97 Aspidochelone Island (1/2)

Dark Knight Kroki

On the northwest coast of the Demon King's Castle is the Kingdom of Nosoy, the land of the Orcs.

I am now in that kingdom.

The Orcs were created by Nargol, the mother of Modes.

When Modes betrayed Nargol, the Orcs were divided into two groups.

Those who followed Modes lived in Nargol, and those who did not follow Modes were scattered around the world.

Those who did not follow Modes lost the blessings of the gods and became less powerful, and those who followed Modes grew and developed.

So while the orcs outside the land of Nargol lived a primitive life, the level of civilization in the kingdom of Nosoi was comparable to that of the humans of this world.

There is a hierarchy of orcs, with the king (lord) at the top, followed by warriors and priests, a middle class of farmers and craftsmen, and finally a lower class of slaves.

Peasants and artisans, also known as free people, have the right to own weapons and suffrage.

Slaves do not have the right to self-determination, but they can be promoted to free people depending on their work.

The castle of the Orc king (Lord) is built so that it looks like it juts into the sea, and many ships can be seen moored from the castle's viewing platform.

From here we will go to the sea with Kraken.

The land of Nargol is dark and the sea around it is also dark and gloomy.

It's not a good place for swimming.

'Are you sure you want to go? Are you sure you want to go?　Won't the ship sink?

Pollen, who is beside me, says to himself anxiously.

Pollen doesn't look like he wants to go.

I see the look on his face and wonder if I made a mistake.

I came up with the idea to get Kraken because I wanted to make up with Modes and Pollen.

I think they both think the other is important.

That's why I hoped this would be a good start.

However, I don't think forcing them to take him out would be a good thing.

This is just an afterthought.

I don't think we should think about other people's feelings and not force our own ideas on them.

But it's hard to pull back now after having come this far.

''It's okay, Your Highness. You will not sink down that easily. Besides, if the need arises, you can fly in the sky.

I answered as cheerfully as I could.

The truth is there are boats sinking in the kraken fishery, apparently, but I can't say anything to stir up anxiety.

The ....... I ...... can't use my flying magic and I can't swim.

Pollen says anxiously.

His eyes are very tearful.

'I'll fly with myself then. So it's okay, your highness.'

I don't know if this will allay your fears, but I'll say it.

This will make me say, ”What, you're saying? What if they think, ”I don't know.

'Can you hold it?!　Really? ！！！！

Despite his own concerns, Polen suddenly opens his eyes and lets out a loud cry.

His face looks like he's expecting something.

'Um ....... Your Highness.

'Yes!　I'm suddenly very motivated!　This one has to fall off the ship by all means!

Unlike earlier, Polen is feeling better.

I don't know why, but if he's motivated, it's good.

As we talk about this, I feel someone coming towards me.

'There you are. 'Your Highness and your Excellency.'

It is Nev, the Queen of Nosoy, who has come.

Nef bows to them.

'Thank you for lending us the port. 'Lord Queen Nef.'

I thanked Nev for his help.

'No, no. No, no, no, it's this easy. And this is my daughter, Ezasa. Please take her with you on this journey.

Ezasa. It's a pleasure to meet you, Your Highness and Your Excellency.

Ezasa bows her head.

'No, it's nice to meet you too. Princess Ezasa.

Being the queen's daughter means she's a princess. However, because she is an orc, she is bigger than me. That's why I don't feel comfortable calling her a princess.

In the first place, the orc tribe is stronger among women than men.

I hear that even the famous orc Grendel was no match for his mother.

Also, orc women emit a special pheromone, and orc men are said to be unable to resist when they smell that pheromone.

I'm really glad I wasn't born an orc, but I'll keep that to Neff and the others.

Ezza. There's a big one.

A lone orc comes in with a long pause.

A rather large Orc.

”You!　In front of His Highness and His Excellency!　Why don't you say hello to him first!　I'm sorry, my lord!　This is my husband's Osma. The power is the best in the country, but I can't help but be clever about it. ......

Ezasa bows his head.

He looks pretty, strong looking orc, but he's completely on Ezasa's ass.

I look at Polen myself. He doesn't seem to be bothered by it. Or rather, he's not looking at Nef and the others.

He's been talking to Puchina about something from earlier.

If Polen doesn't care, then there's no problem.

'No, don't worry about it. 'Never mind, Master Ezasa. 'What's bigger than that? Could it be?

I ask myself what Osma had just said.

'Yes, sir. 'It seems to have arrived. 'The aspidoceron.'

At Ezasa's word, I look out of the castle.

Then you see an island coming here and there.

The island is not a metaphor for something coming.

In fact, the island is moving, and it is getting closer to Nosoy.

What I saw on the island was the great sea beast Aspidokeron.

The giant turtle-shaped sea creature swims with its shell constantly exposed to the water.

Eventually, moss grows on the shell and soil piles up on it, making it look like an island.

And the aspidoceron has a very quiet personality.

Modes have tamed this aspidochelon and built a villa on its shell.

They are going to ride this aspidochelon to the vicinity of the ice sea.

Something is flying from Aspidokeron.

It is a dragon that has been reduced to human size.

''Thank you for your patience. Your Highness and Your Excellency.

The one who came was the Dragon Demon General Librum.

He is also the administrator of this Aspidochelon.

He is from the winged lizardman race.

Winged Lizardmen are a higher-ranking species than ordinary Lizardmen.

They have lost the ability to blend in with their surroundings, but they have the ability to fly and are powerful fighters.

However, he has the same faith in dragons, and he treats himself with respect, even when he has the dragon factor.

''No, I won't wait that long. General Riburum. Then, Your Highness. Let's go.

'Yes!　Dr. Kuroki!

Kuna, the Silver Witch.

He wakes up in the mansion's bedroom when he feels the presence of Tiber, a small fairy (faerie).

She seems to have fallen asleep again after seeing Kuroki off.