152 Lesson 152

When Ataru arrived in the woods, he was seen doing adventurers and herb collecting elves here and there.

"I just couldn't get in for a while, there's a lot of people"

Because of the variety of herbs and demons in this forest, the collection of what was pricey while not getting in seemed to be flourishing.

"Sure...... I hope the material we've hidden is safe."

Worryingly, he said so with his mouth, but Atal thought it wouldn't matter if someone found it.

"I know it's hard to find, but some of them have excellent exploration skills, so hey."

Caro also seemed to think of a possibility in case.

'Um, I don't think you can even find it in my nose... but maybe someone feels the magic flow?

Balkias shakes his nose to smell the sunshine. Even Balkias' sense of smell would feel some change, but it was to such an extent that I didn't think there was an item there.

"If Bal says so, I just hope he doesn't have a highly capable magic detection system."

As we head to the back, the appearance of people gradually decreases. Though the announcement of the Adventurer Guild guarantees improved forest safety, few still tried to get close by feeling the residue of magic drifting from the back.

There was just no one in the place where we fought Xuanbu, and the Ataru were able to follow without anyone finding them under the material they had hidden.

"Well, here you are."

It was a few days ago that I hid it, but Atar arrives without hesitation by following his magic.

"Then let's get it out of here."

"I'll take it out, so Caro and Bal can keep an eye out for anyone coming in."

Saying so, Atar closes in on the place he buried and does the unbundling. Caro and Balkias were alert to their surroundings in an optimal formation for the watch.

"Now all you have to do is dig it up"

A slightly unbound Atar lays his hands on the ground, letting his magic flow and digging up the soil. The soil is gradually removed within a certain range from the position of the hand that emitted a moment of pale light, revealing a box of stones made by the atar.

"Okay, what's in it... sounds okay"

When the lid is removed and the inside is checked, everything is stored as it was put in, and it is successfully collected.

"Caro, the material was safe... Caro?

In order to open the lid, Atar has entered the hole and is unable to immediately ascertain Caro's appearance. That's why I called, but wondered if Caro, who was supposed to be nearby, would not get back to me, and decided to go up there.

"Caro, what's wrong?

With a glimpse of Atal in his face, Caro and Balkias were confronted by several adventurers on the ground.

"Dear Atal..."

I felt the sign of Atal and looked back at Caro, looking at Atal with his anxiously shaking eyes and confused expression. Balkias is roaring low at the adventurers.

"Are you the party leader? What the hell are you doing here?

Apparently they were suspicious about the Atal coming out of the back and watching it with a surprising look on their face.

"I have no reason to tell you what I was doing... but okay, I'm just here to pick up the demon material I buried behind this"

Atar out of the hole honestly told the truth while paying off the dirt and dust he got into his hands, but the look on the adventurer's face had become harsher.

"Why were you burying it in such a place? What kind of material is that?

The Ataru will be suspicious if the location is the only place.

"Ha... you have to explain that much... that's a hassle"

Atal, who originally hated to be deeply pryed, was annoyed to be spoken out for their actions.

"What?

That attitude of Atal was sufficient to ignite the spark of the wrath of the adventurer. One of the adventurers stares at me like I'm pissed off.

"... you naturally know the story of a strong demon in this forest, don't you?

In order to avoid a stronger hassle, Atar explains it in turn, even as he flushes his gaze.

"Yeah, but the guild announced that the demon was crusaded and the safety of the forest was back to normal. That's why you guys are here, right?

Now the adventurer man returns the question. The man was tilting his neck when Atal asked him what was normal.

"Well, I guess it will...... slightly different"

I didn't come here because they announced it was safe. The adventurer went on to try to ask questions because he did not see the difference in that fine nuance.

But before that, Atal opens his mouth first.

"We're the ones who defeated that demon."

That was an unexpected word, so the adventurers were all amazed at what they were saying. Some of them turn their suspicious eyes to me as unbelievable.

"As far as your faces go, I don't seem to believe you, but that's the truth. I don't mind if you check with your guild. That's all I'm talking about. Caro, I need you to help me get the material out."

Having smiled back at Atal's words, Caro nods and tries to get to the hole.

"Oh, hey!

"... Still got something?

Atal turned a sharp gaze as he looked back at the words of the adventurer calling the two of them to leave.

"Ugh, no, the..."

"Now I'm gonna miss you! When you get back to the guild and find out it's different, give us that material!

When one gets stuck in words with that hegemony, another adventurer guy who looks intolerable said it out loud to throw it away.

"... ok. We're going back to the city when we're done collecting the materials."

"See you in the city..."

A loud man tried to tell me he was waiting for me in the city, but that's where Atal covers his words.

"Except! But if the Alliance officially admits that we defeated you, you'll have a firm apology."

Atal remembered Caro's expression earlier as he told the adventurer off without loosening his sharp gaze to make sure he said it firmly. It is predictable that they were probably questioned in strong language while Atal was away.

If my people had received such a setup, they couldn't have missed it cheaply.

"Hey, why are we..."

Men who can distract themselves from Atal's words. He seems to wonder why they have to say that.

"If we hadn't knocked you down, you'd just make money, then if we were knocking you down, you'd have to apologize or so... if I was lying, you wouldn't mind submitting all the material to the guild, would you?

"... ok"

Then the men couldn't get the material, so I had to snort at Atal's proposal, even though I was shrugging.