Earth Dragon Crusade Rush —— When this report reached the U.N. Government of Forestia, the air in the conference room felt loose.
Queen Marquedo moves the executives of the Capital Foreszard Adventurers Guild who came to the report.
"Good job, Adventurer Guild"
"Ha. Although naturally, thank you"
"And which country's adventurers defeated you? If you're an adventurer in our country, you've got to do a triumph parade."
"Ha. I haven't figured that out yet..."
"Don't you understand?
"In fact, two contacts have been received by means of communications using magic guides, one from the Joint Crusade Team of three countries and the other from the Guildmaster of Borderzad"
"Borderzad... that's the city that hit this defense, isn't it? What are those two?
"From the head of the crusade team, he said, 'Crusade teams succeed in crusading'. Borderzad says' City Wall is the biggest feat '..."
"Hmm?"
Marquedo turns a blind eye.
Ahead there were seven national political advisors.
On behalf of the seven countries of the Union, he is the "watchdog of the king".
"Borderzad was formerly Ludansha territory."
"It seems so."
"What do you see the point of this contact?
"Hmm. If you want to lecture Her Majesty the Queen from Kirihar, let's do this. Rudansha's walls are high, and he can't deal with a little monster or anything like that."
It's a way of saying it without a nose. And it's not helpful at all.
Kirihar's advisor giggles.
"I'd like to see some walls that can prevent ground dragons."
"Fair enough," said the other advisors, trying to say back in a muddled manner.
These two broomsticks are everyday tea meals. It can also be taken for granted if Kirihar and Ludansha are among the dog monkeys.
With a sigh, Marquedo turns to the Adventurer Alliance executives.
"Whatever it was, it was hard work. Whose accomplishments were much in the crusade, and I ask you to raise your report again. I want to reward you enough as a country."
"Ha. Thank you"
"Now we can hold the National Founding Ceremony without any problems."
Deeply bowing his head, the executives of the guild leave.
"Was there someone strong enough to 'kill dragons' in our Union?
"Does it mean that Pawnsonian's 'Sword Saint' went out?
"Okay, well, the presence of Ground Dragon may be eyebrowspitting. You mistook me for Lesser Wyburn."
"If so, it's lamentable."
"Ri"
The advisors are saying the right thing. Zofira, the lead minister standing next to Marquedo, is not listening to them as if he had prepared material on the next agenda. "It doesn't make sense to consult a consultant," he said.
"Yes, yes."
The Rumanian advisor said, as I recall.
"As I recall in Borderzad, apparently… grass (espionage) is entering from other countries."
"What do you mean?
Exactly. I can't miss hearing that. When Marquedo turns his gaze, Rumania's advisor answers to enjoy the reaction.
"No, what? Borderzad is Ludansha territory. The degree to which it was pinched in my ear, that is. Someone better qualified than me."
With the water pointed at him, Ludansha's advisor looks like he ate a bubble.
"Ah... well, yes..."
I guess you don't know. I can't believe the spies got in.
I'm trying to get information to see if they know.
Despite the fact that the former Ludansha territory - which he uttered as though it were and still is "Ludansha territory" - it was not a matter of oblivion when the Rumanian information network became widespread.
Rumania is gaining more and more influence.
(Perhaps the spy who was spying on my office the other day was from Rumania?
Marquedo comes to mind. Though I thought that would be the case.
He's probably got a crushed stomach for spies around him shaking like this.
"Where exactly is a spy from another country"
"Oh, this is, I didn't know Her Majesty would care that much. I'm afraid so. Also, let us know when you have more information."
…………
If you don't want to tell me, don't tell me. I can tell you all the time.
In this kind of interaction, it's better to have blood on your head first.
"Yes. Then we will proceed with the meeting because we are busy preparing for the Founding Ceremony"
Marquedo could afford it though.
Rumanian advisors looked at Marquedo, who was not going to be emotional, with a look that seemed unexpected -- but I guess he thought, "Don't be patient," he just laughed.
As a matter of fact, Marquedo holds information they don't know - yes, a "student union" and a "joint wedding".
I'm sure seven of the national political advisors will be reprimanded in their home countries for "why they couldn't take this information in advance".
(Chuckles)
I felt like doing it with my tongue.
Time goes back a bit, just before Hikaru comes into contact with the ground dragon subspecies.
Early morning, Borderzad.
Paula was relaxed in a small tent.
"... Huh... that, Paula...?
Paula, waking up hastily, noticed Priscilla with her eyes open.
"Priscilla......! You're awake!
"Sure... terrible, I should have been poisoned"
"It's okay, 'cause it's okay now. Not hungry? I'll bring you breakfast!
"Oh, oh."
Paula left the tent.
When poisoned, Priscilla was ready to die.
Raised as a hunter, Priscilla understands how much poison kills humans. That poison, first of all, was definitely a poison that would not help. When I let go of consciousness just because it's not instant death, I thought, "Oh, I'm going to die".
I don't know about that —— alive.
"Ugh... duh, duh!
"Peer"
"Mm-hmm. Priscilla? Ah... that? I'm alive!?"
Two, I woke up physically.
"Duh, what's going on? I should have had a hole in my belly!
"The usual puffy tummy."
"Puppy, don't say it! But... sure, the wound is healing. I mean, there were no scratches."
Paula came back there.
"Ah--Peer! You woke up!? Good... Really, good..."
What Paula had was soup and bread distributed in the cookout.
Pier and Priscilla, who had plenty of doubts, but had not eaten anything for more than a whole day, so my belly rang.
The two were disappointed in the meal.
I saw that with Paula's happy face - but somewhere she seemed lonely.
"... So, what happened?
At the end of the entire meal, Pier finally calms down and hits Paula.
"You know... I can't go on with my adventure with you two anymore"
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I guess that word was too unexpected and unexpected, Pier and Priscilla both solidify.
"Hey, why... because I can't count on you?
"I want you to tell me why"
The two say it orally.
"... sorry. I can't tell you why."
"Why not!? My life was saved because of this! From now on, we will."
"Could it be —— has anything to do with the treatment of this wound?
It was a nubby Priscilla, but sharp.
Peer also hacks again.
"Treating wounds... instead of, still, no way, Paula sold herself in exchange for an expensive potion? Oh, my God! Where did you get that look under your feet?
"That's not it. I 'm-- I'm happy. You two are alive. Besides, I can live happily ever after we're both gone."
I think, I wanted to add, but don't tell me.
I wonder what I would do if I stuck with Hikaru —— it was an anxious, exciting, odd feeling.
"Oh no..."
"You're determined."
"Yeah."
Pier didn't seem convinced, but Priscilla was trying to understand.
Paula knew that both of them owed their compassion and love for themselves. That's why I was happy.
"-- Decided"
Pier hit me in the knee.
"Paula will see to it that Paula deals with the potion."
"Oh, yeah!?"
"I'm the one who protects Paula."
"Wait a minute. Pier is mistaken. I'm not trading potions."
"No way! You're such an expensive potion!? You're so beautifully blocked with scratches!
"No! It was my magic that restored you both --"
Unexpectedly, my mouth slipped.
"Huh?"
"Paula's magic...... is it?
They were staring at Paula.
This is an unmistakable guy, even though Master Hikaru told me never to -- Paula was a bloodthirsty thought.