A Chronicle of Life in a Different World
Episode 116: Where is the Truth Part 2
You can say it's an unexpected reunion. I don't even know his name, but I recognize him.
The man is no different in height from Reurus, but he has a large belly area and a large tailored armor that stands out. That's a real revulsion, and you won't forget it in a short time.
(Captain at that time... he said my name doesn't matter, but is it lucky or troublesome to remember it properly...)
I remember just after I left the abandoned city of Laval, I took back the bandits who attacked me.
At that time, he spared no time to pay a bribe and give up an "advantage” that could not be gained by Reurus, but what would be the impact?
"Lord Collard? Do you know him?
Young man - Louis asks with a strange face. Apparently, a fat man is called Collard.
Louis is taller than Reurus, has blonde blue eyes, looks cooler and looks good on his face. The body seems to be thin but well trained, and there are few gaps in its standing behavior. I suppose you can use magic because you can feel the magic.
Still, he was a young man with a sense of elegance he had never met before.
Collard shook his neck in response to Lewis's question, with a smile that seemed flirtatious.
"No, it's not a good time to call me an acquaintance. I ran into you the other day while I was patrolling the streets. I heard it was on the way to deliver the offering to Tillier and Accra churches... and I thought it was a pious and good thing to remember."
While saying that, Collard sends me an eye contact. Reurus nodded small enough not to be noticed by Lewis, then lowered his head.
"Long time no see, soldier. Thank you for taking care of that passage."
"Hmm. The lack of that big stuff means you delivered it safely, right? It seems that the Great Spirit has protected us."
As Reurus waves along with Kohllard, Kohllard nods to hawk.
"Give the church a sacrifice... I see, there's no mistake in being a spiritual guest."
Listening to Lewis's conversation with Collard, Louis muttered as convinced. Did you hear that murmur? Collard smiles and hammers.
"I checked not only the adventurer's registration card, but also the Guest ID. I also brought a letter of referral from Lord Jilba. I don't suppose there's a problem with identity. It's unusual for an adventurer, and it's very polite."
Oh, and Reurus reacted slightly. Collard advocates for the identity of Reurus, whether previous bribes have worked or have given way.
"I've never been much involved with an adventurer... but if that's what Lord Collard says, I'm sure I'm right."
That's how Lewis's gaze turned towards Reurus. Reurus noticed his gaze slightly lost and thanked him greatly.
"First of all, Reurus, a junior adventurer from the abandoned city of Laval. The two people behind me are fellow adventurers, my name is Eliza and Sarah.
I wondered if it would be better to poke me in the knee, but I wouldn't be too afraid. If you want to do it, you can decorate more words and introduce yourself “as if”, but Reus is an adventurer.
It was decided that there was no problem as long as courtesies were exercised to the extent that it was not surprising that the out-of-school adventurer went.
"Thank you very much. I'm Lewis. It's Louis-Vis-El-Sin-Verg."
When Reurus introduced himself, Louis returned. Even a smile comes to your face, making you feel good about yourself.
"... Reurus, this is bad."
However, Eliza pulled the sleeve of Reurus, who was observing Lewis's personality. It was a very small voice, careful not to look like Lewis, but the tone of tension seeped into it.
"If the name is true and I remember correctly... he is not a nobleman. I don't know Mataroi's name in detail, but he's probably the eldest son of the Vicomte..."
(Where in the name of the current name is such information... that Eliza is also quite a "good” girl... huh? The first son of the Vicomte? Why is he here?
Reurus confronted Eliza with the information she gave him in a whisper.
"... excuse me, are you a nobleman?
Not that you don't believe what Eliza says, but Eliza is originally from another country. Reurus asks because the information about Mataroi's nobility may be incorrect.
"Haha, even if you say aristocratic, your father is just a countess. I'm only a leader now, so don't be so afraid."
However, in response to Reurus' question, Louis smiled kindly and replied. I don't have a title, but I'm sure he's a Vicomte.
"... I'm Collard-Nate. Remember that."
Following Louis, Collard was named after him. Unlike Louis, however, it is not a long name.
"Nate... uh... you were a knight? I'm not a nobleman, but I can't say I'm a civilian. It's like a quasi-nominal position...."
Eliza, who secretly moved behind Reurus, whispered. The Reurus listened to it, while maintaining his true face on the surface, he was in a great hurry inside.
(I have no idea... I know it's great for now)
It's Louis and Collard, the nobles I met for the first time in my life, but I don't know how to deal with them because I've never met a nobleman in my previous life. I was a little worried that I would be struck by the neck if I spoke rudely.
Heh! What a nobleman! This is the Spirit of Fire and its contractor!
"You, don't ever say that out loud. Listen, I swear to God. If I tell you, you're out of mess.
I won't say anything!
In fact, Reurus is not familiar with the position of nobility in this world. When I was in Shena, I had never seen anyone like that, and I never met anyone like that since I became an adventurer in the abandoned city of Laval.
(I wish I had studied properly... you'd regret it when you get old)
Speaking of which, I didn't study the letters properly because I had Eliza. When I get back to the abandoned city of Laval, I will also study around it, and Reurus thinks of escaping reality.
"Ohhh... that's a revulsion. What's the monster behind it? Looks like there's a trace of digging the ground.
Reurus returns to me with Collard's cough. I have a lot to worry about, but now it's more important to clear up the suspicions that are being directed at the dwarves.
"After delivering the offering to the church in Accra, I lost my way... and was attacked after a rainstorm. I suddenly jumped out of the ground."
I didn't lie about anything. We just cut the pieces and put them together to make it convenient for the revulsion.
"Oh, from the ground... two of them?
"Yes. I think it sounded like the ground... and then I managed to take it down, but the weapon was like this..."
That's how Reurus showed off his broken sword. I've just omitted a lot, and I haven't spoken up as much as I have.
"Hmmm... do you know anything about that monster?
"I don't know about it, but it must have been an intermediate monster named Colibo. Sometimes the mountains collapse, as if digging into the ground...."
The mountain where the dwarf actually lived collapsed. This is all true.
Reurus explains with his face, Collard nods to Louis many times.
Looks like the mine was caused by this monster. It may not be just the two Reurus took down... but if we can figure out the cause, we'll be able to take action. "
"My body surface was covered with mucus. It can't be slashed in that state, but it's a little easier to slash after it's burned with fire."
Collard's judgment seemed to be a quick start, but since there was no inconvenience as a revulsion, he only talked about how to deal with giant scratches.
Louis listened silently to Reurus and Collard, but eventually turned to a serious look and looked straight at Reurus.
"I see... an intermediate monster digging into the ground. By the way, was that you, Reurus? You said you were lost, but how many days did you stay around here?
"Today is the third day. However, it rained heavily and stayed in the rain for a day. Is it really about two days?"
Reurus lied here for the first time. However, the expression is still true.
"... have you seen any small humanoid monsters around here?
"Little... humanoid monster? How big is it? And no matter how small, my Eliza and Sarah aren't monsters, right?
Eliza is a subhuman, a bloodsucking species, and Sarah is a spirit of fire. You might want to remove it from the category of monsters. I mean, this isn't a lie either.
"Haha, I know. The outfits are all a little shabby, but they're cute ladies. I don't doubt it... I think it's about 10 to 20 cents smaller than the girls in the back."
(I think... that's ambiguous again. Has this guy ever seen a dwarf?
Reurus shook his head while wondering if he believed the rumors and came to destroy the dwarf.
"No, I didn't see it... I'm sorry it didn't help."
"No, I don't mind. There's more evidence in front of us than vague rumors. Father... no, Your Lordship will be satisfied."
That said, Louis saw a giant worm rolling behind the Reurus. But soon you look like you're in trouble.
"Even if it's evidence, you're the ones who took it down. As a family of people who keep this land, we need to give them some kind of prize... but what if we take the remains of the monster in the back?
Reurus nodded back to the words - he stood back.
(Wait... this guy didn't explain what happened.)
Collard told me about the mine, but there's no guarantee Reurus will know about it. Why did you dare to skip the explanations around it and move on?
"Hah... we're adventurers, so if we can get money for the monsters we took down... what happened?
A different kind of unpleasant feeling than when you put a powerful monster in front of you. I didn't know what it was, but Reurus knocked his head down to the side as he nodded and looked strange.
"I was just looking for a monster to dig the ground.” Anyway, thanks for your help. If there are two intermediate monsters... can I have about ten small gold coins?
Even mid-level monsters don't know the level of detail, but it would be reasonable for two to have ten small gold coins. When Reurus nodded back, one of the soldiers rushed over and handed Reurus a cloth wrap.
"Thank you... and it would be very helpful if you could tell me the direction of the street..."
Reurus, who decided it would be rude to check the contents in front of him, shakes the story according to the “setting” that he got lost. Then Lewis pointed back with a smile.
Then shall I come out of the forest with you? In the meantime, I want to carry the monster, and I'll show you. "
"I'm sorry about that... but if you're going out of the woods, I'll come with you."
Judging that it would be strange to refuse, Reurus nodded. Then follow Lewis and the others who started carrying giant worms and exit the Lost Forest.
(I don't know how to do that, but I'm going to go far away, but I'm going to detour and try to settle down. I hope Meer and the others understand our movements.....)
With that in mind, Reus walked away with Eliza and Sarah.
"Hey, you...."
Collard whispered while he was giving instructions to the soldiers he was leading.
"Go straight home. All right, don't stop there. My spiritual guests will kill me, and I won't wake up."
That's all I told him, and he left immediately. Although Reurus leaned slightly towards the words, he greeted Louis and the others before walking down the street.
And after about 30 minutes of walking, Sarah called out in "Thought Call."
"... Reurus. It may not be good."
What's wrong?
"Maybe... yeah, it looks like you're being followed. There are some distanced heat sources coming along."
--Apparently, they didn't fool me easily.
I also brought backpacks to disguise what I was in the Lost Forest, but there must have been something that caught me.
Reurus sighed as he heard Sarah's words.