274 Gill (1/2)

It's already morning and I'm getting better. Our ships were damaged by the lizardmen's rampage but I think Two Teeth worked on it and fixed the damages. Our lizardmen friends aren't that friendly towards us like we expected but we're slowly doing our best to make our relationship better. The lizard boss was able to recruit around less than two hundred of his members to help us but it's like one tenth of his remaining forces. He tried his best but they still don't trust us and I can't blame them after all that happened.

”I'm sorry but this is all I can gather. Your friends did a serious damage to our forces that we can't really lend you too much support.” The Lizard boss said.

”Don't worry about it. I didn't really expect that much but I guess this will work. Please lead us to the other leaders to explain to them what we're trying to do.” I replied. I need to gain their full trust to make this work.

”We will guide you to our main headquarters but I'm sure some of my fellow lizardmen are now heading there to warn our leaders. I'm sure they won't like the idea and will increase their defense and lay more traps so we should be more careful.” The Lizard boss explained.

”Oh, ok but I'm a bit curious. How come you can talk but your smaller friends can't? Also, why do you say Kachaa or something...” I asked curiously.

”Kachaa is kinda our expression and how my subordinates talk and I say that a lot when I'm angry. Anyway, I guess you can categorize me as one of your people call ”Normal-type Bosses”. I was once a normal lizard man and can't also talk but after training and learning, while getting stronger, I became like this. I guess we became smarter the more we rank up.” Well, that explains it.

”Do you have a name? Also, if there are stronger lizardmen like you, can you tell me more?” I asked.

”I don't really have a name so you can just call me whatever you want. For my superiors, we have someone we call the ”Lizard King”. Before we were driven out, he's still a ”Rare-type Boss” so we were not able to defend ourselves and gladly, he survived. He's a good leader but he has a temper issue and now, he reached the ”Legendary-type Boss” and he's being guarded by two ”Rare-type Bosses” and a few Normal ones. He will be hard to convince now that he has the power to take back the island with his group.” It explained to me. I can say that even though they're monsters, they are well organized and they respect their leader.

”Then I'll call you ”Gill” for the obvious reason. Also, I know you wouldn't believe this but I have a Legendary-type Boss within me and he's kinda stubborn but I trained him and that's why he lends me his power now.” I replied.

”DON'T FORGET ABOUT ME!” Ugh...Kyut, don't shout.

”Anyway, don't worry too much. I'm sure if he's smart enough, he won't reject my offer.” I give him a guarantee but it's easier said than done.

”Well, if you say so and thanks for the name. Still, be careful. Our King is not ordinary Legendary Boss, his physical and magic attacks are superb and his defense is also off the charts.” Gill replied. Well, I'll figure something out.

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We started sailing and I can tell that we are all well rested. No reinforcements to retake the island either so I guess the Lizard King they are talking about is not that dumb to send another bunch of lizardmen lowbies. I guess he really wants to invite us there to test our power with his own hands. This will be a tough one.

Now, our ship formation is different. Our ships are beside each other while our lizardmen friends are guarding our ships. They surround our ship and being led by Gill. They're swimming pretty well, unfortunately, I can't swim.

”You look serious, is everything ok?” Hmmm? It's Chara and beside her is Osia. I guess she's also concerned with what happened to me earlier.

”I'm fine. I guess I just need to visit a doctor soon. How about you guys? I'm sure you are bored.” I asked.

”We're doing great! Well, I haven't really been to places like this my whole life so experiencing this kind of adventure is really a gift from God. I'm thankful that I'm here with you guys!” She's still cheerful as always.