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Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 515

[515Tue] Children of Sero Lipiti

I stumbled for a moment because a topic that really did not fit with the feast in front of me popped up, but that didn't change anything. What was blocking our path now was a dragon..

It's also a raceist dragon with strong demon-discrimination tendencies..

Still, I thought that I had seen enough things in my life so far... But, without fail, something interesting pops up from an unexpected place and makes it so that there is no time to be bored..

"Are you saying that the dragon attacks depending on the species??"

"That's accurate. Of course, we are not safe from that tyrant, but I feel like we just have to avoid encountering him. But demons are different. When a demon comes within a certain range, it notices and hunts them like a ghost.."

No one knows how long they have been living like this, but Warchief Redel explained that the demons are polar enough to be considered the reason why they do not cause any disputes with the beastmen over this land..

They say they don't even catch and eat them. Unless all dragons are like that, it was clear that even if he went crazy, he was definitely crazy..

"That's why they blocked people from coming in from outside the barrier.."

"That's right. In fact, is there any reason to deny access to inhabited land? The sacred land where our ancestors are worshiped is located deep in the depths, so it is unlikely that outsiders will set foot there anyway. But the King of Wind, who is also sitting deep in a coil, doesn't think so.."

The place where the church members are currently staying was a kind of Maginot Line. The risk of being noticed by the dragon known as the Wind King increases exponentially as you enter, and if you are discovered, a massacre will occur..

"But... isn't it known externally that access was blocked due to the prisoners' unilateral demands? It's sacred ground so don't come near.."

"Because that was the condition of the deal. The reason is unknown, but since ancient times, the demonic power class did not want this fact to be known to the outside world. Regardless of whether it is right or wrong, this land is a place that has important meaning and value to us, so I was just satisfied that by granting that level of demand, we could completely move away from unnecessary conflict.."

Did he feel that even the act of bargaining was an insult to his values? It wasn't an idea I could easily understand, but I had no room to argue, so I just nodded..

Apart from that, a new question arose. Even though it's a secret that's been kept for a long time, it's not too easy to reveal it.?

"You look curious as to why I'm telling you this.."

"...you're right."

You can't believe he read my questioning expression. I'm not good at reading the expressions of beastmen, but you're such a talented warchief..

"It goes without saying, but we also have warriors. I don't know what it is like because there is no specific revelation now, but in any case, the warriors of the past were always devoted to their clan. We also did our best to support them.."

The meaning of the unexpected story of a hero was clear..

"Looks like you had a lot to talk about with Carl Kansi.."

I'm sure the same prisoners wouldn't have done any harm to each other, but I was concerned that they still hadn't shown themselves, so I glanced around and spoke, and Redel responded with a hearty laugh..

"I didn't mean to criticize you, but I needed to know the situation. Oh, he's not there right now because he's on another track to help us for a little while.."

Redel, who was chewing the meat with the bones in it and pouring himself a drink, held out his glass to me again and continued speaking..

"Anyway, I think it was natural since he was a hero chosen by God. This is under the premise that an unqualified person does not become a hero due to some mistake. But the current Demon Spirit is not like that at all.."

A bizarre situation in which the Demon Church is persecuted, tens of thousands of people move to seek help from the humans, and even the heroes come from among the humans rather than the demons..

Rendell pulled out a bowl that he thought was a bone bowl and began pouring alcohol. Only after pouring two bottles in a row did he open his mouth again..

"Historically, there were many cases where entire churches defected, so I tried not to pay attention... but the story changed with Pilgrim Krul's token.."

The Holy Light Cross Society was in a similar situation, so the first part was understandable, but the second part was mysterious..

"pilgrim?"

"I'm talking about Pilgrim Krul Pitali Bajaso, a person who travels the continent and provides salvation to prisoners who have escaped the control of his clan.."

Although some time had passed, it became clear why a talented shaman was being held captive by a slave trader..

So, when I treated Krul as a somewhat strong shaman, that was the reaction of the beastmen. Maybe he was so nervous because he knew the value of Krul's name and feared that he would act unreasonably..

"Although he can easily catch and kill slave traders, he is not afraid to make unreasonable deals to avoid causing harm to his clan. If he, who is the furthest thing from reckless behavior, is a hero who handed over his badge, then that hero must be walking the right path... Those who oppose such a person cannot possibly have good intentions.."

Randel, who was talking while twirling the alcohol in his bowl, downed a lot of alcohol in one shot, closed his eyes for a moment and let out a small cry..

"Do your best to help the warrior move forward. As a person of faith, I think it is something that should be done. Even if it is a different race that worships a different god, it is worth helping if the intention is right. Aren't we all mortals who ultimately live under God's mercy?."

So I told you. I hope that I and the people who follow me will decide what to do next with a clear understanding of what kind of situation we are in..

The food given as a gift out of sympathy for those who were being chased in exchange for maintaining their faith was almost like a bonus. I was speechless at the sight of Randel showing great consideration but not asking for anything, so I just stared at the glass of wine he handed me for a while..

In my past life, as time went by, the position of the dragon changed a lot and there were many cases where it was depicted as a neighborhood drum, but at least not here..

Even the lower-ranked dragons, who are treated like monsters, rather than the dragons who are revered as a single race, have a strength beyond imagination. Did the great evil that we encountered in the basement of the Academy transform into a dragon for no reason?.

Of course, not only was he a bad guy, but he was also unstable in many ways, so he faced a very unpleasant result, but the dragon they call the Wind King is sufficiently threatening that it is clear that he has not been subdued and is still reigning here..

"...Can I see the dragon in person??"

Redel didn't joke that if he moved with his group, they would meet even if they didn't want to. Instead she just spoke, looking me in the eye with a perfectly calm gaze..

"If a friend of the clan wants it. However, the reason Iranorev was able to live for a long time and be called the Wind King is because of his strength. can you win?"

He was a very cruel prisoner. I just said I'd watch, but you're talking on the premise that we'll fight as we please. There is also the option of just looking at the dragon's status and taking a detour if it doesn't seem to work out..

Of course we will fight.

"In the end, I was the one who led them here. I just want to fight fights that I can win, but in a situation like this, I can't just do what I want, right?."

I may have made the choice not to cross the beast people's territory in the first place, but this is the result I faced because I did not know this specific situation and believed that I would be able to pass through with just a certificate..

If you want to go back, the distance you opened will decrease and the supplies will run out. I have no choice but to place my hopes on the fact that he is treated like a monster..

When I sighed and shrugged my shoulders at the sight of my awkward arms, Redel widened his eyes, then laughed out loud and hit his knees..

"Taking responsibility for your choices is a good attitude. Still, you can't face a dragon while still tired from a long journey, right? I will give advice to my companions and take steps to ensure that they can rest as comfortably as possible, so I hope you will get enough rest here too.."

It was so true that I couldn't refuse it. It's arrogant to not do your best when you might be dealing with a dragon in name or in name..

After deciding to enjoy as much of the convenience provided by the warchief as possible, I politely bowed my head and expressed my gratitude..

"Thank you for your consideration. Before that, can I ask you one more thing??"

"of course. Do you have any questions??"

"By what number do you classify demons? From what you've said, it doesn't sound like he's always scouting for demons.."

It's not like they're watching 24 hours a day from somewhere high up, and they're not natural demon hunters equipped with demon sensors, so how do they find them?.

When I mentioned what I had been curious about from the moment I heard that the closer you get to the inside, the more likely it is to be discovered, Redel responded by waving his hand as if it was no big deal..

"Isn’t magic power the point of contact between dragons and demons? We believe that it captures and moves the magical power that demons possess. Looking at past records, it seems like the demons also roughly judge it that way.."

It wasn't his fault, but this time it was Redel who made a big deal out of nothing..

horsepower?

"shit."

"hmm? Even if there is some problem..."

-......Lalalala!

It's not surprising that a roar is heard from far away..

This isn't anyone's fault. It was inevitable that Redel could not have predicted that the humans would have magical powers, and for that reason I also could not have predicted that the hunt would begin..

But it was also clear that if the prisoners here were harmed because of that, I would feel really fucking guilty..

I got up from my seat and ran out, leaving the embarrassed Redel behind..

"It's the wind king! The Wind King Appeared!"

"Warriors! take up arms!"

While the panicked prisoners were moving urgently.

The being flying in the sky opposite to where I came from, flapping its huge wings, was clearly a dragon..

"It's going to spin, really.."

Even though it was far away, it was a dragon that could naturally be assumed to be so large that it could not be compared to the academy's dragon..