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

The next day.

As per prior information, the crusaders arrived in the village of Jith.

A mixed unit of Adventurers and Knights.

That number is more than a hundred.

There's no way such a number could fit into a small village...

The crusaders were creating a camp in a square outside the village.

"Yikes... that's a lot of stuff"

Canade spilled that sentiment.

He was surprised, and his eyes were round.

I don't know how you feel. But I don't.

There's no ordinary opportunity for all these adventurers and knights to get together.

This incident......

How heavy is it looking up there?

How serious are you?

It's a sight to understand that very well.

"Whoa, there he is."

Looking back, Axe and Cell look.

"Looks like the Crusaders are having a meeting. He wants us to attend, too."

"Even though we're an investigation team?

"Because we are the only ones who have dealt directly with the devil. I think I want that opinion."

"And you said you'd like to discuss it because it could change your future policy dramatically."

"Right...... ok. I'll be right there. Can Canade come back to everyone?

"Oh, will Mr. Canade follow me, too?

That's what the cell has added.

"Nha? Me too?"

"I think I'd like to hear your opinion, perhaps the most powerful species. You should have a little more information about who you're going to fight."

"Nah... we're not going to fight."

"What is it now?

"Yeah, it's nothing. Rikai!

"Well, can you give me a minute? I'll tell everyone who's waiting at the inn that we're going to a meeting."

"Yeah. Sorry, but hurry up."

Break up with Axe and Cell and head to the inn with Canade.

"Rain, Rain"

"Yeah?"

"After all, are we going to be part of the crusade?

"... that's a good chance"

"What are we going to do?

"I'll make you fight it."

I'm not fighting Illis, I'm keeping him alive.

That's what I decided.

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After returning to the Inn and giving everyone a message......

Me and Canade moved to a large tent set up by the Crusaders that a meeting would take place.

Once inside, there was already Axe and Cell.

Others include adventurers and knights.

And...

"Whoa, isn't that Rain? Long time no see."

"Stella."

Stella, who was supposed to be Horizon's city knight captain, was here somehow.

"Why are you here?

"Get a request for backup. There should be more suitors... but for some reason, I've been entrusted with the role of putting the knight together."

"Stella wouldn't have a problem. Ability, Achievement, Together."

"Don't tickle me off. I'm still immature."

I exchanged hands for a reunion.

"But I knew the Rains had left the city on an urgent request, but I can't believe we're meeting again in a place like this... the world seems big and small"

"Totally."

"Well... I'm sorry, but I'll start the meeting right away. Can you hang out a little bit?

"Okay."

Me and Canade, we'll sit in the guided seats.

And then the meeting started after about losing it.

Firstly, the devil… information about Illis was to be shared.

Me, Canade, Axe, Cell, etc. testified and talked about Illis' abilities.

Summoning magic that can be used indefinitely without any restrictions.

When we talked about that extraordinary ability, the tent squatted.

Though some adventurers and knights have bitten that that's not possible...

Axe and Cell are A-rank adventurers.

And I'm called "The Hero of Horizons," which is what I call myself.

Stella silenced everyone that there was no way we were going to lie like that.

I guess the adventurers and knights who have bitten me have just been upset.

He convinced me right away and calmed me down.

Then......

We were to discuss our future policy.

"Well, for now... let's first pass on the decision above. The investigation team ceased its activities. I want you to join my crusade."

"Hmm? Well, what do you mean?

To Axe's question, Stella answers as slurred as she had assumed the question would be.

"The power of the devil is mighty and cannot be left alone. Even if we succeed in sealing it, there is a risk that one day it will be broken again. I've come to the conclusion that we should discuss it here and now so as not to leave any remorse behind."

"I see... well, I don't know, but it's a story"

I knew it would...

It's going to be an undesirable development for me, though I expected it beforehand.

"We're going to merge the other squads. And destroy the devil with our greatest power."

"Is that good enough for you? If we concentrate our forces in one place, we'll have a weaker defense, won't we?

"Axe has a decent opinion... are you a dick?

"Why not!?

Axe and Cell were showing off their comic talent.

After all, these two, maybe they're somehow close.

Stella answers with a bitter smile.

"I'm gonna know that."

"Then why?

"If you disperse your power, you're less likely to be able to destroy the devil for that matter. Or if you don't try with maximum force, you'll be kicked. Other protections get thinner... but there, we just have to cover it somehow. Minimum watch, leave only enemy personnel, and the main unit stands by here. Don't be an operation to rush as soon as you discover the devil and bring him to the showdown..."

"What is it again..."

"It's just a hit. It's not an operation."

"I know. But even if you break your power poorly, it's the only thing that will destroy each of you. Listening to the Rains, I learned about the power of the devil, and even more so began to think so. There's no other way."

"Well, so is that"

"... I wouldn't disagree if that's the kind of policy we had up there."

Axe and Cell seem to have something to think about, but for once, I let them convince me.

Stella looks here.

Are you okay with that? And that eye asks.

By contrast, I...

"... sorry"

"Huh?"

I'm sorry, but we can't act together.

To my surprise Stella, I told her clearly that I was willing.

"... what does that mean?

Stella, who was surprised at first, but she immediately retrieves me and turns her strong gaze this way.

It's a tough thing to ask.

I never thought I'd be able to look at that Stella like this...

Feeling a little heartbreaking...

Still, I'll tell them what I want.

No...

In this case, our intentions...?

"We'll find a way to seal Iris like this."

"The option of sealing disappeared, I think I said?

"I know."

"Even if we make a seal, we may be resurrected again. It's just a postponement of the problem. Rayne would know that, wouldn't he?

"I know, but I don't know"

"Mm?"

"I can't believe that killing is the only solution... I'm not convinced of that"

It will be difficult to convince Stella, who doesn't know about the past of Illis.

No.

By analogy, even if you knew about the past of Illis, you might not be convinced.

Worst case scenario, it could turn Stella against the enemy.

Still.

I decided I was going the right way.

"Rain."

Neighbor Canade grabs my hand softly.

What I do is not wrong.

I'm here for you.

Looks like I got that word, warms my chest.

"... ok"

After a moment of silence, Stella nodded small.

The face... I had no choice but to laugh.

"Then Rayne, as always, will act as an investigative team. Upstairs, let's take it from me."

"Thanks, that'll help."

"Horizons have helped a lot. Now it's my turn to help Rayne. Though I don't expect to be able to repay my debts with this much"

"Enough."

Me and Stella laughed at each other.