Three days had passed since they had been caught.

In the meantime, it was decided to interrogate them...... I was able to extract information from them more easily than I expected.

Well, it's almost like Nair's abilities and Hannah Mr./Ms.'s magic have nothing to hide at some point, but one of the reasons is that both of them seem to be extremely weak.

 

"Hey, I'll tell you how I got here......

"I can talk about anything! So please don't bring that monster ......!!"

"Green light...... Coming from the darkness...... There's nowhere to run ......."

 

No, I'm starting to feel sorry for myself when I'm already so affected.

However, it was worth it, and the information we obtained was useful for us and for the demon tribe.

 

"I think I understand how the Demon King thinks you're funny."

"I don't know."

 

After the interrogation, I was even more stunned by the words that Mr./Ms. said to me as I slumped my shoulders in another room.

This person was also present at the interrogation, but he seemed to be a little taken aback by the reaction of such a crowd.

 

"In fact, there's hardly a time when he doesn't do something funny."

 

Koga, who was sitting across from me, said pleasantly.

 

"I'm not always doing interesting things."

"You've been doing it all the time, at least for the last two months."

 

As expected, it's always thriving...... isn't it?

What the hell do you think of me?

 

"Your familiars and Hannah were also nervous."

"I've learned that when the interests of the villainous duo coincide, things can go wrong......

 

Both of them had a nasty way of interrogating.

I couldn't see it, but maybe it was showing me some of my memories of when I caught them as phantom magic.

In doing so, Nea was verbally chasing them down.

 

"Look, a monster is coming."

"It's hard to make up your mind forever, isn't it?"

 

"Help? What are you thinking we are going to help you?'

"You still seem to think you're in a position where you can say whatever you want, does this need to be punished?"

 

"Oh my gosh, this person cried, Mr./Ms. Nea."

"It's not like I'm going to cry and get out of it."

 

During this time, the two of them are smiling all the time.

It was really devilish to see me chasing after me like a fish out of water, even though I was behind him.

Sometimes I wonder if he was trembling when he saw me...... Well, let's not worry about that.

 

"But you got the information you need."

"yes, I'll just leave the rest to you."

 

A prefabricated bridge prepared when secretly diving into the Demon Lord's territory.

The name and identity of the slave trader who hired the man-wanderers.

The place and time at which they are supposed to hand over the children who have been tortured.

I relayed this information to the Kingdom of Lingle with Hoobird.

 

"We'll have to take care of him after we capture him, but at least we need to strengthen our security to prevent this from happening in the future."

 

At first glance, it seems to be a solution, but there are still a lot of issues that need to be solved in the Demon Lord's Realm.

While I was thinking about this, someone suddenly knocked on the door of the room we were in.

 

"What's wrong?"

 

Mr./Ms. Amira reacts to the knock.

Maybe it's a security guard, but what's wrong?

 

"There is a child who says that he has an errand in the Healing Wizard Hall ......."

"To Usato?"

"I haven't heard anything...... Is it Keira?"

 

If that's the case, it's a bit quick, but .......

When I asked her to let me into the room, it was Amako who came in, not Kira.

 

"Are you there?"

"Oh, it was Amako, did you come alone?"

"I was with Kannagi halfway, but she said she had a conversation with the Demon Lord, so I was the only one here."

 

That's what I mean.

Well, Amako is here too, and I'm going to bring Nea back and head to the next appointment.

 

"I'm going to see Keira now, will you come with me?"

"I don't mind, are you going to see how Ram is doing?"

"That's part of it, but Keira also has a story to tell."

"Talk?"

 

I think it's just right for Amako who tilts her head, and I explain to Mr./Ms. and Koga, who are here, that the Demon King has proposed to leave Kira with the rescue team.

After listening to the explanation, the three of them looked surprised but convinced.

 

"Bring that girl to the Ringle Kingdom...... Or? I see, it's true that the current Demon King Territory is unstable, so it's safer to leave it to you."

"Well, Kira's dark magic is a rare type, and I understand your concern that demons might be after you."

 

It's quite different compared to Koga's aggressive dark magic.

But Koga himself has recently awakened to the mysterious ability of alter egos, so I don't think he can say much about people.

 

"If Koga wants to, he can fly, right?"

"Yes, I can, but even if you fly with the wings made by my magic, you're just gliding, and Keira's magic is unusual because it floats without wings or anything."

「…… Certainly."

 

Keira's dark magic feels more like floating than flying.

It's not flapping its wings, it's floating on a mysterious principle, so the Demon King may be evaluating it with that part in mind.

 

"That's why we're going."

"Well, leave the rest to me, although Amira will take care of the rest."

 

Hey, leave it to me.

Kahaha, a smiling Koga glances at Mr./Ms., and she is rather angry, grinning.

 

"Oh, hey, what's that smile, it's creepy...... huh?"

"Kukuku, it's about time."

"Huh? What's ———?"

 

At that moment, the door is thrown open with a force that seems to be accompanied by an onomatopoeia, and Senri-sama, a girl with impressive long braided hair——— rushes into the room.

 

"I heard that Mr./Ms. Koga is serious about his work!?"

"Gee!? Senri!?"

"I called her beforehand."

"I don't think we'll have any contact, but you guys!!"

 

…… Oh.

Speaking of which, during today's early morning training, Mr./Ms. Amira said that she wanted to talk to Senri-sama, so I introduced her, but I didn't expect it...... Ad hoc?

 

"Oh, that's why Mr./Ms. Amira said you wanted to talk to Senri-sama before you came here?"

"Oh, I was more intimate than I expected."

"Yes, we joined hands once and became friends!"

 

Did you become friends in physical language or something like that......?

When I was surprised that it was amazing, Koga, who looked desperate, pointed at me.

 

"No way!? Teme, Usato!! You ——— help responsibly."

"Ahh Amako!! I'm sorry if I'm late, so I'll go right away!!"

 

Anyway, before I jump to the ground, I go outside with Amako and close the door.

After that, I heard Koga's grudge...... yes, well, I want him to do his best at this.

 

"What's next, Usato?"

"I'm going to pick up Nea, who is playing evil in another room."

 

He walks into a room with a villainous duo named Nea and Mr./Ms., who are currently making plans to conduct further interrogation of the thugs.

At that time, Amako, who was walking next to me, looked up at me.

 

"Is it true that Kira is coming to the Ringle Kingdom?"

"For me, Keira's intentions come first, so in the end, she's going to decide."

 

As with Ferm, the intention of the person is important first.

Mr./Ms. Gref, Keira's family, are here, so you can't force them to tear them off.

 

"But I think Keira will be able to do well in ...... lifeguard."

"I think we can get along somehow."

 

He's still a kid, but he wasn't traveling with Mr./Ms. to Date.

I think he probably knows more than I do in terms of travel experience.

 

"The problem is the tin."

"......, Nea is the same, but do you think that Senpai is a dangerous person?"

"I'm not a dangerous person, but I think I'm a weird person."

 

Amako's words are sharp.

 

"What does Usato think of Suzune?"

"What do you think......?"

 

The flow of the story has changed a little.

Amako, who looked up at me in distress, continued to say the words.

 

"For some reason, I had never heard of such a thing."

"Hmm......"

 

I wonder what it is, a presence that makes me feel good when I'm by my side.

It's very difficult to express ...... words.

He ponders for a few seconds and manages to answer with a groan.

 

"I won't tell him...... I respect him and I think he's a great person. …… I won't tell him."

"I'm going to say it twice......

 

Because you're too embarrassed to say this to yourself.

At such times, it seems that the reaction is either to be teased or to be shy normally.

 

"Well, here it is."

 

I arrived at the room where Nea was, so I knocked and opened the door.

Then———、

 

"Hehehe, how about scaring him even more with Devil Usat and making him vomit?"

"Uh-huh, that's good, you're a fool who probably hasn't confessed Mr./Ms.Mr./Ms. done something wrong, so let's let you spit out a lot of along with a cry of terror at this time."

"Fufufufu""

 

「「……」」

 

He closes the door and looks at Amako before sighing.

I mean, I'm glad those two are on this side.

…… But now I have to break into the evil scheme of that duo.

 

●

 

We take Nea, who has been scheming, and head to the house where Kira and the others live.

I had told them beforehand that I was going there, so I was immediately greeted by Ram and Rose and we had a discussion Mr./Ms. Keira and Gref.

 

"That's what I ———."

"Is it a suggestion from the Demon Lord, Kira, what do you want to do?"

 

Mr./Ms. immediately explains what happened, and asks Keira with a nod.

Well, I don't think I'll get an answer right away, so I'll pause for a moment———、

 

"I'm going."

"What?"

"I'm going."

 

So, ...... immediate answer?

I'm surprised when Keira answers with Mr./Ms. already leaning over the table, but Amako and Nea seem to know.

 

"Well, that's right."

"You don't even have to look at it with prescience."

 

Was I the only one who didn't understand......?

No, but it's the Ringle Kingdom, right?

Even though it's a neighboring country, it's far from the Demon Lord's territory...... Isn't it amazing that you can make a decision so quickly......?

 

"I want to go to the Ringle Kingdom!!"

"I'm going to be separated from Mr./Ms. Gref for a while, okay?"

"It's fine!"

 

Don't worry.

I was a little worried, so I looked at Mr./Ms. Gref and he nodded with a wry smile.

 

"It's Keira's own choice, but I have no reason to object to leaving it to you."

"So, what is it?"

"Well, you don't do that to them, do you? I'm leaving it to you because you're the one."

 

I feel a little itchy at the words of trust from Mr./Ms. Gref.

 

"In fact, it might be said that the organization you are in is the safest place on the continent, hahaha."

"No......... Ah, maybe. Hahaha"

 

I thought about denying it, but when I thought of Rose and the rest of the men in the rescue team, I realized that I wasn't wrong.

...... Nagi Mr./Ms. will come as Kira leaves.

 

"But what I'm worried about is whether this kid will be okay on his own."

"Oh, don't worry, we have Nea and Ferm in the lifeguard quarters, so we'll be fine on that. There are also kids my age."

 

Also, seniors.

Ferm can be a bit sloppy, but Nea is quite carefree, so you can leave it to her.

 

"I can't help it, I'll take care of it."

"It's not too late."

"What did you say?"

 

Nea glared at Amako who murmured softly.

…… But will Kira come to the Ringle Kingdom?

This child, who has only known the Demon Lord's Realm until now, will have the opportunity to learn about the outside world for the first time, and I have to pay attention to a lot of things.

 

"Keira, good luck with you."

"Yes, I'm going to be the best disciple ......!!"

"Oh, ......?"

 

It's amazing that the person in question is also motivated.

 

「…… Ringle Kingdom, huh?"

 

Soon, the two-month stay will come to an end, and we will return to the Kingdom of Lingle.

I lost a gauntlet in such a short period of time, but I gained a lot from the technical side of things. But I know that's not enough.

There is no end to the challenges, but let's move forward as we have done so far.

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In fact, during the interrogation, it was Hannah Mr./Ms. who was watching behind her and occasionally showed visions that made her look like a demon.