More than a dozen days after I went to Mount Lemuri, I ended up hunting in a northern cave but occasionally going there as well.

Looks like Lizardman was still up there because of the high level or experience.

Keppur comes out with eight at once, so you get quite a few Demon Stones.

But when I let Knoll use his skills, he collapses again, so I'm hunting while being attacked... the attack seems to pass a little and it hurts.

After all those days, I came to the Adventurers Association today.

"Hmm? I kind of feel like we're having a weird day."

"Is something wrong?

When I go inside, there's kind of more people making noise than usual.

I can see them discussing each other at different parties.

Looking at Widge's reception, she was discussing something with someone in big armor who didn't look well but had a few celebrities.

Hmm, shouldn't I interrupt this? There's a lot of noise within the association, and I think we should go to the hunting grounds without talking today.

"Ah! Mr. Ogura! Hey, don't go home!

I told Knoll and the others to go outside, heading towards the entrance to get out of the association.

But before you leave, Widge spots us and tells us not to leave screaming.

What is it? You got something for us, too?

"Can I help you?

"Ha, good. I was wondering what I would do if Mr. Okura hadn't come."

You're relieved that you were able to hold back, ho, with your hands on your chest and your breath.

If you hadn't come, would you have that important business?

"Hey, Okura."

"Was it Dius? What's wrong with you?

When I went to Widge's reception, the person I had talked to until then turned to me. Apparently it was Dius.

Migle, Smicka, and Mr. Gauss are with us.

"Yes, actually, I had an urgent request. I asked Mr. Dius to go to Mr. Ogura."

Urgent request? Besides, asking me out is a request for a multi-party recommendation.

"You know there's something wrong with where the demons have been lately, right? Therefore, this urgent request has been carefully told by the president of the association."

You did say that when you were Asterios. I got 300,000 G as an apology then.

Still, the president of the association, you're asking me to be discreet immediately? It kind of feels like it's not just every day.

"Aren't you asked to be an A-rank adventurer?

"We have A-ranked people going elsewhere. So we ask Dius and the others to go to the recommended B-rank location."

If it's a request that could cause so much concern, why don't you ask an A-rank adventurer?

When I put that thought to my mouth, I was already told that the A-rank had gone elsewhere.

So you're saying that urgent requests are happening in other places at the same time?

"Okay, I don't mind. What is that and what is the content of the request?

"Yes, it's a crusade request in an area inhabited by Heikovolt to the west. Signs of the Great Crusade are beginning to appear, so it is conditional upon the crusade of the core individuals before them."

Hmm? Individuals at the core of the Great Crusade?

I was told with a nervous look like the crisis was imminent, but I have no idea what you're talking about.

"Um... what is a great crusade? And what are the nucleus individuals?

"What, you're an adventurer and you don't know?

Dius reacts to my words and his party members have a surprised look.

None of us, on the other hand, seemed to know, and he leaned his neck in reply to me saying he didn't know I was going to face Knoll and the others.

I don't know who we are, so they gave me information about the general crusade.

There are two types of great crusades, and when an overwhelming demon of strength emerges, the other seems to call a great crusade when a herd forms and rumbles around a nuclear demon.

The A-rank adventurers don't seem to be very numerous, and they seem to have been driven out to areas where there are no other adventurers to leave because of what happened in more than one place.

"Heh, do you have that"

"If you leave the herd alone, even weak demons can do a lot of damage. We have to crusade before then."

"I understand the Great Crusade. So, what do you call a nuclear individual?

Ask about something called a nucleus individual, the apex of a bunch of demons. I mean, it sounds like a demon chosen as a leader.

Once this is determined, the demons will gradually form a group under the authority of this nuclear demon, without a normal roaming, etc., after springing up.

This time the sign appears to have been discovered that abnormally massed swarms of Heikovolts frequently engage adventurers.

I heard the report and looked into the rest of the area, and they showed the same signs and made an urgent request.

Now that the population is in an incomplete state, it is this request that we stop the core individuals before they develop into a major crusade.

"The individual in that nucleus is in danger this time. There are two types of demons in your destination: Heikovolt and Tyranoscobolt. And if there's an anomaly this time, what's expected is the emergence of Cobolt Road."

It's a cobolt, but it's a very noisy name. Lord to Tyrannos......

"To what extent is that a demon?

"A cobolt around 15 levels of the labyrinth is called Cobolt Road."

15 hierarchies...... sure that sucks.

It could be pretty strong when it comes to demons at least above B-rank and around 15 tiers.

It would be weaker than the boss, Aurum Slime, but it could be steel slime or stronger.

I can't see the stats, including the equipment, but Dius also had a lot of strength in vegetables.

Still, where a group is forming, demonic opponents on the 15 tiers of the labyrinth will be tough.

"I'd be comfortable going with you guys. Nice to meet you this time."

"Oh, it's nice to meet you."

We agree to shake hands and cooperate with each other.

Is this the first time you've come to this world that a party has cooperated with each other? I can't believe that's Dius and I... I can't think of that since we met.

Urgent, so I hurried to make my move and popped out of Schutting.

If it's true, I could have gone without any particular support...

"I can't believe it's so hard to walk normally"

"You've made it a lot easier for us..."

That I'm going with Dius and the others. I mean, I can't use magic carpets and beacons.

I'm a little disgusted with walking on my own feet in a while. It's like putting it back on foot after getting used to automobiles.

Even Knoll walks like he cares a little.

"I was so lucky to be asked to join Estelle and the others!

"Don't be too shabby, Migle..."

"'Cause you don't have a choice. How tense to be with a pretty girl like Estelle! I'll protect you!

"Yeah, I hope so."

Me and Knoll walk behind us, and there's Estelle near Dius and Miggle.

Dius looking embarrassed to see Migle with high tension...... that's a valuable embarrassment scene from Dius.

Estelle is smiling at her enthusiastic approach. Exactly.

"I heard Mr. Gauss had a lot of good experiences, so I wanted to talk to you when I had the chance to. What is the most effective attack ever?

"Hmm, right... that's from now on..."

"... here we go again"

Sisha and Mr. Gauss, Smika walking behind them.

Two people start talking about something noisy, and she's shivering frightened.

Yeah, I don't want to be in that ring either. Could Sisha and Mr. Gauss be compatible?

Sissha is listening to his words, sneering joyfully, talking smudgingly about whether he remembers the old days.

"Ah, I think the demon just arrived. Just fine, and I'll show you my skill!

As we continued to walk to our destination, Kobolt came running from a distant side on the way

There was still a lot of distance, but Migle, who discovered it, kind of leads the arrow alive and shoots it out.

Her unleashed arrow hits Kobolt's head brilliantly, and her head crushes beautifully as if she could have played an apple.

"... that?

"Miggle, what have you done now?

"I just attacked you the same way I did before! I'm surprised Cobolt's head suddenly blows up...... why not?

You don't usually blow up like this flashy, and Dius' party looks strange when you see the results.

... Oh, we're together now and we recognize it as a party, so maybe it's our buff in there?

Now Knoll and I have 65% more Attack.

You shouldn't tell me this...... I just said that you don't seem to believe me.

I've been walking for a while but haven't reached my destination yet.

A magical carpet would be a few hours, but walking would likely take more than half a day.

"Estelle, are you okay?

"Yeah... I'm fine. Don't worry, brother."

Little by little, but Estelle seems to be walking slowly.

I've managed to come along, but my expression also looks stiff and imposing.

In retrospect, I don't feel like I've done what it means to summon her and then walk long distances.

Maybe we're all a little early this time because we're in a hurry.

"It's not good to not be able to do that, is it?

"You don't mind if I do, do you? I have a reputation for my health."

Knoll and Sissha also make a noticeable noise, but they say they're fine and they're trying to keep walking.

"I can't help it... Look, you can ride it"

"What, but..."

If it stayed like this, I would have walked until I strengthened myself with supportive magic, so I decided to pamper myself.

Try not to get mentally tired before you get there.

That's why I decided to hang out. Estelle would be light, and she'd be fine as far as camping today.

Encourage her to crouch down in front of her and get on her back.

Dius and the others looked at us a little surprised at what was going on. That's kind of embarrassing......

"... sorry"

Say thank you there.

Confused, but apologizing, she rode on my back.

Turn your arm around my neck and I'll support you around your fat crotch.

I tell her to thank me instead of apologizing here, as I no longer feel sorry for her.

Estelle smiled after a slightly decent look when she heard it.

"Thank you, brother"