The next day, I learned that there had been a disturbance.
It is so early in the morning that the sun has not yet risen. Quenna and I were having breakfast when the noise reached us.
Ronnie's voice vanished as he casually headed toward the commotion.
"--Steady!" There's a healer here right now! "
Ronnie was calling out to Bactan.
There are other children who have fallen.
It turned out to be an obviously abnormal situation.
"What's wrong! What happened?!"
Talk to Ronnie.
However, Ronnie shook her head to the right and gave a regretful expression.
"I don't know!" I just got here too...! "
"Victan, who did this to you!"
"...... Lion...... Clan......"
Bhiktan answered, waving his constant voice.
But after that, I just breathed painfully. I can see how much pain you've been inflicted, even if you can't answer the call.
"The Lion Clan...!"
There was anger in Ronnie's eyes.
Then the healers arrived and the Bictans were taken care of.
At the same time, a beastman was coming.
"Hey, what's all this noise?"
It was Zvis's voice.
It was as if Ronnie had found an enemy.
"You! Why Victan!"
"It's not me!"
"No, Bactan was said to be a lion!" You're the only Lion to participate in this festival! The Bactan who promoted me couldn't help it! ”
"... I don't know if I can help it." But they're the ones who lost. "
Zvis said to spit it out.
The surrounding air was somewhat in tune with Zuvis.
I feel painful that the values ingrained in the Beastmen will not change entirely when Biktan shows off his magic items.
That's a strange idea!
"Huh? Do you have the shoulder of the weak one?"
"Indeed, they are weak." But I respect them! I can't make magic items strong enough! ”
The story was greeted with a slight audible sneer. However, it is not the majority. There were a similar number of beasts with no laughing faces and serious faces.
"Haha! Haha. Did you hear that, you guys?"
It was Rogues.
They were slowly approaching from the side of Zvis.
There were a few protectors beside us. All of them were Lions, and I knew they were Rogues. Rogers was laughing at Ronnie with words like "impossible" and "stupid."
The parking was not calm.
"Nah, it's you guys. If you couldn't be the best warrior, you'd have to go somewhere else. This is Dad's territory, so don't be stupid, it's yours."
It's a buying word instead of a selling word.
Ronnie scolded them relentlessly.
"I'm not relenting just because my little girl is a relative of Otoma!"
"Pu. Loser... no, it's just funny if the losing kitten threatens you."
In response to Ronnie's words, the “strong man” beastman who had been on Tsavis's side before laughed at Rogers. It only made it known that Otoma was at the top.
The wind direction was clear.
That was probably why Rogues had to hit Ronnie.
……――
Ronnie's first shot was overwhelming.
But Rogues wasn't just talking.
I'm good at connecting attacks.
Ronnie has a good sense of army.
But is this also a difference in experience?
I was ahead of Ronnie for more than one hand.
Ronnie gradually pulled out the delay.
"Stop it."
I'm going in between.
Hold Rogues's hand.
Don't get in the way!
A high kick came from Rogues' right leg.
It was a clear shot to the head.
The weight was instantly understood by the magic power and speed wrapped around it.
But it wasn't something I couldn't prevent.
I used my left hand to block and pinch it.
― ― Quenna's worried voice came from behind.
I guess that was because Rogues was the protector.
(The Humans are allied with the Beastmen...... Riffs and guilds are annoying. Don't worry. I know)
Rogues will be defending against my blow.
You're right, but I wasn't going to attack for long.
"It must have been you guys who got involved first." Ronnie has a festival. I need you to stop here. "
"--It's because of you."
I'm not even trying to hide my bad intentions.
It's just a strong fist flying in. It prevents.
(So, why?)
I thought I'd crush Ronnie here.
They wanted to turn the Lions back into the best warriors.
"Why do you have to be the best warrior?" It's a title and a position. "
"... you don't seem to know, so I'll tell you." Beasts are all about fame and status! "
Rogues wasn't the only one.
Other protectors have joined us.
It was a close-knit collaboration. I felt like I was hunting. It reminds me of the environment in which I was born and raised.
Exactly. It's not good if we don't attack them back. But I couldn't help it.
"-That's it!"
The sound of the air shaking stops the scene.
Rogues and the others slowly looked at the voice of the Lord. I'll keep my eyes on it after I make sure there's no more fighting.
Otoma...... My Lord......
Rogues greeted the best warriors with a disinterested tone.
What the hell is this?
"My acquaintance was assaulted."
"Hmm. To whom?"
Otoma's gaze is on me.
In a situation surrounded by protectors, I'm a fae. It wouldn't be strange to be suspicious in the first place.
However, the surrounding atmosphere denied it.
"My acquaintance is the 'Lion Clan'."
"Lions, Rogues, Zvis." You know something, don't you? The Lions are bound by you. "
Otoma's piercing eyes captured the lions.
I don't know.
Tsavis is calm.
I guess it's not a lie to come here and answer right away.
What about you, Rogers?
……
Rogues chose silence.
I suspect that Otuma can't pursue him any further.
I see.
Otoma looks around and confirms.
Then I looked towards Tsavis.
Well then, I will revoke Zvis' eligibility to participate in the Inaugural Festival.
Oh no!
And above all, it wasn't the person who was surprised. Rogers opened his eyes and looked at Otoma clearly.
"Why! Zuvis didn't do anything!"
"I think it was the Lions who went berserk in my territory." I just want you to take responsibility. "
"If that's the case, even I...!"
“You think I'm going to get punished? So, are you going to demote yourself from the Protector?"
……――
Rogers jammed his words.
This time it is not the silence that I chose deliberately.
"Mr. Rogues, I don't think it's a festival..."
Zvis speaks.
This isn't directly related to being the best warrior. There's no need to stick to it anywhere.
That's something I can tell you from somewhere else.
And yet,
"...... Zvis"
Rogues glared coldly.
It passes in my head.
The scenery that Zvis and Rogers were discussing.
Do you understand? If we don't prove that we can be the best fighters, we'll take Seneria. Your blood is precious. "
That was a threat. It's not a lie. Rogues and the others really handled it.
Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to participate in the Chengdu Festival.
"... please, you must participate in the Chengdu Festival."
"Very well, let's do this." If Tsuvis doesn't win the feast, Rogers will be banished. "
"Ugh...!"
That was the final decision.
It was very light.
However, this has settled the scene. No one denies it. Even so, it is not a satisfactory solution. At least Rogers's expression seemed to be swirling with disturbing emotions that could predict the future trend.
Then, no one complained, and it was dissolved.
Ronnie contacted me the next day.