98 Amazones girl (1/2)

Black haired wise man Chiyuki

The Kingdom of Velos is the largest of the northernmost group of nations in the human world.

While most of the kingdoms around it are poor, only this one, Velos, is thriving.

The double walls of Velos protect the human city and the farmland and orchards.

In a normal country, the ramparts would be so full of houses that there would be no room to build a wall to protect the farmland outside the ramparts.

That's why it's difficult to work on farms without worrying about the demons in this world where there are so many of them.

However, Veros has a wall that protects the farmland, so I can farm with more peace of mind than in other countries.

That's what makes this country prosperous.

Veros fruit wine is so popular that even in the distant republic of St. Renaria, it is a favorite product. That's another reason for Veros' prosperity.

Now we're in the royal palace of Velos.

It might be difficult for an ordinary civilian to meet the king, but Rage is a brave man chosen by the goddess Raina.

Therefore, when I announced my visit, I was easily granted permission to meet with her.

We were ushered into the royal palace's visitor's room.

The couches were very soft and fluffy with soft feathers.

The maidservants of the palace serve us with drinks.

The drink is the fruit water of Velos.

The fruit water is a little sweet and sour, and is very smooth and easy to drink.

We relax and wait for the king.

It took you a long time to get here after all. Mr. Chiyuki.

Reno, sprawled out on the couch, yawns and says to me.

'Right. Reno. It's really getting late.'

He looks at Syrone as he says this.

Shirone is unhappy with the fact that it's getting late, or maybe she's in a bad mood.

''I didn't think I'd be involved in a ruckus in the Kingdom of Xentea~''

Nao gives Rage a meaningful look.

'It can't be helped. I'm a brave man. If someone's in trouble, I have to help them, right?'

Rage says, without taking offense.

'In your case, Rage, you're a beautiful woman in trouble, not a man in trouble.

I say this in a sarcastic way.

We were on our way to the kingdom of Velos and stopped by the princess of the kingdom of Zentair, who asked us to slay a demon.

The demon was easily defeated, but the beautiful princess asked us to stay in the Kingdom of Zentair for a while.

We spent a few days in the Kingdom of Zentair, which further delayed our arrival here.

This has made Silone in a bad mood.

'That being said, we were in trouble, that's for sure. I couldn't leave him alone.''

Then he chuckles.

Totally this guy is ....... I press my forehead.

I was about to complain. A voice tells me the king is coming.

As I answer, the door is opened and Ekaras, the king of this country, comes in.

He must be fatter than before. But how good he seems to be has not changed.

And the queen, Corfina, is following behind her.

This couple seemed to be on good terms with each other when they came before.

It seems to be the same even now.

''Welcome, brave souls. It's been a long time.''

Long time no see. Long time, brave men.

Ekaras and Corfina thanked him.

'It's been a while. His Majesty King Ekaras.''

It's been a while. Queen Corfina.

Me and Rage curtsy.

'It's been a while. The black-haired Sage Lord. By the way, what are the heroes here?　What can I do for you, sir?

Ecclesiastes asks us as they sit down on the chairs offered in the guest room.

'Oh, about that, actually: ......'

I explain about the Silvery White Witch of the Castle of Sweets.

'How! So, then, could the anomaly in the Blue Forest be the work of that witch?!

Ekaras yells out in surprise when he hears my explanation.

''An anomaly in the Blue Forest?''

''Yes. As a matter of fact, there seems to be something strange going on in the Blue Forest these days.

Ekaras explains.

The first incident happened two months ago.

Demons from the depths of the Blue Forest began to haunt the streets.

At first, he thought it was temporary.

However, the number of monsters that appear on the streets is increasing and not decreasing.

Moreover, even unseen pollywogs began to show up, which made Ekaras and the others realize that something was happening in the Blue Forest.

The rangers, who belong to the kingdom, tried to explore the area, but it was too dangerous to get close to them.

Rangers are experts in outdoor activities such as hunting and gathering medicinal plants in dangerous forests.

They don't fight monsters for a living, but they know the forest better than anyone else.

If these rangers can't get to them, the forest is in great danger.