"Change the tavern today. It's a restaurant called the Mouth Pavilion in Rockbird."
At night, when the Tavern became noisy with the Explorers, I called Alma and Kouga and told them to change the gathering place from a Pork Ghost (Oak) stick pavilion to a new tavern.
"The Big Bird (Rockbird) Mouth Pavilion?... Chi, chi, wait, Noel. Isn't that the best Seekers in the B Rank?
"What, did you know? Exactly."
As I nodded, Kouga turned her eyes round and said back.
"Ho, are you serious? I have never been a Explorer (Explorer), but I know Chiko who has restrictions on entering stores, depending on her track record and functional (job) rank. Even if you go into the Big Bird (Rockbird) Mouth Pavilion, you'll be kicked out, right?
"Normally. But there's a way out of everything. Isn't that right, Alma?
The performer, Alma, laughed and flaunted his shoulders.
"You just have to let the regular people in the store recognize the strength of your arm, right? Like when I beat up the monkey. But when the top B rank is the opponent, I don't think it's going to be easy right now. Noel's freshly ranked up, and me and Kouga are still C-ranked."
There is no absolute difference between the C and B ranks, and it is sufficiently possible to beat the B rank even in the C rank when the situation is right. However, the higher basic specs are still the B-ranks that have benefited from the ranking increase. Even if you use tactics to fight, if you are brought into a simple power battle, you will be easily defeated.
"Well, even if you want to change the store, the one that suits your height is better."
I laugh and shake my head at Kouga, who frowns worryingly.
"The Big Bird (Rockbird) Mouth Pavilion is the right place for us. You don't have to compromise."
"Yes, no, no..."
"Well, look. Everyone will welcome us."
Faster legs, you two follow. Eventually, I saw the store I was looking for. I opened the store door without hesitation.
What was in the store were the fierce warriors at first glance. The intimidation is so strong that it cannot be compared to the Explorers (Seekers) at the Pork Ghost (Oak) stick pavilion.
The gaze directed at us as newcomers was mostly sharp and hostile. Or an eye that expects to happen to us from now on.
"Look. That's a face, lady. What Seeker?
Approached with a lowly grin is a big eagle-nosed man wearing a black armor. Its scratchy face is a testament to the many battlefields it has run through.
"I'm not a lady. A man."
"A man? Ha, you have such a beautiful face, man and shit. Even with golden balls, you're a lady."
The big man strokes this wound on his face and looks down at me on the shore of arrogance. Kouga and Alma are still signs that they are going to pull out their weapons. Control it by hand.
"If there's a scratch on his face, is it a man? Then you wanted to be a man. Has the golden ball grown properly, young lady?
"Oh, my God, it's so..."
I laughed coldly at the coloring man and shouted out to everyone in the store to hear him.
"You haven't introduced yourself yet. I'm Noel Stolen, the magician. He is the leader of Blue Beyond. From now on, let me use this store. Say hello."
To that proclamation, the surroundings were noisy in an instant, and soon the anger began to fly.
"My new girlfriend, I'm kidding! Who would admit to being a guest?
"Blue Beyond is a party that has something to do with gangs! You think there's such a place for a plague god!?
"What a shitty mischievous fish function (Job) a Speaker is not mistaken!
"You're blind, so knock it out!
To the cursing murmur of the gallery, the big man distorts his mouth as if he had won.
"This is the whole point of everyone. If you don't want to get hurt, lose it."
"That's barbaric. But I don't hate it when it's that simple."
"You're a good speaker, aren't you? All right, let's get out of here. I'll take care of you collectively."
When the big man shows me outside the store with his jaw, I step forward.
"Are you going to deal with us alone? That's a lot of confidence. Edgar, the cutting captain of the Silver Steel Hound Army, Metalhound Army. Explorers (Explorers) entrusted with executives in the Clan have often served in such a daunting way."
The big man - Edgar, showing his nose white, quickly regained his temper.
"Pfft, you know me, so you want to say the measures are perfect? It's sweet, my amateur. You and I have different coping skills."
Block the words of Edgar, who speaks well, whispering in a whisper.
"Bruno if a man. Kathua if it's a woman. Isn't that a good name? You feel love."
"... Huh?
Edgar solidifies with instant loss of blood. I'm going one step further.
"You haven't told your people yet, have you? I mean, the woman I'm dating had a child. Congratulations, Edgar. My first blessing."
"Hey, why, about that..."
"Trade secrets. You wanted to fight with me more than that, didn't you?
I look up to Edgar with a full smile on my face.
"If you want, I'll deal with you. But just remember this. If you want to fight with me, I'll bet you everything."
"Oh, my God..."
By saying that he would do harm to his family in the dark, Edgar would have a mixed face with anger and fear. Of course, I'm not willing to do such a trinket-stained thing.
But for a fool like Edgar who mistakenly thinks he can step on others unilaterally, he knew from the edge that this hand threatening complaint was the effect surface.
Lies and conveniences are well said.
"Hey, Edgar! What's wrong with you!?
A buddy of Edgar's tries to sense the anomaly and stand up. It's troublesome when my people come to me. I whisper to Edgar.
"When your people get here, we'll see it as a signal to start the war. You'd be ready, wouldn't you?
"Come here, don't come here! I'm all right!
Edgar who obeys obedience. If this happens, I'm no longer the enemy.
"Apparently, you want to avoid a fight with me. Wise judgment."
"... this demon"
"The devil, that sounds good. I don't feel bad. By the way, if you need anything, get out of my way. Let's get you out of the way."
"Gu, gu..."
Edgar just bites his teeth and roars, and doesn't try to move. I flaunt my shoulders, laugh with my nose, and then... stare with intent to kill.
"Get out of the way. I'll kill you."
"Hih!"
Edgar leaks a small scream and jumps away. I walked magnificently down the open road and sat in an empty seat. Alma and Kouga also come with a frightened face.
By silencing Edgar, the other Seekers had to admit to me. You would hate it in earnest, but because you understood that it would be dangerous if you got your hands on the detour.
Edgar is a prowess at the mouth pavilion of this Big Monster Bird (Rockbird). Originally, it's not easy to let them retreat. Nobody would want to get involved and be at a disadvantage with me for accomplishing it.
"Noel, I know what you're talking about today. You're the scariest."
"I'm a business belly, but I agree. Noel, a complete villain"
I laugh bitterly at both of them for smudging and leaking.
"That's out-of-heart. Nobody's nicer than me, huh?
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Eating and drinking in a new tavern is still fresh and food goes on. Alma and Kouga are also in a good mood because they ordered all the expensive liquor and meals to keep the store owner in the mood they are going to take care of.
I was able to enter the store. But the primary purpose has not yet been achieved. I drink wine and keep an eye on the store door.
Eventually, the door opened and a new guest arrived.
"Coming, Heavenly Wings Knights."
This is the first time I've seen it, but it's the wind as Loki informs it. Leon, the leader, leads the way, and three buddies come into the store.
Well, how do we make contact?
When I was thinking about various patterns, a completely unexpected development occurred.
"That's Alma. What, you weren't new? Why are you here?
One of the members, Ophelia the Elf, reacted to Alma.
"Alma, do you know him?
Speech Skills: Thought Sharing (link).
When I sent the message, Alma responded.
'It's Risha I know. I only met him once. "
"Uh, Reesha's."
"Noel, be careful. That elf misunderstands Noel in his reputation. Maybe we'll have a fight. Well, I don't mind fighting. I didn't like Noel because he said so badly. '
Copy that.
Misunderstood, huh? That's convenient as far as I'm concerned. Perfect for lighting fire.
"And one more thing"
'Do you still have it?
"Noel is a girl, too."
"............... well"
That's inconvenient. Well, okay. No, it's not good.
"Good evening, Ophelia"
When Alma replied, Ophelia approached the table.
"The two of you, Alma's people?
"Yes."
"Heh... You're a face I don't see either, but you didn't get kicked out often, did you?
"Everyone was kind. He smiled and welcomed me, and he gave me sweets."
Ophelia wrinkles between her eyebrows. Because it is obvious that what Alma is saying is a lie. Though thin, I also feel wary of mixed hostility.
"... Speaking of which, you didn't hear the name of the party, did you?
"It was. My party is outside the sky (Blue Beyond)"
"What the hell!?
To his surprise Ophelia, Alma laughed dullly.
"I'm sorry, Ophelia. Shut up."
"So, that woman over there, the leader?
He gave me a finger, so I try to snort at Eagle Deep.
"Yes, I'm Noel Stolen, the leader. And let me correct you, but I'm not a woman. Man. Never forget it. There's no next time."
"Noel Stolen... you, uh..."
They heard so many terrible rumors. On Ophelia's face, there was a clear manifestation of hostility. It's still so hostile and disgusting that it's going to be shot through with a bow.
"Oh, you look scary. Is there anything you want to tell me?
"... nothing. If you care, why don't you put your hand on your chest and ask?
I put my hand on my chest, as I was told, and then I lean my neck.
"I can only hear the sound of my heart?
"How dare a man who turned his people into slaves do that..."
"Oh, you mean that. Those guys gave me good food. I sold it to the gang (Yakuza) for a high price. I knew it was important to have one."
"You!!!
The moment the furious Ophelia tries to grab me, Kouga kicks the chair and stands in between. The hand touched the knife pattern.
"Elf's sister, you're not abusive. Even so, he's an important relative of the eagle. And if you're gonna get your hands on it, be prepared for it."
"You're a big loyal dog. What a waste of a leader selling his people into slavery."
"Whatever you want to say about Washi, yes. Bye, next time you'd better choose your words carefully. Yeah. - Don't let me pull the knife out of you."
"Become..."
When Kouga is awesome, Ophelia is frigid. This man is still excellent at how rank can intimidate the person above him.
By the way, Alma had stood up with him, but he had hit his nose in Kouga's armor and bled out his nose. Now I'm just looking up in tears to stop the nosebleeds.
"Ophelia, what's wrong?
Leon, the leader, came to see what was going on with his worried face.
"Your people are trying to grab me all of a sudden."
When I answered first, Ophelia turned bright red in her face, but couldn't argue with it and shut up.
"Really, Ophelia?
"... oh, sorry. I got a little blood on my head..."
"Right..."
Leon turns to me and bows his head clean.
"Our members did something I'm sorry about. I'm so sorry."
"I don't mind. But make sure it doesn't happen again. Even dogs stop attacking people if you teach them. Your people are less than dogs, huh?
"... less than a dog, you say?
Awesome rage to rise. Leon, with his face up, had a deity style.
"Now the word, shall I have it revoked"
"Are you gonna fix this? You have a lot of ethics."
"I apologize for the disrespect. Keep your head down as many times as you want. But that shouldn't be a good reason to insult Ophelia."
"In short, do you want to bring both fights to success and failure? You're a fighter. Boulder is the leader of the Knights of the Heavenly Wings, the strongest party in the B Rank."
Leon frowns uncomfortably when I say sarcasm in a disgusting tone.
"Are you..."
"Leon, you can't have a decent conversation. This guy, he's that infamous, Noel Stolen. After all, all that rumor seems to have been true..."
To Ophelia's words, Leon nods as if surprised but good at it.
"Well, you're the..."
"I can't believe you like rumors, you're like a maiden. Does the Heavenly Wings Knights do the whole thing on the side? Or are you playing with dolls?
"You suck. Those who can't take care of their people don't deserve a Seeker."
To Leon's delightful dialogue, I accidentally blew it out.
"If you're qualified, you've already been issued. Or do you have to admit it too? Oh, no, I didn't realize. Apparently, the Knights of the Heavenly Wings are in a position to dominate the Explorer (Seeker) Society (Guild) as well as the Seeker (Seeker)"
"That's how you can live by insulting others. But one day you're gonna get paid."
"What, now you're even going to be a god? You're just a little bit tall. You better know what you are. Otherwise, you'll get paid one day."
Leon shook his shoulder with anger at my parrot back, but said nothing more. Return quietly to your heels and leave the store.
"Leon, wait a minute!
Chasing Ophelia. The other two companions, who finally realized what was going on, also disappeared from the store following that back.
"Shall we match the answers then?"
Alma and Kouga tilt their necks when I say it out front.
"What are you talking about?" "What's wrong?
"It's a quick way to get a big track record.... No way, you haven't forgotten, have you?
The two shake their heads with momentum, but they are suspicious. You forgot, these guys?
"In the first place, achievements are relative. It is only when there is a comparable object that makes sense. In other words, if we can prove ourselves superior to the other good Seekers, that's what we'll achieve."
"Oh, I might have figured it out"
Alma shrugged and laughed like trouble.
"After all, Noel is a bad guy"
"Oh, what do you mean? I don't know."
I keep explaining for the ill-conceived kouga.
"You can't have the devil (Beast) talking to you. Except people. Any strong man, when he falls, is for a moment. Then you will be free to cook and cook."
"Oh, I might have figured it out too..."
Kouga, who finally understood, looked like he had bitten a bitter bug.
"After all, Noel is not a bad guy. In short, it's easier to target people than demons (beasts), isn't it?
"Exactly!
I stood my finger up and laughed cheerfully.
"The Heavenly Knights will be our stepping stone."