Ataru and Caro, who had cleared up a major case of fighting dragon species, and four others, Balkias and Ifria, were on their way to the minister's house.
"I wasn't aiming, but it helps when you're connected to a minister."
Atal speaks to Caro as he steers the carriage.
"Yes. Well..."
But Caro is out of tension.
"... Caro, are you anxious?
Ataru, who guided her through her condition, speaks gently. Balkias leaned softly against Caro's side.
"Ugh, to be honest, I'm anxious..."
After that, a minister's envoy came to the vicinity of the Adventurer's Guild and reported the findings to the Ataru.
Ever since then, Caro's expression has been unpleasant.
"I guess..."
Caro lived as a slave when he was minded. Therefore, neither the face of my family nor the face of my neighbor remember the face of my friend.
What do we have to see each other now? Doesn't anyone remember who they are?
If you remember, isn't it annoying to show up all of a sudden? Are the parents alive? If he's alive, why...
What am I supposed to say if I'm alive?
Such complex thoughts were circling through her mind.
Caro feels it sinking into darker and darker feelings just thinking about it.
"Caro, it's okay. Whatever happens, I'm with you. Accepted, rejected or nothing, me, Bal and Ifria are with you."
Atal spoke as a glimmer of light plunged into Caro, who was about to fall to the bottom of such darkness.
Atal laughs gently as she lays her hands on Caro's head sitting next to her, hoping her anxiety will calm down a little.
Atal thinks of Caro, that feeling came from his palm.
"- Yes, yes!
My ears stood pinned out of joy, and my heart or tail was in perfect motion.
And Balkias and Ivoria also come to your table and rub their faces against Caro from both sides.
"Heh, Baru, thank you and Ifria..."
The four are connected by a strong bond. Caro was able to recognise the matter, and his depressed expression earlier disappeared somewhere, and he was smiling delightfully.
By the time we arrived at the Minister's mansion, tension had returned to Caro again but still not with a dark look.
Inform the guard of the incident at the entrance to the mansion and he will be directed immediately to the Minister.
"Hey, you've come a lot. When I heard about it, I managed to accomplish another big request."
The minister says with a gleeful look. He also seemed happy that the Atals were active.
"Well, a bit of a dragon. Even so, not only did we do this, there were S-rank adventurers, there were many other adventurers."
Keep in mind that Atal isn't just about his powers as he flaunts his shoulders.
"Hmm, anyway, it's amazing that you accomplished a brilliant request. That's not what dragons come across. It must have been a big fight..."
Yeah. Yeah. I see one convincing minister, and Atal narrows his eyes.
"I appreciate you complimenting me on us, but it's time for you to get down to business?
Caro nods over and over in the face of tension at Atal's remarks.
"Oh, I did. You were talking about Mr. Caro's hometown. Can you take a look at this?"
Saying so as I recall, the minister places a map on the table. Everyone's gaze concentrated there.
"This is the city we are in. The place I went east from here, the settlement around here. They say this is where the Beast of the Raven lives. And after gathering a lot of information, I'm even grasping that someone knows about Mr. Caro. I just don't know if that's family or acquaintance, I just know unilaterally - I want you to actually go ahead and make sure"
Atal wished he could get it out quickly if he had any information, and Caro was trembling naturally and physically.
"Whatever, if we find out where it is, let's go quick... no problem, huh?
"Oh, sure. We haven't talked about it in particular, but there may also be some rumors spreading at the stage of gathering information. Just be prepared for that."
I don't know if that rumor is good or bad. That was what the Minister wanted to say.
"Roger that. Well, Caro, let's get going."
The longer it takes, the greater Caro's anxiety. If it moves, it better be quick - Atal got up as soon as he thought about Caro.
"Yes!
Caro replies as he stays and follows Atar when he gives his regards to the minister.
"Thank you, Minister. Thank you."
"Are you going now? Even a little slower. My son, Reyul, is out too, but it should be time to go back. Even if you show me your face..."
The minister also stands up, but speaks out to keep the two things a little more.
"Well, I'm not planning on traveling any time soon, so I'll let you show your face again. Today, it's our priority to take Caro home."
Caro advises against such a disconnected attack.
"Oh, you know, I don't have to rush anything..."
"- No, you can't."
Atal disagrees with her words with a clear will.
"Ugh..."
To that word, Caro darkens his expression.
Looking at her expression, Atal is not going to bend the word. But I started talking with Caro about the height of my gaze in an attempt to keep a good explanation.
"Caro. Caro is right, you don't have to rush anything. I think it would be enough for Reyul to come back, have a little talk, and then go out"
To Atar's words, the minister was nodding that it would be. Caro listens desperately trying to grasp what Atal wants to say.
"... but that's as time. I'm talking about Carol's feelings. I found out where my hometown is. But there might be something, or nothing, for going there - Caro's been thinking about it, hasn't he? Do you enjoy talking to Leyul while you're in that mood? Is Leyul having fun talking to Caro like that?
Caro shakes her neck silently to the side, thinking of Reyul's dazzling smile.
"Assuming that we can fix it on the spot, doesn't Reyul realize something's wrong?
The next question was addressed not to Caro, but to the Minister.
"Yes, no, that kid might feel Mr. Caro is different than usual...... I see. You are absolutely right. Getting Mr. Caro there is a top priority. That's the right answer."
The minister also had nothing but to endorse the idea of Atar, which takes into account each feeling and the fact that feelings are taken into account.
"That's why. Let's go there first."
"Ha, ha!
Caro replied, not with a dark look this time, but with the feeling that it would be okay if it was a clam that was thinking of me as a lot.