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He raises a small hand and calls out to me as openly as possible.

'Hey, Ryner,'

What, na-na-na, what, Christ!

With a surprise, Reiner put his hand on the sword at his waist. It seems that my appearance was unexpected. After all, he wasn't looking for me.

'Well, what are you doing here ......?'

I have a pretty good idea of what's going on in Dimension.

But I wanted to get confirmation from him.

”...... It's none of your business, but if you want a fight, I'll take it. But if you want a fight, I'll give you one.

But Ryner refuses to listen.

He is in a position where he might draw his sword at any moment.

Still, I approached him without hostility. It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them. As far as the difference in status and strength is concerned, it can be said that there is no danger.

That's why I'm looking for more results than that.

Not only will I need help in the battle against Palinclone, there should be times when I will need the Helvirshine family's help on the long road to the 100th layer of the labyrinth.

Of course, it's my preference to choose Ryner instead of his sister, Franlleure.

Ryner has a 'severity' that the others don't have. Maybe that's what I want.

...... No, there's also simply no more reason to be lumpy in the company of the opposite s*x. I'm not going to deny that.

'If you're in trouble, I wouldn't have to help you, but ......

So I try to work my way into a liner.

”Who needs your help? ......--

However, Reiner is adamant that he won't talk about what's going on inside.

I have no choice but to cut to the chase.

I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not a stranger to it. It's not a stranger. What's up with that girl?

Wait for ....... How do you know about the Legacey family's 'human pillars'?

'It's a long story, but ......, I was introduced to someone named Hailey.

Reiner's expression softened as soon as he heard the name Heili.

'Oh, I see. You have already met him, right? I'm sure you've already met that 'Jewelculus'.

And that means Reiner?

Yeah, you have.

'Good. ....... Then you've heard about Mr. Hein from Hailey, right?

If he was able to hear the story of the Nativity from the memories of the people involved, rather than the Fesdert or the priests of the Fouzeyards, who are not stinky opponents, then his misunderstanding of us should be cleared up.

However, contrary to my reassurance, Ryner raised his voice.

''What's good, just nothing good!　I've heard the stories, but that doesn't mean I'm going to forgive you!　In the first place, what guarantee is there that that 'Jewish Stone Man' (Jewelculus) has inherited Brother Hein's memories exactly!　I don't believe it!　It was that Palinclone who treated you!

Ryner spits out some very sympathetic words. That's what I was thinking too.

'Well, then, how does Ryner treat Hailey?

Nothing. He wants me to treat him differently. That's how it should be. --He has a bit of my brother's memories, the Jewelcruise with a short life expectancy. No more, no less. You're not?

No, same thing. That's what she told me, too.

Ryner doesn't seem to see Hailey as an older brother.

I admire his prudence, but it's troublesome that the misunderstanding hasn't been cleared up.

'So, as for you--'

You know, I already found this girl Shea.

So I decide that now is the time to sell my trust. Reiner won't be convinced if you suddenly bombard him with a flood of words, asking him to join you that it's all a misunderstanding.

Ryner has to be convinced by emotion, not theory. I know that from my brief interactions with him.

I was talking to Reiner in ”Parallel Thinking” and developing ”Dimensions”.

His seeker, Shea Legacy, had already been captured.

'Hey, is it true ......?'

My dimensional magic makes it easy to keep track of an entire city.

Ryner made a reluctant face and pondered for a few seconds.

Then, looking contemplative, he bowed his head politely.

'I know you're making ...... a convenient offer. Please, tell me. Where is that guy?

Ports. ...... just about to be sold out of the country.

According to the information available in Dimension, her situation was one where every second counted.

In a corner of an unsecure-looking harbor. She is about to be loaded onto a ship with the people who would have been kidnapped by less-than-stellar men.

The chestnut-haired girl, Shea, didn't seem to understand what was going on and was at the mercy of them.

'Oh, that idiot leader!　I knew it!　How can you have the misfortune of being on such a super express, dammit!

Ryner lets go of his hand on his sword and tries to leave me there.

I call him off in a hurry.

'Wait, Ryner!'

Yeah, I hate to say it, but I appreciate it!　But since it looks like we're running out of time, I'm going to have to go!

Ryner dutifully bowed his head again and ran off.

But I didn't want thanks. I follow behind him and shout back.

''No! I'll help you too!　You may know the port, but you don't know which ship it is!

You can go to ...... or just do it yourself!

After making an even more reluctant face and pondering, Ryner broke off.

I run alongside Ryner and show my willingness to cooperate with him with a smile. This is my chance to mend things with him. I don't want to miss it.

We leave the tavern and weave our way through the city's crowds.

I run like the wind, my cloak fluttering behind me. The bottom of the cloak is exposed, exposing Rainer's hands. As he felt in Dimension, his hands were in handcuffs.

The handcuffs flickered in and out of sight many times. The handcuffs were wooden. They looked like they could be easily broken if Reiner applied force to them. However, you can tell at a glance that they are specially made with magical power. Maybe it's something that can't be removed by arm strength.

I can't contain my curiosity and ask.

”-- Or rather, what happened to those handcuffs?

'd*mn, you mean this: ......!　Don't worry about this one!　There's a lot going on over here too, a lot!

Reiner blushes while trying to hide his hands from me.

I can tell from the look on his face that he's not wearing it with any intentions.

It's another chance to show my willingness to cooperate.

'Ryner, if it's okay with me, I can help you with that too, but ......?

I don't mind. I'm not in trouble.

Are you in trouble?　Even though you can't use both hands?

When we get to the harbor now, there is no doubt that it will be a rough ride. The inability to use both hands in battle is fatal. Yet, it was strange that Ryner was not troubled.

After keeping her questioning eyes on him for a long time, Ryner couldn't take it anymore and shouted.

'Don't be persistent, I get it!　I'll explain it to you!　One of my party mates has a taste for bondage and is just a little handcuffed!　I can't get this off the table unless he's the guy himself!

'Yeah, that's what my buddies did to me: ....... That's a terrible party. But why did you get into that party again?

They fed on my brother's memories!

As long as he's looking for Shea, it's probably the same party as Hailey.

But you can tell by the look on his face that he's reluctant to go into that party.

Reiner starts to complain as if he's breaking the dam.

The only thing you need to know is that Heili is asleep, and they're all useless!　I'm in handcuffs and I don't want to go rescue our leader!　Oh really, what am I doing!

Well, that sounds like quite a difficult party: ......

'Don't look at me like you pity me!　Hey, your party is fine, you know, surrounded by little princesses and daughters.　They're all so nice to look at!

'What?　Eh, yeah, yeah. Hmm?　...... No, not really?

You're in bondage over here. Bondage!　Also, they try to step on me at every turn!　You enjoy picking on the new guy!　They're definitely sadists!

Even now, I feel close to Reiner, who looks like he's about to vomit blood. After all, he has a complexion that convinces me that he is the one who shares my struggles.

It's hard work. But it's not easy for me either ....... Listen, I feel like I'm going to catch fire at every turn. Also, I'm in mortal danger for every little thing. Honestly, their magic is so vicious that just looking at them makes my legs shake .......

What, the flames?　In mortal danger, well, you're all friends, aren't you?　We're working together, aren't we?

'It's supposed to be, ....... I'm bugged on a daily basis, my friends tell me I'm going to get stabbed eventually, and I don't feel comfortable at all .......

Yeah, it's not as bad as it looks over here: ......

Seeing me trembling with trauma, Ryner's bluster diminishes. Now, I might be able to draw sympathy and get Ryner to join me.

'So, I'm hoping that Ryner will come into this party over here and be my sounding board!

With a big smile on his face, he tries to pull a liner out of the air.

'Oh, you're cornered, Christ ....... But there's no way I'm going to join your party after what you just said. I'll stick with the dope party over here .......

That's where I managed to get to: ......!

No, I'm here to kill you in the first place. I'm not going to let you in!

It's safe to come out and kill me!　Because our party would allow that much!

No, that's not even remotely true!

'A little bit!　Why don't you come in for just a minute!　Try it out--

Rainer and I run with a lot of noise.

People look at me strangely as we pass by, but I don't stop soliciting them.

Ryner smiles bitterly at this persistent solicitation.

It's similar to the expression he had when we first met in the labyrinth. No, it's more natural than that.

''Ah, don't get out of tune, already .......''

There's no animosity between you and Reiner.

There is no such thing as two people killing each other that are here now. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm at peace for the first time in a long time. ......

You can't put your life in danger if you get the words wrong. It's all thanks to Reiner's exquisite abilities.

I was happy for just that much.

Looking at my face, Ryner sighed in disgust.

''Huh ....... I knew Christ Eurasia wasn't a bad guy. He's just like my first impression of him when I first met him .......

With a mix of silly stories instead of grudges and battles, me and Ryner had almost come to understand each other's personalities.

Not all of the misunderstandings were cleared up, but there was definitely a clue to that.

After all, it was the right decision to contact him alone.

But don't get me wrong. I'm not going to get used to you until I know everything!

Realizing his gaffe, Ryner turned away in embarrassment.

'But until you're sure, you're no longer going after me, right?　That's enough for me.

'Yes, ....... I'll make sure, I promise. I'll see for myself, not what someone else says--

With his eyes turned away, Ryner made a powerful vow.

The words of that vow were words I wanted to learn from.

And finally, we get out of the city and out to the sea.

Under the sky where countless seabirds are dancing in the heavens, there are several huge ships anchored there that are as big as the Living Legend. Brawny, skin-tanned sailors roam about.

It's a lively harbor that never ceases to bustle.

”--We're in port, Christ!　So which ship is it!

As soon as Reiner arrives at the port, he is filled with the will to fight.

However, the information coming from Dimension is not good.

Oh, we're already leaving.

The ship Shea was on was away from the harbor.

”d*mn it, you're talking crazy!

'No, Reiner expanded the story!　--No, no, just, let's get the ship out of there and keep it under control quickly!

'Yes!　-- 'The Wind King does not choose the path he walks', the magic 'Waindo Wanderer (Woks)'!

Ryner leaps into the sea with a chant he's never heard before.

Then a magical wind flows from under his feet and he runs through the sea like land. I'm amazed at his exquisite control of magic power. It's clearly stronger than the time of the ”Battle Royale”.

I also use my icy magic to ride on the sea.

I include the fact that Reiner can also operate at sea in my calculations, and I give him instructions.

'Then just follow me. First, I want Ryner to keep the head of the ship down and create a ruckus. I'm going to blend in with the noise and use dimensional magic to find Shea.

Ryner nods back and runs.

His speed is metaphorically the wind itself. As a wind wizard, he could see that he was in a new realm.

-- his power was about to surpass Ryner's esteemed brother.