CH 487

“Looks like that’s the last one. Basleigh-sensei, are you all right?”

“Yes, Urka-kun, I’m fine, you know? Thank you all for your hard work!”

“I-I’m so tired …… Isn’t it thanks to me!?”

When all the monsters that swarmed around were killed, Urja, Basleigh-sensei, and Lilith frolicked with each other. It’s not hard to understand why Lilith is so tired, since we were short in helpers that even Retzel and Irumi had to go out.

Then a wyvern pokes its head out of the roof and says to me.

“I’ve done my best. Master, please give me a name.”

“Thanks a lot. I’ll try to think of something good during break …… At any rate, It’s starting to look ominous.”

“How was it when you escaped?’

“It didn’t feel as black or as ominous before. Don’t tell me, it’s growing up?”

While answering Retzel’s question, I also expressed my doubts. Lilith’s eyes narrowed and she smiled as she stood on the gavel and opened her mouth.

“Kukuku …… That mist is the power of the demon itself …… You can’t enter a city where the power of three demons is swirling around it. It’s the end by the time they resurrect! Akzeryus, no, you’re no match to Asmodeus the Cruel!”

“Shut up.”

“Ah!?”

The name of Akzeryus was mentioned, and Basleigh-sensei, who had instantly become grumpy, sat down, brushed off Lilith’s legs with her golden mallet, and disappeared from the driver’s seat.

“I, I wonder if she’s okay ……?”

“It’s not a problem, because demons don’t seem to die easily. She can’t escape it because she’s Lars-kun’s servant too.”

“Oh, is that you, Regal?”

“Isshishishi, that’s right. Now, it looks like we’re at the campsite?”

Regal, who hadn’t come out in a while, held the reins with one hand and pointed ahead.

It was a place between the open space and the forest about a kilometer away from the gates of the town of Gust, and I could see knights and adventurers hurrying about.

“Ah, it’s Hauzen-san. Let’s say hello to him.”

“I haven’t seen him at all since the battle.”

Most of the Everlide soldiers had been persuaded to leave the battle, so there were no casualties on either side, but there were some injuries.

Well, that was Hauzen-san, and from I what I heard from Nina, there was no problem at all.

“Hauzen-san!”　

“Hmm? Oh, it’s Lars! And Urka too! It’s been a while.”

“It’s been a while, Hauzen-san. How is the town of Gust?”

“I’d like to say that there’s nothing wrong …… but the number of monsters is increasing. At first, I thought it was because we were gone, but no.”

Hauzen-san said this with his right hand on his chin and his left hand on his favorite sword. Then Basleigh-sensei posed a question.

“What do you mean by different? Are you saying it’s not because adventurers don’t hunt anymore?”

“Oh, Basleigh-sensei, it’s been a while. Yes, maybe you fought it on the way here, but there are monsters that doesn’t appear around here. It’s coming out of the town of Gust.”

“From the town!?”

“Hoh, It’s interesting to see what’s going on in that haze.”

“Yeah, do you want to go in?”

“No, thank you.”

“Don’t back down. So?”

When I rebuked Reiss and Retzel for their rambling and urged them to continue, Hauze-san chuckled and nodded.

“We were actually planning to set up camp closer to the town. But the monsters that were coming out of the town were so much that we temporarily retreated to this location. Now that the monsters are leaving the town less frequently, they may be spitting out monsters as a defense when we get close.”

“Yes, that’s right, it’s dangerous to approach it because its self-defense system is working …… Haah …… Haah …… I’m tireeeeeed!!”

“You’ve caught up, Lilith.”

“Somehow! I had wings, so I didn’t fall to the ground and become a toad, but the wind pressure almost made me hit a tree.”

She explained the situation to us with her hands on her knees as if she was wounded.

“So, is there any way to deal with it?”

“You didn’t even seem worried!? …… I’m sure if we could blow it all up in one fell swoop with a huge amount of magic or magic power, the mist would dissipate. However, since a considerable number of people are required for three people, so I think it’s best not to take any chances. If we’re not careful, it might create something that isn’t a demon in this world for defense.”

“And you want me to trust that?”

“W-What, are you picking a fight ……”

Basleigh, who was approaching her with a sharp look in her eyes, pressured Lilith into backing away and pulling her cheeks together. The reason is probably the same as before, but there must be another reason.

“Teacher, now is not a good time.”

“…… You’re right, excuse me.”

I put my hand on Basleigh-sensei’s shoulder, and she quietly pulled back, relieved.

I don’t know for sure if Lilith is telling the truth, but I don’t think we can afford to mess with that thing with our current strength.

“I heard about it a little, I’ll talk to the vice commander about not doing anything rash in that case.”

“Yes, please. It looks like there are about a hundred of us here, but that’s not enough to take on a demon.”

“That’s a hell of a thing for Lars to say ……”

“Well, yeah. Oh, by the way, Nina and Trim have a message for you saying good luck, father.”

“Ohhhhh …… Nina, Trim …… I’ll do my best!”

When I handed him Nina and Trim’s letter, Hauzen-san sniffed with tears in his eyes and asked me to shake his hand.

“That’s right, Mizuki, Yifa, Berkreis, and Mash are also here, so why don’t you go say hello to them? You’re going to spend the night here, right?”

“Oh, Is that so. I haven’t greeted them before I left too, so It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Mizuki-san.”

“If Yifa-kun still chasing after her, he’s got a lot of guts.”

Urka said with a laugh, and I laughed along with him.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Berkreiss or Mash, and I’ve only seen them occasionally at the guild after graduation, after all.

“Let’s leave the greetings for later and get ready for camp. Lilith, give us a hand.”

“Ugh …… I know …….”

“We’ll help you too, then.”

“For the cooking …… You’ll do that one since yours is better.”

Irumi said this without hesitation, leaving the set-up to the others, and I began to prepare the food.

There doesn’t seem to be much we can do, so maybe we’ll leave tomorrow? I’m also concerned about the growing mist, so I need to repair my equipment and find Yogus as soon as possible.

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“…… It’s you.”

“Yes. I’ve been neglecting you in front of Lars-kun, but you are the targets of revenge for the slaughter of the Everlide people. I want you to remember that I’m the only one who will never forgive you, even if everyone else does.”

“……”

“I commend you for going to the trouble of being alone, but I would advise you not to speak about the demons or do any unwise things in my presence.”

“I’ll keep that in mind …… Well, I’m sorry I went overboard, but I hope you understand my position too.”

“Regal says that you are still good, so I will not kill you. Here.”

“Oops …… booze?”

“It’s okay to have a drink once in a while, I’ll have my revenge, though.”

“……”

Lilith, looking at Basleigh as if she were a strange woman, opened the top of the liquor bottle and poured herself a glass–