"Well, when it comes to cooking, you mean after you kill a monster called Gamerion?"
"Oh, yes. It would be helpful if you could do so. First of all, we put Gamerion's meat first."
"And I heard that the appearance of Gamelion is a half-day away from here, but are you going now?"

　Hasta shakes her head looking out of the bar window.

"It's about half a day to the area where Gamerion appears. Even if you go there now, it's already past evening if you get there. It would be a bit difficult to find a target in that situation. No, it's not a problem for Ray, but it's a bit...
"I'm sure. I wish you and I could ride Seto, but unfortunately I'd do my best alone."
"Setto was probably the name of the Gryphon, wasn't it?" ...well, then I'll leave town early tomorrow morning and arrive at the Gamerion's point of view around noon. The smoother way is to defeat Gamerion and return to the city of Gilm."

　Mumbling to that extent, Ray and Hasta shake their heads together.

"It's impossible,"
"Well, I don't think things will go that well. I don't know if I can find Gamerion right away. I mean, it's usually impossible, isn't it?"
"Then you might have to be prepared for about one night over there, worst of all. As for demolition work, there is no problem after I put the fallen Gamerion in an item box and brought it to this city, but how quickly can we find it as you say?"
"That's the case. But if possible, I don't want to have a night out of town at this time of year. It's about the cold, and at this time of year monsters can appear more powerful than in spring or summer."
"Oh, really?"

　Ray, who didn't know about the matter, involuntarily asks back.
　For Ray, a monster he's never met = an unknown magical stone he hasn't absorbed yet. In that sense, it would have been a good idea to have a strong monster appearance.

"...wouldn't you rather fly to the meadow alone and kill Gamerion, then, and it wouldn't take much time, and it would be easy for you?"Ray defeats Gamelion and then defeats other unknown monsters to obtain the magical stone. All Hasta has to do is wait in the streets of Gilm. That's how I came up with the idea, but he himself shakes his head.

"I'm sorry, but I can't leave it entirely to you, because my father told me that I should move on. If this were, for example, a loan to a bad moneylender, I wouldn't be bothered by that, but this whole affair started with my own unwillingness to see my father and mother in debt... if I had left it all up to Ray to get Gamerion's meat, I'm sure he wouldn't use it."
"...don't trouble yourself if you have a stubborn father."
"Ah, but that's why I want to help him."

　With a shy smile on his face, Hasta reminds me of Bornter and Galla pigeon of the Azot Trading Company for a moment.
　Four people, Bornter, Postgera, Cordo and Minas, had already been escorted to the capital. There was a rumor that by the time the date had changed Ray had heard a desperate cry, but the rumor didn't really move his face.

"So shall we meet tomorrow morning in front of the main gate? So we will move to the point where Gamerion appears and hunt him as soon as possible." So I hurried back to the city of Gilm. If I can't make it in time for the closing time, I'll stay overnight outside the city."
"Well, that's all I can do. ...even though it can't be helped, it still hurts that it's late in the morning. "When it's dark outside, monsters move more actively."""
"There's nothing we can do about it. Rather, is it because Gamerion is at this time of year?"
"Yes, it's said that they probably come out to grasslands with monsters and wildlife to feed themselves before winter. ... Actually, I had a chance to eat Gamerion meat from this season about two years ago, and it was really delicious. The taste of that meat was comparable to that of Rank B Monster."

　They must be remembering the taste of the meat. Hasta smiles happily.
　Watching the situation, Ray felt hungry even though he had just finished his meal.

"Anyhow, tomorrow morning. Do you mean that we gather in front of the main gate at a time when it's usually bright outside?""... Oh, yes! That's all right with me." Thank you very much!"

　Ray also nodded small to Hasta, who bowed his head, and each day was divided on the spot to prepare for the next day.
　"However, in the case of Ray, the mystery ring fitted in his right hand contains a lot of tools for adventure, so instead of buying anything in particular, he went back to the inn, eating and drinking with Seto as usual."





　The next morning, Ray woke up earlier than usual, had breakfast easily and had plenty of sandwiches made for snacks and lunches, and was still walking to the main gate with Seto in the dark.

"Well, it's getting colder, isn't it?"
"Glu".

　I mutter unintentionally as I watch a few other adventurers head to the main gate.
　Unlike some time ago, many wore robes and coats over armor, some of whom seemed to be wizards wearing multiple robes.
　In the midst of this, the dragon robes that keep the wearer comfortable, and the sets that I don't feel anything special about this change in temperature. This one and one of them are very floating around. If it's just conspicuous, few people already know about the existence of the set, but it was only natural that they would attract the attention of the people around them if they didn't wear a robe or coat in the temperature below 10 degrees Celsius.
　It was obvious to everyone that he was using some kind of magic item, but Ray, who has become known as a person who should not touch it as much as possible, arrives at the main gate without being asked anything. The main gate has not been opened yet, perhaps because of the darkness, but several adventurers have been waiting for it to open.

"Oh, Mr. Ray," Good morning!"

　And as soon as he finds Ray, he bows his head vigorously, saying hello.

"...you've been doing well since this morning,"
"Glu".
"Well, I've seen it from afar in the city, but I've never seen it so close." Well, take care of me, Set... Is that all right?"
"Grull".

　a set that chirps deep in one's throat at Hasta's words
　Seeing it, Hasta pulls something out of his backpack and presents it to Seto.

"Well, I've brought some food for our dining room. Do you want to eat?"

　What I had in my hands was a sandwich. But it's a substantial piece of meat that's sandwiched between breads, and it's more of a good thing to call it breaded meat than meat sandwiches.

"Glu".a set that squeals cheerfully and carries the sandwiches offered into the mouth with a clove.

"Oh, Mr. Ray, go ahead, My father made me plenty of food instead of breakfast."
"Well, then I'll have it without hesitation,"

　Ray carrying a light but meaty sandwich to his mouth even though he had breakfast before leaving the inn.
　At first glance, it's not classy, but what's on the bread is not grilled meat, but stewed meat, and it melts in your mouth with little effort.

"...it's delicious,"

　words that come out of one's mouth When Hasta hears it, she smiles happily.
　After all, he would be happy to be praised for his father's cooking.

"I'm glad it suits my taste. Oh, the gate is about to open. Let's hurry up. We must hurry up a lot to-day."
"Well, let's go, Set."
"Glu".

　Throw the last bite of the sandwich into your mouth and head to the front gate with Seto and Hasta.
　Adventurers around them who noticed the move also moved to get out of town, but when they noticed Ray and Sett, they stopped there and talked to party members to kill time.

"Oh, my dear Ray," It's been a long time no see."

　And it's Langa who is already exclusively for Ray and Seto. Even though the morning sun had not risen yet, his face was already full of energy and his stern beard was as black and shiny as usual.

"Well, that's the end of the break. I went with him to the meadow for a monster called Gamerion."

　Langa's cheeks twitch as soon as he hears the name Gamelion.
　Watching the move, Ray asks Langa, handing over his guild card and the demon necklace around Seto's neck.

"What happened?"
"... well, yes." I don't have to worry if you're here, but, as you know, Gamerion is a monster who appears at this time of the year."




"That's right?"So, it's so delicious for a Rank C monster that every year at this time of the year adventurers go to beat them because they want to eat..."
"But?"
"This year seems to be different from usual. No, of course, some adventurous parties have already defeated Gamerion. But the party gave me strange reports."
「……」

　Langa silently urges Langa to continue.

"""An ordinary gamerion is about 3 meters long." But some of them said they saw a Gamerion over eight meters high."
"…8m over? It's pretty big again." It's nearly three times as big as usual."
"Oh, I think it's probably a rare species... Anyway, if you're going to beat Gamerion, you've got to be careful about that."
"Well, that's a relief to the information. It's not just me and Seto, and I'll be careful not to encounter each other as much as possible."
"Do so," If possible, it would be best if you could knock me down. Here you go. Be careful."

　I get my guild card back and leave the main gate with Hasta, who was waiting a little earlier than Ray. Naturally behind it was Seto walking at their speed.
　Just go round the streets of Gilm and head from behind towards the forest of evil.

"Have you heard of rare species?"
"Yes, when it comes to rare species, it's usually one rank higher, so if there's really a rare species of gamerion, it's a rank B equivalent. I'm in trouble, to be honest."

　a hustler who breathes involuntarily as he mutters
　For Rank D adventurer Hasta, solo challenges to Rank C monster Gamerion are also at considerable risk. This time, we have decided to aim for Gamerion because of the presence of Ray and Seto, but if it is a rare species that is worthy of Rank B, it is tough on us. No wonder Hasta thinks so. however"Well, if it's Rank B, it'll work out."
"...what?"

　When Ray muttered his words, Hasta returned with a dumb look.
　Rank B monsters...and not many in the streets of Gilm can deal with solo. Husta wondered if he could manage such a monster even though it was Rank D, but soon turned to the Gryphon who was following them and convinced them.
　Surely, if you had a Gryphon of Rank A monsters, you could do something with Rank B monsters.
　The Oak King that Ray himself overthrew, the sprigans that he overthrew in cooperation with Elena, and the emerald wolf, which is said to be equivalent to Rank B in individuals but ranks C in groups. It's hardly widespread that Ray is knocking down these monsters. The Oak King was treated in a familiar way, but Hasta apparently didn't know.

"Don't ask me in case of need,"

　Thus Hasta stroked his head, saying so to Seto, who would have been able to rely on when rare species came out.

"Grull?"

　Seto himself didn't understand why he had been patted on the head suddenly, so he just sounded strangely.