125 Gypsy Wizard (2/2)

But it's definitely coffee.

I didn't think I could drink coffee in this world.

”Kepler. It smells better than the bean tea I've had before. What does that mean?

Tona tilts her head.

'Oh? Have you noticed that? Dear Tona. This bean tea is actually made from the undigested seeds from the scented cat's pussy that ate the red fruit. Apparently, the scent is better with these undigested seeds, Lady Totona. I was surprised that the seeds I happened to discover while I was eating would be as fragrant as this.

Yeah, Kepler. Great find. Very tasty.

Tona and Kepler laugh at each other.

It seems best not to think too deeply about how they could have discovered it by accident.

'Well, Kepler. I'll cut to the chase. I want to go to Arnac. Can I borrow a ship owned by the Mage's Society?

Totoona says and Kepler shakes his head.

'That's it, Lady Totoona. The Association used to own the ship ....... It's gone now.'

Funny?　It must have been there before. What do you mean?　Kepler?

'Actually, Lady Tona. There have been a number of unexplained disappearances recently.

Mysterious disappearances?

'Yes, many troop merchants have gone missing recently. And just recently, there was an incident in the nearby kingdom of Taueleth that went missing, and we sent the Society's sorcerers on a ship to investigate it. ...... That entire ship has gone missing.

Kepler scratches his head like he's in trouble.

There's no point in having someone who's been sent out to investigate a missing person's case go missing. Kepler's head must be hurting, too.

But still, what's going on?

”Tau'eret Kingdom. The Kingdom of Taueleth, which I believe has a large population of horsemen.

'Yes, Lady Tona. And the people of the Sphinx have been busy, too. There may be something going on that we don't know about.

Myself and Totoona looked at each other.

'Yes, we might find out if we went to Arnac. But I'm in trouble for not having a ship. We might have to just keep flying by magic.

Well, at worst you'll have to do it.

I've flown from the Republic of St. Renaria to Nargol in the past.

So there's nothing I can't do if I want to.

I wish Glorious had been able to bring him with me. ......

If Rage and the others found out, there would be a fight.

That's why I didn't bring Glorious, who was conspicuous.

'Kepler. Do you have any other vehicles? Are there any hippogriffs living nearby?

No, Lady Tona. The hippogriff is not here.

Anything else?

'Yes, ....... Speaking of which, the chimera has been popping up in this neighborhood lately: ....... But in the chimera, it's .......

The chimera?

I couldn't help but squeal at Kepler's words.

The chimera is a demonic beast with the head of a lion, a goat, and a dragon, with a tail that is a snake, a composite of various animals.

I wanted to meet the chimera once because it has a very unique appearance.

Some of the chimairas have dragon wings, so they can fly.

If we catch them, they could be vehicles.

'Yes, a chimera. At first I suspected that the chimera was the cause of its disappearance, but as far as I can tell from examining the case, there is something that doesn't seem to be a chimera, so I'm looking for another cause.

'Lord Kepler. Where is this chimera?

Are you trying to catch the Chimera? It is dangerous. Although not as dangerous as the higher level dragons, the chimera are vicious. We are planning to send out a strike force soon. It would be better if you don't do that.

It doesn't matter if they aren't as good as the higher level dragons.

Besides, I'd rather catch it than be defeated.

It's okay. Kepler. Kroki is strong.

Tona said, and Kepler looked at him intently.

'Well, if he's as good as he's rumored to be, I suppose it's possible: ....... 'I understand. I can show you the areas where the chimera are found.

We have a deal.

Let's get the chimera.

But before we leave, I have some things I need to do.

'By the way, Tona. Maybe you'll meet the brave men of light. I want to hide my identity as much as possible because it might lead to a fight. ...... Can you prepare something to hide your face?

Totoona is surprised when he says that.

'Kroki is strong, but you're refraining from being brave enough to be a brave man of Lena? But I like the part about trying to avoid a fight. Kepler. Can you get Kuroki some clothes or something to cover up in?

'Yes, Lady Tona. As much as you can provide in your association. However, if you are going to hide your identity, I think it would be better for you to take off all the clothes you are wearing at the moment. Since there are so many snooty people in the Gypsies.

Kepler offers some advice.

The Beastman (Beast Man) certainly has a nose for it.

Some of them may know the scent of Nargol.

'I understand, Lord Kepler. Would you mind keeping the clothes you are wearing now here?

I'm currently wearing the ubiquitous shirt and trousers from Nargol.

It's not a problem to take them off, as long as they're not wearing the ring that matches the Coona.

It's an easy task. Then I'll have them bring you some clothes and other things.

Kepler calls a staff member and tells him to bring the costume.

A few minutes later, the staff member comes over with a lot of cloth.

I look at them and pick them up.

Every one of them is just a white cloth.

”That Lord Kepler. What is this?

'I had a man in the Society bring you something to wear. Do you not like it?

Then I remind myself.

Most of the men I had met before coming to this room had only one piece of cloth around their waists.

The sorcerer-like person was not wearing a thick robe, as Toni now wears, but rather a simple piece of white cloth wrapped around his waist.

In other words, this is the only kind of clothing we have.

Besides, as far as I can see, there is nothing that looks like underwear.

Perhaps there is no custom to wear underwear.

If you think about it, beastmen basically don't wear clothes.

Centaurs are always exposed.

Perhaps that is the custom of the entire Gypsies.

What do we do?

It's like women wear dress clothes, but I'm not comfortable with women's clothing.

It can't be helped. Let's take this huge piece of cloth and put it over the top and make a hole just for the eyes.

That should hide your face.

”No, Mr. Kepler. Thank you, Mr. Kepler. Now we will drink it.

Take a large piece of cloth, cut a hole in the eye and put it over the top.

I can't see it myself, but it would be a rather unusual outfit.

'Kroki. It's quite an interesting outfit.

Tona laughs a little.

But I can't help but laugh at her.

There might be other ways to do it, but as long as she hides her face, it's inevitably fishy.

If that's the case, this curious outfit would be fine.

'Please don't laugh. Tona. And then, if you can, can you call me by a different name? They'll know who I am.

No matter how much you hide your face, if they call you by your name, they'll know who you are. There's no point.

A different name?

Yes, it's a different name. It's what's called a pseudonym. Can you name it whatever you want?

Tona thinks for a moment as she says this to herself.

'All right. Kuroki. Then how about the one who beats you (Medjed)?

This is how I came to call myself Medjed.