Chapter 1.08

Chapter 1: Being Summoned Part8

Part 8

When they continued on from the hilly area that had rocks scattered about, and on towards the large river that flowed north and south, a robust-looking bridge made of stone could be seen.

It was the Fort Bridge Ulg that was on the towns western bank.

Beyond the extended stone bridge, there was a fort that looked like a castle gate, and beyond that, there was the town.

Getting here from Starfall Tower took about three minutes on foot in the game, but it took them about three hours.

Well, something like a game where you do nothing but migrate for three hours, that cant even be called a shitty game. Conversely, theres no reason to make a fort in a place that was a three minute walk away from the town.

Going by the games settingsFort Bridge Ulg was a fortress that was meant to protect the only town that was in this area.

Its because to the west of the fortress, there was the Man-Eating Forest. After traveling through the Man-Eating Forest, it was demonic being territory and powerful monsters would appear from there.

In order to conquer the dungeon called The Ruins of the Primeval Forest that was in the forest, players used the fortress as a place to meet up with party members and as a rest area to recover their HP and MP.

Though, usually, only I would pass by those guys that were waiting for their party and head towards the dungeon alone.

How was Fort Bridge Ulg used in this world?

He couldnt find the appearances of adventurers.

Also being in the middle of the main road that went southeast, Fort Bridge Ulg became something like a checking station.

Theyd confirm the countenances of those passing through or check their luggage. If put into modern terms, it was something like an inspection.

There was a great number of armored guards and Diablo understood that they were at important defense positions.

Despite their heavy armor, the soldiers stood with a precise posture.

When Diablos group crossed the bridge and tried to travel into the fortressA guard blocked their way.

Oi! You, over there!

The guard covered only his upper body with a metal armor and held a halberd in his right hand.

Not having armor on the legs was the standard for infantrymen. Accordingly, the upper body had a thick armor placed on it.

Being Human race-wise, he was a male. His hair was light brown, short, and it was ruffled.

His eyes were big and there was a trace of nervousness on his face.

Looking closely, he looked to be of a young age.

It might be better to call him a young man.

I wonder, what kind of position guards have in this world?

In the game, they were the police. Adventurers that did bad things were given punishment by the guards.

For example, adventurers that killed players in places other than competitions or had stolen something,had their names displayed in red as a Criminal. And when they approached locations like a town or a fortress, they would get surrounded by guards and be beaten to death.

Could it be, I, I havent become a criminal, have I?

The Demon King role play was just role play and he shouldnt have done anything particularly bad.

Since something like a name wasnt displayed, he couldnt tell.

In the game, an event where a guard NPC of Fort Bridge Ulg would call them to a halt wasnt implemented. He became considerably restless from the impossible development.

If he were to make a timid interaction here, the meaning of the Demon King role play he did with the two behind him would disappear.

He needed to make a magnificent response!

He squeezed out his voice.

What, you bastard? For you to call this Diablo to a halt, you do have the suitable resolve to go along with that, dont you?

The guard stepped back as if he were shocked.

He was obviously overawed.

N, noIts just that we check the ones that come and go through to Faltra, but we hadnt seen you beforeThis may be a bit rude but, Im going to need you to tell me your social status and objective.

From his armpit, Rem raised her voice.

Hessomething like my summoned beastThough the circumstances are complicated.

For some reason, she was hiding everything from her neck down in Diablos mantle and only showed her head.

Shera also, in the same way as Rem, only showed her head and raised her voice.

I told you, thats wrong! Im the one that summoned him!

So it was Rem-san andthe elf, Shera-sanBut, summoned beast? Ive never seen nor heard of a humanoid one before. Moreover, it talks, you know?

Rem scrutinized her eyes.

If its with my power, I can call upon a summoned beast that has never appeared before. It couldnt be that you are doubting me?

It was somewhat like a coercive tone of voice, but because she only put out her head and her nekomimi were twitching, it looked like she was a frightened kitten. So cute.

On the guards side, he was bewildered from being told are you doubting me?.

N, no, theres no way I would doubt Rem-sans power! However, that isthe summoned beast doesnt seem to have the necessary choker placed on it

Diablo gripped onto the scruff of the necks of the two that were hiding behind him.

The choker, huh.

Magicians are thought to be powerless, but once they become level 150, doing something like lifting up a girl with one hand was easy.

Wha!?

Stop it, stop it!

Rem and Shera resisted, but Diablo easily dragged them out from behind him.

If its the choker, its right here, isnt it?

Ehh!?

The guard was shocked.

Rem and Shera had their faces dyed completely red and hid their chokers with their hands.

This is humiliating.

UuuYou have it all wrong!

The guard raised a bewildered voice.

H, huh!? Normally, the summoned summoned beast has the choker butEhh!? On tribesmenEhh!?

HmphFor you to put me together with those everyday summoned beasts. Its unpleasant. Should you displease me any more than this

Please let us through.

Do you still need something else!?

From Diablos coercion and Rem and Sheras protests, the guard got out of their way.

Ex, excuse me! Please take care!

Well, fine. Lets go.

Ah, I told you youre a bit too fast! Or rather, dont stand out too much!

This kind of disgraceI cant believe itWithout fail, once we return to the town, I will dissolve this magic.

Ignoring the twos objections, Diablo started walking.

Rem and Shera panicked and followed him.

The other guards and passer bys that were at Fort Bridge Ulg were similarly surprised from seeing the girls chokers.

They gazed with great interest at the two that had chokers placed on them and Diablo who was leading them.