111 - - The Mohicans and the Beasts

There was a struggle in one of the back alleys.

You guys!　You're a human (inferior species), don't get cocky with me!

You should not be adventurers, you should be farmers and tinker with the soil, you worms!

Why do we have to be told what to do by you?

"Yes, yes!　That's right!　What's wrong with being adventurers?

In a town in the Dwarf Kingdom, which is located near the border of the Queen Elf Kingdom - or rather, just on the edge of the border line, there was a dispute between young men of the beast race and young men of the human race.

Rather than a dispute, the beastmen, a lion and a tiger, were one-sidedly engaging two young men of human race who appeared to be novice adventurers.

Even though it was two against two, it was a beast race adventurer with the appearance of a bipedal lion and tiger vs. a fledgling race (human) adventurer who had just come out of a farming village.

It is clear from the fire which side would come out on top in a fight.

It could be said that the lion and tiger bestial adventurers were involved with that in mind.

These unfortunate race (human) adventurers x 2 are called upon to save the day.

Hey, hey, hey, you were selling oil in a place like this!"

The young ones are so quick to slack off!"

You've got some nerve to bother us!"

We need to have a reminder meeting ASAP!"

When I turned around at the sound of their voices, I saw a group of adventurers, all of them wearing mohawks and dark glasses of questionable appearance, standing between the beast race and the young men.

The mohawks faced the beastmen as if they were a wall between them and the youth.

A red-haired Mohawk with a small bird on his shoulder tells them

'I need to talk to our prefects, so I'll leave you here for the day.

What?　Uh-huh?"

Drunk with the impact of the Mohawk, the beast-race adventurers are confused.

In the meantime, the other Mohawks pushed the young men away from the group, and the group broke away.

The "prefects" are not real, and the Mohicans are trying to help the young men by talking out of both sides of their mouths.

--But that is not the case.

Wait a minute!　What the hell are you doing ending this on your own?

We're not done talking about this!

Tsk!"　It's not going to be easy to make it work, is it? Bastards!　Plan Omega!"

Hyahaha!"

The beastman adventurers are startled by this call and step back.

The five Mohicans, including the leader, confront them head-on.

The leader of the group, on behalf of the others, announced

There are seven of us here and only two of you. I don't think we have a good chance to fight, do you?　What do you think?"

Don't lick me, you human (inferior)!"

Although there is a difference in numbers, as the beast race of lion and tiger, they cannot back down and maintain a strong attitude because of the 'increased number of people' before they were unilaterally involved.

The Mohawks also wanted to avoid unnecessary conflict, so they warned the others by putting their numbers on the line. This was the content of the "Plan Omega" operation.

Incidentally, "Plan Omega" has no meaning. The Mohawks named it that because it sounded cool.

However, it was ineffective, and they clucked their tongues inwardly.

For a moment, there is an atmosphere of immediate confrontation, but a third force breaks through it and appears.

"That's enough, you guys!　If you make any more noise, we will show no mercy!"

What?

Everyone in the room turns toward the voice.

A sturdy bear, a monkey, a raccoon dog, a fox, and a mouse were standing in front of everyone's eyes.

The Bear Beastman folded his arms and laughed challengingly.

He was a bear, but he was a human, and he was a human. If you insist any longer, we will side with the humans.

"Oh, why are you taking the side of the humans when we're all the same race of beasts?

"Hmph, it's obvious--because you don't have a shred of the 'chivalry' my brother taught you!"

It's decided! The Bauerschwein is all smug and says, "I'm not a Bauerschwein.

These Bauerschwein were the ones who had tangled with Wright and his friends in the past, and they were the ones who were taught the "chivalrous spirit" by Gold.

They are now going around solving problems like this one in accordance with Gold's teachings of "chivalry.

As a result, their reputation is much better than before.

This is also due to Gold's infusion of "chivalry" into them.

Others would say, "Chivalry? But, the situation is such that people are tilting their heads in doubt.

The beast race of lion and tiger understood that they were indeed at a disadvantage and backed down.

'd*mn it, ......, remember!　Let's go."

"Oh, oh."

As they round the corner of the alleyway and are completely out of sight, the Mohawk leader bows to the bear-beastman.

Together, the new adventurers bowed their heads.

Thank you for saving us from a dangerous situation.

Oh, thank you!"

What a bunch of nonsense. You are not as chivalrous as you look, and you are not afraid to protect the new adventurers!　I would love for you to meet my brother and learn more about chivalry!"

The bear-beastman is a hawk, making unintelligible statements.

The Bauerschwein left briskly without making any gesture of begging for a reward for their help.

Later, the new adventurers thanked the Mohawks and offered to pay them a small amount of money as a reward.

The Mohicans were adamant and rather went on their way to the dining room. While treating them to a meal, he gave them a lengthy explanation of "what it takes to be an adventurer.

According to them, "If you die right after you save them, it's not a good night's sleep, hyahaha! The first time I saw him, he was a very nice guy.

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The night of the day we rescued the new adventurers and gave them a long explanation of "what it takes to be an adventurer.

When the Mohicans returned to the inn, the leader gave a lengthy report to the little bird.

Kotori is Aoyuki's follower.

Therefore, he is able to transmit information to Aoyuki - the "Natsura" - through the little bird.

Aoyuki said, "It is still believed that Kite, an elf species, is deep in the dungeon. Therefore, since visibility is poor after the jungle on the fourth level, the number of adventurers who dive for fear of surprise attacks seems to be decreasing.

Kite, an elf species, is a former member of the "White Knights" and a descendant of the "Sabumasuta. He is wanted for "killing adventurers," mainly humans, in the dungeons of the Dwarf Kingdom.

Wright defeated him and took him to the "Abyss" to obtain information, but he has already been defeated.

At that time, he gave false information to the Adventurers' Guild that "Kite seemed to be heading deep into the dungeon.

As a result, adventurers are still hesitant about the non-existence of the kite.

Regarding the "absolute independence of the race (human)" - the elven species are divided between those who are disheartened and those who are outraged upon hearing about the fall of the capital of the Elven Queenate. The Dwarf species hated the Elven species and were making fun of it in the taverns. The racial (human) species seem to be listening to the story half-heartedly. I did not see any demons or dragon races (dragonutes) and their reactions are unknown. The problem is the beast race."

The Mohawk leader tells us with strong concern.

For some reason, since the 'absolute independence of the human race,' the majority of the beast races have been on edge throughout the city. If they see a weak-looking racial (human) adventurer, they even cause trouble. ...... In the past, they used to despise the human (inferior) race and never showed such blatant irritation. ...... Please keep that in mind. That concludes my report."

After a full report, the little bird moves to the window.

When the Mohawk leader opens the wooden window, he flies away in spite of the night, as if to say, 'I'm done giving you information and my job is done, so it's after hours from now on.

The Mohawk leader looks away until he is out of sight and then closes the wooden window.

The other Mohicans sitting on their beds call out to the leader.

Leader ......, as you reported earlier, the beasts have been tense lately, but I think the cause is "absolute independence of race (humans)," isn't it?　But why are the uninvolved beasts so tense?"

I'm sure there's plenty of that going around.

The Mohawk leader transfers the water from the jug on the table to a glass and drinks it.

After wiping his mouth, he continues.

The human race, which has been looked down upon as the most incompetent of the six species, has put down the elf race and has come to uphold the 'absolute independence of the human race. If left unchecked, the beast race will become the most incompetent and the lowest class. They are afraid of that.

Are you saying that they are taking a bullish attitude out of fear that they might be subjected to the same racial discrimination ...... that they have been subjected to up until now?

That's what I mean."

Mohawks involuntarily fall silent.

The worst imaginings pass through their heads.

'Leader ...... worst, won't the beast race go out of control if this continues?'

'It's very possible ...... that it's still okay for now, but over time it will certainly make the beast race relationship smell scorching.'

If that's the case, I guess the next step for us is to infiltrate the Allied Beastmen Nations and gather information.

It's going to be tough work.

I'm sure. But it's all for the Lord Light. For the sake of the Lord Light, we will go to the battlefield or the bottom of the dungeon.

At the leader's words, the other Mohicans agree with him, their eyes so full of determination that you can see it even through their sunglasses.

The room is a private room, but the volume is kept low because if they shout too loudly, they will be heard in the adjoining room.

Their level is certainly not high.

However, their loyalty to Light (the Lord) is as high as anyone else in the "Nut.

The leader sips his second glass of water.

(Although, I wonder what will happen to them in the future...)

He worries about the future in his heart.

He could only hope that at least his fellow Mohicans would be able to complete their mission without any loss of life.