Talks at the lord's residence ended, and after lunch they were dissolved.
　Although today was originally the day of rest for the axes of the god of thunder, they seemed to have given priority to getting ready for the trip first and hurried to the city. Seeing off the back, Ray slowly steps towards the guild on Ray.
　It's probably because Seto isn't with me. They walk around the city buying sandwiches from stalls, even though it's just after lunch, with little attention from the city dwellers.
　The owner of the stand who sold the sandwiches probably noticed Ray's presence, but decided he was trying not to make much noise because Seto wasn't there. I just had to give two extra sandwiches without any particular call.

"Huh? Ray?"

　In the meantime, Ray suddenly turns to a familiar voice.
　I was there with a familiar partner.

"Rei is the only one who doesn't have Seto? I bought delicious bread."

　It was the figure of a Miller Dog holding a basket of bread.

"Seto would sleep in the stable of the Seto's house." Are you alone to-day?"
"Huh? Yes, yes. I've made more money than I expected from the Goblin, and I'm resting for a while."
"... I see,"

　Ray knows why he earned it, but Mileine takes a piece of fresh black bread out of his basket and gives it to him.
　Regardless of Seto, Ray felt a small surprise at the act of handing him bread, but he thought it was too late to leave it alone, so he put the remaining sandwiches in a mistling and received black bread.
　With a savory smell and a different weight from white bread, he asks the Miredog.

"What kind of wind is it?"
"Well, it's just a little sharing... well, thank you."
"Thank you?"
"Well, I heard that the Ray's reduced the number of the remnants of the Goblin we defeated. Besides, the jewels and materials that the goblins had were all related to the laymen."
"... oh,"

　It's only with those words that I understand what Mireine means.
　a bloody blade that the laymen had knocked down I remembered that the goblins attacked the hideout and took away many of their treasures.

"It's true that we're involved, but it's not really our result. -- well, if I could, I'll get it."

　She tells him so and immediately bites into black bread.
　A mouthful of freshly baked, soft, savory rye and a subtle sourness peculiar to black bread.
　Unlike Ray's favorite white bread, the black bread is also delicious, and despite the fact that it's full of bread, it's easy to eat.

"It was delicious, sir," Black bread that hasn't been baked is pretty good, too."
"Right? This place that sells bread is a recent place, but it's a real hole."

　From there, we walk towards the Wheat-tei at dusk, talking to each other.
　Ray already understood the purpose of the Mire Dog, not to mention it.

(If you say so, should I talk about leaving Gilmoo tomorrow? If I leave without saying anything, I'll be in trouble when I come back to Gilmoo. ...when I come back, shall I?)

　I realize I naturally think I'm coming back, not coming back here, and I smile a little bit.
　Originally, when I came to this world, it was only the closest city to the Devil Forest... but now it seems that I already recognize it as my place to go back.
　As Ray smiles like that, Mireine looks at him with a mystified expression.

"Well, what's the matter?" with a sudden laugh What, remembering smile?"
"I don't mean to exaggerate it so much," to-morrow, I and Sett are leaving Gillum again."

　When Mireine hears Ray's words, she stops.

"What? Again? Because I just came back."
"Oh, again. I mean, the reason I came back this time was because of preparations for the matter. and we are ready to do so."
"...and Seto?"

　I want you to be different. Ray nods easily, though he asks her with that in mind.

"Oh, Set, too."
"...yes,"

　Mumble that's all, and the Miredog goes silent.
　When Ray sees such a Miller Dog, he has an unexpected feeling in his heart.
　I thought I'd be accused of taking Seto with me.
　The feeling must have come into his expression. Mileine looks at Ray with her eyes.

"Why, is it so strange that I don't complain?"
"Well, it's strange to be honest. I thought I'd be blamed. Or leave Seto on the guillem."
"Well, let me tell you what I really mean. But it can't be helped because Seto himself loves Ray the most. If you force yourself to do that, nobody will be happy if you really leave Seto in the guillem, and Seto will only be sad."
"... oh,"

　I am deeply convinced by the words of the Miredog.
　Seto is the first of the millennium dogs. They say that the set is consistent in that they don't say anything rude because they feel sad.

"That's why I'm leaving Guillum tomorrow, so I think I'll be playing with Seto until today.
"Of course!"

　Millerine immediately responds to Ray's words, but in a few seconds she begins to think about something.

"Sorry, Ray," Now that I have a place to stop by, I'll be a little late to see Seto."
"Huh? Well, I don't mind that, but... did you forget about any requests?"

　The Mire Dog breathes a sigh at Ray, who asks, throwing the last bite of freshly baked black bread into his mouth.

"Well, I can't forget to ask you anything,"
"...is that so?"

　Although he was somewhat confident in his chest, Ray, who knew how much he liked Seto, couldn't nod honestly.
　a few seconds before one can get a steady look Then, somewhat restless, the Mire Dog opens his mouth in a mischievous tone.

"And even if I had forgotten the request, Sulnin would remember it."
"Well, certainly, Sulnin would be clever about it. Is that all right?""That's all right.

　Declared to win, Mileine turned back on the spot.

"Well, that's why I'll see you again,"

　Waving his hand lightly, Ray muttered as he saw him off.

"That black bread was really delicious." Should I have asked where the shop was?"

　The fact that it was fresh from the oven might have affected him, but he muttered, recalling the delicious black bread that he had eaten without butter or jam, or any other ingredient, such as sausages or eggs.





"Oh! Is that true!"

　a voice echoing through the guild 　
　Fortunately, it's past noon and there are few adventurers, and the bar is deserted because of the congestion.
　The only people left are adventurers who took a holiday today, drinking in the daytime, or having a late lunch.
　In the meantime, a scream echoed through the guild.
　The main voice was Kenny, the receptionist at the counter.
　His eyes are wide open with surprise and his eyes are wide open to the person who brought the news that caused him to speak out his voice.

"Oh, you haven't heard of that, have you?" It's like Ray, or... I'm glad I came to let you know just in case."

　a miredog who shakes his head as if it were deplorable.

"I can't do this," I'll go to Ray right now...

　Kenny muttered and was about to jump out of the counter, but his hand popped over his shoulder from behind.
　Surprised by the feeling, Lenora looked back nervously and smiled.
　However, the smile on his face is anything but friendly. It's a strangely powerful smile.

"Well, Kenny," You're already going to be busy in the evening, but if you leave here, you'll be in trouble, especially me and the other receptionist at the counter."
"... and yet..."

　Unprecedented force stifled Kenny.

「……」
"All right, all right. But is Lenora okay? Ray said he was leaving Guillum tomorrow."
"I think it smells like water, but you've been saying things like you're busy. And if you want to talk to Mr. Ray, you don't have to do it right now, do you? Even after work."

　Lenora said so, but Kenny, who had known him for a long time, knew. There is a subtle air of sullenness in every word.

(Well, Lenora loves Ray like a younger brother. Lenora, who recognizes herself as a substitute for her sister, has many things to think about.)

　Whispering inwardly, he breathed a little sigh and sat down in his chair.
　Seeing the situation, Lenora nodded as if it were OK, and she also sat down at her desk and began organizing the papers.
　It's not that busy at the moment, but, as Lenora said, it's only a few hours away and evening. If this happens, the adventurer who has completed the request will return and be busy dealing with the fulfillment of the request, purchasing materials and magical stones, and exchanging parts of the certificate of subjugation.
　Before that happened, the documents that could be processed now had to be processed.

"Well, will you do your best?" Instead, I'll go see Ray after work today, so don't follow Lenora."
"Yes. ... Huh?"

　Lenora, who was sorting out the papers, suddenly pauses, returning words to Kenny.
　I felt something was wrong with the conversation I just now.
　just a few seconds I remember the conversation... with a steady glance at Kenny, who was processing the papers next to me.
　To Kenny in such a good humor that I want to ask you what the panic was just now.

"Well, Kenny," Wasn't there something wrong with the conversation?"
"What? Not really? I don't think there was anything wrong."
"... didn't you tell me not to follow Ray when I went to see him today?"
"Really? Isn't it just my imagination? Oh, what should I do with this? I'll have to make sure."

　As Kenny looks over the papers he has, he tries to leave his seat, where Lenora's hand reaches out and grabs his uniform.
　He must have grasped it with all his might. Moreover, Kenny's chest almost fell off the open guild uniform, as the grip was on his torso.

"Hey, Lenora!"

　Kenny immediately pressed his chest and prevented it from falling, but Lenora didn't miss the opportunity.
　Pick up the papers scattered over the counter and scan them quickly.

"... Hey, Kenny. I don't think there's anything wrong with this document, but what are you going to check?"
"What? That's... you know, as a cat beast, and above all, a strange place with a woman's intuition."
"You don't, do you?

　Kenny probably decided he couldn't get away with the words that came out of Lenora's mouth. take a gentle glance

"Well, if you understand, shall we sit down?" I don't have much time, so let's get the papers straight."
"...what?"

　Kenny, who had always thought he was going to pursue his remark, turned his eyes toward Lenora without thinking of it.
　The next moment, however, I regret the action.
　Lenora's mouth was smiling, but her eyes were not smiling at all.
　What was Kenny up to when he went under Ray alone? His eyes were telling him that he would listen carefully to it after work.

(Oh... did you possibly do it?)

　Though he regrets so in his heart, the angry Lenora never quits the hint.
　On a summer night, on the last night before Ray left... ...to dine alone... ...and, if you like... ...over the night.
　Lenora's actions, which almost predict Kenny's thoughts, eventually upset Kenny's aim to go down to Ray alone on this day, leaving him with Lenora to the Wheat House at dusk as usual.
　...while listening to Lenora's constant nagging.