The two laughed dryly, and the atmosphere around them was about to ignite. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The people around them still wondered if they should do something in this situation, but Phyllis and Ricardo watched as if they were watching a play, and Mimi ran to the opposite team to find her brother.

Therefore, at this time, the responsibility for the end will inevitably fall,

[It's almost time to relive old love, now is not the time to do such a thing, is it]

With that, he drove the earth dragon close to the two of them, the old swordsman of Veruhylum.

After admonishing the two who were glaring at each other, those calm blue eyes reflected Julius's figure,

[We are grateful for this assistance. The combat power on this side has caused considerable attrition due to the battle with Moby Dick. …… As a person who lets you accompany your waywardness, I am a little reluctant to go]

[Viruhelum doesn't have that kind of thing......]

Hearing Viruherum's speech in a low voice, he couldn't help but interject.

The crusade against Moby Dick is also a barrier that must be conquered in various conditions for Black Thirteen.

This battle does have the selfish intentions of Black Thirteen, and it must not be the only one who makes Viruherum guilty.

Not being able to completely confess this matter makes people hate it, but at least I want to dispel his guilt.

However, just before the opening

[--The expression has become good, Lord Veruhylum]

Julius said calmly to Veruhirum.

Julius looked at Veruhrum's eyes, which seemed to have gotten rid of the possessed evil spirit, and said with emotion,

[It's a world of difference from the previous meeting. …… In this way, Rheinharut can also be redeemed.]

[Yes, na]

Viruhelum stroked his chin with his hand and lowered his gaze.

In that momentary hesitation, how many thoughts surged through the old man's heart.

The expressions of the people watching their conversation around were different. Those who are sympathetic, reassuring, and know the facts, mostly react like this. Only the only Black Thirteen, who failed to grasp the situation, was excluded.

[For him, I can't muster up the courage to face it. Even though I knew that it wasn't his fault or bad faith, I couldn't forgive myself. - One day, there will be retribution.

[Even if he just knew that you would think so, it must be enough for him to feel at ease]

Viruherum's answer was bitter, but Julius affirmed it. Then slowly, he turned his eyes as calm as the surface of the lake to Black Thirteen.

Black Thirteen was naturally ready to talk like Fang Cai.

[I have to thank you]

[――Huh?]

In front of the Black Thirteen, who couldn't help but blurt out, Julius jumped lightly from the earth dragon. Then he looked up and looked at Black Thirteen, who was sitting on Onexia's back, and bent over.

[This Moby Dick crusade was originally a long-cherished wish of the Kingdom Knights. I am grateful that you have put an end to the calamities that nations have ignored for so many years.]

Julius thanked him with graceful demeanor, leaving Black Thirteen, who had been hostile until now, at a loss.

At this time, beside the confused Black Thirteen, Phyllis interjected and came in with a saying of "Wait, Wait".

[Anyway, Moby Dick's crusade is led by the Duke of Calustan's family - it's the credit of Lord Crusius, don't be mistaken.] It was Viru who gave the fatal blow, which is also very important.]

[I know. He doesn't have the ability to fight Moby Dick himself, which is something that he has directly confronted me...... I've heard about it from Julius, who had fought against him.]

It seems that Julius will not give up his setting of being a mercenary "Yuri".

However, he followed his speech with a sentence of "but",

[His existence is undoubtedly the biggest driving force behind the crusade against the white whale. Don't you agree with that, Phyllis?]

Meow! That's ...... Yes, even though it's like this]

Phyllis hung his head to his fingers and stepped aside.

Julius, who had listened to the rhetoric of the cat's ears, turned his gaze to Black Thirteen again.

Thanks to you, people have been able to leave behind those years of fear of fog. - Lady Anastasia, I think she will be very happy.

[I feel acceptable just listening to the first half, but I feel a little uncomfortable with the second half]

[And, my friend's regrets over the years...... It's coming to an end, too]

Julius closed his eyes, exhaled, and said.

Although Black Thirteen knew that "that friend" probably meant a certain red-haired hero, he didn't know anything about the regret that the perfect superman had held for many years.

Do people like him have regrets......

But in any case, Black Thirteen was not so awkward that he couldn't even accept what he said just now.

It's a good thing to be able to fulfill Viruhelum's long-cherished wish, and I'm aware of my own contribution to that event.

But even so, in the face of Julius's praise, Black Thirteen's heart was still mixed.

Even if he is stubborn until now, the Pleiades still can't dispel the cowardice and cringe when facing this beautiful boy.

Even if this weakness is overcome, there is still a decently rebellious mentality and childish anger.

Although he was sincerely grateful for the reinforcements themselves, once he found out that the other party was Julius, Black Thirteen's heart became unhappy. And in his heart he said countless bad things about Anastasia, who gave instructions.

Black Thirteen struggled not to let this negative emotion show up on his face, and let out a long sigh.

[So what the hell are you here for?]

[I didn't expect it to be true...... Did you do it......]

[yes, so what?]

Instead of answering Pleiades' inquiry, Julius uttered a whisper that seemed to contain an inexplicable meaning.

After hearing Black Thirteen's inquiry, he shook his head and said "nothing",

[I just wanted to ask you if you understand the current situation, the [Iron Fang], which has a contractual relationship with Lord Anastasia, was originally only lent to Lord Cruxiu during the crusade against Moby Dick...... No, it's lent to you]

[Huh, is this the case, is it? However, what the young lady said is clearly ......]

[Sister, please be a little quiet]

Hearing Julius's words, Mimi tried to interject, but was stopped by the kitten orc with the same face beside her. Probably, that's what they call a capable brother.

Putting aside the conversation between them, Black Thirteen frowned at the thought of Julius' words.

[So, what do you want to say?]

[It's a simple thing. The moment the Moby Dick crusade is successful, we have no reason to assist you. The so-called end of the work. - But now, where do you want to take them?

[Ahahahaha-!Julius is really forgetful--. Didn't the young lady say a lot of things before leaving? Even though Mimi forgot about it, she forgot it.

【Please be quiet】

Although he cares a lot about the kitten's siblings, now he finally understands what Julius wants to say. That's what happened.

[Do you give [Iron Fang] a higher reward, or refuse to accept reinforcements and continue to fight.] Is it for me to make a choice here?]

[After all, I received an instruction from someone to "raise the price as much as possible".] Or is there no need for our power anymore?]

Showing the power behind him, Julius urged Black Thirteen to make a decision.

That being said, you can't make impatient judgments in such a scene.

It was very simple for Black Thirteen to take advantage of his anger to get rid of them here, but it was a foolish act to weaken his own combat power when there were still huge obstacles ahead.

But even if this is the case, it will be a problem if you easily agree to the [high price] that Julius said.

Repeatedly giving blank checks is the worst means of negotiation, and most importantly, one's own judgment will determine the life and death of many people, as well as the future of a young girl.

Viruherum and the others beside him looked at Black Thirteen, who fell silent, without saying a word.

If Black Thirteen asks for help at this time, and they join the negotiation and propose a hiring plan, I am afraid it will only become a form in which the [Kluxiu camp] is actually dominant.

In that case, it would just be a change in who owes the debt.

For now, the relationship between Black Thirteen and Kluxiu can be said to be one-on-one equality. To be honest, I really don't want to upset the balance.

【――――】

Black Thirteen looked at the mercenary group again, only to see Ricardo, who was leading them, folding his arms and watching what happened. Mimi also imitated the head of the regiment beside her, holding her hands to her chest, and her ears trembled.

Black Thirteen remembered Ricardo's attitude of deliberately fighting the Witch Cult just now, and then understood.

He had already foreseen that he would have this negotiation with Julius, so he willingly accompanied.

[Sure enough, I'm friends with her or something, am I thinking too simple?, although considering that I don't recognize people or anything afterwards, and the blank check or something is really unreassuring, right?

[――That's really interesting.]

Hearing Black Thirteen's words, Julius' eyes sharpened.

And behind the Black Thirteen, the members of the [Iron Fang] naturally began to waver. Seeing Viruherum's wide-eyed appearance, Black Thirteen chuckled lightly.

However, this sentence contains a different meaning from the long-cherished wish of Viruhelum and the fact that there is a problem behind it that cannot be ignored. That is,

[Moby Dick, this demonic beast is very likely to have come from the Witch Sect. I happen to know a guy from the Witch Sect, and he said something like this]

It was in the third world, the last of the previous samsara.

At that time, he came face to face with Petyrcius in the forest, and was defeated by the Invisible Hand of the madman. After that, Petyrcius kicked Amilia's body away, and the 'Lyreum' himself was overwhelmed by an overwhelming sense of powerlessness.

At that time, when the madman scolded Black Thirteen, he did say that he had missed his mouth.

[--The streets are also blocked by fog, so I won't let anyone get in the way of my love!]

Why, that guy would know this.

Why, in that tone, which seems to be the initiator.

The decisive proof was the words that were spit out by the beast of the end that froze the world after that.

[There's a guy who knows the inside story and calls Moby Dick [Gluttony.] If that's "gluttony" in the sense of the Witch Cult, then the reason for the appearance of that monster should be related to the guy we're looking for next]

If it was Petilcius who summoned Moby Dick to the street to prevent others from entering and exiting the Merthers Territory, then his purpose must have been to accomplish their madness.

It's the Moby Dick fog that covers the streets - all in preparation for an attack on Emilia in the mansion.

[I have to make a break with the menacing witch sect.] This time, plus 400 years. If they are all settled, the Moby Dick crusade can be said to be over]

The mercenaries became silent when they learned of this.

[This is a job that the employer pays for.] Don't give up halfway, mercenary. Or are you already planning to pay the liquidated damages and escape?] A fearless smile appeared on Black Thirteen's face, even the answer drawn by Crusheu's [Guardian] in this paragraph is just that I am telling the truth, this vague correct statement actually does not stand up to scrutiny at all, if someone asks a rhetorical question, they will fall into the quagmire, and it is also extremely risky to answer this time. So when he said this, he also brought a strong tone to make up for the little uneasiness in his heart.

[I see, barely pass, it's not much to help with a hot ass, so I won't be able to lose my face to Anastasia.] 】

【…… It turns out that you are such a person, it seems to be a little understood, you are such an interesting guy, if it weren't for the faction problem, I think I could still make a close friend with you. 】

[Hmph~ I don't need you to lift me, I just finished what a mercenary should do, since I accepted the task, if it wasn't for the lack of arms and legs, then it should be completed beautifully, this is an unwritten rule in the mercenary world. 】

Black Thirteen turned his head and whispered. [What a nice guy......]

(But then the problem is solved, unexpected combatants, their own extra combat power also means that they can solve the enemy more easily, and reduce the damage, right, it seems to be smoother than expected, but I really don't want Rem to know about this matter, otherwise God knows how she should be upset...) ）

Black Thirteen thought as he sniffed the aftertaste on his fingers.