Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
A group of people arrives at the village, unaware that they are being observed by Shinji’s . All of the men on horseback are armed.
The leader of the group, a young man in leather armor and leading a group of men with spears in their hands, is holding a big naginata sword in his hand. He looked about the same age as Shinji, with his black bangs cut short and his hair tied back in a bun, and was well-built. Seeing his face trembling with a mixture of anger and regret when he saw the devastation of the village, Shinji guessed that they were the protectors of the village.
Furthermore, the soldiers who follow him are not only people like the young man, but also beastmen. This suggests that the young man has a good understanding of other races. This made Shinji think that he was worthy of dialogue with him.
”A person I could try to talk to, I guess. Lila stays here and keeps a lookout with . Lili and Lilu are her escorts. Then, Emily, Iris, and Freri will you come with me?”
”Yes. If anything happens, I’ll let you know, Shinji-san.”
”Yes! I’ll protect Shinji!”
”Senpai, I’ll watch your back, desu”
”Yeah. Thank you. ...Then, let’s go.”
While they are assigning roles, the youth and his companion are preparing to dismount and enter the village. Shinji and the others hurried out of the altar room to call out to them before they spread out.
However, they cannot expose themselves carelessly. After leaving the altar room, Shinji moves into the shadows of the building to avoid being seen by the young men, and calls out to them, using a magic spell to make his voice amplified.
[I’m sorry to call out to you all of a sudden]
”Who is it!?”
The young man and the others ready their weapons and look around them. Under normal circumstances, they would not be able to communicate with each other, but Shinji and the others have taken measures so that they can communicate with each other through “translation” magic. And now, being impressed by their quick movements, which clearly show their high level of skill, Shinji opens his mouth again.
[We are travelers who are searching for someone. We arrived at this village a little while ago and found it in such a mess. We were just about to leave when you came to us. We have no intention of hostility]
A black-haired young man named “Kuroumaru”, a warrior in the service of Soukai country and the leader of the group, looks around as if searching for the source of the voice, but he cannot make out any human form and breaks out in a cold sweat. Though the voice speaks to him in a gentlemanly manner, he is not so foolish as to trust it alone.
”Kurou, do you know where the other man is?”
”No... But it might be in the village. And yet he gave up an opportunity to surprise us. I’m sure he has no intention of hostility”
”Yes. But we need to know who we’re dealing with. They may not be from Tensho country, but they could be spies from another country.”
”I had heard about Tenshou country, but... it’s terrible.”
”Yeah... Now, you mentioned that you are on a journey to look for someone, I wonder if that person is in our country. If so, I think I can help you.”
Kuroumaru’s comment surprises his subordinates. Shinji was the same, though he did not show it. Whether he is a good person or not, or whether he has some other purpose in mind, is hard to say at this stage.
”Thank you for your kindness.”
”Don’t mention it. Well then, if you have any trouble, you can visit me at the castle in Soukai. Mention my name and you’ll get a meeting.”
”...Thank you. At that time, I would be grateful for your kindness.”
It was a rather forceful recommendation, but it was based on Kuroumaru’s own intuition. His intuition told him that this was the person with whom he should somehow make a connection. Meanwhile, Shinji thought that the right to meet with a person of his status would be useful in case of emergency, so he bowed his head.
”If you continue on this northern road, you will eventually reach the castle town. Then, we will return to call people. We can’t leave this village like this.”
”Okay. We’ll make our move.”
”Please do so and have a safe trip. All riders, back to the castle!”
””Yes, sir!!””
Shinji and the others watch as Kuroumaru and the others mount their horses and ride away from the village. And having successfully completed their first contact in the “World of Conflict”, Shinji contemplates what to do next.
Tenshou country
Human supremacy. All other races are slaves.
Soukai country
A multi-race country. Slaves are sinners.
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