Transported to a hyper-realistic RPG.

"That's..."

"It's the village we were talking about..."

On a smooth journey. The mycelium forest is almost here, and the village that Kara and Rye said is in sight.

Burn marks remain black on the ground and there is still a burning smell nearby.

"That's terrible..."

"There's nothing left..."

"There were veterinarians living here. I'm sure he came to barter with us a few times.

"Where are the villagers...?

"... I don't know. No one was here when we came.

"I hope you're running away..."

Holy Knights... you really like it all you want...

"If we could get here, the mycelium forest would be just around the corner. I'm gonna use a way out, but I can't get through the carriage.

"I see... I can't help it. Nil. I'll let the horse escape, so you two can tell me where to find the way out.

"I see.

Watch the three of them leave the carriage and let the horse escape. Store the carriage in the inventory.

"It's amazing to fit in this size… one carriage when I look at it in my inventory. What a peculiar notation..."

While overwhelmed by the anomaly stored as a single item, he pursues after the three. Apparently, the way out is on the north side of the forest, and it goes round and round.

"Master. This way."

A forest of mycelium spreading in front of Nir and the others.

"When it comes to forests, there are no trees.

Mushrooms of all sizes. The larger ones are thicker and taller than the trees. The smaller one is smaller than the tip of the nail.

Colors and shapes vary. Bright red mushrooms and bright blue mushrooms. Stripes on polka dots. Those with netted mucous membranes, those emitting fluorescence. Every mushroom grows narrowly.

It's not just mushrooms. Needle-shaped mycelium is put together to form a bonbonbon, or a mass of mycelium in the shape of a shellfish is grown on the ground.

"This is the forest of mycelium.

"It's a bustling place visually.

"The mycelium forest is bigger than the Delsmark.

"What?! That much?!

"We've been doing research on all the germs that come naturally here.

"Always. They're telling me things I still don't know!

"The fungus is deep inside..."

Well...

Well then, let's go.

"I'm going... you're not going here?!

A small hole hidden under the roots of a large mushroom was ahead of Kara and Rye. It's big enough to be able to crawl forward.

A way out for the dwarves. Sure, this size would make it easier for them to get through...

"Well, how long has it been going on...?

"Hmm... about 20 minutes on foot?

"Ohhh...."

"Better than being found, right? Come on, let's go!

A collar that goes into a small hole. Nil followed, me and Rye followed.

"Come on, it's getting dark!

"The muscles that I don't normally use scream... no, it's okay by surprise. It's not half my flesh.

Sinya status... panee.

"Wow, I'm in a bit of a hurry..."

"... I see. Then let's take a break. Nothing is going to change in such a hurry.

"... yes!

Say what you want to say. I didn't know that was such a pleasure...

"Master?

"Nothing. Go ahead.

Walk slowly through the small hole. It took us almost an hour, but we managed to get through.

"Wow...."

Nil leaks an exclamation as he looks through a narrow hole.

A house that cuts out the roots of a large mushroom, puts doors on it, or is covered with pure white walls. Everyone is slightly moving around like a small animal in the same chock.

Fluorescent mushrooms grow everywhere and gently illuminate the area like street lights.

"This is Igarte, where we dwellers live!

The world I saw once over the monitor. I was touched at that time, but the world I saw with my eyes was so beautiful that I couldn't compare it.

"I've never done this before!

"Our city is amazing, isn't it?!

Yes!

Inspired by the surrounding scenery, the dwarf who noticed us walks away while talking to Kokoshi.

"There he is! Don't move!"

A few dwarves as big as Cal and the others appear with their spears on. He is wearing a white mushroom umbrella with a red spot pattern shaped like a dongle on his head.

"What is it? It's... cute.

Nil is looking at a dwarf with his hands facing his chest.

"I agree with the cuteness, but I don't think it's going anywhere right now.

"Ugh... yes..."

"People! Don't move!"

A dwarf soldier turns to a small spear with a small body.

"Wait, wait, wait! We brought him here!

"Rye? Didn't you go to Delsmark?

"I'll tell you what's going on. Can you lower that spear for now?

………

"It's okay. It's not like the others out there.

"But if you show me something weird, I'll skewer it!

Palm-sized dwarves intimidate you, but they even look cute. Let's keep that to ourselves.

"Sinya, come to us! I need an explanation from the king!

"Okay.

It is said that dwarfs are the only ones around the world. It was described as a city, but this is also a country for them. Unfortunately, there is no concept of a country... but, of course, the tribal king is here as well. Go see the dwarf king.

All dwarf cities are miniature sizes. Home, tables, chairs, shops. Everything. Looks like he's gone into the world of dioramas.

"Fu, I'm afraid I'm going to step on it..."

"Yes, yes, I'm back. I'm back! If you're bluffing, you'll be trampled!

At the beginning, Kara waved her arms away from the nearby people.

After a short walk, you reach the center of the city, and among the mushrooms you've seen before, especially large mushrooms appear.

The mushrooms, a few meters in diameter, have decorations, windows, and doors, and you can immediately see that they are more luxurious than other houses.

"Is the tribe king here?

"That's right!

I didn't get into the city during the game. In other words, I could only stop by at the event and peek inside from the entrance. I looked at things like this in the back.

"Should we wait here? It's too small to get in.

"Yeah! Wait a minute! I'll report it!

The two of them enter through the door. A small gaze comes from around, but it seems better not to react. The top priority now is not to move poorly, but to put together a good conversation with the King.

After a while, the front door slowly opens, surrounded by a few dwarves, and a crown king appears.

White hair, white beard, white eyebrows. I can barely see the parts of my face with hair, but it has a gentle atmosphere (maybe).

She has a slightly slender body shape and is wearing a different red chock.

"Are these the people you've been covering for?

"My name is Sinya. The one behind me is Nil. I'm sorry that only the two of us could come.

Besides, I think it would be better to stand here and apologize, but please forgive me.

"Ho ho ho. I've heard that there are a lot of rubbish adventurers, but apparently we need to change our perception. But you don't have to be afraid. I don't need any respect.

"King of the clan?!

One of the soldiers beside him tried to stop the king in a hurry, but he controlled it with his hand.

"It's good. There is no point in trying to be great when you ask for help.

My name is Terri. He is the king of fame.

"... but don't hesitate.

First, I want to quickly prove that we have a shield behind the Beast King. Take a look at this.

"Those two letters... ho ho ho ho. This is certainly a letter from the King of the Beasts. Definitely."

Well then...

The guards look dark. You must be asking me if there's any backup coming.

"Don't get dark.

You said Sinya... Did the Beast King abandon us?

"That's not true. Now the King of the Beasts is far away. Send reinforcements, but by the time we get there, it'll be after the mycelium has been ravaged.

That was not the intention of the King of the Beasts. So I contacted the Daughter of the Beast King in Delsmark and decided to send me there. Let me have this letter.

"I heard that other cities have been attacked. If your defenses are weakened and you're crushed, you'll fall. You mean a bitter plan?

"... yes, that's what happens when I say to my body.

Everyone groans at my words. Whoever hears this will come to this conclusion. I've decided it's better to tell the truth here than in a costume... but isn't that bad...?

"Everybody calm down!

The squeaky voice stopped. You can't be a famous king.

"Now, the kings scattered around the world are each facing a painful battle! In the meantime, the King of the Beasts sent me! Let's make it a big welcome!

"That's right. It's a tough time for all of us. You should thank me for sending it.

"I see. We can do it, too!

A word from the king of the clan propagates a bright atmosphere to the dwarves.

"Sinya, I'd like to tell you more… let's get to where we can sit.

"Okay.

After the tribal king, a mushroom with a green umbrella of just the right size is grown in a slightly larger space.

"Sit down.

When you sit on a mushroom, your body sinks slowly and fluffy.

"Oh, you're kind of fluffy.

"It's what I call a shark mushroom. It's a sturdy mushroom that doesn't twitch when you put one person on it.

"That's an interesting mushroom on parade... but what's the situation?

Speak to the tribal king sitting on a small shark mushroom at the height of his gaze.

"It's not Kanba. No, let's not go too far. Pretty bad situation.

The Knights of the Holy Order occupy a wide position from the west to the south, gradually cutting down the woods of mycelium.

"Sharpen it...?

"Initially, they lined up into the woods, but after being driven back by our attack, they didn't go inside and destroyed the forest mushrooms from the outside. Fortunately, there's hardly any damage here, but it's only a matter of time.

"I see... that's out of hand... how many enemies?

"I don't know exactly, but it could be about 400 people.

"Four hundred... must be completely different from the Undead Four Hundred..."

"There is still room in the woods of the mycelium, but if it continues to be shredded, it will be invaded within a short time.

"If you forgive the intrusion, the rest will be unilaterally ravaged... and we'll need to attack them outside the woods.

"But we..."

"I know how to fight a dwarf. Leave it up to Nil and me to attack the people out there. However, we need some preparation before that happens.

"What should we do?

"It can only be done by the dwarves. I'll tell you more.

I pushed through the solo player. I hate one-to-many fights, and if we make full use of the knowledge at that time, we should be able to break this situation.

Tell the tribal king the details of the operation and tell him in detail what it will be.

Of course, there were some dwarf soldiers on the spot, listening to me.

"Ho ho ho! That's an adventurer. I guess Sinya is more special than that.

"Anyone can think of it.

"Ho ho ho! You're being modest!

All right! Soldiers. Did you hear what I said?

Yes!

"This operation will now be called the Little Warrior Operation!

Everyone, get to work now! Sinya will lead the scene!

Pickup!

Event Occurred!... protect Igarte, the city of dwarves.

Time limit… 5 days

Achievements… Protect Igarte from enemies.

Rewards...????

Accept?

Yes, no.

Pickup!

[Event accepted.

"... Master... amazing!

"What?

"Amazing!

"Unexplained praise again?!

"In such a short period of time, such a maneuver... amazing!

"I just had experience. Nil and I are the biggest burden. If you don't get along, you'll fall.

"Yes! Good luck!

We leave the city and enter the woods with the dwarf soldiers.

"You really have a wide variety of mushrooms and molds… I have no idea which one has what effect.

"It's common sense that it's dangerous for amateurs to put their hands on mushrooms. That's why it's a natural barrier. I don't know what would happen if I stepped into this place without guidance from the dwarves.

"Even though it's terrifying, if the dwarves attack you with that trait, you'll be driven back in no time."

"That's why we can't hurt the dwarves in this forest.

There's a bunch of mushrooms in there, just like the ones that the soldiers are wearing.

"Do you understand?!

"Appraisal magic. I know what that thing looks like.

Eyes on a white mushroom with a red spot pattern shaped like a dongle growing in front of you.

[Cub mushrooms... the umbrella is stiff and the dwarves use it as a helmet.

"It's the same as the mushroom I was sitting on.

[Shark mushroom... the umbrella is like a cushion, but it is a strong mushroom.

"What other mushrooms are there?

"For example, that poisonous purple mushroom.

"Mushrooms you'll never eat..."

A purple mushroom with the shape and size of a shiitake grows before I point it out.

[Mushrooms] Mushrooms... mushrooms that are cherished for consumption.

"It seems to be cherished for food. They call it a mushroom.

"What?!

"I've never eaten either... but I'd like to try it if I had the chance. On the contrary, it's a dangerous mushroom.

There is a mushroom with a spherical umbrella that grows next to it and is about one meter in diameter. A white mushroom with a yellow polka dot pattern.

[Bomb mushrooms… scatter spores held inside the umbrella by impact. Spores are highly reactive and explode when approached by fire.

"It seems to scatter spores that explode by fire when touched.

"I'm scared..."

"There are many other dangerous mushrooms and fungi, but I'll leave that to the dwarves. If you do something bad, it will take time.

Sinya!

Kara and Rye approached with a wave of hands.

"Kara! Rye! You guys gonna help me?

"Of course!

"That's comforting. The Tribal King gave me command, but I don't know what I'm doing. Could you give me instructions instead?

"Okay!

Explain the important points to Kara and Rye in detail.

"When that happens, I'm over here, Kara's over there. I think it would be better to give instructions separately.

"You think you can do it?

"This much before breakfast!

"It's okay, it's our forest.

I see. No one knows this forest better than a dwarf. I asked for it. Nil and I will look forward.

I'll leave Kara and Rye to the dwarves, and I'll take Nil outside the woods, towards the Knights of the Holy Order.

"What do you think?

Speak to one of the dwarves in the mushroom.

"It's getting closer. If we keep going, we'll be here by tomorrow morning.

The sky is turning red. Sometimes you hear explosions and scratches.

"Hurry up the work. We can finish everything before the sun rises.

"Okay.

"Nil. I'll check the terrain around here. Keep it in mind. Explain the mushrooms and molds that could be used.

Yes!

A mycelium forest that rushes at once.

As the dwarves ran around, Nil and I even knocked the situation around the kneeling into our heads.

Sinya!

Kara calls me and Nil when we figure out the general situation.

"Kara, what's wrong?

"Leave the rest to us and go to sleep.

"... I see. Nil, let's get some rest.

"I see.

"Sinya...."

Kara looks dark on us trying to get a nap.

"Kara, don't worry. I'm sure it'll work.

"... yeah..."

Kara is not the only one who is worried.

A dwarf is a species that can fight because of this mycelium forest. Turn around and say that if we lose this forest, they will be helpless.

If this operation fails, the city will be in immediate danger.

These dwarves can only fight in this forest. With their help, Nil and I won't be able to get far from the woods.

When that happens, there's only one thing we can do. I just proposed a plan that could be used. If the little warrior operation succeeds and asks if we can beat all the scum out there, I can only answer that.

Still, the dwarves are now willing to fight for Nil and me. If you say something pathetic to Kara here, everything will collapse.

"I defeated the Death Knight. Don't worry so much, we'll take care of it.

"... yeah!

The brightness returns to Kara's face.

If this is a famous general or a knight, you may be told not to say anything irresponsible.

It's also necessary to think about when you lose.

But I don't know if I can win or lose here, and I can't inspire them with something else... I can't.

All I can do is squeeze my strength to protect them.

"I didn't expect this to happen as soon as I arrived in the City of the Dwarves... maybe I made a bad promise to Prithue.

"Master...?

"... no. They only have Nil and me now.

You swore you wouldn't miss it anymore.

Touch necklace on chest. Nil looked up at me a little worried.

"It's okay. I was just thinking a little bit.

"... yes. Master... I'm a little hungry..."

"Ha ha ha. Well, then, let's take a break from dinner.

Yes!

After eating the street food taken from Nil and the inventory so as not to be full, he climbed on top of the shark mushroom and lay down. The shark mushrooms are only near here, so Nil is with them.

Looking down at the woods of mycelium, mushrooms and molds that glow gently appear to be fluorescent. In the woods of mycelium, the sun fell and darkened, it was a more mysterious world than I could ever imagine.

"It's so beautiful that I don't think we're going to start a fight..."

"That's right..."

………

I told Nil to rest, but honestly, I don't think I can sleep.

When I fought Etha and the others, things got carried away. When I realized it, I was on the battlefield, but this time I had time for the opponent to come.

I'm scared. That was the honest feeling. I have no hesitation or guilt in killing scum. But a massive battle... is still scary.

With more experience, I wonder if I'll ever get used to this fear...