Kingdom of Dragon King's Royal Palace.
It's not as large as Asura Kingdom's Royal Palace, or as refined as Milis.
To describe it in a few words, it was a bloated jumble of buildings with bizarre landscaping.
It seems they've been constantly adding on to the main building out of necessity, but it just oozes vulgarity.
Nevertheless, this is the result.
It had the nature of something overwhelmingly unknown.
If I had to invade this palace, I don't think I could help but hesitate.
Although there's no need to feel overwhelmed this time.
I'm well prepared.
I'm in a carriage drawn by a white horse, in beautiful clothes, with an appointment.
Furthermore, Orsted has a good grasp on the present and future situation of this country.
It might not be perfect, but it makes a big difference.
I have confidence that things won't get carried away.
"Then, Eris, Aisha, are you ready?"
"Yeah."
"Yup."
By the way, this time it's only us three.
Eris, Aisha, and myself.
"If the Death God turns out to be an enemy, Eris and I will stall him, and, Aisha, you spread the [Complete Set] summoning scroll. Then I'll settle things in the MK-I."
"Leave it to me!"
I actually wanted to bring Zanoba and Roxy, but they have their hands full with the MK-III's production.
For the present, it's just us.
Eris and I are the combat force.
Well, that's only in the case that the Death God turns into an enemy.
I'll entrust Eris to the vanguard.
That's why it's necessary to bring two people, in order to deal with such an unpredictable guy.
Although, putting that line of thought aside, it's also important for Aisha to join us in preparation for installing a mercenary branch in this country.
It's not a bad thing to get a feeling for the country in person.
"...."
While we were having that dangerous conversation, we arrived at the palace's gates.
There's nothing for me to say here.
The person that came with us from Asura Kingdom's embassy does all the talking.
From arranging the appointment, to addressing the gatekeeper, and all the arrangements afterwards.
Everything has gone smoothly so far, now we've entered the palace.
"We have arrived."
We disembark the horse-drawn carriage and are guided into the palace.
After all this I'm starting to feel conspicuous.
A person wearing what looks to be noble attire chatting with a knight was staring.
"Act dignified."
This time, in addition to coming here in the position of Benedict's friend, I've also made it clear that I've come here with Ariel's authority.
To make an enemy of me is for the Kingdom of Dragon King to make an enemy of the Kingdom of Asura,
There might also be rumors floating around of my involvement with the war in Shirone.
It shouldn't be possible for anyone to know that Orsted was the criminal who killed the king.
After this, I'll be in Ariel's debt again.