81 side fencer 4 (first part)

─ ─ Join the party temporarily.

I had trouble judging whether luck was good or bad. The brave man who met again in front of the mercenary union has made such a proposal to me.

They undertook a long-standing request in the union branch - in other words, a "salting request" - and offered me their cooperation.

I didn't know what the brave man's intentions were. The first thing that comes to mind is the enhancement of combat power, but when I see the brave standing behind me, I doubt it.

A magnificent mercenary carrying a great sword. I've known each other several times.

He is the first ranking mercenary and the most powerful of the mercenaries based in King's Landing. Too much fighting power in his presence.

Even if she is a wizard, she is a young woman who is a court wizard. It is also famous among mercenaries that they alone were able to crush the evil beast. In practical terms, the union appreciates that it is comparable to the top ranking of secondary mercenaries.

The last monk ─ ─ seems unreliable, but he only has the strength to be chosen by a brave fellow.

"... ah, no. Because it's just me and the number of people. I don't happen to have an important position, but I was chosen because I was a talented person there."

Age didn't seem much different from me, but it was as if an elderly man who gave me grief was mourning his situation. I don't know what to say, but I want you to live strong for now.

I still wonder if there is room for me in terms of human resources, but ─ ─ I accepted the offer of the brave man.

I don't want to be mistaken, but my master is the only one. I don't intend to change my saddle. If forced to do so, the opponent will not forgive or be prepared to harm himself, even if he is a brave man or a royal member of this country.

However, before I refused to be one of the official heroes, I thought it would be difficult to refuse.

And Yukina-sama heard that Yukina-sama and Yukina-sama are the same hometown. That's why I was hoping to hear something about Yukina from the brave man.

I have agreed to join the heroes on a temporary basis, subject to the cooperation of the clients I intended to receive in advance.

And the next day.

Soon, I went with the brave men to crush the evil beasts I had contracted.

The target was "Steel Mantis". Often, the name of an Urban beast is taken from its shape and characteristics. The Steel Roach (Steel Mantis) is also an example of a Roach (Kamakiri) type of evil beast with a steel-like hard epidermis.

Apart from its original habitat, it appears to have flowed from other sources and settled in a part of the mine near the town.

Fortunately, however, it has been an abandoned pit for a long time, and only males have been identified as steel beetles (Steel Mantis).

If this is confirmed for both males and females, or if it is a single female, the urgency of the request is very high. After breeding, the eggs are laid, and as they hatch, the number of individuals increases at once, overflowing outside the mine in search of food ─ ─ The fear of an evil beast runaway (Stampede) emerges.

However, there is no need to worry about reproduction if you are only a male, and if you do not get close to the place where you live, there is no danger. This is why the request was left unattended.

Originally, it was a request I contracted. The recommended rank for slaughter of steel beetles (Steel Mantis) ranges from the top three to the bottom two. I compared the abilities of the Urban Beast with my own abilities and decided that my abilities would allow me to crusade alone, so I chose this request.

"Nevertheless, if you hit more than one person, you can definitely take them down. Thank you for your cooperation."

"No, because I have good experience here. Besides, if Mikage-san hadn't originally contracted me, I would have accepted this request."

To my thanks, the brave man said to be modest. I wasn't particularly good at seeing people, but I understood what the brave man was really saying.

"So Silver Flash. How far is it to your destination?

"It's been a while. The beasts that inhabit this area should not be so amazing. Be vigilant.... but I don't think you'll even have to tell me."

"No, it's not a bad idea to double-check it with your mouth. I'm an apprentice in mercenary activities, regardless of my abilities, except me and you."

A man carrying a great sword - a first-class mercenary garbelt. It's the longest of them, but it's not like it's muscular. But peeking through the armor is a forged body. It's been squeezed to the limit for nothing.

"Anyway, silver flash... is it true that you've made a 'man'? I've heard so much about the union."

The vigilance of the surroundings remained constant, but Garbert threw up such a carefree conversation as he smiled.

I look at him.

"... I can't feel the need to answer you."

"Don't say that. It's strange that you've suddenly made a man without a shard of love and no connection to sex."

This man is respectable as a mercenary, but he is not good at humans. Loyal to my interests and lacking consideration for others.

"Mr. Theon. Are you all right, sir?

"No, I'm sorry. Looks like I'm the only one pulling my leg. Unless Mayuri, who is still young, is so healthy."

The magician girl, Mayuri, was worried about the monk Theon. He was already breathing constantly.

"Don't push it. As a court wizard, I have training and field experience in outdoor activities. But Theon used to work from home, so he didn't do anything outside."

"But I'm going to put myself in a much tougher environment than this, and I won't be able to cry to that extent."

Originally, he only contracted the priest of the church, as if he were an amateur, except he could handle healing magic. Still, Theon didn't raise his roots until he could speak up, desperately matching everyone's pace. I wonder if you're serious about your occupation or your job.

Moreover, considering that the former bishop was a housekeeper, Theon is doing well. Steel beetle (Steel Mantis) settled in the corner of the pit. The journey has been abandoned for a long time, so it is all-rough and scaffolding is bad. If you are breathless and still talking about us, you will be able to accompany us on your journey as you grow.

Well, let's make a final meeting here.

That's how the brave man stops. Then Zion exhaled, and he lowered his hips to a large rock nearby and took a deep breath. It was hard work, but it must have been physically painful.

I was impressed that he was good. When she glanced at the side, she also nodded small with her hands on her chin.

The Brave considered Theon's health and decided to take a break here. But the purpose is only a 'meeting'. Theon made it look like he could rest without worrying about it. And, in fact, "meetings" are never wasted.

From everyone's perspective, it is a suitable figure to call a good young person, and it is humble and caring for people with experience. On top of that, my head rotates fast.

I've only met the brave a few times, and this is the first time I've acted together. Even in such a short period of time, it was well understood that he was "excellent".

Even Yukina-sama said that in her hometown village, she was the leader of the young people, and she expected the future as the next village mayor. I see, I nodded enough.

However, this is only about humanity.

All of the Grieves encountered in the journey up to this point are Level Five Mercenary. With this kind of face, I could deal with it with one hassle.

That's why the brave fight in front of the mighty. The strength of the person who used to say "Lord" is not enough.

One of the reasons I accepted the hero's invitation was still there.