166 Episode 166: "Aine's Special" Soup Kitchen Washizukami Soup "".txt

Yes. Now it's good.

When I came back to Nerham village, I found that they had started to cook a pot of soup.

A stone hearth had been built in the center of the village and the soup was boiling in a pot on top of it. Aine put some chopped herbs into the pot and then tasted the soup. Surrounded by beastman women.

While tasting the soup with Aine, she says, "I just added the herbs! It tastes so different! I'm shouting.

That's great. Aine's cooking skills. It's effective across species.

"...... gob?

The 'Nebusoku Goblins' woke up and looked up.

The goblins are all gathered in the center of the village, their hands tied with ropes. The ropes are also attached to their waists. They have tied the goblins together in a tight knot to prevent them from escaping. Weapons have been taken from them and surrounded by beastman warriors.

"............ goboo

The goblins are sitting in the village square.

They are nodding off and don't seem to have the strength to fight.

Did you have a good night's sleep?

Suddenly, Aine looked at the goblins and said.

''Gobbler?''

The goblins look up in surprise.

Well, I guess so.

I'm sure it's never been spoken to kindly by the person you were fighting before.

I've defeated the 'wise men's goblins'. You don't have to work anymore.

"...... gob

'If you still want to fight, you can make this your last meal. The choice is yours.

Saying that, Aine placed a bowl of soup in front of one of the goblins.

Even if he didn't understand the words, it seemed that his will was understood.

The goblin, whose wrists were clenched, picked up the bowl with awkward hands.

He slowly brought it to his mouth and drank it down - and then...

"Govuuuuuuuuuugh!

I held the empty vessel in offering and began to cry.

Aine looked at it and then looked at me.

'Sender: Aine.

Recipient: Nei-kun

Main Content: The seasoning of the soup seems to have worked well. I called it "Goblin's Stomach Cooking Soup". The rest, Nay-kun, is up to you.

"Sent by: Nagi

Recipient: Aine.

Body: Lioukai. Give me the recipe later.'

I walked up to Aine and accepted a bowl of soup.

I find a goblin that looks hungry and hand it to him.

At the same time, I activate the skill 'Life Negotiation 《Food Negotiation》'.

''Fine. Eat.

"...... goboo

The second goblin gulped down the soup I gave him.

Okay, now we can talk.

'Life Negotiation' is a skill that allows you to talk to someone through food. It doesn't matter if it's a demon or an animal.

Now let's see if we can't successfully negotiate with these ex-neebusoku goblins.

The wise goblins that ruled over you have been defeated. He will never appear in your presence again.

I said.

"Guvuah (Really?)

The goblin looked up from his bowl of soup and shouted.

Hearing those words, the other goblins all looked at me at once. Even though I'm restrained, it's pretty scary to be in the middle of a crowd of goblins .......

But if you can talk to them, you can manage it.

''The same goes for 'Master Goblins' and 'Goblin Lord'. What about you guys?

"Grrrl (......, what does that mean?)

'Do you want to fight this thing to the end? Or do you swear never to attack a human or sub-human again?

I've already discussed this matter with the elder through Aine.

He said that if the ex-Nebusoku Goblins were just being controlled, he would be willing to sign a non-war pact and let them go.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you," he said, "if you swear never to attack a human or subhuman again and become a friend of the people of this village. Can any of you guys 'contract (contract)' or produce a 'blood crystal'?

After I said that, I looked at the beastmen.

Notori-san and the elder are nodding with a calm expression on their faces.

I'm not trying to show mercy to the goblins.

There are still more than a dozen goblins left in the 'abandoned village' where these guys lived. If we wipe out the goblins here and then the goblins over there come looking for revenge, it would be too much trouble.

So, it's better to make a no-war pact with these guys and have them suppress the remaining goblins in the village.

I decided after discussing this with the elder and his grandson, Notoriety, that it would be a good idea.

What the mobile beastmen who had their horns stolen by the goblins will think about it, that is another story. That's another story.

''What do we do? I don't mind us fighting in this state, though.

I said.

"...... doesn't want to fight anymore.

Pressing his head against the ground, the former Nebusoku Goblin said, "The former Nebusoku Goblin is no more afraid of humans and subhumans.

I will no longer fear man or sub-human. I swear to you, I will no longer fear man or sub-human. If we all work together, we can create the Blood Crystal, the proof of our agreement: ......

All right. So can you talk everyone through it?

"...... goboo!

The "former Nebusoku Goblin" shouted to the group.

The goblins huddled together and began to talk loudly. The conversation was quickly put together.

''Oh, I don't want to work anymore ......'', ''...... I want to go home and sleep ......'', ''Human scary...'' ...the "Jujin Scary", "I want to drink more soup", "another", "I'll never fight you", "another", "another", "another", "another" ......".

I mean...

Are the goblins too fascinated by Aine's soup: ......?

The double combo of "Sleep" and "Gentle Rice" from the state of "Nebusoku Berserk" seems to have completely overwhelmed the "Nebusoku Goblin".

"──Our Goblins! I swear to you!

Eventually, the goblins huddled together and piled their bound arms on top of each other.

"To the spirit of goblins, sub-humans and humans alike...

'I'm sorry. I can't tell one from the other with a goblin, so I'll just rearrange it a bit.

We are the former sleeping goblins! I swear it. I will never again attack sub-humans or humans. We shall make them swear to do the same. To the people who gave us a good night's sleep and hot soup and did not kill us for attacking our village. ......

Garin.

The 'Ex-Nebusoku Goblins' simultaneously dug their fangs into their arms.

The wound is laminated and mixed with blood.

Cecil whispered behind me. ''We're trying to mix the magical power in the demon's blood to make a Blood Crystal.

Goblins are low-grade demons, but it seems they can make such things if they work together as a group.

''...... goblins.''

After a while, the goblins drew their arms back.

On the ground, there was a green crystal body.

That was the Blood Crystal of the Former Nebusoku Goblin.

I'll be able to see it.

The low-level goblins have worked hard to create Blood Crystals.

Blood Crystals are created by high-level goblins when they make promises to other races, but this time, the goblins have combined their magical power to create a single crystal.

This time, the goblins have combined their magical power to create a crystal.

Furthermore, whoever possesses this crystal will be able to somehow communicate with the former Nebusoku Goblins.

If you have a corresponding summoning skill, you can summon them to help you.

...... We, the former Negusoku Goblins, will never again attack humans or subhumans. And if you need help, I'll be there for you whenever you need it. And if you ever need help, we'll be there for you, and we'll give you information.

Yes, sir.

And I need you to teach me how to make this soup later.

The goblins chuckled with a horrified look on their faces.

'...... and so that 'Blood Crystal' is proof that they are not hostile to sub-humans and humans. Mr. Nonotori, elder.

"............ Huh?

The goblins nodded their heads in unison.

''Aren't you the representative?''

I'm just an interpreter. Hate it.

He's not such an important person. I hope you're not mistaken.

I'd appreciate it if you could just forget about me as an entity that doesn't matter. I'll see you around.

"............, oh.

The ex-Nebusoku Goblin sounded puzzled, but he nodded his head in agreement.

This is as far as I can go.

I'll leave it to the people of this village to decide whether or not to believe them.

I said to the village elder.

''Just because entrusting the 'Blood Crystal' to you means that you are swearing with your life. You might as well believe that they won't be hostile and that they will help your village.

...... The 'wise goblins' who controlled these men were human.

The old man scratched his white beast ears and said, " It's no longer who is your enemy or your friend, isn't it?

...... It's no longer a question of who is your friend or foe," he said. It's a good thing that they're goblins, but if they've been scaring you and forcing you to fight them, you have a lot of room to pity them. Besides, we who live in the forest deserve to have some allies.

The villagers were not badly injured. And it was the 'wise goblin' acting alone that stole the treasure from the village of the 'mobile beastie'.

Next to the elder, the beast girl, Notori, is nodding her head.

''And Rutri and Totori, too, ...... like that.

She pointed to the elder's house.

Totori and Rutri - the little beastly children - were peeking out of the window.

They said, "That's OK, it's OK. The two said, "That's fine, it was a sleeping speed. That's fine, as long as you work for the village.

That's fine. I forgive the former speedy goblin, and I will set him free. Of course, we will keep the Blood Crystal in the village.

"'Oh, oh, oh, oh!

The villagers and the goblins cheered.

With this, this battle was all over.

The mid-bosses, "Master Goblin" and "Goblin Lord," were defeated by the villagers. The 'Wise Goblin' was captured and will now be judged by the creatures of the forest.

The best thing to do is to free the former Nebusoku Goblins, which were being controlled by them, on the condition that they become allies of this village. This was the decision I made after discussing it with the village elder and his grandson, Mr. Nokotori.

The Blood Crystal will remain in the village, and the village will be safer if we can get information about other demons from the former Nebusoku Goblins.

''............ Gob.''

The ex-Nebusoku Goblins, probably relieved to be alive, have started drinking the soup again.

The villagers are also queuing up for Aine's soup.

The rest of them don't seem to be in a state of mind, and the beastman women are preparing the next pot of soup.

Shall I help? I'm interested in the recipe for the soup.

Don't get upset.

Oh, snap.

I tried to help, but Aine stopped me.

'Yes, Nagi. These things are the work of us slaves.'

Rita, you get some rest.

Shush.

I tried to help Rita, but she refused.

...... I'd like to help you with that.

So, Mr. Cecil, do me a favor.

Aine handed Cecil a wooden bowl.

Wait a minute, what's the difference?

''I was just using a bit of magic.

Cecil looked at me and Rita and said.

'Both Nagi-sama and Rita are fighting on the front lines, aren't they? Then you two go ahead and get some rest.

Nah-kun and Rita-san, you're going to hear about The Beginning of the Beast, right?

Aine and I have some cleaning up to do, so we'll be late.

If it's too late, ...... I'll rent another place to stay so I don't wake you two up.

"Hey!

Aine and Cecil put their hands together and declared.

I guess it's ....... It's like they're breathing too much together in a strange way.

'Are you sure? Cecil, Aine too.

Aine was put in charge of Operation Ex-Nebusoku Goblin Nostalgia. It's Aine's job, so let me finish my job. Okay?

All right. Don't push yourself. You can leave it to the beastmen.

Yes?

Aine and Cecil saw us off and we decided to head to the lodge that had been prepared for us.