"Excuse me, Mr. Dusker," I've brought Mr. Keo."

　When Ray and Dusker are talking about replenishment, they knock on the door and call out.
　The voice itself was familiar to Ray. It was the voice of the maid who showed Ray to this room a little while ago.

"Let's go in.

　Dusker's voice opens the door and a maid with a large tray bowed into the office.
　It's true that she's a professional maid, holding tableware for drinking tea or sandwiches prepared as refreshments in one hand while bowing smoothly.
　And a young man who follows such a maid.
　A young man, though he's over ten years older than Ray, and in his late twenties he looks somewhat lighter with his yellowish blonde hair stretched around his shoulders.

"Mr. Dusker, I understand you are calling me,"
"Well, it was your first time to see it in person, just listening to what you were talking about. This is Ray. He has an item box and is a key figure in this replenishment plan. Ray, this is Keo Negs. I am in charge of this replenishment plan."

　At Dusker's words, a man called Keo opens his eyes wide and looks at Ray.
　Ray also turns his eyes to Keo.
　However, their gaze was completely different in meaning.
　Keo has always wanted to meet someone, but he was not able to meet them because he didn't have the chance.
　Ray had a surname, that is, a nobleman under Dusker.

(No, he is such a man as to play a central role in the neutrality. Of course, it is natural to have one or two nobles under you.)

　While thinking like that, suddenly Keo approaches Ray with a bright face.

"Hi, are you the rumoured Ray?" Well, it's nice to meet you. As Mr. Dusker introduced me, I am Keo Neigs. I'm in charge of the replenishment with the Knights under the banner of Mr. Dusker. Thank you very much."

　Keo goes that far and reaches out to Ray.
　Even though Ray did not expect to be treated this friendly, he almost reached out and grabbed Keo's hand.

"It's Ray,"
"Yes. You're just as good as you've heard, thank you. And if you're here, you can assume that you're going to take care of the replenishment?"

　Rei nods to Keo, who asks me with a bright look on his face.

"Oh, I was originally going to take part in this war. I would like to cooperate with you in the form of an opportunity."
"No, I'll be saved," If it hadn't been for you, we would have carefully selected supplies to the limit in order to avoid slowing down as much as possible, and it would have been difficult to adjust the amount. However, if you have an item box, you can rest assured. So, how much can an item box hold inside in terms of capacity, what are the restrictions when you take it out, or do you use magic when you use it?"

　Ray answers the question, alarmed by Keo's rapid succession.

"I don't know how far the capacity is," For the time being, I've never been unable to use it in my life. It's impossible to take it all together, rather than to restrict it. For example, if 20 long swords are stored separately, one long sword will be taken out at a time. However, if you put 20 long swords in a container and put them in an item box, it is possible to pull them out in a lumping them out. There is no magic consumption when using it, but the item box itself only reacts to my magic, so there is a limitation that it can only be used by me."
"…I see. It's convenient to be able to take it all together if you put it in a container. Also, it's a bit inconvenient that no one else can use it except Ray, but I think it's helpful that you don't have to worry about other people using an item box full of supplies. ...however, it's clear that if you think about it, if you kill Ray or steal the item box, our forces will fall apart in no time. What are the countermeasures like that?"

　Keo asks Ray with keen eyes, just like the light tone he's just mentioned.
　They're probably wondering if there's any omission because they're proud of their work.
　Knowing this from Keo's eyes, Ray also answers Keo's questions without hesitation.

"First of all, I think it's difficult to kill me. I'm not proud of it, but I'm still proud to have the same combat capabilities as the Rank A adventurer, and Gryphon's Seto is always on my side. And there will be a baptism of fire for those who want to steal the item box."

　Ray says so, recalling the magic he had put on Mistiling before.
　But suddenly he turned his gaze to Keo, as if he had noticed something.

"Now that you mention it, I still have a demon called Seto, the Gryphon," My partner, my best friend, my family."
"Oh, I'm listening. They seem to be very cute and famous in the city."
"Yes, in this city...."
"... I see,"

　When I hear Ray's words, I nod in spitefully. I guess Ray understood what he meant.
　As was the case in the streets of Abuero, there are few people who, basically, are adventurers, civilians, soldiers, knights, or rank-A monsters who can withstand their proximity. In that sense, the inhabitants of the town of Gilm, which allows Seto, can be said to be unique because of its remote location. And even in the town of Gillum, when Ray first came to town, there were a considerable number of people who were afraid of Seto, even though he wore a devil's necklace.
　In other words, it is not difficult to imagine what the fuss would be like if there had been a Gryphon in a place where so many people gathered from all over the country for the war.

"That's for sure, isn't it? So, how about informing in advance that some of the troops sent from the town of Gillum under the name of Mr. Dusker were accompanied by Gryphon, and that would allow us to control some noise from above?"

　In the middle of his speech, Keo's gaze turned him to think for a few seconds, but he nodded a little and opened his mouth.

"Well, I will inform the chiefs. ...but Ray. Isn't that the only problem?"

　Ray also agrees with the eye that he sees through everything.

"Yes, if I knew Sett was obedient to me, there wouldn't be any confusion caused by fear." On the other hand, I wonder if quite a few of the people who know that they will obey my words will think something bad things. whether you do it or not."
"Well, it's our faction that matters in particular. As far as I'm concerned, I'm concerned, but there are a lot of aristocrats who don't regard anyone other than aristocrats as the same person. The Duke of Kelebel, who is the leader of the faction, puts more importance on merit than on rank, but the members of the aristocracy are a bit of a problem. and the King's side?"
"... I see,"

　Listening to Ray and Dusker, Keo understands what they are worried about.
　the Griffon of Rank A monsters If you could defeat such a high-ranking monster, you would make incredible profits just by the magical stones and materials that reside in it.実際、セトを狙ってきたアゾット商会のボルンターという存在がいただけに、レイにもその可能性を否定することは出来なかった.

（まあ、ボルンターはそのふざけた行動の罪を今頃十分に償っているだろうがな）

　ボルンターへと使った、拷問用と言っても過言では無い魔法を思い出しつつ内心で呟くレイ.

「とにかく俺の名前で話を通しておけば、完全にでは無いにしろある程度の手出しは押さえられるだろう. ……派閥の力関係で完全にとは言えないがな. もし誰かが手を出してきた時は……構わないから、叩きのめせ」
「……え？」

　ダスカーの口から出た予想外の言葉に、思わず尋ね返すレイ.
　ラルクス辺境伯という地位にあるダスカーが、余計な手出しは無用と連絡したにも関わらず手を出してくる相手なのだ. それは当然、ダスカーの影響力をもってしてもどうにも出来ない相手であるのは間違い無いだろう. それなのに、その相手を叩きのめせと言われるとは思っていなかった為だ.

"Do you mind? Then you'll have a grudge against the other nobles. I'm sure I'll be able to do anything by myself, but I'd rather get Mr. Dusker involved."

　Dasker snorting at Ray's words and giving his lips an invincible smile.
　Dusker, who looked stern, looked like a thief's master in Ray's eyes.

"It's only in the way of a fight that the Kingdom of Milliana must unite to attack the Empire of Bestia. Don't mess up our strategy for merit. Then it's not a bad thing for the kingdom of Milliana, because you don't have to put him on the front line from the start. Oh, but I'll tell you this, but please refrain from killing me, as I am not very good at killing you."
"... I see. If Mr. Dusker says so, I have no worries. I will use my strength to my fullest in the war against the Empire of Bestia."

　You can do as long as you don't kill them when the factions above you touch. After hearing that, Ray returns to Dasker with a smile.
　But the smile on his lips was a carnivorous smile that had found prey if Dusker's smile was a thief's smile.

"Well, can I stay here?"

　Keo muttered as if he had been left alone, and Ray and Dasker came to their senses in that voice.

"Well, I see. First of all, about the item box."
"Oh, did you remind me?" So, Mr. Ray. I'd like you to tell me if there's anything useful about how to use an item box."
"Even if you say so all of a sudden..."

　muttered Ray, carrying the cup of tea on the table to his mouth. Then he reached out to the sandwich on the table and thought of it.

"Keo, I'd like to ask you a question. What is your meal like when you're on the move?"
"Basically, it's dried meat, cheese, or baked bread."
"Well, when I was working as an adventurer, so were the other adventurers. So, when I take out the food I've stored from the item box, it's a surprise."

　The words alone would have made out what Ray had said. Keo opens his eyes, while Dusker also looks stunned.

"Well, eat!"
"Certainly, the army's provisions are given priority on saving space over nutrition and taste. That's why it's usually dried meat or baked bread... with an item box."

　Ray nods to Dasker's expectant gaze.

"Yes. If you eat delicious food, of course, of course, boost your morale."
"Well, at least it will be much different in terms of morale than in terms of army provisions. Breads that are baked soft and fluffy in warm and delicious soup or stew without any thought for preservation. Besides, if Ray carries the sake you can't usually take with you because it takes up a lot of space..."
"I can... I can go, Mr. Dusker!"

　Keo's face shone as he listened to Ray and Dusker, and he screamed out loud.

"If so, I will ask the cooks and bakers to prepare the provisions immediately. It is a meal made in this city, and only those who depart from this city can prepare... if possible, for the morale of the soldiers."
"Keo, that's impossible. to prepare meals for all the troops who will take part in the war in this city alone."

　Ray eventually gets this nomination and signs a contract as a mercenary and supply officer.
　Whereas ordinary mercenaries were paid one piece of silver a day, Ray was promised five pieces of silver a day.