131 The Norms and the Zag (2/2)

I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm sure it's something that should have happened, but didn't. There was nothing but rubble and dust in the crumbling royal city and castle town, and nothing but debris left behind. The only thing left behind was rubble and dust.

”The phenomenon ......... that was supposed to happen .........?

Oh, and the Kingdom of Greytas has a court mage, right? I've heard that the mage is good at explosive magic? Imagine if that mage blew up a house.

It would blow up, right? And the house burns down. ......... Oh, yeah! Fire!

Exactly! On that scale, he killed the target demon with one blow and didn't cause any secondary damage like flames! (The buildings all collapsed, but...)

”How is that possible .......... How did that happen?

The two were surprised and relieved to know that they had taken proper safety precautions. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who doesn't like to be criticized.

And you, Zag, should have a chance to meet and greet this old man Botts. This is the base of the farming community here. It's hard to negotiate with a stranger when trading. ”Wait a minute!

”Wait a minute! Why me? I'm just a knight!

I'm just a knight! - Well, if there's a settlement like this that I'm working with and there's a chance for trade, I have to report it to the king, right?

”Yes, but .... Yes.

Well, good luck! I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will make your life easier. I'll go greet the chief. I'll go greet the chief.

”...I have a bad feeling about this. .... ”It's just my imagination!

You're imagining things! Make sure you come!

As Masaru walked away, I felt uneasy, but I brought the still frozen Botts back to his senses and greeted him.

”Masaru... the meeting is over, okay?

”Oh, come here. Oh, come here. I've got your souvenirs ready. ”Souvenir?

What do you mean, ”souvenir”, .........?

Yes! It's a torrent wood bow made from a year's worth of ant shells? and a torrent bow made from worm string. Yes!

”Where's the punchline? It's too decent to be a souvenir for Masaru, and I'm too happy about it. .... I'm sorry.

Do you want me to leave .....................?

No, no, no! I'm so happy! I'll take it, thank you!

He hurriedly thanked the staring Masaru.

So...these shells are from .........1? How many of them are there?

I'm not sure. That's roughly 200 fish. That's about 200.

”How many of these shells are you going to use in a year... you can make a simple light armor with 5 or 6 of them. .... I know...

I know... well, if you have any left over, just use it to pay for the expedition. I know.

I know. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you. It's a little bonus.

”......... Also, there's three barrels of pickled olives outside, take 'em with you! I've got three barrels of pickled olives outside for you to take with you, they make a nice accompaniment to drinks. Pickled olives?

”Pickled olives? Yeah, it's a new specialty here. Salted olives soaked in olive oil, you'll love them!

Masaru, who had casually heard about the carriage space on the way back, added more souvenirs as if to add insult to injury, but Zag did not question the favor and instructed his men to load the carriage.

”See you! I'll see you soon!

”Well, next time I see him, he'll be an ambassador! Good to see you! Also, this is a letter to Axiom, so make sure you give it to him personally. And don't forget to give me a report on the goddess statue or whatever it is that you asked for!

”Oh, I don't know why ......... is making this seem like an afterthought, but I'll definitely give it to him in person. I'll definitely give it to you in person.

Well, I hope you get there safely and have a safe trip home!

”Okay, bye!

Masaru and the gnome chief watch Zarg and the others move away with a big wave of their hands until they become much smaller.

”Well, Masaru what's in that letter?

”Of course, it's a letter of recommendation from the Zerg ambassador. ”Of course.

”You are evil... You are evil.

”So is the chief who knows and says nothing. ”You are evil.

It will be a long time before Zerg knows what the two of them are thinking as they laugh and laugh.