a group of daskers who burst into the remote village of Goto
　Naturally, the sudden arrival of the nobility caused confusion in the village for a time, but the confusion was soon brought to an end, partly because of the small number of Dusker's party -- still about twenty.
　Even so, since Goto itself is a small village, of course there should be no place for as many as 20 people to stay.
　Eventually, the Daskers set up tents in the village, where they rested.
　The village mayor offered to stay at least at his house, but he refused because he needed to have a lot of secret conversations and because he enjoyed camping in his tent, rather than worrying about it at all.
　As a village mayor, he felt that if he had put in a tent a neutralist, one of the three major factions of the kingdom of Milliana, and a great nobleman, Count Larques, the central figure, he would not know what the lord of the land would say, but he could not resist what Dusker himself said.
　However, as Dusker understood the village chief's position, he intended to communicate the circumstances to the lord of the land.
　At any rate, the sudden arrival of the nobility forced the harvest of wheat to be finished in the middle of the afternoon, and a simple banquet was to be held.
　...there was little surplus food stockpile, as Ray said when he came to the village, but that was solved by accommodating the meat of the giant boar that Sett had knocked down a little while ago, or the food that Dusker had brought.
　It must have also been significant that the wheat harvest had begun to allow for some food.

"Hahaha," It's delicious, indeed!"
"I'm glad you said so," This boar's bacon was brought down by the crimson lord and his servant."
"Oh, Ray and Sett?"

　Serve the boar bacon steak to your mouth and drink ale.
　It was an extremely simple meal for ordinary nobles, but for Dusker, who was originally from the Knights, he preferred this kind of meal rather than...

"Yes, when they first came to this village, there was a great stir, but fortunately there was a young man named Luchard. Thanks to him, there was no particular disturbance, and the crimson-den, along with his followers, treated his children, and now he is close to being a member of the village."
"Yes, yes, yes, yes. Regardless of Ray, Seto is popular with children even in guillem. ...no, it's just children. Many adults flock to Seto."
"I suppose so," It's no wonder they're so lovely."

　the village chief who agrees with Dusker's words and encourages ale.
　Other than that, the knights, valets, and coachmen of the bodyguard enjoyed the feast to relieve the fatigue of the journey.
　But there is no such axe of the god of thunder under the command of Elk in the party.
　Naturally, the axe of the god of thunder was invited to the banquet at first, but he declined on the pretext of being vigilant about the surroundings of course.
　The knights wanted to ask what they would do with the bodyguards at the feast, but no one spoke, in part because it had not been long since they felt the murder of Elk.
　It was only natural, however, that the knights should not have spoken of their role as bodyguards.
　There are also Ray and Seto in the sense of bodyguards.
　If any harm was to be done to Dusker in this context, it could only be described as suicide.
　At least the knight and his bodyguard, Dusker, have decided so, and while enjoying the banquet, he is wary of people around him, drinking very little ale.
　Ray enjoys his meal as usual because he has a sense of taste that alcohol doesn't taste good.

"Is it because of us that the members of the Thunder God's axe are not here?"

　Next to Rei, this is another Vihela that I ask while tasting the soup of wild boar and vegetables.

"I suppose... well, it's Theorem, to be exact."

　As he answers, he gazes at Theoreum, who is tasting a slowly biting bread and boar bacon steak next to the viola.
　Normally, theoremes also eat a certain amount.
　But today, knowing that there was a battle waiting that could literally be fatal, I kept it to a point where it didn't affect the movements of the battle took place.

"Glu?"

　Whispering, the set overlooks the banquet square.
　As far as Elk is concerned, it's a pity that he can't be seen because he's been attached to it in his own way.
　I still don't like Rodos, perhaps because he didn't impress me when I first met him.

"Well, you don't have to worry about it, because tomorrow the Elk will probably be as usual."
"Grull?"

　Really? Ray nods, caressing Seto on the head as he asks.

"It's true that the Elk of today is going to blow his head off, but he's simple enough to say anything about it' If you make a point of it in the battles that will take place today, your anger will not last... No, I don't think you can."
"Glu".

　I hope so. That's howling set

"When the matter of Theoreum is settled, shall I have you fight me?" It's going to be a tense battle."
"...just wait a little while, for I'm afraid you'll make a fuss now."

　Ray only says that to Vihela, who mutters next to him with a brilliant eye of hope and excitement for battle.
　For Vihela, seeking battle is already ingrained in her instincts. That's why he looked at Ray with a discontented look on his face.
　These days, however much you may be in love with yourself, it's a different matter about battle.

「……」

　At first Rey ignored Vichela's expression of dissatisfaction, but eventually she became unbearable. open one's mouth with a small sigh

"You don't mean that we have to fight the Elk right now, do you? We have to stay for a few nights before we enter the Empire of Bestia, so you can fight then."
"But wouldn't that be half done? I could fight the real thunder god's axe now."
"...do as you please if you don't mind losing your strength to help your brother."

　When told so, she seems to have no choice but to pull it out as a Vihela, and carries steamed boar meat to her mouth with an expression of dissatisfaction.
　one's own desires and one's brother's life If you say which is more important, of course it is the latter.
　As Ray dined in conversation like that, he suddenly noticed someone approaching him.
　It was not just Ray, but Vihela, Theoreum, and Seto, too.
　Looking at the approaching figure, it was a boy a little older than Ray.
　This is Rodos, son of Elk.
　Perhaps surprised by the sudden turn of gaze, Rodos paused for a moment, but eventually started walking again and came close to Ray.

"What's the matter?"
"No, just a little to Ray," ...you know what?"

　As she calls out, she turns to Vihela, who is next to Ray, and turns her face red rather than cheeks, dressed like a dancer or prostitute.
　It's no wonder that a man of this age could not go to a brothel because he was having a party with his family, and there was also a reason why Rodos seemed to have a feeling of youth.
　That's probably why Vihela's revealing appearance was too stimulating.
　While waiting for Ray's words, he is glancing at Vichela's body.
　Seth tried to keep him in check by shouting at Rodos, but Ray stopped looking.

"Huhhhuh.

　Understanding her gaze, Vihela looks back at Rodos with a smile.
　For Vihela, shyness and admiration are stronger in her gaze. Of course, I feel the gaze of desire, but it's only a little. It's not the kind of desireful gaze an adult man would give him.

"Oh!? Ray, this way!"

　Rodos looks away reflexively the moment Vichela's smile is turned to him.
　He grabs Ray by the hand and leaves.

"Glu".

　Seth, who looked displeased at Rodos' appearance, chants.
　Seto didn't want to be with Rodos, who hated his beloved partner Ray, but when Rodos first approached him, he had to watch in silence.

"Oh, does Set hate her?"
"Grull".Naturally speaking, Seto stretches the stick to the bread on the plate for himself.

"It's rare that Seto hates people,"
"According to the information I got, there was some trouble when we first met."

　Theoreum, who had been eating silently even after Rodos came, responds to Vihela's muttering.
　Ray and Sett's first demonstration of their abilities was in the Oak Village. Theoreum probably studied the information of the time as closely as possible after learning of Ray's existence.
　There is also information gathered in connection with a ploy to match the powerful forces of Elk and Ray.

"Well, he looked like a strong boy, and Ray and I wouldn't go together."
"And at the same time that Rodos' mother showed an interest in Ray."

　Vihela reacts briskly to words from Theoreum's mouth.
　Regardless of the relationship between Rodos and Ray, if Min came in... that would have been a different story if he showed interest in Ray.
　Vihela conjures up Min's image in her mind.
　I only saw it when I got out of the carriage in the village, but I could think enough of it.
　I have a strong impression that I am more refreshed than feminine in appearance. My hair would not get in the way of my behavior, it was rather short, unlike myself, who was growing up to my back.

"Is Ray an older hobby?"
"If you think about General Hime, it's only natural."

　Theorem takes it for granted, but Vihela shakes her head in denial.

"That's not the case," Older hobbies are older hobbies, but you have to be a partner 10 or 20 more distant from yourself."
"...isn't that the difference in the case of General Hime?"

　Vihela can't help but be convinced by Theorem, who utters the same words as a few seconds ago.
　Next to them, Seto was also whispering as if to agree with Theoreum.

"But the fact that you're interested in Ray means that the person named Min is..."
"To Ray who's younger than your own child? I don't think so."
"Really? I hope so."

　muttering, reaching for a piece of herbal bread as if to mislead his inner anxiety.





　Ray and Rodos were moving away from the village square where the banquet was taking place, not knowing that there was an outrageous misunderstanding going on in the place they had left behind.
　Banquet... No, it was only before evening when the welcome party was held, but now the sun has set and the moon is rising.
　As they move by moonlight, they eventually walk for a few minutes and stop and face each other as if they had met.

"That's all right, isn't it?" and what is it about?"
"About my father,"
"I suppose,"

　That's what Ray expected, too.
　Rodos, who is a mother of mine, naturally has a good feeling and respect for his father, Elk. Though rarely shown in public.
　Even if such fathers were to blame for being held hostage, they would never be able to overlook the current situation, which was so deadly.

"Please don't hesitate to ask." If my father really wants to kill that Theoreum... will you stop?"

　Rodos must have had mixed feelings for Ray, but he bowed deeply without showing it at all.
　Ray looks at Rodos in silence.
　Ray soon speaks as he hears the laughter of a banquet taking place in the square.

"Is that all right with you? The reason why Elk is angry in the first place is because you were held hostage and you were in danger?"
"I know. It's true that I don't have anything in mind about that Theoreum. But I can't ruin it with my personal feelings when I might be able to establish a new relationship with the Empire of Bestia."

　When Rodos says something with his head lowered, Ray looks surprised.
　kill one's own feelings for a cause
　It's easy in words, but it's not easy to do. 　
　Furthermore, it was the greatest surprise that Rodos could do it in front of him.
　The first time I met him, that Rodos rushed at me because he didn't want his mother's attention to him.

"…I see. It is impossible to stop the fight itself, but I will stop it in case of emergency."

　Eventually, he gave in to Rodos' entreaties and told them so.