Meet Beast Tamer, the mightiest species of cat ear girl banished from the brave party

"Hmm."

Go outside and catch the night breeze.

Until just now, I was listening to everyone's report, putting it together, and then working out my plans for tomorrow.

The investigation into Illis was somewhat difficult to navigate.

Legends and such come out like mountains, but there is little credible information.

As it passed from person to person in the form of inheritance, the accuracy of the information diminished and became obscure.

So I couldn't get any information about the seal.

So far, no tangible results have been achieved.

Well, that's something I was expecting somewhat about this, so I'm not discouraged.

If you find anything, you're lucky.

So I'm going to do the trick to the tunnel.

The village's defenses were well under way.

A barrier was set up to the left and right of the village to prevent demons walking on the ground from entering.

Nina's material creation helped me tremendously when building the walls.

I think working with it, combined with what I use, could have drastically reduced my time.

A thin iron wire-wrapped trap was set up on a wood-combined fence.

If you are a low-ranking demon, you will be hurt just to get close and you will not be able to break in.

And before and after the village, a gate was set up.

Even when it comes to gates, it's as simple as using multiple bundles of Marutai.

It's not like something made of iron, like in a big city.

The strength is low...

Still, we can limit the demon intrusion to some extent.

Without this, then the damage to the village would be very different.

"For once, I wonder if I can call it going well"

Look up at the night sky.

"... Well, what happens now"

It became clear that Illis was near here.

If the crusaders arrive, there will be an immediate battle.

Well...

I'm not necessarily still around here because I have bullshit physical and special abilities.

Anyway.

There's nothing more we can do.

It's not zero, but it's definitely unlimited.

As much as searching for a way to seal it in case the crusaders fail.

That's all.

Crusade?

Make a seal.

Either way, that's the end of Illis.

No matter how powerful it is.

I don't know how powerful the species is.

There's no way you can sell a fight to the state for free.

Not so far away, this case will converge.

... in the form of the crusade of Illis.

"... is that okay?

Something caught my eye.

My heart is complaining about whether it's okay to stay like this.

But I don't know what you're uncomfortable with.

"Hmm... you're a nasty opponent"

"Oh, oh. Is that possibly about me?

I heard a familiar voice from behind.

"Who else is there?

"Oh, you're not surprised."

Hilariously, Illis showed his face.

I'm smiling as usual...

Is it your fault?

I feel like I'm just being a little obstinate.

Maybe you're bored that I'm not surprised?

...... Illis would be possible.

"Remember the night we first met?

"Yeah, yeah. Absolutely."

"Even that day, because it was such a night... I was wondering if I could ever see you,"

"Heh, that's fateful."

"Fate...... is it?

"Don't you think it's nicer to say that?

"Maybe so."

Illis stands next door.

I caught a night breeze and suppressed my hair with my hands.

... Watching it this way, it's no different than a normal girl.

Like the most powerful species.

Heavenly tribe or something.

With the devil?

It doesn't look that way.

"What's going on today?

"Oh, maybe you forgot? Laine said she wanted to see you again, didn't she?

"I remember... he kept his promise right"

"Even if I look like this, I'm a man of honor, right?

"Even though Arios betrayed you?

"Phew, you poke where it hurts"

Ilis laughs when he dulls.

There's no atmosphere like you're up to something...

Looks like he's enjoying his conversation with me normally.

"But you heard the brave man, didn't you?

"Arios helps the villagers of Pagos... or"

"You must have been craving handles and martial arts. I've got a deal like that. To be honest, I could have gone away... but sometimes you let me go, and I took it on. And they also said that prey is boring when hunted all at once."

"You ruined it with one last word..."

"Heh heh, I am the 'devil'"

Iris laughs like a normal girl.

Watching it this way, it's really, nothing like a normal girl...

Why would you do that?

If I can, I'd like to take a peek inside the mind of Illis.

"One thing I'd like to ask you...... are you sure?

"Anything at all."

"Laine, you're an adventurer, aren't you?

"Oh, yes, I am."

"Was it by request that you interrupted me this time?

"Well... I guess it's close to that"

that you have commissioned an investigation into the Illis.

That I'm looking for a way to seal it.

I told them.

There is a question of whether I can tell that to the Iris himself...

Even if I hid it, I felt that Ilis would easily uncover it, so I decided it was futile and decided to talk honestly.

"I see, I see"

Something tells me I'm good at it, and Illis snorts.

"What's going on?

"If I'm wrong, point out that I'm not, right?

"Oh."

"Laine asked for an inquiry into me… but my crusade was not included in the request. Different?

"No, you're right."

What does Illis want to say...?

Then you don't have to fight me.

"Illis......?

"Keep going. Right, duly kill time, unfortunately we didn't achieve any dizzying results, so you have no problem making a report. Well, Rayne, you may be wounded by your martial arts... but Rayne will soon be able to launch your next martial arts. That's not much of a concern."

"What are you trying to say?

"Would you like to leave?

Ilis saw this one.

I'm going to be unwittingly confused by my sucking eyes.

"It's..."

"Step back from my case"

"... why would Illis say that?

"Well, that's settled."

Softly, Illis strokes my cheek.

I tell him to whisper, with a demonic grin.

"Because I like you, Rain..."

"That word, was it true?

"Oh, it's out of my mind. I always tell the truth, don't I?

"I think you're lying..."

"Phew, what is it about"

Laugh like a naughty boy.

Sometimes you give me a demonic grin...

Sometimes I laugh innocently like a child...

Which is the real face of Illis, I wonder?

And I think so.

"I doubt it... how can you care so much about me? The first encounter was a mild one, but then I did it... I don't think there was an element that cared that much about me."

"Well... all this is my feeling, so I don't know what to say... it would be an ambiguous word, Rayne, but I feel 'something' different from a normal human being."

Iris spun those words as he stared straight at me.