Part 3[แก้ไข]
48 hours after the game has ended.
In addition to the victory celebration and the rebirth festival, there was still a banquet to be held in conjunction on the last day. Sandra, who had obtained victory over the Demon Lord, and also [No Name] who had contributed with significant achievements, greatly heated up the lively atmosphere. In the game where thousands of people were trapped in the Demon Lord game, the small amount of sacrifices in the end led to victory. Everyone also generously praised [Salamandra] and [No Name]. After the participation in the game, no one would despise them anymore. Because Izayoi's strategy and tactics ultimately lead to success.
—The other side, back of the stage.
Mandra's personal guards were allowed to attend the banquet and rest. This was a rarely goodwill act that surprised the guards, but now they were all enjoying the banquet outside. During this period of time, Mandra was the only person inside the palace office, reading a black envelope stamped by [Thousand Eyes].
".........."
No other person was present and the doors and windows were tightly closed. The office was empty.
Having read all the contents of the letter placed on the desk, Mandra sighed and said to himself:
"『The festival that ran smoothly and the successful repelling of the Demon Lord, we celebrate the meaning of the expression. We also hope to expect great things from the future Northern Floor Master of [Salamandra]. Note: The godly jade Iron from the Stellar Sea Dragon King has been sent to those bait already.』Eh?..............As expected from 『Thousand Eyes』, everything was in their control? We really cannot afford to be doing bad things."
"What bad things?"
Mandra suddenly stood up.
There was no one around, but he had some impression on this voice.
"The Brat from [No Name].....! Where are you!"
"Hiding in the ceilings!"
'Pong!' Izayoi broke apart the ceiling and appeared.
There was no clue as to how he got in, but Izayoi was currently hanging his body on the cobwebs. It was obvious that his right hand was still bandaged and not yet recovered, which made it really troublesome to sneak in.
Patting away the dust on his body, he spoke with a disdainful smile:
"Well, what bad things does it relate to? It is not about the matter where [Salamandra] lured the Demon Lord into the festival right?"
"......What!"
"Oh? How is this surprising? It could be inferred as normal thinking right? Those guys appeared from the exhibits that were showcased. And there were 130 pieces of stained glass in total that portrayed the Piper. Unless the organizer intentionally did it, it will certainly make people feel suspicious right?"
'Am I wrong?' Izayoi asked while tilting his head.
With cold sweat trickling down his back, Mandra grabbed the hilt of his sword that was hanging on his waist.
Thinking that this problem has gone rather downright, Izayoi scratched his head and sat down on the desk.
"Whoa, don't do that, I am not here because of that reason. The reason why I came here was, erm, how to say it? It should be the so-called [Curiosity]."
"What......!"
"Although this is my personal opinion, but you don't wish to kill Sandra or inherit the big position, right? But you hope..........that Sandra would cheer up and take up shouldering [Salamandra]. There is only one conclusion for this speculation. Do you have a sister complex?"
"......."
"Haha, I am just joking. I tried to think of the reason a bit..........and thought about the mission of the [Floor Masters]. In simple times, if this festival was attacked, it should be some sort of initiation ritual right?"
[Floor Master] must be able to have a bulwark against a Demon Lord's attack. In other words, if you can crack a Demon Lord's game, then the surrounding communities will acknowledge that they can work independently.
That way, Izayoi was able to point out that this incident was the initiation ceremony.
Mandra, who was accused, started sweating on the palms. Izayoi ignored that reaction and continued:
"New Demon Lord vs New Floor Master? Aiyah Aiyah, saying it is a coincidence is just too lucky! If you want to base it on Sandra's accumulated experience, there is no better opponent. This time Sandra will be able to work independently and be recognized as the Northern Floor Master! Oh really! The future of [Salamandra] has calmed down now!"
".........Gu......"
Mandra gritted his teeth. Mentioning it to here, Izayoi suddenly put on sharp eyes.
".........Oi, say something! While I am feeling good please say something that has more guarantee! When we had to face the Demon Lord, what happened to your advocate order giving attitude!"
Mandra simply grabbed tightly onto the hilt of his sword.
Turning his upper body backwards, Izayoi ridiculed Mandra's response.