103 Black lion (1/2)

Black haired wise man Chiyuki

Ten days after meeting the obnoxious clown, we finally arrived at the center of the Blue Forest, our objective.

The reason it took so long is because the number of freedom fighters we had gathered had become too great.

The more of them there are, the slower they move.

Ekaras was pleased, but according to the nobles who made this plan, they didn't think they would be able to gather a thousand warriors even if they recruited them.

However, more than three times the planned number of people had been gathered.

Therefore, the Veros Kingdom government was forced to make a decision on whether to select fewer warriors or rework their plans.

And in the end, they chose the latter.

Because of this, it took a long time to prepare and the march took a long time.

There were about 4,000 freedom fighters on their way to the Blue Forest.

It was quite a large army.

We rode on the Gryphon and Pegasus and watched the freedom fighters advance from the sky.

It was quite a spectacular sight to see the huge army advance.

However, the march is not a single, unbroken movement.

Although the freedom fighters outnumber the soldiers in terms of individual bravery, they are less disciplined as they become more of a group.

If you look down, you can see some of them walking around drinking.

General Porthos, who leads this army, must have a headache.

Is she okay? Mr. Chiyuki.

Nao on the hippogriff comes up beside me on the griffon and says.

'Come on, well, but there's no point in worrying about it. I've stopped them and they're going.'

I say coldly.

The place we're going is dangerous even for us.

I sensed something very dangerous from that clown.

So I advised him to call off the expedition.

But our freedom fighters spoke out against it. Don't hog the prey, they said, and don't take away the opportunity to earn money.

This doesn't stop me either.

At least let them help us.

That's why we're going along with them.

''Hey, I knew it. I wonder if Sirone's childhood friend is waiting for us?

Reno says uneasily.

Perhaps he's remembering the clown.

'I don't know about that. Reno. But I have a feeling he's not there. I don't know why, but I have a feeling he's not.'

Rage on the Pegasus says as he looks ahead.

There's a pink haze in the corner of Rage's gaze.

Probably, in that haze, there is the castle of Goji's castle.

However, Rage's words are a little disturbing.

What does it mean that he's not there?

I look at Nao.

But Nao shakes his head.

Nao has the keenest senses of all of us.

How can Rage be able to sense his presence if he doesn't understand that Nao?

'You're right, Rage, you're right. I don't think there's any Kroki in there either. Besides, if Kroki is there, he's probably already out there.

Silone, who was flying in front of us, says, glaring at the pink haze.

Apparently, Sirone is sure he's not there.

If Shirone, following Rage, is of the same opinion, then surely he's not there.

'I see, if that's what the two of you say, then he must be gone. But I don't think that clown will do anything. I'm sure he's going to try something.

They all nodded when I said that.

'You're right. ...... I can sense a bad feeling in the haze. If you jump in carelessly, you'll be in big trouble.

At Nao's words we see a pink haze.

'Ugh. There's something disgusting about it. Can we just leave the clown alone and go home?

Reno makes a tempting suggestion.

'I'd certainly like to go home. There's no reason to follow the clown's word in the first place.'

I say, looking at Rage.

'Ehhh!　No!　Kuroki may not be there, but that boy should be!　We have to see what that boy is up to!

Naturally, Silone objects to this, as she should.

She wants her childhood friend back. It seems that she can't leave the white and silver witch who is controlling him.

It is certainly true. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. I can't say no to that.

Rage smiles wryly.

As soon as I thought he wasn't the Dark Knight, this is it. It makes my head hurt.

'Well, good. I think General Porthos and his men are going to start camping. It should be tomorrow before they go in. We'll go down and rest ourselves.

I said and let out a sigh.

◆Goz, the Goblin Prince.

'Ahhhh!　The brave men are here!

The Great Hall of the Castle of Sweets.

The magical images show the brave men and women.

My mother sees it and panics.

'Goz!　Is Master Herkert not back yet!

My mother asks me, but of course she can't know.

That ugly frog goddess is not here.

She said she was going to do something to plant something and went away.

What makes me think I know in the first place?

'You can't say that, mother ....... I don't understand .......

I say to quiet my mother.

'Tsk!'　You are completely useless!　You!

My mother swears.

You really should die, you old b*tc*. I think, but of course I don't say it.

'Oh no. Maybe this is really abandoned~. Poor thing~

A man dressed as a clown says as he happily bounces through the air.

You can't see his expression because he's wearing a mask, but he must not feel the least bit sorry for you.