87 Episode 87 "I tried to complain a little about the working environment in another world.".txt

I ...... would have used the right tactics, but ...... why?

In the Mist of Deception that flooded out of the valley, Countess Carmina murmured in a daze.

I just chose the most efficient way to get results.

So how did it come to this?

...... all backhanded. Free the slaves(which) ...... to stop us from stranding ourselves.

Carmina's body begins to tremble.

Is this enemy ...... really a messenger of the heavenly dragon?

Or is it a devilish schemer who has read our thoughts and made the first move .......

''It's about time.''

I had Raphilia's Dragon Seed Whirlwind LV1 and Iris's Illusory Space LV1 unlocked.

The fog that flooded out of the valley enveloped the countess and her soldiers. That's enough.

The Countess had originally planned to capture the valley, so she has no complaints about being wrapped up in the fog. I don't know if there is.

"We warned her.

I knew it was impossible for me to pretend to be a transcendent being like a dragon.

You don't have any dignity, do you?

Sorry, "Tenryu no Tamago".

I borrowed the Tenryu-like appearance and the name Tenryu, but it didn't work as well as I thought it would: .......

''It can't be helped. Let's go scare them directly. It's a pain in the ass, but come with me. Cecil, Iris, and Rafilia.

Yes. Nagi-sama." "Hello, my dear." "Hello.

The girls connected by the magical thread and I went into the Mysterious Mist.

The effect of the Tenryu no Tamashii no Tamashii is to nullify the fog.

We can see the soldiers clearly.

So... Time to finish up.

Let's pay attention to whoever's got the slaves working in black...

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Carmina screamed.

She held her head and winced. She still couldn't take her eyes off her surroundings.

She couldn't believe everything she saw, heard and felt.

My vision was blank. My feet should be stepping on the ground, but even that feeling is blurred.

I was afraid to walk or change my position.

I didn't know. I didn't realize. I didn't know what I was doing.

This is what it means to lose your five senses.

"GIGIGAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Next to her, a zombified ogre wields a sword.

Is that "Grandfather"?

Then what's this nasal rotten smell?

What about that lizardman?　Salamander?　Human?

Enemies and allies are mingling and fighting each other. In the first place, we no longer know who is the enemy and who is on our side. The only thing that can be heard is the screams of the beasts. Perhaps Carmina's screams also sound like that.

''This, the best tactic in this case is...''

Nothing came to mind.

My mind was blank.

'GUGOAAAAAAAAA!'

I could see the sword wielded by the zombified ogre being swept away by someone else.

Something flying from out of the fog sticks to the fallen ogre, sticky.

The ogre rolls around, holding his face. What flew in?

HIIIIIIAAAAAAA!

The one who defeated the ogre was a monster with twisted horns - a demon god.

It has green wings on its back. The area around his belly is bulging with silver. The left arm is strangely thick, perhaps because it has that much muscle.

''HIIIA, AAA.''

The Demon God holds out something from his hand. Carmina couldn't help but reach for it.

Something soft. It doesn't look like that. Dried meat?

Activate the "Food Negotiation, Level 1".

............ Are you here, Countess Carmina-Rigilta?

Reflexively, as Carmina accepted the dried meat, she heard a human voice.

It was a reassuring voice.

Because of the "Mist of Deception", he has the appearance of a demon god, but this person is a human being - an ally.

It is very Carmina Rigilta. I'm glad you found me.

'Are you sure it's the young lady?　Really?

Yes, sir. Get me out of here now. I promise you all the rewards you can get. Do you prefer the rank of soldier-in-chief?　No, I'll tell you what, when you get me out of here...

I won't help you.

In a horribly cold voice, someone in the form of a demon god (...) said

Snap!

Something in the shape of a sword touched Carmina's neck.

"You will swear here and now that you will never again persecute a slave or a subordinate, and I will allow you to leave. If you do so, I will allow you to leave this place, or it will end here. Otherwise, you are finished here.

Carmina's face turns pale.

The demon god in front of me is that figure at the entrance of the valley. It's Carmina's enemy.

''I──where did I go wrong?''

Carmina found herself running her mouth.

'There was no mistake in my plan. Why am I doing this to myself?　Why did Carmina-Rigilta, the daughter of your great father, have to die here!

'You tried to make your slaves disposable. So you made a mistake.

The demon god's arm dug into Carmina's skin.

'You didn't move from your safe place until the end. That's why you didn't realize that you were facing an opponent you were no match for. That's all.

Why can't we sacrifice our slaves?　They're there to be used!

...... You don't know what I'm talking about. It's a pain in the ass.

Huh, and the sign of a demon god sighing.

I have warned you. I have warned you that this valley is finished and will soon collapse. You heard the rumblings. You knew it was dangerous. You knew it was dangerous, and you could have at least watched for a while. You still would have sent a slave into the danger zone. All you had to do was wait for a moment. Isn't it?

Ugh. ......

'It was the mercy of the Heavenly Dragon that told me to leave. No one's blood is shed to sleep quietly .......

For not obeying those words. I will punish you for trying to make people disposable.

'Contract'. Carmina-Rigilta.

The fiery gaze of the Demon God pierced Carmina as the 'Mist of Deception' rose up.

''...... 'Contract'?'''

Too cheap a 'deal' to trade your life for it, though.

The demon god seemed to laugh, with his mouth wide open.

Carmina's legs began to shake as she struggled to get up.

It must be the fog that makes her underwear feel wet. It must be.

'The terms of the agreement are as follows.

'You will leave and swear that you will never again persecute slaves or your men. "And you will pay the freed slaves the proper compensation as a safety net. Do so, and we will let you off the hook.'

...... Is that all you have to do?

'Then I will add one more thing. 'If you violate this contract, you will instantly remember the horror you just experienced.'

"Okay, okay. "Contract.

After thinking for a moment, Carmina nodded.

For her part, she had never tormented her men or her slaves.

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"The 'deal' then. I'm going to let you off the hook right here.

'Wow, I will not harm or persecute my men or slaves. And I will pay you!　I'll pay!

"'Contracts'

The girl and the Demon God clicked and struck the medallion.

So the Demon God also has a medallion.

Frightened, Carmina was thinking about that.

'Come to think of it, ...... you ate some dried meat.

Only after being told, did Carmina notice the salty taste that lingered in her mouth.

She must have been hungry from fear.

Before she knew it, she had eaten the dried meat that the demon god offered her.

''Then the 'life bargain' will be concluded. In addition, I want to ask you about the black-haired boy who was with the prince. Who sent him?　The king?　Guildmaster?

How could you do that?　I'm being threatened?　There's no need to tell me that you're with Lord Kravis, or that you're a wise man, or even that you were sent by the king!

Oh, you're the one who came through the King.

Carmina involuntarily held her mouth.

Why did I do this to myself?

What am I doing now?

It was as if my mouth moved on its own. Something seeped into my body from the "dried meat" that had become part of me after I chewed and swallowed it, and it pushed me forward. I can only assume so.

'I'll ask you one more thing.'

...... Ugh, oh. Oh, hi.

'You attacked the 'one who calls himself the Heavenly Dragon'. Was it because you thought we were fakes, or did you think it was okay to be real?

Yeah, that's ......

'Both sea dragons and heavenly dragons are on the side of humans and demi-humans. But it seems that there are those who want to get rid of them. Don't you know something about this?

......

Answer me!

(......) ...because the dragon gives people a choice.

Carmina said in a squeezing voice.

'Humans and demi-humans have to rely on the royal family and the nobility ...... to protect their people from demon kings and demons, because only the royal family and the nobility can protect their people from demon kings and demons. And yet, the dragons will take the side of the people ...... help them, because...

...... What does that mean?

'Don't give people any other choice but to 'rely on the royal family and nobles' or 'work under the rule of the royal family and nobles.' If people start relying on the dragons, the authority of the royal family will be lost. People will stop listening to orders!

Huh?

"Isn't that the port city of Ilgafa?　Those in that town will 'negotiate' with the royals and nobles. They'll give their opinion on wages and working conditions as equals!　That's because Kerkator, the sea dragon, is protecting them. What if another town with the dragon's blessing did the same thing?　What do I do if they won't listen to me and try to negotiate on equal terms?

"So we can negotiate on equal terms.

Why would you do that?

I wanna go to ...... and hit you!

Hee!

No, you're lying. Keep going.

''So the dragon festival must be destroyed and the dragon relics must be monopolized by the royal family. If the Heavenly Dragon is trying to revive, it must be destroyed before it does.

I don't need a dragon that will save my people. You're in my way!　We are the only ones who have the power to protect our people from the demon king and demons. If the people find out that they have no place else to go, they will have no choice but to follow us!

So, let me get this straight.

The Demon God seemed to give a very, very long sigh.

''Only kings and nobles should have the power to oppose the Demon King. The adventurers can only support them at best.

Powerful beings like dragons, who know what they're talking about and are on the side of humans, must be ...... destroyed or exiled. If there is a dragon, then kings and nobles can't be absolute rulers for their people, so you're ...... saying that.

The demon god seemed to murmur in a really small voice ...... "Maybe the demon race was also destroyed ......".

''So we can just do the opposite over here then.

...... Yeah.

Carmina didn't understand the meaning of the Demon God's words.

''What do you mean!　What are you trying to do!　Demon God!

It's over. Your time's up.

The fog is fading.

The ground is ringing harder.

"Believe it or not, the Foggy Valley is about to collapse. Get away from it. Leave now if you want to live. And this is just a heads-up for the information we get. Be careful on the way home.

The way home: ......?

You have a competitor, don't you?　If I were that guy, I'd have someone on the inside at your house. And then I'd hit you on your way home. You die in here, and all anyone will think is that you were killed by a monster. It'll be an accident.

Why? Why? Why would you do that to me at ......?

That's your reward. And since you can't persecute people below you, you don't have to live with them anymore. So, you can do your best to get along with the other noblemen. Bye.

'Wait, wait, wait ...... Oh, ahhhhhh!

Fear, respect, and awe.

A sensation she's never experienced before tingles through her, and Carmina sits up with her head in her hands.

The demon god is soon out of sight. Her five senses are still out of whack. I can't move.

''...... That Demon God could have killed us at any time. ............

Just thinking about it, I can't stop shivering.

If this is the graveyard of the Heavenly Dragon, is that what they call the Heavenly Dragon Messenger?

''............ Dear Clavis, ...... this thing: ......''

What would you like to talk about?

You've invited the wrath of the celestial messenger by trying to sneak out and capture the valley?

I can't say ...... that, I can't say that ......

After a while, the fog faded and the soldiers around them could be seen in their original form.

The soldiers had all dropped their swords and spears.

Some have burns on their hands and feet, but they are lightly wounded. Not only were there no deaths, there were not even serious injuries.

And then...

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

With a roar, the valley collapsed.

The narrow path between the valleys was buried and rocks as big as a man's head rolled down to his feet. The soldiers rushed to put up their shields. The sound was deafening, and the impact of the rock hitting the shield sent a shiver through Carmina's legs.

After a while, when the sound faded away - The Valley of the Mist was completely sweltering in the crumbling rocks.

It was just in time.

If we had gotten any closer to the valley - Carmina and the others would have been crushed.

''You can kill ............ anytime you want ......, so you don't even have to kill ......''

The vessel (vessel) is too different. You can't win against that demon god .......

We're all retreating. Watch your back. Aim at the foot of the mountain as best you can.

Carmina turned her back to the 'Valley of the Mist'. When she looked back, there were no more demon gods or human figures.

The "contract" has been dodged. They probably don't intend to chase you.

''And then, run your lightly armed soldiers forward. It's possible that another enemy may be laying down their troops. There is no need to fight. Just let them know that this one is aware of their presence.

If they know they can't take us by surprise, they'll run.

What are you doing, soldiers!　Now get your asses in line!　There are plenty of replacements for you and others: ......

worldly wisdom

A chill ran down Carmina's back.

Fear, as if her heart had been grabbed.

The breath stopped involuntarily. It's as if that demon god is peering at you from behind.

Carmina managed to hold on to her melting consciousness as she looked around at the soldiers.

''It's not ...... any amount of ...... there. You have to work. As long as you do your job for your paycheck, you're good to go.

With a curiously hot breath, she spoke the words.

We watched from a distance as the Valley of the Mist collapsed.

'We've accomplished our quest. Good work. Raizika the Mummy Flying Dragon.''

I clasped my hands together towards the sleeping flying dragon.

After making a contract with the Countess, we passed through the line of soldiers and entered the beast path before the Fog of Deception disappeared. The reason why we headed up the mountain is because we were afraid of running into the Countess if we descended the mountain.

Thanks to the fact that Raphilia knew the way, we could easily climb up to where we could look down the valley.

As I recall, there's an old cave at the top of the mountain.

It's from when the Ancient Elves and the demons were building the Valley of the Mists as an overnight stay, Rafilia added.

I'll use it today. If it's still there properly, though.

'Good work, guys.

Iris is slumped on my back. Cecil is sleeping soundly in Rita's arms. Rita, who is carrying her back, is smiling and looks fine. Aine checks everyone's condition with 'dynamic observation'. She's smiling, making circles with her fingers as she realizes they're fine. Raphilia is cheery, so I can't tell if she's tired or not. I wonder if she's okay.

''Good job on 'Heavenly Dragon's Egg' too .......

The egg in my waist bag hasn't responded at all since then, but it's ...... okay.

So we started walking up the mountain, with Raphilia leading the way.

'Nagi, can I ask you something?'

Rita, walking behind me, mumbled.

'Earlier you said to the Countess, 'You can do the opposite,' but is that ......?

Aine, I want to hear it too.

Oh, that one.

'Just a thought, but I meant every word of it.

I told them both.

"If the royals and the nobles are trying to destroy the dragon, a force that could stand against them, we thought it was only right that we bring it back.

The visitor Eterina-Harsburg tried to crush the Festival of the Sea Dragon.

Prince Kravis and his friends came to the valley to explore the valley for any remnants of the celestial dragon.

The royals and nobles are afraid of the dragon and ...... maybe the demons and other forces that are different from their own, so they are trying to crush it and hide it.

"Then we will resurrect the dragons, demons, ancient elves and other lost species. We'll use their heritage to fight against demon kings and demons. Then the authority of the royal families and nobles will be lost. Those guys might even become a little more docile, right?

I said.

Rita and Aine, they look surprised.

Rafilia is usually impressed, "That's a master," she says, "but I'm impressed.

"I'm not making this my purpose in life," she says, "it's just a hobby. It's just a hobby, that's all.

But it would be nice to be able to choose where to live, wouldn't it?　So that if you don't want to work for the king and the nobles, you can work elsewhere. Well, it's like harassing the king and the nobles.

It's like Nagi.

Rita laughed at that.

'It sounds interesting. 'Aine's helping me out too.'

Aine nodded quietly.

''I see ...... master will use me to revive the 'ancient elves' ......

And that means more demons.

"'...... I mean!'

Raphilia and the Demon Sword Reggie, at my back, spoke up.

''That's not what I meant. We're just looking for a legacy!''

I'll try to shove it in quickly. Otherwise, it's going to be a party fixture.

'Besides, you can't do anything without everyone else's help. I think we'll have Aine and Rita to help us out ...... and that's only if we can afford it.

But, well, I don't do it that hard. It's a vague goal, sort of.

It's no laughing matter if we work so hard for it that we find ourselves making everyone else work in black.

Our goal is "to live carefree and not work".

So we continue on the hidden path under Rafilia's direction.

After a while, we found a cave near the top of the mountain that looked like a hiding place.