"I'm sorry, Ray," He's a nuisance."

　Vichela apologizes apologetically as she watches Mercurio leave.
　At Viehra's words, Ray shook his head slightly and opened his mouth.

"You don't have to worry about it." It's not like there's any harm done.
"She's more than good enough to be normal, and she's definitely behaving appropriately as a member of the Imperial family. ...that's right.

　Rey nods to Vihela's hesitation.

"My sister was born of the same mother as me. I don't know how to feel about it."
"...I guess it's because I care too much about her."

　We looked at each other, looked at each other for a while... and then smiled out of nowhere.

"I'm glad Ray looks well." As I said before, I didn't expect to lose the competition. ...and Set, too. How have you been?"
"Gruly!"

　Seth, who was patted on the head by Vihela, exclaims with joy.
　Because everyone was afraid of him in this position of the third prince group, I was very happy to have someone like him.
　Therefore, she rubs her head more gently against the hand of Vihela, who is stroking her head.
　You must have noticed that set. Vihela was also stroking Seto's head with a smile.
　A few minutes later, Vichela opens her mouth with a regretful expression on her face, as she releases her hands from Seto's head.

"I'd really like to speak more slowly, but I'm afraid I can't say so. Even though it looks like this, I'm busy with a lot of things. I think it's a little strange that I've already left this country and I'm so busy."
"I know," And it was a crisis for the life of my cute brother, wasn't it? Then it's only natural that you, my sister, should do your best."

　Ray told me so, but not only was he in Elgin now, but he didn't have any younger brothers, sisters, brothers or sisters when he was in Japan.
　That's why I don't understand the feelings of having brothers and sisters, but that's why I don't feel like I'm longing for them.

(But I'm that older than him...I don't need a Cisco brother.)

　Ray smiles bitterly, recalling the conversation he had just made.
　The leader of the Third Prince's faction went out of his way to see an adventurer. I guess that's because I had so much feelings for my sister.

"Well, we'll have a meeting with the military leaders soon. I'd like to let everyone know about Ray at that time. Is it okay? It's also uplifting."
"I don't mind introducing myself, but will it raise morale? I think it will lower morale."

　I know enough about my reputation in the Westian Empire.
　That's why they are so bitter that they send us assassins like the bell of repose of repose.

(Come to think of it, what is wrong with the two assassins? As long as I am no longer in the imperial capital, I have to join the Third Prince's faction even if I want to aim for it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . )

　Though Ray thought so privately, the rebel army, called the Third Prince's faction, was formed by the army of the underlying Third Prince's faction, the forces that had gathered in favor of Vihela, the adventurers who smelled the smell of gold, and many other military forces. With such an army, one or two strangers would never know.

"It's all right. And... it's probably far from it."
"That's far from it?"

　Rey unexpectedly asked for a disturbing word, but the answer was Vihela's charming smile.

"Well, that's for the future," But why don't we have breakfast now? We have breakfast rationed in this army, and of course Ray should get it? ...but it's a little difficult for Setto."

　Ray shakes his head to Vihela, who pats Seto apologetically on the head.

"It can't be helped," Considering Seto's appetite, if he is not good at it, he may not be able to get enough food for everyone."
"Roll-rolling.

　Seth, stroked by Vihela and closing her eyes pleasantly, chants as if she could not ignore the words.
　For Seto, Ray enjoys his meal as much as he does. Then he probably wanted to say that not only himself, but also Ray.

"I know, I know,"

　Although she may not have fully understood Seth's words, Ray continues to stroke Seth's head, which had been caressed by Vihela.

"It's a common practice that military meals are not so delicious. With that in mind, there's more than enough food in my mistling. and a meal at the inn."

　The moment the word comes out, Vihela's eyes are slightly open.
　Having fled the Vestian Empire, Vihela was born and raised in this Vestian Empire. As a matter of course, I knew what kind of place the inn was like.
　And as Ray says, if you have an item box called Mistilling, the food you put inside is always fresh.

"I'm envious of you, but isn't it wrong to use the item box?"
"Really? It's a normal use for me to keep food ready to eat."

　What's wrong with Rey, who tells me like that, Vihela understands that it's no use saying anything more.
　This has been the case since we were working together in the labyrinthine city of Egzil, but the person in front of us is extremely greedy for food.
　If you think about the fact that our first encounter was at a cafeteria, it might be no wonder.
　That's how I think about it, but I suddenly have doubts.
　It is true that the food at the inn is very delicious. That's true, but the amount is reasonably high.
　No matter how much Ray can afford, it's worrying whether he can afford to spend that much money.
　...the joy behind my heart, albeit worrying, is probably because of the act of taking care of Ray.

"Well, I don't mind asking you this, but were you okay with the money? The inn is definitely the best, but the price is reasonably high, isn't it?"
"There's no problem with that. I was betting on myself when I entered the competition. I kept betting on myself, and each time I got more money. though I did not make a bet when I fought against noise."
"Oh, I see,"

　With Ray's words, Vihela easily agrees.
　It's quite natural for Ray to bet on himself, for anyone who knows his strength.
　I could even say it was only natural for me to take part in the game, given that it was a sure enough.

"I wish I had been in the imperial capital a long time ago." and I would certainly have bet on Ray."
"That would have given us a better financial advantage." ... anyway, that's why there was a lot of bubble coins that I won on the bet. It wasn't that difficult to order food specially from the kitchen of the inn. Like this."I told him so, and I took out a sandwich made of soft white bread.
　The ingredients inside are fresh leafy vegetables made from oak general meat, steamed and broiled. It also contains thin slices of boiled eggs and is seasoned with sandwich sauce.
　Now that you've taken it out of the mystery ring, this sandwich is naturally fresh, and the surrounding area has an appetizing aroma of sauce.
　Many soldiers, watching Vichela and Ray communicate around them, made the noise of hunger, partly because it was still before breakfast.
　Of course Ray, who has a keen sense of five, never missed the sound, hands over his sandwich to Vihela without any particular reaction.

"Well, I'll do it said. It's a souvenir."
"...all right? Thank you."

　Even if it's a sandwich, I'm very happy to think of it as a present from Ray for Vihela.
　With such a happy smile on her face, the soldiers around her naturally fall in love with the sound of her stomach ringing a few seconds ago.
　However, Vihela's happy smile soon changes to a regretful expression.

"It's about time, and I've got to go." Ray, shall we talk again later?"

　Saying so, Vihela gently reaches out to Ray's cheek and caresses him.
　I patted him to make sure he was there, just a few seconds.
　I don't think you're worried about what others are looking at you, but if you let go of it gently, you'll leave.
　When Ray sees such a Vihela, he calls out to obey something he says to himself that he needs to speak to her immediately.

"Vihela, I'm glad to see you again. Don't ask for a moment."
"Yes, be prepared for it. Now that she's gone, Ray's going to be crazy about me."

　Vichela walks away as she turns a little back and looks down at Ray.
　The rest are Ray, who is relieved by Vihela, and Ray, who says she's hungry. Then there remained soldiers fascinated by the fascinating gaze of Vihela's eyes.





"Well, it'll be all right if you come this far."
"Grull".

　A slightly grumpy set of voices at Ray's words.
　Feeling tired of the gaze of the soldiers around him - many of whom wanted to eat the sandwich himself - after Vichela eventually left, Ray took refuge with Seto into the river-flowing forest.
　The reason Seto was in a bad mood was that he had to leave the food in order to move it around, and Ray couldn't help but smile bitterly at his obsession with the food.

"Come on, get over yourself," Shall we have breakfast first? ...what would you like? A fish that you change from time to time? Well, it's a dish made from river fish."

　As for the Westian Empire, which is not bordered by the sea, river fish dishes are common, and their techniques have been developed.
　Ray took out a fish that only existed in a clean river and looked like ayu, grilled with salt.
　Of course, it is similar to the ayu that Ray knows, but there are many differences. For example, instead of body spots, which are also characteristic of sweetfish, they have yellow stripes that resemble tropical fish.
　For Ray, who lived in the countryside, it was a familiar taste to catch in the river in summer.
　In Japan, ayu is also a summer fish, but the fish grilled in front of us now can be eaten throughout the year.
　Nevertheless, the elegant white meat and strange odorless taste resembled ayu and was Ray's favorite fish.
　Seto, too, likes fish, because of his Gryphon... a monster of cat lions and bird eagles.

"Grull!"

　Thus, all the grumpiness up until now disappears in an instant, and he happily purrs his throat, stretching it to the salted fish that Ray has taken out on the plate.
　Along with Seto, who gurgles happily and eats grilled fish, Ray also reaches for the grilled fish and carries it to his mouth.
　Freshly baked food is kept in the mistling, so the salt and the crisp texture of the skin first hits my mouth. Next, the fatty white meat crumbles in your mouth and the refreshing flavor of the fish spreads through your mouth.

"...it's delicious,"

　The fish we ate in the port city of Emosion were delicious, but the fish in the sea and in the river were still different.
　Rey, keenly aware of this, served a sandwich after finishing his grilled fish with salt.
　Thick slices of ham and vegetables are sandwiched between slices of expensive boiled eggs.

"Here, Seto,"
"Grull!"

　As if I've been waiting, I'll stretch my stick to a sandwich.
　Sure enough, Seto prefers fish, but he probably prefers meat that stays firmly in his stomach.

"Well, shall we eat this, too?"

　In front of the delightful seto was boiled boar, which was cooked after being thoroughly roasted.
　Designed for adventurers like those who participate in competitions, the food has a strong and chewy texture and is too elastic for an elderly person to bite off.
　But for Seto, it's only an appropriate amount of texture. Carrying the meat chewed up with a stick into your mouth, you bite it lightly and swallow it.
　Thus Ray and Sett took advantage of their lack of sight in the forest to enjoy a luxurious breakfast while camping.