Even though the wind was not strong, the noise of the trees was echoing without stopping. The night is full of darkness at night and the stars are blinking in the sky. It seemed that the mountain silhouette was dark and shadowed, rather cutting the starry sky.

Before dawn, Angelin woke up too early to walk outside the village. Get into the forest in the morning and find out the cause. Then this weird situation will come to an end. Graham, Casim, and Berglyph go with us, of course.

"……n/a"

Even though she thought she was unscrupulous, she smiled. It's like dive into a dungeon with your longing father. The once-in-a-lifetime sense of security that Kasim once said is now when you can feel yourself. I am very happy with that. I woke up early because I was so upset. So I couldn't stay at home.

The wind was quiet at night, but it was cooler than the day. When he stroked his neck, he seemed to stand up to his hair. However, the uplifting and strangely heated body feels somewhat comfortable.

I came to a small hill that always comes around in the morning. Here you can see the whole village. It's night now, so I can't see it unless I keep my eyes on it. The slope of the earth is not clearly visible, it only looks like a soft black silhouette. With his lamp down, Angelin sat down on the stone. Even through clothes, the stone was cold. Hold your knees and look far away.

"... Who for what?"

Muttered. According to the Bergglyphs, this one looks pretty formidable. Even Graham and Casim seemed to be stiff.

Angeline individuals do not dislike fighting the strong. He has the strength to work as an adventurer and to enjoy the dangers. Even if you want to be a sober and calm adventurer like a Bergglyph, you can't help but stop the young gunless adventure. However, it seemed uncomfortable that Tornella might be dangerous. When I was in Orphen, there was a sense of security that there was a hometown where I could go home, no matter how much of the city I did. So it may be that he got excited to do anything.

An adventure came to his hometown. There were some parts that didn't seem to hate me, but I didn't feel well.

"I can't help but ..."

But there's a dad, Kasim, and grandpa. Absolutely OK. It must be resolved and everyone will be back again.

Angelin nodded alone, moved her back from the stone to the ground, and lay down on her back. In stark contrast to the darkness of the earth, the stars were so scattered that there seemed to be no gaps.

When I lay down for a while, feeling the tingling grass and night dew on my back, I suddenly heard a squeaking sound. Angelin jumped up and put his hand on his sword. When I stared at the sounding person with sharp eyes, a dead tree stood. The dead tree had branches and roots like limbs.

"... a tree shepherd?"

The shepherd approached Angelin gently, squeezing the branches. Some of the areas that will hit your head have faded leaves. Angelin sighed, squeezing out of all the tension she had in her body.

"Don't scare me ..."

When Angelin sat down, the tree herder came to the side and lined up. Angelin was silently looking down at the village, but was uncomfortable because she felt a strange glance from the shepherd, who was supposed to be blind. Eventually she became intolerant and looked at the shepherds.

"……What?"

I asked, though I knew I couldn't answer. Tree herders do not speak silently. The wind began to blow strongly. Angelin's long braid shook in the wind. Chills have come to be felt strongly.

A big yawn came out. It's an adventure since morning. It is too early to get up early. I'd better sleep a little longer when I return. Angelin stood up.

--Help.

"?"

Feeling a strange voice, Angelin looked at the wood shepherd. The shepherd is standing still as before.

"What did you say ...?"

I couldn't do that, but I heard another voice at the tip of the arrow.

――Everyone is crazy.

"Suffering ...? Everyone?"

Suddenly, the tree shepherd began to shake. It seems as if you have convulsions. The leaves of the head sway and sway, and some of them fall and fall to the ground.

Angelin looked at the village with a surprise. In the dark, I saw something rushing towards the village, like waves.

Before his head understood, Angelin was running down the hill.

As soon as Graham stood up in a bouncing manner, he quickly put on his cloak.

"I ask for mito!"

As soon as you think so, he jumps out of the house. Bergliff awoke his head to wake him by hitting his cheek and hugged a nearby Mito. Kasim wakes up and looks out of the window with a suspicious face, while Anessa and Miriam don't understand the situation, but they are looking around with their hand in hand.

"What, what? What happened ...?"

Charlotte rubs his sleepy eyes. Byak lighted the lamp.

"... something has come." "Well, people were sleeping well."

Kassim put on a bowler hat and looked at Bergriff.

"Bell, Oira will come, too." "Oh."

Bergryf stood up with careful prostheses, seeing Kasym leaving early. Put your sword on your waist. Mito anxiously clung to Bergriff's arm, and Charlotte clenched the other hand.

There was a sound in the distance. It sounds like a rumbling, but it's like a low voice. When I listen, my spine seems to shake. It doesn't feel good. Is it safe to stay at home? But his intuition tells him to leave the house. Bergliff looked at Anessa and Miriam after a short hesitation.

"We'll be out. It's not always safe to stay here."

With that said, Mito and Charlotte pulled out and went outside. Screams and screams were heard. In the distance, the hands of the fire rise and disappear. Are Graham and Casim fighting the assailants?

"... I'm convinced that the magic of pollen has been cut off.

Anyway, the movement is so fast. Bergliff struck his tongue, saying he was a little too relaxed. This is not the work of hundreds of beasts. When one sees that his hand has been broken, he immediately takes the next one. It's in the darkness of late at night when everyone will be asleep. With such a partner, there is no possibility of being excessive with caution.

――I'm sorry ...

"Hitsu"

Mito screamed small and hugged Bergriff's arm even more. Bergliff squinted.

"What, now ..." "Belle!"

Anessa shouted. Bergliff swiftly embraces the two children. A tree herder's arm, approaching silently from behind, passed past the Belgriff just before. Simultaneously, lightning struck and the shepherd was charred and fell on the ground. Miriam moved his cat's ears confusedly.

"Yeah, I did ... I didn't think I was good ..." "No, in this case, the correct answer ... I was obviously targeting the Bells." "Why the shepherd ..."

Everyone begged at this action of a tree shepherd, who should not be hostile to humans. At that time, Charlotte looked around as if surprised.

"What about Anger?"

By the way, I haven't been there since I got up. Did he jump out at the same time as Graham? It was in the dark and I was waking up, so I couldn't remember the memories.

"... with Angers, you don't need to worry"

Rather, Berggriff muttered and looked at Mito. Mito frightened and shivered, desperately clinging to the Bergryph.

The sound of leaf rubbing became stronger here and there. I don't know if it's because of the wind or if something's approaching, but it doesn't have any specs even if you stand here. If you go to the open space, you will know the situation a little more.

Suddenly, sand-colored light illuminated the area. Bjaku's three-dimensional magic circle floats with faint light. The feet that were so dark and invisible were clearly visible.

"... I'm in a hurry. I'm going." "Haha, thank you, Bjaku."

I can run because I can see my feet. The party rushed to the square. I heard screams everywhere. What is going on.

Something wandered while I was running. A tree shepherd. I have something on my arm. I was a child. She is crying and rampaging, but she keeps her arms firmly caught. I am just going out of the village.

"Arne!"

At the same time as Bergryf shouted, Anessa's arrow flew. The arrow pierced the shepherd and exploded, breaking its trunk. A couple in sleepwear rushed out of a nearby house. Parents of children.

"Oh, oh, good ..."

My mother cried and hugged the child who fell on the ground. My father finds Bergriff and rushes in. Lower your head with tears.

"Belle! Thank you! Thank you!" "Thank you later! Hurry to the square!"

In this situation, many homes may have been attacked by tree herders. The situation is hard to grasp at all because it is dark and there are so many.

"... I wish the Grahams were going around well."

Anessa and Miriam regain their advantage.

"We are going around the village!" "Yeah! It doesn't make sense if we're solidified!" "Sorry! Tell everyone to come to the square!"

They nodded and ran into the darkness.

Berggriff took his family to the square. Villagers had already gathered in the square. A bonfire is lit and the name of the main god, Vienna, is spelled everywhere. The village chief Hoffman shouted.

"Bakayaro, don't get upset! Find yourself and this kid! Atra! I'm injured here, ask for medicine!"

As the Bergryf rushed, Hoffman broke with peace of mind.

"Oh bell! Good, safe!" "What's going on? What is the situation?" They seem to be breaking and trying to get everyone away. ''

Fortunately, Sasha told me to take immediate command and gather everyone in the square, Hoffman said. Yes, thanks to Sasha that the villagers are starting to gather in the square this way, Bergliff relaxed a little. Byak has increased the number of magic circles. The darkness is blown away by the sandy light, and people breathe a little relieved. Darkness does not help humans.

A low sound like a rumbling sound continues. It sounds like some moaning. The noise of the trees is only gaining momentum. It's dark and I don't know, but it seems like a tree is approaching from around.

"But the barrier ..."

Bergliff looked at the center of the square. Graham's holy sword emits faint light in a protruding position. The barrier should be valid. Why was the tree herder invaded? And why do they want to take the villagers away?

Angelin ran there. I have several sets of villagers. He seems to have been helping the villagers since he ran down the hill.

"Dad!" "Angier! Where did you go!" "Walking up early so I took a walk ... hey, there are trees rushing around the village." "Is it slowing down, but it's coming a little bit ... there were some demons, but they didn't seem to be able to enter the village."

The trees in the forest then seem to be something separate from the monsters. It seems that the barrier is not working, but it cannot be completely stopped. Berglyf frowned, saying she wasn't going to be a straightforward guy.

As the number of villagers gathered increased, the square became full of people. There are also figures of Anessa and Miriam who seemed to have ran through the village. Sasha, Selenium, and a young adventurer trio were also seen. The area was full of anxious whispers, and the villagers were all close together and scared by the oncoming fear. Graham appeared there.

"Graham!" "I saw all the houses. Everybody should be here ..." "Oh ... but the barrier is there." "Um ... this is a stranger you know, but strangely."

The low sound was louder. However, it is different from the rumbling. A gruntful moan. It echoes everywhere as if it were echoing from a deep cave. Mixing in it, you can hear the call.

――I'm sorry ...

Mito closed her eyes tightly and pressed her face against the Bergryph.

"Scared ... I don't want to go ..." "... I'm fine."

As the Belgriff gently stroked Mito's head, the roar of the holy sword increased. A thick tree appeared on the road leading to the square. It seems that the power of the barrier does not allow them to enter the plaza, and they cannot exert enough power to knock down the house. However, it blocks the road so that it is trapped in the square, and makes the branches and leaves buzz. It tries to push its thick trunk forward as if pushing a barrier. Each time the Holy Sword glowed to shine.

Angelin jumps out and pushes his sword into the tree. However, the tree stops moving for a moment and does not fall. Such an opponent seems to be incompatible with the swordsman.

Belgryph was surprised, as he looked at him to call Graham. Graham was struggling to hold her chest down and knees down. I stare at the tree in front of me while breathing roughly.

"... What are you guys ..." "Graham, what's up?" "Angier!

Suddenly Kassim's voice came. Bergliff bows down faster than she thinks. Angelin, who pulled out his sword, also jumped quickly and lowered his posture. A blazing flame spear flew sharply from behind. The moment the flame spear pierced the tree, it exploded, brightly illuminating the area, leaving a large hole in the tree trunk.

At the same time, a deafening scream echoed. The tree fainted in agony and violently shook its trunk, eventually falling down and stuck. But soon before the people shouted, another tree appeared to crush it and began to push the barrier back as before. Casim stood beside the Bergryph and struck his tongue.

"A little bit, there's no cut .... If it's a big magic, it'll blow the whole village, and if you burn it badly, it's a big fire ..." "Kashim, can't strengthen the barrier ...?" I mean, they just slow down and the barrier doesn't work, what is it?

Kasim shakes his head disgustingly, but turns his finger forward to release the next spell. Killing a tree without thinking would be an easy task for Kasim, but even if you defeat the opponent, the village is gone and there is no child.

――Miiiiitooooooooo ...

The call does not stop. It's as if each tree is speaking. A tall tree can be seen across the building. It seems that there are already trees around the square. The sound of leaf rubbing, as if in a forest, wrapped around, and strange pressure seemed to hold down the plaza from above.

Someone muttered.

"Mito called these guys?"

Immediately, the gaze of the square turned toward Mito. Mitto shook his body and hid behind the Bergryph. The area starts to scream.

"Come on, why are we in such eyes ..." "I'm in the house, you're messy ..." "Hey, you're calling Mito? If you give him ..." "Hey, let's go." "Mito isn't bad, surely." "But, there are so many trees ..." "This is a wheat field, I guess it's messed up ..."

Angelin grabbed his fist.

"Don't stop ...! It's not that someone is bad ...! It's not because of Mito!"

The villagers descended.

"I know, but ..." "Whether you survive today, can you pass the winter without saving ..." "Cheer, someone's ..." "Yeah! In such a case!" "It's time." "Oh, you're in the stomach anyway." "Hey, don't quarrel!

Everyone seemed to want to find a place to hit anger. To them, it's like being suddenly exposed to unreasonable violence. With no fear and resentment, it seemed that the calm was gradually lost. An angry voice began to squash here and there. Some moan at the pain of wounds. Sasha, Selenium and Hoffman are soothing but do not seem to calm down.

Berglyph, when he opened his mouth to soothe the place, felt as if from a hand that had been tightly held until now.

"…………sorry"

Mito spilled tears.

"Mito" "I'm sorry ......... I'm sorry ..."

Mito gently looked up at Bergliff.

"……Goodbye"

Mito rushed, rubbing the hands of Berglyph who stretched out immediately.

"Mito! Wait!"

The trees that had previously obstructed the way to the plaza quickly vacated the road. The trees are like tunnels, and beyond that is the darkness. Mito rushes into it and disappears.

The silver hair shook before the stunned Angelin and Qashim rushed to chase. Graham jumped into the tunnel of the closed tree. At the same time, the tunnel is completely closed and the trees recede tremendously as if the waves were breaking. It seems like there is no use here anymore.

Bergliff ran, but stopped. The speed at which trees leave is much faster than that of humans. Will never catch up.

"... What is that?"

Bergliff looked down and covered his face with both hands. Mori is not interested in Tornella. Perhaps the aim of attacking and swiping the villagers was to spur frustration and isolate Mito. Mito left herself in the forest, sitting on it.

The eastern sky began to whitish.

Kasim is angry and is back and forth in the garden.

"I don't like it. They just talk about everything."

Berglyph looked silently, turning his sword on his back and looking at the contents of his tool bag. Then retie the hair. Casim kicked the ground with his toes.

"Are you going? Help Mitto and Ji-chan."

But then you may have to get out of Tornella. When she hid Mito here, she decided she had to carry her. I had a slight foresight that something might go wrong. I didn't expect it to come abruptly like this.

Kasim is grumbled and unhappy with the villagers. He feels betrayed. However, Bergryf was able to fully understand the feelings of the villagers. After all, he is also a resident of Tornella, and in fact he spends more time in the village than when he is away. Plow the soil, live with roots. Regardless of their wishes, those who live that way are not good at following strong changes. The work of the year is the same every year, and in a way they live in repetitions. Being able to change it is a kind of fear.

So Bergliff could not say the villagers bad. Rather, when he finds out that he is not a human, he will be fine just accepting it without rejection.

"I just want to be ...

It's a bit spicy, Bergliff muttered. I have to leave my hometown at this age.

The rising sun is shining brightly everywhere. Angelin came out of the house.

"... go?" "Oh, are you ready?" "Is it enough?"

Anessa muttered with an uneasy face. Miriam makes a deliberately bright voice.

"Oh, it's okay, Graham's grandpa chased me." "But grandpa doesn't have a sword ..."

Angelin said. Miriam clogged and went down. Eventually, Graham did not pull his sword. I knew that if I pulled it out, the barrier would break, and the trees would rush into the plaza.

"... Let's go to the open space anyway. If we get out, we have to deliver that sword to Graham."

The Berglyphs took them to the square with them.

The village remained dark after the fight last night. The road is rough and full of holes, and the eaves of the house are often pushed and broken by trees. No house seemed to have collapsed, probably due to the weakness of the tree due to the barrier, but the fields in the garden and the chicken coop were still broken.

The wheat field is almost completely destroyed on the west side and partly on the south side. Fortunately, the eastern side is intact, but the yield will definitely decrease considerably. Bergliff gasped with a bleak feeling.

Graham's sword stuck in the middle of the square. It still emits faint light with a low roar. Next to it were three young adventurers. They rushed to find the Belgryphs.

"Mr. Bergliff! Everyone!" "Oh, you guys were safe too.

Sora shakes her arms.

"Isn't you going to the forest! Sure, I want you to help me a little bit!" "Please!

While watching Sora and Jake making a noise, Cain laughed as though she was in trouble and bowed.

"... I won't get in the way.

Kassim scratched his head as if he was stunned.

"Well, let's say that the oilers jump into the pockets of those who couldn't prevent them.

The three were packed into words. At that time another figure appeared.

"I will support you!"

It was Sasha. He has a sword on his waist and is well equipped. Angelin makes a grinning face.

"Sasha ... dangerous, isn't it?" "It's obvious, isn't it an adventurer if you dive into danger! And do you need to pay for it?"

Sasha said and looked at the adventurer trio.

"Let's get rid of the small fish together with me. Wouldn't you be troubled if you didn't conserve power?" "Well ..." "What are you doing? I'm not the ones who listen to me." I bowed my head. "I want you to help me."

Sasha and the young adventurers rushed to Bergliff in a hurry.

"She, Master!" "Such a thing! Don't lower your head!" "Suss! It's our selfishness!"

At that time, a lively voice approached.

"Ah! Uncle Bells have arrived!" "Everyone is here!"

When I looked, the small children were gathering. It is the number of people who think that the children of the village may have gathered. The Berglyphs were angry. Children are swinging with excitement, holding wooden swords and wooden sticks in their hands.

"You're going to help Mito!" "Grand-Grandpa too!" "We're going!" "Wait, wait! That's impossible!"

Bergryf shook his head in a hurry, and the children made a frustrated noise.

"Mito is a friend!" "I like Grandpa!" "Mito, I haven't ..." "I want to play again!"

Bergliff scratched his head in trouble.

"... Thank you, everyone. I'm very happy." "I see."

Another voice is heard. Surprised, young people from the village appeared. Young people who taught swords and magic to the Bergryphs. Burns stepped forward and carried his bow with a bitter smile.

"I can't just push on the bells." "Help Mito?"

Rita stretched her chest. If so, the young people behind also wave their weapons.

Overwhelmed. Bergliff looks down with indescribable feeling and strokes his beard. There were many footsteps again. There's also a cluttering sound of the metal fittings.

"Bell" "Kelly? What are you ..."

Many adults from the village, including Kelly and Hoffman, came in. You can even see those who were cursing last night. Everyone has their swords on their hips, and they have plows, hoe, hatchets and axes.

"Let me help us." "It was just bad. The blood started rising on my head ..." "I'm sick of driving out Mito and solving it." "That child is a good boy "You can't be a bad child." "I just need to cultivate the field again, but Mito is alone ..." "I was about to make the same mistake as when I made you an outcast." Bell. Let's go help Mitto and Graham. "

Kasim tilted his bowler hat to his eyes, laughed and looked up to heaven.

"I'm just stupid ..." "Dad!"

Angelin gladly grabbed Bergriff's arm. Bergliff was silent for a while, but shook his head quietly.

"No," "B, bell ..."

Bergliff opened his eyes and stared at the villagers.

"Thank you, I'm really grateful ... but this time it's really dangerous. I don't know if I can, of course, or Angers or even Kasym. I can't put anyone in any more danger. "

The villagers descended.

"But, then ... just rely on you again." "No, there are things that only everyone can do."

Bergliff smiled.

"When Mitto came back ... Welcome home, come back often, would you please welcome me with a smile?" "Bell ..."

The villagers looked crying.

"... Okay! So I asked for Mito and Graham!"

Kelly laughed and knocked on Bergriff's back. The villagers nod and shout. Angelin dyed his cheek and raised his arm.

"Please wait for the banquet!" "Oh!" "Leave it!"

The square became noisy. I am still here. The Bergglyph was so glad.

The sun got even higher and gentle winds began to blow from the east. Adventure weather.