Isekai Taneuma

After taking control of the Oannes colony, Feng and the others surrounded the fire, where the lizard merchant (Lizardman) appeared. When a merchant named Gekko came to the village at a pedestrian store, he happened to know that the Feng's adventurers were coming and wanted to ask for a favor.

I'm sure it's an urgent matter because I've come so far to ask for help. Feng decided to go home with the Adventurers Guild because they dared not listen.

The next morning, the chief of the neighboring village entrusted the task of cleaning up and hurrying back to the village to greet them were the beasts of the village of Gargantua, who could not wait for the merchants to arrive. As soon as the caravan arrived in the next village, they knew they were coming to their village, and they were looking forward to it from yesterday.

When the products were arranged in the central square of the village where everyone was always gathered, the villagers came with animal furs and tree nuts and started bartering with an instant buzzer. The villagers' eyes are sparkling in front of things they can't normally see. Because currencies are not in circulation, bargaining for almost all goods requires negotiation power to obtain good things. Those people's powerful voices echoed everywhere.

The sight smiled, but Feng and the others avoided the hustle and bustle and took Gekko to the Guild Garrison.

Upon entering the garrison, the Guild Leader flew in and welcomed Gekko to his home. The Great Forest Traders are a valuable source of information, so they seem to be heavily used by the Adventurers Guild. In fact, the information Gekko brought aroused Leonardo's interest. Usually working in Orpheus territory, this peddler brought in damage from the demons of the eastern continent.

"Hermes couldn't use the streets on that street and couldn't get in touch with the brave leader. It was a privilege to meet Taikoon here. In fact, even in the forests in the eastern part of the continent, the invasion of the Mermaids has been confirmed everywhere....."

"In other words, the demon tribe is not aiming for something else, but simply being pushed from south to north."

Based on the information brought in by the merchant, Leonardo, who wrote the distribution of the Oannes tribe on the map, roared as he saw it. There is no longer any doubt that something is happening in the southern hemisphere due to the fact that the invasion is more widespread than we thought.

Nevertheless, the sight of the elderly over 300 years old and the lizard face to face was impactful, as if watching a fantasy movie.

The lizard is an amphibian species with green scales all over its body and looks much closer to lizards than humans. If Guillaume hadn't stopped me at that time, I might have accidentally killed him.

The Amphibious Oannes, with the same body covered in scales, is a demonic tribe, and this lizard man is a veterinarian, but I find it difficult to understand, but it seems that the reason for separating the two is its reason. Lizards are very rational, they think very close to humans, and they don't attack people like demons.

Incidentally, it seems that amphibious lizards live by the water not to catch fish, but because they are vulnerable to heat and dryness. The staple food is insect food, but because it is miscellaneous, even rotten meat with maggots is eaten without any problems. As a result, he began to act as a merchant in the woods, exchanging rotten meat that other races could no longer eat.

I can't read my face because of the reptiles and I don't know what I'm thinking, but my personality is calm and cooperative, and I do well with all species. Other beasts, such as Gargantuar, are not good at conversations, but Lizards are very fluent at manipulating words.

He is an intelligent and enjoyable person to talk to, but in the middle of the conversation, he puts out his tongue, so I thought it was a strange habit, and when insects pass in front of him because he is a reptile, he instinctively preys. I couldn't stop myself with the conditional reflex, so when they asked me not to mind, I laughed unexpectedly.

They also have a high ability to fight, and their scales play swords and, to some extent, prevent magic, but they don't seem to be personally suited to combat. Once inhabitants of the Great Forest, most tribes now live in the brave domain, and there are a significant number of them in the New World.

Unlike that, what kind of request did the urban lizard Gekko make to the guild?

"Hmm... I still have to actually go south and see what's going on..."

"Oh, are you going south too?

The lizard leaned suspiciously. It's hard to understand because it's faceless, but there seems to be something in the tone. What does it mean to say 'Dai-kun too'?

"Actually, this time I was going to ask you to go south. Since the recent war, logistics have stalled in the Empire, making it difficult to procure a variety of goods. I am collecting the missing items and shipping them to Orpheus territory, but there are still some items out there. Pepper."

"Pepper?"

"Yes"

Pepper, once brought home by brave men who had explored the great forest, is now a necessary spice for human society. If it was so precious, it would have been nice if it had been grown in the fields, but the conditions for cultivating pepper, such as the climate, were harsh, and the supply was still a request of the tribes of the big forest.

Recently, however, they have been unable to communicate with the tribes from which they are sourced, and the merchants in the north seem to be turning soft. We still have a stockpile of pepper, but if we don't get it, we could lose it to dinner conversations.

However, asking the Adventurer Alliance to go further into the Great Forest to find an unknown tribe is too difficult for anyone to take on. So, after raising the fee, he came to find an adventurer who would take care of it, and went to the branch of the big forest.

"I was going to ask a proven gargantuar for a quest in the Great Forest, but that's when I heard your rumors and followed you. I was lucky to be there, Gargantuar and Daimyo. I would appreciate it if you would accept the request. Of course, I will withdraw my reward."

Traveling to the southern part of the Great Forest, where there may be a demon tribe, is normally a dangerous act. However, over the past few months, I have become very accustomed to living in the forest, and it was time for me to get bored. Above all, you will feel uncompromising to refuse the person who trusted us and brought you a request like this.

Feng decided to accept the request. Nevertheless, it is, of course, impossible for him to overcome this difficult business alone.

"I think I can take it, but what about Jeanne?

"Of course I'll go. We're each other in trouble. Besides, it's hard if the pepper gets cut. I can't make salad dressings as well as meat."

Well then, it's settled.

"Can you take it? Thank you very much. Now my shoulders are loaded."

Gekko lowers his head to Feng and Jeanne with a relaxed feeling. Feng refused because it wasn't successful yet.

"What about Mary? I think it's going to be a long journey, so are you waiting at home?

"I'm coming, too. The village life is fascinating, but traveling with you is much more fun."

"What? Mary's going with her... so I guess I'll go with her this time. In fact, I wanted to check the state of the south with my own eyes."

Mary declares she will go, and Leonardo follows. When I looked at Guillaume, who was bracing at the end as usual, I raised my shoulders as if I had decided something.

Now the expedition members are decided. I don't know what to do with the gargantuar, but if you don't have to force yourself to open the village and join us, you'll be fine this time. Communicate this and move to the reception room by the entrance with the intention of making a formal request.

In the space next to where Meatier created the documents and wrote his client's name, he was told to decide the name of the party because he was going to act at the party this time, so he didn't hesitate to sign "Rough Penguins" and press his thumbprint. I have used this name since my last life, but I couldn't think of any other name.

Lucy brought me tea when Feng and the others signed a contract in writing. Gekko held a cup of dexterity with his pointed fingertips and said it was delicious with a sip. I think this kind of interaction with human society has been going on for a long time, but Feng also takes a sip and returns the pardon.

Lucy smiled back at them and stood near the entrance holding the basin against her chest. Perhaps if something happens, I will refrain from dealing with it. I was originally a waitress at a tavern, but I don't have a job here, so I wonder if I can use the Alliance's chores instead. Feng asked about the area.

"No, Lucy, what are you doing here?

"Er... I'm not originally an employee of the Guild, so there's not much I can do. I'm in charge of everyday details and grandpa's care, but I'm better at cooking, washing and cleaning."

"I'm just glad you're in the middle of this jungle."

Meetings follow immediately, but it seems almost certain that they have a narrow shoulder. Also, considering that Feng burned down the Guild Tavern, guilt sprung up in the boulder. He remembered.

"Hmm... if you're free, do you want to come with me on your next expedition?

"What? Are you sure?

It was really somehow, but Lucy seemed surprised. When I saw my eyes sparkling and my ears twitching, I really wanted to take them.

"Ah, the more manpower we have, the better. In addition to carrying luggage, there are many things to do, such as turning the fire, cooking, picking wild vegetables, etc. It would be very helpful if you could come. If you're not a member of the guild, you don't mind, do you, Mr. Meatier?

When she turned to Feng, Meatier nodded carefully.

"It's going to be a good change of heart. If you're with me, you'll need someone to take care of you."

"Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa, whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa

Guillaume, who had listened to Feng's conversation in silence, rushed to her mouth as soon as Lucy's company was about to be decided.

"You can't take me to a land worse than this. Think with common sense."

"Mary has become a fighter, so is she okay alone? If I put my feet together, I'll be a lot of baggage. But what's going on?"

"That's why you're not as weak as you say. I don't know. I can use my abilities. I can use my gun. What can Lucy do about it? You can't even protect yourself. It's only risky to take him."

"It's no good after all...."

Lucy shrugs her shoulders down. The disappointing figure seemed cute, but Guillaume's words were no different, so Feng wanted to give up somehow, but it was as if the meeta watching it provoked Guillaume.

"Then you can protect him."

"Hah!? Why should I...."

"You can't protect one woman, and even if you talk about the risks, it's just ugly. Why don't you show me how disappointed you are that I can protect you? Oh, yes, if you don't want to be so responsible, why don't you just leave me alone? Feng-san says it's good, and he'll protect it."

"Huh? Me?

Suddenly I was shook up, but when I was exposed to Lucy's hopeful eyes and Meetings' eyes, I couldn't say anything.

Well, even if Feng can't, Jeanne will take care of it. Guillaume must be able to help me if I have to say something like this. Feng lost the pressure,

"Uh... uh... what about Guillaume? I'll keep an eye on her as long as I can."

Guillaume clasped his mouth to say something, but did you realize that it would be useless to say anything? Pretend your head and pose up.

"Suit yourself. I don't know."

That said, she's gone.

"Ah! Guillaume, wait."

Lucy rushed after him, but he probably wouldn't tell me not to follow him anymore. In fact, it is true that many people have never done it. Guillaume is purely worried about her because there's something feminist about her. Then I guess I can handle it.

Without waiting for a reply, Meetya wrote Lucy's name in the party and pushed for a verdict.

The expedition to the south was thus decided. I wonder what is happening in the southern hemisphere across the equator... the new journey of the Phoenix was about to begin again.