Ankoku Kishi Monogatari ~Yuusha wo Taosu Tameni Maou ni Shoukansaremashita~

◆ Shizufe

The next morning we leave the Kingdom of Alm.

There is no place for people to live from here.

That's why we have to prepare everything.

Food preservation, drinking water, and camping equipment. You enter the forest with these.

I use a lot of health because I act with my luggage.

The most important thing in this outdoor activity is judgment.

Never impose.

Even if you think you can still work hard, if you can't, you'll die soon.

Nora is the most reliable person for this outdoor activity.

Nora, from the Oleiad clan called Mountain Elves, is good at outdoor activities.

I would not have thought of doing outdoor activities without her.

Walk through the woods with Nora and Kaina's sister at the forefront. Follow me, Maddie. And finally, Leelia and Novis.

"Maddie, do you think you can go?

I talk to Maddy walking next door. Magician Maddie is the least healthy of them all.

"It's okay, Shiz. Besides, if it's so tight, you won't get any real knowledge."

Maddy laughs.

"Surely reading a book doesn't give you any real knowledge?

"That's right. Shiz, don't just pull it off. Not only do you read a book, but you can't get real knowledge unless you actually go out and see and hear it. That's why I have to get used to outdoor activities."

That's how Maddy walks well.

"Besides, Shiz. It's easier to walk here than I thought."

Maddy is absolutely right. It's easier to walk than I thought.

"Of course, Shizufe and Maddy. There must have been a lot of people coming and going here recently. The road is simple. It should be easy to walk."

I suppose you were listening. Nora, walking in front of us, turns around and says.

"A lot of people? What do you mean, Mr. Nora?

"You're right, Shizufe. Probably a warrior, this way of walking."

"A warrior? Is he from the Kingdom of Alum?

"I don't know. But they go back and forth again and again. I'm sure there's something up ahead."

Listen to Nora and think.

What does that mean?

According to Bormos, there's a giant ruin ahead.

I hear there's nothing to pay for that place. How many times do I have to go there?

I don't know when I think about it. We hurry ahead.

It is unlikely that a goblin will encounter it because of the good weather. If this were cloudy or rainy, the Goblins might have shown themselves.

But you shouldn't be alarmed.

There are monsters that operate during the day, and there are beasts such as wolves.

Beasts don't use magic, so it's not as dangerous as Magic Beasts, but it's only compared to Magic Beasts.

I don't want to run into wolves or bears.

On the way, we take a short break for lunch, and we reach the ruins of the giants.

It's not evening yet, but it's dangerous to act at night.

I can't force it, I'll spend the night here.

The ruins of the Titans are where the Titans who once fought the gods lived.

Buildings made of huge stones that humans can't carry are almost broken, but they remain to the extent that humans can lift wind and rain.

When we get inside, we set fire and prepare for the camp.

"You saved me by setting fire to a good place."

Reilia unloads her luggage and says.

"That's right, Railia. It's important to have a place to light a fire when camping. There won't be any greenery here."

Care must be taken when camping in the woods with fire.

These trees are rich in greenery.

Green Man (Green Man) is a species that resembles humans in form and appearance, but has leaves instead of body hair.

Some are about the size of a goblin, while others are about the size of a giant.

They live in a place rich in trees and are very mature.

But if you piss him off, you won't forgive him and you will kill him.

They use very strong and powerful magic. Humans will not win first.

In the past, there was a country that tried to cut through forests in order to create cultivated land.

However, green people lived in the woods.

The country bought the wrath of the greenery (Greenman) who had vandalized its dwellings, and all its citizens were cursed and destroyed by the parasite.

Even now, it seems that if we go to the site of the country, the carcass of the tree growers will roll.

And one of the things that pisses them off is the use of fire near their place of residence.

Therefore, you must be careful when using fire in the forest.

There are no trees in the ruins of this giant. There won't be any Green Man.

"We're back, everybody's got nuts. It could be used for dinner."

"And then, everyone! There was spring water nearby!!

Nora and Kaina's sister, who were walking around, came back.

"Really?! Now, let's go wash up a little bit."

It's a pleasure to be honest.

I've been sweating on foot since this morning. I want to wipe my body.

A bath? I'm fine. "

Novis, lying down, said.

Novis seems to be fine without washing his body for about three months.

"Already, Novis! You should wash your body when you can! You're amazing! Sometimes it stinks!!

I scold Novis.

"Hey, what are you talking about? Shizufe. If you're a first-class warrior, it's better to get used to not washing your body. I've been outside the walls for days. What a luxurious bath."

Novis replied with a wave.

Certainly makes sense. Sometimes you can't bathe in the water for days in outdoor activities like you do now.

That's why you should get used to not being able to wash your body.

However, in the case of Novis, I feel like I just don't like taking a bath.

"Well, that's good, Shizufe. Let's go take a bath."

"Hey, Kane, sister! Don't get naked in front of Novis!!

Kaina's sister takes her clothes off.

Kaina's sister likes to be naked and awesome.

My sister and I live together, but when we're in the room, we often don't wear anything.

I don't listen even if I pay attention, so I have left it alone recently.

You just wouldn't be naked outside.

But now I have Novis. Don't let a man other than your husband look naked.

"Anyway, Novis is fine. I've seen it before."

"Bh!!!!

Keena's sister says that Novis blows up.

"Already, Kaina sister. That was when you were a child, wasn't it? Not anymore, not anymore. Come on, let's go."

It's not the same as when I was a kid, so please stop it.

I pull Kaina's sister to the spring.

Wash your body and prepare dinner before nightfall.

Dinner was acquired in the Kingdom of Alum. Save all food, of course.

Dried bread, dried fruit and cheese. Because the dried bread is hard, it is difficult to eat unless the hot water is boiled and softened a little.

This dried bread is not delicious, but you should be a warrior.

"Now that the meal is over, let's take a break."

Someone must do their duty to keep the fire on when they rest.

There is also the possibility that monsters will attack us.

For now, I have a simple alarm device.

Strap the rope around the ruins, and if something goes through, it sounds.

I think it's okay to have Nora with high sensing ability, but just in case.

Decide the order in which you want to take a break.

Well then, I'll let you rest.

As soon as Novis lay down, he started snoring.

"Wow. I'm already asleep."

Look at Novis as if Maddy were impressed.

"This is also a talent...."

It's a warrior's rule to rest when you can.

Novis is undoubtedly a warrior. Eat anything and don't complain about not being able to bathe like me.

I should also take an apprentice.

Take turns resting.

Time passes, and after our turn, Mr. Leiria takes over.

And it was when I was lying on my back.

The branches of the tree tied to the string burst out.

"Ladies and gentlemen, wake up!!

We wake up with Mr Reilia's voice.

"What's wrong? Reilia?"

"There was a noise. Kaina, something may have come in."

We see Nora.

Nora shakes her head.

"I didn't feel anything. But you'd better take your weapon. Maybe it came in. That's not good."

Nora's face, illuminated by fire, is serious.

We take weapons. I really don't have time to wear armor.

Watch out for walls.

It was then. Feel the intense wind.

"Coming! Shizufe!!"

Nora screams.

I hold a shield for those who feel the wind.

And the next moment, I fall under a strong shock.

A dark black dog-like beast, like a calf, is on my shield.

"Black Demon Dog!! You used magic to turn off the signs!!

Nora throws an arrow at the black dog.

Blackdog releases his shield and falls back, pointing an arrow.

Fast moving.

"Konjaro! Shizufe!!

Kaina's sister approached the black dog with a quick move.

Kaina's sister will be able to keep up with the black dog.

"Be careful! Kaina! He controls the shadows!!

Nora draws attention to Kaina's sister.

But it's a little slow, and black monsters are sprayed from the black dog.

The black hat attacked Kaina's sister's upper body.

"Damn it!! I can't see!!

Kenna, who lost sight of the target, pokes her sister's spear where there is nothing.

"Watch out, Kaina-san!!

Reilia takes care of Kaina's sister.

The black dog attacked Kaina's blind sister.

A black demon dog (black dog) hits Leelia and is blown away with her sister.

"The magical wind! Become the chains of chains!!

Maddie casts magic at the Black Dog.

However, there was no particular restriction on movement.

"Lying! Resisted!!

Maddy screams.

Power, speed, and magic resistance are high. Strong enemies.

But there must be a hand.

"Mr. Nora! Please guide them to the wall!!

I scream.

"Is there a solution?! Ok!!

Nora fires arrows in a row.

The black dog avoids the arrows and goes to the wall.

"Novis, push in!!

"Oops!!

Novis raises his sword and plunges it into the Black Dog.

Black dogs naturally try to avoid them.

But I won't let that happen.

"Lady Lana! Bless you!!

I make Lana's shield in the direction of the Black Dog's escape.

The shield becomes a wall blocking the black dog's escape.

"Gaaaaaaaaaaa!!

A black demon dog (Black Dog) throws a black cloud at Novis, but there is no point in losing his escape place where his vision is blocked.

Novis' great sword penetrated the black dog.

"Uhhhhhhhhh!!

Novis holds a black demon dog (black dog) with his sword and hits the stone floor.

Keena's sister and Railia, who got up, raised their spear and mace to join them.

Black Demon Dog moves around, but is stuck by three attacks.

"You managed to win....."

I say while looking at the alarm.

It was a dangerous place. I can't believe you cheated on Nora's sensory ability.

If I hadn't noticed, everyone would have been killed.

But a beast is a beast. I don't think I noticed the alarm.

"I can't believe there's such a beast. There may still be others."

"No, Shizufe. Black Demon Dogs (Black Dogs) do not act in swarms. And because of the strong sense of territoriality, there won't be any other black demon dogs. If you took him down, you'd be safe."

Nora looks down at the black dog and says.

"That's what it is. Let's get some rest."

Lie down as if nothing had happened to Novis.

"Yes, Shizufe. I can't help it."

Kaina's sister also yawned and lay down.

"You both sleep well with the bodies of the Beast."

Maddy said with a raw face.

"Yes, I envy you. But it certainly is, and there's nothing you can do about it. Let's get some rest. Maddie."

Maddy nods when I say so.

"Nevertheless, I've never seen a black demon dog become a witch's wizard."

"Witch warrior?

Say what Maddy cares about.

"That's right, Shiz. Witch's messenger. According to a book I read before, witches sometimes use black dogs. Seems to be mostly watchdogs. So when you go to the Witch's House or the Castle, you need to be careful with the Black Dog."

"Yes, it's used by watchdogs....."

I am concerned when I hear that it is used by watchdogs.

It could lead to the core of this case.

I rested again with that in mind.

◆ Shizufe again

The next morning, we leave behind the remains of the Titans.

We must move on while the sun shines.

According to the map, we're almost there.

Nora, who walks first, says.

It's so close. You can just camp overnight. It would be foolish to keep Harpy in a more remote place. "

"Oh, my God, Kaina. But don't worry about it."

The casual voice of Kaina's sister and Novis.

But me, Maddie and Railia, they don't look alive.

Kaina's sister's right. Harpy should be able to catch us somewhere less crowded.

So close to the Alum Kingdom. Now I'm just asking you to help me.

"Shizu-chan. This road is easy to walk."

"Yeah, it's like someone passed by before."

I say as I look where I am walking now.

Someone definitely came here before.

Moreover, it appears that they camped in the ruins of the giants. There was a camp before us.

And they didn't seem to have been attacked by a black dog.

Why is that?

We walk.

Eventually, he goes under the cliff.

Dead end?

"No, Shizufe. Look up."

Nora told me to look up.

There's something wooden in the middle of the cliff.

"What is that?

Reilia leans her neck.

"Probably caught there.

Nod at Nora's words.

"Mr. Finaeus! Are you there?!!

I shout out loud.

"Is anyone there?

Then I got a reply from a wooden piece. It was a small voice, but I did hear it.

"From Mr. Salmura! I've been asked to help you!!

"From my mother?!!

Then someone comes out of the wooden thing.

Far from here, he is definitely a human boy.

"I'm here to help! Hold on!

That's how I look at Novis.

"Ah, here's the rope."

Novis takes the rope out of the luggage on his back.

If it were this long, it would reach that far.

"Wait, Shizufe! Something's coming!!

Nora's hasty voice.

Then a gust of wind blows.

After the wind stops, something stands on the wooden object.

She looks like a human woman, but her arms and lower body are an eagle. Definitely Harpy.

"My name is Kelia. and the family of the Great Wind. We will take the prince away. Who are you?