《The Home Improvement Store Employee Building An Agricultural Village In Another World》 1 Prologue, dont gamble too much. Okay, here''s the checklist. Wait! Wait a minute! Seriously! I''ll buy you dinner or something! No, no, no. A game is a game. Are you sure you were okay betting on that? If my boss finds out, he''ll be pissed. I''m not going to make you take it back. In a vast white space, a man and a woman are playing chess at a small table and chairs. A man in a high priestly robe with gray hair and a beard, looking like a dandy uncle, is teary-eyed and drooping against a woman in a suit with dark hair who looks like she just graduated from college. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I think I can summon a hero or something. The woman grins a little wickedly, but the man''s face is very pale. Or rather, on the brink. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to do with it. "No. My kids haven''t grown up with the culture and all that, and they''ve been stagnant for about 400 years now... and frankly, it''s boring to watch. That''s why I wanted a child who could be a catalyst for culture and technology. So dame! "I''m definitely going to be pissed... not at my boss, but at my wife. .... I''m not sure. In the event that you have any kind of questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. So, the boy you''re going to get is going to be from Japan, from Earth, and he''s going to be an adult boy with at least a high school education. I''ll be sure to use the skill-granting coupons I''ve collected for him. You wouldn''t like it if the boy you sent from your place died right away, would you? "Well... that''s true. Take good care of her, okay? I''ll select a girl who''s smart enough and not sick. I can''t decide even if I look at them one by one, so I''ll just pick randomly, okay? I''m sure you''ll be happy with the results. .... I know. I''m sure you''re right. I''m not sure what to do, but I''ll do my best. The woman who said this melted into space and disappeared. It''s a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything you like. 2 Welcome to the Fantastic World Congratulations on your win! This time, you have successfully flashed your sword and magic, and have been chosen to move to the fantasy world of Arstetia, where various fantastic beasts, demons, monsters, and other creatures live. I''ll be back. The next thing you know, you''re in the sky above a jungle that you''ve only seen on video, facing a noisy woman on a transparent floor. ...Oh, you''re tired, aren''t you .... You must be Masaru Narumi. I''m 34 years old! That old man... he should be younger... what? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Oh, I see. .... I see. I looked down at my body and saw that for some reason my body had tightened up. I''m sure I was thin. I''m sure I was thin until I was in high school, and I''ve never been macho. When I checked my body curiously, I found .... It''s a service that makes you feel young again. The reason why my body is toned is because people who weigh a lot need muscles to support their heavy bodies, so I have more muscles than I thought. If you force them to lose weight, they will lose fat while keeping their muscles intact, and the balance will be lightly adjusted. I see. That makes sense to me. I''ve been using my body a lot, and I call myself a "chubby guy who can run"... No, I''ve never said that. .... I''ve never said that. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. Hey! "Hey, wait a minute! What do you mean by "in exchange for a bet"... let him pay for his losses! Why would I... it''s not a dream? You''re dreaming, right? I couldn''t help but tsk-tsk at the incomprehensible line... or rather, panic a bit in my brain at the end. I''m sorry, but it''s not a dream... Well, I think you can hold a grudge against a bad god. Well, you can''t veto it, so just give up. . If it''s a dream, there''s no harm in it. So I''ll give you my blessing. According to the data, you like games. So you have some idea of what skills are, right? Simply put, it''s the embodiment of a talent... well, you know what I mean. Well, I''ll give you this as a present! Three skill-granting tickets! Most people only get one or two skills, so to get three new skills is amazing! Three more talents? While you''re thinking, "Wow, that''s pretty cool," a new woman appears behind the woman in front of you, wearing a robe embroidered with magnificent gold thread. "Oh, aren''t there eight of them? For some reason, the quietly whispered words were the scariest words of my life, and even this noisy woman, who was probably the god of this world, suddenly turned pale. 3 The tea is delicious. Narumi-sama, do you mind if I take a moment of your time? I''d like to have a few words with this girl. Please have some tea and enjoy the view. Yes. "Yes, I''d be delighted! I reflexively said yes, and a table set with a teapot, a teacup, and my favorite chestnut jelly appeared in this empty space above me. ...30 minutes. Oh, it''s so relaxing. .... What kind of tea and sweet bean paste is this? I wonder if it''s expensive. .... ...60 minutes. ...60 minutes. "Oh, what''s that flying thing over there? It''s pretty big. .... ...90 minutes. ...90 minutes. "The wind is so nice... ...120 minutes. "It''s getting a little chilly, isn''t it? But I don''t mind so much because this tea is so delicious. ...150 minutes. "Why doesn''t the tea in the teapot disappear? It''s a mystery. .... What? What? What time do you think I''ll be here? Because the sermon is unfolding at the edge of my field of vision with an abnormal aura. Who wouldn''t want to get involved in something like that? ...180 minutes. I''m sorry. I''m sorry to keep you waiting. My husband and this idiot are causing a lot of trouble. No problem. "No, not at all, sir. We took our time to enjoy the view. By the way, that .... By the way, that He glanced at the woman sitting on the floor. "Oh, it''s okay. She needs to be reminded of that a little bit. No. No, no, no. May I ask you something? I think you two are our goddesses, but would it be rude if I asked your names? "Oh, she hasn''t even introduced herself? Did you hear about my husband? Oh, you haven''t heard? I really can''t help it. I''ll make sure he and my husband start over with discipline later, so please forgive me. Goddess. The goddess who is being made to sit upright is already slumped over with a half-souled face. I can only shake my head in agreement with her. I''m going to introduce myself, don''t just stand there! "My name is Victinius, and I''m in charge of the world of Arstetia. I''m sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. No, no, no. "No, no, please raise your head. I can''t believe God would bow to me like that. .... "No, no, no. I was looking at Victinius, thinking that he looks like a beautiful secretary with a decent vocabulary. I''d like to introduce myself as well, if that''s okay. My name is Hera. My husband is Zeus, and he holds an important position on Earth. He is not here now, but he should apologize to you, but due to his punishment and his work, he cannot be here, so I have come on his behalf. Please forgive me. I''m sorry. Hera and Zeus? I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. Right in front of me is the beautiful goddess Hera, full of kindness and care! She''s the only one who''s been on my side so far! Maybe .... I''m not sure what to make of this. You are a really good girl. My husband is a fool for such a girl. .... "Oh my God! He''s reading my mind! It''s the only time to ask this! I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m sorry. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. You don''t like it either, do you? Wouldn''t it kill a billion people in both worlds to bring you back? It''s impossible. Yes, I''ll go to the other world. I can''t believe I''m saying this, but if I have to die on a scale of a billion people just to get home, or if I have to become the biggest disaster ever, it''s not like I''m going to have a pit in my stomach. It''s not like people are going to die on a billion-dollar scale just to get back home, or that you''re going to be the biggest disaster ever. I don''t think so. You can''t really interfere once you''re down in the world. I don''t know. This is Victinius, the bad goddess. I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. What''s wrong with you? I was told that the eight skill-granting coupons I took from my husband would be used for you, but he only tried to use three of them! "I didn''t say all of them! Victinius'' last stand was... "Anything? "No, sir, nothing, sir. Nothing. The last of Victinias'' resistance was shattered by a single smile: .... I think you should be pissed off. 4 Get protection! So, let''s give you some skills. First, let''s check your current status. Please remind me to open your status. It''s like a game. It''s like a game, but you do as you''re told. I thought it was a game, but I did as I was told. Yu Narumi (20 years old) Occupation "Transporter Title: "Betting prize", "Transferee Level 1 Life force 160 Magic power 223 Strength 112 Physical Strength 86 Mental 79 Speed 91 Luck 41 SkillsSwordplay 2Bodywork 2Farming 3Woodworking 4Engineering 2Architecture 1Arithmetic 3Art 3Singing 2Language Translation What is this status? Is she really a normal person? I thought there were only one or two skills, but there are ten? The reason why her status is a little bit high is because I made her skinny and made her adapt to this world while keeping her strength and so on. And then there are the titles... and then there are the skills. Don''t underestimate Japanese education. And what did you do for a living? The average man has about 100 life force and magic power. Strength, stamina, spirit, and speed are around 50. You''d have to be a full-fledged adventurer to have double that. Luck is usually in single digits. In game terms, defense depends on your strength, stamina, and equipment, and magic resistance depends on your spirit, but not so much that it affects magic resistance. It seems that a little resistance is not enough to fight fire or electric shock. So it seems. Back to the story. "Oh, I used to work at a home improvement store. I helped customers carry and assemble the sheds they bought, and there were a lot of elderly people in the countryside, so I helped them with a lot of things. The word "agriculture" means that my family was a farmer, so I have been growing rice, wheat, and vegetables since I was a child. And home centers in the country have many farmers as customers. I''m a farmer. I''ve gotten a lot of certifications... I guess heavy equipment licenses and electrician certifications are useless here, aside from gardening. .... I''m sure my skills won''t blossom if I''ve been helping out at home since I was a kid. .... It''s a different level of education. It''s because the level of education is too different. You can learn how plants work in school, and there''s so much information in Japan. .... What? I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to do. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. "That''s it. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure if you''ll be able to find the right one for you. 5 加護を得よう【後編】 "Well, is this the skill granting ticket? How do I use it? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to use it," she said, looking at the ticket. I''m getting ready to go, how about another cup of tea? We waited for five minutes, sipping tea with Hera-sama. Five minutes of waiting while sipping tea with Hera, and out of the magic circle appears a fancy decorated box that looks familiar. "Is this a slot machine? It was a slot machine, a synonym for gambling. Haven''t you learned your lesson? You still haven''t learned? When I turned my suspicious eyes to the goddess, she followed me from the side. You can''t really choose whatever you want when you give a skill. If you want to add a bit of direction, you can always use a slot machine. I didn''t mean anything by it. I didn''t mean it that way. "So you can''t have a casino-style bunny suit as a punishment game. I don''t know. We both look at Victinius with a grin on our faces. "What? I''m a god! I''m a goddess! I can''t believe I''m wearing a bunny suit... .... I''m a god! "Okay, okay, let''s move on. It''s a shame about the bunny, but now we have to give it some skills. Put the ticket in the slot there and pull the lever on the side to start. ...Vienna... ...Ween...Ween...Ween...Ween...Ween...Ween...Ween...Ween...Ween...Ween...Ween. While stretching out the wrinkles, I asked her what she was curious about. The number next to the skill is the number of the skill. And the number next to the skill is the skill''s level, right? How many is the maximum? The answer came from the bad goddess. The number next to the skill is the skill level. All the skills are supposed to come out of their slots, but it''s kind of set up so that skills that are race specific or impossible to use won''t come out. Of course, the more common skills are more likely to come out, and the more rare skills are less likely to come out. But since there are up to 10 skill levels and each skill level is included in the game, there are more than 2.5 million patterns, including duplicates. If you don''t have the divine eye, you won''t be able to see the patterns. Even if you had the divine eye, you wouldn''t be able to react. Oh! I''ve got a ticket! One, two, three... "You''re not listening to me, are you? Well, okay. Just get on with it... you''ve got eight turns, so get into a rhythm. "Hey. "Hey, my beautiful goddess Victinius... it says here 10 for 1 .... "Hey! "Hey, I can get eight! It''s a good thing you have 8 draws! If you have that many skills, you''re in the hero class! Don''t be so extravagant! You call me a bad goddess in your heart and then you call me a beautiful goddess! You''re too good for me! I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m sure you''re right. I don''t know, but I feel like I''m losing. Then let''s do it this way, I''ll play one card for me and one card for Victinius. I''ll give one to my husband for the trouble he''s caused, and Victinius will give one to you as an apology for what you''ve done. How''s that sound? Victinius? "........., if you insist, Miss Hera. But you have to remember! This ticket is an ultra-rare item that requires a certain amount of the god''s stored divine power to create! It''s normally only used to move history or when a child is conceived between a god and a man. I don''t think there''s ever been a case in history where 10 of them have been used. You should know that this is a very special honor! The two goddesses quickly took the skill-granting coupons from somewhere and handed them to me while I was reeling from not knowing that they were so precious. (Let''s forget about the fact that Hera was fumbling around in her cleavage. It''s a little warm. .... ) "Well, let''s start again with 11 skill slots! Clang! When you pull the start lever, you hear a nice sound and the slot rolls start spinning, and at the same time the slot machine itself expands horizontally into 11 rolls and buttons. Yeah, you can''t see the pattern too fast. Click...Appraisal 3 Click... masonry 4 Pop...Demolition 2 Puchi...mining3 Puchi... leatherwork 3 "It''s so plain. .... It''s so simple. "Now you can be a great carpenter with stone and wood. "................... Click... storage space (item box) Rare. Puchi...Kurosmithing 2 Puchi...Blending 3 Puchi...Healing Magic 1 Puchi...Logging1 What? The last one already? Isn''t that a little plain? I''ll be crying my 40th birthday. And my skill level is low. .... "......................... I''m not sure what to do with it. You''ll make a great carpenter. .... You''ll be a great carpenter. I''m at a loss for words. I wonder if it''s a trap to make me turn a few more times. .... "............... kindness hurts .... I''m sorry. Status after adding skills Yu Narumi(20 years old) OccupationTransporter TitleUnparalleled Production LoverSkill CollectorGambling GiveawayTransporter Level 1 Life force 160 Magic power 223 Strength 112 Physical strength 86 Mental 79 Speed 91 Luck 41 SkillsSwordplay 2Bodywork 2Healing Magic 1Appraisal 3Demolition 2Mining 3Felling 1Farming 3Smithing 2Masonry 4Woodwork 4Leatherwork 3Formulation 3Civil Engineering 2Construction 1Arithmetic 3Art 3Singing 2Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap "So, now that we''ve given you the skills, are we ready to roll on the ground? "Yes, let''s go! Right? "You two goddesses? Why aren''t they making eye contact? .... I don''t know. There''s a magic circle shining at my feet! Hey! Wait! Hey! Hey, .... I''m sorry. And so, Narumi Yu''s transfer to another world took place. I''m going to go to the fantasy world of Arstetia, right? I''m going to go there. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m not sure if the development of your world is destined to be put on hold for a while after all. You could have built an asteroid for the cost. Well, it''s free to hope. .... Expectations... well, free or not, I don''t feel like spending any more money. .... I hope you have something interesting to do to pass the time. ... ...And so the two goddesses faded away. 6 From the very beginning, Mr. Tempre is a lost chil... It''s time to descend! The first thing I felt when the light of the shifting magic circle disappeared was the smell of the trees. When I looked up, the sun was right above me, and I was dazzled, so I covered it with my hand. I''m going to look for a place where people are .... But first, I''d better check my belongings. .... I''ll be back. I''m wearing a t-shirt, jacket, jeans, belt, socks, and boot-type safety shoes... In my bag I have three notepads, about 20 pens, my phone, a solar charger, a portable battery for my phone, wet wipes, candy and chocolate, an empty I had a plastic bottle, a towel, a hand towel, two B5 books, an LED light from the 100 yen store I bought yesterday, and eight AA batteries. Seriously? .... Surprisingly, the bag is heavy, but there''s not much in it: .... Well, no one living in Japan usually carries a weapon. .... I don''t know. I picked up a tree branch about 1m 20cm long and three rocks about half the size of my fist. The branch looks fragile, but it''s better than nothing. I guess I''ll just have to walk around while looking at the map. It''s no use getting lost in the mountains, I''ll just head for the plains. I think I''ll head for the plains. And so I began to walk, hiding in the shadows and taking care to see wide open spaces. ...Six hours later. "It''s getting really dark and I don''t see anything, not a single artifact... It''s not safe to sleep at night in such a clear place, so I guess I''ll just keep moving. .... I''ll have to keep moving. And so they kept moving, and more time passed, and finally they came to an answer. I''m not sure if there''s anything to be seen in the middle of nowhere. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something to help you. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. (up) (It was just my luck that I didn''t encounter any demons.) For now, I decided to sleep that day by leaning against a rock only slightly larger than a man and camouflaging my surroundings with the branches I had collected. I set the alarm on my phone''s vibrator and said, "Good night .... Good night. And so the curtain closed on the first day. 7 第一村人発見！(された) "You can''t sleep here. You''ll die. Wake up! Wake up! When you wake up, your body is shaken and you see a white fluffy thing. I rubbed my eyes, which were still blurry from waking up, and when they came into focus, there was a boy and a girl with long ears looking into my face. "Hmm? Bunny ears? ...I mean, I found the first villager: .... I''m sorry. They must have been tired yesterday. It seems that she slept soundly, despite the alarm on vibrate. I''m not sure what to do. Can''t you move? "Oh... I''m just tired, that''s all. I''ll be up in a minute. I''ll be up in a minute. I''ll be up in a minute." I can''t tell them I''m still sleepy when they look at me like they''re sincerely worried about me. I can''t say I''m still sleepy. There are a lot of monitor lizards around here, so if you sleep in a strange place, you''ll die. Seriously? "Yeah. I asked them about it, and they told me that they broke off some fresh branches to camouflage themselves, and when they gathered them together, the smell of the plants was so strong that it made them stand out even more. These two also came to check on me because of the strong smell of newly broken plants. If there is any danger, they have to report it. "Hey, I need to talk to you about something, but my brother doesn''t have anywhere to go. If you could, could you take me to where they live? I''m sure the adults will get mad if I take you to everyone''s place because you''re a human being. .... Don''t get mad at me. Don''t get mad at me. .... "Don''t get mad at me I don''t need these templates: .... That''s what it is, right? You''re a human supremacist and you''re persecuting subhumans, right? I''ll ask them. I don''t know. We''re not bunny ears, we''re rabbit people. We''re not rabbit ears, we''re rabbit people. The adults said humans are mean because they don''t like non-humans. Bingo. Bingo... but I''m pretty sure I could die if I was left here. .... I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I''m going to work really hard, can you let me live in the corner? My brother is really in trouble. .... I''m really in trouble. Are you lost, big brother? Oh, yeah. Yeah, yeah. I''m lost in the streets and in life. .... Yeah. That''s for sure. What do we do? You look like you''re in real trouble. I feel sorry for him... let''s take him with us. I don''t want to embarrass this innocent child. My life is at stake too... I''m rather worried that these kids are too innocent to be tricked by bad guys. If you just want to ask them, is that okay with you? "Yeah, I''m fine with that. Thanks. Hmm? Someone''s coming from over there... picking them up. .... We don''t need a ride, and the adults in our village don''t come here much, do they? But, you know, there''s .... But look over there: I point to the approaching figure and they both turn pale. You can''t come here. It''s a demon! It''s a hobgoblin! It''s a hobgoblin! It''s a hobgoblin! It''ll take more than one adult to beat it! We have to tell everyone! While I was talking about this, the shadow was getting closer and closer, and I could see it clearly. He was about the same height as me (175cm), but he had the physique of a martial arts fighter I had seen on TV. He had small wounds on his face and body that bled. What''s wrong with him? Is he in trouble? "Yes, brother! Goblins are usually in packs. He''s probably a straggler who''s been living on his own! That''s a bad thing! Let''s get out of here! If he''s really that bad we''d better get a move on. "Hey, you two, run. I''ll draw him away and take care of him! If you''re really strong, you can''t just run away with this thing that''s endangering your family and your friends! Run to call for backup! But, big guy! Come on, Mei! Run! The longer we wait, the more likely it is that you''ll die! Run! So your name is Mei... I missed the boy''s name. I''ll have to do my best to get it right! Come on! You gobshite! 8 ones first fight "Come on, come on, come on, come on! "Come on! What kind of man would I be if I didn''t show off here? What kind of man would I be if I didn''t show off here? Whoo-hoo! Goo-hoo! ...Wha... ...ew. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. .... I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. "Oh, I''m sorry. It''s okay, it''s okay, it''s okay, it''s okay. "Aah! Obviously angry, Hobgob wields the club. I try to avoid him. I''m in trouble, seriously! "What? Heee! Aah! Aaah! The hobgoblin kept swinging his club at me, trying to hit me as I desperately tried to avoid it. I''m not sure what to make of this. If it hits you, you''ll die, so it''s no consolation to me. "Ggagh! Gah! GIGH! I don''t speak goblin, but I know what you''re saying! Hit me! That''s it! Don''t avoid it! That''s what it''s like! That''s what my brain says when I avoid an attack. "Gahhh! "Oh, I fell. .... I fell. And so Hobgob hit his head with a stone slightly larger than the palm of his hand and passed out, bleeding. I''m not sure what to say. Do you want me to save the accident scene? Just as you''re about to make a fool of yourself, you''re hit in the head from behind with a heart-stopping blow! Spaaaaaaaan! I turn around and there''s Victinius, the goddess of evil. What the hell are you doing? I summoned you near a settlement of non-belligerent humans, so why are you so far away! I''m against human settlements! Opposite! No, I don''t know unless you tell me. "You have map skills! If you had just looked at the map from the first place, you would have seen it! You idiot! Ah! Oh! And what''s with the accident scene preservation? Just get it over with! This is not Earth! If you don''t kill him, he''ll kill you! Do you understand? Do you understand me? Then do it! Pick up that cudgel over there! A goddess who forces you to kill... ugh! Aaargh! I picked up the cudgel and swung it at Hobgob''s head with a little more force. Ugh... that felt weird. You did good. Look at the status for now. "Well done. What? Well, let''s see the status. Yu Narumi (20 years old) Occupation "Transporter Title "Unparalleled Production Fanatic", "Skill Collector", "Betting Giveaway", "Transferee Level 1 -> 6 Life Force 160175 Magic power 223231 Strength 112119 Physical strength 8690 Mental 7980 Speed 9194 Luck 4142 SkillsSwordplay 2Bodywork 2Healing Magic 1Appraisal 3Demolition 2Mining 3Felling 1Farming 3Smithing 2Masonry 4Woodwork 4Leatherwork 3Formulation 3Civil Engineering 2Construction 1Arithmetic 3Art 3Singing 2Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap "Oh! I''m up a level! You get it? You don''t have to be so averse to taking a life just so you can live! This is exactly where the weak die and the strong live! If you want to survive, you have to face your heart and come to terms with it! You got it! Okay, let''s get you back to where you started, okay? Don''t forget anything? Let''s go, shall we? Hmm? Transfer to the first place? What? Wait a minute! Why are we transferring back to the first place? There''s a couple of girls I just met, and I''m supposed to wait for them. I''m supposed to wait for them. "How could there be humans in this place? .... Oh, they''re not people, they''re bunny ears! Rabbit people, right? "Oh, and you had something to say about the bunny suit story when you took out your skill slot. You''re getting carried away with the goddess, aren''t you? Hmm? Behind me? Is that Hera? I told you not to mess with her! You need a little more spanking, don''t you? You''re free to go, okay? I''ll send a picture of you in your bunny suit to your item box. See you soon! Thank you, Hera. I''ll be waiting for pictures of Bunny and Victinius! Let''s wait for them for now: .... 9 うさ耳達と仲良くなろう It was almost two hours later when May and the rabbit people arrived here. If they had fought that thing for two hours, they would have died. Are you alright, big guy? A boy, whose name I hadn''t heard, appeared from behind the six rabbitmen men and women with bows and arrows in their hands. "Hello, boy. I didn''t get your name yet, did I? "I''m Zita. So where''s the hobgoblin? Did they get away? Gone? We have to find him now! The rabbit man rushes out to look for him. "Wait a minute! I defeated the hobgoblin. I defeated the Hobgob. "Defeated? By yourself? But there''s no hobgoblin, right? I guess so. Ah... everyone''s suspicious looks hurt. The answer is simple. I couldn''t stand to be left alone with a corpse, so I tried to see if I could get into the item box, and I did. Oh, I have to give evidence. "Here, hobgoblin, here. "Here, Hobgob. A hobgoblin corpse appears in front of you with a sickening sound. "Sure it''s a hobgoblin, but is it more of an item-box skilled? Huh? What''s wrong with that? It''s funny because Zita and Mei told me they had nowhere else to go and someone with the skills of an item box would be invaluable in any city. "What? What the hell? I''m not sure what to do. I''m not going to lie to you, I''m not going to lie to you. If you have a rare skill, you can get along with anyone and live freely? I thought this was a bit mean, but I threw the words at them with a hint of sarcasm. The Usagi people look at each other with a wry smile. So, how did you defeat the hobgoblin? I heard he''s really strong. "Oh, that''s easy. I was trying to avoid the attack, and I slipped and fell and hit my head on a stone. Then I grabbed the cudgel and .... What about ? What about ? You can''t run away for two hours, and you can''t keep dodging, okay? You can''t just keep dodging. You''ll die! The only things that could be used as weapons are this branch that''s about to break and some rocks. He seemed to be beyond dismayed and seemed to be somewhat tired. And? What about me? I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to live in a corner of your village or not. I don''t know. "Oh, yeah... well, we were talking about welcoming you if you''re really in trouble, asking for more information on the way over. You stood up to the hobgoblins and risked your life for the two of us, didn''t you? Not only the two of you, but the Rabbit People are sycophantic? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''ll have to introduce myself then. I''m Masaru Narumi. Please call me Masaru. Masaru. 10 兎人族の集落 The houses are made of wood and grass, and the whole village is surrounded by a wooden fence for protection. . It was about five kilometers from the place where they had spent the night and fought for their lives against Hobgob, and it took them longer than expected to get there, as they had to return from hunting for adults who could explain and fight. Zita and Mei ran back to the village in a sweat to tell us the news. When I asked them what they were doing so far away, they said they were collecting dried monitor lizard droppings to use as fuel. The conversation with the chief of the village ended without incident, and he graciously agreed to let me stay here if I had no place to go. I asked him if he was being careless in letting a stranger live here. When I asked him if he was being cautious in letting a stranger live here, he said that when he was talking to the chief, he was gently putting his hand on his shoulder, listening to his heartbeat to see if he was lying. I thought that he was surprisingly clever, but I guessed that he might have a skill to identify something that he couldn''t tell anyone else. I guessed that he might have a skill to distinguish between people who are lying and those who are not, and stopped pursuing the matter deeply. If you think something is dangerous, you should be careful. For the time being, I''ll be staying with Zita and Mei. Nice to meet you both! Their father died in a battle with a demon when they were young, and they live with their mother. It seems that the two children are working hard to make ends meet without the help of men. The people around them are trying to be kind to them, but they don''t even know what to do to make their lives better, so they are unable to overcome their poverty, as is the case with the whole village. In the meantime, I need to check the skills I haven''t done yet: .... If I don''t work properly, I''ll be too embarrassed. "I''m home! In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, please do not hesitate to contact us. No toilet, no kitchen, not even a desk or chair. .... Inside, there was a beautiful woman in her early twenties with rabbit ears. "Oh, welcome back. You have a visitor? "Sorry to bother you. My name is Yu Narumi. I have a connection with Zita-kun and Mei-chan, and I was wondering if I could stay here in the village for a little while. I''m not sure if I''m bothering you or not, but I''ve been invited to come to your house. We have nowhere to go! You fought the hobgoblin for us! He defeated it all by himself! The two of them did their best to convince me to stay with them. There''s nothing here, but I''m sure it''s sheltered from the wind and rain, so please take it easy and think of it as your home. Please make yourself at home. I was relieved to hear his kind words, but at the same time, I felt guilty for accepting a single person into this poor life. Then, let''s have lunch. After that, you two can go to the forest and pick some nuts. "Yes! "Yes, sir! After we eat, I''ll go with you two to the forest to collect nuts and check your skills. I''ll start with what I can do! 11 As expected, it was cheetah! They finished their lunch of some kind of sweet wildflower soup, and before I could ask them to accompany me, they jumped and disappeared into the forest. I had no choice but to borrow a knife for demolition and a machete for firewood from their mother, Lulu, and go into the forest alone. The first thing you need to do is to look at the status column and see if you can find the "Swordplay 2", "Bodywork 2" and "Healing Magic 1". I''ll just appraise the knife and machete I borrowed. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to make of it. It''s made of iron, but it''s not very strong, so it''s not suitable for work that requires a lot of force. A simple machete. A general purpose machete. Suitable for removing branches, but not strong enough for chopping firewood. The weight is light enough for women to use. Be careful not to break it. But you seem to be lacking a lot of tools. The next step is "Dismantle 2"... what to dismantle... hobgoblins? What do you get for dismantling a goblin? .... I''ll leave this one alone too. Next. There''s no vein to dig with Mining 3... Logging 1 is next: .... It''s impossible with this machete. .... Huh? When you''re looking at the skills section of the status menu, it suddenly switches to the skill details screen. "Logging 1. A skill for cutting down trees. Gives correction when cutting trees. You can also use magic power to cut trees without tools, but the cost is low. I''ll try it once. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea or not. If not, I''ll think about it again. If not, I''ll think again. You stand in front of a tree about 40cm in diameter and think about activating your skills as far down as possible. You can feel something being consumed by your body. "............? I''m not getting anything...? Huh? Wait, wait, wait! Wait! Actually, it was out, and when I touched it, it fell over. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I want to praise myself for putting it in the item box as soon as I could. I thought I was going to die. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. Well, that''s okay. Next is "Farming 3"... no place to grow, no seeds or seedlings... ...Kurosmith 2 doesn''t have any ore or ingots either, so it''s a no-go. I''ve just made something without tools, so I wonder if I can do something with Stonemason 4. More on that later. I don''t know. Stonecutter 4. There is a correction for stone processing. It can be used for various things such as cutting, surface processing, drilling, and manipulating the density of stone. Can be used without tools by consuming magic power. You can use it without tools. But I don''t have a stone to process... oh, I think there''s one in the item box! You take out a stone from the item box. "Well, let''s just make it into a cube... wow... hooray! It''s done! In the palm of my hand, a stone about half the size of my fist was formed into a dice about two centimeters on each side. The surface was still quite rough. The amount of magic consumed was 19, which was more complicated than chopping wood, but less than the size and skill level. The next skill is... Woodworking 4. Let''s see. .... The next skill is... Woodworking 4. It corrects for the processing of wood. Can be used for drying, cutting, surfacing, drilling, grooving, and many other things. Can be used without tools by consuming magic power. I''m not sure what to do with it. A tree with a diameter of 40 centimeters has a thick trunk and a large branch, and it is 4 meters long, even if you consider it straight to the point where you can get the material. In terms of volume, it''s quite massive. It''s bigger than I thought. I don''t know how much it''ll distort when it dries, so I''d better do it before I drop the branches and stuff, or I''ll use it for material as big as possible later. Come on, dry it out! I can feel more and more magic being consumed from inside my body. First, the leaves wither and fall, and even when all the leaves have fallen off, the magic power is being consumed without mercy. As soon as I thought that I was in trouble, I staggered and fell down to hug the tree lying on the ground. This is the legendary depletion of magic power. It''s so hard. .... It''s hard. The fallen tree was my lover for about five minutes before I could move. ...Not pretty. 12 Lets look for something delicious. I don''t think I''ll be able to check my skills any further today, so I''ll just walk around looking for food. Of course, I occasionally check the map to make sure I''m not too far from the village. Oh, I can eat these mushrooms! Can red with white polka dots grow big? I wonder if these red and white polka dots can grow up!" I thought to myself as I appraised and found food little by little. After a while, we came upon a river about six meters wide. Is this... a good pattern to approach the river? Is it a bad idea? The water is clean, but I don''t think there are any demons in the water... I''ve seen images of people being attacked by crocodiles or something like that on TV while fetching water from the river. In the first place, I only have an empty 500ml plastic bottle to put water in. But water is essential. .... Okay, get a grip! Okay! I was able to get water without any trouble. "There''s a really tasty looking fish! I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. That''s something to work on in the future. As I was about to turn around to leave for the day, I saw a huge lizard over a meter tall on a low rock a little ways away. Is that the monitor lizard they were talking about? I tried to appraise it, but it didn''t give me any information at all... was the creature a different skill? "Are they good lizards? It''s not that I don''t like it, it''s just that I can''t stand the thought of it. However, I can''t bring myself to fight with a meter-sized lizard. As you look through the contents of the item box for something, you see an abominable tree that has been quickly dried and depleted of its magic power. This is the only way, right? You move to a slightly elevated position to look down on it. He''s basking in the sun, Sarge! You''ll need to get the tree up and out of the item box... and carefully place it around the lizard''s paw... and knock it down! Take it down! The lizard is trying to run away under the fallen tree, and its tail is twitching, probably detached to attract attention. The rest of the job is as simple as swinging the club down. "I... do this all the time, don''t I? I can''t do any real fighting, though. "I can''t do any real fighting, but..." "Let''s get some trees, lizards, and tails. I''ve done my job. I did what I had to do, so I put about 15 rocks the size of a man''s head into the item box along the river. I returned to the village. "You''re safe, aren''t you? I heard you went into the forest alone, so I looked around and couldn''t find you, so I was worried that something had happened to you! "You can''t go into the forest alone, big guy! "You can''t go into the forest alone!" I was berated by everyone I met after this. They were all looking for me... and I''m really sorry! "By the way, I caught this: .... By the way, I caught this: And now that the presumed monitor is a corpse, his appraisal skill has been promoted to confirmed monitor! And the appraisal results have already confirmed that he can be eaten! Furthermore, with the "Dismantling 2" skill, he has been transformed into skin, bones and meat! "What''s this? You can''t just take out the dismantled meat and call it this, right? If you''d like to share some of this monitor lizard meat with your friends, you can do so in small portions at ..... monitor lizard! I looked at the surprised adults with a wry smile. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. It''s dangerous. I''m not going to fight a monitor lizard by myself. By the way, the tail of this monitor lizard is the most delicious part of the lizard, according to the appraisal, so the tail meat was turned into dinner back home. Not only Zita and Mei, but also Lulu was very pleased with it, which made me very happy. The tail of the monitor lizard is really delicious! I didn''t know the rabbit people ate meat too. .... While thinking this, I left for my dream on the slightly prickly leather rug. 13 Lets make a toilet. "Hey, I was wondering when I went there yesterday, there''s a river a little ways down the road. Is there anything in that river? Like demons? While having breakfast to decide today''s schedule, I decided to ask Zita and the others for information about the river we found yesterday. I''ve been looking for you for a while now. He said that there are no demons in that river. "Fish! "Fish! There are fish! I noticed that Zita is trying to be more like an adult than she should because she doesn''t have a father and she needs to be strong. If that''s true, he''s 7 years old like Mei, and I think he should be more like a child, but he''s a man, and I think he has a sense of pride, so I''ll let him be for now. When I moved here two years ago, I decided to establish a village here because the river there is free from demons. A safe water supply is our lifeline. I see. From Lulu''s story, I could understand why this village is so primitive and poor. However, this is not the only primitive place in the world. It''s not going to be like Japan, but I''d like to make the culture like that of a legitimate fantasy RPG. My immediate goals are wooden, brick, or stone houses, and, most unforgivably, toilets. Is that the thing that sometimes disappears into the woods? I shouldn''t think too much about it, but I don''t have the courage to keep going into the woods to do my business, nor do I have the courage to do it in a place where people might come. So my first goal is to build a public toilet. If this is a fantasy world, there must be a thing! Speaking of toilets, the best thing to do is to recruit that girl! Is there a slime nearby? If so, I''d like to know where and what kind of slime it is. I''d like to know where they are and what they do. The three of us all froze in fear at his words. What? Did you hear something funny? What are we supposed to do with the slime? That demon can melt anything and sometimes it attacks children. If you''re an adult, you can escape by force, but if you''re a child, you can get caught and eaten. I don''t think it''s in the immediate area. .... I don''t know. I''m sure they''re out there. About half a day''s walk north, under a rocky cliff. They can''t crawl up from the cliffs, so Mr. Hite said they''re probably eating creatures that have fallen down the cliffs. Mr. Hight? Mr. Hight? He''s the best hunter, and he was there yesterday when we went to pick up the old man. For the time being, slime is not a bad trait to have, especially if you can''t really get up from the cliff. You have to dispose of your filth, garbage, and prey in a sanitary manner, and it''s not impossible to explain to the village. The other thing is the materials... I can''t do cement, but I''d like to do some pounding. I think a certain idol group was using gravel, slaked lime, and mud...or the sea....... I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. The three of us froze at the question again. "The ocean...yes. May and the others escaped from that direction. .... I''m sorry. It seems I''ve asked the wrong thing. A heavy silence fell. It''s been about ten days since we walked southwest. We''ve been walking southwest for about ten days. Again, silence. Silence again. Don''t you have any skills to escape this kind of atmosphere? It''s a little too heavy for the Japanese! "............. " Somebody help me! Good morning, I thought you were still sleeping since no one woke up today, but you''re awake. "Good morning. "Good morning. I''m pretty sure this woman is my neighbor''s slender young wife, Mimi! I''m sure she was a childhood friend of Lulu''s. I''m not sure. What''s with the air... is something wrong? It''s nothing. Let''s all three of us work hard today! Lulu clapped her hands and encouraged us to take action with a smile, and we cheerfully greeted her and left the house. So, what are you going to do? "The adults always say that before doing anything, you should consult with them. After hearing all this, he must have known that I had a purpose. If you want to build some kind of facility in the village, it would be better to consult with the chief or the leaders of the adults before moving. So, let''s go to the chief. I''ll tell the two of you together then. I''ll talk to you both then. The road to the bathroom is going to be tough. 14 材料探しの旅に "Good morning, Mr. Chou. May I have a moment of your time? The chief of this village is a young man of 37. The fact that he is the head of the village when there are many other elderly rabbit people in the village suggests that he has some special power or bloodline. It''s not something that I, a newcomer, should be prying into, so I''ll let that part go. I''ll be frank. Actually, I''ve been thinking about building some new facilities and houses in this village, and improving the surrounding defense fences. I was wondering if you could help me. The chief raised one eyebrow dexterously and stared at him with interest. So, where do you see the problem and what facilities do you feel are necessary? I don''t get the impression that you''re speaking off the top of your head, but I''m sure some of us would feel uneasy if you told us that you wanted to make some changes to the place you live when you just arrived yesterday. Can''t you be a little more careful about that? "Of course I understand your concern. But you know what? Trust takes time. That''s why we can''t delay our preparations in case something happens and our actions for the future. I don''t think we should delay our preparations and actions for the future. I believe that regretting what we should have done at that time is an act of letting go of your trust. I don''t know what I can do, but will you let me try for you? I''ll give it a try! This is the belief I learned while working at a home improvement store in the countryside. There have been times when I noticed something and didn''t do it, resulting in injuries to the elderly and children. There have been times when I have been berated by my boss for going beyond the jurisdiction of my job. But I am a clumsy person who can only be satisfied in that way. I will never be able to fix this, even if I get angry, because it is my belief. So, where do I start first? "What? Are you sure? It''s okay. Your eyes are telling me you really want to make this place better. Eyes speak louder than words. Do the eyes speak louder than the words? Or are they testing me? Well, no. I don''t know if I should worry about it. "I think I''ll go to the southwest sea alone for now. The reason is to gather materials. Who told you that? Did anyone tell you that? "Yes, I''ve heard of the people who chased you from your home. I don''t want this to be an unpleasant journey for you. .... "Yes. The two men behind me, who had been listening quietly, broke into the conversation. I''m coming with you! I''ll go with you! I''m coming with you!" Zita and Mei looked at each other with strong eyes. I''ll go with you! I don''t have a choice. .... "Zita, Mei. I can''t do it. I can''t take you guys with me. I''m not taking you with me. "Why? "Why not? You''re leaving Lulu alone? And you''re weak. At least until you''re mature enough to defeat hobgoblins. The two puffed up. I''m not going to take you with me no matter what, though. I don''t want to take you no matter what. I don''t want to take you with me. It''s no use hurling hate at me. "Luck is a skill. I stood and fought. I stood and fought. I won because I had the minimum strength to do it, and I had something to make my luck happen. It''s a lie. It''s a big lie. In fact, you''re the one who feels the least like you fought. You''re right! You don''t even have the right to fight yet. I''ve always said that those who overestimate their own strength die. You''re right! The one who called out to me was one of the hunters who had rushed to my aid yesterday. "Mr. Hite! So this is the hunter I''ve heard so much about, Mr. Hite! So I''ll go! Rejected! Why not? Why? What are you going to do, reduce the strength of our defenses? Besides, if we take Hight-san, our best hunter, it''ll make life difficult for everyone. That''s why I''m not taking you with me, okay? You may need to infiltrate the human race, and I''m definitely going alone this time. I''m definitely going alone this time. He left the depressed Heit behind alongside Zita and Mei, and discussed the preparations for the trip with the chief. So I''m going to get ready today and go tomorrow. "What? ""What?" We''ll see what happens. 15 It was written in the Bible of life that bad guys ... Okay, I''m off! Hey, hey, hey, hey! Why are you...? I know you''ve been sneaking around at night preparing for the trip. We only have one room. So after having breakfast, I gave Lulu the bag I was preparing for the trip and decided to leave while she was sitting on the floor lecturing me. Is there a culture of sitting on the floor? Of course I taught her. "Good morning, Mr. Hite. I''m going to say hello to the chief, would you like to come with me to the chief''s place? "Oh, good morning. "Oh, good morning. Good morning. Hurt is carrying his usual bow and arrow and a very large bag. No way. .... I''m not sure what to say. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to hear that. Oh, it''s not bad... it''s very strong and solid... oh, here it is like this: .... Oh, here it is: He arrived at the chief''s place, commenting on Hurt''s bow. Hurt is in a very good mood after being praised so highly. "Oh, good morning, Mr. Chief. Yes, this is Mr. Hite''s bow. Please hold it for a while. Please hold it for a while. "Hey, Masaru! What''s going on? What''s in it is just preparation for a trip, right? I''m sure you''re not the only one. I don''t know. He pretends not to know in a dignified manner, but his eyes are completely swimming. In this case, silence is considered right, right? So I taught the chief the culture of seated reflection, and I also reminded him that I was sure he wanted a lesson from the chief about his responsibilities as a hunter. And don''t forget to remind him that he is a hunter. He grinned and said he had found an interesting toy, and his eyes were smiling, so he must have gotten the message right. If you find something you want, I may be late, so don''t even think about searching. Please don''t expect any souvenirs. As for the rest... please take care of Lulu and the others. Please take care of yourselves! Bye! "You''re in the southeast, aren''t you? I don''t know... .... I remembered east and west backwards: .... And so we set off in a sigh of relief. ...It''s really hard to run long distances. I''ve been running at a fast pace because I''m enjoying the scenery as my physical ability is improving, but just walking and running for a few days is also quite an ordeal. It''s already the third day, and nothing is happening. Once, while running, I stepped on some shit and slipped and fell. I was thinking, "I''ll forget about it," when I heard someone''s voice. I turn around, but there''s no one there. "...Hey! ...Hey! Over here! Oh, there''s a man waving at me. What do we do now? Are we going? Behind the man is a carriage, the horse seems to be dead, was it attacked by something? I decide to approach the man, keeping my eyes peeled and alert. "Hey! Over here! A bandit attacked me and killed my horse, so I''m in trouble. I managed to drive the bandits back, but I''m missing a leg. ......... There''s something he''s saying, but I can''t make it out. The horse that was said to be dead is still bleeding, as if it hadn''t been cut for a long time. And there''s another trail of blood that seems to have been dragged to the back of the carriage. Looking at the carriage, it looks like a merchant, but why is he alone? Who''s guarding him? What about the man who was operating the carriage? As you think about it, you reflexively take out a hobgoblin club from your item box and swing it at the man. ... "Hey... .... I''m sorry. You were just about to pull out the sword behind your back, weren''t you? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. I''ll take the sword too... "You! How dare you! And just as I thought, four of his friends appeared from behind the carriage. Oh, Gene. Don''t be stupid! I''m going to show you that the GUNNM is not just an MS for hand-to-hand combat! "........., what are you talking about? I know. I just wanted to say it! "I''ll kill you! Die! Yuck! A stone from the item box hits the man in the face as he swings his axe. You bastard! That''s not fair! Fight fair! The next man who comes at me with an axe is a man who is trying to kill me. You throw a club at the next man who comes at you. I got hit again! The moment you pass by the two men who are down and in pain, you release a large stone you picked up near the river from the item box and drop it on their bodies as you slash at the remaining two men. I''ll chop your head off! I''ll cut off your head!" and flashes his torso. The man, clearly upset by the unexpected turn of events, is unable to defend himself and is cut down. One more! I regained my nerve and glared at him. "Hee... Please help me... Please help me. She slumped over and started begging for her life. There''s no way I can save him... he''s not worth listening to. "If you help me, I''ll give you all the treasure I''ve accumulated! So help me! If I had treasure, I wouldn''t be a thief... wait a minute. I''m not sure if I have a few weapons. I don''t have any money, so I''ll just collect what I can. .... I''ll let you lead the way. But first, get some sleep! The man gets kicked in the face with a cracking sound and passes out. How bad? There are no human rights for evildoers, said the beautiful girl who was the heroine of the bible in my youth. (It''s a novel, though.) I''m sure there are no survivors on the victim''s side, but if they were attacked and the owner is gone, then there''s no problem with me taking care of the lost property since I killed the bandits, right? So I searched the carriage and the surrounding area and found three men who appeared to be guards. A merchant, a lord, and three men working for him were found dead. I put the armor of the guards and the bandits in the item box, and the merchant gave me a bag of coins. The guards and the merchant each had a card with a different design, and when I appraised each of them, I found that they had an Adventurer''s Guild Card and a Merchant''s Guild Card. In the carriage, you can find .... I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but I think it''s a good idea. I don''t know. In addition, there were some salted meat and dried herbs that could be preserved, so I put those in the item box as well. The water in the water bag is probably drinkable, but it smells a bit muddy, so mark it so that it doesn''t get mixed up with the water bag from the village. I tried to see if I could fit a horse or a broken wagon in there. You''ll be lucky if it does. I wondered if I could bring back the bodies of the adventurers and merchants I was guarding. But they didn''t fit. I don''t understand why demons and horses can enter but not people, but I don''t know why, so I stopped thinking about it. I found a sleeping bandit in a carriage, tied his hands and feet with ropes, took out a tree that had dried yesterday, cut off the branches and dried them, then put the body and branches in a hole I dug and burned it. My civil engineering skills came in handy in digging the hole. I''m not religious, so I don''t have any faith, and I didn''t have any connection with them, but... I cried a little. 16 a thiefs hideout Yu Narumi(20 years old) OccupationTransferee TitleUnparalleled lover of productionSkill collectorGambling prizeTransporter Level 69 Life Force 175186 Magic Power 231243 Strength 119121 Physical strength 9093 Mental 80 82 Speed 9496 Luck 42 SkillsSwordplay 2Bodywork 2Healing Magic 1Appraisal 3Demolition 2Mining 3Felling 1Farming 3Smithing 2Masonry 4Woodwork 4Leatherwork 3Formulation 3Civil Engineering 2Construction 1Arithmetic 3Art 3Singing 2Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap As I was looking at the status of the monitor lizard and the bandit, I noticed that the bandit woke up. You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them. "Please don''t kill me! Please don''t kill me! "Take me to your cellar. I''ll kill you if you try anything. Specifically, if you try to harm me, give me false information, run on your own or try to escape. Don''t think you''re going to die as cleanly as your friends did, okay? When I nailed him with the threat I had prepared, he shook his head so hard I thought his head would fall off. Blood splattered all over the place, very dirty. I remembered that I could use healing magic, so I pointed my palm at the bandit and his face scrunched up in fear. Healing Magic 1 A magic skill that can heal. You can use [Heal] to heal some wounds, and [Antidote] for simple detoxification. "Don''t move... [Heal]! That''s a little better, right? "Heal... healing magic? Just get up and show me the way. Get up and lead the way. I''ll give you a few simple orders and untie the ropes from your legs. "Untie my arms, too... you''re no match for me. I''m not gonna do anything stupid. No. No. That''s not negotiable. You don''t like it, you can die here. You watch the man and your surroundings warily, smiling to yourself, wondering who''s the bad guy now. "Get up now. If you want to die, why don''t you just say so? I''ll cut you down, burn you like they did, and get to where we''re going. . The man gets down on his knees and looks at the hole where the body was burned and rushes to his feet. "...this way. Come on. Don''t do anything you don''t want to do. You know what happens if you take the long way around or move without being seen by the others? If I take the long way, I''ll get hurt, and if your people attack, you''ll be my shield. Or do you have something more important to do with your life? I feel like a bad guy now. I wonder how my old friend from school who referred to me as a mafioso when I used to wear a suit and sunglasses is doing: .... I don''t see him anymore. It''s been years since I''ve seen him and I''m a little sad. After walking for about half an hour, the man stops and tells me to get down. "That abandoned mine you see over there is our hideout. You see the guards? There''s a few more of us in there... seven if you count that guard. Hey, please let me go... they''ll kill me if they see me. .... Wait a minute. You said it was an abandoned mine? How deep is it? And why was it abandoned? It''s not that deep. It''s rather shallow. The passage inside is shorter than from here to the abandoned mine. As I recall, you said the mine was abandoned because they couldn''t get as much stone as they thought. I think. It''s about 200 meters from here to the abandoned mine. It sure looks short. Anyone we need to watch out for? "There''s Hanard, the ex-adventurer. He''s the brother of the axeman you killed. That''s enough, right? Just let me go! Don''t talk too loud, or the guards will see you. I''m not the only one who''s in danger of being spotted, am I? Of course, I''m not going to let you go for free here. I''m going to give you one last scare. You know what? From now on, you''re going to change your mind, work hard even if you''re poor and have a hard time, and aim for a normal life. That way, you won''t have to go through these scary experiences. Thank you. Thank you very much. My brother. .... "Thank you. He also untied the ropes that were restraining her arms and bowed deeply to her. It''s not over yet, you know. I''m not sure what to say. "What? I inhaled as hard as I could and shouted loud enough for the guards to hear! What the hell? What do you mean, you don''t have any other friends? You''re setting me up! I''ll cut you down! What? What?" he whispered after checking that the guards had started to move. What?" he whispered after seeing that the guards had started to move, "Come on, get out of here, or the bandits will catch you. As he watched the man run away, he drew his sword from its sheath and walked slowly down the tunnel. As you walk down the tunnel, you slowly increase your speed until you reach the top speed where you reach the young man guarding you and plunge your blade into his chest. As the blood gurgles out of his mouth, he draws his sword with all his might and walks into the abandoned mine. When I saw the guard''s outfit, I was half convinced that this place was used as a storehouse for thieves. The man on guard was wearing ill-fitting clothes that didn''t fit him at all, and it was easy to see that he was the youngest of the group, so it was easy to see that he would be of low rank. It is easy to see that he is one of the youngest in the group and is probably the lowest in rank. He was armed with only a club, which was poorer than those used by hobgoblins. What''s the point of being a sentry then? There are six of us left. Six more to go. ...We got them down without too much trouble. Inside there were five drunk and dazed men and a woman. They almost fell when they saw me, but they each had a weapon and tried to attack me, but I cut them all down. There were a few pieces of armor, some coins, empty crates and wine barrels. I also took some ropes and a few ice axes, probably remnants of the mine. I took the corpse of the bandit outside and cremated it, then decided to try "Mining 3". Mining 3 Correction to the mining operation. It gives you a vague idea of where the ore might be. In rare cases, the amount of ore obtained is also corrected. I''m not sure if this is a good idea, but it''s a good idea. It''s a fantasy. I don''t know. Then I somehow got hooked on mining, and a day passed as I dug and dug. .... At the end of the day, the mine nearly collapsed and I had to flee in a panic. 17 今度は漁村。 When I returned to the place where the wagon was attacked, I found that three monitor lizards, probably attracted by the smell, were trying to dig up the corpse. We''ve got food! ...but it''s the ocean... . Then I checked the map to the southwest and started running. After about three hours of running, the smell of tide began to mix with the air! We stopped and checked the map, and the ocean was right there. I stopped and checked the map. I''m going to be a little cautious. .... It''s not a good idea to show off your item box, so I''d put a sword, some dried meat in a bag, and some herbs in a water bag. I''m not sure what to do with the money. I''ve got a lot of money, but I''ve got too little stuff. It can''t be helped, though. I can''t help it. For all intents and purposes, he doesn''t look like a traveler. But if you''ve come all this way without a single piece of luggage, you''re going to be in trouble. If only someone would think that far ahead. .... In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. There''s no one on that platform. There''s no one at the entrance to the village either... let''s just go there. Let''s just go there. I walked into the village through the entrance, which was completely empty. "What? Were the goblins perhaps on a raid? ...Sorry for the inconvenience. .... I''m sure they won''t let me go. ... There were more than ten goblins inside. One of them is riding a big boar. It''s kind of cool! At my words, they all turn around and start screaming, and the goblins quickly turn deadly. I''m sure you''ll agree. I''m not sure what to do. "I''ve prepared a bag of disguise. .... I''m sorry. You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them, but you''ll also be able to find a lot more than just a few of them. "Come on, come on, come on! Deja vu. You''ll be able to see that they''re not as powerful as the hobgoblins. However, when he had killed the fourth goblin, he began to feel something wrong with his sword. "d*mn it, it won''t cut! ...d*mn, it''s gore. .... When you cut a creature with a blade, blood sticks to it, and it''s surprisingly viscous and dulls the sharpness. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to do with the money you''ve got. I managed to reduce the number of goblins by hitting and poking the weak-looking heads. Six to go! That''s when he made his move... a goblin on a boar, screaming and charging at me. It''s more like a rodeo than a boar rider. "Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! The goblin and the boar, both over 150 centimeters in length, are coming toward us in a cloud of dust. "Here we go. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of it. Then the boar rushed into the .... I''ll be back! Boom! Boom! "What? "Whoa! At the same time as my voice and the boar''s shocked shouts, the boar was knocked off its feet by the momentum of the rush along with the broken wood, and flew through the air while rolling forward. The wood hit the goblin''s face... but this is not the time to think about that. You desperately try to avoid it by jumping sideways. "Aha! "Bugger! A broken piece of wood grazed me in the side, and the boar and goblin flew into the wall a few meters away. It''s like the decisive moment of a car accident. The village is silent. Wriggling in pain, I perform a "heal" ( I''ve gotten good at this by falling while running as fast as I can) and manage to get up. The remaining goblins are also stunned. "Sorry, but I''m going to finish you off, okay? He takes out another sword from the item box and plunges it into the boar''s neck. It''s still not deep enough, so you put your weight on the hilt and push the sword in further. The boar silently stops moving. ...The goblin it was riding? It''s broken in a weird way. "Well, that''s one more job for you, then. .... I''ll be back. He swings the sword he pulled from the boar and drains the blood. The rest of the goblins flee as if that action flipped a switch. I''m not letting you go! I cling to them and slay them one by one. As you turn your body to pursue the last goblin, three arrows fly from somewhere, and one of them pierces the goblin. When I looked back in the direction of the arrows, I saw six figures riding horses, wearing metal armor, and holding bows. "Oh... this smells like trouble. This smells like trouble. 18 Knights? Is that good? "This is the Coast Guard of the Kingdom of Greitas! Hey, you there! Who the hell are you? ! There you go, you rude, unthinking knight of the Templars. What''s the best way to handle this? What do you think? "Hey! I know you can hear me! Answer me! I can''t do it. .... Shut up! You''re yelling at me from horseback while you''re taking someone''s food from the side! You don''t even know who you are or how to say hello? What kind of knight would do that? Or is your name the Coast Guard? "What? You! You''re talking to a knight! Stop it, you idiot! You''re right. If it''s true that we interfered in the battle, it''s also true that we were not polite. You''re right. This is also the boss of an unexpectedly good knight order. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not, but I have. I am the platoon leader, Cook. The five behind me are my men, from right to left: Havoc, Jami, Eldam, Guy, and the one I just excused is Buggy. Baggy. Baby carriage sniffs. What just flew out of your nostrils? We were informed that a group of goblins were approaching the fishing village, so we came to take them down, but we were too late. Is this all your fault? "Yes, well, I managed to get to the fishing village and when I entered there were goblins and a battle broke out. I''m sorry I''m late, my name is Masaru. I''m sorry about earlier. I''m Masaru. "No, no, no. We were the ones who were rude first. I''m Masaru. You''re a really good platoon leader. Baby carriage''s got a look in his eye like he''s ready to kill me. I''m thinking of disposing of the corpse for now, how about you knights? "Dispose of the body? What are you going to do? "If left unattended, they may attract other beasts and demons. So you dig a hole, burn it, and bury it. I see. "I see. In that case, I''ll help you. I can help you. I guess they don''t have much concept of hygiene. Or is the disposal of corpses a job for the residents? Oh, yeah, the residents! What about the residents? I was wondering why there were no bodies here and no one had been seen. I was wondering why. "It seems that this herd has been wandering nearby for a few days, but when it turned out to be over ten in size, they evacuated to a forest settlement a little further down the road. A forest village. A forest village... maybe so. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. While pondering this, I walked towards the fishing village, dragging a goblin in each hand. You''ve got a difficult look on your face, is there a problem? ...! This is a goblin rider! You did this too! But this is .... But this is The first thing you need to do is get the tools out of your broken and crumbling hut and dig a hole underneath. Put the goblins in the hole and use the rubble from the hut as fuel to burn them. Let''s burn it. "But first, let''s talk about this goblin rider... and are there really too many goblins? Are you sure you''re the only one...? Yeah, that''s a pain in the ass. .... Can you move your hands first? If we don''t move fast, we''ll be done by nightfall. We can talk at night, can''t we? I don''t like sleeping with dead goblins or campfires with goblins. Somebody get the tools out of the hut. And gather the goblins around. "Why are you telling me what to do? "Why are you telling me what to do? What the hell are you doing? Baby carriage. Stop talking and start working. I''m going to dismantle that boar. It''s too good to waste. Okay. Well then, I need your help. Let''s get this done by nightfall. Let''s get this done by nightfall. The knights finally started to move after Platoon Leader Cook''s words. There was a small hiccup in that the earth under the hut was too compacted to dig, but the simple solution of digging a hole in the side of the hut did the trick. The work was finished sooner than I expected because I found an oil pot for fuel, and the knights were relaxing around the fire that I had built for dinner with tired faces. The knights looked a little surprised when I offered them the monitor lizards I had carried outside the fishing village as ingredients for dinner, but no one said anything, probably because they were tired. I looked around the village and found salt, so I roasted the skinned and gutted monitor lizard, sprinkling it with salt. "That looks good. .... I''ll be back. A crackling bonfire. It''s a great way to get the most out of your life. I''m not sure if it was my own throat that I heard the gurgling or someone else''s. Or was it someone else''s? Everyone''s eyes were focused on the roasting meat. Don''t we need to be on the lookout? We''ve closed the gates to the village. In a world like this, where there are demons, it''s necessary to put up defensive fences around inhabited areas, and it''s normal to close the gates at night. Goblins and other puppet demons may climb the fences, but the tops of the fences are sharpened. If you are injured or make a noise, the guards will find you. "Isn''t it about time? The lizards are cooked, and everyone takes a knife to their heart''s content. Because of their size, there was plenty to eat. One of them is staring at the tail of a monitor lizard, a baby carriage. When I looked around to see what I should do, everyone was laughing. Maybe it''s because I''m the one who got it and I can''t touch it, so it''s hard for him to eat it... he''s got a cute side. "Buggy. You want a tail? Eat it. Eat it. I said, and he looked surprised and panicked. The way he looked at me as if he was in love with the tail was apparently unconscious. When the lively dinner was over and we were all relaxed, Cook started to talk. "Masaru. You really killed all those goblins, didn''t you? "Yes. All but the last one. Yeah. Even for a goblin, fighting sixteen goblins by himself was a daunting task. And the goblin rider, the boar rodeo, was said to be quite a dangerous opponent. Normally, adventurers and knights would gather a group of eight to ten to destroy them safely. Numbers are power, and a group alone is a factor that increases the level of danger. The reason why there are so many weak goblins is because they are fertile and numerous. The goblin riders were really dangerous, though. Well, I''ve fought goblins before, even hobgoblins, so I knew I had to be careful... but the gore made my sword unbreakable, and when the goblin rider came at me, the blood really drained from my face. And the sword I was holding at the time is now this big. And the sword I was holding at the time looked like this. And I took out the first sword I was holding. The sword was bent in the middle, showing the extent of the impact. The fact that it bent without breaking showed that it was neither cast nor quenched, but was made of soft iron. It seems that even ironworkers have a lot of room for technical improvement. "So, if you''re so powerful, why don''t you join the Order? Here it comes. I knew you''d say that. I refuse. I already have people I have to do my duty to. That''s why I''m here. That''s why I''m here. "You''ve already found them. I just assumed you were a commoner based on your clothes. I''m sorry. I''m sorry. Since I left the rabbit tribe, I''ve been wearing the clothes the chief gave me because the clothes from my original world stand out. It''s not much better than a burlap sack, but it''s very stiff and simple. According to an appraisal, it was made of yarn made from the hair of a mysterious creature called a beastie. "No, I''m a civilian. No, I''m just a regular guy. I don''t work for them, but I''ve been fortunate enough to have people who''ve been good to me. I''d like people to think of me as family, or something like that. .... It''s great! That''s great! I''d like to hear this from all the adventurers who fuss about money and women, and some of the knights who are only interested in money and fame. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''re not the only one. You''ve been drinking. .... I''m not sure what to make of this. I don''t mind. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea to be tied to a knight. What''s so good about being a knight? It''s like. I remembered that I was an adventurer, and I met a bandit on the way. .... "What? "What? Oh, the atmosphere has changed at once. These guys are pros, after all. How many people in what area? I think this is Jami. He''s probably a scout for this platoon, and he''s lightly armed, moves smartly, and doesn''t make a sound. There were five of us. We met them at the scene after the attack on the wagon. A merchant''s wagon. A merchant''s wagon. What happened? At first, only one of them came out and said he was attacked, but the situation was strange, so I cut him down. I cut him down. Huh? Was it a club? Whoa, whoa... Hey... And they''re all in shock. "Then four of them come out from behind the wagon and kill three of them. They interrogate one, make him tell them where his hideout is, then kill him again. The victims were three adventurers who looked like bodyguards and a merchant. Three masters and three menials. Eight in all. Eight in all. You''re pulling my leg. I think I know where they''re hiding. Six bandits. All have been destroyed. All destroyed. What? Why are you all scratching your heads? I''ve brought the victim''s guild card, can it help? Also, I''d like to know what happens to the confiscated items? "The guild cards are helpful. We can identify the victim, and we''ll have to tell his family and friends, which is a lot better than just saying he''s missing, maybe ran away, or dead. As for the confiscated items, you can keep them. Basically, if you get something back from a bandit, it goes to the person who defeated the bandit. Or if there is no one to take it, it becomes the property of the state. If you don''t have a problem with it, just tell me what the confiscated items are. You need a report or something? I''m sure you''ll need a report or something, because even if you say you''re a knight, you''re still a soldier leaning on a bureaucrat. "A carriage and a few potions and other medicines in a crate. "A carriage, a few potions and other medicines in crates, some money, and a few weapons. A keg of wine, perhaps? "And a wagon... well, we can''t seize the cargo without it. And where''s the wagon? It''s not near here. The horses were being killed, so I hid the wagon. Where is it? Actually, it''s in the item box. So, you said you were here to do me a favor. Can you tell us why? Depending on your purpose, we may be able to help you. Depending on what it is. "Depending on our purpose, we may become enemies. That''s what you''re saying. Well, I''ll tell you if you want to know. 19 目的でしたっけ？ I came here because I want something. One is seawater, and the other is seashells. To get them, I need a water bottle and a wooden box. And a cart to carry them home. I''m thinking of something like a wheelbarrow. Farming tools and tools would be helpful, and maybe some dried fish as a thank-you gift for the residents when they come back? I wonder if there''s anything else: .... I don''t know. I''m not sure what to do. I can get you a water bottle, a wooden box, a wheelbarrow and some dried fish. The people here won''t mind if you say it''s a thank you to the people who protected their village. You''ll have to go to a bigger town to get extra farming tools, so you can come to the town where we''re based. Seawater and seashells, right? Can I ask what it''s for? It''s a good idea to say as much as you can think of, but everyone looks at you like you don''t make sense. "Seawater and seashells are used to make mud walls. I can''t tell you the details, but I was wondering if I could improve the living environment a little by using the methods I used in my hometown. I just thought. What is it? "Mud walls? It must be some kind of special technique. Let''s not pry too much into it. If it''s a good technique, I''d like to learn about it, but I''m not going to force you. .... This man is not cut out for business. This guy is not good for business. He has an interesting aura of "teach me. "Captain Cook''s brother is a carpenter, right? "Captain Cook''s brother is a carpenter? He''s a good carpenter and proud of it, isn''t he? Well, no wonder you want interesting and new technology. Havok! That''s it! "Well, if you think I was listening to you casually, I can only say that I''m sorry Captain Cook, but you''re lucky you didn''t take over as carpenter. That''s all I can say. Guy. "You too, Guy! You''re a great boss who''s worth messing with. I don''t know how much of it is natural, but... I''m not sure how much of this is natural, but if you''re saying you''re good, are you skilled? ................... Oh, you''re staring at me. "Skills? It''s not good manners to talk like that, you know. Or what? Are you interested in a skilled technician? Oh, no. I''m just curious because I''ve heard that you''re a good carpenter and I have woodworking and civil engineering skills. I''m curious. ...................... I don''t like that vibe. You''re embarrassing me. Why don''t you come work at my family''s house? Captain, you''re making a mistake. You should be recruiting for the Order. Because I''ve already been rejected by the Order! You''re both rejected. Both are rejected. ................... That''s enough. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I''d like to know how you handle skills over here. How do you verify them, how do you hire them... and how do you pay them? "Over here? As the protector of the country, I''ll let you know which one it is, but I''ll answer your question. When you become an adult at the age of 12, you will be issued a guild card to check your skills before you start working. This is the first time you know your skills. This is the case for all people, nobility and royalty alike. For some reason, you cannot get a card if you are under 12 years old. This is a common coming-of-age ritual. The card shows your name and your guild, but only if you choose to display your status and skills. Well, at that point, only about one in twenty people have skills. I see. I see. If only you can see your skills, then people can''t know that you''re a skill holder unnecessarily. I don''t know. Isn''t that strange? Because the goddess said that even normal people have one or two. I don''t know what you''re talking about! Doesn''t every normal person have at least one or two skills? "That means you''ll have one or two skills by the time you grow up and die. Soldiers, knights and adventurers who go into battle have a few more, but you don''t hear of craftsmen getting skills related to their work very often. I''m sorry. I guess I totally f*cked up. Well, no matter! You can''t change the past by worrying about it. So, where are you from? You''ll tell me, won''t you? You don''t know how to use a guild card, that''s obvious. You don''t even know what a guild card does. I don''t get it. Don''t give me some lame excuse like you don''t remember. It''ll get you in a lot of trouble. I''m sorry. Well, what exactly do you mean by "a lot of trouble"? Like being questioned about being a spy in front of a councilor with the skills to know for sure? I knew these guys were trouble. They deserve it? If you can blame someone else, blame someone else... for your own peace of mind. 20 夢は寝てる時だけで十分ですが？ "Actually, you know what? I''m from another world! I don''t want to hear about it. I''m from another world! It''s true, though, isn''t it? So, what do we do now? .... There is another continent, and I was sailing on the sea in a large ship... on the fourth day, I think. The ship capsized in a storm and washed up on this continent! How about this place! "That storm two months ago? That storm was the biggest one we''ve ever seen. If you were on the ocean when it happened, you''ll be able to find it at ..... "Hey, Captain. Hey, captain. I''ve never seen or heard of a ship that could travel that far out to sea. It might be on another continent. If we report it, we''ll be in trouble. If we report it, we''ll be in trouble, and we''ll have to attack the stupid nobles ourselves before they attack us from another continent with their ships! And they''ll start developing big ships. "Hey, Masaru. Do you know anything about the structure of large ships? That would happen, right? We''ve had them on Earth before. I don''t know anything about it because I was a stowaway! I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s had this problem. Even in my continent, this technology is at least 100 years away. If you''re going to die, please tell the nobles to die on their own and not involve others! I''ll answer with a big smile on my face. ................... I''m sure that when the ship is built, the Coastal Knights will make you get on the ship too, saying that you know the sea well... not knowing that it''s a coffin floating on the sea. I wonder how many times I''ll have to do this until I fail...I wonder how many people will die... ................... This part is more than half true. "How can I .... What should I do? I''ll tell you the best solution for those who start to feel deeply depressed and worried. "What? I''m sure you''re not dreaming about another continent or a big ship or anything weird like that, but I think you should just go home and help the rednecks who helped you kill the goblins with their shopping. "Well... a dream... a weird dream... I had a dream. I''ve had some weird dreams." While everyone nodded their heads in agreement, Captain Cook was still pondering. But false reports can be made to .... I''m sorry. I''m sure there are some serious people like this. I like him as a person, but it''s not good for his job. "No, I''m not asking you to make false reports. Instead, just don''t report anything. If they ask you a question and find out you are lying, it would be very bad for your position. But they can''t ask you anything they don''t know. Captain Cook said he was the protector of this country. I don''t think it''s in the nature of a knight to sow the seeds of war at the expense of his people. Yes! That''s right! It''s the country and the people that I should be protecting! Let''s forget about all the unnecessary stuff! Yes, brainwashing successful. No one will tell me I''ve been stowing away, will they? And so the discussion ended, and I and my platoon of knights slept soundly, leaving the guards to the knights, and the next morning we moved to a neighboring village. 21 【side story】Goddesss melancholy Hey! What''s going on with that thing? "No, I don''t know, that''s why I went to Hera for help. .... I don''t know. The two goddesses saw Yu Narumi slashing at the goblins as they slid across the ground. It''s a good thing that you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. It''s true that goblins are weak. But that''s only true of trained warriors, and not something that ordinary people can manage one after another without being hurt. Goblins are demons and can live in the wild. "Let me see what you have. Let me see what I can find out. .... "Documents? Yeah, the one Zeus gave me is here. Here. "Well, I did kendo for three years in junior high, and in my senior year, I was top eight in the nation..." It''s pretty common. .... It''s a common thing. I joined the boxing club. Oh, boxing. I got second place at the prefectural tournament. I joined the kendo club because it was similar to the fist-fighting club... I''m good at something, but I''m not crazy about it. .... I don''t care. "Is it a blessing from when Zeus altered your body? I''ll go ask my husband. I''ll ask my husband. ...a few minutes later. "I think I know why. It was caused by the alteration of your body, but it was also caused by your world itself. "What? "What? My world? Your world is stagnant in terms of both magic technology and the development of life itself. That''s why I need him. .... I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on, but I''m not sure if you can. I''m sorry. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll agree. "Well, as much as possible. It''s not very tiring, and the power and magic are higher than the specifications. Well, you can handle high ability, right? Victinius thought briefly. What are you so relieved about? We''re in a complete mess. "What? You''re in trouble? If you can make things and fight, it''s not so bad, right? That''s what''s bad. You''re probably thinking that it would be good if it could be a catalyst for civilization and technology, but think of it as a kiloton of strategic grade bomb. Summoning people from other worlds is the fourth leading cause of world annihilation. In case you''re wondering, number one is God''s mismanagement and carelessness. Second is the descent of the god of destruction. Third is the pattern of wars and devastation that are deemed impossible to rebuild. In other words, it can be said that in most cases it is God''s fault. "........." .......... I''m sorry. If you make a mistake, it won''t just be a bomb, it''ll be a supernova explosion. It''s not just civilization. It''s not just civilization, it''s the whole world! Yeah, you''d be wiped out. You''ll be wiped out. God''s power depends on the world he controls and the life forms he controls. If the world is destroyed, the gods of that world will be dismissed, of course. Do something about it! There''s nothing you can do. There''s nothing you can do. There are nine gods in this world, including myself. There are more than eight million in the other world, just in Japan where he lived. What do you mean, "eight million"? That''s equivalent to the population of a medium-sized country in my world! That''s too many! Too many! It seems that even Zeus and Hera are gods of a different system than that horde of gods. .... "If we get rid of him, it''ll be a war between gods, right? I know, I know... it may seem surprising, but the gods care a lot about the life in the world. It''s just that God doesn''t want to interfere with the mess in the world, and all life is his little baby! You used to bet on me, didn''t you? Don''t say that... it reminds me of Hera''s sermon. A child is still a child even if it''s gone to another home. "We''ll just have to wait and see... Even if you know it''s bad, you can''t do anything about it. You can''t do anything about it, even if it''s the worst crisis for me. I''m going to be in a lot of trouble someday. .... "What did I say? What did I say? Victinius. Victinius. 22 the tragedy in a small village. "Sir, can we stop by the village first and report the defeat? "Captain, can we stop by the village first to report the killings and then borrow Masaru''s horse? Yes... Well, before that, do you think Masaru can ride a horse? Of course not. I have no connection with such rich people''s games. It may be a necessary skill in this world. I''ve never ridden a horse, have you? I''ve never ridden a horse. "Well, you can ride behind me for now. I wish we had a horse in the village that Masaru could ride. .... "Wow! "Wow, the captain''s rendezvous: .... "Wow! I can''t help but sigh at the thought of two dudes riding two dudes. What''s a rendezvous? What''s a rendezvous? It sounds funny... rendezvous... rendezvous... rendezvous for the captain and Masaru! "Guy? Forget it now! If you can''t, I''ll punch you as many times as I can until you lose your memory. I forgot, sir. Don''t let your sense of smell get the better of you... and so we rode to the fishing village where the villagers had taken refuge. It''s a bit of a rhetorical question, but I''ll tell you what I think of the horse... my ass hurts! "Have you returned safely, Sir Knight? We were all worried about your safety. And how are the goblins? You''re being polite, but you''re not interested in anything but the outcome. "Actually, most of them were already defeated by the time we got there. Normally, if we had defeated them, we would have given the money to the Knights, but since we only handled the aftermath this time, we would like you to prepare a reward for us for defending the village. Of course, we can assure you that we are not the ones making absurd demands. We''ll make sure you don''t make any crazy demands. Some people gave me a wry look. I see, if it were true that we were paying taxes, we could have defeated him for a minimal cost if the knight protecting him had moved, but he did something unnecessary. It''s a good thing that you''re not the only one who can''t afford to pay for it. .... I don''t want to pay it. I don''t want to pay it, that I do! You should say that. Are you trying to hide it? I''m sure you''re not the only one. I told you so. I told you, he''s not a man to make absurd demands. He just wants some water bottles and crates. And some dried fish if possible. It''s definitely to his credit that the damage was minimal this time. It''s a small price to pay. It''s a small price to pay. "No, but aside from a wooden box, a water bottle is an essential tool for people living by the sea. You can''t drink the water from the ocean, so you don''t want to give up a water bottle that can hold fresh water, don''t you understand? I don''t want to pay anything, that I don''t! You mean that? Excuse me, but how many people live in that fishing village? About forty. What does that matter? "There were about 38 large and 26 small water bottles in the village. Of these, we used 18 large and 24 small ones. Even if you consider them as spares, how can you live with them? "You! You''ve been searching our village without permission! I was just checking to see if there were any other demons lurking around. Don''t we need to make sure it''s safe? And there is, isn''t there? There''s an obscure well with fresh water. You know, the one where the field used to be. There it is. "Huh? I''ve heard that there are no fields in that village because water is too precious. Would you like to explain, Mr. Mayor? The village chief''s complexion quickly went from pale to white. At the same time, some of the men became frantic. "If the village chief is exposed for cheating on the water bottle, he''s finished and no one will follow him. You''re pretty vicious yourself. "I''m a stranger. "I''m a stranger and have no way of knowing about the fraud. "I''m a stranger and I don''t know anything about cheating. I was fully convinced that the field of weeds in the obscure location was a hidden field of illegal income that had existed on Earth for a long time, but admitting it would do no good. I was only protesting against the village chief who was trying to cheat me out of my reward by making a false report. It was just a coincidence that this led to the discovery of the fraud. It has to be that way even if everyone around you knows differently. It''s tough being an adult, isn''t it? "Well, the captain has something important to discuss with the village chief, so I''m going to take a short walk. Hey! "Hey, if you wander off by yourself now... no, that''s why... .... ...Don''t kill me. Don''t kill me. I don''t like it. I''m not going to kill you, you''re too good for that. I''m not going to kill you. "Hey, you there! You''ve done more than you should have! In their hands were axes, machetes, knives... all of them the same men who had just been killing you. If they wanted to kill me, they could have just attacked without saying a word. Is this a form of beauty? Is there a book published on how to get beaten up by a beautiful third-rate villain? You can''t take them by surprise, because if there''s a difference in skill, you won''t have much to play for. It''s more of a self-destruct for the village chief. "You''re the one who said that! Huh! ... A fist slams firmly into the face of the man who is slashing at him with an axe. You''re prepared for this, aren''t you? The men are running away, crying, screaming, and falling down. It''s a little uncomfortable to run around and hit them like a boxer... needs some work. It needs some work. "What the hell is this? The knight baby carriage''s screams echoed throughout the village. 23 酷い仕打ち1 "Huh? "Huh? No way! What the hell is this chaos? Is everyone alive? It''s not so bad if you''re twitching slightly, but if you''re lying face down on the ground with your butt sticking upwards and not moving, if you''re upside down against a bush, if you''re hugging a tree and saying unintelligible words over and over with the whites of your eyes even though you haven''t been hit yet, you''re in a terrible situation. Several of them were probably incontinent, and the smell was terrible. It''s a good thing I''m not the only one. Wait! I can''t let you go! I''m not letting you go! That''s disgusting! I''ll pull everything over there and you can help me. Baby carriage, you do it. Come on. I told you I''m not letting you go! I told you I''m not letting you go! - You''re gonna help me clean up your mess! I told you I wouldn''t let you go! All right! In the end, they made me carry all the guys who really shit their pants. It''s a secret that I secretly put on my heels to hide the evidence of my overkill. "This is .... This is I''m sure you''ve heard of it, but I''ve never heard of it. I''m not sure what to say. "So, these men attacked me. "So these men attacked me. "They didn''t attack you? Yes, they attacked me. Of course, I don''t like to be attacked without a fight, so I put up a bit of a fight. But... "A little? This? Not only the chief, but everyone else is either shocked or frightened, but it can''t be helped. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s worth it. Sir. What do you think? It is the job of another responsible person to make the final decision. You should never assume or judge for yourself, because you will be held accountable. "I''m not saying I''m not responsible, but if I''m in this much pain, no, I shouldn''t be eligible for a reduced sentence. .... I''m not saying you''re not responsible. I''m sorry. "Oh, no! I''m not sure what you''re talking about. Everyone loves themselves. I''m sure there''ll be more dust to come, but my goal is not to expose their crimes. Who''s it from? The chief''s son, John. John, the chief''s son. All eyes are on one man. The first man who came at me with an axe, undoubtedly the main culprit in terms of position and humanity. But even if I were to confirm the chief''s son as the main culprit in the attack, it wouldn''t solve the crimes committed by the other men in the village, nor would it benefit me. I''ve used the whip enough, now let''s give him some candy for my own benefit. "Well, wait a minute, folks. I''m a victim of this attack, and I''m willing to drop my lawsuit if that''s what it takes. What? This time, everyone is looking at me like I''m crazy. What do you mean? "What do you mean? The first to come to his senses was the village chief. The first to come to his senses was the village chief. The first thing I want you to do is arrange for the water bottles and crates that the captain mentioned, and answer a few questions honestly. That''s all. That''s all. Is that all? That''s it? It won''t be hard, will it? The chief replies with a sigh. "It can''t be helped. It was my son and I''s fault in the first place. No? "It''s not, is it? It was the fault of all the villagers in the fishing village, wasn''t it? If that many men were armed and involved, there''s no way the rest of the village didn''t know. In other words, no one stopped them and watched their foolishness from the sidelines. Not guilty if you weren''t directly involved? No! Turning a blind eye is just as guilty! Well, I wanted to know how involved they were, so I left them to Mr. Buggy to see how other people reacted, but he caught me, didn''t he? Hahaha! It was all a calculated move. Then why did you let me catch you and carry them away? Why don''t you just push them and run away? You know what? Baby carriage, if we run, they''ll chase us. I won''t be able to see their reactions... and I don''t want him to hate me. I don''t want him to hate me. "Hey, you! Are you kidding me? I said yes, and he chased me. I scattered them around and returned to find Cook waiting for me with a determined look in his eyes. "Let''s hear your question... since you''re the one who asks the questions and doesn''t end up telling the truth, right? "You''ve won. Do you want a prize? You don''t want it? I''m going to ask you a question. I''m going to ask you a question, and I''m going to ask anyone who knows the answer. "Us? "We''re in? Yes, the Order, please. I''ll ask. If I''m right, about two years ago, this area was inhabited by the rabble. What happened to them? As I had expected, this question was met with a blank stare and silence from everyone. 24 酷い仕打ち2 "Will you answer me, please? What happened to the rabble? What are you doing here? What are you doing here all of a sudden? Sir Knight, can you allow this kind of insolence? A man with the physique of a warrior suddenly bursts in from the side. The scars on his left arm sleeve, which were probably caused by a sword, look healed now, but they don''t look that old either. He''s the chief of this village, Mr. Gurv. He is the village chief, Mr. Gurv. Please calm down. Come to think of it, this is not a place controlled by the fishermen, it''s a different village. That''s why I wanted to talk to the people of the village, but it seems that the people concerned have arrived. What are you so angry about all of a sudden? You said you were probing me, but is there something in your stomach that hurts to be probed? Of course there''s nothing! You''re being rude! Do you think you''re not rude for continuing to yell and threaten me? Calm down, both of you! Masaru, you said you came here two months ago in a storm. But why are you looking into something that happened two years ago? "I didn''t correct you, but I didn''t say I came two months ago. I didn''t correct you, but I didn''t say I came two months ago. I said there were people who owed me a favor. . "...you mean the rabble? Since we''ve been silent again, let''s try to sort out what we know so far. First of all, I guessed that two years ago, this was the land where the rabbit people lived, and from the information from the rabbit people and their reactions, I''m sure of it. However, we also found a new question, the leader of the Knights, Cook, said the rabbit people, which suggests that there were other people living here, right? Also, the chief of this village... he may have been one of the people directly involved in this fight. The fact that the village and the fishing village are in the defense zone of the Order means that they are under the control of the country to which the Order belongs. What if they had driven out the Rabbit People two years ago to expand their sphere of influence? They would not have given up their land without a fight. They would have had to fight, and they would have needed soldiers... and when they needed soldiers, they needed rewards. If they wanted to expand their sphere of influence, they would need people to protect it, so it is reasonable to assume that they would have given the right to live on the land as a reward to soldiers who could fight and protect it to some extent. If that''s the case, what about the people who lived there? I''m sure that not all of the people who lived in the rabbit tribe''s settlements were there, so what happened to them? That''s what I want to know. So, will you tell me? What do you think? You don''t have to answer! So, I guess you''ll have to deal with me being the victim of the attack. Thank you for your time, Mr. Cook. Wait a minute! Wait a minute! I''ll talk, I''ll talk! You! Have you forgotten the favor we did you when we accepted your evacuation? This is turning out to be quite tragic. I don''t have the right to go easy on you, but I don''t want to be a part of this contrivance forever. Then I''ll tell you something. "Then let me tell you about it, since I''m involved in it. "Master Erdam! "Master Erdam! The one who came out of the room was Cook''s subordinate, the knight Eldam, who had never spoken before. I''m not sure what to make of it. "Wait! "Please wait! Master Erdam! "Shut up, Garv! You are not allowed to speak! It seems you two know each other. "To be continued: .... I''ll tell you the rest. It''s a long story, but to sum it up, about five years ago, the previous king died and was replaced by a new king who wanted to expand the land and swallow up the surrounding settlements one by one to make it his own. At that time, Erdam and Garv participated in the war as superiors and subordinates. Two years ago, they arrived at this place where the beasts lived, and after the battle, the beasts fled, and the land was absorbed by the country, and Eldam became a knight, and Garv became the mayor of this village. And? What happened to the beasts? They didn''t all run away and die in battle, did they? "......... were captured as prisoners of war and are now being treated as slaves. Now they''re being treated as slaves. Then let them go. "Then let them go. No! No, you can''t! Slaves are treated as property! You can''t just free them! No! So, if I beat you here and make you slaves, you''ll all be my property? What kind of absurd logic is that? You made the beastmen your slaves by doing that, didn''t you? Then you can''t complain about being cut down and made into slaves, can you? "You''re taking the side of the beastmen against the humans! Oh, is that what you''re going to say now? I understand. If repaying them for their kindness makes me your enemy, then I''ll gladly become one. If you think that what you have done is righteous and justified, even though you understand how repugnant it is, then I will do what you call invasion. I will do it. With that, he gently drew his sword from its scabbard, his heart slowly filling with the will to fight. Wait, we really can''t free the slaves on our own authority. Wait. You''re saying we''re above the law? That''s right. We never do anything on our own... Shut up! The people who were invaded didn''t belong to a country. So you imposed your laws on them and enslaved them selfishly! No one could argue with those words, and this time they were completely silenced. 25 【side story】村人と騎士小隊の憂鬱 A young man came to us out of the blue and accused us of what we had done in the past, forcing us to make a decision. As time passed and no one could say anything, he gently put his sword back in its scabbard and said, "I''ll wait a little while so you can make up your mind. He then walked out of the village. No one could answer whether this resolve was to free the beastmen and atone for their sins, or whether it was to antagonize him, or something else. At first, none of the villagers opened their mouths, but when one of them began to speak, a variety of opinions began to emerge. The number of beastmen in our village is two men from the rabbit tribe, two men and a woman from the cat tribe, and two women from the fox tribe. You can give them that much .... "Idiot! I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. That''s not going to be enough! "Then what are you going to do? We may be able to negotiate with the beastmen of the villages and settlements, but the beastmen slaves of the city are beyond our control! Then there''s nothing we can do! Well then, let''s just pretend he listens to us and get rid of him. Then we''ll get rid of him. Maybe we can get rid of him by surrounding him with all of us. Have you forgotten what they did to the men earlier? They''ll kill you this time! But this time we have knights! But this time we have knights! But this time we have knights! The knights poured cold water on the villagers who were saying whatever they wanted to in order to protect themselves. I think I''ll pass. I''ll pass. I''m no match to begin with. "I''ll pass. "I''d rather do as I''m asked and suffer to death. "If we''re going to die, we''d better do it alone. "If we''re going to die, let us do it on our own. If you''re going to die, do it on your own. "I''m as reckless in battle as you three. You''re as reckless as the three of you. "Don''t do it, Garv. A war you don''t stand a chance in is no laughing matter. Stop it. "I don''t want to make a bad impression for later negotiations. "I don''t want to make a bad impression for later negotiations. "I don''t want to make a bad impression for later negotiations. "Is he really that strong? "How many warriors do you know that can single-handedly annihilate a medium-sized goblin horde and goblin riders, or single-handedly subdue a weaponless opponent without killing more than a few? Do you know that some of the men who were subdued were also involved in the war in question? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. If you''re going to fight a battle, it''s not worth it unless you can devise a plan so that no one dies. But how do we get out of the city? I''m not sure how you''re going to get the beasts out of the city, but I don''t think they''re going to listen to anything we civilians have to say. But how are you going to free the beasts from the city? The air was heavy with gloom. You can''t expect him to stop just because there are a lot of people or because his status has risen a bit. You know that in this day and age, relationships are more important than anything else, right? Above all, I don''t want to die. I don''t want to die. A subtle atmosphere of dry laughter or something indescribable spread around us, and the discussion ended with an air of having no choice but to do it. 26 appeal What the hell are you doing? Oh, it''s the goddess. What''s wrong with you all of a sudden? I gave the villagers and the knights some time to talk, and while I was wandering alone, the goddess of this world, Victinius, appeared. "What''s going on? No, not at all! I brought you here to help this world grow, but why are you suddenly picking a fight with a human country? Do you want to make me cry? Do you want to make me cry? Do you want to destroy the whole country and make me cry? Do you really have a grudge against me? I''m not trying to destroy this country or fight with them... depending on who they are. .... I''m not going to fight with them until they''re wiped out, and I''m not going to go to war with a country by myself! ...Hmm? I don''t know. I''m not sure what to say. ...but I can''t. .... I can''t. How bad of a liar are you? Wow, you can wage war against a country all by yourself... or can''t you? What''s going on with my body? What''s not happening to you? Let''s go to war with this country and see. .... What the hell are you talking about? You''re threatening a goddess! It''s too much, it''s too much... .... Oh, my God. By terrible, I mean people like the two gods who bet against each other. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to say it. What was it again? What is this goddess really doing here? I''m sure you''re not the only one. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure. "What? You''re not going to use force? I''m not going to kill a bunch of people who are going crazy because of their group mentality, even if it hurts the fools who are trying to harm one person. In this world, it would be self-defense, but who would want to kill someone? Bandits are another story. I mean, you can read minds, right? You know what I''m talking about. .... You know what I mean. The only reason I can read minds is because I planted a device in that space! I''m sure you''re not the only one. There are very few gods who have such useful abilities! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on in your life. I''m sorry. I''m not troubled if you''re all-powerful. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m sure you''re not the only one. What is it? What is it about God that makes you so anxious? You think this is better than that? It doesn''t mean it''s true! It''s true! No, I can tell by the look on your face that you doubt me! I can see it on your face. It''s okay, I''m a goddess. So, what do you really want me to do? I don''t want you to... No, no, no. I''d be happy to back out if you''d let me free the beasties from slavery instead. But... I can''t. Then let''s try to keep this civil, okay? Okay? I said I''ll make it as easy as I can... As much as possible. So tell me the plan. Do you have a plan? No, not at all. No, not at all. You don''t know that much about this world or this country, you can''t have a plan! What''s gonna happen is gonna happen, and if it doesn''t, we''re just gonna run. It''ll happen. "......... What kind of person is .......... I don''t know. I mean, what are they really doing here? I''m not going to kill you. You''re not answering my question, are you? What''s going on with my body? Do I have to tell you? If you don''t want to tell me, fine. If you don''t want to tell me, fine, but I won''t tell you. "What a horrible man to threaten a innocent woman... .... I don''t know. "Well, I''m only interested in one woman, so... well, you won''t see her again, will you? "Seriously, I''m sorry! I''m sorry for everything! In the blink of an eye, the goddess went from imitating crying to getting down on her knees. I really can''t deal with getting down on my knees. Can you raise your head and tell me what''s going on? It''s like when Zeus adapted your body to our world and rejuvenated you, your magical efficiency got so much better. I''m sorry. What exactly do you mean by magical power? I''m sure you''ve heard of it. The other thing is that your physical abilities are higher than your status. I know. I have an idea. I''ve been running and walking for days, but I never get so tired that I can''t move, and even if I get a little tired, I recover quickly. I don''t know about magic recovery because I didn''t pay much attention to it and I don''t have anything to compare it to. I don''t have anything to compare it to. And as for the physical ability... well, it''s true that she moves a lot, but I thought that was just the way it was. What''s wrong with that? "Physical abilities and stamina are pretty obvious to the untrained eye. Are you a bit of a genie when it comes to restoring magic power? I don''t know how much of a genie you are, but you''re awesome, right? In some cases, spirits are objects of worship, magical lifeforms made of magic itself, so to be in the same league with them is truly extraordinary. And it''s still low level right now. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m really glad I can''t use offensive magic. I''m really glad I can''t use offensive magic. Goddess of Evil... is that a pretense or a flag? Or is it a flag? Well, I''ll just go with the flow and do what I want to do. Are you finished? If you''re done, please leave. 27 荷馬車に揺られて The next day, while we were roasting and eating leftover monitor lizard meat at the edge of the village, a platoon of knights and villagers arrived. "We''re going to let them go for now, right? I can tell by the looks on their faces... why are the villagers so scared? I thought a certain number of them had a defiant look on their faces. .... I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a fan of your work. I know. I''m sure. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing. How many people are there and what kind? It''s all recorded in the city where the Order is based. In the meantime, slaves are owned by the state. I don''t know. I''m not sure what to make of that. And when we get to the city, we''ll talk to the bigwigs? Yes, I will. But your shoulders seem to be relaxed. Did anything happen yesterday? Yes, there was... I was very tired after the goddess came down and played a trick on me. If anything, I was relaxed because even if the negotiations didn''t go well, the battle would take care of it. I''m sorry. That''s a terrible threat I have to say. "That''s...a bit...I''d really like to talk it out. .... I''m sorry. I''m going to have a hole in Captain Cook''s stomach! I have to follow him! It''s okay. I''m not going to pull out my sword. Unless there''s something wrong. By the way, how long does it take to get to town? Do you travel by horse? "I hope it doesn''t happen... .... Captain, please don''t try to escape reality. ...I''ll answer for you. They''re going to send a carriage to take us to the city, it''ll take about four hours and we should be there by midday today. I will take the carriage. "So I''ll be riding in a carriage. Mr. Erdam, while you''re at it, could you tell me the name of the country and the city we''re going to? Really? "Really? You don''t even know the name of this country? .... I had a slight suspicion that you were a spy or a terrorist trying to overthrow the country, but it seems you are completely different. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. The name of the country is the Kingdom of Greitas and the name of the city is Portarym. It was later that I remembered that the Kingdom of Greitas called itself the Coastal Knights. There was a time when I thought that a carriage would be a little easier than riding a horse. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that... .... I''m sorry. The carriage was made of wood and the wheels were made of wood, so the carriage was subjected to a lot of shaking and shock, and my buttocks were itching and I was getting extremely carsick. I gave up in half an hour, and now I am running alongside the carriage on my own. I''d definitely rather run than ride in a carriage like that! I''ll definitely develop a suspension system and make a comfortable carriage! I''ll definitely develop a suspension system and make a comfortable carriage!" Who can blame me for shouting this, but Cook and the others seem to be happy that the carriage will be comfortable to ride. In fact, there are problems with the harness itself. There are saddles, but no stirrups, no horseshoes, and the horse culture is still in its infancy. However, advances in harnesses will undoubtedly spill over into warfare, so we need to be cautious. For the time being, I''ll leave it at that, as it will be a long story. Are you sure you don''t want to take a break? You''ve been running all day. You''ve been running all day. "No, I''m fine. I''m running at the pace of the carriage. See, it''s running very slowly because it''s shaking so much. That''s true. That''s true, but there''s no point in thinking too much about Masaru. Our pace is faster than I thought and we''ll reach the city by noon. Let''s keep our heads up until the end! It happened when the town was coming into view on the map and there were less than 3km to go. "Stop that wagon! We''ve got this whole area to ourselves... I''m not sure what to do, but I''d like to know what you think. The next one! You''re next! ...You''re next! ...... Hey, don''t run away from me! ...that''s it! You, too! You too! In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with your loved ones, you can call us at the web site. In no time at all, the six bandits were seized and captured. "Hey, Knights, work! Tie them up from that side! And with that, they came to their senses and began to tie up the bandits. In just five minutes, the bandits were tied up and lined up, fighting in fear. I''m not sure what to make of this. "Who''s going to benefit from this? I can''t complain if I get killed by mistake! I''m not sure what to make of that. The rest of the knights are also listening, laughing. In the meantime, .... "Hey, get a grip! Wake up! It''s morning! And so Masaru begins to wake up a bandit. "What are you doing? No, I was thinking of destroying the hideout and confiscating what they have. .... I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to do that. Hey, hey, hey. The knight will take the perks from me for defeating the bandit... Hey! That''s awful! The knight of justice won''t throw a stone! It is no wonder that Cook, who was speaking with common sense and decency, unintentionally picked up a stone under his feet and threw it. The remaining members of the Knights and the coachman looked on with resignation as Masaru began to come alive with the appearance of the bandits. 28 【Summary】In the case of Coastal Knights platoon co... My name is Cook Kolstein. I was born into a family of knights for three generations, and I was raised to be a knight from the moment I was born. Last year, I was promoted to the rank of platoon leader at the age of 21. I was a captain in name only, and although I had to do some tedious work for a small allowance, time passed normally. But now I have a headache... my stomach is churning... and it''s all because of the man in front of me, Masaru. A few days ago, a group of goblins suddenly appeared and he was ordered to kill them. Normally, we would have gathered more people to subdue them safely, but this time, the battalion of knights had been dispatched because of a report of orcs, so it was up to our platoon. It is a little strange for me to say this, but our platoon is surprisingly elite. There''s Havoc, who''s young but has remarkable skill with a spear; Jami, who can handle attacks with his shield and hit you with it; Eldam, who''s a little older than the rest of the Knights, but whose skill is suitable for actual combat and is a reliable expert; Guy, who''s a little light on his feet but is good at scouting and reconnaissance; and I''m not sure what to make of that. We''re a platoon that''s known for being the best and most talented in the coastal city of Portarym. ...I''ve been told that I''m too individualistic and uncooperative, but I''m willing to put that aside. But things went wrong when I heard about a village where villagers were fleeing from a pack of goblins. There were more than 15 goblins in the village, and I was getting nervous, thinking that if I wasn''t careful, I would get hurt. I relaxed and went to check on him. What I saw was another figure chasing after two smaller figures, and it was unusually fast. Thinking that a child was being attacked, he rode his horse and saw that it was a goblin being chased and a commoner was chasing it. One goblin seemed to catch up with him quickly, so Eldam, Guy, and I took our bows and fired arrows at the remaining goblin. However, it seems that this was a miscalculation, as he chased after the other goblin, slaying it as he went, and ran towards the goblin with the arrow flying without slowing down. A man panicked, but before he could speak, the arrow reached the goblin and stopped him in his tracks. As he pondered for a moment what to say, Buggy announced himself, "This is the Coastal Guard of the Kingdom of Greitas! Hey, you there! Who the hell are you? I''ve just had a bad day, and he''s mad at me for saying my name so proudly from above. When I managed to introduce myself, I thought he was just a commoner, but his tone of voice was sometimes sharp and sometimes polite, and I could tell that he had received a good education. Only royalty, aristocracy, a few rich people, and big merchants who deal with such upper class people have proper education. As he entered the fishing village, thinking that he had hit a bad match, he saw the corpses of goblins lying in rows, just like the path he had taken. He looked at him in surprise, and saw that he had barely a drop of blood on him... but that wasn''t the end of his surprise. There was even the corpse of a goblin riding a giant boar, said to be a wall-breaker. As if ignoring our astonishment, he gave appropriate instructions one after another to clear the scene. I listened to his instructions and simply carried the goblins away. Also, the whole roasted monitor lizard we had for dinner was delicious. When we left the fishing village and arrived at the village, his attitude suddenly became stern. At first I thought he was upset with the villagers who were reluctant to pay him, but it turned out that his goal was to free the beastmen. When I was confronted with the fact that we humans were vile invaders who had treated the innocent beastmen badly, I realized that something had to change. On the way back to the city by horse and cart, he was drunk from the jolting of the cart and vomited out his stomach with a pale face. As I was smiling at the normalcy of his appearance, he jumped out of the carriage and started running alongside me. At first I tried to smile, but my face only grew tighter when I saw that he didn''t seem to be getting tired any time soon. Problems do happen, and even a bandit appeared and blocked our way. The bandit was instantly and gleefully defeated and interrogated by him... it was hard to tell which one was the thief. My hardships seemed to continue, and my headache and stomach ache soaked my body. ...I don''t want to fight with him, and that''s definitely one of the reasons why I''ve accepted that he''s right. But most of all, I''m afraid. His overwhelming physical abilities and thoughts. I''m sure I''m nothing compared to him, having been educated only in combat, but I''m sure he''s thinking far beyond what we can even imagine. I have a feeling that he will change this world that I''ve always thought was different... and maybe I just want to see it. 29 男は馬鹿な生き物で、女は強い We''re going back to the city. Guy, you follow Masaru and we''ll meet you in town. "What? What? Are you Oles? That''s terrible! It seems they''ve decided who''s going to take care of me. "Captain Cook has a lot of work to do, reporting to the top and discussing this beastman. "Captain Cook is busy reporting to his superiors on the defeat, discussing the beastmen, giving me permission to enter the city, etc. If Guy wants to take over, we can switch places. I''m going with Masaru. I''ll follow Masaru. I''m going to follow Masaru''s lead, but Cook is holding his stomach. Good luck, Captain! "Well, this is a fun interrogation... After parting with Cook and the others, the bandit easily gave up all the information he had on them. So we skipped the details and went to the bandit''s hideout, a hut. We arrived at the hut. Inside, I could hear a woman''s voice and a child''s voice. Are you sure this is the place? It looks like a normal hunting lodge or something, and there seems to be a child here. The faces of the bandits, bound by ropes at the wrists, are darker than ever, and none of them even look up, their pouting faces biting their lips, as if to say, "Oh no, oh no! I''m sorry to bother you. I''d like to ask you a few questions! "Hey! This is a bandit''s hideout! I''m sure you''re not the only one. What can I do for you here? .........! What''s wrong with you guys? I''m not sure what''s going on here. The woman panicked at the sight of the men being held captive. At the sound of her voice, four more women came out of the hut. She waited for a moment until they calmed down, wondering what was going on. I''m sure that these people are acquaintances of yours, so I''d like to inform you of the situation. We met them earlier, but unfortunately, the encounter took the form of us traveling to the city in a horse and cart and the bandits who attacked us. "Bandits? "Bandits? There must be some mistake. They were just hunters... you guys! No way! I''m sure you''ve heard of them. May I ask what is your relationship to these people? "I''m really sorry for the trouble my people have caused you. I''m the wife of that idiot with the blue birthmark on his face... I really don''t know what to say. .... These idiots are all our husbands and brothers. I''m not sure. It seems that in every world there are still strong women who scold men for their foolishness. So what''s going to happen to my people? Tell me, Guy, when Cook said he''d leave it to me, what happens to them in general? I''m not sure. ...Bandits are punishable by death or criminal slavery according to kingdom law. Criminal slaves are usually men who can work and go to the mines. No... I''m not sure what to do... I have children, and I can''t live without my husband! ...Idiot! What the hell are you doing? .... What did you do? Seeing the women fall to their knees, stunned and in tears, the men finally realized what they had done and broke down in tears. It''s a good idea to take a look at the details on the web. I''m sorry. Oh, that''s it. The men and women are now in complete despair. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. "Huh? Is that okay? I think it''s a good idea. I''m sure they''ll be able to help you reflect on your situation, and I''ll teach you how to sit on the floor, which is a standard way of reflecting on your situation in my hometown. I''m sure they''ll encourage you to reflect on what you''ve done. Are you sure about this? It''s fine. I don''t want to get into trouble again, there''s a lot going on in town. No more trouble. So let him reflect on that. If you have any problems, please contact Cook or Guy of the Coast Guard. "Me too? "Me too? Guy''s complaint has been ignored once again. So let''s go to town. Let''s run like hell, Guy! No way! Wait, wait, wait! This is how we finally arrived at the coastal city of Portarym. 30 guild card "Yes, please place your hand on this bead... yes, I will now take a drop of blood here... yes, I''m done. Please wait a moment. Please wait a moment. What are we doing here? After arriving in the city, Guy and I were taken to the Adventurer''s Guild by Eldam, who was standing at the gate waiting for us. He said, "I''m going to need you to make some IDs for me. We can''t take someone we can''t verify to the higher-ups," he said, so we came to get our guild cards issued. So I came to get a guild card. This card is a magical connection between you and the magic tool you just put your hand on. If you lose it, you will be charged 3,000G for the procedure and reissue fee. You can choose to keep your information secret, but you cannot delete your name, guild name, or criminal record. The criminal record will be engraved on your body with a magic tool once you are sentenced, and the record will not be deleted even if the card is reissued. In the case of death, the guild may read the details of the person only if the person''s life or death cannot be confirmed due to disappearance, etc., and the card is in our possession. This card will not be used for any other purpose than to verify your identity, and if you are not dead, we will not be able to know your details. This concludes the explanation of the guild card. Do you have any questions? "It looks like you''ve got it under control. It seems to be well managed. The Guild Card is a technology that was sent by the gods in the past, and it cannot be forged. The Guild Card is a technology sent by the gods long ago. It is a felony under the law. You can''t do that. I can''t think of anything I''d rather do than commit a crime or forgery. Lastly, I was attacked by bandits the other day and I have the guild card of the deceased victim. It is preferable that you submit the card to the guild. Some people prefer to submit it directly to the family, but we do not recommend this as it can cause problems. If there is a reward, the guild will indirectly take care of it and give it to the submitter. The guild does not take any fees or rewards for these procedures. The Guild will not take any fees or rewards for these procedures. The guild will not take any fees or rewards for these procedures. There are three menial workers. And then there''s you. I''ll make sure to give you eight in total. The guards are from the Adventurers Guild. The guards belonged to the Adventurer''s Guild, the merchant and his menial workers belonged to the Merchant''s Guild, and the servants belonged to both the Adventurer''s Guild and the Merchant''s Guild. We''ll take care of it. What about the bodies of these people? I can''t bear the thought of them being devoured by demons or decomposing into a source of disease, so I''ve dug a hole and cremated them. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. It would have been very helpful if they had become undead. Thank you very much. I''m not really good at horror stories, but... I''ll make sure to get some torches, oil, and fire-making tools... burning them will help, right? I''ll take care of it as soon as I can. I''m going to go back to my room because the knights are going to be responsible for explaining the rest. Now, if you''ll excuse me. I''m sorry. She seemed like an elite office worker who was really good at her job. She looks scary when she''s angry, but she can be destructive when she''s vulnerable. "How long are you looking at the guild staff... just play your cards. Just show me all the cards, including Masaru''s identity this time. Okay. "Okay. Do I have to remind you to show them all? That''s right. Here, put it here. Touch it with your finger and think. Touch it with your finger. Yu Narumi(20) Occupation: Adventurer Affiliation "Adventurer''s Guild Title "Fickle Traveler" (4) Level 16 Life Force 210 Magic 267 Strength 128 Physical Strength 99 Spirit 88 Speed 101 Luck 42 SkillsSwordplay 2Bodywork 2Healing Magic 1Appraisal 3Demolition 2Mining 3Felling 1Farming 3Smithing 2Masonry 4Woodwork 4Leatherwork 3Formulation 3Civil Engineering 2Construction 1Arithmetic 3Art 3Singing 2Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap "Wha...? Oh, no! Time! Oh man... normal people have one or two skills? This is clearly abnormal. .... I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. For now, I''ll leave 4 skills and hide the rest. .... I''m not sure what to do. I''m sorry. Yu Narumi(20) Occupation: Adventurer Affiliation "Adventurer''s Guild Title "Fickle Traveler"(4) Level 16 Life Force 210 Magic 267 Strength 128 Physical Strength 99 Spirit 88 Speed 101 Luck 42 SkillsPhysical Arts 2Woodworking 4Engineering 2Construction 1 There were a lot of skills... I saw "Swordsmanship". There was also something called "magic". .... I don''t know. I''m not going to let you look at me like nothing happened. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this, but I''m sure you''ve seen it. And I''ve never even heard of five in total. And I''ve never heard of five in total. He''s still doing it. Don''t titles usually come with titles? And what''s with the life force and magic power? Three times my size? I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Okay, forget it, both of you! I''m not a spy, and I''m not a criminal, for starters. If they ask you anything, just tell them you had woodworking, civil engineering, and construction skills. ...Physical skills are, well, the worst they can ask. Don''t tell anyone about your sword fighting and magic skills. Tell them that my title was "Fickle Traveler". I didn''t see any other titles. Okay? "Captain Cook, but no one else will believe you. I''m not sure if I''m a captain or a mage, but I''m a senior mage. If you tell them that you really have a lot of skills, they''ll recommend that you get medical treatment. If you''re not careful, you''ll be fired for reporting a lie. You will be fired. Don''t tell anyone that I thought it might be a good idea if my testimony was made less true by suspicion. "Don''t even think about it. I''ll have a meeting so I can report back. Masaru and Guy, make sure you remember the setting! If you make a mistake, we''ll all be suspected. That''s Eldam. That''s Eldam. Maybe it''s your age, but sometimes you don''t need accurate reports, and for better or worse, you know the world and know when to take it easy. You don''t have to jump into the fire yourself. As a result of the discussion, the physical status is reported as the same class as the battalion commander to avoid being lambasted later on. I''m going to report lower magic power. As for the title and skills, my opinion was also adopted. I was told that I was 20 years old and that I looked young. There was nothing else to do, and I was asked to do my shopping when someone was with me, so I rested in the room provided, but it was dusty and I spent the rest of the day cleaning the room until the sun turned red. 31 1 in Parliament The next day, I thought I was going to be called down to the Order, but instead I was going to a place called the Assembly Hall. On my way there, I took a second look at the city, and the first thing I noticed was the smell... there was filth everywhere, and trash was thrown all over the city. If this was the standard way of living in a city, I wouldn''t be able to live there. The second thing that struck me was the number of poor people there who probably don''t have jobs. How can you tell that just by looking at them? It was obvious that there was a grown man sitting in front of the house begging for money. A little further on, the scenery changes from houses made of wood to brick and stone houses. Apparently, there is a complete separation between the wealthy and the poor. As I was thinking about this, I was approached by Erdam, a knight walking in front of me. The building you see in front of you is the council chamber. It is used for discussions among the nobles, for the management of the city, and as an emergency headquarters in times of war. As you can see, the city is still poor. But as you can see, the city is still poor, and they don''t like to set up a budget because they need to save for the war. Who''s up there? What do you mean by "higher-ups"? I''m not sure what you mean by that. Or are you referring to the most powerful people in the city? Both. The city''s administration is currently under the command of the Order. The head of the city''s nobility is also a member of the Order, though his faction is different from the Order. And the city is in this state? "So that''s why the city is in this state? So the city is in this state. I see. This is the first time I''ve ever seen such a thing. This is the guest I''ve brought with me by order of the Commander. Please confirm immediately! He called out to the two guards standing in front of the council chamber, and one of them rushed inside to check. After a while, the guard returns with a man who looks like a civil official. "Sorry to keep you waiting. My name is Godolda. Thank you for coming today... "Enough with the greetings, let''s get down to business. "Enough with the greetings. I''m Godolda, and I''ve come here to greet you." Godolda''s face showed a grudge for a moment as he urged Erdam to go on before he could even finish his greeting, but the next moment he spoke as if nothing had happened. I''m sure you''ve heard of him. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. ......... Yes, that''s fine. Please drop off your weapons at the door and proceed to meeting room 1. He''s a long talker. He''s got a long story to tell. .... I can''t help it, it''s my job. I''m not sure if it''s a good thing or a bad thing, but when I walked through the door that Erdam opened for me, I saw that it was completely made of stone from the outside, but inside, only the important parts were made of stone and the rest was made of wood. The floor was well polished and waxed, but it was wooden and did not look like it was suitable for shoes. "Please leave your weapons here. Please leave your weapons here. I came to my senses. I took off my sword and handed it to him with my sword belt. After a brief body check, I was allowed to proceed. It was conference room number one, right? Yes, the largest door at the end of the hall is Conference Room 1. Yes. When I opened the door and entered the room, I found four people sitting at a large U-shaped table on either side of me, and another massive desk in the back with a big man sitting in the middle of it, standing behind him with a bundle of parchment under his arm. You''re Masaru, aren''t you? I''m Lancelot, head of the city and head of the Order. I''ve heard that you want to free the beastmen? Let''s hear the details, sit down. Sit down. Thank you. I''ll see what I can do. I''m sure we''ll hear what you have to say. You take the seat he offers you, talking lightly. "What do you want? I thought you were the one with the requirements. What? "What? I don''t know what you''re talking about. .... What? You invade with gusto, but you don''t have the assets or technology to feed people, do you? It''s not a good idea to fight or develop something that doesn''t fit your size. You! You! What? I''m not sure what to make of this. Well, it doesn''t matter who''s losing their temper. You lose your temper like a kid. I don''t know who you are, but you''re a representative, right? How can you negotiate like that? ! That''s enough! Don''t you dare be rude or you''ll end up... Adolf! I''m sorry. I''m afraid he''s a little short on patience... and you might want to tone down the provocation. Adolf! He''s calmer than I thought. If he''s cool at the top, does that mean negotiations aren''t going to be easy? "Okay. So let''s get back to negotiations... and what are you looking for? No need for further negotiations. What can you do? As you say, we have trouble in many ways. I hear you have a few skills. Would you like to join the Order? "No, thank you! It sounds boring. You! You! You''re inviting me to join the Order of the Glorious... Mr. Adolph again, I''m gonna have to shut him up a bit. "Shut up, Adolf! Haven''t you learned a thing or two? Or what? Have you not learned a thing or two? Answer me Adolf. Where is the honor and pride you speak of? Where is your honor and pride? Adolf was hit with a back fist by the stern old man sitting next to him and passed out. Adolf was knocked unconscious by the stern man sitting next to him. Continue. "Who are you? Hammond, Captain of the Coast Guard. Don''t mind me, I''m just here to witness. I''m here to witness. But I''m getting sidetracked. What were we talking about? I was wondering. "I guess I''ll have to decline the knighthood like Cook said. Then I heard you can improve the carriage. Is that true? "With the right materials and equipment, yes. I can make it capable of carrying a man. People? People... well, I heard you''re not very good with those wagons. What else? How about knowledge? We can lower the death toll in the city and make the food situation a little better. We''ll also create jobs for the men languishing in the city and improve their productivity and living conditions. In fact, I have some modern knowledge. Actually, it''s not that difficult with some modern knowledge. The question is, how long does it take to get there? The question is, how far do we have to go? It is an improvement that can go on forever if we want it to. Is that really possible? "So how long will it take you to release them? What''s the fastest way to get results? Improving sanitation and reducing the mortality rate. Next would be to improve the wagons. I''m sure we''ll have some results soon. I''ll have some results soon. Lancelot grinned at those words. So, was it hygiene? And as soon as we''re done with the carriage improvements, we''ll give you the custody of those beasts. As for the rest, you can draw up the instructions. The rest will take time, won''t it? Masaru was immediately speechless at the unexpectedly generous treatment. 32 議会場にて2 "What''s wrong? Knight Commander Lancelot asked with great pleasure. "I''m surprised the terms are more generous than I expected. I was expecting you to make a more outrageous offer. I thought you were going to make a more outrageous offer. To be honest, even if I were to be released, I was considering the possibility of being held for years. From our point of view, it was just a reckless invasion, but from their point of view, it was a legitimate war conducted under the direction of the state, and the beasts were the spoils of war. A country or an organization is basically concerned with its reputation. It''s a difference of opinion. As far as I''m concerned, it''s a good thing for the city to take in the beasts that will bring trouble in a different way later on. So what''s the problem? We were upset about that so-called war, too. Except for human-supremacist idiots like that unconscious Adolf over there. "It''s not as rotten as I thought. So it''s not as rotten as I thought. But that''s still a problem. There are a certain number of human-supremacist idiots like Adolf who will do something about it while I''m on the move. I see, but do people who think like Adolf think that''s a good idea? "I see, but would people who think like Adolf be okay with that? I''ve already sent out a notice to gather the beasts here, including the villages. I''ve also told them that they will be severely punished if they hide them or harm them. This is a rare and interesting deal... no, a big deal. It''s a fool''s errand to undermine his trust. Now, these fools, can''t they come up with something interesting? "Something interesting, yes... I''d sooner beat them to a pulp in public, but... yes! Let''s make it a duel. One of us and a group of volunteers who don''t like the idea of freeing the beastmen. I''ll fight them all at the same time by myself. If they lose, they won''t complain. And they won''t complain or listen to you afterwards. I''m sure you''ll catch some interesting idiots. It would be an interesting spectacle. Let''s see how they move and divide themselves and use that for future personnel decisions. The last one is a battalion commander''s hack. That last one was Battalion Chief Hammond. It''s going to be a spectacle, after all. I wonder who''s hosting the bet... I''d like to see a little pairing. So when he wakes up, we''ll tell him what we''ve decided and we''ll go from there. Don''t get on it right away anyway. It''s too boring to negotiate. Thank you. Thanks for the clarification. The fact that you are clear about black and white, right and wrong, is also very knightly and pleasing. I''m afraid of what will happen if I trust him too much. Let''s just work out the details of the improvements and refinements before he wakes up. Let''s start with a lecture on hygiene. Why do we need to be clean? What exactly is wrong with us? What exactly is wrong with it and how can it be improved? What should we do to maintain it? And so on. To begin with, the most obvious answer is that maintaining proper hygiene can reduce the chance of a baby dying before the age of three by more than 30%. This is on the condition that they are able to eat a minimum of proper food. The fact is that this 30% is not enough. The fact is that this 30% is not just a guess or a hunch, and if we are not careful, the effect may be so great that 30% is not enough. This is because even on Earth, the mortality rate actually changes by about 30% depending on the presence or absence of sanitation. That is how weak babies are, and they need to be raised carefully and with proper knowledge. A child is a treasure. "Thirty percent...that much of a difference? Are you sure? "Correct, at least 30 percent. In addition, the mortality rate of adult diseases will be much lower, and there is a possibility of stopping the outbreak of epidemics, and although I don''t have much medical knowledge, I can tell you how to deal with epidemics. "Masaru... "Masaru... who are you really? I''m not sure what you''re talking about. That''s why there are no researchers and no results because of the danger. And you''re just going to give it away for free to save others? If you have a plan, tell me as soon as you can and I''ll help you as Commander of the Coast Guard. No, no, no. I just thought it was a little too much to ask in exchange for those beasts. It''s in the nature of my job that I don''t like to be in debt. What a refreshing man. What a refreshing person you are. There''s no point in holding back in a situation like this. "Well, why don''t we just do the best we can today and borrow the forge tomorrow? Would you be able to prepare the materials? ...I need to improve my carriage and there are many things I want to try... "Good. "Very well, I will arrange for the forge to be ready for use tomorrow. Actually, we have a good forge, but we don''t have many craftsmen. It''s a remote area, and the best craftsmen are usually found in the big cities. Thanks to that, we have plenty of materials in stock. Hahahahaha .... It''s not funny. It''s no laughing matter. I know that the Knights'' base needs a place to maintain their weapons, and they need the equipment, but how can they buy badly stocked ores and ingots when they''re obviously not being used and the residents are living in such poverty! I''ve got a lot on my mind, but... Please prepare your writing materials. I''m going to give you a lecture on hygiene. As you listen to the lecture, please take notes on what you think is necessary. Please show your notes to each other and discuss them again. Each of you will write differently, but at first, please try to record as much as possible in your own way. After reviewing, we will test you further to see if you have understood. Please try your best to remember so that you don''t say you can''t do it when I leave this city. I''ll be back. At these words, everyone''s face scrunched up. Erdam, who was standing behind me, opened the door gently and tried to run away, but I said, "Bring Cook instead. Then you can run," he said, and disappeared with surprising speed. "We''ll get our smartest men, too. .... To those who tried to flee, he said, "Please make sure you bring them in one by one yourself. If they escape, we''ll lecture them again individually. If he escapes, we will lecture him again. Then they all ran out of the room at once. The only one left was the civilian attached to the commander. Then, you will prepare a memo pad for all of them and the subordinates they will bring. It would be unacceptable for them to be ignorant, so let''s have them study together with their subordinates. You can''t have them not know. Aside from Erdam, I didn''t tell any of the other members that they could escape the lecture. The more people you have to remember, the better, of course. "You tricked me! It was only a few minutes later that I heard a voice shouting. ...You''d better get up now, Adolf. 33 3 in Parliament ...This is why poor hygiene is a serious problem in the cause of disease. As explained earlier, feces and urine harbor insects, and rats and birds come to eat the insects, and the source of the disease is attached to the rats and birds and spreads to the surrounding area. The disease can also be spread by eating diseased animals that have been eaten by other creatures. Again, boiling water and cooking meat is highly effective, but frequent cleaning and washing is also important. That concludes today''s lecture, do you have any questions? Are there any questions? ......... Yes, there are none. Thank you very much for your time. Thank you. The hour and a half lecture on hygiene for Japanese elementary and junior high school students ended in a languid manner, including Adolf, who had woken up and started to make a fuss. It''s a shame that you have to go through all of this on such short notice without any documentation. It''s a shame. It''s a shame. "No, thank you. I''ll leave the rest to you! We don''t need a boss who''s just going to go move his body. I''m sorry. Most of the knights turned away, while the commanding officer smiled and laughed. He seems to be having a hard time, too. I''m going to make some other plans, so before you forget, please check and review the contents of the previous section. When you''re done, please draft a plan for cleaning and disposing of garbage in the city, including a budget plan. We will try to collect the garbage in one place, so please decide where to dig a hole in the forest side. I''ll check it tomorrow morning, so please finish it today. Please finish today. "Wait a minute! You''re still doing this? You''re still doing it! I''ll see you tomorrow. I''ll see you tomorrow. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. The commander is also responsible for arranging the smithy. Also, don''t forget to explain to Adolf. Goodbye. Excuse me. I leave the room, giving additional instructions to the weak Knight Commander in one breath. I''m not sure if this will continue if he joins the Order. I''m not sure what to make of that. 34 鍛冶場に行こう "Adolf''s on board with the duel! I told him we could have as many people as we wanted, so he should have them all here by now! I''m looking forward to it! "Right. So, please revise this draft. Okay. What? "The draft you made yesterday about sanitation of the city, the number of people is fine, but the daily wage is too low. These plans must not be abandoned in the middle, in other words, the people who do this must be able to earn a certain amount of money, otherwise they will not be able to make a living. It is necessary to give some consideration to jobs that people do not want to do. ...Then there''s the question of how to explain to the residents about the disposal of garbage and filth in the city. That''s what you left out. I told you in yesterday''s lecture that it is necessary to inform the public. Yes, let''s start over. All of you, including Adolph, who is probably gathering people, should meet to review and share the information. When you''re done, please review the draft plan that I put in writing yesterday and this morning. I''ll go over it again tomorrow, so please do so by the end of the day. I''m off to the smithy, so please do your best. Good luck. I''m going to the forge, so please do your best. You''re doing this again today? I heard him shout, but ignored him. "So this is the smithy... there''s nothing around here. There''s nothing around. There''s nothing around here, is there?" "Well, the command decided when the town was set up that there would be enough space around the forge for a house to prevent fires and to bring in materials. It''s a good idea. Wade, the civilian who is assisting the commander, came with me. The budget and plans that had been piling up were going to be drastically changed by this proposal, so instead of the command being confined to the conference room, he was going to come with me to make arrangements for future planning. Don''t tell the commander this, but he has a lot of other things to discuss and learn about the future management of the city. I''ve been working behind the scenes with Mr. Wade to get them to think and learn. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that will help you out. I''m sorry. It''s better left unsaid. First of all, let me introduce you to the craftsmen working at the forge in this town. This way. This way. When I entered the forge, I found two well-built, bearded men of about 50 years old waiting for me. "Oh, come on, Mr. Wade. I was waiting to see what kind of craftsman would come because my guest was going to use the forge for a while, but he''s just a kid! What kind of blacksmith would be able to do a job like this? Why don''t you do some work and talk about your skills when you have time to be so pompous and overbearing? It''s only those with inexperienced skills who want to bark loudly. . In an instant, the men turned red and came at him. "You bastard! You''re on my head! You''re on my head!" You quickly move around to the outside of the first man''s right arm and elbow him in passing. As you turn to face the other one, he''s already striking you. I ducked down to hit him in the back, grabbed his outstretched arm to hit him, and slammed him to the ground with a back throw. Of course, I kept my grip on his arm and pulled him upward a little, being careful not to hit his head. Don''t make a fuss in the workshop, just stand up and work. Introduce yourself and then show me what you have. I want to get to work as soon as possible. I want to move as quickly as possible. The two men stand up, this time with red faces for different reasons. Oh, that first guy''s foot is killing him... it''s twitching. "I''m Gaston, this is Cogsworth. I''m in charge of the forge here, but so far we''ve been mending and repairing, not building anything new. But are you sure you''re up to blacksmithing? It usually takes more than 10 years of training before you can stand on your own. We may not be the best, but we''ve been hammering for over 80 years. We''ve been hammering for over 80 years. Eighty years... are you a dwarf? "You''ve only just realised this: .... You''ve just found out. I thought he was just a normal guy with short legs. You can''t tell because they''re not extremely short or barrel-shaped like in the stories. I''ve never met a dwarf before. Like I said, a craftsman speaks with skill, and if you have a problem with that, you can wait until you see me work. So let me see the materials. Show me the materials. "Ore and ingots are in the shed next door. Ore and ingots are in the shed next door. You can get there directly from the door. Let''s go there. I open the door and it''s a mountain? ...There''s too much ore. There''s also a pile of ingots... what are we going to do with them? I mean, .... It''s amazing! We can make as much as we want with this much ore! "You guys... clean up! You''re still a craftsman? ! I''ll kick your ass! And so the first day was spent tidying up the materials. 35 鍛冶仕事をしてみよう Copper and tin... that''ll make bronze. Iron, magnetite steel, chrome steel... black steel? Vermillion ore? Blue ore? ...what''s this? Silver is for decoration. Then there''s mithril... there it is... fantasy... and then there''s the ungraded mystery stone... what the hell is that? I didn''t think we even had any Tamahagane ingots... this is just a few imported ones. .... What''s wrong? "What''s wrong? Is there a problem? In the event that you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. No, I was just wondering how much ore you''re buying when you can''t even use it properly. I was just wondering how much ore you buy when you can''t even use it properly. No, I was just wondering how much ore you''re buying when you can''t even use it properly." "It''s a headache, but it''ll be here for a while yet. It''ll be a while. What? What do you mean? You''re on a budget? No, we already had a long-term contract before I came to this city. As I recall, 10% of the ore from the mines will be delivered to this city for another year. I''m told the mine uses criminal slaves. Yeah. Oh, did I mention that bandits are either executed or sent to the mines as slaves .... I''m not sure what to make of it, but I think it''s a good idea. "Alloy? "An alloy? What do you mean by "alloy"? For example, if you mix copper and tin, you get a metal called bronze. Well, it can be used for armor, but it''s stronger than copper and weaker than iron. Let''s see how to use it later. I''d like to try stainless steel, which is an alloy of iron and chromium. .... No, no, no. No, no, wait a minute. What does that mean? That was a little too difficult. I don''t know how to explain it... you can think of it as that. I don''t know how to explain it, but you can think of it as that. "In other words, if you mix a metal that was in low demand or weak in terms of strength or properties with another metal, you get a metal with new properties? In other words, if you mix a metal that was not in demand or weak in terms of strength or properties with another metal, you get a metal with new properties? Of course, you need to mix them properly, so you can''t just mix them at random. "How is that possible? But if you''re not good at it, you''ll end up wasting more materials. Let''s forbid them to use anything other than what they''ve been taught. I don''t know. People with accounting skills always look at reality and make decisions calmly. However, I agree with you because it would be unfashionable to go bankrupt by being addicted to developing alloys. I''ll take it rather than scrap it. I''ll take it rather than scrap it. I''ll take it. Kurosmithing 2. Skill for metalworking. Gives you a boost when working with metal. You can also use magic to cut metal without tools, but the cost is low. What exactly can you do with it? .... Kurosmithing 2 Skill for metalworking. You can use magic power to cut metal without tools. It is also possible to use magic power to cut without tools, but the cost is low. Ingot making, forming, cutting, joining, and many other things are possible depending on your imagination. Things that are physically impossible are not realized. I''ve got something! If you can make a sword with just a thought, then you''re not even a smith. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. In fact, the skills that Masaru possesses are completely different from those possessed by the creatures of this world, and the skills obtained with the [Skill Granting Ticket] were created by the power of God''s [Creation]. This time, the image of Masaru''s skills is influenced by the games I played when I was in Japan, and if you use them, you can do pretty much anything you want. Of course, there are some limitations in that you need to know the structure and mechanics of the game to some extent, but it is definitely an unparalleled skill. Is there a problem? You''ve been babbling on about it for a while now. .... I''m sorry. Wade peeked at me worriedly as I began to mutter something to myself. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sure you''re not crazy. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. That way, you can consciously check each item one by one, and you can easily remember whether you were really checking or not. This may be a good way to check safety and important items. I see. "Oh, so that''s how it works... just pointing and shouting will do the trick? "By pointing and paying attention, you can make sure you focus on it, and by saying it out loud, you can think about what it is and keep it in your mind. Even if it''s just a single object, for example, a carriage, the wheels are good! Good connections! and point out the important parts one by one. The most frightening thing is to think you have checked. I introduced this check. I''m going to draw up a training plan to introduce and enforce this check. I''m going to draw up a training plan to introduce and enforce this check. It''s free and highly effective, so I''ll make sure to enforce it! It should be the first item on the agenda for the Knights tomorrow. I''ll make it the first item on the agenda for the Order tomorrow. Wade leaves to do the paperwork, full of enthusiasm. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I heard that some steel mills make sure to check the surroundings and even the position of the crane every time they cross the street or enter or exit the building. Well, now that everyone''s gone, let''s run some tests. .... The first thing I did was to increase the amount of carbon in this iron ingot... is it done? I don''t know if it''s done because it doesn''t look any different... [Appraisal]. [Appraisal]. [Iron ingot] I''m not sure if this is a good idea. I''m not sure what to do with it. I''m not sure if this is a good idea. Iron ingot. High-quality iron with a higher carbon content and higher tenacity than ordinary iron. Weighs about 2kg. I''m not sure what it is. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. Thank you, old man from the nearby factory! ...Didn''t they go bankrupt after that? ...Okay, next! After that, when I was getting bored with the simple work of adjusting the amount of carbon one after another, I suddenly saw a knife with a blade about 60cm long out of the corner of my eye. I wondered what kind of structure it had, and found out that it was just a piece of wood with a hilt (the flange of a Japanese sword) inserted and fixed with a handle. I thought I could do this because I have the skills. First, I roughly formed it thicker than the finished product, and then I wanted to try this! I''ve been wanting to do this for a while now! I''ll put it in the fire and let it turn red, then hit it with a hammer to make it denser. ...I''ll have to do some hardening at the end... ... You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these. When he''s done, he darkens the room and starts the hardening process. I had already experienced this process when I made a grass cutter in high school. I also anneal it to adjust the hardness, which may be too high. "Whoa! Fun! ...Now for the hilt parts. It doesn''t need to be too big... maybe this big? I''ll insert the knife blade parts so it won''t rattle and reshape it... and then the handle... I''ll make the handle out of steel this time. I''ll use my skills to form this as well and fit it in... I''ll add some bumps to the grip to prevent it from slipping... done! Now I just need to sharpen the blade with a whetstone. .... It only took about 40 minutes. In just 40 minutes, the result was a knife with a blade of about 50cm long. .... I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. He looked at the knife for a while and then started on the next one. I want something a little tougher... let''s make that! Morning Star! It''s definitely something you won''t find in Japan, so it''s decided! And so it was that Masaru, who had enjoyed his free time making things until nightfall, was taken to dinner by Wade and the two dwarves, who were disgusted with him. 36 役に立つ物を作ってみよう1 Oh! I''ve got it all done! It''s perfect! The one who came here in high spirits this morning is Lancelot, the commander of the Knights here. He''s bringing a report on the hygiene matters that were discussed yesterday. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to do with your time. I''ve heard that Masaru can make weapons! You can make me a weapon too! This commander is becoming more and more light-hearted and carefree every day... and it''s only the third day. .... I''ll make you something that''ll fit the bill. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the web site. As with the other day, please discuss and implement these in the council room. Yes, have a good day. I''m sorry. He looked at me with a face like he was about to cry, but the fact that the old man looked at me with a face like he was about to cry didn''t affect me in the slightest. In fact, the creepiness makes me want to double my workload. "Come on, work, work! Let''s get it over with so I can work out! As if sensing something, Lancelot runs out of the room. I hope you''re working hard. This morning, as I walked around the city, I found that as per the plan, as many people as possible with free hands had been used to remove the filth from the city. From today, the digging will be done by those who have the power. I read the report at random and headed for the forge again today. "Well, let''s get to work! What are we going to make today? "What are you going to make today?" "Mr. Wade is asking me not to play with you. Wade''s eyes were pleading with me not to play. Seeing how many weapons I made and played with yesterday, he might have thought I was a person who only wanted to do what he liked, just like the Commander. Today I''m going to make a pump to make drawing water from the well easier, and tools to make digging holes easier. After all, it is better to live and work easily and safely. If I have time, I would also like to improve the wheelbarrow. I would like to improve the wheelbarrow if I have time. It''s great that you''re coming up with so many ideas. But are you sure you want to sell your technology so cheaply? As a civilian, he knows that nothing is more expensive than free. He knew that nothing is more expensive than free. And if possible, I would like to receive a certain amount of materials at the time of their release, so I have to work for that. I have to work for it. If the materials do not interfere with your livelihood, I can arrange for some. I''ll be happy to pay you for materials that won''t interfere with your livelihood. You can''t put a price on technology. "Specifically, I''d be happy with some of the ore that''s overstocked here. No problem. "No problem. For the time being, it''s more of a bad inventory than an overstock. Just take a big chunk of it, it''ll add up quickly anyway. Take it. After concluding the negotiations, Wade left the forge to do his own work, promising to work hard and not play today. He left the forge to do his work. "I think it''s 60% copper, 10% tin, 30% zinc and a little lead to make bronze. Okay, let''s try it! ............... Hooray! It''s done! Here''s the [appraisal] .... [Bronze ingot] Bronze ingot. An inexpensive alloy that is easy to handle and resistant to rust; inferior to iron in hardness and strength, but superior in workability. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''ll make about ten of them and take half of them. We''ll need them to secure water sources for the beastmen''s habitat. .... I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. It''s a margin of error. .... I''m not sure. I told myself and started making parts for the pump. I managed to finish my goal of 10 pieces and put 5 pieces in the item box... I also got the wood for the internal piston and started processing it. Just before noon, when I''m finally able to catch my breath, Wade and the dwarves come in. What the hell is this? What''s this for? What''s this for?" "Well, this is a Cogsworth, I think. "It''s very fine, but how did you get this... it wasn''t there in the morning! This one''s Gaston, right? Or was it the other way around? I can''t tell them apart because of their deep beards and similar physiques. "This is a tool called a pump to make fetching water easier. It makes it easy for small children and women to draw large quantities of water from a well. I''ll explain how it works later, and you two will learn how this pump works. I''m sorry. There''s no water with this thing... can''t it be used right away? Yes, it is. You can use it when you assemble it, but... oh, you''ll have to make a pipe or something to pump it up from the well. .... Let''s do the demonstration in the evening. I just remembered the missing parts. We''ll help you. Well, we''ll help you! You two wait until everything''s cleaned up first. You two have to finish cleaning up first. Wade somehow calmed them down, and after the four of them ate lunch, they started to make shovels out of steel. The shovels in this world are made of wood and only the tip is covered with metal. They are heavy and require a lot of strength, making them fragile and dangerous to work with. Digging in the hard ground is much better than digging by hand, but it is still too much work for the workers. That''s why we want to get the product to the people who are digging the holes now. Why didn''t I shovel in the morning? I thought that if I could do it in the morning, I could wash my hands easily enough! "Hooray! Carbon adjustment, and forming as is! It''s done! Let''s see how many I can make... Although he didn''t care about it, he was, as his title said, "an unparalleled lover of production". About three hours later, Masaru saw 37 shovels of various sizes piled up in front of him. By the time he noticed, it was too late and he quietly left 15 shovels and dressed 17 shovels. Of course, even 15 shovels were too many, but his somewhat working good intentions discouraged him from appropriating more. The rest of the day was spent quietly collecting scrap metal and other materials, making recycled pipes and galvanizing them to make them waterproof. I''ll set up the pump tomorrow morning when it''s more popular and show off its convenience... I think I''ll deliver the shovel and rest today. I''ve been riding high and I''m low on magic power. I''ll be back. Masaru, who often worked alone, had already begun to talk to himself. 37 馬車を改良しよう They had stopped using one of the wells early in the morning and Masaru was in the well with four knights hanging from a rope. Of course, it was to install the pump. When he woke up in the morning and decided to install the pump in the well, he found that there was no way to fix the pipe in the well, so he hurriedly used his skills to make the bronze parts, and at the same time, he realized that there were no parts to install the pump itself, so he was busy all morning. I''ve been busy all morning, realizing that I don''t have the parts to attach the pump itself... "Okay... I''ll put the pipe here, just make sure it doesn''t move or fall out of the pipe with these parts... Oh, I got it! Lift me up! When I came out of the well, there was a crowd of people, curious about the suspicious person who was using a number of knights to go into the well early in the morning to do something. Some of the town''s wives were clearly in a bad mood because they couldn''t prepare breakfast, partly because the well was deliberately chosen to be used by ordinary people. We pretended to ignore them and finished setting up the pump about 10 minutes after we left the well. "I''ve already primed the tub for the first run... now all that''s left is... a woman! Please help us! I''m going to demonstrate how to use the water pump! I''m going to demonstrate how to fetch water, and I''d like you all to learn along with me! I called out in a loud voice, "Can I do it? "It''s easy to use. "It''s easy to use. Fill the hole in the top of the pump with water from the tub. Then just move this handle up and down! Yes, please move it. Even a woman can easily move the handle like this. What? Before I knew it, the pump was squirting out a huge amount of water, and the people around me looked at me in amazement. Of course, even a child can easily operate it. We will be installing these at major wells around the city, so please use them. If you have any problems with it the day you install it, please contact the forge and we will make arrangements for repairs and adjustments. Please feel free to contact us. This pump is designed to prevent theft. This pump has the coat of arms of the Coastal Guard to prevent theft. It was Wade''s idea that anyone would be foolish enough to intentionally damage or steal something with the Order''s emblem on it in an Order town. "Let''s go install the other four parts! Here, knights, grab those parts! Come on, let''s get going! The young knights, who had been woken up early in the morning and brought in by force, carried the metal pumps and pipes on their shoulders with disgusted expressions on their faces. "Hey, you''ve got some interesting stuff on your well! You should put one on the well near my house! And did I mention this shovel? It''s awesome! You can dig the ground with it! I love it! I''m not sure why, but in Knight Commander Lancelot''s hand was the shovel he gave to the workers yesterday. I like it! I made it to make work easier for the workers. It''s not your toy! I don''t make weapons... at all. .... I don''t make weapons. You''ll be able to find a lot more information on this topic on the web. In addition, the knight, while returning the shovel, please make sure that there are a total of 15 shovels, including that one, are all there. If there is any talk of someone taking them, the Commander will take care of it, so please report it to me. I''ll take care of it. I''ll do it myself? If there is any talk of someone taking it, the commander will deal with it, so please report it. What about the date of the duel, by the way? We''ll start improving the wagons today, and the beastmen will be released soon. "That will take at least three more days. It will take about three more days to bring in the beastmen from the other villages. I thought I''d show the beastmen the duel and show them that Masaru is the next master. "Not really. "Not really the master, though. I''m not a master, but I''m leading them out of the city, and to some extent, it might be better to make them think that I''m more than just a liberator. If they get into trouble on the way, it''s not good for either of us. "Beastmen are strong. "Beastmen follow the strongest and best leaders. So the duel will be in four days. No killing, please. I''m off to train! Hold on a second. This is the document Wade submitted regarding the additional reward for me. Specifically, you''ll get some ore. That''s what it says. Also, I''d like to add the Coast Guard emblem to the improved carriage and the pump, which I''ve already added myself. Please consider this by tomorrow. Please review this by tomorrow. I left Lancelot on the ground with his knees slumped, staring at the documents in a daze, and headed for the forge myself. I''m not sure how much I want to move my body. .... I''m not sure what to make of it. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. The goal is to make the carriage less bumpy and more comfortable. The current carriages in this world are simple boxes with metal axles and wheels attached, and are more like carts than carriages. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m going to try to achieve a simple suspension with these springs!" I announced proudly in front of Wade and the two dwarves, but they were like, what are you talking about? They look at me as if to ask me to explain more. "So this is a spring... a spring. It absorbs the shock and suppresses the shaking. OK? "No, I don''t get it, but... what the hell? It''s steel... how did you bend it? How do you use this? So there''s no spring itself... I''ll just tell you how to make it. I''ll tell you how to make it simply. First, you heat an iron rod over a fire... then you wind it around this rod like this before it gets cold. The key is to keep a good distance between the two when you roll it up. Then, remove it from the stick and leave it there to cool down. You can also make different sizes by changing the core or the diameter of the metal you are winding. Oh, and don''t soak it in water or oil when cooling it! It will break easily. It will break easily. "Do you have any specific ideas on how to improve this carriage? "Very well, sir! First of all, I would like to separate the seat from the wheels, build a frame over the wheels, suspend the seat with chains, and put springs in the front, back, and bottom of the frame to keep the seat in place on both sides. In the old days There used to be a type of suspension system where the seat was suspended by a string or chain. I''ve never seen the real thing, so I''m going to arrange it as I see fit and put it together. I would have liked to use bearings or something for the axle, but if distribution technology develops too rapidly, people will want to wage war, and it will be too much trouble, so I stopped. The space for riding is getting smaller. .... I don''t know. Gaston, who was complaining, seemed to have a subtle expression on his face. "You know, the important thing this time is to reduce the shaking so that people and cargo that can''t ride in a carriage because the shaking is too great can be handled in a carriage. This is the kind of technology that will make a big difference in the future. Don''t expect everything to change at once. That''s it. That''s how it works: .... You''re right, not everything is going to be the same! It''s the next step! "All right, let''s just get in and see what happens! The dwarf duo looked at the carriage with joy and anticipation. "I''m afraid it''s a three-seater. Unfortunately, it''s a three-seater. One lord, two passengers, and their luggage. We can''t all ride at once, so two of us will have to wait. Just get the horses and the guardians ready! The words were so cruel that the two men slumped their shoulders and trudged off to fetch the messenger. I''ll be back later to give them a ride. I can come back later. .... I''ll give you a ride if they can get in first and write up the report. Wade and I both have to write the report, don''t we? With those words. "They can do it tomorrow. They can do it tomorrow. He quickly retracted his previous statement and began to arrange the cushions on the carriage seats. It should be noted that the improved model was so successful that the shaking was reduced by more than 70% and Wade became unusually excited. Well, it started out badly. .... 38 【side story】月と女神と恋心 I''m just thinking about it now. That''s what you say when you talk to people. ......... I''m sorry. On the night that the carriage was completed Masaru was alone on the roof of the dormitory pondering as he looked up at the moon, which was somewhat different from what he had seen all his life. I''m sorry... I''m sorry. Suddenly, he heard the voice of Victinius, the goddess of this world. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I''m sure you''ve heard of it, but I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it. Oh, it''s a verse from the Hyakunin Isshu... When I was in junior high school, I was randomly selected for an assignment, and this is the verse I looked up. It''s ironic that I don''t remember a single other verse from the Hyakunin Isshu, but when I came to this world, I remembered it and learned its meaning for the first time. .... It''s ironic. The sound of the waves, so faint that you can''t hear it until late at night when it''s quiet, somehow lingers strangely in my ears that night. What was he like? I thought you knew him... he''s a god, after all. .... She was a small, pretty woman who looked like she was trying very hard when I first saw her. When I first heard her voice, all the other sounds and voices were just noise... It was probably love at first sight, my first love. A few months later I told her I loved her... as much as I could with words... I wasn''t very good at that kind of thing, so I only expressed myself poorly, but I told her I loved her over and over again, hoping that even a small percentage of my heart would be conveyed. ...But a few years later, she joined another man... so... there''s nothing for Victinius to worry about. "Did it still matter? Was it still important to you? Yes, it was important. After that, I probably didn''t fall in love at all, and just lived my life stubbornly and quietly thinking about her. I''ve been trying to live that way myself. I''m stubborn and I''m single-minded even though it sounds stupid. I know it sounds stupid. I''ve thought a lot about why I can''t live like this. But this is the only way I can find to live and I''ve suffered. But it wasn''t until I came to a different world and could never see her that I came to believe that if she was happy, she was happy, and that was okay. "I wonder how feminine you are... there''s a village of rabbit people, right? Yeah. Yeah. I met a rabbit girl there, her name was Mei... and the guy I liked was named Mei. .... It''s not that I''m a good person or that I value gratitude... I''m just a selfish, self-centered jerk who wants to please a girl who has the same name as the girl he loves... that''s all. ...The truth is, I''m the one who''s been saved by the appearance of someone I''m slightly attracted to when I was not interested in anyone... ...So don''t worry about it. Don''t worry about it. The gentle warmth of Victinius'' back as he leaned against Masaru''s back, who had been sitting there for some time, was somewhat relieving. "Hey, Victinius, .... "What? What? I''ve just noticed that you''re really beautiful. .... What? Of course I am! I''m still a goddess! I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s had a bad experience. 39 いざ尋常に決闘なのです！ Finally, the day of the duel. In the days leading up to the duel, Masaru''s expression became more natural, as if something had fallen from him, and he spent his time making his own armor and the weapons he had been promised by the commander, and lecturing the dwarf duo on how to repair and build carriages and pumps. He suggested a hamburger, which for some reason did not exist even though hamburgers and breads were available, and promoted the culture of broth using fish, shellfish and seaweed. "Welcome, Masaru. This is the training center of our proud Knights! There''s also an inspection table there for the higher-ups to check the formation and so on. I''m sorry. It''s a large space surrounded by stone walls, isolated from the outside world. It is surrounded by a wide stone wall that isolates it from the outside world. The beastmen who were to be released this time were lined up and seated, wondering what was about to take place. "Oh, yes, the order... that thing is ready. You know, the one you said you''d make the perfect weapon for. "Oh! "Oh! It''s ready! Where is it? It''s in the crate over there. Take it. I''m going to... do some prep work... "Hey, this is ..... "Hey, this is . "What? What? You can''t do that! That''s my special equipment! The commander''s is the long crate next to it! "You''re going to use that in a duel? They''re so pathetic. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea or not. There is an iron ball about 10cm in diameter attached to a 60cm chain extending from the end. Of course, the iron ball has many stabs attached to it, and is made to increase the striking power. It is truly a romantic weapon. There are a few other romantic weapons hidden in the crate, but we''ll get to them later. It''s a festival. We should have fun. "You''re the only one who thinks dueling is a festival. You''re the only one who thinks a duel is a festival. It''s about to start, so get your gear. If you''re going to do this, make sure you''re disciplined enough not to fight back. Yes, sir. "Yes, sir! Sir! That''s why the duel is about to begin, but my opponent is already distracted. I''m not sure if this is a good idea, but it''s a good idea. What the hell is that? A few screams rang out. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to use the site, you can call us at our own web site. He wore a leather jacket, belt, jeans from Japan, and boot-type safety shoes. In his left hand he holds a 120cm long hammer, and in his right hand hangs a morning star. The large hammer and the morning star cannot be used at the same time, but I pulled them out just in case. You can''t use that thing as a weapon. .... I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll agree. Oh, you can swing it just fine! I''m going down... I''m going down... I''m not going to get hurt by that. .... I''ll be back. I''m stopping too! I don''t want to die. .... I don''t want to die. You''d better stop too because I can''t take that shit! One by one, they gave up before they even started, and there were only three of them left. .... "Hey, what do we do? "What do we do?" "What do we do?" "We have to do something... but we''re not going to get anywhere until someone stops that thing, even if it''s just a blow. .... What do we do? There''s a shield there: .... There''s a shield there: "Who''s going to do it? I can break my arm through a shield! What are you gonna do, then? .... What are you going to do? ""................ " I can hear everything you''re saying. .... "Um, .... "What is it...? "I give up! .............................. . What the hell is that? The cries of Masaru, the knights, and the beasts were in perfect sync. 40 a briefing for the beasts "From now on, Masaru-dono will be your master. I will now hold a briefing for you, so please listen quietly! Wade speaks in a clear voice to the beasts in the midst of the unsettling atmosphere of the duel. After a moment of silence, a murmur spread. "You haven''t told them anything yet, is that correct? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''m here. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I didn''t tell you in case there was an accident in the duel and the release was unexpected. I didn''t think there''d even be a fight in the first place... but you''re breaking my heart too soon. That''s not good medicine! "Why don''t you just demote me for that abomination of a sacred duel, or give me a hell of a beating? It''s better to have penalties that you can''t get away with in the long run for doing something stupid, so you can use them later. "Look at what just happened, instead of having nowhere to run, they''re just running away. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to be doing. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m sure your family will be shaken with shame and refuse to accept it. I hope you don''t become a bandit on the run. I hope you don''t become a bandit when you escape. I hope you don''t become a bandit when you escape. Okay, everyone pay attention! I''m going to ask you to stop talking and listen to me for a while. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not. My name is Masaru, and I''ll be leaving this city as your master. My name is Masaru, and I will be leaving this city as your master. I can''t tell you where I''m going yet, but I hope to live with the other beastmen who escaped from the last battle and help each other. I can''t tell you our destination yet. Then the beastmen began to talk, saying things like, "You survived, didn''t you?" and "Is my son safe? "Yes. "Yes, please be quiet. The first people we can meet are the rabbit people. I''m only familiar with their village. Here is my proposal: I would like you all to work with me to build a city for the beastmen to live in. Until now, you have all lived in villages of your own race, but from now on, beastmen of various races can gather together and live as one village! "How is that possible? A foxman stood up and asked the question. A foxman stood up and questioned, "I''ll work with you to make it a good life. When various races work together, they can make up for each other''s weaknesses. Don''t you think this would be a great strength? We''ll have new friends who can do things we couldn''t do ourselves! Why don''t you take the plunge and give it a try for a while? "...Can we really do it? "Can you really do it? It''s not a question of if we can, it''s a question of doing! Let''s build a prosperous life and create a great city that welcomes not only the rabbit people but also your families! Little by little, I could sense that something interesting was about to happen, and that people were ready to give it a try. "Let''s show these noble beasts what we''re really made of! And when we become a big city, let''s think about diplomacy with Portarym and build a relationship of support with the humans! We''ll have proper diplomacy, and the knights of the world won''t be so brutal as to attack us, will they? We''re going to live happily while shouting and shouting! For now, our goal is to live a richer life than this city! As I spoke loudly to the beasts, "Hey, hey, .... I''ll do it!" the beasts shouted in a strange voice, ignoring Lancelot''s chuckle. I''ll do it!" the beasts shouted. I''m sure you''ll have a lot of fun with me in the future. It''s no use. .... We''ll see. They shook hands firmly and watched the beasts making noise forever. 41 対戦 The next day, they were busy preparing to take the beasts out of Portarym. The group consisted of 93 people, 17 from the Dog People, 7 from the Rabbit People, 28 from the Wolf People, 11 from the Fox People, 8 from the Bear People, 9 from the Cat People, 4 from the Sheep People, and 9 from the Lizard People. They mass-produced pumps and shovels, drafted various plans to improve their living environment, and secured carts, flour and other foodstuffs, and water necessary to reach the village, while at the same time secretly accumulating wooden boxes made from scrap wood in their item boxes. With the money obtained from the bandits, I was able to buy a few water bottles to fill with seawater, which was my first goal. I was so happy to find a large number of seashells dumped a short distance away from the town that I wanted to jump for joy. I used the water bottle to draw seawater from the sea several times, washed it properly, and put it in the item box. It took three days of hurried preparation. Finally, tomorrow morning, they would leave Portarym. The members of the Knights held a brief welcome and send-off party, which was a lot of fun. "Hey, Masaru! Let''s see what you can do that we didn''t see in the duel! The excitement reached a climax when the commander barked, "Masaru! "This sword is really good! It''s made of stainless steel made from iron and chrome, mithril, and a mysterious ore called blue ore, which is tinged with water magic. It is hard and rustproof, a unique item. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but I think it''s a good idea. It''s like a monster hunter or something. .... I made it myself, but it''s too fantastical. .... I''m not sure. You''ll be able to see Lancelot wielding a big sword and shudder a little at the power of a big sword in real life, but you''ll be able to get a club from the forge. You can find a lot of people who are interested in this kind of thing. It''s a great way to make sure you''re getting the most out of your time with your family. "Now, let''s begin. This is my first time using this cudgel, so take it easy on me. Take it easy. "Go easy on him... I''ll think about it. ...Sha! I''m not sure what to do with it. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. "Hey! I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you''ll do fine. I''m not sure what to say... You''ll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in your company. In the event that you''ve got a lot of time and energy, you''ll be able to take advantage of it. I''m not sure what to do... ....... I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. It''s a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find any useful information. In the original duel, he had planned to hit his opponent moderately on the shield to discourage him from fighting, and more than anything, his experience living in Japan had made him fearful of inflicting a serious wound on someone he knew and who was not a bad guy. "You''re messing with me! In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them. I''m not sure what to do. I''m sorry. In the event that you''ve got a lot of time, you''ll be able to take a look at the best way to get the most out of your wedding. 42 【side story】彼の秘密 What''s going on? That last part of the duel, that was unusual! It was Cook and the members of his platoon who burst into the commander''s room. It''s ............ nothing. It''s nothing. It''s not like it''s nothing. Everyone can feel it! Lancelot didn''t know what to say, so he propped his elbows on the desk, put his face on it, and fell silent again. In the event that you''re not sure what to say, put your elbows on the desk, put your face on the desk and shut up again. What the hell is going on here? A few moments later, Wade walked in. Of course, he was one of those who came to find out what was going on. "The requirements are probably the same as Assistant Wade''s... we''re just waiting for the Commander''s answer. I''m waiting for an answer from the commander. He looked a little troubled at Guy''s reply and said. "In case you haven''t noticed, you''re a platoon leader and a lieutenant. You''re the platoon leader and a member of the flat. Masaru is... he''s a friend. At least that''s what we hope to be with that little troublemaker. He''s a friend. Lancelot spoke up. I''d like to be like that. "I wish I could. I want to be. We all wait for Lancelot''s next words, unsure of what he is saying. The first thing I felt was that Masaru was clearly stronger than me. The first thing that struck me was that Masaru was clearly stronger than me, as anyone watching the fight would have thought. I was afraid because I realized that he had lived a life without killing or fighting... that he was not trained as a warrior before he was skilled. That''s why when someone does something wrong and breaks his heart, he''ll become the worst enemy or even a cruel demon. And when I felt that, I felt a fear I''ve never felt before. . He examined each word, and looked back at Masaru''s attitude and actions up until now. "But he did say that he killed the bandit. But he said he killed the bandit. But it seems that both the victim and the assailant were right in front of him. ...It seems that when villagers are attacked, they fight and resist desperately and manage to defeat the bandits, but when it''s over, they can''t fight anymore. I don''t know. It is common for both soldiers and knights to suffer from mental illness after killing someone with their hands. .... I''m sorry. It''s good that you have an idea, but it makes everyone wonder even more. I''m sure you''re not the only one. "Indeed. I''m sure it''s strange that you don''t lightly dodge the commander''s sword or stiffen up under pressure. I don''t know. As the mystery continued to grow, Erdam realized something. "Sir, if you don''t mind me asking, what level are you? Everyone tilted their heads, wondering what he was talking about. Levels and skills are normally the lifeblood of the individual and should be kept secret and not asked of others. "There must be a reason... my level is 62. So? Did you find out anything? "Ah! Everyone looks at Guy, who sounds like he''s figured something out. Erdam nodded for him to go ahead and say it. I and Eldam only looked at Masaru''s status once when we made the guild card. At the time, I was too distracted by the skills, titles, and high abilities to question it. .... I''m not sure. I''m pretty sure you reported no titles? Guy froze at Wade''s words and Eldam frowned, "You idiot! Wade''s words made Guy freeze and Erdam frown. Wade froze and Erdam frowned, "You idiot! We''ll get to that later. Lancelot urged him on, and now Eldam continued. You''ll be able to find a lot more information on this subject in this article. As I said before, Masaru''s status was on par with a commander. But there was one odd number... and that was his level. Level. They all tilted their heads again, the level number is an indicator of how much experience you have and has nothing to do with your direct strength. "What I''m trying to say is that Masaru''s level is 16. What I''m trying to say is that Masaru''s level is 16, which is only slightly higher than that of an adult villager. Wait a minute! "Wait a minute! It''s true that the level is only a guide, but it''s impossible for a 16 and a 62 to have equal status! I''m sure he has some skill that we don''t know about that will allow him to cheat his status! Wade panicked at Erdam''s words. But we''ve seen the skills too... so maybe it''s not like that. I don''t think so. "That''s... yes! It was a deliberate attempt to deceive the two of you! Wade is always quiet and calm, but his panic has everyone regaining their composure. "Tell me everything you''ve seen, that''s an order! I''m not sure what you''re talking about. "...You''re sure about this? I''m sure of it. "Maybe his skills are pretty holey. There are a lot of things I don''t recognize because I only saw them for a brief moment. It''s... I knew it was out of the ordinary, but I didn''t know it was that bad. .... I''m sorry. Everyone except Guy and Eldam start snarling their heads off. "Maybe we need to put someone on watch for this. .... I don''t know. The next morning, I was thinking about Masaru leaving town. And the next morning, the thought of Masaru leaving the city haunted him. 43 出立と出逢い "Well, thank you for your help. I''ll come back when I''ve settled down or have some trouble. I''ll be back. Finally, as I was exchanging greetings with Cook and the others who had come to see me off, the knights, the dwarf duo, and the beasts from Portalim, I heard Lancelot''s voice from afar. "Hey, wait for me! He comes running from the corner of the street with several knights and townspeople, his armor clanging. "Well...I made it .... I made it. I''m not sure what to make of this. It''s a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web. In fact, he''s the second son of a noble family and a company commander. He''s leaving already... it''s early. It''s only been a few days since Masaru''s arrival, but the city is cleaner than before, and employment has increased somewhat, making it more lively. I''m really embarrassed to think that I''ve been representing the city so far without knowing anything about it. I''m embarrassed to think that I used to represent the city without knowing anything about it. I''ve put together a rough draft of the plan for the next five years or so for your consideration. I told Mr. Wade to hold a thorough meeting with the council and let them think it over before implementing it, so please do your best. "Hey! "Hey! I''m not sure what to do. I know you''re not good at that kind of thing, but that''s terrible! I''ve prepared a few weapons as a reward, so please do your best. I''ve nailed down that you should never give them away unless you''ve done the allotted amount, so don''t worry. "Where is the peace of mind? "Where''s the peace of mind in that? The only way to get a man to work for you is to give him a toy as a reward. If you give him a reward first, he will work harder to play with it, so you have to manage him well. There''s a guy I want to introduce to Masaru. There''s someone I want to introduce you to Masaru. I want to introduce you to someone. An introduction at the parting? It smells like trouble. "This is my niece, Adelina. "This is my niece, Adelina, she''s 17, she''s a rebellious little b*tc*, she doesn''t have a wife... "You have the nerve to introduce a woman of your age and then start talking about her age as if she''s unattractive, Uncle. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at our own web site. I''m Adelina, by way of introduction. My name is Adelina and I am a bit of a bow and sword wielder. I''m a little bit of an archer and a little bit of a swordsman, so I''ll try to be as helpful as I can. I will try to be as helpful as possible. "Will you let me join you? ...I''ve never heard of .... ... In the event that you''ve got a lot of time and energy, you''ll be able to take advantage of it. What do you mean? I''m not sure what to make of this. I''ll kick you. You''ve already kicked it! I think it''s better not to say that I already kicked him... In this kind of situation, righteous criticism is somehow annoying. "I kicked you! "Miss Adelina, I''m afraid we''re not going to get anywhere. "Miss Adelina, I''m afraid we''re not going to get anywhere. Yes, I''m sorry. I''m sorry. See, the beastmen are pulling away. So, what''s the story, Lancelot? Actually, Adelina has always wanted to expand her horizons, but in this day and age, a woman''s journey is fraught with great danger. Even trained knights and adventurers can die at any moment. "And me? "And you want me? I''m not sure that''s the best environment to take a woman. Maybe it''s better than staying in the wild? I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. .... I''m not sure. I''ll be fine! I like to stay in the wild. And if you don''t, you''ll never have the chance to travel again! "You say that so openly, but I don''t even know if the other beasts will accept me. There are no bathrooms or lavatories. Bathrooms can only be found in the castles of King''s Landing or in large noble houses. It''s hard to fetch water and the cost of firewood is ridiculous, so why don''t you try your best to build a bathroom as soon as possible? You can make the bathroom as soon as you can. This young lady is definitely going to come with me... If her guardian approves, she won''t be able to do what she did with the rabbit people, and she''ll come with me without any risk if I leave her behind. If it''s just you, but with the beasts, you can''t just leave them behind. "Well, okay. I don''t know what exactly will happen, but if you don''t mind not coming back for a few years, go ahead. Wait! Wait a minute! A few years? I thought you said it was close! You can come back in a few days, right? Now we''re getting a surprise. It''ll take years to build a city, right? It''ll take two years to build a city the size of this one with this many people. How many years would it take to do it with far fewer people? Do you think you could spend two or three weeks going back and forth, sending one person to bring the other back? If you''re buying something and you''re on your way, there''s no problem, but considering the danger of demons and bandits, it''s unlikely. "Adelina... "Adelina...it''s still .... I''m not going to stop you. I''m not going to stop you. I''m not going to stop you, because if you do, I''m going to cut you off. I can''t help it. "Ugh... it''s no use... Masaru you take care of Adelina. Please don''t touch her... no, is that okay? ...No! Adelina''s uppercut, with its wonderful trajectory, struck Lancelot in the jaw. So, let''s leave the uncle-niece comedy at that. Good luck, everyone! See you later! It was noon, eight days later, when the group left Portarym and arrived at the settlement of the Rabbit People, after going around the fishing village to get shells and seawater. 44 return meeting I''m home! Aside from the fact that the rabbit tribe''s village was turned into a crucible of panic at the sound of his words, there are some things that are better left unsaid... What? There are some things that are better left unsaid... An emotional reunion? Yes, there was. So, what exactly happened? When the commotion in the village had died down, the leaders of the tribes, who had been released by Masaru and Adelina, were on their way to greet the chief of the Rabbit People. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m not satisfied with Masaru''s answer. The chief, who was not satisfied with Masaru''s answer, thought about it for a while and decided to resolve his questions one by one. What exactly happened to the various things you mentioned? "Since he doesn''t seem to be aware of it, let me explain it to you. First of all, I would like to thank you for accepting us, chief. I am Adelina, the niece of the leader of the city of Portalim, the city of the Knights of the People. I''m Adelina. "Really? I''m the niece of the leader of Portarym, a city of human knights. The other day, this Masaru suddenly appeared in the city of Portalyme, and negotiated with my uncle Lancelot, who was in charge of the coastal district and the commander of the Order, who was in charge of the land where you were living. I told him of the folly of our people and appealed for the release of the beastmen in exchange for assistance in improving their living conditions. "Folly? "Folly? "He asked me what legitimacy and justice there was in fighting a war on your land, even though you were ordered to do so by your country, and then told me that it was foolish to use innocent people as bondage and labor. And? "And? My brainy uncle didn''t like the way it was done, so he promised to release them on one condition. And? That''s how you improve your living conditions? That''s not an easy thing to do... we who have been building the village from the ground up for the past two years know that better than anyone. We know that better than anyone. "It was Masaru who did it in a few days, no, the very next day. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am sure that Portalim will gradually develop and grow. I am sure that Portalim will gradually develop and grow, not because of my country or my uncle, but because of his advice and ideas. It will be another battle. "Doesn''t that breed more fighting? It is the people who do the fighting when they can afford it, is it not? Adelina could neither deny nor confirm this, and her face became bitter and her words choked. I think you don''t need to worry about that for the time being. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a fan of your work. ...If this beastman settlement develops into a city, it will become a trading partner and benefit the city, and they won''t let anyone else get their hands on it. I hope that''s true. I hope that''s true, but won''t other tribes come to fight us even if they don''t make a move? "If that happens, they will fight with us as enemies who threaten their lives and safety. They say that if that happens, they will fight with us as enemies who threaten our lives and safety. Not only the chief, but also Adelina and the rest of the beasts were startled by these words. What? Didn''t I tell you that? I''m not sure what to do, but I''d like to set up a defense wall to ensure food and safety, and consider the location and size of the city. We need to consider the location and size of the city. It''s true that if we''re going to have this many people living with us, we''re going to need it. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I''m sorry. "Oh, I''ve collected a good amount of flour and dried fish, and I''ve got some of the tools necessary for pioneering. I''ve already got a rough idea of what it''s going to look like... I wrote it out on a piece of parchment while I was at Portarym. If you build a city while adding things that are missing, you''re more likely to have problems later. I''ll show my uncle. I wish my uncle could hear this: .... I wish my uncle could hear this. I would like to show this to my uncle." He listened to the explanation with his mouth hanging open as ideas came out one after another. 45 神々の報酬 The report of our return was reasonably straightforward, but we had underestimated what would follow. First of all, the number of beastmen had increased to nearly 100, even if it was only a simple one... There was no place for them to stay, so for the first few days, women and children were given priority, and the men slept outside. The increase in the number of people made hunting more efficient and there was no problem with food, but when it came time to build a town, we found a hole in the plan that was both serious and simple: if we built a town in the middle of a village, we would have trouble finding a place to live. It''s a little rocky. It had both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage was that the ground was rocky and a little higher than the river, so it was easier to defend and the foundation was very strong. The disadvantage was that the ground was rocky and could not be processed except with Masaru''s skills. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you... I''m not sure what to make of this. You have a new message. Yu Narumi(20) Occupation: Adventurer Affiliation, Adventurer''s Guild Title "Developer", "Pioneer", "Unparalleled Production Lover", "Skill Collector", "Gambling Prize", "Transporter Level 16 Life force 210 Magic 267 Strength 128 Physical strength 99 Spirit 88 Speed 101 Luck 42 SkillsSwordplay 23Bodywork 23Healing Magic 12Appraisal 34Demolition 24Mining 34Felling 13Farming 34Smithing 24Masonry 45Woodworking 45Leatherwork 34Combining 34Engineering 25Architecture 13Arithmetic 34Art 34Singing 23 3, Language Translation, Storage Space, Map When I opened the menu, there was a suspicious message saying "World Development Bonus" and "New Message", and two new titles had been added, and the skill levels had increased. "What''s a new message anyway? I thought to myself as I touched the menu screen. You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace. The reason I''m contacting you this time is because Raphaenas, the god of manufacturing, has informed me that for the first time in hundreds of years there are signs of cultural development, and after much consideration, the gods of Arstetia have unanimously decided to reward my sister Victinias for her folly. Normally, we would have to show more sincerity, but some of the gods are more cautious than others, so we have decided to reward you with skill experience. We, the gods, have no quarrel with your hindrance or your way of life, but we sincerely hope that you will spend a healthy life with our beloved children, if possible. I will see you again when I have a chance. ?From Aila Sephira It''s a good thing that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure. So, Masaru left his thinking to run around with the beasts to decide on the size of the city. 46 Easy Mode Development Using Skills "Come on, let''s go! Masaru shouted, but no one was there. He was now on the land where the city was to be built, but since there was nothing for others to do if they came now, the others were building a simple rainproof roof made of a framework covered with grass. It would have been better to build a wall and make it into a hut, but due to the limited resources and labor, the men are doing their best to keep the rain off at least for a roof where they can sleep. Adelina, who has relatively little to do at noon, will bring lunch, but until then, you''ll be working alone. Skill is a real cheat: .... I can''t believe it. It''s no wonder Masaru muttered to himself. He wanted to level the hard rocky ground, and wondered if he could do it with his skill. In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. I''ve run out of magic power, but this stone stage looks like it could be the site of a martial arts tournament. .... But at least it would have been white instead of black... oh, I''m talking about the rock? Aside from who he was making excuses to, Masaru''s work was over in a flash, and he had no idea how to spend his time. He knew that it would take about six hours for his magic to recover, and he also knew that a day was about 24 hours, the same as on Earth. This was measured using a smartphone and a sundial I brought with me from Earth, so there should be no mistake. Now that I have some free time until my magic is restored, I''ll think about what kind of building I''d like to put up on the stage of the martial arts tournament... There are about 150 people living here now... That seems like a lot, but it''s not... I''ve heard that the local big hotel has 330 rooms. I''ve heard that the local big hotel has 330 rooms, so even if each person uses one room, that''s more than half of what''s left. .... I''m not sure. In the event that you''ve got the time to think about it, for some reason you''ll find yourself thinking about unintelligible "what if" stories. I''ve been thinking a lot about this, but I don''t know the climate or the distribution of plants throughout the year, so I can''t help you. .... I''m not sure. And so, in the end, nothing is decided. "What is this... how can I do this? Adelina, who had brought her lunch, was confused by the flat rocky ground. "What? Is it noon already? What''s for lunch? "Don''t ignore me! How did you manage to flatten the rocks like this? There''s not a single crack in this rock! And why is it a monolith? What is it? What is this, some kind of god? "Lunch is... oh, it''s the meat! The well-done skewers of meat with the glittering salt are beautiful! It''s a little burnt, but that''s nothing to be ashamed of. "Hey! "Hey! "Hmm? It''s not inedible, but I think I should teach you how to cook. It''s too salty. "You mean you don''t want to teach me? It''s fine if you understand. It''s really salty... I''m going to cry. Well, we''ll see. There''s a lot of things you haven''t told anyone yet, and if you''re willing to stick with us here, we''ll have a chance to talk about them. "That''s true. By the way, you were mumbling to yourself earlier. I was wondering, do you know what the year-round climate is like in this area? What kind of temperature and what kind of characteristics does it have? That kind of thing. Hmm? Climate... you mean seasons? It''s the beginning of summer now, and it''s going to be a little warmer than it is now. In the fall, it''ll be about the same as it is now, and there''ll be lots of nuts... can we pick them around here? ...Winter will be cold and we''ll need some firewood. It''s a shame we don''t get much snow, we get it once every few years... I love snow. I like snow. So you''re saying there''s no extreme climate change? No. Well, I''ve never experienced or heard of extreme climate change. No. How much rain do you get? Well, it rains moderately, but unless there''s a storm, it''s nothing to write home about, you know? And big storms are rare. In other words, this place has no extreme climate change, moderate rainfall, and no storms... isn''t it a very nice place? And it has four seasons, so we can enjoy a certain amount of change during the year... good! It''s so good! I see, this is probably why Victinius chose this place for the beginning of his transition, isn''t it? Easy mode is the best! I''m going to work hard from noon onwards, then. "Well, I guess I''ll just have to keep working hard after lunch. Adelina watched the work closely for a while to get a better idea of how the flatland was being created, but Masaru pretended not to notice anything as he plucked out the small trees and grass that were in the way. After an hour, Adelina got bored and went back to the village. After making sure of that. After an hour, Adelina got bored and returned to the village. .... I''m done! Our slow-paced and fast-paced exploration has just begun. 47 技術とは…。 After five days of clearing, the land had finally been leveled to a length of 200 meters and a width of 500 meters. What? Is it too late for a cheat? I''ve been hunting and building a lot of stone blocks the size of bricks. The stone blocks are stacked in a cylinder shape about one meter in diameter right next to the planned building site of the city to make a simple furnace. From now on, I''ll have to share the workshop with other people. What I''m going to do is. "Zita, and May and Adelina. I have an important mission for you! For some reason, Adelina is the most excited, but don''t worry about it. "You three are going to be making something called slaked lime. This job is very hard, but it''s very important, so I''ve decided to entrust it to three people I trust. I don''t have to tell you that it''s actually because these three people don''t have any work to do in the village where there are more people. "Yes, what is sosekai? The one who raised her hand and asked the question was Mei, who was in good spirits. "Slaked lime is an important material that will become a secret weapon in the construction of this city. It''s not difficult to make, but it''s very important, so please do your best. Good luck. "Yes! The siblings responded cheerfully. Adelina is watching them smiling. Then we''ll make slaked lime using the simple furnace we built over here. I''ll work with you until you get used to it, so don''t worry and be careful not to get hurt. The first step is to put a pile of shells into the pot inside the furnace. After that, add wood or other fuel from below and light the fire. The box on the side is a tool called a blowtorch. The box on the side is a tool called a blowpipe. When you put the handle on the side in and out, the wind comes out of the opposite hole. It''s a tool. "What happens then, young man? "The wind goes through this tube and sends the air into the next furnace. Then the temperature inside the furnace rises to over 1000 degrees Celsius. That''s right. "Is 1,000 degrees Celsius really that hot, big guy? How hot is it? How hot?" "Well... the temperature at which water bubbles over when it is set on fire is about 100 degrees. It''s 10 times higher than that, but it''s over 1000 degrees when iron turns red and soft when making weapons. The temperature at which iron melts depends on the type of iron. Yes, sir! "Yes, sir! How did you measure that? This is Adelina''s question. Well, it''s a natural question. "Well, you don''t know, sir. Knowledge is certainly good if you can explain everything in a logical order, but it doesn''t mean that you have to know everything. It is enough to know how to use it safely and correctly for normal people. "I know it''s safe. I know what "safe" means, but what does "correct" mean? Adelina must have thought she was talking about the correct management of knowledge, what to use that knowledge and technology for... it''s a difficult question. The question was, "What does it mean to be correct? That''s correct. If it is wrong or insufficient, the knowledge will not be reproducible no matter who does it or when. In my opinion, this is not sufficient knowledge. "Reproducibility... "Reproducibility...the same thing happens no matter who does it or when...that''s important. It''s important. "Let me also answer a question Adelina had earlier. It is important to use technology correctly. But people''s justice changes depending on their position and situation... so there is no such thing as right. There is no right or wrong. Adelina pondered with a difficult look on her face. But I can tell you what I think is the right use of technology and knowledge. Who will be happy? Who will it be used for? Will anyone be sad? Won''t someone be unhappy? If your answer is "yes", then you should be proud of yourself. If you are just blaming others because someone told you to, don''t. That is the most foolish and cowardly use of technology. If your mind is not convinced, you are missing something. This is also true for the art of making things, and the art of fighting. Think about it for as long as you live, and it will be your treasure... whether you succeed or fail. "What if I fail? "You don''t mind if I fail? The three of them looked into Masaru''s face anxiously. "It''s okay to fail, it''s more important to fail and figure out what you''re doing right than to grow without failing. I''m sure you will. I''m sure. "I''m sure. It''s so cute that she''s tilting her head... it makes me wish I had a child. "I''m sure is fine. Okay, let''s get to work! I''ll start the fire and burn the shells until they''re white! It''s going to be hot, so don''t touch the furnace, and we''ve tested it, but the furnace is made of stone, so we don''t know what the heat will do to it. If you see any cracks or anything strange, stop working and step away from the furnace. "Yes! "Yes! And so, little by little, the work progresses. 48 Continuing: Lets make a toilet. "You want to keep slime? What does that mean? The chief and the leaders of the beastmen were astonished. "In the future we want them to take care of our filth and garbage. I''ve heard that slimes live under cliffs and don''t climb walls. If my imagination is correct, then slimes live under cliffs, eating fallen monsters and insects. "That''s right. But slimes are demons, remember? Of course, I don''t mean to belittle the safety aspect. For example, if we dispose of the slime we have every few years by fire and catch new slime to prevent it from mutating, we can keep it safely, can''t we? In fact, when I was in Portalime, I found out from various sources that there are monsters that don''t attack people and that live in harmony with people. If you think that monitor lizards are a good resource for food, don''t you think that other demons could be a resource in some way? What exactly do you have in mind? I''d like to do some tests to see if I can do that. First, we''ll capture slime from the habitat under the cliffs into stone containers. Then I would like to see if they can dispose of their filth and garbage near the village and if they really don''t climb walls. After that, I''d like to establish how to deal with it in the future, and I''d like to find out what it''s weaknesses are. It''s true that there is some risk. It''s true that there may be some risk, but demons are also a resource... I never thought of it that way. I''ve never thought of it that way." "Then why don''t you breed some monitor lizards to increase the number? The leader of the bear tribe was the first to show his approval, and one by one the leaders agreed. The leader of the Bear tribe was the first to agree, and the other leaders agreed. Sir, are you sure? "Yes, I''ll leave it to you. I''ll leave it to you. I''ll make a test pit for the slime tomorrow. ... ...Result. The slime breeding experiment was a great success. The slime was about 60cm long, bun-shaped, and light green in color. It could not climb higher than its own height, and even if it could, it would fall down unless it had a foothold that supported at least two-thirds of its surface. They were slow creatures. It seems that it absorbs feces and urine, rotting carcasses of living things, and garbage by gradually dissolving them in its body. It doesn''t digest wood or grass very well, but it doesn''t stop eating at all, and after a few days it was gone, so it must be able to absorb them. There was once an incident where a slime died for some reason, but it turned out to be just a lack of water, and now not many people have an aversion to this easy-to-keep and convenient monster. When I told them about my plan to build a sewer under the city and release the slime, they all looked at me delicately, but in the end they agreed. This was a lucky discovery, but it turned out that if you put slime in dirty water, it would only break down the dirt, and the water would only absorb enough to maintain its own function. I think that slime may be one of the self-cleaning functions of the world. I believe that we must be careful not to contaminate the slime with drugs or other strange substances, as any inappropriate contamination may cause a mutation in its constitution. The fact that there are so many kinds of slime in the world, based on records and stories, makes me think that slime may have mutated and evolved in a short span of time in order to maintain life in a particular environment. The theory of evolution has many mysteries when it comes to fantasy, so it''s no use thinking about it too much, but I think I''m not too far off the mark. "Hey, can''t I keep Sula as a pet? ...It''s another story that I had a hard time explaining the dangers of keeping Sula-chan as a pet because she has become unexpectedly attached to people and popular, and there are many people who want to keep her. 49 【side story】ジータ少年の想い He came back about half a month ago, bringing all his beast friends with him. His dead father''s friend''s uncle and Lili and Lulu''s father, who were the same age as him, also came back. They were all very happy, and spent the day hugging each other and drinking the alcohol that Nii-chan had brought from the city. At first, they were happy and joyful, but after a while, they suddenly started crying, throwing up, and finally, the uncles got angry and started beating each other. The mothers and women beat the violent uncles and put them to sleep, and they managed to calm down, but it was very scary and difficult. He told me, "You can drink, but you can''t drink like that," and "You know, in the end, women are stronger and scarier than men. I swore I would never grow up to be like those men when I saw them fall and turn white. It''s a secret between Niichan and me that I had a dream of grown women who were angry at drunken uncles, and I wet the bed because I was so scared. After everyone came home, all the adults started talking about building a big city. Nii-chan was the first one to say this. The adults discussed and decided on a difficult topic, something called the "big meeting," and the chief and the best hunter, Mr. Hite, were chosen from the rabbit people. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out the best way to do this. I want you to listen to each other''s opinions and experience the abilities and characteristics of your fellow members of other races who have things that you can''t. At first, the adults who were going on the hunt were opposed to Nii-chan saying that, but when Nii-chan asked them to try it at least once, they said they had no choice but to go on the hunt. From that day on, the adults caught a lot of fish, and we were able to drink soup with meat every day. When he started to boil the bones, everyone looked uncomfortable, but the soup made from the bones was the most delicious soup I''ve ever had. Niichan is amazing! He knows a lot of things, he can do anything, and he''s very strong! He''s fought the knights of the human race in the war two years ago, who were no match for the warriors. It seems that if you wielded a weapon seriously, ordinary knights would run away, and you even drew with the strongest knight. I want to be as strong as you as soon as possible... I''m sure I''ll become a great warrior like you and my father who can protect my mother and sister! ...I wonder if my sister Mei will be as scary as her angry mother was then? I''m sure she''ll be a great warrior like her dad and nii-chan who can protect her mom and sister. 50 [Congratulatory 50th Anniversary] Listen to my son... "Mmm-hmmm, mmm-hmmm, mmm-hmmm, mmm-hmmm. "What''s that? I was humming my favorite song that I had been singing without thinking. The song was used in an anime and I came across it, but the original song "In Other Words" was born in New York in 1922, and when it was re-recorded by someone else in 1956, the now well-known "Fly Me to the Moon" was introduced to the world. After a while, it became widely known as a standard jazz number, and the United States, which was in the midst of the Apollo program at the time, actually launched this recorded song to the moon on an Apollo flight, making it famous as the first song to be brought to the moon by a man. What? What are you trying to say? "Ah! That''s right! Music is also a culture! ...Please don''t make a face like "What''s wrong with you? No, seriously. "This is one of my favorite songs. "This is my favorite song. It''s called ''Take Me to the Moon''... "The moon..." That''s absurd. That thing that shines in the sky at night? It''s impossible, because even arrows can''t reach it and fall down. The moon is that thing that shines in the sky at night? "It''s probably tens of thousands of kilometers away, so arrows won''t work. .... How far is a kilometer? "Wait a minute... well, here''s .... I think it''s . I''m going to get a stick of wood that I''ve been whittling to use as an axe handle for chopping wood later. It''s cut to about a meter long. On the hand-made straight stick, I draw a scale of about 5mm and 1cm with a pen I brought from the earth to make an instant scale. I had a 1cm pen in my luggage, so I''m sure I''m not too far off the mark. When I first bought my calipers (*1), I measured the length of many things, and it was useful. "This stick is about 1 meter long, and 1,000 of these would be 1 km long. This stick is about 1 meter long. "A thousand of them is .... You just said tens of thousands of kilometers, but I''m not sure. I don''t understand. In this world, thousands and tens of thousands are usually numbers that only land managers, merchants, and military personnel have the chance to touch. "If it''s so far away, how did you measure it? Do you know that the moon is a celestial body, a star? Stars are the little shiny things around them, right? It''s impossible to get them to understand that in my class because they have to understand planets and satellites. In fact, it is impossible for amateurs to measure the distance between planets and satellites, and they don''t even want to try, right? Well, that''s too technical for me, so I''ll leave it at ..... Music, music, music! Music enriches your life, it''s a culture that accompanies you through all times of life, whether you''re happy, sad or lonely. Music enriches life. But we don''t have minstrels here in the middle of nowhere, do we? If you don''t have one, why don''t you sing one yourself? ...that night. "Listen to me sing! Masaru sang and sang and sang and sang until the children got angry that they couldn''t sleep. Moderation is the key to everything. 51 I confess! Actually... "Suddenly, I''m going on a little trip. . Everyone''s expression froze at the sudden request. "What do you mean? What do you mean? This is an important time when the city is being built, right? Adelina is also more serious than ever. I''m sure you''ll understand. He wouldn''t just say something like that for no reason at all. He wouldn''t say something like that without a reason. The chief soothes him and encourages him to continue. "Actually, sir, we''re running low on materials by any estimate. It is not impossible to gather all the materials in this area, but considering the operation of the city afterwards, it will be impossible to live without a certain amount of things that can be used as materials for the surroundings. I see. I see, the problem of materials... I hadn''t thought of that before because I had left everything to Masaru-dono... Can we do something? "The children are currently collecting tree seedlings and seeds. Once the seedlings have grown to a certain level in the village, we will have to plant them again in the mountains. I believe that we who use trees need to lend a hand to the forests and mountains to create a rich environment, not just cut them down. It takes many years for a tree to grow, but when it is time to cut it down, it is just a matter of time... If we do not plant trees systematically, it may be too late by the time we realize it. This is a common story on Earth. This is a common story on Earth. There are still places where trees are randomly consumed by slash-and-burn without thinking. Whenever this kind of story comes up, I really feel the importance of education and realize how superior the environment of Japan is in terms of access to information. Let''s plant seeds by species in the community and grow them to saplings before planting them. If the trees are eaten when they are small, they will not grow. "You are thinking a lot. You''re thinking a lot. You''re thinking a lot, aren''t you?" "Specifically, how long do we grow the saplings and how long do we plant them? Howl''s question is reasonable, but I don''t know the criteria. "I''ll leave that to the experience of you hunters. If you plant too narrowly, it will be difficult to grow in the shade and the land will lose its nutrition. Plant a variety of trees with a good balance of species and sizes that are safe enough for animals to eat their leaves. "I''ve divided it up. "I''ve already divided the plants, so why do I have to plant all kinds? Yes, it''s better to have a mixture of species. Yes, it''s better to have a certain amount of variety, because there are risks as well as advantages to planting the same species in a group. What are the risks? "What exactly are those risks? Now, Miss Adelina. "Well, one specific risk is that the trees that don''t produce edible fruit won''t provide food for other animals, and then there''s disease control. The other is disease control. The same species can easily cause a lot of damage from one disease at a time, but different species have their own strengths and weaknesses, which may reduce the spread of infection and the speed at which it spreads. That little bit of time can save a tree. I''ve heard. I''ve heard that when you plant grapes, you plant roses around them, so the grapes and roses get the same disease, but the roses are less immune to it, so they show symptoms first, giving you more time to deal with the grapes. "Tree disease...I''ve never heard of it... I''ve never heard of it. "I haven''t heard much about it," he said, "but it''s something to be aware of before you hear too much about it. It''s too late when there''s a lot of damage around. It''s too late. Everyone''s voice rang out in agreement. What else do we have to do? "Making compost. Specifically, I would like you to make humus. It''s a fertilizer made from fallen leaves, monitor lizard droppings, and kitchen garbage. This is also important, so let''s try it once with a demonstration. When will you travel? So, when are we going on our trip? I''ll be there as soon as I''m ready. I''ll go first, but I''m not taking anyone with me. No one. How are you going to get the supplies back from the other side? That''s the plan, isn''t it? But I''ve made up my mind! "Actually, I have a special skill that I''d like to share with you. ...Please don''t tell anyone, okay? With that, he pulls a knife from the item box into his hand. When he ran out of knives, he took out swords, then spearheads, and by the time he ran out of spearheads, his feet were full of weapons, so he decided not to risk it. By the time I ran out of spears, my feet were full of weapons. You can store a lot of things with the Item Box skill. Everyone''s eyes were fixed on the many weapons that had come out of nowhere and they were all in awe. It''s a skill that''s only been used by three elves and three demons in recorded history... No, I can''t tell anyone about this. .... It will change the military balance. You can''t tell anyone about this either! Not your family! If you''re not careful, the government will come after this village. .... That''s Adelina. As the niece of the Knights, she must have received a lot of information. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. And... there''s more. There''s more. "There''s more? It seems Ms. Adelina is tired. No, don''t stare at me! I don''t want you to get into a habit of it! I''m Masaru Narumi, and I''m from a different world. I''m from a different world. ..................... Huh? No response. "Um... everyone? Oh, I heard something about it being from a different continent... was that true? "So that''s what they''re reporting after all. .... I''m not sure. I believe we were supposed to keep that under wraps. Yeah, to my uncle and me. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to hear that. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. If you find out anything... Isn''t that a bad thing to say? If you''re not going to war, it''s better not to know anything. I don''t know. Adelina is smart. Stupid adults don''t understand that. .... In case you were wondering. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. If there is an atmosphere, you can move in zero gravity space. "I feel like I''m being made fun of... If you don''t want to get caught in a spider''s web, stay away from spiders. It''s common sense! Is that the way they say it here? Is there a big spider or something? ...I hate spiders... .... The only correction is that it''s not a different continent, it''s a different world. It''s a different world. What do you mean, "........."? I don''t know what''s different and what''s right. I don''t know what''s different and what''s right. You''re right... the other beastmen haven''t spoken in a while. I''ll ask Adelina to translate for us later. "A different world is one where the ground, sky and sea are not connected. Do you understand? Where is that? If that''s true, how did you get here? I don''t know. Well, you can say it''s farther than the stars in the night sky, because there''s no way to get there. The way I came is that God brought me here. But I can''t tell you why I came. I can''t tell you why. I can''t tell you about God''s gambling exploits or the people who believe in him. "God? ...is he really here? He''s here. He''s probably watching us right now. I''m probably still seeing him. We all look up, but all we see is a roof of grass. "Where? Which god is it? "I don''t know where he is I don''t know how he''s looking I don''t even know if he''s looking at us. Also, the goddess who brought you here is Victinius. I don''t know. "You mean Victinius, the goddess of creation? The person who just asked me if there was a god is suddenly calling me by my sama name? "Maybe it''s that goddess. ...Speaking of which, do you have any pictures of Hera-sama''s bunny yet ....? "Hera-sama? "Hera-sama? ...I hate to ask, but who is that? She''s a goddess from my world. It''s a goddess from my world. My head is starting to hurt... and the bunny picture? What? What? Why are all you beastmen prostrating yourselves? "I promised Victinius I''d dress him up in something cute and make him a picture and he''d give it to me. .... "What are you doing to the Goddess of Creation? The gods will punish you! What? All the beastmen are sleeping... or passed out. .... I''m not sure what to say. ".................. I want to see. I just want to see. I don''t want to show you because you''ll get in trouble. That''s terrible! If you''re not going to show me, then don''t tell me! You don''t have to look like you''re about to cry. It''s more difficult than showing a normal erotic book to a girl! I''ll do my best to make a statue. I''ll do my best to make a statue. Thus, a church or an altar was placed on the list of buildings in the city. "Well, I''ll do my best in that area, so wake up everyone and translate for those who don''t understand! I''ve got other things to do! I''ll do something else!" "Wait a minute," I hear on my back as I run away, but running away is winning. 52 A little game? "I''m coming with you! I knew it, but it was Adelina who said it. I thought you said you wouldn''t take me with you. It might be uncomfortable to be the only human in a village where there were only beastmen, but if you take other people with you, it will slow down your movement. "Do you know where everything is? Ugh... it''s a bit haphazard, isn''t it? Maybe you need a guide. I''d love to, but I''m afraid I''d get into trouble, so I''m more comfortable alone. "If not, go to .... If not... And if not? I''m going on a solo trip. I don''t have any restrictions. Kuromail. Kuromail... do you really think that''s going to work? Traveling alone with bandits and demons... .... I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. I don''t know. "Big brother! We are also .... I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I mean. If anything, I didn''t want to take anyone with me because of this: .... I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Adelina''s all tough now that she''s going. That''s not fair! It''s not fair! You''re children, you can''t help it. You''re kids, you can''t help it. And adults are cheaters, this is some kind of privilege that comes with the order. "Zita and Mei are going away without Mom, aren''t they? Lulu, who hadn''t been here long, mimicked crying and glanced between her fingers at her siblings. In the event you''ve got any questions, you can call us at our website. I''ve already told the chief that we''ll be leaving tomorrow morning. I''ve already told the chief. I''ve already told the chief. ...and that night... "Adelina we''ll sneak out after this dinner. Adelina... Not only Adelina, but also Lulu, Zita and Mei stopped eating their dinner and looked at her in surprise. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. And why are you in such a hurry to leave? I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to try to find out. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. "You... "You...you...went that far to .... I''m sorry. Adelina is dumbfounded, but she has no choice. You can''t just wander around with people who can fight to protect this village, can you? This is also like the last time we talked: .... You''re right, that''s true. So Lulu''s mom is going to reveal the story in the morning to all the excited people who are getting ready! That sounds like fun! I''m done eating, so why don''t you eat up too, Adelina? Okay, okay. Let''s get out of here before it gets too late and find a nice place to rest. Let''s go out before it gets too late and get some rest. It was not long before two shadows ran away from the village at night, evading the vigilance of the beastmen who were on night watch. There are a lot of demons that act at night, so be careful. Be careful. Adelina, who was carried on her back, anxiously warned Masaru as he ran through the night. It''s okay. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. "What? "What the hell is that? What is that? Your world is full of superhumans like that? No, it seems that the gods made a slight adjustment. Well, there''s no point in thinking about it. Well, it''s not worth thinking about. Well, it''s not worth thinking about. You can''t tell me that you don''t have deep thoughts, right? I''m sure it''s because of God''s unreasonableness that you have to keep it a secret from normal people rather than yourself. The shadows of the night rushed by at high speed, thinking of nothing but trivial things. 53 元いた世界 Speaking of which... what materials do you need? It''s a little late for that. We decided to discuss our future plans over a bowl of dried monitor lizard soup for breakfast, and that was the first thing that came up. First, stone and wood. If possible, we should hunt for anything we can use, but we should prioritize seeds and seedlings of native species that can be eaten or used for medicine. "You grow? You''re going to grow them, aren''t you? But in the future, two things will be important: to increase the number of seeds and return them to nature, and to ensure that we have enough for our own needs. If we can afford it, we hope to create an environment where we can coexist while protecting the surrounding demons and animals. "Symbiosis means to live with demons and animals. "By living together, do you mean living together with demons and animals without separating them? "It''s difficult to live together, but I think we should respect the creatures around us as fellow supporters of the world. It''s hard to live with them, but you have to respect the creatures around you as part of the same world, so you have to keep looking for ways to enrich your life while keeping the environment as friendly as possible. . Masaru sometimes says difficult things. Sometimes Masaru is so difficult to understand. In the world I lived in, human civilization was so advanced that many creatures became extinct. I''m sure there are still creatures that are probably going extinct today. .... Too much power for humans is probably not good for the world. Because all the living things in the world are the beloved children of the gods. If you are educated in Japan. People who have been educated in Japan vaguely understand the ego and dangers of human civilization. But even that may be the ego that people think about, but they can''t stop thinking about it. When I was in Japan, I couldn''t influence the world with my own power no matter what I did. But now I think I can do something... after all, there really are gods in the world and they want to make the world a better place. "All living things are the beloved children of the gods... if Masaru, who has really met the gods, says so, then maybe so. Maybe so. Speaking of which, there''s one thing that''s been bothering me: .... I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. Why? "What? Are you lying? It wasn''t a lie, but I thought it was odd how easily they believed me. I probably wouldn''t have believed it either. I probably wouldn''t. "Who would lie to someone about God? Maybe in places where religion hasn''t developed, the scam about God doesn''t exist yet? ...You might want to think about how you''re going to handle religion... There''s enough killing each other in the name of gods in the previous world. What was Masaru''s world like? Well, the world population was about 7.3 billion, and there were about 127 million people living in the countries. There were about 200 countries in the world, and only one of them had a national policy of not waging war. There are about 200 countries in the world. I don''t know, 7.3 billion, that''s too much, and over 100 million people, that''s a huge country? It''s a very small island nation by global standards. It''s a really small country that is not connected to any other country by land. .... It''s a small country with 100 million people. There were 100 million people in a small country? Was it hard to get food? I''m not sure if it''s because I''ve never been to a place where you can eat as much as you want. I didn''t realize how luxurious and wonderful it was back then. The more I think about it. The more I think about it, the more I find the world I used to live in distorted and strange. Japan was rich, and there were many good people, but for some reason it didn''t satisfy me. It''s a great country. The only country in the world that doesn''t go to war? How is that even possible? "We lost a war a long time ago... and that''s when the rule was made. I don''t know why we have trouble with other countries, but we haven''t gone to war, so I think we''re fine. We have the right to defend ourselves if we''re attacked... but we can''t go to other countries and fight back. You can''t go to another country and fight back. No, you can''t. No, you don''t! Look, you get hit, you hit back, and then you get kicked back, and then the next thing you know a weapon comes out, and that''s just stupid. When you get to the end, you''re killing each other. If you kill one person, the person who cares about that person will get angry, right? What if that person kills the other person? And then what? Doesn''t that person also have someone they care about that they want to kill? That''s war... and someone has to stop it. .... But you can''t stop yourself. But you''re afraid to stop it yourself, aren''t you? I''m... no, I''m more afraid of pointing a weapon at people. .... The first time I was dealing with bandits, I didn''t think about it but when I crossed arms with your uncle Lancelot, I was terrified that I might kill him. "That''s the ego of a strong man. "That''s the ego of a strong man. .... That''s the ego of a strong person. It''s the ego of a strong man. If that were the norm, wouldn''t we all be a little closer to a happier world? "So, was Masaru happy in the world he was in? Japanese morality is also very difficult to understand... not being unhappy is not the same as being happy. Compassion alone will not make you happy. "No, I wasn''t unhappy, but I wasn''t happy. No, I wasn''t unhappy, but I wasn''t happy either. What did you do? You a warrior? No, I was a clerk at a store called Home Depot. No, he was a clerk in a store called Home Depot. They carry the goods, arrange them, pay the bills, and do other things. I don''t think there were any warriors... there were people who did similar jobs, but the country didn''t have an army by definition. The SDF is gray. The Self-Defense Forces are gray, so technically they are. I don''t understand the distinction for the average person. "You were a merchant. "You''re a merchant. A country without warriors or an army... that''s great. "No magic or demons. "There was no magic or demons. There was no magic or demons. "What? No! That''s a lie! It''s true. I swear to God. I swear to God. He gave me a difficult look, but I managed to convince him. "Was there someone you liked? "Yes. "Yes. "Yes! And? I''d been hitting on him for years, but he married someone else. I married someone else. I''m sorry. I''m sorry. That sounds like Victinius... don''t apologize. Don''t apologize. I still love you and you''re a woman I''ll never forget. .... "Why Victinias? Why do you sound like Victinius? "He apologized when he found out that there was another woman out there that he liked as well. God apologizes too. God apologizes too... and you''re on such good terms with Victinius? What kind of relationship is that? Come on, let''s go! Work, work, work! I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. After quickly cleaning up the cold breakfast, we get ready to leave. I''m ready to go. I''ll carry you to the place where there''s something. I hope you find something interesting! At the sound of Adelina''s voice, the inevitable thoughts that had been running through her head faded away. The run continued for the next three hours until Adelina was drunk on Masaru''s back. 54 虫の恐怖１ "What the hell is this? There was a mountain of corpses... no matter how you counted, it wasn''t a hundred or two hundred, it was a giant black ant over 60cm long, commonly known as the "Kuro Devil". The material is quite popular among infantry and adventurers due to its hardness and lightness, and is mainly used for light armor. "They''re still coming out, so be careful around them. Watch your back. The one wielding it is the Morning Star of old. At first, he swung his sword blade down between the head, chest and stomach to avoid damaging the material, but when he saw that the insects were still moving even with their heads and stomachs torn to shreds due to their unique vitality, he shifted to brute force since there were so many of them anyway. In the first place, swords are difficult to penetrate the hard shell and there are an inordinate number of them, so in general, they are very dangerous monsters. "Yeah! That''s right! In front of the Morning Star that was swung with such a call, the light body of the ant was blown away while shattering the place where it was hit. Without knowing that it attracts ants, .... I''m not sure how many ants there are in the world, but no matter how many I kill, I can''t seem to get rid of them. That''s probably true... since the pheromones that they secrete in large quantities when they enter a fight due to their excessive attacks are spread throughout the air. Depending on the species, there are generally several thousand to several tens of thousands of ants living in a single nest. These ants are not so many because of their size, but still there are about 600 of them building an empire underground. Let''s run! Let''s run! Adelina is already pale and out of breath as she carefully kills the ants one by one, almost in tears. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to try to be patient. I''ll be back. As soon as the foothold became uncomfortable, he collected a few ants in the item box, but there were still enough dead ants lying around to make a small pile. Masaru decided to aim at one of the piles and jumped headfirst into it, and at the same time, the dead ants he touched disappeared one by one into the item box. He repeated the process several times, collecting about half of the ants, and then carried Adelina, who was fighting, as if to kidnap her from the side. You just dropped your mace! You dropped your mace! "I''ll get you another one, just give up! You want to go back to the ants? "I don''t want to... get the hell out of here. .... Fifteen minutes of running later, we were a long way from the place where we had fought the ants, so we decided to take a break. I''m not sure what to do. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something to help you out. What the hell? "What the hell? Why are you fighting and running so hard and not even breathing? .... You need to rest... your legs are shaking. Your legs are shaking. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. "Why are you dismantling me now, I don''t want to see you now. "No... "No, I just thought it had a lot of life in it. I was just wondering how these guys were doing it... look at the thickness of their armor, it''s over an inch thick! No wonder they''re so tough to kill with a sword! They didn''t throw up any formic acid or anything like that... and I don''t see any organs like that... hmm? It smells sweet I didn''t notice it when we were fighting but... What''s wrong with you? What''s wrong? - Look over there. Look over there. The one who was fighting the ants pointed his finger at something black in the distance, wriggling and gradually getting bigger. What the hell is that? I''m not sure why they''re chasing me. It''s probably this sweet smell... a special pheromone that''s been chasing us since the fight. I''m sure there are bees that chase their prey like that. You''re not making a clear analysis. What are you going to do if you don''t do a calm analysis? There are just as many as we saw before... and since we only see the workers, there are still soldiers and queens in the hive. Soldiers? "Soldiers? You mean they''re stronger than that? I''m not sure what kind of ants they are, because they vary from species to species. I don''t know. The world of insects has a strong individuality, but they evolve in a really rational and less wasteful way. I don''t know what in the world''s environment influenced their evolution. "If we fight here, we''ll be surrounded by people and we''ll be in trouble, so we''ll run again! Run where? We''ll go through the neighborhood and deal with them from the den! I''m gonna find the den, I''m gonna set the entrance on fire, and I''m gonna crush the reinforcements with fire and brimstone! It''s the same guy who said he was afraid to point a weapon at people in the morning. .... This is it. The same person who said he was afraid to point a weapon at people in the morning. I''m not so stupid as to have compassion for ants that are ready to kill you. "Come on, let''s run! Hold on tight! On your left! If they''re following us by scent, run downwind on the left! It''s not wrong, but you can probably already see it, even if you think you can''t. Masaru will brace himself and go back to the place where he encountered the ants. 55 Fear of bugs 2 It seems that ants'' eyesight isn''t as good as we thought, and they have a habit of following a definite scent rather than something they can see, so a few of them reacted to us, but the ants headed towards where we were. As we ran through a place about 150 meters away from the line of ants, we saw a group of ants attacking us, and it turned into a little pile of ants. What was that? "From the little I could see, it''s probably a bunch of Kobolds... that''s terrible... they usually feed alive like that when there''s that many of them. I don''t know. "That''s how it is with wild creatures... if anything, our way of life has strayed a bit from nature. If you are weak, you die to feed the strong. Man is part of nature. We can say that we are part of nature, but considering our knowledge and experience on earth, I can''t help but think that we are getting a little out of touch with nature. Hurry up! If there are too many ants, it will be troublesome... let''s take care of the nest as soon as possible. Hurry up! When I returned to the place where I had first encountered the ants, I found that most of the force had left the nest, the line was sparse, and there were hardly any ants in the nest. "d*mn it! The remaining ant material is no good... something is wreaking havoc: .... It''s not material! "It''s not the material! You have to deal with the nest first! "Okay, well let''s just be careful and move on in case there''s something that''s been eating away at these dead ants. Okay. "Alright. Masaru be careful too because I can''t handle it if I''m alone. "Okay. I took Adelina off my back and followed the footprints of the ants as I searched for a burrow... I came to one closer than I thought... In a crevice in the rocky ground there was a deep hole about eighty centimeters deep, and the footprints led there. I''ll build a fire at the entrance of this hole and burn it to death with heat and smoke. "Are you sure about that? "Are you sure that''s a good idea? A little fire can''t kill ants that big? You''d think insects would be strong, but they''re delicate creatures. They''re susceptible to poisons... and in this case, poisons are the noxious stuff in the smoke. And bugs breathe, they can''t survive without oxygen. Oxygen? "Oxygen? I don''t know, but it''s a good bet. Oxygen? I took out the damaged ant carcasses, logs and pieces of logs destroyed by the goblin riders, dirty crates, and branches that were too filthy to be used for firewood, and stuffed them into the entrance, leaving just enough space for air to enter. Adelina, spread this sap for the torch and then light it. I''m going to take a look around. I''ll look around a bit. I''ll get right on it... the thought of something coming out of there is terrifying. .... You got 40 seconds to get ready! ".........? It won''t take that long. I just wanted to say... it''s not like I''m going to become an air pirate, you know? I''m not going to be an air pirate. I don''t know what you''re talking about. I''ve got the fire going... but that''s a lot of smoke... it''s bad for you. .... What the hell? "I''m sure the poison will work wonders on the insect type. I don''t know if that''s true in that game. I could care less. What do we do now? The ants don''t seem to be coming out from inside, and if we stay here forever, they''ll come back. "Well... the ants in the burrow are probably dead or stuck in the smoke if there''s no other way out. It''s only a matter of time before they''re alive. It''s only a matter of time before they''re alive. It''s only a matter of time before they''re alive." "It''ll be troublesome if the ants disperse, so let''s do one more hit to reduce their numbers... it''s too dangerous to leave them alone. First, let''s go back to where we were and see if there''s any mace left. I know. That''s right! If you can pick up mace, you should! And when we get back, we''ll see an amazing sight: .... What the...? "Wow... that''s terrible... that''s just not right. .... What is that? There were dozens of giant worms called worms that attacked the ants that had returned. Their bodies were 30 to 40 centimeters thick, and at the tip of their bodies was a wide open mouth with jagged teeth that bit into the ants and crushed them. It''s a worm it''s a safe monster that doesn''t attack people, but it eats ants and stuff. ...It''s really creepy .... I see. I''m sure you''ve heard of it, but I''ve never heard of it. . "Worms grow the earth? Yeah, maybe... worms are supposed to do that... but how do they get in and out of their holes? I mean, it''s in and out, but it''s not making holes in the ground. "Oh, worms are good at earth magic, you know. Worms are good at earth magic. They move through the ground, interfering with where they go and where they''ve gone, moving where they go. There it is. There it is, magic! The first magic I''ve ever seen other than my own healing magic is worm travel, how dreamy is that? The first magic I''ve ever seen other than my own healing magic was worm travel. Use this mace. From the item box, I pulled out a mass-produced mace of the same type as the one Adelina had just used and gave it to her. Of course, I took it from Portalyme. If you''re in danger, shout loudly! "What''s Masaru going to do... .... What is Masaru doing? I''ll probably just feed the worms, but I''ll get some of the ants back too. I''m going to go get some mace if I can find it. I''ll get the mace if I can find it. I''ll get the mace if I can find it. Have a safe trip. Have a safe trip. "I''m off... With the Morning Star in his hand, he dives triumphantly into the writhing vortex of ants and worms. "Aaaaaaahhh! He swept away several ants at once and began to join the worms. Halfway through, I felt like I was playing whack-a-mole, and I forgot all about collecting the dead ants, and became absorbed in destroying them. Before I knew it, the worms had disappeared, as if they were full, and the only ones moving were a few ants with their legs twitching, except for Masaru. The only ones moving were a few ants twitching their legs. I''m not sure what to make of that. .... "Looks like... It looks like... some of them are moving, but it looks like their legs are just moving. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it. Help me collect the carcasses. "Geez... collecting all this .... It''s pretty disjointed and there''s not much we can use. "Just collect the clean ones. Dismantle only the parts you want and dump the excess at the bottom of the cliff where the slime is. The remaining ants will be eaten by worms and other demons, right? ...Oh, there''s the mace... I got a mace. "There''s some worm carcasses here that were killed by ants. There''s also a worm carcass that was killed by ants. When we finished collecting the carcasses as materials, the sun was setting, and even though we had been fighting without eating since morning, we had no appetite, and even though we had finally rested, we were still collecting ant carcasses until our dreams. 56 安い神託 "I killed a lot of ants yesterday, so my level must have gone up... . "You have a new message. Yu Narumi(20) Occupation: Adventurer Affiliation "Adventurer''s Guild Title "Natural Enemy of Insects", "Developer", "Pioneer", "Unparalleled Production Lover", "Skill Collector", "Betting Prize", "Transporter Level 16 -> 24 Life Force 210242 Magic Power 267298 Strength 128136 Physical strength 99110 Mental 8894 Speed 101105 Luck 4245 SkillsSwordplay 3Bodywork 3Healing Magic 2Appraisal 4Demolition 4Mining 4Logging 3Farming 4Smithing 4Masonry 5Woodworking 5Leatherwork 4Formulation 4Engineering 5Construction 3Arithmetic 4Art 4Singing 3Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap It''s good that the level has improved so much, but another message? ...What is it this time? "Victinius. Forget about the bunnies! Okay? I promise! And don''t remind me of anything weird since you''ve already forgotten about me, Hera. And you''re making a statue of me? If you''re going to do it, do it well. Is that clear? Make sure it''s beautiful! I''m not so good at modeling that I can rely on my memory. I''m not so good at modeling that I can rely on my memory. I wonder if it''s okay to use the same technique as making Figuier... If I deformed it and made it moe, I''d probably get complaints from a lot of places. .... I don''t know. What are you mumbling about all by yourself? It''s creepy. "Don''t be creepy... do we still have to make the Victinius statue? Of course not! It''s a noble and important duty! I wonder why that goddess is so revered. Is there a problem? I got a message from him. What? What? That''s not an oracle! And what did Victinius say? An oracle... an oracle... yes. This is what they call an oracle. .... What? What? What... why are you looking so far away... did I say something funny? You can''t help it, you know. If you''re going to make it, make it pretty. ......... Adelina make it? No way! I''ve never met Victinius, and even if I did, I don''t have the confidence to express his divinity! What? Oh, godliness? I don''t know where the hell she got it from... you can''t get that option if you make it for me. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I''ve never seen a statue that looked like that. I don''t have the skills to do that, and I vaguely remember the face of Victinius. I don''t have the skills to do that, and I vaguely remember the face of Victinius. I don''t even have the materials to make a beautiful woman. .... I don''t know. I don''t know why you can''t just meet a god and forget what he looks like! I don''t know what to say. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out... no matter how bad a goddess Victinius is. "Yeah, she''s pretty. "Oh, she''s beautiful. She''s a little petite and pretty. Oh! "Oh! I knew she was beautiful! Click! I''m not sure what to make of this. "You have a new message. It''s Victinius. I''m sending you some reference material to help you create your image. I''ll be sending you some reference materials to help you make your statue. I''ll have these images available for you to select from the menu screen so you can make a nice statue. In addition, my sister, Ayla Sephira, would like you to make a statue for her as well. You can find me at I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. What do you mean "stupid"? It''s disrespectful! The goddess is Victinius, right? What kind of relationship do you really have with her? d*mn it, I just screamed. "Another oracle from Victinius? "Another oracle? He wants me to make a statue of Isla Sephira with him. ......... Next time I get a chance, I''m definitely going to tell Hera. .... "You have a new message. I''m sure you''ll be fine. I''m not going to tell you. You''re not going to tell her, are you? You''re not going to tell her, are you? ......... Please don''t tell her. I''m sorry. I don''t know how many times you''ve messaged me...I wish you''d just come over instead of messaging me over and over...oh well...I guess I''ll just work on my statue when I get home... I''ll try my best to make a statue when I get home... .... "So... "So...it''s God! I don''t know. Isn''t that what God is like? What is Adelina doing freaking out all by herself? No, I just thought that''s what oracles were like. .... That''s a bit deceptive. .... "I''m sure you''re right... such a cheap oracle would be unheard of. You''re right. You can''t be cheap with an oracle! It can''t be helped! It''s the cheapest oracle you''ll ever find... But considering the materials, the quality, and everything else, it''s going to be a real pain in the ass... I''ll let Professor Skill do his best. If he can''t, I''ll just give up... statues don''t make a meal. 57 Norm Forest Is that... is that an olive grove over there? Olives? What? Are they good? They''re good when they''re salted. But olives are for oil. Oil. Are they good? Why don''t we just take some home? No, I just told you. It''s an olive grove. The olives here are well-kept, so someone must be growing them. Yes. Yes, olives are very easy to grow, but if you want to have a lot of big olives, you have to prune them. The olive trees here have been pruned properly and it is obvious that someone has been growing them. "Oh, you know this tree. You know this tree? Suddenly a voice came from nearby, so Masaru and Adelina stood back to back and looked around, but there was no one there. .... Adelina... did you see anyone? I can''t find anyone either. I can''t find anyone either. They both tense up and gasp. They were so engrossed in the olives that they kept looking up, but the olives themselves weren''t so high up that they didn''t pay enough attention to their surroundings to see if anyone was coming. "Hey! Don''t do your standard routine, look at me! Down here! I followed the voice and looked down to see a small man standing there. He was about six feet tall, with his arms crossed in a pompous manner, but there was no sense of dignity. "Dwarf? ...No, a gnome? "Oh, you know us, too. We''re gnomes, and we don''t get to meet other races very often, but you know us. "Masaru... "Masaru... what are gnomes? A gnome is a dwarf who rules the earth. They''re sometimes called spirits, but I think they''re about the same as the difference between a man and a beast. "Well... you seem like an interesting little fellow, only about as different as a man and a beast. You''re right, it''s not that different, just a little different in body structure. A little... "A little... Well, that''s what it is, isn''t it? It''s true. Let it be that way for now, I don''t want any trouble or conflict over racism or whatever. "Your daughter''s changing for the better. "Your daughter is changing nicely. The old gnome laughs. "I''m sorry I''m late in greeting you, but I''m Masaru of the race. My companion here is Miss Adelina. Adelina. Adelina bows as she is introduced. You''re probably a superior, right? She called me a boy. .... "Don''t be so formal. I''m just an old bot who likes to tend to the trees here at the Gnome. As I was saying, do you know how to eat the fruit of this tree? "Yes, I do, sort of. I''m not sure if you know how to eat them or not. What are you doing to consume the fruit? If you use your map skills, you can see that olives are planted all over a 3km square area of land that looks like Japan''s Shikoku Island. It''s absurdly large. "It''s a total hobby, and recently some strange bees have been living on the edge of the land to eat the fruit, but I''ve tried everything and the fruit is inedible. It''s a hobby, and I''ve been planting a lot of them, and the next thing I know, they''re all over the place. What? I''m not sure how many trees I''m growing if I don''t know how to use them. .... I''m not sure what to make of it. You can take all the fruit you want if you want. I don''t know. "I only know how to salt them. First, you wash the olives and put them in water with caustic soda...oh, caustic soda .... "What''s wrong? What''s wrong? Are you missing something? I need a chemical called caustic soda... don''t you have any? I''ve never heard of it. Never heard of it. I don''t think so... Adelina is shaking her head, of course. I''m sure it was made from sodium chloride solution by electrolysis... I''ll look it up later on my phone, maybe it''s in some app dictionary or something. "Hey, Masaru... "Hey, hey, Masaru... you might want to stop mumbling. "Leave me alone... at times like this, it''s better to talk to yourself so it sticks in your head. So, what was it? The part about adding soda somehow? Yeah, you put in a little less than 2% caustic soda to remove the astringency, and they say it takes about 12 to 16 hours. You have to replace the brown water with clean water for two days, changing the water every now and then because it will get dirty again as time goes by. What, two days? Then soak it in 4% salt water for another two days! Two days again? Adelina and old man Botts are overreacting to every single thing that happens in two days. .... "After that, rinse them and soak them in 4% brine again if you want to eat them right away, or in 6-10% brine if you want to store them. When it''s time to eat it, you can eat it as is or remove the salt, as you like... and what happened? What do you mean, "percent? What''s the percentages? And salt water is easy to say, but salt is a precious commodity around here. Oh, salt is a precious commodity just a short distance away from the ocean. .... "Well, we''re building a city now. "Well, we''re building a city now, so why don''t we leave the processing to you and make it a trading post? You don''t live here by yourself, do you? "Well, there are about 50 gnomes living in the village. .... How about that? Wouldn''t it be great if they could get salt and other things from the olives that they had no use for? That would be a great help. .... That would be great. Well, why don''t you talk to the villagers about it? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. ... "You''re building a city with beastmen? Are you building a city with beastmen? We''ll be fine. Don''t worry. I''ve already talked to the human city leaders. By the way, Miss Adelina is the niece of the city''s top knight commander. I''ve been laying the groundwork. "So you''ve been laying the groundwork, that''ll make it easier to convince the hard-headed people in the village. Then you guys go get all the fruit you want. Take all the fruit you want. Not only the fruit, but also the signs of trade... that''s quite an accomplishment, I''d say. I pull out two items from the item box to give to old Botts, who is about to turn his back on me. "Grandpa Bots! Hold on a second! Please take this vat back with you! It contains salt and dried sea fish! These two items were salt and dried fish given to Masaru in a fishing village, which he did not like. Both of them were poorly made. "They''re a little rough, but take them as a sign of friendship. "Oh! "Oh! It''s been a long time since I ate fish! I''ll take it gratefully. I''ll take it. See you later! They greeted each other and Masaru went back to Adelina to pick olives. "Hey, can''t we grow olives in town? "Yes, you can, and quite easily too. You can. You can. No. No, it''s not going to improve the living conditions of the Nome people. No, it won''t improve the living conditions of the Nome people. It''s not sincere to old Botts, who trusted me, talked to me, and even shared his fruit with me. If you threaten other people''s lives for profit, you''ll get a grudge. I know. "That''s right... coexistence and co-prosperity, right? I''m glad you''re such a good student. I''m glad you''re such a good student. "Besides, if the beasts don''t go for the berries, it''ll change the lifestyle of the beastmen who are good at hunting, and I don''t want to do something that''s not difficult to grow myself... Let''s leave it to someone else. Why? I don''t know why I can''t be a good person until the end. .... I don''t know. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. 58 森のクマたん In the days since they left the Nome Forest, Masaru and his friends had spent their time thinning trees where they found them dense and gathering rocks where they found large boulders. "In the lost forest we met a bear... The one singing is Adelina, who is addicted to the song "Kumatan in the Forest," which Masaru taught her just for fun. At first he listened to the song with a smile, but Adelina kept singing it in heavy rotation, and Masaru was beyond annoyed and felt groggy. I''ll teach you another song, but please sing something else... I can''t listen to that song anymore. "What? "What? Oh, come on, I love this song. "I''ll be waiting for you another time. We look forward to seeing you again. What''s that .... What''s that? I''m sick of that song. I mean, I''d rather meet a real bear than listen to that song. I mean, I''d rather meet a real bear than listen to that song. "You''re so rude... what are you going to do if there''s a real bear..." .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure why Adelina''s words are getting smaller and smaller as she shakes her head, but I follow her gaze. I''m not sure what to say. What is that? It was a four-armed, red-eyed bear over eight meters long with black bristly hair. That bear? It stood up on two legs and was looking down at us from behind a bush. "...Adelina? Don''t you want to play? Aren''t you going to ask her out? "What are you talking about, ....? Listen Adelina don''t ever look me directly in the eye and don''t ever turn your back on me. And never turn your back. What do you do when you encounter a bear? What do you do when you encounter a bear? How far? Until you can''t see it? No, no, there are no obstacles for several kilometers behind us. There are no obstacles for miles behind us. I can''t see. The only sound is the sound of throat-clearing... The creature''s presence is rapidly fading away from the area. How long did it take? Was it ten seconds, twenty seconds, an hour? A long and short, a short and long time passed. Before I knew it, the terrifying four-armed demon bear had disappeared. My body was drenched in sweat, and I was feeling more tired than I had ever felt before. "...Adelina? Are you okay? Adelina''s teeth were chattering and she was sweating all over as well, her gaze was nowhere to be found and it was obvious how scared she was. "Hey, hey .... Hey! You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them. I''m not sure what to say. ...How long has it been like this? ''I don''t know... because the next thing I knew, the bear was gone too. I don''t know. I must have been disoriented. I''m glad you''re not hungry. .... I don''t want to think about it. I don''t want to think about that... it''s not cool. I don''t want to think about it... it''s not cool... but... we still need to get stronger... I have a feeling we''ll be seeing that guy again. I have a feeling I''ll be seeing that guy again. "Hey, stop it! What if that really happens? But I can run here in about four days on my feet... you can''t say that that bear won''t come to town depending on his mood. .... You''re supposed to be strong for when it really happens. If you don''t at least prepare, you can''t be sure you won''t get into a fight next time. .... I''m not sure. I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. I don''t know. This is a great way to make sure that you don''t get caught in the middle. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it. .... I''ll be back. Masaru was seriously thinking of making a ballista. 59 また遭遇！？ "First villager found! I don''t know what''s going on with me and they don''t know what''s going on with them, so let''s cut the crap and go to ..... The next day The next day after the bear riot, I was wondering whether to go home or not, and decided to go a little further, and was walking along the terrain, when I encountered a shadow, and for some reason was taken aback when I ran into a story without checking the other person. ...I have to joke around a bit to get by... .... Hello, I''m sorry to bother you. I''m sure you''ll be glad to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. ... ...What? I''m not sure what''s going on here. It''s weird... watch your surroundings! I threw caution to the wind and cautiously crept up on the first villager. "...A stone statue? But it''s wearing clothes? This is... not good! "Adelina! It''s a demon with the ability to petrify! If you make eye contact with it, you''ll be turned to stone! What? Is there such a thing? Maybe this statue is a living person! Where is he? What am I supposed to do if I can''t look it in the eye? .... Well, I don''t know what to do... just be careful. .... I''ll see what I can do. A tense moment passes: .......... .............................. .......... .............................. . ...................... "Hey, what are you guys doing? Suddenly a voice came from above. "What? I''m going to turn to stone. ...... Won''t you turn to stone? Adelina looked up and was panicking all by herself. What''s that? Is it funny? I''m not playing. I''m Masaru, and this is Adelina. Who are you? "I''m Hal. I live around here. Are you from the city? You''re from the city, or the people who build the city with the beastmen, or whatever you call them. You''re building a city with beastmen? A human being? No way. .... Don''t lie, okay? It''s true, we have a cat people. Adelina, do you know their names? There must have been about nine of them, but Masaru can''t remember their names. I think there was a representative named Toro or something. "You don''t remember, Masaru? "Masaru doesn''t remember?" "Not at all... let''s see, Coco, Me, Sora, Rin, Kuro, Futa, Yuzu, Baron, and the representative is Tora. . Oh, no! It''s not Toro, it''s a tiger! Warriors, meow! "Meow! I couldn''t help but react. "I didn''t say meow! I didn''t say... uh... wha? I think "meow" is fine. It''s cute. It''s cute. It''s cute. Oh no, a beautiful slender girl with cat ears is embarrassed to say "meow"! Capture her? You want me to capture her? What are you guys doing here? What are you reacting to... and the warriors are the Cat People who escaped from the battle? Not only the cat people, but also the dog people, fox people, sheep people, and bear people are nearby! They''re here! "Hey, Masaru! I know you''re cute, but don''t make your hands wag! You''ll scare her! What do you mean, "waggle"? It''s a real cat-eared girl, Nya! This is what romance is all about! Huh! Speaking of which, do you know anything about that stone statue? That one? That''s the one my elf brother said was art. He said he worked on it for six months. "What kind of stupid elf... is that? Minna. "Minna said it looks like it''s going to move, so I''m not going near it. .... But instead, it''s quiet and easy to take a nap here! You''ve given up resisting meow... What''s your name, by the way? "My name is Lime. People laugh at my tone, so I fix it. It''s not funny at all. It''s not funny at all, Masaru seems to enjoy it. Yeah! That''s right! The cat-eared girl''s nya is kind of cute (and makes it easier for the author to write her), so I think it''s great. "Lime is a big black bear with four arms, you know? The one with the red eyes. Red eyes. "Did you see it? Did you see it? If he''s around, we''ve got to get the word out! It''s not good. Well, let''s just tell everyone about the bear and warn them first! Let''s go, Lime! Wait for me! How do you know the direction of the village? Answer... I found it with my map skills. This is not the time for this! That bear is really dangerous! And so we entered the village of the beasts that had escaped. 60 Toward the reunion "Lime! You! What the hell were you thinking, bringing the human race into this village! The man who was getting angry was a cat-man from the village. Ah, finally a normal pattern of entering a village and being rejected... I guess I''ve been too lucky so far. Masaru was moved in an unorthodox way... It''s a really unimportant feeling. "Because...because .... I''m sorry. Lime''s ears flattened in fear. It''s not because! I''m sure you''re not the only one. What are you doing without your prey and your bow? "Stop talking like a stupid nobleman and listen to Lime. Listen to Lime. What the hell? I''m sure you''re not the only one. The man then draws a dagger from behind his waist and holds it up. I''m sure you''re ready for this. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. Where did that come from? It''s a good thing. Take this! You''ll be able to use it as a weapon, and you''ll be able to use it as a weapon of war. You! You''ll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this. In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, there are a few things you can do. That''s dangerous! It''s a good thing I know what I''m doing, because you''re going to have to take a bit of a beating. ...Adelina! Here''s your sword, just be careful! I handed Adelina a slender self-defense sword from the item box, using my own body as a shadow, and turned to the beastman man. He glanced at Rhyme, but he was completely frightened and his body went rigid. "Where did you get all those weapons? You clown, you''re going to die sorry you ever challenged me! This time, he held his dagger and stepped forward, closing the distance with erratic movements. "Clown... you''re good... how about this? This time, he pulls out a spare chain from the item box with his left hand, which is not holding his sword, and calms it down. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I''m not a fan of this kind of thing. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. "Cowardly? I''m not sure that''s the kind of thing you want to hear from a man who throws a knife at a woman by surprise! He spits out the word and at the same time, kicks her from the chains without mercy! The impact sends you flying like a piece of wood, but the chains won''t allow it! It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to do with your life. "Are you okay? Is that too much? "Are you okay, Adelina? The knife you threw was poisoned. What? This guy is even more disgusting than I thought... he reminds me of those idiots from the Order. I remember those idiots from the Order. "Could it be you, Adolf? I knew that idiot was up to something. .... No. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. Adelina? Adelina? ......... Why don''t you shut up. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. "Come on, Rime! Let''s talk about the bear first! "What? Okay, okay, okay! Listen up, everyone! There was a bear with four arms near here! Where is it...? You didn''t tell me. .... "Lime... "Lime... weren''t you supposed to be fixing your language? A young man from the werewolf tribe came out. He''s probably close to Lime. Let me apologize first. This cat-man, Goro, has had a rough time since he lost his fiance, Yuzu, in a previous battle with the humans. He wasn''t that bad to begin with, but... can you please forgive him? Really? I''m not sure how that happened... but .... Is yuzu still alive? The yuzu is alive, right? "They say she''s alive! The words woke up the supposedly unconscious Goro. "Yuzu''s alive! Don''t lie to me! Yuzu was killed in the battle with the humans. .... You''re lying! "Did you see him die or something? No, I haven''t seen him, but is he really alive? The beasties who lost the battle were working for the humans, but he freed them... so he''s officially their master, but they''re doing fine. "! ...Are you sure the warriors are still alive? If that''s the case, I couldn''t be happier. .... I''m alive! I told you they''re alive! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m trying to build a city of beasts. "So, so! No, no, no, no. The bear comes first. Oh, Mr. Lime is angry. Oh, Mr. Lime is angry. Well, is that bear around? I ran into one yesterday... and I thought it was a bad idea because I''m no match for it. So I was wondering if you had any suggestions on how to deal with it? Finally, I''ll get to the point... you''re taking the long way around. Yesterday... that means we have to run. If I had the strength to deal with that bear, I wouldn''t have run away to fight a mankind. You''re right. You''re right. Do you have any idea where you''re going? I don''t think so... we''re already on the run. I mean... That''s right. How did you two manage to escape from that bear? "Hmm? He wasn''t hungry, so he just let us go. No matter how fast you run, if you race against it, it''s going to be faster than you. ...I think I need to prepare something to fight with for now. .... I don''t know. "I can''t imagine fighting that... hahaha. I can''t imagine. I can''t imagine." Masaru and the young werewolf man are laughing as if they are escaping reality. "......... What are you laughing at? You have to decide what you''re going to do! Adelina? You''ve just thrown the decision away, haven''t you? ...Well, okay... I''m sorry I''m late, but my name is Kiva. I''m the leader of this group. I''m the leader of this group, but I only became the leader because I was lucky enough to win in a contest of strength. So we''re going to fight him. "So if we have to fight him, we''ll be on the front lines together! Nice to meet you, Kiva! Oh no! I think I just said something really unnecessary. It''s too late. It''s too late, just give up. You''re looking good, Goro. And so the preparations for the bear gear against the beastmen began. 61 作戦会議 I would like to begin the first meeting of the Forest Bear Council! The chairman is Kiva-kun, the leader of this village. I look forward to working with you! "What? You mean me? I''ve never done anything like that before. .... I''ve never done that before. A wolf boy with drooping ears. ...... Maybe there''s demand for it! I''m sure you''ll agree that it''s a great idea. I''m sure you''ll like it. I''m sorry. I don''t know. ...Yes, I am Adelina, your new chairperson. The agenda this time is to defeat the bears in the forest... is that the only option? If you have a better idea, you can either run away or fight it off. In case you don''t know much about this bear, I''ll tell you what I know. It''s about 8 meters tall when standing on two legs, about the size of a head sticking out of a tree in the forest, with black fur and four arms, two on each side. Its eyes were red and when I faced it, my mind stopped thinking in fear and I couldn''t move, and I was so nervous that I didn''t even notice it was gone. This was yesterday. I''m assuming it''s probably as fast as a horse when it runs. You can find it at ........................... ............. We all fell silent. It''s understandable. "Okay, so since we can''t seem to come up with anything, why don''t you take a moment to talk to the people around you and see what you can do. Okay. Adelina said, and little by little, the people nearby began to discuss. I''m not sure what to say. Do you really think you''ll get an opinion? It''s not going to happen. Even if they do, they''ll either run away or commit suicide. Then why are we even discussing it? Then why are we having this discussion? That''s because you have to face the problem and think about it, and I don''t want you to go about it with the mindset of someone else. By having them confirm the procedure after facing the problem, it will be easier for them to evacuate and guide the people when the drill starts. In other words, it is a head and heart exercise before the evacuation drill. In other words, it is an exercise for the mind and heart before an evacuation drill. Even in modern Japan, the awareness of evacuation drills is related to the actual survival rate, and how to review the drills as one''s own affairs and how to tackle them with an awareness of disaster prevention is a serious issue from childhood education. Some lives can be saved with the right knowledge and the right attitude. If you want to fight, you should use close combat or archery. First of all, if you''re going to fight, you know you can''t do it in close combat or with a bow and arrow, right? The only weapon I have that''s even remotely usable is a spear, and even that''s only going to work once. So, if we''re not gonna do this directly, there''s two ways. Traps and poisons. Poison. "You''re right, a sword is unlikely to penetrate that hard fur. Traps and poisons. "Traps and poisons... neither of which we beastmen would use. After all, bow and arrow and spear are the most popular methods of hunting. It''s too big. "Traps and poisons are hard to come by when they''re that big." .... I know. You can''t get away with pitfalls or ropes. Chains are too short and not strong enough... I don''t know the size of the scissors or the structure of the trap. .... I don''t even know what the right amount of poison is for a body that big... and how to get it into him is also a problem. "Hey, is there any poison I can get around here? "Hey, any poison available around here? Poison? Are you sure it''s poison? No, I''d like to consider both poison and traps if possible. When you''re trying to solve a problem, the more cards you have, the better. No. You should learn to think like that, especially Adelina and Kiva. The day after tomorrow, Goro, you''re going to turn your head and think about Yuzu, aren''t you? ...I''ll bury you. I''ll bury it. - Hey, is it safe where the gnomes live? Gnomes are from that inedible fruit forest? Whoa. You know it? It''s a small world. Is that where all the pompous old men live? You''re the one with the bad acquaintance... it''s not easy. Aren''t those berries poisonous? They''re actually edible you just don''t know how to eat them. .... It''s not poisonous? Masaru-san did that too? ...I heard that there is a river of lava flowing near the gnome village? I''m sure you''ll be able to find something to help you out. In the event that you''ve got a lot of money, you''ll be able to take advantage of the fact that you''ll be able to get a lot more out of it. I don''t know. In the event that you''ve got a lot of money, you''re going to want to make sure that you''ve got it in your pocket. I wonder how many tons that bear weighs. I don''t know how many tons that bear weighs... a polar bear is 2 meters long and weighs about 450 kilograms... so if it lunged at me, it would be a dump truck? What are the chances we won''t run into it in the first place? It''s very possible, but would you risk your life for it? I don''t want to... I''d rather have something to make me sick than be eaten! If I ate it, I''d have a stomach ache. That''s it! That''s it! If you give Adelina the poison and feed it to her... .... That''s it! No! No! You''re lying. Let''s put poison in the big, delicious meat! That''s the only way it''ll work! 62 雨の中の生態系 In the end, all they could come up with was Masaru''s idea of running away or shooting poisoned arrows at the same time with bows. Either way, they knew that the other beastmen were safe and wanted to join them, so they didn''t have much objection and the preparations were over in no time. The journey took about two days, and they moved in formation as if they were protecting a baby or an old man. The first day was uneventful, and we were about a third of the way through the rest of the project when the weather worsened at dawn and rain stopped the process. It''s been a long time since we''ve had rain, and while we''re thankful for the water, we have mixed feelings about not needing it now. If Adelina hadn''t warned us that we must take the tent cloths with us, we would all be wet rats. If it hadn''t been for Adelina''s advice, we would all be wet rats. The dwellings of the beastmen were basically wooden boards with tent roofs, and they were covered with cloth made of monitor lizard skin and animal fur. The animal pelts were soaked in oil to make them water repellent, and the lizard skins were coated with wax. "Well, I did carry it, didn''t I? I carried it. Masaru couldn''t use the item box, and there was a suspicion that letting the beasts carry him around would slow him down, so he refurbished a hunting cart that was in the village and pulled water, food, and the cloth I mentioned earlier by himself. I''m sure you''re not the only one who can pull that cart and move at the same speed as everyone else. "Shut up, Kiva! "Shut up, Kiva! I''ll make you pull it! I can''t! I tried, but it didn''t move at all. It''s impossible! "How about you and Goro close together, just the two of you? Sounds fun, right? Masaru, stop teasing Kiva and go have some fun. It''s raining and you''re wobbling. That''s right! Well, I''m off for a walk! I''m going to take a walk in the rain to see if there are any creatures that are unique to rain. Personally, I''m wondering if slime is active. I''m thinking. It''s raining really hard... the grassland looks like a big river... it''s not deep or flowing, but a lot of the land is flat and poorly drained, so it looks like a river... the trees growing in places are an interesting sight... It''s interesting to see trees growing everywhere. The depth of the water is uniformly about a finger''s breadth, which makes me excited to see if there are any small fish. "Are you looking for something? "Are you looking for something?" Masaru, who was looking for something in the water, jumped up at the sudden voice. "What a surprise! How did Lime get here? Lime is wearing a fur coat and rain gear. It was raining, but I saw you going somewhere, so I followed you! So, what are you looking for? "I''m not looking for anything, I was just looking for some strange creatures. What are you looking for? There must be more creatures in the woods over there! I''m not looking for anything, but I was looking for unusual creatures. Well, let''s go there. Lime will be there too, right? "Of course, meow! As soon as we moved into the forest, we encountered a creature we had never seen before. A crab! It''s so big and looks so good! "It eats bugs! The crab was 75cm long. Masaru''s appraisal skills didn''t work on the creature, so he quickly stuck his knife through the gap in the shell to avoid being caught by the shears. I''m not sure if I can eat this one... [Forest Green Gazami A large crab with a maximum length of over 1 meter. It digs a hole in the root of a tree and builds a nest. It is usually dark green with a hint of brown, but when wet, it turns a bright emerald green. "Oh! It''s a gazami! I''m sure it''s good... let''s find more! What are we looking for? Not just crabs, though I''d be happy to find more crabs. What are we going to do with him? Are we going to carry him? Oh, ......... Well, can you keep a secret, Lime? I''m good with secrets. I''m good at keeping secrets, but I''m even better at forgetting them. That''s how you forget promises and secrets... well, that''s good. .... "Do it like this. And it''s gone. "The bug''s gone! Where did you hide it? "Watch me, I''m coming out! If you think about it, it will come out... come out! And out came a large number of dead ants... a bit gruesome. "Meow! A bug turned into an ant! Ants are bugs. .... I''m actually here... Come on out! I''ll get the crab this time. Oh! Bug! This time I''m sure. "It''s not a bug, it''s a crab..." What am I supposed to do when the comedian is talking out of both sides of his mouth? .... I don''t know. The crabs are put away, the ants are put away, and... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of it. I look over and see a large brown and green camouflaged frog looking at me... but it''s also over a meter tall... weird. I wonder if it''s targeting these ants? Are they going to eat them? Here! And then he throws an ant in front of the frog and it happily takes the ant and swallows it. .... Swallowing a 60cm ant...still weird .... But the frog is still staring at us like it wants it: .... It''s still asking for Kero-chan! I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea to stop naming the frogs... they''ll probably eat something the size of a human child. Here we go. Throw another ant in front of the frog. Kero-chan gleefully swallowed it, squinting her eyes... her name is cute... but it''s still weird. Kero-chan ate another one! Another one! I''ll throw another one! Lime is very excited... I don''t know what he''s happy about. .... "Just one more, okay? ...Here! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I mean. "Kero-chan! Meow! That snake ate Kero-chan! Lime looks in the direction of the snake, but doesn''t see it. .... Where''s the snake .........? Seriously? .......... Seriously? There was an even bigger snake that had swallowed the giant Kero-chan... Its body was mimicking the color of the rain-soaked grass, and it was so hidden that it was hard to notice without the outline and the waves on the water. It''s a good idea to keep your eyes peeled for the next one. "......... This Masaru tastes better than this one. .......... I''m sorry. He''s selling it! But you probably don''t understand a word of it, do you? It''s a shame, because the snake sees the world through its pit organ, which detects heat... which means it can see more clearly when you''re warm and furry than when you''re wet and warm. "Sonja ......... Masaru help me .......... I can see you better than me. Just as Lime called for help, the snake in front of him suddenly stopped moving and crashed to the ground. .... The snake suddenly stopped moving. Is it dead? In silence, Masaru tried to appraise it to see if it was alive or dead. .... Stealth Giant Python. It''s not that I''m not a fan of it, but I''m not a fan of it either. It''s not poisonous, but it''s huge, and it can swallow you whole or wrap around you and crush your bones and eat you. You''re completely dead... why all of a sudden? Are you sure you''re dead? You''re definitely dead. ...... I don''t know, but you''re alive. Hmm? It looks like the dead snake''s head just moved. Hey, Rhyme? Didn''t it just move? "It was Masaru who said it was dead! Is it really moving? It''s alive! What? Something''s coming out of his mouth? Gekko! ".................. Kero-chan? To my surprise, what came out of my mouth was the eaten Kero-chan. Why...? No way! Hey, Lime, do you have a bow and arrow? Of course I have it with me when I go outside! Can I borrow it? Okay, okay. Okay. I borrowed the bow and arrow that came out from underneath the fur, put the arrow in my hand, drew the bow... and shot! The arrow struck Kero right in the middle of his forehead! Aaaaah! Why did you kill Kero-chan so suddenly? That''s terrible! Demon! Demon! I''ll just ignore her and appraise her. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. After growing to adulthood, the frog does not possess poison for a while, but it produces its own poison by eating poisonous creatures and plants. It is very difficult to detoxify them because the characteristics of the poison differ slightly from individual to individual. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. I''m not sure what to make of this. Okay, Lime! Let''s go find some crabs, crabs! "We''re still going to look for bugs! Masaru is tougher than I thought. .... After this, we caught three crabs. Yay! A crab party! A crab party! 63 【side story】the moment of sisterhood "That idiot... what the hell does he want? .... "What the hell does that idiot want? It''s the goddess Victinius who is muttering to herself. I''ve been looking into Masaru''s activities from the heavens with a divine tool called the mirror of the present world while I work. The mirror shows Masaru boiling a whole giant crab a short distance from the beastmen''s tent... with Lime, of course. "Why don''t we eat at your place? "I''ll give you meat, fish, or anything like that, but not crabs... if that many people start eating them as a taste test, there won''t be enough! "You''re a little more cunning than you think: .... I''m not surprised. "I haven''t eaten a luxury item like crab in four years! I haven''t had a crab in four years! I''m not letting anyone get in my way. .... I don''t want anyone getting in my way. I''m not going to let anyone get in my way. I''m not letting anyone get in my way. I''m not going to let you get away with it. I''ve never been that particular about food, but I wonder if it''s that good... I''d love to go and try it, but that cat person''s daughter is in the way. .... I don''t know. I was puzzling over how I could eat it. "Sister? I''m sure you''ve done your job. Are you sure you''ve done your job? ...I haven''t even talked about coming down to earth in nearly 600 years, but ever since I brought her into this world, she''s been asking me for help .... "I don''t want to be petty. "Don''t give me that crap, Isla! Look at that! I heard it''s really good! I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. And it''s so good that people go crazy over it and become silent while eating it! You''re not going to go and ask for it, are you? No, I''m not! I''m not going to go! If there''s a cat-people girl, feel free to come down! That''s not going to happen! You''re going if there isn''t... sister? You''re a god, after all. I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with that. "Then how do you get crabs? It''s not that I don''t like crabs. I''m not going to give up eating crabs, it seems, and if I leave it like this, my sister will definitely go down to earth. I''m not sure what to do. As I told you before, you can send a message to his menu. So far, so good, right? "I know, I used it again. I know. "Did you also hear that this feature is a byproduct of the update you made the other day to send him something you promised him? "What? I''m not going to turn around and say... you haven''t forgotten about that story? I thought you''d forgotten. .... What is it, Sister? What''s the matter, Sister? No, it''s nothing... it''s personal. So, you have the ability to send things? I''m sure you''ve heard of it, but I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not. I was thinking that if you put it in the item box, get permission, and take it out, you can eat it. What do you think? The two of us can''t eat all of those big ones anyway, can we? If you have some left over, it might be a good idea for Ira to send you a message and then we can eat it together. Let''s eat together. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. ...It''s done! Now I''m going to send you a message! Isla Sephira was excited to be eating alone with her sister Victinius for the first time, and was composing her message... but .... I''m sorry. ...another message ........., which means give me the crab .... Hey, Lime? Do you think this crab will stay? "...Mug? I''ll boil another one. That might be a bit much... but I''ll eat it if I can find it! "I know... but this isn''t Victinius, is it? I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''m not the only one. "Hey sister! I sent the message under my sister''s name, but she found out that I sent it! I''m sure you''re not the only one. It''s not like I meant anything by it! I''m sure you''re not the only one. They are two human goddesses. I''m not sure what you''re talking about. I don''t know what to say... What? ...but I ate the other claw, so it''s okay...are you okay? Can you break the shell of the nail? "It''s too hard... I can''t crack it... Masaru... I need you to crack it for me. .... Can you break it? "Yes, yes, it''s too hard to break normally, so use a hammer. If you hold it and twist it.... The meat comes out clean, right? "Great! It''s a big one! I''m going to eat it! I''m so happy... While the two goddesses were arguing, the crab kept disappearing into her stomach. "But while we''re doing this, the crabs are already gone! "Oh no... we''re about to have dinner with my sister! ...Wait a minute, please share some with ...............I sent you a message! Once again, a message arrives on Masaru''s menu. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. "You don''t have to look so disgusted. .... I''m sorry. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing. "I may be dressed like that, but that doesn''t mean I really hate it. Here, I''ve started boiling some new crabs. "Sister... "Sister... he doesn''t really hate you, does he? Are you sure? It''s true. Look at him, he''s smiling like he can''t help it. Look at him. Victinius, who has been watching Masaru in his spare time lately, has somehow become able to read his emotions through his facial expressions. I don''t know about you, but if you say so .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m looking for spices like pepper and sansho. Especially ones that grow around here. I''d like to get some if I can. What now? What are you talking about now? Hmm? You want another one? "No, I''m not eating this one... so I''ll leave you to it. We''ll eat again... but don''t tell anyone about the crab... or you''ll have to share Lime''s portion with the person who told you. "I''ll never tell! I''m not giving the crab to anyone! ...Well, Lime is going back to the tent to sleep...Masaru should go to bed soon too... .... I don''t know. I''m not going to give it to anyone! ............... So, if I boil it, I can put it in the item box? I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. Pepper and Sansho: .... Pepper and pepper. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s been looking into this. The research was very easy, and I was watching the dismantling of the crab while composing a message. It had been a long time since the two sisters had spent time together outside of work, and the time passed gently. "It''s nice to have this kind of time once in a while. .... It''s been a long time since I''ve had a meal with just the two of us in front of the boiling crab and its smell. Is this what human happiness is all about? Even God, who doesn''t normally need to eat, was thinking about it. 64 To the Norm Village "Can allspice, green pepper, sansho, huabei pepper, pepper, vanilla, garlic, ginger, chili, and even onions be classified as spices? .... What are you talking about? "What are you talking about all by yourself again? Oh, Adelina, good morning. I was just watching the oracle. I asked her to look into spices and it seems that there are quite a few different types of spices that can be found around here... many of them are a little different in form and nature than what I know, but I thought I''d make a better meal out of it. I thought I might be able to eat a little better. "Why are you using God as a convenient research tool... you''ll get punished. ...Why are you all wet? It''s already stopped raining... what the hell have you been doing? Actually, Masaru had realized that crabs are hard to find when it doesn''t rain, so he had spent the whole night wandering around, trying to catch them. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for and what you can do to help. Yu Narumi(20) Occupation: Adventurer Member of the Adventurer''s Guild Title "Natural Enemy of Insects", "Developer", "Pioneer", "Unparalleled Producer", "Skill Collector", "Gambling Prize", "Transporter Level 24 -> 25 Life Force 242247 Magic power 298302 Strength 136137 Physical strength 110111 Mental 94 -> 96 Speed 105 Luck 45 SkillsSwordplay 3Bodywork 3Healing Magic 2Appraisal 4SearchNEWDemolition 4Mining 4Logging 3Farming 4Smithing 4Masonry 5Woodworking 5Leatherwork 4Formulation 4Civil Engineering 5Architecture 3Arithmetic 4Art 4Singing 3Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap The number of skills has been increasing secretly, but Masaru, who''s been searching for crabs all night and hasn''t been getting enough sleep, hasn''t noticed. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to do, and how you''re going to do it. So we''ll just go to the gnome village today as planned, right? I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you''ll be able to do it. I hope the gnomes are okay. How did we not get eaten? .... I don''t know. I''m sure it''s because I look so bad! Isn''t that sad to say? Hey, .......... Aren''t you sad to say it? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''ve been so impressed with your work. And to the gnome village: .... This is a land that has nothing to do with beastmen! This is a land that has nothing to do with beastmen! We can''t have you in this village! I''m not going to let you into this village!" For some reason, Goro, who has zero communicative power at a time like this, is negotiating with the Nome men... What are you doing, Kiva? "Hey, Goro, sit down! I''m not a dog! I''m not a dog! I''m a cat-man! I''m not a dog! I''m a cat-man! It''s time to change negotiators. Time to switch negotiators. He grabs me by the back collar and leads me towards the beastmen in the rear to negotiate. They''re still making noises like "You''re treating me like a dog! You idiot! I hear the voices of the beastmen and some kind of blows, but I pretend not to know them. I''m Masaru, a member of the human race. I''m Masaru, a member of the human race, and I was taken care of by Mr. Botts the other day. If you don''t mind, I''d like to speak with Mr. Botts. "Who would want to deal with a shady guy like you? This is a troublesome type of person. I''ll have to threaten him. .... I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. A deal? I trusted him and gave him some salt and dried fish, but the gnome betrayed my trust like that. I understand, I''ll just take it as a learning experience this time. I understand. Masaru''s voice was getting louder and louder, and because of the large number of beastmen crowding the entrance to the village, a number of other gnomes had also gathered. A gnome had just run off somewhere, and he would probably talk to old Botts or the head of the village. Adelina was holding her mouth in a smile. "Okay, guys! I''m sorry, but let''s get some rest and get going! The men should prepare the women and children for rest. The men should prepare the women and children for resting, though we can''t rest for too long because it might cause trouble. I can''t take a long break. I yelled at the top of my lungs! The eyes of the gnome who had already spoken were clearly agitated and restless, and the other gnomes looked guilty. I''m here to warn you that there''s a big black bear with four arms nearby. I''ll report it to you, so please do your best to deal with it. Wait a minute! "Wait a minute! Are you sure about that? It''s true. But I''m going to have to take some time off to get around. .... Hey, Goro, come here! Goro is clearly not happy with the idea of backing down, and he''s about to say something unnecessary, so I have to give him a little nudge. .... I''m not sure why we''re doing this, but it hurts! I stepped on Goro''s foot as hard as I could as he began to complain loudly. "Shut up, I''ll explain. I''ll tell you what... Kiva, come here! Now it''s time for the sermon. Sitting on the stone over here? Sitting on the ground is corporal punishment? A child who doesn''t understand needs a little pain and suffering, you know? Recently, there are more and more adults who don''t know the difference between scolding and anger, and they are raising their voices about corporal punishment, but I think it is the duty of adults to teach pain. If you hit a child, it hurts the hand that hit the child, and a child who doesn''t know pain doesn''t know how to control it. It takes a lot of strength and energy to truly scold a child, and how can you do it without love? Why am I even sitting here? Kiva looked up at me with an expression of confusion rather than frustration. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. "First of all, Kiva! When you arrived at the village, you asked Goro where he was and what he was doing when he started negotiating. Where and what were you doing when Goro started negotiating? "What? I was in the back. .... What were you doing? You said you were the leader of these beastmen, right? Why don''t you take the lead, greet them and negotiate? "...That''s because Masaru-san is also there and Goro-san went ahead of me. .... You... I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. So why, of all people, would you send Goro to negotiate? It''s obviously the worst possible card to play in negotiations! Besides, doesn''t it make sense for a representative to go and say hello in a situation like this? Goro tried to voice his displeasure, but they all stared at him and told him to shut up, so he quieted down. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I mean. Kiva is getting more and more depressed, but the problem is not really with us. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m not sure what to do. Kiva is still young, leaders don''t grow up on their own! What if the adults around him don''t teach him their own knowledge and skills? Are you just going to let Kiva take the blame? We beastmen value our friends? That''s bullshit! Don''t use that word only when it suits you! The surrounding area is already sinking like a wake. "And Goro! I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m sure you''re not the only one. ......... You knew I was going to ask for help, didn''t you? Why are you negotiating from the top? "I didn''t want to be the first to get licked. .... I''m sorry. It''s not a fight, you know? Do you understand? The first impression of each other is almost always decided at the very beginning, you know? Why can''t you put the interests of your friends ahead of your own pride? What''s the point of pride? Think about it for a second. I''m sorry. Goro felt bad and started to reflect on the situation. "Masaru I''m going to stop you right there... the gnomes are here... The gnomes are here. Hmm? I''m not sure if I''ll be able to do that. When I looked back towards the gnome village, I saw a dignified gnome, old Botts, and the gnome I had just talked to standing there with a depressed expression on their faces. I''m sorry, I was a little busy and didn''t notice you until later. ...Here, stand up and say hello. Stand up and say hello. He stood up, his legs numb and wobbly, and once he got himself together, he straightened up and stood in front of the gnomes. I''m the leader of this group, and I''m Kiva. I''m sorry I didn''t get a chance to greet you earlier! I''m sorry I didn''t get a chance to greet you earlier!" Everyone looked at her as if she were a parent, nervous but trying to fulfill her role as a leader in her own way. I''m sorry I''ve been so rude to you, young man. I am Goraine, the head of this village. May I invite you all to come to the village so that we may speak again? "Of course. Of course. Of course. His words were a little too firm and his speech a little too short, but for the first time he was aware of his responsibility and stood up. "Now, please come inside and get some rest. Not all of you, but let''s leave the house. You are free to use the house for the duration of your stay. You are free to use it for the duration of your stay. Kiva cringed, unsure of what to do. Trying to act as a responsible member of a group can make you unfamiliar and overwhelmed, and you may not be able to do what you normally do. This is also a lesson. "...home is for children and women first. We''ll be outside. We''re good outside. The old dog-man muttered something to the effect that he knew what to do and started to give instructions to everyone. I''m Masaru of the human race. My name is Masaru, I''m from the human race. We are building a city with other beastmen, and I''d like to thank Mr. Botts there for his help the other day, and if possible, I''d like to develop it together with you. I''d like to develop with you if possible. "So you are the people Botts was talking about... We are all very grateful for the large amount of salt you gave us the other day. I hope we can be together again in the future. Now that the formal greetings are out of the way, let''s hear about the evil you say is coming. We must be prepared for what may happen. And so it was. Thus, Masaru and Adelina talked about their encounter with the four-armed demon bear, and the gnomes decided to take countermeasures together. 65 魔法と科学 The gnomes threw a simple welcome banquet, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves with a little drink and food. Some distance away, Masaru, Adelina, and old Botts were having a leisurely tea, exchanging opinions. In the event that you''ve got the poison that may be a weapon, the terrain advantage will be enough for us to deal with the awaiting bear calmly, but not enough to harm it. "Firepower? I don''t know. Fire wizard? I know it doesn''t make sense, but is there a wizard? No, I don''t think so... but maybe the gnomes have someone who''s good with earth magic? No, you don''t! Adelina or what contraption is that? Earth magic. .... "Old Botts, do you know anyone who can do earth magic? "No, I''m afraid not, for there''s no one in the country to teach you magic. It''s an educational problem. An education problem... and a difficult one at that. "By the way, Adelina. How many people in the city could use magic? There was only one person in town with access to drinking water. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to use it. It''s a complete scam! (*For those who don''t remember, refer to the beginning of "Welcome to the Fantasy World") I''m not sure. What''s wrong with Masaru? I''m sure you''re not the only one. I''m not sure if there are that many people who can use magic. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sure you''ll be fine. I''m sorry. "You have a new message. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. Some demons use it as a characteristic, but humans, including humans, elves, dwarves, beastmen, and demons, are still unable to understand the phenomena and are still searching for ways to observe events before constructing magic. There are some who can construct basic magic with images, but the basics are just basics. If you can teach the basics of science and show the way to magic, the world may change. I look forward to your future endeavors. Please visit So you want me to build the foundation or base for building magic. .... What? What? What? An oracle, this time a god named Zelaphitis. I think he''s asking me to teach him the basics of magic. God? What do you mean, "God"? I''m sure he''ll have questions, but he''s going to be on our side from the start, so it''s not a problem. When I told him that I was actually from another world and that I had some connection with God and that God would contact me from time to time, his eyes widened and he was exaggeratedly surprised. I''ve always thought he knew something unusual about how to eat those berries, but... it''s all God''s work. .... I see. I don''t need to drag God into this! That''s just a bit of trivia. That''s just a bit of trivia I learned in my business. I just learned it in business. Don''t f*ck with home centers in the country! They sell apples, pears, grapes, oranges, peaches, and even plum trees! That''s just a small portion of what they sell year round. There''s a lot of knowledge that customers need to know about planting, growing, diseases, fertilizers, prevention, and so on. So, why is Masaru teaching you magic...? "I can do healing magic. But this time he doesn''t mean that, he means that people in this world don''t know the basics of magic, so let me learn. Wait a minute. "Wait a minute, do you know that? I don''t know the hard way, but I think I can handle the basics. Maybe. I don''t know, maybe I can get the basics. Did you learn that in your world? Yes, in my world, everyone learns a variety of knowledge from the age of six for nine years in an institution called school. Then most people study for another three to seven years, and some people study for many more years. Some people study for many more years. "You spend more than ten years studying? What''s that for? "The world is much more technologically and culturally advanced than here, so you have to study to get a job... Of course, there are jobs that don''t require a degree, but the wages are low and many of the jobs are physically demanding. There are jobs that don''t require education. There will be more dangerous jobs. .... No. No, dangerous jobs are more like safety-first jobs for people with specialized training. If you let people do dangerous jobs without thinking, accidents will happen. If you let people do dangerous work without thinking, accidents will happen. Adelina and Botts were surprised at the difference in thinking. In our world, dangerous jobs are usually done by criminal slaves or other people who are not afraid of accidents happening. In our world, dangerous jobs are usually done by people who don''t mind accidents such as criminal slaves, etc. In fact, getting such a job is like visiting a place to die. You said that we are behind in technology and culture. Tell me how far behind. .... I''ll tell you. "I''m impressed that metalworking is so good when it comes to handling steel and other things. Considering the level of civilization and knowledge, it''s not surprising that they can use bronze. In fact In fact, the processing of iron is quite a revolution in technology. Compared to bronze, it requires a very high level of technology. The rest... is still a long way off. Compared to the countries of the world I''ve been in, I think we''re a thousand or two thousand years behind in technology and culture. I think our technology and culture is a thousand or two thousand years behind the countries I''ve been to. I don''t understand why you''re saying 1000 or 2000 years. Isn''t there something easier to understand? I''m not comparing the specs of things, so let''s make it simple... hmm? Specs of things... yes! Look at this. Don''t touch it because there''s no way to fix it if it breaks. If it breaks, there''s no way to fix it. And he pulled out a phone. The specs of the thing are easily over-technological and high-tech enough to make an impact! You can''t even use it yourself! Yes, that''s the part I''m laughing at! "What is that? What''s that? It''s... what do you call it? It''s a machine that lets you talk to people at a distance. It can also take pictures and videos, listen to music, look up things in a dictionary... well, I don''t know! Let''s have a little demonstration... first, a picture: .... I''ll show you how it works. From then on, both of them were very busy with their expressions of surprise, joy, and panic. They were excited by the pictures, and angry by the video, saying "I''m not like this! They listened to classical music played at a low volume and wept. I watched them laughing, thinking rudely that this is what it would be like to give a toy to a monkey. It would be a little later that I would realize that I hadn''t done anything and would have to think about it. 66 countermeasure Ten days later: .... What? What do you mean, it suddenly took a long time? Because the bear didn''t come! The other side didn''t give us any warning, and we didn''t know for sure if they would come... but yes, nothing happened. In the meantime, Masaru spent his time dismantling and studying his past catches. The biggest find was this one... "That''s a worm! Where did you get it? According to the suddenly excited old man, worms are very rare because they basically live and die in the ground. So, what can this thing be used for? Well... it''s good! First of all, it''s delicious! It''s nourishing and very expensive! The worms of this world are delicious. .... What else? The stomach is very strong, it doesn''t tear, it doesn''t stretch, it doesn''t rot. In other words, it''s one of the finest materials for bowstrings! Give it to me, and I''ll tear it apart. I have a few. I have a few of them, so I give them to old Botts to take apart. As a thank you, I gave him all the parts except the stomach. He happily shouted, "I''m going to grill tonight! but he completely ignored it. If there is a material that can be used to make a good bowstring, I''ll make a compound bow... but I don''t think a bow with a string like the hemp string that the beasts have is going to penetrate the fur of a bear. .... The beastmen and the gnomes. In the event you''re looking for the best way to make a bow, you''ll need to look at the following tips. The best bow is a mithril bow made by an elf! "The best bows are mithril bows made by elves! So I used the torrent as the main material, and covered the center and outside of the bow, where it was most likely to break, with mithril to reinforce it. When a string spun from the stomach of a worm was strung, the tension was so great that only the strongest of the beasts could pull it, and it became Masaru''s bow. The arrows were of course specially made, stainless steel arrows with many flaps like the horns of a saw shark, soaked in the neurotoxin of the giant poison toad until just before shooting, so that even if thrown by hand, they would kill a monitor lizard with just a graze. It is currently sealed in the item box because it is too dangerous to handle. "Well! I''ll give it a try! and shot from over 50 meters away, the arrow pierced a tree so deeply that it broke inside. I remembered that, according to destructive ballistics, which studies the power of handguns, the more the bullet is destroyed inside, the greater the destructive volume, and thus the higher the killing power, and I imagined that the arrow would pierce cleanly, but I decided not to make any improvements. "Masaru''s weapons are kind of merciless, aren''t they .... I''m sorry. The only thing I''ve ever been able to do against that demon bear is to use it. I''ve also improved my spear, which I thought might be the only one that could deal a blow to that demon bear. The spear is made of stainless steel with a very sharp and thin tip, and has a blade length of 60cm, which is long for a spear, with only a groove for draining blood that looks like a decoration. Originally, this spear was designed to poke large creatures in the sea and had a wooden handle due to weight and other problems, but now it is made of full metal. Naturally, the spear will also be coated with poison. It''s not perfect, but I think we have a way to fight that demon bear, don''t you? "Yes, with this weapon, I think I can defeat that demon bear! Good luck, Masaru! Hey, don''t make it sound like I''m going on a suicide mission by myself. The bow and spear are too heavy for others to use, and you can only monitor and guard your surroundings, but I believe Masaru will be able to defeat the demon bear. I know there''s a hole somewhere. I knew there was a hole somewhere, but I didn''t take into account the versatility of the bow and spear, and it seems that the attack power was concentrated on myself alone. I''ll do my best to mass produce bows! I don''t have any more mithril, but it should be a very strong bow! Hurry up, unless you want to fight Masaru alone! 67 vs魔熊戦１ Masaru! It''s him! It''s coming! Finally, the four-armed monster bear was spotted by the beastmen who had been watching the perimeter. I''m going to say this twice, because it''s important. The beastmen, who were on the lookout for the bear, saw a black object sticking its head out of the forest just before the horizon, far beyond the wide grassland. "You don''t have to fight with it when it''s so far away. .... No. No, if you want to fight, you can''t do it near the village. If you can do it far away, that''s the best. It''s best if we do it far away. Adelina''s words were so righteous that I couldn''t even hear them. "Well, then, I''ll be out of here before he moves on, so just make sure everyone''s ready to evacuate. "Where''s the bow you were making? Where''s the bow you were making? It''s a Trent bow with a steel arrowhead. The string itself is thin and a little weak, so it''s a lot stronger than a normal bow, but I think everyone can use it. There are four pairs, so just take your pick! I''ll go first! What, you''re going by yourself? What? - You''re going alone? - There''s a difference in strength, and I want to make my first attack by surprise. It''s easier to be spotted when you''re in a group, and it''s harder to aim because you don''t know who your target will be. I see. I see... well, just make sure you don''t overdo it! He checked his equipment again, which he had done many times in the past few days, and ran off to the place where he had been spotted. He ran as fast as he could across the wide grassland to the forest. I''m sure the beastmen are prepared, but they seem to think that they have to defeat him even if it costs them their lives. I''m sure it''s around there... are you still there? It took me less than ten minutes to reach the forest I was looking for, but there was no sign of any living thing in the area... which seemed to indicate that something powerful was out there. Looking back, it seems that the beast warriors haven''t left the village yet, which means that we have more than 10 minutes before they join us. "Okay, time limit is 10 minutes! The first strike will be with a spear to take away its ability to move, and if the poison kills it, no problem, but if not, shoot it with a bow and arrow! The reason why I don''t aim at the bear''s weak point, between the eyes, is because I don''t know if I can hit it with one lethal blow, and it''s too tall for me to aim at. "Let the stealth mission begin here: .... "Here we go. I took out a spear and a vial of poison from the item box, and slowly made my way through the forest. After a short distance, I found my target in a clearing. I dare say it''s prey! (Please ignore it.) A four-armed demon bear was holding a pale horse with horns in its hands and eating it... Here was a miscalculation. The bear is sitting like a panda and is not in a position to aim at its legs... I click my tongue in my mind and put away my spear and pull out my bow and arrow. You aim carefully so as not to touch the poisoned arrowhead. The stance of the bow is hunting style, with the bow held to the side for easy aiming. ...calm your mind and body and slowly exhale... inhale... and stop! ...Shh! With a small gasp from between his teeth, the arrow shot out from behind the bear''s left side, aiming for his left eye! Faster than the sound, the arrow closed in on the demon bear! The arrow plunged between the eyes of the bear, who happened to turn around at that moment. The bear screams inaudibly and falls backwards. .... "Again, take it! This time, I aim at its left armpit, where it can see me from its fall. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m going to try. This time I''m aiming for the left armpit, where I can see him fall! I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. "Again! He moved around a bit and aimed for the left knee... and this time he hit! I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. "Again! The arrow that went around the bear hit him in the lower jaw, killing him. "Really...you killed it? I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s worth it. [Murder Valiant Bear I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. The bear has four arms and is large and has high physical abilities. It''s also a great way to get to know the people around you. I''m really beating it: .... I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. Yu Narumi(20) Occupation: Adventurer Affiliation "Adventurer''s Guild Title "Natural Enemy of Insects", "Developer", "Pioneer", "Unparalleled Producer", "Skill Collector", "Gambling Prize", "Transporter Level 25 -> 32 Life Force 247 -> 274 Magic 302334 Strength 137144 Physical strength 111115 Mental 96 101 Speed 105 109 Luck 4546 SkillsSwordplay 3Bodywork 3Healing Magic 2Appraisal 4Search 1 Demolition4Mining4Logging3Farming4Smithing4Masonry5Woodworking5Leatherwork4Formulation4Civil Engineering5Architecture3Arithmetic4Art4Singing3Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap "Seven levels up... was it really that bad... oh no! The other bear that appeared in front of Masaru was clearly furious. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m sorry. 68 vs. Magic Bear Battle 2 The bear is a little smaller than the one you just defeated, but its fur is darker black and it looks more battle-ready. The bear in front of you is a bit smaller than the one you just defeated, but its fur is darker black and it seems to be more specialized in combat. I''m not sure what to make of this. I don''t know. In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, there are a number of things you can do. I''m not sure what to do. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to do with your time. I''m not sure what to do. Hit it! Just before the arrow strikes the bear''s forehead, it is deflected by the bear''s deeply reclined body and only lightly strokes its back. You''re avoiding me! In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at any time. In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. It''s a good thing that you''re not the only one who can do this. You''re too dexterous for a bear! I was able to gain some distance while I was pulling out the arrow, so I just prepared the arrow and jumped into the bushes nearby, lowered myself further against them, and hurried away to clear the distance. The plan was to run away into the bushes, pretend to hide, and then aim and shoot the demon bear that came after me. It''s a good idea to have a bow at the ready and concentrate on the bushes and the surrounding area... There aren''t many bushes in this forest, so they won''t be able to get around you, but the fact that the enemy isn''t coming is causing a lot of anxiety and stress. .... I''m not sure what to make of this. "Oh no... if we don''t hurry, the beastmen will catch up with us. .... I can''t. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. Suddenly, the bushes shook and something jumped out. Masaru panics and shoots an arrow! But what comes out is a stone the size of a man''s head... The demon bear jumps out from beside the arrow as it is sucked into the bushes! It''s too smart! You''re too smart! I''m not sure what to do, but I''d like to know what you think. I''m not sure what to say. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. The pain almost takes your consciousness away, but you unconsciously and desperately fire a series of heels. Her wounds heal at an alarming rate, but her fear and her shaken vision don''t heal as quickly. "...Oh no...I''m going to die. .... Leaning against the tree where he was knocked down, his body unable to move due to fear, the demon bear turns around and dares to charge! "Oh no! I''m not sure what to do. No! No! No! You can''t do that! Oh, no! The demon bear reaches Masaru''s body with an all-out assault that has no seeds or tricks. It doesn''t think about biting or clawing or anything sloppy like that! I''m going to put all of my anger and hatred into my body to crush the enemy with all of my might. .... I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. "Hey, that! It''s the bear... it''s not moving. What''s going on...? A few moments later, the beast warriors arrived at the scene... they were sitting at the base of a broken tree, slumped and weak, leaning against something in front of them. "Is he dead...? Gently, the warriors close in... the bear doesn''t seem to move. .... "Hey, look under the bear! There''s blood! And it''s a lot of blood! Underneath the bear was a huge pool of reddish-black blood. When the beastmen saw a human hand peeking out from under the bear''s fur, they became impatient and rushed to push the bear''s body away. "Masaru! Hey! Are you alive? Answer me! The demon bear''s body was too heavy for the warriors'' strength... They desperately kept calling out to Masaru. I''m not sure what to say... I''m sorry. It was a long time before I heard a voice from underneath the demon bear''s body. I''m not sure what''s going on... .... What''s going on? "Masaru, you''re alive! Thank God! I''m calling the village to get this bear out of here! Hold on a second! Oh... it''s the bear... no, I''m fine. Here we go. Here. Put the bear''s body in the item box. The bear''s sudden disappearance startles you, but the sight of Masaru covered in blood makes your blood run cold. "Hey! Are you sure you''re okay? There''s blood all over your body. It''s mostly his blood... just a little cut on his forehead from the fangs of a fallen bear that hit him on the head. .... What''s going on? What''s going on... how did you get him to .... What''s going on? It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to do with your time. I was really lucky. It''s really lucky, I didn''t aim for it or anything, I just pulled the spear out of the item box and pointed the blade desperately at it and it stabbed me by accident. I''m going to go to bed and take care of the rest... I''m at my wits end. .... I''m sorry. After saying that, Masaru let go of his consciousness. 69 凱旋 The next thing Masaru knew, he was at the entrance to Nome''s village. A simple stretcher, made of a monitor lizard skin stretched between two wooden sticks, was made by Masaru to be used for evacuating the sick and injured during the evacuation. They were being carried back to the village by four beastmen. "Let me down, I''ll stand up by myself. .... I''ll stand alone. I''m going to stand alone." He said as he heeled the cut on his forehead and body. "Just get in! I was useless in the fight, let me do this! I was pissed. "But it''s not cool... to make a triumphant return on a gurney. .... It''s not cool. It''s punishment for going into battle alone! I''m not sure what to make of that. It''s a good thing I''m not the only one. You don''t need to be prepared to give up your life for a decoy or to buy time. You don''t need to be prepared to give up your life as a decoy or to buy time. All you need is the determination to get home alive no matter what. You''re right. "But that doesn''t sound very convincing coming from a guy who almost died fighting alone. For now, just shut up and rest! It''s no use saying anything else, and I''m tired, so I''ll just take your word for it and get some rest. ...I closed my eyes and lay still, rocking regularly on the gurney, and I began to feel sleepy... ah... good night .... And just as I was about to fall completely asleep, a body blow suddenly exploded! I''m not sure what to do. What''s with the suddenness? "Good morning, did you manage to kill the bear? Of course it was Adelina. I''m not sure what to do. "Oh, I managed to defeat them alive... Actually, there were two of them in a mate. When I defeated one of them, another one came out, and the one I defeated was a female and the one that came out later was a male... I thought about it for a moment, and then I realized that they were really angry and almost killed me. I was almost killed. We were all in shock... I don''t even want to think that there were two bears that big. I didn''t want to see them either. I didn''t want to meet them either. "Oh, right, Masaru... what about the corpse of that demon bear? I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sorry. The beast warrior says apologetically...what''s his name again .... I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. Then let the hunters return... they actually have a special skill... and I have both of their bodies: .... It''s too bad that they have to keep searching for something they can''t find in the forest... There was a bear there earlier, so I''m sure there are no other creatures there, but of course it''s not without its dangers, so the sooner they leave, the better. "Hey, come on, let me see it! Let''s see what you''ve got! Let''s leave Adelina alone, she''s so excited. "Well, I''m going to get some sleep... I''m really tired this time. I''m really tired this time. "Hey! "Hey, where''s the reveal? "Not until everyone''s back and we''ve had a chance to catch our breath..." "Don''t be in such a hurry, a dead bear won''t run away. Adelina, get ready to eat... here, let me serve you this! That''s the horse the female bear was eating! It''s missing half its head, though. I''m not sure what to do with it, but I''m sure it''ll be fine. "Can you eat it? ''I don''t know... I mean, you can eat it... I don''t know when you killed it, so why don''t you just dismantle it and use the materials? Oh, wait a minute. .... I don''t know. [Assault Savannah Horse] I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not, but I have. It has horns that are harder and sharper than steel, and it kills hostile creatures and prey it finds by stabbing them. Carnivore. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that you like. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''ll be fine. I don''t know. I''m not sure what to do. Don''t think! Don''t think, Masaru! Don''t think about it, Masaru! Let''s go back to bed and sleep... let''s just say we''re tired and forget about it. A whole day passed before Masaru woke up, truly exhausted. 70 家に帰ろう "I heard there was a river of lava flowing through it and I wanted to go there, but once we get the beasties back... I''ll take the beastmen back. The decision was made the morning after the bears had been defeated, and everyone had been making a lot of noise, even though there was hardly any alcohol. "You''re leaving already? You can stay here a little longer if you want, but you haven''t returned the favor at all by installing a pump at the well. .... I don''t care. "I don''t owe you... ...Botts, you''re good at growing plants, aren''t you? I''d like you to use your free time to gather spice plants and grow them. I want you to collect spice plants and grow them. He said, handing me a copy of the list of spices Ira Sephira had given him. It has a detailed description of their visual characteristics and vegetation, so you should be able to find some. "You should collect these... there are quite a few varieties, but these are the ones you can eat. .... I''m not sure. If you think it''s too dangerous to be different, I''ll come back soon and you can show me then. It''s only about 15 kilometers to this village, so it''s easy to get here. I''ll be here soon. It''s a good distance if you run hard enough. And with so many beastmen, it would be a shame to overload them with food... Please do your best to make spices a Nome specialty. "Hey, hey. "Oh, come on, that''s no way to repay me... I''m the one who''s been treated well. We''ve been treated well. "As I told Adelina before, it''s okay, I can''t do everything myself... Well, it would be nice if you could give me some preferential treatment when I make a deal. It''s okay. It''s a good thing that you''re not greedy, partly because trade between towns and villages is not very developed, and partly because it''s a good thing that you''re not greedy, and partly because it''s a good thing that you''re not greedy. If I may use my experience and knowledge, I''d say that culture can''t grow if there''s no room for it... I think it''s better to be able to secure food, clothing, and shelter more easily, and then do all kinds of useless things and let new things come out of it. I''m not sure. In Japan, various cultures such as manga and anime are born because there is a certain level of comfort in life... There are some things that will never grow in a place where people work hard to live. So, if you need anything else, please let me know. It would be convenient if we could make a trolley to transport them..." I was thinking about this as I prepared to go home. 71 Another uproar... Masaru and the others left the Nome village with the beastmen... When they arrived at the site where the city was to be built, that is, the beastmen''s village, they saw three human beings on horseback. The armor they were wearing suggested that they were of the knightly class. What do you want with this village? Who are you? We are the Knights of the Kingdom of Greitas, and this is our territory! We are the Knights of the Kingdom of Greitas, and this is our territory! We are not allowed to develop this land without permission! Therefore, this land is ours to seize! Oh, so you''re a knight, but you''re some kind of gangster or thug. .... So you''re saying they came all this way to invade? What? You''re not only playing for the beastmen, you''re playing us! I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s worth it. I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with that. I am the Coast Guard. "My name is Adelina, niece of Lancelot of the Coast Guard. I''m sure what he just said is correct. If the kingdom is going to make a move on this settlement, you can be sure that the coastal city of Portalyme and the Coastal Knights will become enemies as well. Besides, is it right for a knight to raid and invade a place where friendly relations have already been established through Portalyme? "Shut up, woman! What is it? What is it? Are you saying that Portalyme is an enemy of our kingdom? You will definitely regret it! Knight A, his face red with excitement, puts his hand on his sword. B and C seem unconcerned. "Don''t pull it out, okay? If you do, I''ll kill you. You know you''re talking to me in the name of the kingdom. Don''t do anything rash. If you draw your sword now, it will be war. "You! Knight A tries to pull out his sword but is knocked off his horse before he can pull it out. "Do you not understand what I''ve just told you? If you pull out your sword now, you will forfeit the honor of your kingdom and the pride of your knights, and it will be war as an invasion! If you can negotiate, come out first... it''s a real pain in the ass. I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. Knight C is light... you should probably keep your mouth shut. I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with that. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. In the event that you''ve got a lot more than one of these, you''re going to want to make sure that you''ve got the right one. Knight B and C get off their horses and slap Knight A on the cheek to diagnose his condition, but he doesn''t seem to wake up. I don''t know, why don''t we just go into the village and let him rest? It''s not like you came through Portarym, you''ve traveled a long way, right? Let the horses rest and relax a bit... we''ll talk later. We''ll talk later. It''s just too stupid and pathetic to throw away, and without some degree of mutual understanding, it''s really going to be war as it is. As I keep saying, it is a troublesome story. When we entered the village, there was a great commotion as we were reunited with our scattered friends. In the meantime, Adelina and the knights were having a leisurely tea in the name of surveillance. Although I was involved in the beastmen''s reunion, was it an emotional reunion? No, it''s a world of outsiders...lifted up and celebrated, but without a place to belong. "Well, let''s hear what you have to say... why are you here? "Now, let''s hear your story... why are you here, and why were you making such foolish demands? Oh. Oh, it looks like the vacations are going to be here for a while: .... 72 追跡 "First of all, let me tell you my name, I''m Freed of the Royal Order of the King''s Shield. The one sleeping over there is Zarg, and the lighter one is .... Wayne. "Wayne. By the way, I and your Zerg are in the cavalry. Wayne. Don''t call me that! I''m in sync with Freed. You''re both terrible! "Reminds me of a guy I know named Guy. .... "Oh, you know my brother? Oh, you know my brother? You said he was in a coastal city. How have you been? Brother... too small a world... let''s pass. Adelina just introduced herself, I''m Masaru. I''m Masaru. Hmmm... ............ over. I''m Masaru. "Short introduction! What is it? I don''t have a job title, and my occupation is... adventurer? I''m an adventurer, so there''s nothing to show off! Just get to the point because if Masaru gets into that kind of mood, we''ll never get anywhere. It''s true. It''s true, but it''s terrible, Adelina-san. .... I''ll get back to the serious stuff. I''m not sure what to make of it. Seriously, what were you doing here? "I''m the second-in-command of the Kingsguard. We are here in search of a certain hexenbiest, have you seen any hexenbiests around here? I looked at Adelina, of course I knew what a hexenbiest was. I looked at Adelina and said, "Are you sure it''s a big black bear with four arms? "Oh, there are even hexenbiests like that but that''s not what we''re looking for. The other day, a demon called the Unicorn Demon attacked the Knights'' training grounds near King''s Landing and killed 33 people, some of whom were relatives of the top brass, and I was ordered to avenge them. "Oh. I thought I was going to die because there were bears bigger than the trees in the forest, and they were in pairs. I really don''t want to see them again. I don''t want to see them again. I don''t want to see them again." "You must be pretty strong to fight such a hexenbiest and survive. I don''t want to see him again. I''m sure you''re not the only one. I''m sure you''re not the only one. "Yeah, I heard he escaped to this part of the country. He was very fast on his feet, and we came here to scout for him, but we lost him because of the rain and the long road, and that''s how we got here. So here we are. "So, what were you fighting about? Are you stupid? Are you dying? I''m not sure what to do. "You have a new message. The answer. You''re going to die. Cerebral hemorrhaging has begun and you need to be healed quickly. The answer. "Wait a minute! Heel! Heel! Heel! Heel! Heel! Heel! It''s probably Isla Sephira, but thank you Goddess! Thank you, Goddess! You saved me a lot of trouble. What''s wrong with you? Suddenly... healing magic? What do you mean, out of nowhere... he was dying and I saved him! I don''t know. Why am I in such a hurry? Why am I in a hurry? "Dying...? It looks like nothing''s changed. .... I''m sorry. I had a brain hemorrhage I''m pretty sure it would''ve killed me. I swear to God, it''s true. I swear to God it''s true. I swear to God it''s true." Adelina is alone in her conviction, "Oh... It''s true. "For now, if you notice anything, just rest and don''t move for a few days. I won''t know if you die. I don''t care if you die. You''ll be in a lot of trouble whether you''re alive or dead, but now that you''ve found it, you have no choice. .... I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. What kind of hexenbiest has horns? You''re right. "Right, a unicorn is a pale, long-horned, horse-like Hexenbiest. It''s a horrible thing that has eaten many knights with its horns, piercing through shields and armor. "........................... ....... " I''m sure that''s what it is, isn''t it? Hey, I have an idea... but so does Masaru, right? "Oh, that''s him I''m sure of it. That''s him. You know him? Where is he? What do I know? What''s wrong with that? Adelina, I think. .... I think. You gave her the horns, not the skull! The pelts are being processed and I''m going to make boots out of them. The bones were to be made into tools by the gnomes. He said the bones would be made into tools by the gnomes. The two knights were silent, as if they knew what was going on. "Could it be that... the hexenbiest in the corner is .... "Oh. "Oh, if it ate the knights, it was a good thing I didn''t eat the meat! What? Yeah, I know. .... Yeah. ...There''s a subtlety in the air. "Masaru, you defeated that unicorn demon, didn''t you? No, it was captured and eaten by the demon bear I mentioned earlier. ... ...the atmosphere is even more delicate. "I''m sorry, but would you be willing to give us that corner of the demon''s horn? "No, sir. No. Freed''s face tightens at the quick answer. It''s a horn that''s harder than steel. It''s the lightest, strongest, best material for a weapon! "It''s the best material I could get during my life-threatening hunt. Moreover, horns and fur are the highest quality materials. There''s no way you can simply give it away. But we can''t go home empty-handed either, we need some proof. We need proof. So what happened to Adelina and the hair on her tail? "I thought I''d use it to decorate my boots. Here it is. Can you give it to them? They''re not going home empty-handed. They''re not leaving without it. You look like you don''t like it... sure, it looks nice to the touch and the hair is beautiful, but... I''m going to have to do something about that. I''m sure it''s nice to the touch and it''s beautiful, but it''s the best way to go! I''m not sure. A subtle psychological attack that''s okay but makes me feel bad! I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. I''ll give it to you, but I didn''t hunt it and I''m sure Masaru will find something interesting for you to use. I''ll give it to you but you have to pay for it. I''m sure the proud knight will pay well for it. I''m sure they won''t try to take the finest materials for free from a civilian woman. I''m sure. Huh? You two? Why are their eyes swimming? I''m sure the knight who started the fight will not get the same treatment as the one I''m giving to Adelina. "Can''t you pay me later? ...the bill. .... I''m sorry. "Oh, you think I trust you enough to pay for the war you just tried to start? "So... we''re leaving Zerg as a pawn! I''ll get the reward as soon as I can and come pay you! If I were you, I''d leave him behind. I''m going to leave this behind. If I were you, I''d abandon it. I''m not sure if I''ll be able to afford to buy those materials. Are you really that generous of a boss? .... "Of course not. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to afford it. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that will work for you. I''m not sure. The best reward is the promotion and pay raise that comes with it, right? The two knights nodded. But then we wouldn''t have enough money to buy the materials, and it would be foolish to cut ourselves to pay for them. I''m not sure if I''ll be able to afford it or not. Wait... let''s go with that! I''m going to King''s Landing too. I''m going to King''s Landing too. I''ll show you the horns and tail hair and come back... I''m sorry Adelina, but the hair may have to be sold for a price. We''ll need at least a distraction. If that fool gets greedy and wants the horns, he''ll be sorry. You''ll regret it. Adelina and the knight both gasped with a ferocious, animal-like laugh. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. What? You''re selling well, aren''t you? It''s a big bargain this time. "Oh, Adelina''s staying here this time. I''m sure you can''t wait to see what the bigwigs who can''t get what they want in public will come up with. I''m sure they''ll come up with some interesting toys that lack any originality. Now, we''ll leave as soon as Mr. Zarg is recovered. It''ll be a fun trip. It''ll be a fun trip. 73 Negotiating? I wont. "Oh, Zerg, you''re awake. .... "Oh, Zerg, you''re awake. There was some kind of loud commotion in the distance. He was, of course, considered dangerous because of his behavior, so his equipment was taken away and he was restrained while he slept. I''m going to go quiet him down a bit .... I''m going to make him quiet. When I arrived at the scene of the commotion, I saw Zarg screaming at the top of his lungs, and Freed and Wayne trying to convince him. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing. I am the Count of Gort. I''m Count Gort''s nephew! I''m Count Goth''s nephew! Do you really think this is acceptable? He''s not a nobleman. He''s not a nobleman, is he? I don''t care. .... "Hey, Mr. Zarg. You had a brain hemorrhage a while back and almost died. Don''t go crazy you''ll die if it comes back. Zarg noticed Masaru talking to him and changed the target of his attack. "You just did! Untie this rope! I''ll behead you! I''ll kill you for sure! Don''t think I''ll be fooled by such a threat! "Oh, this is Masaru-dono. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what Fried is saying, but he''s passing it off with a big smile on his face. Of course I''m going to Zarg''s place. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure if you think I''m threatening you with death. I''m not sure what to say. I see... we both need to deepen our understanding of what a threat is. Threats are made by ......, you know? He took out a dismantling knife and thrust it directly into her thigh. What are you doing? What the hell are you doing? "Don''t worry, don''t worry, don''t worry, don''t worry, don''t worry, heel. You''re healed. Here we go again. I''m gonna stick the knife in the same place one more time. Aah! What? Wait a minute. .... No, no, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Heel, heel, heel, heel, heel, heel, heel. Wait a minute! Masaru-dono! That''s just too much! Freed hurried to stop him. The beastmen around you are scared out of their wits, and Wayne is holding his knees and shaking. "Too much? What are you talking about? You and your kingdom invaded the land where the beastmen live two years ago and caused a war, and some of them fled to this forest where bandits, monsters and demonic beasts live and hide, and some of them were treated as slaves. Some of them were treated as slaves. Why do you think we came to the village where they live and let them live and rent us housing like this? Because they have good intentions. And you want to kill them? I wish he''d die. I wish he''d die. When Fried heard this, he looked around and realized what they had been doing and saying. "We seem to be more naive and shameless than we thought... Gentlemen, I will lower this shameless old man''s head as much as you like. I''m going to tell this idiot exactly what he needs to hear, so please let him off the hook for once! And with that, he turns to the beastmen and gets down on his knees. Wayne follows him. Out of the beastmen came the leader of the rabbit people. "Raise your head! We can''t say that the past didn''t happen to us, but Masaru, a member of the human race there, saved our people, and together with Adelina, he is guiding us. I''ve heard that no one has been killed or treated badly since they became slaves, and that''s because they were notified by the representative of the human race in Portarym. If you have a sense of guilt, please help me find a way to coexist with him. "Thank you for your generosity. "Thank you for your generosity we will certainly be there for you upon your return .... "Yes. "Yes, wait a minute. Freed don''t make promises you can''t keep... and if you really do have an opinion for them, will anyone really listen to it? Throwing fuel back into the fire of a conversation that was just starting to get good. "Why would they listen? What kind of a person would admit that the war they started was not really a war but an invasion? How can a country survive if it says that what it did was actually evil? It''s impossible, isn''t it...or do you want all the leaders of the country to take responsibility? The country would collapse! Awww, that''s really funny. The last part I said in a lightly ridiculous way like a high school girl in the past. Both the knights and the beastmen were in a completely delicate mood. "Don''t worry, I''ll take care of it. It''s not going to be what you want, but I''ll try to make the world a little more interesting, at least a little. I''ll try. I''ve been taking a lot of pleasure in changing things lately... I''ll try to keep the kingdom under control so I can''t interfere. Now, I can''t wait to see if it''s going to be a festival, a nightmare, or something else entirely. "So, Zarg, you''ll have to rest now. Freed and Wayne, help me dismantle my prey, we''re not rich enough to get free food here. You''ll have to work hard to pay for Mr. Zarg''s food. Back to business as usual, everyone! I''ve got a little surprise for you in the evening, so let''s make some noise for the first time in a while! 74 獲物 The two knights will be responsible for dismantling the large number of ants, the beast warriors and hunters will go out hunting, and the others will take care of the house and work on the city. I''m going to make some new bows and arrows, and then I''ll get back to work on the city, did you have any problems while I was gone? It was the rabbit siblings, Zita and Mei. While Masaru was away, they were hard at work baking shells and making slaked lime. As children, they are able to point out problems, good and bad, from a perspective different from that of adults, and problems that cannot be mentioned, which is very helpful. They said, "All the adults are saying we don''t have enough weapons. They got swords and spears from Nii-chan, but they don''t have enough of them because they need to be fixed. It''s true. It is true that there is a shortage of people who can process and repair iron weapons. This is a technical job, so it''s not easy to train them, so we''ll have to think about recruiting them from somewhere if possible. Also, some of the people who came back from the city wanted to eat something different once in a while... but there aren''t many different foods... can you do something about it? It''s true that I don''t have any trouble eating right now, but there''s not an overwhelming variety of food and I guess I''m stuck in the same food loop. I''m sure he''s not having trouble eating right now, but he''s probably eating the same foods in a loop with very little variety. For the time being, there is the problem of the weapons reported by Zita. I''ve added a new bow and arrow and fixed the broken ones, so we should be fine. There are more people this time, but the beastmen who have joined us also have weapons, so I think we can handle it... I think so. The current population of the village is about 200 people... we may need to start recording the family register. I''m going to talk about what May said about food in front of everyone at night, but I''ve decided to interact with the gnomes. From now on, we''ll be able to eat a wider variety of food and make more delicious food. Also, I''ll be teaching you a new dish tonight! Tell them to call me when they''re ready for dinner. Zita, you go fix the weapons, and Mei, you go tell the adults about the food. You''re good to go. Go. I''m not sure how long I''ve been concentrating on this, but I noticed that I was running out of materials for the torrent, and I could see Zita and Mei looking at me intently as I made it. How long have you been watching me? If you were here, you should have called out to me. .... I called you many times. I called out for you many times. I wanted to know how to make a bow, so I watched. I wanted to know how to make a bow. We both nodded at each other, "Hey? We both nodded at each other. We both nodded at each other, "Hey?" Apparently, you really did call out to us many times, but we didn''t notice. "Hey! Hey! Can I use this bow? I want to learn to use a bow too. "No way! That''s not fair! I''ll do it too! Looking at the seven completed bows with sparkling eyes. I''m sorry, I think this is a little early for the two of you... This bow uses a worm''s stomach for the string, but it takes a lot of strength. It''s stronger than the bows that adults use now, so I think you''ll have to grow up to be able to use it. If you want, you can try to pull the bow. Of course, they try to pull it, but they are not strong enough to pull the string. "I''ll make you a practice bow and arrow, so you can start practicing with that. I''ll make you a practice bow and arrow. The two of them jumped around with joy. I knew it, rabbit people... you''re good jumpers! ...No, it''s nothing. I''m sure this is a trend that you''ll have to make soon. .... I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who can''t help you. . It''s easy to make bows and arrows for children, it''s not much work. They don''t need to be as strong as the ones you make for yourself or for adult hunters. Just something that will help them learn proper posture and handling... and I''ll make Adelina''s for them to practice with. It''ll be safer if she uses it in that name and in full view of adults. Masaru finished making his practice bow and arrow quickly, and left alone. That evening, he prepared a hamburger-like dish of hamburger steak and sprout-like raw vegetables (raw wild grasses?) on a flour-like naan. I made a hamburger-like soup with dried fish and meatballs, and a soup of Chinese cabbage (like wild grass) with plenty of broth. It was surprisingly tasty and well received, but some of the men complained that it was not chewy enough, but they were satisfied with the taste. When the meal was over, I gathered everyone together and told them that I was going to give a report on the trip. "Okay, pay attention. This time, Adelina and I have been wandering around the area to gather various materials, and we''ve come across a number of results and problems. I''m going to talk about them in the order they come to mind, and I''d like you to fill in the gaps. Please fill in the blanks. Adelina, please don''t make this sound like a bother. First of all, we encountered a swarm of ants, as I''m sure you''ve seen. First of all, as you may have seen, we encountered a swarm of ants. Please use them as you see fit, for armor for the warriors and hunters, and for your tools. Also, good luck tomorrow, you two. "Wait a minute! "Wait a minute! We''re almost done! Don''t worry, I''ll send out some more. Don''t worry. Wait a minute! Is there more? We haven''t even reached the end of the turnaround yet, so don''t worry about it. If you don''t want to sit still, you can join us tomorrow. It doesn''t look like it''s going to get any worse, so it should be fine. "Why me? I''d rather go back to King''s Landing than do that kind of work! I''m sure you''re in need of supplies to get around. I''ll provide you with food and water, so just do as I say. Yes, let''s move on to the next story. We encountered ants and worms at the same time, and obtained several worm carcasses. I used these and the torrent wood to make a new bow. The warriors who joined us the other day have about four of the same bows, so please discuss and decide who will use the new bows and arrows, and this matter will be left to the meeting of each chief. This matter shall be left to the council of the chiefs. The beastmen nodded silently. The beastmen nodded silently, "Wayne, even if you want it, there''s not enough for you. Let''s see... what''s next, Adelina? It''s about a gnome village, right? You want me to tell you about this, Olive? I don''t know what that is. Well, well, well, on this trip we met not only your people, but the gnomes as well. We had a lot of trouble at first, but we''ve decided, on our own initiative, to interact and trade with the gnome community. I know. I know, I know... it''s arbitrary. "Specifically, olive nuts, spices, and other items that will improve their diet. They have the raw materials, but they don''t have the technology or knowledge to process them. Therefore, we would like to find a way to work together with them, rather than making a contract on favorable terms that will enrich us while providing them with technology and knowledge. I hope you can help us. I hope you can help me. A warm round of applause spread from the beastmen. The only one who seemed unhappy was you, Zerg. In the end, I''d like to share with you the fruits of our labor, or rather, the fruits of our great victory. Please take a look at this first! He pulled out a huge snake from the empty space. That''s right, this time I decided to expose the item box because I thought it would be too much to hide. It''s a giant snake named Stealth Giant Python. I encountered it the other day on a rainy day, and it''s a very dangerous monster that blends in with the colors around it and becomes invisible! The people around me shouted "Oh! The children were poking it with sticks. The response seems to be quite good. Hmm? The knights have a strange look on their faces. "What''s wrong? Is there a problem? "This thing is considered highly dangerous even in King''s Landing, and there are high rewards for defeating it, and the materials are traded at a high price. It''s a vicious demon that has only been defeated by the Knights once in the past, and 16 people have died. It''s the only way to buy food in King''s Landing. That''s a good piece of information that could give us the funds to buy food in King''s Landing. What? No one''s noticed the item box? Here''s the next one! It''s the horned skull of an Assault Savannah Horse, a giant horse beast with pale fur. This magnificent horn is 80cm long. They say it''s harder than steel! Zarg''s face contorts in frustration, and Freed and Wayne fall silent. I''ve heard that some of their colleagues here lost their lives at the hands of this beast. Let''s all pray for their souls to rest in peace. In a manner of speaking. With that, the beastmen knelt down and began to pray as they should. Masaru followed suit and prayed. The three knights were dumbfounded, but when the prayer was over and everyone looked up, the knights proceeded without further ado. In the end, let me introduce you to the biggest catch of the night! Here it is! ...but before that, everyone back up! It''s really dangerous! More... more! After making sure that everyone was quite far away, he threw out the corpse of a huge demon bear from the item box with two successive thuds of the earth. At that moment, the area was filled with boiling screams and the mysterious words of panicked people. It took almost three minutes for everyone to regain their composure, and I didn''t know if I should be happy or not that the impact was greater than I expected. I was sure that the knights, who were stunned until the end, had been greatly stimulated, but in the end, the impact of the prey was so strong that no one noticed the item box. 75 建設と失敗 The next day, Masaru took out a large amount of stone from the item box and cut it into planks with his skill. He cut the stone and placed it on the first floor of the building. You''ll be able to use your skills to cut the stone into slabs and then place them on the ground floor of the building. Well, it''s a big help in terms of strength and processing time. .... I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure. I''m not sure what to make of this. You''re still as insane and reckless as ever. .... It''s not fixed yet. It''s not fixed yet, so don''t get too close to it, it''s dangerous if it falls over. I''m not sure what to do. It''ll fall over. "Then fix it... it looks like the house will be finished soon. This is a planned residential area, right? Isn''t it kind of big? Hmm? Yeah, it''s going to be a community house. It''ll be a place for men to live with beds inside for a while... but if we leave it wide open, it''ll be easy to renovate later. The building over there in the open is a form of housing called an apartment in my hometown. You see, many of the residents are single. So I thought I''d make a place where I could cram all the single people in. It takes time to build a big family house. There will be 10 houses in one building and 10 houses in the other, for a total of 20 people. Of course, the buildings will be s*x-segregated... on opposite sides of town... because if someone starts making out inside, it''s bad for the bachelors! It''s designed to be a little cramped, but with little personal luggage, a bed and a little personal space, it should be manageable. I don''t know how many people will be using it, but for hygiene and to feel good, a bath is a necessity! This is non-negotiable! I can''t compromise on this! This is the only thing that Japanese people absolutely need! What''s a public bathhouse? "A public bath is a big bath. What is a public bath? Is there such a thing as mixed bathing? No, because baths themselves can be frowned upon. Baths are only found in the homes of the upper class of the nobility. I''m sure they don''t use them every day because they require a lot of money for firewood, but do you have any idea? "That''s the thing. It''s a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything that might help you. ......... Huh? What''s wrong? Obviously, Adelina''s face says, "What the hell is this guy talking about? It says . "Um... do you have any questions? "What is a spa after all? We were talking about a bath, right? Yes? Didn''t you get that from the hot spring? "A hot spring is hot water coming out of the ground, generally from underground water heated by lava. So, if you dig up the ground and find a hot spring, you can draw the hot water through a canal and use it for bathing. Incidentally, we plan to adjust the temperature with river water. I''m going to adjust the temperature with river water. Is it possible to get hot water by just digging in the area? I think digging normally will only produce water like a well...? How deep do we have to dig? "Actually, I already know where to dig! I''m not telling you how, though! I just discovered the location of the underground water vein by using my map skills to display it in 3D. .... It''s not a well, but it''s a different kind of water vein, and it''s extending towards the Nome settlement, so I hope it''s okay... It''s about 85 meters deep underground, and I have a secret plan for digging it up! The walls are connected to each other, and the walls are connected to the ground, so I don''t think they''ll fall down. I''m sure it won''t fall over. There''s no roof, though. .... There is no roof. It''s a large 40m x 30m room without walls, with pillars every 10m x 10m, and log beams stretching upwards in a crisscross pattern around the pillars to support the whole thing. There is no roof yet, but we will have to bear with it until we return from King''s Landing. Because I don''t have the skills to build a roof... I''m going to use the large building in King''s Landing as a reference for the rest of the project. No planning skills? Ordinary people don''t usually have any knowledge of large buildings, do they? It''s possible to build it the way you build an arch bridge, but I really didn''t want to build something too big and heavy with my limited knowledge. You can think about it all you want, but first you have to build the outer wall and the temple for safety, okay? You can build the other parts as you like and rebuild them little by little. I don''t know. These words made me realize how little I had thought about it, and that I needed to reconsider my plan. The only thing that mattered was that they could make a living... they didn''t need to spend a lot of money on such a large structure. I''m sorry Adelina but this building will be demolished tomorrow... first the exterior walls .... I''ll try to make a simple hut out of the wood used for the beams. ...but the temple will have to wait! Now''s not the time to build one. Temple first. Of course the temple comes first! They''re going to come to you, aren''t they? Then we have to build it quickly. .... I don''t care. It doesn''t matter... they''ll be there for work or to relax. And the last one I make, the better my skills will be, right? I''ll make something better that way! "If it''s good enough... why not? If it''s going to be good... it''s going to be good! "I''ll ask Victinius and Isla Sephira what they want. I''ll ask Victinius and Isla Sephira what they want. I''ll ask Victinius and Isla Sephira what they want. Why does Victinius have to call me that? It''s okay, she''s a bad goddess..." She soothed an angry Adelina as she prepared for tomorrow''s work. 76 お引っ越し In the end, the next day, I took down all the walls of the building I had built (I just used my skills to separate them from the ground and put them in an item box) and rebuilt the outer wall. I decided that it would be dangerous without a watchtower, so I decided to build a watchtower first. This reminded me that I could not think alone. "In the end, it only took two days to build the outer wall, the tower, and the pillars for the residence. .... No. No, it''s not normal to finish an outer wall in one day, you know? And it''s not a wooden stake wall, it''s a stone wall. You should be proud of that. You should be proud of yourself. Even the outer wall of the portalim was just completed about half a year ago. It''s true. It''s true that building a 3 meter high stone wall around the city would normally take years of work. The fact that he was able to finish such a huge project in a day or so, building two walls with his skills and hardening the inside with earth and sand, was extraordinary. Tomorrow, we''ll build the gates for the north and south entrances to the outer wall, and move the villagers out. It''s too hard to just pull the fur over the stone floor, so we''ll have to quickly make a lot of sawdust for the floor...no, we don''t need the gaps...we''ll just reuse it as flooring for the house later, so we''ll make a flooring-like floor! In the end, Masaru spent the whole night making a lot of pallets with boards stretched only on one side. In the end, Masaru spent the whole night making a lot of pallets, with only one side covered with boards. I''ve left the location of the houses to Adelina, so please follow her instructions. Also, there are many sewer holes in the city, though they are currently covered with wooden lids. These are deep and dangerous, so please do not open them or enter them out of curiosity. Please let us know if you are missing anything or have any problems. Allocation The land allotted to each family was surrounded by a square of charcoal ground, with simple pillars at the four corners, and a pallet floor that Masaru had made and pulled furs over to form the basis of a place to live for a while. The pillars were makeshift, and they nailed boards and pieces of cloth to the floor to make room for themselves. The roofs will be made from materials that can be obtained by dismantling houses in the vacant village. What should we do if we want to use the fire? I don''t even have a place to cook! Just tell me where you want it and I''ll come and install it. Tell us where you want it and we''ll come and install it. I''ll come and install it. He got over it with a smile, as if it had been prepared from the start. In the end, I made a simple hearth for the inside of the house, with wood or charcoal inside the tube. It is a type of hearth in which ashes are placed inside and a fire is lit on top of the ashes. Meals are currently prepared and distributed by all residents, so there is no need for large facilities. We''ll have a common water tank for water, so it''s the children''s job to pump and fill it up! Good luck! It''s just a job of pumping the remaining water in the tank and pumping the priming water, but it''s important to have a proper role in the city. There is no need to send them to dangerous places outside. "Hey .... Hey. It was Mr. Zarg who spoke from behind me in a cheerless voice. What''s wrong? It''s unusual for you to hear from Zerg. It''s because I stabbed him with a knife or something. .... It''s because I stabbed him with a knife or something. And the walls are seamless, there''s no sign of anything having been painted over... what''s going on? "Huh? You''ve noticed something unusual... you''ve got a pretty good eye. That''s unusual. That''s crazy... it''s the beastmen who don''t think it''s crazy. And ......... my father was an engineer and taught me how to build stone and wood when I was a kid. This is a great way to make sure that you get the most out of your time with your family and friends. He''s surprisingly good-looking when he talks. I''m sorry about my head. So you''ve been doing stupid things like this to take in the beastman community and take credit for it? What do you mean, "stupid"? I need the credit! I need credit! - No, you''re a complete idiot... What are your orders? We''re supposed to find a Hexenbiest horse. You''re not even done with that, and you''re going to ask me to praise you for doing something else? You''re just gonna get pissed off, of course. You''re just gonna get pissed. I''m sure you''ll just get angry. I know. You never know when the beastmen will turn against you. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to do it. But... I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. I don''t know. I''m sure you''re not the only one. In the event that you''ve got a lot of money, you''ll be able to use it to buy a lot of things. I''m sure you''ll agree with me. I don''t know. There''s no such thing as a cowardly fight! There''s no such thing as cowardice in a fight. There is no such thing as cowardice in warfare. If you die, it''s over, and you are cowardly invading us, why should the beastmen fight like gentlemen and be honest? "It''s not an invasion! We''re knights! It''s not an invasion! We''re knights! If a knight needs to proceed and demands food from a village along the way and takes it, it''s extortion. You''re doing the same thing as a bandit, right? Or what? I''m sure you''ve heard of it. ......... Think about it for a minute. Okay. All right, you''ve successfully changed the subject. It''s a successful strategy to get people to forget the original topic by switching to a bigger story while talking about something serious. I don''t want to talk about my skills in detail... we have a lot to talk about! Zerg......... will be leaving for King''s Landing tomorrow, so please clean up the ants! I don''t want to talk about ants in detail, but there''s a lot going on over here. I''ll take care of it! And tell Freed and the others that I''ll prepare food and stuff for them! I casually pushed the work to them and started preparing for tomorrow. I''m going to start preparing for tomorrow........................... 77 王都へ "Through that gate is the royal capital of the Kingdom of Greitas. Isn''t it big? And so we, Masaru and the three knights arrived at the capital. What? How did we get there? I skipped that sordid and unglamorous story, didn''t I? We''ve been traveling for seven days on horseback and finally arrived... seriously, how long have you guys been looking for that horse... you''ve got too much free time on your hands! I''m not looking for it because I''m bored... and I don''t want to hear anything about it from you, the one who drove himself to get there while the horse was running. You''re too crazy! Because riding a horse hurts my butt... and I''m riding with a guy. It''s a nightmare if you get a taste for it. So, can we just go in? What''s with the checkpoints? .... "We''re on a mission. We''re on a mission, we''ll get through with this mission ID. Masaru, you''re coming with us! The people lined up over there are citizens, travelers, merchants. The line over there is made up of citizens, travelers, merchants, etc. This time Masaru is going in as part of the mission, so he''ll go this way. This way. They took him to a line where knights and nobles were being screened. The soldiers judging the knights and nobles were also dressed in armor and clothes that were a rank higher than those for ordinary people. "We are Freed of the King''s Shield, charged with finding the hexenbiest in the corner. Let us pass quickly! That sounds like a big deal... huh? I''m sure you''re right. I''m sure you''ve heard of him, Mister Freed, Mister Zarg, Mister Wayne and this guy? "These are my associates on this mission. I''m sorry. I''m sorry for being such an uncooperative collaborator. .... Do you have ID? ...Oh, you''re an adventurer, you''re a real one. All right, let him through! I''m glad I got my guild card... it''s been a while since I looked at my status. Yu Narumi(20) Occupation: Adventurer Affiliation "Adventurer''s Guild Title "Hunter of Monsters" (7) Level 32 -> 39 Life Force 274 -> 299 Magic power 334360 Strength 144151 Physical Strength 115 -> 122 Mental 101 107 Speed 109 115 Luck 4648 SkillsSwordplay 3Bodywork 3Ardurology 2newHealing Magic 2Appraisal 4Search 13Demolition 4Mining 4Logging 3Farming 4Smithing 4Masonry 57Woodwork 5Leatherwork 4Formulation 4Civil Engineering 5Architecture 34Arithmetic 4Art 4Singing 3Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap Map "Hey, Masaru, let''s go! Whoa, it''s going up so fast! How strong were those bears? Oh no, I''m so excited that I''m speaking in a fake Kansai dialect. .... I''m going to go report to the mission, but what about Masaru? He''s going to call us anyway, so should we go with him? "Yeah, I guess so! Well, I''m going to have dinner by myself first! For some reason, the three of them grabbed me silently and firmly and took me away... rice! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to do. The audience is tomorrow. I guess we''re breaking up for today. You''re dismissed for the day. "What? What the hell did we have to cancel dinner for? It''s no use, the king is busy with other audiences today. I''ll arrange an inn for you today. I''ve reserved a room at the Shiro Maiden Pavilion in front of the castle gate. Is there anything else I can do for you? I''m going to visit the Adventurer''s Guild, so tell me where it is. I heard you belong to the Adventurer''s Guild, so I''m going to ask them if they have any interesting stories. Okay. "Well, be careful! This town isn''t too bad, but I wouldn''t want to be in a place that''s not too popular. Try not to kill anyone. Try not to kill him. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m not sure what to do. It was a two-story wooden facility. You''re sure this is the Adventurer''s Guild, aren''t you? "Yes, I''m sure. Is this a request? Is this a request or an order? I''d like to talk to you first but I''d like to come back later to take orders. What can I do for you? What can I do for you? I heard that a hexenbiest called the Unicorn appeared the other day and I wanted to ask you about it. In addition, I would like to know about the prices of materials for some monsters. I''d also like to know about the prices of the materials used to make some of the monsters. Please wait a moment while I call a specialist for you. One moment, please. The information you''ve heard is mainly about risk and market prices. Depending on tomorrow''s negotiations, you could make a lot of money. Sometimes information is worth a fortune. I''d like to know where the Merchant''s Guild is: .... I''ll be there. Let''s see what kind of price you can get for me tomorrow, I''m looking forward to it! 78 謁見 Come in, then. The king''s hands are free and he''d like you to report in. Quickly to the audience chamber. Come in. Even though we were summoned early in the morning, there was someone else waiting for us, so we waited in the waiting room in front of the audience hall for 20 minutes. Finally, Masaru and the others were summoned. The three knights were dressed in ornate armor that was clearly not for everyday use, while Masaru, who didn''t have formal or expensive clothes, was dressed in a mysterious costume of jeans, jacket, and sword belt that he had worn in this world. He had a good looking sword on his back, but he was not allowed to have an audience with anyone other than a knight with a weapon. Masaru, please don''t cause any problems for me. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''ll take care of your luggage as well. I''ll take care of that too. One of the officers saw Masaru carrying a large bag that was propped up next to his chair and called out to him. "This is necessary for this report. . He shook it off and followed Freed and the others into the audience hall. He was followed to the entrance by a literary agent, who hurriedly followed him, but there was no way he could go in with him, so he backed off. "Come closer! At the sound of a man''s voice, who sounded like a secretary, I walked with Freed and the others on the carpet in the center of the room and approached. In the middle of the room, Fried and the others stopped and knelt. "What are you doing? Why don''t you kneel too? You''re in the presence of the king! The secretary raised her voice, but... "No! He refused with a single word. The secretary''s eyes darted around in confusion, as he had never done this before, but this time, he couldn''t kneel down for fear of what might happen later. "Is there a reason why you won''t kneel before me? I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. "My name is Yu Narumi. You can call me Masaru. Masaru. "I am Axiom, King of the Kingdom of Greitas. I am Axiom, King of the Kingdom of Greitas. Okay, introductions are done! All right, next! Hey, Freed. You''re supposed to be debriefing me on this mission. What the hell are you doing? "What? What? Uh, yes. I''d like to report on the hexenbiest in the corner this time. We are three people with excellent riding and searching skills. .... "Wait! Wait a minute! You! I''m not sure what kind of language you''re using in front of the king! What kind of language are you using in front of the king? You''re a fool who doesn''t know his place. .... I''m sorry. We were just getting started, and then the secretary snapped! "Fine, let me continue. Let them continue. "But, sir, .... But As if the king''s words weren''t enough, the secretary still tried to say something, but the king glared at her and this time she fell silent. Freed, continue. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. The king glared at him for a moment. He stares at you for a moment, and then the report reappears. The three of us tracked them to a certain beastman settlement, where we learned that a hexenbiest was already dead. However, we could not go back empty-handed, so we asked Masaru-dono, who currently possesses the material of the unicorn hexenbiest, to accompany us. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''re not the only one. That''s absurd. .... No. No, the unicorn was captured and killed by another Hexenbiest. The one who single-handedly defeated that hexenbiest and took the corpse of the unicorn is Masaru-dono. That''s ridiculous. "That''s just ridiculous! I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m not sure what to say. The secretary forgot his position and continued to scold him in a loud voice. "Hey, Mister Axiom? I''m reporting this mission to you, aren''t I? Please shut up this nagging. You''re interrupting my conversation. I''m interrupting. "You are addressing the king... "Don''t make me tell you again to shut up, Guray. Let''s keep talking. Keep talking. Again, Guray the Secretary was silent. You look like you''re about to curse him to death. "So that''s what''s in here... well... this is the horn, skull, and tail hair of the unicorn, the Assault Savannah Horse... Zerg, take this tail hair! Here... it''ll fall off. .... It''ll fall off. Zarg stands up and holds the hair on his tail. Zerg stands up and holds the hair on his tail, "Bring the material of the unicorn beast before our king! Guray, the secretary, shouted in a clear voice. A group of men came out of their sleeves and brought a stand before the king. "What? What are you talking about? "That''s why I''m going to put the offering on the table as soon as possible...no way. .... I''m sorry. "Why are you talking about offering it? Didn''t you hear me report earlier that it was my material? It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I''m not sure what to make of this. It would be a gift. Thus, Masaru casually dropped the biggest bomb of the day. 79 降臨！ "A gift? I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I''m sure there is an aura of heaviness that surrounds him and weighs on all of us. "My king! I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. I''m sure that''s what you said. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. Isn''t that pathetic? Masaru chuckled and the king shook his head and sat back down on his throne. At the same time, the intimidation disappeared and the knights and Guray exhaled deeply as if they remembered to breathe. "I heard that a king in this world can''t be a king just by uniting the land and people? "Yes. To be a king, you must be recognized by the nine great gods and acknowledged as a king, or you will never be recognized as a true king. I was blessed by the gods at my coronation and allowed to call myself king. "Oh. "Yes, Ayla Sephira told me about you. Ayla Sephira told me that you were so nervous that you bit your own name. I heard from Ira Sephira. !!! This time they all froze as if they had been frozen. What''s wrong? What''s wrong? It''s right, isn''t it? I''m sure you''re not the only one. Why? I told you that I heard it from him. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. What''s wrong with everyone? What''s wrong with your face? "You... you... you... you! You dare to cheat us in the name of God! I''ll have your head chopped off immediately! Mr. Gurei''s in a panic! I''m so angry! "What? Wait a minute! "You have a new message. I''m going with my sister Victinius. "Hey, shut that idiot up. Victinius and Ayla Sephira are coming! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''ve been so impressed with your work. I''m sure it was justified. "Hurry up and get Gurei out of there! Don''t leave that thing in front of the gods! Yes, there''s panic on the scene. Yes, there is panic on the scene. A reporter is reporting in my head .... "Hey, get rid of that tail hair too! All the king''s shields are lined up. Not that way! I will not be greeted on the throne! I will not be greeted on the throne!" "Everyone form pairs and make yourselves presentable! The king''s most panicked. Oh, the goddess is here. It''s so noisy. "What a racket. Isla Sephira''s words brought everyone to a halt, and slowly everyone fell to their knees without making a sound. "Welcome, you two. It''s not exactly my house, but welcome. Welcome. "I''m here because I have no choice... the gods are so rough... I''ve never been called upon like this before. I''ve never had a request like this before. It''s good to have a change of scenery after 400 years of being away from the public eye, isn''t it? "No, but it''s okay to invite me over once in a while. In fact, these two were invited here in exchange for an invitation to eat crab tonight. Of course, I can''t tell anyone about that fact. So, all we had to do was prove Masaru''s position, right? "Yes, sister. Yes, sister. It''s a shame, because she''s beautiful. I''m asking Masaru to do a lot of work for me, do you understand? I don''t get it at all! That''s not good enough, goddess! "It''s been a long time, Axion Fin de Gratus. It''s been a while since the coronation... You were so cute then, but you''ve turned into such an old man. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to say. You can''t help but get old as you age! What are you two doing here? What are you two doing here? Are you here to put the kibosh on this king? What are you doing here? What? What''s Masaru''s position in all this? I don''t know if you can ask me that, but you can just make it up as you go along. .... I''ll make it a little simpler for you... what kind of person am I to Victinius and Ayla Sephira? If you were to introduce me to someone else, what would you say to them to introduce me? "Eh, .... "What? Why are you both turning your heads away... that''s a little hurtful. .... We''re your friends! Hey, sis! Yes, we are! Friends! That''s it! Masaru is my friend! I don''t mind if he''s my friend, but... well, whatever. And you''re asking me for a job. Masaru is going to make a statue of us... You should give Masaru some Mithril. Masaru wants to make our statue out of ordinary copper! He doesn''t have any mithril on him, he used it for weapons! "Wait a minute! Victinius, that has nothing to do with the Axiom, so don''t make me pay for it. I''ll make it right, just wait for me... .... I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it. "I''ll have Zeraphitis give you a lecture. I''ll let him do that since he''s the one who suggested it! They''ve left the others behind. You''re completely out of your depth. ............... 30 minutes passed. "Well, I guess we''re leaving. I hope you remembered your appointment. "Yeah, I''ll see you later. See you later. See you at dinner. See you at dinner. Yes, the gods are back... the goddesses who went back to chatting as much as they could... what are they really doing here? "My king! Are you alright! As soon as the two goddesses left, the entrance to the audience hall was thrown open and the knights came avalanching in. "What? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this, but I still have something important to discuss with these people. No problem. I''m not sure it''s the same person who intimidated the knights about half an hour ago, the tired back looks like an exhausted businessman on his way home from work. But .... I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''m not the only one. I''m not sure what to do. I''m sorry. The negotiations continued with a delicate atmosphere. 80 今度は交渉するよ "Well...so there''s a God in my background..." What the hell is this .... What''s this? I''m not sure what''s going on here. "Give me some time... I can''t think right now .... I''m sorry. At that time, the door to the audience room was opened with great force. "My king! Are you alright? It seems that the reason why no one came to the door after the long chatting was because they were doing something to prevent Victinias from entering. No matter what the knights did, the door did not budge. Someone tell the maids to prepare drinks for everyone. Also, since we still have something important to discuss, I''m going to ask everyone to leave the room except for those who were just in there... No, let''s go to the reception room... Someone take Guray, who is sleeping in the corner, to the infirmary. When he wakes up, he''s to wait in his office... and postpone the rest of his schedule. And postpone any further plans. As King Axiom gave more and more instructions to his men, Guray was being carried away... I''m sorry for your loss. I''m sorry for your loss... "Then we''ll move to another location... follow me... Follow me. We all moved to the reception room and the knights, without exception, were told to take their seats and we all sat down. After a while, the maidservant poured herbal tea for all of them, and the scent of it brought some calmness back to their faces. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure if you can tell me about your relationship with the goddesses, because I couldn''t tell you much about them from what you said earlier, but I''m sure you can tell me what you can tell me. Well... I''m not sure what you''re talking about. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. Mainly about the crisis of the Goddess''s image collapse: .... I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''m not the only one. You''re right. You''re right, but let it go, Wayne! I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea to have a statue of yourself in the city that I and the beastmen are building. I''m not sure if I''ll be able to do that, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. If you want to cooperate, please do. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Of course, as Victinius said, we''ll provide the mithril. The development of magic is of great benefit to us as well, so we would love to join forces with you. We''d love to work together. "Well, we''ll work out the details later. The hair on the tail of the Assault Savannah Horse can be sold. The horns will be made into weapons and can be found at .... The city of beastmen is in a chronic state of disarray. There is a chronic shortage of weapons in the city of beastmen. In the event that you''re not able to find any, you''re going to be forced to fight for your life with amateur handcrafted weapons, so you can''t sell your best armor or its materials. The scepter is said to have been carved by the first king from the horn of what is believed to be a unicorn hexenbiest, and the unicorn hexenbiest has a connection to my kingdom. "Can I see the scepter? Can I see the scepter? ..................... Masaru? Is that you? .........? I see you have regained your tone of voice since a while ago. You don''t have to act so coercive anymore. We can no longer look down on you, Masaru. I knew it. After all, it was difficult for an ordinary Japanese person to keep talking to the king like that, and his tone of voice had reverted from stress. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out...you''re basically an ordinary person. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. Apologize to the general public! Shut up, Freed! You were frozen in place a moment ago! I''ll just borrow the scepter. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. ......... Hey, King? I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. "Hey, Masaru you look like you''re playing a trick. ......... Zerg, ......... can you pretend not to notice me sometimes? Sometimes this troubled Zerg is clever, or at least shows good observation. What did you find out? It''s not the horn of a hexenbiest, an assault savannah horse. It''s the horn of a creature called a unicorn, and it can be powdered into a potion that can be used to treat a variety of poisons. It''s a wand fit for a king, isn''t it? "Did you know that and ask for an exchange? You can''t cheat in a negotiation like this. .... I''m sorry. One of the knights of the Kingsguard said indignantly. "So you want to offer it to me? "Don''t do it... it''s our fault. Don''t make the same mistake as Glay. Don''t make the same mistake as Glay. "Don''t make the same mistake as Gourlay." Masaru''s words prompted the knights of the guard to stand still. "We''ll buy the hairs on your tail. You can buy the tail hair from me, but what about the fur? We''d be happy to take that as well if you''d like. .... I''d be happy to take that one too. "Oh, I gave that one away. It''s a little bit of a pain in the ass and a lot of work, so I was really excited to turn it into boots. "Lancelot of the Coastal City. "She''s the niece of Lord Lancelot of the Coastal City. She''s currently working with the beastmen on the construction of the city. If you want, you can negotiate with Lancelot himself at .... I''m sorry. King Axiom begins to be troubled by Freed''s report and suggestion. "You''d better not. If you interfere with a woman''s fashion, you''ll scare her off... and I''m pretty sure the process has already begun! And I''m pretty sure the king wouldn''t be so tactless as to take a gift from the side. ... I''m sure the King wouldn''t do something as tactful as taking a gift from the side. We can''t afford to be so tactless. Thank you for understanding. Thank you for your understanding. I''m probably going to be the one complaining, so please stop it. I''m sure you''ll be able to find some good ones. I don''t know what you''ll use it for, but I''ll buy it. I''ll buy it! Unharmed... natural causes... you won''t find a natural cause of death for such a big fish. No. "No, he didn''t die of natural causes, he was poisoned. No, it wasn''t a natural death, but a poisoning. The poisoned thing is already out, but you shouldn''t eat it just in case. "Oh! "Oh... Don''t you sell those bears? Isn''t that the kind of thing that would sell for a lot of money? Wayne... he''s remembering things he doesn''t need to remember. .... What is it? What is that bear? See, the king is interested! But it''s also poisoned and inedible, so it''s a pain in the ass to deal with the fur and all that. .... The bear Wayne was referring to was a black bear with four arms, much larger than the trees in the forest, that was feeding on and eating the unicorn. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I don''t know. There are so many hexenbiests in the world. .......... The room began to buzz. The room began to buzz. When I first encountered it, I backed away slowly to avoid looking it in the eye, but it was so intimidating that I couldn''t stay conscious and didn''t know when it left. . I heard someone gulp down some spit. .... I''m sure you''ll agree that it''s a great idea. I''m sure you''ll be happy with the results. Maybe you could stuff it and hang it in your castle, it would be a great sight to see. Mostly for the surprised looks on people''s faces when they see it for the first time. .... I''m not sure. "That''s very interesting! It would definitely add to the prestige of my castle! Oh, come on, don''t make the king''s eyes sparkle like a boy''s. I don''t know about you, but I don''t think I''ve ever seen anything like it. I''m not sure what to say. It''s like when you''re working at a home improvement store and you sell a huge fountain that you thought no one would buy! I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. If so, I''d like to buy a lot of it, but I don''t want to splurge on something new this year. I don''t want to be extravagant about the new stuff we got this year. But it is a stockpile for soldiers, long expeditions and disasters. It is also an item that can be exchanged for coins in some cases. Therefore, the amount that can be traded from the country is limited. What if we don''t go to war? "Why don''t you just not go to war? In the event that you''ve got a lot of money to spend, you''ll be able to take advantage of it. The first thing we need to do is to make our own country rich. If you despise the people of the land because there are many places that currently do not belong to any country, I will destroy the whole country. ... ...Everyone falls silent. I''ve left hints of prosperity in Portarym, so I hope you''ll study hard and lead your country in the right path. ...Oh, and by the way, I know I''m going to be human too, but you shouldn''t think that humans are special. Human, beast, or demon, to God (they) life is their own child. It''s natural for Japanese. For the Japanese, it was a matter of course... but it hurt my heart a little to think that even life can be taken lightly in different places. 81 石と工兵 In the end, after a rough discussion, it was decided that the other side would take care of the details, including the sale price. He knows the market price of the material, so he won''t be cheated into buying it cheaply. "What are you going to do now, Masaru? "What are you going to do now, Masaru?" Fried asked, puzzling over his words. "I''m going to Zag''s house. I have a lot on my mind. .... "What? What? Why are you going to my house? No, no, no, in a situation like this, you should go to Freed''s house, or maybe he can get you a room at the castle. He hated me so much I can understand how he felt. "Your father owns a brick and mortar store, right? So I thought I''d check it out. I thought I''d take a look. Don''t say "unsuccessful. Or what? Are you saying you''ll buy my father''s products with the money from this sale? That''s what we''re going to find out, right? And since it''s not selling well, I''m just hoping to buy it at a discount with my son''s connections, so don''t worry about it! I do care! You''ve got the money, buy it at regular price! If you''re so naive, you''ll go bankrupt no matter how much money you have... because there are so many ways to spend it! I don''t care how much money you have, it''s not enough. We''re building a city from scratch with insufficient resources... Of course it''s easy to compromise, but there are so many things we want if we want to be extravagant. Let''s just go! You know what they say, the customer is God. No, I don''t! I''m afraid that if you say it, God will really come. Seriously, please don''t do that. My dad''s heart is going to stop. .... It''s a joke. I''m not sure if this is a joke or not, but I''m pretty sure that if God really does come out, we can''t use this word. .... I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to make of it. It''s true that it''s a mess, but don''t say it out loud... this is still the shop my father works so hard to run. I didn''t have enough retirement money to spend on my own building. Oh, no. ...Oh no. It''s the type of person who would pour their retirement money into a business and go bankrupt... The products themselves don''t look bad, but .... This brick is fired properly it''s a solid fired brick. It''s not a sun-dried brick... the wood is less distorted... the stone is cut to the same size... but it''s not a basic business... hey, Zag! Go get your father. Let''s talk business. Business meeting. No, let''s go from here. He''s baking bricks out back this time of night. I''m baking bricks in the back. We walked around the dirty shed... or stone and steel store and found a magnificent stone kiln in the back... probably used for firing bricks. But there was no one there. "What? That''s strange... Dad, we have a visitor! I''ve brought a guest... Dad? I was filled with nostalgia, thinking that this scene was the same as in Japan. When I was working at a home improvement center, I often saw the same kind of scene when I delivered products to people''s homes, looking for the family who had placed the order. "What the hell! Shut up! I''m in the store! Why don''t you just come on in! I''ve been to the back, but he''s still in there..." This is another common scene. ( It''s hard to read.) "Hey, Dad, we have a visitor. Hey, Dad, we''ve got a visitor... You''re not making bricks today... Are you sick? It''s funny to see a side of him that is unexpectedly devoted to his parents. I''m not sure. It''s ....... I''m sorry. He turns his head and says something, but I can''t make it out. What? I can''t hear you... you''re always talking so loud, speak up! That''s why we''re broke! I don''t have enough money to burn bricks or even to eat the day after tomorrow! Oh, so he''s a typical deadbeat dad... There are a lot of people in Japan who want to do what they want without regard to profit. .... I don''t know. I''m not sure what to do. What about the apprentices? "Hmmm, he took the money and ran away less than a month ago. A month ago. "He took the money and ran away... Who the hell are you? It''s a classic baby story. I can''t even complain because I haven''t been paid since three months ago! I take back what I said before... he got what he deserved. Where''s your sister? "She went to a dye studio to make ends meet. .... "You no good father! That was Zerg''s coup de grace! I beat my father. The fist slams into his face. "I hope he dies. .... I hope he dies. I hope he dies. .... I''d like to say I''m sorry, but .... I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''d like to know the price of the materials used in this product. "I don''t know. "I don''t know, I''ve always left that to Dina. d*mn you for hitting me so hard. .... "Who''s Dina? Who''s Dina? Who''s Dina? And Dad you deserve it. Dina is my sister. Dina''s my sister. I mean, how can you do business if no one knows the prices, you idiot father? He''s an idiot just like his son who tried to invade. You''re just like him. You''re just like him. "................... " Yes, this father and son are both the same. I''ll leave aside whether or not I can tell Masaru. .... So, when are you going to catch your sister? I''ll pay you three times the daily rate of the dyeing studio, and I need you to quote me a product ASAP. Depending on the price, I''ll buy a good deal. I''ll call her tomorrow. I''ll call you tomorrow. He''s back to his old self after being beaten so severely... he''s one tough daddy. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I can''t believe it. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to do. The price should be much cheaper than others! Why aren''t they selling! Why can''t you sell it?" "Don''t lose your temper so suddenly... but I''ll tell you something. Let me tell you something. "You know... in a customer business, impression and trust are the most important things. You''ll find a lot of people who are looking to buy something. How can a store that deals in building materials live in a rundown shack... You can''t be trusted unless your store is a sample of your products! If you don''t use the materials you''re proud of and make them look good and make people want to buy from you, you won''t get any trust or credibility. And the way you arrange the materials! If you don''t arrange them in a way that makes it easy to see at a glance what you have and how much you have, it makes a huge difference in terms of inventory management and customer impression! I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. You can find many different types of nails and screws in a large home improvement store. How many bricks, blocks, tiles? It''s really a huge number of products to manage. Masaru... you''re scaring me. Of course! Don''t underestimate the professional staff at Japanese home centers! No, I don''t get it. .... I don''t understand. Of course you don''t... if you did, you''d be crazy. .... I''m going home today! I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. I''ll negotiate a discount if I have to buy a lot of stuff, but I''m going to buy enough to live on! See ya! 82 buying and selling So, here are the prices for selling the monsters. And this is the reward for killing the unicorn beast. Please check the price. The next day, I was summoned to the castle and the amount of money I was offered was much more than I had expected, and there was even a reward for defeating the monster. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I think it''s a good idea. I have this letter from the king. And I have this letter from the king. It is about the wheat trade. What? I''ll take your advice and stop expanding the country for the time being and work on domestic adjustments, so please cooperate and provide technology! In exchange, we''ll allow you to sell your wheat. Axiom... you''ve walked away from direct negotiations. .... I''m sorry. The civilian in front of me chuckles at this muttering. We have permission to sell up to a third of last year''s wheat stockpile. Would you like me to check? "I don''t know how much, but let''s check the amount and price and buy it. I don''t know how much, but let''s check the amount and price and buy it. It was a huge amount, but because it was unprocessed wheat, last year''s crop, and there was no contractor involved, the price was very low, so I decided to buy it. The price was less than the price of a bear. "Well, that was a good deal! "No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. The king has been focusing on the flashy and effective things in the war and has not paid much attention to the domestic affairs. This time, he had a chance to talk with us civil servants and said that he would refrain from wars... As a person who deals with the country''s wealth, we are very happy that wars that involve huge amounts of money and food are no longer stable. No. "No, you''ve got it all wrong. Civil servants should not start wars not for the sake of wealth but for the sake of the people''s livelihood. If you''re a general or a knight, then you should be proud of the fact that you''re able to finish the job without starting a war. It''s the civilian''s job to admonish them. What if the king is the one who can''t reprimand the wrongdoers? If it is the king who nurtures the people, then it is the vassals who nurture them! If all you want to do is calculate money, you can do it as a merchant... but think again about the difference between merchants and civil servants. What''s the difference between merchants and civil servants? Or the lives of your people? "Thank you for pointing that out. I will be sure to share this story with everyone and make use of it in the future. I''ll be sure to share it with everyone. "Well, that''s all well and good, but I''m only a civilian... so do what you think is best for you. Do your best to convince yourselves. After that, they talked about politics and economics for a while, and had a question and answer session for about two hours. After leaving the castle, Masaru went to the Stone and Artisan. He had a business meeting scheduled with Zerg''s sister Dina. I''m sure you''re not going to tell your sister about what you did over there, are you? I don''t want her to worry too much. I don''t want to worry her too much. I don''t want to worry my sister too much." Zerg was waiting for me in front of the store when I arrived, and he said that to me, but his eyes were swimming. All right. So let''s go talk to Dina right away. Okay. "Yeah, she''s in there, let''s go. Come on. When I entered the store, there was a woman who was diligently calculating something with a stone brush on a stone slab. In this world, paper is parchment, which is very expensive. You must be Dina. I''m sorry for making things difficult for you this time. My name is Masaru. I''m Masaru. I''m Masaru." "Oh, my pleasure. I can''t even prepare tea here... sorry for the mess. .... I''m sorry about the mess. I''m not very good at math, and I''ve never sold this much ......... before, and the numbers are too big. I''m not good at math. I''m not very good at math. Can you show me the summary of your calculations? It doesn''t have to be all the way through. You don''t have to finish everything. He showed me a summary of his calculations, which showed that he had completely researched the type and number of items, and all he needed to do was to calculate them. Please wait a minute. Please wait a moment. I''ll do the calculations. .... Please wait a moment. And three minutes later: .... "I''m done. Isn''t there a lot of stuff? I think my dad had a warehouse of his own, and there was a lot of merchandise in it. There was a lot of stuff in there. Bricks, firebricks, stones, lumber...hmm? Some of them I''ve never seen before. What''s this special plate 1? Oh, that''s it. It''s a board that my father developed when he was an engineer. It''s light and strong, but it didn''t catch on because of its high initial cost. There are some special materials, too, and it''s hard to get enough of them. .... The material is also special and not available in large numbers. It''s a hard, lightweight board about the thickness of a roof tile, somewhere between stone and ceramic, and it''s quite easy to use, but it seems to be standardized at a size of about 1 meter square. What does it mean that there are 6,000 of these special materials? I was kicked out of my house yesterday because I was using my house as collateral to buy materials. ......... What are you doing? What the hell is that idiot father doing? I''m not sure what to make of it, but I think it''s a good idea. Where do you live now? I''m staying at a childhood friend''s house and my dad is staying at a warehouse. .... Where do you live now? "It''s a lot to take in... what can I say... seriously. Seriously. "Yes, it is! It''s hard to find a job, and when you do, the pay is low and it''s a mess. .... I still owe my dad money. .... How much? How much is that... That dad is definitely not someone to be left alone to do as he pleases. .... I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure what to make of this. But materials cost money and there''s no way to sell them. Well... all the totals are in. "That''s a lot of money... If I buy a lot, can I get a discount? "Of course! I don''t mind a little discount as long as the product sells and I can pay off my debt! He looks like he''d rather have a few coins if the product sells. "Then... I''ll buy everything, so can you give me a little advice? "What? ...All of it? I''m not sure if I can help you with that. .... No. "No, it''s not that hard. The house is now out of the way and all the inventory from the store has been sold the building is a shack like this one and it''s easy to cancel the warehouse now. So why don''t you and your father move to our town? "Wait a minute! Zarg stood up hurriedly. "Shut up! ...Tell me more about what you''re talking about. I''m a beastman. I''m building a city with the beastmen. I''ve told the king about it, and it will be a project free from any intrusion from elsewhere. The location is quite far from the capital, but how about three meals guaranteed, work upon request, a workshop for your father to bake bricks, and an assistant? By the way, you don''t even have to pay taxes because you don''t belong to the Kingdom of Greitas or any other country for that matter. In addition, there are no customs fees for transporting goods to and from the Kingdom of Greitas. It''s... "That''s... that''s so outrageous, it''s kind of scary. Zerg? Do you think it''s true? Yeah, I was there when you talked to the king. I don''t know. He seems troubled. So... there are only beastmen in that city, right? I have a niece named Adelina who is the head of the coastal city, but everyone else is a beast. The rest are all beasts. I don''t know if I can live in a place where there are no humans at all. .... I don''t know if I can live in a place where there are hardly any humans. It''s true that we should have a few more humans in the future... to raise awareness among ourselves. I''m sure you''re right. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to use it. I''ll talk to the king about it, so let''s get them out! I''m sure they''ll come up with some sort of mutual technical exchange. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on here. You need to relearn the language in the dictionary? Don''t worry about it. .... So, let''s go see the King! I don''t know what to say. I promise you that you won''t be bankrupted by your father''s debts in the future, okay? "Is it weird that the lowest terms seem unbeatable when put into words? .... I don''t know. I guess I don''t have a choice, do I? I''m not sure what to say. It''s the assault king''s dinner! I''m sure you''re not the only one. "No, I''m just a regular knight! No, I''m just an ordinary knight, I can''t charge into the king''s dinner... oh, hey... why are you so powerful... someone help me! I went to the king''s castle to negotiate, and with a subtle look on his face, he agreed to give me a letter of recommendation and permission to emigrate, signed by the king. He told me to put in the name of the person I wanted because the name of the other party was left blank... He also told me to ask for help within the range that would not affect the market, but he was relieved when I told him that I had no intention of taking out a successful craftsman who would affect the market. 83 extraction Oh, by the way, why don''t you take Wayne with you? He''s in love with my sister... and I''m sure he''ll follow her if she feeds him that powerful bow. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m sorry. What? I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. It''s a great deal! I''m not sure what to make of that. I can''t go, I have a fianc in town. What? What the hell? What? I''m not going to be there because I have a fiance in town. "Stop! I''m not going to do it. The other guy''s dad is going to kill me! "......... I hope you die... I hope they die. I''ll leave the jokes at this point and go through the list of unsuccessful craftsmen based on the testimonies of Zag and Dina. ...I''m really kidding, right? Forging craftsmen -> 6 people Leatherworkers -> 2 Carpenters -> 8 people Dressmaker -> 14 people Cooks -> 4 Surprisingly, there are many unsuccessful craftsmen, and the number of craftsmen that the two of us know of alone is quite large. Isn''t that a lot? How many jobs are there? .... No. No, there is work... but it''s concentrated in a few places... like... my father? I''m not sure how much work there is. I don''t know. "There aren''t that many clothing craftsmen needed, but there were so many people who wanted to work that there was a glut of work. The carpenters said they''re cutting back from two places, and they''ll be out of work next month. It''s a shabby economy. It''s quite a ragged economy. This may require a lot of tweaking. .... In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. It''s not a lot of money for a woman to carry by herself, and it''ll be a hassle if the other party gets upset... Also, I think we need to cancel the warehouse... It''ll cost us extra. I''m sorry for everything. I''m sorry for everything... but could you please collect my father first? I''m sorry for everything... can you go ahead and collect my dad? I''m sorry for everything. It''s a good thing that the items around the stone and engineering store have already been collected in the item box, and the items in the warehouse also need to be collected. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you''ll be able to do it. I hope we don''t get in trouble. "...Dad...please be quiet. .... I''m sorry. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. .... I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not. I''m not sure what to say. How many times are you going to knock? ...you''re the young lady from the Stone and Corps of Engineers...what is it? You didn''t come here to ask for your house back, did you? We''ve already decided to demolish that house, so get the hell out of here. No. No, I''m here to pay off my debt... should I leave? What the hell are you doing here? Did you see Dina''s little girl? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''m here. Please don''t make this a boring conversation. Please check. Please check. He clucked his tongue, saying something about being boring, and called his men to count the money. I''ve checked the copy of the deed and calculated it on my phone, so there can''t be any mistake in the gold. "Huh? I see... just a while ago, this amount was fine... Dang! I''m not sure what to do... ......... ....... I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. "You got enough, right? What? ...Yes, yes, yes. Yes. Let''s go home! I''ve got another thing to do! Well, thanks for your help. . And with that, he leads everyone out of the moneylender''s store. The next thing you know, you''re closing a warehouse. .........1...23456...1234.... "Yes. "Yes, but what are you counting?" "Masaru you''re the devil. "Yes, but what are you counting? I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. One gold coin is worth about twice the average income of a 20 year old man. I''m going to report this to the Axiom and have them look into it... maybe next time they''ll hook up with some nobleman and sue me? I''m looking forward to it... "Seriously, the devil... that moneylender is starting to look kind to me. .... I don''t know. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sure you''ll agree that this is a very good idea. It''s a small margin of error. "Gold coins are pennies... what''s wrong with your financial sense? That is incorrect. In the first place, you don''t understand it very well. It''s not like Japan, where you can buy whatever you want with money, so you just think it''s more valuable in this world to be a person or a thing than to have money. And the cancellation of the warehouse: .... "You have paid the amount as per the terms and conditions, but...well...I hate to say this, but....... I have a bad feeling about this. I have a bad feeling about this... This warehouse rental company has been very polite to me and has a great reputation. .... You''ve taken the liberty of remodeling the inside of our warehouse, and it''s going to cost a lot of money to fix. .... ...What did you do? "I put a ladder on the wall and made what looked like an upstairs, and there was a bed. There was a bed. I''ll have it fixed by the end of the day. Sorry for the inconvenience. .... And that was it. Of course, I immediately collected the loft and the bed. "Aren''t you busy? What''s up with this...the troublemaker of the day, my dad, is drunk and beaten up and sleeping all the time...can''t we just call it a day? Let''s go out for a nice dinner I''ll buy you a drink. .... I''ll buy you one. Thus, the planned digestion was partially undone, and we had a nice dinner with a mysterious turtle-like creature in a pot after taking our time. The father woke up in the middle of the meal, and it was no wonder that he could only watch as Dina left dinner for him. 84 spending money In the end, securing the artisans was easy. With the exception of those who had an aversion to the beastmen, all those who were willing to emigrate were given the power of the king''s letter and the bait of immediate money and work, and they readily agreed to go to the city of the beastmen. The breakdown is as follows Forgers -> 6 -> 8 (plus 11 family members) Leatherworkers -> 2 people -> 3 people (+4 family members) Carpenters 8 planned 9 (+ 16 family members) Dressmaker 14 0 Cooks -> 4 -> 2 (+9 family members) 1 knight (Wayne) Two of the leatherworkers were women, and the two cooks were both widows with children who worked as food stalls and worked hard to support their children. The reason why none of the dressmakers were left was because they were repulsed by the beasts and gave up on them due to their pride and the ever-increasing prices they were selling for. In this world, most people mend their own clothes, and most of the clothes they buy are either second-hand or custom-made. They are given a deposit and some of their future wages in advance, and are asked to secure the necessary supplies for their migration. The young man was excited about the amount of money suddenly given to him, but he was sincerely convinced of what would happen if he used the money in a stupid way. "Well, I''m going to go wander around the city and do some shopping. I''m going to go shopping. "Well, I''m going to go shopping in the city. "Wow... it''s been a long time since I''ve done any personal shopping... I feel like I''m nostalgic even though the streets and the products on display are different. It''s been a while. It''s been a while since I''ve had any private time. I''ve never had a private time in a long time. It seems like I''m quite free, but I don''t have a personal space like I do in Japan, so I never feel private. "Oh, soybeans... I knew it! How much of this do you have, old man? ...No, give me all of it! That''s sansho! Where do you get it? Is it around there? Really? There''s pepper too! Here, take everything out, take everything out! And just like this, he took advantage of the fact that there was an item box and bought everything. As a result of Masaru''s generous purchases, the market''s selection was greatly skewed for a few days, and the shopkeepers were scolded by all parties concerned. In a room in the castle with Zarg: .... So, Masaru... what did you buy at the festival? "Well I bought all the soybeans I could find, some spices, liquor, nails, soap, vegetables, flower seeds, and some animals. Some animals. What kind of animals did you buy? What kind of animals did you buy?" "You''re not thinking of anything crazy, are you? "Four windcocked quail and four horned rabbits. Four wind quail and four horned rabbits. They''re both demons! What are you going to do with them? Of course we''re going to keep them, right? A windup quail lays two or three eggs every three days, you know? They''re also edible and delicious. The horned rabbit is not very big and not very strong, and it lays about 10 kids a year, and it''s still delicious! I guess we''ll have to go into animal husbandry, huh? As long as you take care of the safety of the animals, they are surprisingly vigorous and do not require much work. I believe that if we could raise them in a stress-free environment like in Japan, paying attention to their food, it would be a surprisingly good industry. Quails are omnivores, eating insects, seeds and grains, and rabbits are said to eat weeds around the area, so I am expecting a new wind to blow in the diet dependent on monitor lizards. I''m not going to tell Masaru about this, but I''m going to report it to the king because I''m on watch...no problem, right? "Yeah, I know I''m supposed to be on watch and I know I''m supposed to report to the king, so no problem there. I think you should just tell them that you''re a little out of control to enrich your own diet, okay? Also, tell them that the price of alcohol might go up a bit. "How much did you buy? How much did you buy... the price of alcohol could go up by a lot. Oh, I''ve got a lot of cheap stuff, about 50 for a barrel and 100 for a bottle... If I buy ore, my money could be in serious trouble. .... I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure what to do. It''s not to be underestimated that the rewards for defeating monsters and demons are just the price of selling materials. The reward should be enough to cover all the costs. If the reward is too small, there will be no one who will risk their lives to fight against powerful monsters and monsters. That would be a serious problem in terms of maintaining the nation. We''ve bought a lot of wheat for the country''s storage and all of your father''s products, right? Do you know... your father''s debt was about your lifetime income? That''s based on the calculation that he became a cavalry captain within five years. I don''t know. I''m not sure if that''s why he used so much money to pay off his debts, but how do you know my salary? "Well, it''s because Wayne told me. You''re going to hire him, so you need to know a lot about him to be able to negotiate. We''re almost the same age and the salary won''t be that much different, right? Then the math is simple. I''d rather have that much debt. "I''m surprised he could get by with just that product if he had that much debt.... "All that was left was two gold coins. The only things left are two gold coins and a silver coin. I''m sure your sister is dying to know what happened to you. "Well, that''s just the way it''s always been... and gold is still a lot of money. Gold is still a lot of money. I''m sure she''ll spend all her money on getting ready to emigrate and won''t be able to afford to get married, so I''m sure her sweet brother and fianc will provide her with a nice bridal gown and wedding gown. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. The look on his face says he hadn''t thought of that, and he freezes, and just as he starts to move, Zarg runs outside. I''m going to Wayne''s! I have something important to discuss! On his back, he said. I''m going to go to Wayne''s! I had no choice but to tell him. I''m sure there''s a lot of money in there, and I''ve already given you some money to prepare for it, but if you don''t realize that and start talking about it, you''re going to have to celebrate. .... I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll find it very easy to handle, Zag. 85 ただいま帰還中 A few days later, Masaru came to greet the King of Axiom to report that he was leaving the capital. "You''re leaving? I will miss you... I will miss you. "What a fool you are... for running away from a bargaining table! "Well, if it saved you from haggling more than you had to, then you won. If you have the right person, send them to me, this is a special power you don''t have. At the end, he gave me a little advice. It''s true that it''s more difficult to train people who can do everything than to do everything by yourself, and it made me think that the road is still to be traveled. So, you can send people to me for magic and other technological exchange, but don''t make me educate you about prejudice against beasts and other trivial things. I also recommend Zarg as your guard. His family will be living here, and he''s a hard man to beat. I think it would be fun to give him a raise and make him a specialist in transportation. I''ll give you a crash course when you get here. "Huh. "Oh, someone who can''t be broken even if you beat him... such people are hard to come by... okay, I''ll let you do a few things in person. Have a safe trip. Good. I''m glad to hear you''re getting a fun job directly from the king! In a way, you''re getting a big promotion! Thank you! Thank you! Now let''s have a drink and not talk about all that work! Let''s have a drink, and invite the Victinias! Stop it! You don''t call the gods for that! And so they departed from King''s Landing. The group''s luggage consisted only of animals resting in the back of the truck. The rest of their belongings were placed in the item boxes, and those who were too weak to walk rode in the carts and carts pulled by donkeys. Let me tell you about the increase in the number of people. There are four people and two elves who are retired adventurers and wish to settle here. Most of the humans quit adventuring in their late thirties, and those who work behind the scenes or make a lot of money retire to the countryside. They have no prejudice against other races, and have been adventuring together with two elves, a man and a woman, since they were young. When the two elves retired, they were invited by a fellow adventurer to come along with him because they heard that an unusual town was going to be built. It''s not as easy as it sounds, sir! You don''t have to carry anything, you don''t have to worry about food, and there are craftsmen around to help you clean your weapons. You''ll be fine. "Don''t get carried away, you''ll get hurt. You''ve always been restless... You''re old enough to know better. You''re getting old. The exchange between the adventurer leader and the elven woman was met with a blank stare from everyone, as if to say, "Here we go again. I''m sure you''ve heard of them. What kind of bow do you use? The one who interrupted me was Wayne, who was one of the best archers in the cavalry, and I remember that he looked like he wanted a bow and arrow when he made one for the beastman. He said, "I use wood from Trent and strings from worms. It''s a little strong and peculiar, but it''s a good bow and hard to break. It''s a good bow. "Aren''t torrent and worm bows and arrows the same as the bows Masaru''s brother makes? Isn''t that right? Since when am I your brother? Wayne brought up the subject of migration and said, "Dina is coming with us, how about it? And then he started calling Masaru "brother". ...really depressing. "Yeah, I''m using torrent wood and worm strings. Worm strings. "Can I see them? Do you have any right now? Whoa. You got a bite? I''m afraid I''m not elf-skiing. It''s beautiful to look at, but... I''ve got an unusual compound bow for me if you want to see it. If you want to look at it, you can. It''s a compound bow made of mithril and torrent, and the string is made of braided worm to increase the tension, but it''s too strong to be versatile. It''s a shame. When I handed him the bow from the item box, Wayne and even the male elf approached and touched it with great interest. It''s a shame it''s not more versatile. "Oh, no problem. We have special arrows, but why don''t you try a regular one first? You look serious and pull the string... pull... pull? Oh, I stopped. "......... What kind of bow is that? What kind of bow is that? Are you trying to make a spear fly? I can''t do that. I can''t do it. Okay, next stop, Oreth! Me! I want to do it too! I''m next. .... I want to be next. Now that Wayne and the male elf were on board, even the other adventurers came out to try and draw their bows! If you can pull it, you''re a monster! I''m sure you''ll agree. In the end, no one could draw the bow properly, and it was returned. "Can you really draw like this? You should try it! The elf excitedly thrusts back the bow. The elf excitedly thrusts back the bow. ...Do you have a target in mind? And then everyone starts looking around. How interested are you? "Ah! There''s a poisonous snake over there! It''s coiled around a tree! It''s a snake as thick as an adult''s arm, with purple spots that are obviously poisonous. "It''s 80 meters away... you''ve got a good eye for elves... let''s take a shot at it from here. "What? "What? You can''t aim from here. ......... You sure you can? I''ve never done this before, so I don''t know. I''ll have to get my own arrows. It''s okay. He picks up the arrow and carefully aims it at the snake. There''s no wind, and it''s the best condition to aim with a bow. I''ll go to ............................ ......!!! The arrow that I drew as hard as I could with all my concentration attacked the target snake, leaving no sound behind. Gun! A tree about 30 centimeters thick slowly fell down from the middle. .... There was a delicate atmosphere in the room. .... I''m sure you''ve heard of the arrow. I''m not sure what it is. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. I''m sure you didn''t have something weird attached to your arrow. No, what''s wrong is the trajectory and speed of the arrow. That''s not the trajectory of a bow and arrow. That''s not the trajectory of a bow and arrow. You can say whatever you want. "At any rate, I understand that people are in trouble if they aim with this bow and arrow. I''d rather be hit by an ogre! "I''d rather be hit by an ogre! "Well, I''ll go get the arrows and the broken tree. I''ll go get the arrows and the broken wood, and you guys keep going straight. I''m going with you. I''m going with you. I''m just curious. I''ll go with you. When I got to the tree, it was in a pretty bad state. Scattered snakes and pieces of wood... a broken tree with an arrow bent into the shape of a fishhook, a bird''s nest and broken eggs, and a fainting chicken-like bird: .... "What''s this? I point to the chicken and ask. This is a Thiefbird, and it''s a nasty little thing that often flies around with travelers'' and adventurers'' small luggage... I had a bad experience with it once, when it took my water bag. .... And what''s worse about this guy is that he takes it back to his nest, not because I need it, but because he just throws it away again. I''m not sure what to make of this. What are they thinking? "It''s only a bird... but it flies so fast it''s hard to follow. .... It''s just a bird. I don''t understand what kind of creature is good at flying and stealing and throwing away people''s things like a chicken. "So, is it good? It''s absolutely delicious! Maybe I''ll make a special soup with it tonight. . "Well, I guess I''ll be making my own soup with it tonight," he says as he finishes off the she-bird with a knife, "it won''t lose its freshness once it''s in the item box, so I''ll leave the bleeding for later. You can even cook, I''m not good at that sort of thing. You can even cook. "Not really. I''m not that good. Come on, let''s go after them. Let''s go after them. That night, when I was breaking the bones and bones to make the broth, I got a lot of weird looks, but I cooked it so well that everyone got impatient, and the broth turned out to be very tasty with just cabbage and vegetables, salt and pepper. I want some rice... I want to make porridge. I want rice. Masaru couldn''t help muttering to himself. 86 ただいま帰りました！ After 23 days of travel, I''m finally back home! But I can see a crowd of people in front of the entrance to the city... there are about 20 of them. The closer I get, the more I hear their voices. "Hey! Open the gates, you beastmen! We''re going to use this place as a base! Who the hell do you think you''re talking to? Who do you think you are? We''re the Red Lotus Fleet! We''re the Red Lotus Fleet, for crying out loud! ............ Fleet? ......... We''re on land, and isn''t the Red Lotus on fire? "Hey, Wayne... this reminds me of how I met you guys. .... I''m sorry. The only difference is the title. No. Well you''ve really grown up Zerg, to the point where the King considers you a toy, even though I recommended you. I recommended him. I''m not sure what to say. He''s signaling something on the tower. "What? I''m sure you can understand why, but I don''t want the newcomers to see the beastmen messing with the humans from the start. .... I don''t know. "Then what do we do? Wayne, you go with the adventurers, you protect them, and I''ll take care of them. I''ll take care of them. ...I''ll just demoralize them and bring them to their knees... and if they still resist, I''ll kill them. I''ll kill them. I''m sure you''re not the only one. I''m sure you''ll lose your will to fight if you use that, but it''s pretty nasty. "Tell the women and children not to look. You won''t be able to eat dinner. Yes, sir. It''s really scary when you piss him off... I want to punch myself in the face. I want to punch myself. I''d like to punch myself in the face if I had to." "You guys were dressed as knights but they''re obviously thieves so you''ll have to deal with them differently. Let''s do this. .... I''ll take care of it. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do it. ...I should at least give you some advice, right? He breathes in and raises his voice. "You guys! What the hell are you doing in there? Identify yourselves immediately! The men turn to look at me, finally noticing me. "Huh? What are you doing? I''m not sure what to do. We''re the Red Lotus Fleet, and we''re going to take all the beastmen that are cheekily living in this place! What do you have to say about that? What''s wrong with that? ...why the fleet? It''s cool! What''s wrong with a man who loves the sea? Hmm? Well, thank you... for clearing that up. You''re just an idiot... good night. Good night. The man who was talking and the two men behind him were both pierced by the arrows that flew through their bodies. "What the hell are you doing? You''re not lucky that you''re planning an attack on my house, says the beloved sister of Dracula! There are no human rights for evildoers! This time, I''m going to shoot three arrows at the same time and reap the lives of five people. "Run, run, run! Run away, you worms! What color is your blood? More and more arrows are released, accurately catching the men''s bodies. .... What? I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s worth it. I''m not sure what to do. . Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie the queen of mysteries I''d like to read her work again. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this. I don''t know. I don''t know, but you can''t fake it. .... ......... Wayne and I are going to move a few of the riffraff at the entrance and get everyone inside... then we''ll go clean up the riffraff. "Brother... "Brother... me too. .... If you don''t like it, fine. You and Dina''s new house will be the last to go. I''m in. I''m in! I''ll do it! I''ll do it! I''m not complaining at all! I''ll do it! I have no complaints at all! ...... So please get the new house as soon as possible. Also, it would be great if you could move your dad''s house a little further away. I''m sorry. That''s pretty straightforward. I''ll get you a soundproofed bedroom. Let''s get moving! It turned out to be a rather bloody return. The corpse of the thief was hurriedly thrown down the cliff where the slime lived, and the perfect crime was completed with no corpse left behind... or was it? No more worries about becoming undead or breeding pathogens due to decomposition. So, I''m back. I''m glad to hear that Adelina is doing well. Welcome back. Welcome back. There''s more people here. Every time Masaru goes somewhere he picks up people... what are these people like? Who are these people and how do you know them? "Oh my God, they''re artisans! Now we can take another step forward in the development and prosperity of the city! They''ve all been recruited from King''s Landing. We pulled them out of King''s Landing. Are you sure about this? Yeah, we got direct permission from the king to pull them out. It''s okay. "You''ve done something wrong again... well, we''ll talk about it later, but let''s hurry up and find a place for you to sleep. Let''s find a place for you to sleep. And so, with the addition of these new friends, the city became more and more lively, and its development accelerated. 87 そして………。 ...Six months later: .... The city that the beastmen and the beasts build continues to expand, and in the midst of the rich nature, there is a wall that is over 5 meters high, and inside the wall, there is a space that is roughly divided into a space where people live, and a space where the wind-scattered quail and the horned rabbit graze, and although there is no increase or decrease in the number of people, it has now become a major industry with over 60 quail that continue to lay many eggs. The houses are made of stone and brick. The houses are a good blend of stone and brick, with neat and tidy two-story houses. Even the houses were standardized and built efficiently, which was unique to the Japanese of the Masaru period. At first, there was some opposition to the standardized houses, mainly from the women, but the standardized houses were accepted by the residents because it allowed them to change the decorations in detail, such as changing the color of the bricks and the interior design, which is unique to the Japanese. This man''s contribution to the construction of the house was very significant, of course, Zarg''s father, Dangda. The special plates he developed were used like tiles in Japan, and he was shocked by the rows of bricks and blocks Masaru casually showed him on his smartphone at a home improvement store, and he developed a series of colored bricks and U-shaped blocks (used for water crawling in ditches, etc.), which quickly modernized the city. Masaru, on the other hand, works a 10-day cycle, spending 2 days teaching knowledge and skills, 2 days producing things, 2 days building temples, and 3 days taking care of ants and worms. It is a very black work system with no rest days. The first thing I do is to teach knowledge and skills to the children and craftsmen, teaching them the basic knowledge they learn in elementary and middle school. Particular emphasis is placed on calculations and the basics of science, in other words, science. This field, which is the basis of plants, organisms, medicine, and physics, is important not only for the future development of technology, but also for the path to magic. However, despite Masaru''s efforts, it is more difficult than expected to teach invisible concepts to the inhabitants of this world who are not used to learning. As for the production of goods, Masaru is working with artisans to hammer iron, carve wood, pile stones, and construct buildings. This will be a topic for another time. And temple building. This white stone building, now called the temple, is the residence of Masaru. In fact, the gods themselves come to the temple on rare occasions to ask for food or to guide the development of magic, but at first, the building was only meant to house the statues of the gods, but suddenly a manager was needed, and of course it had to be Masaru. In other words, he is working on his home, which is called a temple. And lastly, the care of ants and worms. This is the crazy job of feeding the demon ants, which in turn feed the worms. But this was the best and easiest way to produce rich soil for a city that had started farming on a small scale. The material for the ants'' shells was accumulating, and the worms, not attacking the ants themselves, were increasing in number, fertilizing the earth. Masaru''s job was to collect the worms that rarely attacked the ants themselves and were killed in return. Not only are they valuable materials for bows, but worms are said to be delicious, although Masaru has yet to eat one. The city is getting bigger and bigger... I''m busy, but this is what fulfillment looks like. .... I''ll be back. And from now on, Masaru''s life in another world will continue. 88 one of Masarus daily lives. Combustion is an oxidation reaction in which an object reacts rapidly with oxygen while producing light and heat. The other day I told you that there is a gas called oxygen in the air. .... The other day I told you that the air contains a gas called oxygen. Everyone listened with puzzled faces as he spoke one after another. In other words, the most efficient way to produce light and heat at the same time in the magic of the first problem of today''s lesson is to burn it, but this phenomenon requires better use of air than the sense of handling fire. The more oxygen you pour into a burning fire, the stronger the flame will be, but if you handle it improperly, the oxygen can cause an explosion even if there is nothing burning, making it very dangerous. If you plan to use fire magic in the future, you need to be cautious about safety. "Hey, Masaru? "Hey, Masaru? Adelina raises her hand and starts to speak, as if she has a question. "Yes, Adelina. I''ve told you many times that I''m the teacher in class. When you''re being taught by someone, whether they''re a child or not, be respectful and take things seriously. .... "Yes, sir. "Yes, sir. The oxygen explosion is the one that caused the temple room to collapse in the middle of the night not long ago with a tremendous noise? Ugh... something I don''t even want to remember. .... "Yes, that''s it. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not. I almost died that time... you all saw it, right? I was blown away by the blast and my eardrums were ruptured... I might have died if Zelaphitis hadn''t healed me when I escaped in the nick of time. Hahahahaha .... I''m sorry. They were all in raptures. I''m sure you''ll agree with me. You should all be careful! I spoke cheerfully, taking into account my own experiences, but he said, "I''ll never touch fire magic. I don''t understand. .... I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out the best way to use it. If you want to use fire magic, it''s easier to use a flint or something similar to help you get started. Think of magic as firewood to be burned, and rely on tools rather than magic to ignite it. This is the elementary level of fire magic. If you want to cause an accident like the one I just told you about, you''ll need to bring in an advanced mage from the kingdom and study for six months to a year or more, so don''t worry about it. I''m sorry. It''s hard for even students who have received compulsory education in Japan to construct an image of oxygen because it''s invisible, no matter how many times you tell them about it. This is especially true at the level of civilization and education in this world. Look at this cup. If you know how it works, learn to use magic, and have the magic necessary for the phenomenon, you can do things like this! Here we go! The water froze with a rumbling sound. Turn it over, tap it on the desk, and a chunk of ice comes out of the glass. Oh! In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. It''s a waste of time. It''s just a waste of time. If there are no questions, I will end the class. If not, then we are done. .... "Yes! "Yes! The one who raised her hand was Mei, the youngest student in the class. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. Ugh... that''s the worst question I''ve ever received. .... I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m sure you''ll agree. That means you have to learn it the same way to learn it, but I can''t tell you how to learn it, and it''s not something you can learn. Simply put, it''s difficult because it requires the help of God. I''m working hard with Zelaphitis to teach you a different form of healing magic. Is that okay? Mei? "Hmm? You mean you''ll try your best to use it? Yes, that''s correct. Good job, Mei. Yes, that''s right. What a cute little creature! Since there are no more questions, we''re done for today. Yes, stand up! Rei. Thank you. Thank you very much. They''re pretty cute. 89 …とあるマサルの日常その２ "What the hell is this? It doesn''t look like what you said it was. That day, the smiths were summoned by Masaru. I told them to use this knife as a sample and to make three identical knives. In front of Masaru was a sample knife, and in front of the eight smiths were three knives that they had been told to make. I''m making them because... It''s not exactly the same design as the sample, but it''s about the same size, and its purpose is to be carried by hunters and adventurers for multipurpose use... right? Didn''t you say it was intended to be sold? So ......... what was wrong with that? What went wrong? Even though many of them are young, they are still craftsmen. They don''t enjoy being criticized for what they make. Of course, it''s fine if this sample is different from the one you''ve made. But the problem is that the three you made are not the same. I told you, didn''t I? I asked you to make the same knife. Wait! Wait a minute! You''re making them the same! Masaru''s words deepened their doubts, and the craftsmen expressed their dissatisfaction. Then let''s be more clear. I''m saying there is a difference between "made the same" and "same". Your knives vary in thickness, length, precision of the polished surface, and many other ways. What''s most unacceptable is why there are hammer marks on the blade. Are you kidding me? The last one is completely pissed off...but even if it''s said to be disjointed, to the craftsmen, all three knives they made look the same. I''m sure you''ll be able to see that the hammer is still there, but not all of them. .... I don''t know. "Now, I want anyone to lay out their knives on this surface plate over here. I know there are hammer marks. A surface plate is a horizontal platform that serves as a reference plane for measurement and inspection, and Masaru spent more than 30 hours polishing this masterpiece. It is a work of art that Masaru spent more than 30 hours polishing. Incidentally, no skills were used at all. A scale is placed on top of the knives. This scale is also a common one, only about 15cm long, but it was made by Masaru, and although it is slightly different from the global standard, the scale is not out of scale by 1/100mm or anything. It was made by Masaru and handed out to all the craftsmen so that they could learn the standard of making things. Look, you see the gap between the scale and the knife? If it''s made to the same thickness, there won''t be a gap between this scale and the blade. It''s a good idea. "Is it possible that the ......... scale is different? ......... Are you serious? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. Now! Masaru is not a craftsman by any means. He is not a craftsman by any means, but his consciousness has been gradually shifting away from that of the average person since he began studying engineering mechanics in high school, and he is accustomed to precision work due to his experience at a steel factory where he worked for three years before working at a home improvement store, and he is a little too detailed when it comes to work. I would like to add to Masaru''s statement that for the average person, 1cm or 1mm is a small error that is not worth worrying about, but for a person who does hand finishing or machining, a 1mm error is a huge error. As a matter of fact, there are many people in Japanese factories who work in such a way that an error of 1/50th of a millimeter can be detected just by stroking their fingers or looking at the work with their eyes. In the opinion of such people, errors that can be seen with a quick glance are unpleasant. This is the reason why Japan is said to be a fine and sensitive country. . After that, they talked about how inaccurate their knives were for 30 minutes: .... "...I feel like I''m being told something great. I feel like I can do it. "...I don''t think I can do it .... I don''t think I can do it. "No, it''s impossible... because 1mm is just this one scale, right? I don''t think I can do it. .... "No, that''s impossible. "No, it''s impossible... because 1mm is this one scale, and 1/10th of that is ." The word "impossible" keeps increasing, and frustration becomes dismay, and dismay becomes resignation. "Huh? Impossible? Is this still impossible? Masaru took out nine pairs of knives, exactly the same as the ones he had given as a sample. "There are nine pairs here. There are ten of them, and as I said before, they''re all made with an error of less than 1/10 of a millimeter. If you don''t believe me, you can check them later. In case you''re wondering, I had three years of schooling and three years of work experience in manufacturing, but I''ve never done any serious forging, have I? They all look at me in disbelief, but it''s true. I''ve never made knives, even though I''ve been interested in it, and I''ve never even seen forging, even though I''ve heard of it. I''ve never even seen a forging forge, let alone heard of one." "Don''t you think it''s a matter of pride for a craftsman to offer a product at the same price but not with the same precision? If the weapon malfunctions due to a lack of skill on your part, the lives of those who use it are at stake. Do you really think that''s acceptable? The craftsmen were silent... Yes, impossible or unreasonable is not acceptable. It''s not like we thought we''d be able to do that much from the start, so we''re on schedule. What? "What? "From now on, you will have three years to be able to do the same thing as this. What? Three years? Isn''t that too short? .... No. No, no, you are professionals, right? It''s not that you can or can''t do it. It''s not that you can''t or won''t do it, it''s just that if you can''t, you won''t be able to make a living. Good luck with that. Good luck. The forgers realized that there was no escape from Masaru''s smiling face. 90 …とあるマサルの日常その３ Hey, you''re looking good... Stop biting me! I put some food down for you! You''re a bad boy! Hey! That day Masaru was feeding the demon ants and was attacked by them. The ants can be fed with any kind of meat, and the ants are fed by collecting and killing demons and other creatures. Half of the garbage that was originally intended to be food for the slime had become food for the ants. Ants are not very intelligent insects, so there are a few ants that will attack Masaru instead of the safe food given to them. Why are we feeding the ants? Because they are food for the worm. Worms are one of the most beneficial insects among demons, they don''t attack people, they live on insects that are harmful to humans, and their materials are rare, useful, and tasty (apparently). What''s more, the worm''s habitat is very nutrient-rich due to its feces, and plants grow well there. In other words, Masaru is trying to create a cycle in which he feeds ants, increases the number of ants, feeds the worms, uses the soil produced to farm and grow plants, feeds them to livestock and demons, and then feeds the ants again when the number increases. In the process, excess meat from demons and livestock that people enjoy, material for ant shells, material and meat for worms, and crops that have been grown will be left in the city... but it was difficult to keep this up permanently. After all, the demon ants are strong and numerous, making them dangerous, and even if the worms produce rich soil, ordinary people can''t replace the soil and transporting it is very hard work. So it''s a cheat hunting and farming method only for Masaru. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I can''t believe it. This kind of complaint comes up every time, and everyone in town tells me it''s okay to stop, but Masaru has been playing with ants and worms for six months, three days out of a ten-day cycle. Why is that? To make money, of course. The best parts of ant armor can be made into light armor at a price that hunters and young adventurers can''t afford, and worm material is even more precious and expensive. What''s more... these ants are the perfect dupes for Masaru to gain experience, as they keep piling up in the same place no matter how many times he hunts them. The higher your level in this world, the harder it is to die, and the higher your margin of safety...in other words, you''re just desperate to survive. I can''t wait to take a bath! I can''t wait to take a bath!" Masaru''s torment continues as he cries this out. Yu Narumi(20) Occupation: Adventurer Member of the Adventurer''s Guild TitleApostleStrong LuckHunter of Magical BeastsBug''s Natural EnemyDeveloperPioneerLover of ProductionSkill CollectorGambling PrizeTransporter Level 39 -> 49 Life Force 299347 Magic 360404 Strength 151160 Physical strength 122130 Mental 107114 Speed 115 121 Luck 48 53 Skills Swordplay 34 Bodywork 34 Bow 23 Healing Magic 23 Appraisal 4 Search 34 Demolition 46 Mining 4 Logging 3 Farming 46 Smithing 46 Masonry 78 Woodworking 56 Leatherwork 45 Formulation 4 Civil Engineering 5 Architecture 34 Arithmetic 4 Art 4 Singing 3 Language Translation, Storage Space, Map 91 予兆。 Masaru! Zerg''s here! There''s something urgent about this message, so hurry up and get here! You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. . What''s going on? I''m sure it''s nothing out of the ordinary by the looks of you guys... Sorry, you look tired, but please report back to me. "What happened? A demon attacked Bazelarka! It''s probably wiped out... and we need to take immediate action. I''ve got a message from the king asking for Masaru''s help... the details are in the letter. I''ve given it to Miss Adelina for your review. "Bazelarka. "Bazelarka or ......... demons .......... What? What''s wrong? Where''s that? I''ve never heard of it. .... I''ve never heard of it. It''s a country next door to ................... Really? .......... Seriously? It''s not just Zarg and Wayne, it''s written on the faces of all the beasts. It says. "Oh, it''s a neighboring country. ......... I wouldn''t know! I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s a little confused. I''m not going to be able to do that. I''m sorry. Shut up! It''s not even my area of expertise! I don''t know... You''re asking for information, right? I''m sure you''ll be able to find something to help you out. I don''t know. What did he just say? A spider? Spiders? ................... "This time, Zerg, I''m leaving it all to you! My grandma willed it to me that I should never go near spiders. .......... ......................... "Oh, yeah! I''m allergic to them! I''m allergic to anything that comes near a spider! So this time I''m going to go to ............. I''m allergic to spiders! ......................... ......... What? I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. What is it... you want me to come to the other side of Bazelarka ASAP? What is it? I''m sure you''re not the only one. Everyone is looking at you with a completely cold stare, but that''s it! That''s right! I don''t like spiders so much that I don''t want to get close to them even if they are gods or something. That''s right! That''s right! There are things I hate and things I don''t want to get close to. Why me? I don''t like spiders. I''m relieved. I''m not sure why you''re so relieved, Zag... who quit being a human being? I''m sure you''ll be glad to know that I''m not the only one who can help you. I''m sorry. I''m not sure if I''d be able to do that if I were you. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I don''t know. In the end, Zarg and his team rushed to the temple to ask for help, risking their lives to do so. 92 Reporting & Countermeasures Conference And so we begin our debriefing and countermeasure meeting. . The members are Masaru, Adelina, Wayne, Zarg and two of his fellow knights, and for some reason, ..... So, why are Kiva and Rime here? "Why... don''t you need our help? Yes! We''ll help you! What do you mean, "help"... you know a lot about spider demons? You think? The two of them shook their heads. It''s okay if you guys get along, but you need to think about the time and place. .... I don''t know. "Okay. Meow. .... I know. "Also, make sure you tell everyone before you have kids. And make sure you tell everyone before you have kids. My gaze reflexively falls on them. "What the hell ......? Kiva is flustered. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. So that''s the kind of relationship you''re after... good luck with that. And let me know when you report back, I''ve got a new place to live. I have a new house. Yes. "Okay. Meow. .... Yes. I replied, and they started to leave the room. "Hey, since you''re here, why don''t you ask them with me? "Hey, since you''re here, why don''t you listen with me. I don''t want to spread the word unnecessarily, but it''s better to have lots of ideas. But... "...but .... But Just sit down. Come on, come on. Come on. "All right, Masaru''s a horrible guy... and I''m gonna make sure he gets a good house. .... "Okay. The two of them reluctantly sat down on the chairs in the corner of the room. I don''t know what to say, but congratulations to both of you... for now, right? I''m not sure what to say, but congratulations are in order for both of you. ......................... I don''t know. I''m sorry. What''s wrong Masaru? No, it''s nothing, let''s get down to business. Let''s get to the point. Adelina felt something was bothering her, but she took her mind off the thought, knowing that she had something important to say. "Well, report back to me, Zarg. Zerg. "Oh, I''ll have these two report back to me. Please. Please. "I''m Knuckle, knight of Bazelarka, and you''re Slay. I''m Knuckle, a knight of Bazelarka, and that''s Slay. I''m Knuckle, a knight of Bazelarca, and that''s Sulei." Masaru stood up from his seat and shook his hand. I''m a Knight of Bazelarca, Knuckle, and that''s Slay. I''m sure you can explain that to me as well. We were outside the gates of the castle on a mission when King''s Landing was attacked... Those spiders somehow managed to get over the water moat and enter from behind the castle, attacking the people inside. Not all of the citizens were able to escape while the knights and soldiers held them back. But that didn''t stop the soldiers and knights in the castle... and I''m sure the king and queen as well. .......... A heavy air filled the room. A heavy air fills the room. "I want to know about the demon. How big are they? How many are there? What kind of spider is it? Any color, any shape, anything you notice, anything you remember. What do you remember? "......... I don''t remember much about it, but .... It''s a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web to get a better idea of what to expect. "Legs? "Legs? That''s weird. .... "Legs? What''s funny? The outer shell of a spider''s leg is strong enough to support its massive body otherwise it wouldn''t be able to walk. And knights cutting them off with metal swords? If that''s true, then the knights must be too strong for that monster or they''re missing something. Did you notice anything unusual about that spider demon? Two of Bazelarka''s knights pondered. "Well, okay! I''ll have you draw me a picture as good as you can remember. "Okay! They took out parchment, pen and ink from the shelf and placed them in front of the knights. "I''m not going to draw anything, Mr. Knuckle, please. I''ve never drawn before. I''ve never drawn a picture in my life. I''ve never drawn a picture before, you should draw it for me, you''re experienced enough to know I''m not good at it. "Stop making out and start drawing because no one is forcing you to be good at it. Come on, come on! In the end, it was Slay who grabbed the pen, and although I could see that he was trying hard to draw, the drawing was at the level of a second grader who was not good at drawing, no matter how highly I rated it. "Hmm? Wait a minute... how many legs are you going to draw for a spider? A spider has eight legs, right? Everyone was surprised, but Masaru couldn''t understand what was so surprising. "Did I say something funny? "Mr. Masaru... does a spider have eight legs? Any exceptions? No, I''m not an expert on spiders, but I''m pretty sure spiders have eight legs. Maybe without exception. Maybe without exception. So that demon is not a spider? So, ......... I don''t want to ask too much but how many legs did that demon have? I don''t want to ask, but how many legs did it have? Oh my god... even spiders are disgusting, but to see one as big as that... god... did I do something wrong? ...but the gods were the Victinias...no point in praying... Maybe they had long tentacles and long, thin legs? "Huh? ......... Yes! I knew you could tell! That''s exactly what Zerg said! Masaru-san is an amazing person! I don''t know what Zerg was talking about, but I''m not happy to see a knight man so innocently happy, you know? "So what kind of demon is it, Nya? "It''s a demon... probably a goblin. It''s also called a squirrel. It has long antennae, a 16-segmented body and 15 pairs of long, thin legs. A creature hated for its overwhelming creepiness. They''re not the demons I know, but they''re sometimes called beneficial insects because they eat pests in the house, and sometimes called vermin because they''re so disgusting. And by the way, when they get attacked, they cut off their own legs. I know. "Since you know so much about them, I''ll ask you, are these things carnivorous? Yeah, like I said, it eats pests, so it''s a carnivore. Of course, if they''re demonic and that big, I hate to say it, but people are food for them. So how many are there? "About thirty... or maybe more. Too many. That''s too many... I''ve never heard of a swarm of maggots! Is there anything else Masaru knows about them? Well... they''re athletic and have very good eyesight. That''s probably why he jumped over the water moat... and he''s not stupid either... think he''s smart enough to catch his prey in ambush. . Isn''t there some kind of weakness? "Crush its head, or all its legs or burn it or poison it. Burn or poison. "Masaru''s magic will take it out? "........................... .......... It''s not a spider, but you don''t like it. .... "It''s not a spider, but I don''t like it. Who wants to go on an expedition into a swarm of pheasants that are trying to eat you? "Hmm? You have a new message. This is Aila Sephira. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. If it''s all right with you, can you help us defeat it as well as investigate? If you accept this request, I would like to give you a skill-granting ticket. What''s up? Masaru? "I''m going to ................... I''m sorry. The reward was so great that he could not refuse. A spider would have been better than this. .......... I''m sorry. 93 方針 I don''t know how they managed to build this town in six months. The last time I came here, there were really just stone walls around it. The only places to live were wooden pillars covered with cloth... I feel like my royal capital is losing, even though it''s not quite on the same scale! I''ve never seen such beautiful houses. I''ve never seen such a beautiful house. I''ve never seen such a beautiful house. It''s your father''s achievement, you know. The colored bricks and other things were all made possible by your father. Wait a minute! Wait a minute! This city was built in six months? The one who intervened was Slay, a knight of Bazelarka. My brother was building a house in the royal capital of Bazelarca, but even though it''s bigger than this house, it took more than half a year and it''s still not finished. I don''t know how many houses there are in this city, but there are so many two-story houses .... In case you were wondering. In case you''re wondering, even in the royal capital of the Kingdom of Greitas, houses aren''t usually built in half a year, right? Oh, actually, the houses in this city can be built in about four days if everyone cooperates. What? "What? What? You''re kidding about ........., right? Well, normally you would think so, right? But the residents have gotten used to it. "Well, on one condition. If you know exactly what you want your house to look like, you can have it built in four days. God gave me a cheat. I also have a cheat that God gave me. There are already eighty houses in this city, by the way. Except for the temple, of course. That''s my house. That''s Masaru''s house. "So that''s Masaru''s house? You''re actually from a noble family, aren''t you? What? "What? ...I blew. What''s wrong with you all of a sudden? "No, I''m a noble? That''s the first time you''ve said that. In fact, you were too much of a petty bourgeoisie in your hometown. What? What''s that? I''m scared of Masaru''s hometown! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I''m trying to say, Adelina, and I''m sure you''re mistaken, but isn''t that too much? Everyone is very convinced... Japan may be a magical place in a different way. .... I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to get to Bazelarka...you''re all horses right? "Hey! I''m sure you''re not the only one. Masaru is going to meet up with the Knights of Greitas and head to Bazelarka. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''ll tell the king myself. I''ll tell the king. "Hey! I don''t care what the Zerg say... insects... oh, I hate those things. So, where''s Bazelarka? "It''s a long way west of here... closer than the royal capital of Greitas. .... It''s closer than the royal city of Greitas. I''m going to the royal city of Greitas. It''s a long way to the capital of Greytas, isn''t it? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sorry. I''m not sure. I''m not sure if there are any survivors. I''m not sure what to make of this. You can''t go into the human corridors. I don''t know. I don''t know. I''m not sure what to do. We can''t stay like this! We must prepare now! "Wait, wait... lack of preparation will not only kill us, it will kill the survivors. It''s times like this that you need to be calm. I''ll give you three days to prepare. Zarg and Wayne, go to the King in King''s Landing and tell him I''m going to Bazelarka first. ......... Zarg, don''t look so anxious, I won''t ask you to come to Bazelarka afterwards, just hurry up and do it. I''ll leave Adelina in charge here while I''m gone, and you can help me get ready. And help me get ready. The familiar townspeople and Zerg moved quickly to make preparations. The only ones left were the knights of Bazelarca and Greitas, whom I met for the first time today. "What should we do .... What should we do? The two knights of Bazelarka will come with me. The knights of Greytas will guard the city here while I''m gone. Leave the preparations to the townspeople and get some rest, but take good care of the horses. We only have donkeys. We only have donkeys. "Then how will you get to Bazelarka, Masaru-san? "Well, I have a secret weapon and I need three days to use it. I have a secret weapon. Masaru grinned at him. 94 チャリオット A secret weapon? Is that what''s going to kill the demon? No, it''s not a weapon, and it took me three days to recreate it because I was trying to do it differently. .... Huh. .... Well, I''m going into production, so make sure you get some rest and recover your strength! In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the web site. The trolley seemed to be easy to operate once the rails were drawn. However, each part of the trolley was much harder to make than we thought, and Masaru was already on the verge of losing heart even though it was already under construction. He reassembled the gears and chain at the heart of the trolley, and abandoned the torque-oriented structure that required two people to move the handlebars up and down, and decided that Masaru would pedal the trolley directly with his feet like a bicycle, and apply power to the wheels with gears. It is said that the form of the bicycle is perfected as a machine, so why not make it basically a bicycle...but then it can''t carry people or cargo...so maybe it''s a tricycle...or maybe it''s a chariot that the bicycle pulls? Chariot?) Oh no... this is it, isn''t it? In this way, Masaru''s ill-conceived idea led to the creation of an unidentifiable object. Because of the ease of use of his skills, and perhaps because he was in a good mood, the renovation went on and on, and the three-wheeled chariot was completed not in three days, but the next morning. "What do you think? Isn''t it so cool? It''s a very sturdy body, armed with an assault savannah hose horn in the front and a small dagger sticking out of the side of the rear wheel... This is a faithful imitation of a medieval coliseum chariot, but Masaru still rides it when he hits himself with his tricycle. But Masaru is still oblivious to what happens to people when he hits them with his tricycle. The tricycle was created for the sole purpose of riding badly. Moreover, the people in this world who have never seen a bicycle have no one to give them advice, which makes it worse. "Well, I''m off for a test ride! In the event that you''ve got any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, we''ll be happy to assist you. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m not sure if you''re a fan or not. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, please do not hesitate to contact us. ...Okay, let''s use it only for transport! We can easily carry two people in the back, and I think it can run! I''m going to take off my armor and repair it. I''ll get the armor off and fix it. All of them looked at Masaru with a puzzled look on their faces as he rode off in high spirits. "Are we going to ride in the back of that thing? I''m not sure what to make of that. 95 出陣！ Early in the morning of the next day... Masaru is smiling and saying, "Let''s add that thing too! Two knights of Bazelarka are standing with their faces scrunched up while Masaru is improving the body of a three-wheeled chariot with a smile on his face. Other people should not get caught up in this, so I''m not going near them today. I''m not sure I want to die in a fight to protect my country or my people, but I don''t want to die in this. .... I don''t want to die from this. You''re not going to get in any trouble for dying! ......... Maybe. Maybe. I don''t know. I said maybe, and it actually happened yesterday! Yesterday was a bit of a joke! You know, sometimes a guy just wants to chase after something romantic. That''s it, that''s it! Now is clearly not the time to chase! And I can''t risk my life on a little prank! Yeah, speaking of which... they''re selfish. .... "d*mn, I thought we were leaving early. Let''s make some improvements. .... "Hey... Hey. Can''t we just take the horses? "If we go on horseback, we''ll have to take more breaks, and when we get to our destination, we''ll have to leave our exhausted horses to fight demons. You''ll have trouble getting home and you don''t want to force your horse to crumble, do you? "......... I understand what you''re saying, but something in my mind is telling me that I shouldn''t accept this conviction. .... I don''t know. I don''t know anything about that. I''m sure you''ll be happy with the results. And so, the two of them slumped their shoulders, and the rest of the town turned away and quickly disappeared. "It''s done, the Three-Wheeled Tank Kai! It''s not really a tank anymore, though! "Masaru? Who are you talking to? Are you okay? "It''s done... the devil''s chariot is finally finished. .... Hey, Adelina! Don''t talk to me like I''m someone who''s lost her mind! I''m rather normal now! And Slay! Who''s the horse? I''m the power, so I''m the horse. ......... All right, don''t regret it when we leave. "......... already regretted it? What more do you want? I''m sure you''re not the only one. I''m sure you''re not the only one. "Hmm? Yeah, he''s just a name, but he''s the fourth son of a branch of the royal family. Yeah. A branch of the royal family... that would be terrible if the whole royal family was wiped out. So you don''t have any claim to the throne, do you? I''m sure there is, but I don''t think it''s something to worry about. But if the castle is attacked from the side of the king, and the first person to die is a great person, then maybe there is a chance? "............................ I don''t know. I''ve heard that there might be a chance. Then you can both sit in the back seat like a couple! We''ll rendezvous in the back seat like a couple! "What? Couple? What''s a rendezvous? What do you mean? Okay, okay, okay, whatever. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. ......... Oh! Also, it might be rather dangerous if something happens to you while you''re wearing metal armor, so please change into leather armor! I''ll take care of the armor. I''ll keep the armor. I''ll take care of the armor." "Stop talking on the assumption that something might happen at the last minute, you''re scaring him. You''re scaring him. It''s the same if we''re on horseback, right? And the lighter the better for me. It''s easier for me. Isn''t that what you really want? I''m sure it''s just a weight error. I think it''s probably just an error in weight. You''re very perceptive, Adelina. It''s hard for me to do anything about it. "Hmm? I''m not sure what to make of it. The armor''s gone! Where is it? It''s been a long time since I''ve been in this world, but I finally found someone who reacts normally. The two of them are scurrying around looking for their armor... and the people around them are laughing at them. "It''s there, you see! I''ll put it in the space like this! "You have an item box? Finally, we''re having a normal conversation... it''s been a long, long time. I know, I know... Come on, get in the car. Yes. Yes, Adelina-san was angry with me and forced me to quit. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. "Who''s your mother? "Who''s your mother? "Okay, we''re off. Please fasten your seatbelts and sit deeply in your seats. Please do not get out of your seats or unbuckle your seatbelts during the ride. What bus? What kind of bus is this? "I''ll leave you in charge, Adelina. I''m sure you''ll be fine. The first time I saw him, he was very heavy. ......... Okay, I''m off! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. It''s safe. I''m not sure what to do. "Huh? Shifting into a higher gear. "...and we''re going faster and faster and faster than a horse! Scary, scary, scary! "Hey Masaru, aren''t you going a little too fast for your own good? .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this. You''re still only going as fast as the horse. It''s just that your eyesight is so low that it makes it seem like you''re going faster. "Wait! Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait! Hey! Hey, Slay, don''t hold on to me! Sit up straight or you''ll lose your balance! Hey, don''t lean to one side or the other because the wheels will skid! It''s really dangerous! The tires aren''t rubber. The tires are not rubber. They are wooden tires carefully wrapped with hair woven by demons on a metal frame. The tires are made of wood, carefully wrapped with hair woven by demons. So slow down! Watch out! It''s dangerous! It''s dangerous! I''m going to have to slow down a little bit because my slay is completely broken... I''m going to have a complete accident if I don''t. .... You''re going to have a complete accident. Yes, take a deep breath! Inhale - Exhale - Inhale - Exhale .......... I''ll leave the rest to your knuckles. .... What''s with this exchange that''s more tiring than moving your body: .... "A little more! Slow down a little more! Please, please, please, please, please! This exchange continued until the sky turned dim and we stopped: .... I''m so tired... so tired. .... "Masaru-dono... I''m sure you''re not the only one. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of it. "......... I''ve choked a little .......... I''m sorry. Slay is very depressed. I''ll get you some water, a tub, and a change of clothes so you can bathe and change. After you''ve bathed, wipe yourself down properly and go sit by the fire... I''ll prepare dinner. .... Masaru finishes changing his clothes and prepares for dinner, sighing deeply as he thinks about the journey ahead. As he prepared his dinner, Masaru sighed deeply at the thought of the journey ahead. And so the peaceful night wore on. 96 真夜中のお茶会 The two knights of Bazelarka had fallen asleep, and Masaru was alone inspecting his armament when he was quietly approached from behind. "Masaru, may I have a word with you? Masaru, do you have a minute? "Whoa. Victinius... what a surprise. What''s going on? There''s something I can''t let you two hear: .... What''s going on? I knew there were no survivors. ......... Sit over there, I''ll get you a chair. I''ll get you a chair. I''m not sure if you''ll be able to find the right one, but I''m sure you''ll be able to find it. The two of them watch for a while as the fire sparks quietly scatter and fly through the air like fireflies. .... I want Masaru to kill everything that lives in the royal city of Bazelarka. . That''s what Victinius finally said, as if he could squeeze it out. "...Okay. Okay. "You''re not going to ask me anything? "You''re not going to ask me anything... "No, I''m not. What''s so important? I don''t think it''s easy for Victinias to ask for something to be killed in this world. "......... Yeah. I don''t know. "Then help me, Masaru! You''re my friend, right? We''re friends, right? Victinius finally looked at Masaru''s face when he said that. "Well, I''m not good at serious stuff, but my dear friend asked me to help him. I''ll do my best. I''ll do my best. "........., thank you Masaru. Thank you Masaru. "Whoa. Water''s boiling. Herbal tea''s fine, right? Yeah. I''ll leave it to Masaru. I''ll leave it to Masaru. Masaru was strangely relieved to finally see Victinius'' natural smile, and it warmed him up, but even he didn''t know it at the moment. 97 騎士と王都 "I see it that''s the royal city of Bazelarka. . Five days after their departure, the magnificent walls, the castle town, and the royal castle floated in the still morning sun. Masaru and the others were looking down on the royal city of Bazelarca from a high, sharp-hewn rocky hill a short distance away. It''s quiet. .... It''s the first time I''ve ever seen a royal city where you can''t see any human activity... We need to take it back and look for survivors. "Yeah, we''re in the country. "Yeah, we''re knights protecting our country. Yeah, we''re knights protecting our country. "......................... I''ve been trying to tell them many times along the way that there are no survivors here. You''ll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this sort of thing. "What is it, Masaru? You''ve been acting strange for the past few days. "What''s wrong with you? ......... Well, I''ve forced Masaru to pull the car all the way here by himself. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. ......... No, I''m sorry, you two stay here and watch. You can see what''s going on in King''s Landing and what I''m doing here. What? What? What? What do you mean, Masaru-san? What''s going on, Mr. Masaru? You''re not telling us something, are you? ......... That''s not good news, is it? I''m not sure what to do. This is a great way to get the most out of your day. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m sorry. I don''t know. I''m not sure how you know that. You haven''t even entered the capital yet! "Wait, Slay, let''s hear what you have to say. .......... Masaru. I''m very grateful to you for bringing me here and offering to help. However, I''m not convinced that there are no survivors without us also entering the capital. .... But I don''t think what you just said is bullshit... please explain it to me so I can understand it. .... I don''t know. In the event that you''re not sure what to do, you''ll be able to find out how to do it. Do you have any idea why the Kingdom of Greytas is asking for my help? "No, I haven''t heard any details. No. No, not in detail. Victinius? "Victinius? Victinius? The goddess of creation? Yeah, she''s the goddess. Yeah, that''s her. This is ridiculous! For thousands of years, the gods have only come down to this land for the inauguration ceremony of the king! If you''re going to lie, you''d better do it better than that! Enough! I''ll go alone! I''ll go alone!" "Sly, wait for me! There''s no way the Kingdom of Greta will recognize him as an apostle without any guarantees! Just hear me out! I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. It''s not like I''m suddenly trusted without a fight. It''s just that I had to have Victinius and Ayla Sephira come to the Kingdom of Greytas to negotiate directly with me, and I had to have King Axiom and some of his knights vouch for me. No. No, it''s not a matter of a little bit. .... It''s not a matter of a little bit. It''s not just a matter of a little bit. ......... The king is running away... isn''t the king an equal since he''s blessed by God? It''s a little-known fact that kings are allowed to represent their country, and basically have no contact or say anything to God. But in my case, I''m in a higher position than the king because I''m asked to do things and talk to him directly. Well, we''re the same(?) But I''m human. I''m the same. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''m here. "And that''s how I knew there were no survivors this time. So there is no mistake. So there is no mistake. "When did ......... you know about this, and when did ......... you know about this. How long have you known? "My first night out of town. The first night out of town, she came right by where we were both sleeping. We were both asleep. ......... So what do we do now? Stay here and watch the end of King''s Landing. I''ll make sure I kill them all so you can see with your own eyes the place that matters most to you two and what I''m going to do. .... We''re in this together. And we''re in it together! I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. If you see anyone running away, light a torch and wave it to signal us. Then we''re done talking. I''m done. Wait a minute! I''m not done talking! What? I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to say it. It''s a good idea to keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble. The two of them hurriedly looked down. There''s spears, water and food in the car! and the figure only became smaller and smaller. 98 earnestness Masaru jumped down from a rocky mountain and managed to land on the ground with scratches all over his body using magic. It''s a good idea to try to look good and fly, but you shouldn''t push yourself too hard... I only succeeded with one spell... I completely failed to land, and I scraped everywhere. .... It''s a good thing that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m sorry. I walked to the royal capital while mumbling. The reason for walking instead of running is to buy time to recover the magic power used. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a fan of your work. With a hint of ferocity in the air, the doom was slowly approaching the royal capital. And in front of the main gate of the outer wall: .......... "Then you will pay for it with your death. Air Control! Masaru uses magic to increase the oxygen concentration in the atmosphere, and covers the capital with gases other than oxygen. It''s a rough and crude magic, but the scale is overwhelming, and there''s no need for such fine control this time. "All right, next! Air Control! This time, the white powder from the item box was poured evenly into the area inside the capital that had a higher concentration of oxygen than the outside. The only thing you have to do is work quietly, and the capital will be repainted into a completely white world. "See you later, Bazelarka... I wish I could have been here when things were peaceful. So long, Bazelarka. With that, he turned on his heel and walked away from the capital. .... "Fire, then. "Fire. A candle''s worth of fire flickered from Masaru''s palm to Bazelarka. And ................ BOMB! A shorter-than-expected explosion rang out for a moment, and he wondered if he''d missed! I''m not sure what to make of it, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to say. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for, and what you can do to help. "......... Too much? The white powder that Masaru flew was just flour, and what he was aiming for was a massive dust explosion. And he even sent oxygen... If this had been done on Earth, it wouldn''t have gone this far. The dust explosion was powerful enough to blow up a building if the conditions were right, but the residue of magic power left over from Masaru''s air control reacted to Masaru''s will and combined with oxygen and flour to form fuel. As a result, the energy of the explosion was used in an instant, and ran through the designated area of the capital in a tremendous shockwave. Sometimes it crushed the living, sometimes it directly destroyed the inside of the body, and sometimes it blew the lifeless to pieces, wiping out everything in a true destruction. I have a new message for you. First of all, thank you for listening to my request. I''m sure you''ve heard of it, but I think you''re forgetting one thing: Isn''t that what Ira asked you to do, investigate the demons? Good luck with your investigation. From Victinius. Geez, ......... I have a feeling that''s what you''re going to say. You''re digging this up? ......... Really? Seriously? Masaru could do nothing but stand there. 99 [side story] The last of the bazaarca On top of a rocky hill near the royal city of Bazelarca, Knuckle and Slay looked down at Masaru as he jumped down. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. ......... You''re alive. .......... ......... Is that really a human race? I''m sure you''re not the only one. What? What? ......... Oh, yes. I''m sorry. Sorry. Good. You''re doing this for your country, right? Then you should be proud of yourself. But that man is unmeasurable. ......... The speed and stamina with which he pulls the car, the life force that keeps him alive even when he falls from this height... it seems that he does not just call himself an apostle. "Is it true what they say? "Is it true what you said earlier? Are you sure there are no survivors at ..........? I don''t know. "Well, we don''t know that. But maybe all we can do is see with our own eyes, like Masaru said. Slay, get the spear from the car. I''ll make a torch so we can signal the demons when they escape. They hurried to prepare, but there was no movement. It''s funny... it shouldn''t take this long for Masaru to move at that speed. .... I don''t know. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that will work for you. Is he already on the move inside? No, that demon is on the roof of the big inn just inside the castle town. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. There he is! It''s Masaru. It''s Masaru. You can see Masaru walking slowly towards the road that leads to the royal capital. I''m sure you''re not the only one. "No, he''s not looking back at me, that''s a sign that nothing happened. He must have some idea. Well, I''m sure we won''t lose him before we get into town. Right. "Yes, sir. But even if you''re told to watch, you won''t know what you''re doing once you''re inside the city, will you? What should we do, Mr. Knuckle? Should we change locations? "No, it doesn''t matter where we go we''ll just start here. Oh, Masaru''s at the gate. Masaru is at the gate. In the distance, they could clearly see Masaru stopping at the main gate. What are we going to do? What do you think he''s going to do? He''s not going to cut in through the main gate. .... That''s exactly what I''m talking about. That''s exactly what I''m talking about. ......... Oh? What is that? What''s that? I''m not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to do. What is that? Is it a demon law? "Snow...is it? You can''t possibly be trying to freeze the entire royal capital, can you? I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a fan of your work. No, it can''t be. ............ Hmm? Turn around ......! The next moment I thought I saw something white and shaky. BOMB!!!! The sound of an explosion rang out low and reached the two of you. You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them. "........................... .... The two of them could only stand there speechless as their hometown was being destroyed in an instant. It was a bad dream, Slay kept telling himself over and over again. 100 【100話記念】嵐のような静かな夜 Sister! Please come out! After the destruction of the royal city of Bazelarca, Victinius was holed up in his room. "It''s your fault! I''m not sure what to do. You guys are .......... It''s your fault! The story goes like this. Zeraphitis and the other male gods had seen the whole thing that Masaru was doing in Bazelarca, and they picked up on Masaru''s words, "You made Victinias look like that," and played with Victinias. "Sister, it''s time for you to change your mood. I''m sorry. "........................... .... Still no reply. I''ve been relying on ......... a lot lately, and I don''t really feel like it, but does it have to be her? I''m sorry. ......... Masaru in front of the royal city of Bazelarka. I''m not sure. I''m not sure what to do. You have a new message. I''m Aila Sephira. I''m sorry, but I''d like to ask Masaru-san to invite my sister to dinner today, if you don''t mind. I''d like to thank you for your support. "Victinius isn''t feeling well. ......... Okay, I don''t have a choice. Isla! I''ll invite you over for dinner tonight, and I''ll manage to prepare a nice meal for you, and you can call Victinius. I''ll make sure you get Victinius. New message. Thank you very much. Please call me back when you''re done preparing dinner. And for the sake of both of us, please make sure that those two knights have separate seats. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m not sure what''s going to happen here, so I''m going to have to ask them where they''d like to settle down and start preparing. . Thus, Masaru put aside all talk of King''s Landing and everything else, and asked Srei and Knuckle, who had joined him, to show him a place near a flower garden with a nice atmosphere, and he began to prepare food and tables. I''m not sure why we''re mowing the lawn at a time like this. .... "Why would we be mowing at a time like this? Slay and Knuckle were sent out to cut the grass with sickles to clear the field. Don''t complain, just do it! You''ll find out why later, and you might be the one who regrets cutting corners. I don''t have time to make soup, so I just pulled the boiled one out of the item box and .... I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m sure I''m going to be able to do it. ......... I''m going to open up the quail wings along the bone, add some salt and pepper, and rub some homemade mayonnaise and this ponzu sauce into it. .... The steak will come later. ......... Saut mushrooms in olive oil in a pan. ......... Add the mushrooms and mayonnaise to the slices of rabbit meat that have been salted and peppered. Put the mushrooms and mayonnaise on top and grill. ....... I''ll add some herb salad to the mix. ......... I''ll just tear up the veggies and use the onion dressing I made up. I like crabs, so I''ll probably add some shredded crab. For the steak, cut the muscle, pound it well to make it tender, pepper it first to get rid of the smell of the meat, and then salt and pepper it again just before you cook it. .... I looked up and smelled something good. When I looked up, I saw two people who had come to take a peek at the good smell, and they were drooling right now. "...Did you mow the grass? I''m almost done. Why do you have to use separate salt and pepper? Why do you have to use salt and pepper separately?" "If it''s almost done, then get it over with... well, you know... when you cook meat, you put pepper on it just before you cook it to get rid of the smell. Then add salt and pepper again just before cooking. The reason for this is that if you put salt first, the flavor and good oil will escape with the moisture, and the pepper before grilling is to give the meat a peppery aroma. If you''re looking for a steak that''s just cooked meat, it''s boring and not very tasty. I see. "Wow, there''s a lot to it. Wow. "Don''t be impressed, just get it over with, we''re almost done cooking the meat and dinner will be ready, then get dressed, wash your hands and go sit over there. Why are there two seats? "Why are there two seats? There''s no tablecloth at our table. Five seats? What''s going on? Come on, hurry up! We''ve got company! A customer? I hurriedly digested what I had been told, tilting my head, and took my place at the bare wooden table and simple chairs. "Hey, dinner''s ready, come on! ...Hmm? "Hey, dinner''s ready. It''s not you. Masaru suddenly speaks to someone and tells them it''s not you. The two of you are worried that you''ve been overworked and have gone crazy. The two of you are worried that you''ve been overloaded. It''s for your own good, right? A guest is a person who comes to a place like this: .... I''m sorry. Interrupting Srey, two beautiful women appear behind Masaru. They''re here. We''re hungry, let''s eat quickly. Let''s eat quickly. "Sister, let''s say hello first. Excuse me, Mr. Masaru. Thank you for the invitation. Thank you for the invitation. I''m relieved to see you''re doing better than I thought. Enjoy your meal. Oh, by the way, let me introduce you. This is Slay, and this is Knuckle. And this is Victinius, and that''s Ayla Sephira. Well, why don''t you take a seat. Take a seat. Then he pulled out a seat for Victinius and Ayla Sephira, in that order, and began to prepare the food. More and more food is lined up on the table. Let''s see, tonight we''ve got quail with mayonnaise and ponzu, rabbit with mushroom mayonnaise, and this steak is supposed to be from a big boar called King Boar. For soup, I''m having a crab ball soup with crab, which Victinius likes. The herb salad also has crab meat in it. Victinias likes to eat a little bit of everything, right? Eat what you want, how you want. "Mmm... "Mmmm... delicious! Masaru, we need more crabs! Masaru, we don''t have enough crabs!" "No wonder ......... is offering you Slay and Knuckle crabs! Come on, eat up. Eat it. The crabs are being robbed right in front of our eyes, but the two of them are having none of it. "Come on, you still want some? Take my crab too. "Sister! "Sister! Take my crab too. Please take mine. And so the hectic and lively meal ended, and the two left. However, there were no signs of tampering with Slay''s and Knuckle''s dishes except for the robbed crab meat. You guys ......... need to eat, please. I''m not going to finish cleaning up. I''m sorry. And so the day of the fall of Bazelarka''s capital passed quietly into the night. 101 果てしない残骸 ......... Do you think the Kingdom of Greitas will send troops? I think so. "Well, Masaru told Zerg that they''re on their way, so I think they''re coming. .... ......... What will they do for us when they arrive .......... "" " Three people just standing there in front of the former Bazelarka royal capital. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s worth it. I''m not sure what to say. And ......... getting ready to leave? "I wonder what they''re doing here. .... What are they doing here? It''s Masaru''s fault, you know. It''s Masaru''s fault. "......................... " It''s Mr. Masaru''s fault. It''s not Masaru''s fault. ........................ Well, I guess I''ll just clean up the debris and look for the demon''s body! I''ve been asked to investigate! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. It''s a simple job to put the large debris into the item box. I''m sure you''re not going to use the rubble to rebuild King''s Landing ........., but you might need some facilities for people to live in for reconstruction. I''ll talk to him about it later. I''ll talk to you later. It''s always easier to break something than to build it. I don''t know how many people were able to escape from the capital, but since they were building the city, it was clear that they would have to work endlessly to provide refugees with a place to live and support their livelihood. I''m sure you''ve heard of it, but I''ve never heard of it. I''ll tell you what. Just keep storing the undamaged rubble: .... I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it''s a good idea. .... I''m sorry. In Bazelarka, 70% of the buildings in the castle town are made of bricks, 10% are made of stone, and the remaining 20% are made of wood. This is the reason why the number of bricks is countless. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for and what you''re not looking for. ......... I knew it was a pest. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. There''s nothing I can find out by dismantling it. .... Oh, right, you have appraisal skills! [] I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that will help you. It has a voracious appetite and will not leave until it has devoured all the creatures and carcasses in the area. What is it? I''m not sure what you''re talking about. It''s not appraised. .... Whoa! There''s a new message. This is Isla Sephira. I''ve seen the results of your appraisal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will retrieve it later. You will be rewarded when you come back down to earth. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I don''t know. In fact, the reason why the body is saggy is because the explosion Masaru caused has messed up the inside, and when the male gods who will be in charge of the dissection cut it open, something tragic will happen, but that''s another story. So let''s continue with the cleanup. .... Progress... Progress...currently at 0.06%...still a long way to go: .... 102 救援 Twenty-seven days had passed since the royal capital of Bazelarka was reduced to rubble. There were already few traces of the royal capital, only sparse fragments of bricks lying around and the remains of a well. I''m not sure what to make of this. ......... What are you doing? I''m sure you''re looking for someone. I''m going to have a look around, so Slay and Knuckle stay here. . I was looking for ............ Bazelarka Royal City. I''ve been looking for the royal city of Bazelarca. Hey, Masaru, I think you''re overdoing it. You''ve completely cleared the land. What the hell did you do? What have you done? The troops were a mixed force of 300 Zerg, knights, and elite soldiers, and they arrived quite early. However, the troops had arrived in the vicinity about two days prior to this, but they had fallen into unforeseen circumstances, such as the absence of the rocky mountains that had been used as landmarks and the inability to see the royal capital, which should have been easy for anyone to find. This was due to the dismantling of the landmark rocky mountains as building materials and the dismantling of the royal capital, but no one would have imagined that. No...King''s Landing collapsed in a minor accident .... "A little accident? "A little accident? I don''t know. I''m not sure what to do. You can''t hide the frustration on your face, of course. "So, any survivors? None. No. Where''s King''s Landing? He wiped it out in an instant. When? ......... When? As soon as I got here. Less than ten days from the day you returned to the Kingdom of Gratus, King''s Landing was rubble. I knew it. Slay''s still angry. So what am I supposed to do? "Prepare for .........''s return? You''re not seriously ......... saying that, are you? You''re serious about . "I''m afraid I have nothing better to do. It''s true. There''s nothing you can say to Masaru about this. So? Did you find out anything about the demon? What? Yeah... they left it to me and I never saw it again. .... I''m sorry. I forgot all about the creepy goofy demon until you told me. Don''t you want to hear about it? How? How do you... how do you do that? You''re always in touch, right? He only contacts me from time to time... but maybe he''s watching? I''d like to hear from you if you''re watching. .... There''s a new message. I haven''t received any reports on that demon yet. I have a pretty good idea what it is, but I can''t talk about it until I know for sure. Please give me some more time. Also, the area around the royal city of Bazelarca has been sealed off temporarily, so there''s no rush to get away from there. ?VICTINIUS .................. Slay, get ready to leave here with Knuckle. Zerg, I want you to pack up your troops and get them ready to move. "What do you hear? What did you hear? What the hell is going on? This area has been sealed off temporarily by the gods. The area around the royal city of Bazelarca is off-limits. ........., I assume you can explain in detail? I don''t know. Don''t ask. There''s nothing we can do about it anyway, so let''s get the hell out of here! The target is the coastal city of Portarym. The target is the coastal city of Portalim. 103 ポータリィムへ We decided to move around, and about 300 of us lined up to go to Portarym. So, why Portarym? "That''s easy, it''s close. Whether Bazelarka is to be rebuilt or absorbed by the Kingdom of Greitas, Portaleum will be the closest city to the disputed capital. In other words, even a face-to-face meeting will make a difference in the future, and I want to give the soldiers and knights behind me a break. I see. I''m sure you''ve got a lot of questions, but I''m sure you''re not the only one. "......... What? ......... Ah! Another Bazelarka city! That''s right! Of course there are! "Hey! What''s the deal with Bazelarca in Masaru''s mind? I didn''t even know what Bazelarka was until the other day, what are you guys talking about? ......................... For some reason, everyone stopped and looked up to the heavens. What''s more, ......... it''s not my fault, is it? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. It''s not my fault. ......................... Now everyone turns away. ......... Everyone''s got no plan? All you do is complain. .......... "After all, we''re under orders. "In the end, we''re just a bunch of ends acting on orders. We''re just a bunch of people acting on orders. "So who''s the commander of the troops? This time, his gaze fell on Zarg. "So, Zerg, you want to take command? No, I''ll be Masaru''s man. I''ll be Masaru''s man. .... "I''m a citizen of Greitas. I''m not even a citizen of Greitas. I''m not even a citizen of Gratus. All right, all right, we''re sorry. I''m not gonna complain anymore. So give me a break. I''ll leave the chain of command to Masaru. I''ll leave the chain of command to Masaru. I''m the one who needs a break. .... I''m just a small, ordinary citizen. I''ll leave it to Masaru. "......... What does it mean to be a common or small citizen? .... You''re wrong about a lot of things. You''ve got it all wrong. .... You can say whatever you want. .... I''m not sure if you''ve heard of this, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. What I''m doing now is totally service overtime, so don''t complain . Or is someone going to pay you for it? "......... aren''t you actually making a raggedy profit just from the scrap metal in Bazelarka Royal Capital? That''s what I''ve been told. .... I''m not sure if I can take that. I don''t know. I don''t think so. I''m not sure what to make of it. I don''t know... I guess I''ll just leave it somewhere else. "Wait a minute! I''m not sure. That''s a problem. "Wait a minute! "You''re so selfish. .... "Wait a minute! The rest of us, who had been walking along with them for a long time, were doing weird things by the time we reached Portarym. 104 Portrim and Slay It''s Masaru! We were worried when we didn''t hear from you after so long. How''s Adelina doing? I can''t seem to find her. .... "Commander. "Sir, the men behind you are knights and soldiers of King''s Landing. Say hello to them first. .... I''m sorry. In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. I''m not sure what you''re talking about, but I''ve got your girl Adelina! If you want her back, you''ll have to give Lancelot his desk job! I almost tripped and fell off the gazebo. "It works! It''s very effective! ......... Lancelot needs to calm down a bit. I''m going to leave you with some desk work. Wait a minute! Wait a minute! You''re leaving your desk work behind again! That''s your job, sir. Shouldn''t we ask him why he''s here with this monstrous troop when he''s supposed to be building a city with beastmen? He was still the same, and I felt a sense of security as if I had returned to my old home. I''m sure you''re right. We''ll have a meeting with a limited number of people, and the Cook Platoon will be forced to participate. "Wait a minute! Wait a minute! We''re not in that position. .... We''re not in that position. "It''s mandatory. We''re forced to participate. Cook''s futile resistance was silenced by Masaru and Lancelot''s words. Hurry up. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I think it''s a good idea. It''s a pain in the ass. "All right, we''re in session. All right, let''s keep it that way. Open the chamber, everyone else go back to work. All right. Zerg, Slay and Knuckle are all we need. The rest of you can go to ......... and have Adolph, who fought me in a duel, show you around and get some rest. I''ll be back. You''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. In the end, Adolph was demoted to an apprentice for three years and is now busy doing chores. ......... Congress Hall, Conference Room 1. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Did Lancelot do his job properly? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m your kid? Yes, he was doing his job. He''s a different person than before... he says he doesn''t know what you''ll do to him when you come back if he doesn''t do his job. I don''t know. "Gee, don''t tell me what to do, Wade. And what about you guys? You''ve obviously dropped the subject, but I''m not going to pursue it. "These two are knights of Bazelarca, Slay and Knuckle. And this is Zerg, the commander of the unit you just saw. "Commander? "Seriously, a commander? The one who shouted in surprise was Guy from the Cook Platoon. What''s wrong? Is there a problem? "My classmate... And yet, he''s the commander of a unit in King''s Landing while I''m just an ordinary member of a platoon. "Oh... "Wow... that''s quite a rise. So you''re that good. That''s how talented you are. I''m a platoon officer. "No, it''s all Masaru''s fault. It''s all Masaru''s fault. He did something stupid and got into a fight with Masaru and the others and was torn to pieces. No, it''s all Masaru''s fault. "Hmph, that was a stupid thing to do. Masaru is more than a match for me, any knight or soldier is no match for him. Guy... "In case you''re wondering, Guy your brother is a retired knight. What happened? What''s going on? He''s married to Zarg''s sister and he''s guarding the gates of our city. What happened? "The most successful man in our family is .... The best man in our family is . He''s my son-in-law, by the way. He''s my son-in-law. I gave him a good beating and left him alone for a while. He''s down on his desk and won''t move, so there''s no need for him to do anything else. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. "What? "What? I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure what to make of that. Fortunately, a good number of civilians survived and escaped thanks to the efforts of knights and soldiers, but that''s not my job. It''s not my job. Did you defeat the demon? The Masaru there blew up the entire city. Now the place where the royal capital of Bazelarka used to be is just a vacant lot with some rubble on the ground. You can find it here. ......................... I''m not sure what to say. I''ve been planting trees for a while now, and I''ve been randomly planting young trees I''ve collected from forests and such. I''ve planted young trees from the forest. "Mon! That''s not it! What are you doing to me? What are you doing? Destroying evidence? Are you trying to turn the site of King''s Landing into a forest? Hey, Sly. In front of the commander, calm down. Calm down. Srei is pissed off by Masaru''s little trick, and Knuckle is disgusted but appreciates Srei. I''m not sure what you''re doing here. I''m not sure why you''re here if the royal city of Bazelarca has been destroyed and you''re here to finish the job. I don''t understand. Lancelot''s gaze urges me to speak quickly. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve. Lancelot nodded silently. If you''re going to rebuild Bazelarka''s royal capital first, please help me, even if it''s just a little. I''m sure you''ll be able to find a way to help me. "What? What? Wait a minute! I''m a knight of Bazelarca. What is .... What? Shut up, kid! Me and Masaru are talking. I''m sorry. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m sure you''re not the only one. In the event that you''ve got a lot of money, you''ll be able to take advantage of it. So I want you to give Lancelot a good beating, both physically and mentally, including the previous skills and knowledge. Please. Please. "The royal succession... I''ll beat you up if you don''t do well. Is that what you want? I don''t care if you punch, kick, or slash me as long as you heal properly. Just be careful you don''t die. Just be careful you don''t die. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve. I''m not sure if you''ll be able to see the difference, but I''m sure you can. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sorry. You said knuckles? So you''re going to tell that kid to die? Nobody''s telling him that! That''s what you''re saying, Knuckle. ......... If Bazelarka wants to regain control of the country, it needs a banner. If it''s the royal family, that seems to be the least of their problems, but to these power-hungry idiots, the royal family is nothing but a distraction. So it''s only natural that they''d try to eliminate it. I''m the one with the power lust. "If I were those power-hungry idiots, I''d assassinate them right now. And don''t promote whoever suits you. And don''t promote whoever suits you. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. But I guess it''s safe to learn under Lancelot, who is a powerful man outside the country. Well, it can''t be helped... it''s Slay''s fault for holding the royal succession for so long. Make sure you do. If you''re going to abandon it now, you might as well die. You''re asking for trouble. "Yes. "Well, now you can pretend you died defeating the demons that destroyed King''s Landing. I''ll do it. I''ll have to do it, won''t I? "If you don''t want to die... "Unless you want to die. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at our own web site. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''m here. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing. So, how is Adelina doing? Yeah, she''s fine. She''s doing a lot of work as a representative of the city. She''s doing a lot of work as the head of the city. Maybe she''ll settle down as the head of the city. Come on out! Come on out! Let''s duel! Masaru! It seems I''ve tugged at the heartstrings of my idiot uncle, not to mention my idiot parents... it''s too much trouble! 105 second battle Get out in front! Let''s duel! Masaru! Lancelot''s face was filled with anticipation and excitement as he said this. It was obvious that he wanted to use Adelina as an excuse to go on a rampage. All right. Then, if Lancelot wins, I''ll arrange for Adelina to be returned to Portalime so that she can give her opinion. But if I win I''ll borrow Cook''s platoon and Cook''s brother, the carpenter, and his crew for a while. "Done! Done! Let''s go to the training camp! "Why us? Why my brothers? "Why us and my brothers?" Cook complains, but of course he''s not going to listen. "What, you think I''m going to lose? "What, you think I''m going to lose?" his superior glared at him. "Captain, you''d better not try anything rash. .... "Captain, you''d better not try anything reckless. "Captain, you''d better not try anything rash. "Oh, you''re breaking in? Wade, the outsider, will sacrifice you. "Is it my fault? ...Am I crazy? .... I''m sorry. "Well, give it up, captain. I''ll at least help you move when I''m done with mine. I''ll at least help you move when I''m done with mine. I''m not sure what to do. He had no choice but to limp along with the others, but his steps were heavy. By the time they reached the training center, the number of people in the gallery had somehow increased, and the area became a bit of a festival. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do it. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s a hero in the Kingdom of Greytas. .... It''s not the kind of thing you want to be dueling over. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to do. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s a fan of your work. "......... yes? I''m not sure what you''re talking about. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. I''m afraid of large creatures, and I haven''t challenged them to close combat, so I guess I''ve been misunderstood. I''ve also fought hexenbiests with bows and poison. .... I don''t know. I''m not sure if you''ve thought about it or not. No, no, I think I can handle it. No. So let me surprise you. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. But since then, my level of skill has risen considerably, and I''m more comfortable with my weaponry... I''m not as bogged down as I was before. Yu Narumi(20) Occupation: Adventurer Affiliation: Adventurer''s Guild TitleBombernewApostleStrong LuckHunter of Magical BeastsBug''s Natural EnemyDeveloperPioneerLover of ProductionSkill CollectorGambling GiveawayTransporter Level 4952 Life Force 347359 Magic 404416 Strength 160164 Physical strength 130133 Mental 114117 Speed 121124 Luck 53 SkillsSwordplay 4Bodywork 4Archery 3Healing Magic 3Appraisal 46Search 4Demolition 6Mining 4Logging 3Farming 6Smithing 6Masonry 8Woodworking 6Leatherwork 5Formulation 4Engineering 5Architecture 4Arithmetic 4Art 4Singing 3Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap "Well, it''s time to fight... Lancelot, are you ready? "Yeah, I''m ready. I''m ready. Let''s fight. As in the previous battle, Masaru was armed with a club and Lancelot with a greatsword. They stand apart from each other in silence. "......... Hmm... let''s go! It''s a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web. In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. I''m not sure what to do. ...someone mutters. In return, Masaru takes a third of the club and cleaves it from the right. This is a habit of Masaru''s when he uses the club, he uses the first swing to check his timing and see how he''s doing that day. Of course, Lancelot evades it without a hitch. It''s a good thing you''re getting better at this. You''re getting pretty good at this, aren''t you? I''ll take it. You too. Your sword muscles look completely different from before. It looks like you''ve been working out a lot. Yeah. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to do with your time. ...d*mn it! In the nick of time, Masaru puts his hand in to cushion the impact. Masaru then swats away Lancelot''s tongue and tries to break his stance, but... bam! Masaru then tries to break Lancelot''s stance by shaking off his tongue. d*mn, that was a kick! It looks like he''s got a bad leg. You kicked me and now you''re complaining about it. While he''s talking, he thrusts out his club and turns his upper body upside down to break his stance, then launches a series of attacks. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it. .... Masaru In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, please do not hesitate to contact us. Of course, Masaru had never learned it or seen it, and had only read an outline of it in an old book, but he had always been fascinated by stick and staff arts, which could be held long for long periods of time, or short for short periods of time, and could be varied according to the skill of the user. It is gradually taking shape. "Poke... pay... cleave... move your feet carefully... cherish each one so that your core does not waver. . This is the first time I''ve ever seen such a thing. It''s a good idea to take a look at a few of the most common types of shoes that you can find. "Poke... poke... pay... cleave ......... small and carefully .... "Cleave. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing. "Hey, that''s not good! Somebody stop Masaru! He can''t see the commander! "Stop it... how do I stop that thing? .... I can''t see. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. I''m not sure what to do. We''ll all hold them! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. "Aah! The cudgel that was thrust out without any movement up, down, left or right was very difficult to recognize and avoid. It''s also a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing and how you''re doing it. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for and what you can do to help. Command! You''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I''ve reached my limit! Let''s go! "Captain, you take this side, I''ll take that side. Guy, you take the back! It''s a training spear, you can do it for real! We''re coming too! I''ll borrow this training spear. I''ll borrow this training spear. Cook''s platoon, Slay, and Knuckle are ready to take on Masaru, grabbing their training spears and surrounding him. We''ll go at the same time! I''m not sure what to do. Three...two...one...! Eight training spears are waved at Masaru at the same time. In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, there are a few things you can do. "What the hell? I''m not sure what to do. What''s .... What? In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. You! You''re going to kill the commander! What? I''m not sure what to say, but I''m not sure what to do. What''s wrong with Lancelot? I''m not sure what to do. I''m going to heal you, just wait a minute! You''ll be able to find a lot more information on this topic in this article. I''m sorry, I just thought you were moving better and better and I got carried away. I''m sorry. Sorry. Don''t apologize... I''m proud that you were able to draw that much power from me, but I''m not a bitter prick now. That last one... that was serious. I think I still need to work on my training. .... I don''t know. I''m not sure why people are so angry. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. "At any rate, that greatsword needs to be repaired, so don''t take it. I''ll take it. "Well, as long as it''s fixed by the time Cook''s platoon and my brothers are ready, it won''t be a problem. As long as you fix it by the time Cook''s platoon and my brothers are ready. The exchange between the two of them reminded him that they had been the subject of a bet, and he felt depressed. "......... The situation is what it is, can''t we call it a draw? There was no one to pick up on Cook''s mumbling. 106 面接 Inside the room, Cook, his brother, his wife, and his brother''s carpenter friends were gathered, looking anxious. I''m sorry to keep you waiting. We''ve got a lot of work to do... well, make yourself comfortable. Make yourself comfortable. I''m sorry to keep you waiting, but we have a lot of work to do. "Oh, so that''s your brother. There''s not much of a resemblance. .... I''m sorry. Masaru followed him into the room, talking lightly. They were suddenly summoned and told that they would be meeting with the head of the city without any explanation, which made them shudder. I''ll be blunt: I want you to go to the city he builds for a while. I want you to go to the city he builds for a while and learn and master their technology. "Technology? "Technology? What the hell kind of .... "Of course. Of course, you''re carpenters, so construction skills. His cities can be built in four days at the earliest, and they are quite beautiful. "In four days? "In four days? How does he do that? That''s what you need to learn. Learn it. Everyone was listening quietly to the conversation between Lancelot and Cook''s brother, when a man interrupted them. I''m sorry, is that an order? Is that an order or a job? I''m sorry, is that an order or a job? Who are you? Who are you? I''m Joe''s father-in-law, Tona''s father. Joe''s got the site now, but I''m Nash. I''m Nash. Cook''s brother is Joe and his wife is Tona. He''s basically a family man, and he''s the key to this whole thing. Let me do the talking. I''m Masaru. The first thing to remember is that Lancelot is not asking for anything unreasonable, and that you will be paid. The amount of money will be based on the employment regulations of the kingdom, so it is not high. But isn''t it a rare opportunity to get paid and learn a new skill? Wouldn''t it be worth a fortune to have a skill that no one else in the kingdom has? At first, Nash looked at him with interest, but then his expression gradually changed to one of suspicion. By the way, he''s the one who built the pump for the well. He''s also the one who made the pump for the well, and most of the new things we''ve been trying lately are his idea. Whoa. Huh? You''ve regained some credibility? You can see it all over his face. .... How long is the time frame? "We''re looking at six months to a year. We''ll discuss it depending on the progress. Do you have a house? Do you have a house to live in? We can take care of one family in the temple for now, and we''ll let you have a couple of houses to start with. The rest can be built as needed. We can build as we go. "Four days to build: .... Yeah, that''s right. Yeah, that''s right. I''m sure it would work better if we had more people working on it in parallel, but I won''t say anything else. "Can I have a word with you? .... I''m sorry. Tona says apologetically. We have children, and we would like to know about their safety and well-being. "Oh. "Oh, so Cook''s your uncle. Whoa, Cook was your uncle. "Oh, Cook''s your uncle." "Don''t be your uncle. ......... You''re only 22. He''s only 22. Brother, if you feel that way, get married soon. You can have two kids like us. You could have two kids like us. The age of adulthood here is 13, and most people are married by the time they are 20. In other words, Masaru is out of marriage even after being rejuvenated. I''m sure there''s no danger unless there''s a lot of trouble. There are other children in town, and there is a large open space where you can play, so don''t worry. In addition, because of the custom of the beasts, meals are prepared and eaten by everyone, and since we can''t eat or raise enough wind quail, we even let them escape in moderation, so you won''t have any trouble eating. You''ll never have trouble eating. "Do you all cook and eat together? Yes, we have human cooks and we have wheat, so the food won''t taste bad. Of course, if you want to cook privately, you can. I''m sorry. "Wow... it feels strange when Masaru speaks coherently. I''m always sane. I''ve always been decent. I''m always decent. It''s you guys who are brainy and disappointing. You''re the ones who are brainy and disappointing. "You don''t know what you''re talking about. Lancelot and Cook are both trying to figure out what''s going on, but are left alone. Anyway, could you all please come? "All right. It doesn''t seem to be a problem, and if the Commander asks us to go, then let''s go. Okay. Anyway, I guess it''s good that they''re coming. After that, we talked about various preparations and broke up. 107 騒がしい報酬 The meeting with the invitees to the city was over, and the trade of ore with a large amount of ant shells and other materials was settled, and a large amount of ant materials were released into the warehouse, causing chaos. "Sorry I''m late. It''s getting late. It was Ayla Sephira who gently called out from behind me. When I turned around, Victinius was there as well, his figure illuminated by the moonlight, showing me the meaning of the word ''divine''. Welcome, both of you. This is the second time Victinius and I have met here... it feels like a long time ago. It feels like ages ago. Yes, this is on the roof of the dormitory where I talked to Victinius before. "Yes... this brings back memories. "Yes... I miss it. It was a night with a beautiful moon like this. "Oh my God! "Oh, sister, please don''t enter our world! The two of them smile at Ayla Sephira, who puffs out her cheeks adorably: .... "Hmm, Ira, are you jealous? "Hmm? Is she jealous? Which one? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s a little jealous. She''s really naive. So, what do you want today? I don''t have any crabs for you. .... No. I''m not here for the crabs, you know! That''s right, we''re not that picky eaters! All right, all right. I''ll welcome you even if you don''t want to come. You should show up more often. I''ll make you something delicious if you tell me beforehand. I''ll make you something delicious. "............................ "......... Don''t worry about it, sister. And then, a quiet and peaceful time passed for a while. ".........! I forgot! What''s the matter, Ira? I''ve brought you your reward today. Hmm? ! Here it is! A ticket that grants divine weapon skills! If you use this, you can obtain a skill, a very valuable item! This is a very valuable item. "Oh, Masaru, you remember so well. You''re really related to it, aren''t you? I''m sure you''re very lucky. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. "Hey, Ira, come back! "Wait a minute! Victinius! ............ Okay, I got the picture on my phone, so we''re good to go. "Hey! Hey! Take a picture of me, too! Come on! Come on! In the end, I left Isla Sephira to her own devices and spent three minutes taking pictures. "You''re both terrible. You''re both terrible. I took a quick shot of Isla Sephira looking a little tearful, and then decided to return to seriousness. "So, what was it? "A skill-granting ticket! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to use it. "......... Yes, I''ll use it. I''ll use it. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do it, but I''m going to try. Then a blank tarot card appears in front of Masaru''s chest and floats in the air, spinning around. "Now, Masaru... please touch that card. . When I gently touched it with my fingertip, a pattern appeared on the surface for a moment, and before I could confirm it, the card dissolved into thin air. "Okay, I''m done. The new skill should have taken hold by now, so please check it. Please check. When I checked my status, I saw that I had indeed gained a new skill. What skills have you gained? What skills have you added? I''m curious too! I think it''s this one... the Precision 6 skill. I''m curious! It''s a very simple skill... What do you mean maybe? "I don''t know, but before I knew it, there were 2 Stick, 2 Spear, and 2 Staff skills. I don''t know. I''m not sure what you mean by "maybe", but I''m pretty sure that''s what I meant. No, no, no. "No, no, no, no, no, no! I''m very grateful for your kindness, Ira! I''m not sure what to say. Isla! Masaru! Note: This is not an imitation of a chicken clucking. "Hmm? Oh, that''s not what I meant! Wait a minute! Mr. Victinius! Hey, sister! That''s not what I meant! Then why are you both running away? Wait! Wait! In this way, Masaru enjoyed a fun chase with two beautiful women, and Ira Sephira successfully returned the favor to Victinius. Yu Narumi(20) Occupation "The adventurer Affiliation "The adventurer''s gallery Title: "Explosive Magic Bomar", "Apostle", "Strong Luck", "Demon hunter", "Insect natural enemy", "Developer", "Pathfinder", "No class production is good", "Skil collector", "Gambling no scenery", "Transporter". Reveal 52 Vitality 359 Magic Power 416 Strength 164 Strength 133 Spirit 117 Soyasa 124 Movement 53 Skil "Kenjutsu 4" "Rod 2" "Gun 2" "Staff 2" "Body 4" "Bow 3" "Healing Magic 3" "Precision 6" "Identification 46" "Exploration 4" "Disintegration 6" "Extraction 4" "Logging 3" "Agriculture 6" "Forging 6" "Stone Work 8" "Carpentry 6" "Leather Work 5" "Blending 4" "Civil Engineering 5" "Construction 4" "Arithmetic 4" "Art 4" "Singing 3 Language Translation" "{g" "؈D 108 海の幸 "Yes, we''ll be seining today! Knights, let''s do our best to be cheerful. . "......... What''s a seine? Lancelot tilted his head. It is a method of fishing that is used on shallow beaches. It''s a fishing technique used in shallow waters. "Oh, that''s a new technique! I''m fired up! For some reason, he doesn''t seem to question the fact that the Order is being sent out to fish. The method is simple, you spread this net out in a U-shape over the sea in a small boat, and you pull the ends together. Well, you''ll know it when you see it, so let''s go to the beach right there. Let''s go to the beach. The group of knights formed a line and went down to the beach as if on a field trip. In the end, Masaru suddenly began to sing, "The sea, the sea, the sea, the sea is big," and the bastards of the Knights chorused a mysterious original song, "The big sea," with a thick voice. In fact, when Masaru sings a song, for some reason, the "language translation" skill works naturally and we can understand it very naturally, but most of the time, when we try to sing it, the grammar and the words are completely different and the melody and the lyrics do not match. However, for some reason, the song "Big Sea" fit perfectly and was a big hit. "Where did this huge net come from... and that little boat too .... "Never mind! Don''t worry about it! You''re going bald! Shut up! Don''t tell me you''re going bald, or I''ll go bald! Later, I heard that he has a family history of thinning at the top of his head, and that he is very concerned about it. (At the moment, his hair is still alive and well. ) ..................... Well, I''ll take the boat and spread out the net, so we''ll split into two teams and one team will hold the rope on this side! Hold on to the rope! "Hey! Don''t use your mind like that! "Don''t you dare use your mind!" "I''ll ignore you and get on the boat and spread the net. It''s been a long time since I was in elementary school, but I''ll be happy if we catch a lot of fish. The net was stretched out and spread out in a semicircle over the sea in half an hour. The knightly bastards are holding the ropes at both ends with eager faces, waiting for the signal. It''s time for you to pull it out. Don''t pull too fast, or the net will be sore! Please pull carefully and surely. Now, let''s begin! ! While the net was being pulled with great force, Masaru was sitting on a small boat watching the net to make sure it didn''t get caught anywhere. .... ...Something was making a big shadow inside the net. I''m not sure if the Knights are going to be okay... there are 150 of us, can we handle it? Even though he noticed it, the watcher had no intention of stopping it. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the following web site: .... "Hey! I''m not sure what to make of it, but I think it''s a good idea. "Brother... you''re a demon. You''re just trying to stir things up here. You''re stirring things up here? It was the fisherman who was steering the boat that made the comment. Basically, fishermen in this world use pole fishing because it is dangerous. I hope the net doesn''t break... I want to do it one more time... .... I hope the net doesn''t break. "I hope the net doesn''t break. "Hey, bro! I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to say. It was a blue lobster with a chubby form that was cornered by the seine. It was a blue lobster with a round shape. "Big brother, get it out of the net! You''ll lose the whole net! We can''t let it escape! "I can''t let you get away! It''s mine! I don''t care! Don''t die, brother! He leans out of the boat and gently touches the giant lobster''s shell with his club. "Electric shock! The creatures around me shuddered and floated up. ......... A seine? I''m not sure what to make of this. The one outside the seine! Yes, that net! Everyone pull a little harder! This lobster is still alive and we can''t get it back! Hurry up! The lobster still won''t fit in the item box, so we''ll have to bring it up to the beach and blast it again... but there''s seriously a lot of life floating around. When I put the lobsters away and sorted them out, I found a bunch of creatures I''d never seen before. What''s this? ......... A tiny crocodile, a seahorse with legs... a clam with fins? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. Flounder? ...and here''s a turtle with a .................. wrapped shell: .... I''m not sure if this is the best day I''ve had in my life, but I feel like I''m in another world. I don''t know. "What a haul! I''ve never seen anything like it... is this really edible? I''d like to hear it too... and by the way, the frog Lancelot is holding right now is not poisonous. "All right! This is my dinner! In this world, even frogs are found in the sea. And the commander''s dinner... it''s about 40 centimeters long, so it might be worth eating, but... "What? Where''s that big bug? I retrieved it. What''s wrong? I was wondering if it was edible. .... Is it bad? No, I mean, I have a use for it. .... No. ........................... ................ What the heck, flat knight A... you''re persistent! But I''ve made some arrangements in case there are people with a nose for good food! The only thing we get is fish, okay? Lancelot spoke of the arrangement he had made beforehand. "...so... In the meantime, I''ll be the one to prepare and provide the technology, so you''ll get priority for what you want, and in this case, the deal is that I''ll give priority to fish that are suitable for food. It''s good. "......... Is it good? ........................... What do you think? With some trickery, we managed to seine twice more that day and got a lot of seafood, including three more lobsters. I have a new message for you. I want to have a party with everyone, so please prepare a meal for me later. I''m hoping for the blue crab. ?From Victinius ......... There you are. There you are. 109 knuckle Oh, by the way, Knuckle, do you have to go back to your country? "Kyu, what''s this all of a sudden? "No, I don''t think he''s patriotic and wants the kingdom to recover as soon as possible. No, I was just wondering if you''re patriotic and want to see the kingdom restored as soon as possible. I was just thinking. I was wondering if you were patriotic and wanted to see the kingdom restored as soon as possible. "Of course I''m patriotic! ...I hope you won''t be so angry. Well, I don''t know anything about patriotism, so I''ll just leave it at that: .... I''m not sure what to make of this. I was just thinking. That''s true, but... "That''s true, but... you''re saying that yourself? I''m sure you''re not the only one who can''t go, but you''re the only one who can. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. "Okay. "All right. I''ll be leaving early tomorrow morning, then. I''ll leave early tomorrow morning. "I''ll make the preparations, horse, carriage, companion, water and food. Well, have fun with the fish today. Well, enjoy the fish. "Yes, sir! He straightened his posture, but Masaru wasn''t his superior. He was not a superior officer, but in Knuckle''s mind, it was more than Masaru could have imagined that he had clearly indicated what he was going to do. Even if it was a little difficult. In the event that you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find out more about it on the web. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do it, but I''m going to try. It''s not a bad idea for the Kingdom of Greta to owe these two a favor now. Yeah. "Yeah, I''d rather not have to think about stupid wars and stuff, it''ll calm the country down a bit. I hope our king doesn''t get any crazy ideas. .... "That''s not a problem. "That''s no problem. I''ve nailed Axiom to the wall, and he''s going to start developing the country instead of thinking about expanding it while he''s alive. Axiom. "Well, well, well... the king of a country is now nothing. Thanks to you, I''ll be able to live a comfortable life. But how did you persuade the king? "Well, I invited Victinius and Isla Sephira to the audience chamber. The two goddesses came down in one shot. "........................... Who the hell are you? No, I don''t want to hear anything else. I don''t want to be a snake. I''m sorry. A few minutes ago, you were looking like a mastermind, and then you suddenly sobered up and became quiet. .... The other day, he was on the roof of Portalim''s dormitory, but don''t worry. I don''t care. "Hey! I''m really curious. You''ve got other things to worry about. If you don''t do your job properly, the country won''t mind, but the gods will know. God knows. Lancelot''s face turns pale. He seems to be more religious than I thought. "By the way, that big blue worm thing. That''s for Victinius'' banquet, so do something about your men who are still looking at the ocean like they can''t give up. I won''t do it, even if you look at me like I have that much. I won''t. "Oh, I''ll teach him a lesson. Is it safe for the Goddess of Creation to eat that? I''ll secretly feed you something similar while you''re here. There were some crabs, shrimps and hermit crabs in the net. Oh! Oh! Really! I''ll look forward to it. I''ll look forward to it. Don''t let the others find out. "Don''t let the others find out. In a power struggle without magic, that lobster is so powerful that people will die. Those shears will crush shields and armor to bits. So... come with me and Wade the night after tomorrow for what we call a meeting. I''ll get us some food after work. You got a job? "Do you have a job? .... Do you have a job? This man should only be used as bait for work. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I''m going to have to go home and finish the temple. We have a lot of work to do. We have a lot of work to do. 110 【side story】イチャイチャじゃないんだからね！ That day, Masaru was alone in the forge, working after sending off Knuckle. The entrance to the forge was politely bolted with the words "No Entry". "I think I need to do this ......... and make the curve smoother here .... I''m sorry. Four silver statues of women lined up in front of Masaru as he mumbled to himself. Of course, it goes without saying that these are Victinias and Ailasephyra, the ones that will be placed in the temple. I thought it would be easy to make them using my skills and looking at pictures... too much resemblance can be scary. .... It reminds me of the stone statues in the Gnome Forest. .... It''s called the uncanny valley phenomenon. This is the uncanny valley phenomenon. This is a phenomenon called the uncanny valley phenomenon, in which a person feels repelled when an inhuman object is made to resemble a human being. It''s also a good idea to have a robe to cover up your body lines and make you look more mysterious. I''m not sure what to make of that. ......... What are you talking about? "What are you talking about? I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. I''m not sure what you''re talking about. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to say. Let''s see where you hit it. Come on! No, I''m fine. No, I''m fine. I can use my healing magic. I just hit him. It''s just a bump. Well... Be careful, will you? Be careful. Masaru didn''t notice the slightly disappointed Victinius. "So why are there two statues of us? "What? It''s because of Victinius... I told Axiom to give me the materials, and he really gave me the mithril. So, in exchange for that, I was told to make a statue as well and put a temple in the capital as well. I see. So the one in King''s Landing should be the one in the robe I mentioned earlier. "Well, that''s fine if that''s what you want. Well, that''s fine if you''re fine with it, but what about the one in our temple over here? If you''re going to put it in the temple in Masaru''s city, don''t cut corners! You have to work a little harder! Also, this part of the arm needs to be a little finer... .... I''m sorry. There''s some kind of weird revision order in there. "I''m not cutting corners, okay? It''s just that it''s designed that way... and it takes a lot more time and materials to make a robe. .... I''m not accepting fraud style reports. I didn''t measure it, but that''s about right, right? "Mmm... you should at least give me a little service. It''s okay. "Don''t worry, you don''t need to fix it, it''s beautiful. It''s fine. "What? I''ll just use the blue crab from the other day. I''ll settle for the blue crab from the other night! The next time you''re at a party, use those crabs! Okay? "Hmm, not the crab, the shrimp. Okay, I''ll save the best part for you. Okay! I''ll save the best part for you. - Okay, okay, okay. It''s a good place for me and Ira. I promise! It was even funnier when he said that not only for himself but also for his sister. It''s a good thing that we had fun making the statue and that it was finished, but before we knew it, the sun was setting and it was late .... You need to get some sleep, you look like crap. "Oh I''m running out of magic and energy. I can''t be bothered to go back to my quarters, so I''ll just sleep here. I''m going to sleep here. Victinius, thank you for your hard work, get some rest... ugh... well, good night. .... I''ll be right back. You''re going to catch a cold! You''ll catch a cold! Hey! Wake up! ........................ I don''t blame you. It''s no use. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. "......... Good night, then. Good night. 111 ポータリィム防衛戦１ "They''re here again this year... and we''ve just spotted a reconnaissance unit. All hands, I want you all in full battle array and ready for action! That''s all, dismissed! As the assembled knights disbanded, Zarg and the 300 knights from King''s Landing who couldn''t understand the situation remained there with Masaru. So, Masaru... what''s going on? "Well? I think I read something about it in a document, but I''ll just pretend I don''t know and we''ll all move to my city. Yeah. Well, I don''t want to get in the way, and I don''t want to burden Portalim for too long. "Hey! "Hey! Hey, Masaru, and Zarg, are you guys going to garrison for free? No, I worked for it. I''ve been working for a while, and I even got Lancelot his next job. What are you complaining about? What''s wrong with that? No way. .......... No way. Yeah! There''s a lot more than last time, and it''s a lot more complicated, so just hang in there. We can use Slay, so we can handle it. In case you''re wondering, this time it''s about trade, transportation, and education. Details will be in writing. I''ll get the details in writing. "You''re a demon... you make Commander Lancelot look so pitiful. .... "Don''t worry! Don''t worry! I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you''ll be able to do it. I don''t care if you don''t like it. "......... Zarg, you''re one of us, aren''t you? You''re one of us. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m going back to the city. Wait! "Wait! I''m going to need your help in defending Portalyme! Lancelot says in his strong commanding tone, "We can''t let you escape! I''m not going to let you get away with this. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s worth it. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with that. .... I''m sorry. I''m sure you''re not the only one. I don''t know. If they''re not a thing, then they''re not a person. I''m not sure what to say. Lancelot seduces Zerg with a very serious face. "Ah, Zerg. Look at the ocean... isn''t it beautiful? "What? Oh, yes. ......... What? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m not the only one. You can see the small island in front of you? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''m here. There is a killer bee as big as a man''s face living there, and every year at this time, a new queen is born and comes towards us. It''s a dangerous monster. It''s a dangerous creature! ......... Zerg, it''s fine to be honest, but what the Knights do is exterminate pests every year, right? "........................... .......... " I guess I shouldn''t have said that. ......... Anyway, we''re about to start a dangerous defensive battle! Will you help us? "Of course, sir. Lancelot commander! "......... I wonder if I can get some honey on the island. . And so the defensive battle begins. ...should be. 112 ポータリィム防衛戦２ In the midst of the tense atmosphere caused by the bee monsters that fly into the city of Portarym every day, Masaru is alone observing the bees. [Madara Guntai Bee A huge yellow and black mottled carnivorous bee. It has a habit of capturing its prey alive and bringing them back to the hive by injecting paralytic venom through its tail stinger. When conditions are right, it increases explosively and expands its distribution area. I''m sure it''s the type of bee that collects honey... but it''s an aggressive bee with paralyzing venom that collects as much food as possible while it''s still alive... and there are a lot of them. There''s a lot of them. Once I saw a donkey stung by a bee and carried alive through the air by a swarm of about 10 donkeys, I was stunned. The bees flew in swarms, threatening their surroundings with the sound of their wings like the rotors of a helicopter. "Strong jaws, strong and supple wings...paralyzing venom and sharp stingers....... It''s not a bad material to work with, and I think I''ll take a serious shot at the queen that came out of the beehive. I''m not sure. And so it disappeared into the crowded streets of Portarym. "Hey! Here comes the next one! Nine in number... interceptors, prepare to fire! Keep your eyes open! That way! They''re crawling up the wall! Surveillance, what the f*ck are you doing? Who stabbed me in the butt? Who stabbed me in the ass? You don''t have to spear me, I''m bleeding! There''s a hole in my shield! There''s a hole in my shield! I got an arrow in me, why isn''t it falling out? Everybody calm down! We''ve still got a few more days to go, so take turns, rest and fight! And so the furious defensive battle continues. Of course, here''s another one: .... "Hey, where''s Masaru? "Don''t worry about it. "Don''t worry about it. He left in the morning with his paints, saying he was going to observe bees. He''s probably on the island right now, painting in the hive. "Isn''t there anyone who is his boss or subordinate? Isn''t he supposed to be representing the new city? There''s no point in worrying about it. It would only be a pity if he were, and unlike our commander, he can do most things by himself. "Don''t compare me to that! "Don''t compare him to that! He''s too special... I heard he even hunted a hexenbiest by himself, so you should call him a full-fledged hero. It''s too special. In the command center, they were issuing instructions to various parts of the room, weaving in and out of the hectic atmosphere and making light-hearted remarks. ...The war has only just begun. 113 ポータリィム防衛戦３ I''m going to the island, please don''t look for me. Masaru. On the fifth day of the defensive battle, Lancelot came to his office as he did every day, and saw this letter. I''m not sure what to make of this. If you get poisoned, it could kill you... Wade! Wade! Get Cook''s platoon ready! I''ll take them out to the island. I''m going to get Masaru back. Let''s get Masaru back. "Yes, sir. Let''s get them ready right away. Yes, sir. The six of us were called up early in the morning and ordered to set out for the demon''s lair, and we were rushed to get ready without even getting a good breakfast. You''re now under my command. The objective is to bring back Masaru, who has infiltrated the island alone. If possible, I''ll check on the demon''s nest and ecology on a case-by-case basis. I''ve heard you''re all good with bows. Here are the bows Masaru gave to the city as trade goods, and you may use them if you can. It is a bow made of Toronto wood with a worm string. It''s first-rate in accuracy and strength. It''s first class in accuracy and strength. All of them were dressed in leather armor with bows, arrows and spears, and shortswords hanging from their waists, with an eye to guerrilla warfare in the forest. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to be doing. "You''re ready, then, and we''ll move out immediately! If you''re late, he''ll start the festival by himself. . At this point, everyone realized. He just wants to go crazy with us! But it is also the sad habit of the Knights to be unable to defy their superiors. It''s a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything that might help you. It''s weird... I haven''t even seen a bee yet today. What''s he up to? It''s already clear that Masaru is up to something, since we haven''t even seen the bee monster that flies off the island as soon as the sun starts to rise. Anyway, let''s keep our eyes open and move on. Anyway, we''ll stay alert and keep moving. The island is surrounded by woods and a rocky hill about 100 meters high in the center. There are many places to hide, but there is also a high possibility of being ambushed, so the group cautiously made their way to the rocky hill. "What are you doing here? Just as they were about to reach the rocky mountain, a voice suddenly called out to them, and they all immediately prepared for battle, but there was no one there. "Where are you? It''s Masaru... right? I''m right in front of you. .... I''m right in front of you. What do you mean "right in front of me"? Is that Masaru? I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. "Oh, it''s me. Give me a minute. .... It''s me. The group is relieved to finally recognize Masaru when he removes his body covering and the mask covering his mouth and head. I''m not sure what to make of this. "What the hell is this? You wore this into the demon''s lair? This is a great idea... I was right in front of you and you didn''t even recognize me. .... I can''t believe it. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve. This is a ghillie suit, a piece of outdoor concealment equipment that is useful for reconnaissance and surprise, but not for moving around. These bee monsters have good eyesight, so I thought you''d need special equipment to take them by surprise. Ghillie suit A ghillie suit is a suit that snipers wear to hide themselves in order to blend in with the terrain by imitating branches, leaves, and moss. I''m not sure what to make of it. You''re not going to ......... have wiped them out already, are you? "Commander Lancelot, you''re leaking your true intentions. "Commander Lancelot, your true feelings are leaking out. Sighing and pouting, Cook .... "No, we''re just about to enter the nest, so if you''d like to help, that would be great. .... I''d be happy to help. You still have a lot to show us! I''m glad... I didn''t see any bees, I thought you''d wiped them out. Good. "...................... I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say. What? Lancelot turns around and confronts Masaru. What did you do? I''m not mad at you, just tell me. No,........., it turns out there''s a whole nest of caves in the ......... rock pile, so I blocked the entrance before the sun came up and smoked a lot of smoke inside. I blocked the entrance before the sun came up and smoked the whole place out with a lot of smoke. .... I''m not sure if they''re going to be wiped out by now, but I don''t think any of them can move anymore, can you? ............ How long have you been smoking it out? It''s already been four hours, so I''d say ......... from the start of the Order''s morning meeting until about lunch. Lancelot hurriedly carried up his equipment. I''m going to hurry up! I''m not sure what to make of this. We''re in the middle of a ventilation system, so don''t go in there. It''s dangerous to go in there. ......... Dangerous? That''s not just smoke, is it? You''re right, Eldam! We smoked a lot of poisonous mushrooms and herbs that were said to be dangerous to put in the fire, so it was probably very dangerous inside. ...Don''t worry, it''s still not something that can easily kill people...I think. I think. "......................... I''m sorry. Lancelot is already in a state of shock. "......... Commander. I hope you weren''t wiped out. These words did not reach my ears. 114 ポータリィム防衛戦 結末 There''s a strange smell in the air, is everything alright? When I put the rock that blocked the entrance to the cave to the hive into the item box, I found that there were more than thirty Madaraguntai bees around the entrance. There was also a source of smoke near the entrance, so the bees that had fallen here were completely dead, having inhaled a lot of smoke. The strange smell might be due to some smoke left in the air. It''s not good for you, so you might want to cover your mouth with a cloth. We haven''t completely ventilated the area because some of them are probably still alive... and we don''t want them to recover. I''m sorry. Masaru is wearing a mask that looks like an eye cap with holes for the eyes, which he used to cover his face when he wore his ghillie suit. You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them. Lancelot and the rest of Cook''s platoon also cover their faces with the cloths they carry in their pockets for healing. I''m not sure what to make of this. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to say. You''re an assassin, though. Cook replied. Cook replies, and everyone agrees. "So what brings you all the way out here by yourself? Lancelot''s face clearly says "Why didn''t you take me with you?" but he ignores it and answers. I''m not a soldier or a knight of Greitas, and I don''t have the right to give orders, and I don''t get ordered around. But I can''t just go home by myself and say I don''t know anything, and if I say I''m going to fight a defensive battle and keep waiting, how many days will it take? So why don''t you just go yourself? That''s when it hit me. I got the idea. If you say you''ve had a flash of inspiration, you can go to .... "If you come in a crowd, you''ll find them. If a bunch of people show up, they''ll find you. But if I told you, you wouldn''t let me come alone, would you? "......... Ugh. The world is like that. There are people who can''t wait if they are interested in something. The quality is worse than a dog''s wait. "Okay, let''s go! The smoke effect is wearing off! "......... deceives. "You cheated. You fooled me. You fooled me. You got it wrong. I did. We all chuckled as we followed Lancelot, who reacted quickly and walked a little faster to the back. And by the way, are you going to kill all the bees? Masaru''s unexpected words stopped everyone in their tracks again. "What? You''ve come here for that, right? What the hell are you talking about? I''m getting another headache. I''ve got another headache. I''m just asking, "Hey, hey... aren''t the demons here a resource? I''m just asking... I''m just asking... I''m just asking if these demons aren''t a resource..." Everyone stops moving at the words that come back to their heads. What do you mean? What do you mean? What do you mean? "Well, I''ll explain it to you as we walk to the back, okay? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. ......... First of all, I saw the records in town, and these bees can be used to make special arrows, right? I''m sure you''re not the only one. But they''re demons. But they''re demons. But they''re demons. "Monitor lizards, wind quail, horned rabbits are demons. I thought if you knew how to deal with them, they could be a resource for the city. "How to get along? "How to get along with them? ......... How to get along with these evil monsters? .......... I''m sorry. I''m sure you didn''t know about their habits. ......... In conclusion, depending on the conditions, they will not attack people. It''s just a matter of time before they do. I don''t know. While everyone stopped and looked at each other in astonishment, Masaru put the completely dead bee monster in the item box. "I''ve been observing these guys and you know they carry their prey alive, right? Yeah, that''s why they''re so afraid of being caught alive as food. Yeah. Oh, yeah! They''re so smart! They pick the ones they can carry, attack them and catch them as food. "......... What are you trying to say? Why do you think we don''t see this demon until this time of year? Why? ......... Why? I didn''t even think about that. I didn''t even think about it. He grinned and pointed his finger at the rolling demons. Have you noticed that a few demons have been falling into the cave at a time? "......... I think there were five a while ago, three before that and five before that. I''m not sure. Guy folds his fingers and checks his memory. "Let''s cut the crap and get straight to the point. Each of these guys is a platoon. In other words, these demons are hunting by selecting their prey with their own carrying capacity in mind. In other words. "So you''re saying the bigger the pack, the bigger the prey? Yeah, I think that''s why the city wasn''t targeted until the whole herd was bigger and there were more platoon units. I think that''s why the city wasn''t targeted until the whole group was larger and there were more platoon units. ......... So, every year the city is attacked by .......... I''m sorry. "It''ll take about a year for the platoon to grow after we defeat them and make it difficult to maintain them. "If that''s true, then these guys should be on . "If that''s true, then these guys are .... Yeah. If that''s true, then they''ll be much safer to deal with as a resource if we smoke out their nests like this to reduce their numbers before they grow. This time no one spoke up. This time, no one spoke up. No one even thought about the fact that they were looking for a way to coexist with this dangerous monster instead of exterminating it, or that they had already created such a way, or that they were living with it as a matter of course. They were aware that even monitor lizards could be used as meat, but they had never thought of increasing their numbers or protecting them, which made them realize that they really needed to learn something. There should still be two queens in the back if they really want to split. We should hunt one of them, leave a few workers and caretakers around, and leave this time. If there aren''t two queens, then the swarm just got bigger and the size of the platoon got bigger. Eventually. In the end, there was no sign of a bee brood, and Masaru clucked his tongue as he silently finished the thinning process and returned to the city. Thus, the city''s resources were newly increased. 115 【side story】一方、獣人族の街では…。 You people! What are you thinking? In the absence of Masaru, three beastly girls, a cat, a dog, and a lizard, were seated in a room in the temple that had been transformed into an office, and were being berated by Adelina and the aunts of the beastly people. Why didn''t you tell us that you were pregnant? And I can''t believe you''ve been out hunting all this time! It was discovered that one of the dogmen had a slightly enlarged belly, and all the girls around her age were interviewed and examined. It was discovered that three of the six couples that had been found were expecting children. "Hey, Kiva just threw up... Lime... Masaru pointed out that you guys were supposed to report it, right? Hight, the rabbit-herd hunter who came in without knocking, reports the contents of the men''s interview that was being held in another room. "Meow! "Lyme-chan~? You said earlier that you didn''t notice it at all until now, right? Let''s talk to your sister some more. .......... Meow! No, meow! I just found out that I''m pregnant! No, I really just found out I was pregnant, and I was supposed to tell Masaru before we had the baby. The three of us, of course, were not hunting. The three of you, of course, will not be allowed to hunt until the child is born and settled, and their husbands will have to do some work as punishment. To support the child! If they do something stupid and get hurt or die, it''s them and their children who will be in trouble. It''s them and the kids. He turned away and scratched his head, as if he remembered something, and the aunts laughed, remembering the old days. I''m not sure what to make of this. The girls are to take proper care of themselves, exercise properly and eat a well-balanced diet. "Hunting at ? "Hunting at ......? "No! The three hunter-girls slumped their shoulders. "Well, a crib and a stroller... you''ll have to get those made when Masaru gets back. We''ll never know. .... We don''t know. Adelina also sighs as she looks at the materials Masaru has made for her. I''m sure you can find some good people around here that your uncle won''t complain about. .... I''m sorry. Why not Masaru? ......... Lime? You know what I''m talking about. Lime flinched in an indescribably intimidating way. .... I''m not sure what to make of this. Don''t you think that''s rude? That''s so rude! Adelina is a beautiful woman! She told me that she liked someone back home and that he was married to someone else and she still liked him. You still love him. "It''s sad. .......... It''s so sad. I hope some good woman can help him. .... Meow. "Meow. .......... "Meow 116 [side story] Questions and answers from Zag and hi... What the heck are those people? When I went to the Bazelarka Royal Capital to rescue the people of Bazelarka, it was a vacant lot, and that monstrous duel... I thought they had started fishing, but they were fighting a defensive battle against a bee monster... and they were going to solve it on a platoon scale. .... I''m sorry. I''ve lost my confidence. I''m not sure what to make of this. I don''t know. "Why would the king send out troops if this Masaru guy told him to? I''ve seen it... I''ve seen it... I''ve seen it... I''ve seen it... I''ve seen it... I''ve seen it... I''ve seen it. I don''t know. I''ve heard that he''s been holed up in his blacksmith shop doing shady things. Just before leaving Portarym. In the event that you''ve got any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. It hurts my head that all of this is true. "So, what do you want me to do? I''m not sure what you''re looking for, but I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I dare say .......... "So, who is this Masaru? That''s all. "What do you want to know who he is? One question and one answer. Q "What does he do? A "I''m a representative of a town I''m building with beastmen. I''m the head of it. Q: "Are you from the Kingdom of Greitas? A "No, he doesn''t belong to any country. Neither he nor the city. Neither he nor the city. Q "Is that okay? A "As long as you don''t touch us, we''re fine. Q "What? Q "What? ...Does that mean we can''t take control of the Kingdom of Greitas? A "No. We can''t. A "No. If you think you can do it, you can do it but the kingdom will have nothing to do with it. In case you''re wondering, I was educated to be tied up, smiled at, knifed in the thigh, cured with healing magic, stabbed and healed. . He smiled at his men, whose faces were turning pale, and encouraged them to continue asking questions. I''m glad you understand. Q "You''re on our side, aren''t you? A "Yes, I am. So please don''t be my enemy because no one will defend me. Don''t think that just because I''m your boss that I''m going to side with you and go against that thing. If you''re going to go up against that thing, you might as well go up against everyone here. Q Q: "What about her and the Kingdom of Greitas? A "To be honest, Masaru. A "To be honest, it''s Masaru. The Axiom King won''t make enemies with him either, so there''s no point in comparing the two. A Q "......... is safe, isn''t it? A "He''s very kind and caring when he''s on your side. They''ll help you whether you''re a civilian or a king. A "They are very kind and caring when you are on their side. Q "Do you treat the common man and the king the same? .... A A "Yeah, they''re the same. A "Yes, they are. Q "What''s going to happen to us now? A "I''m the one who needs to know .........1. I''ve decided to go to the beast town before I go back to King''s Landing. I want you all to look around and study. That''s all. That''s all. Zarg was relieved that things would not turn out too badly for the time being, and he was able to sleep well for the first time in a long time that day. 117 朝議 So, the road connecting our city and Portalim will be paved with bricks, and the size of the bricks will be as specified in the document, and the arrangement and number of bricks will be as follows. The route will be discussed at a later date, and we will work on preparing the bricks for the time being, how about that? Why not use cobblestone? It would be more expensive, heavier than bricks, and would require more skill than laying out the bricks. In other words. "So you''re saying it''s easy, cheap, and creates jobs for people? ...So what''s the problem? Sighing at the conversation between Masaru and Lancelot in the morning meeting, Wade, the civilian and aide, held his head. ''What were you listening to? While bricks are easy to break and can be easily repaired by replacing them, they also require continuous maintenance of the roads! Isn''t that also a way to create jobs for the people so that money can flow into society? There will be dangers outside the city and a certain amount of protection will be needed. What do you think about that? I''ll train you to fight! No, Brains! No, please, Brains! Masaru and Wade get their heads together again. "......... You know, Lancelot. If you can get the people to fight and even pave the roads for the city, then what''s the use of hiring them as soldiers anymore? Yes, it''s more than just temporary employment. We can''t afford to go that far. What then? "Then what do we do? Lancelot tilts his head. "When the roads are completed to the extent that they need to be, trade will grow. That means jobs and employment. That means jobs and employment. "To put it more precisely, there will be adventurers as guards, loaders and unloaders, liaison officers, coachmen, horse handlers, and many other jobs. I''m not sure. "We could even build a warehouse to hold the cargo and have warehousemen work there. There will also be an increase in the number of food stalls and restaurants along the way. "......... So that means we''ll have a lot of paperwork to fill out again, huh? "Is that what you''re worried about? (Is that it?) Span! The meeting ended with a good sounding tsukkomi. "Excuse me, Masaru. May I have a word? After the meeting, Wade came to talk to me, but his face was listless. "What''s wrong? Is there a problem? Well, we''re about to trade with other cities and Portalyme doesn''t have a lot of advantages. More importantly, we don''t have enough goods to trade. "Trade goods... "Trade goods... oh, I see! Raw fish is perishable, and dried fish takes a lot of work, so there are fish that are suitable. Bees are limited in number and are seasonal. Bees are limited and seasonal. "That''s right. Do you have any new ideas in mind? Well, I''ll think of something. I''ll think of something. Masaru was thinking about something. 118 構想 "Hey, Wade. I''ve been thinking about some things, if you don''t mind. In the evening of the day when Wade asked me to come up with a speciality, Masaru was hurriedly putting together a draft when he was told that it would be problematic to keep the Royal Capital troops in Port-a-Lim for too long. I''m not trying to be unreasonable, but .... No, no. No, I understand your concern. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to be doing and how you''re going to do it. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for, but it''s not always possible. I''m sorry. It''s a good idea to take a look at the details on the web to make sure you are getting the most out of your purchase. But we have .... "Yes, yes. "Okay, okay, that''s enough depression. I don''t intend to be left to my own devices, and I don''t intend to be responsible for doing everything. I''m not going to be left to my own devices or be responsible for everything. That''s right. I''m sure it was God''s will that brought Masaru to this city. I''m sure it was God''s will that Masaru came to this city. "Huh... "Haha. Masaru blurts out the tea he was drinking. "What''s the matter? No, it''s just... I remembered something weird. .... What''s wrong? You can''t say that this is the result of ignoring the will of the gods. .... I can''t say it''s a result of ignoring that divine will. What? Yes, it is. Yes. I thought it was fish, so I thought about smoking it, pickling it in vinegar. I thought it was fish, so I thought of smoked fish, pickled fish, etc. But I think my recommendation is kamaboko. I''ll recommend kamaboko. "Smoked, pickled and kamaboko? "Well, you know what vinegar is for, right? Smoking is a technique of processing meat and fish by smoking them with smoke. It''s not bad for carrying around, because it removes moisture and keeps for a long time, just like dried fish. Kamaboko is a processing method of steaming and hardening fish paste, which is not suitable for eating even if it is boiled or grilled. It''s a method of processing fish that is relatively unsuitable for eating even when boiled or baked. There are many different techniques. So, let''s start looking for people who can learn it. .... "Wait... Wait, wait, wait... the master and servant are both impatient. .... "Ugh... please don''t lump me in with the Commander. No. Don''t give me that look of disgust! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it. That''s what I wanted to say. I wanted to say this. "Don''t have to? Wade sat down in a nearby chair to think about the unexpected words. "................... "................... " "What does that mean? "You''re just like Lancelot after all. You look too much like Lancelot when you''re not convinced. I''m not sure. It''s a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything that might help you. "................... I''m not sure. I''m not sure what to make of this. I think it''s the portalim that will lose out in the future if they develop an aversion to fish if they deliver a poorly processed product. This kind of processed product needs to be improved by trial and error in order for us to eat it well. I''m not sure. It''s true that once people don''t like it, it''s very difficult to turn it into a commodity for trade. It''s true that once people think you''re not good at something, it''s very difficult to turn it into a trade product. "So, I thought it would be more beneficial for Portalim to grow in the long run. So I thought, "Wouldn''t it be better for Portarym to grow larger in the long run? I mean, could we change the direction of the city from a coastal city to a trading city? A trading city? I told you about the brick pavement, right? Until now, the roads connecting the big cities were not paved, and we had to follow the few landmarks and go through dangerous paths. We''re going to improve this and increase the flow of people as well as logistics. We will improve this and increase the flow of people as well as logistics. He was talking about a paved road project whose standards were decided in a morning meeting. "More people means more goods... more goods means more transactions and naturally more prosperity. You''re too good. "Too good to be true..." Well, that''s the thing. We don''t have much of anything right now, so if we can just make our way into a profitable business, we''ll win, right? "Well... there''s that sea route you wanted me to keep quiet about. You are a very bad person. .... "Yes. I''m sure you''ll agree with me. Let''s spend more time getting our feet under us. Let''s spend more time getting our feet wet. "You say that? Masaru...I can''t help but feel that you''re in the biggest hurry to live. Really? "Really? I''m just having fun, you know? I hope so but please take care of yourself. Take care of yourself. The next day, we left Port-a-Lim to go back to our town. 119 謎の魔獣 In order to get back to the city as quickly as possible after leaving Portarym, the team packed all the wagons with item boxes and as many people as they could cram into the back of the wagons, and proceeded in a convoy of several wagons and three-wheeled chariots. The bandits and demons did not approach the group, and they proceeded without incident on the first day, and when they were a third of the way through, they saw it. "Hexenbiest! It''s huge! What the hell is that? "............ Cute. Cute. A pinkish-white winged elephant jumped out of the forest towards the line of carriages. It''s about the size of a normal Asian elephant, but its form is that of a baby elephant, and it''s running at a trot. Go ahead! Don''t stop! Masaru shouted to the line of carriages and drove his three-wheeled chariot into the space between the elephants and the carriages. "Pow! What the hell is this guy... he''s so cute. .... I''ll be back. When a pink elephant approaches, he gets out of the chariot, puts it in his item box, and waves his hands at the elephant to assert himself. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to try. What the hell? The moment the pink elephant hits Masaru, it builds up a little downward power and then thrusts its head up as if it were going to strike. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. "Gah! I''m not sure what happened to the elephant that blew Masaru away by more than five meters. I''m not sure what to make of that. "This guy... he''s a dick. .... I''m sorry. I pulled out of the item box the poisonous stinger of the madaraguntai bee: .... I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. This is the first time I''ve ever seen a pink elephant walk up to me with a big smile on its face, but I sensed some kind of danger behind it and started to back away. "Yes, please hold still. It won''t hurt... In the event that you''ve got a lot of time, you may want to take a look at the following tips. I''m not sure what to do. "................... "................... " Oh, it''s flying! You can''t miss! I can''t believe it! He throws the poisonous needles at the elephant sharply... one or two fall off the elephant''s skin, but when he sees that the third one sticks in the elephant''s buttocks, he throws many more. I''m going to let him go. ......... I have no choice! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea to aim directly at the pink elephant. He was hesitant to aim directly at it. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to do with the money you''ve got. The elephant''s eyes roll with the impact of the explosion. You''ve made a fool of me with your fancy creature habit. .... "Hmmm... If you approach it carelessly, it will pull out one of its wings with a snap. [Pinfant''s Feather I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. If you''re looking for a new way to look at the world, this is the place to go. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to do. What to do? When you catch the elephant, it is now in trouble. The hexenbiest''s eyes look up at you with tears glistening in them, "Help me! I''ll do this. I''ll do it ......... like this! When you stroke its belly, its frightened eyes start to relax. I''m going to do this to you. You like it here! I''m not sure how long I''ve been engrossed in petting the elephant. "Masaru ........., what are you doing? Are you okay? I turned around and saw not only Zarg and Cook''s platoon, but all of King''s Landing''s troops were there as well, laughing. "Well... because... because... there''s no way I can kill this thing! Masaru was upset at the shame of being seen by everyone. 120 月夜の詩 So... what are you going to do... it''s following you. I''m following you. "...................... I''m not sure. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with your loved ones, please do not hesitate to contact us. He was now happily following behind the three-wheeled chariot. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. There isn''t! "......................... You''re the one who''s supposed to take care of it. "......... Yes. Yes. No matter how fast we speed up, stop for a pause, or camp out at night, the pinphants don''t run away. It''s not like he''s really eating your dreams, is he? Who knows? Who knows? While Masaru and his friends are having a nice meal, Pinfant is snoozing with his nose wrapped around Masaru''s body. Cook appears in a good mood. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''ll be fine. "I don''t want this big kid! "I don''t want a child this big! I''m not married and I don''t want to suddenly have a baby! You''re not getting married .........? "Don''t tell me you''re not going to get married ......... when your brother is already ahead of you. You don''t get married? Hey, you promised not to say that! I can''t speak for Kooks because the woman I love married another man and then I was left alone to rot without even trying to see the rest of the world. I can''t speak for Cook. I can''t speak for Cook because he''s been alone and rotten ever since. What''s up? "I''m not sad, I just thought the moon was pretty today. What''s that? What''s that? ...Are you okay? Take it easy, okay? Yeah, it''s nothing, really. It''s really nothing. After saying this, Masaru gently untied Pinfant''s nose and looked up at the sky, away from the others. If you tell people that the moon is good and the night is good, they will come. I don''t know. 121 帰ったよ！ I''m back! At the sound of Masaru''s cheerful voice, the adults'' expressions tightened and the children''s eyes lit up... The members of Greitas'' troop laughed, and all their eyes were focused on one place. What did you pick up this time? ...Hexenbiest? What is it? Explain yourself! Adelina suddenly shouted at me. "......... I knew she''d get mad at me. I''m sorry. If you think I''m going to be mad, how can ......... this be happening? What the hell is this? I''m not sure what to call it, but I''m looking for a name. I don''t know the details of .......... I don''t know. I don''t know what it''s called. You idiot! You idiot! So, we''re safe for now? If that''s all you got, I''ll let you in. "......... Yeah, it''s probably safe. He''s very friendly and he seems to be pretty smart. Maybe? Maybe? Yeah, probably. Maybe. Adelina stares at Pinfant. "Masaru and the boy are out of town until we know what''s going on. .... Me too? Who else is going to take care of him? You''re the only one who can take care of him. Can we at least go inside the walls where the quail and the rabbits live? Even if it''s okay, it''s the only place I can go... but I don''t want them wandering around the city. .... I don''t know. I know... In the event that you''re not sure what to do, you''ll be able to always ask for help. Adelina was overwhelmed by the various arrangements that were thrown at her, but she escaped with the assurance that she was the only one who could take care of Pinfant. I''m sure you can take care of the quail and the rabbits, too. And name the town while you''re free! "........., I''m naming it? Who else is going to name it? Who else is going to name it? If you don''t, I won''t let you into the city. Seriously? Seriously? Isn''t that terrible? What''s terrible is Masaru''s behavior! Put your hand on your chest and think about it. Think about it. I couldn''t argue with that because it sounded too familiar. "So, what happened to the royal city of Bazelarka? Were there any survivors? "......... No, I don''t think so. .......... No, I don''t think so. "There were no survivors, but Masaru cleared the city of all demons. Hey! What? Zerg! Be precise in your report. There were definitely no survivors, right? Then take heart! You did the right thing! I don''t know the specifics, but if there were no survivors, it''s a good thing we killed a horde of demons that could have wiped out King''s Landing. "......... Oh, yeah. ...... Yeah. I''m not sure. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. I''ll take Pinfant and come up with a name for the city. Okay. "Well... nice to meet you. Okay. I''ll take Pinfant and come up with a name for the city. What? I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. 122 バゼラールカ王都の真相 I want Masaru to kill everything that lives in the royal city of Bazelarka. . (From Episode 96 Midnight Tea Party) Victianias'' words come back to Masaru''s mind: .... Yes, she didn''t say demons, she said ''living things''. Masaru knew exactly what she said, and it was a spell that was meant to kill everything. It is true, of course, that he did not expect the buildings of the capital to be wiped out, but while he was clearing away the rubble of the capital, he learned the meaning of Victinius'' words. I''m sure you''ll agree with me. What is this? The remains found in the rubble were not only those of demons, of course. It was a thing that used to be a(n)(human).... It''s a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web. However, by the clothes they were wearing, we can determine that they were definitely people who lived in this capital. There were hundreds of such corpses all over the capital, some were people, some were horses, and some were domesticated birds. They didn''t look like any kind of living thing, they looked like they had been forcibly transformed into something. Masaru burned them all under the direction of Zelaphitis, the god of magic, without Sly and Knuckle noticing. ...Only the gods and Masaru know that at that time, something that was not only a demon but also a mutated non-human was definitely living in the royal city of Bazelarca: .... ...Only the gods and Masaru know that he took that life in his hands and reaped all of it. .... That''s why Masaru hasn''t heard the details about the demon... he just wants to help Victinius and the others. Maybe he''s just not seeing what he doesn''t want to see... maybe he''s just avoiding the responsibility of using his power, but he can''t do anything about it. But he couldn''t do anything about it, because he was just a human being, and something was building up deep inside him. However, Masaru couldn''t care less about that. He knew that the incident was just the beginning... He didn''t know what to do now, but he had to prepare for the future. 123 命名 Venice...Paris...London...Tokyo...no. .... Victinias...Isla Sephira ......... Adelina...hmmm? No. .... No. That day, I was alone from morning till dusk, mulling over the name of Masaru''s city, looping the same thoughts all day. "How do you name a city in the first place? At first, I thought of naming the city after a city on earth, or a city in a game or a manga, but then I realized that I was more attached to this city than I thought, so I decided to come up with an original name. Even when they have a child, they usually refer to existing names in various books or look up the characters to give them meaning. And yet, in a different world, in a different language, in a different culture, in a different city, a person whose skills were being translated into a different language was going to name the child... It was not going to be an easy decision. "Nii-chan... are you okay? I was stuck in my thoughts, hanging like a bat from a tree branch for no apparent reason, when Zita called out to me from behind. I''m sure you''ll be fine. "Oh! Oh! I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. It feels like a long time ago. .... It feels like a long time ago. Yeah? It feels like a long time ago. Yeah? I''ve been thinking about how long a year or two was when I was a kid, and it makes me feel old in a strange way. The village looks different now. .... I''m not sure. The village that used to be made of bare wood, grass, and animal skins has now transformed into a city made of stone and bricks. Masaru thinks that he did a good job on this. The elders said, "You''re God''s messenger, aren''t you? That''s what the elders said. "What? "What? What? ......... Ah, a messenger. .... No? No? Hmm. ......... Do they do the same thing? Well, it''s not like I''m an errand boy or anything. No. Secret service? You''re not? Well, I''m a friend of God. Yeah, that''s what they said. Yeah, that''s what they said. You''re a friend? That''s awesome! Is that awesome? Masaru is frightened by the biggest look of respect he''s ever gotten. It''s very cute to see Zita''s childlike appearance, as she usually tries to be tall and mature. I''m not sure what to say, but I''ll try. I''m sorry. What? Really? "Yeah, if there''s a chance. Yeah. Is your mother coming? Yeah, yeah. .... Hmm? [You have a new message. . You can think about it over a nice crab dinner. ?VICTINIUS How much do you like crabs? .... ......... Hey, man? No, it''s nothing. Really, Victinius is... hmm? Victinius and... Isla Sephira .........! This is it! Suddenly there was a sound in my head that said this is it: .... What''s going on? I just came up with a name for the city. Will you listen to me? What? The name of the city? Yes, the name of the city. From now on, the name of this city is ........... What''s the name? What''s the name of ............? .......... after a slow buildup. Vintaglia! The name of this city is Vintaria! "Vin? What''s your name? ...... is hard to say. It''s hard to say. You''ll get used to it. Really? Yeah, it''s true! After this, the name of the town was announced to everyone at dinner by Masaru and Zita, who were grinning the whole time. After all, the person who made the decision doesn''t know why he chose this name. .... 124 Lets dig hot water. The day after the naming of the city was completed, Joe, Cook''s brother, and Nash, the master carpenter, led a group of carpenters for more than 40 days to build houses. Normally, houses would be built by carpenters, but the beasts who had lived in the small village until recently were all about helping each other out, and if someone didn''t have a house to live in yet or needed a new house after getting married, they would offer to help. It was a rush to build. At first, some of the carpenters didn''t like the idea of amateurs being involved in construction, but Nash, the master builder, said, "What kind of attitude is that when I''m the one who''s going to be learning and taking care of you? The attitude of the craftsmen quickly changed when Nash, the master builder, said, "What kind of attitude is that? Of course, it was not only the human race that changed, but his sincere attitude toward learning spread among the beasts as well, and the whole town became more lively. Masaru, on the other hand, is .... I''m not sure what to make of this. Still? "Masaru, don''t be too hasty. I think we''re about 6 inches away. ............ Come on, come on, let''s go, let''s go! I''ve been hiding out behind the temple, digging for hot springs using a magical tool I developed with Zelaphitis, the god of magic. I''m fine with it because it''s pretty fun, but shouldn''t Masaru be helping with the house building? Technology is only valuable if it is passed on from one generation to the next. What is your real intention? "......... What are you really thinking? "I''m bored with .......... I''m bored. In the event that you''re looking for the best way to get the most out of your business, you''ll want to look at the following tips. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I''m sorry. In the event that you have any questions regarding where by and how to use it, you can call us at the web site. ...A handy tool for digging all the wells and hot springs you can! It''s really expensive, though. It''s really expensive, though. "Well, it''s so expensive that if I wanted to use one of these to dig a hole, I''d have to hire 300 people to do it. Well, it''s so expensive you''d have to hire 300 people to dig a hole with one of these. Each one of them can dig about 50 meters, and the seventh one is currently in use, but the two never mind. After all, they procured the materials themselves. So, how did you come up with this magic tool, I''ve never heard of it? It''s pretty ingenious... don''t you usually think of a drill or something to dig a hole? Oh, I got the idea from seeing a worm. Worms move around in the ground, right? But they''re not digging, they''re avoiding the ground. I see. I see, worms... that''s a good fit. I see. "Oh, it''s about to go through, isn''t it? "What? Oh, my God! What should I do? The two of them were quietly excited as they realized that the magic tool would finally reach the hot spring. Before it completely penetrates the bottom, we''ll put this pipe inside to make a channel for the hot spring. The pipes are connected to each other with screws, so let''s just keep threading them in as we go. Oh! "Oh! I''m looking forward to it! I''ll connect the pipes, and Masaru, you go slowly into the basement. Okay. I''m just worried that it''s not going to fall cleanly. All right, be careful and cautious... Careful. Carefully, more and more pipes are being inserted into the holes made by .... And then ...... pop, pop, pop, pop, pop! And then I heard the sound of water rushing up the pipe from below. Adelina appeared at the most inopportune moment. "Masaru! There you are! What are you doing here? ...Who are you? "......... Master Zeraphitis. Mr. Zelaphitis. What? Master Zeraphitis is not .......... Hello. "Hi, nice to meet you..." Oh, no! "What? At that moment, the hot water that had come down the pipe sprayed out onto the ground. "Ouch! Achi! Achi! Achi! .... " A few splashes and Masaru and Adelina get a few burns. "Hey! I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. And that''s it! In the event that you''ve got any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, we''re here to help. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. I''m sorry. Thus, the anniversary of Adelina''s first meeting with the gods and the connection of the hot springs to Vintaria was made. 125 お湯を掘ろう２ "So, what''s this all about? ...What is this hot water? Adelina, soaked in steam from the boiling water, asks Masaru in bewilderment. It''s understandable, since God was suddenly there and she was attacked by boiling water. This water is heated by the heat of magma from underground veins deeper than the well. This water is heated by magma from underground veins deeper than the well. "What are you going to do with all this at .........? I''ve told you before! I want a bath. ...... Oh, there are many other possibilities besides bathing, like cooking. I''m not sure. "......... cooking and bathing ......? I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to make of that. "No, you''re not! Adelina! This is because Zelaphitis wanted to work with me. ......... Hey, Zelaphitis ......... is not here! I''m not sure what to make of this. "You''re blaming Zelaphitis? I''m sure you''re not the only one. What do you mean by ...... what do you mean by ...... what do you do everyday? You''re angry for some reason. So, you''re listening to Zelaphitis, right? Come on... finish your work. Finish the job. "Why are you here, Masaru, and not working on the house? "Well, Masaru was working for the city, wasn''t he? Zeraphitis appeared from the void and spoke in his defense. His eyes are saying, "I''m on your side, so let''s just forget about running away," but that''s okay. "If you say so, Zeraphitis, then .... ...Oh, it''s nice to meet you, Adelina. No. "No, everyone in the gods knows who you are. God knows who you are. What? That''s because they''re watching him. What? Zeraphitis points at Masaru with his eyes... and there''s a depressed Masaru. .... It''s not just Victinius, Isla Sephira, and Zeraphitis. .......... I can''t help it. You can''t help it, you''ve contributed to this world in so many ways. You''ve contributed to this world in so many ways. Well, just think of it as a celebrity tax. Masaru''s contribution to the world: ......... Masaru: ......... Who the hell are you? Adelina''s look at the strange thing hurt and she looked to Zelaphitis for help. He''s definitely a person ...... who just had a chance to come into contact with a little bit of a mistake on our god''s part, but if he gets stabbed, he bleeds, and if he gets hurt badly, he dies... one of our gods'' beloved children. . I''m not saying you have to agree with me, but please don''t think I''m special. I''m not trying to convince you, but don''t feel special. Everyone is special to someone else. Don''t play dumb with me, Zelaphitis. You know that''s not what I''m talking about. No, it''s okay, it''s my fault. Just clean up and tell everyone what you did and I''ll go change. I''ll go change. I''m going to go change. I''m sorry. The two of them watch Adelina leave. So, what do you want me to do to finish the job? "............... What? Oh, I want to know the water quality of this hot spring. I''m not sure if I''ll be able to drink it or not. What''s in it and is it safe? Tell me what I need to know. What''s in it? Yes, that''s important information that will directly affect whether or not this hot spring can actually be used. Well, that''s important information that has a direct bearing on whether or not this hot spring is actually usable. I''ll do some research and see what I can find out, and then you can clean up the mess like she said. Okay. "Okay, leave the cleanup to me. ......... I''ll just stick it all in the item box like this and be done with it. I''ll be done. I''ll be done soon, too. Here, it''s done. I''m done. Masaru puts away everything he doesn''t need right now and pulls out two chairs and sits in one of them. "Well? "Well... this spa is a winner. It''s... it''s... it''s really your kind of place, don''t you think? What do you mean, "I like it." .... What do you mean you like it? This hot spring is a magical spring, it''s water that contains magical energy from underground veins. You can easily absorb magic power into your body, so it''s perfect for recovering from wounds, physical strength, and magic power. Of course, it can also be used by ordinary people to speed up the healing of wounds and other good things. Can you drink it? "Can I drink .........? Of course! I recommend it because it''s very good for you. But don''t drink too much. However, you shouldn''t drink too much of it... if you drink too much water from the hot spring, you''ll get an upset stomach. Yeah. "Well, ........., I should explain that to you. Some people don''t know the right amount. It''s a good idea. So, for now, we have a new specialty in town, right? "Yeah, now I''m going on vacation for a while... and I''m going to enjoy the hot springs! I''ll be back in a couple of weeks. I''m going to take the first bath, right, Zeraphitis? 126 お湯を使おう After explaining the situation, Masaru drew water from different sources for different purposes, such as hot springs, cooking, and living. After explaining the situation, Masaru drew water from different sources for hot springs, cooking, living, etc. The sight of steam leaking from everywhere made people a little uneasy and excited about the new life they were about to build. Don''t ever put your hands or feet directly into the source! It''s so hot you''ll burn yourself! ......... Careful, the steam is dangerous too! While Masaru is making adjustments to ensure safe use, people who have never seen a hot spring before are curiously peering into the pool of water and putting their hands in the steam. "Big brother! There''s a problem! The fish is lost in the water! Masaru tilted his head at the words of Mei, the rabbit man who had come running from somewhere, and looked at the place where he was taken by hand. I''m not sure what to do. Please help him! It was a water tank that had once been filled with spring water for cooking, and the temperature was still high, around 90 degrees Celsius. What''s with all the fish swimming around? I mean, where did they come from? "Mister, the fish is lost! Wait a minute, Mei... maybe this fish is a fish that lives in hot water. In a way, a lost fish is definitely a lost fish. .... "Is the fish okay? "Is the fish okay? "I''ll check it out, but leave the fish alone. I''ll check it out. There were three long, thin fish about ten centimeters long swimming in the hot water in the tank, and judging from the situation, they had definitely slipped into the water from an underground vein, but I was surprised that any fish could survive in such hot water. I''m going to cover this place up so that people don''t fall in. When Masaru said this, the children around him let out a frustrated voice. "Don''t worry. And if the water gets too cold, the fish will say it''s cold. She said as she closed the lid. I''m going to go in case there are any more lost fish. I''m going. He then went to the hole where the source was coming out and adjusted the tube so that the source, once it had accumulated in the water tank that had been hastily added behind the temple, would be separated from the rest of the city. At this time, we must remember to install a filter to prevent any creatures or foreign substances from being sent to the tank. Let''s see if those fish are edible, shall we? ...No, what are they eating to survive? The prospect of more work was starting to creep up on me. "We''ll need less firewood now! I was relieved to hear that this was the general consensus in the town, but I felt sick to my stomach when I thought of the adjustments and safety measures to be taken. 127 お風呂回！ "Oh... that feels good. .......... I''m not sure. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of this, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I''m sure you''ll agree that it''s the best way to soak in hot water. .... I''m sorry. "Masaru, are you here? I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. "................... ".................. Hello, Adelina. Hi, Adelina. "Aaaaah! What? That''s my line! Why are you naked? "Why, this is a bathhouse. A panic-stricken Adelina was followed by the women of the city who heard her scream and rushed to her side. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m the one who''s going to scream! What are you doing naked? I''m telling you, this is a bath! I''m not wearing clothes in the bathroom! Are you mad at me, big guy? What? Mei, get out of here. ......... I mean, everyone get out! I can''t get dressed! I can''t get dressed!" The women are leaving while mumbling about something: .... As I hurriedly change into my clothes, taking out a towel and a change of clothes from the item box, a thought occurred to me: .... I''m sure ......... Victinius and Ira didn''t see this, did they? There is a new message. Mimi Mimi... you didn''t see that! ?Victianias. [There''s a new message] I didn''t see you! ?Aila Sephira The next day, Masaru caught a cold and fell asleep. 128 続?お風呂回？ It''s been two days since I caught a cold and I''m feeling better now that the fever is gone, but I''m still sweating and feeling sick. I''ve made a sign to say it''s in use this time, and I''ll manage until I get the key. .... I''ll be back. I put a towel over my shoulders, and with my improvised hand towel-like bathing suit in hand, I walked up to the front of the bathhouse, and for some reason I heard a small splashing sound coming from inside. What is it? I''m sure the men are hunting or patrolling or making things, and the women are hunting or doing something else... The children are not bathing alone. .... I don''t know. Gently put your hand on the door. .... You''re not ............ Victinias, are you? ...No, no, no, no, no. .......... No way. You''ll be able to feel your throat growl as you quietly put your hand on the door. .... .............................. .............................. ............ Long silence. "Yes? That''s when Masaru saw what he saw: .... A fish is jumping and dying outside the bathtub... and on the other side of it are about ten fish that have been scalded to death by the hot spring water in the bathtub. This is a fish in the river outside the city, right? Why is this place ......... so smelly? The dead freshwater fish were heated in hot water, giving off a terrible smell. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. What are you doing here? What are you doing here? I''m keeping fish here! What? "The fish over there must be lonely, so I thought I''d give them a friend. .... So... the fish here are May''s? Yes! Yes! Mr. Hite caught them for me! You know what, Mei? These fish can''t live in hot water. That''s right. The words startled May and she hurriedly looked into the tub. You know, even a slight change in the temperature of the water can be very distressing for the fish. This water is very hot, isn''t it? That''s why they can''t live. But! But! But the fish over there... "But the fish over there can only live in hot water. I''m sorry, I didn''t teach him well enough. .... "...Then these fishes are .... I''m sorry. "Let''s make a grave together and say we''re sorry. Let''s make a grave together. "......... Yeah. Yeah. So May and I made a grave for the fishes and cleaned the bathhouse well. The kindness of children is very nice and wonderful, but it requires the right knowledge and experience, and this time it was an accident. ...But this time, there was someone who clearly could not be allowed to continue. "Hey, Hight, how was your hunt today? "Great today! Look at this white deer! You can''t catch one of these a year! This one''s going to be the main course this evening! Hight, the most skilled hunter in the rabbit tribe, is showing off the white deer he''s carrying with a big smile on his face. The chiefs are waiting for you over there. The chiefs are waiting for you over there. You''ll be the star of the day, Hight! The chiefs are waiting for you over there. I have something important to tell you at the chief''s place..." "Come on, kids! I need you all to carry the white deer to the cooking area! And don''t forget to evacuate the children. "........................... ...What? What''s everyone so angry about? You''ll find a lot of people who''ve been in the business for a long time, and you''ll find a lot of people who''ve been in the business for a long time. "Well, Hight... sit there. Sit down. They pointed to a cobblestone floor. I sat down gently in a sitting position. "Of course you have to sit on the floor! The ladies called out to me. I had no choice but to sit down again. "Didn''t May ask you to catch some fish for her? May asked you to catch some fish for her. "What? "What? Yeah, I caught some fish, didn''t I? What happened to it? What? Did you make a fish friend? "Buh! Wrong answer. The answer was May made a fish''s grave while crying. ... "...What? "What?" Hight began to panic, his face changing color in disbelief. "How can a river fish survive in hot spring water? Idiot! What? What? I''m sure you''ve heard of it, but I''m not sure if you''ve seen it. Seriously? .... Seriously? The people around him began to buzz. "......... Well, ......... what do you mean? "Idiots! How can a hunter know so little about living things? What''s in your head? What''s in your head!" Hurt, who didn''t know what was going on, was furious, with blood vessels rising up in his head. I''m not going to go into the rest of the story because it''s too long, but until the white deer was long gone by the time dinner was served, Hight was continuously berated by various people one after another. Mei, looking unhappy in a corner of the reunion after dinner: .... "How was it? Did you enjoy the white deer? Oh, big guy... I don''t remember much. I don''t remember much. I know you''re depressed, but the fish and the white deer you ate at night are the same. The same? Yes, the same life that lived and existed in the same way. .... I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. He shared his life with me, May, and everyone else here so that we could live. Thank you? "Thank you? Yeah, I taught you to say "Itadakimasu" before you eat. It''s a way of saying thank you for sharing your life with us. It means thank you for sharing your life with us. Thank you for sharing your life with us. "So when you eat, don''t forget to say, ''It''s delicious. Don''t forget to say thank you. Thank you. I see, we''re the same! Thank you, big guy! Masaru was relieved when Mei smiled at him. 129 Are you leaving now? "So, Zerg is going back to King''s Landing. I see. I''ve been here for over 40 days now. I''ve been here for over forty days now. ......... I''ve had to help build houses, pave roads, and hunt, but everyone''s come alive... I''ve been here for over a day now, and I''ve had to help build houses, pave roads, and hunt, but everyone''s starting to come alive. I don''t care. I don''t mind, do I? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m sorry. It''s a shame. It''s a shame. .......... is a very cheap labor force that can be used for food and lodging. It''s a shame. That''s it! Well, at least you get paid when you go home, the food is good, the work is fulfilling, and the spa is a disappointment. I''m sorry about the spa. So why don''t you stay? "........................, you free spirit. Free people. Freedom is the best. I think it''s good to be free when you can, because we''re not in Japan. I''ll give you a ride to the Nome village. I have some business to attend to in that area. I have some business to attend to in that area. By the way! Don''t worry, I''ll bring you back some souvenirs as well. Don''t worry about it. The next day, the whole city gathered to see him off after his sudden return. For the past forty days, he had been working for the city and sharing its hardships with its people. Don''t forget to bring a gift from King''s Landing next time you come back! When you get a wife, come and live here! I''ve only got some smoked meat, but you can have it! "Who''s going to carry the bricks tomorrow? "Who''s going to carry the bricks tomorrow? ......... I know you''re only half joking but Masaru is poisoning you in a good way. I''m not sure what to do. I know it''s only half a joke, but Masaru has poisoned you nicely. "It''s another sign of peace. This is another sign of peace. "......... Don''t spit out every little tidbit of venom. "Does that sound like poison to you because it reminds you of our first meeting, Zarg? Please forgive me. Forgive me. After a lively send-off, the 300 people led by Zarg and Masaru headed for the Nome settlement. 130 スポーツのススメ "Masaru... what are you doing? Hmm? Maybe something like golf? I''m taking a break from playing with my iron, which is a round ball with a very elaborate club, and I''m trying to shoot it straight and far. I hope no one gets hit by ............! "Then don''t fly that thing... it''s dangerous. .... "Want to try it, Zarg? He switched clubs and held out the handle to Zerg. I''m sure he was a little curious, but he immediately picked up the club and started swinging it, remembering Masaru''s movements. Then I''ll put the ball down and you can try to hit it. Try hitting it. "Oops! You want it to fly far. "Well, just do your best to make it fly straight. Straight ahead. Yeah! Here we go! Here we go! .......... I''ll be back. There''s a sharp whirring sound, but the club passes about 6 inches above the ground and strikes out. Everyone erupts in laughter. "What? ...d*mn it, don''t laugh! Next time! Zerg swings his club with a sharp buzzing sound, and his men laugh at him, making a funny spectacle of it... peaceful. "Oh... Oh... Masaru senses the club getting closer and closer to the ball, and moves diagonally behind Zarg, where he will be safe as long as the club doesn''t fly. "d*mn it! Again! Again! The ball flew in front of Zarg with a crisp sound, and was sucked into the crotch of his laughing subordinate. .... I''m not sure what to say. "Georges? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on here. "Get out of the way! I''ll fix you up! "What? What? - Ah, therapy, therapy... take off your pants first. No! I don''t want it! Don''t take them off! No, don''t take them off! I''m just going to do some healing magic. There''s nothing more I can do, so please don''t take them off. .......... No! "Oh, yeah. .......... I can''t do anything more than that. I can''t do more than that, so please don''t take them off. Zerg. I''m not sure. Heel! Heel again! You''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. I''m sure you''ll have children in the future, Georges. I hope you have children in the future. For some reason, Masaru''s words caused everyone to tuck their thighs in a little and pray. Nanmu.... I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. "Oh. "Oh, it''s surprisingly difficult for a human being to hit a stationary object. Give me back my club. Give me back my club. "Hey ........., give me the ball .......... Give me back my club. Zerg picks up the ball that hit Georges... a little red .... No, that''s okay. ......... I''ll get you a new one. No, that''s okay. I don''t want to get involved with that kind of misfortune magic ball. Take out a new ball and put it on the ground. I''m not going to get involved with that. The wooden ball flies cleanly away with a small sound and disappears from sight. Then try it. Do it. I hand the club to Zerg, and everyone turns to look at me, shields up and away. "Let''s do this! Let''s go! The ball was struck with the full force of Zarg''s swing. In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. I''m not sure what to say. "What? It''s a great way to make sure you''re getting the most out of your vacation. ................... I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. This is dangerous and should be confiscated. .... This is dangerous. I put the club that was lying at Zerg''s feet in the item box, heeled them over, and gently put them in the carriage and headed for the gnome settlement. No one opened their mouths for the rest of the ride until they arrived. 131 The Norms and the Zag As we approached the gnome village, the gnomes, sensing the danger of the strange army, were armed and waiting for us. "Long time no see! How have you all been? But they disarmed Masaru and welcomed him with open arms. It''s about time that all the land in this area is organized into a country or something, so that each village can defend itself. Every time someone comes like this, we have to be on the lookout for everything. Yeah. "Sure... so who''s going to start a country? Well, isn''t that ......... Masaru? But no! I mean, how can a small citizen like me represent a country? "Am I the only one who wants to know what a petty bourgeoisie is? I''m the only one who wants to say what a small citizen is. "It''s been a long time since I''ve seen you, and you''re still as insane as ever, bringing in such an unusual person. . How dare you speak to this petty criminal! Masaru enough with the small people stuff? Okay... I''ll think of something else. Okay... No, you don''t have to think! What is it with you people and this group? I''ll think of something to say. "This group is a unit of the Kingdom of Greitas, and until a short while ago they were dispatched to the royal capital of Bazelarca. "Ah! What? Are we at war? No, no. The royal city of Bazelarca was destroyed by a demon. Anyone who missed was wiped out. No! No! How could the capital of a country fall to a demon and that demon is... Masaru killed them all... the entire city. Now King''s Landing is not just a wasteland, it''s a clearing. It''s That''s ......... Masaru. Don''t overdo it. "......... Shut up. Shut up. Masaru turned his head away and refused to talk. I''m sure there were no survivors, and I''m sure Masaru''s actions were worthwhile just because no demons escaped to destroy King''s Landing. I''m not sure. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. So what''s your unit doing here? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. What, are you actually more concerned about this than you think? Of course! I''ve been taking care of my own safety, but I can''t help but feel bad when people keep talking about me as if I''m a demon lord! "Oh? I''m sure you''re not the only one. Zarg asked, as if he was surprised, and even old Botts looked at him with interest. The first requirement is to keep hostile creatures at bay. The first requirement is to keep hostile creatures at bay. To do that, I''ve come up with a way to take out all the demons at once... that''s how I''m going to use my newly constructed magic to create a widespread explosion to take them out. I can''t. "...It''s a safety precaution, right? "Think of the danger of missing, don''t you think a little damage is inevitable? Besides, there''s no survivors inside, right? If you think about the risk of letting them go with care, or if you think about the risk of going a little overboard to make sure they''re dead, you''ll have your answer, right? Which is more dangerous? "That being said, I''m inclined to think over-aggressive is better. .... I''m not sure. In addition, there is no doubt that the buildings in King''s Landing collapsed, but have you ever thought about the high technology that was used? "High technology? I''m sure you''ve heard of it. "Wait a minute... Wait a minute... a whole castle town collapsing? I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. And the old man said it all fell apart with one blow. "One shot? "One blow? He froze with his mouth hanging wide open. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s something that should have happened, but didn''t. There was nothing but rubble and dust in the crumbling royal city and castle town, and nothing but debris left behind. The only thing left behind was rubble and dust. "The phenomenon ......... that was supposed to happen .........? Oh, and the Kingdom of Greytas has a court mage, right? I''ve heard that the mage is good at explosive magic? Imagine if that mage blew up a house. It would blow up, right? And the house burns down. ......... Oh, yeah! Fire! Exactly! On that scale, he killed the target demon with one blow and didn''t cause any secondary damage like flames! (The buildings all collapsed, but...) "How is that possible .......... How did that happen? The two were surprised and relieved to know that they had taken proper safety precautions. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who doesn''t like to be criticized. And you, Zag, should have a chance to meet and greet this old man Botts. This is the base of the farming community here. It''s hard to negotiate with a stranger when trading. "Wait a minute! "Wait a minute! Why me? I''m just a knight! I''m just a knight! - Well, if there''s a settlement like this that I''m working with and there''s a chance for trade, I have to report it to the king, right? "Yes, but .... Yes. Well, good luck! I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that will make your life easier. I''ll go greet the chief. I''ll go greet the chief. "...I have a bad feeling about this. .... "It''s just my imagination! You''re imagining things! Make sure you come! As Masaru walked away, I felt uneasy, but I brought the still frozen Botts back to his senses and greeted him. "Masaru... the meeting is over, okay? "Oh, come here. Oh, come here. I''ve got your souvenirs ready. "Souvenir? What do you mean, "souvenir", .........? Yes! It''s a torrent wood bow made from a year''s worth of ant shells? and a torrent bow made from worm string. Yes! "Where''s the punchline? It''s too decent to be a souvenir for Masaru, and I''m too happy about it. .... I''m sorry. Do you want me to leave .....................? No, no, no! I''m so happy! I''ll take it, thank you! He hurriedly thanked the staring Masaru. So...these shells are from .........1? How many of them are there? I''m not sure. That''s roughly 200 fish. That''s about 200. "How many of these shells are you going to use in a year... you can make a simple light armor with 5 or 6 of them. .... I know... I know... well, if you have any left over, just use it to pay for the expedition. I know. I know. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. It''s a little bonus. "......... Also, there''s three barrels of pickled olives outside, take ''em with you! I''ve got three barrels of pickled olives outside for you to take with you, they make a nice accompaniment to drinks. Pickled olives? "Pickled olives? Yeah, it''s a new specialty here. Salted olives soaked in olive oil, you''ll love them! Masaru, who had casually heard about the carriage space on the way back, added more souvenirs as if to add insult to injury, but Zag did not question the favor and instructed his men to load the carriage. "See you! I''ll see you soon! "Well, next time I see him, he''ll be an ambassador! Good to see you! Also, this is a letter to Axiom, so make sure you give it to him personally. And don''t forget to give me a report on the goddess statue or whatever it is that you asked for! "Oh, I don''t know why ......... is making this seem like an afterthought, but I''ll definitely give it to him in person. I''ll definitely give it to you in person. Well, I hope you get there safely and have a safe trip home! "Okay, bye! Masaru and the gnome chief watch Zarg and the others move away with a big wave of their hands until they become much smaller. "Well, Masaru what''s in that letter? "Of course, it''s a letter of recommendation from the Zerg ambassador. "Of course. "You are evil... You are evil. "So is the chief who knows and says nothing. "You are evil. It will be a long time before Zerg knows what the two of them are thinking as they laugh and laugh. 132 survivor When I walked from the gnome village to the place where Masaru was breeding ants, I found an unfamiliar group of ants fighting to the death. Because Masaru hadn''t been here for a while, the ants had been given a lot of food, and their numbers had increased considerably, and the group was clearly on the verge of exhaustion. There were two shieldsmen, a man who looked like a swordsman, a heavy warrior wielding an axe, a woman in light armor with a mace, and a woman archer who had run out of arrows and was desperately wielding a shortsword, probably someone''s spare. I''m not the enemy! I''m in. When you think you can fall back, all of you fall back. I''m in. With that, he jumped into the ants, and with a sword from his item box, he cut off their joints one by one to disable them. It was not too dangerous for Masaru, as he had done it many times before. After a while, he watched as the group retreated while still paying attention to him, and while collecting the carcasses of the ants, he said "Come on, let''s eat! I''m sure you''ll be able to see that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this," he said, scattering the carcasses of demons that he had acquired during his march with Zarg and the others, which were not suitable for human consumption or could not be used as raw materials. I think they ran this way, right? I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not very good at tracking or looking for things. .... I''m sorry. For Masaru, who has been living in modern Japan, when he was told about the smell and footprints due to the direction of the wind, he could understand it in his mind at first, but it did not develop into a technology. The Masaru of today is .......... "I still don''t understand... If you''re hiding like you''re hiding, there''s really nothing I can do about it. .... I don''t know. Even though he came to their aid, Masaru was completely unknown to them, and if they were cautious and hiding, Masaru, who had no skills, would be helpless. "I guess we''ll just have to take our time... Fortunately, given the limitations of distance, the area we''ll be looking for won''t be too large. I''ll just have to take my time. After about an hour of searching... we didn''t find anything, and were about to leave... "Aaaaah! A woman''s scream came out unexpectedly close. "Over there! It''s really bad luck for them to be attacked by another creature when they''re hiding at all. .... "There! I rushed to the scene and found that the group had been attacked by four wind-blown quail. There were tree rings around their feet, indicating that they were individuals that Vintaria had returned to the wild after they had multiplied too much in the past. The wind quail is relatively easy to raise and has a mild personality, but it is originally a demon... and as its name implies, when it encounters a hostile object, it rushes at it with a speed so fast that it can break the wind. "Hey! You guys, get away from those people! The quail, perhaps still remembering Masaru''s words, came close to Masaru''s feet. A group of them watched him without letting their guard down. I''m sorry, but these quail were originally bred in the city, but were returned to the wild because they bred too much. ...Hey! Where are you going? Hey, there''s no food there. .......... There''s no food there. You''ll need to have a good idea of what you''re doing. "Who are you? The female archer finally calls out to me. I''m sure that''s what I''m talking about... I''ve even put up a sign that says ''Demon''s Nest, Stay Away'' to warn people to stay away from that area because it''s used as a breeding ground for ants... Didn''t you see it? "I saw it... and I thought it was a lie to keep people away from us. I saw it. There are more than a dozen handmade signs around the ants'' nest warning people of the danger, but apparently they''re not being taken literally. "Oh, you''re hiding something good? And ......... almost died from it. Take care of yourself... but you''re hurt, aren''t you? I''ll fix you up, but you need to drop your weapon. Put your weapon down. "You''ll heal me .........? Yeah, if you leave us alone, we won''t help you and we won''t look for you, will we? We''re strangers, remember? We''re strangers. Come on, come on! We need to get to the village before dark, so show me your injuries. Show me your injuries. We''re not going to the village. .... We can''t go to the village. - That''s after you''ve been healed, don''t make me repeat it! Let''s see your wounds. Let me see your wounds. After they had finally lowered their weapons, I checked their wounds one by one and treated them with magic... None of them were hurt too badly, and I was more concerned about their fatigue and body odor. When was the last time you guys took a dip or a bath? "Let''s see, ........., maybe more than 10 days ago. Do you smell that? Yeah, pretty much. Yeah, pretty bad. The two women looked seriously depressed at the honest answer. You''re not a bandit, are you? "......... We''re adventurers from Bazelarka. We''re former. I''m sure they''re being hunted right now. I don''t believe it. "You mean you escaped from King''s Landing to get here? You guys are so lucky. "Lucky"? "Lucky"? You have no idea what we''ve been through! It was the swordsman who yelled at me. No, I shouldn''t have said that. You''re not wanted, and you''re not being hunted. That''s for sure. That''s for sure. "How can you be so sure? How can you be so sure? "That''s because I went to Bazelarka''s capital after the incident. I hate to tell you this, but Bazelarka''s capital was ......... wiped out. Every living thing that didn''t run away when it was attacked. Now the area where the capital used to be has been cleared. I''m sorry. "......... such. I don''t know. I''m sure the people who escaped are now trying to rebuild themselves in other cities. Some of the hereditary royalty have been confirmed to be alive. "There were survivors. So there are survivors? I think you''re free to live as you please. Why don''t you come to the Gnomes'' settlement for now? Why don''t you come to their place first to wash your body and equipment, get refreshed, and eat some good food? You''re pretty tired, aren''t you? "Gnome''s? Isn''t this the Kingdom of Greitas? We''re out of the Kingdom of Greatus, and we''re in a place that''s not under state control at the moment. We''ve been in contact with the Kingdom of Gratus, and we''re currently cooperating with them. We''re working together. They were talking a bit in hushed tones when the archer woman''s words moved them. "Hey, I''m... I''m tired. I don''t know if this is true or not, but I need some rest. .... "......... Well... I don''t know if this is true or not, but I need some rest. Well, if we push ourselves too hard, someone might die. ... And so, with a group of adventurers, Masaru returned to the Nome settlement. 133 良い子はマネをしないで下さい When I arrived at the gnome settlement with the adventurers, my first words were. "I''d like to take a bath right away if I can! Masaru rented one of the huts and used his skills to make a simple bathtub out of stone. Masaru rented one of the huts and used his skills to build a simple bathtub with stones, and filled it with hot water from the Vintalian hot springs in barrels. The other men wash their armor and gear in well water and prepare to clean them. He invited the two fidgety women to the hut where he had prepared the hot water, and was relieved when they cackled with delight as he began to prepare the meal. He was so relieved that they were happy and cackled, he started to prepare the meal. After a while, he heard a scream and immediately ran to the source of the scream. What are you doing? I mean... old Botsu! ...Think about your age! You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them. "Please... please! Please, don''t let this happen! We didn''t know! "Well... if it was an accident, you''ll have to explain yourself in front of the others. Hey! No! That''s .... It''s . There were four gnomes, including old man Botts, who were spying on us. It seems that old man Botts instigated the young gnome to be his accomplice. What''s going on! That scream was from ............ I see... I see. "Oh... so that''s what .... is for. I see. The reaction of the fellow adventurers who rushed to the scene was surprisingly muted. "You''re not going to get angry or anything, are you? ......... Yes. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sorry. "......... I see. Experience. I''m sorry. ...................... "Then you''d better get back to work before you start a fire. Women are unreasonable in these situations. I''ll be sure to report back and say I was worried about you. Thank you. "Okay... thanks. We''ll be on our way. I''ll let them know you were worried. The adventurer''s emotional distance from Masaru was unexpectedly shortened by the mysterious follow-up. Such is the nature of men. With the testimony of the female adventurers, the evidence of the hot water being poured on them, and the fact that they were caught red-handed, no excuses were accepted, and they were ordered to serve a heavy sentence. I thought I was going to take a bath for the first time in a long time, and you even prepared hot water for me, so I was really happy, but you ruined it! Masaru smiled at the angry girls and suggested, "Hey, why don''t you get some warm water to drink? "Hey, there''s a town where you can take a hot bath every day and they give you a house, do you want to move there? Would you like to move there? Baths every day and a house? You''re not royalty, you know that. .... There''s a new town near here called Vintaria. If you want to settle down, you can get a brick house now. Do you have any idea what we adventurers are looking for in life? Suddenly, the mace-wielding woman looks at me with a serious face and starts talking. "Thrills and gold? Only a few foolish adventurers seek such things. Only a few fools are adventurers. Why? "Why? "You really don''t know... it''s simple. I can''t pay my taxes. You don''t have a fixed income and you don''t have social credit in the economic sense. What do you mean? What do you mean? "We adventurers dream of being able to save money, buy citizenship, pay taxes and live a normal life. Most of us don''t get to do that. Well, problem solved. "Well, problem solved. I''ll be back in town tomorrow and I''ll introduce you to everyone. Oh, you don''t discriminate against beasts, do you? No, nothing like that. No. I''ll be fine! You''ll find a home and a job no problem! At these words, the girls burst into tears and hugged each other in joy. "Hmmm... I don''t know what to do with a woman''s tears, no matter what they are... or run. Let''s run. Masaru tries to sneak away, but Auntie Nome catches him and gets mad at him for making a girl cry! But that''s another story. Women are unreasonable, after all. .... I''m sorry. These words melted into the sky and never reached anyone. 134 豊かな街と平和な午後 So you''ve picked up another person. Yeah. Yeah, I did. I picked him up again. I found him again. The adventurers were speechless as they gazed out over the city, with Adelina and Masaru chatting amongst themselves. "What''s with these people sticking together? "Is there something wrong? The streets were neatly lined with cobblestones, and the town was made of stone and brick. There is not a single piece of trash in the town, and the steam from the hot springs is coming from everywhere. Man and beast seemed to be working well together, and the sound of happy laughter was coming from somewhere. "...You''re not dreaming, are you? It''s no wonder that the female archer spilled her words. In terms of the scale of life, but only in terms of the cityscape, it was no worse than the royal capitals of Greitas and Bazelarca. In fact, Masaru alone is responsible for the basic standards and design of the city, and the uniformity and unreality of the cityscape, which is too neat and tidy like a painting, is almost uncomfortable. So, Adelina. What do people say about the public bathrooms? "Most people seem to be in favor of it, but some people still don''t like to expose their skin to other people. What do you think? Some people are in favor of it, but some people don''t like to expose their skin to other people. Also, I''d like to hear directly from those who are against it, so please take some time to do so. Okay. "Okay. What else? It might be a good idea to have a separate bathhouse for people from outside the city. Specifically, shower facilities for outsiders. "Why bother? "Why bother? "How often do regular travelers and adventurers wash their bodies? It''s a hygiene measure, just in case. Just in case. The two adventurer women turn their heads, their cheeks reddening slightly. Two adventuring women turn slightly red in the cheeks and say, "It''s better to have it around the entrance to the city so people don''t bring in diseases. I don''t have any disease. "I don''t have any disease! The mace-wielding woman reacted to Adelina''s words without thinking. I''m not talking about everyone. I''m not talking about everyone, I''m just saying that if we keep putting off measures because this time it was okay, we''ll be in trouble if there really is a plague crisis. I was talking about the fact that if we postpone action because we were okay this time, we will be in trouble if there is a real crisis. It''s better not to start a fire than to put it out as soon as it starts, right? It''s the same thing. It''s the same thing. It''s not as easy as it seems, and it''s difficult because it''s obvious... That''s why we shouldn''t cut corners, but human beings tend to want to take it easy when no problems occur. This includes disaster prevention, safety management, and daily tasks such as cleaning toilets. At any rate, there are six of them, and you can arrange three houses for them. Two boys, two girls, and two men, okay? What, you''ll give them three houses? "It''s the same type of house you see over there. It''s the same type of house as the one over there. All the houses in this town are made to the same standard. The houses in this town are all made to the same standard, so it''s difficult to make them look different. ...Except for Masaru''s house. But Masaru''s house is different. "Is he a big guy? I thought he was .... because he was wandering around by himself. I thought... He''s a great man. He''s the one who made this city what it is. He built this city. Adelina chases after the surprised adventurers with a look of surprise on her face. No, this city has a chief, and Adelina is practically in charge of the whole thing. I''m just a simple janitor who lives in a temple. ... For some reason, the adventurers froze at Masaru''s words. "......... You live in a temple? I''ve never heard of a temple being inhabited because it''s the home of the gods? The shield-bearer''s fearful question froze Masaru in his tracks. "......... Seriously? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. It''s a good thing you have a big house to live in, Masaru. Masaru. You''re lucky to have a big house, Masaru. ......... If Adelina, who took a peek at my bath in that big house, says so, then I guess so. I''m not sure. What? I told you it was an accident. "Oh, my God, that''s so hot! Wait, wait, wait! Masaru, who is teasingly running away, and Adelina, whose face has turned red, start chasing each other. The adventurers who were left behind enjoyed the peaceful and beautiful city. 135 国を作ろう The reason I''m here is because I have something to discuss with you, if you''ll listen. The other day, Zerg, a knight of the Kingdom of Greytas, pointed out that it was time for us to move on. The other day, Zarg, a knight of the Kingdom of Greytas, pointed out that it was time to discuss with the Kingdom of Greytas and unify this area into a nation, considering its size. I think it''s time to talk to the Kingdom of Greytas and unite this area into a nation. The people in the area began to buzz with the sudden big talk. "Quiet! I''m going to talk about the specifics now. I want to explain them one by one, so please listen to me for a while. Please listen carefully. He waited patiently for the people around him to quiet down, and when they were ready to listen, he began to speak. "First, let''s start with the reasons. There are many reasons that can be raised, such as trade, but the main one is your safety and the trust and confidence that you will have when you go to other cities. Let''s start with safety. I''m sure you''ve all heard about the tragedy that occurred in Bazelarka the other day. In the event of a national disaster, whether or not we are connected as a nation makes a big difference in how we receive information... which in turn makes a big difference in how much time we can spend on countermeasures. In addition, if the only neighboring country is Greytas, the land will be much safer if a peace agreement is made with Greytas. I see. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I see. I''m not sure if you''re familiar with the topic of information, but it''s a matter of life and death for the beastmen who have been blamed by the humans in the past. The actual means used were threatening promises in the name of the gods, which are more trustworthy than a bad agreement between countries, but for those who don''t know that, it is currently only a verbal agreement. But if the Kingdom of Greytas goes to war, won''t they be asked to send troops? At Cook''s words, everyone''s eyes turned to Masaru. I''m not sure if that''s possible. You can''t do that because there''s not enough people to deploy. Masaru''s words were unexpected. Masaru''s words came as a surprise, and everyone began to ponder the question, but there was no answer, because there was no population census in this world. I''ll tell you what I mean. The entire population of the Kingdom of Greitas is currently around 520,000. But even if we turn this land into a country and all the settlements into citizens, the population is still less than 20,000. In other words, even if you ask me to deploy troops, it''s impossible, right? In other words, if we start a war, we''ll never win! Not if Masaru is around, right? Maybe Masaru can take down Portalim and King''s Landing all by himself? ...................... I''m not even going to try... but I won''t, will I? You''re awesome! "You''re awesome! I''m not going to do it. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. .... In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, please do not hesitate to contact us. "Well, of course it does. Well, of course there is. Adelina agrees with Masaru''s forced change of direction in the conversation. What about taxes? I''m sure you''ve been educated to a certain extent, so Cook poses another question. What is the tax rate in the Kingdom of Greitas? "About fifty percent. Some jobs are more or less privileged than others, but half of the taxes are paid as taxes to the state and the city? Adelina nodded in agreement with Cook''s answer. I''m sure you''ll be able to find a way to make it work. I think it''s a problem if you take too much, since the country doesn''t have an army to guarantee it anyway. "Isn''t 10% too cheap for .........? It''s not like there''s enough money in the country to issue money in the first place, and what are you going to tax people for hunting? It''s more like no actual taxes at first, you know? "Ugh... it''s true... most of what we get is used to run the whole thing. You can export, but you don''t have enough money to import, which is mostly done by individuals. That''s true. "It''s true... it''s hard being a representative of the country that runs it. Yeah. That''s true. ...Good luck, Masaru. Masaru. Hmm? I don''t do that. Good luck, Adelina. Adelina. There''s no way I''m doing this, and besides, the king is a man''s seat! Besides, there''s the matter of divine blessing and all that. ......... No way! Yes! Ladies and gentlemen! Raise your hand if you think Adelina should represent the country! Almost everyone''s hand goes up at once, except Adelina''s. The city people''s image of Masaru was that he wasn''t really in the city, and that Adelina was running the city. A democratic solution is the best way to avoid problems later on. Once again, good luck Adelina. Again, good luck Adelina. I can''t do this to anything. .... "Don''t worry, I''ve already lobbied the gods, so Adelina will definitely be nominated. ... "...It''s a d*mn race. It''s a terrible race. Adelina cowered, unable to move for a while. 136 国を作ろう２ Therefore, Adelina must go to the royal capital of Greytas to speak with the Axiom. Axiom. I thought Axiom ......... was the king! Correct! Ten points to Adelina. Then who will take care of the city''s chores in the meantime? Will it be ......... or Platoon Commander Cook? Correct! Ten extra points for Adelina! The winner is Adelina, congratulations! "...because I don''t know the story. .... Congratulations! I don''t know the story. I don''t know the story. Cook''s men are free to use it too. "Really, Masaru... "Masaru really does have free reign over everyone, doesn''t he? Really? You know what they say, "Use whoever stands in your way. We don''t have the luxury of letting people play around when they''re available. We brought them here to learn about the city and its environment, so why not? It''s both a good thing and a bad thing for Masaru to let them study like that, but let them practice on the ground. That''s one of Masaru''s good points and bad points. It''s not bad to practice where you can fail. I''m not sure what to make of this. "I''m going to ......... to take over. I''m going to take over . I''m not sure what to do. It''s a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web. It''s the kind of thing you can''t touch. In the event that you''ve got a lot of time, you''ll be able to take a look at a few of the best ways to make sure you''re getting the most out of your time. I think I''ll make it look more like a human vehicle. And so began the development of an improved version of the three-wheeled chariot, the devil''s vehicle that later prepared Adelina for death. 137 a two-seater vehicle "It''s kind of like a four-wheel drive .... I don''t know. No wonder Masaru muttered that. If you think about carrying Adelina, it should be four wheels rather than three, and if you simplify the framework and mechanism and reduce the weight, it will resemble a toy that imitates a battery-powered car that you played with as a child. The Japanese were really thorough... or am I just not thinking clearly enough? Well, okay... at least we have to make it happen. .... I''m not sure. The body of the car is built low and flat like an F1 car, and is cut to reduce weight and provide the necessary strength. The power comes from Masaru''s human-powered pedals, which move the axle through gears. This simplicity reduces the risk of failure. The gearbox is covered to protect it from dust and dirt, and the axle is fitted with bearings to reduce power loss... I don''t know if the suspension is effective, but I''ve fitted it, and now it''s time for the body: .... Now it''s just a frame. Now it''s just a skeleton, and if a stone or something bounces off it, it could hit a person directly. I''m going to use my favorite fabric here and use ant shells where hardness is needed: .... This is a good idea. If you cover the tires with mudguards or put ant shells on the body, you can use .... It''s more and more like a four-wheel drive. A nicely polished insect shell looks like plastic. .... I can''t believe it. There are two shadows running towards you. .... I''m not sure what to make of it. It''s cool! You''re awesome! It''s Zita and Mei. These two are working with adults to find something they can do, and because of their close friendship with Masaru, they often come into the workshop like this. What''s up with you today? "Adelina is very angry. .... What''s up? Mr. Hite said he felt sorry for Mr. Cook and the others and that someone should stop them. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it''s a good idea. "Are you okay? Are you okay? Yeah, I''m fine. Yeah, I''m fine. I pat them both on the head. "How''s it going? We''re going to take it for a test drive, do you want to go for a ride? I open the passenger door. The passenger seat is wide enough for two children to fit. "I''m in! After fastening the seatbelts to Zita and May, Masaru opened the door to the workshop and got into the driver''s seat. "Well, let''s go to .... I''m sorry. The biggest drawback of this car is actually the moment it starts. The gears are too heavy and it is very difficult to start the car. The first time you go down a hill and start off with a lot of momentum, you might be a little surprised, but as long as you hold on tight, you''ll be fine. Let''s go! Then you reach out and pull the lever that releases the wheel stopper. Then, with a jerk, the car accelerated like a roller coaster going downhill, and took off into the city. Yoo-hoo-hoo! Masaru and his siblings were excited, and they bit their teeth to endure the acceleration for the first time. The two siblings went around in circles at carriage-like speed, briefly checking their movements before running out through the city gates. The three of them look at each other and laugh at the surprised face of Kiva, the gatekeeper, who jumps back in a panic. It''s been a long time since I''ve driven... I''m pedaling with my feet, but this is definitely a car... I''ve incorporated some excessive technology, but it''s not mass-producible. How about you two? "Great! Masaru, feeling good about the siblings smiling at him with the breeze on his cheeks, took them around until the evening when the sun went down and everyone got mad at him. 138 儚い犠牲 "We''re going to ride this to King''s Landing! The test drive with Zita and Mei, and their very high praise, made Adelina believe in the safety of the car and look at it with anticipation. "Isn''t this fun? This will get us to King''s Landing safely and very quickly! "This is amazing! ...Oh, that''s not a shell in the front, is it? Oh, it''s a bumper, made of metal, just in case. The bumper is made of metal just in case it''s too light to be stable. Think of it as a weight to stabilize you. I see. "I see! Weight! Weights! Oh, shit. What? What? What did you say? No? I think you''re imagining things. Oh, my God. .......... Yeah. Of course, the bumper is the car''s protective gear for safety in the event of a collision, but this time, Masaru did not expect to hit anything in the environment, rather, the strength and structure of the bumper is more like a weapon than protective gear, but no one knows. It''s not a Japanese road, but an unpaved wilderness full of demons, so it can''t be helped. I''m not sure what to make of this. Do you think you can handle it? I''ll make it work! I''ll make it work! I mean, I need you to make it work! Can I borrow Guy if I can? What? Guy... he''s good, right? I''m not the best with paperwork. Okay. Oh, yeah, that''s a relief. Okay. What are you up to? I''m not scheming. It''s just, if Adelina''s going to be queen, who else is going to have to be informed? Oh, ......, that one. Is he gonna be okay? He''ll be fine. We''ll figure it out. Then I went with Adelina to a room in the temple that had been completely transformed into an office. "Hey, Guy... you don''t like paperwork, do you? Yes, I am. I don''t like this kind of work. "Hey! "Hey! What do you mean? Cook''s interrupting me, but I''ll let it slide this time. What do you think? I have a job for you. I''ll do anything to get out of doing paperwork! Oh, really? Will you take it? Good, good, good. Good. I have a bad feeling about this! "Take Wayne on an errand to Portarym. What? What? You''re taking my brother? He was higher in rank than you when he was a member of the Order. What''s the errand? So, what''s the errand? "Order a barrel of the finest salt in Portarym. That''s it? That''s it? "That''s it?" Guy looks disappointed. "That''s it? You idiot! "Right. Since we''re using two elite horsemen, please report to my uncle. I, Adelina, can''t go back to Portalyme. I''m going to be queen there! Tell him. Tell her I''ll be queen over there. And if she''s coming, tell her I''m on my way to King''s Landing and she should come to Vinteria. We''ll probably cross paths. We''ll probably cross paths. Guy''s cheeks break out in a weird sweat. .... I''m running! I''m going with you. Why would Wayne let you go? He''s got a family in this city. He''s got a family in town. I''ll ask him to keep an eye on them and make sure they''re doing their job. I''ll ask him to keep an eye on you and make sure you''re doing your job. ......... Please, ......... that''s a hostage, ...... you devil! I said I''ll do anything! I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who can''t stand the sound of your voice. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. 139 王都へ… So, Wayne, take care of Guy for me. And leave the reporting and negotiating to Guy, just make sure he doesn''t get away. "Leave it to me! "Leave it to me, sir! Just because we''re brothers doesn''t mean I''ll let you go! If you let him go, you''ll have to live alone as newlyweds, but don''t worry. Don''t worry. Oh my God! That''s terrible! That''s insolent! As long as you don''t let him go, he''ll be fine. When you''re on your own, I''ll at least get you a cabin. .... I don''t need your kindness. I don''t need that kindness! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m happy to accept Masaru and Adelina''s merciless persuasion. After accepting the mission and seeing the brothers off to Portarym, Masaru and the others depart for the capital. So, we''re going too! I''m a little nervous, but it can''t be helped. It''s not possible for me to be the queen, but if you think about it, once you get things going to some extent, you can just leave it to someone else. I don''t think I''ll be queen. "If it were up to one generation, no country would be struggling, right? ......... at least let me escape from reality! You devil! Come on, get in the car! Let''s go! Hey, wait! I''m coming! I''m going to go now!" Adelina complained, but happily climbed into the passenger seat, and Masaru, who had been inwardly worried about whether she could really be trusted as the country''s leader, was taken aback by her resilience, and his worries disappeared. I''m sure you''ll be fine. Don''t worry. "What? What? "......... No, it''s nothing. Let''s go! ...but first... pull out your phone and start the music! The theme song from a famous fighter jet movie starts playing from the phone in my pocket. "What? What? What? Adelina was flustered by the light music coming from the Masaru, but she smiled through it. "Well, nice to meet you all! When I gave the signal, the people of the city pushed the car to give it momentum. As the car started to move slowly, people called out to her, wishing her a safe trip. "Be careful out there! "Good luck, brother and sister! Masaru! Don''t be too reckless! Have fun! "Have fun!" Adelina waved to the others, embarrassed by the chorus of voices. Adelina waved to the others. I''ll speed you through the gate. "...What? Speed? At the gates of the city, May is there with the gatekeeper. "Hey, big guy! I''m here! Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! At May''s signal, I pumped up the pedals with full power! "Aaaaah! You''re amazing! The sound of May''s screams of joy made him feel good and he kept pedaling to accelerate faster and faster. "Hey Masaru! You''re going too fast! Not fast enough! Adelina''s face tightened up as the speed increased and increased. The height of this car was so low that the only vehicles they could see were horse-drawn carriages or horseback riding. "The music is a little low...turn it up a little .... "Hey Masaru! "Hey Masaru! In front! Huh? Boom! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. The hobgoblin jumped out from behind the trees and blocked the car. It''s a good idea to keep your eyes peeled for the hobgoblin. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. "........................... ....... " Wiping her blood splattered face quietly, she pointed ahead. "............ Yes. I''ll keep my eyes on the road. Lesson learned. Lesson learned. Never use your phone while driving. "......... Masaru... you''ll have to remember that later. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. 140 その夜 On the night he ran over the hobgoblin, Masaru was preparing dinner when Adelina didn''t speak a word. "......... Miss Adelina? Dinner''s ready. "........................... ....... Are you still mad at me? "......... I''m not angry anymore. I''m not angry anymore. ......... So let''s eat. Let''s eat. And then he lifted the charcoal roasted chicken from the fire. "Hey, are you sure Masaru won''t be king? "Hmm? No, I''m not. Why not? When you have a big chance like this, it''s normal to want to make a name for yourself! Why is it always so easy for Masaru to get something and then let it go! I don''t know why I got so angry, but I''m just a small citizen who works at a home improvement store in Japan, so I''ve never wanted to get a raise, a promotion, or even a promotion. In fact, even if he was offered a promotion, all he could remember was his boss who stayed late at the store to clean up after himself, and it was Masaru''s daily life to say no from the bottom of his heart. It''s a pain in the ass, he''d rather work in the field than do office work, and he doesn''t seem to have any trouble making a living. "Why? "........., you''re trying to force that hassle on people. .... But Adelina''s not going to be around for long. I''m not sure about Adelina now, but she was someone who wanted to make it if she had the chance, right? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. That''s true. That''s true, but... Then what''s your problem? It''s not my power! It''s not that I really created it or that I''m the most trusted representative! You''re the one they really rely on the most, and you''re the one who can do it the best! I know that! Adelina''s head snarled menacingly with a face that looked like it was about to burst into tears. I put my hand gently on Adelina''s head and stroked it. Adelina is doing her best. And it''s not me she''s relying on, it''s Adelina. The only time I''m ever going to stand out is when people are in trouble. Think about it... politics at my level all the time... who''s going to follow me? I''m pretty sure Adelina can''t even get married, she''s too busy working. "I don''t have anyone to marry, even now at .......... ....... If I had any more power, the rest of the world wouldn''t be able to breathe. "Sure... I''m not married to anyone. Yes. I''m sure you''ll have a hard time stopping someone who interacts with the gods. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. I really hope you don''t do that. I really hope not. 141 Zag "Im back just now!" Just before noon on the seventh day after leaving Masaru, Zarg and the others arrived at the royal capital, and after the dust of the journey had settled and the lunch hour in the castle was over, they went to the audience to report to the king. "Zarg from Bazelarka has just returned. "Hi, welcome back! "Hello, welcome back... In the audience room, the king, the vizier, and a few of his bodyguards were waiting. ......... Masaru brought in a chair and sat down to have tea. I''m not sure what to say. Why is Masaru here? "Hold back, you''re in the presence of the king. You are in the presence of the king. "......... Masaru-dono? Why would Masaru say that? Why Masaru? I''m sure you can understand. I''m not sure what to make of it. Now, the hearts of those who peeked at the three of them were united in saying, "Somebody give me some advice! And they were all united as one. The other day I gave you a letter, and it looks like you don''t need it anymore, so I''m going to collect it. I''ll get it. "Oh, yeah, ........., that''s fine, but ....... That''s fine. "Oh? What''s the letter about? A love letter? Who the hell would send a love letter to this old fart? Oh... Oh, you''re hurting me. How dare you call me an old man! I''m the king of this kingdom. I don''t know why you''re questioning me, but kings get old, don''t they? Of course not. You''re right, he''s not old enough to be a young man. .... I don''t know. But you''ve aged a lot... you''re not the same person I met the last time I saw you. .... I don''t know. I''m not sure what to say, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. I see. ...Oh, there''s a word for that... I see. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I was sweating and searching for words, and managed to squeeze out my voice. "Um... may I have your attention, please? I''m not sure what to say. Adelina will be there. Adelina will be there, so be strong! Adelina will be there. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you''ll do fine. I''ll see you later, then we''re dismissed. "See you later. "See you later, Zerg, I''ll see you at the meeting! I''ll see you at the meeting!" Zerg''s face looked like it was at its lowest point. 142 重鎮たちとの会議 １ On that day, in the Great Council Hall of the Kingdom of Greitas, all the heavyweights of the Kingdom of Greitas were present. Viziers, ministers, generals, guild leaders, and the heads of the great noble families. And of course, there was Masaru and Adelina... behind them, Zarg stood, trying to make his presence as invisible as possible. So, let''s get this meeting started... The chairman is Veedog, the head of the Kingdom of Greytas Guild. Veedog. Some people tilted their heads at King Axiom''s introduction. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''m here. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but I think it''s a good idea. I know you''re curious about these two, but let me explain the agenda first: .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m not sure if you''ll be able to find a way to make it work, but I''m sure you can. After that, we will discuss the issue of the empty land that was brought up the other day... where the beastmen said they would build a city. These are the two main topics of discussion for today. The two main topics are "Well, let''s start with a report on the royal city of Bazelarka from Zarg, the dispatch team that actually went there. Zarg. "My name is Zarg, and I was in charge of the dispatch team. I''m not sure what to say... but in a nutshell, everything was over by the time we arrived. . The conference hall shook softly. The conference hall shook roughly. "Does that mean that Bazelarka''s troops had already subdued it? The minister in charge of military affairs. "No, not only were there no Bazelarka troops, but, uh, the royal capital of Bazelarka had been cleared. . The conference hall became noisy, as if it had exploded. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. "Quiet! Quiet! Quiet is not the way to proceed. Please be quiet! Viedog''s voice echoed through the hubbub, and everyone stopped talking. "So, let''s take a moment to clear up a few questions... Zarg, is it true what you said earlier? "Yes, there is no doubt. Yes, I''m sure. Can you be more specific? I don''t think he meant that the royal city of Bazelarka was destroyed by demons. .... "You want to know more? If you want to know more about it, there is someone here who does. It''s a good idea to ask him about the time. I''m sorry. He glanced at Masaru and turned to the king. "So, shall we ask this party? Aksyon grinned and stood up from his seat. "Axiom... why don''t you introduce us first? Axiom... you''ll introduce us first? The air in the meeting room froze, and then a man stood up and quietly walked over to Masaru, reaching for the sword at his waist. "You! You have spoken rudely to our king. .... "General! "General! You can''t! Zarg rushes in and stops the general. "General Yaza. Take your seats! This time it''s my fault. This time it was my fault. The general reluctantly returned to his seat at King Axiom''s words. Then Adelina tugged at the hem of my dress and whispered something to me. (What are you trying to provoke me with from the start? Do you understand? I''ll be negotiating with you later on, so you''d better make me look good. (...It''s the other way around. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. (What is that? I''m sure you''re not the only one. ) (It''s hard to move the relations of a country once its position is decided, so it''s fine to be equal. ) "(I see, ........., but that''s not the same as picking a fight, so choose your words! (I know, I know.) Aksyon coughs and stands up. Adelina also hurriedly stood up and waited for the introduction. This is Adelina and Masaru, the representatives of the beastmen''s town that will be the subject of the second half. This is Adelina, the representative of the city of beastmen, and Masaru, the hero who defeated the unicorn beast and the black bear. I''m not a hero. "I''m not a hero I''m neither a good man nor a saint. Well, aside from me, I should add that she is also the lovely, lovely niece of Lancelot, commander of the coastal city of Portalime. Don''t be stupid or your scary uncle will kill you. He nails those who have been giving Adelina indulgent glances since earlier. "Regarding the Bazelarka case: .... I''m sorry. Adelina and King Axiom sat down and attracted the attention of the audience. In this kind of situation, the one who starts the flow wins. Unfortunately, there were no survivors. After confirming this, I single-handedly exterminated all the creatures that were in the capital. Specifically, I wiped them out with magic attacks. That''s all. That''s all. "Wait a minute! How did you make sure there were no survivors? And there''s no magic that can wipe out a creature on the scale of King''s Landing! General Yaza asks with a suspicious expression on his face. The method of confirmation is classified. You wouldn''t easily share your exploration and espionage skills with anyone, would you? That should convince you. And... what was that? It''s about magic. What else? Adelina followed up on Masaru''s digression. I''m not going to show you or spoil anything. I can''t show it to you, and I don''t want to spoil it, so you''ll just have to live with that. I''m not revealing anything. "You''re not revealing anything! You can''t even get a court mage in King''s Landing to perform magic on such a large scale! I''m not going to be able to convince you unless you can prove that you''re better than a court mage! I''ll show my status to Axiom and one other person at ............. If that doesn''t convince you, I don''t know what will! Axiom, choose one more person. Axiom, choose another. "Then it''s General Yaza. That''s probably the most reliable. He''s a terrible liar. "......... How can you be a general then? "d*mn, that''s annoying. I''m sorry. I''m not sure if she''s more naive than I thought, but she''s blushing and coming closer to me. Adelina''s eyes are talking to you as if she wants to see. "Do you want to take a look at it, Adelina? When I said that, she flew over. I''m going to go to the corner of the conference room so that the three of us can see the information on the guild card. Yu Narumi(20) Occupation The Apostle Affiliation Vinteria Title Father of Magical Artifactsnew Magic Beast Catchernew(11) Level 5254 Life Force 359 -> 367 Magic Power 416424 Strength 164167 Physical Strength 133136 Mental 117119 Speed 124125 Luck 5354 Skills Sword 45, Stick 24, Spear 2, Staff 23, Body 45, Archery 35, Healing Magic 3, Precision 6, Appraise 6, Search 4, Demolish 6, Mining 46, Logging 34, Farming 6, Kurosmithing 6, Masonry 8, Woodworking 6, Leatherwork 5, Blending 4, Magic Tool 3, New, Civil Engineering 5, Architecture 46Arithmetic 4Art 4Singing 34Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap "Masaru ......... this is a stone ....... I don''t know what to say. "I don''t know what to say. .... I don''t know what to say. As Adelina and King Axiom looked on in confusion, General Yaza said. "............... monster.......... ... ...Flap. He said a rude word and collapsed. 143 重鎮たちとの会議 ２ After waiting for a while for General Yaza to wake up, the meeting resumed. I''ve been told that I''m a monster, but aren''t you convinced of my magical abilities to some extent? At Masaru''s words, Adelina, King Axiom and General Yaza looked at him delicately. "What? "What? You were not convinced? Masaru is surprised by the unexpected response. And an indescribable air drifted through the conference room. "I don''t know what to say. .... I don''t know what to say. "I don''t know what to say. .... I don''t know what to say. "...insane. Insane. Time flies when you don''t know what''s going on around you. "......... Well, Zerg! I''m not sure what to do. And do something to make sure it gets through! I don''t know what other people''s statuses are, and I''ve given them to you thinking they''re probably high, but the three of you are so stubborn that I can''t proceed. "What? "Huh? I''m not sure what to do. What the hell is this? So what is it? Speak up! Masaru is from ..................? What the hell? I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. "......... is terrible. I did exactly what you asked. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. So what''s the deal? It''s too expensive. It''s a good idea to take the best parts of the general class and the court mage class and enhance them by two or three times, and it''s twice the overall ability of someone called a hero. And I''ve never seen anyone with double digits in luck. .... I''m sorry. ............... Is that what luck is all about? Well... yeah. But you know what''s wrong with your other abilities? I''m not sure what to make of it, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. ......... Yes, that''s right. That''s right. The whole room looked at him delicately. "Enough is enough... there is no point in thinking about this man any more. Let me admit that I may be able to testify about Bazelarka. "Oh. "Oh, that''s what you said. Oh, yes. Masaru forgot his purpose as he went off on a tangent. I''ll admit that I could testify. "So, Masaru. What do you think will happen to Bazelarka? I''m sure there are some powerful noblemen fighting for power back home, but yesterday, at the site of the royal capital of Bazelarca, the messenger I sent back to the country contacted the investigation team and told them that there are survivors of the royal family with the right of succession. "Yesterday? Yesterday... how do you know that? "I''ll explain that later, but I''ll give you the whole story first. The surviving members of the royal family are currently under Lancelot''s protection in Portalime, where they are being trained in the various studies necessary to rule. "Then my kingdom will take him into custody. "So my kingdom is taking him into custody? The Prime Minister''s eyes lit up. I''m sure you''ll agree with Lancelot that it''s in the best interest of the Kingdom of Greytas to educate the people so that they can make a decent living, so don''t interfere. "You''re using my men at your leisure, ..... "Don''t complain about the old man who sent his troops to Bazelarka and left the rest to me! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. You''re the one who sent the troops to Bazelarca and gave them orders. If you need help, we can help each other, right? "I don''t know if Masaru is harsh or kind. .... "Yes, Mr. Chairman. "Okay, Mr. Chairman, next item on the agenda! He sniffed and changed the subject. 144 重鎮たちとの会議 ３ "The next item on the agenda... was about the new city. Who has the gist of it? The chairman, Viedog, looks at Adelina, as if she is the only one left. "Okay, I''ll give you the gist of it. "Okay. When Masaru began to speak, the entire conference room looked tired and said, "You again! The whole room looked tired. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I''m going to build a city with beastmen. Some of them muttered, "Somehow .... The other day, the name of the city was decided. The other day, the name of the city was decided to be Vintaria, but some people suggested that it would be better to make it a country for defense and trade. My eyes were swimming and I was sweating. Zerg''s eyes swam and he broke into a sweat. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to make of it. The country will be called Vintaria, with our city as the capital. Nice to meet you! Wait a minute! "Hmm? What''s wrong? What''s wrong? What the hell are you doing? When the Prime Minister pounced on Masaru''s slurred speech, the entire conference hall overflowed with complaints and objections, as if a dam had burst. However, since they were shouting in their own way, it was already difficult to understand what they were saying. When I glanced at the King of Axiom, I could see that he was annoyed with his subordinates who had become a ragtag group. Then... "Shut up! Do you still represent the Kingdom of Greitas? It was the Chancellor, Veedog, who snapped. The chancellor looked to Masaru to continue the conversation in the conference room that had instantly regained its tranquility. But, "Don''t you have something to say first? He nodded to the Axiom King and stood up. "Masaru I''m sorry for the disgrace I''ve caused you. I''ve always told people not to get emotional in meetings, that discussions based on emotion alone are worthless. .... I''m sorry. "No, no, I don''t mind. As for the founding of the country, we''re not here to negotiate, we''re here to report and declare. Report and Declaration. "Report and Declaration ..................? Yes, of course we''re coming. ......... I wish you would have told us that before we came. Attention all! I want you all to dress up and be polite! No one is to say anything about what''s about to happen, and no questions or comments are allowed for the time being! Masaru... take this seat. Vidoog, you may move to any available seat for now! The Axiom King''s words were so swift that no one could react. What are you doing? Hurry up! 145 Meeting with executives 4 "It''s disgusting... there''s no other word for it. .... I''m sorry. "I don''t know what else to say in my defense. .... "Masaru... "Masaru... you should have given us some notice. .... "Masaru. In the event that you''ve got any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, we''re here to help. The worst of them even made a puddle of water. Who would do it knowing that? "Heart attack... "Paralysis of the heart... are we monsters? We''re monsters? We''ve got a general who called me a monster. I''m afraid we''ve run out of things to talk about. Isla Sephira corrects the course of the contrast between Zeraphitis and Masaru. Axiom... what do we do? "Axiom... what are you going to do? I''ll take care of the healing, but there''s someone who needs a change of clothes, okay? ...and cleaning. .... ...and cleaning. "Um... how may I be of service? .... What do you think? In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. I''m sure you''re right...Ira, let''s go back to Zelaphitis. Masaru, call out to me when you''re ready. "Yes... Masaru, call me when you''re ready." "Yeah, that''s a good idea. I''m sorry, Ira and Zeraphitis. I''m sorry about Ira and Zelaphitis. The three pillars disappeared after Masaru''s words. ".................. What are you doing? I''m sure you''re not the only one. Move! At the Axiom King''s urging, everyone begins to move. The time is as quick as possible! I don''t need a sword or any other armor! We don''t need swords or any other weapons! We don''t need swords or any other weapons! I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to do. No, you can''t. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. Yes! Yeah, you can''t just run off by yourself! I guess not. .... I knew it. Zerg, you look really sad. "By the way, Zarg, you''ve met the gods before. By the way, Zerg has met the gods before? "The last time I had an audience with Masaru, two goddesses came down and gave him everything he asked for... you idiot. You idiot. ......... That''s not diplomacy or negotiation, it''s called blackmail. It''s not. When Zerg negotiates, he uses the name of the Kingdom of Greitas, and when Adelina negotiates, she uses the name of the niece of the commander of Vintaria and Portalim. It''s just a little bit bigger in my case. It''s just a little bigger for me. "That''s absurd. As these conversations continue, the overall flow of people slowly begins to calm down. "Masaru, could you please clear all the desks from your seat, there are many elderly people here, let them keep their chairs but the desks are in the way. Okay. "Okay, well, can you take those people out of the room? I don''t want them to see me using the item box. I don''t want to be seen using the item box. It''s a little late for that. "It''s really too late for that... Let''s get the others out of here. Okay. I don''t know what they''re doing cleaning and changing clothes in the middle of a meeting and then redecorating, but it''s chaos. "It''s your fault. ""It''s your fault!" The voices of Adelina, King Axiom, and Zarg were neatly joined by the tired voice of Masaru. 146 重鎮たちとの会議 ５ So, here they are again. This is Victinius, Isla Sephira, and Zeraphitis. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to ask them later... Well, we''ve asked them to join us in celebrating the founding of our nation and the appointment of our king. I''m sorry. "Are we doing this here? King Axiom tilted his head. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s had a bad experience. I see. So... .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of that. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. "So, Victinius and the others, please! "All right. All right. King and people of Greytas. The king and people of Grettus, in the name of Victinius, you are hereby granted the kingdom of Vinteria. In the name of Isla Sephira. "In the name of Aelsaephira, I decree Adelina to be the first queen. "In the name of Ailasephyra. "In the name of Zelaphitis, I command Zarg to support the new queen as King of Adelina. "In the name of Zelaphitis, I command Zerg to support the new Queen as King of Adelina. "What? Adelina and Zarg blew in unison. "What the hell? "Hey Masaru, what''s going on? No, I don''t know about the founding of the country or the appointment of the queen, but the last one? Adelina and Zerg panicked and pressed Masaru, but he stopped them and glared at them, "Explain it to Zelaphitis! I glare at him. "Well, I was exchanging love notes with her when Zarg left Vintaria, so I thought I''d give her a boost. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. "What have you been doing with another potential queen ....? I don''t know. The Axiom King was chilled in a different way. "No, Axiom... the founding of the nation had not yet been discussed at that time. That''s why I wasn''t a candidate for queen at the time. Well, it''s a good thing we have the backing of the gods, isn''t it? "Well... not many couples have God''s blessing in person. .... I don''t know. I''m sure the Axiom King agreed with me and patted his chest. So, Zeraphitis, ......... what are you really thinking? Masaru''s pursuit. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s had a bad experience. I''m sorry. This time they all fell silent. ......... But this solves the problem of the successor for the time being. But this will solve the problem of succession for the time being. "Well... let''s look at it in a positive light. Adelina and Zarg are good? If you don''t like it, now''s the time to say so. No, I''ll take it. I''ll take it. No, no, I''ll take it. I''ll take it. Naturally, there was no objection and no way to say no, so they both folded their knees and hung their heads. "Well, I guess that''s it then, huh? Zeraphitis, take care of that thing I asked you to do! "Aye... here we go. Here we go. A rough map of the continent was projected on the wall of the conference hall, showing the current borders of the countries. And here is the Kingdom of Greitas, and over here is Bazelarca... the land centered on the untouched land over here is going to be Vintaria, is that okay with you Axiom? "I have no objection to that. I have no objection. I have no objection. A nobleman stood up in response to Masaru''s question. I have no objection. What do you think about the fact that some of our land in the Kingdom of Greitas is now in Vintaria? "Yes. Yes, you can read about it at .... Yes. It''s a land that the Kingdom of Greitas doesn''t control or profit from anyway, so why not? What''s the problem? I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure what to do. No, sir, there is no problem. No. A nobleman in plain clothes. "No, sir. Well, we''re leaving! Sister? I want to go home and pick out a dress! "......... dress? The Axiom King muttered. "Masaru wants to have dinner with us tonight, so I''m going to prepare. You heard me. "Victinius ........., I haven''t told you yet. . "Okay... so is there anything more? ......... No, I''ll take care of the rest. Victinius, I''m looking forward to seeing you in a nice dress tonight. You too, Isla. I''ll see you tonight. See you tonight. "What about me? See you soon, Zeraphitis. Be on time. And... And when the gods return, the conference room is filled with silence. So, Axiom, you have a wife and daughter? "Huh? Oh. .... Yeah. Join us. Adelina and Zarg will be there too. Axiom, you''ll have to do something about their costumes. Yeah. I''ll take care of it. They''ll be ready with me. And you can borrow the kitchen. And can I use your kitchen? I don''t need anyone. I''ll make it myself, Victinius has requested it. I''ll provide the music, I''ll provide the service, just make sure it''s quiet. Just make the arrangements. "Ah... a direct request from the Goddess of Creation. I''ll make the arrangements. I''ll take care of it. "So, thank you all for your hard work! Dismissed! The King of Axiom dragged Adelina and Zarg out, while Masaru walked out with an indifferent look on his face, the others were stunned for a while, unable to move. 147 [side story] of a noble lady... In a room of a nobleman''s house: .... "My Master, Master Zarg has returned. He made a triumphant return without missing a single soldier. "Yes, Sebas. "Yes, Sebas. So, when is this fianc of yours coming to see me? "He is busy today with his audience with the king and his report, so I expect him tomorrow at the earliest. .... Yes, I wonder if the fianc will be promoted again I need him to be at least as good as I am? "Yes, he is rumored to be the closest thing to a general in the Order at this time. Yes. I''d be happy if you could earn some money for me and die somewhere else. I can''t do that. I can''t. "My lady, you must not joke about that .......... I know. "I know, Sebastien. It''s all right. Go. The old butler, called Sebas, made a small bow and left the room without making a sound. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I don''t know when it was that my father, the third brother of the Prime Minister, asked me to be his fiancee. It was a man from the knight''s cavalry, and he was said to have a promising future, and I didn''t like his sharp eyes. I heard he was one of the best, but I didn''t like the fact that he was a poor knight. But he was soon given the task of finding the hexenbiest in the corner. Even with a large force, there were a lot of deaths, right? And I heard that they escaped with their lives... There''s no way the three of us are going to make it out alive if we''re sent to look for them! That''s what I thought, but he came back alive. With the corpse of a hexenbiest, he began to work close to the king, and soon became the head of a foreign emergency relief force. "You won''t make it back alive this time! You''re going to defeat the horrible demon that destroyed the royal city of Bazelarka, aren''t you? But once again, he came back. But once again he returned, this time without killing a single soldier. I don''t blame him. I''ll accept him as my fianc... I''m sure that since his last return, he''s become softer and more aware of my charms. .... I was not interested in Zarg. If you''re not interested in Zag, you have no way of knowing that the family mess has just been cleared up. "My Master! We''re in trouble! "What? It''s not like Sebastien to speak so loudly. .... What? The butler came into the room without knocking, his footsteps clattering in a hurry. The betrothal between the Master and Master Zarg has been dissolved. What? What? What do you mean? "Master Zarg has decided to marry someone else. What? This is unacceptable! My uncle, the Prime Minister, will not overlook this! Yes, he can''t! I have a fiance! I have a fiance! "That is why the decision was made at the ......... Kingdom Council. The Prime Minister did not object. "What? What? I''m not sure what to do. Who are you dealing with? "I was told that I would be welcomed as the royal consort of the queen of another country. .... What? The Queen''s royal retinue? What''s that? .... What''s that? "And that the marriage was ordered directly by the gods. .... What? "What? The gods... the gods? ......... Yes, it seems so. Yes, it seems so. I''ve been trying to get him to accept me as his fiance for a while now. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say. Please pull yourself together! And so the strange voices and screams echoed until late at night. 148 a dinner party "Mmm. .......... Mmm. What''s wrong? Didn''t you like it? "It was good, but it wasn''t ......... blue crab. Blue crab? Blue crab? ......... Oh, that lobster... I told you it was shrimp, not crab. And considering the number of people who ate it. .... I want some Victinias. I''m not sure if you''ve ever heard of it, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I''m sure you''ll agree that it was very tasty, sister. .... "......... mmmm ......... that''s .......... "All right, all right, after the founding ceremony of Vintaria, we''ll have a festival and use it lavishly and eat it all together. Isn''t that enough? Really? That''s a promise! The Royal Families (Adelina, Zarg, Axiom, the Queen, and the Princess) listened to the conversation, their eyes twinkling with humanity. No one noticed that the details of the events related to the founding of the kingdom were being decided in a flash. "If that''s the case, shouldn''t we have a three-day national festival where we can eat all kinds of food? "Ugh... you''re right, otherwise I''d have to cook all the time. I''ll do that. Let''s do that. Zeraphitis''s suggestion was also easily accepted. The first day is the eve of the festival, the second day is the founding ceremony, and the third day is the king''s blessing ceremony and wedding. I guess. I''m sure that''s about the density of the schedule... but it''s going to require a good amount of preparation time. I''m sure Axiom and Lancelot will help. "Oh... "Oh... oh, I''ll take care of it. I''ll take care of it. Then Ayla Sephira''s proposal was also decided. I''m not sure what to do. It''s ......... our wedding, isn''t it? Who else? "No, it''s nothing. Nothing. Adelina was sunk by Masaru and the three gods. So, Masaru is not going to get married? ........................... ... The air became heavy as Masaru and the gods all fell silent at once. And then Axiom gets a body blow from the queen and her daughter silently. I''m not sure what to say. ......... No, it''s nothing... I was wrong. .......... I''m sorry. Again, silence ensues. .............................. ................... .............................. ................... .............................. ................... "......... marriage or .......... " marriage? The words of Masaru and Victinius, muttered suddenly, overlap perfectly. "........................... ............. " I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. That''s right. "That''s ......... right. I''m sure Masaru has some cleaning up to do. I don''t know. I''m sure you''ll be glad to hear that. "Well, thanks for the food today, Masaru. Don''t forget the blue crab this time! "I told you they''re not crabs, they''re prawns. They say it''s a crayfish, not a lobster. Lobster. "Hmm... it doesn''t matter. It''s good, right? "Maybe... well, I''ll try it once before I cook it properly, so come back then. Come back then. I''ll look forward to it. Looking forward to it. "Oh, ......, I''ll do my best to cook it. I''ll do my best. See you later! I''m going home, Isla, Zelaphitis! Thank you for the meal. It was delicious. It was delicious. Don''t come back for more! After the three pillars left, Masaru was feeling very lonely. "Hey, Masaru, ......... what was that .......... "Hey, Masaru! Zarg called out to him to ask him something. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what I''m talking about," he said, "but you stupid ......... men don''t ......... get involved in things you don''t need to! The women nodded their heads. The women nodded their heads in agreement. This is exactly the kind of thing that can''t be cursed if you don''t touch it. "Zarg......... maybe Lancelot will be waiting for you in Vintaria when you get back, so hang in there. Good luck. It is worth mentioning that Masaru''s little counterattack was effective enough to give Zarg a sleepless night. 149 国益と税金と…。 After selling off as much as he could and enjoying his shopping, Masaru had a meeting with Axiom and Adelina. In the meantime, because of the population problem, Vintaria doesn''t have the power to sell large quantities of products to other countries, and even if we want to charge taxes, we need to build a system that will enrich the people first. But trade in diplomatic relations is not the same as trade. "But trade in diplomatic relations is not possible without buying and selling each other. But trade in diplomatic relations is only possible if people buy and sell to each other. "So I thought, what is our current strength in Vintaria? It''s technology. Technology. "Technology...indeed, we would love to have superior armor and construction technology. But is it good? Technology can''t be sold for a sustained profit. I have a plan for that. Where I grew up, there was the idea of patents to protect inventions and new technologies. The idea is that the developer of a new technology has the right to the technology and profits for a certain period of time and cannot use the technology without permission... Do you understand that much? "Somewhat. "Somehow... I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. If you want to use the technology, you can pay a portion of the profits to the person or organization that owns the patent to use it. .... I don''t know. Do they protect those rights? I''m sure you''ll agree that the sooner you do this, the better, although it''s also true that countries that don''t protect the rights to new technology are less likely to create new technology. I think it''s a fact. I see, and by spreading this kind of thinking, we can encourage technological development. I see. You''re a quick thinker. Vintaglias are going to be squeezed out in the future. .... I''m sorry. Aksyon muttered and Adelina looked at Masaru''s face. I think he''s worried because this is where the standard of national interest of Vintaria will be determined for a while. In the event that you''ve got any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Axiom. Aksyon and Adelina''s eyes changed to Masaru''s words. Aksyon and Adelina''s eyes changed when Masaru said, "20% for a 10-year term is not much. That''s 20% for a 10-year term. "Isn''t 20 percent for a 20-year term more like 15 percent? Masaru is puzzled... "If you take that much out of the profits, the people who work at the end of the line won''t be able to make a living. The term of the right is 30 years, the first 3 years are 10%, after that up to 10 years is 7%, and after that is 3%. "Hmmm. "Hmmm... .......... Hmmm... I don''t know if you''ve ever heard of a seven-party system in the Kingdom of Greitas. At least 6 or 4 people. ......... What does the future hold for Vinteria, ......? Three goverments and seven people. Of course, the tax rates will be different for high and low income earners! Axiom and Adelina are both starting to get headaches. If you''re a farmer, the merchants will take another 30% of your profits to make money from your harvest. A prosperous economy is one in which all the people, even the lower ones, spend their money properly. The country exists for the people! How can you throw away the people for the sake of the state? I''m sure you''ll agree with me. I''m not asking you to do it suddenly. I''m not saying to rush it... well, aim for 10-15 years and get the system in place, I''ll be happy to discuss it with you. I''ll consult with you. But if you do it right, you''ll be richer than you are now, right? We''ll work towards better technology, easier work, and better quality. We need to get richer, don''t we? But the way the aristocrats are pouring money into their useless vainglory is kind of... ugly. I wish they''d wake up to more functional beauty. I wish they would wake up to functional beauty. "In that sense, Masaru''s temple is a bit lacking in decoration. Masaru''s temple is a little less ornate in that sense. It''s a lot for my living space. ...Oh, by the way, the life-size Mithril statue is ready. Where do you want it? Of course, it''s a statue of Victinius and Ayla Sephira. It has a natural stone base and is not hollowed out, so it weighs an uncomfortable amount, and is excellent for theft prevention alone. It''s life-size... well, we''ve only just started building the temple, so there''s nowhere to put it. I''ve just started building the temple and I don''t have room for it. "Well, I guess I''ll just put it in the assembly hall, where it will be used for morning meetings as well as to stimulate work. I''ll just put it in the assembly hall, where it will be used for the morning meeting. Please don''t do this to me! Axiom made a beautiful display of kneeling and managed to get it as Masaru''s item box management. 150 【150th Anniversary】Mays ambition "Do you want me to do this .........? No .........? While Masaru was holding a chaotic meeting in the Kingdom of Greitas, someone was repeatedly working at a desk in Masaru''s private office in the Temple of Vintaria. "Mei! You again! You''ll get angry if you use my brother''s room without permission! I''m not going to get mad at you! What are you doing at .........? What are you doing on ? - I''m building a boat after seeing the one you built. It''s a toy that I made for the children to enjoy the hot springs. It''s a magical tool that reacts to the magical power in the water and moves forward a little bit from the reaction of the hot water flowing through the tubes attached to the bottom of the boat. So, did you get it? I tried to copy you, but the boat wouldn''t move. .... And? It''s no wonder, Masaru had installed it in his toy, but it was originally a work of art that he and Zeraphitis built together to automatically pump hot water to high places. In the first place, the trick was to craft a tube plated with mithril, which is effective as a magical medium, and a child''s craft would never succeed. "May, let me see. ......... What''s that glowing in the hole at the bottom of this ship? Take a look. Look. It''s real. Hey, is that a mithril? Ugh! We can''t get mithril, can we? Hey, do you know where we can find some? I mean, you''re my brother, you''ve probably made a few of these but have you looked in your desk? No, not yet. I''ll have a look. No, not yet. "No, not yet. I''ll check it out." The siblings share the task of going through the drawers. "Oh, there it is! Maybe this is it! "Ni, ni, ni! Look at this! ......... A beautiful woman. Beautiful woman. Whoa! It''s true! Is she from the Rabbit People? It''s a picture of Victinius in bunny form, secretly given to him by the goddess Hera. Masaru, who had made a pact with Victinius and the others not to look inside his private room, had secretly hidden this photo in his desk. Of course, he was afraid that it would be discovered when it was used to exchange things in the item box. "So Adelina doesn''t stand a chance .... I''m sorry. "I feel sorry for you .... I don''t know. I''m not sure what to make of this. It''s a pity, even if the object of comparison is a goddess. I''m not sure what to say. "May, make sure you restore that picture. "Okay, okay. I''ll make a boat. I''ll make a boat. "Oh, that''s probably it. Hang on, I''ll go to the bathroom and make sure it''s right! "Aye! May replies cheerfully, and Zita runs off. Yes! If the boat swims when I put this on, I''ll make it look like a fish! And so a new pastime was born in Vintaria. This was a mini-boat race that would later become a nationally recognized race. Using the prescribed magical tubes, toy boats raced in a variety of shapes that resembled submarines and other creatures, entertaining and captivating the spectators. I''m going to surprise you and become the king of the world! That night, when she told the story, her mother Lulu said, "It seems like the king doesn''t have time to play," and May''s ambition was easily shattered. .......... 151 Development and education... "Well, it''s hard to make economic progress or change your life right away, right? So I have a suggestion. I have a suggestion. A suggestion? Well, that''s great, but is there any kind of magic that can effectively change people''s lives... you mean like God? Oh, no, not really. I''m afraid that if we use the power of a god, we''ll end up destroying the nobility. No. Don''t do this, ........., the country will collapse. I don''t know. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. ...But in addition to that, children are required to learn letters and calculations. I''m thinking of creating a study abroad program as an extension of that. "Study abroad? "Study abroad? What does that mean? Well, first of all, we''d like them to stay in Vintaria for the purpose of learning new knowledge and new skills. What does that mean? "Isn''t that expensive? Axiom''s uneasy expression made Masaru wonder if he had pushed her too hard on taxes and money. No, let''s keep it cheap. Let''s treat the current education as an investment in the future. The most important thing is to let them feel the difference between the current standard of living in the Kingdom of Greitas and that of Vintaria. I''m sorry. "Oh, .......... I''m sorry. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m not sure what to say, but I think it''s a good idea. You''re originally from the Kingdom of Greytas, aren''t you? I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. And the people are poor, and there aren''t many people smiling. And the people are poor. "You''re hesitantly ragging on me... I wasn''t going to say that much either. .... "Hey! Hey! I didn''t mean to say that. No, go on. No, go on. Masaru and Adelina pointed out that the Kingdom of Greitas might have done something wrong. I''m not sure what to say. I know you''re going to focus on the military because you''re carving out a life for yourself in a land of demons. That''s why I believe that the development of technology for daily life should be the top priority. But we can''t afford it. But there''s no room for anyone else, is there? That''s the thing. If the military and its industries need people, why can''t other professions have technologies that are easier and require fewer people? Eating is the basis of human life, and if we neglect that industry, the population will increase and there will be a shortage of food due to military activities. Have you ever thought about what would happen if you put the military first in such a situation? Do you think that peasants without power will not revolt? "........................... ............. " Adelina and Aksyon were beginning to feel like they were at a wake, as if the current structure of the country was being denied. The first thing to do is to adjust the taxes. Are the taxes really appropriate? Are merchants doing the right kind of business? Are they exploiting the weak by taking advantage of their position of strength? As long as they are paying us taxes, can they act properly in case of emergency? There are a number of issues to consider. "Wait a minute! "Wait a minute! Isn''t it all about enriching the farmers now? What about the rest of us? What do you think will happen if the peasants get richer? If they have money, will they hoard it? I don''t know what would happen to the peasants. I don''t know. Axiom frowned. I don''t know how the farmers live." Axiom frowned, "They can''t eat their fill of bread because most of the grain they worked so hard to grow outside the city walls is taken to pay taxes and make money. They eat one loaf of the hardest black bread, soggy with a thin soup with few ingredients. You can''t eat a full loaf of bread. "Peasants are also the only ones with a noticeably lower life expectancy when disease and war deaths are excluded. This is not only because of their diet, but also because they cannot afford to see a doctor due to their lack of money. Incidentally, there are cases where people are denied access to doctors because they are farmers. ......... No, that''s not true. .......... Axiom. It seems that Axiom really didn''t know the realities of peasant life, and his face is very pale. And when those farmers get rich they first buy food. They buy tools to make their work easier. When they have all these things, they try to expand their farmland. ......... In other words, money goes into the workshops that make the food and tools, and into the stores that sell them, and those people are enriched. In other words, artisans and merchants. The more land is developed, the more guards will be needed, and these people will also be enriched... of course, there will be times when the construction companies will be consulted. More crops means more haulers, and more haulers means more taxes. I see. "I see... that''s a lot of money for a lot of people. I see. Well, even if the top gets rich, a few merchants and aristocrats still get all the money. There''s no need for new technology because there''s nowhere else to spend it and the money comes in the same way without any effort. We don''t need new technology. "Are you also causing stagnation in thinking and technology? .... I don''t know. Both Adelina and Axiom are unusually personable and receptive to the opinions of others... I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sorry. In the event that you''re in a position to do this, you''ll be able to do so with the help of a professional. We''re going to start education and training programs, technology development, and staffing services at Vintaglia, so I guess that''s a summary. I guess that sums it up. "So... it''s all about advertising, huh? "Yes, advertising. Yes, advertising. We have to convince people of the need and get them to come. Oh, shit. "d*mn... you just blew away all my gratitude at the last minute. .... I''ll be back. In the end, the meeting ended in a moderately relaxed atmosphere. 152 神々的事務作業 ''Well, let''s get started, shall we? Isla, Zelaphitis, get into it and go for it! The light beneath Victinius'' feet glowed, and the light turned into a magic circle. "Greetings everyone, my name is Victinius. My name is Victinius, and I am pleased to announce that this land is now recognized as the nation of Vintaria. I know this is short notice for you, but I ask for your help in bringing this new country and queen into existence. Yes. Yes, this was a technique that projected images and delivered voices to the skies above every settlement in the land that would become Vintaria. This is how the gods communicated to the people of the land at the time of the founding of all of Arstatia up until now. In other words, if you did not live in the land at the time of the founding, you would not be able to see the gods. On the day of the 60th dawn, the founding ceremony will be held in Vintaria. Therefore, we would like to invite the representatives of each village and the next generation to the founding ceremony of Vintaria, so please come if you can. In addition, the route from your village to Vintaria will be shown in the same place after my greeting, so please do not miss it. I''ll be waiting for you in Vintaria. "......... Yes, thank you, sister. It''s all over now. It''s over. Now, the pre-prepared information is being repeated twice over all the villages. Why twice? Why twice? "Masaru said to do it twice to make sure we don''t miss anything. That''s Japanese quality. That''s Japanese quality. But the fact that we had to carefully make separate routes from all the villages to Vintaria made the preparations much more bearable. It was a lot of preparation. In the past, when the country was founded, even if you invited people, there was no description of the place, and there were children who were lost and could not come. "......... Looks like all the hard work paid off. 153 馬車と馬具 "It''s been a while since I''ve done any crafting! In the courtyard of the castle, Masaru was about to start building a carriage for Axiom and the others to go to the founding festival of Vintaria, before the departure of the Kingdom of Greitas tomorrow. Incidentally, the carriage that he and Adelina had ridden in had been modified to accommodate three people, with one person in the rear trunk. I am sure that if Japanese people were asked to ride in the car, they would protest against the cruel treatment of the car. "Leaf springs and coil spring dampers are installed between the axle and the frame to absorb any shaking. ......... I feel like I''ve become a modern industrialist at once, but I guess I''ve come too far to care. I''m not sure. The use of springs with different characteristics to absorb shocks and vibrations has a variety of advantages, such as tilting inclines and bumps. This makes the carriage less prone to breakdowns and more comfortable to live in. The body should be made of wood for weight, but it should be reinforced with stainless steel... and the axle should have bearings. .... The wheels are obviously a weak point, so why aren''t they covered? Oh well, let''s do it! In place of the weight made heavier by the reinforcements, bearings will be used to ease the burden, and a guard will be attached to the wheel, reminiscent of a car wheel cover, to reduce weight and for design purposes. If you want to stop the car, you need a foot pedal to stop the car. ......... And while you''re at it, add a parking brake. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I don''t know. Masaru is willing to pass on the technology, but not to teach it. I''ve heard that the best part of inventing is that you get sidetracked as you think and do things on your own, and that leads to the development of technology... I''d like you to create something that didn''t exist on earth anyway. I''ll also give you a horse harness with stirrups. .... I''ll give you a stirrup harness. 154 I have to go now. What? We''re going home first? Wait a minute, I''m going to Vintaria to attend the Founding Ceremony... why don''t we go together? "Shut up, Axiom. "Shut up, Axiom... you''ve got to work until the last minute. There''s plenty of time for that. There''s plenty of time. If you have so many days, why don''t you stay a few more days? We have work to do too! We''ve given Freed a new carriage and everything, so if you hurry, it''ll be here in seven to ten days. We''ll be there in seven to ten days if we hurry. As for the carriages, they''re a service from me because they''ll keep the price down as distribution becomes easier... You can copy and research all you want, but don''t destroy the carriages because we''ll collect them during the National Festival. "I thought you were going to give it to me! "Don''t tell Adelina and the others about this but be careful they''ll pay if they find out. Be careful. It''s a good idea to take the budget from where you can get it, of course, but there are a lot of expenses piling up in the Kingdom of Gratefulness right now, and if there''s a budget that can be trimmed, so much the better. In case you''re wondering, we''re planning to rent out the recovered carriages to the Kingdom of Bazelarka to help raise money for the national budget. We bought soybean and wheat seeds, we got the ore... now let''s see if we forgot anything: .... "You''re still doing it. You''re still going to do whatever you want .... "What? This is my personal purchase, okay? "According to the report, it''s not a personal purchase. .... Surprisingly good at his job, this guy. .......... "Gosh, old man, I''m a king. I''m a king. "So that''s it, see you in Vintaria! Yeah, I''ll see you there! In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at our own web site. 155 帰還に大歓迎の住民たち…だが、 Welcome home, boys! When we returned, we received an enthusiastic welcome, and the three of us were stunned, wondering if something had happened. "Hey! There was a big goddess in the sky, and she told us a story! Of course, the announcement to the people of Victinius was also made to Vintaria, and then everyone was in a frenzy of excitement. "Yes, gentlemen. I understand your excitement, but we don''t have time for this now. I''m sure Masaru is planning something specific, so please make him the one in charge of the festival and ask him about anything you don''t understand, and don''t work on your own assumptions. I''m sorry. The residents listened attentively to Adelina''s words...they seemed to have been turned on by the excitement. I''ll start with the schedule. After discussing with Victinius and the others, we would like to have some kind of event on the eve of the first day to meet and mingle with the attendees. On the second day, we''ll have the Founding Ceremony, where we''ll celebrate with the gods after we officially become a nation. The third day is the King''s Blessing Ceremony, where Adelina is appointed Queen. The wedding of Adelina and Zarg will take place directly after. The wedding ceremony will take place. The people who had been listening attentively earlier were somehow puzzled and their brains seemed to have stopped working. "What''s wrong with .........? It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. Uncle Zarg is the king? "Oh, you''re talking about Adelina''s wedding... then .... I''m sorry. Just as I was about to tell the story, it appeared. "Masaru! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. What do you mean Adelina is the queen? And what about the ............ marriage? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. The Portalim commander Lancelot appeared. I''m not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it''s a good idea. ".........! I''m not sure what to say. You''ll be surprised. I''m sure you''re not the only one. I''m not sure what to say. I''m glad to see that you''re looking at it more calmly than I thought. "Adelina is the queen, that''s the consensus of the people! It''s not my decision! The residents all turned their eyes away from Lancelot. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s had a bad experience. I didn''t decide this either! "Hey Masaru! The two of them are upset that the exchange of love letters was so easily exposed. I''m sure you''re not the only one who''s a little confused. The revelations never stop. I''m sure you''re not the only one who''s had a bad experience. I''m sorry. "No, no, no, no, no... Remember Masaru. "So, bride and groom, take care of Mr. Lancelot over there! I''ll be in the temple planning the details! Oh, and where''s Slay? She''s here. I''m here. You''ll be assisting me, then! See you later! After kidnapping Sulei, the thirty-sixth plan was to escape. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the site, please do not hesitate to contact us. As Bazelarka does not have a royal capital at present, it was decided that a suitable place for the ceremony could not be prepared, so you will have to go with me. Good luck with that. Good luck. In case you missed it, the other representatives of Bazelarca are at .... Good luck. The other representatives of Bazelarka are at . "They''ll be here with Knuckle. I''m not sure if you''ve ever heard of this, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I''m not sure. "You''re ......... as bad as ever. You''re as bad as ever. You''re the one who needs a partner, right? It''s a good idea to have at least one person you can trust on hand. Knuckle, who was appointed by the gods, is a good reason to keep him around, right? I''ll leave you to your shenanigans and help me make a plan! Why me? If you don''t help me, I''m going to give you the king''s blessing without any prearranged meeting. Why me? Demon! Demon! In the midst of the screams and griefs everywhere, the preparations for Vintaria''s National Festival proceeded little by little. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. Zerg... Zarg... live strong. 156 金になる木 "Hey, I caught a weird bug! "Oh, it''s a beetle... they''re here too... hmm? It''s heavy... where was it, Jita? It was attached to a sapling in front of my house this morning. It was attached to a sapling in front of my house this morning. Hey, do you mind if I keep him? You''re keeping him? ......... No, I''m sorry, but there''s something about it that''s stuck with me... and I was wondering if I could use it as material. .... I''m sorry. I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. You can have it if you want! "If you want it, I''ll give it to you! In exchange, you can help me make a boat for Mei. "Boat building? I don''t know what it is, but I get it. I''ll travel to you whenever I can, so don''t take this one. Don''t take this one. And with that, he gives me a mysterious beetle. It''s a metallic blue beetle with a dull glow, and it''s much more powerful than any beetle I''ve seen on Earth. "I don''t know why they were selling Hercules beetles at the Home Depot... they were weirdly small. I don''t know. Some home centers in the countryside sell not only freshwater fish such as killifish and goldfish, but also beetles and stag beetles in the summer, and crickets and bell bugs in the fall. There are even places that sell a mysterious lineup of aloha and turtles. You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace. ...I''m sorry. I''m sorry. I''ve gotten used to hunting and such, but killing insects calmly on a workbench was a bit mentally taxing. "Appraise at ......... ... . I''m not a fan. An insect that is born with adamantite in its body. The size of the beetle is determined when it becomes an adult, and it does not grow after that. The size of the beetle is determined when it reaches adulthood, and it does not grow after that. It is distributed in large numbers over a wide area, but its carcasses are not often found. The hymen has mithril in its body. I''m not sure why an insect would have metal in its body, but wait a minute! I''m not sure what to make of that. Adults are very dirty in these situations. It is natural for them to try to increase the number of living things if they think they can make money. "Zita! Zita! Are you there yet? "Hmm? I''m still here. What''s going on? Get the kids! We''re still looking for this thing. ......... Huh? It''s a beetle, so there''s a shed full of decaying leaves and worm droppings, right? Look for it around there! Is that where he is? Oh, if my brother''s hunch is right! I remembered that I had seen on TV a long time ago that they were breeding beetles in the compost piles of animal dung and straw on the farm. At the time, I only had the impression that a large number of beetles in a crowded environment would be so disgusting. "Please stay! Please stay! The children and I headed for the vast compost shed, which was about the size of an elementary school gym. "......... Wow, that''s still weird. It''s still weird. A large number of beetles were coming out of the compost, moving the soil around. It was a scene that would give me nightmares. "Everybody catch those bugs and collect them in this box! As many as you can, please! Masaru used the air control on the large wooden box to keep them from escaping as he put them in... but don''t tell anyone that he was actually a little intimidated by the large number of beetles. I used to be okay with bugs... I guess that''s what growing up is all about. .... I''m sorry. No one can hear Masaru''s mutterings. That day, Masaru and the children continued to collect beetles forever. The number of beetles they collected was over 200,000. It is no wonder that one of the mothers, when she saw her children slumped over at suppertime and asked what they were doing, screamed like it was the end of the world after looking into a crate full of beetles pointed out by her children. At first, the parents were repulsed by the idea of catching and killing so many insects, but when I told them the purpose, they suddenly changed their opinion. It was obvious to everyone that it was more about money than anything else, and that if they told their children to stop, they would need someone to collect the bugs instead. In short, they were afraid that they would get the short end of the stick. Adults are selfish creatures. "Now, Vintaria has a little route to get some metal. .... No, no, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. No, no, no. In the event that you''re not sure what to do, you''ll be able to find out how to do it. 157 Fish number "So, what''s May''s ship about? And May said. "Oh! "Oh. I borrowed this from your desk when you weren''t here. I''m sorry! He held out the magic tool that powers the ship''s toys. I don''t mind if you just borrowed it, but did you build the ship yourself? "Yes! She did it herself! She did it herself!" "Well, can you show me? Zita asked me to help her. . What? ...Okay! I''ll get it! I''ll be in my room in the temple. I''ll have a workbench there. There''s a workbench there. "Okay! I''ll be in my room in the temple. I saw her off and went back to my room. "I''ve got it, big guy! She brought three things. One of them is a boat that Masaru made for fun, another is a boat that Mei made to copy it, and another is something that looks like a goldfish. .... "First of all, this is what we''re going to do... this is what May tried to make by copying mine, right? ............ but I think this is where the water got in? It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to be doing and how you''re going to do it. "......... That''s right. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. That''s right. "It must have been difficult to make this hole. "Yeah. I''m not sure what to make of that. So... what''s this? It''s quite unique. Goldfish? "It''s a fish boat! Mei''s explanation began as she posed like a warrior hero. You know...when the fishes puff here, they swoop, and here...! It''s called ...... [abbreviation for the mysterious May word] .......... After deciphering the 10-minute long explanation, it turns out that he had tried to make the shape of a fish out of nutshells and other materials, but it didn''t swim well. But one day, the fish sank, and water got inside the nuts, and for some reason, the fish started to swim a little. ......... "In other words, the water in the nuts acted as ballast to stabilize the ship ......, or rather the fish. Ballast. Ballast is a weight that is placed in the bottom of a ship to keep it balanced, and large ships use it to balance the ship as they move water in and out. But you have to make sure the water doesn''t get in and the weights are the right weight to keep it running smoothly. ...So, let''s make the second fisherman together. ... "Aye! She smiled brightly. "Okay, first of all, do you have any more of these berries? Oh, this one? First, split it in two. ............. I''ll break it in two. And so, the second fisherman was completed with such enthusiasm that he forgot about dinner time and got angry. A hole was carefully drilled in the nut to set the power tube, and the nut was surrounded by ballasted clay. Varnish was carefully applied over the red paint to prevent the nuts from absorbing water and the clay from dissolving in water. The fins and other parts are made from thin parts of ant shells and painted red. It looks like a red goldfish, but the way it dizzyingly moves while spitting out hot spring water from its buttocks is quite surreal. Yes, the speed is slow because of the round body and strong water resistance, but it''s pretty cute. It''s pretty cute. "The fish is so cute! I''m sure you''ll agree that it''s a great idea. I''m sure you''ll be happy with the results. I''m not sure. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and the best way to get in touch with your loved ones, you can contact us at our own web site. 158 Im serious about playing with the boat. The day after May completed the Fisherman, she received a lot of calls from the kids, "Me too! "I guess if one person has it, everyone wants it. .... I''m sure you''re right. Masaru, who understands children''s minds very well, decided to make rules and regulations for the children to play with and to have a ship toy race as one of the events to be held on the eve of the National Festival. First, you have to build the ship yourself. One, you must build the ship yourself. "Okay, here are the rules! This is to encourage creativity and problem solving skills. Two, you must take care of the ship yourself. Two, you must take care of the boat yourself. We will provide a place for you to put the boat, and you must put it there yourself. Two, you must take care of the ship. This is also a good way to teach the concept of managing things and to prevent problems such as loss. This will also teach them to keep track of their belongings and prevent them from getting lost. Also, by simply checking the number of boats that are not in the designated area, adults can find out how many people are boating. Three, when you''re done boating, be sure to return the tube to me. This stuff is not cheap. You can make a lot of them with your help, but don''t tell the adults, but one of these tubes costs more than the swords and shields of the adventurers'' uncles. So, at the end of the day, please make sure to bring this tube to me. Is that okay? Yes! Yes, this magic tool is expensive. It''s a precision piece of workmanship that requires a great deal of skill to magically process the mithril and make it into a tube without damaging it. The children responded very well, which made me feel a little uneasy, but I began to explain about the competition. "On the eve of the National Festival, you will be asked to compete in a boat that you have built. The competition is to see who can go 100 meters in a straight line the fastest. Please try your best to win. And I''ll make sure the winner gets a nice prize! Oh! The children''s expressions of expectation are dazzling. Oh man, what should I get for the prize? .... The minimum requirement is that the boat must be able to fit into a cylinder 50cm in diameter and 50cm in height, and that it must be able to fit into the cylinder when it is filled with water and is horizontal. Also, it''s a boat game, so there''s no such thing as a boat that moves while touching the bottom. The point is how much can you fit in the tube? The point is that there is no specification on how much water to put in a given tube. "Lastly, I''m in the race! I won''t be counted in the standings, though. I don''t count. Yeah! The kids who were trying to be the best were not happy, but there was no reason not to participate in such an interesting thing. Masaru said, "If you''re going to do this, make something interesting! Masaru''s words made the kids think of all sorts of interesting things. 159 お魚天国 Everything was going well, building the temporary housing, making the course for the mini-boat race (not exactly boats), finishing the temple, etc., when I received an unexpected report. "Hey, big guy! There are more fish in the onsen! After receiving May''s report, I went to the public bath with her pulling my hand. .... What the hell is this? Small fish swarming around the feet of children in the women''s bath tub. I think there must be about a hundred of them at a rough count. I''ll have to check this one out. .... Hey, Mei, how long have these fish been here? How long have these fish been here, Mei? Before you went to the house? ......... They''ve been here forever. So, how many fish were there then? Umm... ten? I see... about ten. .... I see. They were so small then, weren''t they? If May''s testimony is correct, they must have been about the size of killifish. Do you think there are twice as many now? Yeah, they''re still tiny. But for some reason, they''re not in the men''s baths. .... But for some reason, they''re not in the men''s baths. Is it pornographic? Is it just erotic? I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. I''m sorry. I''ll save one in a vat, electrocute it with magic, and then appraise it. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. .... [Manafish fry They need a lot of magic power to survive. They can live in temperatures ranging from 0 to 150 degrees Celsius. They can grow up to 8cm in length and eat dead skin cells, feces, and carcasses, but they can also live without eating. I''m sure you''ve heard of them. .... It looks kind of harmless, but just in case some people don''t like it, there''s another tub. .... I''m going to class you up from an erotic fish to a perverted fish: .... I''ll classify you up from an erotic fish to a perverted fish. The reason why there were only fish in the women''s baths was because the hot water was pumped up from underground and stored there, and the manafish were released there, and the eggs they laid there multiplied and flowed to the public baths... The pipe from this reservoir to the women''s baths was straight, and the hot water sent to the men''s baths was connected later. But the manafish didn''t like the women''s baths because the pipes were straight from this reservoir to the women''s baths, and the hot water sent to the men''s baths had to be bent in the direction of a branch pipe that was connected later. The manafish did not like the women''s baths, but it was a good thing that there were hot and warm water, water baths, footbaths, and fish baths. We''re on the verge of becoming a hot spring city, but that''s okay. .... I''m not sure I want to eat a fish that eats human keratin, so maybe I''ll build a moat and release it with the hot water... some creature will come to eat it. .... I don''t know. And so the matter was settled, but what Masaru didn''t realize was that in the underground hot spring pools there were probably creatures that these fish coexisted with. .... That creature may be discussed in the future at ............. ( probably not) 160 もうすぐですよ。 There were many details, but about a week before the eve of the festival, representatives from each village, children, and their guards began to arrive in Vintaria one after another. When they entered the city, they all paused for a while, and it was interesting to see the expressions on their faces, as if they were in a dream, looking at the beautifully arranged streets. This is the beauty of a city that was not developed gradually in the course of daily life, but rather was built with regularity all around. The original cityscape was more irregular and developed in different ways, with the rich and the poor developing in different ways. That day, whenever Masaru received a report that a group from somewhere had arrived, he rushed to the castle gate to greet them. You have come a long way, sir. You are Halayta, the chief of the Wind Bow Clan of the Dwarfs, along with six warriors and twelve children. We''ve been expecting you. We are glad to see you arrive safely. Thank you. First, without waiting for the other side to identify themselves, I presented the other side''s identity and the number of people in order to show my superiority in position. This was, of course, part of Masaru''s devious plan in league with Zelaphitis. "First of all, please stop by the bathhouse there to get cleaned up from your journey. . After taking her to the bathhouse under the guise of removing the dirt and grime from her trip, she was given a quick body check and cargo check to remove any mud or dirt from her clothes and shoes. Their appraisal skills vary. Masaru also offers to repair any loose ends on the shoes and clothes with his skills. As the group exits the bathhouse. As the group exited the bathhouse, Masaru said, "I will now show you to your accommodation, which is a simple building. . He then led the group to the building where they would be staying. The building where we will be staying is similar to a row house in the old days, and each village is assigned one. Of course, the buildings are standardized to minimize the cost and labor involved in building them, but for people from other parts of the world, this is an unknown construction method, and we could not help but sigh in admiration at the abundance of stone, tile, and brick used in these houses. The toilet in particular took everyone''s breath away, as it looked like a modern Western-style toilet with a large private room in a world whose culture had not developed even in the Middle Ages. There is even a water tank that flows when you pull a lever, but I suppose it''s an aside to say that there are slimes waiting for you in the basement. "Now that you''ve dropped off your luggage and are ready to take a break, let me show you around the city. Zerg. And then Zerg appeared. Of course, he didn''t say anything about a king or anything like that. The largest building in the city right now is that white building over there, which is the temple. If you need help, please ask one of the city officials for permission to enter. All the people in the city wear badges like this on their chests, so look for them and call out to them. Please look out for it. The identification badge was hastily made by Masaru out of unused bronze in the shape of a random G clef. It was not easy to imitate, but it was surprisingly useful because Masaru could recognize it at a glance. Like letters, this kind of symbol is not so easy to write. The fact that it is a G clef does not mean anything. In addition, children can learn simple numbers at the temple in the morning until the eve of the festival. The purpose of this event is to experience it, so please come and join us. Oh, there will be snacks, too, right? The children''s eyes lit up at the word "snack". Later on, there will be a boat race on the eve of the festival, where the children of the city will compete for ingenuity and creativity. You might want to take a look over there, where the children of this city are testing their ingenuity as the race is about to begin. The kids will run over there once they get the adults'' approval. I''m sure they''ll be fascinated. I''ll leave the children to their own devices and explain to you about dinner and such. We have a farm in town, and we currently have an overabundance of bobwhite quail and hares. So you don''t need to hunt for them during your stay to enjoy them. After the festival, there will be a meeting to discuss taxes and trade, but the food will be shared by everyone in the city, so you can eat as much as you want for free. It''s just common sense. But it is common sense. The group was surprised to hear that they could safely eat meat here for free, which they normally had to risk their lives to hunt for. In short, the most important issues for both the country and the village are how to live safely and how to feed the people. "By the way, this is a spoiler, but don''t worry, the Queen is not thinking about taxes for a while. Don''t worry. The group was even more surprised by her words... I don''t understand how a country can exist without taxes. It''s no wonder that everything is so mysterious and no one has any questions. We must have wandered into a different and mysterious place. .... "We must have wandered into some strange place. Everyone nodded their heads in agreement with the words of one of the warriors guarding them. 161 招かれざる者たち We''re from the kingdom of Stade. We want to see who''s in charge here. "We want to see who''s in charge here. That day, a group of uninvited guests arrived in Vintaria. "Yes, yes, we can''t help you unless you tell us what you''re in charge of, but what do you want? "One of you has contacted the gods to become king! Masaru sighs, "You''ve finally arrived. Masaru sighs, wondering if he''s finally arrived. "Okay, guys, I''ll deal with them. Everyone go back to what you do. I''ll take care of them. This way. That''s all Masaru said, and he headed out the gate. "You''re outside, aren''t you? Why are we going there? What makes you think you can enter the city uninvited? Why do you think I let you into the city if you''re not invited? Follow me. "What? You know we represent the Kingdom of Stade and you''re treating us like that? "What''s the Kingdom of Stadt? ......... It''s a self-proclaimed kingdom that''s not authorized by the gods. I don''t know. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. So what exactly are your requirements? You can''t get an appointment with the gods, by the way. "What? What the hell? What do you know and what authority do you think you have? What do I know? I know that you''re trying to get the gods to bless you, and that the gods hate what you''re doing... oh, and that your country... well, technically it''s not even a country, the land you''re unjustly occupying is officially called the Kingdom of Greitas. The land you unjustly occupy is officially under the control of the Kingdom of Greitas and the Kingdom of Bazelarka. "What? What the hell? What does that mean? .... What does that mean? "What the hell is that? Is that all you know how to say? The self-proclaimed representatives of the kingdom draw their weapons one after another in response to Masaru''s provocation: .... I''m sure you know what will happen if you anger us with this difference in numbers! In addition to the lack of personality, Masaru can only sigh that he should have attacked her before saying such a thing. "Well... what makes you think that five, ten, thirteen people can beat us? "...Us? While Masaru was talking to the people from Stadt, Lancelot, who heard the commotion, was happily hiding behind his favorite large sword, waiting for his turn. When Lancelot saw that they had drawn their weapons, he was already happily seated behind them. "Oh, he''s the commander of Portalyme, hero of the Kingdom of Greitas. Some call him just a fighter. Just call him a fighter. Masaru also raised his weapon. It''s a new iron whip I made since I got some adamantite. It''s a weapon that requires a high level of skill to use and has fallen into disuse due to the development of bladed weapons. "Well, Lancelot! Don''t kill me, okay? Yes, sir! You guys are going to have a lot of fun! About forty seconds later, the thirteen men were prostrate on the ground. Did you enjoy that? Wasn''t it enough for you? "Of course it''s not enough! These guys deserve a little more than that, don''t they? So, if I told you I had a chance to go on a rampage as a bonus, would you help me? I''m in! Take him for sure! If I''m not back in two days, I''ll be pissed. The goal is three hours. We''re going to take Fort Reyzard. The land that the Kingdom of Stadt occupies is also a place they''ve created for themselves by unjustly settling in a fortress they''ve just built. What? I''m not sure how long it will take. I don''t know. Are you calling in some troops? I''ve asked the Kingdom of Grettus to send a squad to take care of things later, but they''ll stay nearby and not participate in the assault. Or are you worried? Or are you worried? No, I''m not worried. I''m going to enjoy hunting for the first time in a long time. I''m going to enjoy hunting for the first time in a long time. I''ve received a request for no-kill, so let''s go for it. They are all given a healing spell and locked in a room made of stone outside the city with no entrance or exit. The only way to get out is to remove the giant stone at the entrance with an item box like Masaru did, or break the 1 meter thick stone wall with your bare hands. Don''t worry, it''s probably more comfortable than Kazan where Sun Wukong was. ??????? Of course, there was no one to tell me which one was the Lion of the West, and my joke just echoed off the cold stone wall and disappeared. .... 162 Tornadoes and storms are better. Masaru and Lancelot are hiding in the mountains behind Fort Reyzard, the self-proclaimed home of the Kingdom of Stuttet... The two were driving full speed ahead to scout the area. I''ve heard that the fort is full of bastards, and the women and slaves live in shacks outside... I''ve heard that only members are allowed inside the fort, except for a few who are taken inside at night. What kind of scum are you? "What kind of scum are you? Masaru, let''s get the hell out of here! Wait a minute. If we attack them, they''ll get away... and there''s only two of us. .... There''s two of us. You''re the one who brought me here! That''s why I''m telling you to use your head. There are three entrances to the fort, and the exit to the hidden passageway has already collapsed, so let''s block the two entrances with rocks, and when Lancelot enters, let''s block those as well. I''m sure you''ll understand. "......... And Masaru? I can get in through the third floor window or from anywhere. ................... The other people, including Lancelot, can''t get out if the entrance to the fort is blocked with heavy rocks. If you don''t want to risk dying or getting stuck by jumping down,........., most people who disregard the lives of others won''t risk their own. "Okay, let''s get to work. Hey, Masaru! "Hey Masaru! What''s the plan? I didn''t hear anything! It''s ........., so we''re going to block the entrances and exits and give the people inside a painful experience. Then we''ll block the entrance. We''ll block the entrances. In the event that you''ve got any questions regarding where and how to use the site, you''ll be able to contact us at our own web site. I''m sure you''ll be fine, right? I can''t get out if Masaru just leaves me there or something. .... I''m sorry. I''m not going to do such a terrible thing to you! I didn''t even think of that interesting idea until you mentioned it! "What? What do you mean, "sounds interesting"? .... What? Just get in there! The big sword is hard to use inside a building, so you''ll need this buckler and mace! See you there! I''m not sure if you''ve heard of this or not, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. It''s a great way to make sure you don''t get caught in the middle. I''m going to call in the troops from the Kingdom of Greytas and take control of the surrounding area. I think I''ll call in a squad from the Kingdom of Greitas to control the perimeter. You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace. .........1 hours later. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sorry. The soldiers of the Kingdom of Greytas are distracted by Masaru muttering outside. I just told you that Lancelot alone was trapped inside to control the situation. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve. Masaru spun on his heel and turned his back on the soldiers. It''s a bit of a pain in the ass. ......... Air Control! And the secret technique! And the secret technique! Flour dust explosion! Chudooooooooooooooooo! "All right, that''s it! I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say. It''s the addition of the demon... I''m not sure what to do, but I''ll do it. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. Wielding a steel whip in one hand, he begins to roam the interior with a picnic-like gait. In the event that you are not able to find it, the entire building will be buried in rubble afterwards, so please resist as hard as you can. As the warning echoes, something can be heard in the distance. "Masaru''s Baccarrot ?????! You''re killing me! In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, there are a few things you can do. I''m glad to see you''re doing well. But Masaru didn''t care at all. In fact, he is preoccupied with storing everything he can find in the area in an item box and ......... crunching it, as they say. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. He''s already like a thief in a fire. ......... It''s been an hour since Masaru entered. The soldiers were relieved to see Masaru and his men come out of the entrance door of the fort, which had finally quieted down, and they were busy gagging the people inside who were bound behind their backs. "Hmm, I''ve killed 246 people! Where''s Masaru? Oh, 13, huh? You! What the hell were you doing? I was out there rescuing civilians and slaves with my soldiers until the bomb went off. It''s important work, right? ......... Oh... that''s important. Oh. Lancelot is an excellent, humane, and wonderful commander. He knows what''s important and what''s a priority in ......... his head. What have you been up to since the bombing? I''m sure you''ve had a lot of time to think about it, but I don''t think it''s like that door there. .... I don''t know. Of course, I''ve already retrieved the door I removed when I came out. "Wait! Lancelot! There''s a very good reason for this! I wanted to go on a rampage too... but you see, Zelaphitis told me not to leave any grudges behind... which means I can''t leave this fort unattended! Of course, I''m leaving it up to you. "So you''re saying that you don''t want any thieves coming back to live here later? Yes! That''s right! He is an excellent commander of .........? So, what are you going to do? "Here''s what I''m going to do. ......... Everybody''s out, right? Did you call the roll, soldiers? Okay, okay... so blow it up! Chooooooooooooon! The building collapses inwards, with minimal impact on the outside. Of course, everything that could be property has been recovered, even desks and chairs, and most of the rubble has been recovered. Masaru and his men left the flat land of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Stadt with a refreshed look on their faces after securing everyone except for a few people who were caught in the two explosions. "We''re going to have to transport these guys, aren''t we ....? We have to transport them. In the event that you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find it on the web. In case you''re not sure what to do, there are a few soldiers who decided never to go against Masaru and Lancelot after seeing the bastards'' laundered and dried out pants come out of the prisoners'' mouths as gagging cloths. 163 The kids in question... What is it now? There''s a line outside the gate. .... "Battlefield? Battlefield? When we returned from the battlefield, we found it was a battlefield again. After getting out of the car at a distance, Masaru and Lancelot hurried to the front of the line. "What''s going on? At Masaru''s comment, Kiva, the gatekeeper, gave him a happy, sunny smile. It seems to be a problem. In fact, these people are noblemen from the Kingdoms of Greitas and Bazelarca, and they have been arriving one after another since yesterday. I see. "I see. ......... Everyone! What are you doing here if you''re not invited and have no business here? ................... No one seems to be able to answer Masaru''s simple question. "Well, I''ll change the question. Why do you think you are the guests of honor? Who told you that? ................... Apparently, no one can answer. "So, ......... who''s ready to leave? ................... Apparently no one can answer this either. "Hey, you! Who the hell are you to talk to me like that? Yeah! That''s right! Who the hell are you to talk like a commoner? We''re nobles! We are nobles, and we don''t deserve to have our actions interfered with by mere gatekeepers and commoners! "We are the nobility, and we have no right to be inhibited by mere gatekeepers and commoners! This is just like .... "The weaker the dog, the more he barks. .... I can''t believe it. The dogs barked even harder at the unintentional proverb. "Shut up! You''re the nobility? Don''t you dare! The one who lost his temper was Lancelot. You''ll need to have a good idea of what you''re doing. "Ahhh...poor little .... I''m not sure if this is a good idea, but it''s a good idea. "What? "What? I''m sure you''ll be pleased to hear that. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. You can''t escape inside the gates, you know. . In the event that you''ve got a lot of money, you''ll be able to use it to buy a lot of things. . I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''ll take care of the rest! I''ll help with the rest! In the end, all of them were beaten to a pulp and locked up in a similar stone-walled cage next to the self-proclaimed kingdom''s group. They were barking and howling for a while, so Masaru set up a tree between the self-proclaimed kingdom and the noblemen and started a campfire. No! No! No, please! I''m going home, I''m going home, I''m going home... no, it''s burning, it''s burning. .... It''s burning. He yelled something like that for a while, but every time he yelled, I added more burning grass and he quieted down. "Yeah, it''s quiet now. Good, good, good. Good, good. Lancelot, Kiva, and the newcomers all had their cheeks drawn together at the sight of Masaru. "So, welcome. You''re from the Kuro Iron Tribe of Dwarves, aren''t you, Chief Bridge...we''ve been expecting you. You will behave yourselves, won''t you? The dwarves nodded their heads in agreement. The dwarves nodded curiously. ......... The next thing they knew, the National Day was almost upon them. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sorry. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve. 164 nightmares On a day when most of the major players had arrived safely in Vintaria and the eve of the festival was only three days away: .... I have a very important announcement to make. I knew it. "You''re not going to tell me what it is, are you? In the event that you''ve got a lot of time, you''ll be able to take a look at the most effective way to get the most out of your time. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of this, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. "Wait a minute...I''ve never heard of that before? "Sorry, Adelina... that''s the first I''ve heard of it too. Sorry. I''m sorry... is that a big deal? No, it''s fine, it''s fine. There are plenty of tables and chairs for everyone, and dishes and stuff. No, not really. There are enough tables and chairs for everyone to sit on and dishes and such..." "Not good at all, but okay... I''d like to know when you got those supplies, but I won''t ask. So, what''s the problem? Are we running out of food? Adelina and the rest of us are slowly turning pale from the bad feeling. I''m sure you''ll be fine. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I''m sorry. I don''t want to hear about it. I don''t want to hear the rest of it! In the event that you''ve got a lot of time, you may want to take a look at a few of these. Adeleena, seeing Zerg''s reaction, cried out to the heavens, "Calm down, everyone! It''s just God coming to eat with us! It''s just a matter of time. "In case you''re wondering... are Victinius-sama, Isla Sephira-sama and Zeraphitis-sama coming? I''m sure you''re not the only one who can''t believe your ears when you hear Adelina''s voice. The three pillars will participate in the ritual, so don''t worry! "Wait a minute, three pillars? What does that mean? Zarg realized that something terrible was going on. "I hate to tell you this, but all nine of the gods have asked me to join them for dinner that night, including Victinius. . After a few seconds of silence, the chiefs fell one by one, some shitting themselves, some throwing up. "I''m glad we didn''t have a meeting at the temple... seriously. .... "Masaru! "Masaru! Masaru! This is not the time to be talking like that! But that''s not what I was going to tell you guys. .... But you know what? I''m not sure if this is a good idea, but it''s a good idea. This is what people do when their brains can''t handle it: .... "d*mn. I want to pass out too... I''m about to go bald from stress. .... I''m not sure what the problem is. So, what''s the problem? "Ugh ........., you know, the ingredients I use and the dishes I make are kind of set in stone. ...But you don''t have the facilities to cook. ... Yes? The four voices came together. "I mean we don''t have an oven or a pan yet. "What do you mean? What do you mean? What do you mean? You have an oven and pots and pans... or do you need a special function? No, this time it''s simply a matter of size. .... You remember Lancelot, Cook, and Zerg, don''t you? You know, the lobster you caught with a seine. . ......... is that blue worm? It''s not a worm! It''s a prawn! Crabs and prawns are still treated like bugs. We need a proper biology class. Masaru! You''re not going to feed that to the gods! You''re out of your mind! Do you want me to tell that to Victinius, who requested .........? I''m sorry, sir! I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. So, what size are you exactly? "Well... the smallest is 5 meters, the largest is 8 meters. Eight meters. "We''ll need pots and ovens bigger than a meter, if we cut it. No. No, you have to boil or bake them without cutting them because the best part will escape. I have a solution. You have a solution, don''t you? Adelina''s sharp eyes told me to say something. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out a way to make it work. "........., no way! Yes, I''ll use Adamantite and Mithril to build an oven and a pot! That''s the only way. It''s the only way. "Ugh, I''m just asking, can''t you use any other metals? Adelina asked with a tearful look on her face. Adelina asked with a tearful look in her eyes, "Considering the thermal conductivity and strength, this is the only choice. Zeraphitis agrees. Zelaphitis agrees. But it didn''t work. Adelina fell to her knees. "Why are you involving God in this? .... I''m sorry. Cook, who had been quiet for so long, couldn''t take it any longer. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. "Hey! Since when am I in charge of finances? In case you''re wondering, it''s going to rain heavily from morning till evening the day after tomorrow. The day after tomorrow is going to rain heavily from morning till evening, so you can collect beetles under the roof, but if you can, let them prepare for the board races. Ignore him! "Ignore me? You''re ignoring me? No one responded to Cook''s words. Zerg, go wake up the lying chiefs and set up the venue. Lancelot, take care of them! These two nodded silently without the energy to resist. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. I''m not sure what to do. ".................. Copy. Okay. ...Everyone should plan their preparations early. 165 【side story】クック奮闘記 "Is this what you call a beetle? They''re crawling out of piles of shit, trash, and leaves. .... "This is it? I announced it at dinner and gathered the kids in the morning to start collecting bugs, but the kids who wanted to continue preparing for the board race looked at me with sad or lonely eyes. Moreover, no matter how much I explained to them, they seemed reluctant to do the work, but when Masaru came and explained to them, they said .... "Depending on what you do today will determine how many extra boards you can make! Have fun and good luck! That summed it up in a nutshell. The children were happily collecting the countless beetles that had hatched in the soil piled up inside the huge building... I have to say, I never thought that a large number of insects could be so disgusting... I almost dreamed of it. "......... is disgusting, but it''s your job. .......... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this. Congratulations on your promotion. Congratulations. No, no, no. I''m a knight of the Kingdom of Greitas. .... I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a little nervous about this. I''m sorry. That''s a definite transfer. .... No. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m not the only one. I''m not sure. ................... I''m not sure if you''ve thought of that possibility or not, but the platoon members are silent. "Let''s collect bugs quietly. .......... "Let''s collect bugs quietly. While the children were having fun, the adults in charge of the platoon went about their duties with a very sad expression on their faces. .............................. ...... And in the evening. "30,000 bugs in one day...male with horns, female without... And evening. I peeked at the crates full of dead insects, feeding slightly. I''m not sure. It''s so heavy it won''t move...how heavy can a bunch of insects be ....? I''m sorry. To tell the truth, I was not properly informed that adamantite and mithril can be extracted from these insects. I''m sure you''ll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future. If he had known, he would have been motivated to do something about it, but I guess that''s the downside of being too used to being pushed around by Masaru''s actions. "Hey Guy... let''s ask Masaru to collect the bugs and clean up the rest. You''re covered in shit and dirt. .... It''s covered in shit and dirt. What a lot of work for the old guys. .... It''s a lot of work. I''m sure you''ll be glad to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. 166 【祝1000万アクセス】雨に濡れて "In the rain, your profile as you walk... In the soaking rain, Masaru was walking around outside the city, singing loudly in a good mood in the meadow. What''s that song about? It''s kind of subtle, don''t you think? When Masaru turned to look at the voice that suddenly called out to him in the empty meadow, he saw a beautiful woman. "Victinius? Why are you here... you''re soaking wet! Come here for a minute! Come here! Wipe yourself off and let''s go under that tree! The grasslands are a little low all around, and both of their boots are ankle-deep in water. In case you''re wondering, Masaru''s boots are so full of water that he''s long past the point of being grossed out. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something to help keep your feet and shoes dry... Also... forget about the song I was singing earlier, it was just a random thought. .... Forget it. It''s really embarrassing to hear an original song that you came up with: .... It''s a simple thing, but it''s high enough to keep your feet out of the water, and you get Victinius on it and give him a towel to wipe off the wet. But it wasn''t so bad, was it? "Really, forget it. .... Forget it. "Hmm, okay. You''re going to roast some prawns tomorrow, right? Just let me taste it and I''ll forget about it. "......... One of the smallest legs. That''s the smallest leg. Don''t be so stingy! A lobster of that size has a lot of legs... well, we''ll just have to come back another time, won''t we? Well, make sure you find some crabs. That''s why you came to the meadow, isn''t it? Yes, but you''ll have to wait until the party starts. At all. .... I know. You''re going to call me in the middle of the night like you always do, aren''t you? "I''ve made a prototype. In the event that you''ve got a lot of money, you''ll be able to use it to make a lot of money. What? No? Anyway, no peeking at the food or tasting until the banquet. Look forward to the surprise. Wait for the surprise. I said, gently patting his damp, freshly wiped head. "......... is full of prawns and crabs. I know. "I know. I know. Well, I''d better go get some gizzards... Victinius, go home for the day. Don''t let a woman get wet in the rain for too long... you''ll break her body. See you later! And Masaru disappears into the rain. "......... I''m not going to catch a cold. I''m not going to catch a cold. I''m still a god. .... I''ll be back. You''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. 167 毒ほど深刻ではないけど問題なのです。 The day before the eve of the festival... Masaru was working with Zelaphitis to solve a big problem. I''m sorry, but I''m afraid that if everyone doesn''t get used to Zeraphitis and his gods by the time of the ceremony, there will be tragedy in store. .... "Not a comedy? "Not a comedy? Do you want me to vomit or pass out at a banquet with the gods? Do you want me to vomit or pass out at a banquet with the gods?" "Vomit: ......... I don''t think so: .......... I don''t think so. "That''s why you have to build up a bit of a tolerance. So you have to have a little tolerance. "You''re treating me like a monster or a poison. .... It''s sad that you can''t deny it. The sad thing is that you can''t deny it. It''s just a little different in dimension and direction. .......... "How about we start by testing the giant lobster cauldron and oven? We''ll put it in a prominent place in the square, so it''s a good place to start. Can I have a nibble? It''s only a little bit. ......... That''s what I told Victinius, I don''t want to offend him. What? What is it? I''ve already got a ......... pain in my ass! Hey, hey, hey! Don''t kick my ass! I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s had a bit of trouble with the whole thing. I''ll fill the cauldron with hot spring water! Whoever''s free, help me! At the same time, we''ll get the oven and the wood ready for the fire! At the same time, get the oven and wood ready for the fire. At the same time, I''ll get the oven and wood ready for the fire. "Well, there''s no waste. It''s really great that you know what you''re supposed to do and that everyone can work without having to ask anyone. "We had a morning staff meeting where we talked about the whole process and how to divide up the work... It''s only recently that we''ve been able to move like this. But look around you. But look around you. But look around you. People from other places are amazed at how hard you work. You have to be able to do this. "If I couldn''t do this, I wouldn''t have been able to build a city in such a short time. I understand. "I get it, you''re spartan. I get it. In Japan, pre-work meetings are commonplace, but they''re not easy to do. It requires a high level of awareness and understanding of each individual''s work, which is inherently culturally demanding. "Isn''t the water too warm in this hot spring? Isn''t it supposed to be boiled before you add prawns? "Yes, you bring it to a boil, then add salt and lobster and boil. I''ve already put the lobsters in the oven I just turned on, but they''re that size I don''t even know if they''ll cook. "What''s the solution? "What''s the solution? I''ve developed some kind of heat transfer magic. I''ll see what I can do. I''ll see what I can do. You''re telling me you built a spell to cook this? I mean, that''s just awesome. .... I''ll see what I can do. Masaru is Japanese, after all, and his passion and enthusiasm for food is not half bad. I''m not sure what to do with it, but I''m sure it''ll be fine. Yeah. "Yeah, it''s not good if it burns... in any way. Yeah. Yeah, if it gets burnt, that''s where the taste test comes in. Yeah. "What? Am I about to get burnt? "Of course not, I''m just helping out today, it''s not the real deal. ......... No special treatment! Leave the disappointed Zeraphitis alone, and start magically manipulating the heat in the oven. "Heat control .........God, the side of the oven is so hot .......... "Hey Masaru! "Hey Masaru! It''s a bit dangerous, isn''t it? You''ll get burned... you''ll get burned! I''m sure you''re not the only one. You''ll burn! You''ll burn! Zeraphitis'' panicked voice caused the others to rush to pour water or hot water from the hot spring onto Masaru... A little panic caused the hot water to be poured on his hands and cuffs, while the water was poured on his head and body. You don''t need the head and body, do you? I''d at least leave if it was going to catch fire. .... I don''t need a head or body. You don''t want to burn the lobster if you move away! I don''t want to taste it when it''s burnt! I don''t want to taste burnt lobster! I''ll kick your ass again later! Hey! That''s terrible! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. "............ Zelaphitis-sama? I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sorry. That thing you called .........? The adults around me panicked (for the second time since a while ago), some were dumbfounded and started muttering something, some just blinked repeatedly, and some just sat there... It''s a good thing no one shit their pants or fainted. However, there were some who were in trouble. "Hey, Masaru, what should I do? "Hey, Masaru, what should I do?" "Well, I can''t let it burn, so I can''t let it go... you''re on your own! You''re God, right? That''s what happens when you''re God! Just as Zelaphitis was about to join his panicked friends, the angels of salvation appeared. They were children who were preparing for a boat race nearby. "You must be Zelaphitis! Nice to meet you, I''m Mei! I wanted to meet you! Following May''s kneeling, the other children came forward one after another and knelt before Zeraphitis. The adults followed suit, having finally found what they needed to do. "Heads up, we''re just here to help you get used to the gods. Don''t worry too much about it, just go about your business. Get used to it. "......... get used to it. .......... Get used to it. Adults nodding in agreement with what someone said. "If you don''t get used to it, you won''t get a good meal at the banquet, will you? ........................... .... "You can''t worry about the little things before you get a good meal. "God is a small thing, brother... Brother... Zita is looking up at him with a dumbfounded expression. "I love a good meal! Next to her, Mei and the little girls are jumping for joy. A good meal is justice! "Okay, Zita and Mei! Turn down the heat on the oven... the residual heat should be enough! "Okay! Zeraphitis looked at the siblings as they went about their work. "Well, you work hard. Nice work. Good work. "Yeah, you''re doing better than most adults. "Well, you work better than most adults. In this world, even children are usually counted as labor force. In this world, even children are usually counted as laborers, and this brother and sister are among the hardest working... and not only that, they''re not stupid and they''re motivated. "Cute and hardworking... I want to take them home with me. .... "No... I want to take it home with me. "No... no loli, no touch. No. Zeraphitis seems to like Mei. I''m not sure how long it''s been since I sat in a chair and let Mei sit on my lap... I really hope it''s paternal love. I hope it''s paternal love. ......... The steam is hot over here. The steam is hot. I couldn''t see the inside of the lobster when it was in the oven, and I couldn''t tell because it was still steaming in the residual heat, but the blue outer shell of the lobster became clear and transparent as it heated up. In the end, the shell became so transparent that the flesh could be seen through it, leaving a faint blue tinge. The meat was pure white and plump, and looked very delicious. The meat is pure white and plump and looks very tasty. "Well, let''s turn off the heat and leave this one for a while. .... The crab and shrimp are boiled. The meat of crabs and prawns shrinks and becomes dry if it is suddenly cooled after boiling. Masaru is looking at the giant pot and the oven with excitement, but the people around him are not only not in the habit of eating these things, they think they are insects, so they look uneasy. Masaru is excited to see the giant cauldron and the oven, but the people around him are not only not in the habit of eating them, but also think they are insects. Masaru, give me some! "......... kids or ...... you don''t know how long it takes to dismantle this lobster, do you? It''s so big and so hot that no one can touch it. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. "Shut up Zelaphitis! You know what happens when you dismantle a hot lobster like this! Do you know what will happen if you dismantle such a hot lobster? "Is it hot ......... good? What''s in the juice? ............ Well, if it''s good, it''s good. Yeah. Let''s do it! Let''s take it apart now! I don''t know why the bastard''s selfishness is so troublesome... why don''t you just do it yourself... hmm? If I do it myself...? Oh, yeah! All right, let''s do it! Hold on a second! I''ll prepare a plate to catch the juice so it doesn''t run off and get wasted. Masaru, you really know how to talk! Okay, I''m ready! Zelaphitis, Adamantite knife. Adamantite knife. "What? Why would you give me a knife? "Oh, no way! Come on, let''s get it in here! All at once! Don''t hesitate, okay? Whoa, whoa! I''m on it! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on here. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. .... I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. Go away! Here, Zita! Zita, pour the water from the water bottle over there! What? What? What? Eh? What? Zita, the boy who panicked when God told him to pour water on him. Zeta, the boy who panicked when God told him to pour water on him. "d*mn it, if I keep going like this, I''m going to lose my prawn soup! Zeraphitis, just hold back a little! Just a little! He was held from behind and thrown head-first into the bottle. Of course, this time, only his legs are out of the bottle and he is drowning. "Ew! May pulls Zelaphitis'' legs and knocks him down with the bottle. May pulls Zelaphitis'' legs and knocks him over. Thank you, Mei. "Here, heel... looks like you''re okay with the burn. You''re a real handful. .... "Masaru... Masaru you''re being a bit harsh, aren''t you? I mean, that''s what you were trying to get me to do, right? "Ugh. ......... That''s true, but ....... I''m sorry. "I''m sorry when I feel bad, okay? "I''m sorry when I feel bad," said Zeraphitis, who was seriously remorseful after being stung by May''s words. "Masaru I''m sorry. I didn''t mean to. I didn''t mean to. "Oh, it''s not that I don''t want you to eat, but you''ve learned that you need to be considerate. No one wants to be hot or sore. I''m not saying don''t feed them. Yeah, I know. I''ve learned a lot... and I don''t want Mei to hate me. I don''t want Mei to hate me. The people of Vintaria had somehow gotten used to having a god in their lives, but .... It''s no wonder that Masaru was blamed and angered by various adults for what he did to Zelaphitis that night. 168 前夜祭 １?開会式 The day of the eve of the festival... the people of Vintaria were paying attention to the special stage. There''s no one on stage, has it started yet? I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. "Gong Gong ......... Bowaan .......... I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. "......... Look, Mae. You can''t hit the microphone... it''ll startle everyone. "Aye, kiddo! "Ai-chan! The conversation between Masaru and Mei echoed through the city, and the residents were convinced that Masaru had done something wrong again. Then, from the edge of the stage, they saw Mei and a man walking up to the stage. They all gasped at the sight of a man they recognized, but not Masaru. Thank you, everyone, for coming to the Kengoku Kinen Shisha. "Thank you very much for coming to the National Memorial. "This is Zelaphitis. We look forward to working with you! They didn''t know how to react to the casting. Adelina and Zita hurriedly started clapping, and the applause spread to the audience. Where is Masaru... I haven''t seen him since a while ago, what is he doing! What are you doing? Masaru was supposed to be the MC! Why are Mei and Zelaphitis hosting? I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what you''re doing. (Masaru, what are you doing? Why are you mad at me? ) It seems that the voice of the heart hidden behind Zarg''s words was also heard, and Adelina turned to the stage with a sigh. You can''t do anything about it once it starts... I really wish you wouldn''t do this. I really wish I didn''t have to do this. I don''t know. As Adelina''s anger subsided, Zarg took a deep breath and turned to the stage. This magical device was developed by Masaru and is called a microphone and speaker. The microphone picks up your voice and the speaker amplifies the sound. During this National Day, there will be various scenes like this calling out to you, so please pay attention to it. First. "First of all, I would like to inform you of today''s schedule. "First, I''d like to announce today''s schedule. ...Mr. Zeraphitis what is an orientation? "Well, in this case, it''s an orientation where we introduce ourselves to each other and get to know each other. We all say hello to each other. Okay. "Well, tomorrow is the time for everyone to say hello and get to know each other! Everyone is naturally smiling at Mei. "We''ll start the Boat Race at noon. Please make sure you''re ready to go. Please make sure you are ready. Before the tournament, there will be a regulation check to make sure that the boat is in compliance with the rules, so all participants must take the check. If you don''t, you won''t be able to participate in the tournament and you won''t be able to borrow power. Also, I want the representatives of each country, clan, and village to watch it carefully and not think it''s child''s play. It''s not child''s play. Zeraphitis'' words certainly changed the atmosphere around them. In fact, for the nations of this world, where ship technology is still in its infancy and incomplete, the potential of this competition is immeasurable. "Well, have fun, everyone! That was Mei! "Yes, that was Zelaphitis, also the host. "Yes, it was Zelaphitis, also the host. "Yes, this is Zeraphitis, also the host." I watched as May and Zeraphitis happily exited the stage. Watching May and Zeraphitis leaving the stage happily, I realized how light-footed the ......... gods are. I don''t know. You can''t blame Lancelot for letting it slip out. With the help of the gods, the introductions and interactions proceeded peacefully. ?Inside the cage set up outside the city. "What? Did you just hear "Zelaphitis"? What''s going on? "There''s definitely something going on that will go down in history. .... "And what the hell are we doing in a cage? .... You can''t blame them... the Greytas and Bazelarca delegations found us to be a complete distraction and said they would pick us up on their way home. .......... What was wrong? I don''t know what was wrong with me. .... What went wrong? The nobles who still don''t know what they did wrong and the self-proclaimed kingdoms (which have been destroyed...) were getting along just fine with them. 169 Eve Festival 2: Regulation check "Now, let''s start the regulation check - everyone line up! At Zeraphitis''s words, the children of Vintaria lined up, holding their ships with care. "What? Why is Zelaphitis doing this to us again? What''s wrong with Masaru? Where is Masaru? Oh, he''s going to be in the race with us, so he asked me to be a neutral judge and check the hull. He asked me to be a neutral judge and check the hull. Adelina was puzzled by Zelaphitis, who was already getting used to her. Is there anything I can do to help? "Well, you can help me with the regulation check. If you put the boat and water in this 50cm diameter tube and it closes without touching the lid when it''s horizontal, you pass. The contestant is responsible for loading and unloading the boat, but you may need to increase or decrease the water. "Increase or decrease water? "Increase or decrease the water? What does that mean? Well, you''ll know when you see it. Now, when you''ve finished checking the boat, put this power pipe on the table and don''t touch it until the competition starts. Don''t touch it until the competition starts. Since most of the children were referring to the toy boats that Masaru had made, most of the boats were in the shape of rowboats. The rules stipulate that the only power source is the pipe of the magic tool, so attaching a sail is also a violation. It''s Mei. Please help me! She brought a goldfish shape, which she had adjusted and polished many times, and it looked like a fish itself, very cute and original. Please add a little more water. Please add more water. "What? More water? How much? Uh, this much? Yes, please. Please. I asked her to increase the amount of water to about three quarters, and she put the fish she was carrying into the water. She floated with only her dorsal fin out of the water and her buttocks slightly submerged. "Well, why is the tail fin more submerged than the head? "That''s because when you swim with a lanyard attached to your hips, it straightens out when you''re swimming! Everyone except Gelaphitis tilted their heads, wondering what was going on. What does that mean? In other words, Mei understands that the finished product is when she''s swimming with the magical pipe attached, and she''s making sure to balance it properly. Well, if it were a normal boat, it wouldn''t need such a unique device. In other words. In other words, the force of the water discharge and the water pressure as the ship moves forward have been considered and adjusted many times. It is very important to adjust the ship to be the most stable when it is moving. It''s a bit more technical than the other kids, but it''s a few heads above the rest. .... That''s scary. . I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to hear that. And then there''s ......... him. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. "Oh, you found me? How''s it going? Wasn''t my apprentice''s ship cute? Mei, you didn''t come up with that one, did you? It''s a little less stable and technical, don''t you think? It''s definitely May''s idea to build the Fisherman. I''m not sure if I''d be able to do that if I was asked to teach or help like the other kids. I think the ability to think up ideas and make them happen is a talent that May has. "d*mn, I wish I had an apprentice like that: .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to make of it. Fill up on water! "What? A full tank is a boat, right? Come on, come on, come on. Fill it up. Masaru puts his boat into the tube, which is almost full of water. Then the sinking hull floated in the middle of the tube and stabilized without touching the surface or the bottom. What? What''s going on? It''s floating in the middle! "This is an evolution of Mei''s ship. It''s an evolution of May''s ship. "You''re amazing! "It''s an evolution of Mei''s ship! Mei''s gaze was fixed on Masaru''s hull with respect and interest. "What does that ship look like, .........? It''s called a hammerhead shark, and it''s shaped like a shark. It has a small roller on the side of its head to stabilize it as it moves through the water without diving or floating, and if it bends, it has a small roller to keep it pointed in the right direction if it hits a wall. . And since it''s completely out of the water, there''s no contact with other boats, so you can proceed without worry. That''s really cool. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sure you''ll agree with me. Zeraphitis? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. And you are Zeraphitis-sama! I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. The adults are waiting. I''ll be waiting for the adults..." Zelaphitis stops the comedy act and urges her to get ready... The real competition is yet to come. 170 Eve Festival 3~ Boat Race Since there were about thirty children from Vintaria participating in the tournament, we decided to have a preliminary round and split the tournament in half. There will be two winners, so twice as many people will get prizes! "So what''s the prize? "What''s the prize? What''s the prize?" "Oh, I don''t know, maybe a trip to ......... and Zeraphitis. No way. Didn''t you decide on ......... yet? That''s not good. .......... It''s not good. I''m not sure what to make of it. Or do you want to go to the workshop? It''s not something you''d give to a kid... can''t you find something more reasonable? Just something normal, normal, normal... not expensive, but useful, something you can''t get yourself. I can''t get it myself. "Isn''t that slightly raising the bar? ......... Yes! I''ll give you a trophy and a set of carving knives that you can use to carve wood. I don''t know what it will be, but it sounds good. I don''t know what it will be, but it sounds good. It doesn''t have to be made of adamantite or anything! With the prizes decided, the competition finally began. "Now, according to the results of the lottery, you''ve been divided into two groups. I, Zelaphitis, have decided that Masaru and Mei will run in both races and will not be included in the standings. Sorry, Mei. "Sorry, Mae. I''m sorry, May. If May''s fishes go out, the other kids won''t win... but if they finish faster than everyone else, they''ll get the same prize. But if you finish faster than everyone else, the prize will be the same. "Aye, I''ll do my best, Mei! I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m sure that''s going to happen. .......... I''m sorry. Masaru''s muttering disappeared without reaching anyone''s ears. "Now, if you''re going to race in one group, please take your positions! The assembly was called, and everyone got into battle formation. The course is a straight 100-meter course. The course is a straight 100m course, and spectators are welcome to go to the side of the course to watch, but please do not touch the boats or the hot water in the course. Also, please do not touch the boats or the hot water in the course, as the competitors will be chasing their own boats along the course. We appreciate your support! It is decided that the spectators will be on the left side of the course and the competitors will be on the right side, so there will be no collision between people. So, here we go. ............... is about to start! The boats all start at once... and in the middle of the angry traffic, May''s fish, almost in the water, and Masaru''s hammerhead shark, completely underwater, break free. Whoa, two boats suddenly break away from the pack... it''s Masaru and Mei''s boat! These two boats in the water, unobstructed, quickly left everyone behind! We all wondered, "What? They all look at the two shadows moving through the water. Masaru''s hammerhead shark glides through the water on a straight and smooth trajectory, pulling away from the others as it heads for the finish line. On the other hand, May''s Fishman, with its tail fin flicking down in the current, swims steadily toward the goal like a goldfish. The group that was left behind in a completely unchallenged formation had been making repeated contact with each other right from the start, with some heading towards the wall and others heading in the opposite direction... It was completely out of the game. "Zeraphitis... special rules apply! From now on, I only need you to turn around once! "Aye, sir! I''m going to allow you to turn your ship around one time only, but you must start from the same position! As the racers corrected their course, the race finally began to feel like a race, Masaru had reached the finish line and Mei was almost there. I''m not sure who will be the next to finish after the two who were so fast! According to the information I just received, you can get a special tool for cutting wood. In Japan, where things are not as plentiful as they used to be, a personal tool is an item that children long for, and their eyes change color as they cheer for their ship! It took several times as long as May''s to settle the game, but Masaru sighed at the mudslinging, but those who were watching the game thought it was a great and innovative game. The second pairing was the same. The next time we do this, we''ll have to do something different. ......... Well, I guess we''ll have to wait and see... They haven''t thought much about water resistance yet. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. It''s worth teaching him. "Well, it seems that Masaru-sensei is planning to teach a very advanced technology to young children. Even the expert shipbuilders in this world have only a vague understanding of such things. In other words, there is still a lot of room for growth in this field. ......... I hope that in the future, some children will come up with ideas that will allow them to grow into a ship that they can ride. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. .... "Masaru is quick witted. "You''re so quick Masaru... you''ve only just planted the seed... just wait and see. Wait and see. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. ......... I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for me. ......... I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for me. .......... I''m sorry. In the event that you have any questions regarding where by and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. 171 前夜祭 ３?キャンプファイア "The last thing on the eve of the festival is the campfire! "I don''t know what''s so special about it, but isn''t it too grand? It''s no wonder that Zeraphitis is dismayed... The campfire, made of logs piled up to a height of five meters, was positioned in the middle of the plaza and was burning vigorously. This is a great way to make sure you don''t get caught in the middle of a fire. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that the BBQ is free for all. .... I''m sorry. What''s a barbecue? It''s a barbecue, where you cook the meat and vegetables you want and eat them. See how Lulu and her friends set it up around the square? "Mommy? Oh, it''s Mommy! Zeraphitis is like a father who has lost his daughter, as he stares forlornly at Mei as she runs up to him. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. Cheer up. "Oh ......... Oh. I''m sure you''ve prepared well... and you''ve engraved your name in mithril... you don''t pull your weight, do you? I don''t know. "I forgot my weight on Earth... go to Zeus if you have a problem with that. I left my weight on Earth. "You''re talking out of your ass again. There will be seafood on the barbecue, right? Crabs, prawns, stuff like that? No, we don''t. If you want seafood, why don''t we have a mysterious turtle or a seahorse? Can you eat them? I don''t know. ......... Zeraphitis wouldn''t kill you. I don''t know. Zeraphitis was still being treated badly, and his shoulders slumped. Then he asks a question that occurred to him. It''s not like this is the norm on Earth. Is this normal on the other side? "How do they treat God? There is no such thing! Yes? If you say you met God when you were on Earth, you''re a crazy person, okay? They don''t usually show themselves in front of people, and even if God did speak to you, there''s no way to prove it, right? So it''s an auditory hallucination. . Why don''t you go to a hospital? It''s a good thing that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this, but if I''m not careful, I could be suspected of using strange drugs. At the very least, you''ll be labeled as a dangerous person. Wait a minute! On Earth, if the gods are strong, that means the power of faith is strong. Isn''t that something to do with total population? Somehow? Yes, religion and gods are attached to all kinds of things, like asking for help when it''s convenient, or having faith only when you''re in love, or Christmas, or New Year''s Eve. If that''s the kind of power you''re looking for,........., it''s complicated. It''s not easy. "The gods of the earth are doing some pretty advanced things. That''s what they''re trying to do. I don''t think that''s what they''re trying to do. Why? Why not? "Even Zelaphitis is baffled by a few of the Vintarians here. God may be able to oversee people, but he can''t control them. I agree. It''s mainly because of you, Masaru. I know. Masaru laughs and runs away from Zelaphitis. "Onii-chan, the rabbit lady is here! "What? "What? Who''s that? The girl in the picture in your desk! "Mei ........., is that the one you saw on .........? No, you''ve seen it. .......... No. Didn''t you? No, it''s fine. ......... But that lady is not a rabbit. Come on, I''ll introduce you. Which way did she go? That way! May led us around the campfire. There she is! Hey, Bixby! Hey, Victinius. What are you doing here today? "What? Mr. Victinius! Everyone turned around at the sound of May''s cry. "You know, it''s Mei. Zeraphitis'' favorite genius girl. "Nice to meet you, Mei. "Nice to meet you, Mei, I''m Victinius. When did Zelaphitis become such a sucker for little girls? Well, she''s very pretty, but... Hi. "How do you do, Mr. Victinius? I''m May. Nice to meet you! She''s so cute! Can I take it home? No. Zelaphitis said the same thing. Mmm. ......... Don''t put them together. Masaru! We''re having crabs on the barbecue! ......... I said crabs and prawns tomorrow. You said you''d give me a leg. It''s all right, ........., I''ll get ready, you wait there with May. Wait there with May. May, take the chair. We''re like a family now, aren''t we? We look like a family. Yeah, we are. We''re like a family. We''re like a family. ......... The night before the festival is drawing to a close. 172 Trouble never stops - first part Hey! I''m not sure what to do. Adelina ......... noisily barges into the bedroom, where she finds Masaru in the middle of changing in just his underwear. In case you''re wondering, Masaru is a knit trunks kind of guy, but I haven''t been able to recreate him, so I''m using regular trunks. "Adelina, is knocking a lady''s prerogative? What the hell? What are you doing with your clothes off? Get the f*ck out of here, you little b*tc*... how long are you going to be here? Don''t call me a b*tc*. I''m not! I''m not! I''m not! She left Adelina red-faced as she left the room, got dressed and went out the window. It''s a good thing I''m not the only one. Good morning. Good morning. Have you seen Adelina? There''s something going on around the front of my bedroom. All right, I''m going to go check it out. ............ Bedroom? Hey, Masaru! I turned around, but Masaru was already gone. It''s a busy day for rituals, banquet cooking, and venue preparation. .... I''ll go to the workshop first. .... "Hey! Hey! Wait, Masaru! Geez, they''re catching up with us. .... I''m busy today, but... I''m busy today. Adelina and Zarg, out of breath, quickly secure Masaru''s arms and take him away. We''re busy too, so why bother? We''re busy, so don''t bother running away from people who are here to pick you up! The couple was already very much in tune with each other. .... So, what''s going on? In the morning, I found a large hexenbiest outside the city. What''s going on? "A big hexenbiest? Where outside the city? It''s at the Stone Prison, ......... where the self-proclaimed Nationals and their stupid noblemen are. What? It''s right by the entrance... What were you doing? What were you doing? It''s just that they haven''t been able to find the hexenbiest. .......... What are you doing? I''m sure you''ll understand. It''s not only Masaru, but also Zag who was involved in the army, unintentionally made a comment. If you just want to stand there, you can use a scarecrow. "Masaru! Come on, let''s go! You''re really good at killing hexenbiests, aren''t you? "Hey, Adelina, ........., do something about that excited old man over there. I can''t. "I can''t, I told him to wait until Masaru got here to fight a hexenbiest. I can''t. He was about to take off with his weapon as soon as he heard the news of the hexenbiest, but the gatekeepers and guards who had rushed to the scene managed to hold him back. "Okay, Lance! I''ll go with you! It''s been a while since we fought together, since we were recruits? "Who? Yaza? General, you''ve come a long way. It''s been a while since we fought together. Yaza, the general of the Kingdom of Greytas, seems to be very motivated and is carrying a huge assault lance. I''m not sure if you guys understand your position? You''re not in a position to be on the front lines, are you? There are a lot of important targets to protect here! Both Adelina and Zarg seemed to have a headache from the words of the two old men. It''s no use... let''s get this over with. I don''t know. "I''ve never seen Masaru in action before, I''m looking forward to it! "Yes, yes, Yaza, don''t be stupid, don''t be distracted. Then it''s just me, Lancelot, and Yaza. The two of you will be treated as my subordinates, and if you interfere or don''t listen to my orders, you will not be allowed to participate in the battle... you will stay. Understood? "Yes, sir! I sashayed out the gate and headed towards the stone dungeon where the hexenbiest was. .......... "Turtle? ......... A biting turtle hexenbiest? I can''t help but sigh more and more at how competent the guards are. . As Masaru looked up to the heavens at the sight of a giant 5 meter long land turtle. Masaru looked up to the heavens at the sight of the 5 meter long giant tortoise and said, "Okay, let''s give it a poke for starters! Well, don''t go where its head can reach! Lancelot charged with his greatsword, while Yaza charged with his lance. You idiot! Don''t just charge in! 173 トラブルは時を選ばない?後編 "doriyaaaaahhh! Gun! Boom! "Uryaaaahhh! Crack! Boom! "There''s more where that came from! Snap! Thud! It''s been 10 minutes, and it''s not working... how did it get to the shell on the first hit? .... I''ll be back. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing. Masaru is watching from a distance, sipping tea. The people in the stone prison were initially screaming for them to fight over there, but the glaring attacks of the two brainiacs quieted them down. "Hey! Hey, Masaru! You fight too! Yeah! Yeah, be serious! What, were you two fighting? I thought you were bullying Turtle. What about .........? If I save him, I can go to the Dragon Palace! "................... " After the tea set, put away the chair and table in the item box ( too relaxed) and take out a jar about the size of a human head. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. Then he throws the jar at the area where the head was locked up in the shell. So, please wait a while. .......... "Wait a minute! "Wait a minute! What the hell was that? What was that? It''s poisonous. Don''t go near it, don''t touch it, don''t lick it. You two. "...................... " ............3 minutes later. "G-G-G-G-G-G-GHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! The turtle began to flail about, not only its head but also its arms, legs and tail. "Is Masaru always like this? "Well, I wouldn''t be stupid enough to attack a creature that''s stronger, harder and bigger than us with a weapon. I don''t know. "...................... " I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you." "Hmmm, ......... doesn''t seem to have any effect on the poison any more. Let''s move on to the next one. .......... " You set the poison on fire... and it burns up fast with a nasty smell. It''s oil-based, so it''s flammable, it''s sticky, so it won''t drip, and it''s less volatile. ......... It''s a neurotoxin, so it slows you down, and it''s very effective, right? "I know you''re a demon, ........... I know you''re a demon. I know you''re a demon. "By the way! "And by the way, if you heat it up, the poison loses its effect, so if it''s fit to eat, you can eat it! You''re going to eat that? .......... You want to eat it? Lancelot has a very delicate look on his face. "Gee, he''s still got it in him. .......... I''m sorry. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing. I''m not sure what to say. Yaza! Run! Retreat to the gate! They must have sensed that the tide of the battle had turned and started running towards the gate as fast as they could. "Hey, you, over here! Fireball! Since there was no time to waste, he didn''t have any ideas or twists, and the flames burned his nose, drawing his opponent''s attention to him. Oh, no! It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. The ground he was standing on was gouged out to the size of a basketball. It was a compressed air mass that easily gouged out the hard ground. It''s a compressed air bullet. It''s like this? I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''m not the only one. And at the same time, the hexenbiest''s magic is unleashed! I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. The two intersecting spells explode between one man and one beast, blasting Masaru away. I''ll be the first to die if we fight properly. That''s it, one more shot! Compressed air bullets! I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to do. This is how you use compressed air! This is how you use compressed air! I''m not sure what to do. The compressed air is released at once. Do-o-o-o-o-o-o-o! "Huh? Was there a residual fire somewhere? And then... ouch! It seems that the unusually high magic element and the compressed air ignited. And Masaru himself will be blown up as well. "Gee...ugh...I''m in a bad way. I guess I still need to study magic... oh! I flipped the turtle over... He smiles evilly when he finds the turtle half buried in the ground. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to be doing and how you''re going to do it. Oxygen is gathering around the turtle monster. .... I''m not sure what to say. "Now the question is, what happens when you breathe in too much of the oxygen that all living things need to breathe? The turtle hexenbiest''s complexion turned red and he began to convulse. The turtle''s face turned red and it began to convulse. It began to spit bubbles out of its mouth and then stopped moving. The answer is that too much oxygen can be poisonous. Just when I was about to approach the stuck turtle Hexenbiest, .... I''m sorry. What''s that? Oh no I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure if you''ll be able to find the right one for you. He was caught in the explosion. A few moments later, he retrieved the charred remains of the turtle beast and the unconscious Masaru, and paled as he thought about the preparations for the founding ceremony that afternoon. There are many things I can''t do without Masaru! Who the hell put Masaru in the fight? Who put Masaru in the fight? Adelina... if you don''t have time to escape from reality, why don''t you try? "Zerg ......... you .......... You "Just work! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I mean. 174 トラブルは時を選ばない【アデリナ視点】 "This is the battle of Masaru: ......... awesome .......... This is the battle of Masaru. Adelina and her children were watching the magical battle between Masaru and the turtle beast from the top of the city wall. The children were frightened and pale as they watched the tremendous explosion, the ground blowing away, and the flames raging. "Grandpa''s going to die! Everyone, please save him! But I can''t show my weakness here, so I stare at her with a strong gaze, never turning away from the battle no matter what happens. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m going to be able to do it. What the hell? I''m sure you''re not the only one. ......... Oh, Adelina, there you are. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. You''re right. You certainly need superior magic, ridiculous physical ability and monstrous stamina. ...... Have you noticed that, Yaza? Oh, ...... Masaru''s not serious. That''s guidance. He''s luring us to a bigger place. I can''t believe it. I looked again at the battle in disbelief at his words. It''s true that the fight that started near the stone prison has already moved more than 50 meters, and I thought Masaru was being pushed all the way, but two old masters told me that he was just moving to a new location to leave more room. ......... I don''t need to think about which observation is correct in this case: .......... "Hey, Kook! I''m sure you''ve seen the mages in the castle guarding the king. That''s magic warfare. That''s magic warfare. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''ve already seen him! He''s got his head in his hands and he''s scared. I''m scared out of my mind. This is a great way to make sure that you don''t end up in a situation where you''re not the only one. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. I''m not saying you can''t move like that, but how about just magic? The mages in the castle I can''t even imagine being able to beat one on one. It''s like comparing an ear of wheat to a sword of steel... it''s too much. That''s harsh. "That''s harsh but I get it. You can''t send a man into battle with an ear of wheat... you have to train him with a wooden sword at least. .......... I think that''s it. I think that''s it. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I''ve heard that it''s possible to study abroad from other countries. I''m sorry. I''m not sure if I''m becoming more aware of being in charge of the finances, but I''m not afraid to put in a little advertising. In response, Yaza began to seriously worry about who he should send to study there. "It''s time to move on to the fight. We''ve already been to a pretty big place. .... It''s time to move on. Whoo-hoo-hoo! "Oh! It flipped over ...... and blew Masaru away! "Hey, man! Adeleena hugged Mei tightly as she tried to run to her side at Yaza''s explanation. Don''t worry, Masaru''s fine. Look at him. Look at him. "You''re looking good, .......... Hmm? Hmm? .............................. ............ Nothing''s happening? Chudooooooooooooooo! Geez, this is bad! Masaru''s not moving! "Rescue! Hurry up! Grandpa... Somebody stop Mei! Not only Mei, but all those who can fight are already on their way to Masaru and the monsters. Everyone! Stop! Everyone stop! Adelina shouted desperately, but no one stopped. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. ....... "Adelina! "Adelina! Get on the horse! It''s not too late! It''s not too late!" Zarg called out to Adelina as she stood there. He had prepared a horse and a lance just in case. He got on the back of Zerg and hugged him tightly to support his body. "Let''s go! Don''t fall off! He rode his horse as fast as he could and arrived at Masaru and the Hexenbiest almost at the same time as the others who were leading the way. Everyone stop! Don''t go near the hexenbiest! Don''t move Masaru, wait for someone who can heal him! Don''t move it, it''s dangerous! Adelina. I''ll go check on the hexenbiest. I''ll take care of the people. You''re going to be a queen, right? I''ll go check on the hexenbiest. "Hey, Mei! I''m not sure what to do. Don''t move Masaru yet. He might have a head injury or something. Help me, sister! This is my brother''s stuffed animal! I''m going to make a scarecrow with it! "Tanka"? ......... Ah! Hey! Whoever has a spear, lend it to me! We can carry Masaru with this! May had brought a stretcher cloth that she had prepared at the gate for emergencies. The cloth could be used as a stretcher by inserting the handle of a spear, and it also had a handle so that the cloth could be carried by itself if there were enough people. While the adults acted emotionally, only Mei practiced what she had learned from Masaru. "I''m sorry, Mei. ......... I''m not ready. I''m not ready yet. Adeleena felt sorry for herself, comparing herself to Mei. But this is not the time to be depressed. The hexenbiest is dead! "The hexenbiest is dead! Stay alert just in case! Inform the King of Axiom! Tell the Axiom King to send soldiers to guard Vinteria! Masaru''s breathing! His pulse is racing. ......... Looks like the only external injury is a few burns! Come on, let''s get these people out of here! Let me get the hexenbiest! If Masaru wakes up and finds out we''re leaving him here, he''ll be furious! It was already noon when I finished carrying Masaru, healing him and putting him to sleep, and carrying the hexenbiest. Thanks to Masaru''s various preparations of tools, he managed to carry the heavy turtle monster, but in the end, he had no place to put it and left it in front of the stone prison. "Hey! We''re not ready for the founding ceremony at all! Everyone get ready! It''s not good... there are many things that won''t work without Masaru! Who let Masaru into the fight? Who put Masaru into the fight? Adelina... if you have time to escape reality, why don''t you try? "Zerg ......... you .......... You "Just work! I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. She didn''t know how to perform the rituals or what preparations were needed... she knew how to prepare the outside of the temple, but she had left the inside to Masaru. No way! ......... Mei-chan, do you happen to know anything about the internal preparations of the temple? My brother made a note of what to do in the room! I don''t know if you can do your job better than me or not, but I need to work harder. I have to work harder. Mei and I looked at the notes in Masaru''s private room. .... Progress When the audience is ready, A and Z will enter. . God comes down (maybe 3 pillars?) Blessed? Blessed? Founding and crowning (ad-lib?) A reports on the founding of the nation and gives a speech to the people waiting outside on the terrace? I''m not sure if that''s a good idea or not. And I didn''t even hear the speech! "Hey, girl, let''s go first! I''m sorry. I''m sorry. What to prepare Candlesticks and candles Carpet for the altar Seating arrangements Crown Food for the Victinias ........................ Can''t we just use the candlesticks and candles that are out there? And where''s the carpet? What are you going to do about the seating arrangements? I don''t even know who''s allowed in the viewing area! The crown... the crowning? Where is it? And the snacks? I don''t know. I told him to put it away because it''ll get dirty! An item box? There''s nothing you can do about it. .......... I can''t help it. You''re going to put it in my brother''s item box? "What? Can you get it out? I''ll call Mr. Phitis. What? Hold on! I''m coming with you! Hey! May ran to Masaru''s side. If you see anyone, please call Master Zephitys! Please! "What? What do you mean? "The gods don''t look in your room. What? Adelina clenched her fists tightly in frustration at her ignorance and inability to do anything about it. "Hey! Mei, did I call for you? I''m not sure if you''ve heard of this, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. "......... Did you take it off? I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to make of this. What''s wrong with Masaru? Are you fainting? You know, when the turtle''s magic happened, it went boom, and then you went boom with it. "In other words. In other words, he was caught in a magical blast during a battle with a hexenbiest and hit his head or something. .......... "Oh, I see. This is a ......... mild concussion. If you put a wet cloth on your face, it''ll probably happen. You''re not serious, are you? May, take a wet cloth with you! Have you been slurring your words lately, Mei? Lulu said you get that way when you''re excited. She''s cute, isn''t she? Isn''t she cute? It''s so cute... I want to take it home with me. I want to take it home with me. Absolutely not. Absolutely not. I knew it. In the event you''re not sure what to do, you''ll be able to always ask for help. I''m not sure what to say. What? What the hell! Why am I drowning? "You''re awake, big guy! Yes! With Masaru awake, the preparations were somehow completed before the ceremony. I''m sure they''ll call me "Mei-chan" in the future. . I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. 175 【side story】ルルさんとアデリナと Masaru, I''ll help you get ready, let''s hurry up! "Hurry up, big brother! Adelina and Mei dragged me to the temple, and I saw that many wives had come to the rescue. I''m sorry, I''m busy. ......... Are you ready for lunch? Yes, the cooks have been working hard. Yes. Mom! I''ll ask Lulu and the others to help, too. Can you polish and sort the candlesticks for me? I said, "How many candlesticks are there? 517.... Why are there so many candlesticks in .........? Just take out the ones you need! There are candlesticks everywhere in the temple! If you fall, you''ll get stuck! If you fall, you''ll get stabbed by a candlestick! Scary .......... What''s wrong Adelina? What''s wrong, Adelina? Stress? Are you emotionally unstable? Or is it .......... What is it? "Just put away the extra candlesticks, Masaru. Adelina, please calm down a little. Frustration is the enemy of good work. And Masaru, please take out the tea set. With Lulu''s help, I put away the candlesticks. Of course, I also took out the tea set and prepared to boil the water quickly. I''m not sure if I''ll be able to do it again. Let''s all have tea. "What? What? But the time is .......... Hmm. "Hmm. ......... tea is delicious. Tea is good. It''s good! "I think you''re being too relaxed, Masaru. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I feel like an idiot for panicking. .... I''m sorry. You''re working too hard, Adelina and Masaru. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m responsible for you, but it won''t do you any good if you''re working too hard or if you''re destroying your body by working too much. I see. I know... Masaru has already collapsed, we shouldn''t push him too hard. Right. Right. So, Masaru? What happened to the candlestick? Oh, I got those in the royal city of Bazelarca, or maybe in Fort Reyzard. I''ve been repairing them in my spare time, but I haven''t gotten around to polishing them yet. ....... I got it from . You got it from ......... I''ll leave it at that, but did you repair all of them? "Well, ......... there''s still a lot of stuff, but it would be a shame to let it become junk, right? It''s a waste. ......... What else do you do? I''ve got a whole bunch of stuff in town... all under repair or waiting to be repaired. .......... I''m still waiting for them to be repaired. I''ve prioritized the candlesticks, chairs and desks because I''ll use them for now, but I''m running out of time. I''m not sure. I thought Masaru was just living his life doing whatever he wanted, but then I realized how much I was missing. .......... I''m not sure what to do. (You will die?) (You''re going to die!)" The voices of Masaru, Lulu and Mei are in perfect harmony. In fact, if you have an unusual constitution, unusual skills, unusual level or status, and you can do the same thing to an ordinary person, you will die of exhaustion. I''m going to go clean up the chairs and desks that are in the way of the rug. I''m going to go clear out the chairs and desks so I can roll out the carpet. I''ll take care of May! "Don''t worry, I''ll put everything in the item box. I''ll just walk next to it and touch it. Just walk next to it and touch it. Handy. ......... Oh, by the way, where''s the candle? Specially made from the oil of a horse''s magical beast. ......... Oh, and the turtle! What happened to the turtle? Masaru took it down. ......... It''s in front of the dungeon, so go get it. I''m off! I''m off! I''ll leave the rug here, please! You too, Mei! All right, May! Get on my back! Let''s go! Don''t fall off! "Aiya, aiya! Without pausing for a moment, the master and disciple duo walked out, leaving the wives smiling. "Miss Adelina. You''re a queen from now on, aren''t you? You''ll have to learn to divide the work better from now on. Don''t think that Masaru will be around forever. . Lulu''s meaningful smile pierced Adelina''s heart deeply. 176 Chinas founding of the Peoples Republic of China Masaru stands in the center of the altar, wearing a white robe embroidered with gold thread and a priestly uniform that he secretly made in the night. Facing him, in the hall, in the front two rows, are the chief figures of the kingdoms of Greitas and Bazelarca. Lulu, the head of the Rabbit People, the representative of the original settlement of Vintaria, Zita and Mei, and the representatives of the various races sat quietly in their seats. The mithril candlesticks were polished and evenly arranged, and the candles were pure white... The smell was faintly herbal, and the candles produced no smoke or soot, making you wonder if you were dreaming. Candles in this world have a slightly peculiar smell, and they also produce a little smoke and soot. "Now, the sacred artifacts! A sacred object is a sign that the king has received a blessing from the gods when he is recognized as the representative of the kingdom, and the blessing is usually placed on a crown. The door opened quietly, and Adelina, wearing a pale pink dress, and Zarg, wearing the standard black ceremonial dress, walked in holding a silver tray of mithril. Everyone watches with bated breath as the tray is gently placed on the altar. "Now, let us call upon the gods. Let us invoke the gods. Adelina and Zarg move to the edge of the altar, and those seated rise and kneel in place. Adelina and Zarg moved to the edge of the altar. . Soft light leaked from the top of the altar, and three figures descended to the altar. As a matter of fact, when the gods appear, there is no such thing as light shining on them, but Masaru saw this as a weak point in the production, so he and Zeraphitis worked together to create a device that causes the crystal to glow when the switch is pressed. Whether it is a fine art or a waste of effort is a delicate matter. "Today, I bless this place as the Kingdom of Vintaria. . At the moment of Victinius'' proclamation, a film of light like an aurora borealis appeared on the border, though it was not seen by Masaru and the others who were indoors in the city that was the royal capital. This light, known as the Founding Light, was meant to announce the birth of a new nation and the extent of the land set aside for it, both internally and externally, over a period of seven days. "Then, Adelina. You are hereby named Queen of Vintaria and shall be known as Adelina El Vintaria. Adelina. "I do solemnly swear. "I do. Pinch the edge of her dress and bow neatly. "Then, Zailtarg. . Who are you? "......... is my real name. It''s my real name. .... "Who? Zarg tells us in a whisper, but everyone in the hall is reluctant to hear Masaru''s strange behavior. "......... Zyrtag. You are hereby crowned King of Adelina, and shall be known as Zyrtag ol Vintaria. "I accept. I bow to you. I bow gracefully. I bow gracefully. The coronation will now take place. Everyone, please take your seats. Please take your seats. From this point on, it is not necessary to kneel, as this is usually a ritual for those who present the sacred artifacts to the people. "Then kneel, Adelina and Zailtarg. Kneel. As they kneeled, Victinius placed the crowns on a tray on their heads. "Well, Victinius. Take this as well. "And this one. Everyone''s eyes were drawn to the wand. "This is from me and Victinius. If we both wear crowns, Adelina might be looked down upon in this male-dominated world, right? With all these wands, it''s easy to see which one is the king, right? The wand, with its core of adamantite and surface coated with mithril, was a precise representation of a winged woman that anyone on Earth would have recognized as an angel. The angel''s arms hold dark blue sapphires, and her eyes are adorned with aquamarines. It''s basically adamantite, so it''s perfect for a self-defense weapon! "You wouldn''t hit me with a divine weapon... probably. Maybe. Adelina, who was honest to a fault, couldn''t say she wouldn''t do it. It''s just as well that she''s a woman who fought a swarm of ants with a single mace. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to say it. "Next, to the front of the Slayhearts. You too? You too? "Masaru, you can talk to me later. Masaru... Victinius was laughing at the repeated interruptions. In the midst of all this, Slay walks out to the altar, unsure of what''s going on. Bazelarka currently has only three heirs to the throne, one of whom is only one year old, and one of whom recently renounced his right to the throne. Therefore, you are the next king of Bazelarka and shall be known as Slaihartz Barad Bazelarka. "What? What? What? What .........? In the presence of the gods? "......... you say. ............ No, I''ll take orders from you. No, I command you. It''s a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything that might help you. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. So, I''ve repaired the crown of the sacred artifact used by the previous king of Bazelarca. "What? "What? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. ......... No, thank you. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one. "Yeah, I guess that''s what I''ll do. I guess that''s it. So, are we done? Get down on your knees. Kneel. A crown is placed on the head of the kneeling Slay. In contrast to the crown of Vintaria, which is slender, graceful, and meticulously carved to reduce weight, the crown is large, luxurious, and heavy. "Now, ladies and gentlemen, let''s go outside for the unveiling. Let''s go outside and show it off. Axiom, his wife and children will join him on the second floor balcony of the temple. Axiom, his wife and children will join you on the second floor balcony. Everyone else please join everyone outside. Aksyon and his wife and children will join the others outside. "Why are you suddenly ......... me? "Hmm? Yeah, because you''re the only one. You''ll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this sort of thing. In case you''re wondering, I told Bazelarka''s country about the assassination attempt on the old man, about Slay''s succession to the throne, and about the one-year-old child. The attempted assassins are in custody, it seems. The reality of the trouble and the amount of work that''s already been thrown at me is overwhelming. You know what you''re doing, don''t you? You are in a position to support your country, and you accepted it when you were entrusted to Portarym, and you have learned a lot of things in preparation for it. There''s no turning back now, so look ahead! Sulei is at a loss for words at Adelina''s reprimand: ....... I''m sure you''re right, but ......... you could have told me in advance about today''s event. .......... "Yeah, I would have told you in the morning, but I was unconscious from all the commotion! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m not the only one. ......... Then it can''t be helped. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sorry. I''m not going to tell you about it, but I''m going to surprise you. The three pillars are trying hard to hold back their laughter, as they know that he had said, "I''m going to surprise you! Realizing this, Masaru hurried everyone along. "Come on, guys! Let''s hurry to the balcony! The people are waiting for us! The city of Vintaria shuddered with loud cheers as the three pillars, the representatives of the three countries, and Masaru appeared from the balcony. 177 来襲…そして。 Oh, my God! Miss Adelina, did you get here in time? Who''s .........? That''s my mother-in-law, Mitya. ......... Another pain in the ass. Finally. Finally, I''m making my royal debut! I''m so proud to have a good daughter! I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that there is no other royalty in Vintaria besides Adelina and Zag, but you seem to have misunderstood something here. And who let you into the city? I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure you''ll be able to find something to help you. "Mother-in-law? I''m the queen of the land. Please be careful with your words. And like Masaru said, your mother-in-law has no claim to the throne, nor does she have any business with the state. What are you talking about? What are you talking about? Who do you think raised you? Who do you think raised you? Who do you think took care of your late mother? If I remember correctly, I thought that after my mother died in a freak accident, you started hanging around my father a little while before that, and you came in and changed his life completely, and it was so bad that Uncle Lancelot took you out to Portarym, which was a battlefield at the time? I wonder if my cheeky brother-in-law is still alive? Oh, well, this isn''t the Kingdom of Greytas, so you won''t have to face that foolish brother-in-law. "......... Lancelot, oh my God! Come here right now! I''m not sure what to do, but I''d like to know what you think. "What? This man! What''s wrong with you? What if my ears go crazy! You''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. Adelina can''t speak because of the anger that''s building up behind that smile. She had never seen Masaru angry before. "What''s up! Ma ...... Sal? ......... Oh no! Oh no! Wait a minute, Masaru, I''ll get rid of him right away! So wait for me! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. You can''t complain if you''re suddenly cut down and killed! "What are you talking about? I''m Adelina''s mother-in-law! I''m a mother-in-law of Adelina! Since she became the queen of this country, I am also a member of the royal family: .... Gun! Gun! I''m not sure what to make of that. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. "............ Mitya! Leave the city now! If you don''t, you''re dead! I mean, seriously, I''m going to die too! "What, what are you afraid of this one man? You''re called the hero of the Kingdom of Greytas, aren''t you? Adelina! Get all the children over there to the temple or something! Evacuate, evacuate! All right! Get out of here before your uncle dies too! The other day, Mitya was making a deafening noise. Compressed air gathering in the sky: .... It''s really bad! I''m sorry. I''m not going to use a big sword, but a shield! I''m serious! If I had one, I''d use it on a turtle! Bomb! The air that was compressed by the magic that touched the ground nearby scattered all of its power around at that moment, blowing away a nearby brick warehouse and several targets. The inaudible screams and exclamations were lost in the storm without being heard. Oh, that felt good! I''m going to do some cooking... See you later, Lancelot, at the party! Take care of that garbage! You can leave the rubble behind! It''s a good thing I''m not the only one. It''s a good thing he''s feeling better because he''s the only one who can deal with the gods. He''s the only one who can deal with the gods. After this, Mitya and his cronies were captured by the Axiom King, who rushed to the scene, and Masaru added a stone prison (which was designed with women in mind), where they were held until their return. It was a great relief to Lancelot and the King of Axiom that he was willing to build the stone dungeon even though he had to do extra work. "You take good care of your sister, don''t you? When May revealed that he was not angry with Mitya''s attitude, behavior, or personality, but with Adelina for putting a damper on the celebration, Masaru stayed in his room until the last minute. .... 178 the descent of the gods As the sun was setting, everyone in the city except the waiters had taken their seats at the banquet table, and all eyes were on Masaru with his microphone. Behind him, a marble desk and nine chairs were lined up. "And now, ladies and gentlemen. "Now, ladies and gentlemen, our special guests are about to enter the hall... First, the God of the Ocean, Wychettoblorum. "Yes. "Yes, gentlemen, I am Wychettobrolam, master of the seas! It is a great pleasure to meet you all today... "Yes, yes, Grandpa, you can take the first seat on the left. Yes, yes. The man who appeared out of thin air was a muscular two meter tall man with white hair and a white beard... He wore black leather armor, a black loin cloth and black boots. Masaru gave him a quick greeting and he took his seat, looking forlorn. The next one is Entgran, the god of the earth. "Hello, everyone. "Hello, everyone. How are you doing? Nice to meet you! Entgran gently bowed and sat down next to Wychettoblorum, a god in the form of a dragonut with pure white scales. He looks like a gentleman, dressed in gaudy platinum and gold armor without being obnoxious. "It''s Boirotus, the god of the sky! Come in! From the sky above, a large man descended, "Whoo! I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one. I''m sure you''ve heard of him. He''s as big as Wychettoblorum, so he''s worth a look. "I am! ... Yes, we''re about to eat, so please sit down as there will be dust and sand. Please take the first seat on the right, Mr. Boiliotus. . "Oh... oh... Oh. Masaru calls out for the next god as Boilotus walks slowly by his side. .... The next one is the god of beasts and such, Cor? Hontos? ......... It''s Master Kol Hontos! "............ Hard to call? ............ A little. Sorry, you''ll have to sit next to ......... Boiliotus. I''m sorry. The god appeared in the form of a cheetah beastman. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m not sure why, but for some reason, a tiny 145cm tall loli elf appeared from the side, waving her hands like an idol. She was dressed in a frilly pink magical girl outfit that made the audience''s reactions completely frozen, and her appearance was hard to pin down. She was dressed like a frilly pink magical girl. If you don''t, we won''t eat. "Don''t treat me like a child! Pfft! He tried to sit down beside Korhontos, but the chair was too high, and he grabbed Korhontos and climbed up. ".................. Next, let''s see, ........., the god of insects and such. The next one is, let''s see, the god of insects and such, Magirus. ..................? You''re not coming? "You haven''t seen Magi lately, have you? Is he not coming today? Silphanus tells me this, but there''s nothing Masaru can do about it. I''ll ignore him and call the next one. The next one is Zelaphitis, the god of magic, as you all know. Good evening everyone. "Yes, good evening everyone... what? Masaru? "Magus is not here, go check. Go check. You come in here and suddenly you''re running errands? I''ll just go and check on him. I''ll check on him. Zeraphitis disappears. "And now, Isla Sephira, ruler of the weather! Come in! "I''ve been looking forward to it. I look forward to working with you today. I''m looking forward to it. She is dressed in a blue dress that is not too flashy and exposes a little of her back, and gently holds out her hand to Masaru, requesting him to escort her. You''ll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this sort of thing. "Phew! You treat me differently! You''ll be able to find a lot more information on this subject in the following article. You''re treating me like a ......... child! He blushes in anger, but already only a smiling look reaches Silphanus. "And here comes Victinius, Goddess of Creation! I''ve already told you not to do that. What do you think of .........? It''s beautiful. You''ll have to forgive ...... her for a gathering like today. Forgive me. Forgive me... I''m sorry. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. Both of them have red ears. "Hey! I''m home! I didn''t see Magirus there. I wonder what he''s doing? What''s he doing? I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. And where is Masaru''s seat? "Hmm? I''ll just serve and eat as I please. There''s an empty seat here, you can eat here! No, wait... Zeraphitis can sit over there, Ira can sit over here, I''ll move over one seat and this is Masaru''s seat! "Wait! I''m in the middle! Why? I''m in the middle! Victinius ......... and Ira Sephira, who vacated the middle of the nine side-by-side seats and called Masaru. I''m not sure what to say. Masaru is forced to take his seat. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m not sure what to do. Don''t just go get ready to bring the food! Hold on a second. ......... Zelaphitis, look, Mike. I''m not sure what to do. "When did you become boss and subordinate? "Before you know it, we''ll look like boss and subordinate... it''s tough having a boss, Zelaphitis. Zelaphitis. "I was your subordinate I had a feeling. I knew it. I''ll talk! Zeraphitis! Give me that, please! Wait there until the food comes. Masaru! Give Silphanus some juice! I hear a distant "Yes" from him. "Here''s some wine! "And here''s some wine!" echoes Wychettoblorum. Those of us who had been nervous at the prospect of a banquet with the gods were now stunned by the sheer number of people and events that were unfolding, and by the end we were beginning to think that it was just a normal banquet, as a result of Masaru''s trickery. The people, who had become accustomed to Zeraphitis and the presence of the gods, and who had been made to think that this was just the way things were by Masaru, and who had been numbed to the situation, were no longer uncomfortable with this emergency. Adelina and Zarg, who had been called upon to serve the gods and Masaru, were forced to work tonight. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. "Zerg. I don''t know how you can make such a horrible flag. What''s a flag? What''s a flag? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''m here. I can understand the first half, but the second half is about us! Don''t raise any strange flags! "Whoa, you''re using it like you understand it. The party hasn''t even started yet. The party hasn''t even started yet: .... 179 Im absorbed in crabs! And... Lobster? Oven-baked and garlic-buttered. . While Adelina and Zarg fearlessly brought the food to the table, Masaru regained his composure and focused on his conversation with the gods. What kind of god is this Magiarius-sama that you say wasn''t there? He is a strange man who likes to study and unusual things in the form of ......... dwarves. He''s the one that appeared in Bazelarka, right? He''s been very keen on dissecting those creatures lately. Oh. So, what did you find out? "As you can imagine, it''s not very good... it''s not supposed to be in this world: .... "Masaru! Masaru! Masaru! This garlic buttered chicken is delicious! Here it is! What? ...a little bit... a little bit... a little bit... a little bit... a little bit... a little bit... You should eat it too, Isla. You''ll eat it all. I''ll eat it all. Victinius didn''t seem to be listening to the conversation at all, he seemed to be absorbed in the lobster. Masaru and Ayla chuckled and started to eat as well. We''ll have a salad of coco and gizzard. Hmm! "Mmm! This is also delicious! "The herb dressing goes really well with it. The herb dressing goes really well with it. "The herb dressing goes really well with it..." A loud voice came from the edge of the desk, ruining the very relaxed atmosphere. "Hey, Masaru! Why aren''t you making sake? What goes with a good meal is a good drink! "Mr. Wychettoblorum, ...... where I come from, brewing is a real artisanal activity, not something for the average person to mess with. "Why? "Why not? Because under the Brewing Law, it is illegal to brew liquor with an alcohol content of more than one percent. What? It''s not a crime to drink! It''s a crime to make moonshine! It seems that the malt liquor, fruit wine, and honey wine in the city were not enough for Wychettoblorum... mainly because of the alcohol content. "Masaru ........., please stop yelling at God in front of everyone... I''m getting stressed out... .... "Masaru! Adelina''s grief-stricken face made me angry. "I''m pissed off! I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. A dull thud! I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure what to say. Hmmm... In the silence, the voices of Victinius and Isla Sephira began to laugh, and the eyes of the audience gathered. "............... ooh ............ ouch ......... oops ............. I''m sorry. You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them. Adelina''s mouth is agape and her face is white, while Zarg pretends not to see her as he brings in the next dish. "Lobster gratin and a rich bouillabaisse. "Lobster gratin and rich bouillabaisse. "Be careful, Victinius and Isla, the cheese in the gratin is hot. Be careful with the cheese in the gratin. "Yes, sir. "........., take it easy on me I thought I was gonna die. I thought I was going to die. I thought I was going to die. - God is going to die from that? I mean, is he gonna die? God''s gonna die. We live in eternity, but that means for a long, long time, not for infinite time. You''re right. Yes, I exaggerated when I said I thought I was going to die, but even gods bleed when stabbed, and can be poisoned. It''s not that easy. ...Hey, Masaru! Everyone is eating what I''m not eating! I want to eat that too! I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. "......... Oh, my. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. ... ...They''re never going to be serious. "Hey, Masaru! We have an emergency! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on here. .... I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to say it. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''m here. "Zeraphitis... you fool. Stupid. Silphanus''s harsh words cut him down. The beautiful loli-elf''s tongue seems to have struck a blow to Zelaphitis. You''re not really awakening to the pedophile attribute,........., wait a minute. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sorry. Sound is a vibration of the air, so by creating an extremely thin layer of air, the vibrations were obstructed... the basic principle of eavesdropping prevention. Originally, I wanted to take it to a vacuum, but it was too dangerous and I thought it would be effective enough, so I settled for this. So, what is it? Your words won''t bring me croquettes or pasta! "Victinius ........., I''ll make you croquettes and pasta any time you want, just let me go on with my story. So, Zeraphitis... what''s the emergency? "............... Magialus is gone. I''m sorry. All the breathless gods. "What does that mean, .........? "It means Magus is dead. What? What? What do you mean, ............? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I''m talking about. 180 そして明日は………。 I know. I don''t know, I just have a bad feeling about this. Yes, I have a bad feeling about this. Victianias responded to Masaru''s rough summary with a rough reply: .... "So how bad is it? I''m not sure what to say. If one of those pillars were to fall, the worst that could happen would be chaos on the level of a global crisis. Human annihilation, that kind of thing. .... "It''s like the sinking of Japan. I was hoping it would be on the level of the sinking of Japan... not Japan. It''s not Japan. We''ll just have to investigate what happened. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. ......... We''ll be investigating the Magialus realm in the Divine Realm and Arstatia from the Divine Realm, so Masaru, since you have the representatives of the country here, let me check for any anomalies. "Okay, everyone be careful. "Okay, everyone be careful with your research. Okay, everyone be careful. After Masaru''s words, the gods returned one by one. After Masaru''s words, the gods returned one by one. Masaru deactivated the air control, sat down, and wondered what he should say to the others. .... "Masaru? Where are the Victinias? "Masaru, where are the Victinias?" The representatives and heavyweights of the various countries are standing by with serious faces, as if they have sensed something. "Everyone, listen up. The Victinias left a little while ago, but don''t worry, you can continue eating. At the same time, I''ve been asked to do a little work so some of us will be meeting in the temple. Since it is a request from the gods, I would like to take care of it as soon as possible, so please allow me to leave here. Please excuse me. "Just in case"... are you sure? I may need your help, but I''ll ask for it when I do. Then I want all of you who are standing around to gather at the temple immediately, just the General, Commander, Prime Minister and above. Move now! After seeing the appointed people off, Masaru slowly turned to the gathered people. "Lulu! Can you prepare some tea and cookies for me? And some cut fruit, please? While everyone was bracing themselves for something serious to happen, Masaru''s action of preparing the tea in a carefree manner relaxed them. "Also, Mei! I''m sure you''ll be able to find something to help you out. Also, tomorrow is our queen''s wedding day! Don''t drink too much! I''ll try to keep the tone as mundane as possible, take my time to talk about trivial things... be patient and try to ease everyone''s mind. "Aren''t you supposed to be waiting for the kings at the temple? I forgot about them," Masaru said as he hurried to the temple, laughter pouring out of him, making him feel a little more at ease and ready for the discussion. "Yoo-hoo, here you go! In the event that you''re not sure what you''re looking for, there are a few things you can do. "So, what was the emergency? At Lancelot''s direct question, Masaru''s gaze intensified and he felt pressured to make a joke. I''m not sure what to say. ......... I don''t know what to say. .... I don''t know what to say. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to tell you. I''m not surprised. "Well, I don''t know the details because the gods are still investigating, but they''ve given us a directive. I don''t know the details, but the gods have given us all a mandate. There were a few shuffling noises and everyone straightened up. I''ll give you the word from the gods. I want you to report anything unusual or troubling to me, that''s all. It could be weather, creatures, plants, anything! "What? What do you mean? I don''t know what you''re reporting. What''s the report for? We''re investigating it, and we don''t know what''s going to happen, so send a message to the country to be careful, okay? I''m sorry, this is all a bit abstract and I don''t have much to go on. I don''t know what to say to each of you. They all pondered, not knowing what to say to each other. I''m not sure what to say. In the worst case scenario, I may be out of town, but Axiom and Slay can help us celebrate our queen and her husband. . I don''t know what''s going to happen, but are we going to have a wedding? We can postpone it to ......... if you want. "No, I wouldn''t ask you to have a wedding if things were really bad, would I? (That''s a total lie. .... ) "Yes, you''re right. If things were really bad, we wouldn''t be having a wedding, would we? I know. In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at our own web site. It''s also possible that the wedding will be canceled instead of postponed, and the public will also be upset. However, there are situations where no matter what people do in a panic, there is nothing they can do about it. So, why not have a wedding and let the celebratory mood dissipate the anxiety? I convinced myself that if I''m going to feel bad, I might as well do it right first. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. I don''t know. As I said this, my mind was thinking, "Should I get a new weapon? The other day I had a hard time defending myself against a turtle because I didn''t have a shield, so I need a shield. I''m thinking: .... I''m not sure what to do. Let''s give up our own weight and work hard for tomorrow''s happiness and peace! Masaru''s sudden declaration. "No, Masaru, you''d better pull your weight. I mean, did you think you''ve been pulling your weight all this time? Everyone in the room nodded, but Masaru was in his own world and didn''t hear or notice. 181 式始まっちゃうよ！？ "Ummmmmmmmm ......... sleepy. . I''ve been working all night in the workshop making weapons and armor for myself, and I''ve been dizzy since morning because of all the preparation I''ve done. I''ve been working harder than I ever did in Japan. .... I''m sorry. "Masaru, you look terrible. ......... Is there anything I can help you with? "......... help you?" Today is a big day for Adelina, right? You need to take care of yourself. Get yourself together. "Hmmm, yes. You need to take care of me first. Okay, I''m off. Let''s go. ......... Oh, wait a minute! Take this with you! Masaru gave her a large wooden box. Adelina tilted her head and opened the lid, wondering what she was doing on a day like this. What? This is .......... What is this? What came out of the box was an ingenious reproduction of a wedding dress Masaru had seen on Earth. The pure white, princess-line dress was embroidered with butterflies using lace that Masaru spent over a month knitting with his untrained hands and gold thread that all the residents of Vintaria worked on one by one. Everyone embroidered it, you know? There were a lot of people who had never held a needle before, but they embroidered it with their own feelings, little by little. "What? "What ......... ah ......... this .......... "Yes! "Yes! Don''t cry! Don''t make your eyes swell up before the big show! Just get going! I''m going to sleep a bit. See you at ....... Bye. I''m not a man who can cope with the tears of a woman who is waving her hands in the air and running away. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to say it. Yes! Thank you, Masaru! After seeing Adelina off to the temple, Masaru noticed that she was hugging her dress. If you want to sleep, I''ll go back to the temple too. ...... We have the same destination. It''s the same destination. Then he walks back to the temple praying not to see Adelina, his back is very small. I''ll be back. The ceremony is starting! Come on! "Huh? Mei, is it starting already? Mommy told me to come with you since Mr. Shinp is away. "Gee, I wish Axiom or someone would have been more tactful... Wait a minute, I''ll be right there after I change. I''ll be right there after I change. You''re so cool, dude! Hey! Thank you! Thank you! Yeah, I like the one from yesterday. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to make of this. Who organized this? And there are already people in there! "What? Was it bad? Wait... You can''t treat the bride and groom the same as when you call the gods for a ceremony! Think about it! What do you mean? Of course we''re going to downgrade the decor! The candlesticks need refurbishing! Someone nearby take them and bring them back to me! Lulu-san! Lulu-san, are you there? Oh, there she is! Lulu-san, is this candlestick the right one for the ceremony? Or is it this way? The venue is being dressed up in a hurry and the atmosphere is being transformed into a calm one. I''m going to have to start the ceremony soon. .......... I''m sorry. "Seriously, give me a break... Cook, you want to play priest? I''m sorry, but you''re going to have to forgive me for suddenly asking you to do the same. .... Uncle Cook. Uncle Cook, I can''t let you in, so sit down! "Uncle Cook, you can''t stay here, you have to sit down!" Even Mei got angry, and Cook quietly reflected on what he had done. 182 Wedding！ As soon as everyone had settled down, I played Pachelbel''s Canon on my phone and sent the sound through the microphone and speakers to the audience. "The groom is about to enter. . I shouted loudly to the audience to calm them down as they started to scurry around hearing the music for the first time. At the same time, the doors slowly opened and a nervous Zerg walked in. "Hey, take it easy... take a deep breath. Breathe. He managed to get to Masaru without stumbling or falling, and calmed him down. He manages to take a deep breath and seems to be breathing well, but his gaze is restless and you can tell he''s quite confused. "And now for the bride''s entrance. . Adelina comes in arm in arm with Lancelot. Adelina is very calm and solemn, but Lancelot''s tear glands are already on the verge of collapsing... You can see that he''s biting his teeth and looking up a little, trying desperately to hold it together as he walks down the aisle. "Now, the bride will go to the left of the groom. . Zarg and Lancelot bowed to each other, then Adelina gently bowed to Lancelot, then lined up to Zarg''s left. "The time has come for the Son of Man to receive his glory. Let it be known to you. If a grain of wheat does not fall to the ground and die, it will remain a grain. But it will bear abundant fruit. He who values his life will lose it, but he who does not value his life in this world will keep it and go on to eternal life. He who values his life will lose it. This is a classic line from the Gospel of John. In other words, live hard and prosper together. "........................... ......... Hmm. "". Masaru, who had done his best to say it despite his lack of sleep, suddenly went blank. You can''t find the next step or line at all. It''s no use. .... And now, my husband, Zailtarg. Do you swear to love, to cherish, to protect, to help, to be faithful to him in health and in sickness, until he is called from this life? . Victinius suddenly appeared and stood next to Masaru, taking over the proceedings. I swear it. I swear. I swear." For a moment he was confused, but he managed to reply. "O Adelina, my wife. Do you, my wife Adelina, swear to obey me in health and in sickness, to walk with me, to help me, and to keep me in check? I swear. "I swear. I do. While Adelina vows, Masaru and Victinius, who have regained their composure, look at each other to communicate and confirm that they will proceed with the ceremony together. "Now, let''s exchange rings. . When Zita hears Masaru''s words, she carefully brings the box containing the rings on a tray. In this world, there is no culture of exchanging rings in marriage, but with Masaru''s strong recommendation, it was decided to make it a custom in Vintaria. On the inside of this ring made of mithril silver are engraved each other''s names and the words "I love you forever". I''ll take care of the bouquet and the muffler. . When Zarg, who was in a hurry to put on the ring, noticed the bouquet and gloves, May gently called out to him and took care of the bouquet and gloves. It''s a fine play that she bit him a little. "Now, let''s exchange. . Once again, Victinius urged, and the exchange took place without any hiccups, such as the ring not fitting. Adelina and Zarg exhaled that the ceremony was over, and all that was left to do was to hear the declaration that the marriage was approved and leave. Masaru and Victinius nodded and smiled at each other. "Now, please kiss your vows. "What? "What? The two of them froze as they understood what Victinius had pronounced. It''s not only a public kiss that''s required here, but it''s also the first kiss for both of them. I''m sure you''ll understand. Of course? Adelina''s neck and ears are red as she asks. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. It''s the man who leads in these situations. It''s the man who leads. Zerg turns to Adelina with robotic jerky movements as Victinius chases after him. Adelina noticed this and turned her head to the right. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not. And then, Adelina! Here we go! "Aah! The people in the hall watched with bated breath as the shadow slowly approached. Some of them are covering their faces with their hands, but they are watching closely through their fingers. ...... and the two overlapping lips. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, please do not hesitate to contact us. The applause continued until Victinius gently raised one of his hands to stop it, and the two looked as if their souls were already drained. "Proclamation of marriage, Mr. Victinius... I look forward to working with you. Thank you. "And now, ladies and gentlemen. Your love has been blessed by me, Victinius, and you are now man and wife. May the two people who have exchanged marriage vows today live in love, and may they build and nurture a healthy nation and family. May they remember to trust and appreciate each other in times of joy and sorrow, and may they find comfort in times of trouble. .... May you be blessed with many friends and companions, and may the blessings of marriage help you to grow and lead a fruitful life. I hope that you will support them, watch over them, and walk with them. The audience applauded again. The venue was filled with applause again. The bride and groom, who had somehow recovered, looked at each other and gently held hands. The bride and groom are about to leave. Please see them off with a warm round of applause. Please send them off with a warm round of applause. "Good luck to the bride and groom! Pan! Victinius clapped his hands. At the same time, the bride and groom were leaving the venue, and soft grains of light, like fireflies, fell on them. The eyes of the audience followed them, and no one who had been lingering for a while noticed that Masaru and Victinius had disappeared. 183 Maguialus "Huh, ?????, ......... marriage... I''m sorry. As soon as they arrived, the seven gods were rendered speechless by the sight of Victinius and Masaru, who were prostrate on their desks in perfect synchronization. No matter what they said, they could only see the future of their anger. "Hey, Masaru? What''s up, Victinius? Forget it, let''s work. Well, work is the cure now, isn''t it? Right. I''m sure the seventh pillar didn''t do anything wrong, as he didn''t want to be associated with the two of them, even if it was for work, as they were beyond painful. "So, have you found out what happened to Master Magus? What can I say, ......... good report? There are good reports and bad reports. ......... Which one is it, and which one is it from? The good news is that the idiot is technically alive... apparently. "Oh, good for you! "Oh, good for you! If he''s alive, he''ll make it! But the faces of the seven gods are not happy. He''s alive. ......... So the bad report is that he''s missing? "No, it''s not that cute. It''s like he''s not a god anymore. Hmm? Hmm? Does God have a system of sudden retirement? "Masaru ........., God is not a profession. God is not a profession. Just so you know, I''m just asking. A very delicate atmosphere prevailed. "So why is everyone so down? "Sister... and Masaru. We''ve already talked to Zelaphitis. We''ve already talked to Zelaphitis. We''ve already talked to Zelaphitis. - Just so you know, that was the good part, right? The seven pillars nodded. The seven pillars nodded. Sylvanus was looking up at the sky. "Then may I ask you to report the bad? "I''ve been looking into the past with the help of the others and I saw what happened to that idiot Magus. He ate that squirrel out of the blue. Wait a minute! "Wait a minute! "Wait a minute! Those vermin are the ones that destroyed the royal city of Bazelarca, right? "............ Ugh. " Hey! Masaru! Don''t throw up in here! No, it''s understandable, Silphanus threw up. Hey! Hey! Don''t tell anyone! While we were talking about this, Master Korhontos, looking a little sad, helped me clean up the vomit. "Thank you, Mr. Korhontos... and I''m sorry. I''m sorry. "But why did I want to eat that? "Well, you never know what a fool is thinking. I don''t know. Zeraphitis looked tired and sluggish. Of course, Zelaphitis was the only one who could see past it and see it firsthand. So, what happened after that? "I went down to the ground as if I was being manipulated. What did you do? "Manipulated by what? Masaru is the only one here who doesn''t know, or at least hasn''t been told, the true identity of the GeGeGeGeGe that caused the disaster. "It''s called an evil god. If gods are born with positive power, then evil gods are born with negative power. However, they are twisted beings whose power that was supposed to be gods has gone out of control... They don''t have the shape of living things, and the power that leaks out erodes other living things and makes them crazy. I mean. In other words, Bazelarka was a baohazar. ......... So the evil god is a virus. The evil god is a virus. "I don''t know what it is, but I hope you understand it. I hope you understand. But I have to admit, it''s tough to be infectious. .... I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. I''m sure that Magialus''s vessel can hold the power of a newborn evil god. He''s using his power in Bazelarka. I don''t know. As a failure of the original gods, it was also flawed in that it could not replenish its new power unless the hearts of other creatures, such as those of the faithful, were moved. In the event that you''ve got a lot of time, you may want to take a look at the following tips. I see... so kill them all: .... Good job, Victinius. ....... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. It seems that Zeraphitis is also in a lot of pain, and his words are unusually venomous. I''m sure you''ll agree. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Please proceed. I''m sorry. This is a great way to get the most out of your business. So... it seems that the Magus who landed on earth was completely eroded by the evil god''s power and fused with a nearby magical beast to compensate for his physical body. In the event that you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. God is not suited for continuous movement on earth. .......... God is not suited to keep moving on earth. I''m not sure if this is a good idea, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure if you''re listening to me. Masaru? I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. I mean, you''re on Earth, fused with some kind of creature, aren''t you? Do you hear me? I''m sure you''ve heard of it, but I''m not sure what it is. I also saw his current form. "Oh, that''s Zeraphitis! You''re the man for the job! You don''t even think about it! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it. And it''s peach colored. "Ah! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what it is. It''s a pinphant, right? I''m sure you''ll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future. ............................ I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. . I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that will help you out. In the event that you''ve got any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at .......... No problem! Masaru, who was making a joke that no one could understand, was left alone, and the gods plus one omake were discussing the details of how to handle the situation. 184 Ready for battle! After the discussion, Masaru begins to prepare in his workshop to face Magialus. I''m not used to wearing armor, so I can''t wear it by myself... I''ll call someone. .... I''ll call someone. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. "Hey! Lancelot! Help me put on my armor! Hearing the word "armor", Lancelot came running at once. What''s armor? Masaru wears it? I''ve only worn simple leather armor against hexenbiests... ...but adamantite armor and a spear? What are you fighting with? "Just help me, I''m in a bit of a hurry. Just help me. I''m in a bit of a hurry, so help me out." He even spotted the spear that had been left with the armor, and hurried the excited Lancelot into putting it on. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to be doing. I''m not sure what to make of it. Do you need backup? "The battlefield is here in Vinteria. Mostly farms. What the hell are you doing on the ranch? I have a really bad feeling about this. There are some things in this world you''re better off not knowing. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of it. Should we evacuate the ranch area? I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that will help you. I don''t know. I don''t want to hear ......... about a fight, but who is it? The Magiarius idiot. Magus Arus'' idiot. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m not going to do it. I''m off then. Take care of the evacuation! Wait a minute! What did you just say? How about the evacuation? Before that! The fight is at ..... Magus? Magirus? That''s it! What the hell is going on here? He''s a god! Do Victinius and the others know about this? Yes. We''re going to fight in the presence of Victinias and the others. What? You want to join us? I didn''t say that! ...... I don''t even know where to begin! I don''t even know where to start! - You''ll go bald if you keep worrying about it. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. Go to ......... and I''ll report you to your queen. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Aye! "Yes, sir! Then I''ll do something! In the event that you''ve got a lot of money, you''ll be able to buy a lot of things. It''s a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web and also the internet. 185 Opponent! "Set the pedestal here and the barrel at this angle. ...it''s a short distance, so it won''t miss. ... Masaru sets up the cannon, which is fixed to the ground with a spike, towards Pinfant, who is sleeping peacefully with his nose lantern floating in Vinteria''s pasture. I''m afraid there''s only one cannon, but I assure you it''s quite a masterpiece. I assure you it''s quite a masterpiece. "I''m afraid there''s only one cannon, but I assure you it''s quite a masterpiece..." The eight gods, led by Victinius, are speaking. "Now, come behind me and hold your ears as I fire. I''m going to fire it, so hold your ears and come up behind me. It might be dangerous to be right behind the barrel, so be careful. Be careful right behind the barrel. They all gulped. Yes, the gods and Masaru decided to punish Magialus. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for and what you can do to help. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. ......... Hey, Masaru? I''m not sure what to say. Are you sure this is safe? It''s not okay? It''s just a round metal ball that flies because of the time limit. ......... I really wanted to prepare a cannonball with a life ring in it, like a modern pistol bullet. Maybe if you have the sturdy body of a hexenbiest, it won''t be able to penetrate you, you know? That''s a relief! If it doesn''t penetrate, it means that all the power will be transmitted, but no one, including Victinius, will notice that. So I''ll just shoot him and hope he doesn''t wake up. Let''s do it! Let''s do it! It''s like shooting a bazooka in your sleep. "Well, I''ve filled it with the most compressed air I can find and added a shell... ready! The principle of using compressed air to shoot a ball is exactly the same as that of a cannon, only without gunpowder, and the compression rate is much higher than that of medieval cannons. But Masaru doesn''t know the actual cannon to compare it with, so he thinks it might be something like this. But Masaru doesn''t know the actual cannon to compare it with, so he thinks it might be something like this. It looks like a cannon from the World War II era, which I saw once on a trip to a Maritime Self-Defense Force facility in a certain city. "10 seconds before launch..................5...321.... "Ten seconds to fire. Boom! "Mupeh! "Mupe! "Mupe! A cannonball that hit Pinfant in the side a little below his wings made him shout out mysteriously, and then he was 10 meters tall. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. Yay! I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m not sure what you''re doing! I thought I was going to die! I thought I was going to die!" "Look, I''m alive after all! I thought I was going to die!" "See, I''m alive after all!" Masaru laughs, ignoring Magus Pinfant who suddenly starts talking. I thought I was going to die! That''s it! Hey! I''m sorry. "............ Hey Silphanus? What are you doing? I''m sure you''re not the only one. I''m not sure what to do. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to do. Yes! Ten seconds to fire! Wait a minute! If I get hit by that many shots, I''ll be .... ...five... ...5...43... Boom! "Why does it have to come in threes... it was only three... .... The second shot hit properly. The second shot also hit properly, and Magialus complained while twitching with tears in his eyes. ...I mean, he''s crying. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of that. "So, why did it eat that evil god-influenced goji-gee? "...Braduharagitis. Bradouharagitis. What? That''s what I named it. What? So, what did you eat that ......... squirrel for? Masaru couldn''t remember at once. It''s your fault! It''s your fault! It''s your fault! Why is it my fault? Why is it my fault? - You and Magus looked like that when we first met. What? No? "You said crabs were delicious, so I tried a spider that looked vaguely like one and it was delicious, so I thought maybe this one was better in terms of gore! So I thought that this one might be better in terms of gore. Because you eat crabs. .......... It''s true. I''m sure some spiders taste better than crabs, but ......... I don''t want to eat them, and I''m not responsible for that kind of thinking. ...... I don''t want to eat that. I''m not responsible for that kind of thinking. ......... You''re the one who''s going to ......... monopolize Victinius''s heart with your crab! What? Surprised male gods ......... and goddesses in shock. Masaru is left in a daze. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I can find something to eat. I don''t eat spiders, and I don''t eat more spiders than I eat goji goji. ......... And to top it off, you ate something that was affected by the power of an evil god? ......... I hope you die. I''m sorry. "Guha! I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s been affected. I''m not sure what to say. I hope you die. I wish I was dead. "Aah! Silphanus chases after him. "Why is he still alive? Why are you still alive? You''ve been taken care of by the people of Vintaria. ......... Please die quickly. "..................(SE:chin) Pinfant, a.k.a. Magialus ........., has completely stopped moving. I''m sure he''s not dead because his stomach is still breathing. (Good kids, don''t joke about how much you wish you were dead! That''s a promise to the author!) How are you going to end this? "Masaru........., this isn''t a comedy, so let''s not call it a punchline, okay? I''m not sure what to say, but I''ll try. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. What should I do? "Aaahhhh! I''m going to destroy everything! I''ll kill them all! I''ll kill them all!" "Wow, he suddenly snapped! I remember when I worked at a home improvement store. It reminds me of when I worked at a home improvement store. I''m sorry. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say. Prepare yourself! This is the first time I''ve seen such a thing. In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, there are a few things you can do. 186 Descendence of Zeus "Oh, it''s a pity you''re dead. .... "What is ? "What the hell is .........? You sound like the king of Radha! ...! Where am I? I''m glad to see you''re feeling better. Good. Hera and a handsome uncle appeared in the white space. ......... That means this guy is .......... You Zeus! I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this. Now! I''m not sure what to do. The fist that I thrust out pierced the handsome uncle''s cheek with my body! You''ve got to make sure he doesn''t move. "Ok! He turns his back and poses with his hat flying off... "Hey! Masaru, what are you doing? I''m sorry, Hera. I''m sorry, Master Hera. I''m sorry, Hera. I''m sorry Hera, but I think you''re right about the mastermind .......... I''m sorry, Hera. I''m sure there''s more to it than that. "Ugh... you know Zeus when you first meet him and suddenly hit him. .... I''m sorry. And what did the mastermind want with you? I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s worth it. Do you remember when you were swallowed by the power of that evil god and died by the power of God? "Dead? I don''t remember. I don''t remember...! Victinius! What happened to the others? Wait. Everyone else is fine. You''ve been pierced by his lightning magic and your heart has stopped. You''ve been pierced by his lightning magic and your heart has stopped. "Whether you remember it or not, you can''t perceive lightning from that distance. .... You''re right. You''re right, humans can''t. You''re right. I''m not sure if I''ll be able to remember or not, but I can''t perceive lightning from that distance. "You? You know he''s worried about Victinius and the others, don''t you? I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. "Ha...yes! I''m sure you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. "Then, Masaru... I''m sure you''re not the only one. I thought it was strange that you lost so badly to a lesser god who was so honest! "Hey, Masa... I thought it was funny that you lost so badly to that lowly god who was too honest! I''m not sure. "Masaru ........., is it time to listen to his ...... story about Zeus? I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it. "Oh, go ahead. Go ahead. "......... You''re right. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. "Why me? Why was it me? It was divination! I''m not sure what you''re talking about. You. I''m sure you''re not the only one. "Heraa ........., this guy is not cute. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to try. "And I want Masaru to become a god to protect her. "............... What, a god? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. God? "Oh, so that''s what the ticket ......... is for. Oh, so that''s what that ticket is for. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to do it. Can you do it? I''m sure you''ll be able to do it. I will! I can be a god or a demon! "No demons, please! The two gods are writing intricate patterns all over the place after Hera and Zeus give them a good shove. Are these patterns supposed to be a ritual magic circle? Yes, they are. Hey, not so cute, kid. Do you want to be a god that doesn''t hurt too much but is good enough, or do you want to be powerful enough to hurt and suffer to death? ............... I don''t care if it hurts or suffers, but if you don''t have the power to protect Victinius and the others, I''ll kill you! If I didn''t have the power to protect them, I''d be dead before I could! All right, then, let''s see what a man is made of! Let''s see you take this power and make it your own! He then slammed into Masaru with the divine power of fifteen skill coupons... the power that Zeus had made Masaru''s vessel to withstand his power. "The 10 tickets you used before and the 15 tickets you used this time ...... add up to 25 tickets! It''s a divine power on the edge of your vessel! You''ll have to die to make it yours! The pain was so intense that he couldn''t even speak, every muscle and bone in his body creaked, and his teeth chipped from overexertion. Blood seeped from his eyes, nose, mouth, and nails, and everyone could see that he was entering dangerous territory. You idiot! You idiot! You don''t have the skill coupon that Ayla Sephira used over there! "What? Oh no! Time! Despite Zeus and Hera''s impatience, Masaru''s body was invaded by a vast amount of divine power and disappeared with the light into the magic circle of the ritual. 187 苦戦 What? Masaru! Victianius runs up to Masaru, who is slowly falling down in a cloud of smoke from the lightning spell cast by Magiarius. "Ayla, Silphanus! Help me! Masaru''s heart isn''t beating! "Aah! The goddesses, who have no strength to fight, carry Masaru and fall back. In their place, the male gods stare at Magus with cold eyes, each holding a weapon and confronting Magus. "You! You know what you''re doing, don''t you? I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it or not, but I have. "Even for a former god, you''ve come too far to be seen. I''m sorry. Entgran slowly walks around to the side of Magialus, gold and silver twin swords in hand. I''m a little pissed off too. I''m a little pissed myself. I''m a little pissed too. You only have to look at Vinteria to see how much he loves this world. .... I''m a little pissed too. Boiliotus also circled around to the other side of the Entegrand, bow and arrow at the ready. "You''re going to have to take responsibility for what you''ve done, aren''t you? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. He had a blood-red rapier in his hand, and he kept his posture low, ready to pounce at any moment, aiming for the vital point. ........................... ............. Of all the male gods, Zelaphitis is the angriest. He is silently constructing some kind of magic. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ll agree. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what that means. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. "Oh, that''s sweet! I''m not sure if you''re a fan of the idea, but I think it''s a good one. . Don''t do that to my ass! A shadow runs through the air as lightning randomly strikes the area. "Don''t you like ass? Entgran flashed his twin swords several times and slashed his ass several times before stepping away once more. "Hmph, don''t be tense. .... . The Entgran''s scales have a high magic regime, so a little magic won''t be fatal. "Why are you all up my ass .......... I''m sorry. You can find a lot of people who are interested in this type of product. In the event that you''ve got any questions about the way to use this site, please feel free to ask. "d*mn, you''re tough as nails for a pervert. .... I''m sorry. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. 188 そして危機に "Hah ...... hah ...... hah ...... why are the perverts so persistent .... Hey, Zeraphitis, are you okay? "Yeah, don''t die Wychetteblorum this is a very important country he built. If we turn it into our graveyard, he''ll be very angry. .... "Yes... I''m not sure what to do, but I''m not sure what to do. Then we wouldn''t be able to live with them, would we? "Korhontos "Korhontos ........., stop talking nonsense and keep moving, the next one''s coming. The next one is coming. Boiliotus is darting arrows in the air. The Entsgran distracts them with magic, but they shake it off and charge at Magialus. "Die! No! I refuse! You''ll need to have a good idea of what you''re doing. It doesn''t have to be the butt, but it''s the butt that he''s focusing his attacks on. "Whoa! What were you thinking? What were you thinking ....... What were you thinking? In the event that you''re looking for the best way to get the most out of your business, you''ll want to take a look at the following tips. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure. In the distance, Lancelot and Yaza are standing by in full gear, but Silphanus has stopped them and they can''t join the fight. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. For a while, the battle was balanced, but when there was a slight gap, coincidence brought the male gods together in the same direction and cornered them. I''m not sure what to do. I''m sorry. In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. You can choose to be burned by my lightning or crushed directly by me! It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for, and what you can do about it. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sorry. In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. The cheeks of Victinius and Isla Sephira are wet with tears, and their hands are trembling slightly as they grip their swords. "Victinius! Isla Sephira! This is reckless! We''ll fight! Pull! Zeraphitis shouted desperately, but Victinius and Isla Sephira slowly moved forward, their speed increasing with each step as they closed in on Magus. I''m not going to let you get away with it! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. 189 King of Lightning "Victinius! Isla Sephira! The place where the two pillars had been was charred by a violent lightning strike. It''s not like that... .... I can''t believe it. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to make of this. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. (What? (What? I haven''t attacked yet... why is there lightning on Victinius and Isla Sephira...? One(?) The one who was confused was Magialus, who had been furious earlier. It was true that he was about to cast a lightning spell on Victinius and Isla Sephira as a check, but before he could do so, a bolt of lightning of a scale he had never imagined struck and engulfed the two goddesses. The area went silent, and I was swept up in a wave of despair... "It''s you, big brother! Mei''s voice echoed throughout the area. Everyone in the room looked around and noticed that Masaru''s body was not there, and looked again, but could not find him. Then they looked up at the sky and saw .... I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s a bit of a jerk. I''m late. You''re alive! How are you still alive? I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I was supposed to be brought back to life, get ready for battle, and then come right back. Well, ......... a lot happened. "Bring me back to life. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. The beautiful queen asked me to save her lovely daughters and lent me the legendary weapon of a king who had fallen asleep recovering from a screw-up. It''s called the Keraunos. Isn''t it cool? No need to explain, it''s the most powerful weapon of the Greek god Zeus. I don''t have to explain it to you, it''s the most powerful weapon of Zeus, the main god of Greek mythology. ............ This is ridiculous. ......... Why would such a powerful weapon of a god .... "That''s right. It''s the fault of the stalker who made the queen''s beloved daughters cry and the unfortunate king who screwed up the show of a lifetime. I don''t know. The male gods have subtle expressions on their faces as they see through the various circumstances. I''m not sure what to make of that. Wychettoblorum is beginning to give up the tension. So, Victinius and Ayla go to Silphanus ...... and I will defeat that pervert! After gently dropping Victinius and the others off at Silphanus'' side, Masaru faced the Magiarius with his adamantite spear and keraunos. Let''s see who''s the king of thunder in Arstetia! "Let''s see who''s the king of thunder in Arstetia!" Masaru, who had decided that the thunderbolt was his power, had no intention of going easy on him. "d*mn it! I''m going to make Victinius my wife! Bupeppo! Suddenly, Magialus plunged into the ground: .... "You have a new message. Sorry, the stalker was too creepy, so I poked him... by.Hera-chan I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. No, forget it. I''m sure it''s not bad for Masaru, who waited for three minutes before Magialus regained consciousness and stood up. 190 決着！！ "............ Hey, do you want to give in? The magpie''s limbs barely support his body, and he pulls like a newborn fawn. I''m not going to .........! In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. I''m not sure what to make of this. It is very cute to see the little elf Silphanus calling out to himself as he tries his best to carry the shell and correct the direction of the barrel (paternal love?). But this is the only time I respect the strength of women. "Yes, go ahead and do it for real! "Oh, yeah. .... You''re serious about ......... air control, aren''t you? Of course! You''re gonna make them both sorry they ever cried. Yessir! Boss! Whoa! With a larger-than-expected explosion, two adamantite cannonballs flew out, hitting Magialus'' front and rear legs from the left side and flipping him over. Why are there two? I''ve got two. I''ve got two. ............ That''s even weirder... ha! Checking the status, .......... Yu Narumi (I''ve abandoned the concept of age) Occupation God of Manufacture Affiliation Alstetia Title Transcendentalist Resurrected One Shinjin Level 1 Life Force Full Magic Insane Strength Rugged Physical Stupidity Mental. Crazy. Quickness, insane. Luck, perverse. SkillsSwords 8Sticks 8Spear 8Staff 8Body 8Bow 8Healing Magic 10Precision 10Appraisal 10Search 8Demolition 10Manufacturing and DivinationArithmetic 8Art 8Singing 8Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap ".................. What is this? Is this more than a cheat, is it a bug? Masaru froze, dumbfounded, distracted from the fight. ......... And then Magialus, who wouldn''t move. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve. "Masaru! We''re still fighting! Do something about it! "Whoa, oh, ......... Magialus, are you ......... alive? "..................... well, well, ...... well, well. Ugh. "Ugh, he''s crying! Captain! Masaru salutes Silphanus. You can find a lot of people who have been in the business for a long time. I''m not sure what you''re crying about. I''m sorry. I''m not going to be able to move. I can''t move. "Where''s the feather on your back? Why don''t you just fly? Why don''t you just fly? "I can''t fly. ......... Sick. I can''t fly. When he fused with a hexenbiest, he used the power of the evil gods to grow wings, but his body was too heavy to fly. If you run as fast as you can and use magic, you can glide 100 meters or so. Well, Masaru ........., we were beaten by this, right? Don''t say that! I''ve already died once! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve. So, what do we do with this .........? When Zeraphitis was thinking about how to deal with the Magiarus, .... "Masaru! You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them. "Geez! The two goddesses clung to Masaru''s chest and cried like children as he screamed like a crushed frog. I''m sorry, I didn''t mean to worry you. It''s okay. It''s okay. "I''m alive... Aaahhhh! Aah! It''s ......... painful! My neck...I''m going to die! I''m going to die this time! The three pillars were Masaru, Victinius, and Ayla Sephira. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. You have a new message. . Due to various violations, Zeus, Hera, Yu Narumi, and Magus Arus are hereby detained. The charge against Yu Narumi is misuse of a thunderbolt (Keraunos). Athena What? ......... I''m being detained for what, violating regulations? I''m going to be detained for what? I''m sorry. 191 罪と罰 The detained Masaru and the recovered Magiarius are scolded heavily by the blond-haired, glasses-wearing chairwoman Athena. "Even if Hera said it was okay to use it, the Keraunos is still important to the gods of this world! What are you thinking of taking it to a different world and using it without any formalities? I''m not sure what I did wrong, but I''m wondering if this is a game. I''d like you to forgive me if I''ve developed some strange feelings towards you. .... I''m sorry. Are you listening to me? I''m sorry. I''m listening to you. What procedure should I have taken at .........? "Ugh, well... as a newborn god, you have no way of knowing the procedure. But you do know that renting a Keraunos is no easier than renting a DVD, right? Even in an emergency? Even in an emergency. No exceptions. No exceptions. Athena seems to be a difficult child to deal with. I wonder if she has any friends in her class... I thought she was a real JK. .... I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m sorry. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. Now, .........3, you will study the power of the gods while serving for a year. Do you have a problem with that? What''s "community service"? It''s like ......... prison, isn''t it? You don''t learn anything by doing chores, do you? You''re not going to learn anything by doing chores. Thank you. Thank you, sir. Thank you. This is not a punishment, but a training period, which is perfectly fine. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I don''t know. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not convinced that the stripping of divine rank, but the stripping of divine power and the transfer of divine power to the gods of Earth. "How much divine power do you have? "How much divine power do you think I''ve used on you! You should give some of it back! You''re the one who took the liberty of using me as a tool to solve the problem! I''m listening to you! I know you''ve been using your predictions and the power of other gods to organize this! Do you really think you can bend people''s lives and then collect from their world? "......... Who are you? Who the hell told you that? Who told you that? It''s going to be hard for Arstatia to get rid of that idiot, so please return the divine power. All right! All right, all right! Just give it back to me. ...... Ugh, I''ll take it out of Zeus'' paycheck. Magus. The Magus was only brought in to make up for the divine power that Zeus had used, and Athena had apparently stopped looking at the pink-feathered elephant. I''m not sure what to make of that. "......... In the meantime, I brought it here as a divine punishment, and I can''t give it back without punishing it. I''m sorry. "Then why don''t you strip him of his divine rank and give him a job as a sacred beast protecting the earth? It''s not that bad to look at. ......... We should use it more effectively than discarding it anyway. I''m sorry. It''s not that bad to look at. ......... I''m curious as to why you''re putting this together, but it''s too much trouble. Let''s decide. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the site, you can call us at the web site. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''ll be right there. In case you''re wondering where I work, it''s .............. You are a god of manufacturing. You''re a god of making things, aren''t you? You''re a god of making things, so Hephaestus'' place would be appropriate. So go on, then! What? Wait a minute. .......... Wait a minute. As with Magialus, he was forcibly transferred by a magic circle and began his life of service. 192 Vintaria without Masaru ① After the fierce battle between Pinfant, the gods and Masaru, Zelaphitis informed us of Magialus'' death and Masaru''s disappearance. Zelaphitis and the others seemed to know something about it, but we cannot interfere with the special circumstances that the gods are keeping secret. .... I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I think it''s a good idea. Adelina and Zerg have no choice but to take care of him... although they only bring him food. It''s been half a year now and he hasn''t come back... There''s been a lot of talk from the nobility of both Greitas and Bazelarca about wanting to get engaged to Masaru... but it''s impossible. No way. I don''t know what to do... I don''t know what Masaru would look like if I brought him a marriage proposal like that. .... I''m sorry. It''s a good thing that you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. A wise man would not have offered him a marriage proposal in the first place. "Why aren''t there any normal matches... they''re surprisingly good. "I doubt this is a serious match in the first place. It''s like you''re harassing me. You''re just harassing me. I''m sure you''ll be lucky if you win. ......... We can''t let Victinius know about this. Let''s incinerate it. I don''t know. I don''t want any more incidents and trouble. I don''t want any more incidents or trouble. I don''t want any more cases or trouble. In a different way, it''s a bad match if Victinius and Ayla Sephira find out about it, and if they knew Masaru had become a god in the first place, they could have torn it up in front of the messenger and complained about it later, but that''s still a long way off. "But then again... the kids are too smart for that. .... I''m sorry. I looked over at Adelina and Zag, who were helping to bundle wood and carry fertilizer to the fields. In the morning, we gathered to study again today, and we were all attending a lecture by one of the gods that always came once a week. I feel like all I remember from when we were kids was playing .... Yeah. Yeah, we definitely didn''t do anything useful like that. Yeah, we definitely didn''t do anything that useful. In the event that you''ve got any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, we''ll be happy to assist you. I''m not sure if this is a good idea, but I''m hoping Masaru comes home soon. .... I don''t know. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the following web site: .......... "Hey, Adelina! "Hey, Adelina! ...... Oh my god, do you regret marrying me? "What are you talking about, you idiot? I don''t regret anything I''ve done! "But .......... But This conversation is over! What? What? Zarg regrets what he''s done? ... No, of course not! I only love you! "Mmmm, thank you. We need to get Masaru back even sooner so we can start planning our new house. Oh, a castle. Oh, a castle. ............ I think it''s the kind where if you build a bad foundation, you''ll get in trouble later? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to use it. There''s no one to quarry the rocks, it''s too much work. It''s hard work. There are too many things I can''t do without Masaru... I''d get in trouble if he was here, but I''d miss him so much if he wasn''t here. I never thought I''d miss him so much. Adelina and Zarg vowed to protect Vintalia in Masaru''s absence, and spent another hot night together. 193 Vintaria without Masaru ② He''s been gone for half a year now... everyone works hard and learns a lot, but the lonely look on his face sometimes is painful to see. .... I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. I don''t care if he comes back. It was very complicated at the time to be left behind by Commander Lancelot, but I learned a lot from the daily life of this city. My brothers were very grateful to be here, and they worked hard every day. What are you doing playing here? The kids are waiting for you to start catching bugs. The other day, this guy was introduced by his brother to a wife, and she''s blending in with the city. I''m not jealous of her because she''s a sweet older rabbit woman with big tits...I''m not jealous of her because she''s a sweet older rabbit woman with big tits. .... "Platoon leader, the financial report from the other day hasn''t come out yet. Please hurry. Please hurry. Jami is currently in a relationship with a boyish girl from a dog tribe... she asked me the other day if I wanted to get married soon, but I don''t envy her... ugh... "Captain! I''m leaving town for a bit to escort a trade mission, so I''ll leave the rest to you! I''ll leave the rest to you!" Even the hateful Buggy was proud of the fact that he had made friends with a former adventurer''s mace-using sister that Masaru had picked up from somewhere and had given her a child. "Platoon leader... "Platoon leader, if you don''t work soon, JoOusama will be very angry with you. If you don''t start working soon, JoOusama will get really angry. Havok, who I thought was too old to have a flirtatious conversation with, has taken in several orphaned children and is raising them, but one of them, a Cat People girl, has feelings for Havok and wants to be his young wife. One of them, a cat lady, has a crush on Havok and wants to marry him. "Hurry up, Uncle! The beetles are already coming out of the ground! Do your job or I''ll tell the queen! And I''m collecting beetles again today, with the boys taking me by the hand. I don''t know why I''m paid three times more for collecting these bugs than I was when I was a member of the Order. Above all, why can''t I get married? I''m not sure what to do. Someone please tell me .... ...I think I''ll ask my brother to help me find a match next time. 194 Vintaria without Masaru ③ It''s been one year since the baby disappeared. Zeraphitis told me that the baby wouldn''t come back for three years, but he didn''t tell anyone. "Hey, Mei! We''re not going to make a boat today, but you''re going to learn magic from Zelaphitis, right? Come on, let''s go! Zita, you''re working hard all day, and we''re chattering away together. I can''t wait! I''m going! When he comes back, he''ll praise you for your hard work! My grandparents said I wasn''t good enough for Mahou, but Zelaphitis said I''d be fine! He said, "You''re all right, you''re all right! Moero! Moe!" "Faiabor! ...................... "Cora, Mei! I told you attack magic is still a bad idea. And even if you collect oxygen, it won''t turn into fire unless you ignite it, right? Didn''t you do that the other day with the [Light] spell? That''s right! Zeraphitis, who had a soft spot for May, kept dropping hints as he scolded her, and May didn''t miss them and turned them into power. She may not be able to become a great wizard due to the size of her magic power, but by experiencing the magic that can only be used by learning various theories, May is climbing the stairs to becoming a genius one step at a time. I''m not sure what to make of it. I can''t believe it! I''m not sure what to say. ........................... climbed step by step. . 195 Masarus life of abstinence When Masaru was sent to Hephaistos, he was treated surprisingly well. Hephaistos, who was born to Zeus and Hera, was abandoned because he was born with deformed legs, but Masaru was interpreted by Zeus and Hera as having been abandoned in another world, and Hephaistos taught him how to make things very well. Hephaistos has many anecdotes, but he once married Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, but she had an affair with Ares, and he caught her and Aphrodite having an affair, and exposed her to everyone, and then he fell in love with Athena and tried to push her over. However, his smithing skills are unrivaled by other gods, and most of the weapons of the gods and heroes, including Zeus'' thunderbolt (Keraunos), are his work. He is also a master of warfare and sorcery, and Masaru is seriously overwhelmed. So, Master Hephaistos, are you sure you want to use this orichalcon? It''s not good, is it? "......... Just do as you''re told, Master. You need it, don''t you? You need a strong armor. A strong weapon. Thank you! I''ll give it everything I''ve got! In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the site, you can contact us at the following address: .........2. The miracles of the new gods, which shine brighter with each hammering of the pillars, gradually took shape in the world without anyone knowing. ............4 years have passed. "Dear Athena, it''s been a long time. I''m going back to Arstatia now, how do I get there? "Hey ........., didn''t you say I was three years? Why am I a year over? "Well, why didn''t you just come and pick me up, I''m sure Master would have loved that. Ugh, ......... that''s ......... not my thing. I''m not good at that. I''m not very good at that. Don''t say it like it''s someone else''s fault. Athena turned her eyes away and refused to look at me... I think she was really uncomfortable with me, she really hated me. So, what happened to Hera and Zeus? ......... Since then, Hera has been dragging Zeus into the marital bedroom under the guise of voluntary house arrest. I''m sorry. ........................ Thank you for your hard work. I''m sure Athena is having a hard time too. Athena must be having a hard time. "All right, then you''d better get home. ......... I''m tired. The only way to get home is to open that door. I''m tired. Masaru salutes Athena as she plops down at her desk and turns on her heel. You know, Athena-sama, ......... this place is warded against male gods, isn''t it? What''s wrong with that? But I''m here, aren''t I? But I''m here, aren''t I? . Ha! Hey! What are you talking about? I got in with a ward-avoidance tool that Master Hephaistos and I made together. By the way, Master''s one will be ready the day after tomorrow, so please hurry up and put up a new ward. "What a thing to make! "How dare you make something like that! You''re an idiot! The day after tomorrow? The day after tomorrow? Oh no, ........., what am I supposed to do? A crystal is placed on Athena''s desk as she paces left and right with a pale face. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. Use it. "Huh? ...... is good? I mean, are you sure about this? Oh, it''s probably unbreakable by Master. If you try to force your way through, it will activate a trap that leads to Ares-sama''s room. . "Blast! Why did you come up with ......... of all places on purpose? What? "I don''t want my master to do anything wrong, and I need to release stress, not build it up. .... "I''ll take ........., thank you. Thank you. "So long, Athena! Until we meet again! Don''t ever come back! Athena couldn''t say "Never again! 196 Hello, Vintaria. It''s a farm! Magirus you should be working... not sleeping all the time. Oh, there are more houses! The trees are getting bigger too. .... The trees are getting bigger. Magirus is surrounded by wind quail and horned rabbits in a harem? I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to make of this. Oh, Mei! Hey, Mei! "Hmm? What? It''s ......... Grandpa! Mei, now all grown up, lets go of the boat and runs towards Masaru. The moment she tries to jump into Masaru''s outstretched arms, .... "Masaru! Masaru! A Victinius appears out of nowhere and rushes in from the side, tackling Masaru with all his might and snatching him away. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. Everyone! "Hey guys, Oniichan is back! Realizing that she won''t be taken care of for a while, she decides to run into town to report her return... she''s a healthy girl. "Oh, Masaru''s back! "Really? I''m sure we''ll see him soon! "He''s finally back! The people of the city gathered around Masaru. "Hey Zark! Masaru said he''s back! Come on, let''s go! Come on, get dressed! Really? Okay, I''m in a hurry, just do it! Adelina, the Queen of Vintaria, and Zark, the King of Vintaria, who had taken advantage of the absence of the castle to take up residence in the temple, rushed to Masaru''s side where a crowd had gathered. I''m going to have a talk with Masaru. I want to talk to Masaru too! I''m going to talk to Masaru too!" "Hmmm, just a little more ......... Just a little more. Adelina and Zark jumped into the crowd and found Masaru in trouble, being jostled by the sister gods and being looked at coldly by the city''s residents. I''m back, Adelina. I''m back after my house arrest.... I''m not sure what to do. "What? I''m sorry, but I didn''t grab your pants. Then who''s ...... May? In the event that you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. I''m sure you''re not the only one. Mei asked Masaru with a gesture and expression as if to blame him for her husband working late without calling her. Yes, why are you so late? "You''ll explain it to me, won''t you? The Queen of Vintaria, who is unable to take control of the situation for any length of time as Victinius and Aila Sephira have also joined the fray: .... The other inhabitants are even more so. All right, I''ll make it simple for you: .... In the event that you''ve been to the other side of the divine realm, you''ve been sentenced to be punished, and you''ve been sent to Hephaistos, the god of blacksmithing, to learn all about the gods. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. What? Oh, it did come last year. Did Masaru negotiate with you because it seems like a lot of trouble? Hmm? Last year? ......... Athena ......... tried to dress it up but couldn''t get it to come for me and returned it to you to make up for not being able to leave? Master, you shouldn''t have given me the wardrobe. .... "What do you mean? What do you mean? Oh, well, the short version is that Athena didn''t come for me, so I spent an extra year over there without coming back. I''ve been over there for over a year. All of my attention to detail was ruined... I guess trust is fragile and easily broken. I was going to praise Athena and Hephaistos for their spirit and the good experience they gave me, but suddenly that enthusiasm disappeared. "Yes, I think Victinius can report to Master Hera, right? "I''ll do that. I will. Masaru selling Athena so easily... let''s just say it''s tens of thousands of times better than getting caught by Hephaestus. I''m sure you''ll have a great time. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. "What remote part of the gods'' world? "What kind of godforsaken place is ...... that? That''s it. But it was still a place for the best craftsmen among the gods. ......... I studied hard and was trained hard. He''s a bit of a pervert, but he''s just a poor master who''s hungry for love. I''m sorry. "I''m a pervert. .... I''m a pervert. Yeah, he''s a pervert and an enemy of the goddess. .... Yes. I''ve made up my mind not to have anything to do with Victinius and Isla Sephira. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. We''ll talk about it tomorrow. "Ladies and gentlemen! Tonight we feast! Adelina could only watch in amazement as the crowd erupted with Ira''s declaration. 197 Dont throw it away. The next day, after we had finished our report to Adelina and the others and had enjoyed the feast, the gods were once again all gathered in the temple of Vintaria. The next day, the gods were once again gathered in the temple of Vintaria, this time without Adelina and the others. "There''s something I need to tell you. The last time I fought the Magiarius, or rather the Pinphants, I realized I wasn''t strong enough. So I apprenticed myself to Hephaestus, the god of the earth, to make armor for everyone. . "Well, if you''re so sure, you didn''t bring anything halfway decent, did you? "If you don''t want it, that''s fine, Master Wychette-Blorum. "No, I''ll take it! I''ll take it! I''ll take it!" I finished my conversation with the templar and put the armor on the altar one by one. The first one is Wychette Brougham, who is the most excited while complaining. Since you''re a halberd user, I''ve prepared a slightly heavier weapon for you. It''s a spear that can cut through the sea when wielded, and split into nine pieces when thrown, piercing the opponent. "What''s the .................. name? "As long as you continue to use it, it will be yours and yours alone. As long as you continue to use it, it will be yours and yours alone. Think of it as your alter ego and give it an inscription. It''s a great way to make sure you''re getting the most out of your money. It''s not just Masaru''s talent that has made this an extraordinary piece of armor, it''s the fact that Hephaistos, who wielded the hammer as an assistant, is too extraordinary. I''m not sure I''ve ever seen anything like it. ......... Masaru you .......... I''m sorry. "Just take your spear and step back. You can''t give it to everyone. You''re a two-sword wielder, aren''t you? I got a little piece of Master Hephaistos'' power. It''s a double-bladed sword with an unquenchable fire. I was silently fascinated by it. Entegrand-sama, silently fascinated by the twin swords, picked them up and backed away. His eyes are a bit dangerous. "Mr. Boiliotus was a bow, wasn''t he? .... "Oh! "Oh, yeah! "I''m not an expert with a bow, so I''ll pass this time. .... Wait a minute! You''ve been making bows for years! You know, the worm string .... I''ll pass. It''s a shame about the handsome guy. You can see that the other gods know it''s a joke and are trying hard to hold back their laughter. I''ll give you my bow from that time. Totally .... "No! No! It''s not that... Oh my god! I''ll take ............, but I''ll take .........! It''s a divine bow that splits into 30 arrows when shot. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. "Whoa! "Whoa, whoa, whoa! I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. Why don''t you take it out right away? I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ll agree. I''m not sure what to make of it. In the event that you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. The concept is to wear lightning to slow down the opponent''s movement while you move around brilliantly. The concept is to slow down the opponent with lightning, while you move around brilliantly. Corhonthos, who had been hunched over like a tired businessman, picked up his sword with a glint in his eye. "Next... Zelaphitis. He''s the god of magic, after all, so no tricks here! A wand that focuses all its energy on a single point of magical amplification. I''m sorry for being so ordinary. Sorry. "Don''t call me normal. Zelaphitis was a little concerned about being ordinary. Nowadays, he is very much a part of the everyday scene of Vintaria. "So, young lady Silphanus... I''m not a little girl! "I''m not a little girl! I''m the only sister in this group besides Victinius and Entgran. I''m not a little girl! I don''t want to. I''m not your sister! I just stopped! So give it to me! Come on, come on, come on, come on! The elf goddess Sylphanus came around the altar, grabbed the hem of Masaru''s dress and begged him. You can''t help it, you have to be a good boy. "Yes, ????! Here it is. This is usually just a box, but when you open it, you''ll find a diamond-shaped piece of metal like this. It is linked to Silphanus-sama, and flies around automatically, and attacks the opponent automatically with a magic ray, although the firepower is not so great. In other words, it''s a fan club. "Hey! "Hey! Didn''t you suddenly change your mind? It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for, but it''s not always possible. "Hey, it doesn''t fly, does it? I''ve got some setting to do, so let''s do it together later. "Hey, it''s not flying. "Yee-hah! I''m sure there''s nothing you can do to stop an ex-Japanese who has abandoned his own weight. .... 198 突然な告白。 Ayla''s next. It might be a little heavy for Ayla, but here''s her shield. I tried my best to make it look like Aigis''s shield, but it was impossible. It''s not as good as a shield, but when you hold it up, it creates a sphere of protection all around you. Keep in mind that the more forward the shield is, the stronger the warding will be. Oh, ......... and by the way, you can prevent Magialus from attacking you from behind with all his might. Thank you! Thank you very much! You can protect your sister and everyone else with this! I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. She pats his head and then turns to Victinius. I''ve been thinking about what to give Victinius. He''s not very good at fighting, and neither is Ira, so I came up with this armor. In short, like Ira''s shield, it wards and protects the entire perimeter, but this armor is made in the same way, but the wards reflect some of the attacks. ............. I''m sorry. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but I think it''s a good idea. It''s not a bad idea. ......... Hmm? You''re not happy about it. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to try. It''s not that I''m not happy. ......... Well, here''s the thing: ......... Victinius! I have something important to tell you! What? What? "Well, I want you to see to it that all the gods of Arstetia here .... The gods, sensing something, stepped back and straightened their posture. The only one here who doesn''t know what''s going on is the confused Victinius in front of him. "Here, sister. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to say it. "What? ............ yeah ............. Yeah. Ever since I came to this world, Victinius has always been concerned about me, hasn''t he? It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to be doing and how you''re going to do it. . "I miss .......... But I''m just a person. But I''m just a person, and I can''t walk with Victinius for ...... ever, so I thought. "Yeah. "Yeah. Yeah. "But you know, the other day, ......, that was like four years ago. You''re a god now, aren''t you? Yeah, I guess so. Yeah. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what''s going on in your life. I''m not sure what to say. Ayla Sephira, who can''t stand to see him, literally slaps Masaru''s ass. You''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. ......... You''ve been a goddess to me since that night. "Hmmm. "Hmmm, I''ve been a goddess since the beginning. Oh! You''re right. ......... Well, Victinius! I''ve seen a lot of people and gods in my life, and there have been women (people) that I thought were beautiful to my senses! But you''re the only one I''ve found beautiful enough to be emotionally charged. I love you ......... and I want to be with you forever! He kneels down and gently holds out the ring in his hand. I want you to marry me. I want you to marry me. I love you! I want to live forever with you. ......... I want to live forever with you. I want to live forever with you. I want to live forever with you. He held out his left hand to Victinius, who gently slipped the ring onto his ring finger. Then he felt something connect in Victinius and in Masaru. "Was that ......? The world seems to have blessed us, too. ......... world. ...... Oh, by the way, when you said eternity, did you mean that God never dies? No, God has a life span and will die. No, God has a life span and will die, but it''s only much longer than human life. ...... It means that we will live together until one day when we will be far away for a long time. It means we will live together for a long, long time. So we''re just like people. ....... With people? Yes, we are. Yes, we are. And so Masaru and Victinius gazed at each other softly until Isla Sephira was so overcome with emotion that she hugged him. 199 思惑？他人事ですよ？ Victinius and the other gods had returned to the divine realm and were thinking of playing with their rooms in the temple when... "Masaru! There you are. I''d like to talk to you about the situation in Vintaria and your plans for the future. Masaru! Until now, the temple had been warded to prevent ordinary people from entering. The temple had been warded until just now, making it inaccessible to ordinary people. "Anyway, next week we''ll have a delegation of representatives from Greitas and Bazelarca, and we''ll be discussing cooperation between the various countries and making some connections. .... "Arrangements? Who? Well, we''ve been talking about it a lot since then, but Masaru wasn''t here, was he? Are you sure it''s ......... mine? Well, ......... there are some relationships that are hard to refuse. .......... I don''t know. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. But I''ve ......... decided to get married. What? "What? When? With whom? You just got home yesterday, right? Adelina was confused by the suddenness of the confession. "Well, I''m with Victinius. Yes, Victinius. "Yes, Victinius. ............ What? What is that? What does that mean? I proposed to him this morning. I proposed this morning. But Victinius is a god and Masaru is a ......... what? What do you mean? It seems that everyone in Vintaria does not know that Masaru has become a god, and they need to reconcile the details. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. I''m not sure. I''m not from this world. "You died once and came back as a god? Another world? Where is this other world? What? What do you mean? I managed to get a completely panicked Adelina to sit down on a chair from the item box and calm her down. I''ll explain it to you, and I''ll do my job. I''ll explain everything and get the job done. I''ll explain everything to you. Can I just go ahead and do it? If you''re going to do the bare minimum as a dominatrix, then you can leave the rest to Zag, Cook, or me. Okay? Yeah. I''ll take care of the rest. .... I''m sorry. It seems that Masaru''s first job upon his return was to hold a massive briefing for the residents. 200 Celebration 200th Episode: Vinteria Castle "............... What the hell is that? What''s that? As the people watched, the foundations of the castle were being laid one after another, and everyone watched with open mouths in amazement. "Oh, man, that''s amazing .... "Oh my god, Masaru proceeded with the construction, using all the materials he had accumulated in his item box. It was a truly divine sight, and no one could do anything about it. I''m sorry I can''t play with you. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. I''m sorry. "You live in a temple, don''t you? You live in your temple. "Would you like a three-story house? Would you like a three-story building or a four-story building? Maybe we should go for Cinderella''s Castle. You want a big castle, don''t you, Mei? "I want a big castle! Okay, Mei, let''s see what I''m made of! Over the next five days, ......... Masaru worked tirelessly and sleeplessly to bring the castle into shape. It''s funny, ......... I''m sure I made the ground a nice square, but how did this happen? I''m sorry. Masaru went on to build a pentagonal castle in the image of the American Pentagon. The castle is actually a large black pentagonal pillar. You''re a big guy! Isn''t it? It''s five stories high inside! Do you want to explore? "Explore? I will! The pentagonal shape of each level is used to create a magic circle to increase strength, with large windows on the higher levels and a hollow structure on the third and higher levels. In the middle of the empty third floor, there is a fountain for relaxation, and the fifth floor above the fountain is currently only a framework but will be covered with stained glass in the future. This design is the result of Masaru''s lack of sculptural ability, but structurally, this structure made up of equilateral triangles is very strong. "I knew you ......... really became a god. I knew it. You are really a god after all,," Adelina muttered as she climbed up among the people who were taking a look around. "Whoa, Adelina. Our new house is on the fourth floor, are you okay? I''m sure you''ll be fine. "Elevator? "Elevator? I don''t know what it is, but I''ll have a look later. .... So, why is my room on the fourth floor and not the fifth? The fifth floor has large outside windows for observation and city surveillance. It''s also meant to reduce the weight of the building. It''s heavy. It''s heavy, that''s for sure, when the building is this big. That''s true. "So, you know, .......... Hmm? What''s going on? Give me and Victinius'' temple back. ......... Victinius is in a bit of a mood. What''s wrong? "Oh, I''m sorry! I''ll hurry up and get ready to move! No, I''m sorry too for rushing you. I''ll help you move your stuff. I''ll help you move your stuff. I''ll help you move your stuff." The cheerful Adelina rushes off. You''ve come home. ......... This is my home, isn''t it? This is my home. 201 ボートレースの改善 The next day, after Adelina and Zarg had managed to move in, I received a report that a group of visitors from Greitas and Bazelarka had arrived early in the morning and were relaxing in the hot springs as if they were my own home. "What am I supposed to do with a group of visitors coming to ......... for a hot spring cure? "What do you want me to do?" Masaru replied with a look of deep disgust on his face, as he and Mei were engrossed in a boat race that allowed them to attach up to four power units to their boats. So, as one of Vinteria''s most important figures, I''d like to ask you to say hello. .......... I''m sorry. The person who came to report to me was someone I''d never seen before, who must have been appointed as a soldier during the four years Masaru was away. It''s not like I''m a heavyweight, but ...... hey, how about May as minister? "Hmmm ........., I don''t want to be a pain in the ass. I agree. I think so too. ......... I don''t have a job, you know? I''m not sure if this is a good idea, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m sorry. But these are the kings of the Kingdoms of Greitas and Bazelarka! If you want to greet them, have them come to you." "But they''re the kings of Greytas and Bazelarka!" "............ Look who''s here, it''s Axiom and Slay. I''ll be there. I''ve got to get to the temple at night. I''ll be there. Yay!!! The kids were happy and went back to work on the boat. But! If you think there''s a problem, go check with the Queen or your boss. But! "You''ve always been better than the other kings, you know. You''ve always been better than other kings. The soldier looked unconvinced by May''s persuasion, but withdrew. I''m sure you''re not the only one. I''m not sure. I''m sure you''re not the only one. That soldier doesn''t know enough. The children nodded their heads in agreement with May...she was the queen of them all. "So, May, ......... can you tell us what needs to be improved on this ship? Hmmm, ......... the fact that it only runs straight? The ship''s original structure has been compromised. "So, if we can get the rudder to point in the right direction, we''ll need to improve the course, right? Yes! If we just keep it straight, everyone will end up with the same shape and it won''t be fun. Yes! It''s true that there are many of the same type of products in the whole world, and it''s becoming difficult to distinguish between them. If everything is the same from material to material, there is no choice. "All right, I''ll do my best to steer the ship. Okay, I''ll do my best. 202 相談 Masaru... do you have a minute? Hmm? Adelina... what''s up? "I was wondering what exactly I should tell everyone about Masaru. .......... Yeah. You mean that. I''m not sure what to say, but I''d like to know what to say. ......... Well, I guess you could say that I''m the messenger that the gods of other worlds sent to help the Victinias, the gods of this world. I''m not sure what to make of this. Wisely. He wisely didn''t tell her that the way he sent the messenger was a bet. "What are the gods like in Masaru''s world? "Oh... the gods of the other world. There are so many gods, I don''t know which one to talk about. ......... But I think there are many gods that are human-like. "What? There are so many gods out there! In the past, Victinius leaked that in the country where I was, there was a word for ''eight million gods,'' and it was written eight million. In addition, there are stories that if an object has been carefully used for a long time, it is said to be a ''tsukemokami'', which means that a god or spirit inhabits the object. Is that true? Is that true? Rather than asking, "Well, maybe there aren''t any? It''s more interesting to think that they exist than to ask if they don''t. I think it''s more interesting to think that there is. I''m sorry to say this, but there are so many stories about gods in the other world, but if you say you saw a god or heard a god''s voice, you''ll be treated like a freak or a crazy person. It''s really strange. It is truly a strange story. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the site, please contact us at .......... I''m not sure. So why did the myth spread? ......... Is everything really religious? That''s what I mean when I say God only knows. "Hmmm. ......... It''s a weird world. Yeah. Yeah, it''s a weird world. It''s still my home. .... "Do you want to go back to ..................? Adelina looked into Masaru''s eyes and asked, "Yes. I''m not sure if I want to go back or not, but if I could go back ......... one day a month, I would. The food is delicious and varied, and there are things to do that you can''t find here. ......... But I have a beautiful wife here, and the people who live here in Vintaria have become my family. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. It is this world that has taught me that we live on the earth, but we can only live in the midst of others. It was this world that taught me that we live in the earth, but that we can only live in the midst of others. Even though the land we live in and the world we live in have changed, the essence of life has remained the same. ......... However, I was reminded of how much my world can change when the people I live with change. "Well, there are some nice queens out there. Yes. "Yeah, my little sister''s a handful, but she''s cute. ......... Good luck with your husband and being on your own. Good luck with your husband. "Ugh ........., take care of me until the country is stable! Brother. I''m sorry. The sibling comedy seems to have worked. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. ......... So, please do your job properly, JoOusama. I''ll leave it to Adelina to give a brief explanation to the residents. ......... I''ll explain everything with Victinius after the delegation returns. Take care. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out the best way to get the job done. I''m sure you''ll do fine. I''m sorry. "Well, Masaru... I''m a god now, so I can''t leave my name on the list of the country''s most important people, okay? I''m a priest of this country, so I''ll consult with you. I''ll consult with you about being a priest of this country. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s a bit of a jerk. I''ll see what I can do. "Okay, ........., I''ll at least show up for the meeting. Surprise. Hmm? Surprise? ......... Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. ......... We need a surprise! I''ve got a bad feeling about this. ...... I''ve got to get back to work. ......... Well, ......... In moderation, please. I''ve got a bad feeling about this. I''ve got a bad feeling about Masaru''s surprise, and I''ve got to get back to work as soon as I can. 203 Fish heaven No.2? In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find out more about it by visiting our website. ......... Adelina hurriedly woke up Zag, who was sleeping next to her, and walked out of the castle to see what was going on. I''m not sure what to make of this. It''s not that deep, but it''s about four meters wide, and it''s definitely hot spring water, considering the fact that it''s leaking steam. There were handrails on both sides to prevent people from falling, the entire perimeter of the castle was enclosed, and there was a stone bridge in front of the main gate. What''s going on? Zarg was still rubbing his eyes sleepily as he looked at the diggers. "There''s only one culprit, but ......... if it was for crime prevention or defense, I would have wanted it to be a little wider and deeper. .... "Adelina. "Adelina ........., that''s weird too. Why hot springs in the first place? While we were talking about this, something was flowing through the dugout. "The Fish? .........? No way! "Good morning, Adelina. Good morning, Adelina. "Morning, ........., Mei. Is this a boat race course, by any chance? Yes, it is! I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s worth it. "......... wasn''t the only culprit, Adelina. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to hear that. "He said he was moving the fish from the hot springs to here. I don''t know. "............ Whatever. ......... Zag, let us prepare for the meeting. Maybe that thing won''t stop now, no matter what you say. .... Adelina. Adelina could see that Masaru had been under an unexpected amount of stress for the past four years. It''s a good thing that you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. "Well, let''s go back to the castle. What''s .........? Not only did the fish come aboard, but a child on a leather float came next: .... It''s not just the fish, but also the children on leather floats,......, waving their hands in the air. ......... I''m going to stop. If you don''t pull your weight a little more, you''ll never find peace. ....... "Oh, have a good day. ...... I''m going to get ready for the meeting. . After seeing Adelina off, Zarg walked back to the castle. As soon as you enter the gates .... Now get ready ............, this castle only has desks and chairs for us and our wife .......... I''ll have to get Masaru. .......... I have to get Masaru. Zerg made a U-turn and chased after Adelina. In the end, the meeting started much later than scheduled, but no one complained about it. 204 ３ヵ国首脳会議 We will now begin our annual tri-nation summit. This time, ......... I, Adelina, was going to speak as the chairperson, but ......... we have changed the schedule and this person will be the chairperson. Adelina As Adelina looks towards the entrance of the hastily constructed meeting, all eyes turn to the door. "...................... "...................... "....................." "....................." "....................." "....................." "....................." "....................." "....................." "....................." "....................." "....................." "....................." "....................." "..................... I hope he''s not doing anything weird again. The moment Adelina got up from her seat, she began to get frustrated with the fact that he hadn''t shown up for any length of time. "Supraise! The center part of the round table that surrounded them lifted up and Masaru jumped out from inside. It''s a great way to make sure you''re getting the most out of your vacation. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. "Wait a minute! The three kings stopped Masaru from crawling out of the round table to start the proceedings with a nonchalant look on his face. Why are you coming out of this place? ......... I told you I was going to surprise you. Didn''t I surprise you? Of course I was! I thought my heart was going to stop! Masaru gets the words he wanted and he''s so happy. Wait a minute! Wait a minute, are you really Masaru? When did you get back? In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at our own web site. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one. There''s no way that message would really get through. ......... Are you nuts? "If you say so, ...... I see, Adelina, you''re smart. Adelina is smart. I feel like I''ve been mocked. .......... I don''t know. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s worth it. So, you''re going to explain it to me, right? I''m not sure. I don''t know. Sulei urged them to proceed. "Well, I don''t know where to start. .... "Well, where do I start? In a slow tone of voice, Masaru explains that he is from another world, that he died once, and that he became a god. It''s hard to believe that Masaru became a god .......... It''s hard to believe. Yeah, it''s too big to be true. .... You''re right. The two of them are pondering something, but it seems they are not escaping reality. "Can you check the status on the ............ guild card? Axiom asks for visible proof. Oh, yeah, we have that too! I took out my guild card, which I had completely forgotten about, and tried to display it in front of the three of us. .......... I''m sorry. That''s weird, ......... isn''t showing up. Wait a minute. I''m not sure what to do. I''m sorry. [Broken guild card] I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. Sorry, it''s broken. ....... It seems that the power is too great for the card to withstand. ............... So, is there anything you can do now that you''re a god? I could build this castle in five days. I also dug the surrounding dug overnight, filled it with hot water and put up a fence. "............ built this castle in five days? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. You''ll be able to find a lot more information on this subject in the future. I can do that. I''m not sure if that''s true. What''s that? Axiom asks curiously. I got to propose! This time next year, I... will be married! "What? You mean you have a partner! What about the marriage proposal? Axiom seemed to have been seriously trying to arrange a marriage for Masaru, and he was deeply disappointed. "No, no, Axiom-dono. I''m sure the world would not disapprove of you having more than one wife if you were as accomplished as Masaru. "I see! I can see that! The instantly revived Axiom posed a question to Masaru in a lively manner. I''m sure it will be difficult for a couple of years, but I''m sure you''ll be able to find a good match and keep her around as a concubine or concubine! So, what kind of woman are you looking for? Out of the corner of my eye, I can see Adelina holding her head in her hands. "Hmmm, the woman I''m marrying is ......... Victinius. It''s good. "What? What did you say? What''s going on? Slay was too stunned to understand, and Axiom crowded Masaru. What, you''re not going to congratulate me? "Why don''t you congratulate me? I can live forever, so we can walk side by side forever. "Eternity... "Eternity... yeah. Masaru........., you''re going to have a different path than us. I don''t know. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. I''m sorry. That''s right. ................ Yeah. I''m going to miss you. I''m going to miss you. "Well, .........100 years. 100 years. The conference room grows darker. "What? Wait a minute, did you say 100 years? "Hmm? Did you? Then we''ll be dead first! Aksyon and Sulay, finally realizing what Adelina said, rejoiced as they held hands with Adelina. It''s a good idea for me to chair the meeting, but I think May is looking for me downstairs, so don''t go! "What? What? Oh, I have a favor to ask you three. I told you we''d be married this time next year. We''re getting married in this city, so I need you three to help me prepare for it and back me up! See ya! The last thing I want to do is drop an oversized assignment on you and then storm out of the meeting. "Well, what kind of ceremony shall we have? I''ll have to discuss it with Victinius... 205 北へ "Hmm? There are areas where demons are becoming active, and we''re in trouble? It was the children who had come to the capital to learn while Masaru was away. Yes, there''s a village far to the north where strange demons sometimes come down from the mountains and attack livestock and people. But there are few reports of sightings, so it''s hard to deal with," said the letter to .... "Yeah? I''m not sure what to say. If that''s the case, doesn''t it fall under the jurisdiction of a national support unit or something? The one who answered Masaru''s question was May, who was standing beside him listening. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m not sure what to do. Mei said that it would be faster and more reliable for you to go than for the soldiers to go. It''s true. Certainly, it would take time to decide, select, prepare, march, and deal with the troops. It will take about a month for the letter to arrive, so there is a possibility that the situation is already urgent. .......... I''m going to go with you. I''ll get you a map and you can tell me where the village is. I''ll give you a map. Now that you''re a god, your map skill is no longer limited by the area you can see. You can only see a precise map with a radius of 3km or less at a time, or a map of the world, which is a weird restriction. .... It''s the northernmost part of the country... the mountain to demon is the area where there are mountains that are not under human control. .......... Vinteria. In the north of the three countries of Vintaria, Greitas and Bazelarca, there is a huge mountain range that holds back the expansion of human life. In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, there are a number of things you can do. I''m coming with you! "Dame, I''m staying at home. I''ll bring you back a souvenir. I''ll bring you back a souvenir. "Mmm... you''re the only one who seems to enjoy going there. Mmm... you''re going to a fun place. Apparently, her reaction to the words "unknown creature" and "region" was showing on her face. I have some important instructions for you. First, you''re to inform Adelina that I''ve come up with a solution to this problem after today''s discussion. Also, I''ve put together some basic knowledge about sailing ships here. Use this to get the kids together to develop a new ship! Next year''s boat race will be a competition that adds wind to the flow of water! In case you''re wondering, the race will also be my wedding, so we''ll make the winner''s boat big enough to hold a person as a wedding cup! What do you think? "You''re getting married, big guy! And they''re going to make it a real ship! We''ll all do our best! She snatched the booklet about sailing ships from Masaru''s hands and ran to the workshop with the children. I''m not going to ask you to give it back. Maybe I''ll build a new workshop when I add the temple. .......... I don''t know. I started to prepare for the new workshop alone, feeling sad that Mei had backed down so easily. 206 姿を見せぬ謎の魔物 Zeraphitis gave me a ride to the nearest village, which was surprisingly peaceful. I''m not sure if the problem has been solved. I''m sorry, ............, but I heard there was some kind of demon coming from the royal city of Vintaria. What do you mean you came from the capital .........? In the event that you''ve got a lot of time, you''ll be able to take a look at the following tips to help you get started. "Are you sure this is the village of the child in the letter? "I can''t read. ......... Show it to the chief''s house at the far end. The chief''s house. "The chief''s house, thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much." ...I followed the instructions and went through the village. It''s a surprisingly old village, ...... with fine thatched roofs and paddy fields. ......... Is that rice they''re planting? It''s a little strange for a rice paddy. .... The leaves are very pale. The color of the leaves is very pale, but the stems look very sturdy and thick, and if you are used to seeing rice fields in Japan, the difference will definitely make you feel uncomfortable. Is there a lack of nutrients in this thick-stemmed variety? In general, the more fertilizer a rice plant receives, the darker its green color becomes, and the less fertilizer it receives, the lighter its color becomes. At first glance, it may seem that it is better to use more fertilizer and store more nutrients, but the more nutrients in the leaves, the more locusts will gather and eat the leaves, and the earlier the fruits grow, the more birds will damage them. However, if the leaves are nutritious, locusts will gather and eat the leaves, and if the fruit is harvested too early, it will be damaged by birds. There are many farmers who carefully cultivate their rice by watching the surrounding rice fields. For now, let''s go to the chief''s house. The chief''s house! There''s no point in taking a detour, is there? There''s no point in stopping. I managed to find the chief''s house while scurrying around, and called out from the empty door. "Excuse me, are you sure this is the chief''s house? Inside, several women and an old man were having a discussion, and all eyes turned to Masaru when they heard an unfamiliar voice. I''m Masaru, I''m from King''s Landing. I''ve been told that you''ve been affected by a demon, who should I talk to about it? "From King''s Landing? I''m already here. It''s been a month since I sent the letter and I think I''ve only just reached King''s Landing. Oh, it hasn''t been long since the letter arrived in King''s Landing, but the god Zelaphitis has brought me here. ... I''ve been told by Adelina that no one in this world uses the name of a god to commit fraud, so I''m going to push the name of Zelaphitis all over the place to make him understand. I''ve actually been sent to Zelaphitis, so I''m not lying. "Now, let me explain the current situation in the village: .......... I''ll tell you what''s going on in the village. The mayor''s story was so long that it made me sleepy, so I''ll translate it as follows: Livestock are being attacked by a mysterious monster. The demon seemed to be a carnivore, and there was a lot of blood at the scene, and it had dragged something with it. Three people from the village have already been killed, and since there have been no such cases in the past, they think that some unknown demon has come down from the mountains. I see... almost 30% of the livestock has already been eaten and the livelihood is becoming unsustainable. I see. "Considering the pace at which they''re being attacked, I''m thinking it''s one demon. It''s true. It is true that there is not more than one attack at a time, so the enemy is one, and if it attacks and eats goats and people every day, it would be a very big eater. Even a bear with such a large body does not eat its prey every day. So, if you want to see the most recent place where the demon hunted, please visit .... "Okay. Okay, I''ll have the village hunter take you there. ...... So, when will the main group arrive? "The main team? ......... Oh, it''s just me, right? Just one? That''s also .......... I''m the only one! The villagers showed obvious disappointment... and rightly so, since it was only one young man who was sent against an unknown demon. I don''t want to tell you to relax, but don''t worry. In the meantime, Vintaria''s largest force has arrived,........., so please use this wheat. Please use this wheat. He took out five 20 kilograms of wheat from the item box and piled them up haphazardly. "Where did this come from? Where did this come from? I''ll be ready in a bit. I''ll be ready in a bit. I''ll be ready in a bit. "I''ll be ready in a bit," he said, and went outside to put on the useless adamantite armor and spear he''d prepared for the battle against the pinphants. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the following web site: .......... There are not many tall plants in this area. ...... There is a large rice field, or ......... the rice plants are at most 50-70cm tall. I''m not sure. "Are you interested in rice paddies? I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''ve seen it before. "Yes, that''s rice, isn''t it? "Yes, that''s rice, isn''t it?" "Yes, she said there aren''t many places that grow it, did you know that? We usually eat this rice as porridge, it''s the staple food around here. It''s a staple food around here. I was wondering if you could share some of the seeds with me when you are ready to harvest. Rice is my favorite food, too. I love rice. I''ll bring you some of last year''s crop later, if you like. You''ve come so far for this village, I can''t let you leave empty-handed. Thank you. Thank you very much. ......... By the way, the color of the rice seems to be a little weak. No, the rice is usually a deeper green, but for some reason this year it''s not as colorful and growing slowly. No. Have you noticed anything else unusual? Did you notice anything else unusual, even small things? Have you noticed anything else unusual? By the way, ......... someone told me there were fewer frogs and worms this year. Then, when I listened carefully at night, I heard no frogs, so I thought it was strange. We were talking about it. Short grass and trees, but no enemies to be found: ...... paddy fields: ...... fewer frogs: ....... "Right! Tell everyone! I''m not sure what to do. They use the waterways in the rice paddies, which is why they are so hard to find! An aquatic creature so voracious that it could change ecosystems: ...... Masaru had one idea. "I hope you''re still wandering around as a larva. ......... When you''re an adult, you''re in trouble. ....... I don''t know. Masaru grew impatient with the unseen demon. 207 devilfish The whole village looked carefully for it, and there it was: ....... "What is that? "That''s a dragonfly larva, a yago... Dragonflies live in the water as larvae and breathe through their gills. They have a very strong appetite and will feed on even creatures that are larger than themselves. The yago in front of me. The jago in front of me was over a meter and a half long, and it must have attacked people and livestock that came near the water because it did not have enough food to eat in the water alone. If you''ve ever caught an adult dragonfly, you''ll know that those jaws have a very strong bite... And when it''s a yago, those jaws extend and bite to catch prey at a distance in an instant. You''re right. "I''ve been bitten by a dragonfly when I caught it... I remember it was very painful even for a normal size dragonfly. I remember it was very painful, even for a normal size dragonfly. The villagers stare nostalgically at the dragonflies flying over the rice field. Masaru, too, has experienced many times when a dragonfly caught with an insect net bit into the net and the strength of its jaws was so strong that its neck was ripped off rather than the jaws that bit it. I think it is a biological defect, but it bites so deeply and strongly. In case you''re wondering, they''re scary as adults. ......... Dragonflies are carnivores even as adults. They''re also carnivores. The villagers look at the ridiculously large dragonfly in wonder. And dragonflies recognize any creature smaller than themselves as food and eat it. ......... And they''re voracious eaters. I''m not sure what to make of that. The villagers were completely taken aback. The villagers are completely taken aback. .... But when they''re that size, it''s doubtful that swords and spears will penetrate them, and magic will damage the rice paddies. ......... Shall we wait and see? If it''s so dangerous, shouldn''t we take it down as soon as possible? If it bites you, you''re instant bait. Would you still do it? What? Are we going to do it ourselves? The villagers looked at Masaru. The villagers look at Masaru and say, "Well, these creatures have a weakness, so let''s aim for it... If we don''t get too close, we''ll be safe. If it looks like it''s about to molt, it should. But let the dragonfly do it. But we can''t let the dragonfly do it! "Don''t worry, I''ll take care of it. I''ll take care of it. So someone watch this thing. It''s dangerous. It''s dangerous. The jungle goat stretches its jaws out to catch its prey, but not to the side. I''m going to go look for something to feed him and to feed the others. For the next few days, Masaru and the villagers took turns watching the goats. ......5 When the first day had passed, the villagers came to Masaru in a panic. "Oh my God! The goats have started to molt! Okay, I''m on my way! When Masaru arrived at the scene, the goat was out of the water and clinging to a tree, which was so heavy that its roots had been peeled off and it was leaning on it. There''s got to be a bigger tree... but this is no time to talk... is everyone ready? We''re ready! Out came the women of the village. Each of them is carrying a bow and arrow that has managed to fly in the past few days. "Then shoot them all at once. Then shoot them all at once. After much thought, Masaru decided that he would rather have the women of the village defeat the giant goat than kill it himself, in order to raise the level of the goat and increase the survival rate of the villagers. "There''s no better prey than insects in the process of molting... they never fight back, they''re so soft... ....... It''s so soft. One after another, the white bodies of the moulting insects were pierced with arrows. ...... But the jagoes had no way to react, and could only wait for the arrows to pierce them. ...10 minutes passed... "You''re dead. ......... But this is pretty gross. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to do. This is the first time I''ve ever seen one. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m sorry. It''s a good idea to use your skills to completely cut down the trees that the jago felled, dry them into firewood, dig a hole in them, and then burn them together. In the meantime, the villagers will be avenged, and it will be meaningful that we were able to defeat them ourselves. ...... It was bad enough that if we had been a little slower, this would have swept the skies. ...... It was a fine play to have May bring it to me. I''m sorry. 208 A mans dream is fleeting "What the hell? Earthquake? Masaru, who had been sleeping in a room in the village where peace had returned after fighting off the jago, went outside, losing his balance at the vertical shaking. He contacted Victinius, catching sight of thatched roofs leaning in places. When he became a god, the message function became available in the menu. When Victinius received the message, he immediately rushed to Masaru''s side. What''s with the earthquake here? ......... It seems to be the work of a creature. This time it''s definitely in the northern mountains. "Victinius, you can tell me what it is. As long as I intervene, it won''t be good for the children of the earth if it''s all done by divine power. Victinius. I''ll do the research and fix the problem. As long as Vinteria''s okay, I''ll go through the motions. As long as Vinteria is safe, I''ll be fine. With that, he gently stroked Victinius'' cheek and ran to the villagers'' rescue. After the night of the earthquake, Masaru left the exhausted villagers and headed for the mountain range... Looking up from the foot of the mountain range, he saw a suspicious hole in the middle of the mountain, clearly giving off a suspicious vibe. "We''ll have to go into the mountains from there. .... Masaru. Masaru climbed up the rocky mountain like an antelope and arrived at the hole in question in one breath. The moment he peeked inside, a huge object jumped out at him with great speed. "Ugh! What the hell? As the shadow passed by, I turned around to check the object and found a huge creature floating in the sky. What is that? I never thought I''d see a real one in this world. .......... I''ll be back. The dragon that appeared in front of Masaru, its wings flapping as it roared in the air, its deep green scales glinting in the sunlight, was a classic fantasy dragon. It''s a great way to make sure you''re getting the most out of your vacation. "Oh no! Bless. ....... "Oh no! In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. I''m not sure what to do. You''ll be able to find a lot more information on this subject in this article. The spear pierces the dragon''s throat, but it is not fatal due to the size of its body. This is a great way to make sure that you are getting the best out of your business. I had a dream called "...............". I had a dream about . With these last words, the children''s excitement suddenly turned to wakefulness. I had been telling them a lot of stories to pass the time, but apparently they didn''t like it. He didn''t like it. "Well, when you grow up, you should come to Vintaria to study and be exposed to all kinds of stories. You''ll be exposed to real heroes and myths. . With that, Professor Masaru''s talk came to an end. 209 追跡者 I''ve had some weird dreams. I think I''ll just look at the mountains and go home. .... I don''t think there are any dragons, but I''m curious about something. . "I don''t think there are any dragons, but I''m curious about something..." Masaru muttered to himself as he walked into the mountain range. I don''t like that it looks like something I''ve seen in my dreams. .... I don''t like it. The only major difference is the hole in the middle of the mountain where the dragon came out, which doesn''t exist in real life. Please don''t tell me this is some kind of weird suggestion. I bounced up the rock face as I had in my dream and searched for the hole, but there was nothing there. I don''t feel like there''s a cavity or anything, but... hmm? I felt a shadow move in my field of vision, and I strained my eyes, but there was nothing. "Let''s explore some more. ...... There''s something here. ....... There''s something here: After an hour of searching, Masaru found only small snakes and lizards. .... I''m not sure why there are so few creatures here. ......... Even the grasslands near Vinteria, with their spectacular views, are covered with only monitor lizards and goblins. I''ve seen a few monitor lizards and goblins. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something to help you out. That''s ridiculous. .......... I''m sorry. In the end, I couldn''t find any demons until the sun went down and the area was shrouded in darkness, so I built a fire near the top of the mountain and started preparing to camp out. I put the pizza I had left in the pizza oven, which was made by a craftsman using a mountain of rocks, and waited for a few minutes. It''s Masaru''s quality that we''re not making a pizza for dinner, but a pizza oven. I don''t know what kind of leaf it is, but it looks good, and some kind of tomato-like sauce that I dug out of the ground... I sliced up a mushroom that tried to run away when I pulled it out, and then I sliced up some rabbit cheese, a Vintaglian specialty. I doubt it... rabbit cheese... .......... I don''t know. It''s a good thing that no one is around to give you any advice, because you can happily bake a pizza with unidentified ingredients except for the flour dough and cheese. Why are the ingredients unidentified when they have been tested? There are so many unique plants that have evolved in this area that they cannot be described in earthly terms. It''s a shame that so many things that don''t make sense smell so good when they''re grilled. .......... I''m sorry. Curly Curly Curly .... The sound of a stomach echoing around the area... not Masaru''s (???????), but someone else''s. .... I''m not going to give it to you if you don''t come out... I''ll eat it all by myself... ...... How long have you been aware of this? A figure crawls up from the shadows of the rocks lit by the bonfire. There it is! I throw a small wooden barrel from the item box at the figure. "Geez! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. When I heard the rumbling in my stomach! Idiot! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''m not sure what to say. I thought I forgot something, there''s no meat in it! And it''s bitter and tasteless...is this tomato mimic the cause of the bitterness? ...I''ll let him eat this when he wakes up, and I''ll bake a new seafood pizza with lobster... I''ll have one. I''ll have one! I''ll have one too! When Victinius and Isla Sephira heard about a pizza made with lobster, they broke into the pizza festival. "Cheese for both of you? "Of course, in large portions! The smell of burning cheese and the sound of happy laughter melted into the darkness of the night. 210 いじめ？ What the hell happened? When the man woke up, he realized that he was tied up and searched his memory, but he couldn''t remember... He could remember seeing a figure in the mountains, but he didn''t know who the man lying in front of him was or why he was being held. What? The sleeping man! Please wake up! Hey! Hey, you there! "Hmm? What''s with all the noise? ......... Munchies... good night. Good night. Wait a minute! I''m sure he''s already awake. I''m sure he''s already awake! d*mn it. Let''s just call it a morning. Let it be morning. "Why am I being held like this, that I am? I''m being held like this, that I am. I''ll just leave the man with a strong character, that he is, and put wood in the pizza oven. "You must be hungry. I''ll be back in a few minutes. Wait a minute. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. ....... I''m not sure. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. Ahhhh, ...... is hot! No, no, no, no! The cheese is too hot! No way! No, I''m not talking about... It''s on my face! It''s hot, hot, hot! He smiles devilishly and puts the hot pizza on his face. "What have I done, that I have done? "What have I done, that I have? "What did I do, that I did?" "What did I do, that I did?" "What did I do, that I did? What did you do? What were you doing? I don''t remember, that I don''t know why I can''t remember anything from today, that I can''t remember anything from today, that I can''t remember anything from today, that I can''t remember anything from today, that I can''t remember anything from today. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m sure you''ll be glad to know that I''m still alive. "I have lived a long time, that I have. .......... I''m fine. I''m fine, I''m fine, I''m fine! You should be grateful! And there''s still pizza left, so make sure you eat it. "No! No! Hold on! Aaaaah! In the end, the mysterious game of heating and eating and heating and eating continued until morning. Good and bad children should not play with food. 211 Ega and puffer fish "So who are you and what are you doing here? "My name is Futa, and I live on the other side of this mountain, that I do. For some years now, the creatures we have kept for generations have been behaving abnormally, that I have been looking for the cause. I have been looking for the cause. It is said that two families, the Yiga family and the Fuga family, have been breeding special demons, and in the past they were feared and driven out of the human settlements. "Investigating demon anomalies... so what kind of demons do they keep? "Oh, you''re interested, that you are! The Fuga family has been keeping a spider demon called the Great Cockatoo Spider for generations, and the Iga family keeps a moth demon called the Houden Silkworm Moth. They both live with demons that produce high quality threads, that they do. . Masaru''s cheeks twitched at the word spider, but he was fascinated by the word quality thread. In case you''re wondering, how do you make a living living over here in the mountains? Even if you produced yarn, you wouldn''t have any customers, would you? "That''s all right, that it is. Sometimes the Dark Elves come and sell the yarn in exchange for various trade goods to make a living, that they do. "Oh. "Oh, Dark Elves. ......... By the way, do you have many beautiful women? I''m sure you''ll love it, Masaru. Of course, there are many beautiful Dark Elves, .........? I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to do. It''s not in the item box. ... Of course, the culprit was Victinius, who took the wooden barrel out of the item box and dropped it from 300 meters in the air. I''ve got a new message for you. I''m not a fan. I''m not sure what to make of that. "Masaru-dono? I''m not sure what to say. I''m sure you''ve heard of it, but I''ve never heard of it. Are you really human, that you are? "......... If you ask me if I''m human, I think I am... but I''m not human anymore. .... I think I am. You''re not human after all, that you are! It''s okay! It''s a good thing I quit! Anyway, do you have any surplus yarn production? I don''t know what I''m saying, but in Masaru''s mind, he''s already only interested in obtaining good quality yarn. "There is a surplus of yarn, that there is, but I must investigate to solve the problem, that I am not interested in that. "Perhaps the cause is Magial. "Perhaps the cause is that the Magiarius has lost his divine rank. Perhaps the reason is that Magiarius lost his divinity. "Magus. "I''m not sure if Magus ......... Masaru-dono ......... what the hell you are ...... .... I know what it is. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. You guys can''t do that. ......... Enough said? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Are you willing to trade your surplus yarn to Vintaria? I don''t have the authority to trade in yarn. I don''t have the authority to trade yarn, that I don''t. If you want to trade, you''ll have to talk to my mother, that you won''t. Both the Iga and Fuga families have been headed by women for generations, that they have. That it is. "Then take me to the head of the family. I''ll take care of the problem with the worm anomaly. I''ll take care of the problem with the worm anomaly. This is how we ended up going to the House of Iga and the House of Fuga, both of which live with thread-breathing insect demons. 212 蟲の里 "Here, that I am. Here. Futa led me to a cave that seemed to have been carved out of a rocky mountain and didn''t look like a place where people would live. "It''s quite bright inside... and the air isn''t stagnant, so it''s not bad. It''s not bad. "There are a lot of glowing mushrooms growing in this cave, and it''s surprisingly bright, that it is. "There are many glowing mushrooms growing in this cave, that it is surprisingly bright. "Glow-in-the-dark mushrooms? The legendary luciferin-luciferase reaction that restores the bio-battery eaten by Sneeks makes them bioluminescent? "Who is Sneeks, that I know? I don''t even know what a luciferin luciferase reaction is, that I don''t know. "Never mind. "Don''t mind me I just got excited and came out. Don''t worry about it. After a short walk, I found the mushroom we were talking about. "So this is the legendary mushroom. .... "What? "What? It''s a normal mushroom that grows here, that it is? I mean! Why are you pulling them out? It will darken the passageway! "Don''t worry about it a bit. ......... Investigating various things is not my job. It''s a job. "I swear I was going to say hobby. ....... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to make of this. If you put it in a fire, it burns with a powerful light. It is relatively easy to grow in a land with high magic power. I''m not sure if this is a good idea. Is it poisonous? It''s a mushroom used for lighting, so no one eats it, that I know. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. It''s true. It is true that the glow-in-the-dark mushrooms in the cave might be suspicious. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s interested in this. I''m sorry. If you look up, you can see a bat hiding from the light at the edge of a very high ceiling. I''m not sure if it''s because they''re growing glow-in-the-dark mushrooms in their own feces and can''t use the light to live on the ceiling in the middle of the cave. It''s kind of dumb. "It''s a good thing I don''t have any droppings on my path, that I do. "Thanks to that, no shit falls on the path of humans, that it is. As I walked further into the room, I was amazed at how well it was done. "Oh? Are you a visitor? A woman wearing a leather jacket, leather pants and leather boots approached me. "Mother, I''m back. "Mother, I''m back. "Mother? Not your sister? How old are you, Futa? "I''m 19, that I am. My mother is 49... haha! I''m 19, that I am. "How old are you, sir? I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I''m sorry you had to see that, sir. Would you like to help me carry it? He looked at Futa, who was still unable to move, and started walking towards the house in the back alone. He looked at Futa, who was still immobile, and started walking towards the house alone. He grabbed the belt behind his waist, lifted Futa with one hand, and followed his mother. When I lifted him up, I pretended I didn''t hear him say something weird like "Ugh! "No feet on the ground... how I miss it. I miss it. The exterior of the house was made of rugged stone, but when I entered, I found that the house had a soft impression with its wooden floor and walls and ceiling made of wood. It''s a wonderful house. The gentle feeling of the wood makes me feel at ease. That''s good. "That''s good. Shall we leave it there and have some tea? Shall we leave it there for tea? Futa left it at the door and decided to invite her to tea. I''ve put on my heels, so I''ll be back in a while. So, what''s the deal with Futa? Futa had gone out to investigate an anomaly and came back with a stranger. He may be wondering who you are and what you''re up to, but his words and expression suggest that he''s not used to negotiating with people. My name is Masaru. My name is Masaru. I live in the south in a new country called Vintaria. The other day, I received a report that an unfamiliar demon had appeared in a village a little further south down the mountain, and on my way back to defeat it, I became a little curious about the mountain and came to investigate. I came to investigate. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. It is said that the ancestors of the Fuga and Yiga families are related to Magus and have the power to use insects. It is said that they have the power to use insects. It is said that we, the ancestors of the Hugas and the Yigas, are related to Magus and have the power to use insects. This is how Fouta''s mother, Fouka, began to tell him the lore of the Fuga and Yiga families. 213 子孫 "Involvement... what kind of involvement is that? "In fact, we, the Fugas and the Yigas, are descended from Lord Magus. I see. "Oh, that''s quite an interesting story. I see. Masaru''s eyes lit up and all the gods in the world stopped their work to listen to him. I don''t know how long ago this happened, but it seems that the mother of the first generation to acquire the power of the Mushikuri was a very beautiful woman, and she received many suitors from influential people. At first, the suitors only quarreled with each other, but before long, they were beating and killing each other ........., and in the end, it led to war. I''m not sure. I''m speechless beyond stupidity. .... I''m speechless. He nodded and continued. I''m not sure what to make of this. He said, ''The place where you are fighting is the only garden where this beautiful butterfly can live! Do not stain such a precious place with your blood! Don''t stain such a precious place with your blood! Butterflies. Butterflies... well, I understand the feeling. .... Butterflies. Butterflies. I see. "I see, so the army came to its senses when God stopped them. ...... And what about the suitors? So what about the suitors? "Abandoned by their men, they fought a duel and died of their fatal wounds. What about the suitors? "It''s irredeemable stupidity until the end. .... You''re right. I''m sure you''re right," said Fuka as she brewed tea in Masaru''s missing teacup. So, when there was no one left to woo, did the Magiarius make a move on the first mother? No. When the first mother heard the story, she went to the garden to see the beautiful butterflies that Magus loved, and fell in love with him as he played with them. She fell in love with him. "Did the first mother have bad taste? .... I''m sorry. The first mother had bad taste. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure if I should have introduced myself properly. I''m not trying to replace Magus, but I''ve been named to the throne of the gods of this world. I''ve been named to the throne of the gods of this world, not to replace Magus, but to be the guardian of the now troubled Magus. "So, you''re a god and the guardian of Magiarius-sama? ......... You''re lying! I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to say it. I''m sorry, but it''s true. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. "I''m afraid that''s true. Victinius appears before you know it, and with a gentle smile, he gently touches you on the shoulder and makes you sit down. Magus lost his divinity when he enclosed the evil god in his own body, and it is not for you to feel sorry for him. It''s not something you need to worry about. That''s what they''re going to say... and it''s kind of funny that they''re not lying. You never know. "You''re ............? "Victinius. I''m a goddess of this world. He''s my fianc and my new god. He''s my fianc and my new god. The divine power overflows from Victinius'' body. At the sight of this, Masaru released some of his divine power so that others could feel it as well. Fuka naturally gets out of his chair and kneels on the floor. I completely forgot about the divine power... can I use the divine power to show my authority in public? It''s not Masaru''s fault, but we are responsible for not following through. I''m sorry. "So, who''s in charge of the insects now? It''s all the male gods. ...... I''d like Masaru to learn it if he can, but I think the next in line is Zelaphitis. "So, what''s the world''s take on the Magiarus? You don''t know, do you? I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do that. You''re right. It''s true that the use of force is not infinite. .... And faith in God. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re going to be doing and how you''re going to do it. I see. I''m sure you''ve heard of it, but you''ve never heard of it. ...Conversely, there''s no need to disclose unnecessary stories that might diminish the power of faith. "Don''t be frank. Don''t be so blunt... I''m not cheating like I''m supplying welfare to people who don''t qualify for it. I''m following the proper rules and procedures and using my divine power! I know... and I trust and believe you. I know. I know... I trust you and you trust me. ......... That Athena was ready to take the money, but... I''m not sure what to do. ...... I''m not a god now, so I''ll let my offspring take care of me. In Vintaria, he seems to spend all his time eating and sleeping. .... And there''s nothing for a holy beast to do, is there? "Well, maybe we should at least let him take care of his offspring. Well, maybe you should at least take care of your offspring. As Masaru and Victinius were talking about this, they heard the presence of someone else at the entrance. Victinius gave Masaru a look and returned to the divine realm, while Masaru collected his divine power. Futa, what are you doing here? What are you doing here? Hey, Fuka! A moth from Eega''s place grew to a huge size and killed my spider and escaped! It''s urgent! Come on out! Looks like Moira''s next in line. 214 discharge silkworm moth "Mr. Fuuka? I''m calling for you? Fuka, who had been kneeling down earlier, hurriedly got up and headed toward the voice. "Oh, Fuka! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''m Masaru. I''m Masaru. I''m here because I had a chance to meet Futa. I''m Masaru, and I''m here because I''ve been having a bit of fun with Futa. I''m sorry. That''s a hexenbiest. ......... What do you know about hexenbiests? I''ve only fought a few Hexenbiests, so I don''t know much about them. I''ve only ever fought hexenbiests a few times, so I don''t know much about them. I only know that a hexenbiest is a mutation of a hexenbiest or animal with an abnormal amount of hexavalent material. "That''s enough. "That''s good enough. You seem to know more than we do, and if you''re good enough to fight hexenbiests, why don''t you give us a hand? Even though it''s turned into a hexenbiest, it''s still a hexenbiest that we, the Mushikage clan, had. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. You "You ......... are .......... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this. It seems he was her husband. .... I''m sure you''ll be fine, Mr. Fuka. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''ll help you. "All right, you! Huta! Get ready to fight! We must not cause any damage to the others! Accompanied by three members of the Fuga family in armor and spears, Masaru also took an adamantite spear and went to the scene. There, he found the corpse of a giant spider about four meters long and four men and women. Apparently, they were the moth-feeding family, the Yiga. If they killed this spider and escaped, how big could this moth be? Isn''t that pretty bad? "......... Who is this? He''s a guest and helper in my home. He has fought hexenbiests many times before and he''s agreed to help us. He''s a guest in our home. When Fuka''s husband introduced him, the four members of the Iga family began to observe Masaru with suspicious eyes. This spider''s body and abdomen have been torn off. ......... It''s quite powerful. In addition, it smells a little burnt and fragrant. ......... I''m going to put it out of the way for now. I''m sorry. In the event that you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. I''m not sure what to make of that. You''ve got to go after the moth that turned into a hexenbiest. Can you tell us where it escaped from? This way! I''ll show you. I''ll show you. I''ll show you where I escaped from, and you''ll find a huge hole in the cave, where you can see the sky. "This is ............! So that''s it! When I went outside, I found the place where I saw the dragon in my dream. There''s a flying beast in the sky. ......... We have to find it! Wait a minute! I''m sure you''ll find it in the shade somewhere nearby. Wait! Fuka tells me. I''m hoping that the creature''s characteristics won''t change too drastically when it turns into a hexenbiest. "If a moth that doesn''t like sunlight breaks through a rock wall and makes a hole in order to get out, what would it do if it were in the sunlight ......... that it doesn''t like? What would you do if you were that moth?" "I would look for a shady spot nearby ........., that I would! Everyone but Masaru sighs at Futa''s confident answer. This is why I can''t trust Futa to take care of living things. Basically, living things don''t go out into an environment that is not suitable for them. It''s like they''re lowering their own survival rate. ......... Only humans would do such a thing. Only humans do that. You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. "Why is everyone going that way, that they are? Behind Futa, who tilted his head curiously, there was a line of huge, inorganic, compound eyes. 215 フウタ逃げてぇ? "Huta, ........., don''t make any sudden movements or shouting. It''s a good idea. You''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. "Huta! Don''t look back! Don''t look back! ...Keep walking slowly towards me. Don''t look back! He shakes again at Masaru''s words and does as he''s told, walking slowly towards us. "Yes... good... slow... Slowly. You''ll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this sort of thing. "Hey! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. "Hey! Futa protests in a whisper, but it can''t be helped. Masaru and the others can see a giant moth walking slowly behind Futa at the same pace. "No. ......... My interest in Futa outweighs my dislike of sunlight. .......... No! Someone came up with a very theoretical solution to this hopeless situation. He said, "Let Futa walk as he is, and we''ll run left and right. Once we''re out of the way, how about you run down the mountain as fast as you can? If Futa doesn''t fall on the way, he might be able to escape. ......... Moths are not very good at crawling on the ground. I''m not sure. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure what else to do, ......... let''s hope Futa doesn''t fall. I''m sorry. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the web site. I''m sure you''re not the only one. "Don''t worry ........., I''ll get you out of there. When I give you the signal, you''re going to head down the slope of this mountain as fast as you can. Okay? If you fall, ......... no, it''s nothing. ......... I don''t think inedible mincemeat is all that gross. "Hey! "Hey! I need a little more reassurance, that I do. Let''s go, shall we? Come on, run! I''m not ready for this! I''m not ready! I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do it, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. ........................... ....... ........................... ....... " Unexpectedly, the moth beast quietly watched Futa walk down the hill and slowly turned to Masaru. The moth beast quietly watched Futa go down the slope and slowly turned to face Masaru. He could hear a strange cracking and rustling sound far below, but he did not care. It''s a shame that this guy was smarter than people''s shallow wisdom after all. ......... But it''s a shame. ...... If you''re going to fight, why would you pick the wrong person to pick? I can see the electricity slowly building up in the moth''s body... I can hear the crackling of the discharge. I''m not sure what it was, but in the fight against Magialus, I couldn''t make it because of Hera-sama''s blow, but this time, ......... come on, let''s see who''s the king of thunder in Arstatia! Let''s decide! And so began the battle between the Masaru and the Houden Kaikoga, which had become a magical beast. 216 雷 "For now, I''ll just wear a mask in case the scales are poisonous. .... It''s a good idea. Quickly take out a cloth and wrap it around the lower half of your face. "Come on, let''s fight ........., whatcha gonna do? Suddenly, electric shocks flowed into my body through the adamantite spear. You''ll be surprised! You scared the hell out of me! I threw the spear at the moth''s forehead. The moth tried to avoid it by crouching down, but Masaru was throwing the spear vertically. The stone thrust of the spear strikes the moth''s forehead, and the blade flies away in reaction, slightly damaging its wings. The electric shock reminded me of my battle training with Master... I couldn''t goup him once, but this time I''m going easy on him and bullying the weak! I''m going to present you with a gift for your master! The training with Hephaistos was very unorthodox. First, he was told to get used to the thunderbolt that killed him, and he was shot at with a replica of the thunderbolt. After that, together with training in Hephaistos'' favorite flame, the unquenchable flame, he had acquired a resistance to thunderbolts and flames that was almost nullified. And even though he had acquired resistance, he was still able to withstand painful things. "Squeak squeak squeak! The moth''s expressionless face reveals its impatience. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. I''ll be gentle with you... The moth beast thinks for a moment about escaping into the sky, but its instincts refuse it and its wings don''t move. .... If you fly, you''ll get scorched... if you don''t, you''ll get beaten up... In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. In fact, the power of a magical lightning strike is tens of times different from that of a real lightning strike that uses magic. "Here, sit down! A moth beast with its back legs bent in a sitting pose. The moth beast bends its back legs into a sitting pose. Next, down! Now bend all your legs into a prone pose. "Yes, hands! In a wonderful move, Masaru places the front right leg on the left hand that Masaru is holding out. But here, the moth beast makes an unexpected blunder. It''s still discharging! It hurts! Godd*mn it! A straight right hand using his entire body caught the moth in the forehead, and it recoiled and flipped over with its wings down. I was going to let you off with a trick, but... I''m not going to do it. You''re not going to die from a single blow, are you? Here: ............ Huh? I don''t know. The Raiden Silkworm Moth has been transformed into a magical beast by magical elements. The scales explode into flames when magic is applied, and can turn magic into lightning strikes. Its neck is broken and it is dead. It''s dead! I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. What? Where is everyone? I look around, but I don''t see anyone. I pondered for a minute, wondering why. "Oh, Futa! Is he alive? He ran down a 45-degree slope as fast as he could and plunged into the trees, so I couldn''t see him. He ran down a 45-degree slope into the trees as fast as he could, so I couldn''t see him. "Oops, I had the lightning on standby. ......... Well, I can''t eat this moth. ......... Okay! Let''s make it a target! The lightning that was on standby took on a magical power when Masaru gave the signal, and rained down on the target. I''m sure you''ll agree. I''m sure you''ve heard of ....... "Hmm? I''m not sure what to do. The moths became powerful bombs in the lightning of magical power that poured down at high power, blowing the surface of the surrounding rocky mountains and creating a huge crater. Of course, Masaru was nearby and was blown away by the blast, and ......... "Ugh, ......... that was a terrible thing, that ......... was a terrible thing, that ......... was a terrible thing, that ......... was a terrible thing! It landed right on top of Futa. 217 飼育？ So, what happened? No. ......... No, it turned out to be more of a fight to the death than I expected. ......... At the end, he blew himself up... ....... No. Then why are you looking away? I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. So, what really happened? No. ......... What can I say? I''m not sure what to say, but I''m not sure what to do. It''s not your fault after all. It''s your fault after all! I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. The first was the destruction of the royal capital of Bazelarca, the second was the smashing of the fort ........., and this time it was just a little crater in the mountain .......... This time it''s just a little crater in the mountain. This time, it''s just a little crater in the mountain,.........." "There''s no way humans can do magic on that scale,........., are you crazy? I''m not sure what to make of this. What if something goes wrong with the environment? "Hey Cinna! That person is a god! Just because he''s a little strong doesn''t mean he''s ......... a god! Everyone froze at Fuuka''s revelation. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. "On behalf of Magiarius? ......... What happened to you? In the event that you''ve got a lot of time, you''ll be able to take a look at a few of the best ways to get the most out of your time. "What are you doing? "Our family has worshipped the Magiarius for generations. Please pray that our prayers will be heard by this god. .......... "......... Oh no, ......... Magus is being worshipped like a god! The group continues to pray, ignoring the rude Masaru to no end. In the event that you have any questions concerning where by and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the web site. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. What about .........? I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m not sure if he''s going to return to godhood in the future, but I think he needs at least some rehabilitation. I''m not sure if I''ll be able to do that in the future. I don''t know. There is a new message. I''m sorry. I''ll adopt it because it looks interesting. ?All the Gods "What? I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do that. I''m sure he will. ......... Anyway, I''m sorry! I''m sorry to say that my opinion ......... has been adopted by Victinius and the rest of the gods. Unfortunately, you have the right to veto it, but please don''t use it! "What? Adopted? ......... God is surprisingly quick to work? Cinna was surprised to learn a surprising fact. In the meantime, ......... will support you with meat, wheat, olive oil, and other foodstuffs, as well as the necessary tools, so please keep Magialus somehow! Please! I''ve already said I''ll keep him! You''re not treating Magus too well! "He''s under my and Victinius'' supervision now, so it''s not that bad! I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. ......... It''s almost dark now, and I have to go home and prepare dinner and take care of the demons I have. I''m not sure what to do. That''s right! The Fugas and the Yigas all run into the cave at once and back to their homes. I guess they can''t afford to forget that raising demons is a part of their lives. "Hey, Futa? "Hey, Futa? I''m supposed to carry you, right? "You''re all terrible, that you are! You''ve completely forgotten about me, that you have! At first, she was angry that Futa was badly damaged, but there were so many important things to talk about that she forgot why she was angry, and that was the most damaging thing to Futa. "Hey, Futa? I''m sure you''re not the only one. "......... We''ve pledged our future together, that we have. And yet... and yet... .... And yet... For a while, Futa shed tears in silence. 218 移送？ "Hey, Maguialus! We''re going out! Magualius looked up slightly, "d*mn, this guy! I''m going out! I''m going out to ..................? Masaru knew exactly what to expect. He grabbed her by the ears with all his might and dragged her away. "What? It hurts! It hurts! It hurts! It''s tearing! Don''t make it hard for me. ......... Here, Zeraphitis, please transfer! "I brought you here like ........., and this is the famous Magiarius, you know? "What? This is Magialus .........? The Fugas and the Yigas were speechless at the Pinfant that had been brought to them. I''m sure this is the Magiarius. This is definitely Magialus. This is definitely Magus. "Hey, who are these people you brought here all of a sudden? And where are we? The pink winged elephant spoke, and they were all speechless. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out who ......... is. I''m sure you''ve heard of the Magiarus ........., your descendant. "Descendant? I''m a bachelor. I''m a bachelor. I don''t have any children. ......... Are you from the Ruraza clan? I''m not sure. ......... So you''re from the Maurias family? I don''t know. I''m sure you''ve got a lot of ideas. I''m going to drop a flying fist on the top of your head with all my might. I think our family was called the Inutobi at the time. Oh! "Oh! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. ......... There''s no trace of ......... Touka-dono, who was a half-elf and an absolute beauty, but what can I say? I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what you mean by that. I''m not sure what to make of that. But he appears as a beast. Fuuka''s words were laced with venom, and her cheeks were covered with blue streaks. You two are going to have to get along. You two are going to be living together from now on. What? "What? I''m going to live here? That''s not what I said! Come on, old man! This is a decision! You''re a Holy Beast and you''re going to protect this place! Do you understand? If I have to take care of you all the time, I won''t be able to prepare for my wedding. Marriage? "Marriage"? You''re getting married? You''re getting married? And who''s the little girl? Miss Adelina already has a husband. What? Victinius, of course. You''ve become a god, so it''s only natural that you should be with a god. Didn''t you know? "What? If you want Victinius, you''ll have to fight me! I can''t trust you with the Lord God! You can play with me, but this time I''ll kill you for real. I don''t need your permission to get Victinius. . Masaru''s mind was filled with such a deadly energy that Magus felt the difference in power and fell silent. It''s a good thing that I''m not the only one. Don''t be stupid, you have to help plow the fields and do all the hard work. Is that what a holy beast is supposed to do? In case you''re wondering, ........., I have one piece of advice for you. I''ll give you one piece of ......... advice: if you start spreading your seed anywhere, I''ll ......... seriously chop you up. "Oh, yeah! Magirus, with a dexterous twitch of his elephant face, was led by Futa into the depths of the cave. So, please take care of that idiot. I''m sure he''ll be fine. I''m sorry. "It''s not what I was expecting, but I''ll certainly take care of it. By the way, I heard from Futa that Master Masaru wants to trade our surplus threads and such? "That''s right! That''s what I''m really talking about! What kind of .........? There are many things I can offer you, but only the most urgent and important matters can be discussed first. Actually, I want the best silk! I want to have a dress made by next year! Please help me! Yes, Masaru wanted the material for the dress Victinius would wear at the wedding. 219 交易 "A dress? Well, that''s wonderful, but it takes six months to a year for even the most skilled craftsman to process the yarn from here into cloth. So if you want to deliver the magic silk cloth, you will have to wait one to two years. .... In this world In this world, transportation and processing take a lot of time, and the price is very high, especially for precious materials, because they are transported with a lot of time and care. No, I''m fine with yarn, but I''d prefer yarn. I''d like to adjust the thread before it''s made into cloth, and after it''s made into cloth, I''d like to embroider and lace it. "Masaru! Does Masaru-sama have his own weavers and embroiderers? No, I can do everything myself. No problem, I can do everything myself. I can do most things when it comes to manufacturing. If you could introduce me to your business partner, the Dark Elves, that would be great...no? He was surprised at the fact that he had to do all the processing himself, but he abandoned the thought that anything was possible with God. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m going to try. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. "Can you manage to get wheat, soybeans, iron, silver, copper, mithril, and adamantite? The rest is ......... seafood? I don''t know. I don''t know. Wheat and soybeans. ......... Ores and metals can''t be processed even if they were given to us. What? "Hmm? If you want to process them, I can do that for you. If you want this kind of tool, I can do it for you or I can have one of the forgers in town do it for you. If you want a tool like this, I can do it for you, or I can have one of the town smiths do it for you, no problem. This time, the purpose of using it is personal, so I''ll make sure it''s colored. If that''s the case. If that''s the case, I''ll take your word for it and get you some pre-made tools. If that''s the case, I''ll take your word for it. Later, Adelina was angry with me for not negotiating with the government''s materials, but Zarg pointed out that the original labor, investment, and technology came from Masaru, and we agreed that Masaru would have 10% of the rights to what was produced. By the way, even now, Vintaria is a tax-free country... and it seems that it can get by surprisingly well since it doesn''t have a high level of government support... in fact, it is a surplus country. If you want Magialus, you can trade him for it. I don''t want it!" "But... you don''t want it? No! I was completely interrupted and rejected. So, since you''re probably not used to the Magiarius until the Dark Elves arrive, can I stay here for a while? "Of course. I don''t know what I''m going to do if you suddenly leave the former god behind. We don''t know what to do. I think it was written on Fuuka''s face, "You can take him back now. I''m not sure what to do. It''s a great way to make sure you''re getting the most out of your money. If you want to curse, curse the first generation of bad taste. I don''t know. That night, the cave echoed with the words, "Fool of the first generation! echoed through the cave that night. 220 dark elf With nothing better to do, I was cultivating glowing mushrooms in the corner of the cave when I heard clearly panicked footsteps coming from behind me. "Master Masaru! There''s a problem! Dark Elves... Dark Elves... .... Dark Elves! "You''re here? It was Syna of House Yiga who came rushing to call Masaru. "There''s only one woman with wounds! We need help! I''ll be right there. Where are you? I''m at home. We''re treating her now. Okay. Clean the wound so I can use the healing spell. Okay. "Oh, okay! I changed out of my dirty work clothes and into my laundered clothes, and headed for Iga''s house. "Master Masaru! It''s too late! Just get out of here! I''ll fix you up. I''ll heal you. He grabs Cinna by the back collar and moves her to a corner. Hey! I''m not a kitten! "Chyna! If you''re interrupting me, get out of here! Chyna sits upright in the corner of the room, angered by her mother. I''m not a kitten! You''ll need to take it off so I can see all the burns... healing magic will leave marks. Okay. "Yes, sir. Okay. "Oh, cover her front with a cloth or something. ......... She looks like a young lady, after all. You look like a young lady. You''re as toned as a model, but you''ve grown a lot where it counts. I''m not sure what to do. What is that potion? Oh, it''s a special ointment for burns from Master''s workshop, it can heal any burns. It''s also the secret ointment of the forging workshop. ......... It works, you know? You can take a little bit of it on the tip of your finger and apply it to the burn, spreading it out as thinly as you can. I''m not sure what to do. You know what? You know, it''s God''s secret potion. You never know when you''ll get it again and not .......... It''ll work just fine. It''s good enough. While I''m saying that, the area I applied it to is regenerating and healing rapidly. The God''s secret potion is ........., and it''s already healed! I''m not sure how long I''m going to be touching it when it''s healed. I''m not sure how long I can keep touching it now that it''s healed. ......... The burn is healed, but it''s still healing magic. ......... and I have no ulterior motives. I have no ulterior motives. I can feel Cinna''s subtle gaze as I heel her. I''m sure you''re not the only one. "Okay. "Okay. I''ll call for you now that I''ve noticed. I''ll call him. "No, I''m done with my treatment, so wake me up as soon as I''m dressed. Wake me up. Hey! Why don''t you let her rest for a while? Something bad happened to you, didn''t it? Isn''t your life or death at stake if you don''t take care of it as soon as possible? In the event that you''re looking for the best way to get the most out of your business, you''re going to want to make sure that you''re getting the most out of your business. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and the best way to get in touch with us, please do not hesitate to contact us. It''s not fair to the rest of us. However, if he was actually injured that badly, there would have been other casualties. Perhaps we should consider the worst case scenario. "Okay, I''ll stay outside until you''re dressed. . Masaru sighed quietly as he quietly left the room. 221 救援要請 As I was pacing around outside my room, I heard a voice from inside saying, "Oh my God," as if I had had a nightmare, so I knocked and called out to him. I knocked and said, "You''re awake, let''s go in. Let''s go in. Masaru enters the room without waiting for an answer. The dark elf was bound by the three of them. "Oh, Masaru-sama. It''s a good idea to get them dressed, but they start to act up. .... I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll understand. ...So how long are you going to keep bothering the people who helped you? Relax. You need help, right? I''ll listen to you. I''ll listen. I spoke to him and he seemed to calm down a little. His whole body relaxes. "So... I''ve been rescued. I was saved. "You had a lot of bruises and scrapes, as well as severe burns. From the extent of your burns, I''d say you were running from something, right? He looked at the burned area. "Are the burns healing? ......... How long have I been asleep? You''ll be able to see that the burn is healed. It''s a good thing that you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. The dark elf woman looks sad, thinking that she has been asleep for quite a while since the burn healed. It hasn''t been that long, has it? No! Then! It might not be too late! We''ve been attacked by a black demon flying in the sky! Everyone took the bait to help me escape! I remembered that everyone here can control demons, so I came here to see if I could use the power of the demons I use to help me! Please, please save us! In the event that you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. ".................. Masaru-sama. I''m sorry. I''m sorry, but someone help me put on my armor, things are critical... I''ll go alone. I''ll go alone. "No, I can''t! It''s not a creature to be taken on so easily! It has a hard skin that repels all of our arrows, and powerful fire magic from the palm of its hand! It flies through the sky and uses its arm strength to reap trees! "......... I can do that too, except I can fly. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what it is you''re looking for, but I think you''ll just have to give up at the wrong time. I don''t know. I''m not sure what I can do except fly. "Well, I''m off to .......... Speaking of which, what''s your name? Silmeria ......... please ......... help us all! Yeah, I got it! He turned around, waved his hand behind his back, and walked out. Don''t worry, he''s a really strong guy. He''s really strong. He''s a wonder ........., he''s like no other person I''ve ever met. ...... .... Well, he''s not that weird. When Fuuka tried to reassure her and Shina tried to follow her, .......... "Sorry! I forgot to ask where! I don''t know where I''m going. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. ......................... The four women were suddenly stirred to anxiety. 222 Flame Beast "There is a creek down this animal trail, and beyond that, past the boar''s back-like rocky mountains, there is ......... a creek! Masaru used his physical strength to run down the mountain, not just rolling, but falling, and even jumped over the creek he saw. And the ......... boar''s back? They all look like the same rocky mountain. ......... Let''s just climb up and see what''s ahead! It''s a good idea to take a look at your own personal life. ......... The fire continues to burn as if it''s chasing something! It''s still alive! I plunged into the continuing fire and tried to extinguish it by using air control to drive out the oxygen, thinking that full-scale extinguishing would come later. As you pass the sixth fire point, there it is. A "......... demon? A dark-skinned doll with nothing but eyes on its face and curved horns sprouting from both sides of its head. The claws on its hands were sharp and pointed, and it had bat-like wings and a tail on its back. "The devil is here! The discovery of a demon, a synonym for fantasy along with dragons, makes Masaru so happy that the demon in front of him is shocked. "You! What is that? What are you? Waganaha, Zawera! I''m not sure what to say. ".................., can you repeat what you said? "Can you repeat what you said? I''m sorry. ".........You...are...what...you...are...the.......... "Wait a minute! "Wait a minute! Why isn''t it being interpreted properly? What the hell is this skill? I''m not sure what to make of this. Yes, you devil! One more time! "Shut up! Don''t make me do this again and again! "Oh, it''s just a normal translation. You can do it, Skill. You can do it, Skill. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. This is a great way to make sure that you don''t get caught in the middle. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out the best way to get the most out of this. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. ......... Well, I guess that''s what kept that dark elf girlfriend alive. I''m sorry. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m going to try. You can''t stop moving... you''ve been on the offensive for a while now, so don''t let your guard down until you''ve finished the job. A hand reaching out from the flames grabbed Zaouera by the neck and completely blocked his movement with force. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. "Hey? What are you doing this for? Pleasure? Or is it a fight for survival? Resentment? What is it? It''s completely impossible to tell who the villain is from the outside. "The next time you attack me, I''m going to kill you as an enemy, so don''t be stupid and just give up. Don''t be stupid. Masaru was still unaware of the dark elves who were hiding in the shadows of the forest, watching the scene with horror on their faces. 223 被告人、前へ！ Masaru caught a strange power that he had felt in the restraining demon. "Hmm? This sensation ......... Hexen? Are you a Hexenbiest? I''ve never had a hexenbiest that could talk to me before. .......... "I''m not a Hexenbiest! I''m not a Hexenbiest! I''m not a Hexenbiest! I was chosen by God to have power! Which God is .........? Let me ask you something. .......... God? It''s a template-like story, but in this world, it''s quite an unusual statement. This is a world where gods directly interfere with countries and so on, so there are no false gods. "There is only one god that we demons believe in! I''m not sure what to make of that. In case you''re wondering, ........., what''s your name? "Oh, ......... Zawra. Oh. Yeah, ......... Zawra. Your testimony has been confirmed ........., but I have to confirm whether it is true or not! I''m sure you''ll agree with me. Your Honor, please enter the court. "Yes, Your Honor, Victinius is here... Victinius takes the seat prepared for him. The accused, Zelaphitis, and the defense attorney, Silphanus, will now enter the courtroom! "What? Why? Masaru, you know everything! What''s the point of all this? No, Zera. You can''t do this, Zera. Anything you say can be used against you in court. Zeraphitis resists and Silphanus says something surprisingly sane. So, before the court, ......... put all the Dark Elves on the bleachers! "Oh, there you are! I''ll get you a chair. Sit down. The Dark Elves sit down on the chairs as requested, not knowing what''s going on. "Your Honor! Your Honor, these people are a little bit burned, so we''re going to heal them, so you can just get on with it! Yes, I understand! I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sorry. "Objection! I don''t remember any of this! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. There was an objection, but Masaru is undergoing treatment, so there is no prosecutor. .......... "Sister! "Sister! I''ll do it myself! Finally, even Ayla Sephira has joined the fray. "Then I''ll overrule your objections and demand a guilty verdict and punishment! "Wait a minute! Counsel, do something! Zera, shut up! Why don''t you just punish him? Counsel is useless! Silence! Victinius silences everyone as he bashes the desk with a hammer from somewhere. I pronounce the verdict. Guilty as charged! As punishment for this ......... what did you say? I order you to counsel the hexenbiest! You''re throwing me under the bus! Hey! I think Masaru is the best person for that. .......... No! No, not Masaru! I have a dress to make! What''s a trial that''s going to be settled between ......... drugs and .......... It''s good. It''s good, isn''t it? In the event that you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find out more about it here. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s had a bit of fun. What was that .........? "Oh, Victinius, Isla Sephira, Zelaphitis and Silphanus. If you count me, that''s five gods out of the nine that descended and f*cked up. "Including you? "Including you? I''m not sure if you''re aware of this, but I''m sure you''re aware of it. ......... In case you''re wondering, that Magus is around, too. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. ......... About 30 minutes later. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be fine. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. What''s going on? In the event that you''ve got a lot of money, you''ll be able to take a look at this kind of a great deal more than you might think. 224 negative chain "At ........., Zaouera. What were you doing out there? Zeraphitis asks Zaouera gently over a cup of tea. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. ...... It feels good to rage. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. It''s easy to trigger harm or kill. I know that negative emotions directed at you can be very frightening. ......... But if you direct those kinds of things at yourself, if you direct that kind of power at someone weaker than you, you''ll be alone for a long time. I know. Of course Zaouera knew that, and Zelaphitis knew that such a sermon would not help him. ......... But he had to muddle through a problem that he had nothing else to say and no solution in sight. I''m not sure what to make of that. Are there any demon settlements around here? I''ve never heard of them. .... "Oh, no... I''ve never heard of any such settlements around here, but I''ve heard of ............ No, no... there''s a demon country farther north ........., but it''s not a country recognized by the gods ....... ...Anyway, I was living with demons in a settlement at the edge of the land there. . "Oh, so that''s where you became a Hexenbiest and couldn''t stay in the village? Zaouera shook his head at Masaru''s question. I left the village in search of my best friend, a beast I had grown up with. When they grow up, the monsters have a habit of traveling alone for a year or so, and almost all of them so far have come back. .......... Almost every cavalry beast has returned. Zaouera''s cavalier never came back. ......... And when he went out to look for it, he was captured by a hexenbiest and turned into a hexenbiest. .......... Yes. Yes ......... have you seen it? The type of demon is Elpant. It''s big, herbivorous, has big ears, and a long nose! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. "Oh, I know! I know that gray round thing, right? I''ve never seen one of these before. I haven''t seen it in a few years. I haven''t seen one in years. She''s seen the Silmeria before. "Hmm, they''re gray. .......... "Hmm. Zeraphitis'' voice was a little shaky. My beast was special and pink, so it''s pretty easy to tell. I''m not sure. "Boo-hoo! Masaru and Zeraphitis simultaneously squirt out their tea. "Yuck! That''s nasty! What are you doing? Silmeria calls the two gods dirty. .......... ......... You know something, don''t you? Zawera gives us a cold stare. .......... "Wait a minute! First of all, let me tell you that we have nothing to do with this! That''s right! That''s right! We''re more like the victims! The suspicion reached its peak when the two pillars hurriedly began to claim their innocence. The two gods were in such a hurry to claim their innocence. ......... No way! You ate them. .......... I''m sorry. "Eat it! What''s wrong with you then? ......... Hey, Masaru, tell us. .......... Wait! It''s better to leave it to Zelaphitis, who is a senior god. ......... Would you rather meet him without explanation? That would be too much. ......... If I hugged you affectionately, you wouldn''t be able to stand it, would you? Hey, you two! You''ll have to explain it to me! I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to say it. I''m not sure if you''ll be able to find the right one for you. "Schumacher, too! "Schumacher became a Hexenbiest too? Schumacher must have been the original name of Elpant''s cavalry when he was a hexenbiest. But he''s not a Hexenbiest now, and he''s not even Schumacher, the cavalryman of Zaouera. "What do you mean? What do you mean? You''re not Schumacher? I don''t know what''s going on here. ......... and Masaru and Zeraphitis both felt like crying. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one. I''m not sure what to make of it. What are you talking about? I don''t know what you''re talking about! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''ve been so impressed with your work. I''m not sure what to say. What a terrible story. What a horrible story, Masaru thinks as he talks to .......... It was getting depressing to think how much he had to lie to protect that idiot. That''s the Pinfant......... maybe the former Elpanto and Sauera cavalier Schumacher......... now Magialus vessel? Maybe. .......... I''m not sure. ........................... ....... The heavy silence is too much for Masaru and Zelaphitis to bear. "......... Oh! I remembered I had something to do! I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you''ll do fine. That''s terrible! "That''s terrible! ............................ I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. I don''t know. And so the call for help came to an end. .......... 225 the work of the Holy Beast Of course, Zaouera and Magialeus did not have an emotional reunion, and the atmosphere was neither joyful nor sad. ......... It was hard to see a young man who had lost sight of where he was going in life, and then Zelaphitis said something that changed things. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. "Wait a minute! I don''t want to do that! The discussion continues, with everyone ignoring Magus'' immediate objection. "That''s a good idea. It''s a good idea. It''ll help atone for the damage, and it''ll also be a good way to help Zaouera not fall prey to the power of the element. But Masaru. But Masaru, isn''t the problem with Magialus? I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. I''m not sure if you''ll be able to find the right one for you. It was implanted while he was asleep, so it can''t be removed. "You! What have you done to my body? I''m not going to let that happen! I''m sure you''ll be fine. It''s not like they''re letting you go without any safety measures. In case you are wondering, working as a holy beast is a divine punishment determined by God''s judgment. It is a divine punishment decided by the divine judge. If you do anything to cause more problems, it will bring credit to the earth''s gods, so it was dealt with. And since he has never had a mission as a sacred beast before, he has no choice but to go to ......... today and give a special order to the sacred beast Magirus in the name of the god Masaru! Magualus is to patrol the provinces as a cavalry beast of Zaouera, and work for the safety and peace of the people! The execution of the Family Order has been activated. ] The order has been accepted and the duties of the Holy Beast Magiarius have been confirmed by the agreement of the nine authorized deities. The order has been accepted and the mission of the Holy Beast Magus has been confirmed. "Gee, this is the family? I guess they don''t have veto power. .......... Mr. Zaouera! I just got agreement from all nine gods! You are hereby commanded in the name of the gods to patrol the streets with your sacred beast, the Magiarius, as your cavalry to keep the people safe! You have no right to veto this! This is your punishment for wielding your power to kill people, no matter how much you''re under the influence of magical elements. "Yes, sir. "Yes, I will. I will. This is an order that uses even divine authority to coerce you. I don''t think I can refuse it in the first place. "And so, ........., I give you this spear. It''s made of adamantite, and it''s my used one, so I''m sorry, but it''s good. I expect good work from you! Zaouera was overjoyed to receive a spear made of rare adamantite, but it was a shame that Masaru could never use it as a spear, no matter how many times he used it in important situations. ......... Masaru had already decided to dispose of it. It''s a good thing that I was able to give value to something that had already been decided to be discarded and was going to be melted down and redone. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I think it''s a good idea. They all patted their chest, happy to see the young man burning with hope for the future. But no one knew that it would later become a world-famous tradition of parents who scold their children, saying, "The devil with a spear will come for bad children! No matter how hard they tried to work for peace, they failed to consider that a winged elephant with a spear and a demon with wings and a tail running around the fields and mountains would be a terrible thing for those who saw it. ...... Good intentions are not always rewarded. 226 The Minister of Information and Federation is impo... We promised to start trading with the Dark Elves, and decided to say goodbye to them and discuss the matter later. Aside from Masaru, the other side could not negotiate trade on their own accord. I gave them a large amount of ant shells as souvenirs, and sent Zaouera and Magialus to carry and guard them, so there should be no problems. Now that I''ve got a lot of silk, I''m going to do some research in Vintaria. As a matter of fact, the families of Yiga and Fuga were so happy that Magus had accepted the assignment and was going to work that they gave Masaru a lot of free silk to take as a sample. It wasn''t that he didn''t want to be with Magiarius, it was just that the fact that Magiarius, the former god and ancestor, was being fed without working was a huge burden on his heart. So, Zeraphitis, please visit ......... Vinteria! I''m not a handy transfer agent. ......... Remember Masaru. Remember that. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s had to deal with this. I''ve been using ......... for some time now, so I didn''t know about it. .......... I didn''t know that. "Hey, the god of magic, ........., get a grip. I don''t know. And so we playfully transitioned home. .... "Hey dude ........., Adelina told me to come back when I got home. "Gee, May. "Gee, May ........., did Adelina say anything else? She said, "What are you doing waiting for another king? What are you still doing here? ......... I''m going to go report, contact, and consult. Good luck! Good luck! He was encouraged by May to report to the castle. What? I''m back at last! I''m meeting with another country, why are you gone? No, I mean, why do you need me? I''ve been gone for years, remember? You''re the one with most of the materials! In the past few years, there''s been a lot of trade and development that couldn''t be done due to lack of materials! It is true that there are a lot of materials in the item box when you say it like that. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''ve got an idea! Masaru suddenly got up and ran out of the room, forgetting to report, communicate or consult. 227 Is Gita the site director? The next day, the inhabitants looked at the large steel structure next to the building that produced compost and adamantite. The people who have been here since before Masaru became a god were just amazed at how fast the work was being done, but those who have been living in Vintaria for the past few years were amazed at the huge structure that had suddenly grown after the castle, and those who had come from other countries were in awe. "Big brother! What are you up to this time? Zita, who has grown to the point where he is no longer a boy, calls out loudly from outside. "Oh! Yesterday, Adelina told me that she didn''t have a materials warehouse, so I thought I''d turn it into a huge warehouse and store so that I could manage and operate the trading goods! That''s right, the home improvement center that Masaru used to work at is finally being built here in Arstetia. It''s going to be a supply house for now, with a separate aisle for daily necessities! Just in time! Zita, help me! I''m going to be taking a class to become a professional hunter. ......... If I miss it today, I won''t be able to take it until three months from now. Three months? Three months? ......... Well, you can help me until then! I''ll pay you a salary, and you can buy me off with my special bow and arrow, knife and all that. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I''ll give you an adamantite knife, a worm-string Toronto bow ......... and an adamantite short spear ......... and a small hand. .......... "Brother "Brother ........., I don''t feel like letting you go at all. .......... I don''t think so. Is that so? You can say no to me if you want. ......... I''m thinking of getting a permit to board a real boat made from boat race winners'' prizes. ......... I''ll talk to someone else. .......... "Wait a minute! "Wait a minute! I''ll do it! I''ll do it! ......... I''m no match for my brother. .......... I can''t believe it. I''m not sure if you''ve heard of it, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I''ll polish the floor with stone slabs, and you build the shelves with the materials there. I''ll polish the floor with the stone slabs and you build the shelves with the materials there. Wait a minute! "Wait a minute! How many shelves are you going to make? How many shelves are we going to make? - Don''t worry, we''re still halfway there. In fact, the shelves are piled up like a mountain, but you can only make about 1/5 of the shelves. It would be troublesome if my heart broke from the start, so I just faked it. "What''s wrong with you, ......... brother? Can''t someone hire some more? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m not going to choose! ...... How many can we have, by the way? Up to six, please! You''ve been short-staffed from the start! d*mn, complaining won''t get the job done! All of you who take the course today are going with me! Thus, all of Zita''s classmates went astray from the path of the hunter. 228 【side story】Gita and the Home Center I''ve been working for my brother for two months now. He has already been working for my brother for a couple of months. "I''m definitely not cut out to be a foreman, bro. .......... I''m not cut out to be a foreman, bro. But Masaru said, "You hired someone you can trust, right? Take care of him until the end. You hired someone you trust. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. Then, for some reason, he brought my girlfriend, Sheena, a cat person, and hired her as an assistant site supervisor. Seeing the black grin on her face, I think she knew the whole story before she was hired. He said, "Well, I can''t complain about this. ......... All right! I''m going to do my best today. In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. I''m not sure what to make of it. It''s a lot of work to run a store of this size. What did you just say? What did you just say? Me and Shinya are the manager and assistant manager of this store? "Hey! Sister Adelina! That''s not what I heard! I''m not sure if you''ve ever heard of this, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. ......... It has my signature on it. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. .......... It''s a contract. It''s a contract about your salary. I''m sure you''ve read it. Did you not read it properly? I''m sure you''re not the only one. ......... I remember my brother telling me to sign it and I did. You don''t seem to have read ......... it, do you? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. "What? "What? I''m a hunter. .......... What? There''s a surplus of hunters, and if you''re able to manage and calculate like you do, you should be able to use your abilities to your advantage. I''m in need of more hunters. "But I''m not a manager. .......... But I''m not a manager. "What? You''re not going to be a manager, Zita? I''m not sure how long it''s been since I''ve heard of her, but she was there. I''m sure you''ll agree. What are you making a fuss about? I''m not sure what to do. I''m sorry. Masaru also showed up, as if he had timed it perfectly. "What do you mean I''m the manager? "Hmm? Yeah, you signed the papers. I did. I did. Zita, come here for a minute. ......... I need to talk to you guys. I''ll tell you what. Masaru took me to a corner of the room. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. And what''s the deal with you, brother? What''s going on? What''s going on?" "Shh, you''re talking too loud! If you talk too loudly, Sheena will hear you. If you talk too loud, she will hear you. "As you know, I''ve been to Sheena''s house to talk to her parents about her employment. . "......... What? Sheena''s story? "Shut up and listen, ......... said Sinha''s father. You can''t make a girl of your age the assistant manager of a government business, ......... you know what I mean? In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to use the site, you can call us at our own website. If an unproven young girl is put in an important post such as assistant manager, you never know what they will do to her. ......... At worst, they may make her unfit to marry. I''m not sure what to make of it. But ......... her father also said. I don''t want my daughter to be taken by someone who works as a hunter! A hunter is not a good prospect for the future. .......... You''re right. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the web site. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. I''m sorry. That''s where I come in! I''m sure you''ll be happy with the results. Of course. Of course, you''ll be engaged until you come of age, but who doesn''t know what it means to mess with the wife of a man who''s been chosen by God for an important national position? I don''t know. "Then ......... Sheena is .......... "Then Sheena is my future wife. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I mean. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, please do not hesitate to contact us. I''m sorry. I''ll do it! I''ll be a great manager and make a lot of money! That''s great! I''ll get permission for you and Sheena to board the ship, and we''ll call it a honeymoon. Thank you! Thank you! Thanks, bro! That''s how I got the job as a store manager. .......... "Inventory control is an important part of the manager''s job, I''ll give you the list. I''ll give you the list and you can work with her on it. I''ll give you a list. ......... Oh, and I''ll get the newlyweds a house when they''re grown up and married. I''ll give you a list. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. You can find thousands of candlesticks, tables, chairs, ......... and even wood that needs to be checked for quantity. .......... I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something to suit your needs. I thought it was a big store. ......... Is all this going to fit? ......... No, there''s only fertilizer buildings around, so they''ll have to build more. .......... I''m not sure. We can''t manage this with just the two of us! "Well, I guess we''ll just have to talk to my brother and sister Adelina about management and human resources. ......... This isn''t really our job as adults, is it? And so the happy and tumultuous life began. 229 【side story】メイと船作り One day, I walked into the workshop as usual and found an unfamiliar wooden box on the worktable. I wondered, "What''s ......... this .........? Is it for you? As Mei pondered alone, her fellow shipbuilders gathered around her one by one. However, none of them had any idea what was in the wooden box, and time was running out before they could decide whether or not they could open the tightly nailed lid without permission. Someone suggested, "I can''t work on it, so why don''t we just take it off the desk? Someone suggested, "We can''t work, so let''s just take it down from the desk. "What? You haven''t opened it yet? I heard a familiar voice from the doorway. "Hey, guys. I''m here today to explain what''s in the box! Zeraphitis has become an established teacher of children. "I''ve got a new part for you today. What! If you put this on, you''ll be able to steer! It''s a new magic tool I developed with Masaru! Where''s the old man? Masaru is making dresses in his new workshop. Masaru is making dresses in his new workshop, and he''s giving it away to everyone. Masaru is making dresses in his new workshop. While everyone was excited, Mei was the only one with a bored expression on her face. What''s wrong, Mei? What''s the matter, Mei? "Why don''t you join us here, ..........? "Oh. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. You don''t want to do this with me. "You don''t want to share? No," he said, patting Zeraphitis on the head, which cheered up his slightly depressed heart. "Well, Master Zeraphitis. Please tell me about the new parts! "Hmm, you seem to be feeling better. I''ll explain it to you. I''ll explain it to you. ......... is pretty simple. This thing here that looks like a hinge is called a remote control, and it moves to the right or to the left with this switch. ......... and above. You attach one end to the hull and the other end to the rudder board. ......... Easy, right? "So the boards move and the water resistance makes it turn left or right? The children gathered here examined the newly brought parts with a glint in their eyes. If you put it right behind the ......... hull, the water flow distorted by the hull will hit it, so you have to put it a little lower, right? I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sorry. Yes! I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. "Wow, that''s 15 pairs! "You should be thanking your teachers. You should thank your teachers. What the adults don''t know is that ......... the children are real professionals in shipbuilding. .......... What adults don''t know is that ......... the ships these children build are already more advanced than any ships in the world. .......... "Hey, Masaru ........., I''m looking forward to the next boat race. I''m looking forward to the next boat race. "Oh, the children and adults don''t realize that they are inventing something that will change the world. ......... A boat that can go to the open sea. ......... People''s world will expand again. It''s going to open up a whole new world. . The deception proceeded quietly. 230 【side story】次なる旅路 One day, early in the morning, ......... the door of the temple was banged hard and someone came rushing in. The person wanders to Masaru''s private room, but the person he is looking for is not there. "What is this place? Hey, Masaru! After searching everywhere, he finally found the person he was looking for, but he was sitting quietly in a chair next to the altar, staring at the ceiling, not paying attention to Adelina who had rushed in. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. .................. Oh, I know. I know. I knew what he was doing when I heard the faint sound of his voice in my ear. Were you saying goodbye? I was sleeping when he suddenly approached me. ......... He said he''d take care of me later. I''m sorry. It was Gandhartia, the chief of the rabbit people, who came to visit the sleeping Masaru. I''m not sure if you''ll be able to find a way to find out more about it. "Adelina, stay with the others. .......... Masaru is at .........? I''ll stay here a little longer. I''ll be here a little longer. ......... Adelina, ......... did anyone die while I was gone? No, it''s the first time. ......... It''s been quite a while since Masaru and I started building the city together, but it''s really miraculous that no one has died until today. ...... ...The world is a very harsh place. .......... It''s a miracle that no one has died to date. In other cities, adventurers, soldiers and knights die every month in battles with demons, and the poorest of the poor fall ill and die. In other cities, adventurers, soldiers, and knights died every month in battles with demons, and the poorest of the poor died of disease. Even in small villages, it was normal for several people to die throughout the year. Masaru had eliminated dangerous demons and bandits from the area, and the hygienic and food-rich environment had made the city a place where death was not easy. It was also fortunate that there was no disease epidemic. ......... I think the funeral will be this evening. Tonight. Tonight. ......... Okay. ......... What can I do? Can you get the casket? Can you get the casket? ......... And ......... pray with the others. . ............ That night. Nearly all of the city''s inhabitants lined up beside the great flames of the cremation, praying for a happy life after the next incarnation. We will miss you. .......... But I''m not sad. "But I''m not sad. Grandpa always said that he never thought he would have such a wonderful life,........., and it was all thanks to you. I see. "So that''s what ......... the chief said. I see. "So that''s what the chief said." Masaru stared at the flames in sadness at Mei''s kind words. "Why do you have to look like that, big brother? Today is Grandpa''s new departure! Why don''t you celebrate it properly? After being scolded by Zita, Masaru pulled himself together and walked right up to the fire. "Gandhartia, ......... may you be with us on our next good journey. .......... "Gandhartia! The divine power that overflowed from Masaru became a small light that blended with the flames. "Amazing! It''s beautiful! As if on cue from someone''s murmur, a song of prayer for the safety of the journey began at once, and the city united to see off Gandhartia, the chief of the Rabbit People. 231 【side story】男の子だろ？ What? Brother ......... this is not good ......... too much ...... .... It''s okay. It''s okay, I''ve fought with as many Adelina a long time ago, and you''re boys, right? Good luck with that. Good luck. When the home improvement store was all finished, Masaru took Zita and her fellow boys to a place where they were breeding ant demons. He said, "Since you''re here, why don''t you really fight to the limit? You''re going to get wives and important jobs in the future. The ability to protect yourself and your loved ones is essential. You must be able to protect yourself and your loved ones. If there is a concept of level, and you can get stronger by fighting and defeating demons, then I brought you here without telling Zita and the others, thinking that we should do some power leveling. You''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. "But we have weapons .......... I''m sorry. Don''t worry! I''ve got an adamantite short spear. We''ve got the adamantite spear. With it, we''ll be in a better position to fight than Adelina was back then. "......... Maybe so, but .......... Just go! Just go! I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m going to try. And ......... we have to do it! I''m not sure what to do. Oh! In the event that you have any questions regarding where by and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure how much longer I can hold out. ......... Oh my god, I''m so overwhelmed. .......... I can''t believe it. The children who thrust their spears at the ants with all their might to annihilate them will see hell later. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you can do it. .... Yeah. "Yeah, ......... maybe 20 more? At first, there were about 200 ant demons, but the number quickly dwindled, and just when you were relaxed, .......... "Hey! The next swarm has arrived! ......... There''s about 400 of them! In the event that you''ve got a little bit of time, you''ll be able to take a look at a few of the best ways to make sure you''re getting the most out of your time. "Hey! Brother, help me! "Haha, boy, right? Hang in there! Masaru is eating a sandwich as he moves through the swarm of ants. ......... He doesn''t show the slightest sign of fighting. I''m so tired! I''m going to die! We''re gonna die trying! Zita and the others put up a good fight. ......... Yes, they put up a good fight. In about four hours, they defeated nearly 700 ant demons. Normally, all the ant demons would have been wiped out, but this is an area where Masaru has fed and increased the number of ants. I''m not sure what to do. My feet ......... let go of me! Get off me! Let go of my leg! I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to try. I can''t get the blade through. The hand holding the handle was slipping from sweat, and it was becoming difficult to inflict fatal wounds on the ants. I''m not sure what to do. I can''t do this anymore. .......... I''m sorry. I''ve been out of sight for quite some time. ......... If you don''t want to die, don''t be weak and fight! I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. ......... The ants don''t seem to be getting any smaller, and I''m feeling hopeless, but I''m determined to make it to the end as long as I can. I''m sure you''ll agree. I''m not sure what to do. The moment you think you hear Masaru''s voice echoing, a flash of light fills the area and you meditate on it because it is so bright. "What ......... is .......... What is it? It''s a good idea to take a look at your own personal life. I''m sure you''ll agree. You did well to fight to the end! I''d like to thank you all for your hard work. I''m sure there are still many weak points, but I think we''ve learned our limits. I thought we could go another three hours or so if we did a good job of rotating and taking breaks, but I think we''re done for this time. . In the meantime, Masaru is collecting the dead ants. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m sorry. In the event that you have any questions regarding where by and how to use the internet, you can contact us at our own web site. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing. ".........Jita......... you......... going to do it again? Is it? What? No? What? Are you going to do it? I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do it, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. "Well, if you can keep going, you''ll definitely get stronger. I think the next one will be easier than this one. .......... I''m sorry. This is a great way to make sure that you don''t get caught in the middle of a situation. In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, there are a few things you can do. The next day, Jita and his friends went to bed with severe pains all over their bodies due to the rapid leveling of their bodies. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m not sure what to make of it. 232 [side story] Dress and tablecloth... "What the hell is this? It''s amazing! The women who went to Masaru''s workshop were astonished to see Masaru in earnest. I''ve never seen such a fine silk fabric with finely embroidered flowers and butterflies floating in the light. .... I''ve never seen anything like it. The white embroidery is layered on top of the white fabric so that the skirt, which at first glance appears to be just a white dress, reveals the detailed embroidery when the light hits it. In this world of clothing, embroidery is basically a choice between plant patterns such as flowers in colors that don''t interfere with the fabric, or flashy patterns in colors that stand out against the fabric. They do not often include living things in their patterns or use the same color thread. In the first place, if you embroider on a rough cloth in the same color, you cannot tell what it is. This is why you are told to change your clothes before entering the workshop: .......... I''m sorry. They had heard that Masaru was making a dress and had come to help, but they had been unable to get their hands on the dress, which was based on a slender-line dress with a s*xy off-the-shoulder neckline and a lot of intricate embroidery, a rarity even in modern Japan. . What do you think, .........? There''s nothing we can do to help you with this. .......... I don''t think we can help you with this. I mean, it''s out of my hands. .......... I can''t help you with this. Could you lace up the tablecloths in the hall, please? I''m still a little tied up with the dress. .......... I''m sorry. I was a little surprised by the large amount of lace and tablecloth fabric that came out, but after seeing the dress earlier, I quickly regained my composure and started working. "Are you going to use this on your wedding day and that''s it? "What? What? It''s over. .......... It''s a waste. It''s a waste of ! "Well, do you want it when you''re done with .........? I want it! Apparently, they''re going to mend the tablecloth again and turn it into clothes. .......... But this is a ......... tablecloth, so it''s a little rough on the eyes. .......... It''s okay, I''m not sure I''d be able to pull off something as fancy as a dress like that. It''s okay. The dress uses spider silk for the warp and silkworm silk for the weft, while the tablecloth uses only spider silk. Spider silk is very strong, but a little thicker than silkworm silk. Silkworm thread, on the other hand, is more elastic than spider thread and has a better feel. The price of the cloth alone is not so different. If it''s just the price of the cloth, it''s not that different. Well, I don''t know how you feel. From that day on, the women of the city went to Masaru''s workshop to work on their sewing projects, one after the other. 233 大いなる愚者たち Hey, did you hear that? Hmm? What? "There''s a wedding coming up in your town. What about it? What''s that about? It''s supposed to be a VIP ceremony, with all the royalty from Gratas and Bazelarka in attendance. What? What? Then there''s .......... Oh. Oh, they''re going to be gathering a lot of treasure, including gifts! A suspicious conversation took place at the site of a settlement. ......... They were the heads of two bands of thieves who were meeting to do something about the recent economic downturn in the bandit industry. What do we do? Do we go after the customers individually? Or do we wait until the city is full of suckers? "Well, we can''t be too careful. Let''s just take them all. No. The group that was assembled for such a poorly thought out plan consisted of 214 rogues from 13 major bandit groups in nearby countries. "The share is divided among each group in proportion to the number of people who participated! Don''t you dare try to cheat us out of our share! If we find out, we''ll cut off your arms! The bandits spoke of their desires as they wished, half listening to the conversation. It''s a big job this time. Drinking, women, food! "This is a big job, drink, women, food, whatever you want, take as much as you want! "Whoa! Women! With a good woman, you can have a good night even if you drink cheap. I wonder if there''s a lizardman with smooth scales. It''s a good thing I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''d like to have a rabbit girl because a lot of rabbit girls have big breasts. I want a rabbit girl. I want a rabbit girl because most rabbit girls have big breasts. "What? You little pedophile! Shut up! You old hag-loving pervert! There are fistfights like that going on in one corner, but no one seems to care. Fights between stupid men are an everyday occurrence, and it''s ridiculous to deal with them. "Hey, I''ll leave you here if you get hurt before work. "Hey, I''ll leave you here if you get hurt before work. I''ll leave you alone for the rest of the day. "That''s my line, you coward. What? What the f*ck? You gonna do this? Let''s do this! It was five days until they targeted Vinteria''s wedding venue. 234 愚者の末路① I''m not sure what to make of this. It was the Portarym commander Lancelot who led the carriage with several of his men on horseback towards the main gate of Vintaria, swearing so. The carriage was a large type with a cargo bed that resembled the light trucks that Masaru had written about, and it was loaded with a large quantity of freshly caught seafood. I''m not sure why Masaru''s thinking is so far-fetched,........., but I can''t believe he would carry fish alive in seawater,........., so it took a long time to transport them. It took a long time to transport them. The cart was overflowing. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. "Commander! Something''s coming! "What is it? Thieves? I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to make of that. He drew his greatsword, which Masaru had made, and stood in front of the main gate to intercept the bandits. "Commander Portalyme! Lancelot, come in! It''s a great way to make sure you''re getting the most out of your time with your family and friends. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. You guys, don''t go in there! You''ll die in vain! If you''re going to do something, do it all at once! Don''t ever approach him alone! Even as he was shouting and warning his companions, one of them was knocked to the ground by Lancelot''s blade. The group was in complete disarray, unable to coordinate. "Let''s go at the same time! This is the cavalry! No matter how strong they are, they still have a chance to win! The five horsemen formed a surprisingly well-trained arrowhead formation and charged at Lancelot. It''s a shame to leave them as bandits. ......... ......... But it was a bad match. I''m sorry. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I''m not sure what to say. In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. He jumped to the sword and pulled it out, then jumped to the right side of the horse, using the dead horse as a foothold, cut down the bandit and took his horse. The headless horseman in the lead recoiled from Lancelot''s foothold, taking one of the other horsemen with it. It''s a little heavy for me to ride, isn''t it? But you can ride with a bit of gusto, right? I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a bit of a jerk," he said, patting the horse''s neck, and it obeyed Lancelot''s spirit, frantically chasing after his fellow riders. "Yes! There are alternatives! Ride like you mean to die! The bandits'' horsemen are being cut down one by one. ......... In just three minutes, less than half of the bandits'' horsemen are left, and their horses are moving slowly. I can''t! Let''s get out of here! All of you retreat! The bandits decide to flee and turn around. ......... However, the gatekeepers of Vintaria are not so kind or incompetent as to let them go easily. I''m not sure what to say. A few of the beastmen shot arrows right through the bandit''s head, leaving only the riderless horses to flee. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. ......... But bandits with cavalry? I''m sorry. As I rode my horse into the main gate, my men greeted me with sad faces. What''s wrong? What''s wrong with your face? You don''t like that I didn''t leave enough for you? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. ......... Commander, you''ve gone too far. ......... If you kill someone like that in front of the main gate of King''s Landing, you''re going to have a lot of work to clean up. .......... I''ve been informed to clean up immediately. ......... Let''s get rid of the bodies before the other guests see the mess and get angry. I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. ......... If we leave it like this, the demons will come and Adelina will kick us out of town. .......... This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your time with us. 235 愚者の末路② There were about 20 bandits trying to break into the city from the opposite side of the main gate. "Give me a hooked rope, or I''ll climb the walls. . He threw the end of the rope to the other side of the wall to make sure it was hooked, and then began to climb the wall one after another. ......... Several of the bandits had climbed the wall, when they suddenly realized that there was no one on the wall. I''m not sure what to make of that. Hey, you guys, don''t act like you''re on your own! Do what you''re supposed to do! Do as you''re told. The leader called out to the bandits, and they climbed up again. .... The bandits who had made it to the top were nowhere to be seen. What is it? Is there a good place to wait on the other side? The last man in charge of the group climbs up the rope, tilting his head. I climbed up for no apparent reason, and as I slid down to the top, I felt a strange sensation. "What? I should have been lying on the top of the wall, but there was no floor, and I was thrown into the air. What? What? The outer wall was hollow, and I fell headlong into the sewers leading to the city''s basement. In fact, one of the several ventilation holes in the city''s underground sewers existed there. Unfortunately, it was the biggest and the worst one with the biggest drop. Other places are covered to prevent people from falling in, but a hole in the inaccessible city wall is completely forgotten about. Goo.......... I''ll be back. The person who put together his or her back was hit hard and moaned on the cobblestones, unable to speak. .......... In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at the following web site: .......... ...and when he looked closely, he saw something translucent there. "Oh no! Slime! There are a lot of slimes around that are starting to eat away at those who are unconscious or injured and can''t move. They won''t melt you right away, but they will choke you... and the first ones to fall will already be breathless. Fire for slime: .... "Fire for slime. In a panic, with trembling and unsteady hands, I took out a flintlock and portable fuel in a leather bag. While doing so, one of them approaches and oozes towards you. "d*mn it! Get on! Get it on! Why won''t it come on? You can''t do what you always do so easily. ......... You''re frustrated, but you keep clinking your flint by the portable fuel you''ve scattered beneath your feet. I can''t always do what I want. ......... I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. In the meantime, the methane gas in the sewers ignited, and without a sound, the bandits, along with the slime, were engulfed in fire and burned to death. Later, when Cook received a complaint about the missing slime and the stench coming from the sewers, he made up for it while complaining to himself, but the bandits went unnoticed except for the hooked rope that was somehow hanging on the castle wall. 236 The End of Fools ③ "Who are you, Uncle? The bandits, who had managed to sneak into Vintaria and were found in front of May''s workshop, faced the children and had a hard time dealing with each other. On the one hand, they thought that all the children were just hostages, but if they took hostages too early, they would not be able to move. On the other hand, Mei and her friends know that they are bandits just by looking at the prey in their hands, but they don''t know how to deal with them. "Ladies, would you please keep quiet and stay in the hut you came out of? They''re bad guys, right? Yes, they are. Yeah, they''re bad people, so would you please listen to the kid before you do something terrible? "......... kid? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''m not going to say anything bad about you guys, but you need to get out of town. "Shut up! I''m not sure what to say. "......... flabby-breasted ...... kid? Geez, Mei! Uncle, apologize right away! You''re gonna die! What? What are you talking about? Do you want to be killed? The bandits snickered and made fun of the children who panicked when they saw May''s eyes change and told her to apologize. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say. Stone Barrett! Dozens of small stone bullets, the size of the first joint of a thumb, float in front of May and shoot the bandits all over their bodies. Aah! What the hell are you doing, you little shit? "The balls crushed ......... and .......... "Aah! It''s a great way to make sure you don''t get caught in the middle of the action. I''m not sure what to do. Just like we trained you to do! "Air Cutter! "Stone Barret! "Water Shot! The magic that is being shot out one after the other will overwhelm them without giving them any room to resist. .......... I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure what''s going on here. When the soldier from Greytas arrived, he found that none of the bandits were dead, but that they had gathered in one place, where the trembling and frightened men were sitting in a pool of blood. Uncle Soldier, these are bad people! Please arrest them. Please arrest them. May''s smiling face sent a chill down his spine, and he could only return the salute. 237 愚者の末路④ Chyna! Hide! There''s something weird here! I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. In the event that you''re not sure what you''re looking for, it''s possible that you''ll be able to find it in the marketplace. "Hey, they''re here! Sheena, go quickly! I hurriedly hid Sheena, and the bandits carefully bent down to avoid being noticed, and entered the home improvement store. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. It''s ........., but it hasn''t opened yet. It''s not open yet. The only one waiting is Zita, the other boys are sneaking around the outside from the other exits to close all the doors. I''m not sure what to say. What''s with the ......... kids? Don''t scare me. .......... I''m sorry. I''m sure I''m more mature and confident than my uncles, but this hurts my feelings. .......... What? What the hell? I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. What are you going to do with such a naive sword? What do you think? What do you mean by that? This is an adamantite spear, and there are ............, .........23? There''s a surprisingly large number of ......... people, so I can use this as a handicap, right? I''m not sure what to do with it. I''ll do it. I''ll do it. A bandit steps forward, sword in hand. "Crumb Fowler, former third in command of the Bazelarka Guard! It''s just Zita. I''m just a Zita. ......... Nice to meet you. I''m Zita. I''m Zita. It''s not unusual... I''ll take it. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve. I''m not sure what to make of that. The moment his eyes met Zita''s, Krum gasped and could not move. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I think it''s a good idea. ) "What is it? Are you guys running away? Where to? What? All the doors are closed! Every time Zita takes a step, the bandits move back one step. "Hey, Zita? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand. I''m not sure if it''s a good idea, but it''s a good idea. We''ve got the same spear, don''t worry about it. Are the kids in this town monsters? I''m going down. I''m out of here. ......... If I was stupid enough to take on all of these guys, I would have died with Wangdu that day. .......... I''m out. Krum surrenders, and everyone kneels on the floor without resistance. .......... I''m glad you''re here, ........., because I don''t want to kill anyone if I can help it. ............! As Zita is putting manacles on each of them, a man rushes at Zita with a knife in his hand. I''m not sure what to do. Zita! I''m not sure what to do, but I''d like to know what you think. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sorry. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for and what you can do to help. Zita, are you okay? Thank you for the .........! Thank you for saving my life! "d*mn ......... why is Zita all ......... your fault! What? The man who tried to take you by surprise had an extra bruise on his body from the kick, but he had no choice. 238 愚者の末路⑤ Hey, what''s all the noise outside? "Just do your job, Zelaphitis. ......... d*mn, you''re so easily distracted. .......... I''m sorry. In a room in the temple, Masaru and Zeraphitis were busy with their work as gods. I''m not sure what to make of it. You can''t manage something like this, so what do you do? This is the first time I''ve ever been to a home improvement store, and there are usually hundreds of thousands to tens of thousands of different products, large and small, and the person in charge of the store is basically in charge of everything from inventory control to receiving and selling. In other words, the person in charge has to be able to understand the contents of thousands or tens of thousands of products and be able to consult with customers before he or she can manage the inventory and stock at the same time. What is that? What is that, it smells so black... In the meantime, what did Masaru do? I did the relatively easy shelves of consumables like screws and nails. .......... Oh, that sounds easy! We were a small store, so we always had about 1,100 kinds of screws, and if you count catalogs and orders, I think we had about 4,000 kinds. If you include nails, bolts and nuts, you''re dealing with tens of thousands of items. "Gosh! "Geez, ......... is a world. The world of . It''s a crazy world where some really big home improvement stores carry 3,000 types of screws alone at any given time. In the event that you''re looking for the best way to get the most out of your business, then you''re in the right place. It''s a funny world. It is quite common for a screw that has not been sold for several years to be discontinued to be suddenly needed .......... However, there is a limit to the number of products that can be placed in the warehouse, and there is also a limit to the number of places that can be placed in the warehouse. In addition, the shelves don''t always need a clerk, so I''m sent to support other departments. Thanks to your help, I''ve been able to get everything from flower and vegetable seedlings to fertilizer to planting to installing a fountain in my pond. ......... Oh, I''ll build a fountain one of these days! ......... What was that? ......... Oh yeah, I delivered the products I bought, and went to assemble the prefab that was bought for me because I wanted to put it in my garden. ...... ...It was hard to assemble in the middle of summer. .......... I''m sorry. You''ve been through a lot. .......... It was hard work. Well, it was a little nice to be able to roam around in a different place every day. ......... Grandma and Grandpa were friendly because it was in the country, and I could go to the coffee shop for coffee because my boss couldn''t see me. I''m sorry. You''ve been slacking off, haven''t you? You''ve been slacking off! You''ve got to learn how to relax and you''re a full-fledged worker. It''s not enough to work hard at everything. It''s usually the ones who are not good at relaxing that quit, and the ones who overexert themselves that are forced to quit. I don''t see many people being forced to quit because they can''t do their job. That''s a great quote. That''s a great quote. .......... This is a great quote. It''s a hard world to live in, because working too hard or being too good at your job is also inappropriate for a member of society. However, it is also difficult for those who are able to do well to reduce their workload to normal, which makes them look as if they are not working at all. Japanese people are not good at taking time off, and if they are told to work for 8 hours, they tend to think that it is wrong if they do not work for 8 hours. However, according to the global standard such as in Europe and the United States, once the 8 hours of work is done, the rest of the time is free. This may be a desirable attitude toward work, but it is also a peculiar Japanese attitude toward work that makes us strangle ourselves unnecessarily, such as cleaning up when we have free time, or having a conflict with other people if we finish early. "It''s good that we have a slow life here, unlike in Japan... If we had so much time to spare, we wouldn''t know what to do... "This is the slow life? Japanese people are scary. .......... This is the slow life. It''s a good thing that you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. You can''t do that. Even May, after half a day of boat building, goes out to play or take a nap. ......... Masaru, on the other hand, wakes up with the hunters at sunrise and feels like he has to do something until sunset. In reality, Masaru works more than 12 hours a day. In reality, Masaru''s work includes hobbies and entertainment, but because he is doing something productive, it looks like he is working. "Masaru........., take your vacation because if you don''t, everyone else won''t be able to take theirs. "Oh? "Oh? ......... Oh. After the wedding, I''m going to take a vacation and build a honeymoon boat, so no problem. No problem. What vacation? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Now that we''re done talking, let''s get back to work. I think we should get back to work. Zeraphitis was surprised, "Was that a break? Masaru, there are bandits in town. Masaru, the city has been invaded by bandits! Masaru, bandits have invaded the city! I''ll be right there! I''ll be right there! Masaru stood up at the sound of Cook''s voice, and Zelaphitis stood up happily at the same time. ......... However, he was held by the shoulders and put back in his seat. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. That''s terrible! This won''t be finished for another hour! Let''s see what you can do! See ya! I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to do. What is this lot of filth? .......... What''s all this filth? "It''s all bandits. It looks like they broke into the temple in several groups, but we beat them all back, and here we are. Here we are. What''s that bloody mess over there? That''s May and her friends using magic to beat the crap out of them. .......... That''s the one May and her friends magically shot up at . In the corner of my eye, I saw a group of people trying to sneak away. "Hey, Cora! There! I''m going to lecture you later, so stay where you are! What about that group over there at ............ with all their noses smashed in? "They''re the idiots who got punched by Lulu for calling her an old lady. .... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to say. ......... mother and daughter are all completely ......... white faced? I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a fan of your work. "Call Lancelot. "Call Lancelot. ......... He needs a sermon too. I''m sorry. After the treatment, Masaru finished escorting the prisoners to the detention center for the 130 bandits who had been captured, and gave a sermon to all those who had gone too far. On the way there, Zelaphitis appeared, humming and dancing, and it was inevitable that he would be buried under additional work. 239 Dignity...... "Why do we keep getting into trouble? Just when we think we''re ready, a section of the temple is closed to everyone? What''s going on here, Zelaphitis? What''s going on is that Masaru and I are using it too much for our duties and it''s become a sanctuary. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I''m sure they''ll be happy to hear that. Outside: ......... If we''re going to do it outside, we''re going to have to do something about the ground. .......... I don''t know. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. It''s not just the ......... paving stones, though. I don''t know. It''s not just paving stones, but also bricks, stone slabs, and other materials that were crowded in the warehouse, Masaru recalled. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. Zeraphitis will be the site supervisor! "Whoa, whoa! Why me? I''m not sure what to make of this. Who''s the officiant? ......... I have a bad feeling about this. .......... I don''t know. "It''s Hera. It''s not just the gods, but even the gods of other worlds. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve seen it before. You see? I''m sure you''ll agree that this is a great idea. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll agree that it''s a great idea. Personally, Masaru thinks that men will never be able to beat women, and that it is useless to compare the two. It''s a good idea to think of a woman as a winner if she does everything right and returns your affection and love. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. No, I''m not. You''re chasing a vision more fleeting than any man''s dream. .......... I''m not. It''s a good thing that you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for and what you''re going to get. If you''re a man, don''t compromise your dignity, but don''t compromise the dignity of God, which can be created in a situation of overwhelming superiority. ......... Good luck with your work. Take care of Mei and the others! If you''re here, Mei, I don''t blame you. ......... I''ll do my best! The word "dignity" may have been lost on Zelaphitis. 240 [side story] Preparation for the ceremony While the temple was being remodeled with white paving stones with the inhabitants, there was a group of goddesses in the non-Arstetian world who were strangely excited and preparing for something. He was so focused on Victinius'' dress that he didn''t care much about his own attire, so I had him make me a tailcoat to match the dress next to it! Look at this magnificent silver thread embroidery! "It''s wonderful, Athena! He seems to be saying that the bride is the star of the wedding, but there is a balance between the two of you at a wedding, and his own costume he made was made of first-rate materials, and as a god of manufacture, it was wonderfully finished, but the design was too plain and boring! Speaking of which, has Master Hera prepared her own costume? She''s the goddess of marriage, so she already has a suitable outfit. I already have. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s had to deal with this. I''m not sure how he could have cheated on his wife with this goddess ........., but I''m guessing Zeus is a dominatrix .........? "Did you say something, Athena? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. But it was good, wasn''t it? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that Hephaistos will be staying at home and you can go to Arstatia without worry. . "It was foolish of you to tell your apprentice to take whatever he wanted for sorting and then let him take the thunderbolt samples you had hidden in the other room. But it was a good idea to have him take responsibility for his words this time, and have Hephaestus punish him instead of Masaru. It was a good idea. "It would have been useful if you had used your head a little more. ......... There are no gods at all! "Hera and I are both gods, you know? ......... So what about you, Zeus? Will he be attending? "My husband seems to be tired, and he''s going to stay home to keep an eye on Hephaestus or something. I''m sorry. After the couple holed themselves up as punishment, Zeus was strangely worn out and Hera was glamorous. You can find a lot more information on the web at .......... I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to do. I have not yet prepared a congratulatory gift to bring to the wedding! What? If we''re stingy here, our gods'' rank will be questioned. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. ............ Athena, can you run an errand for me? I''m out of Nectar, can you get me some? I''m sorry. I''ll be right back. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. The wedding is almost here. The ......... wedding was almost upon us. 241 ビクティニアスとアイラセフィラ "Hey, Isla? What do you think? It''s very nice, sister. I can see that it was really made just for you. You can see that it was really made just for you. The two goddesses smiled at each other in front of the mirror, wearing the dresses Masaru had given them. So the wedding day of Masaru and Victinias has finally arrived. How could they have arrived in time? The people of Vintaria have been trained by Masaru to renovate the temple in three days and to line the surrounding area with white floor stones. I don''t know. "It looks like he also built a new boat race course. It''s crazy to think that they could rebuild all the waterways in the city in one night, isn''t it? I''m sure the kids who thought the circular waterway around the castle was a course are going to be puzzled when they can''t use their countermeasures. I''m sure the kids who thought the circular waterway around the castle was a course would have a hard time using the strategy. In fact, May and her friends were standing speechless at the huge, technical course that had appeared when they woke up this morning. The royal family was in turmoil when they heard that the goddess of the other world was coming. The royal families and their officials were struggling to remember how to behave in the castle of Vintaria, the content of conversations, and information about Hera, Athena, and the main god Zeus, and were taking measures to avoid being rude. What happened to the bandits who targeted your sister''s wedding? That''s Masaru''s detention center. ......... I''ll show you in the water mirror so you can see. I''m sure you''ll be pleased with the results. .......... I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that will help you. I''m not sure I like that one. .......... I can''t believe it. If you look down, you''ll see several nests of ant demons waiting for you. The place is a natural fortress carved out of a rocky mountain,........., a modest tent on a circular piece of land built atop a 280-meter-high rock pillar,......... never. There are two defensive nets: a terrain named cliffs that people can''t climb down, and demons that live there. If there is a problem, it is that they are vulnerable to demons that can fly, but I didn''t want to take that much care of them, so I left them half-heartedly. ......... If you become food for demons that come close to you by flying, it''s just a matter of fate. I''m going to. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. I''m sorry. I''m not sure if that''s true. ............ Oops! Do you want to go now? Well, I''m afraid of what might happen if I keep Hera waiting. I know. 242 a skit on the eve of a wedding "Yes, I am Zelaphitis and this will be Arstaitia''s first wedding to be broadcast simultaneously around the world. In the royal capital of our recognized country, a huge screen will be projected in the sky, and you will be able to watch the wedding live. Now, let''s introduce the guests who will be explaining the wedding together: ......... To our surprise, a beautiful goddess from another world has arrived. Athena, please! "Allow me to introduce myself. Thank you for inviting me here today on this very important day. Thank you for inviting me to this very important day. ......... But Zeraphitis? I''m sure you''ve heard of it, but I''m not sure what it is. I''m not sure. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''ve learned from the anime ''internet radio broadcasts'' on Masaru''s phone. I''m not sure. "My favorite is probably Hyoue''s ''The Oracle of the Old Club'', it''s so well paced I''m hooked! Yes, yes, don''t use proper nouns, or you''ll ruin .......... You can''t use proper nouns. Thud. .......... Yes, that''s why ......... Zeraphitis is going to take a nap for a while, so I''m Athena. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll agree that it''s a great idea. I''m not sure what to make of this. It''s okay. "Well, that''s okay. Even gods like to make noise when they''re celebrating. "......... I''m sure humans know better than to pull their weight in that regard. You can''t deny that. "You can''t deny it. Can''t deny it. "Well, they''re laughing, so that''s good. Well, they''re all laughing. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''ve been so impressed with your work. ......... ...I guess as the god of this world, I need to say hello. .......... I''m sorry. I''ll be back. Then tell him I told you not to talk like an a**h*le in someone else''s world. Masaru said, "Okay. Masaru held back the urge to gut-punch Athena, saying, "Okay, I can hold her now," and headed for Athena and Zeraphitis. "And now for Masaru''s episode... Don''t puff, don''t puff... I''m sure you''ll agree. I have a message from Hera at .......... I have a message from Hera. When Athena writes down the message from Hera in her notebook, she suddenly becomes serious and shows the side of a talented and beautiful goddess. I''m very sorry. Masaru, the groom, would like to speak with you today, so I''ll leave you to it. Good day, Masaru-sama. .......... Thank you. "Ladies and gentlemen, I am Masaru, who was just introduced to you. I have recently replaced the god Magus Arus as the god of Arstetia. I hope that you will take this opportunity to remember my name and face. I hope you remember my name and face. ".........? Are you done? "Yeah, me and Victinius have to get ready for the ceremony. Come on, Zeraphitis! Get up! d*mn it, ........., do your job. I''ll take care of the rest. "Huh? "Huh? ......... Oh, wait a minute, Masaru! I''m not sure I can get along with ......... this god. .......... I''m sorry. I''m not sure I can get along with this god (person). It''s not about compatibility. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I''ll try a little harder. I''ll try a little harder. I''m sure you''ll agree with me. Oh, ........., they just realized that. ............ Really? ......... Now? ...... .... "............ is awful. It''s terrible. Athena looks up mockingly, tears welling up in her eyes. "............ so I''m going to go get ready. I''m going to go get ready. "Hey, don''t ignore me! Look, I''m not crying. Look, I''m not crying. Gosh, ............ Masaru is so mean! I mean, ........., why can''t you just relax before the wedding? .......... 243 主神の結婚の儀【前編】 The quiet, whispering tones of the pipe organ began to be broadcast throughout the city, and people from all over the city gathered around the temple to see if the time had finally come. The atmosphere was so solemn, and no one was talking, but many people went to their assigned seats and looked around nervously, wondering what was going to happen. "The gods are about to enter. . At the sudden sound of Adelina''s voice, everyone stood up and kneeled on the spot. They kneel down. With the exception of Masaru and Victinius, who had landed out of thin air into the city, the seven gods of Arstetia and Athena sat down in their seats. "Please raise your heads and take your seats. . In response to Isla Sephira''s call, the people carefully slide into their seats, trying not to make a sound. The rest of the world is watching with bated breath through the monitors. The world watched breathlessly through the monitors, "And now for the entrance of Hera, who will perform this marriage ceremony. Hera. ................... "Hmm? No one''s coming? ......... Ah! After a pause long enough for people to begin to feel uneasy, a spotlight-like light ......... illuminated the altar from the heavens, and a clear spatula descended into it, gradually materializing into a distinct entity. While everyone forgot to breathe as they watched the mysterious scene, there were those among the gods who had a completely different thought. What the hell! What is it? (What the heck! My sister and Masaru are the stars of the show today, but the one performing the ritual is the one who stands out! Goddess Isla Sephira who loves her sister (Wow, that''s amazing. ......... I didn''t know there was a way to do that! You''ve failed to stand out. .......... )" Silphanus, the loli elf goddess who likes to show off (That magic tool was developed to be used for something like that? ......... d*mn Masaru, you should have told me! ( Zeraphitis, a sober god and one of the developers who was forced to create a three-dimensional projector magic tool in order to achieve flashy effects. I''m sorry. I''m sorry .......... Next is the entrance of the bride and groom. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a fan of your work. The bride and groom will now enter from the temple. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I mean. ...................... ......... won''t come back? When someone muttered this, the background music that had been playing quietly suddenly increased in volume as the song changed. It''s the standard Wagner wedding march, and everyone''s heart is pounding as the pipe organ plays in high quality, waiting for the bride and groom to appear. The door opens even though no one is touching it ......... and a red carpet of light illuminates the path from the back of the temple to the altar. "Ah! It''s here! As May pointed excitedly to the back of the temple, a light the size of a rose petal fluttered down from the sky. Some of the people forgot more than Hera''s appearance and suddenly started to pray to something. "............ is fancy. .......... I''m not sure. Zark, who was reminiscing about his own wedding, let out a squeak. 244 主神の結婚の儀【中編】 The bride and groom, who had attracted a lot of attention with the background music, the red carpet of lights, and the flower showers, walked to the altar with a relaxed attitude that belied the solemn atmosphere. The embroidery on Victinius''s dress was beautifully illuminated by the light used for the performance, attracting the attention of the women, and the silver thread on Masaru''s tailcoat reflected the light, making it look shiny. It was flashy, but not so flashy as to make the viewer uncomfortable, and the fact that it was only an ornament for the bride and groom was a sign of first-class quality, except that the wearer was a god. When Masaru and Victinius arrived in front of the altar, the background music gradually faded, and the atmosphere changed to that of Hera''s tense ceremony. The marriage ceremony between the bride Victinias, the supreme god of this world, and the newly crowned groom Masaru will now take place. Please rise and look towards the altar. Please rise and look towards the altar. Adelina''s tense voice echoed. With a bow to Hera, Adelina finished her task and went to her seat. So, Victinius, ......... and Masaru. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I mean. "We, Victinius. "We, Victinius and Masaru, swear by the world. We, Victinius and Masaru, pledge to the world that we will walk with, protect, and nurture ......... this Alstetia, that we will honor, love, and spend eternity with each other. "............... forever ......... is a long time, okay? It won''t be the eternity people say, but you won''t regret it? Hera smiled nastily at Masaru and asked. "Hmm, does Hera regret marrying that Zeus? Of course she has many regrets! You still love him, don''t you? You still love him, right? Then we''re fine. Living a life without regrets is a sign that you''re not serious, right? I''m going to have a lot of regrets, and I''m going to find a lot of happiness in them! We''ve got plenty of time, after all. You''re right. Well, you just have to keep looking for something beyond regret! "Too bright ......... too bright. Dazzling. Hera giggled and giggled at Masaru and Victinius'' vows. "Love is everything! (Yo!) ".........Come on, I want the fool (Zeus) to learn from me. .........I don''t feel half so defeated... ....... I don''t know. I''d like to learn from this idiot (Zeus). "Then kiss me with your vows. ......... Let me rest for a moment. .......... "......... kiss. " kiss. The bride and groom look at each other, and their faces turn red. What? No way. .......... No way. There was no kissing of vows in the ritual marriage ceremony, was there? What are you talking about, Masaru .........? You''re the one who formalized the princess''s marriage ceremony. You should take responsibility. Take responsibility. Your actions are coming back to you and you can''t talk back. "......... Miss Hera? I''m not sure what to do. It''s not like me and Masaru ......... have kissed or anything yet. I''m sorry. You''re a child. ......... What the hell was that vow you just made? It''ll take the edge off. ......... Just do it. .......... Just do it. Trying to escape Hera''s gaze, he locked eyes with Adelina and Zark. (Don''t you dare run away from me! You started this. (Don''t run away! You started this! Come on, come on! (You''ve come too far! Come on! Come on!)" Once again, he turned to the guests of honor for help to escape their gaze. .......... "Oh no. ......... They''re all staring at me. ......... I can''t get away. I can''t get away. I don''t know what to do! What do I do? I''ve got to make up my mind! The bride and groom, seriously naive, are dismayed, and the redness of their faces only increases. "........., all right! Let''s go, Victinius! "Ha, yes! I''m looking forward to it! He hugged Victinius by the shoulders, and little by little the two of them came closer to each other. I''m not sure if you''ve ever heard of this, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. Oh, oh, oh! You''ll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace. ............................ What? Isn''t that too long? The moment their lips met, Masaru and Victinius went rigid, as if time had stopped. I''m not sure what to say. Can''t we just get this over with? The moment Hera tried to stop them, Masaru and Victinius began to glow with gold. 245 主神の結婚の儀【後編】 What is it now? "Hey Masaru, you''re being overly dramatic! Zeraphitis was frankly surprised, while Silphanus was protesting, as if he thought it was another staged magic tool. "What? I didn''t do anything! "Why are we glowing? I''m not doing anything!" "Why are we glowing?" Masaru and the others shouted in surprise, which made the situation even more confusing, and a murmur spread among the people. The light is fading. The light is fading. As the light slowly fades, the figure of Masaru and his friends can be seen, and then ......... an unknown figure can be seen between Hera and the bride and groom, and the watching gods instantly move into battle stance. The power of the serious gods was demonstrated nearby, and the people fell into chaos, with some running away in fear and others fainting ......... to follow the gods and join the battle. "Silence! Hera exclaimed. That was all that was needed to stop the gods and those who had thrown themselves into the chaos. "Everything is fine. Put down your weapons. Put down your weapons. At Hera''s words, everyone naturally lowered their weapons, but only Ayla Sephira challenged Hera. "Why? He suddenly appears in a divine ceremony and even wears a sword! The person who suddenly appeared was a girl of about eighteen years old, neither a girl nor an adult woman in appearance, with a sword at her waist and white wings sprouting from her back. I''m not sure what to say. ......... wings? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. "It''s warm. ......... It''s real. It''s warm. "It tickles, Mother and Father. .......... It''s warm. What? I''m not sure if you''ve heard of this, but I''m sure you''ve heard of it. ''For what it''s worth, you''re quite good in public! "How dare you make a baby in the middle of a marriage ceremony? "Huh? "Huh? Making babies? Victinius turns red and starts to panic. "Well, technically, we''re related. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. This will solve the shortage of manpower in Arstatia''s divine world. I''m not sure what to make of this. Could it be that the child of me and Victinius is going to be a big increase like this? "You don''t call the birth of a god gruesome? The birth of a human child is much more graphic and gruesome. The birth of a human child is much more graphic and graphic. The story of God''s birth is a different kind of gruesome! People don''t get eaten by their parents or kill each other when they''re born. .......... You know what? "Don''t tell me what I don''t need to know! I mean, if you''re going to say something like that, then I''m not going to tell you anything! Hera puffs out her cheeks and turns to the side with a pouty grin. Masaru and Victinius looked at each other and laughed, then turned to Hera. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a little upset. We were upset. "Yes, we were. You look better when you''re smiling. Yes. "Oh, really? Well then, I guess I have no choice. I''m like a mother to Victinius. I''ll have to teach him a lot! (Cute .......... ) At this moment, my heart became one with Arstetia. It doesn''t mean anything, but .......... It''s okay, if you make a baby properly, it will be born normally. In that case, God will be born properly, but only after Masaru comes to live in the God Realm. In other words, it will be in another 100 years or so. ......... Until then, you''ll have to put up with being a dependent! "Hey, Master Hera! It''s being broadcast all over the world! "Oh, .......... "Oh, . Masaru, Victinius, and Hera completed the ceremony in a formal manner that day and retreated to the temple for two days. 246 【side story】Anxiety and irrationality "It''s been two days. ......... What about the boat race? .......... What about the boat race? May muttered sadly. Vinterralia is in a festive mood, but some of the children are not sure if the boat race is going to take place or not. "May! Master Victinius and Masaru are coming out! "Really? I''ll be right there! She started to run towards the temple as fast as she could, but as soon as she caught sight of Masaru and the others, she completely stopped and her mood turned white. "Oh, there''s May and the others! But when she catches sight of Masaru and the others, she stops dead in her tracks. ." ........................... ....... " "Hmm? What''s wrong? ......... Nothing. What time are the boat races scheduled to start? She was a little distant in her questioning, but she tilted her head and smiled at Victinius, "What do you want me to do? I''m sure you''ll be glad to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with that. I''ll tell Adelina to do it at a time that''s convenient for her. I''ll set it up. "What''s the prize, big guy? "As promised, I''ll make the winner''s ship to the size of a real ship. As promised, I''ll make the winner''s ship a real ship size. As promised, we''ll make the winner''s ship a real-size ship that can be used." The two newlyweds make out while the children clench their fists and get ready for battle .......... I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one. I''m sorry. In the event that you''ve got a lot of time, you may want to take a look at this particular website. 247 【side story】子供たちの本気 "All right, go with the flow! Let''s go! It was very funny to see both children and adults eagerly chasing after the boats. There are only 11 boats in the race, and the number of boats that can be built and managed is limited by the power and rudder requirements, so the difficulty level jumps many times. I guess it''s the longing for the sea and sailing, or the interest in the latest technology that keeps us hooked. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on, but I''m not sure you''ll be able to. I''m sorry. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to get the best results, you can call us at the web site. Zeraphitis said that May had read the manual and came back to ask for help as often as she could. I wonder what drives her so much. ......... You''re not going to tell me you want to be a sailor, are you? I don''t want Lulu to get really mad at me. .......... I don''t know. If you''re interested in sailing, you''re probably more interested in navigation since you''re talking about building a real one. If you''re interested in navigation, you''d be more interested in the art of sailing, since you said you''d make a real one. Whirlpools are a bit much, don''t you think? It''s the least you can do with the ship''s structure, but you''ll need to be familiar with shipping routes to get past the whirlpool. That''s right. Yes, there was a small whirlpool at the end of Masaru''s course, and you had to cross it to reach the goal. Because of the small number of participants, the winner was decided by a time attack, and some people tried to force their way through the vortex. "Yes, the current is changing, so please collect the sunken boats. Don''t worry. "Don''t worry, there''s always next time. Don''t worry, there will be a next time. Crying won''t help you make anything better. Watch and learn and try again. While Zeraphitis was hard at work running the tournament, Isla Sephira was comforting the depressed children. "d*mn it, number 5 and 6 sank too! There''s no way I can clear that! We were never going to build a real ship! Of course they did! The children who had run the race began to complain that no ship had reached the finish line at the end of the half. So, it''s time to set the example. I''m off to Victinius .......... I''m off. "Have a good day. Show them the real thing. Show them the real thing. Masaru pulls a ship out of the item box and heads for the starting point. Masaru built the ship from the instruction manual, but with great care. He said, "I''ll do the next one, so please clear the course. I''ll show you how to do it and you can watch. Let''s see what you can do. "You''re coming, too? "You''re coming too?" Mei looked at Masaru''s boat with a look of fear. "Don''t worry, I''m just an example, I won''t race. I''m just an example. This is just like the ship in the book. The kids who hadn''t raced the boat yet looked relieved and moved around the course to get a better view. "Let''s get started! The boat starts off without any hesitation, easily passing over reefs and S-curves, and quickly arrives in front of the whirlpools. It''s a good idea to follow the current of the whirlpool to get through. There you go. If you can get out of the whirlpool at the last moment without going against the current, you can get out much easier than you think. If this were a natural vortex, it would be even more capricious and unreasonable, so I''ll just smile and say that I''m not trying to lower the bar for finishing the race. If we were looking at this, we''d say ".......... I''m sorry. In the event that you''re not a fan of the idea, then you''re not going to be a fan of the idea. If it''s just for fun, you can say you did your best, and if you''re serious, you just didn''t have enough determination and study. I''m sorry. While some of the children were depressed or on the verge of tears because they felt their resolve was being tested by Masaru''s harsh words to the unusual children, the adults came up with a counterargument. It''s not like they''re saying, "Let the kids do it, but don''t put your life in their hands! Then why don''t you let the adults do it! "What? When did I say that only children are allowed to do this? When did I say that only children are allowed to do it? We''re talking about building a real ship, so of course adults should participate if they want to do it, right? You guys drew the line at it because you thought it was just for kids! "So you''re saying it''s okay if we try to build a boat as well? It''s fine, isn''t it? If you''re up for it. If you''re willing. Most of the children turned their heads in disgust. Most of them turned their heads. "Just don''t think you can beat these kids by doing something half-heartedly, like taking a break from work. They''ve been studying for years, they''ve been serious about this field. Don''t think that an adult with no foundation in academics can compete in a field that smart, motivated kids have spent years on, okay? Now the adults look down and the children look up. In the first place, adults who have never been educated and children who have absorbed knowledge by starving themselves to study ......... have no chance against adults no matter how you look at it. The only thing that is being contested is development and progress, and children have a better chance than adults of being any kind of craftsman. Craftsmen in this world learn their work by repetition. Some children fail this time. But they won''t make the same mistakes the next time, and that''s how they get smart. Someday there will be nothing left for me to teach them and they will beg me to teach them. ......... These children are the gems of such talent. I''ll be back. I''m sure Masaru will praise me next time for making something amazing! I''ll never quit making boats! It''s a great way to make sure you''re getting the most out of your money. I''m glad to see that ......... is full of kids who are looking forward to the future. I''m glad to see so many kids with great futures. This is a great way to make sure that you get the most out of your time with us. 248 【side story】新たなる課題 "Grandpa! You can have the real ship next year! May, who won the competition with an overwhelmingly fast time, was impressed with the ship Masaru had built according to the instruction manual, and she had some thoughts about the fact that the ship was Masaru''s life. Is this really a good idea? Are you sure you want to go through with this? "Yeah, next time I''ll make sure it''s both safe and functional. Yes. I think May''s got the bare minimum, don''t you? I don''t think it''s the minimum! There was a flare of challenge in May''s eyes. It''s okay. It means you''re seriously starting to become a craftsman, not a plaything. She nodded her head with serious eyes to Victinius'' words. I''ll give you this as your prize. I''ll give you this. This is the model ship that Masaru built. She wanted it so badly that when she got her hands on it, she forgot about Masaru and the others and began to observe and analyze it. You look happy, Mei. I''ve always thought you were obsessed, but your spirit is different. You look happy, Mei. It was Adelina who appeared as she said this. "You''re just in time. You said before that the number of people wanting to move to Vintaria is increasing. What? I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. What? I have a question for you. Are you willing to support May''s shipbuilding technology ......... as a country? Or do you want me to do it for my own pleasure? Of course I''ll support you! Of course I will! What kind of a queen and what kind of an adult would I be if I couldn''t support my country''s children who are really trying! I''ll be waiting for you. I''ll be waiting for you. "Okay, you said it! You heard it right, Victinius, Adelina supports children''s dreams and earnestness. "Hmmm. You heard it right, Victinius. Poor thing. .......... "What? "What? This kind of trick ............! I''m not sure what to say. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. We''re going to build another city by the sea. A shipbuilding city, perhaps? We''re going to build another city by the sea. What? "What? What? A long business trip? And urban development? We''ll be developing roads to transport goods at the same time! You and Zark better get your men together and get a quote. I don''t know. Aderina''s face turned pale and she began to do some calculations in her brain. There''s not enough manpower no matter what we do. "If we''re catching stupid bandits, let them pave the roads. Talk to Zark''s father about paving materials. We''re gonna be short on civilians for a while. Use May and the rest of the shipbuilding team. They''re smart. Tell them it''s a big project for their future, and they won''t be able to build it if they cut corners. Do you understand me, Mae? "......... Ai. Aye. And so the merrymaking was quickly quelled by the decision to start a new national project. "Okay, guys! I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Oh!!! The hot summer has begun. 249 【side story】Material warehouses Come on, Zita! Final checks! With a new national project in the works, things start to get hectic at Home Depot. "Make sure you know how much product you put on the shelves, and since you picked up a bunch of kids who are free, make sure you document it with numbers. I''ve picked up a handful of kids. Double check or triple check the same item when you can, and make sure the inventory is in order. You''re going to be building a new city, so you''re going to need all the supplies you can get, so learn as much as you can about the products as you count them! When asked, where are they and how many do you have in stock? How many are in stock? You''ve got to remember! "Brother, there are too many. ......... I can''t remember them all. .......... "Jita! Zita! You''re the one who''s going to have to share the load! You''re the one who''s going to have to do it. Oh, that''s right! Everyone, gather around! Zita, together with Sonya, started handing out tasks. He''s getting used to using people. "Zita and Shinya, take the reports from everyone and pass them on to me later. Make sure you know what''s missing and order it. I don''t like paperwork. Zita, who doesn''t like paperwork, slumped her shoulders as she went about her work. Zita, who doesn''t like paperwork, slumps her shoulders as she goes about her work. "Hey! "Hey! I''ll do my best with Shinya, don''t worry, I''ll do my best! Needless to say, the work was concentrated in the hands of Zita. 250 【祝250話】雷霆(サンプル)の行方 I have a few questions for you. Hmm? "What? What are Master Hera and Master Athena doing together? "The sump of Keraunos... Can you ...... can you ...... can you ...... can you ....... Hold on a second. It''s the sound of an emergency bell. It''s two bells repeating, it''s a beast attack. We''ll have a report for you soon. Wait. Athena''s words were interrupted by the sound of emergency bells ringing in the city. Two repeated bells indicate an attack by a beast (including demons and monsters), three bells indicate a military attack (including bandits), four bells indicate a fire, and five bells indicate a natural disaster. "Hey, buddy! It''s the same turtle monster that came to town last time! Grandpa Lancelot and Grandpa Yaza are on their way to intercept it! It''s exactly the same as before. ......... Mei, tell them to lead us to a larger area! We don''t want any magic hitting the city! I got it! I''ll tell them right away! Hey! Don''t let her go directly! You''re not going directly there!" I hurriedly warned her as she ran away. So, what were we talking about? You brought a sample of the Keraunos from Hephaistos'' place, right? Would you be so kind as to submit it to me? Masaru was troubled by Hera''s request for a smile. No, ......... that ......... actually used it! I''m sure you''ll understand. What did you do? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m sure you''ll understand. Talk...to...me.......... "Calm down. "Calm down. The Keraunos doesn''t disappear just because you use it. Masaru is not unreasonable. Masaru is not unreasonable. When he was about to release his grip on Masaru''s chest, Athena did not miss the look on Masaru''s face that told her he was in trouble. She grabbed Masaru''s chest again and asked him with a smile. "......... What did you do? "I used it to make a ......... weapon. I''m not sure. "You used it? The two goddesses are puzzled by the fact that a sample of the finished weapon, the Keraunos, has been used as a material. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Let''s have a shot. When I heard the word "test shooting", I felt my face tense up, but in the end I couldn''t say anything without seeing it. The distance is about 300 meters. The distance is about 300 meters. It''s far enough to be safe, so I''ll take a shot from here. I''ll aim from here. With that, he took out from the item box a dull, silvery basket. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m sure I''ll be able to. "Then I''ll shoot. I''ll shoot it. Without any explanation, Masaru moved away a little and threw the spear into the air. Then the spear stops as if it is fixed in the air and continues to aim at the target with its blade. "Bullet (set), deploy technique ........., power up, prepare virtual standard ........., target (target) acquired. ......... power fixed at 80%. Fixed power at 80%. More than ten magic circles appeared around the spear, and an unusual magic power began to swirl around it. In the eyes of Masaru, a virtual standard (scope) made of magic power captured the target turtle monster. I''ve got to get Lancelot and Yaza out of here! You''ll get us into trouble! The signal given by Masaru''s shout made the two of them move away from the hexenbiest. "..................... Fire! In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with your loved ones, please do not hesitate to contact us. I''m not sure what you''re talking about. It''s a railgun, right? I''m pretty sure that''s what it is. "You mean they used Keraunos for the railgun energy and formula? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to use it. So I did it. I''m proud to say that I''ve taken all the necessary safety precautions. We are confident that we have taken safety into consideration. "Well, I guess we have no choice. Please take good care of it. Take good care of it. What? You''re not going to collect it? Masaru asked in surprise, but what he heard was unexpected. It''s not Hephaistos, it''s your weapon, isn''t it? Then I don''t think we should mess with it. There are no more samples of the Keraunos. Thank you! "Thank you! I''ll do my best not to use it in a way that would offend Master Hera. I''ll do my best not to use it in a way that would offend Hera. "Hmm, you don''t swear, you just do. ......... That''s so you. "Hmmm. Don''t swear on that ......... because it will give her an excuse to get really angry if you do something wrong. In the event that you''ve got a lot of money, you''ll be able to use it for a lot of things. 251 Masarus sacred treasures "So this is Masaru''s godsend: .......... "This is Masaru''s divine weapon? Zeraphitis looks at the cage-shaped railgun with great interest. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure. This one. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. It looks like a sword. "It looks like a sword, but it''s a steel whip. You can use it as a baton. The reason it looks like a sword is because it''s cool. "......... Oi. A stick that can hit. ......... You used an orichalcon for that? It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m sure. I''m sure you do. I''m sure you do! And what kind of abilities? I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do that. "First of all, the first ability! If you draw a line with this, you can draw a straight line! "Oi! The first ability is to draw a straight line on the ground with the iron whip. And secondly, you can draw a circle beautifully. ... "...Oi! Now draw a circle on the ground with a radius of 5 meters, as if you were using a compass. And third, you can draw a line at 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, and 90 degrees to the line! "....... "". Add the lines to the recently drawn lines, and you have the shape of two triangular rulers. And as a final bonus, I''ll get better fuel efficiency and performance out of my production skills. The bonus is the most necessary. That''s the most important bonus of all, right? If you don''t understand this useful specification, you don''t know what you''re doing. .......... "You still don''t understand this useful specification. In fact, straight lines, circles, and angles are extremely important in manufacturing, and if they deviate by even 0.5 degrees, the error will increase in proportion to the distance over a long distance. I''m sure Masaru would look better with a railgun as his weapon of choice. "......... I''m a manufacturing god, in case you were wondering. I''m a manufacturing god. In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. 252 back then...the world was wide and every day was a... I feel like the world is getting smaller lately. .......... I don''t know. I''m not sure if it''s because I''m a little bit of a nerd or because I''m a little bit of a jerk. Is this because my current range of activities has become too small for me ......... or is it because I don''t go out without a purpose or an errand like I used to? I''m not sure if it''s because I''m not going to go out as much as I used to. "......... hmm... What''s wrong? What''s wrong with you? What''s wrong with you? I''m sorry. It was Zark who called out to the snarling Masaru. That''s not like you. You''re always doing everything like you have no worries. It''s not like you. I''ve got my own problems, too. ......... But this time, there''s no clear problem, there''s something that''s bothering me that''s telling me I''m different. I don''t know. I''m not sure if I can help you with this. I don''t know if I can help you with this, but it may help you to find your own solution and I may have something to say about it. ".........The girl who came to Vintaria with a quarrelsome attitude has become a great person. .......... I don''t know. "Don''t make fun of me and forget about me .......... And forget it. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll understand. I''m sure you''ll agree that ......... the world has gotten smaller. I''m not sure if it''s the same for me now, but it''s true that there were times when I felt like the capital of Greytas wasn''t enough for me. ......... So I went out and got beat up by Masaru. It''s not that long ago. It''s not that long ago, but you''ve really changed. ......... So that''s what the legend of youthful indiscretion is all about. I don''t know what the legend is. I don''t know what the legend is, but I really think I was young back then. It''s a great way to get a feel for what''s going on in the world. ......... In that sense, Masaru''s way of thinking is certainly not too sedate for his age? No, ........., it''s just my imagination. I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''ve been so impressed with your work. ............... Yeah, it''s just my imagination. I''m not sure. I can''t help but think of all the times I''ve gone at things haphazardly, and reflect on how young I was. "After all, Masaru, you want to discover more things, right? Don''t you want to see the other side of this ocean? "Yes, that''s true, but .......... Yes, I do. So why don''t we just build the ship and go, instead of waiting for the kids to develop it? Masaru is not only the founder of Vintaria, but also the god of this world, so he needs to see and know a lot of things, right? Zark''s words made me see what I wanted to do a little more clearly. "Yeah, I guess so. You don''t have to wait for the kids to build the ship. ......... Real voyage records would be a good teaching tool! I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a fan of your work. I think it''s best for Masaru to do what he wants to do, how he wants to do it. But just make sure you come back, okay? Vinteria is your home on earth. Vinteria is your home on earth. "......... home. ......... Oh, I''ll be home. I''ll be back. Masaru replied with a bit of embarrassment: ............. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to try. I''m not sure what to do with it. ......... Oh, yeah. I''ll do it. I''ll make sure of it. Well, I wonder when we''ll be able to leave. ......... Needless to say, Masaru''s skills and brute force work spurred him on the next day. 253 Freshman? Intrusion student? ……………. While Masaru was lazily constructing a shipyard in the new city, he received an urgent call from Victinius. You have a new message. This is urgent. It seems that a life form from another world has entered Arstetia through a dimensional rift. Please go see if it''s safe. P.S. I''m having seafood pilaf tonight. "Seafood pilaf, got it. Okay. "Hey, don''t respond to the pilaf, respond to the job. I''ll be right behind you. "Hey, don''t respond to the pilaf, respond to the job. Of course, Zeraphitis had traveled here for the purpose of transferring, but lately it was annoying to see how tired he looked when I made a little joke. So, where is it? The life form is .... It''s right around the corner. "It''s right around the corner. Every hundred years or so, some creature falls into a rift in space and comes to this world. It''s not like there are any proper gates open,........., and you''ve been forcibly transported from one world to another, and you''ve been badly injured or attacked by demons or bandits. The worst that can happen is that the world is harmed and we have to deal with it. I''m sorry. So, you''re basically saying that we should not help them? In the event that you''ve got a lot of money, you''ll be able to use it to buy a lot of things. ...I wouldn''t recommend it for safety reasons, okay? "Right. You don''t know what kind of creature it is in what kind of world. ......... Worst case scenario, it could have some kind of weird disease? Yeah. That''s what I''m talking about. Let''s get to the destination. Let''s get to our destination. You''ll be able to get used to the scenery changing in an instant, and without panicking you''ll be able to check the safety of your surroundings and look for the target life form. I''m sure it''s somewhere around here. ......... You''re not going to tell me it fell apart in a transition, are you? .......... "Zelaphitis. "Zeraphitis ......... is kind of black today. ......... What''s going on? "I want to see ......... Athena again. I want to see Athena again. Hmm? Athena? Let''s forget ......... . "Okay, work! Work! What? You can''t just ask me something like that! It''s your fault for saying things you can''t control! She''s a famous virgin goddess! There are probably a lot of gods you''d like to get close to, and if your romantic envy gets the better of you and you have to fight, you''ll die. What do you mean, "die", like .........? My master is also after Athena. I''m not sure if you''ve ever heard of this, but I have. I''ve been beaten to a pulp. I''m sure I wasn''t half as strong as I should have been. I''m sure you didn''t use half of your strength. ......... Those gods are seasoned warriors who have honed their skills in real battles, so it can''t be helped. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. Yes, he''s a production god who can fight. In other words, if you think you''re dealing with a pure god of war or destruction, I don''t recommend Athena. Those gods in the other world are no joke, they are brainiacs, right? Yes, there are so many brainy gods that you may come to realize that it''s no wonder humans don''t stop wars. They are so sketchy that they don''t care about the effects on their surroundings. ......... I don''t want to get involved. I don''t want to get involved in ......... that. I''m not sure what to say. There''s a person! Thank God. What if it''s a person or a ......... octopus-legged space station lifeform? .......... What if it''s a person? When Zeraphitis peeked at the person he had found, he saw a bloody, painful figure with a clearly bent leg and bones sticking out in odd directions. "It hurts. ............ Somebody ............ help me... ....... It hurts. He has brown hair, a blazer, and a red tie. ......... He has precise embroidery on his chest. ......... He''s wearing a school uniform. I''ll leave the interview and treatment to Masaru. There''s no danger at all. I''m sure. I''m not sure what to make of that. I''m not sure. He waved his hand lightly and cautiously approached the bloodied student. "Hey, tell me your name and where you''re from. Tell me your name and where you''re from. What? ......... people? Please help me. ......... My leg. ......... My leg. .......... What''s up? Is that a ......... high school uniform? Yes, I am! I''m a freshman in high school! Thank God, I thought I was in another world. ......... Please take me to the hospital. ......... Please take me to the hospital! It''s also possible that this is ......... a similar world. Be careful here. .......... "You still haven''t answered my question. Tell us your name and where you''re from. You can go as far as ......... prefecture, okay? I''ve also noticed that the language is very Japanese. This is a definite pattern that cannot be left unattended. "I''m Tsuchihara Mikoto ......... from Okayama Prefecture. Welcome to . "............ Welcome to Alstetia. A visitor from Earth ........., let''s get your feet fixed. I''m ex-Japanese too. ......... I''ll take care of it. I''ll take care of you. Wow, a fellow Japanese! I don''t think so. ......... I rather feel sorry for him. In fact, I feel sorry for him, because this world is much harsher and crueler than Japan on Earth. "Huh? I don''t know. ......... What? Ex-Japanese? As you can see, this is a different world. Well, good luck with that. Good luck. "...............? Yeah, yeah, yeah! Oh, no! My leg! My leg! I''ll wash it and reposition the bones so it hurts like hell. I''m gonna wash you and reposition your bones, and it''s gonna hurt like hell, but I''m gonna do it in three... two... one, so just keep your teeth clenched. Here''s a handkerchief. ......... Take this in your mouth. Here''s a handkerchief. What do you mean it''s going to hurt like hell, ......... anesthesia or something? Hahaha ......... I don''t mind, okay? Come on, let''s go! Hey! I do care! Oh, shit! He silently started counting down the seconds with his finger, so I hurriedly put my handkerchief in my mouth and prepared for the pain. I''m not sure what the pattern is. ) I don''t know what he''s talking about, so let''s ignore him. "Five...four...three...two! Guki....... He seems to have realized something, so I count to two and manage to get the bone back into place. I''m going to heel and heal the wound. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. ......... Hey! This is the part where you usually say you''ll do it in zeroes but do it in ones! Why are you doing it in 2! "What choice do I have? It''s your fault for noticing. ......... Okay, it doesn''t hurt anymore, right? "What? Really. ......... Does it hurt? Is it healing? Magic? What was that again? ......... Welcome . I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. I''m not sure. It''s a fantasy world! This is the first time I''ve ever seen such a thing. 254 same town "That''s why he was from my hometown: .......... "So it was someone from my hometown. A deep sigh escaped his lips as he finished reporting to Victinius that his identity had been confirmed. "All right, ........., you''re lucky you''re not in danger. For now, I''ll just provide you with a language understanding so that you won''t have trouble speaking on that continent. If you''re from the same country as me, I''m hopeful. I''m glad you''re here. "At any rate, if you can speak the language, you should be able to survive in the safety of Vintaria. ......... Thanks, Victinius. .......... Thank you, Victinius. Two people looking at each other: .......... They stare at each other: ............... Go do it somewhere else. Go somewhere else. The lovey-dovey time was ended by Zeraphitis who intervened. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. "......... Hey, who was that pretty lady back there? "That''s the man''s wife. By the way, you and he are from the same hometown ........., which means you''re ex-Japanese. What? "What? His wife? How did you get such a beautiful woman? That''s not the point of surprise! Span! I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. ......... I''m going to fly to Vintaria. I''ll leave the rest to Masaru. ......... I''m kind of tired of this. I''m so tired. ......... Copy that. Sorry to bother you. Let''s go. Let''s go. In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at our own web site. "............ .........~! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. I''m sure you''re not the only one. "Masaru ......... is the wrong place to put your finger. I''m sorry. In the event that you''ve got a lot of time and energy, you''ll be able to make use of it to your advantage. I''m not sure what I did wrong. ......... I''ll ask May to treat me to something else. Hmm? May? I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. ......... This guy is a freshman in high school, which means he''s roughly the same age as Zita! I''m seriously having trouble dealing with this. .......... I can''t believe it. I''m sure you''re not the only one. I''m not sure what you''re doing again. I''ve never seen you before. Where are you from? "Hey Adelina. What is it? Are you on a city tour? This is Mikoto. ......... Call him Mikoto. He''s from my hometown. Hometown? You said you were from a different world. Yes, he fell into some kind of hole in the world and came to this world. It''s an accident. An accident. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ll be able to do something about it, just for the love of your hometown. If you''re in trouble, let me know. ......... I''ll help you out then! "......... got away. Oh, shit. d*mn. In the event that you''re not sure what to do, you''ll be able to always ask for help. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. "......... you idiot. She''s the queen of the land, after all! And she''s got a husband! "What? I''m not sure what to say. ......... Sure looks like she''d be strongest with a whip or something. .......... I know. Well, ......... you have a hobby like that. I''ll give you a chance to learn the horrors of a real whip. No! "No, no, no! Just kidding! Just kidding! You can''t be serious! There are no whips for that kind of play in this world. There are whips that are real weapons that can tear skin and gouge flesh if they hit, or whips that can only be called weapons to subdue horsemen that are several times more jerky than the horses of the earth. ......... Neither of these whips are recommended for use on people. There are many people who misunderstand that the S side is not the master of SM. The S is the one who serves the M''s pleasure. If the M side is not pleased, it is just violence. In other words, it is the M who is the master, and it is the M who has the initiative. If you misinterpret this, it could cause an accident, so don''t even think about trying it. (......... What the heck. ) ......... I haven''t introduced myself. I''m Masaru. I''m an ex-Japanese who recently became a god. I''m Masaru. What kind of self-introduction is this? ......... What kind of chilled Chinese food are you talking about? You''ll be able to find a lot more information on this site at .......... And the person who did it is also a god! Don''t say that! It''s not magic, it''s a transference using divine ability. And you''re right, they''re both gods. You''re right. "So you can do it too, Masaru-san? That''s great, Masaru! "I can''t do it, though. ......... They say I''ll be able to learn in another 100 years. I can''t do it. "So what''s my cheat? ........................... I''ll just go make a guild card. I''m going to go make a guild card. What? What the hell? What''s with that nasty pause? You''re scaring me! A guild card is a standard thing, right? You know, the one that proves your identity? You know, the one where you can see your status? If you know what you''re doing, you''re fast. ......... Good for you. It''s a good thing I''m not the only one. It''s a good thing. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do that, but I''m going to try. Life of Tsuchihara (16 years old) Occupation "Lost Title "Transporter Level 1 Life Force 35 Magic Power 38 Strength 21 Physical Strength 17 Spirit 26 Speed 11 Luck 4 SkillsBody Art 1Woodworking 2Language Translation "........................... Okay, what''s next? What''s next? "Hey Masaru, what do you think of this? I don''t have any cheats? ......... Two skills is great, right? Hey! Your eyes are swimming like crazy! In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. There are no skill vouchers in Alstetia that can be given to just anyone. I''m not sure what to say. "So much? That''s it. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. 255 Lack of ability cant be helped. "............ We''ll have to level up a bit first. Level up! "Level up! I''ve been waiting for this! Let''s go kill some goblins and get some experience! "Mikoto can''t take on goblins. You can''t do it 100 times and die 100 times. ......... Well, let''s start with the domestic hare and the windup quail. I''m not sure. You can''t even beat a goblin! And from livestock? It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. It''s a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web. Be careful. I''m not going to be defeated by livestock! ......... He was also once so enthusiastic. "Oops. .......... I can''t lose to livestock! In the event that you have any questions concerning where and the best way to get in touch with your loved ones, you can call us at the web site. In the case of the windblown quail, the spear stuck in it and it was dragged down to the ground and kicked and kicked until it broke. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why I''m so strong,........., and why I bleed so much,.........! A strong ......... creature that resists when it is about to be killed is not weak. In this city, eight-year-old children are all supposed to level up and increase their physical abilities, and no one has ever been hurt. It''s completely your lack of attention. . "Less than a .........8 year old child. ......... That''s right! Are the kids in this town more physically capable because they''re beasts? Are you serious? .................. I''m sorry. I''m sorry. But not without success, he managed to take the lives of three horned rabbits and four windblown quail, raising his level to three. So you''ll learn to dismantle your prey next. It''s going to take a while for you to take care of seven of them, so I''ll get you a teacher. I''ll get you a teacher. "What? Isn''t Masaru-san going to teach you? I''m busy enough as it is. I''ll get you a teacher who can take care of you. Wait a minute. And so it was these two who were caught. Hey! I''m just looking for Adelina! I''m just looking for Adelina!" "Oh, you got caught too, Zarg. ......... You should give up now, since that''s what Masaru does. "Zarg, the king of this country. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a fan of your work. ".................. Hey, Cook. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m not sure what to say. .................. Should we run? Should we run? Of course, there''s no way to escape. ......... So, I need you to teach this guy to dismantle things. Wait a minute! Wait a minute! I''ve got important work to do as king. And I''m looking for Adelina. I have a job as a god, remember? I have a job as a god. - You think the stable chores of Vinteria are more important than that? In case you''re wondering, Adelina said she was going to help May clean up the canal. "I''ll be happy to teach you how to dismantle it. I''d be happy to teach you how to dismantle it. When the two of them were convinced... I''ll be happy to teach you how to dismantle it. In the background, you can hear Zerg and the others talking. "Well, Mikoto! Let''s get dressed and start dismantling! So, let''s go to the nearest place where we can change our clothes: ......... and borrow Mei''s workshop there. You said you weren''t going to work on the ship today. You said you weren''t going to work on the ship today. I''ll do that. Then go into the workshop there and ......... what? "Aaaaaaah! I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. What Masaru saw was ""Gaaaah! Zerg, Cook and Mikoto burst through the entrance of Mei''s workshop. "Hey! What is it? It''s ......... Mikoto''s in trouble! As you rush to heal Mikoto, May and Adelina appear from the workshop. I''m not sure what''s going on here. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve. I''m sure you''re not the only one. Yes! They didn''t even knock! Knocking is the greatest invention of mankind! ......... Adelina. As for their faults, I understand, but why didn''t they lock the door? It used to be my workshop, so the entrance would have been locked from the inside, right? "........................... .... You forgot, didn''t you? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m going to go to work. . Mikoto-kun ......... stay strong . 256 The reality is harsh. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one who''s a bit nervous about the whole thing. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I''m not sure what to do. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I mean. He said he was born in the same country as you. He said he was born in the same country as you. You''re right. I''m a kid from your country. There''s no personal connection whatsoever. ......... In the meantime, I''ve had Athena confirm your identity over there. It''s hard to find a place where that''s not a problem. .......... I''m sorry. It''s hard to find a place where that''s not a problem. I''m not sure what the problem is. I''m not sure what to make of that. That''s a bad comparison. In my world, there was no magic, no demons. In addition, the country is the safest in the world, there are no bandits, and the law of the country has renounced war. In other words, there is no need to fight, and at his age, it is his job to go to school to study. "Your country "Your country ......... must be crazy, 16 years old is not a warrior and has no work to do? In Arusatia, you''re basically on your own at 15. It''s normal to help out at home when you''re five or six years old, and by the time you''re twelve or thirteen, some of you have fiances. By the age of 15, they should have some role to contribute to the community, town, or country, no matter how big or small. Eighteen is the age at which one begins to pay taxes and is the final age to apply for official jobs such as knighthood. In other words, there are almost no 18-year-olds, whether noble or commoner, who have never had a job. What''s the use of complaining about the common sense of different countries and worlds? On the other hand, if you grew up in an environment that is too different, you must have some kind of advantage. I''m sure he has some advantages over you and Cook. Please be patient with him. "......... Yeah. He''s from your hometown, he''ll get along just fine. Sorry. I''m sorry, but you''re setting the bar really high by being from my hometown. ......... At least do your schoolwork normally. If you don''t, you might be seriously stuck. .......... I''m sorry. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you can do it. ......... You should interview him properly first so you can follow up on things. The most important thing to understand about him is definitely that he is Masaru ......... you. Okay. Okay. Then feed him, bathe him, and let him stay in the guest room of the castle for the time being. The walls of the other world are so thick. In the event that you''re looking for the best way to get the most out of your business, then you''re in the right place. 257 Follow-up...... "Here, write this down. "Here. "What''s this? The morning after the demolition, Masaru called Mikoto and gave her a piece of paper and a pen. It''s not a questionnaire, it''s more like a ......... resume. I''m sure Athena will give you the inside scoop on what you can do, your academic abilities and grades, so tell me about any sports or work you''ve done in the past or present. If you have any specialties, skills, or qualifications, be sure to write them down - they will change your future. It will change your future. "Wait a minute! Did you just say "Athena"? And she''s going to bring me a file on my grades? Yeah, right. I''m going to be your boss for now, so I need to know what you''re capable of. In case you''re wondering, I''m pretty sure that''s Athena. Athena. Athena complained that she was being used like an errand boy, but she finally relented when Hera said, "You don''t have to do anything, just get someone to look into it and report back to me with the credit. "Do you have a connection with the gods over there? If so, you can''t send me back to Japan. ....... "No. "No way. I don''t mean to sound harsh, but it''s not worth it. Even if there is something wrong with God or our world, letting people cross the world is a risk and a cost. In addition, you came here by accident ........., which means God has no obligation or duty to take responsibility. I''m sorry. "Can''t you go back there too, Mr. Masaru? I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m not sure. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. The body and soul are not strong enough. ......... You won''t be able to throw up this time, will you? At best, you''ll be dismembered. ......... At worst, you''ll be minced. I''m not sure. Then you need to level up and get stronger! I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure you''ll do fine. Then get stronger! "............................ In the first place, Arstatia''s divine power is insufficient even if it were available. It is not a state of affairs that can be wasted to bring a single person home. "Well, can''t you just give him a cheat like in the story? Just being educated in Japan is enough of a cheat. That''s not possible at present. No. "So, Masaru-san worked hard without cheats and became a god? I got my skills from a skill voucher. I got my skills from a skill voucher. That''s not fair! That''s not fair! In my case, Zeus sent me to save Arstatia. I was sent by Zeus and the others to save Arstetia. The situation is different from you who came here by accident. I''m sure you''re not the only one. "Then how many did you use, Masaru-san? How many did you use, Masaru? "Ten before I came. I''m not sure. That''s 11. Well, I''ve got at least one! Apparently 10 of them will make an asteroid. ......... That''s what skill vouchers are for. I can''t make one yet, by the way, because I''m a rookie (god). I''m a rookie. It is possible that Mikoto''s power is unimaginably enormous, but it is still not satisfactory. The man in front of you has the cheats and is on his way to becoming a god. By the way, you''re skilled in physical arts, did you do any martial arts? Did you learn Shaolin when you were a kid? What about your woodworking skills? My grandfather was a carpenter, and I used to help him out during summer vacation when I was in middle school to get some money. So I can handle that. Well, I think I can handle that. So I think I can handle that. "What? What''s manageable? Work, of course. You can''t eat without working. Of course, work. Mikoto was shocked by the explanation of the values and realities of Arstatia''s age. He thought he would be a student for at least three more years, but now he knew that he would be treated as a respectable worker. "Well, I''m not saying that you should suddenly become a full-fledged worker. "Well, I''m not asking you to suddenly become a full-fledged worker. "......... Okay. I understand. Tomorrow I''m going to have to go to another city to work in construction, so May can teach you some things. We''re close in age and will get along well. Who is this May? Who''s this May? You know, she was with Adelina yesterday. You know, the one who had the lucky break? See? That rabid rabbit-eared witch? Okay, here''s what we''re gonna do today. Dismembering demon ant carcasses. The quota is, let''s see, ......... 50 to go! That day, the light never returned to Mikoto''s eyes, and she silently dismantled Masaru and the ants with a dead man''s expression until night. 258 メイとミコト① Masaru-san seriously left me for a girl named Mei. .......... So, did it make things awkward? The reality was not that sweet. I''m telling you, if we don''t work on the angle of the bottom of this boat to make it more stable, we''ll lose to the ocean waves! Who is it? Who made the graft here! I told you that the durability value here is insufficient unless you use only real materials! "How many times do I have to tell you that if you make it this tightly, you can''t fix or repair it later! How many times have I told you that if you build it so tightly, you can''t fix it or repair it later? Yes, ........., this is a shuriken. You''ll be able to get a lot more than just a pair of shoes. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. The other girls are all younger than me. ......... What''s going on here? .......... What''s going on here? I think of my peers when I was in Japan, and I get sick and dizzy with our own lack. What are you doing? If you don''t know what you''re doing, ask, and if you don''t watch while you''re asking, you''re not ......... doing it right! Do what we did the first time. Build a ship that goes straight. The power is this tube, and when you put it in the hot spring water, the water will flow in a certain direction, and the reaction will make the boat move forward. You can use any of the materials in this room, and if you need anything, just let me know. Let me know if you need anything. "Why a ship in a hot spring? The hot springs in this town have a lot of magic in them. The hot springs in this town contain a lot of magic power, so if you put a magic tool inside it, it will move. Then let''s move it in the ocean. So, if I wanted to move it in the ocean, I''d have to make it bigger to get it to move. "I heard that you''ve already made the grimoire to power it. He''s already made the power tool. "Big brother? Oh, so you and your siblings are building a ship? No! No! It''s not my brother Zita, it''s my brother Masaru! I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to say it. I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure. In the end, May''s unintentional slap caused both her mouth and nose to bleed, and she fell to the ground. 259 メイとミコト② After a week''s time, I managed to submit the assignment May had given me. "It''s not bad for your first time. She said. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. It''s a demon. ......... It''s a demon in rabbit skin. I''m not sure why I thought the coach at my soccer club was so strict, but now I feel like I''m in heaven. I''m not sure. "Hey! What''s going on? Your eyes are out of focus! He spent the next hour listening intently to what had happened between May and me. .........4 days ago. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m not sure. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. Yes, she can. You can? You taught me. Do you think I could do it? This was a mistake. I''m not sure why I decided to learn from a younger girl, no matter how good she is, instead of Masaru, who has a good track record of teaching. .... As the question and answer session progressed, Mei confirmed that she understood the basics of science and said to Mikoto: "When you get a light in the dark, you can see it. I thought I''d get some light when it''s dark. Now the question is, what kind of magic do you use? "A spell to bring light into being? "Buh-uh! The correct answer is to light it. The basic idea was to light a torch or a lamp. The easiest spell is the one to start a fire. You can use it in many situations in life. Light "Can''t I just embody the light directly? We don''t know the structure of light itself, and even if we do, we need magic power to maintain it, so the cost would be high. In other words, it''s easier to use magic only for the initial spark and use tools for the rest. It''s easier to use tools. I''m sure you''ll be able to find something that works for you. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. Try to learn it. After half a day of trying, she had learned the spell without fail. It had taken May a few days to learn the most basic of spells, but something about it had aroused her pride more than it should have. ''You''re supposed to be able to do that! Next! Let''s go, go, go! She practiced one new task after another, such as the [Spark], [Fire Arrow], [Stone Pebble], and [Window Cutter], until she couldn''t stand on her feet, while being pressured from behind. So, since you seem to be getting used to it, we''ll start upping the level of practice tomorrow. I''m looking forward to it. I''m looking forward to it. But the next day, instead of fun, there was only a nightmare. "Aaah! Wait, I''m going to die! I''m going to die! I''m going to die! What was he going to do? He was going to use the goblin he had brought from somewhere as a practical training partner to learn magic. He knew how scary the goblins were, since Masaru had assured him that he would never win. However, men are stupid creatures and cannot say "I can''t do it" in front of a girl. And so the deadly game of tag begins. 260 ザークとミコト So I''m going to let him learn to use a sword for a while to give him some experience. I''m sorry Mei, but I''m going to keep him for a while. It''s okay. It''s fine. I don''t mind. You said it was important for him to experience various things. It''s okay. I''m sorry to leave him with you for a while, but I''ll take care of him. He even negotiated with Mei. "Now, as for who to learn sword and martial arts from... for the basics, it''s either Cook or me. I don''t know if I''ll be able to find the time, so I''ll probably be doing a lot of training to build up my strength, but Cook is currently training the new recruits, so I''ll probably join him. I don''t know. In the event that you''ve got any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you''ll be able to call us at the web site. I''m not going to bother you too much by stopping your work, so I''m going to practice with the new recruits at Mr. Cook''s place. "Really? "Really? I''ll arrange it that way. I''ll arrange it that way. I heard that he was a knight who mastered a standard style that valued the basics, so I think it''ll be a good learning experience. It''s a good lesson. Fundamentals are important. .... I''m not sure what to do, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. It''s a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything you like. The goblin chased me. I''m sure you''ll be pleased to know that I''m not the only one. I''m sure you''ve learned that you can run away from goblins if you risk your life. I don''t know. "Everything is a learning experience: .... You have to think that way. You can''t do without it, you know. And it''s best if you really learn. And the best way to do that is to really learn. Oh, I want a brother like Zark. This kindness struck Mikoto, and in the future, she will often come to Zark for help when she needs it. 261 クックとミコト How did this happen? .......... I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I thought I was learning the basics of how to grip and swing a sword. ...... I just kept doing the basic kata in heavy rotation. "Gentlemen? What''s wrong with your voice? I don''t even remember how many times I''ve dropped my wooden sword. "Look, Mikoto? You''re arm is coming down. Also, you need to step in more firmly. .... And you need to step harder. I''m so glad that I''m rolling around and getting some rest. I''m so glad that I''m getting a break from rolling over. Here, stand up and continue. Keep standing. "Yes ......... haha ......... haha ......... haha .......... "Come on, no rest! I''m not going to rest!" The stomping comes as the body once again hovers silently in the air. I''m not going to sleep. You''re not going to sleep, are you? You''ll be able to find a lot of people who''ll be able to help you. He was told to tighten his arms, to be sharper, and to take a different step each time. "Mr. Cook, can you show us how to do this? It was so hard that I couldn''t help saying, "......". The type he showed me was also unusual. It''s as accurate as if you were playing the same video over and over again, and it''s so beautiful and fascinating because it''s so terribly sophisticated. "What''s normal, ......... monster? What''s normal? It''s a great way to make sure you''re getting the most out of your time and money. I''m not sure what to make of this. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing. Inspired by this, the other recruits followed Mikoto''s lead. In the beginning, the movements were disjointed, but as everyone''s concentration increased, a sense of unity like a call de ballet was formed, and .........1 two people who ran out of energy dropped out. It''s time to call it a day. I''m sorry. The sun had just risen and it was time for lunch when Cook stopped. It had been about six hours since the early morning, but the area was so dead that no one seemed to be able to respond to Cook''s words. "Well, why don''t you come back for lunch? As he walked away, Mikoto felt like crying because of the unreasonable difference between her and the earth. How dazzling the people of this world are... For the first time, she realized that there are things that can make you work so hard for something like this. What have I been doing all this time? ......... Will I ever be able to be like those adults? ......... These questions continued until my stomach rumbled. 262 応相談 "Only two weeks out of town and you''ve aged? When I returned to Vinteria, I found Mikoto in a state of unveiling. "I wish people would stop saying I''m old before they say I''m grown up. .... I''m sorry. You look terrible, though, don''t you? "Says the guy who threw me in the middle of all these surprise people and then disappeared? Well, I''ll ask you what happened, including what happened to you. I''ll ask you what happened with that. Masaru was stunned to hear all that Mikoto had been through in the past two weeks. You''re alive... I''m going to give you a treatment and a massage, but you need to rest today. It''s good to know that you''re not going to do anything crazy... well, I know that you have no intention of doing anything crazy. .... It''s good to know that you have no intention of doing anything strange. What? What? I''m doing something weird? Yeah, I''ve been watching you. Yeah. Where are you? I mean, help me out here, you f*cking watcher! Sorry, it''s not a person. Me and one of Victinius'' angels were hiding. They''re my family, they''re loyal to what I ask of them, and they haven''t grown up to be free thinkers yet... they were just born. "What? "What? You have a child? And not an angelic child, but an angel with a child! I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I''m talking about. "I don''t know what kind of knowledge Mikoto has. I don''t know what kind of knowledge you have, but when you use your knowledge of the earth, please think about the person, the situation, and what is beyond that knowledge. I''m not sure what I know. That''s .... That''s . You don''t want to get involved in a war, and you don''t want to start one, either. You don''t want to get into a war, and you don''t want to start one, do you? Gunpowder? Gunpowder... is it really necessary when there''s magic? Magic isn''t all-powerful, you know. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out how to use it. I''ll tell you more about the reality of magic. When I told him more about the reality of magic, his eyes widened in surprise once again. "How much of a cheat are you playing with the world? "How much cheating are you doing with the world? "It''s all very impractical magic. There are a few geniuses like May who are a little crazy, but they are not suited for magic because of their race and they don''t have much maximum firepower. Monsters and monsters are more of a threat. I don''t know. "So is it intentional that everyone is equipped with swords, spears, bows and arrows? I''m sure that if you need something else to fight demons and monsters, someone will make it for you. If you''re losing the battle for survival against natural born creatures, what choice do you have? I''m sure you''ll be able to figure out what''s going on. I''m not saying you have to put up with it, but you have to take responsibility for it. Besides, we''re from the same town! If there''s anything you want, just let me know and I''ll see what I can do. Really? "Really? Then I want a Japanese sword! Can''t I have a Japanese sword? Japanese swords... no problem. I''ll give you a few strikes and you can try them out. I know how it goes. I know what''s going to happen, but you can''t know until you use it and experience it. After all, such a romantic item will stay in your mind forever. "Well, give me about a week. In the meantime, I''ve got a lot of black ants to dismantle, so do your best! "What? You mean that thing again? 263 日本刀とミコト So, why are there so many people here? When I called Mikoto to try out the Japanese sword I had promised her, there was a gallery of more than 20 people, including Zark, Cook, the recruits who had trained with Mikoto... and even Zita. There''s no such thing as good food, though. I don''t know. "It''s not like we''re here for the food. I heard that Masaru was making a new weapon to try out, so I came to observe. If you like it, you can have it. "And if you like it, you''ll give yourself a swing, right? Some of the recruits nodded their heads in agreement, while others joked that Masaru''s weapons were too expensive to buy. "Mikoto! "Mikoto! Pick out four or five of your favorite ones. The one on the left is the one I recommend. I recommend the one on the left. A dozen swords that were too much fun to hit. A dozen swords that I overshot because I was having too much fun. I took data by changing things like warp and material little by little, so they are just toys that Masaru has finished playing with. I''m not sure what to say. Why doesn''t this sword have a ripple? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand why. That''s because it''s made of adamantite. The normal glaze would not have produced the ripples. "That''s because it''s made of adamantite. I don''t care. I''m not sure what to do. It''s not a problem. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. ......... Yes, it was supposed to be an industry, but there are so few people who can process it that it''s hard to sell. .... I''m sorry. There is a glistening ball of tears in the corner of Zark''s eyes. .... I''m sorry you had to go through that. .......... "What are you two doing? I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m sorry. In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, there are a few things you can do. The ground here is really hard. .... "Mikoto. "Mikoto. It''s no use worrying about it, let''s get ready. Let''s get ready. This time, while Mikoto and the others were doing their preparations, Masaru picked up a sword, unsheathed it, and swung it lightly to the side. You can''t see the stripes of the sword, but you can see the initial movement and the posture at the end of the swing. I''m not sure if it''s a problem, but it''s not spilling. I don''t know. What do you mean by spilled blade? I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one. What the hell is going on? I''ve never seen one of these before, but that''s what a Japanese sword looks like. I''ve never seen that before. I''ve never seen that before. I''ve never seen that before. I''ve never seen anything like it before. I''m sure you''ll agree that it''s a great idea. We''ll do the same. "We''ll do the same! I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m going to try. I''m sure you''ll be able to figure it out. I''ll try it. I''ll give it a try. I''ll give it a try. I''ll try it out." Mikoto pulls the blade out of its scabbard and swings it from the upper level in a kesagake style. I''m going to try it. The sword hits the wood of the straw doll''s core and the blade stops. You have to pull properly to cut. It''s not that easy. .... It''s not that easy. I''ll be next! Zark is standing in front of the straw doll as if he can''t wait. It''s already unsheathed and lying on the ground. "Aha! Zark swings his sword down in the same manner as Mikoto. And then it snaps and the blade flies away. ......... It flies ......... away. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m not sure. "Don''t just analyze it, pull it out and fix it! In the event that you''re not sure what you''re looking for, there are a few things you can do. ......... What the hell, isn''t it defective? "Why does it break so much? .... "Why does it break so much? "You''re completely incompetent. The Japanese sword is a particularly difficult weapon to handle. And if it''s breaking so much against straw dolls, how are you going to use it against demons? I''m sure you''ve heard of it. Mikoto ........., no matter how much material you have left over, adamantite is a very expensive material, okay? It''s not really a weapon for amateurs or rookies. I''m sorry. I mean, ......... is a sword unsuitable for this world? I''m not sure what to make of it. In the event that you''ve got a lot of money, you''re going to want to make sure that you''re able to get it back. Yes. Yes, a sturdy weapon is an important factor in survival, and Japanese swords are not suitable for that. Well, if you master adamantite swords, you might become a very interesting user. Well, if you mastered an adamantite sword, you might become quite an interesting user. Later that night, Mikoto slashed her own leg with the weight of the sword she had swung down, and was so demoralized that the adamantite sword ended up in Masaru''s item box. 264 You cheetah! It''s been six months since I''ve been training Mikoto and gradually improving her. Mikoto has gone from a thin Japanese figure to a well-trained athlete. "Well, change is change, isn''t it? "So much has changed. Have you changed that much? I don''t feel like I''ve changed that much. I don''t feel like I''ve changed that much. "Well, let''s compare what you looked like when you first came here with what you look like now. Okay. "I see! Let''s take a picture of .......... What? What? Why are you using your phone, Masaru-san? It''s not Earth, you can''t charge it! "Oh... when I became a god, I took care of my phone and a solar-powered charger to prevent it from deteriorating. Solar charger? "A solar charger? Why do you have one? I just happened to have it with me when I came over here... oh, by the way, I have Mikoto''s phone too. What is it? I''m sure you''ll be able to understand that I''m not the only one. He looked up at Masaru with Chihuahua-like eyes and said, "Masaru-san, can I borrow your charger? After confirming that the phone was safely charged, Mikoto fidgeted and looked at the phone. It''s not going to charge faster. It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re doing. Give me your guild card. Guild card? "Guild card? I don''t have a guild card. I don''t have a guild card. When I made it, Masaru-san said he would keep it for me, so I gave it to him. I didn''t have enough space to manage my stuff. Whoa. "Oh? I''m sure you''re right. ......... Oh, I do have it. It was in the item box. It was in the item box. "Okay, I''ll just show it to you. Okay, let''s see what you got. Life of Tsuchihara (16 years old) Occupation "Lost Title "Transporter Level 117 Life Force 3569 Magic Power 3870 Strength 2132 Physical strength 1725 Mental 2637 Speed 1119 Luck 45 SkillsSwordplay 3Physical Arts 2Woodwork 3Civil Engineering 1PatienceGutsLanguage Translation "Oh, you''re growing. But 16 levels up and your luck only went up by 1? You''re getting luckier as you get stronger. "I don''t understand why your luck gets better as you get stronger. Isn''t that true, Masaru-san? I mean, what is the status of a cheat? "Don''t call me a cheater! Don''t call me a cheat! I can''t say I''m not. Well, I''ll show you what I had when I came to this world at level 1. I''ll show you what I had when I came into this world at level 1. Yu Narumi (20 years old) Occupation "Transporter Title: "Unparalleled Producer", "Skill Collector", "Gambling Prize", "Transferee Level 1 Life force 160 Magic power 223 Strength 112 Physical strength 86 Mental 79 Speed 91 Luck 41 SkillsSwordplay 2Bodywork 2Healing Magic 1Appraisal 3Demolition 2Mining 3Felling 1Farming 3Smithing 2Masonry 4Woodwork 4Leatherwork 3Compounding 3Engineering 2Construction 1Arithmetic 3Art 3Singing 2Language TranslationStorage SpaceMap "You cheese-eating bastard. ......... Whoa! "Hey, Mikoto! You don''t have to cry! Mikoto did not speak to me for a while. 265 特別になりたい I''m not sure if another world would be too much for an ordinary person... I think it would be impossible for someone like Masaru to be a cheat. I don''t think so. "That''s not true. You can be special without any special powers. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. You are ............. I''m sorry. I''m sorry. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. I came down here to see Masaru, and I saw a boy in distress, so I called out to him. "Goddess! "Goddess! He was a little depressed to see the unreasonable amount of beautiful women around Masaru, but his spirits were lifted by the fact that he had the opportunity to meet them. It''s a complicated situation for a boy. "So, do you want to do something great? It''s not that I want to do something great, but there are Japanese people who are just like me... and when I compare them, I feel frustrated because I can''t reach them in every way. .... I don''t know. "So, Mikoto, right? You are amazing, aren''t you? I''m not sure what he meant when he suddenly called me awesome, but my eyes were black and white. I was not sure what he was talking about when he suddenly called me awesome, but I looked at him and said, "Normal people don''t look at Masaru and feel inferior to him. No one in Vinteria would feel sorry for being beaten by him. Because he''s a pillar of God. No, no one said they wanted to beat him before that... just because they''re from the same homeland, they don''t usually think or say such a big thing. Maybe that means you still think you can win at least one thing. That''s a very hard thing to do, and a very important thing. It''s very hard and very important. "At least one thing... sure, no one is perfect... but at least one thing I can do to win... no, I can do something amazing! He turned to Ira Sephira to thank her. Thank you. I think I might be able to find something special for myself. Thank you. She bows her head and walks away with a gentle look in her eyes. "When you''re born, you''re special to someone else. It''s special. She muttered to herself. 266 諦めないといけない事もある Well...there''s a new port and shipyard in a town under construction next to Vintaria, but there''s one big problem here: .... "Well... When Masaru went to report to Adelina and Zarg at the castle, his tone was unusually somber. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m not sure what to do. In fact, the shipyard itself seems to be in good shape, but the training of shipbuilders is not up to par. ... I don''t know how to say this, but it''s ironic. I don''t know what to say. The problem is that even if they learn the same skills, as things get bigger, they need to apply them, which leads to a further lack of skills. The problem is that even if you learn the same technology, as things get bigger, you need to apply it, and that''s where the shortage comes in. Adelina and Zarg are not technicians, so they don''t know the extent of the technology shortage. "How much education will it take to materialize? "Three to ten years at the earliest, ......... and one to three generations of proficiency if we''re not careful. If you want to be safe, you should make it a 30-year project. I don''t know. "That much? Adelina shouts in surprise, and Masaru follows suit. "We''ll need to train the sailors as well. I can''t. I''m not sure what to do. I don''t know. I don''t even know what to say to Mei. "I will build the ship for Mei and the next winner as promised. But it''s a mid-size ship. It''s a 30-meter hull, and if I think it''s dangerous, I''ll modify it. Okay? That''s all well and good, but why are you suddenly saying you''re not going to do everything? Is there a reason? ...................... Zarg, who had been watching the proceedings in silence, suddenly intervenes and asks a question. Masaru is silent, but in this case, silence is a good thing. I''m sure you''ve heard of it. ......... Masaru stops when someone says something to him. ......... Oh, it''s Mr. Victinius. I''m sorry. "......... every single intuition ......... is right. Don''t do everything yourself, teach and lead. If you don''t, you''ll never really grow up! That''s it. ......... Hey, I''m not mad at you! It''s just a warning! I''m sure you''re not the only one. Well, if it''s fine with Masaru, it''s fine with me. No! It''s not good! Adeleina''s angry voice cut off Zarg''s stunned and sympathetic gaze. Our country has no money! If we had shipbuilding and navigation skills, we could make a lot of money! I''ve never heard of a ......... self-sufficient nation! I don''t want to, can we start trading with a bigger country and barter? How dare you! In fact, the other day there was an incident where a trade was made with the village of the dark elves, and they had trouble making payment, so they sold various tools in the city before making payment and managed to get some money. Perhaps that was too much for her, but Adelina wants to promote shipbuilding and sailing as a major business of the country in order to obtain money. I understand that you don''t have money, but do you know what you''re doing? I know you don''t have a lot of money, but do you understand that if a ship fails, the crew is basically dead? I''m sure you''re not the only one who''d like to see this happen. The old Cooks didn''t even report it because they didn''t want to be in that kind of trouble. (See Part 20: Isn''t it enough to dream when you''re sleeping? See also. If you fail, the children will die. ......... Let me think. Let me think. Adelina leaves the room with a pale face, and Zag and I look after her with a wry smile. Yes, giving up is necessary in the world. What is impossible is impossible. 267 At a temple in the afternoon, [It has nothing to d... Who the hell are you? When Masaru saw the stranger having tea with Victinius in the temple, he became alarmed. "Oh, hello there. I''m the author. .... Hi. "Hmm? We are the gods of this world, right? No, I''m a higher dimensional god. Why .... Why? The man is well-built and relaxed, making a cup of tea, his gaze is on Victinius and he looks happy. Masaru is a little uncomfortable with the way he is looking at his wife. "So... what are you doing here? What are you doing here? And what are you doing here? I''m not sure what I''m doing here. It''s a great achievement. I''d say that''s an accomplishment! "What? Masaru and Victinius both nod their heads, unsure of what he''s talking about. I''m sure you two don''t know what I''m talking about, so just think of it as a great thing that''s happened to this world. . "Can''t you give me any specifics? Victinius tilted his head adorably to the side and looked into the author''s face. I''m not sure if I''m going to be able to do this, but I''m sure I''ll be able to do it. What are you doing? It''s hard to explain... It''s hard to explain. So, what are you doing here? In the event you''re not sure what you''re looking for, you''ll be able to find a lot more information on the web. I''ve been told I should go on a diet, but...what are you doing here? I''m sure you''ll agree. ......... I just wanted to have a conversation with my cute kids. I''m not sure if it''s because I''m not a big fan of the idea, but I''m sure it''s because I''m not a big fan of the idea. I just wanted to see and hear the cute little Victinias. I''m not used to being praised. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I don''t like this... it''s going to destroy the temple. .... I don''t like it. It''s a good idea to keep your eyes peeled for any signs of damage. I think I''ll go home now. I guess it''s called homophobia, because I seem to be a natural enemy to him. I hope you''re both doing well. As soon as he said that, the man disappeared as if nothing had happened. "Oh, Masaru. "Oh, Masaru... you''d better fix the temple! I want you to fix the temple before the next episode starts! I''ll come back when I get 20 million hits! I wonder if I''ll get to ......... 20 million hits. ......... Well, whatever happens, happens! See you then. Bye. It''s a great way to get the most out of your time and money. So, I''ll take care of the rest! Masaru, who had been forced to clean up the mess and take the brunt of Victinius'' anger, was stunned for a while as he waited for Adelina''s arrival. 268 謎の生命体X Oh, my God. ????! Oh, my God, .........! You''re crazy. ......... Have you finally lost your mind? One day at dinner, a scream triggered a disturbance in a part of Vintaria. I''m not sure what to say. What''s going on? Are you Masaru again? "Oh, Adelina, do you want some .........? What Masaru offered was a skewer with a red stick stuck in it that was barbecued over charcoal. The red stick tapered gradually toward the tip, and there was a row of white circles attached to it from base to tip. It''s kind of weird... can you eat it? "It''s really good, isn''t it? But Adelina is hesitant to take a bite of it, she stares at it and doesn''t move. Then a savior appears. "Oh, I thought it smelled good, but it''s an octopus! Masaru-san, do you have one for me? "Yes! Of course you do! Of course you do, because this thing was as big as I am! Yes, the red stick was an octopus leg, and the one who appeared was Mikoto. The red stick was an octopus leg, and Mikoto was the one who showed up. She was from the same hometown as Masaru, so she knew how delicious octopus was. He sprinkled a little salt on the octopus leg he was handed and took a bite. "......... octopus? Is it really good? It''s delicious! It''s a popular ingredient in my hometown and Masaru-san''s hometown, and it''s used as a snack with alcohol and at festivals. It''s called tako-yaki, right? Takoyaki...this is a popular menu at festivals .... Adelina... Adelina... that''s not octopus balls. It''s just grilled octopus. Takoyaki is a different dish. It''s a different dish. What? No? Adelina looked surprised, and then thought about it again. I''m not sure what to say. I''ll go! Adelina bites down on it. I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to do. I''m not sure what to do with it. It''s a great way to get to know the people around you. "d*mn! You''re too late. .... It''s too late. Zarg, who had come running in sweat, stopped in his tracks when he saw Adelina''s face with a despairing expression. "Huh? I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it''s a good idea. "Adelina... I''m sure you''ve heard of it. "I''m so sorry. I can barely swallow it. ......... I haven''t seen it, but something''s wrong! What? Masaru ......... you ......... what did you feed me? You want to see the ingredients? ......... Then help me with Mikoto! I''m not sure what to make of this, but I think it''s a good idea. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''ll lift it up. ...Ready! The octopus that was lifted looked like a normal octopus, but it was not only big, it had a Martian-like appearance as Mikoto said. I''m sure you''ll be able to understand what I mean. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. In the event that you have any questions regarding where by and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. It''s hard to be an octopus when you''re a beginner. You need to be a little more caring. It''s a good thing that you''re not the only one who has a problem with this. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. "Oh, yes! It''s soy sauce and horseradish! Master Hera gave them to me! I thought you were mad at me. ......... Oh, well! We''re having an octopus party tonight! We''ll have sashimi, shabu-shabu, fried octopus and more until we''re sick of it! While Masaru and his friends were having a good time at the octopus party, the residents stayed inside their houses and no one showed up. Masaru felt a little disappointed that the Japanese people''s insatiable appetite for food could not be fostered in Vintaria. 269 美食？ "Japan has an unusual food culture, don''t you think? Let''s just try it. And next time, try it raw? It''s true that octopus, squid, locusts, bees, and bee larvae are all larvae... I''ve always wondered why bears don''t just eat regular meat, but also their hands! I''ve always wondered why bears were willing to eat not only normal meat, but also hands! I''m sure the right hand that eats honey is delicious? I''m not sure why bears have to be right-handed. I''m sure there are left-handed bears out there. I don''t know. "Is that what you''re wondering? I''m sure there are people who would look at such a contrived conversation with disgust. I understand that your homeland eats a lot of strange things... what else do you eat? "Well, I''ve heard that some people eat killifish boiled in nails. I''ve heard that some people eat killifish boiled in nails. "You eat killifish too? It must be hard to catch enough of them to eat? Of course they''ll be cultivated. I''ve heard that they were used as gifts to castles in inland areas where there is no sea. ......... Another one is the goldfish. They swallow them alive. "What? I''m not sure. I''m not sure what to make of it. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. "......... Yes, yes. And you''re going to serve them alive, right? Yeah. "Human pump? It''s a good idea to have a good idea of what you''re looking for. I don''t know what kind of creature the Kingyo is, but what is your home? You can''t just swallow them alive! It''s cruel! "No... Ms. Adelina. It''s a trick that trained people do! It''s a trick only trained people do! If a normal untrained person did it, they''d die. "It''s not cruel after all! "It''s not cruel after all! In the midst of Adelina''s screams, Masaru, of all people, was reminded of an unnecessary thing at this moment. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s had a bad experience. Now that I think about it, there is a very strong acid in the stomach, isn''t there? I wonder what it feels like for a fish to be dissolved and digested while still alive. "What? "Huh! I thought you were eating them alive! I''m not sure what to make of this, but I''m sure it''s a good idea. I''m sure you''ll be happy to know that I''m not the only one who''s had a bad experience. I''m sorry. I''m sorry. I''m sorry. Mikoto and Adelina couldn''t come up with the next words for the life of them. I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to say. ......... No matter how far you go, you''re only looking for deliciousness. This is the justice of food. This is the justice of food. 270 summer palate "d*mn, it''s hot. ............. It''s a good thing. I''m not sure what to make of it, but I think it''s a good idea. "You''re sloppy. It''s much hotter in Japan than here, isn''t it? It''s much hotter in Japan, isn''t it? Here, you can get a cool breeze in the shade, and if it''s really hot, you can bathe in the water. "Even so, it can''t be helped if it''s hot. I don''t know why you seem so calm, Masaru-san. Today''s weather is quite hot for this city, you know. "Hmm? Ah, I''m a god... -40C or -40C doesn''t matter much. I don''t really care if it''s minus 40 degrees or 40 degrees. What''s that? What is that? That''s a total cheat! I was living a normal life before I became a god. Don''t keep complaining. Don''t complain. I''m not sure what you''re talking about. What are you doing? I''m not sure. Oh! I''m not sure what you''re doing here. The merchant who came this morning brought a cart full of them. Do you like it too, Mikoto? "I love it! It''s corn, isn''t it? Yes, there was corn in Masaru''s hand. It was not yellow like most Japanese corn, but orange like a tangerine, which reminded me of another world, but it was definitely corn. Do you think it should be grilled? Of course you should boil it! In such a case, there is no quarrel here in Vintaria. "Okay, let''s do both. "Okay, let''s do both. Mikoto, go to the kitchen and keep the kettle door open, otherwise we won''t be able to boil it. Okay. "Yes, sir! He smiled at Mikoto, who had disappeared in a flash, and carried the barbecue set to the plaza for his request for grilled corn. I''m glad it''s not really hard, dry corn... There are other ways to eat it, but grilling or boiling this raw corn is the most luxurious. Oh. There are other ways to eat it, but baking or boiling this raw corn is the most luxurious..." "Oh, Master Masaru, you know a lot about eating cheap corn? In this town, they don''t sell corn unless it''s fresh, so I decided not to buy cheap, easy-to-store corn this time. What does "corn" mean? That''s what the merchant who brought us the corn said. Oh, you grow all kinds of corn? I''d love to have some. Let''s work together to improve the variety! We won''t interfere with your business by growing our own, so why don''t we work together to research new varieties and see if we can get more of the good stuff? "How is that possible? It sounds like a great idea to me, but I''m not sure if I can afford it. .... Hmm? "Hmm? If that''s the case, why don''t you supply us with a steady stream of goods? I''m not sure what to do, but I''m going to do it. "Really? "Really? If that''s the case, then by all means! I''ll be sure to talk to the villages that produce it to make sure it meets Masaru-sama''s wishes. I''ll be sure to talk to the villages that produce it to make sure it meets your wishes. Good business. Happy business. But I''ll make sure to nail it down. "I''ll also check the profit margins of the villages and make sure they''re not making exorbitant margins along the way, okay? If you get greedy, you know what I mean? Yes! Even if you don''t do anything unreasonable, your profits will increase as your trading volume increases. The better the product, the more profit you will make, and we will never get greedy and let others take our profits. If you know what you''re doing. It''s all right if you know what you''re doing. It''s almost ready. Let''s eat together. Let''s eat together. The smell of the corn cooking brought people together. When the corn was cooked, the place was filled with drooling people. "Mikoto has some boiled corn, so everyone will get a turn at handing out the finished product. "I see that everyone is lining up properly, giving priority to children and women. I want my people to learn from this. .... I want to learn from them. When can I get some grilled corn from the side of the line? The merchant sighs as he looks at the young merchants scurrying from one side of the line to the other, wondering when they will get their corn. "You get used to it. If you can afford to be kind to others, others can afford to be kind to you, and it will come back to you. It''s like business. You have to benefit the other person first. I''m learning. I''m learning. If you''ll excuse me for a moment, I need to talk to one of my young men. I''ll be waiting in line when you''re done. Excuse me. Take it easy on him. Take it easy. With that, the merchant hurried off to join the young merchants. After this, corn was so popular that it became a popular food in Vintaria. .......... "Oh! My corn...I gave it all away. I''ve given away all my corn. This is the first time I''ve been able to do this. 271 ★I have important news★ "Hey... the summer ended so quickly... I''m not sure if it''s because of the author''s laziness or age. It''s either because of the author''s sloppiness or because of his age... "How dare you cite your age against a woman... I''m not sure what to make of this. I''m not sure where Autumn went... I''m not sure if you''ve seen this before, but I''m sure you''ve. I''m not sure what to make of this. I felt like I was being summoned. ...... I''m not sure if this is a good idea or not. "What''s that tea? "Hmm? Hmm? - Yeah, it brings back memories, doesn''t it? It''s the tea you drank in the space when you came to Arstatia. Oh! Whoa! I miss it! I don''t know why I can''t stop drinking it. "Oh, that''s strange... That''s strange. It''s probably just a convenience of that self-proclaimed god. You''re talking like someone else... "Don''t think too much about it, you drink too, right? "Don''t think too much about it. I''m not sure what to say. I''m sure you''ll be happy to hear that. I''m not sure what to do with it. Another cup! I''m sorry. I''m sure you''ll be able to explain it to me as well. Adelina, who had been left in the dark, finally came to her senses and became angry. "Hey, Adelina, have a seat. Here''s some tea. Oh, hi, ......, it''s hot! Oh, be careful. I''ve got something important to tell you. ......... The author suddenly turned to Masaru and the others with a serious face. I''m not sure what to say, but I''m going to say it. "What? What? "That''s why you''re going to get ****ed! "..................... Oh, that''s okay! There''s no point in telling you guys. ......... This kind of thing should be told to all the readers. ...... I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to do. 272 the free life of a rural home-center man in a diff... "Hey, bro! What do you mean I''m suddenly not in the game anymore? Forgive me, Zita. ...... It''s an adult thing. What do you mean, "adult circumstances"? I was thinking that I could finally get married and be happy! I''m not sure what to say. You know, ...... Jita. I''m not sure what''s going to happen to me. It was Mikoto who appeared from the side. I wonder if ......... he''ll show up. ......? I hope he does. ...... I''m not sure what to say. I''m not sure what to make of that. It''s terrible! I''m not sure what to make of that. Do you think a god (the author) with a brain the size of a hobgoblin would remember that? "d*mn it! God (the author)! Take a few notes while you work! You''re just writing from memory and intuition... You can''t blame them. ...... I''m sure they never thought it would become a book, or even a job. I''m sure you''ll be able to find a way to make it work. ...... I don''t know what to say. I hate Masaru-san! Hey! Hey, Mikoto! I hate Masaru! - Hey, Mikoto, don''t tell me you hate him at the last minute! "......... I''m the last one after all. ...... I''m not sure what to make of it. I''ve heard that there are more girls instead. I''m not sure what to say. And so the two men ran, crying.