Talk of war spread tomorrow, and Ray was walking through the headquarters of the Royal Army of Milliana, accompanied by a knight under Dusker, as those who were engaged in the war were busily moving about.
　There's a huge tent ahead of your eyes. The huge figure is already large enough to be called a house rather than a tent.
　But Ray, looking at the huge tent, doesn't look a bit surprised.
　It's certainly a huge tent, but it's nothing but a tent.m. It's not the magic tent Elena or Dusker used. That alone had already led Ray to believe that he was ahead of the other two in terms of his ability as a nobleman, not to mention his position or faction.
　However, the power of aristocracy depends largely on how much influence you can have around you. In that sense, it is not surprising that only the generals of the expeditionary forces and their staff are able to meet.
　It is wrong to compare Elena, the daughter of one of the highest nobles of the duke, with the title of princess general, or Dusker, the Count of Larkes, who ruled the frontier, with ordinary nobles.

"Here we go," ... Mr. Dusker doesn't care about decency, but typical aristocrats like the royalists and Renojis are fussy about decency. Don't be so rude."
"In the first place, if you ask me to be polite as an adventurer, I'll do my best."

　With a wry smile at Ray's words, the knight calls out to the guards in front of the tent.

"I am Sanju, serving Mr. Dusker, Count of Larkes," I brought in Ray who was called. Ask for an intermediary."
"Yes! Wait a minute."

　When one of the guards quickly salutes his right fist to the heart, it goes straight into the tent.
　Watching the situation, Ray decides that the quality of the guards is not so bad.

(From what I've heard, it seemed that the royalists were right to win this war, but... in spite of that, the skill of the soldiers is reasonable. I had always thought it was all over the place. No, the aristocrats are the only ones who are lazy, and the soldiers who actually stand on the battlefield can't do that's right. and if you were to loiter on the battlefield, you would die for sure die."

　Although it was the first real war, Ray still had quite a few experiences fighting monsters and fighting back-to-back, so it was too.

"Do you mind? Don't be so rude, for if you do so, you'll be ashamed of yourself, Mr. Dusker."

　While waiting, Sang-ju nods to the knight who says so, and the soldier comes back from inside the tent.

"Go ahead. I'll be waiting for you all."

(... ladies and gentlemen. I don't know what you are.)

　Sange sees a sword sheath in the custody of a security guard, and Ray also hands over a misril knife he had hidden inside the robe.
　Then Ray goes in too, following Sang-ju, who enters the tent first.
　In the tent, Ray sees the aristocrats split into three groups like U's.

"Well, was that man mentioned?"
"Oh, he's not yet a child. This is certainly, as Mr. Renojis said, a mysterious man."
"No, no. Even an adventurer is important in his ability. If I have the ability to take the lead, I don't mind it at all."
"Then you'll have to show me your ability."
"Renojis also behave disgracefully. It may be because I am confident in my own power, but I can understand that the adventurer has extraordinary ability."
"Oh? I'm surprised that you praise others. You have that much ability?"
"An adventurer is, after all, different from our noble blood. We could use it as a wall of flesh."
"Well, well, well," I'm afraid the future of the Marquis of Imagen will be uncertain if he can't master the service of such a man."
"Huh...huh!"

　And as soon as the people inside saw Ray, they heard various voices from the nobles in the tent, which was the size of a house. Most of them were apparently not to be underestimated, as Ray had expected, but there were also voices from those who could feel their abilities at a glance, and they were not as hostile as Ray himself had imagined.
　However, the sudden action taken by one of them completely changes the atmosphere of the tent.
　The moment one of the nobles waiting in the tent saw Ray, he jumped out of his chair screaming and squatted down to the ground. Yes, as if a little child were scared of the thunder at night and wrapped up in a futon to endure the fear.
　The action was probably unexpected to most of the aristocrats in the tent. He crouched down on the ground dumbfounded and looked at those who were dressed as if they didn't want to see, hear, or say anything.
　In the meantime, some of the aristocrats who are said to be influential, or who originally knew Ray's own strength, understand what caused this to happen.

(...I see)

　And so was Ray. Having had similar experiences so many times before, it is assumed that the aristocrats who are squatting down now had the ability to sense their magical powers.

"...what the hell's the matter?"

　The murmur of one of the nobles echoes through the silent tent.
　And most of the other nobles' eyes are directed at Ray. I know it's Ray's fault. But as long as Ray doesn't act like he's going to do something, he can't be identified as the criminal, and silence reigns over the tent.
　But soon he was one of the nobles. Sitting in the middle, a man in his fifties, dressed in gaudily decorated armor, shouted at a man who was squatting impatiently.

"Yes, I am ashamed of the King's side! Take him with you!"

　He orders the knights of his bodyguards around him, and when they disappear from the tent, he turns his eyes to Ray.
　Feeling the gaze, Ray could also afford to look at the nobles in the tent for the first time.
　There were many familiar people there. The closest example would be Dusker, Ray's direct employer. There are other figures of the nobles around Dusker when he took the lead, and at the edge of the line of the royal barons, there is a figure of Ciminard looking at Ray with a somewhat amusing face. And among the aristocratic groups opposite the neutrality, Renojis was probably responsible for this uproar to Elena, who looked at Ray with confidence without changing her expression. Renojis looks displeased as if he had seen the dead body of a goblin lying on the side of the road, albeit for a moment. And...

(...who is it?)

　the center of the aristocracy a man on the neutral side of Dusker The moment Ray sees the man, he feels something is on him.
　I feel as if I've met him somewhere.
　You must have noticed that you were staring at yourself. The man also looks back at Ray.

(Did you notice that he would have covered his face when we had a fight in the town of Gilm.)

　The one who muttered inwardly in admiration was the title of Knight Commander, Duke of Quelevel. This is Filma Dejir, who took part in the war, leading the Duke's army on behalf of the Duke of Kelebel. He had previously fought against Ray in the city of Guilm under the orders of Liberte Kerebel, who had been told by Elena about Ray's abilities. However, even though it was just to hide his face, Ray now almost instinctively looked at Filma's appearance with discomfort.
　But, apart from his fighting power, Ray could not be up against Filma, the leader of the Duke of Quevel's Knights. She hardly changes her expression even if she meets her eyes, and when she looks at Filma as if she had never met her before, she begins to think that her feelings may have been just in her head.
　Then a nobleman, a short distance from Filma, suddenly stepped forward.

"Why, my dear fellow! How dare the adventurous turn a blind eye to the Knights of the Duke of Quevel! Be a little more aware of yourself!"The superiority oozed in his voice and the way he took it for granted to trample on others, some of the aristocrats frowned without realizing it, but he looked down on Ray.
　Renojis-Imagen He was responsible for Ray being called here this time.
　Renojis probably wants to remind the adventurer Ray of the difference in status between themselves and aristocrats. And the reason why Renojis acted like that was evident from his occasional gaze to Elena beside Filma.
　However, Elena herself is looking at Renojis in what could be called extreme cold, but in a sense it is happiness that she is not aware of it.

「……」

　Recalling the advice of Sangju, the knight who guided him to this point -- that trouble would be a nuisance to Dusker -- he simply closed his mouth and turned his eyes to Dusker.
　And Dusker also probably realized Ray was being told in silence to save face. He opens his eyes to the royal aristocrats, and to the man in his fifties.

"Mr. Arius, what are you going to do now, though Ray, whom you have a problem with, has passed by?"
"Well, the original question is whether the adventurer is competent enough to take the lead?"
"I hear so," Of course, since I am an adventurer active in the town of Gilm, I understand his ability. I have no qualms about leaving the lead. You have the ability to run up to rank C at the fastest rate since you signed up for the Adventurer's Guild in the city of Guillum, and even with the Gryphon."

　Dusker's words buzz around.
　The Gryphon had such an impact.
　But of course, some people don't find Dusker's words funny.

"Yes, Larkus likes to joke, too.

　That's right. Renojis himself is the cause of this disturbance.

"Oh, you're kidding me? I want you to tell me what you're joking about."
"It depends on his ability, doesn't it?" Indeed, the man may have run up to Rank C at the fastest rate since registering as a guild. As long as there is actual evidence, I'll admit it. But isn't it not just the man, but the Gryphon?"

　Renojis's words stirs the surrounding aristocrats again.
　There are loud voices from aristocrats and Renojis, especially those who welcome the conflict, who say it is not difficult for children to raise their ranks with monsters as large as Gryphon.
　In particular, many royalists are fuelling confrontation, saying that if the relationship between the aristocracy and the neutrality is deteriorated due to this conflict, the war with the Empire of Westia will drain both sides' military power.

(Oh, my gosh. What are you going to do here with more sparks, though the Westian Empire is already in your favour.)

　Dasker clapped his tongue in his heart, but he was no longer in a situation where people around him could settle things peacefully.
　Or he decides that some of the royal aristocrats may have exposed themselves to the public when Ray came in.
　If Dusker's memory is certain, the aristocrat who was threatening at the time was a noble in the royal faction and a man famous for his ability as a wizard. The humiliation would be sufficient reason for the nobles to take a hard look at Ray.
　Dusker was wondering how to get over the situation, but suddenly he was caught in the eye with a person.
　The man was at the center of the aristocracy, and even Dusker knew him to be on guard. Filma Dejir, Knight Commander of the Knights of Kelebel. a person who wears something that can be called a spirit of spirit

(Oh, they seem to have the same mind as me.)

　the moment of eye contact Dasker and Filma nod at the same time as they exchange opinions with each other, and Filma exclaims.

"Be quiet!"

　He was said to be the greatest warrior of our time, and his words were filled with force. Anyone can't help but agree with Filma's ability by stopping the words of the nobles around her in one voice.

"If you want to see the power of Ray there, all you have to do is show him the actual battle. -- Renojis, this disturbance began with your words?"
"...yes,"

　Renojis, who is arrogant, nods honestly without pretending to bite Filma, the supreme commander of the aristocratic faction.

"Then it's easy. Renojis, you fight the adventurer Ray. and see for yourself how good you are."
"You want me to fight the adventurous spirit?"
"Yes. Do you have any objection?"
"...No, I will obey you."

　Though his family home is the same as the Marquis family, he is the next head of the family. In comparison, they are the second son of the family head. In other words, it is only a substitute for the next head of the family. Renojis thought so, but he couldn't resist the pressure released by the film, and he nodded honestly.

"You don't mind, Mr. Arius?"

　Seeing Renojis nod, he asks Arius, the royal nobleman and chief general of the army of the Mileana.

"Well, I'd like to see the power of that priest."

　Arius nods graciously, thus deciding the battle between Renojis and Ray.
　Siminar, who was on the edge of the royal faction, was watching the developments with an amusing smile on his face at the events.