158 Lesson 143

The final destination of the journey, Hinomoto, the kingdom of the beast man.

Waiting for us to visit Hinomoto to save Amako's mother, Mr. Canoco, was the dreaded plan of Mr. Jinya, the chief of the Beast Clan.

After the cooperation of Mr. Hayate, assistant chief, and his men, he managed to stop Mr. Jinya's plan, and things seemed to converge, but there appeared a demonic Koga named the Second Commander of the Demon King's Army, who was to fight.

It turned out to make him admit to losing and to be able to retreat, but it was actually like being missed.

After that, we left Hinomoto in order to return to the kingdom of Ringle after about three days of staying, having succeeded in awakening her by reverting to the predictive magic taken from Jinya by Nair.

"Hmm, did that happen in the kingdom of the beast man"

"Yes."

At present, we left the realm of the Beast Man and headed to Miarak, the third country we visited.

Mr. Norn, who welcomed us as he had expected us to arrive, invited us into the underground cave with Master Farga after sending Hoobard to the kingdom of Ringle.

So I first told Master Farga what happened in Hinomoto.

"That was dangerous. Because if anything happens to the Beasts to work with the Demons, it was here that they were targeted first. But even if it was attacked before it could be rebuilt, there wasn't a single one."

Norn looks relieved when he listens to me.

Sure, Mr. Jinya might try to attack Miarak first.

That didn't happen because Koga decided the Beasts couldn't fight, but if he hadn't stopped Mr. Jinya's rampage like that, it might have happened sooner or later.

Thinking about it, I'm glad they stopped me.

"Predictive magic is ruinous magic, if it is in the hands of the greedy. Forget the present, put your thoughts on the future ahead, and you will only ever be invisible even to the present. A man named Jinya couldn't even accept the reality in front of him, and eventually became afraid of even the future to come.... past power is a good way to destroy yourself."

Master Farga, who shrugged so, now turns his gaze to this one.

"But another user of dark magic? I got a peek at your cageman's memory earlier, but he seems to have a nasty temper inside."

"That's right... Someone really bothered me..."

"... maybe you're destined to attract those people"

"Yep..."

"Just kidding."

I can't even joke about it.

Instead, I don't think Farga's joke is a joke at all, but it doesn't change his expression or anything at all.

"Oh, you're not kidding."

"Yeah, you actually are"

A fox and a vampire are whispering something behind me, but I can't hear them.

Will you ever admit it...!

Oh, speaking of which, even if there are many thoughts that come to mind...!

But your journey has finally come to an end.

"... Yep. Now we can finally return to the kingdom of Ringle."

About three months and a half.

I find it surprisingly short, but what happened in the middle of it was just shocking.

"It seems that your friends, the brave ones, were caught up in the commotion everywhere." The Incarnation of Thunder to Eat Man, "" The Evil Monster to Eat the Forest, "both of which were crusaded by two brave men"

"... hey, you're fighting someone who looks like something dangerous..."

"Both are dangerous disasters in a different way than evil dragons. The brave woman," The Incarnation of Thunder, "fought by Suzune, is a demon that kills every creature entering the realm. Demons generated by mutations... but with advanced intelligence and thunder as weapons. But the most dangerous is cunning and cruelty no less than evil dragons."

Did Senior Dog fight? Thunder VS Thunder, and maybe it was compatible.

... If I were you, I wouldn't want to fight someone like that. When it comes to the incarnation of thunder, it's like you're constantly frightened, isn't it?

Whether you want to run or fight, you're going to be a pain in the ass.

"The 'evil monster' fought by the brave Kazuki was a dark demon born from the depths of the forest. This one must have been sealed by a young man, an earlier generation of brave men, and the elves living in the woods have been guarding the seal... but it looks like the seal has been loosened on the occasion of the resurrection of the Demon King. Fortunately, it seems to have been crusaded before it was completely restored to power by the brave"

"If we regain our strength because of...?"

"Eat one of the woods overnight, turn it into a euphemism"

"Wow..."

Nair leaked an unpleasant groan in the back, but I felt the same way about her.

I guess you two were fighting a fair opponent.

"Thinking about it doesn't seem like a big deal about the commotion that happened to me..."

"It's not"

"I don't think so."

"It won't be there."

"You have the same thing."

"When I hear what you've been talking about, hey"

I ate total scratches in the order of Amako, Nair, Mr. Alk, Dear Farga and Dear Norn.

There's no way. The expression attracts me to Dejab.

Why is this denied at the same time? You don't have my side!

As she dropped her shoulders to much reaction, Lady Farga opened her mouth, delightfully distorting the corner of her mouth.

"Huh......, the brave are already heading to the kingdom of Lingle before you. Of course, you're safe."

"Oh well, good..."

We were in Hinomoto for a long time, so I guess it's too late to go home.

Seniors and Kazuki travel on horses, so it's fast for that matter.

You saw what I was thinking, and Falga opened her mouth to Norn.

"I'm getting you ready for the boat you're boarding. Norn."

"Yes, we were getting ready before you arrived, so we can leave today."

"From what to what...... thank you so much"

"Huffle, this isn't enough."

How long does it take to travel by boat?

After all, it's faster than a horse, so I might even follow you to the vicinity of the kingdom of Ringle in two or three days.

Maybe it'll be really easy to get home.

"Usato"

"Yes? What is it?"

"That's the last of it, but on the weapon of the brave"

"Seniors and Kazuki's... right?"

"Yeah, I'll tell you right now, when it comes to creating weapons from scratch, it's going to take a lot of time. Maybe we won't make it by the invasion of the Demon King's Army. I want you to remember that."

"Okay. I'll tell both of you that."

Don't you dare ask me about Master Farga's body.

This one knows what he's doing. It would be more rude to stop it.

The weapon of the brave created by Master Farga. It's in the hands of both of us, and what form will it take?

... Seniors, it's kind of hard to imagine. Yeah.

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At the end of our dialogue with Master Farga, we returned to the ground with Master Norn.

Then, after exchanging farewell words with Lady Norn, a familiar maid led us to a ship that would carry us.

Take the burlin and the horse that kept him waiting outside the castle and go on through the city of Miarak.

I am exposed to the same strange gaze because I have Brulin, but I don't care because it's the earliest thing I've gotten used to.

"I knew the city was rebuilding."

"Yes, I'm still not in full swing, but I also have national dealings with other countries, so I think I'll be able to regain my original bustling streets soon"

If you look at the streets of Miarak while being guided, it's not like the first time you visit it, where the bustling landscape extends.

Really, I'm glad they helped Mr. Caron.... Speaking of which, how are Mr. Caron and Mr. Leona doing?

Why don't you ask the maid?

"Excuse me. How are Mr. Caron and Mr. Leona doing?"

"Master Karon, you are being chased to administrative tasks at the castle. After Usat went to the kingdom of the Beast, many opinions were exchanged around his punishment, but thanks to Norn's revelation of his origins and his persuasion to you, heavy punishment was avoided."

Did the people of this city find out that Mr. Karon was from Farga-sama... a dragon descendant?

"Master Karon himself was hoping to be heavily punished. As a result of the dragonization, he could no longer walk without a cane, and he was entrusted with the task of directing Norn to rebuild the city."

"Were you..."

"... this is a secret, but I heard Master Usato was coming, and he was trying to sneak out of the office, right? My wife tied me to a chair."

"Heh..."

Attract the grin to the couscous and the grinning maid.

Is that it? Does Mr. Karon feel like he's on his ass, too?

Well, you look better than anything.

"Master Leona... I think we'll find out soon enough"

"What do you mean?"

"Hehe."

As we follow the maid in confusion with the profound words, we arrive at a port lined with many ships at the end of the city, connected by chains.

On the boulder, had the ship not moved, most ships had no people, but only one ship was busy with people.

"Ooh..."

As for size, is it about two times bigger than the fishing boat in the original world?

On a ship just enough to be too big and not too small, I could see a few sailors carrying their luggage and the back of a familiar blonde woman.

The maid who found her appearance spoke from behind somewhere in an upbeat mood.

"Leona."

"... hmm? What's the matter? Something from Lady Norn --"

"Dear Usato, I have brought you a line"

Piscilli and Mr. Leona harden to see us.

Leaning his neck at the look of it, he greets him.

"Long time no see...... that doesn't mean either. Hello, Mr. Leona. How are you?"

"... yeah, ah... oh, he was fine"

Why, is it suspicious of behavior?

Was it even an unconscious imitation of Rose? As he was worried and put his hand on his cheek, the maid smiled and opened her mouth.

"Dear Leona. I'll take care of the rest."

"Oh, oh."

"Have a good trip, gentlemen."

A maid bows deeply to this one, too, and leaves the spot.

Leona, who was left behind, was moving her gaze, but she looked at me like she had decided to.

"This sailing trip was supposed to follow me as an escort"

"Mr. Leona?"

"Is the castle okay?"

To my question and that of Mr. Alk, she shakes her neck sideways just so she doesn't have to worry.

"Don't worry about that. Now there's a man who works for me, too, whispering a cry. He'll be glad to have a job while his wife's watching."

Ka, Mr. Kalon......

His ordeal still doesn't seem to be over when the Dragon Man thing is over.

Well, with your wife on, it won't change your happiness.... maybe.

"In addition, it is also an instruction from Master Norn. You can't leave the benefactor who saved Miarak without any escort."

"So I took Mr. Leona..."

I don't have the "wand" of a brave man all the time, but as an escort, I wonder if I might be overpowered. But it's a more reliable escort than any other.

... If Mr. Leona is moving at Mr. Norn's behest, don't you even bother to say no?

"Well, thank you, escort. Mr. Leona."

"Oh, it's nice to meet you. Then let's take you aboard. We have to introduce the captain and the sailors."

"Yes."

Mr. Leona urges me to go up to the ship.

Though I was anxious to be able to ride a brulin and a horse, I didn't need to worry about that because there was something behind the ship like a rushed stables with a brulin and a horse in it.

The captain and the sailors were about seven people on the boat, and they thanked me for introducing themselves to us.

I'm still unfamiliar with being thanked, so I returned an inexorable reaction... I'm glad I got on the boat without anything.

After introducing myself, as I was being guided to our room, I noticed Amako looking at the lake surrounding Miarak, visible from the ship.

"Is Amako new to the ship?"

"Yeah, it's probably the third time I've been on a boat"

"Hmm? Really?"

"When I snuck into Miarak and when I left, I snuck into the ship."

"Oh, you know what?"

Right, the only way to cross the opposite shore from the realm of the Beast Man is to board a ship.

... Does this mean this is the first normal sailing trip for this child?

Hmm? Speaking of which, Nair was stuck in the village long before he went on a journey...

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"What?"

Seeing Nair walking near Amako, she had an uninteresting look with her arms around her.

But I know it's intriguing because I'm acting like I'm not interested, but I'm looking at the lake with a flicker.

"Naa, you don't have to?"

"Hey, Beh, there's nothing I can't do."

"Ships are rare, aren't they? I know, 'cause the first time you ride, everybody's excited."

"Am I a child!? Why are you only willing not to need me when this is the case!?"

As I looked at Nair, desperately denying whether it was a drawing star, feeling smiled, Leona, who was walking in front, turned to me.

"These two rooms are yours. From here to near the kingdom of Ringle, about two to three days. I should be able to get there sooner... but there is also a danger of demons, so it will be a sailing journey with caution"

"Will there be demons?"

"Oh. Even so, don't worry, it's not such a powerful demon. This ship is loaded with weapons, so you don't have to worry about sinking."

If so, you're relieved.

I don't have to worry about demons living in the water, but if you can avoid danger, you better not encounter them.

Combining Amako and Nair, me and Mr. Alk, we step into each room.

Following Alc, who came in earlier, Leona called out to me when I tried to get into the room with my luggage.

"Speaking of which, Usat. What happened to the uniform you always wore?"

"Uh... I tore it. I got caught up in some trouble in the kingdom of the beast man..."

Speaking of which, you left on the coat Mr. Hayate gave you.

I always wore a team uniform in front of Mr. Leona, so I can't help but wonder.

"What? Were you okay?"

"Yeah, I got a little wind hole in my shoulder, stomach and feet, but I was fine"

"I don't think that's okay!? Yeah, or the wind hole!?"

Grated, Mr. Leona touching my shoulder and belly.

For some reason I was just a little scared that Amako, who had been looking at the lake's surface earlier, was looking up at this one with no expression.

"Don't worry, it's cured by healing magic."

"Oh, well... but I can't believe you're gonna get hurt. So much happened. What kind of demon was he? Or were you caught in a landslide?"

Why Demons and Natural Disasters Only?

I don't know how to answer the question as if I were unconsciously removing the possibility of being artificially injured.

In the meantime, it seems hard to explain right now.

"We'll talk about this when we have time."

"... well. Oh, I'm sorry I stopped you."

Ms. Leona, who rushed back, opened her mouth again after coughing once to get her mind back on it.

"I'm leaving soon. It might shake a little, so be careful. I'll talk to the captain, so don't hesitate to call me if you need me."

"Yes."

That said, Mr. Leona turned her back on me and headed towards someone in the captain's office.

Having dropped her off, I look out into the room assigned to me with Mr. Alk and see the outside view from the ship.

"... the long journey is almost over."

Somehow, don't feel so lonely and strange like you're happy.

Remembering my previous journey and feeling emotional, I put my hands back on the door knob in the room with the luggage on my shoulder.