The picturesque rice cakes are delicious today

"It's important."

"I see... that bouquet bastard might do something."

The bouquet guy? But I think he stopped being surrounded by plaster statues...

"If I were you, I wouldn't do such a bad thing just to dictate. Most of the time, we gave up what we had to do ourselves because we weren't afraid of our first request, and then we tried magic."

... a test hit?

"After all, his purpose is probably me, right? Of course, I think Lyla, Lian, Ange, and Corn would have lived forever if they had it, but if it meant using the magic of temptation on Corn instead of me and Lyla, I think it would be" I tried magic on the poorest and the poorest. "I can't believe you were trying to get me to act as an agent."

Oh, yeah. That's true. Claire notices the magic of temptation as soon as it is used. But Crowe didn't know that the bouquet of flowers would use the magic of temptation. I mean, I think that magic is only used by me.

... "I tried magic on the most powdery little girl," I just wanted to express my regret.

"... and I knew that was way too bad. It's kind of weird that I'm surrounded by Laocles and give up even though I've done such a bad thing."

"He certainly seemed more persistent."

It may be strange for someone who seems so persistent to retreat so much just by being surrounded by a plaster statue. Maybe he was a special type of person who didn't like muscles similar to plaster statues.

"So... that's right. If I" drop someone I love ", I won't give up from the beginning. And if 'I was just hanging out with someone I liked a little bit', that's it. But if you're using the magic of temptation, it's hard to think about. So....."

Claire brightened her eyes sharply.

"Maybe something came up against us."

"... purpose?

"Yeah, maybe it's not just because you like a pretty girl that you're approaching."

... if it wasn't for a cute girl's purpose, uh, a pretty woman's purpose.... isn't it?

"For example, I came to pull out the Spirit of the Forest."

... eh.

"It's not possible, is it? After all, the manifestation of the power of the Spirit of the Forest is in the middle of a big talk. Of course there are spirits in the woods."

"Ah, I see... no, but why do you think I'm in that confectionery shop?"

"I don't know about that, but... well, it's not strange for someone to assume that the confectionery store was built all of a sudden. In fact, it seems to be said that this shop is favored by fairies and spirits."

I didn't know. Is there such a rumor? Recently, I knew it was called "Fairy, Beauty, Beauty and Muscle Shop."

"Well, I can't think of any other hostages I wanted to threaten the Redgards. If you don't know who you're dealing with, it's probably useless to speculate any more." Hmm... I'm starting to get into some trouble. I see. I'm still worried about Lian, Ange, Lyla, and Crowe.

Well then, we still need security.

"Yeah, I think that's better. I think I'm going to get rid of the obviously suspicious guy, put him in a place where I can rest assured, and stab him with someone else."

"To stab....."

"Yes, to stab.... actually, I think it's possible. For example, if you're trying to kill a forest spirit, isn't that enough?

... yeah. Well, I understand the logic. I don't know how you feel, but...

I think people who are concerned about the development of Red Gard territory will hate the spirits of the forest. I know that. That's why I'm going to kill you, well... I understand. I hate it, but...

"Or maybe I'll grab the spirits of the forest. If you've been watching the development of Redgard territory over the past few months, you'll want the Spirit of the Forest."

I think I might be kidnapped. [M]

... eh, me?

"So, Corn-san! You have to be careful! We're in danger, but maybe you're being targeted too!

"Yeah, I'll be careful...."

It's kind of unrealistic, but yeah. You have to be careful.

Then Claire and the gypsum statues, plus the parties, Lyla, Lian and Angel, and Fei... were all finally discussed.

"Even if I'm careful, I can't move until I do something from over there...."

Yeah, I know. For now, what the bouquet people are doing is just a little annoying. As for the magic of temptation, it seems that if you are deceived, it will be until then.

That's why you can't pursue the bouquet man. If I could, someone would actually do something more decisive.

"Can't you just be more vigilant?"

Yeah... that's how it ends up. I'm a little angry.

"Don't let me or Claire or Leann or Ange go to the store."

"I see. Besides, even without us, we can harm villages and forests, and it would be easier to read the other person's actions if they didn't think we were alert in the first place. It's hard."

I suppose you mean a cover-up. If Crowe and the others are going to be targeted, we'll just have to watch them carefully, so security might be easier...

"... I wonder if I can do it a little bit."

So Mr. Mersen raised his hand modestly and clearly.

"In the end, whatever measures we take, we need to be alert around this forest."

Yeah, that's right.

Seeing us nodding, Marsen nodded, and he said with a reliable smile.

"Then why don't you let us do the security? They were originally guarding the Mansion and its surroundings. I am good at guarding and protecting. I'm sure I can help, but how about that?"

... you're asking everyone in this plaster statue for security.

That's... great!

"Please!

From today on, the Knights of the Forest will be formed!

The first thing we did was make the equipment that we gave them.

Lightweight, easy to move and very sturdy armor. Shield of the same material. And swords and cloaks.

... as for the swords, I went to a pawnshop in Dioren territory, and if their swords were sold there, I could buy them all back and get them back 70%.

However, we decided to give a new sword to those who did not have any particular attachment to the sword or could not find it.

The material is the same as Laocles's sword. Meteorites? It's iron coming down from the sky. Because it can be used for a long time, I remember Laocles talking to me about this kind of sword so that I can serve you for a long time.

... I don't think I'm in a position to say I want you to serve me for a long time, but I wanted all the equipment and all the good stuff. I wanted to do everything I could to protect them.

Besides... Laocles takes care of the sword very seriously, and the shield I drew is also very important to me.

With that, the equipment set is complete.

Armor, shields, cloaks and swords drawn by one person at a time seem to have been able to hold a lot of magic.

Forest crests are engraved on the surface of cloaks and shields and on the chest of armor.

The dragon protects the forest with a cross representing the forest gate. I think it was designed nicely. Unfortunately, I am satisfied.

"Gear up. Try it on."

That's why I decided to call the Knights of the Forest and have them test their ready equipment. [M] The fine-tuning is coming.

"This is...."

And Mr. Mersen, wearing armor, looks very surprised.

"What is this...? I've never seen such a light, supple and durable material."

Um... what is it? Carbon, fiberglass, that sort of thing? I don't really understand myself. However, since the metallic gloss is well painted, I think it is metal.

"No way, the finest magic steel!?

"Ah, maybe so."

If it's magic steel, I know it. It's the same as Laocles' shield. Yeah, maybe that's it.

"... are you sure you want such expensive equipment?

"Yes, there are so many in the woods... above all, they want us to be protected, so I wanted to give them everything I could."

Let me follow you again to explain in detail. Now they say, "There's a lot of magic steel in the woods."

"I see....."

Mr Mersen looked at Laocles with an unspeakable face. Then Laocles shakes his neck loosely with a face like, "You should give up."

"If that's the case, I'll lend it to you. I can work harder than this gear."

Thank you very much.

Plaster statues with armor, cloaks on their back and swords and shields look incredibly reliable. Oh, I want to draw this...

... this is how the Knights of the Forest were created.

There are 16 members in total. Laocles and Mersen will be the leaders.

Marsen wanted to lead Laocles, but as for Laocles, he wanted to lead Senpai, Marsen. He gave up and had a muscle collision, so he decided to lead both of them.

And then the village of the forest began to be looked around by members of the Knights.

"... I didn't expect you to come to the horse."

The Knights of the Forest are all riding their horses except Laocles. Somehow, there was an image that a unicorn liked a woman, but not a Tenma.

"Looks like the horses were longing for this. Come on, you look happy."

Lian said, even as a tempura horse, it seems to be a pleasure to play as a knight's horse. To be sure, Tenma is proud to walk around with a plaster statue on top.

"Well, if you're on a flying horse, your mobility will increase...."

Even the town of Redgard is convenient at all times, so it might be just right. Mm-hmm.

Then the Knights of the Forest began to look around the village of the forest, for a few days.

"Mr. Corn!

Can I have a moment!

It seems that the two knights who were looking around came running in the sky horse while calling me.... the Knight's Gypsum Statue calls me "Mr. Corn" or "Mr. Corn". 'Mr' is somehow a little stiff-necked.

"I got this guy!

... and it was, uh, people who dropped it in front of me.

People, but... they're tied up. Uh, this is...

"I found and chained the barn to a fire!

... eh.