a rustle
　The moment Ray talks about last night's incident, the two men who are guarding the gate get more involved.
　It's not like murder, but if something happens, we'll take care of it ourselves. One of the gatekeepers speaks with such determination on his face.

"Last night's incident, you mean the assault on the warehouse, don't you think?"

　The words that came out of his mouth were polite for such a savage look that the child would be surprised to see.
　However, that makes them feel more uncomfortable.
　a gatekeeper who responds with a certain form of fear But Ray nods as if it doesn't matter.

"Oh, hear that it happened the same day we brought in the bodies of the strange species we had knocked down." It really bothered me."
"... All right, please wait a moment."

　Give a brief answer, and one of the two heads straight to the house.

"It's a very solemn atmosphere,"

　The gatekeeper nods softly to Ray, who mutters as he looks at the back of the gatekeeper on his way to the house.

"As you know, we are all nervous about yesterday's attack." I'm sorry."
"No, you don't have to worry. My comrades are dead. I understand how it feels."
"Grull".

　Ray muttered, and Seto grunts, as if to say he agrees with the words.
　The reason why the presence of a glyphon doesn't give expressions of surprise is probably because there are so many things to think about in this case.
　Since then, men have been standing as gatekeepers without saying anything in particular, and Ray and Elena have been standing still in the atmosphere of spreading around them.
　And five minutes later...

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Mr. Bosque is waiting for you, so please come in. but as for the Gryphon --"

　Ray nods that he knows what the gatekeeper says with a bow.

"Set".
"Grull".

　At Ray's call, he purrs as if he knew it without saying a word, and heads towards the garden with a yellow in his back.
　The garden has basically turned into a training ground, but there is still a little bit of nature left, so I guess they're going to kill time there.
　As members of the Silva family, there was some feeling that they would be able to move their estate freely, but they were told by the bosque that they would let them have their own way, so they would go back to the job of gatekeeper without saying anything more.

"Welcome here,"

　When Ray and Elena entered the house, they were greeted by a man in his late twenties and thirties. It was Saints, the head butler of the Silwa family, with his long sharp eyes and impressive green hair.
　His expression remains as calm as the first time he met Ray and his colleagues in the guild hallway.
　Therefore, there is a marked difference compared to adventurers with a dignified atmosphere who guard around the house.

(...no, it's still less roomy than before.)

　Though not expressed, Saints' body is emitting a tiring atmosphere.
　When Ray and Elena saw it, they muttered in themselves that it was no wonder.
　As far as they know, the Silwa family operates as a militant group in itself. As Ray has seen several times, he handles paperwork properly, but he is still a militant at heart.
　and those who served, cooperated, or were indebted to the Silwa family. There are people of similar character who basically adore Bosque.
　Among them, Saints is the only intelligent group. In a way, it's safe to say that he's more of a supporter of the Silwa family than a bosque.
　Therefore, the burden on Saints at present should have been considerable.

"I don't think you need to tell me what it is,"
"Yes, it was last night, wasn't it?" I wanted to get in touch with you as soon as possible, so it was quite convenient for me."
"Call me?"

　When Ray unintentionally asks back at the unexpected words that come out of Saints' mouth, Saints nods.

"Yes, but please hear more from Mr. Bosque. Here it is."

　Tell him so, and he immediately leads Ray and Elena down the corridor.
　Ray and Elena met for a moment, but if they can't help doing this here, they follow the Saints, judging that they had come to inquire about the situation. 　
　And walk down the corridor for about 10 minutes. Upon arriving at a room in a fairly remote location in the estate, Saints knocks on the door.

"Mr. Bosque, Mr. Elena, and Mr. Ray are here."
"Let's go in.

　a short answer
　However, I could feel the anger contained in the words through the door.

(Of course)

　They ruined the face of the Silwa family, covered it with mud, and made it look ridiculous. Or it could be said that it was all right if I hadn't run wild yet.
　Anyway, Ray and Elena, who enter through a door opened by the Saints, are surprised to see Bossk sitting in a large chair tailored to his body.
　I'm sure I'm getting angry, but for some reason I look strangely calm.
　But I soon realized that it was a misunderstanding.
　You may say that his expression is gentle, but there is a look of rage in his eyes.
　There was a hint that a carnivore was hiding from its prey by killing it.
　Or perhaps because the bosque was in this condition, the Saints didn't get in the room.

"Well, you came early. I didn't think I'd get too involved in this relationship."

　such a soft voice that shakes one's spine when one hears it
　However, the two of them, who were now in this room, nodded softly to the bosque in such a situation.
　This attitude is due to the fact that the types and numbers of situations that have survived so far outweigh the bosque.

"Why, if you hear that we were attacked that night when we brought in the strange species,"

　Especially in Ray's case, he wants a lot of information about the abnormal species.
　Why did a magical regurgitation occur in Death Size, but nothing happened when Seto absorbed the magic stone of Sword Bee's queen?
　Why does the existence of abnormal species appear in various classes of dungeons?
　Why does an abnormal species have so much more power than other monsters?
　This is what happened when I gave them an abnormal species of spear frog in the Silwa warehouse hoping to get a little bit of information on them.

"Well, I suppose so. Don't worry. I know the culprit."

　At Ray's words, Bosque replies with a savage, carnivorous smile on his lips. 　
　When Ray hears the words, he opens his eyes in spite of himself.
　I didn't expect much information on this matter yet, given that many Silwa family members were searching for the culprits in the city.
　Ray, however, came to the Silwa family because he had nowhere else to find the information in such a situation.
　However, if that happens, one question remains. That is to say...

"Then what are the people in town?"

　Yes, these adventurers are now trying to find a clue to the culprit in the streets.
　When Ray asks if he doesn't need to behave like that if he's already found out who the attacker is, Bosque opens his mouth again with a fierce smile on his mouth.

"It's so that we don't know who the culprit is. They wouldn't expect us to know it was theirs so soon. I'll make them think we're trying hard to find the culprit, and I'll catch him off guard and take this opportunity.""Is it that easy?"
"Probably no problem. They must not have realized that they were making a mistake. even if it is proof that we have determined it to be his work, it is almost coincidental."

　With a vosque that almost says something to the eye, Ray thinks it's useless to say anything more.
　Besides, Ray never came to Silwa to stop the bosque. It was strange to force the bosque to stop here because we came here to get information about the other person who might be involved in an abnormal species.
　Meanwhile, Elena, who had been listening in silence to what she had been saying, opens her mouth.

"Bosque, may I ask you what the evidence is?"
"No, I'm sorry, but I'd like to have as few people as I can know about this. Few people know that there is evidence. I taught you both because I was able to determine that you were not definitely involved in this case. But I can't give you any more information."
"... at my request?"

　the words of Elena, Duchess of Kelebel
　Knowing what it means, Bosque nods without a moment's hesitation.

"Yes, even at your request. Many of my younger brothers have been killed in this case. It's almost like a surprise attack and it's one‐sided. I will never give up here to satisfy the sorrows of those who have loved me."

　There's a crunching sound throughout the room.
　Elena probably decided that there was no point in saying any more. Then let out a small sigh.
　Elena tries to speak again, but Bosque continues as if to take the initiative.

"But if an adventurer of your caliber will take my side, I shall be able to hope and come true. I don't mind telling you about the evidence if you're on a safe side of me that I don't have to divulge the secret.

　After a few seconds of silence, Elena shakes her head.

"No, I have no intention of getting involved in Egzil's power struggle. If my position is revealed, it will be a lot of trouble."
"Yes. How about Ray, then? You have nothing to do with the Duke's family, do you?"

　He immediately asks Ray if Elena's refusal was half-expected to him.
　They never expected Elena to help them in their fight, but they probably thought it was Ray who had no connection with the nobility.
　Ray also has some connection with the nobility, as with Dusker, the lord of Gillum. But he is certainly quite an ordinary -- very skillful -- and has an overwhelmingly thin relationship with the nobility compared to Elena, who is an adventurer and whose family home is the Duke.
　But... after a few seconds of contemplation, Ray shook his head.

"No, let's not do it said. There are certainly a lot of things to think about, but as Elena says, I'm going to stand by the Silwa family here, I'm going to have a lot of trouble afterwards."
"…I see. I'm afraid I can't help it. I'm sorry to trouble you, but go home today. We're going to be busy from now on, so we don't have time to worry about you."

　Rey and Elena nod softly to Bosque's words after eye contact.

"All right, I'm sure it'll only take us a lot of time to stay here. ...but, you know, whether it's a power struggle or retaliation, if it causes damage to the ordinary people in Egzil..."

　So Elena pauses and glares at the giant bosque with a keen stare.
　A strong... that was the sort of physical pressure that seemed to exist, and he twitched his body for a moment, but then he nodded a little and opened his mouth.

"Of course, I am the head of the Silwa family, which rules over Egzil even if it goes bad. I will not act rashly to injure the people. I promise you that."
"Well, that's all right. ... Ray, let's go. There is nothing we can do now."
"Oh,"

　Turn your heels and leave the room, feeling the gaze of a bosque on your back.
　Seeing them off, Bosque sweats heavily on his forehead and back as soon as Elena and Ray disappear.
　The body is cold, but the sweaty forehead and back are hot, and the chill is quite contrary to that.

"Shogun Hime's nickname is decoration…" But I can't stop. until they are relieved of their sorrows."

　Focus on what you need to do while desperately focusing on your withering body.





"...I see, Mr. Bosque will never stop."

　As Ray and Elena walk out of the room, the Saints let out a small sigh.
　Ray and Elena look mystified at the scene.
　It was because he wanted to say that for someone who would follow the bosque, it would be better not to retaliate.

"What's the matter.
"There is certainly evidence of who the attacker is." But it seems to me to me that it was deliberately left behind -- certainly, given the difficulty of finding evidence of it -- but I feel as if I were dancing on someone's palm."
"Then you'd better stop the bosque, wouldn't we?

　Saints shakes his head at Ray's words.

"No, there is no evidence of it, for I feel it on my own terms. Besides, Mr. Bosque is so affectionate to his relatives that he may have been brutally killed."

　Listening to Saints muttering ruefully, Ray and Elena were forced to think about what to do.