Legend

A place with several 5m rocks in the back of the woods. Ray and Seto were sitting on the spot undisturbed as the moonlight of the night poured, creating a fantastic atmosphere somewhere.

In Ray's hand there is a death size removed from the mysterious ring, sometimes wrapped in a dragon robe, and the look of it even looks somewhere like a reaper. And Seto seemed to be completely relaxed by falling asleep to the ground next to such a reaper.

Of course I'm not completely forgiving. Seto looks like he's falling asleep, but he's closing his eyes to explore what's going on around him using non-visual hearing, smell, or even the ability to feel magic or a monster-specific sixth sense. And if you have to, you can instantly kick the ground and attack the enemy.

But even in the face of the meadow wolves surrounding us, many have directly confirmed Ray's strength with their eyes, or many have heard from the Eggs. Says he's the one who should never get his hands on it. For this reason, time passes without one person and one person wielding their fighting power... several people show up after trying to scratch the woods in about 20 minutes after the Rays arrive on this scene.

"Did I make you wait? It was a sudden visitor, so I rubbed it a little bit."

That's how I heard it coming from a man with several scratches all over his face and over 2m tall, Egg, who is also the leader of the meadow wolf Ray has been waiting for. I'm preying on the giant Battleax, but I guess it's to show that I'm not going to be hostile to Ray. It's left on my back, and I have nothing on either of those hands.

"No, I'm not. Don't worry about it."

While returning it, store the death size in your hand inside the mistering.

If they're not going to be hostile, they're going to be the same again. It was also a decision that those around them were confident that they could manage even if they attacked them.

But I guess that wasn't funny. A sharp eyed man next to an egg pounds his tongue at this gaze.

"Whoa, don't be silly. He's my guest."

"But hey, Mr. Egg. I didn't even invite him, but I pushed him. Do I need to go bad..."

(From that standpoint, he's probably the kind of guy in positions like No. 2 or No. 3 among meadow wolves... the type who's overconfident of his strength. I'm sure you have some strength, but it's still only at a level where you can't spot our strength. I mean, it would be awesome in a way to be able to deal with Seto and get into that attitude...)

"Quilts, are you even complaining about my guests?

Egg asks the man called Quiltus with a sharp gaze.

If I tried to egg it, I didn't think it would be safe to fight Ray, even if it was a meadow wolf called the strongest bandits in this neighborhood. Besides, we even have Griffon, who is also a Rank A monster now. For this reason, it has been decided that hostility with Ray should be avoided at all costs. Even if I cut off my own men who were called Quilts if I had to.

Furthermore, Ray has not been asked to crusade the bandits this time, and he simply says that he has come to pay back his previous debts. He cannot imitate that he will attack even on his brother-in-law.

"It's nothing."

But if you try quilts, it's still not funny that your respected man is out lousy against Ray. There was nothing further to solicit, but he nonetheless sounds his nose and implicitly expresses his intention to be unwilling.

"Right. I see.... sorry, Ray. My young man excused me."

"Never mind. There is a bounce everywhere.... can I get to the point more than that?

Kiltos, whose words indicated that his matter was not enough to take, sharpens his eyes even more, but Ray continues the conversation without worrying about the person in that condition.

"Oh. So you want me to pay you back?

"You owe me something I missed before."

"Of course I know. So what do we do? Of course, I know you owe me a lot back then, but there are things I can and can't do."

I'm not going to pay anything bigger than what I borrowed. To the words of such an egg, Ray, who nodded small, opens his mouth.

"What, it's not that hard. Do you know that there is currently a war about to break out in the Kingdom of Mireana and the Bestian Empire?

"Oh. If you have that much information, even if you live in banditry, it gets in your ear. I also have my own information network. Besides, the war between Mireana and Bestia is almost like a year-round event."

"Then talk fast. My request is that you join the Wolf of the Meadows as Larks' army in that war."

Words that came out of Ray's mouth like nothing. But the shock the words brought to the wolves of the meadows was enormous.

"Stupid! You want us bandits to be country dogs!?

"You're gonna do it instead of a shield!

"Heads, you don't take on stories like this, do you?

A voice of denial coming from around.

But the pivotal egg does not agree with it, nor does he argue, and he turns his gaze to Ray in silence.

Ray, who had taken that gaze in silence, opens his mouth again, anticipating that his surrounding voice had calmed down.

"Nothing, I didn't tell you to be a force for the Larks.... No, I do count it as a force in the big eyes, but I'm not saying stand on the arrow side of the fight. What I expect from you is a reconnaissance using a covert act of banditry. Like quickly detecting and reporting the enemy's whereabouts, or sneaking into the enemy and doing all sorts of maneuvers."

I wasn't told to take part in the battle, but I heard Ray say that he wanted me to do reconnaissance and all sorts of work, and the air of confusion spreads around him.

Because it seems to me that only the most powerful bandits in this neighborhood, located closest to the border, are still insulted if they say that they are not expected as a force of war, and they are conscious that fighting as a manipulator of power is a blatant excuse.

And as if he felt that air, Ray goes on with the words.

"I'll tell you what, it's the most important thing to do. I'm not saying that war is all about information, but I'm sure that information will make a big contribution to victory."

"You think you're gonna leave us with such an important role?

"You guys are only powerful enough not to reach me, but still strong compared to the average soldier. Plus, as a bandit, he excels in covert activities. I don't think I have any more scouts?

Weaker than I am. Clearly putting it in your mouth would be where Ray is immature in interpersonal relationships. I'm sure Ray actually wins more overwhelmingly when it comes to combat power, but that's why they say he's vulnerable to a 15-year-old looking kid like Ray, and there's no way he can be convinced that yes. Especially since the members of the meadow wolves have the pride of being the strongest bandits in the area.

"Hmm? What's up?

Ray asks when he feels the swordswallowing atmosphere he has begun to stand around... but that one word will unnecessarily invite the frustration of those around him.

And naturally, those who felt the air and first exceeded the limits of patience were those who had never seen Ray's combat power directly in their eyes.

"Are you licking us meadow wolves in front of us?

The first step forward was Quilts, who had been embarrassed by eggs earlier. One dagger each is held in each hand, and it still gives off an atmosphere that is likely to stick out the dagger toward Ray.

"Quilts, don't"

"Mr. Egg, but!

"I told you. He said he was my guest. You're gonna make me scratch my shame? Ray, you too. It's the bloody bastards who were here. Stop imitating me like I'm provoking."

"... Taunt?

As for Ray, who I didn't remember provoking, I had to lean my neck even though he said so.

"... it's natural. Well, I see what you're trying to say. But as they say, it's not our business to obey the orders of nobility and country."

"Heh. You missed your own lives. Are you trying to trample down a debt? Well, naturally, you have to take what you missed then, don't you?

Take out the death size you just stored from the mysterious ring so that you can prune your life with that blade at any time while you focus on killing your gaze.

The Death Size I took out of Mystering gave me a grin that made me think that those who saw Ray for the first time could use such a huge weapon... and those who have previously encountered Ray are breathtaking without thinking of the Great Sickle who showed up.

"Wait! Nothing. I'm not even thinking about stepping down here!

As it is, most of those who are here will be killed. Eggs, who instinctively perceived it, screamed, thereby stopping the death size, which was still about to be wielded.

At this time, when it comes to Egg's failure, he would have planted a rush against Ray. If you were a normal adventurer, you might have had the rush to negotiate, but in Ray's case, you weren't going to negotiate from the start because you understood that you weren't good at interpersonal relationships.

"Heh. Then let me hear it. I missed you guys. Do I owe you back... or do I step down"

"Of course I'll give it back. I don't imitate it like I'm gonna step down. But here it is..."

"Mr. Egg! Why do you need to suck at a guy like this! You owe me your life? If you did, you'd have raided me when Mr. Egg and the others were tired anyway. Then we'll be fine now. This is a difference in numbers, isn't it? One of these kids said he couldn't care less. Hey guys!"

"That's right! There's no way a meadow wolf could be licked by a kid like this!

"Wait, you guys have never fought him, have you? He's a monster for real. And there's even Griffon, right? You seriously think you can win!?

Ray has a somewhat frightened look on the face of a meadow wolf who began to hustle and argue.

Next to it, Seto also looked sharply at the surroundings, but also at the men who were making statements like they were somewhere frightened.

And for a few minutes as it was, Ray opens his mouth, leaving Ray behind and now hearing the story derailed in this way by the pride of the meadow wolf.

"Oh, that's enough. Apparently, as far as you guys are concerned, some of them can't get on with my suggestion. Besides, those are the guys who weren't on the scene then. Then you'll have no problem if you cooperate with me just the guys who were there."

"Don't be ridiculous! You think you can get us meadow wolves used to being dogs!?

"Quilts is right! If you think you can put a collar in us, you're making a big mistake!

To the words of Quiltus, a voice that can be raised in tune.

(Will you just waste your time if you stay like this?)

Ray, who was watching a series of interactions, turns his gaze to an egg with the power of decision on this occasion.

"You decide what to do. You owe me back... or"

Chirali, and Ray looking to the death size that is gripped in his right hand.

"Ha. Okay. I can't help it. Let's make up our minds here. Quilts, you're the one with the best arm in the opposition, aren't you?

"What? Um... oh, I think so"

Quilts who gaze and snort at those who are in tune with themselves.

"Then you fight Ray. And if I win, I won't cooperate with Ray as you suggested. … Of course, in that case, I would like to thank you accordingly."

"Me? Even though Mr. Egg is stronger than me?

"I don't think I can help you work as a scout. Of course there would be quite a bit more danger than being on the back, but still better than being put on the front lines of war. And all the people who were actually there, whatever the kingdom of Mireana is, are open to working with Ray."

"Damn!?

Quilts looking around in a hurry at Egg's words. But what Quilts saw at that time was a scene where those who encountered Ray, as Egg said, shut up and strayed from sight.

(If I don't say so, it won't fit. Besides, if you actually fight Ray, I don't like it. But I know what it's capable of. That way you'll understand that Ray said that if you're not going to pay back what you owe me, you're serious about taking our lives that you missed then on this occasion)

Eggs whining inside. Of course, even for eggs, I'm not happy to cooperate with Ray. But in fact, we are questioners, and we owe our lives that have been missed. Stepping down that debt was never something you could do in the name of a meadow wolf.

And before that, I also understand that hostility with Ray means that the meadow wolves will disappear here.

Then let's actually let the opposition, starting with Kiltos, fight Ray and experience for themselves how much the existence of Ray is. The result of that thought was Egg's suggestion earlier.

"... ok. If that's what Mr. Egg says, I'll deal with this kid."

Egg leaving one step forward with a dagger in place.

Ray, who was watching it, also sighs into Egg's pleading gaze and moves forward.

"It shall end when one of them surrenders or becomes incapable of combat. It's like you don't imitate something that kills you."

"Hey, Mr. Egg. Do I look like I'm gonna fail?

"... right. Ask each other."

That being said, Egg's eyes are directed at Ray, not Quiltus.

Naturally, the quilts that I noticed couldn't be more interesting...

"Begin!

He kicks the ground with Egg's voice and rapidly reduces his distance from Ray.

That speed is broken as a common bandit, and it truly represents that Quiltos' words are not just those of his mouth. But.

"Heh, it's definitely a medium speed"

Ray continues to dodge most of the quick dagger's continuous attacks by slicing them with a piece of skin.

"Come on!"

To that appearance, Quilts tongues as he feels agitated for the first time relative to Ray's strength, increasing the speed of manipulating the dagger by one step.

"Phew...... will the speed still go up? I'm sorry to hear that. It won't reach me to that extent."

"Damn!?

To the whining Ray's words, it was Quilts who tried to say something... but in the next moment he takes a powerful blow to the dovetail and loses consciousness as it is.

What Quilts saw in the last moment of stunning was the sight of a sickle stone poke protruding.