"...and you came to me?"

　In front of Ray's eyes, Bossk leans on the sofa in his office and asks for confirm.
　Ray nods to such a question, and turns his eyes to Esetus and Nact, who bow their heads deeply, before opening his mouth.

"Oh, the Silwa family is governing this Egzil, right? I thought it would be okay to listen, let alone not lend a hand."
"... oh, my God." He's already busy with unusual things. You know that, don't you?"

　Bosque scrapes his head and tells him to spit it out.
　In a few more hours and evenings, Ray, Elena, Esetus and Nacto were in the office of Bosque in the Silva family.
　Of course, the Silwa family, which ruled Egzil and now has the influence of the Levisor family, has a great deal of work to do. And, as Bosk himself says, he is also investigating the case of abnormal species.
　It was true that, as Bosque himself said, he could not afford to turn it around.
　Still, Bosc decided to meet Ray because he had encountered a number of abnormal species and provided them with information about or relating to them.
　Of course, Elena Kerebel was also important.
　I thought it was about an abnormal species and met him, but he actually wanted to help me find it because a party member I knew was kidnapped, so I guess it's no use complaining about him.

"...and what do Ray and Elena do when they hear it?"

　As he asks, he's already beginning to think about how to find people in his mind to find the kidnapped Tivia.
　But Ray's reply was to shrug his shoulders.

"I don't think Alice. I was asked by these guys to introduce them to the bosque. That being the case, this is all I can do. From here on out, you can talk and decide."

　When he opens his eyes for a second to Ray's words, Bosque's gaze immediately turns to two people, Esetus and Nact, who still bow their heads.

"You were Esetus and Nact, I suppose," So, the one who was kidnapped was the edge of the sound. It's true that a party like you will fall behind so easily. ... well, that's all right. And you have no idea of being attacked?"
"Of course not. However, there is no doubt that there is some kind of resentment in our previous requests, or that we want to be excluded as competitors."

　After listening to Nacht, Bosque pauses for a few seconds, patting his finger on the office desk.

"Actually, it has not been noticeable about any abnormal species, but for some time there has been an incident in which a man from Egzil ... especially many adventurers ... goes missing."

　The expressions of Esetus and Nacto are visibly strained by the words that come out of Bosque's mouth, and their eyes turn to Bosque.
　Bossk continues to explain, looking directly at them.

"Of course, it's not uncommon in Egzil that no adventurer is here. The most common thing to do is to die in a dungeon, or even if you come back alive from a dungeon, you leave Egzil in despair at your lack of power."
"But don't you check your dungeon card when you enter the dungeon, check your guild card when you leave the exit, and check your entry and exit?"

　When Nact asks without thinking, Bosque nods.
　But the expression on his face is bitter.

"You're right, sir, but there's a way behind everything." Of course, there are some people who come into Egzil secretly, or leave, whether it is because it is Egzil, a labyrinthine city. It's the same with dungeons."

　Although he doesn't speak for himself, Bosque has a connection with the organizations behind it.
　In the labyrinthine city of Egzil, where many people gather, it is inevitable that such an organization can be formed. Then, at least, we want an organization that meets our wishes...
　Such an underlying organization is not only associated with the Silwa, but also with the Levisor and Maaschel families.

"Anyway, I've washed up the organizations involved, but there's no sign of leaving. Then I was sure that there was some other factor behind it, but... I always thought that there was some illegal slave trader in action."
"Then what about Tivia?"

　When Esetus hears that he is a slave, he screams, pale.k.
　But Bosque shakes his head at the remark.

"Don't worry. I'm not saying for sure... but slave traders should have a thin line."
"Really...?"
"Oh,"

　Bosque nods without hesitation to Esetus's words asking for confirmation.
　You must have questioned the situation. Nakto opens his mouth.

"May I ask you why?"
"It's a simple matter. Even if you enslave someone, a healthy body usually sells better, doesn't it? I'll tell you guys who've been kidnapped, but a slave with one arm doesn't sell unless you're too fond of things."

　Esetus said something for a moment when he said it was only natural, but he realized that Bosque was saying it for their own good and stopped.

"Then... what do you think was the reason why Tivia was attacked?"
"Well, that's it. I'm not quite sure. If you're going to enslave them in the first place, it's less dangerous to attack civilians than to go out of your way to attack adventurers with fighting power. If you think about it, there must be some special reason..."

　Bosque shakes his head uncomfortably in response to Nact's question.
　It's called the "abnormal" case, the attack that was brought this time, and it's unbearable that you're being treated as you please in your own control of Egzil. But to deal with it, the adventurers who now serve the Silwa family are far from doing so in an unusual matter.
　When I think that far, I suddenly stop looking at the two people in front of me.

(As his comrades were kidnapped, of course he would be desperate to investigate the attack. if there was a supporter of the Silwa family, or...)

　Compare risk and return inside, and make a decision in a few seconds to open your mouth.

"You said Esetus and Nacto," You guys know the name of the blade of sound as a skilled adventurer. So, what do you think? We're backed by the Silwa family, so why don't you look into this matter? Unfortunately, the Silwa family today can hardly afford to tear it apart from the strange one."
"Really! Will the Silwa's support us?" If this is the case.

　It must have been an unexpected invitation for Esetus. ask with a smile as if one had found a ray of hope

"Yes, of course, as long as I use you like this, I will have you become a relative of the Silwa family even after the attack."
"... well, I am certainly very grateful, but... may I trust you that we are almost new to each other?"

　As Nact asks confirmingly, Bosque opens his mouth with a grin.

"It's Ray and Elena who brought you. If you're a spy or something, the blame goes to the two of you. If that happens, of course I can get enough compensation from Ray and Elena. -- did you agree with this explanation?"

　I said so with a smile, but I didn't expect Esetus and Nact to betray me in the bosque.
　Judging from the reputations of his younger brothers' adventurers, or directly from his own eyes, he doesn't seem to betray others. Even Nact, who is a thief, can see and hide his behavior that cares for his peers.Therefore, Bosque's eyes are turned to the other two, saying that there is no problem with the two.

"And what are you going to do with me, if you could help me?" As I said before, it is true that we are fundamentally short of hands."

　Ray shakes his head at such an invitation.

"I'm sorry, but what I have to do is search for dungeons. I only helped them with this case because they happened to meet while searching for Dungeon."

　Elena also spins her words as if she were in tune with Ray.

"I agree with Ray. "I'm sorry, but I'll prioritize the search for dungeons."""

　Even if you bosque it would have been in a way as expected to be rejected by the two. Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to insist on talking to me any more.
　It was Esetus and Nacte who were surprised at the way it looked. Still, Nact has not shown any surprise, but Esetus's eyes are wide open to Ray and Elena.
　I didn't expect him to turn down the invitation of Bosque, the head of the Silva family, who ruled Egzil so easily.
　If I had known Elena's background, or I might have told her otherwise.

"If you're short of people, why don't you ask Beune to help you? You're acquainted with the Flauts, so that you may be able to bring in Vihela, who had fought in the bar before?"
"It's no use; that little girl is only interested in protecting her mansion. I used to invite him out a few times. It looks like that, but it's absolutely stubborn. And... oh, no. It's nothing."

　Stop talking, shake your head as if you've noticed something.
　After a moment of suspiciousness about the scene, Ray stops pursuing it further, deciding that he could be involved in such a plot if he became the head of the Silwa family.

"Well, unfortunately, I and Elena will focus on Dungeon. But if I find another strange species in the dungeon or a man who is making it, I'll catch it as soon as I can and bring him a corpse."
"Oh, that's all very well," for some reason you have encountered the most unusual species."

　Ray nods to Bosque's small shoulder-wringing and turns his gaze to Esetus and Nact.

"Well, we'll be leaving soon. I hope you'll find him."
"Oh, thank you for introducing me to Mr. Bosque. ...thank you."

　Just as Esetus bowed deeply, Nact also bowed.

"I'm glad that I've made more able companions. If this is the case, we welcome it very much. If you have another chance, bring someone and I'll take you back."

　At the words of the bosque, Ray and Elena left the room and left the Silwa estate, seeing off by Saints, the butler-in-in-chief.





"A lot of things went on unexpectedly,"

　Riding near the Silwa estate, Ray muttered, as he descended on the guilded main street.

"It's true, but it couldn't have been more for them. If they were under the protection of the Silwa family, they wouldn't be targeted any more."

　Elena also nods back.
　The sun drenched over the two of us is already dusk, and many people on the street are looking for alcohol in the heat that has not waned even in the evening, although they are filled with a sense of openness after work.
　Some of Ray's eyes are immediately beginning to drink skewers and ale bought at a stall, and it's almost impossible to imagine an extraordinary incident, a runaway Levisor family, or a shadow attack on an adventurer.
　And, seeing such a scene next to Ray, it was Pri's insane obsession with jewelry that went past her mind without any context.
　But he immediately shakes his head and denies it.

(In the first place, there is no need to attack adventurers even though they are obsessed with jewelry in that way.) However, the mysterious forces that are creating the abnormal species will not have to bother attacking adventurers and the general public. ...and now a third force has emerged?)

　With that hunch in mind, Elena travels with Ray down the evening's bustling evening.
　I had a bad feeling that it was different from the noise around me.