Chapter 1225: Prospective Resettlement Site

Is this the final site?

It appears so.

Fran asked Klikka, who responded with a nod while looking at her map.

Were currently visiting the pioneer villages where the people of Raydoss will be settling.

Klikka was accompanying me, Fran, and Urus.h.i.+ as the representative from the Raydoss side.

It seems she was chosen for the role due to her combat and stealth capabilities in case they became necessary. She also had the authority to make decisions, and was well-acquainted with Fran.

All these villages seem to have a similar layout.

Nn. But this one looks like the best.

I suppose so

There were three prospective sites for the Raydoss people to settle in, but unfortunately, all of them were quite run-down. Our friends from Bulbora said their initial expectation was that they could be made habitable with minimal repairs, but

The first villages location was pretty good, but

Nn Sorry.

The first village we visited was located near a stream, surrounded by a mix of forest and gra.s.sland. In other words, a very favorable location.

It was a bit off the main road, but that could be considered a merit for living in seclusion.

However, the fact that it didnt attract much attention also drew some unsavory characters to take advantage of it

No, you couldnt help it. Leaving the bandits to their crimes could cause harm to unrelated parties. You were not mistaken in dealing with them immediately.

Nn.

Since the abandoned village had become a den for bandits, we charged in and annihilated them. While we didnt find any prisoners, there were several bodies that appeared to be from slain travelers.

Fran and Klikka flew into a fit of rage upon seeing this, and slaughtered the rest of the bandits in a rather gory manner.

These two seem to share a lot of traits.

They both generally appear calm since they dont show much of their emotions, but in reality, theyre pa.s.sionate and cant stand seeing the weak oppressed. Even if they dont share the same home country.

Whats more, they go all out when something needs to get done.

Thanks to them, our best prospective settlement got completed stained in blood, both inside and outside the houses!

We certainly couldnt recommend such a blood-stained village in good conscience, so the first site became unviable. Dont want the entire village abandoned when it gets haunted later.

The second prospective site contained the largest amount of land, and even had three wells within the village grounds. The area also included fields and hills for dairy farming, making it the most promising candidate.

Until we realized the complicating factor.

The outer walls of the village and houses were all in awful condition. It wasnt as if they were completely destroyed, but countless small holes had been drilled into them.

Small insects had bored these holes to build their nests. These were ordinary insects rather than monsters, but their sheer numbers made them a greater threat than most weaker monsters.

We managed to exterminate them with Urus.h.i.+s poison and some puffs of hot air, but that didnt magically fix all the holes. Everything would need to be rebuilt.

It seem these insects originally inhabited the nearby trees, but the colonists from Bulbora used the contaminated wood for construction without any knowledge.

Furthermore, the type of tree containing the insects was common in the region, so they would have to continue using them in the future.

Unless they discover some method of repelling the insects, its likely too difficult to use this place in the future.

The fact that no problems had arisen while people were around might be due to the presence of humans keeping the insects at bay. Perhaps lighting fires nearby was coincidentally enough to suppress the nests.

So, about the third village

The walls are broken.

True, and I sense the presence of magical beasts too.

Part of the outer wall surrounding the village had collapsed inward, and we could hear the high-pitched cries of beasts from within. Whatever destroyed the wall must have allowed them entry.

This is our last option, so we have no choice but to secure this place in a usable condition. Lets lure the beasts out of the village before eliminating them.

Nn.

With that said, Fran and Klikka devised a plan. The monsters in the village resembled armadillos the size of cows.

They were called Armor Rats, and they could curl up just like armadillos too. Well, except they were carnivorous and could deploy magical barriers.

It seems the Armor Rats had done of lot of breeding in the village, as I sensed the presence of around forty. Fran and Klikka were capable of defeating them easily, so luring them out of the village would be the hard part.

Urus.h.i.+, can you handle it?

Woof!

I take it Urus.h.i.+ will be driving them out?

Nn. Urus.h.i.+ can do it.

Woof woof!

I see. Lets leave it to him then.

Klikka had witnessed Urus.h.i.+s abilities during our journey so far, and their relations.h.i.+p had deepened somewhat. She seemed confident in entrusting this carefree wolf with the task.

First try intimidation, then give any who dont run a kick with your front paws. Make sure you dont accidentally splat them.

Woof!

With that, the enlarged Urus.h.i.+ rushed into the village and began the Armor Rat extermination mission.

He circled around the village emitting a hostile aura, and smacked a few to encourage escape. Most of them fled and were promptly hunted down by Fran and Klikka once they left.

However, a few remained. Some were paralyzed by fear, and others attempted to hide inside the houses.

Urus.h.i.+ rolled them out with his front paws and kicked them outside the village.

Woof! Woooof!

Oh, now hes starting to play around by dribbling them like a soccer ball? Hes even adding completely unnecessary feints. Elastico dribble into a scissor kick?! What at you even aiming at!?

Woooooof!

No! No goal! Urus.h.i.+ misjudged his strength on the last kick, which literally exploded the Armor Rat in tiny bits. Just when we had almost managed to keep everything tidy!

Urus.h.i.+, bad boy.

Bad.

Woof

Guess well have to do our best to clean up the mess