Reincarnated into a Werewolf, the Demon Lord Servants

Episode 121

I was in the shadows of abandoned mine north of Klauchen with Jerikh.

A number of abandoned mines open their mouths on the rising cliffs. They are all salt mines.

"Nice general, don't dig a lot."

"It seems to have a history of three hundred years. Look for the smell, mainly in the abandoned mines that have not been reused."

"Aiyo"

All of the abandoned mines are quite deep, and it would not be possible to take overnight if you were checking each one.

But the wolf's smell tells us what the abandoned mine is now used for.

That's why we were scouting the abandoned mine insidiously.

Of the abandoned mines, the lower part near the town is used commercially. There were also abandoned mine bars and abandoned mine breweries. There are many warehouses.

On the other hand, the upper part is not used much. This is because transportation is poor.

"Here is ... oh?"

It has a strong dairy smell. Apparently it is a cheese storehouse.

No other smell. Lost.

This is ...

`` Uh !? ''

It smelled like fermenting vegetables, but it was suddenly moaning.

It smells nostalgic somewhere. Maybe pickled root vegetables. It is a special product of Klauchen's "rock salted". Also called abandoned pit pickles.

Rashii says that the old ones will be pickled for several years, so they should be stored in abandoned mines away from the city.

Jerikh called me as he sniffed around.

"General, come here.

I run up a narrow passage and gently look into the abandoned mine.

Nothing is visible in the eyes of a werewolf who sees through the darkness.

But certainly, it still smells like a new person. And, subtly, something like a human voice was heard.

Quite a lot. There are dozens.

From the way the sound reverberates, it seems that this tunnel continues far into the depths.

Jerikh whispers to me, watching out for others.

"What general do you want to look for?"

"No, I don't want a single tunnel."

If someone comes in while you dive, you need a place to hide and pass. I don't know if it is.

I checked the footprints on the ground and found that there were quite a few people coming in and out.

"Isn't it a prison or a house?"

I looked around while muttering such a thing, but there was no noticeable installation.

"A thief hideout?"

Jerilik muttered, but I deny it.

"If found by the guard, it's a mouse in a bag. According to Mao, the abandoned mines are regularly inspected by the guards."

"Then those who are using here are certified by Tamori."

"That's it."

The taiko here seems to be planning something.

In this case, I want to see the mines that are currently being used. I'll do it all tonight.

The salt mine in the city has become too deep, and it is said that they are currently digging exclusively at mines outside the city.

It is said that guards are guarding this place because it is an important place for Klauchen, but let's take a look.

We climb the cliff and go out of the city.

The structure that makes use of natural terrain is convenient for a werewolf. There were patrol guards on the cliff, but it was easy to pass.

"Are there?"

Beyond the same cliff wall, there is a salt mine.

There were no walls, but strong fences had been set up, and light had leaked from the guardhouse next to it.

Jerik mutters while watching it.

"Which one?"

There were a number of rock salt pits, but one opened his mouth only one distance away. I point at it.

"I guess that is"

Guards are standing on both sides only by the rock salt counter.

Jerikh grew slightly as a werewolf.

"Let's keep it a little closer ..."

Unlike an abandoned mine, there was a torchlight at night. Also with guards.

"Let's dig in this midnight, General."

As Jerilik pointed out, a large number of workers came in and out.

Wooden boxes full of stones are being carried out one after another from mining pits, but they are not rock salt. The contents are blown away.

"It doesn't feel like mining, general. It seems like the purpose is to dig a pit."

"It looks like that."

I moved my gaze from the mining pit and looked up at the mountain in front of my eyes.

With the world's civil engineering technology, it may not be possible to dig a tunnel through the whole mountain. But a long mine proves that it can be built to some extent.

"Is it beyond the Northern Walls ..."

Unfortunately, there is very little information.

What is faintly transmitted is the name of the old old empire.

The name is "Rölmund".

I haven't heard of it being destroyed, so it probably still exists.

That information.

Then Jerryk whispered to me.

"General. That guard of the mine, the equipment is different."

"Where is it?"

"It's armor. I'm using fur and leather so that I don't touch the neck, iron."

"I don't understand at this distance."

"Give me your armor."

If you observe it carefully, you can see that it is cold weather everywhere.

It's like climbing equipment, with the inner under the armor covering your neck and the thick cloak.

Jerikh tilts her head.

"Sure, it wouldn't be cold, but are they so cold?"

"No, not at all. Otherwise, it's life-threatening."

"Life is ..."

"I guess you've gone beyond that cold place."

Klauchen is certainly cold, but not as cold as the entire Milaldia is warm.

But in truly frigid areas, cold metal poses a serious threat. If you touch slightly moist skin, it freezes and sticks instantly.

I look up again at the mountain in front of me. The mountaintop is covered with clouds and cannot be seen from here.

I don't know much about the Northern Walls, but they are probably thousands of meters.

I only had the experience of climbing Mt. Fuji in my previous life, but even in the middle of the summer, I needed some winter protection on the summit.

At that time, a person came out of the mine. A middle-aged man with a dignified physique.

The dress and attitude of the guards and workers around me knew almost everyone. It is also consistent with the tradition of listening.

"It's a servant here. The name is Berken Zest Difford."

"Well, it's quite enthusiastic that Tamori comes out of the mine."

Jerryk mutters.

A man, like a guardian Berken, ordered the surrounding soldiers to do something and left the mine with escorts.

Well, gathering this much information would be enough. Do you want to meet Tamori?

Apparently, there are a lot of other topics besides returning "Wolf Killer".