Journey
The Devil Myulan was relieved to finally be able to report.
It surprised her that a weak little slime is the head of the city, furthermore, Milim’s behavior was also something she couldn’t understand.
Rather, isn’t that particular Demon Lord a little, no, relatively eccentric?
What’s more, the fact that the head of the town is a slime who can take on the form of a masked person was also being reported.
I don’t think she’ll do anything that will violate the agreement between the demon lords.
We definitely cannot use magic in front of Milim.
If she doesn’t know my identity, there is a chance that she might not make a move.
These are the types of things you report.
「I see…I can use this. Good work, please continue to monitor them.」
Clayman said this happily, seemingly having come up with something.
As the garrison’s Shaman, she is serving as an officer.
Although she looked down on them, talking to them for some time stirred up strange emotions in her heart.
She made such a wish subconsciously.
Thus, she went back to work without being too concerned.
The Demon Grucius, now a member of the frontier garrison, followed his platoon as they advanced into the forest.
As such, he naturally stood out in the team.
Therefore, he was offered the role of vice captain for one of the three platoons.
Even though he drew some attention to himself, as long as he maintained his current situation, everything will be fine. That’s what he believed.
The strangely evolved Star wolves and their riders the hobgoblins.
Above all, The one known as Gobuta was the best amongst the hobgoblins.
Grucius curled his tongue.
There are a total of 100 Goblin wolf riders, and every one of them have talents I want by all means.
These two have an overwhelming presence over the others.
The Orc Pioneers, they aren’t much on their own, but truly shine when together in a group.
I heard he’s always out transporting goods, but he’s most likely a powerful individual.
In fact, when I look a closer look at the Oni, they’re either my equal or even above me.
Well, it’s fine isn’t it? It’s more fun this way!
We, the Beastmen, are a race that thrives in battle. Strong enemies are something that we welcomed.
Thus, while pondering about how he should invite them, he continued with his Frontier Garrison duties.
YAHHOO ——- Nice!
When I was in the city, I had to pay attention to what I say, my mind feels like it’s about to burst.
But, Benimaru said this himself:
「Please leave everything regarding the city with us two Oni, we’ll be able to accomplish anything!」
That’s what he said. I’m sure he’ll manage somehow.
He who doesn’t sleep, Souei.
From the looks of things, no one’s showing their true colors.
Because this cannot be handled carelessly, we must monitor them carefully.
If that’s the case, then all we can do is to continue to be vigilant. Since I can immediately return to the city with 『Shadow Step』, I decided to leave the city for a little while.
I was on alert whilst thinking about this, but after first day I went out of town nothing happened whatsoever.
They also seem to be fairly strong.
And because he said that I entrusted him to lead the way.
After hearing that, I am now enjoying the spacious feeling after such a long time.
I’m taking this route because roads haven’t been developed yet.
Is this really all right?
Even though he has a tearful face, lets believe in him.
One moment later,
「Oi oi, we’re not actually lost are we?」
I said that as a joke.
「Hahaha. There’s no way we would have gotten lost here…」
His wording has became strange, everything is fine right?
Referring to the map in my mind, it seems we walked by here just now. I must be imagining things.
「Oi! This is no joke. You’re lost, aren’t you!”
The 3 looked at each other,
「「「WE’RE VERY SORRY!!!」」」
And they apologized.
Well whatever.
We passed by a field of Illusion Flowers in full bloom, that might be the cause of us getting lost. I didn’t tell them though.
「How could we have gotten lost in such a place……」
「I’m overwhelmed, If you professionals paid more respect to the road and followed it then maybe we would not have been lost.」
They looked a little pitiful, so I told them about the Illusion flowers.
「That’s a B rank harvesting mission objective!, It’s pretty difficult ya know!」
Ellen proclaimed enthusiastically.
After a lot of trouble, we returned to pick some. We managed to pick 40, and divided it up to 10 per person. Perhaps, I can understand its uses by storing it in my stomach to analyze.
Certainly, but I wonder how much less time would be wasted if I took out the number of days we spent being lost.
Well, a slime’s body can’t get tired anyway, but I’ll need to remain clean, so I asked Ellen to use〈Cleaning Magic〉.
When I tried using it, my magic amplified the effects of the spell, cleaning everyone in the process. Thanks to that, the journey was more pleasant than usual.
Starting a fire was easy, and I stayed up all night as the night-watch.
「RIMURU SAN! LET’S ADVENTURE TOGETHER FOREVER!!!」
Ellen exclaimed this emotionally, but as usual, I declined.
Anyways, if someday my presence isn’t needed anymore , I’ll think about the offer then.
I wonder is this how Milim feels? To make an important friend, only to out live them, would I choose loneliness instead?
The current me doesn’t have enough experience to determine that.
I shook my sadness away, and we went towards the roads.
I was being led by the trio to the city which housed Brumund’s Freedom Association Branch.
We have arrived in the first village earlier than expected, and the carriage left as scheduled.
Seems like the traffic is not congested as it is a small country, which is always nice.
「Hear me, I am the Mighty Axe, WAARGH~ and with a single swing, I killed this fellow!」
「Big Brother Biddo, this is a strong monster isn’t it? You mean you killed it by yourself?」
「More or less, a single horned bear is no match for me!」
When we heard the conversation, we took a peek at the horned bear they were talking about.
It was only the horn of a horned rabbit embedded into the forehead of the bear, laid on the floor as if it was a monster’s corpse.
Fortunately I have my analyze ability, without it, I wouldn’t have been able to tell the difference.
Even if it didn’t drop a “magic stone” due to it being an animal, who knows how many of them animals would have been killed before people realize that they are animals, not monsters.
Well, even though demonic energy seeps from monsters, it’ll still be rather difficult to judge. In the end, due to the high level of my skill , I am able came up with this conclusion.
「Oi, the guys in that corner are all proud about that fake horned bear, aren’t they just like ants?」
「Of course! It’s the horn of a horned rabbit, welded on with magic……」
「No, Danna. That person’s purpose is not to flaunt. If they took this over to the king, they may become this village’s hero! They’re doing this not to protect the village, but rather to fill their bellies and live in fancy inns.」
I see.
I was planning to leave after exposing them,
「Oi oi, wait a moment! You just accused me of being a fake! Making a fool out of me, I hope you’re prepared for the consequences?」
I wonder, why do all the dumb ones have such good hearing. Furthermore, they even decided to pick a fight when I still idling…
You people even believed in such a fraud…
「Huh, isn’t that Cabal-san……」
「Isn’t that person over there Gido!」
After hearing these words, people flooded the dining room immediately
「Wha, what’s this……you three are terrible, you should have given me a shout out if you came back!」
「Oh come on, I may look all rundown and tattered now, but it’s me biddo! I was receiving guidance from you in the capital after picking a fight, it’s me biddo!」
Well that was unexpected.
They seem acquainted with the fraud to a certain degree, but the other people seem to respect the three.
But, the biggest surprise to me was the fact these 3 are actually famous adventurers.
……Even so, it’s because they have brought along monsters from my town with them during missions, that’s why they were able to perform so significantly well…
I’ll not press them on this matter.
Even so, even if I don’t touch the matter, it’s still there.
「Do you get it now?」
「「「OF COURSE!!! WE’LL GUIDE YOU TO THE CAPITAL! EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!!!」」」
Then it’s all good.
The trip ended smoothly even after such a thing happened.
Thus, we arrived at the royal capital of the small country of Burmund.