The day after the night at Subursta, Ray finished the process and went out of town, where everyone was in front of the gate ready to leave.

"Do you all want to go to Gillum?" There are a lot of people who like things. Do you understand that the place to go is a remote area?"

　Sergio opens his mouth on the cab with a wry smile to Ray, patting Seto's head.

"We came all the way from the Empire of Bestia to spend time with Ray, but don't you think it's impossible to go out of your way to live in Subursta?"
"...I'll tell you, I'm not in Gilm all the time. I'll go to another city if I have any requests, or maybe I'll go to another country like this."
"That's all I know," But don't you think it's a big difference to be on Ray's side when something happens?"

　Sergio nods as if to say yes to others in the carriage.

"And if you live in Subursta, you won't be able to see Seto."

　Many people nod in agreement to the woman sitting on the coach's bench in another carriage.

"Do as you please. There are a lot of people who really like things."
"Ray, you said that before?"
"That's how much you like things, isn't it?" and what has become of the robber, Sergio?"
"Oh, yes. The matter has been settled properly. At first, I wanted to come back to this city and receive money, but when I arrived in Gilmoo, I was probably too busy to do so. So I paid some money to the merchant who was planning to go to Gilm in 10 days, and asked them to bring it."
"And very dangerous imitation," I don't know if you run away with it."

　Just in case, Ray gave a word of advice, but it was Sergio's bitter smile that he came back to it.

"Mr. Ray, you should think a little bit about how famous your name is, we're the group he's been with. If he had been asked by such a group to steal the rewards of the bandits he had captured and the proceeds he had sold as slaves, he would no longer be able to do business in this neighborhood. Some people might think of it if it were a bigger sum of money."

　Ray shrugs when he decides from the words that the amount was not as high as he expected.

"If that's all right with you, I've got nothing to complain about." So, there's nothing you've left behind, right? Even if I tell you that I've left something behind, I can't wait because I need to go through the procedures to get back inside."
"Ray, there's no point in listening to that."

　Everyone nods to Diet's words with smiles.
　Confirming that the slightest tension within the party had eased, Ray resumed with a smile.

"Then we're off!"

　A word that comes out of Ray's mouth sets his foot on it.
　As they follow, herds of horse-drawn cars begin to move.
　The guards guarding Subursta see off what they call a herd led by Ray and speak far away.

"There you go,"
"Oh, ... to be honest, I didn't think I'd be so busy after the brisk movement of the business force was settled."
"Oh... I'm sure." Well, there are people who want to go to Gilmoo before it snows every year, so it's not impossible... but when I think about that, it feels kind of subtle."
"But I'm not as busy as I used to be, so it's easy, isn't it?"

　Before the snow began to fall, Gilm welcomes and sends off a large group of merchants at the same time.
　This is to stock goods in guillem before snow makes it difficult to move.
　If you misjudge the time of the snow, you'll be trapped in the frontier until the worst spring.
　Considering this, it is usually best not to go to Gilm at this time of year, but there are some prey that can be caught only at this time of year, such as Gamerion meat, and many people think of buying rare materials and magical stones that are scarce in anticipation of this.
　Those who balance risks and returns and choose returns gather in Guilm at this time of year.
　However, the disturbance has already settled for a while, and no one is heading for Gilm unless there are enough circumstances.
　...or, like Ray, back to Guillum.
　At any rate, heading to Gilm means passing through this sub-bruster, and until a short time ago the guards in Sub-bruster... especially the guards who were going through the process of entering the city, were busy and could not be helped.
　Now that it's settled, the Rays are here, it's true that it's easier than it was a little while ago.

"You see, the tradesmen are still coming and going, and it's not entirely free!"

　When one of the guards on the spot screams so, the other guards return to their work.





"Oh, I see it. Is that Gilm?"

　Two days after leaving Subursta, the day before they spent the night in Abuero, between Subursta and Gillum, and as they continued down the road early today, they saw the walls covering the city.
　One of the drivers of the carriage exclaims with joy at the sight.
　That's only natural. From the imperial capital of the Vestian Empire to the remote guillem of the Kingdom of Milliana.
　This journey was something no normal person could have experienced.
　The reason why we were able to travel safely was probably because Ray and Sett were escorted and there were some ex-combatants.
　It is quite unusual for a group to have such a strong bodyguard.

"In the end, the thief was the last to be attacked before he arrived at Subursta."

　Sergio muttered deeply, but some of the listeners would feel something regretful about his tone.
　Basically Sergio is polite, but he's an adventurer and doesn't mean he doesn't like rough things.

"Well, that's normal, isn't it? Anyway, since we arrived at Gilmoo safely, the complaints were put off."
"Well, it wouldn't be interesting if you said something weird here and it came true. ...but the walls surrounding Gillum are quite thick, I think, and if you don't do that, you'll never lose to the imperial capital."

　The woman who was a coachman muttered in admiration, looking at the wall of guillem, which can be seen from afar.

"That's true. It's about the frontier, so of course there will be powerful monsters. When it comes to countering them, a thin wall will soon be broken, won't it?"
"Is it because it's a frontier?" We're going to live there from now on, and it's reliable, isn'
"Yes, it's reliable that you live in an iron wall."
"Come to think of it, I heard a strange rumor in Abuero. How about the dungeon..."
"Oh, I heard it, too. But it's been a long time since you mentioned that there's a dungeon near Gilmoo, right? Why not now?"
"Well? Maybe there was something new in the dungeon."

　While we're talking like that, Gillum's figure is getting closer and closer.
　Around this time, the number of adventurers, merchants, travelers, and so on on the road leading to Gilmoo increased...the reaction was divided in two.
　On one side, people who know Ray and Sett.
　Those who are happy that Ray and Sett, who had been away from Gillum for a while, are back and give Sett the dried meat and bread he has.
　And the other don't know Ray and Sett... or those who know but haven't seen them in person.
　They are amazed at the sight of Seto, the glyphon, and at the same time at the sight of Ray on his back.
　There were quite a few people who were almost paralyzed by the Rank A monster that suddenly appeared in front of them.
　...but those who knew the circumstances were helping them.
　The reaction to Ray and Sett was divided in two ways, but the common denominator was probably a group of nearly twenty horse-drawn cabs with Ray.
　The whole carriage was an expensive hippocampus, and why would such a group be led by Ray?Although it was ultimately understood that he was probably employed as a bodyguard.
　There are some people waiting in front of the gate, but they are also looking at the lays who suddenly appeared behind them in surprise.

"Oh? We haven't been overtaken by anyone since we started from Abuero, have we?"
"Well, there aren't many people who can catch up with our speed."

　Not to mention Ray and Sett, there are only people in the carriage. Furthermore, a horse that pulls a carriage is not a first-class product, but it is above average.
　That's why Ray and his party travel very fast.
　But Ray opens his mouth to the question of why they are lining up to get into the city before they do.

"It's not so strange, is it?" We stayed overnight in Abuero, and they probably walked all night or camped out."
"...at this time of year?"
"There must be circumstances for each, I suppose?" I don't think they are all as well-pocketed as we are."

　The Rays are paid a lot for the civil war, and of course their pockets are warm.
　On his way to this point, he was attacked by robbers and captured them, and on the contrary, he attacked them and robbed them of their treasures. 　
　If that happens, the participants in the battle will naturally receive a considerable reward, and there is considerable leeway in their pockets.
　However, not many people can afford as much money as usual.
　That's why some camp out on the streets, prepared for monster attacks and cold weather, instead of staying overnight.

"Well... I know how you feel, because I thought I'd save a lot of money when I was an adventurer over there."
"Phew, you're saving money... you didn't mean the one who put you in a prostitute."
"Uh..."

　In the meantime, the Rays finally arrived at the end of the line...

"Ray! You don't have to line up! Come here first!"

　Called so by one of the guards, they head straight for the gate from the end of the line.
　Naturally, there was a carriage behind Ray, which was no fun for those in line.
　However, there is little point in shouting like that here, and if you know Ray in the first place, you can expect something special.
　For that reason, there was no complaints from those in line, though somewhat disobedient.

"I'll be saved, but will that be all right?"

　The guard nods back to Ray's words.

"Mr. Dusker has told me to let you through as soon as you come back."
"Ah... I see,"

　Ray looks convinced that he wants to hear a report directly from his own mouth about the civil war.
　Although it has already been roughly reported through Elena, it was only natural for him to be a Larkus frontier and a leading figure in the neutrality.
　In the first place, this civil war in the Westian Empire was conspired by the neutrals and aristocrats.
　If Ray, an adventurer of Gilm and a well-known close friend of Dusker, is known to be back, some may think that before he comes into contact with Dusker...

"All right, then I'll ask you at once. . . Come to think of it, have you heard of them?"

　The guard nods back to Ray, who looks at the horse-drawn carriage behind him and asks.

"Oh, everyone who came with Ray is told to come to the lord's house."

　After a brief exchange of words, each of them immediately begins the process of entering the city.
　Ray also passes his guild card to the guard, and suddenly realizes that Ranga is missing.
　Langa, who was in charge of the guards, was almost exclusively Ray's.
　I'd always come straight under Ray if something like this happened...

"What's the matter with Langa?"
"Captain Langa is on a business trip for a while. towards Dungeon."
"Dungeon? Is that near here?"

　Passing Ray's mind was the Dungeon, where the succession altar was hidden with Elena.
　It was a bitter dungeon in many ways, but that's the only thing I can think of when I think of as a dungeon nearby.
　But the guard shakes his head at Ray's question.

"I'm not the one you think you are you? No, it's true that it's near here, but it's another dungeon. -- a few days ago it was discovered."

　Words from the guard's mouth were enough to shock Ray.