On the afternoon of June 11, the Rocky Warband reached the village of Grimrose. Then, they found the hotel where they had stayed before.

"Gloriy Carlos, I knew you were coming back to this place, come in and sit. "Hogan, the owner of the inn, was delighted.

"Hello, dear sir. Forgive us for bothering you here. Below is Andrew Kronos, a returnee, who are our friends, who are you?" Andrew greeted him.

"The name question was a real problem for me, and I used to ask for my name, but I couldn't tell them because I couldn't remember my name. If I had to have a name, I'd call me Hogan Alec for now. Hogan said.

"Hello, if there are any swords that need to be identified this time, I will definitely help you take a look at them again. Please also let us stay for a few days. Glori frowned, flashing some of the things he had thought on the way...... For example, as to whether the Legion Commander has found a clue to the person who interprets the dragon language. Then, he regained his smile.

"Of course, young man, I hope the skill given to you last time comes in handy. Hogan said something that people didn't understand.

"Skill, I think you must be mistaken, I don't remember being taught by you. "Glori can't remember anything that happened. But he vaguely remembered a voice that had told him about "craftsmanship" in his head.

"Come in. Maybe I'm confused and misremembering. As for the name, you don't have to worry about it anymore. Call me anything. If Firethorn Andrew can think of a name, he can remind me. Hogan said something that made sense of something else.

"Daddy, have you eaten? I see it's getting evening, I'm going to make something to eat, I hope you remember the last time I made crepes." Susan smiled and entered the house. She hung her bow and arrows on the weapon rack and went into the kitchen.

"What a lovely kid. Go ahead, there's new cane sugar in the kitchen. Belch...... Of course, there is also a new apron, which you better wear so as not to stain your long dress. Hogan admonished.

"It's amazing that you know what title you're up to. Andrew bowed.

Hogan didn't know where to start, staring at Andrew in a daze. "This ...... It's hard to explain for a while, but you'd better come in first. He simply said so.

"It's been a long time since I've been to this place, the buildings here are a bit old, and no one wants to come here since the fall of the Grimrose family. Andrew recalled.

"Alright, alright, all of you go into the house. This is not the place to speak. Hogan pushed the group into the house and sat down. His nagging looks are becoming more and more commonplace.

"There is such a passage recorded in the book "Travels of the Star Rain", that is, - Grimrose, the birthplace of the successive successors of the High Priest of the Star Rain, and the last hope of the Mochizuki Plains in the age of the gods. Iris explained with a sip of hot water.

"Ah, you've finished reading the book Miss Erin gave you so quickly. Zoe said jealously. She had wanted to read the book before, but she hadn't had a chance yet.

"It's not entirely true that this is the place where the demon under the moon was born, and it was here that Moon Van was born. But there must be some reason why you're here this time?" Hogan muttered.

"Well, we're taking refuge here for the time being, and there's one more thing to do. Iris replied politely.

"That one thing is to look for clues about the Golden Covenant. Glori said frankly. He thought back to what Andrew had told him that they needed to find someone who knew the whereabouts of Xavier the Holy Mage.

"Let me hear what you need. Hogan asked.

"Do you know Xavier Noah, the Holy Mage?" asked Glori. He knew that a well-informed man with a lot of swords was good at listening.

"King Viren's left hand, a wise man in a robe of gold and silver, a fellow who likes to break the rules of magic. He was also an agent of the Church of the Dark Veil, though some matters were still handled by the High Priest of Starshower himself. But neither of them is in the Church of the Shadows. Hogan replied. He likes to drink with Xavier, especially when he sees Xavier staring at him with miserly eyes, like a cat meets a mouse, which makes him amused and amused.

"You've heard of him. Glori was delighted to hear the descriptions.

"Of course, I'm fed up with his endless nagging, and he's a miser, he never shares his dinner. Hogan feigned dissatisfaction, but quickly smiled.

"You seem to have a relationship with him. Glori asked, feeling one step closer to the clue.

"But, unfortunately, I want to tell you one thing, he disappeared after escorting Luz Greenrose back here. That happened after the entire Fan family surrendered in Mochizuki City. Hogan explained.

"That happened in mid-November 2022, when Moon led the guards of Mochizuki City to surrender to the Order. Glori added. 600

"But it's better not to ask me where he is, because I did my best that day. I tried to persuade him not to come to the rescue of the Oté Dox family, but he would not listen. As a result, after he left that day, he never returned. I think it was captured by the Orderly. I could only do that and wait, and I couldn't do anything, and the abominable Reaper mage took everything from me. Hogan looked tired and angry.

"Well, it looks like we're going to have to ask the people in the village. The person Andrew said knew Xavier's whereabouts should be here, because Commander Aolaya's letter made it clear that the Legion had been following the clues Andrew had been looking for these days. Zoe sighed.

"Maybe the person you're looking for is someone from House Olsedox. Hogan thought.

"Oh, friends, are you looking for me? The rain on the plains is getting stranger and stranger, one in the west and the other in the east. Leo Olthedox pushed the door in, the corners of his mouth raised. His clothes hadn't been completely steamed and dried.

"Leo, why are you here?" said Glori, standing up happily.

Leo smiled and bowed to Hogan and Andrew. "Why can't I be here? Didn't you just look for me? I heard it clearly at the door. He said.

"Leo, come in and sit, it seems that you don't need to be introduced, you are acquaintances, otherwise Leo's words are much more arrogant than this. Hogan laughed.

"Glori, you forgot, after saying goodbye in the Luna Garden that night, I went to the news relay point of the Dark Curtain Church in Mochizuki City, the Wine Hotel. I have been a messenger for you, and Grimros does not have such a strong horse for you to call, and you thank Hans Cooper, and thank me. The horses were sent from the liquor branch outside Mochizuki Castle. I'm afraid you don't know that Hans is also a returning traveler, but he completed the day's journey in just a few moments. Leo explained.

That is to say, the horses were already at camp Easter on the evening of June 8. Leo, you've been a great help. Otherwise, the four-clawed beasts of the Order Clan would not give up the chase. Glori explained, thanking.

"Four-clawed beast...... You're talking about Gratney. If I'm not mistaken, those are its doppelgangers. Hogan explained.

"I say, Daddy Hogan, I'm looking for my mentor too, how can you say that we Otsdorks know about him? Leo wondered.

"You're looking for him too?" asked Glori, disappointed.

"Of course, so this matter has to be considered in the long run. Leo replied.

"It's getting dark outside. Let's talk, I'll go see Miss Susan Shirley's dinner. Hogan got up and walked to the kitchen.

"Well, let Leo talk about it before dinner. Zoe said, sitting next to Elris. They leaned against each other on a large wooden chair.

"Oh, you want to hear the story. But I don't have any intention of telling a story, I just want to tell you something, and I've had to work with Corriz in search of a mentor. However, Corriz has yet to find any information about Xavier's whereabouts. I'm as disappointed as you are. Leo explained. Everyone was disappointed.

"It's really disappointing, but the fact that we haven't found it yet means that there is still hope. It was truly a wonderful place, a place where the protectors of the plains were born, and a place where demons under the moon were born. While this is not a good analogy, there is always a side to the story. Glori thought about this for a long time. He looked at everyone's disappointed expressions and wanted to say something, and he understood what a regimental commander should do.

"Well, now everyone knows you're not good at words. And you're not a guy who likes to settle for fate. We know what you mean. Dylan said with a smile.

"You're right, but it's not just me, we're all guys who don't give in to fate, otherwise we wouldn't be here. We can't wait for fate to happen. An went to earn money to work, and then took a few coins to pay high taxes as if nothing had happened, and the rest went to buy what he needed, and the cycle began again and again, insensitively watching the people around him suffer under the oppression of the orderly. We can't bear that kind of life, and darkness haunts us all the time. Thankfully, the dying light in our hearts struggles to give us the opportunity to ask ourselves what we can do for the world. Glori's expression was serious, and he said with a frown.

"Everybody's in good spirits. It's going to get better. Iris looked confused.

"So, we have to keep looking. Glori explained.

"Young people, just rest here for a few days. The Commander didn't urge you, and she wanted everyone to rest before their next mission. After today, I'm leaving, and the Legion needs my help. Andrew put the glass down.

"Mr. Kronos, don't forget that your lover Daphne Victoria hasn't left you, she's in Mochizuki City. Maybe you should have a good talk with her. Simon knew her whereabouts because these things were what he said. Zoe explained. The last time Simon delivered a letter and ran into Zoe, the two talked for a long time.

Hogan shook his head ruefully. "You didn't eat much of such a delicious meal, it was delicious. What a girl. He finished eating, looked at the crowd that had been chatting, and complimented Susan.

"Didn't expect these to suit your appetite. Susan was delighted.

"Glori Carlos, lad, do you want to help me look at the newly collected swords tonight. But you'd better not take your chicken leg eater, who almost woke me up last time. Hogan added.

"No problem, and we have no plans to leave. Glori said happily.