"Do you know why the Yog Empire can have such a large number of monster legions? It has something to do with you, if it weren't for the fact that you were manipulated by that strange black crystal, I really wouldn't have guessed the truth behind it. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info" Roque smiled mysteriously at Chris.

Chris didn't realize what Roque was talking about for a while, and after thinking for a long time, he suddenly realized: "You mean, the monster army of the Yug Empire was made by this black crystal?" ”

"That's right. Then you can understand why I chose to join the ranks of the Magen's Tower and come to the battlefield. While I don't know exactly what Sartorius' purpose was for bringing the Dark Crystal into human society, it certainly wasn't a good thing. With the goal of preventing Sartorius' plot from succeeding, I'll have to investigate it myself. So, Chris, please help me too. Roque extended an invitation to Chris.

Chris didn't hesitate to hold Roque's outstretched palm, and the two big hands clasped each other tightly, "You're too outward, how can you say that we are also comrades who have experienced life and death together, as long as you need my help, I will stand by your side at any time." ”

"However, for now, we still have to be with the people of the Sage Tower, after all, we are unknown, and others are unlikely to believe a kid with no background." Roque felt a pain in his head at the thought of going on another mission with Finn, the stinky man who didn't like him.

"Wait a minute, the people of the Sage Tower you are talking about are not the same people I just met, right? The middle-aged man with long hair seemed to have talked about dressers, but when I asked him if he knew you, he denied it. Chris frowned, thinking that it couldn't be such a coincidence.

"Middle-aged man with long hair? That's what he's right. That guy's name is Finn, and he's a bit ...... with me Not the right way. So it's normal to deliberately hide my business from you, and you don't have to worry about him. ”

"Okay. In that case, let these things go ahead of time. But what are you going to do with that little girl named Matthew? You don't want to take her all the way to the royal city of the Duchy of Clinstown, do you? ”

“…… There's no way around it, I can't leave her here alone. And don't forget that I'm also a foodie, and I can always make delicious food even when I'm in the wild, at least not if she doesn't go hungry. ”

"You really are. Actually taking a little girl to participate in such a dangerous mission, I really don't know whether to say that you are a master of art or bold or heartless. Chris expressed concern about Matthew's future.

“…… That kid has inherited the knight's legacy. I'm looking forward to seeing what she will look like when she grows up in the future. Roque seemed to see Matthew sleeping on the bed next door from the room, I wish you a good dream.

……

Unbeknownst to Roque, in the Sage Tower on the other side of the continent, Emilia was cursing at him.

"Roque, bastard! Anyway, you went to negotiate with the Elders without my consent, and even if you exposed the secret of the black crystal, what the hell is it to go to war alone? Is it true that I don't exist? Emilia kicked the table and chairs in the room to the ground as if she were venting, her chest heaving and heaving, and she was emotionally uneasy for a while.

"Forget it, Amilia. Uncle Roque, he didn't want us to wade into this troubled water, so he hid from us and walked away alone. After all, you're in ...... situation," Milou said she stopped, but Emilia could tell she was referring to the fact that the source of her magic had broken and she had become a waste.

“…… Do you think I can't fight without my magic? Emilia looked at Milou coldly, seeing that the latter thought she had said something wrong.

"Hmph. I'm in a really bad situation right now, right. But I'll surprise you by underestimating me Emilia just because of that. Even if I lose my magic, I still have ......."

Ah Ling finally couldn't stand it anymore, and interrupted Emilia's words with a voice: "Ahem, Your Highness Amilia." I know you're unhappy that Captain Roque left us alone to fight. But have you ever thought about it, if you go as a princess of the Yug Empire, will it be more embarrassing. ”

“…… This ......" Emilia was dumbfounded by Ah Ling's words, and tried to say something several times but couldn't say it, but finally fell silent.

Seeing that the atmosphere was getting more and more embarrassing, Kurto hurriedly came out to play a round: "What are you all depressed, compared to living and dying on the battlefield and living a precarious life every day, isn't it good to enjoy life here safely?" Besides, with Uncle Roque's strength and resourcefulness, I don't believe there can be any accidents. Maybe when he returns, all the disputes will be resolved. ”

Unexpectedly, no one responded at all after he finished speaking, and several girls kept silent and completely ignored Kurto, making him neither advance nor retreat for a while, and the atmosphere was even more embarrassing.

……

Roque and Chris spent the night talking in the inn.

Halfway through, Roque changed into a gourmand costume and made some side dishes, then found a few bottles of wine out of nowhere and began to chat with Chris while eating.

From the scene of the first acquaintance of the two to the two life-and-death battles in the dark tunnel, Chris couldn't help but sigh when he almost died at that time, if it weren't for the desperate rescue of a group of companions, maybe he wouldn't be singing to his best friend under the moon today.

“…… By the way, Chris, what's your hometown like? If a genius swordsman like you can be born, your hometown must be as strong as a cloud. Roque was still a little drunk, and his face was slightly red.

Chris picked up a bottle of wine next to him and took a big sip before replying, "...... My hometown is a small village called Tottis. It's probably about the same as Harraku Village. Speaking of his hometown, Chris was a little sad for some reason.

“…… If it hadn't happened later, I probably wouldn't have followed the path of a swordsman. And I won't meet Minter or Kuras, maybe I'm still an ordinary hunter now? Chris rested his head on the edge of the window, watching the moon at night on the continent of Anais, and fell into memory.

“…… I still can't forget the mistakes of that guy named Daos. Unforgivable. Even if he had a reason to be involuntary, I couldn't forgive this bastard who tore my peaceful life to shreds. Chris didn't realize that when he said the name Daros, there was a gleam in Roque's eyes, which was originally drunk and hazy.

“…… I mean, what would you do if one day you could finally stand in front of that guy named Daos? ”