There is a cemetery directly opposite the bay. It was a cemetery with stones and swords towering like tombstones. For every sword there is a stone. The number of swords and stones is,

"The number of each is three hundred......"

The person who is chattering like this is Yan Zhen, who is helping the dogs and ghosts with sword drawing operations. Now he was near the center of the cemetery, drawing his sword and removing the stone from the crack in the contact near the bevel ahead.

I looked around and saw a spring in front of me.

Although the spring water is not damaged, and there are still water lily buds and lotus leaves floating on the water, the cemetery in front of you is very bad. The ground collapsed, almost completely covered by cracks that extended from the side of the mountain.

“…… Is this the reason why you are moving to work? ”

The canogi are taking the swords and stones that have been combined into the shape of tombstones out of the cracks and carrying them to the road, neatly arranged. On the way, there are "wounded" who are recording them, and they are tied with the corresponding stones and swords.

It is the process that is harvested by Yan Zhen, carried by the dogs and ghosts, and recorded by the "injured".

However, they did not remain silent and buried in their work. The most inseparable thing is the dog ghost. Inoui are half-servant elves that feed on labor, and they build nests along the leylines. When you need to serve them, you have to make a contract with them for "something of value".

'Where's this place?' The question that the dog asks with that distinctive accent is the content of labor.

The canines and ghosts are independent individuals, and they can't share their consciousness like the black algae beasts. Coming out of the leylines is either to inquire about the content of labor, or to ask about what new work will come because one's work has been completed.

Because. From time to time, the ghosts appear and have no work to do. Or they were robbed of their jobs by their peers and began to look at the sea and the sky blankly. Therefore, it is necessary to talk to us and give new instructions. There are a lot of different kinds of responses to this, and from Yan Zhen's point of view,

“…… It's heart-pounding to give instructions to other people. ”

'Hurry up and work, want the hell?' ’

There are about 30 of them, but there are often about 5 of them in a state of idleness. You have to give instructions, so Yan Zhen put the sword he pulled out into his hand: "Send this, send it over there-"

Though. They were meant to be instructed to bring things to the "wounded", but occasionally, the dog ghost either went over the corner or stopped at a near point. Although, it is possible to complete the transportation by re-issuing instructions and additional instructions from the "injured",

“…… Is there something wrong with my instructions? ”

Although there is a surplus of personnel, sometimes the operation does not go smoothly. It should be said that it would be better for manpower to allow waste, but this is subtly unacceptable. And

“…… Huh? Speaking of which, how much change I have with me today. ”

The number of dog ghosts is about thirty. Because the contract was made, it is not okay not to give them thirty "things of value". But Yan Zhen began to recall how much change he had in his wallet.

“…… When you run out of change, do you have to switch to whole money......!? ”

Because, the other party doesn't know how to exchange. Therefore, if you run out of change, you will have to use the silver or gold coins that are common to Musashi. Alternatively, you can find out what you have to carry something valuable, but to what extent does it work? A question popped up in Yan Zhen's mind,

"That's, that'...... If so, can this pencil be used as a price? ”

The two dogs, who were carrying the stone together, glanced at the pencils that were held up in this side. After a pause, he said, 'Don't underestimate ghosts and ghosts'

"Uh...... So what's the point of underestimating? ”

At the moment of such a rhetorical question, the two dog ghosts aimed the big fist stone they were holding at Yan Zhen's thighs and launched it.

Direct hit...... It was impossible to drop, because, at the moment when the dog ghost just smashed the stone into his step, Yan Zhen quickly turned sideways and dodged the smash. However, to dodge is to dodge, but what Yan Zhen never expected was that after seeing that his attack did not hit, the dog ghost picked up a stone again and smashed it into Yan Zhen's crotch. Therefore, Yan Zhen, who didn't know how to do the second shot, was decisively hit.

With a dull sound, the stone slowly fell to the ground after submerging into the strands, and Yan Zhen was,

"Uh-huh......!"

With a dull breath, he fell to his knees. In front of him, the two canine ghosts who picked up the fallen stones were and said, 'That's the hell? ’

It's not good, I can't help but ask directly, it seems to be a failure. Because it is a semi-envoy elf, of course, the questions will be answered with practice. Hahaha, what, it's just a simple mistake......

"What are you doing when you suddenly crouch on the ground?" Hearing the voice of the "wounded", Yan Zhen wanted to stand up, but it would probably change into a posture of eight characters. So, I decided to take a breather first. However, I had to thank the gods for letting the scene just now take place in the shadow of the sword group.

"No, nothing, that ...... It's just that there's a stone that's not easy to get out. ”

"Jud., that's right." The "wounded" nodded, and then, Yan Zhen heard him let out a soft inhalation. Although, it sounds like a preparation for what is going to be said next, but the "wounded" are,

He swallowed the words back into his stomach. And for his appearance of wanting to speak and stopping, Yan Zhen is,

“…… Sure enough, it should be me who took the initiative to ask. And in the original plot, it also started with the point of hiding.,So,This time instead of the point of hiding, I can only do this.。 Thinking of this, Yan Zhen asked decisively: "Do you see that there is something wrong?" ”

"Huh? Yes. In response, full of doubts, the "wounded" picked up a heavy book that had been set aside.

…… That should be a dictionary of the Far East.

In the Far East, simple translation techniques are distributed to all regions through the leylines. Although there are Dao Ancestor Gods in various places who are in charge, their influence in the United Kingdom, which is not the land of the Far East, is weak.

…… Therefore, there will also be people who are not used to the Far Eastern.

During this time of thinking, the "wounded" completed their preparations. He sat on the grass by the side of the road and said, "You don't seem to be used to giving instructions to the dogs. ”

"Not used to it?" Yan Zhen tilted his head sideways in confusion. Sure enough, it should be followed in more detail in the "Call to Call. Something you want. Time limit" to ask them. However, the "wounded" said to the two canines who had brought the sword: "Line up here." ”

'Got it, ghost. 'Of the two who received the instructions. One raised its arms in front of the "wounded". The other stands still at a slight distance.

"This is the leader of the line-" "This is the tail ghost-"

After speaking. The dogs and ghosts who are being transported first move towards the "head of the line", and as the line is arranged, the "tail of the line" guides the people in line. The queue began to grow longer at a noticeable rate, and that's when the "wounded" began to say,

"Inuki can only accept simple orders, but by combining them with different tasks, you can build other businesses. Although, there needs to be a certain amount. This time, look at the situation. Thirty should be enough. ”

Then the "wounded" took the sword in his hand and said to each of them at a time, "Take the sword from that side to this side." ”

"Wipe the sword with a cloth that you put here."

"Line up the polished swords over there."

Publish the task like this. Yan Zhen began to think about the difference between the content of the order and the instructions he had given.

“…… Is it to arrange them and only hand over these simple tasks to the ghosts? ”

"Jud., that's it. It's not the work you need now, it's a part of the overall business. As long as the best place is made, the cycle of work will be established, and there will be no work missed, and there will be no idleness.

In other words, it's not about assigning tasks to dog ghosts. Instead, a part of the overall task is left to the canu. ”

"I see." Yan Zhen subconsciously straightened up and chattered.

…… This is a change in thinking.

Even if you receive one command, you can combine it to create other large-scale jobs. It should be done. It's the staffing and the establishment of the cycle, and the management of business orders. It's like spending the two weeks inside the transport ship, and once doing something similar to the target of a classmate.

…… However, it was done after we had a clear understanding of what everyone was good at.

Factors such as the type of war, qualifications, and physique can be understood by looking at what the person can do, so the rest can act on their own as long as they are assigned duties.

However, for dog ghosts, they have almost no physical differences. Because they have to think about what tasks they are given in order to exert their abilities, it will be very difficult for the party that gives the order.

…… No.

Regarding his previous thoughts, Yan Zhen suddenly realized a mistake of his own. The reason why they were able to give orders to the students on the transport ship was because they belonged to a group of people who "can understand if you see it,...... But most students are not like that. The people who board the transport ship are the ones who can stand on the front line.

However, this is not the case for most students. If you have to say that, just like the dogs and ghosts now, everyone can do it, but in order to build the whole, it is necessary to allocate the necessary work.

Hmmm. Yan Zhen nodded knowingly, and after thinking about various things, he looked at the dog ghosts at his feet. Realizing that I really benefited a lot.

"I did underestimate you."

'Angry ghost'

A second shot followed.

This time, Yan Zhencai would not be stupid to continue to stand at the critical part of the attack. I saw that Yan Zhen waved his hand, and a gap appeared in front of him. Then, the stone that was flying towards him was swallowed up by the gap. After devouring, the gap did not disappear, because Yan Zhen did not forget that after the first attack under the resistance, there was another one. You see, the second shot didn't come, but because the gap did not disappear, the second shot also followed in the footsteps of the first shot and was directly swallowed by the gap.

However, the attack block was blocked, but Yan Zhen seemed to forget that he was not the only one in this place, and the "wounded" who turned around after finishing the instructions saw the gap in front of Yan Zhen and asked, "What is this spatial crack?" ”

'I don't know the ghost'

Hearing the inquiry of the "injured", Yan Zhencai remembered that there were still "injured" here, so. He immediately closed the gap. After closing the gap. Perfunctory to the "wounded": "Nothing. That was just a trick. ”

"Tricks? A term you've never heard before? It must be a unique technique in the Far East, right? However, since he didn't want to say it, then he still didn't ask" The "wounded" who thought like this said to Yan Zhen with a stone in front of him and planned to continue attacking Yan Zhen's dog and ghost: "Please line up here." ”

"It's a ghost when it's white", "It's a ghost at the head of the line", "It's a ghost at the end of the line"

“…… Phew, it's finally perfunctory, but why should I be perfunctory? ”

A small laugh was heard as he kept drawing his sword. Turning around, the shoulders of the "wounded" who remained seated and turned their backs to this side trembled uncontrollably.

"Could it be that she saw the incident of being hit by a dog ghost just now?"

But the "wounded" coughed and said, "Well." I'll pay for the contract for them, so don't worry. Because, you also helped tidy up my water lilies before. Even the areas I didn't notice, including drainage, were neatly tied. ”

"Phew, it looks like she didn't see what just happened, it's great." Yan Zhen thought so.

In this way, when Yan Zhen breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, a voice came from the "injured": "However, speaking of it." I'm glad you can pull out your sword so easily. ”

The so-called thing of pulling the sword out of the ground. Yan Zhen's gaze was in front of him, and the "wounded" was raising the sword he had drawn out. Looking up and down with admiration, he looked up and down the edge of the sword, which had been fluidly processed without a trace of rust, and was neither bent nor missing: "When I tried to draw the sword just now, because the ground was too hard to pull out no matter what...... It's hard to use elves to strengthen the ground, but it's incredible to see you pull out your sword so easily. Is this some unknown technique in the Far East? ”

Hearing this, Yan Zhen nodded. It is true that the action of pulling out the sword and taking out the stone is not possible for the "wounded" who originally wanted to do these tasks.

The reason why the sword can't be pulled out, although there is a reason why the ground is strong, but there is another reason, that is, common sense and tricks.

Recalling the conversation between the original plot point and the "wounded" in the cemetery, Yan Zhen organized the language: "I'm afraid, when this cemetery was built, the land was prepared once, right?" ”

"Jud., that's true, but so what?"

Jud., Yan Zhen lightly tapped the solid ground with his fingernails.

"Even if the surface is solid, the inside is still loose. After the wind and rain, sun and frost, the air and moisture in the soil will be expelled and consolidated into the current state. It's the same thing that a field that is not cultivated will harden. And in the process, the sword will also be firmly bitten.

Since the density of the ground increases like this, twisting and shaking when pulling can cause the blade to bend. ”

"So, what to do?"

"Straight down."

Huh? In front of the surprised sight of the "wounded", Yan Zhen actually demonstrated. The end of the hilt of the sword that is pierced on the ground is pressed against the palm of the palm, and the weight of the upper body is added to press it down in one go. Although, the surface looks like it is untouched,

"It's easier to move than if you were to use the cutting power of a blade to pierce into it. Because it is strong, it will not shrink and bite the blade. Press it in. This will enlarge the cave, and if you go straight through it, you will be able to pull it out unhindered. ”

After saying that, he showed it to the "wounded", and after reading it, he took a breath: "............"

That surprised attitude couldn't help but make Yan Zhen smile a little.

This has surprised you, and I wonder if you will be even more surprised to know Lily's true identity.

Anyway, Yan Zhen handed over the sword to the dog ghost, and the idea that if he stabbed the sword at this time, he would die on the spot if he said "underestimate us" at this time. The "wounded" sat up right and said, "If it were you, maybe you might even be able to pull out the second type of Wang Ci Sword." ”

"Impossible, the sword can only be drawn by the British royal family with the power of the king, and isn't it not even the royal highness Mary who is a royal family can pull it out?" After speaking, Yan Zhen looked meaningfully at Mary who was wrapped in a robe in front of him.

However, Mary didn't pay attention to Yan Zhen's meaningful eyes, and said to Yan Zhen: "That's a matter of course, right?" ”

The "wounded" said, "After all, 'Double Bloody Mary' is a failed woman as a royal family. ”

"Failure? Why? Yan Zhen replied.

Of course, he knew that the "wounded" said that he was the reason for the failure. However, it is not a good thing to be able to hear her say with her own ears that she is the reason for her failure, and it is true that Yan Zhen stopped her before she was hidden with the purpose of attacking her.

"Tell me, then, what failures did Mary have?"

Jud., the "wounded" nodded. Then, he raised the sword in his hand: "When Mary was suspected of attempting to assassinate Queen Elizabeth, in order to prove her innocence, she was given the opportunity to try to pull out the second type of the king's sword, but in the end, it was unsuccessful. ”

That is to say...... Mary, doesn't she have the measure of being a king? ”

"Jud., although Mary is Elizabeth's half-sister, according to the records of the Holy Tree, it is true that she was criticized by the people, so the information about who attacked the name and the origin of the person who attacked the name has not been disclosed.

The Raiders traveled between the Tower of London and other cities, and are now confined in the Northwest Tower of the Tower of London. But the only people who can meet her are people who have been connected with the relationship of historical reproduction.

\Although, she can be seen through the windows of the tower recently, but that's also ......"

Speaking of this, the "wounded" pulled the hood of his robe to hide the scars on his face: "I heard that it is the appearance of being blocked behind a bamboo curtain - the execution of women full of sin without knowing who it is, this must be the mercy of the British." ”

Of course, the phrase "wounded" was added.

"Of course, you know that you have served as the joint deputy of the British Governor-General, and not only Mary, Wang Cijian II has not been pulled out by anyone so far. Although Commander Henry VIII once made a bold statement that he could pull it out, it seems that the result has not even been touched.

However, there was also a time when there was a double name Mary. Tudor and Mary. The words of the two queens of Stuart may be favored by the king and the sword type.

According to the explanation, though, only in writing, but she as Mary. Tudor and the three conquests of Philip of Spain. II had a marital relationship, likewise as Mary. Stuart was married to the crown prince of the six-protectorate France, and even two of the Scottish nobles. Total is a woman with four bigamys.

In terms of the amount of power, it should be appropriate to be chosen as the master of the king's sword. (To be continued......)