Hero Manufacturing Machine ~A Job to Make Children~
The night before? Episode 6: The Crusade of the Devil (Goblin)
The caves of this demon crusade were not so massive.
I think it may be about 30 minutes even if I go back and forth from the outside.
However, it was the only place where the little demon (Goblin) lived, and it emitted a creepy atmosphere.
"This is the root castle where the demons nest. So, what about the queue?
As if it were the commander (leader), Dottin would say that.
"I will be your master. You will take the front enemy."
"Hey, wait!? Am I not the leader!?
"I told you to obey my orders only when it comes to life. Your Highness is the most dangerous. If you're complaining, I'll be in the vanguard.
I don't mind either, but honestly, I can't let Dottin take care of you, who seems distracted.
"Yes, yes, I understand. I'm supposed to take on the front enemy, right?
I feel reluctant, but I accept my proposal, Dottin.
"You can make an appropriate decision about the back guard. I think it would be in the order of an archer, a sorceress, and a nun."
If that's what Charles said, that's fine.
"I think that's good, too."
"Give it up!
So the queue was set without delay.
"I'm protecting the back, so just be careful. Don't worry about me. Cover Dottie."
"Giggle!
Okay, I got it.
Light the torch, everybody.
In my words, when everyone lit a fire in the torch, the cave became bright enough.
"I don't think you'll be surprised if it's so bright, but don't let your guard down."
Everyone nods at the words.
After such an exchange, we went through the cave, but we didn't encounter the little demon (Goblin) so easily.
Looks like they're watching over us with the brightness of the torch.
"It's hard to get out, you little demons..."
"They specialize in surprise attacks. I don't suppose you're willing to do it properly. And the caves are deeper than I thought."
It didn't look so deep from the outside, but I couldn't help but feel the smell.
This is something. That's what I've been telling you for years. Looks like I was right to follow you.
I walk a few more minutes with that in mind.
It seems that they are approaching their living quarters, where bones of animals that would have been eaten and scattered by the demons (goblins) fell.
"This is a chicken bone. They must have stolen it from the farmers."
"This is a little bird bone, isn't it..."
Looks like it's close. Everybody be careful!
Like a leader, Dottin calls everyone to alert.
Well, I want you to be the most vigilant.
"Well, if it's an animal bone."
"What is it?
Dottin reacts to my words, which seem to contain them.
"We may also find human bones. Be prepared for that."
"Yikes!? A little demon (goblin) eats humans too!?
"They're carnivores. Stealing and eating livestock is so cute. If you think you can hunt, humans will attack you."
"That's the first time I've heard of it...!
Chatitina shivers her shoulders as she embraces her body to protect herself.
I don't mean to intimidate you, but it seems that the perception that "little demons (goblins) are small things" is fading among everyone.
If they form a gang and attack us, it will be a considerable threat to ordinary people.
While having such a conversation, I realized that the little demon (Goblin) had been tailing me for a while.
The tail was quite skilful and inexperienced, so I had to say that it was excellent for a little demon (goblin) who was said to have low intelligence.
All right, let me ask you out.
I waited for the demon (Goblin) to attack, pretending to be full of voids.
The little devil (Goblin), who mistook me for a killer duck, slashed me in the back.
but intercept it as it should.
I precisely tore apart only the neck artery, and with a single blow I killed the little devil (Goblin) without a voice.
His frozen eyes, which splashed blood from his neck flashy and couldn't understand what had happened, would never catch his prey again.
I once again observed the little devil (Goblin) I just took down.
Green skin, long, pointed ears, big protruding nose, big ripped mouth, peeking teeth.
Until just a moment ago, there was no earliest light from the twin eyes that glistened brightly and tragically.
Is the physical condition of a child in his early teenage years?
I'm not wearing any clothes, I'm just wrapping my waist clothes to the extent I'm sorry.
Above all, the characteristic is that there are small horns on the hair free head, as the name "Goblin" suggests.
It looks ugly, like human malice in its own form.
With my sword arm, it's not hard to cut the torso in half, but I don't like overkill.
It is a creed to slaughter at the minimum necessary.
That is because if the monster is damaged too severely, the purchase price of the material can be significantly lowered.
In addition, I hurried too fast to defeat it, because I had too many major moves first, and I had a painful experience with it.
Anyway, the people walking in front of the sound rushed towards me.
"Mr. Charles!
"It's a scorn. Their castle is close by. Be careful."
I drew everyone's attention.
"There's no major trauma to being dead."
Netilisa says she's building a big blood pile at her feet, but sees a relatively beautiful little demon (goblin) body.
"Are you dying of such a scratch? You're really weak, you little devil."
I agree with that, Dottin.
"You're right. You're right. You're right."
"What is it?
"There's been a lot more death than you think. Don't be alarmed."
I succumbed to Dottin's sweet perception.
"What's the matter, I don't care if I take down one demon!
"Don't bite me like that. That's an experience-based thank-you from senpai who saw his eyes hurt so many times when he ran away.
"Did you see those painful eyes? Mr. Charles?
Netilisa asks with an unexpected look.
"Oh, I'm not particularly clever."
Reminds me of the time when I ran away and answers.
"Once you see a painful eye, you can learn even if you don't like it. I'm sorry to feel the same way. I have a head like that."
"So, how long have you been doing this job?
"Since I was a teenager. Back then, he was a hungry ghost with little wisdom or power. It's embarrassing, but it's not like I've ever been to death before or twice."
"Um...."
After a while, Netilisa raised her hand.
"Shouldn't I be able to join a union (guild) until I reach the age of 15?
"Exactly. I didn't belong to a union (guild), so I didn't ask him to eat it, I peeled the material from the monster and sold it to earn a living."
"You were a tough kid."
"The house was poor. I had to work, I had to eat, that's all."
I didn't really have the status that I couldn't eat, but I guess my late mother had a lot to think about. Think about that.
"I've been derailed."
Return to the conversation and continue.
"There are many adventurers who think they have stabbed their enemies to death because of their carelessness."
Everyone is listening to me seriously. [M]
"No matter how careful you are, you are not overly careful. Don't forget that."
Though there is something shining with qualities, I really wanted to tell Dotin that I can't deny the feeling of underestimating monsters.
After this exchange, we walked out again to crush the demons.