◈Episode 55 However (3)
Wind Hand frowned at the sight of someone who had not been seen until morning. Even though he caught a dragon, he couldn’t have run away because he didn’t want to do the request…
“Are they still hunting?”
If that’s the case, he was a man with great physical strength. Not only did I spend my days on the stormy sea, but I spent my nights in the forest.
“Aren’t you lost?”
“no way.”
Rather, it seems more likely that they won’t be able to find their prey and will just wander around until they find it. It wasn’t unreasonable if it was their pride.
“Okay, you guys got a good rest, right?”
“sure.”
“Adventurers too?”
“They’re also in great condition.”
Although I wasn’t able to feed him well, I was able to get him a good night’s sleep. Some people—the wizards—expressed great dissatisfaction, saying that he prioritized his subordinates, but it was none of his business.
If you’re tempted, become the captain. There are the most complaints about the least dead topic. They’re like weak wizards.
“Captain, are you alright?”
“Is there anything that’s not okay? “If you’re really tired, I’ll sleep on the boat, so don’t worry.”
As soon as Gamakman’s personnel arrive today, they will return to Grutelz as soon as possible. After that, we will immediately depart for Jakrati with the promised ship and manpower.
For him, his subordinates had to be strong. Unless you are in a special area like Yongulmok, there really isn’t much for him to do.
A reward for hunting a sea dragon or a reward for death?
It was none of his business. The contract is a bit complicated, but the only ones he hired were demon knights, and the bastards were contracted by the city, the Magic Tower, or other people.
They will go back to the city on their own and collect their own compensation.
“I hope Gru Teltz and Magic Tower keep their promise.”
“I have to protect it. Or…”
Oops, the Archmage who was supposed to receive our compensation fell.
Wind Hand realized this and frowned. This is because I thought that Gru Teltz and Mage Tower might turn a blind eye.
“are you okay. “If you don’t give me the ship, I can steal it, and I didn’t expect the Magic Tower from the beginning.”
But he did not lose hope. Not only had he already recruited some of the adventurers, but there was also someone who trusted him.
“More than anything else, we have a swordsman who split the sea and cut down a dragon. What more do we need?”
His gamble paid off beyond his imagination.
I feel sorry for my dead subordinates, but I can’t help but feel regret.
“Wow, that’s right. “What use is military history?”
“I think that guy is not human.”
“Well, isn’t what we planned meaningless to that guy? I think I’ll be able to see the end if I just have a small boat and someone to row it. “One cut of a knife will sink a ship.”
“Hahaha! You’re right! “With one cut, the ship will sink!”
Baramson burst into laughter as he listened to his subordinates’ words.
Is it because I witnessed the man’s powerlessness firsthand? Those words felt very realistic.
A dragon’s head was left in the middle of the village—the wizards found it left on the beach by an evil knight and dragged it away. It’s clear that the guy considers that thing to be a fish head – especially since there is one.
“Hey, should I give it a try? “It looks really promising.”
“Are you okay? “I think it would be difficult to pull Bipuri from a sinking ship.”
“How about asking them to bury all but the ship that Vipurit is on? And I’m asking you to bring me a piece of Vipurit.”
“Haha. That’s okay. “I’ll have to ask when I get back.”
Of course, that guy wouldn’t refuse. Rather, isn’t it asking whether that’s enough?
It was a fun thing to even imagine. So much so that all the anxiety and worries I had on my way to Grutelz were in vain.
“If that’s the case, Kipu and Tuna… Wayan would also like it.”
“Cancer. Don’t you know their personalities? “If they could bring back all the Vipuris at the cost of their own lives, they would laugh that it would be a spare business!”
“Yes….”
Yes, really. All the hardships I had endured before arriving at this port disappeared like melting snow.
He can now stand proudly in front of his dead subordinates, brothers, and Pyeon.
“But… Captain. “You’re not going to take that Heretic Questioner with you, are you?”
“it’s crazy? “Is it possible for people to beat you to death?”
“Yes? after.”
Even if there is no dragon slayer and a lack of manpower, he cannot be the only person in the temple. The same would be true even if the Heretic Questioner made an extremely strong impression.
Jakrati and all the castles located in the Yabad region have not forgotten the atrocities committed at the temple 40 years ago.
“In the first place, I thought it was terrible that I went along this time. “I don’t want to take you on a boat again.”
“Me too.”
“It’s a shame there’s no need to take him with him…”
The wind hand stopped talking when he felt the earth rumbling on the other side.
“Reinforcements!”
It seems that Gamak Bay has finally sent someone.
“Okay then, let’s prepare for the last time… Deck Captain, tell the adventurers. We’ll be leaving soon. Ikkam, you go to the leader and ask for a word. “If you don’t want to give it to me, show me the dragon’s head you cut off.”
I saw the wizards laughing when they finally got a chance to observe the dragon, but it was work. The Wind Hand gave an order to bring it to him even if it meant robbing him by force.
“Yes.”
The vice-captain stroked the scabbard and answered with satisfaction.
“More than that, why isn’t the demon knight coming like this?”
He gave orders to his crew, while also looking for people who might know the whereabouts of the Demon Knight.
Soon, a Qureity young man wearing a salt-eaten hood was seen.
“Hey, when is the demon knight coming?”
“I don’t know that either. “Nari likes to travel alone.”
“They said we were going together temporarily, but it looks like we’re really not close.”
“Even if it’s temporary, it’s temporary with no guarantee.”
“I guess we’re just going to kill the dragon together, right? “I thought it was because they said it was temporary.”
“The goal is to slay Satan, not the dragon.”
“…Then it’s not temporary?”
“Because Nari is a bit picky.”
So you are a colleague or not? Wind Hand opened his eyes vaguely.
“Oh there!”
At that time, people who were busy receiving some relief supplies pointed to one side.
“There you are, sir.”
“It looks good… but what on earth are you carrying?”
From afar, I saw a demon knight carrying a lot of something.
* * *
Boom!
I put down what I had carried from the mountain.
Wow, this was no joke. My whole body ached. I thought I was going to pass out because it was so heavy.
“bear…?”
“There is also a wild boar…?”
okay. What I caught were a bear and a wild boar. Since both produce a lot of meat, they also boast a weight in tons.
Thank you for how difficult it was while dragging it. I thought a lot about throwing one of the two away. Even if I brought both, it wouldn’t be enough, so I forced myself to do my best because it would be meaningless to bring just one.
“Hey, I don’t think we need any more meat.”
The wind hand asked hesitantly. Since I also have eyes, I knew the meaning well.
Reinforcements have arrived, so it’s time to go. I’m glad it doesn’t seem like I’m late, seeing as they’re moving the supplies now.
“That’s funny. “Of course it’s yours.”
In that sense, so as not to go against the concept, I just shook my mouth and roughly stepped aside. Windson laughed loudly and came over to check the meat. Dev was also there.
“Then why did you bring it?”
“It is nothing more than killing an animal that interferes with the walking path.”
“He’s tough.”
“Then are you giving these away to people?”
I glanced at Dev, who did exactly what I wanted, and turned my head.
“Just throw it away.”
“Yes, I will share it.”
The fact that Dev is smiling makes me feel like he’s interpreting me as a tsundere, but it’s okay if people give me meat.
As I watched Dev gesturing to the people, I moved to make it easier for them to approach. The person who approached me was a wind hand with a giggling face.
Of course, the shoulder strike that Baramson attempted was rejected.
“I’m going to get word from Gamakman’s reinforcements and go straight to Gruteltz. Do I need more time?”
Of course, what I would say was decided.
“Guide me.”
Ah, but did the Archmage and Inquisitor wake up? If it still happened, should I really leave it behind? Write it. It can’t be helped, but it’s a big deal.
“Are you leaving right away?!”
But Dev, who overheard this, reacted right away. Since he didn’t say anything like I’ll wake him up or I’ll bring him to him, I guess he really hasn’t woken up yet.
“What about the demon wizard Narina and that wall window?”
“Walls and windows?”
“A priest.”
“Even if that guy wakes up, I won’t take him with me.”
…I really hate the Windhand Temple.
If this were the case, I think I wouldn’t have been able to accompany the Inquisitor even if he was fine.
“And we’re in a hurry. “I heard it takes at least two days for the Archmage to wake up.”
Archmage looks okay, but the recovery time makes it difficult. I think Dev will allow it, but I’m not sure if he’ll follow me.
“What are you going to do about that?”
Dev groaned. And then I finally made a decision, and it was as follows.
“I have to follow along. “I joined in the first place because of Knight Nari.”
…is that what it was?? Are you saying the Archmage didn’t persuade you??
What did I do?
“More than anything, I need to get in touch with you to rejoin or do something else. If you go alone, the driver, you won’t get a reply, right?”
But right after that, it hits the bone.
“Hahaha! “It looks like it!”
He started laughing as if he had wind in his lungs, and I reflexively placed my hand on the sheath of the sword at my waist.
It was the next moment that I realized that the longsword was broken. I held only the empty scabbard in my hand.
“Okay, then I’ll just tell the wizard and priests. “Would you please wait for that amount of time?”
“Well, to that extent.”
As I grabbed the sheath of the sword with my face crumpled, Dev hurriedly backed away.
I thought that Deb and Baramson would surprisingly get along well. In fact, if you weren’t a social person like my concept, you would pay this much.
“….”
Still, there’s no way I can feel good if I’m made fun of for this temperament. I distorted my face and created an ugly look.
“I borrowed the captain’s horse!”
It would have continued that way if the vice-captain, who felt like he had been robbed rather than borrowed, had not intervened.
Behind her is Gamakman’s commander, looking down at the dragon’s head with distraught eyes. If everything had gone as planned, he would have led the dragon slayer.
“Oh great! “Are there any complaints?”
“He looked at my head and said he would prepare right away. Oh, of course, I have to go with you to report. “The remaining personnel are said to be withdrawing slowly.”
“It doesn’t matter as long as we can go right away. “What about adventurers?”
“Enough said. The adventurers are almost fully prepared. Ah, one person from the temple and the magic tower insists on accompanying me, so what can I do?”
“It’s none of my business as long as it doesn’t interfere with movement.”
“yes.”
The wind hand snapped his fingers. I think that raising their hands one by one was a signal to confirm their location.
“Then everyone gather around! “I will go as soon as my demon knight friend comes.”
“Don’t call me a friend.”
“Then, acquaintance.”
I held the sword sheath tightly, letting go of the wind hand that gently turned the horse. Wind Hand should be glad that my longsword was broken.
“I could last three days with this.”
“How can I thank the world?”
But while I was waiting for Dev, there was a pause in the conversation and I could hear the villagers talking.
“…Then what are you doing? “It’s a long way before the sea returns.”
“you!”
“How on earth can I last a month…”
There is one person in the world who cannot be happy even though they are in a situation where they should be happy.
I’m not saying it’s bad. There is nothing wrong with having at least one person in a group, especially at the village level, who can look at reality calmly.
Given that morale is declining, you may need some brains to discern the situation.
“…You’ve done enough. “That’s now the city’s responsibility.”
But the wind hand said that to me. I guess they thought I cared about those people. My concept is not that sympathetic.
“be not interested in.”
I turned around. As Baramson said, I did everything I could. As a human being, you can’t help but be concerned, but there was no need to keep it in for too long.
“I.”
There is no need to keep it.
“mister.”
I faced the child I had seen at night. Those kids weren’t there yesterday. Before I even got to Gru Teltz, let alone the dragon. This was the child I met that night when I happened to stop by this village.
The child wore black clothes then and is still wearing black clothes now.
“…I’m sorry for saying something bad back then.”
The child bowed to me. The small head looked unusually round.
“What did you do to your child that you heard bad things about him?”
Rather than that, this guy has been secretly pretending to be friendly with me since a while ago? Are you Dev? Or are all occupations that are at a loss (thief, pirate) like this?
I hit the solar plexus with the back of my hand as the wind hand tried to stab my side. Windson’s waist was bent like a sledgehammer.
“Puhup.”
It was in front of his subordinates, but no one said anything. On the contrary, the way they giggle and talk about how nice they look seems like a really informal relationship.
“Little.”
Separately, I snapped my fingers. The child trembled and came closer.
Now I see that he is a bit taller. The problem is that the child is so thin that he looks small.
“…?”
I put my hand into my inventory. There was something worth bringing up in this situation.
So, I don’t really need it and it’s a malicious stock that only eats up the inventory space, but it would be perfect to give to a child in this situation.
“This is…”
Adventurers of Tatara. I’ll dispose of the malicious stock you gave me here.
I put something extra in a small pocket necklace I took out of my inventory and handed it to the child.
“Can I take it?”
“Take it.”
“Gina hasn’t done a single good thing.”
“I told you to take it.”
I wonder if I’m speaking too strongly to the child, but I can’t help it because the concept is like this. Still, it’s a good thing.
「Lucky bag necklace│A common accessory found in the Derma region. There is a superstition that if you wear it, good luck will come into your pocket.”
The child blinked while holding the lucky bag necklace in his hand. The lucky bag made of five-colored thread may have looked like trash compared to what was inside, but it was very pretty on the outside.
“I’m done talking!”
“Oh then let’s leave.”
Dev came back just then. Now it was time to leave.
“Are you going right away?”
“Yes.”
“Then go.”
Even the conductor of Gamakman, who had been waiting with us, joined us and we were truly ready to depart.
I don’t know when they were recruited, but there were two adventurers riding together on the horses. The dragon head on the wagon—when did it go there?—was exceptionally sturdy.
“What did you do to the child again?”
“also?”
“You gave the kids something to eat yesterday.”
“It looks like you like kids.”
Isn’t it okay for there to be adults who don’t like children? No, I think it is humane to treat children well even if you don’t like them.
Anyway, I pulled out the two-hender and swung it lightly.
Suddenly!
The slash that cut through the ground while avoiding the crowd also cut off the son-in-law’s commotion.
“…Shall we leave?”
Fortunately, the cackling of the gentlemen who were climbing up was within range.
“uh!”
I got on my horse and gave a signal to the horse.
There were exclamations from children and adults behind them.
“Ji Jinju!”
“Huh?”
Even though he was scared, Dev, who was clinging to my side, looked back.
I didn’t bother to do that.
“You left the pearl for a moment!”
“Eh? pearl? Wait a minute, knight…”
Okay. Looking at the line, I think I can run to the front.
My words jumped out to the front.