Vol 5 Chapter 71 (2/2)

Even so, from the ancestors’ points of view, they were still as inept as before

When we arrived, the one to greet us was a led up

The ed than his actual years due to the enervation apparent in his expression

A few of the housing structures were partially destroyed, and the logs that had been erected around to defend the village had collapsed in some places

Perhaps they had been attacked tiers had the same tired faces

And they looked to us in fright

As I received those stares, as if they were looking upon an enemy, Novem, as quite close to me, spoke

“… It looks like we’re scaring them”

“We did coh”

When I said that, Novem kindly informed me

“It does look like quite a s over a hundred arht Also, they’ve likely been assaulted a number of times”

The nearby e as their feeding grounds

The frightful villagers looked at me from the s of the houses

When I returned their gazes, they slammed them shut

Marcus-san looked at them and spoke

“How unpleasant Even after we came all the way here”

While reed

“Perhaps because such a villainous-looking knight was aht for the soul For the that attitude”

From our point of view, it surely looked that way

But to the two of them, Novem spoke

“… Even if you continue to hold such sentiers”

Both of them looked in wonder

I was the same, but in my case, the Second was there to explain it

『Help has arrived? It’s because you guys hold such feelings that it’s no good at all! This is an area under direct ihts are obligated to protect! Who do you think you should be thanking that you can put bread on the table!? When bastards who don’t understand that hty…』

While the Second started to complain, the Seventh called out

『They’ve grown too large, that their roles have been divided Perhaps they don’t feel such a sense of responsibility for this land I’ll bet the palace is the sae falls to ruin, or finds salvation, it’s but a ment of an occurrence』

It wasn’t their responsibility

While it certainly wasn’t Marcus’s job, as he didn’t have any relevant position, if you asked whether or not it was his responsibility, the ansould be dubious

Marcus-san was a knight who didn’t even particularly want much work

But the very fact he was a knight gave hiation to protect the people

(They really have it rough Ihts and nobles)

Nove with us

“You gentlemen as well”

The man with a bad mouth to him nodded, due to his debt to her

“No, well, I’ll abide because I’ve been saved by you, but isn’t this village’s attitude the pits?”

The frivolous-looking man that was his comrade was the same

“Right We ran all the way here from Centralle and all”

The older h

“On top of receiving extensive treat a share of theirfrom? Sorry about that I’ll also be sure to caution them”

The older one did seem to be relatively reliable

I looked to the village chief, as busy conversing with Norma-san

With a pale face, he wasa desperate appeal

“So the last attack was this ? Then you’ll be safe for a while more”

“Don’t be like that! Please defeat theers who are too scared to even sleep at night They even lead along the goblins in the area, carry off the villagers, and… our casualties are already over forty!”

“We’ve only just arrived I need to give the troops some rest Please make preparations for a meal”

“T-that can’t…”

“If they attack again, we’ll be the ones to deal with them! You just have to do as you’ve been ordered!”

Looking at Norood at this rate

While a strict manner may be required to make people s?

I looked at the village

I did get the feeling that there were too few villagers

Using my Skills, I found that quite a few of the houses were now uninhabited

And…

“… This is bad Noveo tell Clark-san”

“What’s the matter, Lyle-sama?”

Novem tilted her head as she looked at me

The ancestors within the Jeere able to gain inforh me

The Second spoke

『Hippogryph? Like hell They freakin’ hid the big one』

The Third was in agreement

『Yes, if it was just a Hippogryph, I get the feeling it would work out one way or another…』

The Fourth spoke

『They really do sell for quite a bit But at this rate, you’ll be tortured to death』

The Fifth…

『Well, they are considered as a sort of boss of the Hippogryphs』

The Sixth

『Though they usually just take on the Hippogryphs as convenient henchmen』

The Seventh voiced the name of that monster

『I was a little uncertain of your victory up to know, but now it’s quite clear At this rate, you’ll lose I never thought… a Gryphon would be here』

The head and wings of an eagle The body of a lion

Much larger than a Hippogryph, a ferocious monster

A threat froryphs with thees were fated to disappear

In order to not stir up her fear, I spoke to Novem

“I’ll go ether If we’re going to be entering a break now, then we’ll have to park Porter in an appropriate place… I’ll have to find a villager to talk to as well I’ll leave the negotiations in those areas to you”

Perhaps because I had left it to her, Novem formed a smile

“Yes Then o with toothem”

(Right Even if they’re all women, if they have the numbers, it starts to look like coercion)

“Sorry Please do”

And in order to find Clark-san, I quickly walked away

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Finding Clark-san issuing orders to his men, I decided to blatantly tell him the truth

I wasn’t an acquaintance of Norma-san’s, and Clark-san did seem quite reliable

Hearing the inforave, his eyes opened wide

We spoke in the back of a s

Of how I had Skills

And of how I discovered a Gryphon with those Skills

“Gryphon, you say… that’s a foe to send the elites at It isn’t too great, but for a ion like ours…”

Clark-san’s mortified face had turned pale

I kneas rude, but I decided to ask

“About the aptitude of the captain and her knights, um…”

Clark-san shook his head

“Since they are part of a knight brigade, they’ve all been properly trained But all of them besides Captain Nor ere sent with this forht it would be this… while I know it may be rude to ask, has your Skill ever been off?”

Clark-san’s eyes were focused on my blue Jewel

“… Never There’s definitely a Gryphon”

“I see I did think this brigade would be somewhat reliable for the task at hand… while there’s the possibility you’re lying, it doesn’t see that comes to mind”

It seems Clark-san had found it suspicious froo on a dispatch with these members

Norma-san had been chosen as the cohts that were usually causing problems

And…

“There was a rumor about it That the economic difficulties would be solved if the overbloated number of nobles was cut down I see… I did hear that so the second and third sons take the house as of late, and that such a thing was difficult…”

I supported the man’s body, which looked like it would collapse

I wasn’t too knowledgeable about the matters in Centralle, but it was obvious there was an underside to it

The Fifth spoke in a low voice

『The bastard… it’s quite likely he already knew about it』

bastard likely referred to Ralph-san

The Seventh spoke

『He purposely let his daughters listen in on the information of the expedition to entice them? Well, those i Erase Lyle and Marcus, and have Miranda return to welcoroom as she’d fully finished her education, perhaps… Whatever the case, there’s little loss to him If Lyle didn’t take it up, tould die If Lyle accepted, and left Miranda with hihter would have returned It really feels like we’ve been rolling around on his hand』

The Sixth seemed amazed

『But the one who accepted the request was Lyle… it’s just that…』

For sorin in the Jewel

The Third laughed

『He’s really looking down on us If he thinks this is enough to take our heads, he’s way off』

The Fourth was the same

『This really is where we should get solory Those capital dogs will rejoice! I mean, it’s the party that took down a Gryphon! There’s a possibility, you et proo into an even greater state of ruin!』

The Second was of the same opinion

『If this nule village, I’ll bet there’ll bethe pissed faces of guys like that!』

I wonder why

The Ancestors all seemed to be quite happy

Clark-san looked atat his own faintness of heart

He gave an apology

“I’ave up here, I’ll be too shamed to even callto run, then please take along the women and children and…”

I smiled

And I spoke

“What are you talking about, Clark-san? This is your big chance”

“… Chance? No, Lyle-kun, I don’t want to say it, but a Gryphon is an enehly ranked ability is to take care of I’m not even sure if Captain Norma reaches ’uns should…”

He was beckoningtheir voices as well, so it was all too noisy

From Second and up

『Now then, first, let’s go get the cooperation of the villagers I thought this would be a good chance to teach Lyle about society, but this is quite interesting in itself…』

『If you seize hold of the troops, it’ll be easier… well, if they don’t obey, they can be used as et the villagers on your side, it’ll work out one way or another』

『Lyle, how about I teach you about the glorious ic of money? It’ll be quite a nice lesson to learn』

『What’s this… this thrilling sensation Get a grasp of the terrain, station your troops… wait in ambush, or press forth ourselves…』

『It’s a big one One that, in our time, ould co on the offense』

『The head sure et to stuff its entire body What’s unfortunate is you don’t have a place to show it off, I guess』

(H-huh… none of them feel very heroic at all A Gryphon’s supposed to be forer than the boss in the labyrinth, right?)

The Seventh seemed to only worry about the fact that we had nowhere to display it

In the first place, the point he was stressing wasn’t the important one

“It’ll be alright, Clark-san…”

『『『It’s finally getting fun around here!!』』』

I think I was probablyquite a complex expression

Clark-san looked to me with a pale face, for different reasons than before

The Ancestors were rowdy, and the words I let out to put Clark-san at ease…

“Let’s just have some fun with it”

Clark-san raised and lowered his head swiftly, as he nodded a number of times