Transported to a hyper-realistic RPG.

"You've never seen anything like it, have you?

"You're going to be soaked in salt with something called temo leaves! It's delicious!

Kanji answers the same tea request to Rat in the garden.

Temo... I've never heard of it or seen it.

"Which one..."

Petite pepper!

When you put your teeth in your mouth, it conveys a pleasant texture when the elongated grass bites out.

The taste is slightly sweet, but rather sweet than sugar, it is close to bean paste. It has salt spiciness in it, which is very delicious.

Is cherry mochi the closest? A little sweeter than that, but delicious enough.

"It's delicious!

"The texture is unbearable.

This is slightly different from green tea when you include tea in your mouth.

Between barley tea and green tea...

I feel like I said a little fragrant green tea.

"This is it... yeah. Delicious."

"Thank you!

He's always good… Kanji. No, the demons are a long-lived species. He's a lot older than us... is he rude?

Speak to Kanji who is sitting at the edge after pouring his tongue on the tea and tea request for a while.

"Kanji said he was Gonzo's apprentice, but when were you going out with him?

"That's right... this will be nearly twenty years.

"Nju...."

You must be older than me.

I wonder if you can reduce the volume of your voice.

"Then you know Gonzo very well.

"I'm not going to say everything, but you've been doing much better since you've been here, so I think you know it better than the others.

Really...

"... do you have any idea... why Gonzo hasn't been back in three years?

"That's... from my mouth..."

"Oh, no. That's right. This wasn't about asking Sinya and the others, was it? Forget it.

No...

"You seem to know a lot about Gonzo..."

"A little.

"As long as you're embarrassed..."

"I don't suppose Kanji is involved?

"I don't get involved! Mr Gonzo is our admirer!

After denying it with a fairly firm voice, I try to tell you how I feel about Gonzo.

"Admire?"

"Yes, Mr. Gonzo..."

"I'll leave it at that.

When Kanji tries to start talking about something, Gonzo opens a barrier and enters.

"Mr. Gonzo!

"Kanji, I'm sorry I was in such a hurry.

No!

Gonzo sees us after sending a smile to Kanji.

"Sinya. Lord Nil, Lord Rath.

Master Genjiro wants to meet and talk to you... is that all right?

"We don't mind.

"In that case, I will guide you to the dojo so that Lord Rato can also enter.

Kanji. Thank you very much.

"I'm not going to have any trouble!

"As always, I'm glad to be an awkward man.

"Excuse me!

Gabba and Kanji, who once lowered their head, quietly closed the barrier and ran down the hallway.

"That habit hasn't changed..."

Looks like it's been a long time since I ran with you.

Well then, I'll show you around.

Follow Gonzo's instructions and once you leave a building with guest rooms, walk a little and you'll see a big building.

It's built to remind me of the martial arts hall I saw when I was a student.

Gakko...

"I want you to come inside. My man will guide Lord Rato to another entrance and exit.

"Okay.

He slides a sliding door made of wood and guides me into it.

The tip of the sliding door is in the dirt, so it seems that they take off their shoes and enter.

Nil and I take off our shoes and put our feet on a touchy floorboard made of wood.

Behind it is another sliding door, a little bigger, which opens quietly.

The moment I opened it, I had a unique smell. The smell of the dojo... but should I say it?

It's quite large inside and about the size of a gymnasium.

The floors are all wooden boards with some thick pillars standing in the middle.

There are wooden knives hanging on the walls, and you can see things like protective equipment.

In the front wall, in the middle, there is something like a shrine, in front of which a demonic man turns his back and sits in the front seat.

Large back and shoulder width just looking from behind. You can see uplifted mitral muscles and two arms.

It has a pretty rough body and is huge even when you are sitting.

The hair is tied up on the head and raised on the rear side, but the hair at the tip of the tied up is quite bristly or feels stiff.

Dressed in a red and black chestnut and white short-sleeved dress. Speaking of Kendo, it looks like...

"Looks like you're here.

After a word, the big man stood up and looked back at us.

All the bright red hair is wrapped around the back and there are two corners from the forehead. Burning red eyes. Long and beardless.

Her neck, arms and torso are thick and thick.

I wonder if he's nearly 190cm tall...

A man like a mountain. He is a man who speaks such words well.

"Master, Sinya, Nil, as I mentioned earlier. And it's Lord Rato.

Wow.

A man who replies briefly with a low voice.

This is Gonzo's master... Genjiro.

"I'm sorry that we took care of you.

"We worked together to get out of the dungeon. I didn't take care of you.

"Hahaha! You sound like the man I heard!

After hearing my return, Genjiro smiles happily and slaps Gonzo on the shoulder.

I don't know what you said...

So, Gonzo... shoulder pain?

"Still... is this big one really like Friend Demon? Looks like you're being quiet.

"There's no doubt about it. I can assure you that I have left the dungeon with you.

"Hah... this is a surprise..."

Well, what? I won't give you that much to watch!

He likes the fabric I wrapped around his neck.

Latte turns sideways to hide the fabric.

"Oh, I wonder if they hated me. I also have a contract with Friend Demon..."

"Looks like you thought you'd get the dough wrapped around your neck. I don't think he hates me.

"Hahaha! I see! I hope you didn't hate me!

For some reason, Genjiro slapped Gonzo's shoulder again.

Gonzo stands without expression. Doesn't it hurt...?

"So, I've heard a rough story, but I'd like to hear it from everyone.

I was told to call you anyway. I'm sorry. "

"No, it would be more efficient to talk together than to ask again and again. Besides, we need to know something.

"... that's right. We should talk...

Before you do that, let me talk to you first. Thank you. "

"Okay.

With Gonzo and I in mind, I explained what happened in the dungeon in as much detail as possible. Especially about what happened to Gonzo… and what was left behind, I also explained in detail the story from our point of view.

By the time I finished telling the full story of the dungeon, a lot of time had passed.

"... that means... That's all of it.

"... I see.

"Gonzo. That letter. You still have it, don't you?

"That's not true.

Gonzo retrieves the letter he left behind and hands it over to Genjiro.

Even when Genjiro was listening, he almost didn't say anything except questions or gavel, and he just heard it pale.

Upon receipt of the letter, Genjiro opens the folded letter and moves her eyes up and down to confirm the contents.

"... I understand.

Close the read-out letter and keep your eyes closed.

Silence flows between us for just a few moments.

"... Gonzo.

It was Genjiro who broke the silence.

After opening his eyes and turning back to Gonzo, Genjiro looked straight at him.

"Yes."

"I'm sorry.

Genjiro lowered his head slightly and apologized to Gonzo.

"What, Master?!

"This is all my fault. I knew you were being smoked by some people.

But I wasn't expecting this. It's my fault that I didn't fully understand my underlings. As soon as you boil it, you can cook it as you like.

"No, you can't do that! Compared to the favors received by the handicapped, this can be a lot worse!

Gonzo shook his hands and face sideways.

"This is... Gonzo. You almost lost your life.

If Cynthia hadn't come to the dungeon, she would still be living in the dungeon or dead by now. You know that much, don't you?

"... it may be true that Master is right, but it is all thanks to Master that I can truly live like this!

"I'm sorry to keep my mouth shut from the side, but when I asked Gonzo, he said that I would leave it to the master to shake the pickings.

If Gonzo is resenting it, it is not the responsibility of the director's misconduct report (Kantokufuyuki), but the people who caused this incident.

I don't want you to apologize to your master.

"... I'm really sorry.

Genjiro lowers his head again. As a boss, as a mentor, you must feel very sorry for Gonzo. I must have felt a bad vibe, so I couldn't take it any further.

"This is how I came back. That's not enough for me.

"... no. That's no good.

Genjiro denies the idea of being strong and clear.

"I didn't do it directly, but I tried to kill Gonzo. No, you could say it's worse than handing it directly.

I thought under the same roof about a fellow who ate dinner. It is not permissible at all.

Well, of course it will. Here, let's go to the water! I was just selling a fight to Genjiro.

"The details of what happened to Gonzo were not fully understood, so I put the disposition on hold and cautiously... now that I know everything, I will punish you appropriately.

From Genjiro's eyes, I feel a little regret, anger, sadness... Perhaps the most unworthy of myself is the perseverance, but this is where you show yourself as a leader.

"Gonzo, what do you want?

"Aren't you awkward...?"

"There is no point unless it is the result of your most belly falling. If you want me to give you a death sentence, I will give you my stomach.

Genjiro's words were terribly strong. There is no doubt there.

Or do you even have the habit of cutting your stomach...

"Is it a death sentence...?"

Gonzo seems a little lost.

"If you want to kill me, let me do it! I'll chew you up!

Rats that strip their teeth out.

It's good because others don't understand the words, but this is Gonzo's problem. It's not about us talking.

When you look at Rato with the idea of being quiet, you lie down like an infidel.

"... I don't want to die...

Gonzo said it was clear to everyone on the spot.

Huh?!

Rat, are you serious? It reacts like this.

"Rat."

Phew.

I know how you feel, but this is where Gonzo's feelings come first.

"Surely, three years of life was tough, but thanks to that, I met Sinya, Nir, and Rat, and so I met my master together.

I met an indispensable friend in my life. It wasn't all bad… it wasn't bad.

Gonzo!

An excited rat is jumping on Gonzo and licking her velvet.

"Lord Rato?! I don't understand!

Looking diagonally behind him, Nil was also holding his fist firmly on his lap.

"... okay. If that's what Gonzo says, we'll stop the death penalty. However, you will be punished accordingly. Would you leave that to me?

"I'll leave it to Master.

"Thank you."

Genjiro smiled and thanked Gonzo.

"If Cynthia and the others were friends of Gonzo, they'd be worried.

Tomorrow, I'll punish you as soon as I see it.

"I'll let you do that.

"That's it! That's it!

Gonzo, get your hair, beard and clothes ready for now. It's ugly and I can't help it.

"That's not true. Now, if you'll excuse me for a moment.

Gonzo stood on the spot and opened the sliding door and left.

"... you want to talk to us?

Unusual exit instructions.

Genjiro will face us straight from his seat after correcting his posture.

I wonder what's going to happen....

Gong!!!!!

I hit my head on the floor with great momentum. The one who sat on the ground...

"You saved Gonzo! Thank you here!!

"Hey, what happened suddenly?!

"Until now, I couldn't lower my head as a master... thank you very much! Even if I wipe my wrong ass... apologize so much!!

"That's enough. Raise your head!

This is not the attitude of a great man who lives in such a big house. If someone sees you like this, it'll be a big deal later.

Genjiro's forehead, slowly raised to my words, is slightly cut and bleeding.

"The Sinja are not my disciples or anything... so I can keep my head down. I'm really sorry."

"Don't worry! Enough!

If you do more, I'll crack your head...

"In the first place, I'd like to know why Gonzo did this.

Gonzo is clumsy, but he's basically a good guy. I'm not supposed to be hated enough to be killed.

Then there must be some reason other than personality.

I think it's a good idea to hear from him... but he won't tell me about Gonzo.

"... you stayed to talk about it. Let's talk."

That's what Genjiro told me about Gonzo.

First of all, Shiki taught me that this island is also quite a high position.

The main role of the Shiki is to defend.

If something bad happens to this island, it's like a samurai who will be driven out.

Four demons are the four most powerful people on this island, and it is said that no one is stronger than them.

Isolated island, no defense from other factions first? As you may think, the problem is not with other factions, but with monsters.

On this island, where the undersea tunnel dungeon is right in front of you, if you leave the dungeon unattended, monsters may appear overflowing from within the dungeon. So, it seems that Shiki is regularly reducing the number.

In other words, we are regularly attacking this dungeon with four people.

Even though it is used regularly, it is also used for trials, and it seems to be used about once every ten years, but it is still amazing.

In addition, when rubbing the inner ring, various other things (various), and during rough events, the four demons are always involved.

Speaking of which, the top four members of the Defense Forces...

Naturally, it is a dangerous position, and its normal treatment and status are high enough, and there is a wide range of powers that can be enforced.

Genjiro's words of giving a stomach cut to his disciples were heavy words because he had a position to carry them out.

And, naturally, a strong person will assume such a position of Four Demons.

However, as an implicit rule, there seems to be a person with some status, a demon samurai... that is, a samurai in Japan...

Such a rule doesn't exist, but sometime...

However, Gonzo says that there is no samurai, but he does not seem to be a samurai.

d Civilians… No, they were originally below that status.

He didn't tell me the details, but he seems to have a rather painful past.

Let's ask Gonzo one day...

Gonzo, who was less than a civilian, was brought here one day by Genjiro.

Under the gate of the Four Demons... that is, as one who has the possibility of inheriting the traces of the Four Demons.

Of course, those in the position of samurai are not interesting. At first, it seems to have been a little rough. Speaking of which, it was about harassment.

But Genjiro and Gonzo were prepared.

Gonzo focused on polishing himself while being harassed and ignoring it as much as possible.

Those who are committed to pulling people's feet, and those who even keep brushing themselves. Which strengthens you will be more obvious than looking at fire.

Gonzo will then grow to be considered the most powerful candidate for Genjiro's inheritance.

This way you'll see what happens next.

Those who resent it will take Gonzo...

"Isn't that just a grudge!

Nil is unable to suppress his anger and says strongly.

"... that's right. Total resentment. There is also a huge misunderstanding.

If I had time to grudge, I would have shook my sword once in that hour and chased you for that much... "

Wow! I don't know where to hit this anger!

Nil is frustrated when he puts his hand on his thigh.

"So Gonzo's getting stronger, and he's about to be killed?

"Well, if you put it in a pretty rough way, it would be.

I certainly want to bite him to death... but is Gonzo better than that?

Rats have been thrown out of the herd for similar reasons. You know how it feels.

"I was watching carefully...

As Gonzo grew stronger, he grew older when he realized he couldn't win with a sword. I thought I admitted losing... "

"It wasn't just an admission of defeat, it was just an opportunity.

"Unless it's pathetic..."