"What's the matter, Elena?"

　cried Arla, who had stepped out of the carriage after Elena, as if she had stopped moving and gazed at something.
　But Elena didn't answer it and just stared at it.

"Mr. Elena? What's the matter, Mr. Elena?"

　Elena, who usually reacts as soon as she calls out, does not respond at all.It was obvious to Arra, who had always served Elena as a bodyguard and caretaker for the past few years.
　and Aarra follows Elena's gaze with almost reflexive movements.
　There was a young man in a robe... no, a boy a few years younger than himself.
　However, it does not matter to Arra, who is intoxicated with Elena, whether she is a boy or a young man, or whether she is a nobleman.However, judging that he had caused some harm to Elena, he almost reflexively drew a sword from his waist and kicked the ground to shorten his distance from Ray.

"What have you done to Elena?"

　The rant, which echoes round him, happily forgets the time and begins to run the clocks of those who loved Elena's good looks.
　as did Ray, who had been looking at Elena.

"What!"

　She was already within the attack range of the attacking woman, and she wielded her sword wide.
　He breathed a little and avoided the blow of the sword, which was thrown down on his shoulder with almost a reflex movement.The sword of a woman who cut through the sky and pierced the ground.
　It was obvious at a glance that the point of the sword had sunk nearly 20 centimeters into the ground, rather than a few centimeters, that he had been seriously shaken down to kill himself.
　The moment a woman tried to pull out a sword that had fallen into the ground.Put your right foot on the blade and fix the movement, and at the same time kick up the right wrist holding the woman's sword with your left foot.

"Oh!"

　He let go of the sword he had gripped with the shock of being kicked in the wrist, with a cute scream that could not be thought of as the sound of a woman shooting a stiff sword so hard that the tip of the sword smashed into the ground.Needless to see it, Ray took the death-size out of the mistling, and using the centrifugal force of his body's rotation, a magical blade came close to her thin neck...
　A death-size blade is struck by something flying out of nowhere with a squeaking sound.

(What?!)

　There must have been no one near her except the woman in front of her.Thinking so, I looked round quickly, and saw Elena holding the handle of the sword, which seemed to have been pulled out before I knew it.
　But what is strange is the sword.All Elena has is the handle and flange of the sword.Originally, the blade that should have been extended from the flange was made of metal like a whip, and the whip was equipped with a blade as if it had been disassembled.

(Is a connected sword a guy?)

　The existence of a connecting sword, which had existed as a weapon of fantasy on Earth, was surprising, but there was a surprising expression on his face.
　It's not just a weapon that's been played.It is a magic item whose magic power has been materialized by the art of witchcraft.Yes, even Zepyle is a magic item created by a staggering amount of magical power, and a blow fired with magical power on its death size.Normally, the means of taking or putting in a meal are useless.Even if they were protected by a shield, it would be such a blow that the shield could be cut smoothly, and there was no other way but to avoid death.for he had been dealt such a blow.
　and it was the same with Elena that she was astonished. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .It was a fatal blow from his men who suddenly attacked him.A sharp, powerful, and overwhelming blow that I have ever seen.In fact, my hand, which managed to take the blow, is still numb by the impact, so how many more times can I prevent the same attack?That's how I feel, but I feel something chilling down my spine.

(...what is this?)

　Anger, fear, impatience, sadness... it's all different.Well, I haven't felt it for a long time... joy.
　For Elena, who had a natural talent and never neglected her training, even though she was a shogun of neighboring countries, she was not a tough opponent.I'm the one who delivers such a blow as to make me feel pressured.Elena's inner feelings are filled with joy when she first meets someone who can fight more than equal to her.
　However, he immediately seized the glee that came from within and opened his mouth."Wait a minute!"

　凜A voice echoed around him.
　With that voice, the people around him, who were in a hurry at what had just happened, regained their composure.
　Rey also sees something in his voice, but he unravels his fighting posture and asks if he feels anything from his voice.
　Elena gives another dignified voice, smiling faintly at Ray's appearance.

"What has happened to me is my fault.I will apologize to him again later. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .."

　His eyes were turned away from Ray to the Lord of Gilm, the lord of the town of Larkus, who was in charge of the scene.

"Well, if that's all right with you... Ray, do you have any objection?"
"...yes,"

　He nodded slightly to Dusker's words and glanced toward the other side.

"Seto, that's enough."
"Glu".

　At the voice, Seto walks towards Ray, singing briefly.
　Where was Seto?The answer was just before Custe, who was about to hold a magic spear towards Ray, who was about to harm his colleague, and the moment his hand touched the magic spear, Custe appeared silently before Custe, keeping his sharp eyes in check.

"Slip!"

　The Gryphon is a monster tamed by the condescending Ray, who distorts his face to the humiliation of being blocked by such a presence, but it is true that Seto, who is now walking back under Ray, was staring hard at him and unable to move.
　Though proud of his pride, Custe was not so foolish as to not see reality.

"... Gryphon?"

　and Elena also exclaimed, noticing the presence that passed slowly before her.
　Rank A monster, Gryphon.I can't believe that the monster, also known as the Death God of the Sky, is in this place and following people.

"The Gryphon, L'Arcus,"

　Elena asks the lord of Gilm, who approaches her, and Dasker nods in a questioning manner.

"It's a monster followed by an adventurer with a blade with Mr. Elena."
"I'm sorry, but I've never heard of anyone who can follow a monster as much as Gryphon for lack of study.If there were that many people, wouldn't the rumor spread?"
"Yes, but it hasn't been a few months since he appeared in the town of Gilm.I suppose the rumor never reached the royal capital."
"... well, that's not the case.If he was waiting for us here, he would go with us to the dungeon?"
"Yes, I tell you, he's not out of the way of the rank D in the letter.It was only about a week ago that I was ranked D."
"That many people? Oh, I see. If it hasn't been a few months since they showed up in town, it can't be helped.Well, I think I've been promoted to rank D in a few months."
"We have done a good job in putting down the oaks.It's all thanks to you."
"We've heard the rumor that an oak settlement has been formed, but I see, he'll certainly be as good as an oak."He nods after confirming that his right hand, which was numb when he played the death size, is finally recovering his senses.
　If he had the ability to deliver such a powerful blow without difficulty, he could understand that the Oak was the only one.

"Yes, and even the Oak King, who was leading the Oaks, was defeated by himself, so his ability is guaranteed.and you can see that he has even followed the Gryphon."
"The Oak King? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .To be honest, I didn't feel like exploring dungeons this time, but this is good.I'm looking forward to it all at once."

　Seeing Elena's smile with joy in her heart, Dusker, realizing that her cheeks were red with a smile of age, cleared her throat with a look away.

"Yes, dear Elena.I'd like to get into the city soon, would that be all right?"
"Oh, of course I don't mind.I suppose I shall be able to meet him at the house of the Count of Larkes after this?"
"Of course we have the arrangements in place it said.
"I'll be saved, I'll have to make Arra apologize too... she's smart and skillful, but somehow she reacts too sensitively to anything that concerns me.I never thought that I would suddenly cut him.may I ask his name?"

　Elena asks, concealing her true intention of knowing her name rather than being responsible for his men's mismanagement.

"Well, I'm going to have him introduce himself to me when he arrives at the house for a detailed explanation, but... well, his name would be all right.It's called Ray."
"Ray,"

　Elena muttering Ray's name in words in her mouth, Arra finally came under her and bowed her head.

"Excuse me, Mr. Elena.Do as you please...

　and a short distance from the bowing arra was the figure of Ver and Custe.

"Is he really ranked D?"
"Well, to be honest, I don't want to go near Mr. Elena, let alone his arms."
"It's a negative factor to have a personality problem, let alone an arm.Also, I don't think she'll get along well with us when I see her interaction with Arla.Is it impossible to choose someone else?"
"...don't be too particular about Ver."
"No, the dungeon you're going to is still a dungeon you haven't broken yet. I don't want you to worry about the background of the dungeon you'
"I understand it, but it's the recommendation of Larkus.I can't say no."
"But!"
"What's wrong with you? You're not the same as usual."
"No, certainly not.If you say it's not like me, isn't it like me?Our boss, Mr. Elena, seems to like it, and I won't say anything more if Custe, the captain of the convoy, is good enough."

　While she was talking in such a low voice, she was choked at by Elena.

"Ara, I honestly cannot admire your behavior this time."
"I'm sorry.I'm sorry to trouble you, Elena..."
"I hope you don't bother me.and afterwards he will be officially introduced to the lord of the Count of Lark.Then make sure you apologize for the matter."Elena said, turning her eyes to the man playing with the Gryphon away from them.

"If Mr. Elena says so,"

　After Elena's gaze, Arra sees a man who was about to kill her and nods to her command, biting her back teeth.

"According to Larkes, he and I will be working together in a dungeon.You don't want to dive into the dungeon in an awkward atmosphere, do you?"
"What!? Is he...?"
"Well, I think I've experienced how good I can actually be."

　At the words, Arra remembers Ray's movements and even a blow that cuts the air, and a cold sweat breaks out on her back and forehead.In fact, Arra understands that her life would really have ended there if Elena had not saved her.and at least better than his beloved boss, Elena.

"I will admit that he is a good hand,"But my arms are too strong.I am not so particular about the nobility as Custe is, but how about considering a different choice?"

　Elena shakes her head with a wry smile at Arra's words.

"In the first place, he was recommended by his father upon the request of the Count of Larkes, and it would be rude to reject him because he is too good."
"But!"

　When I raised my voice like that.Three people appeared through the crowd.

"What? Why is General Hime here?"

　who spoke to the Elenas with an innocent smile as if a prank had grown up.
　There was a man carrying a huge battle axe, a magic item.Next to him was an intellectual woman with a cane and a young man with a long sword on his waist.
　That is, the axes of Rank A party thunder god.

"Is it Elk? It's been a long time.since the Spirit of the Earth.Come to think of it, Mr. Elk was based in the town of Gilm."

　Elena smiles at the comrades she has met for the first time in a long time, while Elk returns with a shy smile, and his wife, Min, also smiles slightly.But Rodos, his two sons, smiled at Elena's beauty and turned red in the face.
　Elk opens his mouth with a smile on his face.

"Oh, this town of Gilm is my home... ...and why is General Hime in such a remote area again?"
"Don't be a princess general.Elena is fine.Why, you ordered me to dive from father to dungeon.That's why I've come this far."
"...to the dungeon? I know Elena is strong, but diving into the dungeon is something else, isn't it? ...Oh, I see. That's why I stopped by the city of Guillem.If you hire a thief or anything here."

　Elk said, shaking his head, Elena stroked the Gryphon, but looked at them in surprise.

"He is recommended by the Count of Larkes,"
"He... is Ray, isn't he?""Do you know?"
"Yes, we were together in the expedition against the oak hamlet... I see, he certainly has the ability to manage in a dungeon."There's Seto, too.
"Oh, can we assume that the axe of Thunder God is guaranteed?"

　Elena looks at Elk for a moment with an expression of surprise, but soon remembers Ray's strength and agrees.

"Yes, there are a lot of clumsiness in it, but it's not a problem.
"I have confidence in my own eyes, don't I?"

　Elena, Arra and Dasker, who have been watching Elk communicate a little further away, say to Elk.

"Oh, what is the Dasker of Larkes doing here?"
"It's the welcome of Mr. Elena.Are you going somewhere?"
"Yes, some trolls have appeared.They want us to do something before the merchants are attacked."
"... oh, come to think of it, it was a very urgent report.It is certainly a request of high urgency.I'm sorry to keep you, but please do something about the trolls as soon as possible.It would be a great deal of damage if merchants stopped coming here because of the frontier
"Oh, leave it to me, and so will Elena,"
"Yes, I will be staying in Guillum for a while because of the dungeon.I'll see you again if I have a chance."
"Yes. My son has a mouth that he admires for you too, so I don't mind."
"Dad!"

　He suddenly says something strange to his father, but he laughs it off as usual.

"Did your son say Rodos?"I tell you, if you want to win over me, you must be at least stronger than I am."
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　After that, Elk suddenly turned his eyes to Ray.

"Well, now that you mention it, there was Ray.Are you serious about this?"

　He muttered in his mouth, and when he was about to say something, Min's cane shook down his head.

"I'm sorry, Elk, that you're having fun talking, but I don't have the time to spare."
"I'm sorry, but that's why we're leaving now.Hang in there, Dungeon... Well, I don't think there's any problem as long as it's not too much for Ray."

　Saying so, Elk and Min go down the road, and Rodos, who is in love with Elena, also hastily follows.
　After seeing her back, Elena looks at Arra again and opens her mouth.

"It seems that he is guaranteed by Elk, who is also a Rank A adventurer, and I don't think it's a problem?"
"... yes, if Mr. Elena says so, I will obey him."

　Seeing that Arra was reluctant but convinced, Elena turned to Dusker.

"Well, Larkus, Count of Frontiers,"Would you mind if I were guided?""Well, it would be better to do so.and if you stay in front of the main gate forever, you'll get in the way of the passers-by."

　Dusker nodded and gave instructions to those around him to return to the lord's residence.