Yomigaeri no Maou

And Ivan draws, in the front of the zoe he reached, the double sword that was keeping the spear in check, and turns them both straight into horizontal giraffes towards the zoe.

Perhaps this is the best time, Ivan thought.

Zoe can't pull the spear back in time and is putting his body too far in front to try to avoid it again.

I also thought about being kicked in or defended by witchcraft, but would be a little short of time to do that as well.

It was such a sure blow.

But what Ivan didn't have on him was that he didn't know that the common sense that he said that to them didn't work.

Ivan found out about it the next moment.

Shortly before the blade of the double sword reached Zoe, Ivan felt some great resistance to the sword.

It's not because I hit Zoe's body.

It is inhibited by something harder and more present.

This feeling is close to what it feels like when a sword hits a shield.

The moment he thought so, Ivan realized that his own attacks had been defended.

"... how the hell... ugh!?

Staring at the way Zoe tried to break through Ivan's defense against the attack he had taken while screaming in surprise, I saw something glowing like a thin transparent membrane on that spot where Ivan's double sword was stopped, on the other side of the blade.

With a slight magical light, it represents a texture different from that of glass, which I have seen many times before, but still thinner, less present and more robust at a glance than anything I have ever seen.

"Connections......!

Zoe responds to that word squealed with conviction.

"Oh, you noticed? But too bad. It's too late."

"What...!?

At the time I tried to argue, there was no sign of Zoe in that place where Ivan turned his eyes.

We moved.

If I recall, I realized that the direction in which my voice heard was strange, and looked back at you in a hurry, I could already see Zoe approaching just before.

……

I tried to say something.

That could have been a word of admiration, or another dialogue of remorse.

But at that moment, the opportunity did not come for Ivan to remember what he had tried to say.

Zoe's head shook thoughtfully and hit Ivan's head, feeling something sticky poked at her unconscious abdomen the next moment she was even more jerky.

Ivan can't stand the weight of that blow and collapses intact without being able to remain conscious.

"Ah... gu... ho..."

An unspoken voice comes out and sinks into the dark in front of me.

While looking down at Ivan like that, Zoe said he was pompous.

"... well, good luck"

She herself seemed completely untired, a word that clearly showed that she was still in remission.

◆ ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆

I felt a little light in my eyes.

Realizing that, Ivan awakens from the bottom of his blurred consciousness.

When I slowly opened my eyes, there, on the bench of the tavern, which is co-located next to the Adventurers' Union (Guild), I looked around and saw rough people such as the adventurers who were serving alcohol, as well as busy working clerks.

And

"... are you awake, Ivan"

It was Moitz, who hits Ivan's immediate boss, who spoke so from nearby.

For a moment, my head, which I couldn't grasp enough of what situation I was in, was getting clear at the same time I saw his face, and the moment I remembered what I had done, I was bowing my head to Moitz.

"I'm sorry to hear that. Dear Moitz..."

It's not to apologize and be forgiven, but that's not why I can't apologize.

Ivan had a consciousness to say that he had no choice but to act after this.

That's why I actually tried to silently accept whatever Moitz would say, but what Moitz said was an unexpected word.

"I know everything because Master Zoe talked to me. I forgive you, Ivan."

Ivan says in surprise.

"Shit, but... I..."

Perhaps Ivan was in the most hurry since he became an Adventurers Union (Alliance) official at that moment.

Because I'm trying to be treated without question, even though I'm clear that I've done something terrible.

But Moitz says.

"It's true that what you did is a pretty problematic act if it was meant to be, and it can't be a demotion, or in some cases an exoneration... but if you ask why, rather, you must have been too sharp. Did you feel uncomfortable with Zoe? That's... if you let her tell you, apparently it's obvious,... that it's never a mistake to try to find out who you are, and I couldn't say enough. Of course, the method is not complimented... but you say that you don't mind the person. I don't feel the same way about disposing of it."

Moitz is followed by Zoe, who was also nearby, says.

So Ivan noticed that there was Moitz on the same table, plus Lulu and the three of them and one.

After that battle, he was transported here somehow.

"Well, that discomfort is what I take for granted. Normally I don't think you realize... maybe you've never met someone like me (...) before"

……

Ivan tilting his neck.

But Zoe seems unwilling to explain any more.

However, the words went on.

That's like talking to yourself, and in fact, he's not saying it, especially because he wants to be answered.

"But how about you notice me and not notice something more dangerous...? I guess it's because the original character is different..."

Somehow, Zoe's gaze is directed at Lulu and Iris, plus Xiaolong (Liga Dragon), who is stuck to a meal served on a plate under the table, but Ivan wouldn't think Zoe was talking about them, he thought.

Indeed, Lulu and Iris, for their names, have been very famous since this time in the upper echelons of the Adventurers' Union (Guild).

An up-and-coming adventurer who made himself young and won a martial arts tournament.

It's because it's very strong, and in that year, it has more than extraordinary strength.

But it is.

Ivan thought that Zoët and his sword were actually aligned.

Zoe's prowess is not something that fits inside such a frame, like a superior, or an adventurer.

A monster is an existence that means nothing compared to the framework set by the Adventurers' Union (Guild).

Therefore, it was impossible for Ivan to think that such an elephant was in danger, that such a person existed on this occasion, etc.

"For that reason... Ivan. Your disposition is no longer available or pending. Keep it up."

That's what Moitz said and stared straight at Ivan.

Saying no to this and submitting anything in the resignation was easy, but Ivan had no matter how much head he just got out of the stun to think it was just a waiver of responsibility to do it.

like squeezing it out of your throat,

"... Yes. I'm really sorry."

He bowed his head deeply and said:

Looking at it, Moitz changed that look to a smile that was a little more rugged than usual.

"Yep. I received your apology. And, well... for the record, I can't blame you that much. Apparently, Ivan, you're much firmer than I used to be."

I said.

Ivan tilts his neck without knowing what the word means, but Moitz makes no particular explanation and stares at Zoe.

Zoe told me to answer that gaze.

"I think so, too. All you have to do is work hard, from now on."

That hand gently tapping Ivan's shoulder.

If you stare again, it is luxurious as a sneak, not very much to be able to swing the spear with such speed and force, but I don't think so.

But in reality, I was defeated.

Recognizing that firmly, Ivan finally told Zoe.

"Lord Zoe. I'm so sorry for everything. And thank you for fighting. Please forgive me, as an Adventurer's Union (Alliance) employee and as a warrior, as I will refine this matter to my heart."

"That's what I'm talking about. You don't have to tell me that..."

"That's why..."

to Ivan like that. Zoe waved her arm,

"All right, all right. I forgive you. Yes, that's it."

I'll say it all.

I guess Ivan the boulder also understood it to be rather annoying to say any more.

Nod,

"Yes."

I just said one thing.

Then, Moitz stood up and

"Okay, Ivan. I'll be there."

When Ivan tilts his neck because he said so, Moitz explains.

"Oh... you were passed out. In fact, an official from the Union of Final Adventurers (Guild) arrived earlier and asked me and you to attend a meeting tonight."

"Is this a meeting?

"Yeah. I already know you and I are in danger from the demonic raids from the Logsuela Mountains that Final rarely sees in recent years. That's why we're having a meeting this evening in the Adventurers' Union conference room about an hour from now."

"That's another sudden story."

"Yeah, apparently today, I was talking about something to do with the fact that there was a demonic raid, but if you ask me, aren't you telling me it was these lords of Lulu who defeated that demon? Ivan, we were talking about it until you woke up."

That's what I say. Look at Lulu.

Lulu, who had been silent until now, but answered Moitz's gaze and opened his mouth.

"Today, it seems that what me and Illis encountered was a strange kind of thing based on how the usual finals look, and that the Union of Final Adventurers (Guild) and the Lords of this city took matters seriously and convened them. I told Lord Moitz about the details..."

The reason Lulu is calling Moitz is because he asked me not to do it because he was so obsessed with it.

For once, Lulu's identity is aristocratic, so he is allowed to be called aside for an approximate person who is not aristocratic, except for Moitz.

The Adventurers' Union (Guild) is that much of a huge organization, and if it is also its northern union leader (North Master), if it is a lower nobleman to the extent of the Kadisnora family, Moitz is treated rather as superior.

That's why it was like that, but Moitz seemed annoyed with it.

Zoe's acquaintance also seemed to have worked greatly, and it would have been obvious from his perspective that Zoe was dealing heavily with Lulu.

As for him treating Zoe as superior, it seemed uncomfortable that Zoe was treating him as even superior, such as from Lulu.

As a result, he decided to settle down in and let the language itself pass in a respectful tone.

I was also told that you don't mind talking to me on an equal footing, but now Lulu is a junior adventurer in the Adventurers' Union (Guild).

Even within the organization, the difference in status was remarkable, and I thought it was a problem for boulders to speak without a word of respect.

Iris was also to respond with the same language.

Nevertheless, Iris is polite language to everyone from the beginning.

Perhaps that was the most shattered attitude to Moitz in Illis.

Nodding at Lulu's words, Ivan tries to get himself up, too, following the risen Moitz.

I followed it for a moment, so Moitz supported it, but I quickly rebuilt it.

See how it goes, Zoe,

"... are you okay? I'm sorry to bother you, but did it sound good to you?

And cared and spoke up.

to the words, Ivan smiled,

"No, he just fluttered because he seemed to have been lying down for a while. I have no problems with my body.... So thank you for everything. I'll see you again."

I said.

Then Moitz, too.

"I still had a lot to ask you... the relationship between Lord Lulu and the three of them, etc..."

And I say it seemingly unfortunate that Lulu,

"I'll talk to you when I get a chance. But in doing so, you will be sworn not to speak out by contract magic."

and jokingly say.

In fact, I'm not kidding, I mean it, because this condition stuck to Gran and Yumis and made them execute it, but there's usually no one else who says this and takes it seriously.

But for some reason, Moitz laughed happily at the words,

"Oh! So many secrets......! If so, I will look forward to hearing from you sooner or later.... Are you planning to stay in the finals for a while?

That's what I'm saying.

So Lulu has an indescribable face,

"... until the demon problem is cleared up, I think I'll be there for once."

I just told him.

Then Moitz and Ivan went straight outside, so Lulu says.

"... That Moitz is a Seaman (Aquarius), a weirdo, huh?

Zoe replied smiling at it.

"There was a lot going on at first, but in the end, fifty years ago, it was that kid who helped me the most. I've been a weirdo for a long time."