"... uhh, did you finally spray it?"

I managed to escape the blonde beauty and exhaled a relief.

If you're careful, it's the forest exit.

Apparently he kept running for a long time.

Ooooooooooooo!

"Wow!?

At that time, I heard a scream with the roar of the beast.

"Are people being attacked...?

It's not far from here.

I kicked the ground and ran.

Soon you'll see a shadow like that.

"Hey, don't come this way!

Ooh!

"Hyeeeee!

A 10-year-old boy who had something like a wooden stick was confronted by a dog monster, Kobolt.

Covolt is at best the size of an adult man, and an adventurer is a weak monster who doesn't struggle to crush.

But a child with a small body won't be able to fight it.

The boy desperately shook the wooden stick to intimidate him, but Kobolt didn't move at all and kept his distance.

As it is, it becomes a cobalt prey.

When I jumped out of the shadow of the tree, I kicked Cobolt in the head.

"Gang!?

Covolt blew far away and was knocked down by the trunk of a tree.

... I meant to take it easy, but it wasn't enough yet.

Well, it's better than a head rupture the moment you kick it, right?

"... eh?

The boy is dazzling his eyes about what happened.

"Hmm... huh?

I tried to ask if I was okay, but I failed.

Hey, it's a kid... why are you nervous...

Unless, unfortunately, I'm afraid I'll have to reflect later.

Now let's focus on communicating well with this boy.

At first glance, it's much easier compared to young women.

Conversely, if this doesn't work, there's nothing I can do anymore...

"Daijo, bu...?

All right, I can do something about it.

I've been scared many times before, but this time I helped him where the monster was attacking me.

I'm sure you'll find me harmless.

I was thrilled, waiting for the boy to react.

"Hee....."

... to?

"Heh, you pervert!

The boy pointed to my lower abdomen and shouted.

That's where I go.

That's right! I was naked!

I don't feel my skin in the first place because I became undead.

So if you don't feel the cold, you don't feel the air.

That's why he forgot to be naked while he was running.

I was going to hunt animals in the woods and get furs...!

What a loser!

It's completely soft...

A naked man suddenly appeared from the back of the forest.

Too much vigilance.

"Ahahahaha! You pervert! Why are you naked, Uncle? Maybe you live in the woods naked?

... hmm?

But contrary to my expectations, for some reason the boy started laughing.

Why is it so interesting? I have it even in my stomach.

... let's keep our eyes shut when Uncle calls.

"Ah, interesting. By the way, Uncle, what's your name? I'm Ray."

"... uncle"

"Huh, Zion? Uncle Zion."

Boy, Ray innocently calls me by my name.

Yes, I finally met someone who wasn't afraid of me!

Speaking of children, it's a big step.

"But uncle, you have strange hair and eyes, right? Ah, I see... that's why you were bullied and living in the woods..."

Ray looks at me with a hard face.

Not at all... no, in a way, maybe not.

"Are you coming to my village? Nothing."

"Are you sure...?

"Of course! You saved my life! Ah, but that costume might surprise everyone. Hold on a second!

That's how Ray ran away.

After a while, he comes back with his clothes on.

"Yes, you can wear this! It's Dad's!

Looks like you went home to pick it up.

What a good boy!

I said, "Ah, Arika... ah...", and then I decided to lend my clothes with such kindness.

"What about the size? Ah, it's perfect!

All right, now we don't have to worry about being a pervert.

But is it okay to go to the village?

Ray is still a child.

So just because you weren't scared of me doesn't mean that adults will be happy to welcome you in.

"Then let's go! Over here!

Ray pulled me out of the woods.

A short walk from there will take you to a small village.

You're surrounded by solid walls.

Since it is close to the forest, I wonder if such a barrier is necessary.

It's just collapsing everywhere, and it's getting old.

"This is my village! Nothing!

There are about thirty houses in total.

It may be rude to say such a thing, but they are all indecent.

"Hey, Ray! You were outside the village again! I'm telling you, it's dangerous!

"Wow, Dad!

Apparently it was Ray's father who came here yelling.

"I mean, the village is so small and boring!

"You want to die, you! Now we have a herd of covolts nearby! What if they attack us?

"I'll kill you with this!

"Can you beat Kobolt with a stick like that?

In fact, Covolt attacked me and I was dying...

Apparently Ray is a Yancha boy who doesn't listen to his parents.

"Hmm? Who's that? Are you wearing my clothes? No way, thief...."

"Chi, no, Dad! Um... thank you for saving me..."

Ray suddenly has a bad tooth cut.

That's what I should call a father, and it seemed like he had a pinch right away.

"I knew you weren't attacked by Kobolt! That's why I told you!

"Hieh, sorry, Dad...!

Ray apologizes with tears when his father lights him up.

... don't remind me of the old me.

When I was a kid, I used to go out of the village on my own and get mad at my parents.

Thinking about that,

"Uh, excuse me. Apparently, you saved my son."

"... no, no."

I'm surprised you can talk to me suddenly...

"In fact, a village in Kobolt has recently been discovered around the village. I've asked the Adventurers Guild to help me, but it's been a long time since I've been sent to this neighborhood village."

Ray's father explains the situation.

You seem a little vigilant about me, but I'm not particularly scared because you saved my son.

Did you hear the noise there? Some villagers are gathering.

They were surprised by their unfamiliar gray hair and red eyes.

"I'm glad you're okay."

Ray's in trouble.

"No, no, that's what I was like when I was a kid."

"Even so, that brother has strange hair and eyes."

Could this be a great communication opportunity...?

It's probably the first time you've been scared or suddenly attacked.

All right, now's the time to squeeze your courage.

And I decided, that's exactly when.

"Oh, my God, it was hard! The village barrier...! The village walls have been destroyed!

"" "What!?

Everyone is stunned by the cries of villagers who have changed their blood phase.

"Ooooooooooooo!"

"Haaaaa!

Shortly afterwards, I heard the beast barking and screaming.

"Ah, it was Eldercovolt! The top species of Cobolt brought a herd to attack the village...! That's why you broke the barrier...!

"Damn, if this happens, we'll have to fight! Ray, you stay in the house!

That's what Ray's father told him, running toward the screamer.

It was a great opportunity to have a conversation...

No, it's more of a chance.

If we help defeat the covolt herd here, we may be more thankful to the villagers and win their trust.

"Me, I'll fight too!

I grabbed Ray's arm, screaming and trying to run out bravely.

"Uncle? What are you doing? Let go! I'm fighting too!

……

"What? You want me to leave it to your uncle?

I nodded strongly and then kicked the ground, leaving Ray behind.

"Ha, fast!?

Sometimes he jumps over the house and goes straight to the belligerent.

Soon, I saw the villagers fighting the covolt herd.