King Zeke and the others walk ahead.
"Then follow me."
That's what Harpy the King said.
The other armed Harpy will consolidate around us.
Haven't you earned full credibility yet?
We got to the end.
Then, I followed the group of kings that preceded me.
... you're walking without flying, Harpy.
Follow the smooth and wide staircase.
The same wide corridor appeared when the blade was cut.
The corridor looks like a main road.
Step forward, and eventually through the corridor...
At once, the scenery opened.
"This is...."
Selas leaked a surprising voice to the scenery.
Nyaki is overwhelmed, too.
"Hah, hah...."
I shouted.
Can you say ”underground kingdom” in one word?
It seems that there was once a civilization that looked like an underground city.
It must have been built and remodeled over and over again.
The building is crowded with vines.
Huge rock walls surrounding the city.
The neighborhood of the wall was gradual.
The steps are higher as they approach the wall.
There were buildings lined up above each staircase.
As you walk further down the stairs, you'll go out onto the big street.
The street went straight ahead.
Looking at it, the distance from the preceding kings is quite open.
Encouraged by Harpy, he walks again.
The inhabitants crossed the paved road.
Eyelids are diverse.
A humanoid race with a dragon head.
A humanoid race with a beast's head.
A race with a human upper body and a horse lower body.
A race that thinks it's an oak.
Some of them look like goblins.
It's like a unicorn crossing the alley now.
... some of them look like Minotaurs.
There are a lot of them.
I still don't see the golden eye.
I still don't feel that unique ferocity.
…………
I see.
Paradise for the unbelievers?
The king's harpy,
"Don't stop. Walk."
That's what prompted the stopped yaki.
This harpy is definitely...
Did they call you Gratla?
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
"I'm sorry too."
And I caught up in a hurry.
Well....
I couldn't help but stop and nail it to this sight.
This is how subpopulations and monsters follow.
I've never seen it before.
Such a rare gaze was on us.
Unfamiliar facial blemishes will attract attention.
... there's also a reason why you're being held hostage by soldiers.
But I don't think I'm that vigilant.
Maybe it's because there are no humans in the ”new face” that goes down the road.
Seras can tell by his ears that he is an elf.
Looks no different than the Wesen sub-tribe.
Slay will also be seen as a monster.
Pigi Maru is also a monster peeking at his face from the robe.
And I'm wearing a fly king mask.
The King called me a human being...
Not yet known to the general public.
So they still don't know I'm human.
……
The feeling of that poured gaze...
There is a feeling that the quality is slightly different only for Serus.
I don't know, it might feel beautiful from the perspective of other species.
Not even the same race - beautiful things are "beautiful".
I looked around again.
It's just...
I don't see any Elves or Dark Elves so far.
…………
In any case, it's on such a scale.
Besides, some of them are armed like Gratla and the Harpy.
There is a ”force of war.”
Then,
"Dear Belzegear,"
He leaned over to me, and Serrus whispered to me.
"About the case... don't you have to tell me yet?
The case.
This must be about an Alliance army coming in here.
"I thought about telling you earlier... if possible, when you and the king are alone.I thought it might be dangerous to get into the ears of the others at that point. "
”Humans will attack."
Only such information can spread without darkness and cause confusion.
Fortunately, that prince seems to understand.
"So I'm just going to tell the king first.And what we do from there is up to King Zeke. "
"I see... is that what you think?"
"I'm sure I should have told you sooner, but I don't think you're going to attack me in half a day or so...."
There is enough distance between the Allion and the Zodiac to go from east to west.
Normally, there is no Allion presence here or in the nearby country of Ursa.
The same goes for Mira.
Basically, only the Visis have allied forces in other countries.
That's what the sword of valor said.
So the Thirteenth Cavalry usually stands by with the Allion.
The same goes for the other god beast who is not Nyaki...
The Sixth Cavalry and the other god beast.
These move after the final country position is confirmed.
Launch the Allion.
That seems to be the case.
Then....
You can still think of time to get there.
Glattra looks back.
"What are you talking about there?"
Gratla asked what she was talking about.
I answer calmly.
"That's what King Zeke said, he's a trusted opponent."
Glattra looks at us with amazing eyes.
With a tight face, she said.
"... of course.Master Zeke has a great talent as a king.I will not forgive my king for his disrespect and indecency.All right?
"Yeah, I'll keep that in mind."
Looks like you've gained a lot of trust.
After a short walk, the visible castle approached.
It seems that the destination is there.
Behind the castle is also a rock wall.
Rather, it seems that the castle and the rock wall behind it are assimilated.
I wonder if it was originally built like that.
It's high enough to go to a place like the main circle in the back.
You can see the whole area from the place that looks like a main circle.
Then we walked further - we reached the castle gate.
Keep walking through the castle gate and stand looking up at the main circle.
Seras exhaled.
He was a little impressed by his sobering majesty.
"Exactly... the ancient fortress."
Nyaki is also surprised.
"Yes... when I look close, it's amazing... hahnn ~"
Looking around at this distance, vines and mosses can be seen there.
Even if it's underground, it doesn't seem like it's just a thick rock.
Especially on the grounds of the castle, you can also see the well-maintained flowers and grass trees.
I saw what I thought was a field.
Covolt is rounding his hips and taking care of the field.
Oak soldiers stood beside the castle gate.
is holding a spear and wearing a helmet with a hat.
It is slightly smaller than an Orga soldier of the Great Demon Empire.
But the meat is deeper this way.
On the other hand, the Augusta soldier felt like a bundle of muscles.
An Oak soldier who gives us a glimpse.
Except for that, I don't make it slight.
Surprisingly, it may be a quiet species.
"This way."
Lead by Gratla and enter the castle as it is.
There was an atmosphere in the castle that made me feel for a long time.
But it seems to be well cleaned.
It's an old but well-maintained house...
The castle also had the appearance of a sub-clan.
Some people dress like maids.
Everyone is not surprised when a horse-drawn sleigh enters the castle.
This is the difference from the country of man.
Normally, a horse would be surprised if it broke in this far.
However, apart from that...
A strange gaze is ejecting us.
Is it unusual for a new face to come into the castle?
Gratla, who was just looking at me,
"You don't react so rarely."
That's what you told me.
I wonder if that's what it looks like when you wear a mask.
"Does Lord Gratla want me to make things rare?
When I give it back, Gratla...
"No, that's not it."
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I turned to that side.
Glattra climbs the stairs with a careless attitude.
We're still going after her.
And I was guided to a room.
"You wait in this room.When you're ready, the messenger will call again. "
Leaving it as it is, Gratla leaves the room...
"I will remain here as a watchman."
I didn't go.
The other Harpy soldiers seem to be staying here as well.
…………
Well, it's a natural treatment.
Although Erica's letter works, it's hard to say that she still gains trust.
Especially those who are not kings.
In the meantime, the king told us to accept us.
Maybe it's still like that.
"Can I use that chair over there?
When I asked, Gratla nodded silently.
First, Seras and Nyaki sit next to each other.
Then Slay lay down on the floor in front of them diagonally.
Finally, I'll sit down.
My current position is just in front of Gratla.
... you want to chat?
"Is it unusual for newcomers to step into this castle?
…………
There was no reply.
Still staring at me with a sharp eye.
It still makes the eyes of the prey feel stronger.
... no, because it's harpy.
And I noticed Nyaki looking at me with a worried face.
You must have felt anxious about Gratla's unfriendly attitude.
But I don't think that's a problem.
Be vigilant, but not malicious.
I don't feel harmful.
She simply wants to protect this country - the king.
In short, it's serious.
For that matter, I don't think it's easy to accommodate.
Eventually,
"Master Gratla"
A female soldier with a snake in her lower body opened the door.
The upper part of the body is not as pale as the human body.
That's... the so-called Lamia.
Looks like a knight somewhere.
There's a lot of exposure - well, can I call that a knighthood?
And Gratla stood up.
And encourage us to follow us.
So she took us to a room in the castle.
▽
There was King Zeke in the room.
By the way, it wasn't a room like the so-called "gaze room."
It's like a conference room.
It is just the right place to have a discussion.
A large rectangular table was set up in the center.
Various chairs of various sizes are arranged around the table.
Different sizes may be due to different sizes of chairs for each race.
There is one chair closest to the entrance.
It's a ”normal” chair that people of human size can easily sit on.
And the back seat furthest from the entrance...
King Zeke was sitting there.
"Have a seat."
Say, and urge with your hands King Zeke.
"The Fly King, please take a seat in front of Yo."
As I was told, I sat in the seat near the entrance.
Serus and Nyaki sit in the seat closest to me.
Sleigh didn't lie down and stood to my right.
Nobody sits near King Zeke.
Gratla stood beside the king.
The door is closed.
Just...
…………
There are other signs nearby...
Well...
King Zeke cuts it out.
"That's why you visited this country..."
King Zeke continued his words to take confirmation.
"There's no difference in meeting the Forbidden One, is there?
"Yes, the reason I came here is definitely to meet the Forbidden Clan."
"What did you do when you met the forbidden clan?
"... whilst smashing, there is one favor for King Zeke."
"Let's hear it."
I told you.
"Can't we talk alone?
Hmm...
It was Gratla who reacted to the confusion.
"I would like to ask for payment, including those in the hidden room."
The next room - no, probably a hidden room.
Probably there, lurking soldiers in a time of need.
... it seems like this kind of place is in order.
They're by no means the weather.
Threats from outside are well understood as ”threats.”
This is not a bad trend...
And Gratla turned her willow eyebrows upside down and looked pale.
"Come on, what are you messing with?"
Holy shit.
King Zeke will take control of the previous Gratra with his hands.
"Good"
"And then... if this person was sent from somewhere to make Zeke a dead person...!
It's Gratla.
Stay calm, says the king.
"Without Erica, we would have been destroyed.They are those whom Erika believes in and sends away… Yo believes in Erika.I want to believe them, too. "
Shi, but...
King Zeke lowers his hand.
He put a beat before looking at me.
"I don't know if it has anything to do with the Banned Kingdoms... but I think there are urgent requirements."
…………
This Skeleton King... has a high level of observation.
King Zeke is in a slightly stronger mood.
"Gratla"
"Ah-ha!
"Please pay. Take Armia and wait outside this room."
"... I understand."
Armia... is the name of the guy in the hidden room.
After a while, King Zeke says.
"Don't bother, Gratla."
"No... if there's anything disturbing about him, call me right away."
Hmm, I'm counting on you.
I also take care of my staff.
It's not the type to order high pressure.
…………
The signs of lurking farther away.
It seems to be a hidden room where you can enter and exit without passing through this room.
I told you.
Cellus and the others are waiting outside.
Seras came to the mask's ear.
She whispers.
"You won't be able to tell the truth."
Just a confirmation.
"I don't mind."
We can't just let them back down and leave them here.
In a low voice, Seras nodded quietly and calmly.
― Let's go, Lord Nyaki
"Ha, yes."
So there was only me and King Zeke in the room.
The king asks.
"Is this a good distance?
"That's right... even if you're paying someone, it might be a long way from telling a confidential story.Can I stop by the seat nearby?
"Never mind. Come closer."
I took permission to move to King Zeke's diagonal seat.
When he lowered his hips, the king said.
"It seems like a very important story.I'd like to ask Belgian lords a lot of questions... but first, let's ask them about it. "
"I understand."
”The sign of the goddess is about to enter this country.”
I told King Zeke about it.
and the sword of bravery,
This country may be in danger.
I summarized and explained the main points as much as possible to convey them.
However, the information should not be too little.
I told her what to tell her in detail.
While I was talking, I found that there was upset in King Zeke.
However, he kept his upset and listened silently until the end.
"--First of all, it's in that situation."
Disappointed, King Zeke drowns.
"I see... outside the world, we are still in danger,"
No, I don't think so.
I told her that only the goddess and the surrounding area seemed to be up and running so far.
"I mean... this invasion is only being led by the goddess, and it is by no means the general idea of the outside world..."
"I haven't seen everything in the world with this eye.However... I also hear that perceptions of subpopulations vary from country to country. "
Really?
The voice of King Zeke gave me a little relief.
"I think there's still a long way to go until the Goddess's army arrives here.However, if we were to fight the army sent in by the Goddess, we would need to prepare... so I thought we should just tell you this story sooner.But... if this story spreads all at once, it could lead to useless confusion.Therefore, when we are alone, we should only tell King Zeke first... "
"My thoughtfulness hurts, Belzegian lord... let's quickly work out our future policy with our subordinates.By the way, it's your goal... to be a forbidden clan. "
…………
Okay. Okay.
This is the division.
That's why I was a little nervous - I asked.
"Are they... alive and in this country?
King Zeke looks at me again.
And I said it.
"Rest assured - they are still alive in this country."