlikely to know Aldis has gone missing.
Aldis regrets that he should have been contacted more often in such a case.
"Isn't it possible to get mercenary business with twins in the first place?"
And one by one.
It is difficult to continue mercenary with a child. What's more, if your child is a twin, you'll find yourself in the hands of "Midnight of the White Night".
"Al"
While walking in the woods heavily, Rona suddenly came out. Immediately, Aldis switches consciousness and begins to search for the magic of the surroundings.
Many beasts and demons that live in the forest. Strong magical power that distinguishes them was confirmed in the direction of travel. A magical power that is stronger than any of the monsters that live here.
"Is it Nere?"
The name of the person who immediately comes to mind is spoken out.
"However……"
The problem was the two magical powers on its immediate side.
Certainly magical power that is much smaller and unreliable than Aldis and Nere. However, it is a level that can be described as sufficiently strong according to the general standards of the world.
The size is about the same as a person. It was moving closer and closer to the magical powers of Nere, and breathing closer.
"Are you fighting?"
"Maybe, are there any small demons in this forest?"
"I would say that Cyrill would have that much magic ... but then it would be strange to have two reactions."
"Well, when you get closer, you'll understand. To that extent, Nere will not fall behind."
Three magical powers that repeat as they approach and then flutter. Aldis and Rona proceeded with caution in the direction that overlaps the desired home.
Then, when the distance is shortened a little, the magical movement changes. Of the three magical powers, the smaller two suddenly suddenly began to approach this direction.
"what?"
Being alert, Aldis's foot does not stop. Compared to Aldis or Rona, the two magical approaches are so small that they are meaningless to compare. Easy Even if you're surprised, you'll never fight off.
Moreover, the opponent is coming straight here without hiding its existence. There can be no threat to the Aldis.
Eventually, the voice of a man shook through the quiet forest, as the owner of the magic came into sight.
"Aldis!" "Aldis!"
The voice, simultaneously emitted from the two magical powers, as if shown in advance, was familiar to Aldis.
Sewing Two figures sprinting through the trees in the forest. The eyes of Aldis are captured with a slightly bluish light green eye. Platinum blond hair, shining brilliantly out of proportion to the simple clothes worn, is swirling in the wind created by him and swimming busy.
There were two little girls in Aldis's memory, a little older than a year ago. The twin girls who show up throw out their entire body like an arrow being sucked into a target and jump on.
"Aldis!" "Aldis!"
Despite the momentum, Aldis takes the two girls who call their names lightly. Seeing the twins squeezing as hard as they could, Aldis finally realized that he had returned to this world.