「Time remaining 16 : 22 : 12」

Less than a day left. If the Holy Knight Order hadn't been able to achieve any significant results in their search, the clock was ticking. As soon as the excitement of meeting the long-awaited Garuel calmed down, anxiety about the plan bloomed.

Garuel rose from his seat as if he didn't care what happened. Approaching the table in the corner, he took the new flask on it and opened the lid.

“I don't know. I'm sure they're doing fine.”

“So you didn't get any reports?”

“Won't they come if there's an emergency? By the way, we don't even know each other's names yet. My name is Garuel Monzasi.”

“....My name is Cadel.”

Cadel didn’t feel the need to tell Garuel his full name because he knew not only his name but also his secret. Cadel, who gave his name awkwardly, tried to put strength into his drooping body.

‘I don't think he was involved in the search from the beginning. That's right. Even in the game, he was just a lout with a pretty face until the protagonist recruited him. ....It's too much to hope for help, and the current Garuel won't be able to use his power in front of others anyway. I'd better get back to my subordinates soon.’

Stretching his legs under the bed, Cadel flinched slightly. The mere touch of the floor sent a jolt of electricity through his body. It seemed that the aftereffects were greater than expected.

“You'd better not move.”

“It seems so. But the situation is urgent.”

There were only 16 hours left until all the villagers turned into monsters, and one of his subordinates was captured by the demon. There was no point in lingering if there was no information to be gained from Garuel.

Rising resolutely to his feet, Cadel paused to catch his breath. He felt dizzy with a terrible headache. Finding him staggering, Garuel quickly approached and wrapped an arm around his shoulders. His right eye, unobscured by the patch, drew a soft arc.