For the umpteenth time in the virtual world, your friend has come to the forest of Taze, almost a year ago.
　Lord Ratzel is keeping an eye on your friend's body in the real world to prevent any mischief from the Golden Horde.
　Your friend and I are the only two people who have been given bodies in this world.
　The Golden Demon Lord is in the form of a spirit that can interfere with our minds.

I'm sorry, Mix, but I need an escort because I can't talk to the bandits around me, but Ilias is famous for being a knight of Taze, so there's a good chance they'll be wary of me.
"No, no, that's fine!

　It's not that you need an escort, even in a virtual world, but with your friend's abilities, it's hard to get to Docora, and there's a reason why Lord Ratzel can't go out, so I'm taking on that role.
　Since Lord Lakra is a cleric of the Medis, it is only natural that Dokora, who was the dark side of the Medis, knows his face.
　You'll be able to find a lot more information on this site at .......
　If you want to talk to Dokora, that's fine, but your friend has chosen me.
　I'm sure there are many reasons why your friend chose me.
　Your friend was introduced to me by your brother, and your brother trusts him so much that even I can understand his peculiarity.
　It is true that the fact that he is a male and has no fighting ability makes it more difficult for him to protect you, but your friend is completely aware of this.
　His decision to leave all the fighting to us is the best thing that could happen to an escort.
　It is no wonder that Lord Ratzel is so dedicated to guarding his friend.
　Although he is a bit lacking in vigor, I personally like him enough to want to protect him, and I am concerned about his occasional mysterious behavior, but that is up to me.
　Also, I still don't understand the implications of my brother's individual warning, I guess I need to observe more.

"Well, from here on out, it's better to stand tall than hide.

　After discovering the base where Dokora was hiding, your friend entered with impunity, and of course was surrounded by bandits within a minute.
　I can handle this much on my own, but the necromantic corpses in some of the tents are a bit of a nuisance.
　Even though it's a virtual world, I don't want my brother's friend to be harmed in front of me.

Hey, what's up with you guys?
I can't say we're suspicious, but we're not hostile. We're here to talk to Docora, the leader of the bandit alliance. We need an audience.
Don't be ridiculous!　Do you think my head will take a kid like you?
Of course he will, he's a much more decent customer than you who are scared of his necromancy.
Son of a b*tc*!
Call him up, tell him what I look like and he'll come to you.

　Hmmm, that's quite a high-handed attitude. ...... Oh, but there were one or two bandits heading for the big tent in the middle.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.

The head wants to see you, follow me.

　It was so easy that I didn't have to do anything.
　However, if the bandit had been a little more impetuous, there is a good chance that he would have slashed at me.
　I'm not sure if it's because it's a virtual world that they can be so strong, or if it's because I was there.
　I walked into the tent, surrounded, and found Docola, a man with a ship's arm, waiting for me on an unnecessarily large chair.

"You seem to know a lot about our situation, my guest.

　This is Docola, the leader of the bandits who drifted to your brother's country and tormented the Knights for a long time.
　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.

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I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　I've heard that you had a high level of ability, but I didn't think you had it in you. .......

How on earth did you...?
It's easy. First, a weapon, a little too ornate for an adventurer. Secondly, the smell of perfume. I could see him voluntarily breathing through his nose when he thought about it. Probably a little different from what a civilian would use. And then there's that deadly stench that tells me there's more to it than meets the eye.
"......
You're right, and by the way, his face does look somewhat like that of some wise king.

　It's no surprise that you know at least the face of your brother, the former dark side of Mejis. ...... I didn't know that you saw his face in me, a person of a different gender. .......
　I'm sure you're aware of the fact that I'm not the only one who's had to deal with this.

I'm not sure if I'd be able to do that if I were you.
I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience.　I can only call Ilias Lazzell.
I don't think so. I'm willing to discuss it, but let's start with my question. How did you find us?
"There are several caves around here, just in case you're building a base for a second or third hideout.
There's probably another ...... cave in the forest in the other direction.
Yes, but the best place to escape is here. If we use the undead in the tent as a diversion, we can escape when we're surrounded.

　Docora is staring at her friend, and her friend is also looking into Docora's eyes ......!
　I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.
　He warned me to be careful not to let his eyes get too cloudy.
　This eye ...... is what you were warning me about?
　If we had met for the first time with these eyes, I would have misunderstood your friend as looking at you with these eyes and would have been wary.

How much do you know? Are you my pursuer?
No, I'm enemies with the man who took your arm. No, I'm enemies with the guy who took your arm. He's a Chickie, by the way.
......, you're telling me exactly what I want to know. And I didn't know you really wanted to!
I've already found out that you tracked down Rahite and were present at his contact with the Scarlet Witch King. I want that information straight away.
It's not as if you got that information from them, it's from another guy ......, are you another Demon Lord's subordinate or something?

　I don't know how perceptive this guy is. .......
　I'm sure my brother will have a hard time with this, he's not strong enough to fight, he's strong enough to see.

I'm not a subordinate, but I'm an acquaintance of the Demon Lord who rules Garne.
You're kidding me. I'm not a subordinate, but I'm an acquaintance of the demon lord who rules Garne.


I've heard that all the Demon Lords except for the Kuro have already returned. And we're in the middle of investigating the whereabouts of the other Demon Lords.
"I see, so the Demon Lords aren't all one and the same. It's good, let's exchange information.

　Your friend and Docola exchange information with each other in a casual manner.
　Your friend and Docola exchange information with each other in a casual manner. They react with surprise, but do not confirm the authenticity of the information.
　They must have understood that the person in front of them would never tell a lie.

It's a good thing you became a bandit.
I'm sure it's not that rotten, the world on earth is even worse.
I know, I can see it in your eyes. You can see it in their eyes. Not only does a great evil exist, but the left and right sides are full of scum. Isn't it hard to live, you guys?
You can get used to it. This world is still better. The world is still good enough that one of the demon kings, the bitter enemy of mankind, is able to raise a decent country.
Hahaha!　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's in a good mood.
　The same goes for your friend, whose eyes are still cloudy, but there is no sense of alarm towards Docola.
　The two of them began to talk about trivial things, such as your friend's world, Docola's mission in the dark side of Mejis, and what kind of alcohol he recommended.
　After all that, your friend stood up.

I've got what I need. Thank you, Docola. I don't know if you believe me, but I'm not going to hurt you.
I don't know if you believe me, but I'm not going to hurt you in the future." "I believe you, but I don't believe you. ...... No, ...... this is ...... I'm going to ask you something out of the blue... ...is this world a real one? (...)
".......

　--Wow, this guy even figured out that ...... this world is a virtual world!

I can't believe it. I guess this is what happens when you ...... have a bubble dream.
...... Oh, this world won't last that long.
"In your world, I'm already dead, aren't I?
"...... Yeah, I hunted you down and killed you.
Well, that makes a lot of sense. I'm dead because I entrusted you with my book.
"...... Yeah, that's how I got to know the ins and outs of this world. Even now.

　Docola lit his cigar, took a slow drag, and exhaled a large cloud of smoke.

I never thought that I would not only die in the midst of banditry, but that I would do a good deed and make the whole world disappear. ....... You should have just let me die a bad guy.
Don't worry, in the real world, you're a bad guy and they'll kill you.
You're right, that's the way it goes. I guess I deserve what I'm being used for!

　I heard that Lord Ratzel was broken down by his friend in the virtual world who found out that this world is a virtual world.
　He said that his friend in the virtual world had a grudge against the world he was in.
　But what about this Docola, with her refreshing expression: .......

"Hey, there, little girl. You're Marit-Taiz's sister, right?
"...... Yes, I'm Mikus Turze.
Oh, I've heard that name before from an adventurer. Why don't you take the head of the bandit who caused trouble to the country one more time? It's not good for a bad guy like me to wake up and disappear with satisfaction, is it?
"...... No, you are not a part of my world. It's a good thing I'm not the only one.
"That's a lot to ask of a princess. It's funny, I've done a lot of bad things.
I'm not here to clear my name, but I will use your legacy to help the world in some way.
"Oh, please do. Make the world a better place and you'll be sorry for all the evil you've done.

　Docora smiles smugly. I'm sure this man has done many dark things for his country in the past and has gotten his hands dirty.
　And then, despairing that the world he had devoted his life to was already rotten, he abandoned the world.
　It's not a forgivable act, I know that.
　But why have I lost the zeal I had for this man?
　Why have your friend's eyes gone cloudy and returned to normal?

"If you won't kill me, I'll go fight with the knights right now. Will you last that long?
"Yeah, I'll be fine. Go on a rampage for the last time.
All right, I'm off. You'll see.

　Docola laughs, he's not even sure he wants to be in this world anymore.

"You're funny, you're funny.
Can I ask you your name?
.......

　And so we leave.
　Docola suddenly starts to invade Taze with a bandit alliance.
　It was an all-out battle, introducing other bandits and all of the undead that had been prepared.
　The battle was so one-sided that Dokora and his men were quickly annihilated by the knights who intercepted them.
　After witnessing this, your friend ended this virtual world.

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　Some of the information I got from Dokora was also useful in this world.
　This fatigue was not in vain.

"You're back, the Golden Demon King is trying to do something bad, as expected.


"No, you didn't.　I was just trying to sleep with you, you inflexible guard.
Why should I be flexible with you? The blade is all you need to be flexible with.
You're making a lot of noise. I'm sure you don't mind that.
Yes, yes, yes!
Even when I try to take your clothes off?
That's out.

　As I was listening to the argument between the Iliad and the Golden Demon King, Mixu tapped me on the shoulder.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand.　I'd like to have a word with you about what just happened.
Yes, of course. Ilias, I'm going to get some information together with the mix. You can finish your argument with the Golden Horde by then.
You got it. I'll give this slutty fox a good beating.
Wait! Why is he drawing his sword?　Is that what you mean by "rattle"?

　You leave the noisy throne room and step out into the passage.
　The castle is as quiet as if it were late at night, thanks to the lack of servants.

I'm not worried about Docora, I'm not worried about you.
...... Yes, your friend seems to know a lot.
Anyone would notice a look like that. You don't want to worry the others, so if you have something to say or ask, just say it. I won't necessarily answer.
"Your friend regrets killing Docola, doesn't he?　Your friend and Docola were talking very amicably, as if they were in the presence of your brother. ......

　You've come to me roughly out of the blue, which is good, but .
　I've been with you for a short time now, and you're starting to understand me as well as Ilias.
　I knew that Mixu would cut in sooner or later.

"It's true that you've reaffirmed that we can be friends. But in this world, Iliad saved me and I became Taze's ally. So there was no other way but to face Dokora as an enemy, there are some vestiges but no regrets.
"I see. ......
I'm sure you've heard of it. That's what I told you before, don't you think?
"And yet, your friend was emotionally invested in the virtual Docola.

　While he was talking to Docola, Mixu was looking at me.
　I think he was trying to understand us.

He said, "I get emotional, but when it's over, I switch. It's like reading a story in a book.
Is it really that easy to switch?
I'm used to it.
Does your friend have a brother or sister?
I won't answer that. Sorry.
I'm sorry I can't answer that. ...... Okay, well, I'll just tell you what I think. Your friend looks very dangerous to me. As your brother said, your friend can exist in many different positions. But that doesn't mean he can't be tainted by any of them. He is easily tainted and wavers greatly. I'm afraid that one day it won't come back, and I'm sure others feel the same way.

　She is the kind of girl who says exactly what Ilias and Marito would normally think.
　She is brave and not afraid to step in.
　It's hard for me personally to deal with, how should I deal with ...... that's for sure.

You can't do anything about this way of life. I want to be moved and angry as much as anyone else, but there are times when that gets in the way. It is only natural that you will become good at changing your way of being if you respond flexibly to these things and change your way of being according to the time and situation. It is similar to changing masks quickly, but all of them are equally the same you. If you deny any of them, the one you want may come to light, but so will the one you don't want .......

　Those who are currently on the same side of this world feel that the change in our way of being is alien to them.
　They don't understand the stance of being a good person in front of a good person and a bad person in front of a bad person.
　I am who I am, and maintaining my identity is the default.
　However, this switching stance is also a part of our personality. .......
　Of course, there are side effects that I am aware of, but I am not trying to cure them.

Don't you ever get tired of changing yourself depending on who you're talking to?
"Everyone has an attitude change, it's just a change in values and subjectivity.

　A personality that can't tolerate deception will become angry at the person who deceives it and cloud its judgment.
　That's why you have to stand in the same position as your opponent and fight back.
　If there is no poison, you can become the poison.
　This is one of the defenses against the malice that is randomly directed at us in modern society, and it is a stance that I have acquired.

It is one of the defenses against the malice that is randomly directed at us in modern society, and it is a stance that I have developed. ...... Okay, so you can't change the way your friend is.
It's ingrained. It's going to be hard to correct.
"But I don't think there's no way at all, for example, that your friend will remain a friend to Lord Latzel if Lord Latzel is always by his side.
"Well, I suppose so.
"So, in order for you to remain my preferred friend, all you have to do is to make sure that everyone stays close to your friend!

　I think it's a strange trend. ...... Well, I understand what you're saying, and it bothers me, but I don't want to reject it.

It's not that I don't understand the concerns of the mixes, so I'll try to keep it to myself. It's not that I don't understand the concerns of the mixes, so I'll try to be less self-conscious about it. ...... Well, I'll take that meddling as a price for concern.
Yes, please do!　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here.　I myself want my friend to be a good person!
I want my friend to be a good person too!" "How can people in this world say such embarrassing words?



　As a susceptible person, I have a weakness for straightforward words like this, so please don't do this to me.
　The Iliad, in particular, is a foul blow to a man who is good at fighting back.

Isn't it important to tell people what you think?
"But on Earth, it's often a nuisance.
"Well, then, perhaps my current thoughts are...
"No, I'm very happy. I have to thank Marito for choosing me.

　I didn't get a chance to feel this way very often, because I was too scared to feel comfortable.
　It was hard for the bat bastard to bear the thoughts of the inhabitants of this world, but the ticklish feeling wasn't bad.
　Mixu froze for a while as if he was surprised by the face we showed him, but then he rushed to move.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here.
"Yes, that's right. I hope you can feel my embarrassment a little.
...... I'll be a little more careful.

　Please do that, I don't want to be the one who writhes in agony when I come back to myself, yes.
　After that, I went into the virtual world again to verify the information I got from Docola.


　When I had reached a dead end in my theoretical speculations, Ex-Doik finally returned.
　For some reason, his skin was a little tanned, what really happened?

"Hahahaha!　You've been waiting a long time, Lakra Sarv!
"Oh no, Master Shosho said you won't be laughing so hard for a few more days!

　Yeah, that's what I was thinking, but the ecdysiac is changing faster than I expected.
　I need to reanalyze it a little more. ...... It's ridiculous, so I'll stop.

I've got all the stuff you asked for, compadre.
I didn't think you'd be able to collect it all in a few days. How fast are you moving?
"My chain can change form and properties at will. It's just a matter of doing this.

　With that, Exduk manipulated the chain at will and created wings.
　With a flick of the chain, it started to float.
　Well, if it can glide through the sky, it's faster than a horse.
　This is the cause of his sunburn. ...... I hope he's not mistaken for a demon because he's been spotted.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　It's a prison that hasn't been used at all since the prisoners' quarters were built on the fourth level, so I decided to take advantage of it.

So, let's get to work.
"Oh, before that, I'd like to report on another request. First, I found Gillista, gave her a message, and gave her my chain. I've made it possible for you to see her from now on.

　This is like putting a transmitter on a woman, and I don't think it's a very nice thing to do, but we're dealing with a woman.
　There is no such thing as a cell phone in this world, although there is something close to ......, but it is not widespread.

And I got in touch with the person in question. It was difficult to talk to him, but when I explained the situation, he was more interested than I expected. I negotiated with him in the middle of my first request, so maybe he's already been to Ghana.
"Oh, really?

　That's definitely good news, and I'm excited to hear it, since I've been asking Exequik to do it with the hope that he might be able to do it.

"Shishou, has anyone else done this?
"Yeah, there's someone I'd like you to meet with, Wolfe.

　Wolfe comes up to me, training his chains.
　He wants to show Ecdysium his progress.

"You want Wolfe to go to ......?
"Well, I was half expecting you, but I didn't think you'd actually show up.
Um, Mr. Shosho, I'm not quite sure what you mean by .......
Gladona the Fist, Parshero's former teacher.