Episode 14 Collaborative work of birds and bones
Momonga, who became an adventurer in the kingdom with Narberal, and the swordsman Momon
The content of the request is to escort the medicinal herb harvest.
Accompanied by a boy named Nfirea Baralere, who is both a client and a pharmacist, and a team of four adventurers called the "Jet Black Sword".
As for why the other adventurer team is also accompanying, it would take a long time to explain, but it may be the most correct to say that they are participating in this request at Momonga's request . with them, but Nfirea's appointment came in, and in the blink of an eye, I was able to do two things with both of them.
Their destination is the Great Tob Forest near Carne Village.
I never thought that I would return to that village so soon, but just in case, I contacted Peroroncino that day.
And today across the day.
Even though there was one wagon, everyone except Nfirea, who was driving it, was on foot, so it took almost a day for Momonga and the others to finally reach Karne village.
Probably because of the efforts of Peroroncino and the villagers, sturdy fences that had never existed before were erected and lined up near the village. Nfirea, who seemed to have been to Carne Village many times, tilted his head in doubt, but they made it safely into the village.
"Nfirea!"
As soon as I entered the village, I heard a familiar girl's voice.
While everyone was wondering what had happened, Nfirea jumped off the wagon with a startled look on her face when her name was called.
"Enri!"
"It's been a long time! I'm glad you're doing well."
A familiar girl ran towards me with a big smile on her face.
As he watched Enri and Nfirea conversing with a smile on their faces, Momonga recalled the time he helped her.
I'm sure she said she had a friend who was an apothecary who could use magic .
As Momonga nodded inwardly, the cloak on her right shoulder was suddenly tugged slightly, and Momonga vigorously turned around. However, there is nothing there, and Narberal is also staring at Momonga curiously. At that moment, Momonga suddenly strengthened his vigilance and tried to prepare himself.
"Hey Momonga-san! You've finally arrived! 』
"Huh!!"
suddenly<
Momonga almost let out a cry of surprise, and managed to swallow it at the last minute in a hurry. Momonga called out to Perroncino in her head, feigning her careful composure so as not to be suspicious of those around her.
"Wait, Peroroncino! Suddenly, you are surprised! "
"Aha, I'm sorry. I can't help but feel mischievous."
While the voice echoed in my head, I felt the cloak being pulled again with a quick jerk. Judging from the direction in which it is being pulled, it is likely that Peroroncino is diagonally behind on the right .
I remember Peroroncino begging Ulberto to make some items for the four days before each departure.
“…Are they the companions for this request?”
"yes. The person who is talking to the girl is Nfirea Baralere, the client, and the other humans are members of an adventurer team called the 'Jet Black Sword'.』
"Hmm.... … That man is familiar with my Enri-chan.”
A displeased voice echoes in my head.
Looking at them, they certainly seemed to get along really well. Depending on how you look at it, it goes without saying that they are good friends, but they can also be seen as lovers.
However, since Peroroncino's fangs might turn toward the boy if he said that, Momonga tried to calm him down with a calm tone of voice.
"No, well... they seem to be friends, so it's normal, isn't it?"
『Muu~……Is that so……』
Peroroncino groaned with an unconvincing voice.
As for Nfirea and Enri, they reported on each other's recent situation without noticing that Momonga and Peroroncino were watching.
The fence that surrounds the village, which I felt doubtful about earlier, naturally came up as a topic, and Enri's expression suddenly clouded with sadness. He closed his eyelids as if enduring something, lowered his face, exhaled a deep trembling sigh, and lifted his head again.
And what was told was the fact that the village was attacked by a group thought to be knights of the empire.
Many villagers, including Enri and Nemu's parents, were killed, and reconstruction efforts are still ongoing .
"...Oh I see"
"But travelers came and helped the village! Nemu and I were also saved in a dangerous situation!"
Enri wiped away her tears and smiled brightly.
Strangely enough, at this time, Nfirea and Peroroncino were thinking exactly the same thing.
(( Enri (chan) is really cute...))
But to Nfirea it was very uninteresting. The girl she likes is talking about someone other than herself with her eyes twinkling, and she can't be funny.
Nfirea desperately suppressed her face, which was about to contort with frustration and jealousy, and let out a voice that seemed to be squeezing out from her mouth.
"... th-, so... that traveler is..."
"Mr. Nfirea, you're ready!"
Nfirea tried to find out what kind of person the "traveler" was who was praised by the girl, but was approached by a member of the "Jet Black Sword" who was inspecting the wagon a little further away.
The latter half of what he said earlier was blocked and didn't reach Enri's ears, and her consciousness was completely directed towards the "Jet Black Sword".
Nfirea visibly dropped her shoulders, but before Enri could question, she managed to regain her balance and smiled awkwardly.
"Well then, I'll be there soon..."
“Yeah, I have to go back to the reconstruction activities too.
"Ah, thank you..."
Enri waves her hand as she walks weakly to the wagon with an awkward smile still on her face.
Looking at the two of them like that, Momonga crossed her arms and Perroncino frowned greatly with her transparent face.
『……That bastard is definitely aiming for my Enri-chan. ……Is it okay if I shoot you for a while? 』
``What are you talking about? He is also the client this time, and it is interesting
Momonga rushes to stop Peroroncino, who makes a disturbing voice.
However, despite the low growth, I can't help but break into a cold sweat.
Momonga decided to change the subject to distract him.
『……Oh, oh, come to think of it! Peroroncino, do you know anything about the "Wise King of the Forest"? 』
『“Wise King of the Forest”……? What happened to the “Wise King of the Forest”? 』
"I heard that one of the members of 'Jet Black Sword' had a very strong monster called 'Wise King of the Forest', so I thought I could make a name for myself by defeating them in front of my eyes. Do you know anything about that way of talking ?
“I heard about it from the villagers, but it piqued my interest and I went looking for it yesterday with Cocytus and caught it. I'm in Nazarick now, but should I bring you something? ”
"It's so! May I ask you a favor? "
I immediately began Peroroncino that this would be convenient.
Peroroncino gladly accepted the request, and left the place after slightly pulling his cloak again as if greeting him.
It flaps its four pairs of wings and soars vigorously into the sky.
While Momonga and the others recognized only the wind that was blown up, it flew straight to Nazarick.
Momonga was also summoned by Nfirea and the others, and walked towards them with Narberal in tow.
"I'm ready, Momonga-san! "
From Peroroncino
Around me, I'm alone with Nfirea and the "Jet Black Sword"
"Thank you, Mr. Peroroncino."
"No no. Well then, I'm going to put you in there, so please use it as you see fit."
"understand. thank you"
Momonga's words at the end <
As I slowly looked around to see where it was coming from, I suddenly saw the "Jet Black Sword"
It stayed that way for a while and didn't move.
"...It's disgusting, something big is rushing towards us. Considering the sound of stomping on its undergrowth, it'll be here soon. However... I don't know if it's the 'Wise King of the Forest'. ”
"Retreat. Regardless of whether you're the 'Wise King of the Forest' or not, it's dangerous to stay here. Even if you're not the 'Wise King of the Forest', we're encroaching on his territory, so there's a chance he'll come after us.”
Peter Mork, the swordsman and leader of the “Jet Black Sword,” immediately gives precise instructions.
While all the other members nodded with serious expressions, Peter nodded once and then turned back to Momonga.
"Momon-san, may I ask you to do something for me?"
"Yeah, leave it to me....we'll take care of the rest."
Peter and the other members nodded back at Momonga, who nodded strongly, cheering them on.
The “Jet Black Sword” returned to the entrance of the forest, accompanied by Nfirea, who had a worried expression on her face.
After seeing them off for a while, Momonga suddenly came to the realization that there were no more witnesses to prove his power.
"...I'm sorry. There was a possibility that I would be judged not to be the 'Wise King of the Forest'... I have to get some evidence..."
Even though I asked Peroroncino to cooperate with me, this is completely meaningless.
What should I do... While I was holding my head in my mind, Narberal, who was waiting next to me, looked back into the forest as if he had noticed something.
A rumbling sound was heard as if something was running at a tremendous speed, and Momonga also turned his gaze to that direction.
A large shadow wriggling in the darkness of the forest.
That is probably the magic beast called "Wise King of the Forest".
A quadrupedal beast with silver fur and a long tail like a snake.
While my curiosity raised my head as to what kind of magical beast it was, a writhing shadow rushed out here.
"Toooooo!!"
Somehow, a high-pitched voice speaks like a stupid word.
In front of Momonga and Narberal, who involuntarily braced themselves, something huge thundered and landed.
that is……--
"That's the one! The ruler of this forest, the 'Wise King of the Forest', you're the one who's going to ruin this forest... are you guys...?"
The beast, which was overacting with a theatrical tone, gradually muddy its words, and finally stopped moving and cut off its words. Her big, wet black eyes blinked, and she stared at Momonga and Narberal curiously. A long, snake-like tail peeks out from behind its large body, swaying uneasyly here and there.
Putting aside the perplexed look, that figure was exactly...
"………hamster…?"
Just as Momonga said, the beast was a giant hamster.
I imagined a nue-like monster from the story of Nfirea and the "Jet Black Sword", so I was at a loss for words when I saw it.
Is this the "Wise King of the Forest"?
Is there something wrong...?
A lot of doubts swirl from earlier, and a wish to be wrong rises up.
However, Momonga's thoughts were in vain, and a familiar voice came down from overhead.
“…Um, did something happen?”
It's a voice that's so light, it's like you're losing your mind.
I looked up overhead and saw the undisguised Peroroncino slowly flapping his wings and swooping down.
Looking at Momonga, Narberal, and the demonic beasts, he tilted his head.
"Pe, Peroroncino-sama!"
"Hey, Narberal, your adventurer appearance is cute too. It suits you well."
"Oh thank you"
"More importantly, what's wrong? Did something go wrong?"
"Eh, well... the witnesses have evacuated first..."
"Ah, I see."
Peroroncino gracefully landed and nodded in agreement with Momonga, who managed to speak in a devilish tone.
After glancing at the magic beast, I turned my attention to Momonga again.
“Then why don't you take him?
"...In the first place, is this really the 'Wise King of the Forest'?"
Momonga unintentionally stares at the demon beast with suspicion.
Peroroncino obeyed Momonga's words and looked at the beast while the demon beast shook with fear.
"... No, I thought it was a mistake at first, but it looks like the real thing. I haven't found a stronger monster than this guy yet..."
"Hey, you're terrible! You really are the 'Wise King of the Forest'!!"
"Or rather, what is the 'Wise King of the Forest' in the first place? Could it be that he calls himself?"
"...? That's what the person who took revenge on me a long time ago called me that. It was a pretty cool name, so I didn't particularly let that person go..."
"...So that's it"
Momonga and Peroroncino unintentionally groaned in agreement with the magic beast's words.
I still don't know what it is like in this world, but I guess it's quite rare to find a magic beast that speaks human language so fluently . once because the person who named him escaped.
So, unfortunately, this demon beast is definitely the "Wise King of the Forest".
Peroroncino looked at Momonga, whose tension had suddenly dropped, with a concerned look. She looked at Momonga and the magic beast alternately, and slowly opened her mouth after letting out a small groan as if hesitant.
“…Umm, I would like Nazarick to prepare a different magic beast as the 'Wise King of the Forest'…?”
"... No, that would be bad. The characteristics are conveyed in its own way, and you don't know where the rags will come out."
"Hmm, then I guess it's better to use this guy..."
Momonga and Peroroncino's gazes, which are filled with indescribably complex colors, are directed at the magic beast.
The magic beast shuddered again, and turned its round eyes toward Momonga and Peroroncino .
“…Um, lord…, what kind of person is this person?
"... To think of Momonga-sama, who is one of the supreme beings, in the same way as we, Shimobe... Momonga-sama, Peroroncino-sama, is it okay to eliminate this beast immediately?"
Narberal, who had quietly and quietly been standing behind him until now, squeezed out a powerful voice and sharply glared at the magic beast.
The beast must have looked so terrifying, the magic beast trembled and shrunk its huge body , and while trembling, it began to retreat behind Peroroncino to hide. is clearly conveyed.
While Narberal's bloodlust grew as he used the Supreme Lord as a shield, Peroroncino gently raised his right hand to calm him down.
"Yeah, calm down, Narberal. It was my fault for not explaining it properly to this guy."
"B-but..."
“Besides, it's important to be tolerant so that you can have some leeway no matter what you say.”
Peroroncino waved his raised right hand up and down, and Narberal bowed his head deeply and withdrew without saying anything more.
I guess he knew that he was withdrawing from the presence, the magic beast peeked out from behind Peroroncino's shadow.
Peroroncino shifted his body to reveal the figure of the witchbeast, and looked back at the witchbeast again.
“This person is my friend Momonga-san.
"Oh, are you a friend of my lord!"
"That's right. Momonga-san and I have one more companion, and now the three of us are managing Nazarick. So Momonga-san is also your master. Do you understand?"
"Understood!"
The demon beast nodded obediently many times to Peroroncino, who explained it in an easy-to-understand manner as if he were talking to a child.
Despite her cute appearance, on the contrary, I can't feel her coolness at all.
Momonga wondered if it was okay for the “Wise King of the Forest”, but sadly, not even Peroroncino, let alone the magic beast himself, noticed.
“Well then, let’s go introduce this guy soon.
"... that's right"
Momonga prepares himself for Peroroncino who turns around and calls out to him.
To be honest, it's nothing to be ashamed of introducing such a cute hamster, but if it's the real thing and it can't be deceived, there's nothing I can do about it.
Imagining the stunned expressions of Nfirea and the “Jet Black Sword”, Momonga let his shoulders drop and turned on his heel. Narberal and the demon beast immediately chase after him, who walks with sluggish steps.
Peroroncino was a little worried about Momonga, but took out a necklace from his item box. One of the items made by Ulbert, <
Flying through the forest, Momonga also follows Peroroncino's guide from overhead to the exit of the forest.
A few minutes later, my vision opened up, and I came face-to-face with Nfirea and the “Jet Black Sword” who were looking into the forest with worried expressions on their faces.
"Momon-san! You were safe!"
Seeing Momonga and Narberal safe and sound, both Nfirea and the "Jet Black Sword" smiled in relief.
However, their smiles cramped as a huge shadow appeared through the bushes.
Well, if a giant magic beast suddenly appeared, everyone would react like this.
When Momonga glanced behind him, he saw a giant hamster peeking out while rustling leaves.
"... Mo, Mr. Momon, this is... could it be..."
“Please calm down.
While trying not to irritate them as much as possible, explain in a calm voice.
Well, strictly speaking, it was Peroroncino who subdued this magical beast, but there's no need to explain it to them.
The demon beast itself acknowledges that Momonga is on the same level as Peroroncino, and will obediently obey Momonga as well. If you don't obey, then you just kill them mercilessly and reuse them.
Unaware that Momonga was thinking something terrifying in his heart, the magical beast that was attracting so many eyes raised its nose as if puffing out its chest and blinked its big black eyes.
"It's exactly as this person says! This 'Wise King of the Forest' has pledged allegiance to this person and will not cause trouble to everyone!"
Hearing the magic beast's words, the people in this place let out loud and small voices.
While Momonga tilted her head slightly, feeling that their reaction was very different from what she had imagined, Peroroncino's voice suddenly resounded in her head.
"After all, it doesn't look good if Djungarian Hamster is a subordinate~"
『……Isn't that a matter of course? A cute little animal under his command…… No, his body is huge though……』
“That's why I said that it would be better to prepare other cool magic beasts, didn't I?”
"But if you are suspected of that, it will be useless..."
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However, in front of their eyes, a development they could not have imagined happened.
"...This is the 'Wise King of the Forest'! Amazing! What a magnificent monster!"
"This is the 'Wise King of the Forest'... I wonder if the name makes sense! Just by being like this, I can feel the mighty power!"
“No, this guy is devastated.
“If we had met such a monster, we would have killed them all. As expected of you, Momon-san.
"...teeth...? 』
" eh !? What !? Seriously !? "
Momonga and Peroroncino were stunned by the sparkling eyes of the members of the “Jet Black Sword” who spoke words of praise as if they were impressed.
Looking at the "Wise King of the Forest" and the "Jet Black Sword" alternately, I couldn't help but scratch my head.
From the "Wise King of the Forest", who looks like a huge and cute hamster, you can't feel the mighty power or splendor they say.
For a moment I wondered if they were teasing me, but I didn't see anything like that from them.
Momonga let out a groan inwardly as she wondered if her senses were quite out of touch with this world.
"What do you think, Peroroncino? "
"... Momonga-san... I just realized something amazing..."
" ... Eh, what did you notice !?
Could it be that there was something about this magic beast that I hadn't noticed?
Momonga unconsciously looked up at the sky where Peroroncino would be.
``I didn't realize what you did to me until now! "Jet Black Sword"
"Eh !? That's wrong ! 』
Momonga's surprised and tsukkomi voice flies at Peroroncino, who makes a bombshell statement even though it's off the mark.
While Momonga is inside with Peroroncino and outside with the "Jet Black Sword", only Narberal and the "Wise King of the Forest" stare at them curiously.
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With the "Wise King of the Forest" under his control, Momonga and his friends have successfully finished collecting medicinal herbs.
For accommodation, everyone, including Nfirea, rents a room in the village chief's house, which is the largest house in this village.
While everyone was having a good time chatting at the village chief's house, Momonga came to a small hill at the edge of the village with Narberal and the "Wise King of the Forest" even though it was already night.
Today's night wind is a little stronger than last night, causing Momonga's crimson cloak and Narberal's jet-black ponytail to sway.
Originally, it might be better not to wander around at this time, but there was a reason why I couldn't stay indoors.
that is……--
"... Mr. Peroroncino, please fix your mood."
Momonga's voice was faintly spilling out, and Narberal's face, who was standing behind him, was somewhat pale. The "Wise King of the Forest" is so frightened that it makes its huge body tremble.
Why are they so frightened?
"... I'll never let him get close to me, or rather, I'm here, so I don't need him. I'm stronger, more mature, stronger, kinder, and stronger."
(……I said strong three times.)
Momonga sighed inwardly at Peroroncino, who muttered quietly while spewing bloodlust.
In Momonga's mind, he remembers the time when he introduced the "Wise King of the Forest" to Nfirea and the "Jet Black Sword".
While everyone was praising Momonga's achievements, Nfirea was the only one who realized that the loss of the "Wise King of the Forest" would upset the balance of the forest and put Carne Village in danger, and her face turned pale. rice field.
And what he said was his desire to become one of Momonga's companions and become strong enough to protect the village.
Peroroncino was also impressed at first.
Instead of just relying on something to protect something important, I'm trying to make an effort myself .
However, the moment Nfirea carelessly said that she wanted to protect a girl named Enri rather than Carne Village, Peroroncino's mood plummeted.
Of course, Nfirea didn't say that directly, it was just that kind of nuance.
From the perspective of others, he must have decided that protecting the girl he loved was a fine thing to do.
However, Peroroncino, who is planning to get the girl eventually, could never forgive him.
For Peroroncino, Nfirea is nothing but a hindrance.
"I'll say it again and again, but I'm begging you to never lay a hand on that person."
"...I understand."
"It's incredibly scary during that time..."
Momonga let out a big sigh as Peroroncino waited for a long time to reply.
Are you really okay?
In fact, Peroroncino was supposed to accompany us on the departure tomorrow.
He didn't show up at all, <
Momonga was able to understand Peroroncino's feelings painfully, so he agreed despite his great anxiety.
If Ulberto found out, he would never look good, but Momonga still wanted to grant Peroroncino's wish. More than anything, she wanted Momonga to walk the streets with her friends. To be selfish, it would have been perfect if Ulbert was there, but she puts up with it and saves it for fun someday.
"...Speaking of which, tonight is the day of the report meeting once every three days, but will it be time to return to Nazarick?"
"No, actually, I had something to do a little while ago, so I'll be back in Nazarick later."
"Stuff to Do?"
“Fufufufu, it's a date with Shalltear!
Where did the bad mood until now go?
"Did you find any prey?"
"Hmm... It looks like it's been caught in a trap, but it seems the quality of the prey is still unknown.... That's why I'm going to visit Shalltear for a while, and I'll see you later in Nazarick. Let's go."
"I understand. Please be careful."
"Yes"
Despite Momonga's worries, Peroroncino answered with a soft voice.
As if by chance, a door of darkness suddenly opened right next to Momonga and the others, and Peroroncino took off his necklace.
Momonga for a while<
Narberal is the air... (sweat) I apologize to Narberal fans... In this novel ,
Nfirea is unaware that Momon is one of the travelers (Ainz). You did it, Momonga-sama!
did some research, and I don't think Momonga-san has the ability to see through <Complete Agnostication>, but if I'm wrong, I'm sorry... I would appreciate it if you could tell me at that time ( deeply)
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