Legend

It was a dolphina that was sickening the earth toward the camp, but one of those who was inadvertently acting together screams.

"Dear Dolphina, something is coming from above!

"Up?"

Dolphina looks up as she runs...... and smiles at that look that was serious at the next moment.

Because I quickly understood who the people who were flying were.

It is a heretic existence to be called irregular for those living in this meadow.

Still working with the Centaurs... the Rays are by no means an abomination to Dolphina.

Ray, in particular, is someone who can talk more about magic.

That's also the kind of opponent who can use magic in a completely different theory than what he thinks is common in Dolphina settlements, and use magic that Dolphina never thought possible.

That's why Dolphina has a strong fondness for Ray.

That's so much to think that if I were a woman, I would have crossed the boundaries of the race and fallen in love with Ray.

... but when it did, it did, and whether Ray would accept it or not was another story.

"You don't have to worry. That's Ray. The fact that they're descending toward us probably means something to us. And the fact that we need you in this situation is probably..."

"The Rays said they knew about that!?

To Dolphina's words, Centaur, who was on his side, shouts a surprise.

Naturally. That sight we saw was quite astonishing.

"I'm pretty sure it was pretty exciting behavior for us.... but not necessarily that the other scouts have not seen the same sight as us. Besides... you're lucky to have met Ray here. Because I can give that information to you as soon as possible."

I'm so convinced that the other Centaurs will have that word out of Dolphina's mouth.

That's how we're all convinced of Dolphina's words... eventually, right on the side of the Dolphinas waiting to stop running, Seto descends.

Precisely, the first one to get off was Vihela, who was grabbing onto Seto's forefoot, and right after that, Seto got off to the ground.

And on Seto's back, there's Ray, naturally.

"Dolphina, it's been a while."

"I don't think it's been that long since we headed for reconnaissance.... than that, why the hell are the Rays here?

Before we said the information we grabbed, we asked why the Rays were here… I guess the question came from the strength of Dolphina's curiosity.

Ray opens his mouth to Dolphina saying that the reason we're acting is nothing to hide.

As a matter of fact, I heard that a group of Dragonias led by Dragonias of Silver Scale is moving.

"It's..."

To Ray's words, Dolphina is astonished.

That is exactly the sight we have seen, and that is why we decided to return to the camp immediately.

"I saw that, too.... To be honest, I didn't think Dragonias was acting like that. No, I'm pretty sure that's how Dragonias ends up having to move beyond multiple bases."

Even if I knew, it would have been amazing to Dolphina that I actually saw it in person with my own eyes.

I also understood Ray, so I didn't do anything particularly to get into it... get down to business quickly.

"That's why we came. As a matter of fact, I left for the other reconnaissance to find the silver scale dragonias leading the other dragonias on the move. Apparently that's what Dolphina saw."

"It's..."

To Ray's words, Dolphina and… and the other Centaurs who were listening around also raise their voices of surprise.

The fact that the dragonias of silver scales are leading other dragonias will not be so rare, as it should be.

If so, it should have been possible to think of the same group that those who returned to the camp saw, and the Dolphinas saw.

(Or, coincidence...... there's a chance that coincidence really overlaps and there's a silver scale dragonias that's equally nested as a result...... to be honest, I don't know)

There was more than one silver dragonias based there, and at the same time there was a nest split.

That was possible, but Ray's survey showed that it was more likely that the scouts and the Dolphinas had seen the same group back in the camp.

"So, Ray's going to take that group?

"Oh. I thought I'd crush it before I could build a base. So... you know where he is?

"Were those who returned to the camp without information?

To Ray's words, Dolphina tells him in such a way that it's unexpected.

I found a corner enemy, so I gathered a little more information than I did... and I guess that's what I thought I should see where that group was headed if that's possible.

"You couldn't even find the Dolphinas when they saw the silver scaly dragonias, could you? Then that's the thing.... In the first place, magic doesn't work like a dolphina, and there's not a small number. For example, if Dragonias finds you... if you think about it, you'll be convinced?

"I see. Then... maybe I can be complimented."

Saying so, Dolphina gives Ray the branch of a single tree in her hand.

"Tree branches?

It was Ray who for a moment wondered why the hell I gave him such a thing, but given Dolphina's character, there's no way it's just a branch of a tree in my hand.

"Is that magic?

"Of course, if you defeat this branch of the tree with magic, you will fall in certain directions… to those marked with magic"

That being said, Dolphina actually casts her magic into the tree branches and throws them gently into the air.

The tip of the tree branch then indicates a particular direction.

It was a dolphina that went on to pick up tree branches and throw them away in the same way several times, but all of them show a particular direction.

Seeing that, it was clear that what Dolphina was saying was true.

"I see.... then can I have that tree branch?

"I don't mind. It would be more effective if Ray had it than I had it."

If you can defeat a group that leads the dragonias of silver scales with their own magic if you try to be a dolphina, there's nothing to do with defeating them yourself. However……

"If I could, I'd like to see Ray take down Dragonias, too."

It's a dolphina that shows a strong interest in magic.

The magic Ray uses... I want to see the kind of magic that can destroy Dragonias.

It would be natural to hold such thoughts.

But as Ray, I can't honestly snort at that word.

"When you're coming with us, you need to fly for granted, don't you? Specifically, we will be traveling in the ceto cage that Ceto has. Running on the ground isn't the same as flying in the sky."

"Gu..."

To Ray's words, Dolphina will be unable to say anything.

Even if it is a dolphina in Centaur that should also be called heresy, a wizard, he will still feel repellent for the act of taking his feet off the ground, which should also be called Centaur's instinct.

"But... that branch I gave Ray doesn't work unless it falls to the ground. Because if I move then..."

It was a dolphina to tell that with a glimmer of hope, but Ray shook his neck sideways again.

Because if I tried to make Ray know Seto's flight speed, I wouldn't have thought Dolphina would catch up with him while he was knocking down a tree branch to the ground, not very much.

"In the first place, you're leading this scout team, aren't you? It's all kinds of nasty that you come out here by yourself."

"It's..."

They must have poked me in the pain for Dolphina, too.

I can't argue with Ray's words.

... In fact, everyone who comes with Dolphina is competent and able to use some magic.

That was the undoubted fact that he was more competent than any other scout team.

However... there is still the fact that Dolphina leads the way.

He was a dolphina with a strong interest in magic, but he is also naturally aware that he is a clan of the heads of his settlement.

I understand that more than that, I'm not going to prioritize things like my curiosity and my desire for knowledge here, and I just have to give up as a result.

"……………… I give up"

After nearly a minute of silence, such words leak out of Dolphina's mouth.

Dolphina also knew by reason that she had to give up.

But still, that's all I needed to do to shake Ray's magic up close.

"Do that. Dolphina had something to ask for."

"What do you want me to ask?

Dolphina squeals back at the parrot, wondering if the words that came out of Ray's mouth were surprising.

Still, what makes you seem a little happy is that Ray asked you to do it?

"Oh. If we make it clear where the Dolphinas found the silver scaled dragonias and where we saw each other with the guys who brought the silver scaled dragonias back to the camp, it's possible that we have our home base ahead of us that tied those two points. … but only if Dragonias moves straight"

Having said that, I believe that as Ray, it is highly probable.

Dragonias doesn't do things like think deeply.

Though it cannot be said to be more absolute than there is a silver scaled dragonias.

As far as Ray knows - only one that Vihella defeated - the dragonias of the silver scale is inferior to the dragonias of the gold scale, but still undoubtedly highly intelligent as commander.

Only such a silver scale dragonias makes me want to lean my neck when asked if I would move straight out of base.

If it's nesting, it's not strange to walk around a lot looking for places that will be your nest.

That being the case, linking the two points where the dragonias of silver scales were seen does not necessarily mean that they have their home base on that extension line. Not necessarily… Still, there should be less effort to find than to pay allowances or gradually dispatch a reconnaissance force than is almost certain to have its home base on that side.

Otherwise, the dispersion of power can be avoided by focusing those dispatched as reconnaissance.

Overall, it definitely meant a great deal just to say that we will find an aspect where the enemy's home is located.

"I see. I see what Ray is thinking. Then I'll be back in the camp soon."

Explaining to the Dolphinas why they wanted us to go back to the camp, I guess I immediately understood the magnitude of the request. Dolphina nods instantly.

... I would have honestly nodded here and let me see Ray's magic nearby when raiding Dragonias' home base.

Whatever it is, Dolphina sets off for the camp with those who were acting together.

"Apparently, the unexpected outcome of my unexpected visit to reconnaissance"

Vihera laughs happily as she drops off the Dolphinas' backs.

If it were also to be the home of Dragonias, you would imagine what the hell kind of strong man there is.

Try Ray, who knows Vihera's personality, and I could easily imagine that much.

"Whatever it is, it leads to the home of Dragonias... I've got a lead that might be. After that, it's a moving silver scale dragonias."

Tell him so, and let the magic flow through the branches of the tree he receives from Dolphina and throw it gently.

It was an act that I had tried several times before, but the tip of the branch was still slightly different from the previous one.

"You mean you're on the move, even while we're talking like this"

I guess it's only natural that we keep moving than we are looking for a new base.

Most importantly, as far as Ray knows, Dragonias travels at a lower speed than Centaur.

A flying ceto is more overwhelming in speed than such a centaur.

More than that, I'm somewhat slower to chase, and there's no big difference in time to catch up.

"So it's time to go? Let's both enjoy an empty date, shall we?

"Gru!"

To the words of Vihera, Seto rings out, saying don't forget yourself too.

Vihera gently apologized to Seto like that... so the Rays flew in the direction indicated by the branches of the tree they had received from Dolphina.