Monster no Goshujin-sama

Twelve.

Three days had passed as early as possible since leaving Diospiro.

We reached near the entrance of the mountain road in the night before yesterday, and now we are on the mountain road.

Yesterday and thanks to a hurry down the road, the itinerary is half a day earlier than planned.

In a hurry, of course, there was a reason.

Because if it's true, Berta, who was supposed to rendezvous yesterday, didn't show up.

Haven't you had some trouble......

I decided to rush ahead to such an extent that Kato and Kai couldn't help but worry about me.

But after entering the mountain path, I had to slow down my travel.

Because the fog covered the mountain path.

"You can't see the front at all"

And, the crushed Kato, was being carried away by Rose.

In the unlikely event that a monster is encountered in all this poor sight, it is possible that Kato, who is powerless to fight, will not be able to respond immediately. It was a measure to avoid it.

"It's like being in a cloud."

"Oh. I've been warned before, but not so much..."

I moaned with bitter thoughts.

When I was still in imperial territory, I had heard of occasional mists on the mountain roads in the pioneering village before entering the Kittles Mountains.

If there is a deep mist on this mountain road, which cannot be said to be fully maintained, there is a risk that it will step off its feet and roll down the slopes.

I had to be very careful.

The fog cleared, but grew thicker and thicker as I walked.

It's just a matter of being careful, so normally there's no such thing as a rush, but I wanted to make sure Lily and the others were safe as soon as possible.

"Senior, why don't you take a break?"

Seeing me like that, Kato called.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we've been walking through this all morning, and we'll be getting tired. And once again, I think you should reset your feelings."

"... ok"

I was in a hurry, so I honestly accepted the proposal.

When he finds a suitable place to explore and sits down, he removes the water bottle from the pouch he was lowering to his waist.

All of these were made by Rose using simulated demonic stones.

The pouch reproduces the function of an example magic toolbag with the magic of increasing volumes and preserving goods.

It had a belt so it could be worn anywhere.

Also, for the attribute magic of water, fire, soil and wind, all were capable of reproduction at some intensity, and for the water bottle they used that one.

The mechanism is simple: a simulated demonic stone is planted inside that reproduces the magic of the water attribute, so that water is produced if magic is shed if necessary.

And he rested each, and moistened his throat, and when he that was in need was filling his stomach with dried meat, Fu Kai opened his mouth.

"What is it, Sister Silan?

Asked, Silan looked wrinkled between his eyebrows and thought of something.

"... From now on, I feel like I'm forgetting something"

"Forgot?

"Yep. Somewhere before these situations..."

Syran, who I was about to tell you, opened his eyes much blue.

I look to the Spirit who is always floating beside me.

The spirits usually floating in the relaxing universe were spinning their round bodies around like balls.

As soon as I did, the air strained.

"... enemies?

The Spirit has enemy abilities.

When we perceived the situation, we immediately stood up and reached for the weapon.

But by the help of the Spirit, only Silan, the first to notice an approaching being, did not lay a hand on the weapon.

Instead, lift your arms softly.

"... no. Apparently not the enemy."

I saw a shadow over the thick fog veil at the tip that Silan pointed to.

And when I turned around, the shadow was about to turn around, and go back to the way it came.

Of the fog that blocked my vision, I only knew silhouette because it was only for a moment, but thank goodness it was like a four-legged beast.

"... a dog, huh?

"No. Takahiro. No, sir."

From the silhouette I decided so, but it was denied by Silan.

Through the Spirit, Siran, who first noticed the presence approaching this one, had only had time to figure out who it was.

"That's Berta."

"Huh!? Is that true!?

That was the name of the companion who was supposed to rendezvous within yesterday.

Silan grinned in relief at me for inadvertently rubbing her voice up.

"Perhaps you went to get everyone else. He wasn't hurt."

I knew right away that Silan was right.

Because in the meantime, within a minute of walking out with Berta gone, the signs were approaching.

A shadow smaller than the earlier shadow runs this way at first sight.

We soon found out that it belonged to our lovely little fox.

"Stop!"

"Khu!

Embrace the aphrodisiac jumping at me.

"Stop, are you all right?

"Kuh?

It's bad for her to move her bulky legs in the air trying to get closer to this one, but let me lift her up to face height with both hands and check from nose tip to tail tip for a second.

No injuries, and no appearance of stuck feathers.

All I have in my crushed eyes is just the joy of reunion.

After checking that far, I finally held her little body back to my chest.

I stroke my chest down, feeling the tickle of being licked through my mouth.

There was apparently nothing like what I was worried about.

"... sounds like you were worried too much about me"

"Good for you, seniors"

Kato smiles, carried by Rose.

I loosened my mouth, too.

"Oh, this is how we could rendezvous, it's okay now..."

The words I uttered got stuck on the way.

Naturally, I frowned.

"Your husband? What's wrong, sir?

Rose, who noticed, asked in a strange way.

I turned my face to Rose.

"... wasn't that weird right now?

"What do they say?

"No, I can't say for sure..."

Maybe we just had an exchange.

I felt something was wrong.

But what was weird?

……

I searched the back of my brain for a few seconds.

... No, I can't think of it.

Maybe I could have done it just because of my mind.

I could not do so because the contours of my thoughts felt blurred, as if it were a sight in this mist.

Those feelings may have been communicated via the path.

"... I'm not sure, but you have some concerns"

Seeing about me holding my forehead with one hand, Rose turned her expression into a Rin one.

With Kato on his back, he walks over here.

"It's okay. We will always protect your husband, even in his place."

It was an honest, powerful declaration.

Even though he cared about me, he had a ready look on his face.

"Rose......"

I remember when I was in the Tree Sea.

From the first time we met, Rose changed enough to look different, but some things still haven't changed.

I felt the extra force that was in my body fall out.

I breathed a small breath.

Yes, if you're thinking, you have to be more calm.

"Thanks"

I laughed and thanked him.

Rose also gave back a grin and a grin... -.

――

I looked at his face seriously.

"Your husband...?

Rose with a strange face.

I glanced at Kato, who was carrying her, and I frowned.

I knew it.

"Hey, Rose. You, I don't know..."

"Yes."

"... not cuter today than usual?

Rose, I heard, fluttered.

The carried Mr. Kato screams.

"Yikes!?

"Ah!? Shh, sorry, genuine vegetables"

As he lost his balance and nearly fell, Rose sat up aggressively.

With both hands on the ground, we get nothing.

The damage only needed to be done by dirty long-handbags on the ground wet with mist.

"Your husband, what...?

"Oh, no. Sorry."

I apologized to Rose, who asked with a trembling voice, as I was upset.

No, really.

What are you talking about, me?

"What are you doing, both of you..."

Silan called out in a frightened manner.

Rose stood up and stopped sniffing and looked up at me.

It was then.

I heard voices from across the fog.

"Damn, the one. I didn't know you were going to jump out on your own..."

Before we looked back, a new shadow appeared.

She was a pure white girl, who was going to melt in the fog white.

When she noticed this one, she had a slightly unmixed grin.

"Whoa, Lord! Everyone else!

I squirm my bright white hair, and then I rush over here.

Same as quitting, no injuries here either.

To the usual appearance of Gabella, I exhaled with relief and welcomed her.

"Good, you're safe."

"Uhm? Oh, more than anything else if we can rendezvous safely"

Gabella, not knowing what we were worried about, looked weird at my words, but it seemed like she had decided to reunite anyway.

"As planned, about ten days. Honestly, it's been a long time."

"What happened to Lily?

"I will wait with the Bertas for the Lord."

I was also able to make sure that the last one was safe and secure in a true sense.

"Well, good."

"Uhm. Quickly, let me show you around. Over here."

Gabella stood first and walked out.

Then, out of my arms, Ayama went down to the ground and ran past Gabella.

"Oh, this. Stop! Don't go alone!

Garbera cautions, but where is the wind blowing?

In this fog, you will soon lose sight of it.

"Totally......"

Gabella sighed at the behavior of the young child herself to give up.

It was a smiling sight.

I was just a little away, but I feel that way more strongly.

The spirit that has been worried and overloaded since yesterday heals......

... it should be.

After all, I felt something strange.

"Hey, Gabella."

"Hmm?"

Gerbera looking back.

And I said unto him that he stood still.

"... no. Nothing."

I couldn't find the words.

Gabella gave one good eyebrow and laughed small.

"You're a weird lord. Are you tired?

"... may be so"

Since yesterday, we've been in a hurry.

Naturally, I am somewhat tired.

It's a pity story if Kato and Kay are okay but they snagged the most...... I didn't even get a break yesterday thinking something might have happened to Lily and the others.

Because of that, I may have accumulated more physical and mental fatigue than I thought.

"Right. If you're tired, take some time off today."

"Oh, let me do that."

We can't move here until Rose assembles the car anyway.

Because to get down the mountain and travel through human society, we need cars to hide the Gabellas.

"Hmm. If the Lord is tired, he might have been just fine."

"I'm in a good mood," Gabella said.

"I've found a good place. Lord Lily will be there."

"So you found it in the cave, too?

I'm used to living in caves because I used to when I was in a tree sea.

It's easier than going wild in nothing.

But as Gabella looked back over her shoulder, she laughed and waved.

"No, no. Better than a cave or something."

"Good stuff...?

"Look, I see it"

If I followed the word and looked forward, I could see a blurry shadow.

As we approached, it appeared from beyond the fog.

I was breathtaking.

……

Built beside the mountain road was a cozy building with a lodging house and wooden two floors, with a sign lowered at the end of the house.