Ten days have passed since the island survey, and Aldis and Rona were heading back to the island. What is different from the previous one is that they use ships as a means of transportation and that they have accompanying people.
"Mr. Aldis, is there really no danger? As you say, you are bringing only a minimum number of forces. Even though you have only experienced soldiers, you can hardly fight monsters?"
A nervous civilian wearing glasses reminds Aldis.
"Don't worry. You'll be fine if you don't try to get your hands here."
It has been repeated several times since I left the Imperial City.
The Ardiss are now on a small sailing boat on an island south of the royal capital. Accompanied by a dozen royal sailors.
But they are not following for battle. Basically, they accompany the people who move the ship.
In addition, they even carry civilians who are unlikely to be able to fight in any way. Obviously, it wasn't a combat group.
"If you're so scared of monsters, you'd have to keep up."
A man standing next to a civilian speaks lightly.
One head higher than Aldis. When the muscles were trained side by side with the slender civilian, they looked more prominent. It is lightly dressed because it is on a ship, but a sword is firmly lowered on the waist.
Yoshi: "Captain ... I don't think you're really going with me?"
In response, the civilian turned his eyes on the man. The man called Shun turns his eyes and looks at the civilian's face as soon as he hears something unexpected.
"Is it different? I wanted to see a rare monster again and came along."
Seeing Yuzan "I'm sorry! I'm not a captain, I won't come!"
The civilian screamed.
"Why did Kyle follow me?"
Jag "Do you say that !? Because my captain is throwing a pile of decision documents, my job is so much worse that it's hindering the corps' paperwork!"
A civilian called Kyle raises blood vessels in the temple.
The captain pretended to be deliberate and asked immediately what had happened.
"What's the connection with this? Isn't that why Kyle will follow?"
Kyle sighs large, wrinkling between her eyebrows.
"... Huh. It's no useless that the captain has gone through a formal procedure and accepted this task. Fortunately this time is not a subjugation task, but just a confirmation of the report and it will not take much time. My role is after the demons are confirmed. ''
"What?"
"It's my job to take him home with a noose on his neck, so that the captain won't be distracted by this."
The end of the game is the view of Aldis who sees the interaction between the two. Apparently, the person who is called this captain. Although he is in a good position, he seems to be quite free.
"Hey, he's like a dog with a collar ..."
"I'm still good because a dog will come back in a few days, but I'm still strict. It's strictly important to keep an eye on my deputy captain."
"Is that sounding like a problematic child?"
"Don't you really know? You didn't really say that? Did you know what the captain was saying behind the scenes from those in other units?" Eternal Gaki General or 29-year-old child " If you leave it as it is, it will definitely be called "Thirty Years Old" next year, is that OK? "
"Kyle, a man is in production after thirty years. Rather, he should boast of being called a thirty-year-old child."
"That's not true! Why is a person who may be the battalion in the first place coming out for the task of an investigative squad! Should I just leave it to someone like this!
"No, it's a scary thing."
Sou: "Oh, that's okay. Let's check the monsters and go home. As I said earlier, I will never forgive me imitating myself for a while," voluntary vacation "."
"Isn't it okay. It's proof of the peaceful era that soldiers can skip and play?"
Goma: "Please tell me those lines after I work for a salary. If I try to escape, I'll have this" Three Major Slayers "take over. If you do not want to hurt you, please be quiet Yeah. "
"What is it? Mercenaries are just directions? I don't think he knew it was a hassle that he didn't ask for."
"By the way, the job I asked him this time is to guide Kojima and our escort, and the escort has a proviso that" I will take everyone back to the royal capital. " And we are going to give priority to escorting, so please be assured. ''
Was that the case? Aldis recalls the request.
I finally understood why the request received was "With the escort who will be responsible for returning to the capital after the investigation is completed." He emphasized the escort of the chief, so he thought he was something of an aristocrat, but he seemed wrong.
The important thing is that it is more about "securing" than escort. It seems that the 29-year-old child who disappears somewhere if left alone is taken to the royal capital so as not to escape.
In front of Aldis, they are still exchanging words like playfulness. Rona secretly talks to Aldis, who had a subtle expression in the conversation between the Royal Officer and the caretaker who could not feel the fragments of dignity.
"Hey Hey, Aldis. Was this really good?"
"It's not a solution to everything, but for now it's time to secure Lupus."
It is not just a matter of forcing anything down to protect Lupus's life.
The first thing to consider was how to report to the country. If you report a dangerous monster, you will probably be asked to get rid of it. If you report that there is no danger, other people will approach the island.
The sea around the four blades is a valuable fishing ground for hunters, and because of the island that was not accessible due to "", mercenaries and explorers may land for undiscovered archeological sites and relics .
It is Lupus that is troubled by contact with people approaching the island. With that timid character, if you do poorly, you will be hunted by humans, but if you fight back, it is likely that you will be sent to a suppression squad.
The best thing is that you do not interfere with each other.
"Is that island?"
"Oh, yes."
The captain was asked while pointing to the target Kojima, and Aldis answered shortly.
"Is it okay to get so close?"
"No problem. You will not be attacked unless you launch an attack from here."
Concerns Kyle says, but he does.
(Well, I hope Lupus moves as planned ...)
With some worries, Aldis turned his eyes to Kojima, where Lupus would be waiting.
The goal is to keep humans away from the island. In addition, it is important to realize that the lupus on the island is not dangerous enough to eliminate for humans. For that reason, he told the country, "I found a large beast with much stronger power than four blades. However, his personality is generous and there is no danger unless he gets his hand. "
There is no problem if you do not approach. So there is no need to hunt. However, it is dangerous to give a little. So issue a notice to keep away from the island. Aldis told the officer in charge.
Poor Of course, the upper management probably thought that mercenary reports alone would not be a good judgment. The army again dispatched an investigation team to confirm that Aldis's report was correct. Naturally, Aldis also calls out as a guide.
So far it was in the category of expectations. The only thing you need to do is to show the strength of the lupus in front of the investigators and make them understand that the danger is low.
The play So Aldis instructed Lupus to go one way.
"Hey! Look over there!"
"What is that?"
"Wolf !? Big!"
Sailors who were alert to the surrounding area raised their voices one after another and became noisy. Following his gaze, I saw a huge black beast standing on the coast of Kojima. Lupus.
The inner heart may be shaking, but at least it doesn't seem to be apparent. Judging by his appearance, Aldis secretly listens to Rona.
"Rona. Which one did you ask?"
Live: "Perfect. I'm waiting for the right guy."
"Okay, let's get over"
"OK!"
With Rona's reply, someone approached with a splash from beyond the horizon, the right hand of the island.
"It's Percival! This time Percival is out!"
"What did you say!?"
Sailors are embarking on the threat that has emerged in rapid succession.
"I've found you well"
"Hey. Hey. You can praise me. It's hard to bring me in without getting hurt."
Aside from the confusion, Aldis and Rona exchange words leisurely.
A monster called "Percival" is heading here. Lower limb It has eight upper body like aquatic mammals reminiscent of mollusks, and prey on the water with its mouth with sharp fangs.
Brine The ecology is not well understood, but it is presumed that its base of life is likely to be on land, since it appears in some places of water regardless of whether it is found only on water. Was.
For Percival, which flies at a very low altitude like glancing over the water, man on board is a good prey. He was not able to compete with a sailor who was half-lived and could be said to be the leading monster among sailors who he did not want to encounter while sailing.
If strength alone, it would be one rank lower than the grinder that Aldis defeated in Tria. However, because they have to fight in a state of limited movement on board, the strength and difficulty of ordinary mercenaries and sailors are comparable to grinders.
Naturally, it was like a grim reaper for a research team of about ten people.
"Survey stopped! Withdrawal! Hurry to evade!"
The pace of change was changed, and the captain gave instructions immediately. The sailors began to run to their own place as if they had been played.
"It's a delicate matter whether it's in time."
With his gaze fixed on Percival approaching the surface of the water at high speed, the captain muttered without anyone.
That is the time.
"Captain! The demon on the island!"
Secretary Kyle points to Kojima and shouts. The captain turned around and looked away.
"Hah !?"
The captain's confusion is natural. Because the black beast, Lupus, which had previously stood on the island's shore, jumped out and was running at tremendous speed on the surface of the water.
Lupus keeps an eye on the Aldiss on board and rushes straight into the Percival he was heading for.
"What are you doing?"
The captain follows Lupus with his gaze at the questioned expression.
Eventually, the path of Percival and Lupus collided, and the moment they crossed. Splashes of fresh blood rose on the sea at a much higher rate than the waves.
What you can see from the ship is the terrifying scream of Percival, and perhaps the terrible strength of the beast that reaped its life in a flash. The sailors take a breather, witnessing the giant wolf that has begun to eat his prey at sea and eat it in his stomach.
If you are unfortunately encountered at sea, the survival rate will be less than 10%. The ship was calm down to the appearance of Lupus, who captured the Percival with a single blow and predated it.
"Hey! Come back!"
Eventually, Lupus, who flattened Percival, headed to Kojima with a slow pace. The course will probably graze the ships on which the Ardiss board.
"What are you excited about? Leave this place soon!"
"Okay. I won't hit you."
Rebuke Aldis calms down to the captains of the sailors.
"Where is such a guarantee?"
"That doesn't regard humans as prey. If you don't make any strange movements, you'll pass by. The same was true the last time I came to the survey."
"..."
"If it hits me, I will defeat it. It may be stronger than four blades, but there is still enough chance to win, so rest assured."
In the first place, it is impossible for Lupus to hit this place. Surely at this time, Lupus should be performing according to the scenario of Aldis while desperately suppressing his desire to escape.
"Okay, let's believe in the words of 'The Three Great Demon Slayers. But when that monster hits us, we'll have you cooperate in the battle, even if it's not what you originally requested."
"Oh, no problem"
After looking at Aldis's eyes for a moment, the captain instructs the sailors to wait.
"Nice! Absolutely don't attack from here! Look there! Return the overturned arrow to the quiver!"
The hungry captain ordered the sailors severely.
Both sailors and civilian Kyle are pale in appearance. The Captain of the Gall Force himself is obviously worried, but he seems to be able to just push it away from his expression.
(I see. Can you deceive yourself in a good way? In fact, you've just been younger and just got up to the battalion.)
Recalling the story from Cesare, an informant, Aldis raises the rank of the captain in front of him by one.
A lupus walking on the surface of the water slowly approached the ship.
"Hey ..."
A sailor calls out to fear. He would have responded to that voice. Lupus's face turned here.
My distance is about 10 meters. Given the size of a 7-meter-long lupus, it is a distance you can fly in an instant.
Freezing air drifted on the ship.
That time, which would have seemed so long for the sailors, comes to an end. Lupus seemed uninterested and looked away from him, and slowly walked to the island.
"I was saved ..."
Along with such a voice, you can hear a loud exhalation from here and there.
Looking away from the back of the Lupus as he moved away from the ship, Aldis smiled in his heart, saying, "It's fine."
Shows the strength of Lupus to a research team dispatched by the government, and then informs that it is not an unreasonable attack on humans. For this reason, he showed up to Lupus and let Lupus feed on the appropriate prey prepared in advance. In other words, the whole series of events was a perfect race made by Aldis and Rona. Knowing the strength of the Lupus, and its indifference to humans, will at least not immediately conclude that it will be defeated.
The next day, Ardis arrived at the royal city on the way home. Aldis, who received the reward for fulfilling the request and learned of the country's decision three days later via Cesare, was pleased with the results.
"Well? Did it work?"
Rona asks while chewing on the sweets bought at the stall. Rona had a conversation without suppressing her voice because she didn't have to worry about her surroundings because she was in a hotel room.
"It's fine. It looks like the country has decided not to interfere with the Lupus. It does not prohibit approaching the island, but does not land and never reaches out when encountering a huge black wolf. I'll notify fishermen, mercenaries, and explorers. ''
This will keep Lupus safe for a while.
"But that's okay? No matter how much the country has informed, I don't think everyone will protect it."
"Some people will ignore the Circular and try to hunt the Lupus, and some will land on the island. I don't think it will always work. Until I find a place where Lupus can live In the meantime, you just need to earn time. ''
Originally, the fear of the four blades still remains in people's memory. Insane Madness If you find that there is something stronger than a four-bladed feather, few humans will ever bother to go to such a place. Naturally, the army who wants to avoid wasting power should not be hunting down.
"Hmm, that's fine ... but do you know where Lupus can live?"
"Well, I have to look for it in the future. In the Forest of Caucasus, mercenaries and explorers will not come that way, just find a suitable place and take Lupus."
With his hands on his chin, Aldis utters his thoughts.
"Oh, that's good. I got the money in the end, but I didn't want to be rampaged. I wonder if the forest of Caucasus is strong."
"How about? Who is stronger than Percival?
"If there are many, that's okay.
"..."
Inspired Aldis remembered in the past that his actions led to the emergence of a grinder on the meadow, and Aldis controlled himself with his complex expression.