"Oh, I can see the lake, Doctor."
While she was on her way to the magic city, Linne suddenly said something like that while looking at the direction of her travel.
When I was told, I saw a lake on the side of the street.
It's quite a big one, too.
"Oh, it's a beautiful view, coupled with the mountains beyond."
It was Rowe on the garden table who reacted to my feelings,
"That's right." The lake is also beautiful, and that volcano, where one end of the lake is gushing out, has become a tourist attraction near the magical city.When you see this lake, it's proof that the magical city is close. ”
and gave me additional explanations.
"Oh, yeah. Is that so?"
In the past, I didn't recognize it as such a famous place.
It is likely that it has become a problem in the last few decades.
"In the magic city, it's called" Mountain of Qian (Mader Mountain) ", but the flora and fauna in the mountains are red and unusual, unlike the mountains nearby.Also, the trail is well maintained, so it is easy to walk.It's also a place where you can enjoy climbing. "
"It's a hiking trail. I see."
The mountains where such things are maintained were rare in my own time.
... it's time for people to go to many places.
Ease of mobility leads to ease of development.
It's important.
“Even on the trail, a hundred mountain-loving heroes helped us, so it was fast.”
"Oh, I've heard of Ferra too."My colleagues are helping me create mountain trails to break through all the mountains. ”
“Yes, the same goes for the street, and most of the other systems we use are by Eisen's apprentices.I'm really being helped. "
I see. You're doing your best, people.
How can you feel the results of your children's efforts in their daily lives?
It must be rooted in life.
... what a pleasure, what a good thing.
When I thought about it, there was something moving at the edge of my eye.
"..... Rowe, there's a demon beast in the distance ahead."There are about four Glass Risers. "
So when I reported it, Rowe immediately narrowed his eyes.
“Where are you?”
The atmosphere changed in an instant.
I thought it might be evidence of a good carriage ride around here.
"That way. It's still a long way."
As I said, I pointed to the place where the Glass Risers were.
Then Rowe blinked his eyes two or three times.
"Um...... and...... please wait a moment"
I took out the binoculars from the toolbox provided on the Omikado table.
And then I started to peek, and I slightly stepped out.
"There's definitely a Grass Rizzard Man..."
Yeah. Four of them are definitely right, right?
"Yes. There are four of them within sight... but at this distance, you can see the race well."Even though the colors are melting into the surroundings. "
Rowe shook his voice slightly as he put his eyes on the binoculars.
Rowe was right, although there was some distance.
Somehow, the four of them are gathered together and moving their limbs and straws, but they can be firmly grasped.
"Well, I saw it moving."It feels protective, but it's not transparent. "
I could get information from the weak spirits around me, so I could scrutinize them.So, if you think about it, you can see it.
"Oh, is that so...?"No, no, it's an amazing sensing ability.including gathering information from the surrounding area..... "
"Well, it's kind of like getting used to it."... but when it comes to the Grass Rizzard Man, it was fierce. "
Grass Riser Man is a demonic beast that looks like a large lizard walking on two legs.
It is characterized by sharp claws and fangs, and it also has muscle strength that can be easily torn by human flesh.
... in my time, it was kind of like attacking a traveler sometimes...
Are you still attacking people?
"Yes, the damage is reduced, but very rarely, there are reports of pedestrians moving without escort being attacked."At least there weren't any reports of friendly species. ”
"I see... then vigilance is imperative."
Even in an era when demon beasts can live with humans, there are still such species.
... even if it isn't, there's a reason we need to be vigilant.
Thinking so, as I look at the Grass Riser Man,
"Ah... Sensei, those lizardmen aren't normal..."
Linne narrowed her eyes and spoke with a slight surprise.
I understand what she wants to say.
"Yeah, I know. You're angry with them."
That's one reason to be vigilant.
Some of their surfaces are covered with something like a black mantle.
"... are you sulky?!"
Rowe stared into the binoculars and nodded, releasing a word of surprise.
If you look closely, you can see that the thin air and your hands are clinging to it.
"Although it's a small amount, did you eat the flesh of the evil god?"Or was it affected in any way? "
It was somewhat predictable how much of the evil god's flesh I ate.
That's why those lizardmen are not a disaster that will have a huge impact on the world.
There's no doubt it's getting violent, and if it stays that way, it's going to attack people.
It is easy to predict.
Rowe agreed to it.
"It's dangerous to have an evil god's flesh eaten along this street..."
"Yeah, and it's dangerous to be in the right direction."
When it comes to that, the task is simple.
"Yeah, I'll take him down."
Is that okay, Mr. Eisen?
"Yeah, I want to travel safely."If you get close to that area, stop it for a while. "
Pointing a few tens of meters away from Grasslizer Man, Rowe shook his head vertically.
Okay, got it.
The carriage immediately headed to the designated position.
And when I got there, I opened the carriage door.
Well then, I'll go.
"Ah, Doctor! I'm coming too!"
Feira-chan is coming too!!
I see? Well, let's all go.
There was a lot of strength.
Thinking so, I walked up, looking ahead.
There were four Grass Risers in front of me, just like before.
But there was something strange about it.
I'm moving my limbs the same way I did before, without trying to look closer. or,
"... you're attacking something."
Their movements are clearly motivated by hostility and harm.
But what is the target of the attack?That's what I thought, and I looked further.
――
The grassy area at the feet of the lizardmen.
So I saw something that was twitching.
The identity of the light is
A fox?
It was a small fox that could hold back.
But it wasn't just a fox.
There is a flame around my body.
The fact that it's wrapped around a flame--it's a flame fox, isn't it, Doctor?
Oh, it's kind of a demon beast.
A flaming fox is a demonic beast in the form of a fox that can turn its fur into flame.
It's a long life, and the longer you live, the bigger your body will be.
"... you're just a kid, aren't you?"
The fox avoiding Lizard Man's attack is about the size of a puppy. It's pretty young.
With that, Flame Fox turned his fangs at the lizardmen and threatened them.
Ow!!
To such a fox, the lizardman laughed,
"Shah...!"
He kicked up the dirt and hit the gravel.
That's not all.
They attack with kicks and claws.
Seems like they're fighting each other.
"Oh, but... it's not good."
Looking at the movement, I knew that I was not doing everything in my power.
Obviously, he's messing with us.
"Oh, no."
Eaten, eaten, and hunted - this is not the case anyway, as long as it is a natural process.
It's just an assault caused by a violent consciousness under the influence of an evil god.
"That's it."
I came a few meters away from Lizard Man, and I skipped the line.
If we get this close, they'll have to be aware of us.
Grass Riser Man looks at us with Giroli.
"Shaa..."
And the hostility and harmful intentions that were always directed at the child were directed at us.
With sharp fangs and claws.
However, the eyes are dormant and the focus is not fixed.
It looks like you're no longer decent after all.
"I've eaten the flesh of the evil gods... but I don't think I have much guts."It must have been the effect of your temper. "
Ferociousness can cause you to lose your reason and do things that do not match the original behavior of the species.
... the Lizard Man attacked people and ate them, but he didn't have the inclination to steal their prey.
That's why I open my mouth again, wondering if there's any reason left.
"I knew it was getting violent because of your insensitivity."...... but I don't want to be silent- "
"Kuaaaaaaaaaa!!"
"--It looks like you don't have it."
Before finishing their words, the four lizard men ran towards us with their claws.
Harm, hostility, and murderous eyes.
"If this happens, it can't be helped."... extermination. "
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Rowe was staring at the sight from behind Eisen.
I am not a combat professional, but as a habit of those involved in combat, I have learned to watch the situation.So this time, I kept an eye on the position of the enemy and the movement of my allies.
Four Lizard Man enemies.
They came at Eisen and the others in a row, one on each side and two in the middle.
The speed of meat thinning is much faster than the speed of a professional there.
In such a situation.
"... extermination."
The moment Eisen released the word,
- Oh, my God!
One by one, the whole thing that was coming from the left and right collapsed.
"The right is over."
"The left is fine, Master."
Each of them was defeated by a dagger thrown by Linné and a gunshot fired by Feira.
In an instant, the two lizard men who were coming towards me gave a slightly confused expression.
Ahhhh!
Without stopping, he raised his voice and tried to jump on Eisen.
"Yeah. We're done here."
Eisen slashed so fast that she could barely see it coming out of the sheath.
In an instant, the two bodies were torn into two by a horizontal line.
――
Then, the two lizard men fell down in amazement as if they had noticed that they had been slashed.