Chapter 20: Interceptor, rock auger
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I left my armor with Manon, and Donovan has taken me away by the neck.
Is my neck so easy to grab?
I'm not gonna hurt you if you don't resist...
Okay, okay.....
No, no, no, I don't have any intention of resisting Donovan-san from the beginning.
Manon and Muel-san are looking at you with a worried look, but Gilik has a hostile look on his face.
It's just that I'm a child of the unknown right now, so it can't be helped.
"Kent-sama, I'd like to say I've done something wrong...
"Hmm? 'Basten, by poorly, you don't mean me?'
Yes, a horde of rock ogres is approaching from the Demon Forest.
"Ehhhhh...
As soon as I was being taken away by Mr. Donovan, I heard the sound of the early bell, can-can-can, can-can, from a distance, just as I received a telepathic report from Basten.
"d*mn, this is a troublesome time to be ... Kent, you're not involved, are you?
With Donovan's power in wariness and seriousness mode, I could only shake my head in denial with a pull and shake my head.
As I entered the guild building, a young adventurer came running up to me.
''Donovan-san, it's bad news, a horde of rock ogres!
What, it's a rock ogre, ain't it a small fry, dammit...
Mr. Donovan looked lost for a moment and then began to walk at a large pace, dragging me along.
''Gee........neck........''
Hey, give me the keys to the stacks!
Mr. Donovan dragged me to the staff space behind the counter and unlocked the stacks and threw me inside.
''Whew... there you are...''
I don't have time for this, so I'm gonna stay there and keep you quiet.
No, it's just...
The thick door was shut roughly in front of me, and I heard the sound of a heavy lock slamming in front of me.
It's pitch black in the windowless storeroom, though that's not a problem at all for me, who's a night visionary.
It's more of a problem now with the lock ogre.
'Basten, how many are there?'
"Yes, at a cursory glance, there must be more than 200 head.
''That's a tough number for a garrison or adventurer to deal with, isn't it?''
"Yes, if you fight normally, you'll have to pay dearly...
"Okay, we'll handle this. Fred, come back here!
"Dear Mr. Kent you are not here to...
Well, let's go...
I sank from the guild's archives into the shadows and began to move.
As I moved into the shadow of the city walls, guided by Basten, I could hear tense voices coming from the top of the walls.
It seems that the garrison and high ranking adventurers are gathering.
''Hey, they're still coming out, how many heads do they want?''
Listen, make sure you don't go into town, because we'll hold them off.
'No matter how powerful a rock ogre is, it doesn't mean it won't hurt you or kill you, let's do it!
Hey, where's Mr. Donovan yet? Who went to call for you?
When I turned my gaze in the direction of the Demon Forest, I saw a rock ogre creeping out of the forest.
''Uboaah! Uboo!
Some of them are howling vigorously and repeatedly, perhaps to attract friends.
This is the first time I've seen them under the daytime sun, but the way even a single powerful rock ogre is slithering out, you can't help but feel a sense of urgency.
''Reinhardt, is there a problem with just the three of you?''
"Bu-ha-ha, there's nothing wrong with it, your arm is ringing.
''Okay, then, can Reinhardt and Basten be in charge of taking down the attackers and Fred take care of the leaks and collect the magic stones?''
Copy that....
"Reinhardt, Basten, you can go all out, but you mustn't break the walls.
I know what I'm doing, sir.
"Lord Commander, let's get as far away from the city walls as possible.
"Well just get on with it and get on with it!
"Oh!
When I gave the go-ahead, the three of them stepped out of the shadow of the city walls with a nulliance.
Oh, this appearance is cool.
It's kind of like a hero from a sentai manga.
''Hey, what's this skeleton, where did it come from?''
'What, you're going to the rock ogre? What is it? Are you on our side?
I mean, a skeleton is no match for a rock ogre...
Against the backdrop of the puzzled voices from above the castle walls, Reinhardt and the others leisurely walked up to the Rock Organs.
When the distance between the two sides was about 10 meters, the three of them stopped and picked up their prized weapons.
''Buhaha, Basten, shall we call it a competition after a long time?''
"Good idea, squad leader, you wanna play?
"Leave the collection of the magical stone to me...
All right, Basten, let's go!
"Shhhh!
Wow, the vicious skeletons are all here and ready to kill!
Leaving a thunderous roar, Reinhardt stepped in so fast that you could see the afterimage, and with a swing of his beloved sword Gram, the heads of the six rock ogres were literally blown off.
With a series of spear strikes from Basten on the other side, five rock ogres were instantly pierced in the head and killed.
''Uboa! Ubo, Ubo, Ubo!
Excited by the smell of their friends' blood, the Rock Orgasms rush in one after another, but Reinhardt and the others are undaunted by them.
When the two of them are defeated, Fred quickly walks up to the Lok Ogre and collects the magic stone.
Every time Reinhardt swings his greatsword with one hand, and every time Basten thrusts his spear out, the rock ogre's head disappears, like a needle poking a balloon.
Wow, it's like a literal touch of armor sleeve.
Suddenly, Reinhardt threw the large sword into the shadow space and started attacking the rock ogres with his bare hands.
The opposing rock ogre also realized that even if they attacked him alone, they would only get beaten up, so several of them jumped on him at once.
A straight right, a left hook, a left hook, a head butt, and a blow from Reinhardt, and Rock Ogre's head is still popping off.
With one low kick, it looks like Rock Ogre's leg bones are shattered.
Wow, he's getting blood back from his head, it's just like an evil demon rasta.
''Shhhh!''
If you look at Basten, he's barely moving, paying off his spear, beheading it, and popping his head off with a single spear thrust.
Obviously, the rock ogre, which is also out of spear spacing distance, is also a prey for Basten's spear.
Yeah, I can't follow it with my eyes at all, and again, a long-range attack with the spear...............................If you think about it too deeply, you'll lose.
The rock ogres were reduced in number in the blink of an eye and wiped out in less than enough time.
''What the hell is this! What the hell is going on?
No I don't know what's going on with us either.
d*mn, that skeleton is so powerful!
Oh, I can hear Mr. Donovan's voice from the top of the wall, too.
Come to think of it, I've been locked up, I should go back soon.
Yes, sir!
I walked through the shadows and looked at the city on my way back to the guild, but the people have disappeared from the streets and all the shops have their doors firmly closed.
I wonder if this kind of monster attack is not a rare occurrence, and the people in town seem to be used to dealing with it.
There was a tense atmosphere inside the guild as well, and the figures of Muell-san and Manon were in the tavern attached to the guild.
That tavern also had tables and chairs put away at the end, and the windows seemed to have their armor doors closed.
While I was looking into the interior of the guild, I heard the sound of bells that sounded leisurely, Khan, Khan from outside.
Instantly, the inside of the guild was enveloped in the sound of sighs of relief, and the tense air loosened.
It seems to be the sound of a bell signaling that the danger has passed.
Well, I guess it's time to go back to the stacks.
I went back to the stacks, but I had nothing to do, so I sat down with my back to the shelves and fell asleep.
I'm using self-healing to cover it up, but I was still tired.
I was completely oblivious to the heavy sound of the lock of the stack being opened.
'Hey, Kent, wake up!
Huh? Eh ... hmm ... good morning.
"Sigh........a demon attacked us, and you're an easygoing bastard.......
My neck...
Donovan-san grabbed me by the neck again and dragged me to the second floor of the guild.
Further back than the conference room where I took the course, Klaus-san was waiting for me in the reception room.
''Ah, Klaus-san, hello.''
Oh, Kent, you look like a man who's come up with some kind of...
I'm sorry to bother you.
I was seated on the opposite side of the table from the couch where Mr. Claus sat, poised and poised.
'Oh, Donovan, does this look like a Riesenburg dog to you?
No, but it's possible that he's an expert who doesn't show it, but it's a safe bet that he's not.
So, now, Kent, I've got a lot of questions for you, but first, who are you?
As usual, he's a bit of a frivolous-looking, choose-your-own-adult, Klaus-san, but his eyes aren't smiling today.
But I was going to reveal myself and request his cooperation eventually, so that was just a little premature.
''I've been lying about my identity as a merchant army survivor, but I'm actually an otherworlder summoned by the third princess of the Riesenburg Kingdom, Camilla Riesenburg.
Huh? Another world? A summons? Are you serious?
Well, let me tell you about my time on this side of the world...
Well, even if I said I was a summoner from another world, they wouldn't believe me right away, so I told them in turn what happened after I was summoned.
That one grade of middle school, about two hundred people, were summoned not as brave men, but as soldiers.
That those who were summoned have a higher than average magic power than our average.
And when I told him that I was fitted with a black bracelet because it was said to prevent my magic power from running amok, Klaus-san's expression became cloudy.
''Kent, is that thing a 'slave bracelet'?'''
I think it's probably ... yes.
How come you're not wearing a bracelet?
I was a no-show, so I couldn't wear a bracelet.
So, why are you a free man and why are you in Volzard?
Being tricked into thinking it was my last chance and being made to cross the Demon Forest alone.
That I unknowingly summoned a skeleton while I was being attacked and eaten by a goblin.
When I told him that I unconsciously used self-healing magic and that my wounds had healed the next morning, Klaus-san looked at Donovan-san and looked at each other.
''Kent, summoning skeletons is a dark magic and healing wounds is a light magic, are you saying that you have the aptitude for both?''
'Yes, I think it probably is. I can use dark magic and self-healing magic as well. I think that's why the 'Crystal of the Magic Eye' didn't react...
Afterwards, Donovan's face changed when I told him that I chose three skeletons and strengthened them, and thanks to his guards, I was able to traverse the Demon Forest.
''Three skeletons?'' No way, that was....
'Yes, it was those three skeletons that seemed to enjoy playing with the rock ogre.
Where are you? Where are those people now?
In the shadows...
I pointed to my feet, and this time Klaus-san nodded his head in agreement.
'Kent, you used those skeletons to threaten those goons, didn't you?'
What? Do you know all that stuff?
'Of course, I'm a lord. There's a big deal about a demon inside the city walls.
'Ugh I'm sorry, he flashed a knife at me and I had to...'
''Huh-ha-ha, what, so you're saying you summoned a skeleton instead of a knife? Hahahaha.
Klaus-san had a belly laugh, but Donovan-san remained Buddha-faced.
'Kent, that skeleton, as your errand boy, is perfectly in control, isn't it?
Huh? Well, that's... what can I say, it's not like I'm asking for a messenger or anything, but I'm asking for an escort, and I'm asking all three of you to act on your own volition, but...
So what, then, is it that there's no way to stop a skeleton from going out of control?
'Well that's........'
When I was at a loss for words, Reinhardt spoke to me from the shadows.
''We will obey the orders of our summoner, Master Kent, though we will of course disagree with him on the wrong things.
"Thank you, Reinhardt.
I was deeply sorry that I had even the slightest doubt about them.
'Reinhardt and the others will not go out of their way to harm people. They have said that they will obey the orders of me, their summoner, but before that, I believe that it will not come to that.
But, Kent, skeletons are demons.
Even though he's a demon, he's a trusted companion to me he's like family now, so there's no doubt about it.
Looking back at him with a determined gaze, Donovan-san nodded one broadly.
''Well then, register him as a demon you're using later.
What, you're registering?
'Yes, it's quite rare, but there are tamer, those who tame and use demons. Your case is probably a little different, but if you register, you'll be able to stay out of trouble in the city.
Oh, I see.
I see, as long as you register as a demon that you are using, you can stay in the city.
After this, how I found out about The Armour of Servitude, and how Reinhardt and the others' knowledge was so old that they didn't know that Volzard was in a different country.
That the classmates who were taken away in the carriage were being trained at the Rustock garrison.
I even told him that the key to the story was that Camilla Riesenburg's purpose was unknown.
This is why I am in Volzard," he said. I'm very aware that I came in under a false identity and that it's really self-serving, but please help me help my classmates, please.
I bowed my head as if I was going to hit the table and asked Mr. Claus to help me out.
After a few moments of silence, Mr. Klaus opened his mouth.
'Kent, please lift your head.'
Yes.....
'First, before I reply, I want to thank you for saving Volzard from the rock ogre. Thank you. With Volzard's current strength, it was honestly a spine-chilling situation to see how much it would have cost me.
Oh, no, no....lift your head up, Mr. Claus.
As I raised my head, I saw Klaus-san with his head down.
And as I raised my head, I saw the anguish on Klaus-san's face as he raised his head.
''I'm sorry, Kent, for being so good to you, I can't give you what you want.
Well.....
For two reasons. The first is that Camilla Riesenburg's purpose is unknown. If the purpose is a clear act of aggression against Volzard, we can interfere with it, but if it's for domestic civil war or the cultivation of the demon forest, we can't be the first to interfere with it.
Mr. Claus held up one finger, then held up another one more.
'Another reason is that your people are fitted with the 'bangles of servitude'. Although slavery has been abolished in Landsholt, it still remains a legitimate institution in Riesenburg. Those who are fitted with the muffler's bracelet are treated as property, and it is not to be taken away from them.
'It's a spark of war, isn't it?'
I can't help but feel sorry for you that you can't repay me for saving the city, but I can't help but decide on a situation that will involve other cities, the whole of Landsholt, if I let it happen on my own, sorry!
Mr. Klaus bowed his head deeply again.
But it's within the realm of prediction that this will happen.
''Klaus-san, please raise your head. Just to confirm, if those two issues can be cleared up.......for example, if about two hundred children from another world who are not wearing the 'Enslaved Bracelet' come over the Demon Forest on their own, will you help me?
Oh, you've got a lot on your mind, don't you?
'Yes, I haven't been able to plan out all the details yet, but in the grand scheme of things...'
I told him about the plan I had come up with with with Reinhardt.
''I see, so we'll train those guys from Riesenburg to develop the ability to traverse the Demon Forest.................I've thought about it.
It's impressive that you've even thought of a contact person.
Klaus and Mr. Donovan both agreed with our plan.
I know you want to save your friends as soon as possible, Kent, but let's sit on it for a while. Once a large number of demons occur in the forest, they will be active for a while afterwards. It's better to assess that situation as well before making a plan.
''Yes, as it stands now, both the knight and sorcerer types aren't at a useful level yet, so even if we were to execute a plan, I think it would be a bit of a long shot.
'Well, if there's a time for execution or anything else you'd like to discuss with me or Donovan, feel free to give me a call. I'll be happy to assist you as much as I can.
Yes, nice to meet you.
I shook hands with Klaus-san in a stiff handshake.
His rugged hands, which I don't think of as a lord, are very reliable.
I had planned to ask for Klaus-san's help eventually, but I was quite anxious to talk to him suddenly, but I was relieved that he promised to support me as a result.
Since it was poorly done for the people of Volzard to be publicly involved, the rescue plan was to be kept confidential, and I was to continue with my life as before so as not to show off.
Reinhardt and the others will also continue to not be seen in the city, although they will be registered, but will not be seen in the streets.
The matter of the broken bones was falsely attributed to the effects of the blessing magic I received when I was in the merchant corps.
'If we have time before the rescue mission, that means we have time to train you, right?
'What? Do, Mr. Donovan...?
I feel like I'm back to my usual Mr. Donovan instead of being on the front lines, but what is it that makes me smile so happily?
Most likely, they're training with those skeletons, but if they suddenly become strong in places they can't see, they'll be suspicious, so I'll train them where everyone can see me. Then people won't be suspicious of me.
No, no I'm more of a surgeon type, you know.
'Then it's superfluous, we can't go in, so we'll train you to go in instead.
Oh, Donovan, that's a good idea. After all, I owe this city a debt of gratitude, and I want you to make sure you train him well so that he doesn't make the mistake of losing his life.
No, no, no, even Klaus-san, why do you seem to be having so much fun?
Huh? My suspicions about me have been confirmed, but it looks like you're running into a huge storm, or something.
No ... wait ... I could just run to the shadows and ...
"Kent,
Yes.....
Don't be.
Yes.....
It's no good, it's impossible, I don't feel like I can escape even if I use shadow movement.
The other two days of the week are the wind day and the earth day, when you train, you just need to complete the wind day and the earth day, right?
'What are you talking about, day of darkness, day of light. There's a day of the week course for the stars, and there's no end to training in the first place. Humans are meant to learn and train all their lives...
Ehhh...
What, you got a problem with that?
No, no, it's nice to meet you.
"Oh, you can count on me, I'll make you stronger than Gillik in no time, ha ha ha ha.
Oh no, I was supposed to finish training in two weeks..........................I didn't hear this.
Please report us if you find any errors so we can fix it asap!
I left my armor with Manon, and Donovan has taken me away by the neck.
Is my neck so easy to grab?
I'm not gonna hurt you if you don't resist...
Okay, okay.....
No, no, no, I don't have any intention of resisting Donovan-san from the beginning.
Manon and Muel-san are looking at you with a worried look, but Gilik has a hostile look on his face.
It's just that I'm a child of the unknown right now, so it can't be helped.
"Kent-sama, I'd like to say I've done something wrong...
"Hmm? 'Basten, by poorly, you don't mean me?'
Yes, a horde of rock ogres is approaching from the Demon Forest.
"Ehhhhh...
As soon as I was being taken away by Mr. Donovan, I heard the sound of the early bell, can-can-can, can-can, from a distance, just as I received a telepathic report from Basten.
"d*mn, this is a troublesome time to be ... Kent, you're not involved, are you?
With Donovan's power in wariness and seriousness mode, I could only shake my head in denial with a pull and shake my head.
As I entered the guild building, a young adventurer came running up to me.
''Donovan-san, it's bad news, a horde of rock ogres!
What, it's a rock ogre, ain't it a small fry, dammit...
Mr. Donovan looked lost for a moment and then began to walk at a large pace, dragging me along.
''Gee........neck........''
Hey, give me the keys to the stacks!
Mr. Donovan dragged me to the staff space behind the counter and unlocked the stacks and threw me inside.
''Whew... there you are...''
I don't have time for this, so I'm gonna stay there and keep you quiet.
No, it's just...
The thick door was shut roughly in front of me, and I heard the sound of a heavy lock slamming in front of me.
It's pitch black in the windowless storeroom, though that's not a problem at all for me, who's a night visionary.
It's more of a problem now with the lock ogre.
'Basten, how many are there?'
"Yes, at a cursory glance, there must be more than 200 head.
''That's a tough number for a garrison or adventurer to deal with, isn't it?''
"Yes, if you fight normally, you'll have to pay dearly...
"Okay, we'll handle this. Fred, come back here!
"Dear Mr. Kent you are not here to...
Well, let's go...
I sank from the guild's archives into the shadows and began to move.
As I moved into the shadow of the city walls, guided by Basten, I could hear tense voices coming from the top of the walls.
It seems that the garrison and high ranking adventurers are gathering.
''Hey, they're still coming out, how many heads do they want?''
Listen, make sure you don't go into town, because we'll hold them off.
'No matter how powerful a rock ogre is, it doesn't mean it won't hurt you or kill you, let's do it!
Hey, where's Mr. Donovan yet? Who went to call for you?
When I turned my gaze in the direction of the Demon Forest, I saw a rock ogre creeping out of the forest.
''Uboaah! Uboo!
Some of them are howling vigorously and repeatedly, perhaps to attract friends.
This is the first time I've seen them under the daytime sun, but the way even a single powerful rock ogre is slithering out, you can't help but feel a sense of urgency.
''Reinhardt, is there a problem with just the three of you?''
"Bu-ha-ha, there's nothing wrong with it, your arm is ringing.
''Okay, then, can Reinhardt and Basten be in charge of taking down the attackers and Fred take care of the leaks and collect the magic stones?''
Copy that....
"Reinhardt, Basten, you can go all out, but you mustn't break the walls.
I know what I'm doing, sir.
"Lord Commander, let's get as far away from the city walls as possible.
"Well just get on with it and get on with it!
"Oh!
When I gave the go-ahead, the three of them stepped out of the shadow of the city walls with a nulliance.
Oh, this appearance is cool.
It's kind of like a hero from a sentai manga.
''Hey, what's this skeleton, where did it come from?''
'What, you're going to the rock ogre? What is it? Are you on our side?
I mean, a skeleton is no match for a rock ogre...
Against the backdrop of the puzzled voices from above the castle walls, Reinhardt and the others leisurely walked up to the Rock Organs.
When the distance between the two sides was about 10 meters, the three of them stopped and picked up their prized weapons.
''Buhaha, Basten, shall we call it a competition after a long time?''
"Good idea, squad leader, you wanna play?
"Leave the collection of the magical stone to me...
All right, Basten, let's go!
"Shhhh!
Wow, the vicious skeletons are all here and ready to kill!
Leaving a thunderous roar, Reinhardt stepped in so fast that you could see the afterimage, and with a swing of his beloved sword Gram, the heads of the six rock ogres were literally blown off.
With a series of spear strikes from Basten on the other side, five rock ogres were instantly pierced in the head and killed.
''Uboa! Ubo, Ubo, Ubo!
Excited by the smell of their friends' blood, the Rock Orgasms rush in one after another, but Reinhardt and the others are undaunted by them.
When the two of them are defeated, Fred quickly walks up to the Lok Ogre and collects the magic stone.
Every time Reinhardt swings his greatsword with one hand, and every time Basten thrusts his spear out, the rock ogre's head disappears, like a needle poking a balloon.
Wow, it's like a literal touch of armor sleeve.
Suddenly, Reinhardt threw the large sword into the shadow space and started attacking the rock ogres with his bare hands.
The opposing rock ogre also realized that even if they attacked him alone, they would only get beaten up, so several of them jumped on him at once.
A straight right, a left hook, a left hook, a head butt, and a blow from Reinhardt, and Rock Ogre's head is still popping off.
With one low kick, it looks like Rock Ogre's leg bones are shattered.
Wow, he's getting blood back from his head, it's just like an evil demon rasta.
''Shhhh!''
If you look at Basten, he's barely moving, paying off his spear, beheading it, and popping his head off with a single spear thrust.
Obviously, the rock ogre, which is also out of spear spacing distance, is also a prey for Basten's spear.
Yeah, I can't follow it with my eyes at all, and again, a long-range attack with the spear...............................If you think about it too deeply, you'll lose.
The rock ogres were reduced in number in the blink of an eye and wiped out in less than enough time.
''What the hell is this! What the hell is going on?
No I don't know what's going on with us either.
d*mn, that skeleton is so powerful!
Oh, I can hear Mr. Donovan's voice from the top of the wall, too.
Come to think of it, I've been locked up, I should go back soon.
Yes, sir!
I walked through the shadows and looked at the city on my way back to the guild, but the people have disappeared from the streets and all the shops have their doors firmly closed.
I wonder if this kind of monster attack is not a rare occurrence, and the people in town seem to be used to dealing with it.
There was a tense atmosphere inside the guild as well, and the figures of Muell-san and Manon were in the tavern attached to the guild.
That tavern also had tables and chairs put away at the end, and the windows seemed to have their armor doors closed.
While I was looking into the interior of the guild, I heard the sound of bells that sounded leisurely, Khan, Khan from outside.
Instantly, the inside of the guild was enveloped in the sound of sighs of relief, and the tense air loosened.
It seems to be the sound of a bell signaling that the danger has passed.
Well, I guess it's time to go back to the stacks.
I went back to the stacks, but I had nothing to do, so I sat down with my back to the shelves and fell asleep.
I'm using self-healing to cover it up, but I was still tired.
I was completely oblivious to the heavy sound of the lock of the stack being opened.
'Hey, Kent, wake up!
Huh? Eh ... hmm ... good morning.
"Sigh........a demon attacked us, and you're an easygoing bastard.......
My neck...
Donovan-san grabbed me by the neck again and dragged me to the second floor of the guild.
Further back than the conference room where I took the course, Klaus-san was waiting for me in the reception room.
''Ah, Klaus-san, hello.''
Oh, Kent, you look like a man who's come up with some kind of...
I'm sorry to bother you.
I was seated on the opposite side of the table from the couch where Mr. Claus sat, poised and poised.
'Oh, Donovan, does this look like a Riesenburg dog to you?
No, but it's possible that he's an expert who doesn't show it, but it's a safe bet that he's not.
So, now, Kent, I've got a lot of questions for you, but first, who are you?
As usual, he's a bit of a frivolous-looking, choose-your-own-adult, Klaus-san, but his eyes aren't smiling today.
But I was going to reveal myself and request his cooperation eventually, so that was just a little premature.
''I've been lying about my identity as a merchant army survivor, but I'm actually an otherworlder summoned by the third princess of the Riesenburg Kingdom, Camilla Riesenburg.
Huh? Another world? A summons? Are you serious?
Well, let me tell you about my time on this side of the world...
Well, even if I said I was a summoner from another world, they wouldn't believe me right away, so I told them in turn what happened after I was summoned.
That one grade of middle school, about two hundred people, were summoned not as brave men, but as soldiers.
That those who were summoned have a higher than average magic power than our average.
And when I told him that I was fitted with a black bracelet because it was said to prevent my magic power from running amok, Klaus-san's expression became cloudy.
''Kent, is that thing a 'slave bracelet'?'''
I think it's probably ... yes.
How come you're not wearing a bracelet?
I was a no-show, so I couldn't wear a bracelet.
So, why are you a free man and why are you in Volzard?
Being tricked into thinking it was my last chance and being made to cross the Demon Forest alone.
That I unknowingly summoned a skeleton while I was being attacked and eaten by a goblin.
When I told him that I unconsciously used self-healing magic and that my wounds had healed the next morning, Klaus-san looked at Donovan-san and looked at each other.
''Kent, summoning skeletons is a dark magic and healing wounds is a light magic, are you saying that you have the aptitude for both?''
'Yes, I think it probably is. I can use dark magic and self-healing magic as well. I think that's why the 'Crystal of the Magic Eye' didn't react...
Afterwards, Donovan's face changed when I told him that I chose three skeletons and strengthened them, and thanks to his guards, I was able to traverse the Demon Forest.
''Three skeletons?'' No way, that was....
'Yes, it was those three skeletons that seemed to enjoy playing with the rock ogre.
Where are you? Where are those people now?
In the shadows...
I pointed to my feet, and this time Klaus-san nodded his head in agreement.
'Kent, you used those skeletons to threaten those goons, didn't you?'
What? Do you know all that stuff?
'Of course, I'm a lord. There's a big deal about a demon inside the city walls.
'Ugh I'm sorry, he flashed a knife at me and I had to...'
''Huh-ha-ha, what, so you're saying you summoned a skeleton instead of a knife? Hahahaha.
Klaus-san had a belly laugh, but Donovan-san remained Buddha-faced.
'Kent, that skeleton, as your errand boy, is perfectly in control, isn't it?
Huh? Well, that's... what can I say, it's not like I'm asking for a messenger or anything, but I'm asking for an escort, and I'm asking all three of you to act on your own volition, but...
So what, then, is it that there's no way to stop a skeleton from going out of control?
'Well that's........'
When I was at a loss for words, Reinhardt spoke to me from the shadows.
''We will obey the orders of our summoner, Master Kent, though we will of course disagree with him on the wrong things.
"Thank you, Reinhardt.
I was deeply sorry that I had even the slightest doubt about them.
'Reinhardt and the others will not go out of their way to harm people. They have said that they will obey the orders of me, their summoner, but before that, I believe that it will not come to that.
But, Kent, skeletons are demons.
Even though he's a demon, he's a trusted companion to me he's like family now, so there's no doubt about it.
Looking back at him with a determined gaze, Donovan-san nodded one broadly.
''Well then, register him as a demon you're using later.
What, you're registering?
'Yes, it's quite rare, but there are tamer, those who tame and use demons. Your case is probably a little different, but if you register, you'll be able to stay out of trouble in the city.
Oh, I see.
I see, as long as you register as a demon that you are using, you can stay in the city.
After this, how I found out about The Armour of Servitude, and how Reinhardt and the others' knowledge was so old that they didn't know that Volzard was in a different country.
That the classmates who were taken away in the carriage were being trained at the Rustock garrison.
I even told him that the key to the story was that Camilla Riesenburg's purpose was unknown.
This is why I am in Volzard," he said. I'm very aware that I came in under a false identity and that it's really self-serving, but please help me help my classmates, please.
I bowed my head as if I was going to hit the table and asked Mr. Claus to help me out.
After a few moments of silence, Mr. Klaus opened his mouth.
'Kent, please lift your head.'
Yes.....
'First, before I reply, I want to thank you for saving Volzard from the rock ogre. Thank you. With Volzard's current strength, it was honestly a spine-chilling situation to see how much it would have cost me.
Oh, no, no....lift your head up, Mr. Claus.
As I raised my head, I saw Klaus-san with his head down.
And as I raised my head, I saw the anguish on Klaus-san's face as he raised his head.
''I'm sorry, Kent, for being so good to you, I can't give you what you want.
Well.....
For two reasons. The first is that Camilla Riesenburg's purpose is unknown. If the purpose is a clear act of aggression against Volzard, we can interfere with it, but if it's for domestic civil war or the cultivation of the demon forest, we can't be the first to interfere with it.
Mr. Claus held up one finger, then held up another one more.
'Another reason is that your people are fitted with the 'bangles of servitude'. Although slavery has been abolished in Landsholt, it still remains a legitimate institution in Riesenburg. Those who are fitted with the muffler's bracelet are treated as property, and it is not to be taken away from them.
'It's a spark of war, isn't it?'
I can't help but feel sorry for you that you can't repay me for saving the city, but I can't help but decide on a situation that will involve other cities, the whole of Landsholt, if I let it happen on my own, sorry!
Mr. Klaus bowed his head deeply again.
But it's within the realm of prediction that this will happen.
''Klaus-san, please raise your head. Just to confirm, if those two issues can be cleared up.......for example, if about two hundred children from another world who are not wearing the 'Enslaved Bracelet' come over the Demon Forest on their own, will you help me?
Oh, you've got a lot on your mind, don't you?
'Yes, I haven't been able to plan out all the details yet, but in the grand scheme of things...'
I told him about the plan I had come up with with with Reinhardt.
''I see, so we'll train those guys from Riesenburg to develop the ability to traverse the Demon Forest.................I've thought about it.
It's impressive that you've even thought of a contact person.
Klaus and Mr. Donovan both agreed with our plan.
I know you want to save your friends as soon as possible, Kent, but let's sit on it for a while. Once a large number of demons occur in the forest, they will be active for a while afterwards. It's better to assess that situation as well before making a plan.
''Yes, as it stands now, both the knight and sorcerer types aren't at a useful level yet, so even if we were to execute a plan, I think it would be a bit of a long shot.
'Well, if there's a time for execution or anything else you'd like to discuss with me or Donovan, feel free to give me a call. I'll be happy to assist you as much as I can.
Yes, nice to meet you.
I shook hands with Klaus-san in a stiff handshake.
His rugged hands, which I don't think of as a lord, are very reliable.
I had planned to ask for Klaus-san's help eventually, but I was quite anxious to talk to him suddenly, but I was relieved that he promised to support me as a result.
Since it was poorly done for the people of Volzard to be publicly involved, the rescue plan was to be kept confidential, and I was to continue with my life as before so as not to show off.
Reinhardt and the others will also continue to not be seen in the city, although they will be registered, but will not be seen in the streets.
The matter of the broken bones was falsely attributed to the effects of the blessing magic I received when I was in the merchant corps.
'If we have time before the rescue mission, that means we have time to train you, right?
'What? Do, Mr. Donovan...?
I feel like I'm back to my usual Mr. Donovan instead of being on the front lines, but what is it that makes me smile so happily?
Most likely, they're training with those skeletons, but if they suddenly become strong in places they can't see, they'll be suspicious, so I'll train them where everyone can see me. Then people won't be suspicious of me.
No, no I'm more of a surgeon type, you know.
'Then it's superfluous, we can't go in, so we'll train you to go in instead.
Oh, Donovan, that's a good idea. After all, I owe this city a debt of gratitude, and I want you to make sure you train him well so that he doesn't make the mistake of losing his life.
No, no, no, even Klaus-san, why do you seem to be having so much fun?
Huh? My suspicions about me have been confirmed, but it looks like you're running into a huge storm, or something.
No ... wait ... I could just run to the shadows and ...
"Kent,
Yes.....
Don't be.
Yes.....
It's no good, it's impossible, I don't feel like I can escape even if I use shadow movement.
The other two days of the week are the wind day and the earth day, when you train, you just need to complete the wind day and the earth day, right?
'What are you talking about, day of darkness, day of light. There's a day of the week course for the stars, and there's no end to training in the first place. Humans are meant to learn and train all their lives...
Ehhh...
What, you got a problem with that?
No, no, it's nice to meet you.
"Oh, you can count on me, I'll make you stronger than Gillik in no time, ha ha ha ha.
Oh no, I was supposed to finish training in two weeks..........................I didn't hear this.
I left my armor with Manon, and Donovan has taken me away by the neck.Is my neck so easy to grab?I'm not gonna hurt you if you don't resist...Okay, okay.....No, no, no, I don't have any intention of resisting Donovan-san from the beginning.Manon and Muel-san are looking at you with a worried look, but Gilik has a hostile look on his face.It's just that I'm a child of the unknown right now, so it can't be helped."Kent-sama, I'd like to say I've done something wrong..."Hmm? 'Basten, by poorly, you don't mean me?'Yes, a horde of rock ogres is approaching from the Demon Forest."Ehhhhh...As soon as I was being taken away by Mr. Donovan, I heard the sound of the early bell, can-can-can, can-can, from a distance, just as I received a telepathic report from Basten."d*mn, this is a troublesome time to be ... Kent, you're not involved, are you?With Donovan's power in wariness and seriousness mode, I could only shake my head in denial with a pull and shake my head.As I entered the guild building, a young adventurer came running up to me.''Donovan-san, it's bad news, a horde of rock ogres!What, it's a rock ogre, ain't it a small fry, dammit...Mr. Donovan looked lost for a moment and then began to walk at a large pace, dragging me along.''Gee........neck........''Hey, give me the keys to the stacks!Mr. Donovan dragged me to the staff space behind the counter and unlocked the stacks and threw me inside.''Whew... there you are...''I don't have time for this, so I'm gonna stay there and keep you quiet.No, it's just...The thick door was shut roughly in front of me, and I heard the sound of a heavy lock slamming in front of me.It's pitch black in the windowless storeroom, though that's not a problem at all for me, who's a night visionary.It's more of a problem now with the lock ogre.'Basten, how many are there?'"Yes, at a cursory glance, there must be more than 200 head.''That's a tough number for a garrison or adventurer to deal with, isn't it?''"Yes, if you fight normally, you'll have to pay dearly..."Okay, we'll handle this. Fred, come back here!"Dear Mr. Kent you are not here to...Well, let's go...I sank from the guild's archives into the shadows and began to move.As I moved into the shadow of the city walls, guided by Basten, I could hear tense voices coming from the top of the walls.It seems that the garrison and high ranking adventurers are gathering.''Hey, they're still coming out, how many heads do they want?''Listen, make sure you don't go into town, because we'll hold them off.'No matter how powerful a rock ogre is, it doesn't mean it won't hurt you or kill you, let's do it!Hey, where's Mr. Donovan yet? Who went to call for you?When I turned my gaze in the direction of the Demon Forest, I saw a rock ogre creeping out of the forest.''Uboaah! Uboo!Some of them are howling vigorously and repeatedly, perhaps to attract friends.This is the first time I've seen them under the daytime sun, but the way even a single powerful rock ogre is slithering out, you can't help but feel a sense of urgency.''Reinhardt, is there a problem with just the three of you?''"Bu-ha-ha, there's nothing wrong with it, your arm is ringing.''Okay, then, can Reinhardt and Basten be in charge of taking down the attackers and Fred take care of the leaks and collect the magic stones?''Copy that...."Reinhardt, Basten, you can go all out, but you mustn't break the walls.I know what I'm doing, sir."Lord Commander, let's get as far away from the city walls as possible."Well just get on with it and get on with it!"Oh!When I gave the go-ahead, the three of them stepped out of the shadow of the city walls with a nulliance.Oh, this appearance is cool.It's kind of like a hero from a sentai manga.''Hey, what's this skeleton, where did it come from?'''What, you're going to the rock ogre? What is it? Are you on our side?I mean, a skeleton is no match for a rock ogre...Against the backdrop of the puzzled voices from above the castle walls, Reinhardt and the others leisurely walked up to the Rock Organs.When the distance between the two sides was about 10 meters, the three of them stopped and picked up their prized weapons.''Buhaha, Basten, shall we call it a competition after a long time?''"Good idea, squad leader, you wanna play?"Leave the collection of the magical stone to me...All right, Basten, let's go!"Shhhh!Wow, the vicious skeletons are all here and ready to kill!Leaving a thunderous roar, Reinhardt stepped in so fast that you could see the afterimage, and with a swing of his beloved sword Gram, the heads of the six rock ogres were literally blown off.With a series of spear strikes from Basten on the other side, five rock ogres were instantly pierced in the head and killed.''Uboa! Ubo, Ubo, Ubo!Excited by the smell of their friends' blood, the Rock Orgasms rush in one after another, but Reinhardt and the others are undaunted by them.When the two of them are defeated, Fred quickly walks up to the Lok Ogre and collects the magic stone.Every time Reinhardt swings his greatsword with one hand, and every time Basten thrusts his spear out, the rock ogre's head disappears, like a needle poking a balloon.Wow, it's like a literal touch of armor sleeve.Suddenly, Reinhardt threw the large sword into the shadow space and started attacking the rock ogres with his bare hands.The opposing rock ogre also realized that even if they attacked him alone, they would only get beaten up, so several of them jumped on him at once.A straight right, a left hook, a left hook, a head butt, and a blow from Reinhardt, and Rock Ogre's head is still popping off.With one low kick, it looks like Rock Ogre's leg bones are shattered.Wow, he's getting blood back from his head, it's just like an evil demon rasta.''Shhhh!''If you look at Basten, he's barely moving, paying off his spear, beheading it, and popping his head off with a single spear thrust.Obviously, the rock ogre, which is also out of spear spacing distance, is also a prey for Basten's spear.Yeah, I can't follow it with my eyes at all, and again, a long-range attack with the spear...............................If you think about it too deeply, you'll lose.The rock ogres were reduced in number in the blink of an eye and wiped out in less than enough time.''What the hell is this! What the hell is going on?No I don't know what's going on with us either.d*mn, that skeleton is so powerful!Oh, I can hear Mr. Donovan's voice from the top of the wall, too.Come to think of it, I've been locked up, I should go back soon.Yes, sir!I walked through the shadows and looked at the city on my way back to the guild, but the people have disappeared from the streets and all the shops have their doors firmly closed.I wonder if this kind of monster attack is not a rare occurrence, and the people in town seem to be used to dealing with it.There was a tense atmosphere inside the guild as well, and the figures of Muell-san and Manon were in the tavern attached to the guild.That tavern also had tables and chairs put away at the end, and the windows seemed to have their armor doors closed.While I was looking into the interior of the guild, I heard the sound of bells that sounded leisurely, Khan, Khan from outside.Instantly, the inside of the guild was enveloped in the sound of sighs of relief, and the tense air loosened.It seems to be the sound of a bell signaling that the danger has passed.Well, I guess it's time to go back to the stacks.I went back to the stacks, but I had nothing to do, so I sat down with my back to the shelves and fell asleep.I'm using self-healing to cover it up, but I was still tired.I was completely oblivious to the heavy sound of the lock of the stack being opened.'Hey, Kent, wake up!Huh? Eh ... hmm ... good morning."Sigh........a demon attacked us, and you're an easygoing bastard.......My neck...Donovan-san grabbed me by the neck again and dragged me to the second floor of the guild.Further back than the conference room where I took the course, Klaus-san was waiting for me in the reception room.''Ah, Klaus-san, hello.''Oh, Kent, you look like a man who's come up with some kind of...I'm sorry to bother you.I was seated on the opposite side of the table from the couch where Mr. Claus sat, poised and poised.'Oh, Donovan, does this look like a Riesenburg dog to you?No, but it's possible that he's an expert who doesn't show it, but it's a safe bet that he's not.So, now, Kent, I've got a lot of questions for you, but first, who are you?As usual, he's a bit of a frivolous-looking, choose-your-own-adult, Klaus-san, but his eyes aren't smiling today.But I was going to reveal myself and request his cooperation eventually, so that was just a little premature.''I've been lying about my identity as a merchant army survivor, but I'm actually an otherworlder summoned by the third princess of the Riesenburg Kingdom, Camilla Riesenburg.Huh? Another world? A summons? Are you serious?Well, let me tell you about my time on this side of the world...Well, even if I said I was a summoner from another world, they wouldn't believe me right away, so I told them in turn what happened after I was summoned.That one grade of middle school, about two hundred people, were summoned not as brave men, but as soldiers.That those who were summoned have a higher than average magic power than our average.And when I told him that I was fitted with a black bracelet because it was said to prevent my magic power from running amok, Klaus-san's expression became cloudy.''Kent, is that thing a 'slave bracelet'?'''I think it's probably ... yes.How come you're not wearing a bracelet?I was a no-show, so I couldn't wear a bracelet.So, why are you a free man and why are you in Volzard?Being tricked into thinking it was my last chance and being made to cross the Demon Forest alone.That I unknowingly summoned a skeleton while I was being attacked and eaten by a goblin.When I told him that I unconsciously used self-healing magic and that my wounds had healed the next morning, Klaus-san looked at Donovan-san and looked at each other.''Kent, summoning skeletons is a dark magic and healing wounds is a light magic, are you saying that you have the aptitude for both?'''Yes, I think it probably is.I can use dark magic and self-healing magic as well. I think that's why the 'Crystal of the Magic Eye' didn't react...Afterwards, Donovan's face changed when I told him that I chose three skeletons and strengthened them, and thanks to his guards, I was able to traverse the Demon Forest.''Three skeletons?'' No way, that was....'Yes, it was those three skeletons that seemed to enjoy playing with the rock ogre.Where are you? Where are those people now?In the shadows...I pointed to my feet, and this time Klaus-san nodded his head in agreement.'Kent, you used those skeletons to threaten those goons, didn't you?'What? Do you know all that stuff?'Of course, I'm a lord.There's a big deal about a demon inside the city walls.'Ugh I'm sorry, he flashed a knife at me and I had to...'''Huh-ha-ha, what, so you're saying you summoned a skeleton instead of a knife? Hahahaha.Klaus-san had a belly laugh, but Donovan-san remained Buddha-faced.'Kent, that skeleton, as your errand boy, is perfectly in control, isn't it?Huh? Well, that's... what can I say, it's not like I'm asking for a messenger or anything, but I'm asking for an escort, and I'm asking all three of you to act on your own volition, but...So what, then, is it that there's no way to stop a skeleton from going out of control?'Well that's........'When I was at a loss for words, Reinhardt spoke to me from the shadows.''We will obey the orders of our summoner, Master Kent, though we will of course disagree with him on the wrong things."Thank you, Reinhardt.I was deeply sorry that I had even the slightest doubt about them.'Reinhardt and the others will not go out of their way to harm people.They have said that they will obey the orders of me, their summoner, but before that, I believe that it will not come to that.But, Kent, skeletons are demons.Even though he's a demon, he's a trusted companion to me he's like family now, so there's no doubt about it.Looking back at him with a determined gaze, Donovan-san nodded one broadly.''Well then, register him as a demon you're using later.What, you're registering?'Yes, it's quite rare, but there are tamer, those who tame and use demons.Your case is probably a little different, but if you register, you'll be able to stay out of trouble in the city.Oh, I see.I see, as long as you register as a demon that you are using, you can stay in the city.After this, how I found out about The Armour of Servitude, and how Reinhardt and the others' knowledge was so old that they didn't know that Volzard was in a different country.That the classmates who were taken away in the carriage were being trained at the Rustock garrison.I even told him that the key to the story was that Camilla Riesenburg's purpose was unknown.This is why I am in Volzard," he said.I'm very aware that I came in under a false identity and that it's really self-serving, but please help me help my classmates, please.I bowed my head as if I was going to hit the table and asked Mr. Claus to help me out.After a few moments of silence, Mr. Klaus opened his mouth.'Kent, please lift your head.'Yes.....'First, before I reply, I want to thank you for saving Volzard from the rock ogre.Thank you.With Volzard's current strength, it was honestly a spine-chilling situation to see how much it would have cost me.Oh, no, no....lift your head up, Mr. Claus.As I raised my head, I saw Klaus-san with his head down.And as I raised my head, I saw the anguish on Klaus-san's face as he raised his head.''I'm sorry, Kent, for being so good to you, I can't give you what you want.Well.....For two reasons.The first is that Camilla Riesenburg's purpose is unknown.If the purpose is a clear act of aggression against Volzard, we can interfere with it, but if it's for domestic civil war or the cultivation of the demon forest, we can't be the first to interfere with it.Mr. Claus held up one finger, then held up another one more.'Another reason is that your people are fitted with the 'bangles of servitude'.Although slavery has been abolished in Landsholt, it still remains a legitimate institution in Riesenburg. Those who are fitted with the muffler's bracelet are treated as property, and it is not to be taken away from them.'It's a spark of war, isn't it?'I can't help but feel sorry for you that you can't repay me for saving the city, but I can't help but decide on a situation that will involve other cities, the whole of Landsholt, if I let it happen on my own, sorry!Mr. Klaus bowed his head deeply again.But it's within the realm of prediction that this will happen.''Klaus-san, please raise your head.Just to confirm, if those two issues can be cleared up.......for example, if about two hundred children from another world who are not wearing the 'Enslaved Bracelet' come over the Demon Forest on their own, will you help me?Oh, you've got a lot on your mind, don't you?'Yes, I haven't been able to plan out all the details yet, but in the grand scheme of things...'I told him about the plan I had come up with with with Reinhardt.''I see, so we'll train those guys from Riesenburg to develop the ability to traverse the Demon Forest.................I've thought about it.It's impressive that you've even thought of a contact person.Klaus and Mr. Donovan both agreed with our plan.I know you want to save your friends as soon as possible, Kent, but let's sit on it for a while.Once a large number of demons occur in the forest, they will be active for a while afterwards.It's better to assess that situation as well before making a plan.''Yes, as it stands now, both the knight and sorcerer types aren't at a useful level yet, so even if we were to execute a plan, I think it would be a bit of a long shot.'Well, if there's a time for execution or anything else you'd like to discuss with me or Donovan, feel free to give me a call.I'll be happy to assist you as much as I can.Yes, nice to meet you.I shook hands with Klaus-san in a stiff handshake.His rugged hands, which I don't think of as a lord, are very reliable.I had planned to ask for Klaus-san's help eventually, but I was quite anxious to talk to him suddenly, but I was relieved that he promised to support me as a result.Since it was poorly done for the people of Volzard to be publicly involved, the rescue plan was to be kept confidential, and I was to continue with my life as before so as not to show off.Reinhardt and the others will also continue to not be seen in the city, although they will be registered, but will not be seen in the streets.The matter of the broken bones was falsely attributed to the effects of the blessing magic I received when I was in the merchant corps.'If we have time before the rescue mission, that means we have time to train you, right?'What? Do, Mr. Donovan...?I feel like I'm back to my usual Mr. Donovan instead of being on the front lines, but what is it that makes me smile so happily?Most likely, they're training with those skeletons, but if they suddenly become strong in places they can't see, they'll be suspicious, so I'll train them where everyone can see me.Then people won't be suspicious of me.No, no I'm more of a surgeon type, you know.'Then it's superfluous, we can't go in, so we'll train you to go in instead.Oh, Donovan, that's a good idea.After all, I owe this city a debt of gratitude, and I want you to make sure you train him well so that he doesn't make the mistake of losing his life.No, no, no, even Klaus-san, why do you seem to be having so much fun?Huh? My suspicions about me have been confirmed, but it looks like you're running into a huge storm, or something.No ... wait ... I could just run to the shadows and ..."Kent,Yes.....Don't be.Yes.....It's no good, it's impossible, I don't feel like I can escape even if I use shadow movement.The other two days of the week are the wind day and the earth day, when you train, you just need to complete the wind day and the earth day, right?'What are you talking about, day of darkness, day of light. There's a day of the week course for the stars, and there's no end to training in the first place.Humans are meant to learn and train all their lives...Ehhh...What, you got a problem with that?No, no, it's nice to meet you."Oh, you can count on me, I'll make you stronger than Gillik in no time, ha ha ha ha.Oh no, I was supposed to finish training in two weeks..........................I didn't hear this.
