Yomigaeri no Maou

Inside, Lulu and the four of them were put through to the reception room.

Before long the servants shall bring to each of them drinks and confectionery, and put them before the Lulu.

Then,

"The Lord will come soon, please wait a little longer"

As soon as I said that, I dropped back.

In fact, the Marquis of Baraxeno did not make the Lulu wait that long.

It won't be long enough since I entered the room.

Impossible for a normal aristocrat, it is a short wait.

There is a character out here in the Marquis of Baraxeno who says he will not look or act great down there, even if he is a civilian, but he can also say that it is an action that may be tasted in some cases.

Well, the Marquis of Baraxeno himself would know about the area, so it would be something the Lulu's are doing well without worrying about.

Besides, if it's the first time you look at someone like the Lulu's, who has at least never met the Marquis of Baraxeno, maybe the hospitality the Marquis of Baraxeno said like this isn't a bad thing.

Whatever, Lulu and the others tasted the Marquis of Baraxeno, because they felt a little surprise first.

"... sorry to keep you waiting. I (I) am Baraxeno, the lord who reigns over this Zepheha."

That's the person who showed up.

That's because she was an elderly woman.

Slightly dull, but glossy gray hair, the blue-gray eyes of intelligence give an atmosphere somewhere resembling that of the ancient demons.

Overall, it seemed to me that he was in very uniform shape, and perhaps even martial arts.

The magic you can feel is never low either.

You will show considerable strength if you fight.

But what surprised me more than that was its gender.

"... woman, was it"

Lulu honestly said the surprise and Marquis Baraxeno replied laughingly to it.

"Hehe... you didn't know. I've heard your name before, Mr. Lulu-Cadisnora. Well... But normally nobles like you dealing with miners and such, you don't normally think you're a woman. However, the neighboring shrine is not particularly surprised."

When Lulu looks at Morgan's face when he is told, he certainly doesn't seem surprised at all.

"You knew?

"Yep, because I have a whole lot in mind about the nobility of this country. I'm rather surprised you don't know. From the look on your face, it looks like Ortez knew about it. Rusty... didn't seem to know."

I'm certainly not surprised by Ortez's face either.

I guess that means only Lulu and Rusty didn't know.

Though he is inherently a nobleman, he should probably know about his name and gender, but Lulu did not intend to stand as a nobleman from the beginning.

For this reason, it has become a student to spend time studying combat and witchcraft without ever studying the information around it.

Maybe I heard it somewhere once or so, but I thought it wasn't very important and forgot.

Even now, I said in my mind that I should have remembered that well.

"As long as you feel ashamed to expose your ignorance. Shallow adventurer, please forgive me."

To such Lulu's words, Marquis Baraxeno smiled, and said:

"No, no, it's not a problem at all. Instead, I'm glad to be able to walk proudly saying that I was able to surprise the featured stock that is now running up the main battle at the Wang Du Martial Arts Games."

"Do you even know that..."

Whatever it is to be said in the Wang capital, Lulu, who did not expect to come to Zepheha and say such a thing, is surprised again.

But from the Marquis Baraxeno, it doesn't seem a big deal that he's grasping the results of the martial arts tournament.

she says.

"The Adventurers' Union (Guild) will use that information network to stick out on the bulletin board about the results of the fight. Besides, I was going to go to the martial arts tournament if I didn't have anything to do with this mine. I haven't neglected to gather information because I've had many times as much interest as others. Anyway, since the start of the martial arts tournament, it's an officially recognized tournament for premium adventurers. Come on, it would have looked promising... Will you do the same next year..."

He regrets so much that he couldn't go see it, and the Marquis of Baraxeno, who says it's a real shame, somehow only looks like a normal woman if she does.

It doesn't feel like a lady jay that binds the miners, but I felt the Lulu's saw her essence in her unusual look at the next moment.

"Shall I put aside the story that I said? Let's hear the report first. Is it okay that you put it in the mine and found the cause of the demon outbreak and eliminated it?

The voice color hasn't changed, but the expression is different.

The sharp gaze seems to eloquently tell the Lulu's that they will not tolerate lies, so much so that I thought maybe the part that makes them feel this harsh is where the miners admire them.

Nevertheless, there is no particular need to lie to the Lulu's, so there is no need to be frightened by such a gaze.

Lulu nodded at her questions and began reporting.

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"First of all, it's the cause of the demon outbreak..."

"Oh, just figuring that out would be nice enough. We've sent a few Knights of the Lords, too, but the demons are too powerful to talk. I could imagine it would probably be in the back, but I couldn't even get that far."

It would mean that he had taken a variety of measures besides making requests to adventurers.

The Knights of the Lords are by no means weak, but they are not as powerful as the Royal Knights.

Strong but at best upper and lower classes are the limit, and it will rarely be the case that the superior classes belong.

It is also understandable, given the type of demons who were in the pits of the Asuos mine, and the number of them, that they are quite harsh at that level.

This time there was a sort of anomaly: Lulu and Morgan, which would not mean that it could only be worked out and that the Marquis of Baraxeno was incompetent.

"Behind the mine, we discovered something like this. Perhaps we believe that these are the causes of the demonic outbreak"

With that said, Lulu took out of his bag the machines he had brought from the Bernfleet room at the Asuos mine and arranged them on the table.

Look at them, Marquis Baraxeno opens his eyes.

"Is this... a magic machine?

"Or, I don't know if, but a room lined up in large quantities with what I said here was built inside the Asuos mine. And there were several demonic bodies lined up, all the while presenting a lab-like appearance."

I'm describing exactly what I saw, but he couldn't understand the Marquis Baraxeno.

Palms pointed this way, I said.

"Ma, wait. The lab? What, that. What are you talking about?

It is also understandable that it should be that way.

Until a short time ago, it was just a normal mine, and I would also like to say that that could not be the case because a large amount of equipment had been brought in to create rooms for the study of demons in a short period of time.

But Lulu explains it well.

"It explains what I've seen. This is what not only me, but these three people have seen. And... this is the most important thing, but inside that lab that was behind the mine was a person named Bernfleet. Besides, he named himself an ancient demon."

To that explanation, the Marquis of Baraxeno paused with a gentle mouth open.

But he comes right back to me and hits me with questions.

"Ancient Demons, so...? Stupid. Anyway, the Ancient Demons should already be a doomed species. And even if that's the case, why are you doing that kind of research at the Asuos mine? What the hell are you trying to do..."

To that question Lulu shakes his head.

Because Lulu cannot answer any of them.

The ancient demons did perish.

But he's the only one who knows why Bernfleet was there, naming the Ancient Demons, and studying demons, etc.

Before I asked him everything, he succeeded in escaping.

That's why Lulu says.

"I have no idea about that... it's just that the Bernfleet was a very powerful sorcerer. It is very dangerous to think that there are a large number of such beings and that they are going to build a Negijo somewhere like this one. I think we need to work out measures as soon as possible."

"I say so...... but how. A mighty magician, but you could have defeated him, couldn't you? Then do we need to look that far at risk?

Lulu and the others won only because Lulu could use unchanging magic and Morgan was a very highly skilled swordsman.

If the others went, they would probably have lost.

With the strength of the upper and lower ranks, you won't be able to counter it.

Nevertheless, I can also draw attention to the fact that we were okay because we were strong.

That's why Lulu said.

"It was hardly by chance that we were able to win. I was well prepared in advance and just happened to be surprised, that's all. Even if they told me to do the same thing again, I probably wouldn't be able to...... besides, Bernfleet was making something like, separate with some special technology. You're the only one who could take him down this time, and the main body let him escape without even grabbing a place..."

In fact, it's true that I had it in place before I went into the room.

It was unquestionably intact and manageable because there were strong enemies inside and we thought we could fight.

Without any prior knowledge and if they had gotten inside, Lulu and Morgan might have been fine, but Rusty and Ortes were likely to have suffered some scratches.

Marquis Baraxeno in Lulu's words.

"Uhm, split up...... It's a good thing you guys took this request to let the main contestants in the Fighting Games escape by such means from those who won the Grand Prize. If the others had received it, they would have been sacrificed again."

"Me too, I think. So respond as soon as possible."

"Right...... I didn't think it was that important, but then there would be a need to report it to Wang Du as well. The investigation must also be compiled. Hmmm... how's the mine going, but what's the demon doing now?

Morgan answers that question.

"The mighty demons have almost been wiped out. Since Bernfleet is gone, there seems to be no more new demons, so it seems that there are not so many powerful enemies left now. Perhaps if you have intermediate strength, you can explore it without risk."

"Right...... ok, ok. It is difficult to acknowledge the fulfillment of the request at this stage, but as soon as the investigation is completed, I promise to acknowledge the fulfillment of your request. If you can, I'd like you to take part in the survey as well... Lulu, I understand it's difficult because the main battle of the Fighting Games starts tomorrow. If I could, I'd appreciate it if you could come back here as soon as the fighting tournament is over...?

I only know about martial arts competitions, and I remember something that would be greatly appreciated if you took care of the area.

However, Morgan would be able to participate in the investigation.

If that's not enough, you can also consider the Lulu's coming back.

That's what I thought, and when I saw Morgan, she nodded.

"Marquis. The Lulu need to leave here one end for the martial arts tournament, but I'm a patrol cleric, so basically I'm free to put myself where I am. So if you don't mind if I take part in the investigation...?

To the words, the Marquis of Baraxeno smiled all the time, and took Morgan's hand,

"Is that true!? That would be very helpful. Thanks...... now I can drop you off without worries Lulu. Nevertheless... Lulu, if I need you to help me, can you visit me here again?

There is no denying the Lulu and the others about that either.

As for who names that ancient demon tribe, Lulu also wanted to know more.

There are also many mechanical mysteries.

You'll need to come back here sometime to find out that.

More than I think I'll be able to spare once the martial arts tournament is over, I promise I'll be here at that time, and Lulu, Rusty and Ortes will be behind the Marquis Hall.

Morgan was wanted by the Marquis to take part from the stage of the investigation plan and was required to stay in the hall, so he decided to break up there.

In breaking up, Lulu told Morgan,

"I wanted to ask you a lot, but now you're keeping it again"

I said, Morgan,

"I'm sure we'll see each other soon. Apparently, you and I have a strange connection. Besides... I found out your name and affiliation, so I'll see you when I have time. Iris and Kyou? I'd like to see you too."

I said and laughed.

The chatter and the two stories were morgan, so it seemed to interest me.

Then the three Lulu boarded a night carriage and traveled towards the Wang capital.

Tomorrow there will be a battle between Illis and Yumis.

I slept in the carriage looking forward to seeing what it would look like.