Reincarnation of the Sword Master

98. Forest of monsters (2)

'Dangerous.'

Monsters are intimidating, but they could be removed in some way. There are many reasons, but the biggest reason was that they did not have proper intelligence.

It was easy to deal with the intelligence of simple traps that avoided even animals.

But now their ruler has intelligence. Goblin before his eyes had definitely more intelligence than human beings.

And if you have intelligence, you have desire.

Asher opened her hand quietly. Tacan, who was cheered by the monsters, turned around.

"I see what you're thinking."

Tacan gave a strange smile.

"Don't worry. I'm sure you won't be worried about.”

Asher looked silently at Goblin without responding. Tacan gestured as if he understood Asher. The monsters began to retreat one by one.

"You don't believe it. Come with me for now."

Tacan grinned.

"I'd rather be among my own people than alone, wouldn't I?"

***

I followed after Asher's Tacan. It's dangerous, but I couldn't touch it right now. If you kill the ruler, all the forest monsters will go crazy. For now, it was best to keep an eye on it.

As I entered the middle of the forest along the Tacan, I saw a large square. Inside, there were a series of buildings that seemed to be human buildings. Asher muttered.

"Human?"

Humans were moving among the buildings. The number was quite large. To the extent that only the visible can build a village.

"They lived here. Compared to monsters, they are more intelligent, so they are easier to beat. We're using it to a good purposefully.

Some of them rushed to the Tacan and leaned down.

"Oh, you're here. What's the matter with you today....”

"Kkak. The guest is Kkak."

"Customer…?"

Then they turned to Asher and soon began to shake uneasily, apparently Asher had caught their eyes.

"Outside, out-of-the-way?"

They were afraid of Asher. The takan waved his hand.

"Back off. My guest. Show me where I can talk."

"Yes, yes..."

They turned around and led Asher and Tacan. They walked away after taking them to a smaller, cleaner building than the others. The exterior was pierced to show the village. Tacan sat in front of a small table inside.

"Sit down."

“…….”

Asher looked through the village without a word. Tacan said as if he understood Asher's feelings.

"I don't know what you're thinking, but I didn't hurt them."

The takan pounded the table.

"We've cleared out the resistance, but we haven't touched the surrender. Killing for no reason is a monster."

"You're a monster and you're a good talker.”

"Do you see that?"

Takan giggled. Asher scoured the town. There may be anxiety in people's faces, but there was no fear.

"Is it fun to deceive a human being?"

"Kock, I think you're mistaken.”

Tacan flicked his finger with a mocking face.

"I'm not interested in you."

The voice contained a firm conviction.

"Why do you care about humans when you're busy just learning how to sing?"

Tacan smiled lightly.

"If you have, you're the only one."

The green snow was burning violently. Tokyo, and desire. He expressed his feelings clearly as if he had no intention of hiding them.

"I feel pressured."

"You have to get used to it. Anyone who reaches this point gets the feeling."

Tacan smiled and pulled himself out.

"Yes, I'm not interested in humans. Goblin's life is short. Life expectancy is half as good as yours. With that life span, we can give everything we've got, but it's a long way from reaching the end of our lives."

Tacan's voice sank.

"But my actions are determined regardless of my will."

a jolting emotion anger and contempt

Asher opened his mouth quietly.

"…what is the purpose?"

an intelligent monster And the purpose was clearly different from the usual. Tacan smiled up.

"Come this way."

***

Tacan escaped the village and entered the center of the forest. As I entered, the air became more and more muddy and disturbed my breathing. I met some monsters in the middle, but all of them leaned toward the Tacan, and Asher ignored them.

This is a really cool guy.]

The Ensir burst into admiration.

Goblin, who has intelligence, disciplines his singing skills, subdues Ouger and Trolls, and reigns as rulers. If I had said this in my time, I would have been kicked out of academia.]

"That's about it."

[Yes, there were quite a few intelligent monsters, but their intelligence was swayed by instinct. Monsters that completely control their instincts. You're a miracle.]

"Coooooooong!"

At that moment, someone rushed in from the forest ahead. Tacan grabbed the window and threw it away. a perfect straight line What had run was pierced and drooped.

That's... strong. I'm not as good as you, but I don't think any human being would dare confront me.]

“…….”

"They've expanded their horizons again.

Tacan pulled out his spear with a grimace. a subspecies of Warewolf Warbist's body fell on the floor.

"Look, I can feel the difference.

Asher looked at the body of Warbist. Something dark was escaping from the body and scattering. The Tacan wiped the blood from the window.

"I am the owner of this land. Every monster in this land doesn't give me any respect. But there are things that don't."

Monsters who are subdued by intelligence and attack indiscriminately.

"They're the ones who are controlled by those damn things."

***

The form of the war Beast was familiar. It had the same energy as monsters who attacked humans during the invasion of the devil in the past.

"We monsters are Ma's slaves, their numbers. It's nothing but a hand that gets used and abandoned."

Tacan spat out his glowing eyes.

"I want to throw off the shackles."

Those who had been slaves for many years were trying to revolt.

"Why do you say that to me?"

"I want you to help us."

Tacan grinned.

"There is something that dazzles us. I'm not affected anymore, but my people are different. But you wouldn't have a problem.“

"A monster who wants help from humans."

"Kak. The world is changing. For better or for worse."

"Why should I help you?"

Humans have no reason to help monsters. It's the right relationship to die and kill each other.

Tacan nodded.

"Of course not, but you can make a reason."

The takan flicked his finger. The direction was the end of the forest.

"You want to go that way."

northern territory

"Open the way. I'll be able to go without interruption."

"That's not a suggestion."

Asher shook her head.

"It's convenient to kill all of you."

The forest was not a big threat to Asher. Monsters at best. It only took time, but I could handle it all if I wanted to.

"Of course that's not all. As the ruler of the forest."

Tacan spoke like an imperial emperor.

"At least the monsters who follow my orders won't attack humans."

Asher paused at Tacan's words. Tacan laughed.

"That would be a pretty attractive offer."

If monsters in the forest of monsters did not attack humans, one of the world's threats would disappear.

"I know you. He's not interested in anything but his own way like me, but he tries to save others if he can."

“…….”

"Also, let me know your name. I will spread your exploits to all the people I meet, and prove your achievements."

"I'm not interested in that.”

Asher didn't care about fame. Tacan grabbed the branch as if he had expected it to be.

"I suppose so, but honor is of its own use. Not only that, but I'll give you a weapon. Harder, stronger and sharper weapons than iron."

That was also an attractive suggestion. There were few weapons that could withstand Asher's power now. As it disappears after being powdered every time it is wielded, no matter how much wrist guards there are, it has to be a burden.

Furthermore, enemies are also increasingly finding monsters that are hard to injure with ordinary weapons. If you use your senses, you can cut it, but there were many things to care about with general weapons.

Asher looked at Tacan. And spoke briefly.

"I'll think about it.”

***

Tacan didn't rush. I took Asher to a human village and gave her a house, just to think about it enough.

Asher sat down and closed her eyes quietly.

"Monster's Promise."

Tacan had nothing to gain by deceiving him. It was safe to say that there was no possibility that he was lying, given his attitude and values that he sometimes showed.

[Maybe it's not a lie.]

Nsir said.

Monsters have long been slaves to the Maas, but none of them questioned the fact that they were slaves. But there's a monster who can question and want higher ideals.]

Enshir was impressed.

[Very interesting] A creature that breaks the race. That's ridiculous. I don't think there's a problem with the earlier proposal.]

"How can I be sure?"

An intelligent being has a desire. There is a problem depending on the direction of the desire. But he's got all the directions of that desire towards the art of singing.]

Enshir went on as if it were funny.

I'm not going to do anything useless to invade humans. It's more reliable than human beings.]

Asher was half sure about that. It's just embarrassing.

knock, knock

Someone knocked on the door. After a while, a little boy came in with a plate in both hands hesitating.

"Excuse me... I asked you to bring me a meal....”

Asher nodded silently, the boy rushed to put down the plate. I could see bread and soup.

There was no way there was any food in stock yet. You have enough time to make bread.

"Excuse me... you're an outsider, right?”

The boy did not leave and asked with an interesting eyes. Asher nodded again and the boy burst into exclamations.

"How's it going out there? Are you safe or are you still fighting between people?”

The boy ran into the child's unique curiosity, shining his eyes. Asher gave a rough answer one by one by one. The boy opened his mouth when he heard Asher.

"It sounds like fun. It's not bad here, but I'm a little bored.”

"How long have the monsters been here?"

"Well, it's been a year or so."

The boy lowered himself as if he were telling a secret story.

"But do you know Goblin?"

"Totally."

To be exact, one was an aggressor and the other was a resistance. The boy looked up at Asher with admiration.

"That's great. The goblin looked like a monster. In fact, that goblin has a pretty good reputation among us."

"What's the matter?"

"We were a day old."

When the monsters realized they had returned, the village was already surrounded.

It wasn't found to be covered by bushes, but that's only a matter of time. Everyone spent each day half given up.

And a few days ago. Finally, monsters came into the village.

"I thought I was going to die, but Goblin stopped me."

It also guaranteed a minimum living space. Sometimes monsters could bring animal bodies and eat meat, except that they could not go outside, the boy said, but there was no problem with the host. Asher listened to the boy silently.

After a while, the boy left. Asher chased the back with her eyes.

The next day. Tacan came.

Tacan sat face to face without a word. I didn't ask for an answer, I didn't urge. I was just waiting.

"All right."

Asher broke his silence and opened his mouth.

"Your offer. I'll take it."

"Kak. Thank you. I can relax now.”

"I have a suggestion here instead.”

"Tell me."

Asher opened her mouth. When he finished speaking, Tacan shut up.

Are you crazy?

"Ha."

Tacan laughed. He grinned as much as he could.

"Yeah, yeah. You were a nut, too. I forgot about that."

"Say whatever you want."

"Do you think that's possible?"

Tacan shook the bottle without erasing his smile.

"You think they want me to let them? They and I are enemies, dead and dead. Even if I'm special, it won't change."

"You'll see that in time. So what's the answer?

"Kkak. That's funny."

Tacan kept laughing. The laughter didn't stop as if it was truly joyful.

"It'll be fun."

The atmosphere was slackened. Tacan mumbled as he wiped his eyes.

"I haven't felt this way for a long time. It feels liberated. Good."

Tacan nodded.

"I accept your offer."