Having left the town of Togai, we were headed for the heterogeneous hometown where Mr. Sharaza lived.
I had the interior of the carriage prefilled with space magic, so I had a little accommodation inside.
Thanks to this, we didn't have to sleep at night, and in the meantime the Golem horse drove the carriage without rest.
Speaking of which, I wonder if it would have been nice if Mr. Gordon hadn't followed me home after all?
While opening the window on the podium to see if Mohmov had fallen, I was wondering if I should have taken Gordon with me.
"No, we can't trample the woods with dwarf feet right now.He must have chosen to stay out of our hands just in case. "
"Is it impossible to trample?"
What does that mean? Sure, Dwarves aren't fast, but their tough flesh shouldn't have any problems walking through the woods.
"The forest is full of monsters more than it was when he ran away.Without enough legs and secret skills to escape those monsters, we'll never get into or out of the woods. "
"Are there so many monsters!?"
What do you mean there are so many monsters out there that you have to be so careful?
"Maybe the forest is narrow?"
It seems that Gyro was thinking the same thing when he bumped into Sharaza with a cheap straightforward question.
"No, the other way around, the Ninro Forest is quite large.I can't afford to get into the tribal kingdom. "
A forest where I can afford to enter the country of Masters. [M]It must be a big forest there.
Even in the previous life, there were quite a few large forests where elves lived.
When I found the big forest, I was told to make sure there were no elves before hunting.
"The forest is big enough for the whole tribal country to enter on this path?... that could be the cannibal forest!? "
After hearing Sharaza's explanation, Liliera shouted.
"Hmm, that's what people call you."
"Cannibal Forest? What is it?"
It's a name I don't remember from my previous life, but is it new to me since I died?
"The cannibal forest, also known as the Fog Forest, is a forest designated as a semi-hazardous area by the Adventurers Guild."
There was a place like that in the semi-hazardous area!?
"It's always famous for the deep fog, and people who go into the woods always get lost and get out of the woods quickly."
"Hee, that's why it's a fog forest.But what is a cannibal forest? "
I wonder, is there anything that drives the orientation sensation of the person who came in?
"It seems that the adventurer who was wandering through the woods saw an incredibly large shadow of monsters.Some of the adventurers who actually went into the woods didn't come back. "
A giant monster in the fog.It's careless at times like this, but it's kind of exciting.
Remember the story of the cave of the unknown monster of the Great Swordsman Rygaard's adventure.
The story succeeded in getting Rygaard and the others to the lower levels of a labyrinth, but suddenly they fell from a collapsed hole into a mysterious giant cave.
Then I wandered around the cave aiming for the ground, where I would encounter a terrible giant monster.
The power of a giant body that can't even be illuminated by pines and lights is so great that the Rygators managed to minimize the light and shrink their nerves while wandering through the huge torso sky before finally returning to the labyrinth.
And Rygaard was ready to go back to the cave, but the hole in the dungeon was clean and disappeared, and he couldn't go to the huge cave again.
Because of that, it is said that this story is a fabricated story, but even in the adventure of Rygaard, it is a strange story that competes for 12, so there are many fans.
... oh, my gosh, my gosh.
"But what does a quasi-hazardous area mean?If there are so many dangerous monsters, I think it's okay to designate them as dangerous areas. "
"Compared to getting kicked out many times and being surrounded by enemies and constantly attacked like other dangerous areas, or being filled with poison in the first place and having difficulty getting in, it's more likely to get back alive, so it's like designating a quasi-hazard area."
The deeper the fog, the harder it will be to find humans from monsters.
"But if you're not forbidden to enter, aren't there a lot of adventurers coming for a thousand dollars?There were some of them who wanted to defeat the monster and make it famous, right? "
Gyro, what you are trying to say is all the more true.
Some adventurers aim to defeat powerful monsters and make their names known.
"It seems like the fog makes it very difficult to find materials.The adventurer's job is not only to defeat monsters, but also to harvest and mine valuable materials.The risk of being surprised by monsters is high because of the fog, and they are shunned because of the less danger. "
As a result, adventurers don't feel the benefit of entering the forest until they risk it, so people don't enter without having to certify the dangerous area.
Those who want to fight and make a name will find famous monsters that are easy to understand and name, rather than monsters who don't know if they're strong and when to meet.
"Hmm, that cannibal forest is definitely our forest.In the first place, the fog that surrounds the forest is the influence of the ritual performed by our ancestors. "
"" "" "Ceremony!?" "" "
We couldn't help but hear the identity of the fog that surrounded the cannibal forest was the ritual performed by the elves.
"Yes. Once, when our hometown was hit by a great disaster, the oldest Elves performed rituals against the Great Spirits in exchange for their lives."
A ritual performed by Elf Elders at the risk of their lives!? What a great spiritual magic!
"What kind of ritual was that?"
After listening, I realized that you wouldn't normally tell me the details of such a great ritual, but unexpectedly, Sharaza told me lightly.
"Hmm, that name is the great spell of wandering."
"... the great spell of loss!?"
Eh!? The magical effects of Elf Elders' life-threatening effects only lead to confusion!?
"Hahahaha, I know how you feel.We were surprised when we first heard this story.But that was the magic our ancestors wanted. "
So Sharaza taught me why her ancestors put their lives into magic that only led them astray.
"Everything we moved to our present home was to escape from some terrible existence.The monster had a terrible ability to haunt the whole world with great strength, to eat everything, to run and hide, to chase and find. "
Elves, yeah, monsters enough for the Fae to escape and hide!?
What horrible monster is it!? It's like a description of a white disaster found in that underground ruin...
"Our ancestors gave up that it was impossible to defeat the terrible monsters, and decided to run for everything that could not be found.That's the great spell of being lost.This spell took the form of a fog that surrounded the village.Deceives the eyes of everything, eliminates the smell, and wipes out the sound.With this great spell, the terrible monster lost sight of us, and we finally regained our peace. "
"" "" Ooh "" "
We applaud Mr. Sharaza, who has proudly completed his great work.
"Well, then how did you know that the monster was targeting your home?"
Megli questioned that she felt uncomfortable with the conversation.
"Hmm, we were too late to realize that.Thanks to the great spell of error, we were able to achieve peace, but not a single monster came.Sometimes it just happens to get in there by accident. "
Certainly. If it's not a boundaries we won't let you in, it's possible that you'll accidentally get in after you're lost.
"One day a giant monster appeared in our hometown.We desperately defeated the monster who was trying to infiltrate our country.Because I never dreamed that a village that had been peaceful for a long time would be attacked because of the great spell. "
Perhaps that is the evil of peace lasting too long.
"After that, there was a sporadic attack by monsters, and we decided to investigate and determine what was happening in the forest.But by then, it was too late. "
So Sharaza and the others who studied the forest realized that the forest was full of monsters.
"And it was discovered during the battle that the monsters were aiming to give priority to the fruits of the Spirit Tree over the warriors who would intercept them."
Do you prefer the fruits of the Spirit Tree to humans?It certainly reacts differently to ordinary monsters.
Monsters attack people when they see them.
"Hyheen!!"
And so the Golem horse rang and told me something.
"What's going on?"
Looking out the window, you can see a large forest spreading right in front of you.
And I realized that that was our destination.
Because the forest was covered in deep fog.
"Mr. Sharaza, you've just arrived."
"Arrived? Have you arrived in town?"
Encourage everyone to get off the carriage.
"Ha!?"
"" "" Ooh!! ""
Everyone is unexpectedly shouting at the size of the cannibal forest.
"Wow, the tree!"
Gyro-kun was right, the cannibal forest tree was very large.
In fact, it is unusual for the trees around the outer edge of the forest to grow so untouched.
Probably because the neighbors couldn't get close to him, watching out for the great spells of the lost and the monsters wandering in the fog.
"And the fog is amazing."
Mina is right about this.
There is a thick fog in the forest, and I can't see the back at all.
This is certainly a good sight to call the Forest of Mist.
"And I can't believe it. It's only a few days since then... no matter how fast you run, you'll reach the woods..."
No, I just let Golem run the straight route all night.
"I'd like to see Sharaza from here."
It is a forest with a great spell of lost consciousness.
Even if I told the Golem horse to run straight, he might be circling around the same place if he noticed.
"Ah, oh, okay. Follow me."
When I store my Golem horse, I will follow Mr. Sharaza with everyone.
And the moment I entered the woods, the world turned white.
"Wow, I can't really see the front when I go in there."
You're not the only one who's surprised. [M]
When I put my hands in front of me, the fog was so thick that my arms glowed.
"Never leave me alone.The fog will bewitch you. "
"" "" Yes! "" "
We stay focused so that we don't lose sight of Mr. Sharaza.
Everybody okay?
"Yeah, I'm fine."
"I'm fine, too!"
Me too.
"For now, I'm fine."
"Me too...!"
Cucu!
The moff-mov on my head cries out that he's okay.
"Hmm? I think I just heard something... follow me around with vigilance!"
Got it!
Amazing, in this deep fog, you can sensitively perceive the reactions around you.
"I'm also activating exploratory magic to check everyone's position while searching for signs of monsters approaching, but I can somehow feel the signs of monsters nearby, but I can't even sense the signs of monsters in sensitive distances like Sharaza.
"You're lucky today.There are few signs of monsters. We might be able to get home without encountering monsters. "
Looks like we got lucky.And I'm sure that's also due to this fog.
"Hey, the great spell of wandering gets people and monsters lost in the woods, right?Are we okay? "
Ask Sharaza if Mina will make it through the forest safely.
"Then don't worry. The great spell has no effect on our elves, the descendants of the Elders who contracted with the Spirit.A great spell is only a way to mislead the intruder.I don't want to get lost in what I was born in. "
Wow, that's useful magic. That's spiritual magic.
"Those who have chosen to abandon their homeland and live outside, like Gordon, are likely to get lost."
I see, those who have defined the outside world as their own will lose the protection of the great spell.
And then I realized that there was a reaction to the magic of exploration approaching.
Ah, Mr. Sharaza, the monster is approaching from there.
"What!? All right, let's hide in the shade of the tree!"
Yes!
We quickly hide in the shade nearby.
Then a giant monster passed by without putting aside.
I didn't see the exact shape because of the fog, but it might resemble the monster who attacked the town of Togai from the barely visible shape of his feet.
"Well done. Let's go now."
We move deeper into the forest, avoiding monsters while paying attention to the latest.
Hmm, it's been a long time since I was ordered to hide from my enemies and go to my destination like this, when I was tasked with slamming the enemy's main battle in my previous life.
It's troublesome to hide, but it's easy not to have extra fights.
Fortunately, the number of monsters seems to be small today. Mr. Sharaza is in charge of the distant monsters, and I was able to sense the magic approaching with low accuracy exploration magic.
"I really don't see monsters today.And the accuracy of Mr. Lex's exploration magic is good.It's great to be able to evacuate before you encounter a monster. "
"No, thanks to Mr. Sharaza."
After all, this cannibal forest is big enough for a human country to enter.Because I can sense the flow of monsters in such a huge forest and choose a safe route, I can focus on avoiding monsters that Sharaza can't follow.
"At this pace, we might be able to get home by the end of the day."
Sharaza tells me she's in an unexpectedly good mood.
So I went on for a few days hiding in the woods.
It happened.
"What is it? I can hear you."
The sound comes from where we go.
Sharaza's eyes suddenly opened and she suddenly became impatient as she was clearing her ears and searching for the sounds.
"Oh no! My people are fighting monsters!"
"Yeah!?"
Apparently, it sounded like Sharaza's people were fighting monsters.
"Hurry up! The town is near!"
Got it!
The impatient Mr Sharaza moved forward fast enough.However, I don't seem to have forgotten my role as a guide, and it seemed like he was confirming that we were following him even though he was in a hurry.
A little further and suddenly my vision opened up.
"Oh!? The fog!?"
We were surprised that the fog had suddenly cleared up, but more than that, we were surprised at the sight in front of us.
Somehow we came right behind the monster.
It's so close!
"Everybody away!"
Soon we'll keep a distance from the monster and see what's going on.
When I checked the surrounding situation, I was able to see the whole huge monster first.
It looks exactly like the monster who attacked the town of Togai.
But the numbers are out of step.
I wonder if there are 50 monsters here?
The monster seems to be attacking the fort ahead, with elves and dwarves standing on top of it intercepting.
But the attack doesn't seem to be working very well.
What's the matter with you?Elves should be able to use spiritual magic for more powerful magic.
And the dwarfs' weapons don't seem to be working.
"Oh no! We'll break through the gate like that!"
If you turn your gaze to Sharaza's hasty voice, it will be the gate of the fort that is about to be destroyed.
"I'll cover you!"
Yeah, this isn't when you're watching the Elves fight.
Let's kick them off first!
"Say it! We're coming too!"
"Wait! I can't protrude alone!Megli, tell me about Gyro!Norb, you give us defensive magic!Mina decides to be flashy in the middle of a magically killing monster!You don't have to defeat it with a single blow.Turn your consciousness this way! "
Got it!
While embarrassing the jumping gyro, Liliera gave instructions.
Gyro, I think you should leave it to Riella. [M]
Then I guess I'm the monster that's after that gate!
"Wait, those monsters...!!"
"Triverst Impact!"
Sharaza was trying to say something, but it was wiped out by a magical explosion.
Was it something important?
While thinking about it, my spell hits the monster.
Then, like the monster who attacked the town of Togai, the monster's body flew lightly.
The remaining two magic shots shatter the monster's body.
"Ha!?"
"I knew it was fragile, or did it go well with the impact magic?"
I'd like to give it a try, but it's an emergency right now.Let's give priority to destroying monsters first.
"Oraolar! I'll make you two!!"
Gyro-kun's magic sword of fire rips the monster's body apart from its crust.
And the monster burned in his magical flame gives him a tasty smell.
Hmm, what shall we have for dinner tonight?
Oops, we have to focus on the fight.
"Triverst Impact! Impact! Impact!!"
I will give priority to the monsters who are thin in the fort, but all the monsters were broken so easily and funny by the impact magic.
And without so much time, we managed to intercept the monster.
"Phew, good. I thought the main monster attacked me, but I'm glad I was unexpectedly weak."
Maybe these monsters were scorners.
Anyway, it wasn't bad for me when I first came to the Fae Nation.
I'm sure you'll believe this is the adventurer we brought in as reinforcements.
"You managed to get rid of it.I'm glad they're not the main monsters. "
When I said that, I somehow felt that Sharaza was not doing anything.
"No, that's right...."
I don't know, it feels so bad for my teeth.
"Well... the monsters that are now attacking our homeland are the main ones."
Huh?
That monster is the main force behind the mighty elf warriors!?
What the hell is going on!?
Despite being obviously weak monsters, Sharaza was told that these monsters were the main enemy, so I get confused by strange feelings that I can't say anything about.
But I soon realized why. [M]
... yes, the cannibal forest certainly said that there were so many monsters that the great spell of error made no sense, and given that, the elf warriors had to do everything in their power to deceive the monsters.
Sharaza said so too.They say it's impossible to trample the woods unless the monster finds him and can't escape without catching him.
I'm sure it's young apprentices who don't have the skills to defend their homeland.
"Is that what happened?"
We don't know the age of the elves, so we get confused at times like this.
But that means that there are so many monsters that skilled elf fighters have to focus on decimating them.
In the absence of trusted seniors, young apprentice warriors must have felt a lot of mental pressure because they had to protect the place where everyone would return desperately without being able to rely on anyone.
Then we have to help!
"Mr. Sharaza, we will do everything we can to deceive the monster!"
"Uh-huh, I'm counting on you..."
Thus we arrived safely in the home of the Spirit Tree.