Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 487
[487[Tuesday] God knows
After passing through the long tunnel that runs through the city, we arrived at a fairly large cave..
Although it appears to have been created naturally, the space, which feels strangely alive, seems to be a kind of hiding place, with everything from food to weapons to beds, etc. arranged in all kinds of places. Some people are sitting at what looks like a bar in a bar and drinking, some are sitting around a table playing cards, and some are checking their weapons with a very nervous look on their faces..
It felt like a den of criminals, literally like a painting, so I had a new feeling, but I was a little taken aback because it was different from what I had heard..
The blacksmith shop is the end of the Itisel smuggling route written in the note. For the rest, most of the information and matters that need to be paid attention to have been passed over to the demon spirit. I think it may not have been written down because there was nothing special up to this point, but I couldn't help but hesitate for a moment..
It was said that it definitely leads to the beach, so just as I was wondering if I should just ignore all the stares and go my own way, a prisoner who was yawning while sitting in a position facing the cave spotted me, got up, and approached me..
The beastman, who was a head taller than me, looked closer to a canine family, so I personally found it oddly affectionate, but it wasn't as cute as Laika, but more like a wolf, so it was far from warm..
The thick leather armor wrapped around its body is strong enough to be considered full-plate armor made of leather, but its weapons are not visible. It was a bit of a difficult piece of equipment to understand, but when he raised his finger and pointed at me, I understood it right away..
"Hey you. Smuggling, right? come here."
Fingernails and hands with small scars etched into them.
As beastmen, they were able to choose their own profession, a fighter. Seeing that they were dressed without a clanking sound even though they were close, there was a high possibility that they were combatants preparing for a melee that would occur during the voyage..
"They say the blacksmith shop leads all the way to the beach.."
Although I couldn't make out the prisoner's expression, I could tell that there was no hostility. Still, it was a different sight from what I had heard, so I did not let down my guard and stopped walking, and the wolf beastman responded with a big smile..
"This is Kwansala's hideout, a smuggling route hidden near the city's beaches. It's done secretly, so you can't just spread it out like a street vendor on the beach.."
It is a natural common language that is incomparable to the Krul I encountered when robbing slave traders in the capital city in the past. The equipment and the way she behaved... It was a part that showed that she had been living with the humans for quite a long time..
"That's correct. Can you tell me the details??"
"no. I'm just a fighter, a guide, and the gatekeeper of this place. Sometimes, before taking people to the captain, they leave their weapons with them for a while.."
Showing his teeth could have been truly threatening, but thanks to his tone of voice and gestures, we could tell that it was not a threat but a laugh. But I just looked at his outstretched hand as if asking for a weapon, and didn't unpack his gear..
"I understand what you mean, but I have no intention of disarming. I'd like you to call the captain or guide me.."
I have no intention of ignoring the rules here, but taking weapons is another matter. I spoke in as friendly a manner as possible to avoid misunderstandings, but it was inevitable that the atmosphere in the cave would change..
Knowingly or unknowingly, the silence that fell into the noisy cave happened in an instant. Even though he didn't pull out a weapon or show a threatening attitude, I could feel that everyone's eyes were on me and the wolf beastman..
"...This is the rule, sir.."
"I hope you don't misunderstand. I had no intention of breaking the rules. But asking for a weapon is another thing. It's no different than telling you to take out your claws as soon as you arrive.?"
Despite his appearance, the wolf beastman's smile deepened as he maintained a calmer attitude than anyone else. Depending on how you look at it, it was a smile that could now be seen as a threat..
"It's a valid statement, but we're not in a good situation these days either. It's no secret that it has become a hideout for Kwansala without Kwansala, right? In fact, weapons recovery has occurred since then.."
"The devil's army came with weapons and cut them all down.?"
"That's blunt. But it's true. Everyone thought it was just smuggling, but it turned out to be a complete disaster, so everyone is sensitive. So sensitive... to the point of having me sit here.."
There wasn't even a slight movement, but the wolf beastman's mood had clearly changed. Now it's a threat.
I have no intention of getting angry because I am being unreasonable. Instead, I expressed the doubts that arose due to the change in his attitude..
"I don't see any flaws, but why do I work in a place like this??"
strong.
In terms of physical ability alone, the beastman is in the realm of monsters, but even taking that into account, the wolf beastman in front of him is by no means an idiot..
With his senses enhanced by magic, he watched his movements closely, instinctively compared them with the enemies he had fought so far, and came up with an estimate, coming to the conclusion that he was a warrior who could do some damage..
"I told you. My friends here are a bit sensitive. Somehow, I got hired through a connection. I'll tell you in advance, I'm strong, human customer.."
"Yes, it seems. This is my first time seeing a beastman fighter, but I can feel it.."
When he opened his eyes wide and gave me a surprised reaction to my answer, I took off the sword I was wearing at my waist. The two-handed ax was so conspicuous that I had to leave it behind, so the only weapons I had were this, a few daggers, and a needle..
"Good. Thanks to you, I think things will be easier.."
"...Day?"
I don't want to bother solving it all. I put my sword down on the floor, looking at the wolf beastman who tilted his head..
"After defeating you, a fighter, with your bare hands, and beating up a few other friends who attack you, you will understand why taking my weapon away from me is a meaningless action.."
Raise your head, extend your hands and fingers in a posture similar to that of a wolf-man, and then lift your index finger..
Seeing the universal provocative gesture, the wolf beast put both his arms on his waist and sighed deeply as if he was dumbfounded..
"oh my god. I'm serious? I'm sorry to say this, but I know how to see Aurors, right? The customer is..."
"If you lose, I'll give you my purse. It'll be heavier than your paycheck."
"...That's a very attractive offer.."
"It's an offer you can't refuse."
"That's right."
With a short answer, the thick right arm that was resting on the guy's waist swung like a whip that broke the speed of sound. However, contrary to the suspicion that he might have swung with the intention of killing, he did not feel any killing intent toward the wolf beast..
Thanks to this, I had time to admire the fact that I had awakened the sense to feel the abstract concept of murderous intent, and I gave him time to be surprised by raising my head lightly to avoid the little nail aimed at my chin and then taking no action. I was able to have some leisure time.
"...Did I see the wrong person??"
The guy's fingernails barely passed under my chin along with the cool wind, but it didn't give me a chill or anything..
It means it's worth doing.
I answered by snapping my fingers a couple of times in front of the wolf beastman, who was looking at my fingernails and then at me with an obviously dumbfounded expression..
"They treated me with respect, so I gave them a chance. Let's relax a little."
And just like that, I punched him in the face..
The blow, which must have been light since he was wearing gauntlets, hit the bridge of his nose, but the wolf beast did not even scream. Instead, even though his nose was bleeding, he immediately pulled back, adjusted his posture, and swung a sharp low kick aimed at my thigh..
It was clear that there was no fighting technique like modern times in this world, but this was an absolutely low kick. This time, it didn't seem like there was any special hand-holding, so without hesitation, I lifted my leg and took a defensive stance..
-Wow!
It was almost simultaneous when a sound so heavy that it was hard to believe that the iron greaves and leather shin guards collided echoed through the cave and the look of shock spread across the guy's face..
Anyway, taking advantage of the blocked attack, I dug in and struck the guy's solar plexus with my elbow, swinging with all my might, and this time, a short moan came out of the guy's mouth..
"Crazy, challenging a prisoner with fighting skills.!?"
But those moans were overshadowed by the cries of other outlaws who were horrified to see our fight. In the meantime, I aimed at the face of the guy who was faltering and tried to finish him off by swinging my other elbow, but even though I hit the solar plexus with a lot of sincerity, the guy quickly lowered his head and raised his arm to block my attack and fell back..
No matter how strong a prisoner's body is, their body structure is ultimately similar, so if they are hit hard, it hurts the same. Even if I had been hit on top of my armor, the force would have been enough to make me suffocate and freeze my body for a moment. I never thought I would move that far..
"It's sturdy."
"This is ridiculous. The day will come when I will be beaten by the human race with fighting skills and praised for being strong.."
I don't know if it was because I didn't take up a weapon, or because I didn't chase down the faltering wolf beast and deliver the final blow, but there was no situation where other guys drew their weapons and rushed at me. As the wolf beastman implicitly mentioned, he may not be able to step forward because his skills are the most outstanding..
"As the customer said, let’s relax a bit.."
...Maybe it's because the wolf beast doesn't want their help..
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