From the Eastern Royal Castle, we arrived at the central capital via several cities. Even if I stopped by a town along the way, I wasn't afraid of the Magic Continent. I was looking for someone willing to learn, and I advertised without a doubt.

But I couldn't find anyone else but Seto and Maki to follow along. Well, you can't decide right away.

But I think there were quite a few people who wanted to think positively. Because many people refused because they couldn't leave their current jobs and lives alone right away.

Therefore the harvest is abundant. I have arranged for you to contact me whenever you decide, so I may be able to increase a little bit in the future.

"There aren't many people like me who start right away..."

"In Set's case, I had Alberto's understanding." If I wanted to learn, I thought it would be better to learn as soon as possible. "

I think that's one of the reasons, but most of all... I don't think it was close. Not really a good reason, but the truth is this is really big. The same thing happened to Maki-chan.

It's not very easy to temporarily throw out your family or your current stable job and go to another place.

Well, let's find our place for now. They say pickup from the demon continent will arrive around this evening.

The central capital is like the capital of the country of Cortiga. That's why people who scout in this country are supposed to gather here once and for all.

Travelling back and forth often can be a loss of time, and we can't keep scouting people around forever. That's why we're going to travel between continents of the gathered people for the first month of activating the mine's transition.

Therefore, people who temporarily hold talent in this city are dispatched from the demon continent.

Other survey teams have adopted the same method of gathering human resources once at the base in a similar way. In our case, there is Licht, so once we mark this city with a magic mark, Licht will take us with a transfer. No, no, it's just cheat.

But the other Survey teams are going to move every time, so it's going to be tough. You can send the scouts to them, but you can't follow them when something happens.

“Maybe that's why I left the biggest country to this team in Licht.”

Huh? I see!

Pounce on Ronnie's description. I see, the more Licht we can transfer, the more extensive this country will be. They say they're entrusted with a country as large as a team that has the means to get around.

Actually, you were thinking about it. I thought you were chosen because you've traveled this country once before. I think that was one of the reasons.

"Hey, there's an emperor in this city, right?" Don't you have to go and say hello like you did at the Eastern Royal Castle? "

Ah, there it is!

Asuka reminded me, and I'm happy.

I guess I should say hello in each royal castle. That means I have to go to the castle four more times, north, south, and west to say hello to the emperor?

... oh, this is necessary. Yeah. Good luck with me.

"Then I'll just go with you." Ronnie and Asuka ask Set and Maki to meet up with someone from Ortus. You can walk around the city, you can rest. "

As expected, I couldn't take Set-kun and Maki-chan with me. For some reason, maybe the two of them would have fallen out of tension.

In fact, it was stiff just because the emperor's name appeared. This is usually the case. It's not impossible.

"I just got to the city, so. Shall we rest for a while?"

"That's right! I'm hungry"

Ronnie and Asuka offered to help defuse their nerves. Thank goodness! Both of you are relaxing your shoulders like you're relieved.

Ah, um, Meg-chan.

Nh, what's up, Maki-chan?

If so, Maki-chan would stop me as soon as I tried to make my way to the castle.

After all, when she calls me Meg-chan, it makes me feel like I know her. But Maki seemed nervous somehow. If you take a glance, Seto will too. What's the matter with you?

"Meg was such a wonderful person to greet the Emperor...?"

Oh, is that so? Didn't I tell you? I told Rudy and the others, but maybe Maki didn't know. I still hadn't explained it to Seto.

"I'm not really anything myself, but..."

Somehow, it's embarrassing to say it yourself. I can't quite predict how the two of them will react.

Then, Asuka came into the room lewdly, whether he felt that way or rather ignored the air.

"Ahahah, even Meg is amazing enough!" You know, both of you. Meg is the demon king's daughter! "

Huh, Demon King's!?

"Oh, by the way, did the master say that?" That statue's angel is the devil's daughter! Ahhhh, I wonder why I forgot, my idiot!! "

"Wait, wait!" Calm down! Don't get excited, don't yell at me!! "

Sure enough, Set-kun made a big fuss. Hah, I'm embarrassed, please, just calm down!!

"Ahh, that was embarrassing."

Meg's fuss also attracted attention, didn't it?

Ugh, don't say that.

Breaking up with Ronnie and the others, Licht and I came to the central royal castle. There are very few people around here, so don't settle down. I've been thinking the same thing before, but I'm usually more nervous in front of the castle. But for me, a quiet environment is more relaxing... "

"Thank you for your patience!" Um, the Commander of the Knights wanted to check. "

Oh, I don't mind.

As soon as I called out to the Knight Guardian of the Castle, a huge man called Knight Commander came from inside the Castle. Unlike the nervous knight, it has a tingly atmosphere.

"You look strong..." I think that if I had magic to fight, I might be able to win, but I can't give out something like this, so I have a little longing for it.

"I'm sorry, it's a rule. I'd like to have a word with you."

Shared words?

Licht is leaning his head against the word. The words... Oh, my dad taught me. After I nodded to Richt, I took a step forward.

Well then. [Is Cortiga in the dark?]

"'A light that will be a sign for the people.'" Does it suit you? "

Indeed, unlike the other kings, he said it was an absolutely necessary exchange to meet the Emperor. If I make a mistake here, I will be guided to another place. I'm worried that you're not mistaken. I'm thrilled.

"Yes, indeed. The Demon King's sons, Meg and Licht." Welcome, you've arrived. I will guide you to His Majesty. "

Hah, thank goodness. With a sigh of relief, Richt and the Commander of the Knights laughed smallly. Yeah, 'cause that's it!

"Excuse me." Meg-sama looked just like an angel statue, and it was obvious to me. This is also a decision. "

"No, no! Don't worry about it!"

In fact, it was a facial pass, so that's a subtle mood. Ah, the angel statue is still famous here.

Of course, it's decorated in this city. I haven't seen it yet, but I'm worried about whether I should go and see it.

I thought I was going to meet the Emperor, so I was going to be allowed to see him, but I was guided to the guest room. I wonder if it's the same reason as the Eastern Royal Castle.

I think it's nice, but I'm not good at being hard on you, so I'll be honest with you. Thank you.

"Oh, welcome to the central capital. I am the current Emperor Curtis."

The emperor is a man in his early forties and has a very calm impression. I am not the emperor I have met.

I think it was named Lucas at the time. "It's been years since then, so maybe..."

I wonder if the Emperor Curtis smiled and told me that his ancestors lived in hiding. Ugh, I'm sorry for the type that appears on my face.

"Right now, I'm running to use it as it was passed down to my ancestors." I'm sure I want to see you. Please, I need you to meet me. "

Of course it is!

At that time, Mr. Lucas was still young, so maybe he's in his 60s or 70s now? I'm glad you're still alive. I'd like to say that you took care of me at that time.

"And there's another person I'd like to see..."

Is that the other one?

As soon as I thought about who else could think of the Emperor, I immediately thought to myself.

Mr. Reiger!

"Ah, Mr. Reiger." It's been a while since I've seen you. "

Knights of the East, Mr. Reiger. At the time of the incident, I was a little taken care of, and I was the one who took care of it.

After the incident, Mr. Rabbi and Mr. Licht were also the people who were present at the meeting. I am very grateful for the letter that Ronnie and I wrote to Mr. Rabbi.

At that time, he was in his mid-thirties, so he would be more old now than the Emperor. I'm so glad to see you!

For a while, the emperor and I were talking about traveling and scouting, and the door of the room was knocked on. Looks like our predecessors, Emperor Lucas and Reiger, are here. I'm thrilled.

Excuse me!

When the guide opened the door, two old men slowly entered the room from the other side of the door.

Yeah, I miss it. I'm old, but I knew it right away.

"Oh... you've made a lovely lady." If you look at it this way, you really feel that the time is different from ours. "

His predecessor, Emperor Lucas, said that with a very happy expression on his face.

"... it's been a while. Do you remember? I still remember that you healed my injuries."

Mr. Reiger's eyes narrowed and his hands rested on his chest. Although he is old, he is still muscular and strong. My spine is stretched and I don't think it's very old.

Even though my chest was full, I took out a handkerchief from the storage magic tool. Then I offered it to Mr. Reiger.

“Of course I remember. Look, I still have the handkerchief you gave me!"

"Ahh..."

Reiger took the handkerchief with her trembling hand and wept in awe. When I looked at the figure, I remembered a lot and felt that the back of my nose felt painful.

Oh, I realized again that years had passed.