The journey to the castle in Myalark was terribly quiet.

There are no people, and even the things that are sold are left unattended...... It was as if people had disappeared after a certain time, and there was a sense of uneasiness in the situation.

 

"Mr. Leo."

 

I was walking with Alc and the others in the city where silence reigned, and I called out to Leo, a man in armor who was walking in front of me.

 

"Yes, what is it?"

"Why don't you take the helmet?"

「!?」

 

I've been a little worried about him for not wanting to take off his helmet at all.

When he heard my questioning words, he held his head with his hand.

 

"Oh, it was rude to keep your face hidden all the time, I'm sorry, I'm going to take it off now."

 

Leo immediately tries to take off his helmet.

However, contrary to expectations, the helmet does not come off as if it was caught in something.

 

"Oh, that? Can't get it? Mmmmm......mhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

Leo grabs his head and tries to pull him up.

Perhaps his armor was distorted in the battle with Charon, and he got caught in his helmet and couldn't come off.

Leo started jumping up and down on the spot, and when he noticed our gaze, he turned around impatiently.

His voice seemed to tremble.

 

"And I'll take it off at the castle."

"Well, that's ...... better way."

 

Embarrassed, Leo turned forward and started walking again.

He mutters something like "I......'ve done it" or "I may not be able to do it anymore" or "I can't do it anymore."

I guess they are summarizing the contents of the report to the castle. This person seems to be serious.

 

"Are you more playful than I thought?"

"It's very rare to have someone who can feel that kind of familiarity with nature."

 

Mr. Arc nodded at my words.

I had just met Leo, but I had a lot of impressions.

He was reliable, serious, kind, and caring about me more than himself, and had a friendly personality...... I felt a little disappointed, but I guess that's because of my mind.

Not everyone I meet is unfortunate.

 

"It's a shame ......."

「...... Huh? What's that?"

 

When I look at Nea who is casually walking diagonally in front of me, I get a jittery glance.

......。

 

"Huh......"

"Hey!? Isn't it terrible to sigh when you see people's faces? I haven't done anything!?"

"No, it's something...... I'm sorry for you......"

"I don't want to be told by the most unfortunate guy! This devilish brain-muscle desensitized monster man!"

"I'm not going to slap all the insults I can think of, I'm going to take it to heart."

 

I can't help but complain about it.

What is insensitivity?

Devils and brains aside, I'm proud to say that I've reached a realm that is too sharp when it comes to reflexes.

 

"If you're talking about pain, I'm in pain normally, I'm just putting up with it. It's all about spirit, spirit, and as long as you don't break your heart, you can endure it."

"I wonder if you'll notice something wrong when you're holding back ...... your spirits."

"Humans are creatures that get stronger every time they overcome pain......

 

Terrible muscle pain in training.

The pain of ignoring the screaming muscles and continuing to overwork them.

Injuries and poisons in the fight against snakes.

Avoidance training in which Rose hits him unilaterally.

Injuries in the battle with the Evil Dragon.

Psychic attack in Samaria.

It wasn't all half-hearted, but I endured it and got through it.

 

"Eh, did you think you were still human?"

 

However, the vampire in the skin of the village girl responded with such a reaction that I could not have said.

 

"The reaction is pretty hurtful."

"No, because...... Use common sense...... This is because normal humans don't make an ogre faint in agony with a single blow ...... begin with. Besides, Samaria is a monster in mind when it can endure hundreds of years' worth of grudges, isn't it?"

 

It's not like I'm making fun of this guy.

Are you really pulling ......!? I almost cried because of the reaction.

 

"Nea, stop, even Usato's going to get hurt, right?"

"Amako......!"

 

After all, you were on my side, Amako.

Amako hugged my arm with both arms and glared at Nea.

 

"Usato is still human, not yet."

"Hey, why did you say it twice?"

 

I mean, I'm human, right?

You don't transform into another creature after a certain time, right?

Amako tilted her head adorably at my pleading gaze.

 

「?」

"No, don't tilt your head, why do you look like you really don't know?"

 

Amako, that's not a follow-up.

I mean, I don't think that's the case.

This is exactly what it means to step on and kick.

 

"We'll be at the castle soon...... Hey, Usato, what's wrong? No way, you got injured somewhere in the battle just now!?"

"I don't have a body, but I have a mind...... My heart hurts."

 

Samaria should have made me mentally stronger, but it's usually a shock when I'm drawn to it normally.

I told Leo, who was starting to panic, that it was okay, and turned my attention to the castle of Mialak, which was approaching nearby.

It looks like a castle similar to the Kingdom of Lingle and Samaria. Is the color a little light blue?

Here's someone Leo wants to meet.

 

"Well, we have a lot of questions we want to ask."

 

That the water around the Mialak is frozen.

Why is the mysterious man, Charon, out of control?

And those of us who are caught up in what is happening to Mr. Charon must be heard.

 

●

 

Guided by Leo, we arrived at the castle.

When we moved to the front of the castle gate, a person who seemed to be a maid from the castle greeted Leo and us. However, no one comes out of the castle except her.

As soon as she saw Leo, she changed her mind and ran to him.

 

"―――Are you safe!?"

"Oh, as you can see, there are no injuries."

"Isn't it tattered!?"

"Oh, no, I'm unharmed inside."

"Oh, really...... you mean, who are you?"

 

The maid was relieved, but when she noticed us behind her, she had a suspicious expression.

Maybe it's because there's a bulllin who is a monster. Normally, it looks carefree, but in the eyes of ordinary people, it is a ferocious monster, a blue grizzly, so it is understandable to be wary.

 

"They helped me out in danger, and I can assure you that they are not enemies."

 

Leo immediately told the maid about us, so we didn't have to be alarmed.

 

"Usato, I'll let her guide me the rest because I have to take off this armor."

"Oh, yes, I understand."

"Well, you'll see me soon."

 

Leo puts his hand on my shoulder and smiles as he walks towards the castle.

The maid who saw off Leo turned around and bowed respectfully.

 

"Now, ladies and gentlemen, here we go. Oh, familiars...... Familiar? ...... Would you mind letting the Blue Grizzly into the stables?"

"Yes, I'm fine."

 

For the time being, I put Bulllin in the stables on the castle grounds, and then ask the maid to guide me into the castle.

The inside of the castle was not as popular as the outside.

 

"Is there no one here either......?"

"It doesn't seem like it, does it? It's quite a few, but there seem to be some."

 

Listen to Nea's words and look around the castle.

More and more I don't understand the meaning. It's the same outside, but it's strange to think that there are so few people. If it's true that the people of Mialark have been wiped out by the hands of Charon outside, it's still convincing, but can he do that with the ice?

 

"Why did you come to Mealak?"

"We've come from the Ringle Kingdom on a mission, but when we arrive, the water around Mialak is frozen and an unidentified man is running amok...... What the hell happened?"

「......」

 

Yes, when Aluk asked the maid, she fell silent.

After a moment of silence, she hesitantly spoke.

 

"I ...... I do not understand the details of the situation. We don't...... It started about a month ago."

"A month ......"

 

Before we arrived in Samaria?

That's when the commotion started.

 

"One night, a knight suddenly went on a rampage, and as if he had forgotten himself, he began to attack those around him, and he was immediately seized by the knights around him and put in prison."

 

Perhaps that knight is Mr. Charon.

But what does it mean to suddenly go on a rampage?

 

"After a while, he will be back to normal and his normal peaceful life will return...... He thought so, but he never came to his senses. Moreover, it seemed that its power was increasing day by day...... And then--"

「...... And?"

"Exactly two weeks ago, he broke through the cage and escaped, and he stole the powerful armor of the Mialak and in the blink of an eye he incapacitated the knights and tried to destroy them as much as possible."

"Wasn't it just the power of that axe......

 

Charon's axe was wearing a powerful cold air, so I thought that was the cause of his deformity, but he had changed even before that.

And it ...... two weeks ago.

It was around that time when we left Samariar, so we didn't notice the abnormal situation in Miarak and went straight there.

Well, what a bad luck story.

 

"And the people here ...... him?"

"No, the people of Myalark have fled to neighboring countries."

「...... Huh?"

 

When you say that you let the people of the country escape while Mr. Charon is rampaging outside, do you mean that you let the people of the country escape?

Is that possible......

When I couldn't understand the maid's explanation, she stopped walking in front of me and turned to look at me. There is a large door to our side, and she places her palm on it.

 

"The queen will tell you the details."

"...... Queen?"

 

He said and threw the door open.

At the far end of the hall that I could see beyond the door, a woman was sitting on a throne.

Is she the same age as Rose, or older? However, due to his tired expression and faint circles floating around his eyes, he seems to be getting older.

A royal costume based on blue, and a cane as transparent as ice. The woman who squinted her gaze at us looked at us curiously.

 

"You guys...... No, you're the one he was talking about."

「......!」

 

She looks at me and is confused by her words like that.

He spoke as if he knew me. Moreover, this time it was not like I had researched beforehand like Samaria did.

My eyes widen in astonishment, and the queen slowly rises from her throne.

 

"Welcome to Myalak, I am Norn Elad Millark, Queen of Myalark, and let me tell you first, I'm--I can't welcome you willingly."

 

The words of the Queen, Norn Elad Mialak, the apparent refusal.

With those words, I couldn't help but be convinced that this letter would not end so easily.

 

●

 

"We know we're not welcome, but it's kind of like we've been caught up in it for no reason. First of all, why don't you tell me what's going on?"

 

After receiving a clear refusal, I didn't know how to talk about it, but instead of me, Mr. Alc was talking to Mr. Norn.

At his words, the Norn shrugged his shoulders and opened his mouth slightly.

His voice was weak and undignified.

 

"I know, I suppose I should have welcomed you...... It's too bad timing. I'm sorry if I sounded harsh, but ......."

 

The Norn lowered his arms languidly, as if he were weak, with a shadow on his face.

What can I say, her appearance was more reminiscent of a work-tired office worker than a queen. Confused by the difference between the queen I had expected and the queen in front of me, I waited for her next words.

 

"I haven't slept properly for about a week, and to be honest, I......'m pretty frustrated."

"Uh, yes......."

 

It's ...... to be grumpy for such a lower-than-expected reason.

She casually places her expensive-looking cane next to her and sits down in her chair violently, sleepily pressing her eyes to it. If you look closely, you can see what looks like a bottle lying next to the throne.

...... What's that...... Is it alcohol?

As he stares at the empty bottle, Nea and Amako next to him hold their noses and look at each other.

 

"Usato...... That's a potion. What's more, this harsh smell ...... It's the one that has the effect of making you drowsy......

"Wow, potions are supposed to be expensive, but they're a great way to use ......."

 

This is the first time I've heard of potions, but I wonder if it's like an energy drink to wake you up.

Hearing Amako's words, the queen smiled blankly, grabbed a bottle of contents beside her, and drank it.

Seeing such a Norn-sama, the maid behind her hurriedly rushed over.

 

"No, Norn! How many times do you have to tell me that excessive potion consumption is bad for you? Come on, even if it's only for three hours, get some sleep!"

"No, I don't like it! You're never going to wake me up in three hours! I can't sleep even for a day to do something about that problem child who is rampaging outside! Gabo-gabo-gabo!"

"Oh, all at once!? You can't do it!"

 

The queen gulps down the potion and the maid tries to stop the violent act while being warm.

...... To be honest, for me, who had met kingly kings such as Lucas and Lloyd, the young Norn in front of me seemed quite strange.

Or rather, it's quite a draw.

 

"You've only been queen for a short time, so why do you have to be on the verge of destruction...... Uh-huh......"

 

Eventually, even though we were there, he started whining.

I can't help but be bothered, so I let out a sigh and decide to step forward.

 

"Oh, I'm sorry."

"What's that......

 

I call out to her like a ghost who ruins everything with the dignity I felt at first.

In fact, she must be a very beautiful person. It's ruined by Kuma and tiredness.

 

"Shall I cast a healing spell?"

「...... Huh!?"

 

What the hell was that? What is the face?

I looked at the Norn and the maid as if they had found a savior, and for some reason I was tired.

It will be a while before we hear about the situation.

 

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It was the appearance of the hard-working queen and the hard-working maid.

 

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