124 Beastmans country (2/2)

'How is this country, Rage, how is it?'

Ishtia says with a huff and a laugh.

In the first place, this Ischthian kingdom was dedicated to Ischthia.

It was originally a different name, but Ishtia had it renamed.

Bat Shept is ruling this country on behalf of Ischtia.

''It's an interesting country. I never thought I'd see so many beastmen.

Rage looks out.

In the city center, which can be seen through the gap in the thin silk curtain, the people of the Ishus Kingdom are prostrating themselves with their foreheads on the ground.

If this is a normal scene, it's going to be hard to just go out.

It's certainly the first time I've seen this many beastmen (beastmen): ......

I look out as Rage does.

'Yeah?　What's that?

I could see something moving behind the people who were prostrating themselves.

The shadow was moving to match the Mikoshi.

There was something unpleasant about that movement.

'Oh, I see that Chiyuki has noticed too. It looks like someone is targeting us from a while ago.

Rage seemed to have already noticed it.

'Hmmm, looks like you're after me. Interesting.

Ishtia seems to be enjoying herself despite being targeted.

''I'm sorry! My great God! I didn't expect to find such an offender!

Batshept puts his head on the floor and apologizes. 'I don't think I need to do anything that bad.

'It's fine. By the way, do you know who he is?'

No. ....... I don't know anything about it. I don't believe there is someone out there who wants to kill the great God.

Perhaps it was because of the presence of an infidel in the country under his own control, but Batshept was shivering pitifully.

'Oh really? I was wondering if you knew anything about this, since the security is tighter than usual.

Apparently, I didn't overlook the fact that the security is too tight.

'That's what I'm talking about: ....... That ...... recently. The Great Sphinx has sent word to me to increase security.

There was a triple the security for that reason.

Batochept doesn't seem to know anything about it.

'Tight security? I wonder what's going on?

Ishtia tilts her head.

'Well, good. All we have to do is get those guys over there. They might know something.'

'No! No! I'll have security come and get you right away! Men! Catch the transgressor!

Batshept hurriedly tried to move security.

'You're late. They're coming at us.'

That was when Rage said that. An explosion occurs on the road ahead where the palanquin is advancing.

You can hear the screams of the people.

The portable shrine is lowered. The bearers of the portable shrine and the dogs draw their swords and prepare for it.

What are you doing? That smell?

Mixed in with the smoke from the explosion, I smell a strange odor.

”Disgusting smell. Probably for the dog people.

Ishtia is right, the dogs out there will start to suffer.

Most of the country had no idea we were coming in the first place.

And yet, they are able to do all this in spite of it.

They were certainly preparing to attack us at any time.

I activate my magic and see the raiders in the smoke.

Those in front of me in black are coming at me with their swords raised.

''Mr. Rage! shu......

I'm about to say that we have to do something about the attackers, when I notice that Rage isn't there.

'Chiyuki. If it's Rage, he's already out there.

You're fast. I didn't notice.

I follow Rage's shadow with magic.

Rage is standing on a portable shrine.

”I don't know who or what you are, but it's my job to protect the beauty. I'm going to take her down.

Rage says this and draws his sword of light.

He's still unnerving.

My head hurts.

'Rage-kun!　They're human!　Don't kill them as much as possible!

I'll send word to Rage with magic.

My magic tells me that the attackers are human.

Maybe they are being manipulated.

'Ok!　Chiyuki!

Rage moves.

Its movements are lightning fast.

In the blink of an eye, they take down the attackers.

And in a few seconds, he defeats all the attackers.

''Thank you, Rage-kun.

When all the raiders are defeated, Ishtia and I get off the Mikoshi.

That's my girl. You're good. Rage.''

Is it because Rage protected me? When Ishtia gets off the palanquin, she says happily, ”You could have managed it without me.

I'm sure you can handle it without me. I'm sure you can handle a guy like this.

Rage looks behind us.

I turn around and see someone behind me.

'Pi?! Pistis God?!!!!

How long has he been behind me? I didn't notice it at all.

Pistis shouldn't have been with us in the first place.

And he didn't fall for my magic earlier.

He might be a pretty good user of hidden forms. With his power, the attackers would have been fine without Rage.

In the first place, even Ishtia, a god, should be stronger than a human.

In other words, there was no danger to Ishtia at all.

'Hmmm, you're right, there was no danger. There was no danger. But as expected of a brave person like you, Raina. There aren't many people in the god race who can notice Pistis.''

Thank you for that.

There's a good vibe to it.

But I can't do that right now.

''That Ishtia. I'm sorry to see you enjoying yourself, but I think you should treat the guards and the people around you ....... Besides, we need to check out the attacker.

I say, and Ishtia gives me a look that says she's just noticed.

She doesn't seem to be interested in the attackers or the injured.

'Oh, well. 'Batshept. If anyone is injured, you should treat them.'

'Yes, great God! If any of you are conscious, return to the palace immediately and bring help!

Batshept orders the dog people who didn't fall in the smoke.

Some of the dogmen start running.

”Well, the attacker,” they say. It looks like a human, but who do you think it was? If you're being manipulated, we need to help you: ......

I approach one of the attackers.

The attacker is all in black. I can't see his face.

Then I notice the crest on the hilt of the attacker's sword.

”Is this the emblem of the evil eye? Could it be that you are a worshipping snake!

I exclaim.

'Oh, you know a lot about this. 'Oh, lady. That's right. Those guys are definitely the snake congregation.

Pistis says with a sly smile.

Apparently, Pistis was aware of the identity of the attackers.

The worshipping serpents are people who worship Diadna, the queen of snakes.

I found out about that cult when I did some research on Diadna before.

They are also known as the Murderers, an evil cult whose mission is to sacrifice many human lives to the Queen of Snakes.

We don't know when such a cult was born, but according to the literature, it is speculated that it was created by a human whose mother is Lamia or Gorgon.

I didn't expect to meet the worshipping snakes in a place like this.

'I didn't expect to find a congregation of Deirdona in a place like this. Is this the reason for the heightened security? What do you know about it?　Pistis?

No, Lady Ishtia. I don't know exactly why, but something is happening. But something is happening.

I'm pretty sure that the '20/20'

His tail wagged as Pistis laughed, his tail wagging.

'I see. What's going on here? Sounds interesting.

Ishtia smiles inappropriately.

Why is that? His smile is similar to Rage's.

Maybe he likes roughing it up just as much as Rage does.

I wonder why? I felt like there was trouble waiting for me where I was going.