"Oh... the red armour of the Flame Emperor?" The armor of the hegemonic king was a little surprising, but in strengthening it further, Ray is Ray."

　Elena, projected on the paired oven, says so with an amusing smile.
　Next to Ray talking to the Elena is Seto, and on the other side of the pair's oven is the figure of a small dragon, Yero.
　The cadaver was also managed to be disposed of, and Ray had a relaxing time with Elena, who had been in contact with her via a pair of oves, on the night she set out for the imperial capital tomorrow.
　Vichela could always show up here, but she's not here today.
　Vihela is also being hunted out in preparation for tomorrow's departure.
　No matter how much you say that you have already fled the Empire of Bestia, it doesn't mean that all your popularity and abilities are gone.
　Indeed, when Mercurio's army was still a rebel, there were many who came together in love of Vihela.
　With that being the case, it is no wonder that Vihela is also assigned an important role in his return to the imperial capital.
　He seemed reluctant, but Mercurio, Fritzione and Schles reluctantly accepted it.
　However, I forced him to convince him that his present clothes, which Fritzione and Schles regarded as problematic, should remain the same.

"Because the noise was certainly strong. Even though I won in the end, I still have a long way to go before I reach Rank S."
"…In Ray's case, isn't it first to be Rank A? He's still Rank B now."
"Ah... well, I'm sure." This civil war is not a request from the guild, but a personal participation, so it has nothing to do with the guild's rank."

　Ray breathes at Elena's words.
　For Theorem, it is impossible for him to ask the guild of Guillum for help in this civil war, and for this matter, Theorem and Vihela personally asked Ray.
　Through Elena, he had clandestine ties with the nobles and through Ray with the neutrals, but of course the guilds were not involved.
　In other words, despite his success in the recent civil war, Ray has not made any requests from the guild's point of view.

"Well, in Ray's case, he doesn't care that much about his rank, so isn't he? Doesn't he really want to be a Rank A or S?"
"I'd rather have a higher rank than I can, considering the requirements for a rank limitations. There's a problem with magic stones."

　Originally, Ray raised his rank to accept rank-limited requests.
　More precisely, is it right to request the subjugation of the enemy with a limited rank?
　The goal was to obtain a more powerful monster's magic stone, so considering that, given that it has risen to a high rank of B, I don't care that much about the rank now, but I still feel that it's nothing more than a high rank.
　In particular, an adventurer of the rank B level, such as Dragon Species, can only think of going to death, and can hardly be received when asked to kill him.

'I see, but now that it's over, there's nothing we can't we?'
"That's what you say,"

　Breathe out, look at Seto and Yero talking to each other, and stroke Seto's head.

"And... when exactly are you going to be back here? I think it would be better if I were to explain the matter to Dusker as soon as possible."
"Ah... that's it."

　Ray is a little speechless at Elena's words.
　I don't know what they expect... specifically, I want you to go back to Gilm and see me in person.
　While I understand what you think, I can only shake my head at Elena's words.

"Actually, there is a force that I led in this civil war. ... Well, I've never actually been in charge of it, but it's under my direct control. About half of the men in the unit said they wanted to come with me to Gilm.

　At first, only those caught in the Wyvern leather armor trap were supposed to come to Gillum, but as the story spread among the squadrons, so did I, too, have more hope for Gillum.
　Some simply fell in love with Ray's power, others were attracted to Seto's loveliness, and most importantly, if a war broke out between the Kingdom of Milliana and the Empire of Bestia, there was no danger of fighting Ray.
　He was trained by Ray, and as a result, he was shown how powerful one and one of them, nicknamed crimson, could be, and realized that he would die if he were hostile.
　There is noise in terms of strength comparable to Ray's, but Ray's approach to noise was generally higher than noise in terms of risk, as there were many ways to attack him extensively.
　There are a lot of people who think that way on the side of the punitive force as well as on the side of the expeditionary force.
　...no, in the sense that they fought directly against Ray, the punitive forces would not want to fight Ray or Sett again.
　Still, it is not so easy to abandon the Westian Empire, where you have lived.
　In that sense, the squadron, which has been closely associated with Ray, may still be special in Mercurio's forces.

'Well, I see. I think Ray's troops were quite elite, wasn't it?'
"Oh, well, there are a lot of things that make it difficult to stay in this country."
"Is it hard to stay?"

　Elena asks suspiciously.
　I heard earlier that Ray was leading the Mercurio army with an elite force.
　In other words, there is no doubt that those who have joined the forces are those of the strength and skill that will undoubtedly rank high in the Westian Empire.
　I wonder why it is difficult for such people to stay in their own country.
　But listening to what Ray explained, I have to agree to some extent.
　At a time of great decisive battle, they were fighting among themselves, even though it was a trick of the other party.
　Of course, people around us will see such troops harder.

"...but do some people understand the situation?"
"Oh, that's not why everyone comes with me. The lieutenant general in particular is a subordinate of Theoreum, and he certainly won't come with us. So, not only those people, but also family and lovers will come with you, so the speed of travel will be slow. and Rodos must also be carried."
"Rodos? What's wrong with Rodos?"
"I'm unconscious at the moment, and I don't notice anything. I don't know what to say to Elk. I wish Rodos would come to his senses as soon as possible."

　Elena frowns slightly at Ray's words.
　Elena is acquainted with Rodos, too.
　No, I'm acquainted with Elk, and I'm introduced to my son Rodos at that time.
　You're not so close, but it's only natural that you feel depressed when your acquaintance is called unconscious.

'Shall I contact Mr. Gillum? We need to let Mr. Dusker know that you won anyway.' At that time..."
"Yes, sir,"

　Ray is at a loss for Elena's words.
　Surely the sudden sight of Rodos, now unconscious, will shock his parents, Elk and Min.
　But even if I tell them now, it will take some time for them to actually return to Gilm.
　I think it would be cruel to spend that much time worrying about your son.
　After all, Ray couldn't decide which was the best way, so he shook his head slightly.

"Let's not do it," Besides, there's a possibility that the elks aren't in Gilm. I'd like to have as few people as I can know about this."

　It was easy to imagine, however, that Elk and Min were undoubtedly worried about Rodos, and that he was probably staying in Gillum.

『Really?』But…a Rank A adventurer like Elk may know how to deal with Rodos no matter what. If you think about it, I think you'd better tell me more about it."
"…I see. Is it true that compared to me as a Rank B adventurer, I know a lot? Not to mention Elk, Min is a wizard and has a lot of knowledge."

　At Ray's words, Elena smiles a little.
　Generally speaking, it's not an appreciation of a notorious adventurer.
　But it's true that if you know a man named Elk... and Min, you can't help but nodding to Rey's words.

"And?""Oh, I'm sorry to say this, but it would be helpful if you could inform Elk of the situation. And... the Elks will definitely come over here unless they're asked to do so long as they don't. At least Elk will try to do so, and Min won't stop it either."
'Certainly,'

　Elena nods easily, wondering if she had any objection to Ray's words.

'Then I will inform you of the matter at the same time when I contact Mr. Dusker. ...and yet Ray stands out somehow or other. I can't believe I'm going to beat that immovable noise."
"As I said before, I didn't win, but I felt like I was handed over to win." Noise was satisfied to see the more advanced red armor of Emperor Flame, but I think I would have lost if I had kept fighting like that way. I can't say yet that I've used this blazing Emperor's red armor perfectly."

　Ray muttered with a sigh, but I felt that he could use it well compared to the armor of the king, even though he had not been trained to use it yet.

'Well, I see. and the next time I see him in person, I hope he will show me the red armor of the Flame Emperor."
"What? Should I show it to you if I want to see it? I can send this video to you. If I want to see it, I can watch it."

　When Ray tells her to use it now, Elena looks displeased.

'Stupid. Ray really doesn't know how to deal with women.'
"...what?"

　I think a little about Elena's words... I understand what they mean.
　In other words, he is telling me to come and see him under the pretext of showing Emperor Flame's red armor.

"Ah... yes, I'm sorry." That's what I meant."
'Ray ought to learn a little more about that kind of manners. -- well, I'll tell you."

　Elena isn't strong in romantic relationships either.
　Still, she was a girl who was in love with her, and she was very attentive to details.
　But one of the reasons why Elena became keen on this kind of thing is that she had a strong love rival named Vihela on Ray's side.
　Furthermore, it may be influenced by the subtle misrepresentation of Arra, who is close to Elena.
　Of course, Arra is not teaching such knowledge to Elena on purpose.
　Arra, if not as much as Elena, has also prioritized training with Elena over showing up at parties.
　Therefore, Arra's knowledge is based on what other noble daughters are talking about, and in many ways it becomes distorted knowledge.
　As Arra was born in a peerage family, it is no wonder that she was taught that kind of knowledge... but she has been training since she was a little girl, so it is true that she is out of touch with Elena.

'That's for that matter. How long will Ray be back?'
"Well, I wish I could get to Gillum before winter is complete. I will leave here to-morrow, and when I get to the imperial capital I will have a triumphal parade...and there will be many more ceremonies after that, but only the chief men like Mercurio and Theorem will be able to leave."

　Ray expects it to be three to four days, considering the rewards and the preparations for those who follow him.
　Still, I'm moving, so I'm pretty close to it. ... In this case, Ray is here.
　This means that Ray will have no problem if he keeps all the moving luggage in a mistling and only the bare necessities to move around.
　It also affects the speed of movement.
　a horse‐drawn carriage loaded with household goods and a man‐only carriage It's only natural that there's a difference in the speed of movement and fatigue of the horse fatigue.
　As for horse-drawn carts, Teoreme has already promised that those who wish to have one horse-drawn cart and one horse to pull it from.
　Of course, those who do not wish for a carriage or horse will be rewarded with more money.
　This is the result of negotiations because many people want to go to Gilm with Ray.

'...is that so?' Then I'll probably not see Ray in person until spring.'

　Elena muttered a little lonelyly across the pair of oves, and Ray admired her languid beauty.