CH 29

"""……I'm sorry……""""

The great brawl on the plains is over: ......

The Arios group that lost to us kneeled down on the ground and bowed deeply.

"I'm not going to apologize for that."

"You think you're regretting like that?　

"it's funny."

Correction.

They were forced to apologize.

""""……I'm sorry……""""

Arios and the others bowed their heads again.

"I'm not sure what to do.　

I'm sure you'll agree.

"I still have a lot of work to do. ......

"What?"

. ...... What in the world did Tania do?

I'm curious, but too scared to ask.

"About forgiving them, How about you two?"

"I'm fine with it, as long as Rain isn't mad at them.

"I don't know about you but I am still angry.

"...... So that's it. We accept the apologies of Arios and the others and let bygones be bygones.

"Damn."

Arios' face twisted in humiliation.

Arios and the others cleared the dirt from their knees with their hands and stood up.

They took a deep breath to hold in their various bewilderment and opened their mouths again .......

"So, ...... about the lost forest, ......."

"Oh, I remember when we were talking about that.

I had forgotten all about it due to all the things that had happened.

"Of course, you'll help us, right?　　It's no exaggeration to say that the fate of the world is at stake. I don't think we have the option of not cooperating. ......

"Nyan, you're so high and mighty. ......

"One more shot?

"Okay, okay, okay, okay.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

"I'm not going to get involved with Arios and the others anymore, but ...... this is a different story. The story of the fate of the world is not a lie. If Arios and his team's journey is delayed, the threat of the Demon Lord will increase, and many people will suffer. It's not something I want to do.

"You know what I'm talking about.

"I'll cooperate.

"That's a wise decision. If you had just said that from the beginning, we wouldn't have gotten into this mess. ......

"You brave man, you're so proud of yourself for losing."

"You can't be bothered to think of it as the howling of a loser ....... It's still annoying. Do you want to destroy it?

"So don't be so quick to bring it up.

"Ugh."

Kanade and Tania looked frustrated ......

Arios was oozing with anger again.

Maybe it's always like this when the three of them are together.

I hope you don't mind that. ......

"I have no objection to cooperating with you, but ...... I have one suggestion.

"What is it?

"Why don't you let us handle the retrieval of the shield of truth?

"...... What do you mean?

"We're going to conquer the Lost Forest.

"Oh."

Arios looked as if he had found something interesting.

"I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. If we go with a lot of people, we might get separated and some might get lost.

"So you think Rain and the others are better suited?

"That's what I'm saying. And ......."

I glanced at Kanade and Tania.

Arios follows my gaze.

"The two of them don't like Arios. I'm not sure how they'll react to the idea of us working together.

"Gosh, you're so straightforward.

"It's true, isn't it?

"...... Oh well. I don't care if the beast hates me.

"Arios. Don't lump us in with the beasts.

"...... Tsk."

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

"So, ...... what's your answer?"

"......"

After a moment of hesitation, Arios gave a small nod.

"It's okay. I'll leave it to you to conquer the Lost Forest.

"That's settled.

"But don't try to escape with the Shield of Truth, okay? There's no point in doing that. It's something that only I, a brave man, can handle.

"I'm not thinking about that. I'm not thinking about that. Arios, make sure you get your reward.

"I know, I know. I'm a brave man and I'm not going to overstep my bounds. Yeah, that's right. I didn't tell you about the reward properly, did I? Payment is only upon success. The reward is 20 gold coins, okay?"

"Yeah, no problem.

"And I want it as soon as possible, okay?

"I know. I'll have everything ready by the end of the day and we'll start tomorrow.

"Okay."

Arios turned his back to me, as if he was done talking.

"Aggas, Lean, Mina. Let's go!"

After calling out to his friends, Arios and the others walked towards the city.

"Hey, Rain."

When I turned around, I saw Kanade and Tania looking like they wanted to say something.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one.

"I'm not sure what to do.

"I'm not sure I'm up for it. ......

"Thank you."

I patted them both on the head.

"Nyah, nyah?"

"Hey, ......, why are you patting my head all of a sudden?

"They're angry for me, aren't they?　　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　　That makes me happy ......, so thank you."

"Thank you.

"No, I don't. ...... I don't care about Rain. ......

"I'm glad you guys feel that way,......, but I'm sorry. But I'm sorry. I need your help with Arios this time.

"Why?

"It's like I said before. Arios is a brave man, so the longer his journey is delayed, the more people will be affected somewhere else. That's not what I want. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and how to get there.

"I'm not sure what to say.

"But that's just like Rain.

"Sorry to bother you with all this.

"No, don't worry about it. No, it's okay. I'm Rain's servant, so you can tell me what to do.

"It's my role to take care of my good-natured master.

Kanade and Tania laugh ......

I smile too.

I'm really happy to have met these two people.

I'm sure you'll agree with me.

"I'm not sure what to say.　　Damn it, damn it, damn it! ！！！！！"

Night.

I'm not sure if you've heard of this, but I have.

The goblin was already dead from Arios's single sword strike.

However, Arios does not stop his sword.

He thrusts his sword into the corpse over and over again.

Still, it doesn't make him feel any better.

His frustration only grows, and dark emotions accumulate in his mind.

"He will pay for this humiliation."

"I can't back down like this. ...... Sooner or later, I'm sure ...... I'll get it. ...... I'm sure ...... I'll get it."

Arios laughs.

"Rain Shroud......, remember that."