A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

Montrat, a territory occupied by Natalia, is about four days away from the abandoned city of Laval. Three days to the west, one day to the south, and a walk from the Reurus who are used to traveling.

It would take less than half as long as you walk straight ahead, avoiding the public eye and not passing through the street. But I can't use that hand for this trip.

Traveling with a small group of people, such as Reurus, Eliza, Sarah, Meer, and Neddy, is a massive journey that Reurus has never experienced before.

The breakdown of the number of workers recruited in Laval Waste City is approximately fifty. The winter work brought together young men who were physically strong and healthy - adventurers, craftsmen and farmers alike.

In addition, there are 40 dwarfs, including Calvin and others who originally moved to the abandoned city of Laval. It can be said that the center of town construction depends on the work of dwarves.

And Collard, who commands all five Reurus. In addition, about ten of Collard's original subordinates accompany him.

Collard's men are soldiers and are more skilled than most adventurers in the abandoned city of Laval. For this reason, although there are aspects to accompany as escorts when carrying out work locally, Collard chose from among his men those accustomed to handling horses and added them to the journey.

This is because you may drive a horse as a "liaison" to tow a wagon loaded with travelling tools, food, tools to carry out local development work, etc., and to communicate with Laval Waste City and neighboring territories without taking time after arriving at the site.

Regardless of the tools used to carry out the work, we do not have the materials to build the house. Natalia was turning her hand to get it locally because it would take a lot of effort just to carry it.

The total number of these personnel will exceed 100. But I can't shortcut through the woods like the Reurus because they're hauling cars. Also, because the number of people is so large, if you pass outside the street, the neighboring lords will be warned that it will be invaded from elsewhere.

Natalia has spoken in advance, but it is impossible not to be vigilant because more than 100 people - more than 70% of them are soldiers, adventurers, and dwarves. The smaller the village, the more powerful it is to attack and destroy it from the front without the revus.

For those reasons, it was dangerous not to go through the streets, so Reurus and the others were willing to go through the streets as far as Montrat.

"Where did this dwarf come from... no, I don't hear anything. I feel dangerous when I ask, so I will never ask."

Collard, who checked the personnel by the west gate of Laval Waste City, whispered as he gently distracted himself from the dwarves.

"I will continue to take care of you, and Mr. Kohlard's people seem to be close to you, right? If you want to know, I'll tell you.

Reurus offers such collard 100 percent goodwill. If Collard wants to know, I thought I could tell him.

"Stop it! I'll never ask! I don't want to hear it!

But Collard seemed ready to reject with all his might what he perceived. As the Reurus retreats honestly, the voices of doubt fly from the dwarves brought from the dwarf settlement.

"Hey, Reurus, what is this?"

"Did you just introduce yourself? It's Mr. Collard."

"That's not what I meant! I'm talking about your head!

The voices of the dwarves were echoed by the adventurers who participated from the abandoned city of Laval.

"Sure... Natalia's boss told me, but I can't help but settle down with the extra head."

"I'm not complaining because my dwarf husband, including Calvin's husband, is taking care of me a lot...."

The adventurers seem to have nothing to complain about the dwarfs who were originally acquainted and at one point entered or left the abandoned city of Laval. The craftsmen in the town who are currently being taken care of in a progressive fashion are even showing respect for the dwarves.

Those dwarves are good, but Collard is reluctant to respond. Natalia also told me to follow instructions, but I have a feeling of refusal to follow the “leftovers.”

"I don't know... honestly, if you're going to get ahead of monsters and bandits, you'd think it would be a tragedy if I got a head start on town building?

Collard keeps “blueprints” from Natalia on how to build the town locally. And it was Collard who was in charge to actually shape it, and Reurus didn't really think he could take over.

"Mr. Collard was originally working for Mr. Hayashi, and this time I am in a position to take care of him. Besides, you're so good at teaching me swordsmanship, you're so smart, you know everything. I have no objection to Mr. Collard taking the lead, do I?

Reurus relieves the grievance complained by the city's companions with a bitter smile. At the same time, it seemed helpless to have such dissatisfaction.

In the case of Reurus, I had the opportunity to interact frequently with Collard, so I am not dissatisfied with taking charge of town building. It's true that Natalia leaves it to Collard, but I've actually seen Collard's “excellence.”

"I know how everyone feels, but first you have to look at Mr. Collard's actual work before you make your decision. If you're dissatisfied with something, you can point it out again... well, I don't think I'm going to get that kind of dissatisfied."

Reurus thinks that Collard's rebellion and the dissatisfaction with it will be covered by his own work. Therefore, I assure you, the adventurers and dwarves were reluctant, but they withdrew.

If Reurus says so, let's see what happens first. That's what I'm judging.

But Collard bit Reurus while pulling his cheeks.

"Reurus, as I pointed out before, is that on purpose? What do you want to do to raise your hopes for me? I'm not a flying being like you.

…… Aren't you just arranging the facts? "

"I don't think it's malicious, but on the contrary it's bad nature!?

Collard shouted as he pressed his stomach against Reurus, who leaned his neck with a neat face.

Having prepared for such a noisy departure, Reurus and the others set out for Montrat.

The journey to Montrat is going well.

The streets are slightly longer for more than a hundred people, but Reurus and Collard walk first, Sarah as a searcher in the center of the line, and Eliza, Meer, and Neddy are behind the line.

While listening to the rattling sound of the wagon towed by the horse, monsters and bandits do not attack.

Though Sarah detected the heat source several times, the monstrous heat source escaped and the bandit heat source of the group approached somewhat, so she left at full speed.

The monsters may have been inferior, but the bandits' escape was amazing. Once the movement was stopped and about twenty bloody dwarves were being brought in to prepare Reurus to hit them, the waves were pulling and the heat source was leaving.

I could have chased them, but I don't want to take any extra time for the Reurus. As I thought so, I ran into a group of soldiers patrolling the streets other than monsters and bandits.

But this is Collard's name, and when he told me why he was passing, he was freed. Natalia had spoken with them in advance, so the soldiers were convinced just to check the cargo lightly.

On the contrary, some said that it would be better to accompany him as an escort.

Was there any confusion, or was it pure courtesy? Collard cleverly said no, thanking him, and left the soldiers with a few messages.

I wonder if any of them knew Collard, or if some of them were delighted that Collard had become a quasi-bar and left with a smile on their shoulders, backs and sides.

It was calm during the day and peaceful at night to the extent that it could withstand the cold of the winter. Reurus warned that there might be a night raid, but it seems that there were no bandits who wanted to attack more than a hundred people, mostly armed.

As a result, there was no stoppage, and Reurus and the others continued down the street as planned. First, proceed west from Laval Waste Town for three days, then turn left on the way and turn south to change course.

A day or so south from there, we reach the northernmost end of the Montralt-Amendora Baron's domain, but Reus noticed a lot as he walked down the street.

The streets that had been passed so far had no major irregularities, and had been firmly stepped on by human traffic. However, the feeling on the soles of the feet is gradually becoming softer.

At first glance, the ground is even to the extent that it can be seen as a street. It was only wide enough for one carriage to pass, but it never looked like grass.

However, the situation changes as it progresses. The grass begins to erode from the edge of the road, and in some places the streets are “erased” by the grass that grows.

"Your scaffolding is really getting worse... isn't this the place where other lords are still ruling?

Remembering that the streets were poorly maintained, Reurus watched the ground and surroundings as he spoke to the neighboring Collard.

I was also concerned about the roughness of the street, but a short distance from the street, it was a forest full of trees.

Whether the trees bred and approached the street, or whether they cut through the forest and built the street, apart from the street that is about 3 meters wide, the grasslands exist about 10 meters to the left and right. However, the view was not very good because it was in the forest from there.

"It passes through the national army that goes to the border, and few people use it. But not from now on."

With a small smile, Collard kicks the grass off the ground.

"If the town could... no, the merchants would come even if they left it behind when they tried to build it. When people and things go through, the road can also be natural. Besides, it's rough now, but it seems to have some kind of“ foundation ”... even light maintenance is enough to use as a street."

"I see...."

"We have to start by somehow shaping the town… no matter how profitable a merchant is, dangerous places are hard to get through. We must also do something to improve security in the territory....."

While saying so, Collard saw Chilari and Reurus. Then immediately turn to the front and shake your neck sideways.

"Well, that seems to calm down on my own, even if I don't mind."

"You can eat all you want." Of course, I'll help you build the town, but first, make sure it's safe. "

As soon as Reurus said it, Sarah walks near the center of the queue and receives a 'Call of Thought'.

Reurus Reurus, something is approaching from the direction of travel. There are two of them, and they're so fast?

Eliza is behind the line, and it's possible that she's a low-level monster... but I also felt the magic here.

Reurus signals Collard to stop the line and step forward. We're almost there to enter Montrat, but the magic is approaching to get in the way.

The magic isn't that powerful - but it's so big that it doesn't seem like a junior monster.

Intermediate monster? Is targeting a group in such a large area so strong or so stupid that you can't judge...)

Or are you hungry because you have little food for winter? With that in mind, Reus grasped the pattern of the "Dragon Slash" and pulled the sheath out of the sword band.

Whatever it is, we're going to step into Natalian territory. If they attack, they should be eliminated.

As any monster may emerge, Reurus carries the Dragon Slash on his shoulder with moderate tension. Even though the magic is not great, there are monsters with arms, so there is no way to be alarmed.

As Sarah reported, two monsters were seen in the sight of the realus standing up. It was either the turn or both of them, and it was a bear monster with four arms, nearly three meters old.

"Ooooooooooooo!"

Reurus, who has fought before and knows his strength, is on the verge of attack.

I wouldn't be alarmed - but I couldn't stop my heart from rejoicing that it was bear meat tonight.