"Nil."

"Yes, this is part of Sharpness Shark's tailbird.

Place the sharp tail of Nil's sharpness shark in her waist bag on the counter.

"... yes. No doubt about it. Quests will be completed.

By the way... what about the Magic Stone and the poached Blue Shell...?

"I'll take the magic stone without delivering it.

The Blue Shell fell apart from the rock. I think we'll settle in the rock soon.

"... after all... Shinya-san hasn't changed..."

"Ah, no! Nothing!

On top of that, hunting poachers can make a significant contribution, so I think it raises your rank!

"I appreciate that.

"It takes a little time to hand over the poacher from the Alliance and get the details straight up, so the bounty and rank will rise in a few days..."

"I don't mind. Are there any other A-Rank quests?

"I don't have it now. There are a few requests for rank B…"

"Really... no. I'll be quiet until the poaching investigation is finished.

"I see. I think the survey will be over in two days, so please come back in two days!

After saying goodbye to the wavering Helmiya and leaving the Alliance, think about what to do as you walk down the avenue.

"You've suddenly become a gap..."

"What will you do?

"I see... it's not so bad to be bluffing...??

"... Master.

"Oh, you're being followed.

I notice two signs as I walk around and arrive slightly behind Nil.

"Are you one of the poachers?

"Let's ask that directly.

Nil and I will go into the unpopular alley and wait around the corner.

"...?!

The two of them came out of the corner on a small run. He wears a hood and hides his mouth with a cloth so he can't see his face.

What can I do for you?

………

"Don't come all this way to make a stupid excuse for coincidence, right?

Buzz!

A knife with a long blade is gripped at the tip of the suddenly swinging arm.

The man in the back also pulled out his sword and two more people appeared behind us.

"Nil, I'll take care of them back there.

"Yes."

Buzz!

The sound of a knife cutting the wind. Something is painted on the tip of the blade that passes in front of my eyes.

Another blade with a straight sword that works together is also coated with some liquid.

Nil! It's poisoned! Watch out!

Yes!

It seems that when you suddenly come to kill without saying anything, it's different from those pussies.

Buggin '!

When the blade tip of the knife is slashed with a knife, the knife rolls over the ground away from your hand.

"Shit..."

They flew backwards the moment they were knifed and ran away.

"Nh!!

I didn't expect to escape, I couldn't react, and I missed the time to chase him.

At the same time, the two men who were behind me will retreat immediately. Both have been completely taken away.

………

"Master! Are you all right?!

Nil rushed in like usual.

"Oh, it's okay.

"Did you just fall back...?

"That's right...."

"Am I still one of the poachers...?

"No, I guess not... no.

We were able to work together, and if we didn't win, we retreated immediately. I feel that there is too much difference with the poacher I caught.

"I see... the Holy Knights?

"I don't know if it's the Holy Knights, but we're pretty prominent, too. I don't think it's strange that you should come out with your hands from over there.

"If the Knights were involved, the city would be safe..."

"I don't know if it's the Knights of the Holy Order, but... in any case, it's starting to get rough again... Let's check it out sometime.

"I see.

For the next two days, I looked around at the people who attacked me, but I didn't get much information. I mean, there's no way I can gather information from amateurs. In addition, the other party is probably professional about such things. It's hard to grab the tail.

Without information about them, there's nothing we can do about it, and the day has come for us to go to the Adventurers Guild without any progress,

"I couldn't grab anything..."

"That's right... there was no hand coming from over there, and it's blocked in all directions.

"Are you no longer in this city?

"I don't think so... what are you doing here..."

………

"Mr. Sinya!

"Hermia. What about the case?

"Yes! We've already finished our investigation and have decided!

Well then, let me check.

"Yes! First of all, I am an adventurer, but this time I have been promoted to A rank!

"You're right, Hermia.

"Blue Shell poaching is directly forbidden to tribal kings, so if we stop it, we'll make a big contribution. You don't have the option of keeping the rank of the person who captured the poacher in Rank B. As an Alliance, that was almost certain.

"This will make it easier to gather more information.

"What do you mean?

"Nil wasn't very familiar with it.

"Let me explain.

Adventurer Rank A is said to be the best rank that the general public can reach. That's why adventurers of A rank and above gather all kinds of information, including quests. The back and the front are irrelevant.

"You gather a lot of information when adventurers do quests, don't you? Collecting information on basic monsters and terrain is enough for a B Rank Quest, but a Quest above A Rank is a Guard, an Investigation, and so on… Well, simple information is often not enough.

"Quests get more complicated, don't they?

"I hate to talk about it, but there's going to be more trouble with status and power, so I need to know about it.

"That's why your husband said you didn't raise your rank...

Sort of. However, there are many such quests, so the Alliance will also be able to explore some information and give it to me, as well as some of your informants.

"I didn't know that at all..."

"So in order to gather all kinds of information, I need a title above A rank. Of course, some people can gather information even if they're not above A rank... which is a bit special.

"In addition, there is a huge difference in public confidence between B and A ranked adventurers.

The Adventurer Alliance will award A-Rank only to those who are trustworthy in their humanity, not to mention their strength. In other words, having an A rank means that the Adventurer Alliance can trust you. and I'm pressing my thumb (octopus). That means...

"The Adventurer Alliance will be a reliable witness.

"Yes! As the responsibility for that increases, I can't do anything worse...

In the case of Sinya, I have been approved for rank A once, and I know a lot about Sinya, so don't worry! and pushed through! The words of the old lady receptionist are heavy!

"I know that your husband can be trusted.

"I don't know what you two are convinced of... but I'll take care of the A-Rank promotion.

Yes!

Hand over the adventurer's registration card and they'll treat you tightly.

"Master. A rank is the best rank that the general public can reach, right?

"That's what they say.

So, aren't the S and SS ranked people the general public?

"That's how it is. In a word, they're hero classmates.

As for S and SS ranked monsters, there are only monsters that can lightly ravage the city. I'm talking about a rank that can defeat monsters like that.

"No one in the world can get there. When I say SS rank, I'm one of the best adventurers in the world. Just a handful.

Yes, that's it! Congratulations on your A-Rank promotion!

"Thank you."

"Next, we're going to talk about the bounty..."

Helmiya looks more troublesome than dark...

"Is that a hard forehead?

"No... well... I want to give it to you directly..."

"Directly...?

Hermia handed me a letter.

"What is this...? Uh... a subpoena?! From... Jigallome-Droyce... the Fishman King?!

"Louder! Shinya-san!"

"I'm sorry... I'm so surprised..."

"What does it say?

"... to put it simply, come to the castle to honor and reward your achievements. It says.

"It's amazing!! How dare you worship the King!

"Master, you look very disgusting.

"Songnakotnyo."

"Isn't it rather a good opportunity to meet the tribal king?

"Nil's right... I don't like the way you feel..."

"You're going to meet some kings, right? If so, isn't it important to get used to this opportunity?

"Ugh... I can't say back because I'm too right... * giggle * Niru is getting abusive..."

"No, I'm not bullying you!!

"Ahahah. Looks like you two have a slightly different relationship to a normal lord and slave, doesn't it?

"Ah... is that weird?

"It may be... strange, but I'd rather like it.

This is how Helmia speaks, but the Elves. A race that has been oppressed by the tribes. Disgust about the system of slavery is also quite strong.

When I first saw Nil's shackle, I knew that it showed a slight unpleasant reaction. I was wondering if I would bring Nil this time, but I was glad to bring him something I didn't hide.

"Normally a slave looks dark, but Nil looks very happy.

"I think my husband is the luckiest thing in his life!

"After all, Shinya is Shinya, right?

"What is that?

"No, but I think we should head to the castle as soon as we get the subpoena.

"Hah... that's right... I'm going to get dressed..."

Yes!

Get a subpoena and leave the Adventurer Alliance behind.

"Let's start with the clothes shop... if we don't buy a costume..."

"Master's costume......"

"Hey, Nil! Let's go!

"Ha, yes!

Shopping at the clothing store are trousers made of light blue and light blue fabric and long jackets. White cloak to the back of the knee. It feels like a knight is wearing a dress...

It's all made of the same material as the swimsuit, the swimsuit version.

"Isn't it too flashy...?

"It's amazing! Master!

"Really...?

"Yes! Very much!

"Hmm... well, this is the plain one, so I'll leave it here. Nil bought a plain dress to suit her..."

Huh?

"What? You don't like dresses?

"No... I'm not... I'm a slave, so I probably won't be able to attend the ceremony.

"What?! Really?!

"As a caretaker around you, I think you can enter the royal castle, but you shouldn't be allowed to go to the castle.

"Even though Nil did his best?!

"I don't know if I did my best. I will be treated as your husband's luggage.

"I can't get a proper appraisal, no reward...?! It's too black, right?!

"I don't know what Black is pointing to... remember? I am a slave. This is normal.

Besides, I don't care at all. It's like I'm getting paid just to be with my husband.

When you and I travel together, we almost forget, but this is a slave.

Slavery has no human rights. Even if he died because of his husband's intentions, he can't even complain about it. Because slaves belong to the person who bought them.

………

"Never mind.

"I don't want to make a wave here, but I'm sorry about that. Hey, store owner.

Yes?

"Give her a dress that fits this outfit. I'll pay, so please give me something equal to this dress.

"Yes, sir.

"Master?!

"If no one gives me a reward, I'll give it to Nil. Don't you like it?"

"No, I don't hate it... but such an expensive thing..."

"A just reward for your work. Besides, I just want to see Nil's dress.

"... I see. Thank you!

The owner prepared a simple design dress in white and blue fabric.

Less ruffles and minimal skin exposure. It's a very calm adult dress. Blue hair decorations that mimic the flowers on the side head tighten up beautiful silver hair along with the color of the eyes.

"Well, what do you think...?

…………

"Um...? Master...?

"Ah, ah. It's more destructive than I imagined.

"The destructive power on this garment...? Is it magic tricks or something?

"No, it looks great.

"Ah, thank you!

"Speaking of slaves, if you're heading for the royal castle, you'd better dress up pretty well and keep going?

"That's no good. This is a dress. It is desirable to dress as a servant and a slave as a slave.

"Hmm... I don't know. Leave it to the store owner. Get me something to wear.

"I understand.

A suit for slaves was a long black skirt. It is an image of the Church's Sister clothes and the Made to measure clothes on earth. When Nil wears it, this is it... what a surprise.

Pay the owner of the clothing store and head straight to the castle. It's so embarrassing to walk outside in such a fancy outfit... but I can't change my clothes in front of the royal castle.

Push and kill the shyness and head for the underwater city.

"Is this the city of the Mermaids?

"That's right. There aren't many species other than the Mermaids, so I don't think it's unusual.

"No, I won't do that!

"Ha ha ha.

As you enter the sea laughing, the city that you were looking at from the sea spreads out in front of you. White square walls and roofs with colorful shells and corals. Small fish swimming in the middle of the building. And mermaids swimming around the city. A female mermaid wears a veil in a bikini garment, and after passing through, flies and veils arrive.

It's like a landscape cut out of a fairy tale.

"Wow...."

"Don't be shy.

"Ha, you're not here!

"Ha ha ha.

"Hmm... that? I can't go as far as I thought..."

"I don't have any gear. The clothes are heavy, but they're lighter and harder to sink than the gear, so I can't walk well.

"So it was only heavy at the end of the skirt.

"I can't wear a skirt in the water without the weight. Take your time and we'll head for the royal castle.

Yes!

Walk down the beautiful underwater city boulevard to the depths.

Living styles are completely different from those on the ground, and so are the items that are placed throughout the city.

For example, there is hardly any wooden product, and even if there is, it is put in a net and tied to the store like a balloon. There's nothing else about fire, and it's a completely different city from the ground.

Nil looks out at the city with a smile. He seems to like this city quite a bit.

As you go down a long, straight boulevard, it gets downhill and gradually gets darker.

"Wow... it looks like a completely different world again..."

Fluffy and light jellyfish swim around the city, and the tips of the corals on the walls of the houses shine in a variety of ways.

Turn from fairy tale beauty to fantastic city style.

"Fufufu. Beautiful.

When the swimming light jellyfish sticks with a little nil at the fingertips, it leaves you fluffy.

"It's about time.

"Ah, yes... is that the royal castle?!

"That's right. It's amazing.

The glowing coral at the tip of the city. It extends from the sea floor, and it spirals on top of it several times, creating a large white castle.

The royal castle, decorated with colorful decorations, is large enough to be a big city, and anyone can see it at a glance.

There are no fences or walls, just large doors leading into the building. Because it is underwater, there is no point in having a fence or wall, but I feel a little uncomfortable.

"I've never been inside before... so don't get excited.

"Please don't be shy.

"Ugh... you took one.

"Fufufu."

"Those two. What do you want with the royal castle?

The gatekeeper... or the two Mermaids with their spears in their armor.

"I came by a summons from the King of the Nation.

"... this is certainly the King's letter. Please come through.

"Thank you."

Waiting for the big stone gate to open, the small stone door next to it opens.

"That way?! No, well, why don't you open and close this big door every time... I'm sorry.

"This door also serves as a gate, right?

"I don't think I can open such a big door in the water..."

"Open and close the door by manipulating the water flow and pressure with water magic.

"I see. Should I open it then... hmm?

"Thank you very much. Dear Sinya,"