Riot Grasper

- The Suaven Empire.

A great empire with vast territory stretching beyond the Rebe Mountains in the eastern part of the Kingdom of Richelle.

I have a strong tendency to discriminate against subpeople and I don't have a very good impression.

Blah, blah, pull.

"Well, the big muscles aren't wrong,"

You don't deny it.

I briefly summarized the image of the empire I currently have within three lines, and Ren, next door, nodded back at me with a lit face. I, too, blush my cheeks and exhale looking at the side of a brilliant man with eyebrows that are reflected in the night darkness.

... By the way, even though it's a conversation between men, there's something wrong with where we are right now.

I say no, but I never had more feelings for Ren than friendship.

"Still, it's good water addition and subtraction. I think I can take my legs off."

"Thank God there's an inn with hot springs at the foot."

The two of us, me and Ren, are taking a break under the moonlit sky as we sink our weary bodies in hot water.

Through the Bernica fortified city of the Kingdom of Richelle, at the foot of the natural border called the Rebe Mountains, a village of that size was dotted there. I think there is no choice but to stop and try to rest in the sight of warm white smoke disappearing into the sky in the light of people.

"... what are you doing? Ren."

Rising rocking a reddish brown-colored water surface like iron rust, Ren snuggled his body against the walls of the hot spring in a very unnatural motion. Even when it comes to walls, it is a partition version that just connects large wooden plates like Marutai, and naturally it is male and female water when it comes to what it compartmentalizes.

"There's Cecil on the other side of this... Ugh, rugged fabrication for nothing. I wish there was a gap."

"... don't break it"

Side by side with Ren pushing his face against the partition plate, I looked back at what had happened a few days earlier.

As Len says, in the female water next door, Ray, Len's twin sister, and Cecil, the semi-beast, are just washing away their fatigue in the hot spring.

- As for Mr. Cecil, it turns out he was going to accompany me on my journey.

A few days ago...... the day after there was the case of Curros and the others, we had a shock experience with Mr. Cecil's trivial (* in person) prank, but it was even more shocking to ask why he was injured.

Says, 'I've crushed the Leruno Chamber of Commerce' or something.

When I went to talk to the Chamber of Commerce, they said it was a conversation in the physical language.

What's scary about it?

Even though I wondered what the hell had happened while I was asleep, if I had appeared in the Adventurer's Guild early in the morning, Siena would have greeted me with an ever-increasing and dazzling business smile.

I was put through to the back room, and I decided that if this happened, it would be better to tell the facts as they were, and I did a full report on the case, but I kind of got word of apology from a great guy named Guild Manager.

As an guild in a position to broker a request, I guess it's a credit issue.

However, it is also true that it is quite difficult to prevent such incidents. As a guild, he wanted to respond by imposing severe penalties on Largo, the head of the Leruno Chamber of Commerce, to prevent the same from happening.

And I'm not a child enough to say otherwise.

I don't even think in my mind that if you're reflecting on disposing of the Chamber's property and giving it all to me, increase the reward for future requests.

One more thing.

I had a hold on the treatment of Mr. Cecil, who was involved in the Leruno Chamber of Commerce, but I guess I ended up with a strict caution from the guild because my opinion, which was actually damaged, took precedence. Her behavior principle is simple: 'I want to try to fight me,' not that it was malicious.

"Over there. Nevertheless, I didn't expect Mr. Cecil to come with me."

You gave up something, Ren soaking up in the water again crumbles.

Yeah. It's fine to accompany you on your journey if you can refrain from the kind of prank that breaks into bed on your own.

"Kind of belligerent, but not a bad guy"

Cecil, who offered to accompany him on this journey, once again uttered his apology before leaving.

As for the contents, she stabbed Todome in a scorching hot tiger in a lava sinus.

I understand that Curus is the root of all evil, but it is true that he has consequently been plundered of his prey. It would be a lie when it comes to the fact that there was no obsession at all.

It's just that this one's got a provocative attitude, too, and I didn't mean to imitate anything that would push me away from them. Ms Cecil told me that she would give me the full amount of the reward she had earned from the Karnak Chamber of Commerce, but we settled it by splitting the two of us in half.

"Hey, Se is a hottie"

"Mr. Cecil said you were interested in me. Probably just getting screwed. I guess it's unusual for someone younger than me to be strong."

"Damn. Even oila...... no, I can only see a future where you get skewered with a spear if you go from the front"

Encourage Ren to continue the conversation as he tries to sink into the water.

"Skewers are good, but you can tell me what happened earlier."

"It's not good!? Uh, what is it? … oh, tell me what you should know about the Empire"

A peace-looking village with a hot spring inn, but this is already in imperial territory. It must be better to have prior knowledge because we are going to step more into exotic lands in the future. Rather, it is because we need that knowledge that we are accompanied by our twin sisters and brothers.

"It fits what Sai just said."

"Whoa. You got some more stuff to do."

Exactly, I think I'm done with countries that have enough explanations in three lines.

"Mm-hmm. Do you know what Cricheia is?

"No. Some religion?

"Haha. You don't seem interested in that. I have a wide penetration of the Suaven Empire, and I wonder if this feels significant as a cause of discrimination against subhumans."

"What do you mean?

Ren's way of trying to spread the story from the image I have is a little regrettable but easy to get into my head.

"I don't have many proper records, but a long time ago - thousands of years ago? It was a long time before the Empire could do it anyway. It seems that a fierce demon clan and a mighty dragon fought each other."

"Oh. Then I just read a little bit in a book at Melbail's library. A mighty dragon came up against the demons who tried to destroy other races."

"Yes, yes. They say that humans and subhumans managed to counter the Demons but had no teeth at all, giving up elves in the woods, dwarves in caves, and beasts fled in search of new lands. But I didn't just give up brave human beings. We crossed the steep mountains to reach the secret where the dragon gods were supposedly living, and we asked for help."

"It's kind of like a gaga."

"This is mostly what we talked about a long time ago. That's how the Demons were defeated by the dragons who helped us, and the world became peaceful. Congratulations - that's the history of Cricheianism."

"Oh. Maybe I figured it out somehow"

"Cricheianism is about believing in its dragon god... it's exclusive to subhuman beings who have escaped the world crisis. I guess that's what makes the whole empire so special."

"But it was a long time ago, and you never know if that's right..."

With a bitter smile at my words, Ren shook his head to the side.

"Even if Oyla tells you so. Well, even if this story is true, it doesn't always feel good to have the old days at your roots. As an oila personally, I think there are all kinds of people in humans and subhumans alike."

What do you care about Ren? I'm afraid if this wasn't naked and doyour-face, it would have been a painting.

But I see.

Are you saying that there is such a religious background that it leads to subethnic discrimination?

I believe in dragon gods, right?

"Hmm? So it feels like Luke the Riding Beast or something would be worshipped as an empire?

"Are you talking about the scalloped dragon that Se is riding? No, I think it's a normal treatment. If it does harm as a demon, it will be exorcised, and as a horseman, it will be treasured."

Hmm. The concept of respecting organisms that might be brought to the faithful God seems so.

Well...... I've often heard stories about snakes being God's use, for example, but when it comes to being wrapped around giant snakes like Anaconda in an undisclosed land, and being able to smile until you die crushing the bones in your body by a vacillation, the answer is NO.

Dragon gods are only 'gods' and may be perceived as something different from demons.

"Some people seem to think that way."

"So what about Dragon Newt or something? Look, I fought in the king's capital, Berga or something."

He is a Dragon Newt...... in other words, a Dragon Man.

"Hey, I don't know. Dragon Newt is a very rare species in the first place. Even oila is about the first time I've seen it then, and I wouldn't be discriminated against compared to other sub people or anything......?

Ren twisted her neck gently as she looked up into the sky.

... Is it such a rare species? I guess I should have asked Berga where Dragonewt lived. Well, you wouldn't have told me.

"Oh well. I kind of figured out about Cricheianism."

"Ai. Well, if Sai were to be careful, I guess that means not to upside down when Cecil Xu is rumbled"

"Exactly, that's about the difference"

"Yeah...... right"

A slightly unsettling look, Len, but even I don't do imitations that do harm to the general public because they tell me the journey is terrible.

Let's give him a break so that he can unleash the vicious demons he's tamed into the city and destroy them. In order to do this, we need to raise the LV of Tame Skills more, and we need to rush the formation of direct reports who are no match for a bunch of coarse adventurers and soldiers by repeating skill transfers -

"... Chan"

No, if Tame Skills LV reinforces the demons we made friends with in the first place, we'll need to verify what happens around it in the future if we don't also consider the danger of ignoring this instruction.

"Se!?"

"... Oh, I'm sorry. I'm a little conscious. What are you talking about?"

"Are you okay? I totally lost my eye."

"No, it's no problem. It's a joke. Half of it."

"I'm not going to ask you in depth because I'm kind of scared, but can we just keep talking?

"Regards"

"Well, a great empire with vast territory fits. As I'm sure you've heard before, the Suaven Empire has a history of invading other countries and extending its territory."

It's about an empire, so I guess it's the emperor who's ruling, but if it's that wide, it'll be hard to rule.

"Yes. That's why we're placing lords who govern our territory everywhere. The nobles, their sons, and the knights who gave them the medals."

I've heard of knights with titles to worship the land, but is it something that can actually govern well? If you're a brain muscle person or something, you're in big trouble.

"Sir Ludwa, who has the most power in the southern region, has been a family of knights for generations. Sometimes the Southern region is attacked by demons from the south, so I guess it's appropriate to have someone who excels in force. The northern region on the other side is famous for its Lord Permia, and the north doesn't need to worry so much about external enemies, but because of the low temperatures all year round, the crop yields are low. Looks like we're working on something here."

"I see. The emperor does things like that, like summarisers from all over the world."

A similar system of governance is created in every world.

"The current emperor is Master Mihasa, but you've never actually met him. It was fifteen years ago that the previous emperor was defeated and Mihasa reigned... I wonder if he will be sixteen years old now"

"Huh? Wait a minute. How old did you say you were?

"Sixteen."

The age at the time of his reign was... one year old!?

"Because it won't be possible to leave the country at the helm of a girl who says if she can walk alone. I guess there's a lot going on around here."

Besides, girl!?

... What the hell kind of person are you?

In running the country, sometimes they will be forced to make ruthless decisions. Just as King Richelle Hardin made a cold decision to trump his niece, Marita, when she did.

I understand with my head that prioritizing what is in my country's interest should be the right thing to do for those who stand above me, but the memory of involving my closest people will not disappear. Once you have a bad image of someone you have never met face to face, your ill feelings will swell without limits, but I think that's fine so far.

Nevertheless, a one-year-old innocent infant could not have had a livestock character. Did you grow up to be a livestock, or was someone around you a livestock?

"Whose orders were the Secret Service units that Len was in?

"I honestly don't know much about the upper management. Anyway, it was the bottom line. Captain Class... if it was Captain Serdio or something, I might have known."

Is it natural that information regulation is in place?

Nevertheless, I didn't know Serdio's name would come up here. Nanbu. He has no mouth for the dead.

When he unleashed the magic that was encapsulated in the White Devil Crystal, I broke it straight from the front. At that time Sergio was shuddering, 'The magic of that one…', but maybe it had something to do with it.

Well, you can't help thinking deeply about it.

"Ugh..."

We talked quite a bit.

Even if it's just a soothing hot spring, it can be put up if you soak it too long. I feel comfortable outside that cools my body when I get up.

"Thank you for everything you've told me. I'm leaving now, but what about you?

"Hmm? No, I've got some more oila."

"Oh well. Don't go up there."

I put down Ren, who was soaking in water with a smile, and went back to the stripper.

The wooden room has a calming atmosphere, and a unique smell of sulfur mixed with woody notes fills the lungs as you inhale the air thoughtfully from your nose.

(Kind of in a bit of a travel mood)

No, I haven't had a place to settle since I came to this world, so it's like I'm traveling all the time.

... It might be interesting to create your own base somewhere.

When I got out of the strip after getting dressed while greatly enjoying such a child's delusion, someone called me to pull me back into reality.

"Hi, Mr. Se. How'd it go with the man water? Woman's water was spacious and comfortable. Unexpectedly, Ray was in trouble, so it was funny."

"What? What are you talking about? I'm not sure."

Female-specific aromas flow from slightly moisture-containing hair. If you are using soap in a hot spring in Inn, I use the same thing, so there should be no difference, but the scent of tickling your nostrils is clearly different from your own. It's a strange phenomenon.

"Oh. Ray and Mr. Cecil went up, too, didn't they? Ren taught me a lot about the Empire, and it didn't feel too shaky."

"Ko, no..."

"Oops. Stop imitating me like I sweat in the bath."

I dodged Ray's foot kick, which was rolled out silently, in a familiar move, and I turned my foot to the dining room.

The inn in the village seems to flourish with merchants and travellers traveling to and from the border, and the dining room was crowded with people. Ray and Cecil seem to be gathering some gaze about their appearance. It is a happy thing to not see the inside.

I'm just a little worried...

"It's okay. Mr. Se, I'm not going to ruin things with anyone I'm not interested in."

Since Mr. Cecil is a semi-beast man, his beast ears are slightly smaller, and if he hides his tail, etc. he can't distinguish himself from a human. I didn't realize I was an animal man until I was told at first either. Now Mr. Cecil will be shown as a human being around.

But you're going to make things rough with people you're interested in. I understand.

"- Is Ray having any cold drinks, too? I'll ask you to come with me. Mr. Cecil's coming, isn't he?

The first cup after going up from the hot spring is still irresistible.

"When Ren gets here, why don't we all talk a little bit about the way forward?"

When asked for recommendations when ordering drinks, he was told that drinks mixed with fruit juices of various kinds were popular in the milk of goats living in the highlands of the Rebe Mountains. In any case, I will try to order the fruit juice from the three of us.

"Yes, I brought it."

I handed a cold glass to Kinkin, to both of them.

"How long has he been in there?"

Ray, who drank it all the way down, loosens his cheeks slightly to the cold feeling that conveys his throat.

Hmmm...... Ok. Was it a peach before this? Perhaps fruits in general are ecological.

"Yeah. I think they'll probably be here soon -"

"- Hey, sorry to keep you waiting."

After a while, it goes without saying that Ren's face, which he found this one and walked over, had marks that were exactly like he was pressing his face against something.