Hakai no Miko

With all the actors present, the day has finally arrived for the village of [Tail Clan].

The facial expression of the departing party was limited in order to show a dialogue-seeking attitude.

First, Garam and Zug, the practitioners of the consultation. And Shahatha shall be a conciliator and a witness unto Shemul his son. In addition, it was Glucacaca who brought Orluk to the table. Others accompanied only a small number of warriors as luggage carriers and escorts.

It is Shengaya who guides this group to the village. After breaking the caution and rushing out of the village, Shengaya could see that if she returned to the village, she would be severely punished. But Shengaya bought herself a guide, and went out, saying, Such a thing is a great thing before this thing.

Moreover, Shengaya's brother Badu stayed in the plains. To help the remaining [Tail Clan] fighters on the plains avoid the outrage.

Thus, Garamu and his party set out towards the village of the [Family of the Tail], which was deep in the mountains.

However, the journey proved extremely difficult. The road to the village of the "Clan of the Tail" was a difficult road that required cutting off the branches of trees that blocked the way, walking along the cliffs with scaffolds that were about the width of the palms like crabs, and crossing the rapid current with a single rope that was stretched across the shore.

The inhabitants of the plains, Zoan, had to escape into the depths of a mountain as steep as this. The [Clan of Tails] at that time must have been driven a lot. Perhaps you chose such a secret place to dare to abandon your nostalgia for the plains in order to prevent the separation of your clan.

In any case, the misery of the [Clan of Tails] at the time was unleashed.

That's the third day of the journey through the mountains.

The sound of drums was heard in the ears of the Garams as they went down the mountain road.

The beat means that there is an "intruder" alarm.

"It looks like we've entered the barrier of the village. Please wait here for a while."

In the words of Shengaya, the party stopped their feet. It was decided that waiting for contact from the other side would not be a disturbance, rather than moving forward in a hurry.

As expected by Shengaya, the fighters of the < Clan of Tails > soon appeared.

The [Clan of Tails] warriors who recognized the appearance of Shengaya in the party distorted their faces. One of them speaks on behalf of Shengaya.

[Quiet Tail.] I want you to leave without saying anything.

Shengaya waved her head to the side.

“I can't do that. I came back because I wanted to talk to Lord Orluk."

I've been ordered by Lord Orluk to arrest you as soon as he finds you.

To the warrior who said, "I don't want to do that," Shengaya said majestically as she raised her chest.

"If that's what you want." I can't resist. I want you to arrest him and take him to the village. "

So Shengaya shows Garam and the others watching behind.

"Those people are my guests. By the honor of my fathers, and by my pride, I swore that I would meet them as my guests. If I'm going to give them a hand, I have to risk my life to protect them. Please keep that in mind."

The [Clan of Tails] warrior wrinkles his nose.

"I'm sorry, but Lord Orluck's opponents, the [Tooth Clan] and the [Claw Clan], are strongly advised to speak only with the blade." Inviting them to the village is unacceptable. ”

Shengaya does not seem discouraged, and when she says, "I see," she looks back.

That's why it's only the fangs and clans, okay?

Yeah, that's fine.

Garam replied, turning his attention to Gulkaka. Garam confirms that Gulkaka nodded tinyly, pointing at Shunupa to the [Clan of Tails] fighters.

Here is Shunupa-sama, the sister of the [Eye of the Clan].

Garam went on to say to the warriors of the [Clan of Tails] who were screaming at the word "shrine maiden head".

"It would be rude to keep you waiting in a mountain like this." This person, and this man as his attendant. Of course, this man is neither a "Fang Clan" nor a "Claw Clan". I swear by the name of the Beast God. "

That said, Garam showed that it was Glucaca, of course.

The [Clan of Tails] warriors looked at each other in confusion.

Although it is strictly forbidden to let unnecessary people enter the village, the opponent is the shrine maiden head of the [Eye Clan] who worships the sacrifices throughout the plain. In this era of severe faith and superstitious beliefs, there was too much fear of treating such people indiscriminately.

In addition, the [Eye Clan] is also known to remain neutral in any inter-clan conflict, and the [Tail Clan] warriors agreed to take the two to the village.

Well then, let's go to the village.

Shengaya puts his hands in front of Shnupa, Gulkaka, and the fighters of the [Clan of Tails] who are going to take him to the village.

"Weren't you going to capture me?"

The [Clan of Tails] warrior glanced at the two hands offered.

"Unfortunately, I don't have the right rope." And I don't see any affordable bamboo shoots. "

Oh, I see.

This is the kind of activity that takes place in the mountains, where there are a lot of ups and downs. The rope was a must-have. Even if the warrior doesn't have one, someone else must have a rope. Also, if you look around, you can see a tree wrapping around you.

While deeply appreciating that he would still show respect to himself against the wishes of his clan, Shengaya decided to be even more relieved of his kindness.

"I'm sorry, but I have a favor to ask you."

Shengaya handed over what she had taken out of her pocket to the warrior.

"I want you to go to the village and give this to Old Waorne first"

"... what is this?"

What was in the hands of the warrior of the [Clan of Tails] who asked was an ornament made by chopping the bones of a cow.

It was held by Shengaya beforehand from Gulkaka.

“Give it to me and I'll find out. That's what it is.”

The warrior frowned.

But it doesn't seem dangerous to me. Besides, the warrior accepted that because he had to give the village a foreshadowing of the arrival of Shengaya.

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The Shengayas were taken to live as the largest of the several settlements around here - that is, a gathering of people important to the clan called the chief and the four roles.

However, while it was such an important settlement, its appearance was daunting.

A myriad of overcrowded tents clinging to each other's shoulders in a tiny flatland in the mountains that is hard to find from afar.

Originally, it was in the middle of a vast plain, and it was supposed to be a beautiful Zoan tent where unique designs were painted with vivid dyes so that they could be seen from a distance. What was there was that the dyes of the painted designs were thin and blurred, and the fabric used also had a speckled pattern, which was obscure to look at.

In such a mysterious environment, it is a lack of material to repair the tent tears, and it is probably the result of repeated repairs.

And above all, the gloomy atmosphere that covers the entire settlement.

The sight might have been described as a place of refuge for people evacuated by natural disasters and wars, if Aohora had seen it.

They were also a reminder of their lives before the plains were recaptured by the pale horses. However, to be more precise, the settlement of the [Clan of Tails] was even more gritty and darker than that in the memories of the Gurukaka.

When the Shengayas, brought by the warriors, approached the village, there were already many Zoans gathered at the entrance to the village.

Gurukaka asked Shengaya in a whisper, keeping her eyes fixed on you.

Is Lord Wahorn here?

Shengaya narrows her eyes and looks at the human wall that awaits her.

"Yes, the old man in the front row, supported by the young, is the old Waorne."

There was only one bent-over old man among the mighty warriors waiting to intimidate us.

That's Lord Wahorn, and as Gurukaka murmured in his chest, a grand man with a leopard pattern stood in the middle of the awaiting warriors raised his voice.

"Clan traitor Shengaya! No matter which side you turn down, you'll come back to the village!!"

Shengaya whispered this to Gurukaka and Shunupa.

That's the number one orluk.