Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 553
[553[Tuesday] Eldemia, what does that mean?
Ragnis boasted that he had become more adept at managing facial expressions than ever during his time as a margrave, but this time he had to give in to the rising embarrassment and doubt..
"In what way...?"
It may seem like a random question, but it was an important question for Ragnis. The reason they didn't even consider the possibility that it was a trick by the Demon King's army and didn't even ask questions was because they believed that Levien's soldiers and Lenisa would have confirmed that much..
No matter how much the surrounding area has been cleared, Levien is still waging an all-out war against the Demon King's army. There are plenty of advance bases and guard posts around Levien, and it is natural that the same goes for the Demon King's army located in front of them. In terms of common sense, as Renisa said, there is no other way than to cross the Demon King's army to bring in 'an enormous amount of supplies'..
Otherwise, the worst case scenario is that there may be a hole in the surveillance network. Lenisa, who had shaken off her embarrassment and gathered her thoughts to that point, saw that Ragnis' face suddenly became serious. She quickly shook her head and continued her explanation..
"Well... not only are they accompanied by animals that look similar to mountain goats rather than horses, but the beastmen themselves carry the luggage, so it seems like they came across a place other than the road. He testified that he climbed the canyons and cliffs, and if that were true, he would have been able to avoid the Demon Lord's army and arrive there.."
It's not like the Demon Lord's army can freely go in and out of places where there is no way, so if Lenisa said, it would definitely not be difficult to avoid surveillance and get to Levien. However, the loopholes in such a surveillance network are no different from Levien. The wall here doesn't surround the entire mountain, so even if you just sneak by and pretend to be a peddler, no one will know, so why bother??
...The more you listen, the more difficult it is to understand..
"I guess I'll have to see it for myself.."
In the end, Ragnis decided that he could not come to a conclusion while sitting down, so he stood up and looked at Sheryl and Asilier..
"Um... why don't we go together? It's not that common to see prisoner peddlers.."
I didn't feel like things would be resolved quickly, so the proposal I made out of disappointment was gladly accepted. The person who followed Lenisa, holding on to Cheryl who was struggling to change her clothes no matter what happened, maintained a harmonious atmosphere until he saw the prisoners gathered at the gate of Levien's outer castle..
Until I see it.
"...Lenisa?"
"yes. They are right."
Lenisa's expression was very accurate. The beastmen were waiting in a quiet atmosphere for Ragnis' permission, accompanied by an enormous amount of supplies..
The problem is that the number of beasts to transport the supplies and unidentified beasts that look like three times the size of a goat is not an easy task..
They were so numerous that they could have been considered an army if they had not been so heavily loaded that combat was impossible. In fact, even that is just a standard for the human race, and since they came in that state by climbing mountain paths and cliffs instead of roads, they might be able to fight at any time..
"I shouldn't have told you to come out wearing armor.."
The more I look at the huge figure and claws that are so intimidating even without a weapon, the more I think it's really possible..
Ragnis felt a little intimidated by seeing this for the first time in his life, so he made a light joke to Lenisa, but the response he got back was extremely serious..
"Because there were no problems even in front of the crystal ball of truth...."
"Ugh, I've done that, but it's actually rude to come out wearing armor.."
The beastmen, who are not afraid to stand next to knights wearing the empire's magic armor, are very quiet and do not pose a threat to their surroundings. However, despite this, as a relatively small human race, one cannot help but feel intimidated..
Ragnis straightened his shoulders as much as possible as he looked at the soldiers, who were now calm even in the face of demons, looking slightly dispirited. In times like this, the person standing on top had to be proud..
"Oh, are you the master of this city??"
However, even among the prisoners who had been sitting silently, I almost flinched when I saw the taller one open his mouth and stand up from his seat. In front of that beast, wouldn’t Eldmia look like an ordinary sized person??
"I'm sorry for coming to visit you so suddenly. I... hey, haven't you already heard that? His name is Warchief Redhel. I am on my way to your capital to keep the promise I made to my clan member and friend. Can I pass by??"
The word warchief immediately reminded me of the Orc Gate incident..
The beastmen and orcs may not be the same, but they are definitely not a small group. The person who leads such a group moves the goods himself.?
Ragnis, who habitually relaxed his shoulders and neck and stood in front of the beastman who identified himself as Redel, calmly looked around and answered..
"...My name is Ragnis Lien da Levien, the lord of this place. I have heard that there is no hostility towards you, but I hope you understand that I cannot willingly grant permission as I am also the leader of the city known as the shield of the kingdom.."
"Haha, of course. I will cooperate as much as possible. Ah, but I hope you avoid the suggestion that we give up some of our baggage as a toll. That's not our stuff. I agree with the idea of paying in monetary form.."
Of course, it was a conversation that did not conform to the etiquette of nobles, but it was a tone that clearly showed the intention to be considerate of the other person. Although Ragnis felt favored by Redel's attitude, he had no choice but to look back on what he had said..
"It's not yours? I can't believe it even though it's a huge target group...."
"Hahaha, it's a trophy that the one who made the promise took with glory. They say we just deliver."
Moment.
A cold air flowed between Ragnis, Asilier, and Sheryl..
Although Ragnis could not look back, Asilier and Cheryl reflexively looked at each other and exchanged glances..
Oh, no way.
"I can agree to that proposal, but it is impossible to just bring an unidentified object into the kingdom. I won't tell you what I'm moving.?"
"Of course you should. It's a byproduct of the dragon.."
This time, the eyebrows of the three people twitch almost simultaneously..
Fortunately, Asilier and Sheryl kept their mouths shut and were able to easily hide their emotional agitation, but Ragnis, who had to talk directly, was not able to do so. Redel did not notice because he did not fully understand the change in the human's expression, but the knights and soldiers around him could clearly see a brief stiffening in Ragnis' smile..
This prisoner clearly said just now that it was a ‘trophy taken with glory.’.
"...That...what...an amazing story. I don't doubt you guys... if you don't mind..."
"You have to check it yourself, right? Let's do it. However, since it is such a precious item, I would like it to be done here. It would be okay.?"
"A fair statement."
Contrary to the fact that I was about to lose my mind, I was able to communicate well, perhaps because he was the chieftain leading a group of beastmen..
Although there were many embarrassing speculations, Ragnis was somehow able to smile just because the other person was willing to cooperate, so he naturally moved forward and continued talking..
" So, which burden is the by-product of the dragon??"
Although he did not seem to fully know the etiquette of the human race, Warchief Redel also showed courtesy in his own way and opened the way for Ragnis. And he answered with a face that was probably smiling broadly..
"It's all there."
It was an answer without any malice, but Ragnis' face, who had somehow gritted his teeth and maintained his composure, stiffened once again, and this time, the entire army was shaken, no matter who was first..
The number of prisoners, the burden they carry. And even the burden on the animals.
"...Now, you said everything...?"
All of them are reminiscent of the top, but the fact that they are all by-products of dragons...
"That's right. These are the trophies rightfully obtained by a friend who single-handedly killed Iranoref, the Wind King of the Plains, and achieved the feat of a dragon slayer. Everything we brought back is a by-product of Iranorev.."
Ragnis could not move even as he listened to Redhel ordering the other prisoners to unpack and put down their belongings so that the work could proceed quickly..
However, regardless of the owner's will, her mouth spoke, praying that the guess made by her brain would be wrong..
"......He is a beast who left behind a very, great... feat.."
Please please please please please.
"ha ha ha! Unfortunately, no. He is a human, not a beastman. What a great warrior.."
"......name."
"hmm?"
"Can you tell me the name of the human race??"
As he watched the beastmen quickly, accurately, and carefully unfold the dragon's by-products, Redel thought that the human lord had a very unique way of speaking..
But aside from the tone of voice, the elf and other women behind her seemed to have similar expressions to her, so I thought it was just a normal reaction. At least there was no sense of malice, so it was clear that publicizing this feat would be good for my friends as well..
"ha ha ha! His name is Eldmia Egar, the great dragon slayer and savior of true believers.!"
So he said it with sincere joy as if it were his own business..
"Eldmia ended the tyranny of the Wind King, the terror of the plains, in one day and kept his footprints.!"
"A proud friend of the beasts! Eldmia Ega!"
And it was the same for the prisoners who were unpacking..
"Ugh, ugh! Asilier!!"
Ragnis looked up at the sky, listening to the sight of the beasts all laughing and singing praises to Eldmia and Sheryl's voice coming from behind..
Eldmia... what does this mean?...
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