210 Episode 210 "The Secret and Mysterious Tail of the Pilgrim (Laila) and Rafilias Little Determination".txt (2/2)

'Because I heard my ancestors say that they were not ancient elves, that they were not like them.

'You said that every time!

'Your ancestors were beautiful, so they were probably misunderstood as 'ancient elves'. I think that's why she went out of her way to deny it. He was very humble: ......

Lila is looking somewhat distant.

”Excuse me, it's operation time again!

Me and Raphilia crouch in the grass again.

'...... What do you think?'　Raphilia.

...... I think Lila is a natural. She's very approachable.

...... It's not.

...... Lila, you are of ancient elven blood or not, right?

' ...... Yeah. It makes sense to me that the 'bones' in the pilgrimage site are the tails of the 'Earth Dragon Earthgalls', and it makes sense to me that Lyra's ancestors served the Earth Dragon. ...... Pure 'ancient elves' should have died out, right?

”...... 'Foggy Valley',” said Raizika from the Bone Wyvern, ”so you know.

And if you're referring to Lila's ancestry...

............ Raphilia's sister's 'ancient Elleweiler', I guess.

............ That's what I thought, too.

Raphilia looked straight at me and said.

'If my sisters woke up a long time ago and did Lila's ancestors, then the ...... story will pass.

Let's just check it out later, okay?

It's easy to find out for sure. When Raphilia is on a pilgrimage, she can touch the bone in her tail.

It is said that when you touch it, it reacts to the blood and a spirit body appears. If Lila's ancestors were the Ancient El-Ferritory, which existed in ancient times, then even if Rafilia touched the bone, the spirit body would still appear.

''So, let's try it out secretly later.

Okay.

Rafilia gave a small nod.

She squeezes my hand and squeezes it - with an unusually serious expression on her face.

I want to check it out too. You will be able to find out if Lila's ancestors were the same as me, the ancient El-Ferritory. For my own sake.

...... Raphilia.

Raphilia's eyes are up in the air and she's biting her lip.

I also had a vague hunch when I received this quest.

I'm sure that since the pilgrimage is to the side of the Ancient Elf Ruins, Lyra-san might be related to the Ancient Elves.

But if Lyra's ancestors are the same as Rafilia's, the ”Ancient Elves”, then ...... Lyra's clan is a distant relative of Rafilia's.

In that case - Rafilia would have many relatives. She won't be the lone 'Ancient Elle'.

...... You can understand why I want to verify the authenticity of this, don't you?

”I want to help Lila-san with her pilgrimage. I'll take it seriously.

Raphilia snorts and looks into my eyes.

'Master. May I have your permission?　So that I can fight with the limiter off.

Okay. And I'll help you with that, too.

I said, ”It's a big deal for Rafilia.

”It's a big deal for Rafilia. Isn't it only fair that I should be able to help?

No, no, I'll let the master help me out at ...... and more later.

Really?

Yes. As soon as I'm sure I know what's important.

...... Really?

There's a certain order. Anyway, we have to find out if Lila's ancestors are my sisters or not, because if we don't, we won't feel safe. Otherwise, you won't feel safe.

...... You mean you're restless?

Yes. It's not easy to relax.

...... I see.

I guess we'll take what we don't know in turn.

Raphilia's got a lot on her mind too, doesn't she?

”Well, that's a long story: ...... Sorry, Lila.

...... precious.

I turned around and saw Lila looking at me and Raphilia with a blurry look in her eyes.

'I'm impressed. I didn't know that a human and an elf who believe in each other could be so hilarious. ......

Lila?

What...?

Lila slapped herself on the cheek, with a pan.

'I'm sorry. I guess I was a little out of it. Let's resume our rounds.'

With that, Lila turns her back on us and starts walking away.

Then she turns around and

I'd appreciate a little something to mark the end of this quest.

A souvenir?

I'd appreciate an autograph from a human I trust.

I don't mind.

But why are you offering your shirt to me, Lila? Don't tell me it's a family heirloom or something to brag about back home. It's not like it's okay to use a fake name or to protect your personal information. Your parents are human and elf to begin with, right?　No, I don't care if you don't know your father's face or something like that: ......, and Raphilia!　You can't just write ”The Righteous Elf is Here!　I'll come up with a proper non-disclosure sign later, so wait until you get back to camp.

Then I resumed my rounds with the gleeful Raphilia and Lila.

We followed the beast path, through the rocks.

If there's nothing to see through these bushes, we'll just go home and get some dinner.

It's a monster.

Lila said, her expression suddenly tightening.

Me and Raphilia reflexively got down in the bushes.

When I looked through the grass to the other side, I saw a group of wolf-like creatures gathered there.

”A wolf with a shell on its back - or is it an armadillo?

'I affirm. But I'm not supposed to be at this low of an altitude.

Lila is biting her lip.

Behind the bushes, a beast with a shell on its head and back is gathering. They haven't noticed us yet.

It's a nasty one. It's a berserk armadillo.

”Berserk Armadillo

A beast with a carapace on its head and back. It has horns and sharp fangs on its head.

They are extremely belligerent, and when they see an enemy, they turn into a ball and charge at him. It has a high-pitched whine.

Their shells are perfect for armor material.

''They are normally demons that live at higher altitudes.

Are you strong?

'Yeah. Long-range attacks aren't very effective, and when you get close enough, they spin around and attack you.

I understand. Okay, Rafilia. Please.

It's time to go, Master. It's activated. ''Gououkyoujutsu'' plus ''Physical Penetrator''

Hmph.

Five arrows flew from Rafilia's bow.

Swoosh. Sour sour sour!

”Piggyaa? Fuguea! ”'......-kyu'

Raphilia's arrow easily penetrated the shell of the 'Berserk Armadillo'.

It was easily defeated, inflicting fatal wounds on four of the five bodies.

'This, from this distance?　The shell of a 'berserk armadillo' with an ordinary arrow!

You had a good shot.

I said.

Rafilia, you look so serious. I'm really going to help Lila-san's 'pilgrimage' by lifting the limiter.

To Rafilia, the ”pilgrimage” is not just a request anymore.

It has become an important journey for her to learn her sisters' secrets. You know you're serious about this, right?

If that's the case, I'll just do my best to follow through.

'There's still one left. Lila, the magic.

Jeez, how does your magic work?

Just do it. I'll take care of the rest.

Okay, okay...'Wall of Clay'!

Puh-uh.

A brown wall appeared in front of us.

Quickly a moment later, the 'Berserk Armadillo' curled its body and rushed forward in a ball shape.

As it was, it hit the wall and stopped moving.

''Pi, pi-gya. ''Pi-gyaah!''

The Berserk Armadillo slammed into the clay wall.

The demon broke through the wall and tried to roll towards me...

”What the hell?

It made a sharp curve and crashed into a tree.

Because there were pieces of clay stuck to the ball-shaped body.

There was no way I could roll around in that condition, right?

...... It's very convenient. The clay-based clay magic is so useful. I really wish you could teach Cecil about it. I'm not sure if I can do that .......

''I...

The ”Berserk Armadillo” gave up rolling.

It stretched out, took on a wolfish form, and ran towards us.

Be careful. The Berserk Armadillo doesn't only use spinning attacks. Those horns and those huge claws are also a threat.

All right. Let's go, buddy (Reggie).

I call out to Leggy the Magic Sword so that Laila-san can't hear me.

The figure-sized Leggy comes out with a pop, and is on the opposite shoulder from where Lyra-san is.

Hiding behind my collar, he looks at the demon and smiles wryly.

''I see. Did you use your half-elf girl's magic to put clay on its shell and block its high-speed movement, Lord-sama?''

If he comes at you like a ball, my arms won't hit him.

We're still some distance from the ”Berserk Armadillo”. I'll be able to strike out five times.

You could at least scratch the shell. Leggy.

”Hmm?　Isn't it possible that a good hit will penetrate, Lord?

I can't do it myself. Let Reggie do it.

”Yes, sir.

I step forward with the magic sword Leggy in my hand.

As Rafilia, who immediately went behind Laila-san, softly blindfolded her, and as she did so...

Activate. Delayed martial arts.

Activate. Activate your Condition Changer.

Bump.

Guling.

The gigantic Magic Sword Leggy splits the shell of the Berserk Armadillo.

At the same time, a window appears in front of me and the 'Body Condition Roulette' begins to spin.

Reggie's skill 'Condition Changer' can cause a small change in the target's physical condition.

The roulette has been played. Leggy, please.

What will we get? I wonder what they'll have: ......

Pt.

Reggie's finger stopped the ”body condition change roulette”.

The characters displayed were...

”'............ fukazume?'

The claws fell out of the Berserk Armadillo's hands.

The claws fell from the hands of the ”Berserk Armadillo”.

The demon's hands have claws like a tiger. The claws fell off from the base of the hand.

In addition, the horns of the head also fell off with a crunch. It seems that those were claws that had been changed.

''Piiiiiiiiiiiii?

The ”Berserk Armadillo” is rolling around screaming.

That looks painful. I've had my own deep nails done, but it's nothing compared to that. If it were human, it would be as if the nails had been torn off to the very bottom. In addition, because the nail was rolling on the ground, the dirt, sharp leaves and pebbles were in the gap between the nails. It looks painful just by imagining it.

Rafilia. Make yourself comfortable.

''Yes. Activate 'Physical Penetrator, Physical Penetrator'.

Sucker.

The Rafilia's arrow pierced the torso of the berserk armadillo, which was suffering from deep claws.

The ”Berserk Armadillo” was defeated.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it. A ”rolling attack”?

I'll take it.

...... Oh, oh.

He was strong. ”Berserk Armadillo,

I agree. But those guys are usually at a higher altitude. They shouldn't be here at this low altitude.

Is it because you can use the rolling attack on the hill?

'Exactly. Those guys at full strength can't be stopped by a 'wall of clay' or anything else. That's why they're usually in high places where they have the advantage. The mountain with the 'Frost Basilisk' should be their home: ......

Lila, and me and Raphilia, looked toward the whitened mountains.

When I turned around, the mountain fort came into view.

As I recall, there's a group of stoic wizards there who are hiding in the mountains to 'improve themselves' .......

If they're improving themselves by slaying ...... demons, that's fine.

Well, it's none of our business. We're on a quest.

Besides...

We've made our rounds. Come on, Master, Lyra, we're leaving.

Raphilia is ready to do a crazy job.

'When I get back, I'd like to hear a story about the family. Mr. Lila.

What an honor. Mr. Elf talks about himself and others.

No, no, Lila, your ancestors' stories are very valuable.

Raphilia shook Lila's hand and laughed.

'When I heard about the pilgrimage, I longed for it so much. I wish I could ...... do the same thing as Lila's ancestors, because that's what I'm ...... thinking about.