Assisting Mercenary Group is difficult as well."
"Is it a territory conscious thing after all?"
"Atofe-sama reigns over this region but the one who controls it are the Imperial Guards. Building a different organization is convenient to make use of but we can't look after their troubles."
".....I understand."
Mercenary group too is overdoing it.
Just building it should be fine but we mustn't forget that the head of the neighboring organization is Atofe.
If a problem occurs and to settle it strength is needed instead of wit.
Surely such an incident might occur and before you realize it destruction is set in.
"Regarding the search for Kishirika-sama, let's send out letters containing Atofe-sama's sign to Demon Lords of various places. They will surely lend a hand if it's just a search."
"Please do."
"There is no need for you to request. The one delivering the letters will be you. Since we don't know the exact place of the Teleportation Magic Circle."
"Ah, yes."
That's right, now that he mentions it these people already know about the Teleportation Magic Circle so there is no need to hide it.
Teleportation Magic Circle.
It's a taboo for the Human Race but it might not be a taboo for the people of the Demon Race who have longevity.
"Since Kishirika-sama doesn't run away without a particular reason she will probably be found out immediately."
"It's better if she's found out as soon as possible."
"It depends on the speed of the letter to reach but.....she might get discovered within this 1 year."
I can't find where Kishirika is as usual.
"Just why does that person wander around like that?"
"Well it's unclear for me just how an ancient demon race thinks."
"......But of course."
If it comes from me, then I think Moore is also one of the ancient demon race......
I don't know for how long they live but if it's the Immortal Demon race they might live for a number of years without getting affected for 100 or 200 years.
"However, Rudeus-dono sure has become stronger. There's quite a difference if we compare you from before when we met."
"It's the power of the Magic Armor."
"Such an honorable honesty."
"There is no conviction in my honesty. I was able to obtain Atofe-sama's power by making her surrender but I myself haven't dramatically become any stronger."
『Strength』 can be produced.
It's an agglutination of magic and skill.
It doesn't mean that I can just obtain that 『Strength』 with my power alone.
Me, Zanoba, Cliff and Roxy too these days.
If not for them the Magic Armor would never have seen completion nor operation.
"Your the second person after North God Kalmann whose strength was recognized by Atofe-sama in just one blow and she decided to come under your jurisdiction."
"I think I am inferior in regards to the level of the Major World Powers."
Before long the one defeated would have been me if she had kept resurrecting and continued fighting again and again.
Since I don't have an inexhaustible supply of magic.
"We'll readily supply if it's insufficient."
Be it skills, armor, comrades.
Atofe-sama has come to recognize all of those.
Therefore she always hangs around all of the members.
Since that is the strength of the Human race."
He's probably saying that.....the strength of the human race is the power to put things together.
Making use of weapons, armors and comrades as well, while accommodating all of those with strategy and tactics.
No matter the enemy we won't utter cowardice.
For this reason, Atofe accepted defeat and Moore is praising me.
I'm somewhat content with that.
"However, just like Atofe we the Imperial Guards still have the swordplay of North God style.
We don't think you fought in all seriousness."
"I'm deeply impressed by those words."
Atofe fought alone this time.
But that is the minimum force as far as she's concerned.
She still has much more power to bequeath.
I don't know where she will intend to use it.
The future me was outwitted by Moore and was defeated......
I just happen to see a vision of conflict with the Imperial Guards so for that reason I prepared something in advance just in case.
Roxy was there for that reason.
She possessed scrolls for every hypothetical situation.
If we're able to pin Moore down even for just a short time, we could at least prepare our retreat.
Or so I thought but it might have been risky if the Imperial Guards had genuinely participated.
"Moore! Moooooorree! Bring Rudeus here!"
And a call out came from Atofe.
The loud voice which called out to Moore resounded till here.
When I looked out the window Eris was falling face-down and Roxy was rushing towards her in a hurry.
Looks like she lost.
Well that's obvious.
"We should start going soon. Please use the Lithograph that was installed just now for making communication."
"Yes, but before that."
While saying that Moore presented a box that was located on his side.
Looking like a large Japanese dictionary.
A box that has an ominous demonic pattern carved into it and feels like I'll be cursed if it's opened.
It was unexpectedly light after I held it.
"From Atofe-sama, I hand this over to you from us."
".....And this is?"
"When you're caught in a dilemma please open this. It will definitely become your strength."
I see.
Enjoyment of trying to open it, is it. (TLN : This is probably some kind of slang/reference. 開けてみてのお楽しみ、って事か。)
"Well then, shall we go."
"Yes."
I put the box in the baggage and left the room.
After that I sat next to Atofe watching the competition from a special seat and treating myself to alcohol.
A team competition of 5-5 by the Imperial Guards.
Moore and others are showing off very flashy magic.
The rest are doing acrobats like the Chinese Athletic Association or music instruments are being played resembling a former troubadour.
Although I wasn't able to enjoy much looking at them.
For some reason Atofe who was sitting next to me was naked above the waist the whole time and continued to do so.
Good gracious, I am in trouble as to where to look.
The abstinent Rudeus has become greedy because of the abstinence itself.
"......."
When I started taking glances, before I knew it Eris who was sitting next to me pulled my ear and Roxy who was sitting on top of my lap blocked my field of vision towards Atofe.
It was an enjoyable party.