Although there were some troubles, the First Princess' faction led by Fritzione succeeded in getting out of the imperial capital safely.

　The total force was about 400 men, and the supply force and its guard were about 500 men in total, which is probably because the number of people led by the First Princess' faction was small.

　If the number of troops here was thousands like the First Prince's faction or the Second Prince's faction, the movement would have slowed down.

　The more troops they have, the harder it becomes to move.

"However, we will probably not be able to reach the rebel positions safely."

　Rey nods to Widere's words, who was looking around with a death size in his hand.

"Well, in fact, I'm looking over here in the present situation... I can feel the gaze of the scouts."

"It's confirmed, after all."

　The words are uttered with sighs, but Widere does not seem to be particularly saddened.　

　It was anticipated in advance that if they left the imperial capital, they would fight against the First Prince's faction and the Second Prince's faction.

"Ah... rather, Mr. Ray.Don't you call Seto?"

　Widere looks sorry for the difference from before.

　Not only are the subordinates of his subordinate, the 3rd Corps of the White Rose Knights... but there are also other knights who heard about the cuteness and loveliness of Seto from the members of the 3rd Corps while Ray was in the Imperial Capital.

　Ray also smiles at his gaze with high expectations.

　Ray wants to fulfill that hope just because he has a favor to himself, and above all, there is no doubt that it will actually be a battle from now on, so it is better to have a military force.

"Well, I'll call you while you're in line."

　At present Fritzione and his party are a little - or more specifically, enough - away from the aristocratic gates from which they came.

　There, they had roll calls and were in the middle of arranging the ranks.

　There is a big difference between traveling through the imperial capital and traveling on highways.

　In particular, it was expected to be a battle from now on, so it was necessary to arrange the ranks so that the battle could take place at any time.

"It would be helpful for us if you could do that.Then, I'll tell Prince Fritzione and Angela about that."

　As he tells her that he sees Widere off, Ray moves a little further away from his surroundings.

　He could have summoned Setho in the army of Fritzione, but if he did so, he would probably be confused and there would be no point in arranging the ranks.

　Few of the people here have actually seen Seto.

　As long as attendants were prohibited from participating in the competition, Ray did not know if Widere and his men were among them, or if they were among them, but only those who survived the spring war.

(Maybe you're looking at me when I walk in the imperial capital with Seto or when I'm on my way to the imperial capital.)

　I think it would have been strange for Ray, who understands to some extent what his existence means.

　However, when he was actually moving around in the imperial capital, he was looked at more severely, so it is doubtful whether he noticed that kind of gaze.

"Now, Seto, notice me?"

　I know Seto understands his feelings to some extent, and above all, Seto is a creature created by Ray's magic.

　Therefore, Ray's ability to sense magic is extremely high.

　That's why...

"Seto, come here!"

　With those words, he unleashes his magical powers.

　The magical powers floating around Ray's body eventually become visible.

　Armour of the Hegemony, a skill Ray acquired in the fight against Noise, and at the same time he helped the rebels this time to master this skill.

　though of course there is a concern for Vyhela.

　He's someone who thinks of himself.It's natural to worry about yourself.

　Soldiers, knights, adventurers, mercenaries, and nobles watching Ray suddenly move away from them are stunned to see what Ray is doing.

　I saw it at a competition, but many people didn't expect to see the armor of the king so close.

　In the sense of activating magic, Ray decided that using the armor of the king was easier than using magic...

"LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!"

　It was discovered within a few minutes of developing the armor of the hegemony.

　Gryphon Seto, Ray's partner, flew in the sky crying happily.

　The Fritzione army, seeing it, reached out to arms for a moment.

　However, Ray, accompanied by a Gryphon, has already been informed that he is participating in the army, so he immediately releases his arms.

　Still, the reason why he looked dumbfounded when he saw Seto coming was probably because he hung a bear's body from his feet, not to mention his dignity as a griffon.

　When Seto sensed Ray's magical powers, he had just broken his neck with a forefoot hit to the bear's head, so he brought it to the forest saying it was a waste to leave the prey he had just killed.

　After descending to the ground with his wings spread out and gliding, Seto drops the bear's corpse to the ground and lands and runs to Ray.

　At the sight of Seto, several people who were watching the current situation breathlessly tried to run away.

　Soon, however, he sees Seto rubbing his face against Ray while his throat is rumbling, and he breathes a sigh of relief.

　I knew that the person in front of me was a person with a crimson nickname.

　He also knew that he fought a close match with Noisy, a Rank S adventurer who could be called a hero of the Vestian Empire, at a competition held a while ago.

　Through Fritzione, I heard that he destroyed the second expedition sent by Kabazade.

　But more than that, when the Gryphon sees Ray fondly and spoiled, the people around him realize that Ray is abnormal... at the end, he is incredibly reliable.

　Particularly strong are those who survived the spring war.

　Knowing how powerful Seto actually is, it is reassuring to think that Seto will be on their side.

　Of course, it's not that I don't have anything to think about.

　But I know we shouldn't show it now, and I understand that doing so will only put us at a disadvantage.

　After all, Ray and Seto's power is needed to fight and win against the forces of the 1st and 2nd Prince's factions that will send chase troops soon.

"Guru-ru-ru-ru-ru-ru-ru?"

　Ray smiles and caresses his head and body as he spoils Seto.

　The smooth feathers and hair of Seto that I haven't felt in a long time makes Ray's face smile hidden in the hood.

　In order to stroke Seto with both hands, he even stored the death size he had previously held to intimidate people around him in the Mystery.

"How have you been? ... I think you've been fine."

　Rei, relieved that Seto's body, hidden under feathers and hair, does not seem to be particularly thin, exclaims, "Of course!"

　It was the first reunion in a few days, but it seemed as if it had been a few months.

　Basically, he is always alone with one of his companions, so if he meets again after a few days, he can't help exaggerating.

　Widere approached Ray and Seto with an apologetic face.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Ray, but Prince Fritzione is calling, so I'd like you to come with me.You know, Seto, too."

"Guru?"

　Seth, who rants, "Me too?" turns his eyes to the bear on the ground.

　It was not dropped from such a high position, so the bear's body was not broken, but it still emits a strong smell of blood around it is true.

　Besides, it was Seto who brought the bear's corpse, and he could not clean it up carelessly, so the soldiers were winding about somewhere far away.

"Guru-ru- "Squealing".

　Seto grunts as he looks at the bear's corpse in an air of wanting to say, "Meat..."

　Widere had no idea what Seto was thinking because of his short relationship, but his gestures were enough for Ray."I'm sorry, Widere, but will you put that bear up for me because Seto will eat it later?"

"We still have some leeway for a carriage carrying supplies."

　A reluctant kind of Widere.

　Of course, there is a strong smell of blood coming from the bear's corpse, which has not even been drained.

　If a bear's body is loaded into a carriage carrying supplies, the supplies in the carriage will naturally be stained with the smell of blood.

"Shouldn't I put it in the item box?"

　Ray looks at Seto with confirmation.

　But Seto rants discontentedly and slaps the ground with his paw toward the blood flowing from the bear's body.

　So Ray understood what Seto meant.

"Are you bleeding?" So please, otherwise Seto won't be convinced.

　Though a little lost, Widere nods with a small sigh, judging that it would be dangerous in many ways if it offended Seto.

"Okay, let's move our luggage and make room for one.I'll take care of it, and Mr. Ray and Mr. Seto go under Prince Fritzione."

　Rushing by Widere, Ray heads with Seto to the carriage in which Fritzione is riding.

　though Seto often looked back at the bear's body, which was to feed on him.

"Well, this is Seto? I imagined it was a very violent monster because it was called a Gryphon, but it's very quiet.His eyes are crisp and cute.Hey Ray, are you sure this is Rank A Monster's Gryphon?

　That was the first word Fritzione uttered when he saw Seto.

　Basically friendly, Seto must have liked Fritzione, who shows a favorable attitude toward him.He turned his head slightly to Fritzione, purring.

　It was again lovely, and touched Fritzione's harp.

"Yes, Seto, say hello.It's Vigella's sister Fritzione."

"Guru?"

　Seto shakes his head when he hears the name Vihera.

　Eventually, Seto's round eyes were directed at Fritzione, and his throat rang as if to say hello.

"...you know, Angela.I beg your pardon, but will you go somewhere deep in the mountains and bring me the Gryphon?"

"Your Highness Fritzione!"

　Angela's sudden words reflexively say so.

"Well, what would the White Rose Knights do if I did such a thing?"

"Why don't you leave it to Widere?"

"...you didn't mean it, did you?"

　Fritzione shakes her head at Angela, who is staring at her in a calm manner.

"Of course, I'm kidding. I don't bother to exclude Angela, who is one of the key players, from the army in order to fight with the chase unit that will be put out by Shrus and Cabazid."

"I mean, if there wasn't a case of the pursuit force, would you have ordered it?"

"That's... of course not."

　Fritzione turns away in the middle of words.

"... then will you look at me and speak?"

　Angela, who said so, must have understood that it would be no use saying more.Open your mouth with a small sigh.

"This Gryphon called Seto is definitely cute.I have no objection to that, so let's admit it.But you want me to go to the mountains to get that... do you think it's easy to encounter Rank A monsters in the first place?"

"...I'm sorry."Because Seto was a little too cute."

"In the first place, if I normally encounter Rank A monsters, I'm sure I'll die."

　Those words are undoubtedly true.

　Basically, you can't do anything about it individually.That's because it's Rank A Monster.

　If you want to compete against Rank A monsters, you need one of the few Rank A parties in the guild, or someone who is comparable in strength.

　The adventurers registered in the guild show that not many people have such powers.

"And is it all right that I was called because I wanted to see Seto?"

Oh, I'm sorry.That's true, but there are other reasons.We're about to get in line, so we're leaving... Can you get Ray and Seto to follow us at the end?"

"At the end? ... I see, it's a pressure on the pursuit force."

　If it is an opponent approaching from the rear of the unit, it is likely that it wants to frighten them with a strong blow to the tip of the unit and reverse it to form a line.

　Fritzione nodded back to Ray's decision.

"Can you please?"

"...I don't mind that.But I think we should do enough reconnaissance in the direction of travel."

　Isn't it strange to see through the movement around Cabazade? Fritzione thinks... and turns to Angela for her opinion.

"We deal with those who communicated with the enemy... but I'm a little worried.Ray can move in the sky with Seto, so wouldn't it be okay to ask for advance reconnaissance?"

　Fritzione nodded back to his words.