You can hear the sound of trees chirping and horses' hooves kicking up the earth.
I was watching Quenna doing the job on a loading platform that had enough room for one person.
Quena can use a carriage, right?
"My client was injured when I asked for an escort." Then I try to remember it a little bit. Equestrianism is a basic mode of transportation. "
"Amazing. I can do anything."
Normal, that's about it.
In the end, there was no one to let me use the carriage.
I was able to get a horse-drawn carriage for a fee because I could not work due to illness instead.
How much does Zido know about the Beastmen?
I know a lot from what I saw in the library. Especially in the Beast Man tribe, there is a lot of interaction with the human tribe, so the amount of information is proportional to nature.
"The 'best warrior' rules, doesn't he?" I think he's like Oitma now. "
"That's right, that otoma is the strongest, and it gathers support from the most Beastman." And his subordinate, [Protector], is also strong. This is the upper class of the Beastmen. "
I heard that some of the protectors are S-rank adventurers.
"Yes, I am, rather than a protector." I'm going to the center of the Beastman clan, the capital of the Aohemus country, so I wonder if I'll meet you in time. "
Quena twisted her face.
I don't think I want to meet much.
"Are you there that much?" In the previous S-rank test, there was not a single Beastman clan.... "
"The human race and the beast race are not the same test." The criteria are the same. "
"Huh. How about the numbers?" Are there more Beastmen? "
"That's better than the Jewish tribe. The Beastmen have set up guilds later than the humans."
You know exactly what I'm talking about.
I'm aiming for it.
There was no impatience in the word.
I was so calm that I thought she was going to be rank S next.
By the way, shouldn't I have brought a mask or something?
"You mean because I hate you for being a brave man?" It doesn't matter. The smell of the human race is known, so the hood and mask are rather unusual. The Beastmen don't accept suspicious people who go to other races and hide their identity. "
"...... fumu"
If you're worried, can I go alone?
Quena suddenly said something like that.
I'm sure she'll have no problem with her ability. I think it's better that way.
"I don't doubt Quenna's prowess." But I don't want Quena to go alone. "
But I'm still--
"--If Quenna gets hurt in any case, I'd better go alone."
"... hey"
Quena turned away from me while keeping her mouth shut.
Try to hide your face intentionally.
"Hey, what is it?" Did you say something strange? "
"Yes, I did."
"What is it? Tell me."
"I'm an adventurer." It scratches a lot. even if it's something that will last forever..... "
"I don't like that." I want to take all the injuries that Queena gets. "
"Well, that's what I'm saying!"
His tone was violent, but he didn't seem strangely dislike it.
I even feel that I'm rather happy.
“I'm going to be shoulder to shoulder with you.... tell me strange things, next to you"
I wonder if it would have been an unnecessary favor to Quena.
I'm sure my words were an obstacle to her readiness. Then you'd better not tell me anymore.
Then the two of you will go straight to the capital of Ohhemus.
"Don't get in trouble again."
"I promise...... I'll do my best"
"... you..."
"I'm sorry, but I don't want to create 'what if I get caught up in something weird' when someone is in trouble in front of me..."
"Fufu. Well, I think that's fine." I like that kind of honesty. "
"Oh, oh... thank you..."
It was unusual for Quena and she said she liked it. I was only aware that I wouldn't use such words, but I was confused by the time I took a breath.
"... wait. I knew it."
"Why!?"
"It's embarrassing!"
"Well, then you can tell me so that you won't be embarrassed!?"
"Ugh, shut up! I'll let you walk to the Beastman tribe!?"
"I-I 'm sorry!? I'm sorry!"
Just talking about it made time go by.
It took a few days to reach the Beastman tribe, but it really felt like a moment.