The opportunity to meet the dwarf king came surprisingly early. To be precise, around noon the next day, the tribal king brought me back to rest.

"Sinya, how are you feeling?

"The pain has been relieved and has improved considerably. You're a good therapist.

"That's good.

"So, what happened today?

"I can draw attention to the fact that you can't give me anything but this. I brought this.

That way, the dwarves come in with their luggage.

"Wow! It's beautiful!

What Nil was looking at with his eyes shining was a fabric that the dwarfs specially produced apart from the study of fungi.

Silky touch and gloss. It's just a delicately woven, artistic piece.

"The dwarf fabrics are world-famous. Ultra-sensitive fabrics that take advantage of their small size are also durable and traded at a fairly high price.

"I didn't know!

"This is the only place I can get anything that touches me.

"We pride ourselves on everything. Take it.

"I'll take it honestly. Thank you very much.

Nil. You can pick one roll of whatever you like.

"Do I choose?! Let's face it, it's a serious responsibility..."

Nil looks everywhere at a lot of textiles.

"What are you talking about? Everything I brought here belongs to Sinya.

"... what?!

Everything the dwarves brought in...

"How many rolls do you think there are?!

"Are you sure it was about 50?

"Yes, it's just fifty volumes.

"That's right.

"I see. Fifty? That's not true! You can't take so much!

Speaking of dwarf fabrics, they are the finest in the world. How much do you think it will cost... 50 volumes?

"Say what. Of course not. I'll do it if you tell me to! If you don't want to take it, you can burn it. Whatever you want.

"Isn't that tough?! No, I'm glad to hear that... but it's a little too much to draw attention to.

"It's how we feel. Take it honestly.

"... okay. Thank you very much.

Anymore would be rude on the contrary. I'll take it honestly.

"And there's one more thing I want to give you.

"I can't take any more..."

"No, please take this with you.

The king of the clan gave me letters.

"What is this?

"I, Teri the Dwarf King, am writing a letter stating that I will also recommend Sinya. The fact that more than one is inferred from two tribal kings becomes powerful wherever you go.

"Thank you very much.

"I'm sorry this is all I can do.

"That's enough. Ah, yes.

I'll remove the ring from my index finger and put it in front of the king.

"This is a magic tool called a manipulative ring.

You can create and manipulate golems.

A magic tool is unusual.

The tribal king strokes his beard while looking at the ring.

"I will give this to the king of the clan.

"Huh?!

The king's white eyebrows rose up.

"Neither Nil nor I can make a golem with my own magic. It's something I don't use even if I have it, so I want you to give it to the king of the clan and use it to protect the city.

They don't need magic, so they can be used by dwarves.

"... I gave you my gratitude, but I didn't expect you to be grateful.

"Don't worry, I'm just asking you to dispose of what you don't need.

"It's what we need. Thank you very much.

Are the Cynthians still going to be in this city for a while?

"Even if the Knights aren't here yet. At least we'll stay here until we can work with Delsmark.

"You're really hugging my boobs..."

"We're each other in trouble. Besides, it's not that hard to work with Delsmark.

"Please feel free to say anything. I want you to have a good time in this city at least.

Watch the king depart, and see the woven fabric brought in.

"That's a huge amount..."

"I see...."

"How much is this... a roll?

"According to the stuff, everything brought here is of the highest quality. A roll of poop would cost a hundred thousand.

"Nh!!

"You look amazing. Nil."

Nil carefully places the textile he was happy to touch just now.

"It was dangerous..."

Phew, Nil exhaled and felt relieved.

"It's not dangerous. I'll put it in my inventory. I'll meet Kara and Rye when it's over.

Yes...

Without touching the woven fabric, store all the nil solidified like a doll horizontally in the inventory and head towards Kara and Rye.

"Sinya! Over here!

Towards the callous voice, a number of dwarves, a large amount of mushrooms and mold were gathered in one place. There is so much to look up at.

"You've collected an incredible amount..."

"I told you I'd take care of it.

"Is the ecosystem okay?

"Don't worry. Because everything is fine even if you miss it.

"That wasn't a professional question. Can I have it all?

"That's why I gathered it. If you don't give it to me, I'll be in trouble.

"Thank you. Now we can make a lot of interesting stuff.

When I thank the dwarves, they will show me their illuminated reactions.

"Nil! We're running out of time, so let's play together!

Kara invites Nil.

"Eh...?

"Don't you like it?

"I don't hate it..."

Nil is asking about my face. You should have said that if you wanted to go.

"Go away. I have a few things to do.

"That's Shinya! You know that! Let's go, Nil!

"Ha, yes!

Nil runs through mushrooms. Sometimes kids have to play. Mm-hmm.

Store all mushrooms and mold in the inventory before heading out of the woods.

This is where Miggs and I fought.

"Did they fly you here?

Linear destruction from outside the forest.

And at the end of it, the sturdy shark mushroom falls apart.

"If I hadn't hit the shark mushroom, it might have been worse with the shock.

When you look out of the woods, you see the blood still on the ground.

………

Miggs was strong. At the end of the day, if Nil hadn't built me a wall, my body would have been cut in half.

"Shit...."

I could protect it this time, but I don't know if I can protect it the same way next time.

"I don't think you can do it like this..."

Touch the necklace to calm down.

"The Knights of the Holy Order really seem to have retreated.

Well, first of all, this way.

Piee!

A high sound sounds like the sound of a bird. I played a wooden whistle from the namesake.

As the sound echoes around, a man emerges from the shadow of a nearby tree and approaches slowly.

"What will it be?

"Anything else?

"There are about two people nearby.

I see. I want you to deliver this to Prithue alone. I'm staying here until Prithue gets back to me. Hurry as fast as you can.

"I understand.

When I carefully received the letter I gave you with both hands, I slightly lowered my head and ran.

When a man whistles his fingers, a horse runs and jumps away.

"Nam's men are amazing....."

The only points in the letter that I had written were that I stayed to chase the Holy Knights away, that I also received a letter from a dwarf king, and that I needed to send troops to this city.

If reinforcements from the King of the Beasts were already on their way, they would send some soldiers ahead of us or do us a favor.

The wound was completely healed the next day, but I was told to rest for another day, and I was finally able to move freely from the next day. That kind of fold.

"Master. I have a favor to ask you.

Nil said that to me with a ready face.

Nil asked for a favor so rarely. What is it? "

"... won't you train me?

"Exercise...?

"Yes."

"Even if I was told to train..."

"Please!

Nil lowers his head deeply. I occasionally think about it here, but was this the cause?

"Can you tell me more?

"... at that time... When I saw your husband fighting alone, I felt that my helplessness was deeply resentful..."

……

"To be of any help... please!

Same as when I cursed my helplessness.

He mourns his helplessness and hopes to do something about it.

"... okay. I'll help you with something. I just wanted to give it a try.

"Ah, thank you!

Pah, Nil's expression that brightens up.

"If I get into trouble in this place, I'll go outside.

Yes!

Do you think it's a wild animal business to teach a girl like this how to fight? Will adults be scolded for protecting their children?

But in this world, children and adults die from the weak.

The figure of a child who has become a zombie. I can't help but notice that sight.

In this world, children die if they do not learn how to fight.

If Nil's life is saved by teaching him how to fight, I choose to teach him, whether he is called a cattle or not.

But... Nil wants to be stronger, definitely. The determination seems strong. Too strong for the child to decide.

Kim! Kim!

"Hah... hah..."

"What's the matter? Is it over?

Put your knees on the ground and shout at Nil as he breathes.

Sweat from your forehead, firmly squeeze back your shield and dagger, and stand up.

"Not yet... hah... not yet!

Khhh!

"Ugh!

Tired and cluttered movement. A sword forced out of hand will not be able to defeat a single slime.

There is no way to forgive such a thing, but he lightly strikes the dagger with a sword that remains in place.

Karan Karan...

A dagger rolled over the ground with a dry sound.

"... take it.

Standing in front of Nil who let go of his dagger, he lifted his sword.

"Hih?!

Looking up at me with a cramped face, I held my shield with both hands. A shield that blocks your vision. You won't be able to see me at all.

"You can't see the front, can you?

That's it.

"Well... not yet..."

"I can't help it. It doesn't get stronger all of a sudden.

………

"Nil. Is the only reason you really want to be strong is to mourn your own impotence...?

"Huh?!

Nil looks surprised at my words.

"It's only natural for a little girl to be powerless. I guess there's nothing I can do about wanting to be strong. In a world like this.

……

"But is it my mistake that you seem to be carrying something else?

……………

"... is that what you don't want to say? Well, then I guess I can't help it.

"... Master..."

Nil looks sorry and crys.

"Let me know if you want to.

All right! Next time, I'll have you practice with me!

"... yes!

I've been aware of Nil's hesitation for a long time to say something. It must be so important to her that it's hard to say.

Let's wait until we want to talk.

After that, I trained every day and helped the dwarves with their defense enhancement plans.

When we decided who would generate and operate the Golem and the enhancement plan was oversized, Prithue contacted us.

On the morning of the tenth day of sending the letter, as usual, Nil and I were practicing outside the woods, and Nam's men who handed the letter came running over.

"Dear Sinya, This way."

Did you get an answer?

Open the letter and read the reply from Prithue.

"... that's Prithu. No, a tribal king.

"What did it say?

"It seems that a soldier from the King of the Beasts is on his way.

A handful of them, but they're really good at it. It says we will arrive tomorrow.

"You're relieved.

I see. I just can't seem to slow down.

According to the information Prithue obtained, the Knights of the Holy Order are occupying small villages and cities one after the other. It is also written that if left unattended, it will be swallowed in a short time.

"You can't wait for me either..."

"I'm heading west early tomorrow to stop it.

"From here to the west, are you heading for the Grand Cave of Tanalupo?

"Do you know him well?

"I've heard about it several times... from elves who were the same slaves..."

A few days west of here. There is a high and long mountain range called the Tanalupo Mountains, which connect east and west to the Grand Cave of Tanalupo.

There are detours, but naturally it takes several times longer, and no one chooses to cross the snow-capped mountains.

In order to travel west of the mountains from here, we need to go through this big cave in Tanalupo.

And it is the territory of the elves that spreads beyond the great cave of Tanalupo.

It's headed to the capital city of Hyormina, which is within Elf territory.

"I'm going to Hyormina..."

"Are you okay...?

"Hmm...."

The Elf race is famous for its high pride. When I see Nil's reaction, it doesn't seem to change the game settings.

Another concern is that they hate the most people of all races. That's what I mean.

The reason is simple. Because the elves are pride, but they are popular, many have been deceived many times by others, and many have been enslaved.

Elves are characterized by longevity, elegance, and high magic, but they are physically weaker than other races and seem to have become prey to the cunning nature of the human race.

I remember because it was a flavored text with vivid contents. Above all, I entered Hyormina only once during the game, but I remember it very well because the NPC did not talk to me and attacked me suddenly.

So realistic?! I remember thinking.

"If you're rejected, think about it when you're rejected.

The Holy Knights are definitely attacking us. It might help.

"Even though you hate me, do you want to help me...?

"If you don't do anything because you hate me, you're still hated, right?

I don't hate elves, I'd rather see them! That's why we have to do something.

………

Nil listens to me and reacts as if time has stopped.

"Pocahontas, what's wrong?

"... no... that's the way you think.

"You can't break a company animal if they hate you.

"Shachik...?

"Nothing. Let's finish breaking up today and head west on our own tomorrow.

Yes!

When I entered the forest with Nil, I bid farewell to the dwarf who was taken care of and to the dwarf who was not.

"Sinya! Nil! Don't go!

"Kara! I won't say anything!

Excuse me, Mr. Sinya.

"Rye is in trouble, too.

"Hmm!

Kara especially misses breaking up with Nil.

"Nil, I'm going to greet the tribal king, so stay with Kara and the others.

"I see.

Turn to the king of the clan by handing over to Nir the carat, which sobbed happily.

"Sinya."

"King of the clan.

"You're going... I'm really taking care of you. I will never forget this favor.

"Don't be so grateful, I'm afraid.

"Ho ho ho. Come back anytime. Sinya."

"Absolutely. King of the clan.

"Terri.

Huh?

"From now on, call me Terri. As a friend."

"... okay. See you later, Terry.

"Ho ho ho!

The day after I broke up with the dwarves. Take Nil west through the woods.

"Beaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

"Kara, don't cry so much..."

"Bubba, bubba, bubba, bubba!

"I don't even know what you're talking about..."

"Beeeeee!

"Mr. Sinya. Nil, thank you so much.... again.

"Oh, I'll be back.

He waved his hand to a waterfall of water running through his nose and tears, and slightly wet his eyes, and headed west.

Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.

At that time... the podium.

"Nh!!

My cut arm hurts.

"Ah... it was half the difference between my arms.

"It seems true that you ran away with your tail wrapped around it. Miggs, the little bitch is dead.

"Uuuuuuuu. I just came back for treatment. I'll settle with him.

"You're obsessed. I'm curious.

"Don't give me your hand. It's my prey.

"I can't believe that annoying Miggs said that... he lost one arm.

"Because I lost one arm. Ah... it's hard to talk to you... I'm absolutely at peace. Bye."

Walk down the hallway through the voice of a woman.

"... fufufu. I wonder if it was... Shinya. I wonder...."

Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.

"Huh?!

"What's wrong?

"No, something cold..."

"You have a cold?

"No, I don't think so..."

I wonder. I don't like it... have you heard rumors?

"Nil's sword is too beautiful.

"Ugh...."

"Such an honest and straight sword doesn't work with intelligent monsters or human beings.

"Ha, yes..."

After leaving Igarte, a small town, we walked for three days to reach the great cave of Tanalupo. I was just practicing my routine.

Nil and I started practicing, and there are two things we know.

One is that Nil's swordsmanship, I don't know who taught it, is neatly organized and doesn't seem like a child's swordsmanship. However, if you return it, it means that you are not good at running. From now on, the focus will be on the Knights of the Holy Order.

They don't hesitate to throw women into the herd of goblins. We can't talk if we can't rush it.

"Again, please!

"Okay, come on!

Gah! Gah!

Ugh!

"Use your shield well!

Yes!

Another thing I found out was that Nil didn't activate the magic applied to Nil's body against attacks that he didn't realize would be harmed.

I noticed it when I first struck in the stream.

"Okay, that's it.

"Hah... hah... thank you..."

"Let's take a break and let's go.

"... yes..."

I practice every day, but Nil never makes a weak noise. You really want to be strong.

After sweating, I sat there and felt the wind for a while. The wind that whistles at Zawazawa and the tall grass sweeps through the cheeks and climbs the mountain skins of the Tanalupo Mountains.

"The Tanalupo Mountains are huge when you get close. I can't see the top in the clouds.

"The elevation near the summit is so high that the snow doesn't melt all year round.

"The big hole underneath is Tanalupo Grand Cave?

Nil pointed to a big cave ahead.

"It's one of those entrances. Tanalupo Cave is a natural cave with lots of entrances and exits. The thickest and broadest road is just here.

I see. That's the first time I've heard of it.

"It's even more amazing inside. Shall we go?

Yes!

The break also leads to the Grand Cave of Tanalupo.