a hall near the entrance to an inn It is equipped with sofas for nobles, adventurers, and merchants to have a simple conversation with visitors at the Golden Pungjeong, one of the finest inns in Egjil.
　It was there that Vihela was waiting for Ray and Elena, who had entered the inn.
　I don't care in itself. Whether it's Ray or Elena, we've already expected Vihela to ask.
　But... the person next to the viola was the problem.
　No, it wouldn't have been a problem if it were Bune, who was right to be next to Vichela.
　But it's not Beune or Bosque that's next to Vihela now. However, he was not a member of the sound blade, Esetus or Nact, who had some connection with the Ray's.
　He is about 180cm tall, about the same size as Vihela. He has dark hair and a keen gaze at the Reyes.
　The moment Ray sees the character, he pulls a death-size from Mistilling and Elena draws a connecting sword from the sheath.
　Their sudden behavior attracts the attention of other guests and hotel employees nearby.
　Gradually, the buzz spreads, and some guests head to their rooms as if they don't want to get in trouble.
　Or there was a figure of a high-minded person who went out of his way to stay in order to take care of them.

"...why are you here?"

　Ray throws words at a man with sharp eyes and black hair while always being cut to death.
　Seeing it, the black-haired man also reaches out to his waist sheath to keep his guard on Ray.
　The response adds to Ray and Elena's tension, and Vihela speaks out in a situation where there is no doubt that they will be able to fight here if there is any chance.

"Wait. ... Ray, please."

　a rare imploring tone for a Vihela
　Ray frowns slightly at the remark.
　I could only assume that he was protecting me knowing who was in front of him.
　It may have been natural, however, that it was Vihela who brought this man.
　But neither Ray nor Elena could understand why Vihela was protecting the black-haired man.
　The impression is very different from the previous one.
　The black hair, especially that stretched back to back, had now been slashed.
　Even if anyone knew the man's name, it would be difficult to identify him by hearsay.
　... yes, unless I had met the man in front of me in person, like Ray and Elena.
　It's only been a few months since I met the man in front of me. I couldn't forget that face and atmosphere.

"A flash of light.

　a small, mouthed ray of a man's nickname
　The reason I had a low voice was because I didn't want to hear it.
　Despite being an autonomous city, it is an irreversible fact that Egzil belongs to the Kingdom of Milliana. For it was true that there would certainly be a great stir in the kingdom of Milliana if it were known that there was Theorem Energy, also known as the Flash, among the generals of the Bestian Empire.
　Or, fortunately, he might kill the man in front of him.
　The reason I feel that way is probably because I know the man in front of me.
　Free play in the field will undoubtedly do a great deal of damage to the Milliana kingdom. If that's the case, it's not surprising that some of us should think so while we're in our hands right now.
　Accompanied by non-human beings, they carry out a large-scale transition using sophisticated magic items created by alchemy, and launch a surprise attack on the enemy's headquarters from behind.
　Also, he himself has a high fighting power, as the flash is nicknamed, and he is not alone in his mind.

"It's been a long time, since spring." Anyway, I'd like to go into detail. I don't mean to cause any trouble to Mr. Vihela by storming here."

　The remark brings Ray's expression of surprise again.
　Theoreum's words definitely contained respect.
　It's unusual for a notorious general to say something to Vihela, who is only a mere adventurer.
　That's why Ray unconsciously turns to Vihela and asks her questions.

"Vihela, what is your relationship with him?"
"...I'm sorry, I can't talk in a place like this." I'd like to speak in Ray's room, if possible, would that be all right?"

　Vihela lost her mind for a moment, but she probably decided it was dangerous to say the reason here. come up with a suggestion like that

"What shall we do, Elena?"

　Ray was questioning the neighboring Elena, whose intentions were evident when he saw her returning the drawn connecting sword to the sheath.

"I don't mind. ... Ray, can I ask you?"
"I don't mind if Elena is good, but... is that all right?"

　When Ray asks again, Elena answers with a nod.
　If Elena, also an aristocrat of the Milliana Kingdom, temporarily allows Theoreum to exist, Ray puts the death size he had in his Mistilling.
　Most of the spectators around him who are very observant are disappointed that the disturbance has subsided so easily.
　Just a few people who recently took up a room in the Golden Fengjeong opened their eyes to Ray's mysterious ring, but Ray turns to the stairs, ignoring it as if it were irrelevant.

"Then you're going to my room for now?" --that's all right with you, isn't it?"

　Theoreum nods silently to Ray, who asks her confirmation.
　Ray is surprised at the way Theoreum looks inside.
　Theoreum is now in front of Elena, who is called the Princess General and feared by the Empire of Bestia, and Ray, who burned down or slashed many of the vanguards of the Empire in the Spring War. There is no doubt that the battle ultimately determined the course of the war, and it is a bone‐marrow for Theorem, the general of the Westian Empire.

(But when we put up our weapons, we acted reflexively, but that's all? I see them wary of us, but there's nothing hostile about us. ...what's going on? There's no doubt it has something to do with Vihela. that is to say, Vichela is a member of the Vestian Empire.)

　While I'm convinced of that, there's no discomfort in Ray. Given Vichela's freewheeling nature, I feel that she could come from the Westian Empire to her longtime enemy, the Kingdom of Milliana.
　Especially when people say that they came to the labyrinthine city in search of a strong enemy, they are convinced to the point that even doubt is ridiculous.

(I doubt, however, that even in the Vestian Empire there are as many labyrinthine cities as there are... or dungeons near Gilm without them, yet they have come all the way to the kingdom of Mileana.)

　If you walk with that thought in mind, you'll soon arrive in front of your room.
　Ray opens the door and welcomes three people.

"Sit down at random for now,"

　say so, looking at the sofa in one's room
　"As there are reception sets such as sofas and tables in private rooms, it can be said that this is a luxury inn used by aristocrats and merchants."
　Following Ray's words, Vichela and Elena sit on the sofa, but somehow Theoreum stands behind Vichela without appearing to sit on the sofa.
　It's as if it's impossible for me to sit in the same seat as Vihela.
　With his head tilted, he asks the staff of the inn to prepare a few cold fruit water and presents it to them.

"You know, if you say you're an unwelcome guest, you're an unwelcome guest. Don't stand there and sit down."
"No, I don't mind here,"

　A sighing Ray continues to speak to Theoreme, who tells him that there is no argument.

"Sit down, then. I understand that you are still the enemy. I'm not happy that you're standing and ready to attack. If you won't be able to sit down, leave the room for a while until you hear from Vihela."
"That's... no, but..."

　They probably want to refrain from leaving the room alone, leaving Vihela here. Teoreme looks at Vihela in a wordless manner.
　Speaking of the viola, he breathes a little sigh at Theoreum's gaze before opening his mouth.

"Sit down, please. I'm just an adventurer now. You don't have to be so careful.""... I understand,"

　a reluctant Theoreum sitting on the sofa
　Place fruit water in front of each, where Ray turns his eyes to the viola and opens his mouth.

"Well, I hope you'll tell me about your relationship?"

　Vichela hesitates for a moment at Rey's words, but eventually breathes out a small sigh as if she had given up before opening her mouth.

"Well, I don't feel good because I feel like I'm deceiving Ray if I keep quiet any longer. Vichela Estee Bestia. That's the name I used to call myself."
"...Bestia?"

　Elena, next to Ray, asks back unconsciously at the words in Vihela's words.
　Only certain clans in the Westian Empire have the word Bestia in their names. That is to say...

"A member of the Imperial family?"

　Unconsciously, Ray takes over Elena's words.
　From the appearance of Theoreum, I thought he was a person of a certain social standing, but I guess he was unexpected to be a member of the Imperial family.

"Yes, she is the second princess of the Empire of Bestia."

　Theoreum says so, but it was himself who put a stop to it.

"Wait a minute," I was certainly the second princess of the Vestian Empire. I'll admit it. But now I'm no longer a member of the Imperial Family. It's just an adventurer's villa."
"Your Imperial Highness is certainly..."
"It's very painful, isn't it? Vihela is fine. I haven't even called her Imperial Highness before."

　Vichela waved her hand in annoyance, but Teoreme shook her head slightly and opened her mouth.

"That's not the case," For example, to call a member of the Imperial family away..."
"What? I was still a member of the Imperial family? They rushed out of the family with such violence, and I didn't even contact them, so I thought they had already been removed from the family register because they were treated as dead or missing."

　Vihela asks unexpectedly if she was unexpected about her situation.

"Yes. Your Highness..."
"Vihela".
"Your Highness,"
"Vihela".

　He repeatedly intervened in Theoreum's words and corrected them a few dozen times, and if things go on like this, Theoreum will break down.

"All right, then, with Mr. Vihela,"
"... well, that's all right." So what did you talk about?"
"Because the Emperor thought that a man as powerful as Mr. Vihela could not possibly die. Besides, if you were a woman as beautiful as Mr. Vihela, it would be nothing."

　Seeing Vihela's mood deteriorate at an accelerated rate in the middle of her speech, Theoreum stops speaking further.
　Marry someone you don't know for your country as a member of the Imperial family. It wasn't at all strange for common sense in this world.
　It is safe to say that this is the single and greatest duty of a princess.
　It was definitely unsavory for Vichela, who was conscious of her love for Ray, to be made a piece of political marriage.
　Vihela's intimidation drifts around.
　Nothing has happened since Ray, Elena, and Theoreum were among the most powerful people here, but if there had been an ordinary person here, they would have fled immediately.
　That much intimidation had been unleashed from the viola.
　But Ray opens his mouth as if nothing were going on.

"Keep it down, Vihela," In the first place, a flash... No, Theoreum didn't come to tell you to marry him for political reasons."

　Stop flashing and trying to eat, calm down Vihela, and look towards Theoreum.
　Theorame probably took the meaning of his gaze very seriously. Surprised by the relationship between Vihela and Ray, the princess of the empire, she says privately, holding back her breath, saying that she is in trouble.

"Of course. The reason why I came all the way to the kingdom of Milliana at this time of year. that he might be the younger brother of Mr. Vichela, and help in the rescue of his third son, His Highness Mercurio."