The Spearmaster and the Black Cat - Chapter 368: Shout of the Burning Knight
Library

Chapter 368: Shout of the Burning Knight

Chapter 368: Shout of the Burning Knight

I brandished Baldok as if to break the silence created by Destruction Lance Gladopalus. The chunks of meat sticking to its red spear scatter in all directions.

Then I shoulder Baldok, and check my surroundings with Grasping Perception. And then I grab Holkers wood splinter and expose it to the air with a tadah.

The splinter shook from the forests wind stirring it, but it trembled like a vibrator, showing reactions to all around. Kisara, who was on the receiving end of the play using this, was raptured to the extent of crying I reflect on having used the splinter for something inappropriate, and quickly put it back into my pocket.

At that moment, Helme returns gallantly.

Your Excellency, it looks like Gladopalus has become more powerful from using it in combination with

.

Youre right

I feel from the sensation and feedback how the speed and combat range have been going up little by little, soyou can definitely say that

is growing.

On top of that, the evolution of Magic Halberd Baldok which has been created by Zaga and Bon out of the Evil Dragon Kings materials.

Is it growth as a technique? Or is it my ability?

Im happy about your growth, Your Excellency. But, I dont want to get anywhere close to the effective range of Gladopalus. Judging from what Ive witnessed with my eyes, I think its range has changed again, but you mustnt think of using it in combination with

. If my water gets dragged into that, I feel like itd get pulled into another dimension like a magic hole, darkness, the realm of the dead, the deepest underground, the Spirit World, or the boundary between the dimensions of the veil

Helme is obviously scared. It appears shes experiencing the same dread towards the effective range of Gladopalus as the Rollos flames. But, for me its a praise.

While maintaining a dignified pose of throwing out her voluptuous chestthe bluish-black and blue leaves composing her skin are waving. Of course that causes a certain event to occur.

Yep, her b.o.o.bs. Theyre wobbling repeatedly like pudding. Her fantastic t.i.ts would excite every man on this planet, Im sure.

But enough of that. I instantly switch my thinking away from that playful, perverted mindset.

Thats true. I sucked up Schmihazars blood and mana, and I believe I got a huge experience boost through the battle against Iglued.

Youve talked a bit about it before. You mentioned that your sight was taken

Yeah. To be honest, that battle surprised me. I was saved by my Masters voice. I also learned that some things are impossible to deal with even as Lucival. I cant tell whether it was Iglueds memories or spiritual world, butI wont be able to forget the swarm of trees resembling the roots of banyans.

You could call it an attack exceeding my regeneration, or an mental and s.p.a.ce-based attack completely outside the concept of regeneration, I guess?

If I had been with you

Dont worry about it. Battles depend on the time.

Yes, of course! Your Excellency, the corpse of a huge wolf is over there though Helme points a finger.

The corpse of a huge wolf is connected to the aquatic monster as its squid tentacles serve as a collar. The wolf has fallen prostrate in a patch of gra.s.s like a broken doll. There are traces of it being dragged along after having fallen into the gra.s.s, butthe tentacle collar, which seems to be the cause for the dragging, has been apparently swallowed up by Gladopalus as its gone midway.

It looks like the wolf escaped the fate of getting swallowed up by your Gladopalus, Your Excellency.

Seems so.

The effective range of Gladopalus has created a depression as if the ground has been scooped out with a gigantic spoon

Just as Helme saysthe wolfs corpse would have likely disappeared if it had entered that area.

At that point, Higlias brethren kick up a fuss.

An amazing lance who manages a divine beast!

His violet magic spear is glowing red!

Did you see the other spear blade?

Of course I did It had two ecliptic moons, didnt it?

Is he connected with the Twin Moon G.o.ds? But leaving that asidehe defeated the enemy so easily!

True, he killed that formidable enemy

That Demonic Tree Necromancer!!

The ancient wolfmen shout with voices full of profound fighting spirit.

Hehe, thats my Shuuya for you. Hes worthy of being my important male! Even Higlia joins the shouting.

The Demonic Tree Necromancer was taken down!

The boss-level monster I killed last seems to be called Demonic Tree Necromancer. Though it might also be its cla.s.s or rank, and not its name.

Come to think of it, the huge deer monster also mentioned something along the lines of Tree of Wonders Battle Spear Gijyedeah.

Among all the clamoring wolfmen, only one tall wolfman remains dumbfounded. With a stride as if being giddy, he feebly walks several steps while faintly whispering, T-Thats..n-no way

He runs up to the fallen huge wolf. His deep black tail is long.

Is that Daon-sama?

Probably

What a shame

Some of the ancient wolfmen express their pity. That huge wolf wasnt a monster of the Tree King of Wonders, but a captured ancient wolfman? He doesnt look like a wolfman, but like a regular wolf, though

Maybe Higlia can also transform into a huge wolf? But, I havent seen her do that.

Thereupon, Higlia orders a pretty wolfwoman with a stern look, Im bothered about Daon. But, Ryokline, please continue with your report for now. The troops led by the Demonic Tree Necromancer had a fairly big size, but whats going on back at our homeland?

Ryokline is a beauty with eyes like Helme and a fine-boned nose. Her chin is long and slender, and her upper lip is just slightly bigger than Higlias. Unlike the other wolfmen, shes got light black and brown fur, conspicuous enough to stand out. Shes similar to a human.

Princess, the Tree King of Wondersthe turf that got attacked by Zacksel

Zacksel is the ancient wolfman the vampire Yuo killed, isnt he? Higlia avenged him.

I mentioned it earlier, but Ive already taken revenge for Zacksel, butis it because of that? Did our clans combat forces decrease because you formed a unit to chase after me?

Higlis seems to feel at fault here.

No, I dont think itd have made a difference even if you had been present, Princess. Moreover, the underlings of an ancient G.o.d invaded the turf Wolf Commander Bidoln. On top of that, it turned into a chaotic fight as some of the enemies slipped among our allies, resulting in many casualties

Ancient G.o.ds appear to be strong as far as I hear.

Additionally, a young, excellent soldier was killed after trespa.s.sing into the territory of the Death b.u.t.terfly people Theres also troubles in the turfs of other wolf commanders as orcs and goblins are invading. Humans have been laying waste to our turfs, too.

Again? Also, Id say its the eternal prison that remains unchanged even with me being present.

Higlias expression becomes gloomy after hearing Ryoklines report. Or rather than gloomy, shes different from the usual Higlia. Its not her expression when shes jealous about me, but more like an awe-inspiring princess conducted with style.

I suppose that means even the jealousy shes turning at me is a kind of enjoyable fun for her. Well, its clearly proven by her continuing to stay here without going back home.

With the situation being so grave, the vampires took the slightest opportunities to attack.

The vampires are a problem too, but Higlia looks my way with eyes full of respect.

But, as expected of you, Princess! Its amazing for you to have killed a leader of the vampires! Your fame will rise a lot higher than challenging the hundred labyrinths of the dead! Moreover, for it to have been one of the 12 familys Valmask family! Its going to boost your right to speak at the Great Chief Wolf Council! The power granted to you by G.o.d Wolf Hurley-sama will drastically increase as well! Ryokline raves on while furiously swinging her tail.

Its pretty obvious that she likes Higlia.

Me having been able to get rid of Vampire Hoffmanns

was thanks to a female vampire hunter and Shuuya. You can tell Shuuyas strength without me having to explain anything, right?

Yes. The level of command ability to crush the military forces of the Tree King of Wonders and the moves to rescue us. Furthermore, he possesses a predominant individual combat ability that allowed him to slaughter the Demonic Tree Necromancer all by himself. The very definition of a hero. He looks like a black-haired human, buthihi.

Just now she looked into my eyes and blushed. Ryokline-san sure is a nice catch too. I love pretty women.

Ryokline, you better stop with that look. But, since your little sister was directly saved by Shuuyas techniqueI feel like I can understand. Higlias cheeks turn red while she boasts proudly. But, its still a no! I wont let you have Shuuya! Shuuya is a powerful male who has employed a great divine beast. And hes the man I personally told my name to. Hes also the male whom I promised to cross fist with for glory on the Idol Plaza.

Higlia-san is getting carried away as usual. Her eyes are obviously teeming with l.u.s.t.

Princessyou exchanged an engagement with a male of another race!?

W-W-What a scandal

Dont tell me, the Kagura ritual

Ugh, no, not yetbut, thats okay. After all, Ive decided to follow Shuuya, even if I might become a fragment of a gra.s.s blade.

Princess

Ryokline scowls at me, implicitly asking me with her eyes, You were the one who deceived Princess?. But, whats the point in asking me with such a look?

The wolfwoman Ive rescued by entangling my

around her is behind the ancient wolfmen such as Ryokline. It looks like shes Ryoklines little sister, but seeing how she smiles sweetly once our eyes meet, shes a cute wolfwoman.

When I smile back at her, Higlia starts to make a racket, butshe naturally quiets down once she goes to talk about the future with Quiche. I think its heading into the direction of an alliance between Cydale and the ancient wolfmen.

Just as I make Baldok and Ganghis disappear, the cawing of a crow reaches my ears.

Shuuya-sama, Ive performed a simple reconnaissance, but I couldnt sense all that many monster magic sources.

Several black crows are fluttering around Kisara. Are they her familiars who are capable of doing simple scouting work?

Suddenly the crows, whom shed sent out to scout, went back into the bulging rosary mark on her wrist. Lets simply ask her.

I got it. Are those crows your familiars?

Its slightly different. Hundred Ogre Path is a kind of Ogre Princess Armament

I dont understand the part about Hundred Ogre Path. But, it sounds like its going to become long-winded if I ask her for an explanation, including the grimoire. Lets leave it at that for now.

Shes apparently wise enough to have perceived that I wont try to probe further. Silently she makes the mana blades extending from the daggers in her hands contract back into the hilt with a whoosh. The instant the daggers became regular knives again, they reverted back into two black crows. The two crows flap their wings, cawing as if divining a fortune. Theyre different from the crows that went back into her wrist.

Just as evident from them turning into weapons, I doubt theyre crows, despite looking like ones. Their tail is as long as that of a long-tailed fowl. Moreover, its identical to what had been attached to the daggers pommel. Their tails have a color similar to a silver chain. A decoration designed like a cross strap is visible at the tips of their tails.

In other words, the daggers were Lulodis-type of weapons? Though it didnt feel like the mana blades carried a light attribute.

Kisara faces the special, magic crows, and the instant she reveals a bewitching smile, the crows are sucked into the rosary emblem on her wrist. She kinda looks like a magician who uses doves.

The rosary emblem has been sticking out like a barcode printing. Furthermore, the grimoire bound to her waist belt by a silver chain and metal fixtures s.h.i.+nes as well.

I dont know whether the grimoire is made out of human skin, but the leather it uses for its binding is eerie. Although the grimoires pages have been flipped automatically, its currently closed. Maybe its linking up with the rosary emblem instantly.

Thats also Hundred Ogre Path?

Yes, it is just as you have guessed. Well then, Shuuya-sama, Spirit-sama, wolfmen, I am going to join up with Rotalz to personally scout from the sky Kisara flashes a smile at me, but only spares a sharp look for the ancient wolfmen.

Then she turns around in a way that makes me feel the depth of her skill, and flies up into the sky in no time. Her tight waist and her footwork of dancing through the sky like a celestial nymph are elegant. Truly the epitome of A sight for sore eyes.

Kisara lowers her b.u.m on Rotalzs forehead, and seductively crosses her legs. And then she even winks and throws a kiss at mebefore starting to circle in the sky together with Rotalz.

Shuuya, do you like Kisara? Quiche asks, apparently feeling uneasy about me gazing at Kisara.

She deliberately asks me something she should be fully aware of. Shes stopped her important conversation with Higlia in the middle, but is that okay?

Still, since Ive got no intention to hide my feelings about Kisara, I answer honestly, Yes. I didnt feel like that in the beginning when I met her for the first time.

Because Quiche knows that Ive slept with Kisara, I frankly tell her my feelings. Quiche lifts an eyebrow, and for an instant her nostrils swell up.

I see. Im concerned about the children in the village, our comrades, and the discussion with Higlia.

The children are at the meeting place, right?

Yep. Im immediately going back to pick them up. Spirit-sama, see you later as well

Okay.

Quiche recovers her smile after shaking her head, and turns on her heels, climbing the slope in the direction of my house.

The ghosts hymn is still reverberating from the direction where Quiche is probably headed.

At that point, the Burning Knights appear while bringing Alray and Hueremy along. They step up in front of me while matching strides.

Zemetas and Adomost perform a Spirit World-styled salutation. Rollodeen reacts to that. As if tempted by the Burning Knights greeting, she licks their skulls.

Rollo-sama!

After Zemetass skull, Rollodeen continues with Adomoss.

Thats where the fire eyeb.a.l.l.s are dwelliiiiing!

Does it feel pleasant to his eyeb.a.l.l.s? I dont really know, but Adomos makes smoke billow up in excitement. His red smoke covers Rollos head.

My partner sneezes. It looks like shes breathed in some of the smoke through her nose. She grandly showers Adomos with her nasal mucus which is tinged red.

The red smoke shrouding Adomoss skull is blown away. And the red mucus from the sneeze is stickily clinging to his breastplate. But, Adomos doesnt really mind. After a simmering sound, new puff-puff smoke rises up again.

Adomos, let us use the opportunity to show it to His Excellency and Rollo-sama.

Oh, youre right! Well exhibit our will to not lose to Catiza-dono!

End of Part 1

In response to the Burning Knight being on fire all of a sudden, Rollodeen gets slightly startled and distances herself from them.

Zemetas and Adomos perform their Spirit World-styled salutation once more, and then vigorously lift their bone swords and s.h.i.+eld to the sides with stiff movements as youd expect from skeletons, just to furiously clash their skulls against each other in the next moment.

Just what are they up to?

Next they perform turning kicks as if to imitate my kicking techniques. Their skulls and kneecaps are tough, butcracks have appeared at the places where theyve hit each other

Moreover, as red and black smoke billows out through the gaps between their bones like shaft engines, do they make the different kinds of smoke blend with each other? They dont touch each others fingers, but are they planning to carry out a Fusion?

A smoke consisting of red and black colors engulfs the Burning Knights. They cross their b.l.o.o.d.y bone swords at their chests, and stop moving.

Your Excellencyyyy.

This is our New Spirit World Blood-Boiling Dance!

Hehe, your b.u.t.ts and the way you bend your waists is too unpolished, butlets just say that you pa.s.s.

So thats your own way of responding to Helmes poses, huh?

Ooohh, Spirit-sama has approved us!

She has deemed our true abilities as acceptable!

Nyaa.

Rollodeen caresses Zemetas and Adomoss heads with her tentacles with a touch of praise for a job well done.

Lets leave the dancing at that, okay? You having become strong is all fine as well, butisnt the damage from your head-b.u.t.ting and powerful kicks worse than the injuries you received in the battle against the troops of the Tree King of Wonders? Your bones have been whittled down and cracked all over your bodies I retort.

The Burning Knights have shown me some weird dancing and kicking, but recently they look like Demonic Warriors or Demonic Samurai.

On the other hand, Alray and Hueremy have shown no interest in their dancing. I thought theyd pounce on the Burning Knights as usual, buttheyre licking the backsides of their forepaws, just to switch over to play-biting their pads.

Something of this level is no more than a scratch! We are alright, Your Excellency!

Has your st.u.r.diness increased as well? I feel like the amount of smoke has visibly gone up.

Yes, I think it might be proof of our growth.

We also feel a seething heat welling up from the bottoms of our hearts, so

I wonder whether theyre going to eventually evolve their race upon some kind of impetus. Maybe becoming Heavy Knights or Light Cavalry

Itd be something to look forward to. But, they look like Burning Knights like this.

Heat, eh? Your pa.s.sionate, boiling feelings give me a power boost. A certain great pro wrestler also said that you can do everything as long as youre energetic. Im expecting a lot of you in the future, you two.

You are too kind, Your Excellency!! The Burning Knights genuflect, obviously deeply moved.

At that moment, I can hear a terribly loud sound of bones breaking.

Nuguuoooo!

Guuuaaah!

As soon as one of their lower leg bones snaps, only leaving the kneecaps behind, their bodies tilt over, resulting in them falling over flas.h.i.+ly while running their skulls into the ground.

You guys got way too excited.

It wakes the urge in me to retort by kicking their heads. No wait, I better stop, dont I?

They broke down. You guys are still far from being up to my level.

Helme-san, youre an S.

She casts a sidelong glance while blinking her long eyelashes, and then declares so while linking her arms at her chest as if to lift her plump t.i.ts.

While nodding at Helme-senseis wise words, I state, You two have done more than enough, so return to the Spirit World. Though I expect that Ill call upon you very soon again.

Yes, Your Excellency

Very well, then I shall be off

The puff-puff-knights disappear while spitting out lots of smoke. My Dark h.e.l.l Bone Knight ring reacts as well. The Burning Knights have tumbled over, but in the end theyre precious subordinates who are linked to my mana. And theyre also Burning Knights who have their own battles to fight in the Spirit World.

I pray for their good luck. At the same time, Im devastated about people not supporting the tranzlator by reading on his bloug

Alray, Hueremy, you two revert as well.

The two tigers return to being small cats. Nyaa. Nyao.

Im bothered by the ancient wolfman they called Daon earlier. The other wolfmen are holding his corpse. Did this huge wolfman possibly die because of me? He might have died because I killed the boss who had his tentacle connected to him.

Helme, Im going to talk with the ancient wolfmen for a bit.

Okay, I shall accompany you.

I grab the rein tentacle of my partner, and squeeze it a bit. After straddling her as a horse lion, I lightly tap the right flank with my foot.

Nn Rollodeen responds to my feelings with a throaty growl.

I make her head towards Daon whos carrying the dead huge wolf. When Rollodeen slowly and gracefully advances, I can hear various voices, blended with sighs, from behind Higlia.

Ooohh.

Whoaa.

What a dignified, cool black horse.

Just a little while ago she was a big black panther.

True, we were saved by a black panther. Divine Beast-sama must be capable of changing her appearance.

Is she the same divine beast as pa.s.sed down in legends among the rabbitpeople in the far Relic?

Its too early to conclude. Theres no rabbitperson with us either.

a.s.suming shes a Divine Beast-samais she the reason why Princess is staying in this small village?

But it makes sense, seeing how overwhelming Rollodeen was when devouring the troops of the Tree King of Wonders. Somehow Rollodeen also seems to feel rather good about being praised. After wagging her tail, she stands it up like an umbrellas handle.

Seeing her divine beast form, the ancient wolfmen become spellbound with heart marks appearing in their eyes. Meanwhile Rollodeen draws close to the largely-built Daon.

Daon is holding the dead wolf on his chest and lap. His body with his broad shoulders is swaying left and right as he cries profusely.

Rollodeen tilts her head as soon as she looks at the big, sobbing wolfmanand brings her nose close. She appears to be worried about Daon.

Im sitting on Rollodeen, but I still ask him whether hes okay.

He shakes his head as if answering, Im not okay, and then lifts his head silently. Tears stream down en ma.s.se from his blue eyes. A cross mark is visible on his forehead.

Exactly because hes a middle-aged wolfman who looks handsome despite being a wolf beastman, Im slightly taken aback. Was the dead wolf his family or lover?

Higlia and Ryokline have stopped talking, and step up next to him, apparently worried about their ceaselessly sobbing comrade.

Is this possiblythe missing Caem? Higlia identifies the dead wolfman in Daons arms.

Princessit is as you say.

I seeI dont know what to say Higlia looks sad as if pa.s.sing on her condolences to him.

Even while crying, Daon nods at Higlia, and then drops his shoulders.

As if to demonstrate his griefhis full-bodied claw armor that has combined with their clans clothes converges towards his wrists with viscous movements like a solvent, and turns into into two big gauntlets befitting an ancient wolfman.

In an instant he exposes his well-trained body. Hes a werewolf with conspicuous black and light brown, beastman-like fur. On his striped clan outfits chest you can see a bone mark resembling horizontal lines that signify a number, and a moon symbol.

From a distance it looks like hes got the same silver fur as Higlia, though. Looking at it closely, black is mixed in as well.

I guess Caem was caught by the Demonic Tree Necromancer, he laments with big tears running down his cheeks once more.

He powerfully hugs the wolfs corpse.

When I defeated that necromancer, I confirmed by sight that its tentacles were connected to the wolf. But, I focused on defeating the monster.

I defeated that slug woman normally, butis it possibly my fault that this wolf died?

What nonsense are you saying? Of course not. Rather, you did well to have defeated it. Usually the victims dont retain their shape when they die while being brainwashed. Thats why its a blessing for us that Caem could die as a big wolf.

I see.

Daon nods repeatedly while holding onto the corpse.

Indeed, thank you, human hero He whispers with a hoa.r.s.e voice.

But Daon, now is not the time to cry all the time. Youre similar to Zacksels successor. Thats why Im deliberately addressing you. Sadness crushes ones heart, but at the same time it makes you strong! Dont forget that others are anxious about your safety back at home as well!

Yes, I shall take your wise words to heart, Princess.

Somehow Higlias princess-like words and conduct are imposing. I know its rude, but its quite unexpected. I mean, she usually always talks about duel this and that while being jealous. Other than that, only her trying to fly through the air while chasing after Kisara and Catiza, her dancing together with the children and Puyuyu, and her squealing, This is fun, with a lively voice as she turned Donagans seeds into mush without even plowing his field with her claws remains in my mind.

As Im recalling Higlias tomboyish way of actingRyokline runs up to Daon, and gently consoles him.

Well then, weve got our own work to do.

Time to withdraw. We must hurry since the number of deer monster corpses is tremendous Well heat up the other worlds winter. Yep, Ill cheer for the working man as I want to drink his coffee.

I must also do my best so that I can say, Good work to everyone.

While harboring such thoughts, I get off Rollodeen, who still has Alray and Hueremy sit on her shoulders, with a sidelong glance at Higlia and her brethren.

Rollo, feel free to go check your forest turf.

N, nyao.

As Rollo returns into her black cat form and starts playing around with Alray and Hueremy, we begin to dismantle the deer monsters. I dont quite know what effect the materials obtained from these corpses might have. But, they should be usable as fertilizers, for various medicines, food, trade items, clothes, and various other things.

Even as Im in the middle of that work, the elf ghosts hymn reaches my ears from the plaza, butI ignore them. Since I also hear Ebes voice, I activate

. After extending a tree to the cage locking in Ebe and connecting it, I make it disappear alongside the cage.

I can hear his delightful shouting echo across the plaza, but I ignore him.

Thereupon, Kisara returns from the sky after separating from Rotalz.

Shuuya-sama, the treesah, theyre gone.

You came back at the perfect moment. Were retrieving the raw materials, so help us.

Okay!

Its simple work, but lets get it done in one whoosh.

Rotalz vanishes beyond a cloud. Im curious, but well I guess its because the sky is bustling with his kin. Though the big whales flying through the sky might be no more than fodder for Rotalz.

Divine Beast-sama, how cute

Kisara-chan is quite familiar with the dismantling work. She gets infatuated as soon as she spots Rollo.

For a while I continue the stripping of the deer monsters with Kisara, Helme and everyone else. All the troops of the Tree King of Wonders have are antlers, bones, and wooden armors and arms. Of course, the monster, who seems to be of platoon leader cla.s.s, possesses quite valuable items.

Well properly split them among ourselves. But, theres not much dignified equipment like the orcs had. The skinning and work to cut up the intestines proceeds smoothly.

Suddenly, Shuuya-sama, this magnificent antler is broken on one side, but it should be possible to sell it for lots of money in the desert region.

You mean the moose-like antler? I feel mana from it, so is it going to be turned into medicine after mas.h.i.+ng it into powder or something like that?

Yes, youre quite well-informed, arent you? If you use a special magic furnace and alchemy skills, it might become an ingredient for some kind of secret medicine.

Can Kisara use alchemy as well?

Your Excellency, lets turn Kisara into a bloodkin right away.

Dont be so hasty. Rather than that, please drain the moisture out of this deer skin here and clean it.

Please leave it to me. Since its the reverse of pew-pew, its a simple task.

As were doing our best at this work in such a wayHiglia, whos brought the ancient wolfmen with her, begins to help out after yelling, Ill help as well, Shuuya!

Please do. As you can see, the amount is what it is. Those big amounts of deer meat will probably lure over other monsters. If we take too long, Ill have Rollo burn down all of it.

Nn

Rollo consents by meowing. Then she scratches drying deerskin for dear life while roughly snorting through her nose.

Thats no help. Ill play with you later. Ive come up with a new game that uses the small cat ways in the house, so endure for now. Go on a stroll.

Nnn, nya, nya, nyaa.

Rollo meows a few times, calls over Alray and Hueremy, and then disappears into the forest. After watching them quickly go with a smile, I resume my work.

As Im repeatedly performing the plain workI suddenly recall the time Ive spent with Master Achilles. He taught me various things about cutting and sorting materials after a hunt

Since I spot Higlia handling the materials roughly, I tell her, Hey, Higlia. That protruding bone material is usable, I think. So treat it a bit more carefully. A corpse is a heap of treasures. Cut up the antlers, eyeb.a.l.l.s, bones, fur, and intestines a bit more, and put them in one place. Im going to preserve them with ice magic.

Got it!

P-Princess, this kind of work is for us

What are you saying, Ryokline? If we strip off things like these with our claws, its going to make it easier to process them later on.

Ryokline is fl.u.s.tered next to Higlia, their princess. Maybe she used to be her maid.

Ryokline, our princess is doing it as well. So well of course help as well.

Once Daon says so with a somber tone, he begins to rip out the materials from a corpse as if leading them, no as if to help Higlia. Daons movements are swift and precise. He uses his claws like a craftsman who was able to gather plenty of experience on-site.

Not bad, Daon-san.

For him to remind me for an instant of Master Achilles As he continues with his craftsman-like movements, the other wolfmen, who seem to be rather prideful, begin to genuinely help us as well.

Thanks to thatwe were able to quickly finish the work. Well, even if the number of people has increased, its because Helme and I have been here.

After some time Quiche, who confirmed the childrens safety, returns by descending the slope from the plaza. Huh? Shes got Puyuyu with her?

The children are safe. Catiza, Moga, and Nemus seemed to be unhappy, though. And as you can see, Puyuyu has followed me.

Puyuyu!

Puyuyu, whos been holding onto Quiches slender, upper arm, lightly jumps while rotating. It then lands in a pose of spreading both its arms to the sides like a rhythmic sports athlete. While swinging its small hands, it briskly walks up to me.

And then it points its wand at the deer materials.

Puyuyu, puyu. Taro tilts its head slightly to the side after raising its voice.

Just like that, it pokes a drying deerskin with its wand while squealing, Puyuuu, puyu!

Thereupon, it drops its cherished wand for a change, extends its palms like a baby, and grabs the deerskin. Its apparently trying to smooth out the creases in the skin.

Seemingly having grown tired of playing around by spreading the skin to the sides, it lets go. Next it sniffs a frozen lump of deer meat, and after squealing mysteriously, it moves its eyebrows incomprehensibly, causing them to blend with its fur.

Since I cant see its nose, I dont know whether its sniffing some smell, but

Puyuyu isfine at this rate, I guess.

I think Ill have Ca-chan return to being a finger. Tsuan and Purin seem dissatisfied as well since they had no turn this time.

While looking at Quiche, To be honest, its great that we could contain the battle locally.

Yep, I could have stayed in the center of the village as well, I think.

I believe some of the children are excellent and strong as well, though.

Youre right. The children also acc.u.mulated plenty of combat experience. But, if possibleI dont want them to get involved in battle.

Shes revealing the face of a mother, no, village chief. Although the number of villagers has grown, the village has lots of children.

But, the singingis still going on, right?

Yeah. I admit feebly.

The ghosts are performing an impressive hymn. Illusionary Gramps Kistrin is also observing me with his Demonic Eyes glowing.

Due to the sudden battle, I didnt explain things properly to Quiche. Thats why I should use the opportunity now to introduce Gramps Kistrin and the leaders of the hymn.

Maybe Quiche has family among the ghosts. Ah, Quiches little sister who has pa.s.sed awaycome to think of it, one of the ghosts was resembling Quiche oddly closely.

Maybe, one of the ghosts I considered to be twins Those beautiful elf ghosts, who expressly came in front of my home so as to plead for something, are

If you like the translation of this series, please consider supporting your local translator on

Patreon

as my translations live from your support.

As little bonus you get to see the

LN ill.u.s.trations

, obtain the ability to

read ahead

, and can read

two releases per week

instead of one. ?