Seeing the other party remain silent, Ryuto took the initiative to ask, "Actually, this is the question I wanted to ask. Are you sure it's okay to let an outsider like me in? Don't you have any concerns? Aren't you afraid that something might go wrong? Well, maybe I'm overthinking it, but you must have considered these things to some extent."

"Just as Mr. Amagi expected, there has never been such a precedent before, so we are not sure what the consequences might be. I have also considered this," replied the captain.

"Is that so... Well, hardly anyone would do something like this, I guess."

Ryuto made a troubled expression. "That being said, it was surprising that it got approved in the end."

"Well, judging by the result, it seems fine. But you probably don't have the authority to decide on such matters, right?" Ryuto remarked.

"Indeed, as Mr. Amagi said, it is not something that can be decided by me alone. In fact, last night, I consulted with Lord Holy Heir about it, and although Lord Holy Heir was not very clear on it, he agreed," the captain explained.

"Then you must have mentioned that if he agreed, I would assist," Ryuto inferred.

"Yes, in fact, Lord Holy Heir was initially reluctant to agree," the captain confirmed.

"Is that so?"

After all, even if he didn't agree at first, it would make sense. "However, upon hearing that Mr. Amagi agreed to provide assistance, Lord Holy Heir consented."

"Well, it makes sense. After all, it's not a place ordinary people can enter without guidance," Ryuto concluded.

"Yes, that is why Lord Holy Heir asked me to guide Mr. Amagi," the captain revealed.

Even if that wasn't the reason, they would have sent someone anyway, since there are other motives besides just guiding.

"I see... That's good then. By the way, have you all had breakfast? Although you all got up very early," Ryuto asked.

"Of course, we've already had breakfast. We ate before coming here," Crepes Clair replied without hesitation.

"I have too," the driver in front added.

"Is that so..."

Rarely did they have breakfast so early today. Ryuto wanted to boast a little and feel superior, but why did he suddenly feel defeated...? Is reality really that cruel?

In any case, they chatted casually.

"Alright, we've arrived," the young driver, who was also a driver, announced as he parked the car.

"Ah, thank you." Ryuto responded and then opened the car door to get out.

Looking up, he gazed at the "slave factory," which was slightly different from last night but fundamentally the same.

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"Huh? Isn't he coming with us?" Ryuto asked in confusion as he saw the young driver still sitting in the car, walking beside Crepes Clair.

"Specialist Tan is responsible for guarding the car, and the original plan was for only Mr. Amagi and me to go in, so Specialist Tan wasn't included," Crepes Clair explained.

"I see..."

If that's the case, there's nothing to be done. Although Ryuto felt sorry for the driver, he was just an outsider and a common person, and had no right to interfere.

Thus, the two of them walked towards the gate.

On another note, I wore sunglasses yesterday when I came, and I dressed up nicely. I shouldn't be recognized, and the gatekeeper today should have been replaced with someone else. So, it should be fine, right...?