Transported to a hyper-realistic RPG.

Five days have passed since Aloria and the others began walking southwest of the continent. The mountains had to be crossed to Srebaya, and it still seemed to take a few days, but the village was getting smaller and smaller, slightly away from the sea. From the grasslands, where there is no difference between height and height, the landscape becomes a mountain path with a strong difference between height and height and a lot of greenery.

At the same time, monsters appear, and the danger is rising.

It seems that even if I am left like this, Nathal knows that I can't reach the city alive, and it's been quite a long day or so. By the way, the two Servitors are super-subordinate from the beginning. We do our best to keep ourselves out of the way, even if we barely say anything.

"Bart, are you okay?

"Come on, I'm fine! I'm used to traveling with my mom!

Burt walks behind and says so with a smile, but he sweats like a ball from his forehead. Mountain walking will be hard for children.

"Master. There is a monster in the front. It is unlikely that you can avoid it.

Nil stopped walking at the beginning and called out.

Three Forest Caterpillars on the narrow road in front.

It is a large potato worm about one meter long and has a brown body. It is a monster that eats bodily fluids from plants and animals. It is a pest that devastates the fields and is harmless.

Potatoes are not moving that fast, and rank is C. Without any special abilities, the method of attack would simply bite into it.

"... Nil stands by here.

I got two. Defeat the remaining one with Alolia and Bart.

"Ha, yes!

In fact, after entering the mountain path, D-ranked monsters like Horn Rabbit and Slime have already been crushed several times by Aloria and Bart. However, if you're a D-ranked monster, you can defeat it without having to teach me a sword.

If you want to learn the sword, keep yourself safe on a pedestrian journey, and protect yourself from danger, you need the ability to defeat C-ranked monsters.

This time, they will be fighting a C-ranked monster for the first time.

"Forest Caterpillar moves slowly. If you look closely, anyone can avoid it.

Check your feet thoroughly, and don't panic. You can definitely defeat them both. Is that good? "

"Yes!

"All right. Then I'll take the right one. I'll take the middle and left.... let's go!

I pull the thin sword out of my hips and cut it into the nearest central forest caterpillar.

Hold the handle of the sword in both hands, and cut it down vertically after stepping on it. Swordsmanship, thunder.

Zann!!

A clean blow to the neck enters.

The Forest Caterpillar, when it is slashed or pierced, the body fluids pop out, but it is completely empty.

* Giggle *

As your head slips and falls to the ground, your body fluids and body fluids flow out.

The forest caterpillar on the left noticed and turned towards us. Meanwhile, Alolia and Burt take a position to pinch the Forest Caterpillar on the right.

"Another one!!

Zann!!

Circling next to the left forest caterpillar and swinging down the thin blade in the same way, the unequal position of the previous forest caterpillar is severed and the exact same end is reached.

Alolia and Bart are watching carefully the Forest Caterpillar move.

Both of you seem a little nervous and impatient.

Gah!

The Forest Caterpillar lifts his head and tries to bite, but Aloria avoids it lightly.

When I first saw it, it was quite thin and there were no shards of strength, but now it has a little muscle.

Burt was also thin, but he was an active boy in the first place. Recently, I have eaten food and can move more lightly.

"Mother will protect you!!

Buzz! Buzz!

Burt daggers the Forest Caterpillar who attacked Mr. Alloria from the other side.

The blade sticks to the root once, and when it is pulled out, body fluids pop out.

However, I have already avoided the body fluids to the side. Smart kid.

"This way!

Zashh!

Next, Alloria slashes the Forest Caterpillar that responded to Burt's attack.

Forest caterpillar that drains body fluids from the dovadova and cuts. It seems that the two opponents are tough on boulders due to their slow movement.

In the end, they were not in danger, and they finished the crusade against the Forest Caterpillar. It is a movement that firmly understands what they can and cannot do. I am not indifferent and I am able to move carefully.

"Bart, are you okay?

"I'm totally fine! Mom, are you okay?

"I'm fine.

Don't overestimate your strength, and once the battle is over, don't miss out on post-battle confirmation immediately.

"Well done, both of you.

"Mr. Sinya! Come on, we did it!

"I saw it. You were able to protect what they both taught you.

"Yes! But... I couldn't be as cheap as Cynya.

"With my child's body and dagger, and with this short period of time, I will not stand a chance.

"Sinya is right. Don't be so cocky.

"Yes, I'm sorry. I'll take this back!

Bart and Alolia offer me a sword.

"No, from now on, you two can use it. We'll take care of it ourselves.

It's a farewell from me.

"... eh?! Are you sure?!

"No! I can't believe you taught me a sword!

"I said goodbye. Besides, even with that sword, I won't use it.

Hit the pom pom and thin sword. I use a sword. Even if I have a sword, I don't use it now. Besides, it's just a sword that's a little better than what runaway adventurers use. If I shake it as hard as I can, it'll come clean.

"But I want you to promise me one thing.

"Promise...?

"I learned something from my father with swordsmanship.

My father called it Kenshin.

"Kenshin..."

"Simply put, it means waving a sword. That's why I waved that sword.

"Why wave the sword...?

"What is Sinya's sword?

"I... Nil, there are people who have entrusted us with a lot. Shake your sword to protect those people. I went a long way, but that's where I got there.

I want both of you to decide the reason for waving your sword and the intent of your sword. And I want you to promise me that you will never wave a sword that falls off that sword.

It's the same thing that Aloria put on Bart at first. Don't abuse the power you've gained.

We both know the answer from the beginning. But dare to say it as a swordsmanship, what you learned the sword for, what you are waving the sword for. I can think clearly about it. If you stay fluffy, even when you get off the path you set yourself, you don't even notice it.

I take everything from my father, and I say it myself, and my ears hurt... but I guess I have to say it.

"Hmm... come here to protect your mother. That doesn't change anything.

"I'm here to protect Bart and myself. That is my sword.

"Keep that in mind. Especially Bart."

Come here?

"Burt thinks the sword is all he has to protect Mr. Alloria, but he has more power than that.

"Different power...?

"You can polish your swordsmanship like this or find its different power. Don't be too obsessed with swordsmanship. Burt's real purpose is to protect Mr. Alloria. If you can protect Mr. Alloria, you don't have to use a sword to do it.

"... yeah. I'll think about it.

With all due respect, I'm a brain bastard that can only be solved with a sword… A smart Bert will find a different solution.

That was the first time they had a sword.

Nil and I taught him how to fight dirty adventurers and the basics of swordsmanship. From the people who really do it, I think I rode a little swordsmanship. Still, there should be a lot more firepowder to pay for.

What can we do for both of us? That's it.

Alolia and Bart fought each other again and again against C-ranked monsters. They had less magic and magic could not be used in battle, but it was compatible with the adventurer's way of fighting, which used everything around them. Use the surrounding environment, falling things, anything.

By the time I crossed the mountain, I would have been able to defeat a C-ranked monster without any danger.

"I see it! That's the rebaya!

Alolia points her index finger at a city that can be seen from the mountains.

In a city surrounded by green mountains in all directions, as Aloria said, the total area is about one-third that of The Tavern Hague. A city that is not small but not big.

It's difficult today, but we'll be there by the end of tomorrow.

"I feel lighter when I see my destination.

"Let's get to that rock today!

Long before the mountain road, the greenery is cut off and you can see the rocky area. It is not a bad distance for today's destination.

"Alright, let's not hurry up, even if the footsteps get lighter. Always forbidden."

Yes!

Burt's number was decreasing on a steep mountain path that lasted for a long time, but with a clear destination, his footsteps became lighter.

Nathal... has become the earliest obedient pig because of Nil's intense escort. But when I heard about the Holy Knights, I didn't respond. Does this mean he'll die if he talks...? It is possible that the contract of death has been enchanted. I think we should leave this pig to Prithue.

Arrive at the rocks before sunset and prepare for camp.

The rocks don't grow the plants and the trees are a little taller than the others, so you'll know as soon as you get close.

After dinner and sipping tea in front of the fire, I was worried about the future.

"What will happen to Aroria and the others when we get to Srebaya?

"That's right... I'd like to reopen the pedestrian trade, but the goods and the carriage have been flushed..."

Speaking of which, yes.

Travellers are people who cross villages and towns and do business, so they don't have a house and most of their possessions are always with them. That's it.

For the two of us now that everything is gone, we will only be anxious about the future.

"Even if it's a simple job, I'll buy a carriage when I've saved up money, and then I'll resume shopping again..."

They say it's a simple job, but there's no such thing as a job that stranger girls can do. It's a dirty job that people basically hate. If you save money and buy a carriage, you don't know how many years it will take.

"... you should take this.

I'll give Mr. Alloria enough money to buy carriages and goods from the inventory.

"No, no, no! I can't take that! No way!"

Aroria shook her neck so much that she thought she could circle around somewhere. It is a big amount if you can buy a carriage and goods. I don't know how she feels about not receiving it. But it didn't do much damage to my forehead. Besides, if you go to a commercial guild, you'll get money for a variety of products that you contract with. More money than you gave me...

"Think of it as an upfront investment. If Aloria and the others make a lot of money, I'll get it back someday.

"... how much do you really like Shinya...?

Even though I can't repay you for saving me with a ship... I can't repay you for the rest of my life... "

"I'm not very popular. If you two succeed, you'll get your interest back!

It's almost impossible for a peddler and a traveling adventurer to meet again somewhere. As long as it is not even decided where Aloria and the others will be traders.

I know that and I'll give you the money. It is the same thing that you say you don't have to return it darkly.

Nil is responsible for my swordsmanship this time. But I also think that there was a constant feeling of absolute protection for these two people. I wanted to thank you for that.

"Take it.

"... I will definitely return it. Always with me and Burt.

"I'm looking forward to it.

If they had, they would have succeeded.

When I saw Alloria stroking Bart's head, I felt something close to sure.

Paki...

Mixed with the sound of trees exploding in the fire, you can hear the sound a little further away. It sounded like a broken branch.

The Arorians didn't notice, but Nil did.

When I asked Nil to look here, I put my hand on the small dagger on my hips.

There are many nocturnal monsters around here, and if you're camping, it's an area that absolutely needs surveillance. The outlook is good, and it won't be easy to get close, but it won't be.

Standing up and approaching the sound, you can see a shadow among the trees in the darkness.

I tried to reach out to the thin sword, but I stopped.

Because the shadows that were seen among the trees lowered their heads on the spot.

As I approached the shadow with vigilance, I finally knew who it was.

One of Nam's men. He was alive.

Are you okay?

"Somehow... I've lost sight of Sinya-san..."

"You lost it, and you know where it is?

"I was sorting it out and searching around. I saw a fire, so I thought hello.

"This past month?!

"I didn't think Shinya was dead, and I was instructed to find her no matter what.

Nam's men have leaves and grass all over their bodies and are covered in dirt. I guess I've been running around all over the place for the past month.

"I'm glad we're safe.

That's right. Something I have to tell you. And there's someone who wants you to take me back to Prithhue.

"What is it?

"I have a few things to tell you, but I have written them all down in this letter. Give this to Prithue.

I'm sorry, but this is Hulina from the Commercial Guild.

"I see.

Hand over the letter and the set to Hulina.

"And I want you to take me with you, Nathal. I found that pig nobleman. Can you take me back to Prithhue? I was going to ask the guild, but I'm sure you guys are better off.

"The ultimate pleasure of trusting me today. We are sure to complete our mission.

"Please. And do you know about the Demons?

"Dear Amazonians and Hollow, And the few people I can trust seem to be exploring a lot. Although we have not yet reached the core, we can still see some suspicious movements in the upper part. The investigation is progressing steadily.

"What about the Devil's involvement?

"Probably not. When I met Shinya, she told me that she wanted me to continue collecting letters.

"I see... I see. We need to make sure we're not late for the other side. Let's make haste too. What about the Alliance?

"It's going pretty well.

"That's good. Thanks for letting me know.

"Ha. Um... may I ask you just one question?

"What?

"Hello, are you aiming for the rebels ahead?

"I meant to... did something happen?

"... the Srebayas have already fallen into the hands of the Holy Knights. Nearby villages, mostly...."

"Shit! You're late... where are the people in the city?!

"There's no one here anymore. Some of them escaped...."

"... those scum..."

"By the time we got here, we were already..."

………

"What can I do...?

"... I want to discuss and make a decision, okay?

"Yes."

Bringing Nam's men close to the fire, Burt was already in his tent, and Aroria and Nil were waiting for him.

"Nil, Mr. Alloria.

"Master. How are you...? You were able to join us, right?!

"They found me by accident. These are really good people. Well, you didn't know that, did you? These are our people. Don't worry.

"Yes, yes.

Mr Alloria is a little vigilant because the hem is in the shape of a black robe that is worn out and looks quite suspicious.

"First of all, Nathal decided to get these people to take him.

"Are you... okay?

"I don't know how Alolia feels, but I think it's more certain than giving it to the Alliance. I won't let you escape.

"I think that's better for me, too.

"Alright, that's what Nathal's gonna do. Next thing I know, the Slavians ahead... have already fallen into the Holy Knights.

"What?!

"When I saw it earlier, I didn't see the city getting rough...?

"According to information from Prithue, there are many battles against the Holy Knights around the world, but some cities have chosen to surrender in order to reduce the damage.

"You mean you surrendered without fighting..."

Grips his fist tightly. For us who have seen the elf settlements, we know how stupid that is.

I can't see it from here, but there are probably a lot of dead bodies in the city.

"That's why we're running like this because we're not the ones to help..."

"Unfortunately... there is still a city that surrenders at the risk of what Ichigo wants.

"I heard the Alliance was going on… but you couldn't help it?

"I'm sorry... now we have an alliance of beasts, elves, dwarves, and fishmongers. This allowed us to protect many villages and cities from the Holy Knights, but not all of them..."

"If we don't collect letters as soon as we can, we'll get more damage..."

"Relax… some cities have succeeded in bringing the Knights of the Holy Order back completely.

"... just listening to that makes me feel like we've been rewarded a little bit for what we did.

Little by little, the world is changing. We need more allies and bigger alliances.

"... instead of getting into the city, Alolia and Bart should run away with him to a safe place. We will continue on our way to Mt. Kuroumi.

"We..."

"Mr. Aloria. You remember the sword, don't you?

Aloria listens to me and sees Burt sleeping in a tent. Don't go wrong.

"... I see. However, I will definitely repay the favor I have received. So...."

"Oh, I promise I'll see you again.

"... yes.

"I'll leave first thing tomorrow morning. Alolia and her son Burt asked for it.

"Yes, I promise.

If they had been running around this area for the past month, they would have been able to move safely. I told you where we're going next, and it shouldn't be hard to get together.

Then we waited for the sunrise before it was time to say goodbye.

"Mr. Sinya!

Burt hugs around his waist. I don't say I don't want to go, but they tell me I'm lonely.

"Protect Aloria.

"... yeah. I... will definitely protect you..."

Bart walks away sipping his nose.

"Thank you very much.

Aloria lowers her head as she wipes her tears.

Good luck.

"... yes.

"Mr. Sinya! Miss Nill!

"Walk properly!

Bash!

Bubby!

Aarolia kicks Nazareth. It's getting stronger...

The two Servants lowered their heads deeply, then accompanied themselves, and they had no intention of fleeing.

Nathalie's future... probably won't be a mess. Objectively speaking, the death penalty is inevitable.

Unlike the other Knights of the Holy Order, they are fairly mentally weak and will be tortured to drop some information.

I look forward to the next letter from Prithue.

"See you later!

Big wave, Bart. After Nil and I looked back, we waved until we couldn't see.