46. Hero Ariake
"Where did you go? Where did you go?"
"That way, isn't it?"
Touched.
"Hmm, you've managed... Damn, how did this happen..."
I sweat my forehead while listening to the distant footsteps.
Neither King Auger nor Hell Mimic needed to escape.
But now I'm running away from a bunch of people I can't handle. They always sniff me out of nowhere.
"Kukukuku, I've got you..."
And somehow my hand was on my shoulder.
"Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid..."
Something never happens in battle, and I'm a coward.
Besides, the opponent was vicious. I don't know.
"Hey, there he is!
Oh no! He called his friends.
"Get the fuck off me! Yeah!
I run out to shake it off. But from behind, Wallawala and the townsfolk were chasing after him.
"Cut it out!"
I can't wait to scream.
However,
"What are you saying! Master Ariake! Master Ariake should stop!
"That's right, wise man! The great hero who defeated that vicious aristocrat Heinrich! Of course I want the hero's autograph!
"Exactly. I just want to say a word of thanks to the true Sage who brought the city back to its previous state of peace! Then let's say Ariake is guilty of running away!
What an objection.
"Well, it can't be helped. Yes, the great boundaries."
And sooner or later, Alicia appeared, crossing the line, blocking the way for the inhabitants.
"What can't be helped..."
I complain. But...
"Huh? Shall I say it? First, he defeated the vicious aristocrat Heinrich, stopped discrimination against the Beast, and saved the city and people's lives by preventing the damage of a catastrophic monster called Hell Mimic. In addition, at that time, the dungeon, which is the city's resource, was not damaged at all. The church has thanked me. To tell you the details, there are still a few left, can I say it?
"Okay. I'm sorry. Please don't do this."
I sigh.
Really? But one more thing, I... I have to thank the church, too. This is official, Ariake the Great Sage. "
"Huh? From the church?
If I were Pocahontas,
"A policy of discrimination against veterinarians that runs counter to the doctrine of our community. Thank you so much for taking down Heinrich. Thank you very much. Hero Ariake-Mihama. This is an official thank you from the Grand Pope through me. Um, if you could come to church headquarters, I could show you more appreciation in other ways..."
"Let me say it again. Give me a break. I don't remember doing that much. If you want to thank me, leave me alone. I'm going to take it easy in the country."
"I insisted a little while ago that it was a big deal, but... you're in trouble, Ariake!
Again, Alicia said astonished.
If you see her, I'm invisible.
"Anyway, Mr. Ariake. I'll just miss the party for a second. Oh, don't worry, I'll be back soon. I mean, it's Ariake's fault. Because of this heroic work, the Archbishop was so interested that he took the trouble to report this case to the church in detail."
"I'm sorry. I'm going to make it less conspicuous, but... it's going to be conspicuous."
Ariake is not normal, so I can't help it. Hah... "
Alicia told me to give up.
So, Alicia leaves early enough. It seems that Colette has already said goodbye. I'll be back soon, so I left just in case.
When I broke up with Alicia and secretly headed from the alley to the lodging I was staying in, two signs approached.
"Ah, I knew it was here. Dear Ariake, thank you so much for helping us Beast people."
"Thank you very much for this. If you look at the mythical battle of the Great Sage, we are truly happy."
It was Hus and Ann. Is it still difficult to poke the beast's nose?
"Nothing serious. Besides, I'm not alone. Because you helped me."
"Very humble. To the point where I think you should be brave."
"If such a true hero could have been of any help, I think we were born with it alone. Dear Sage,"
"Fu, well, thank you very much. I'll see you later."
"Oh, please wait. Ann... give me that."
Yes, oniichan.
As I tilt my neck, Ann takes an item out of the backpack. Looks like a bell...
I'll take it.
"What the hell is this?
"It's a sign of gratitude to all the dog-ear tribes in this city. If Ariake is in trouble, please ring the" bell of dawn ". Let all the dog-eared tribes of this city overcome all difficulties and return to their master, Ariake!
"What about my husband?
I'm stunned, but they don't mind making a loud noise and kneeling. And then...
"It is the sum of the dog-ear tribes in this city. We canine ears are a race dedicated to those who have been recognized as their masters. Please think of yourself as the limb of" Onima. "
"Yes, oniichan is right. Please use it when the Sage saves the world."
No, no, no, no, no, no.
"What are you going to do under my command... Besides, I'm not going to save the world. That will surely be fulfilled by the brave. That's why you don't have to be my boss..."
That's what I'm trying to say.
"Really... If you can't be under Ariake's command, you'll have to hurt yourself..."
Right... oniichan...
"Why is that?"
I'm a wolf. For some reason, I feel that after defeating the noble Heinrich, it is much more difficult.
"Our loyalty is so thick. If my husband abandons me, I have no choice but to end it."
"So please have mercy. Please put him down!
That's what they say and keep their heads down.
It's inevitable. I knew the Dog Ear clan was indeed a loyal species.
I didn't think it would be so much trouble!
"Okay... Put it under control. But I'm not going to save the world, I'm not going to call..."
"Great! I'm sure I'll return the favor.\ Ariake\ Thank you so much for helping me in that despair that nobody thought would help me! You are our light!
"Thank you! He's our hero! Master Ariake, wise man of light!
That's how I leaked my excitement and swallowing voice.
Oh, my God, I just did what was natural.
But I didn't say that, so I licked their heads.
They laughed happily and swore allegiance to me again.
The carriage runs. I at the podium sighed.
"Ah, Jesus. I've had a tough time..."
That's what I sighed at.
It was hard for someone to see him off until the end, but he managed to make it. (?) I was able to leave.
Departure or escape. Scarecrow!
The neighbor Colette was smiling.
"You hid well until the end!
"It's easy to get away from them because you're the star."
"This traitor!
Kaka! and Colette laughed fun.
Oh my God, I sighed again.
"Let's go to the next city anyway. We need to cross the sea to go to Orty. We're aiming for the ocean city of Berta."
"Copy that! My husband!
Colette answered in a good mood.
While I look at such a collet, I think about one thing this time.
Nobody seems to have noticed, but this incident was not caused by Heinrich himself.
It is no coincidence that the Magic Sword was Mimic. Someone set it up.
However, I couldn't find any trace of it during the investigation.
(And that's not all)
I remembered the "Death of the Elf Forest" incident and the "Magic Forest" incident that attacked the city of Medicine.
(There is a sense of discomfort in both cases)
"Death of Elf Forest" and "Magic Forest" also accumulated magic elements too fast.
Originally, the "Elf Forest Death" would not proceed at that speed, and the "Magic Forest" would not proceed to the third stage of "Rifting Flowers" at that speed.
(and about Colette's case)
It's like,
"Someone is trying to shake the darkness."
Those words flashed in my head. [M] I'm sure you've noticed that because it's me.
But I relax my shoulders and smile.
It's none of my business when I retire.
And I'm sure my childhood hero parties will bravely confront that great darkness.
I remember Vivians.
The only miscalculation is that the Grand Virgin came with me, but I thought so.
I was banished from the brave party, but I'm glad you nested from me. I can't help you from now on, but I'm sure you'll be fine.... so I don't want you chasing me, Grand Virgin? '.
You know better than that, Milord.
And Colette told me that she was thinking.
It's a brave party, but apparently you've been invited to King's Landing? Premier Waldark will be calling for a welcoming party soon. Yes, I heard about it when I left the newspaper store. "
"Oh, is that so?... yeah. I wonder why. You're starting to get weird.
I have no basis in particular, but for some reason, I am so worried.
I have such a strange feeling that the brave party is just stepping off my feet right now...
No, no! I shake my head.
Well, you must be thinking too much!
I did my best to take care of myself and pushed the carriage to the next city.
Chapter 1 End
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