It wasn't an increase in confidence in one's own power, but it seemed like he really said what he could.
　In fact, I expected that it would not be difficult for Ray to deal with that kind of person.
　Of course, that's just what I've heard, and as long as I haven't actually seen it myself, I can't say for sure.
　Still, it seems likely that we will be able to do something about it because we have fought a number of battles after moving from Earth to Erzine... whether or not an ordinary adventurer will experience it once in a lifetime.
　However, this world is not Erzine, but in a different way.
　Therefore, Ray thought that it would be better to be a little more careful in fighting here.

"I'm good at fighting against such a large number of people, but I need to defeat Dragonius individually, who has red scales that can withstand my magic."
"Well... if that red-scaled fellow can stand the flames, why not attack him in a different way?"

　Basically, there were few Centaurs who could use magic, but in the case of Zai, they ask me if I have any knowledge of magic.
　But Ray shakes his head at it.

"I'm afraid I can't do that. I'm basically specialized in flame magic. I can't use other magic, but it's not that powerful."

　As for death-size skills, for the time being, I will misrepresent them.
　That being said, Ray's explanation is by no means all lies.
　Dragonius is actually strong.
　There are a wide variety of skills that can be used in death size, but not many of them can deal a fatal blow to an opponent.
　So Ray's explanation, though a few lies, was by no means wrong.

"That's what it is. ... the chief?"

　Zai asked the drum for confirmation, but the drum shook its head.

"I don't know what kind of power Ray has and what kind of magic he uses. But if Ray says so, it's not wrong at all."

　When describing the drums, Zai can only understand if that is the case.
　In fact, Ray is a completely unknown partner for Zai, and considering that, it is impossible to pursue something here.

"My magic is powerful, but it's very special."
"...but you don't feel any magic from Ray?"
"Do you have the ability to sense magic?"

　In Ray's words, Drum nods that he is right.
　Zai had a mystified expression on his face at their conversation.
　For Zai, until now, only drums and other people called grandmothers could use magic.
　It is no wonder that everyone who can use magic has the ability to sense magic.

"What do you mean?"
"The ability to sense magic by some means doesn't mean everyone has it. In fact, I don't have that kind of ability."
"That's what it is. So... Ray is inferior as a wizard to the chief? But that magic is..."
"Say. I certainly have the ability to sense magic, but that doesn't mean I'm better than Ray as a wizard. ... Of course, I'm sure I'm better than Ray as a wizard."
"Is that what it is?"
"Well... well, Ray. I can hardly feel any magic from you. I don't think you have much magic after all that magic."Can I ask you why?"

　That's probably a question that came from drum curiosity.
　Ray knows that, but he shows the ring on his finger that he thinks it's nothing to hide.

"This is a magic item called the Crescent Ring... It has special effects, and if I wear it, I can hide my magical powers. To be honest, my magical powers are enormous. If someone who has the ability to sense magic in some way, like drums, I would be in a panic."
"...that's about it. I mean, if I didn't have that much magic, I wouldn't be able to use that much magic. In that sense, I'm convinced."

　Ray is a little surprised by the words.
　Because I thought they would say that they wanted me to actually take off the ring of the new moon and see how magical it was.
　However, the drum nodded convincingly just by Ray's explanation, and he didn't seem to ask me to take off my ring.

"I thought they'd ask me to take off my ring."
"If an old man like me can feel the magic of a wizard who uses such magic up close, his life will be shortened."

　drums that laugh cheerfully for some reason
　Ray didn't know why he laughed there, but anyway, he looked satisfied, so I don't think Ray needs to say anything in particularly.

"Anyway, today... I can't do it, but do you mean you're going to defeat Dragonius tomorrow?"

　At Ray's words, the drum looks at Zai with a difficult appearance.
　As the head of this village, I would like to follow Ray's suggestion.
　However, as a proud member of Centaur, not the head of the village, I wonder if Ray can completely leave the fight against Dragonius.
　Even so, I only got lost for a short time.
　There is no doubt that pride as a Centaur is important, but given his position as chief, there is no option not to accept Ray's proposal.

"Well, so please. ... But if anything happens to Ray, it'll be tough. Zai, I hope you'll take some of them with you."

　It was a pledge to send Zai as Ray's reinforcements.
　In fact, we are going to send the Zayes to see Ray's ability up close.
　Words from the thought that by doing such a thing, it will not taint the pride of the people in the village.
　Naturally, Zai can understand the meaning of the word.
　While feeling frustrated about my lack of ability, I bowed to myself... and to the drums that cared for the warriors of the village.

"Thank you, sir,"
"I don't care. ... But it's not me that's thanking Ray. To begin with, if Ray said he wouldn't take me, this wouldn't have happened. ... What do you think?"

　It's hard for Ray to say no if he's asked so after all this arrangement.
　Above all, you need directions because you don't know where Dragonius is.
　If you fly in a seto, you may be able to find where Dragonius is, but it depends heavily on luck.
　If so, it would be better to ask Centaurs who know where Dragonius is from the beginning to guide you.
　Also, Ray and Seto have no sense of direction, and it is not clear whether they will be able to come back here or not if they leave this village.

"Well, I need directions, and I don't know about the customs around here, so it would be helpful if someone familiar with that area came with me."
"Well..."
"Oh, that's a great help to me. It's just how long it takes to get to where Dragonius is."

　Ray wants to do something about it, as long as Dragonius' presence is fatal to Centaur's friendship in this world.
　However, at the same time, it was necessary to inform Dusker about this matter.
　What made Whisp a hole in the world, and where did Anastasia and Fana go?
　For the time being, it was necessary to inform the Dusker at least.
　The good news of the misfortunes is that few people know about Whisp.
　Thanks to you, there aren't many people who should share information in this case....but that also means that there are few people to share opinions with.
　However, it was Ray's decision to keep confidential in the current situation.

(Well, Mr. Dusker seems to have been taken good care of by Anastasia, so he might be confused.)

　At any rate, Ray must first inform Dusker of the matter.

"The distance seems to be five days each way, unless it has changed from the place previously reported."
"Five days... that's another..."

　Ray knows how fast a Centaur can run.
　I've been running with Zai and his friends from where I came to this world to where this village is.
　Considering the speed of movement at that time, it means that even Centaur's feet are quite far away from each other in five days.

(Did Dragonius come running that distance today? In that case, what did he eat? From the look of it, hunger... then, if you follow the traces of his mess... No, no. The men who fought today are only part of the advance party, if you follow the traces...)

　It's probably an advance party.
　In that case, Ray still needed to be guided by Zai and move.

"Okay. Then... the day after tomorrow. I'd like to say tomorrow, but I have a lot of things to do tomorrow. I'll do something about it, and then I'll leave the day after tomorrow. Is that all right?"
"If you like Ray, that's fine. We also need to make up some numbers."

　As for Ray, only Zai needs to be there in terms of directions.
　However, I guess Zai is going to take some people other than himself.
　And Ray tries to say something, but if that's all right with Zai, he won't say anything more.
　Ray still knows very little about this world.
　If Zai is needed in such a situation, Ray has no choice but to respect it.
　There is a mystery ring, so you don't have to worry about your luggage.

"As for the luggage, Mystiling... I have someone who has my death-size or twilight spear in it, so I can put it in and move it. It must be hard to move around with the luggage somehow."

　How much do centaurs eat and drink water a day?
　Other than that, a tent and other five-day trip... a ten-day trip is a matter of course necessary.
　If you think about it normally, moving with those things will slow you down a lot.
　However, there is no reason to worry about the package if there is Ray's mistilling.
　As long as this is a different world, or the mistilling may have malfunctioned, but from the experience of using magic items like death-size, twilight spears, and slapnil shoes... and most importantly, from the experience of using mistilling many times in this world, I thought it would be fine.

"That would be helpful, but... okay? Thank you so much for solving the Dragonius case."
"I don't mind. It will be helpful for us if we can move easily."
"Well, to be honest, I'm sorry, but this time I'll take Ray's word for it."
"Well, I think we've made up our minds. Ray, thanks to you, we'll save this village. ... Thank you."
"Do that after actually defeating Dragonius."

　As long as Dragonius has not yet been annihilated, there is a possibility that this strategy will fail even if you say thank you at this point.
　Of course, Ray was definitely going to make it as long as he came out, but he didn't know much about Dragonius.
　If so, we cannot deny the possibility that this operation will fail for some reason.

"Chief, Ray. Anyway, the preparations for the party should be over. Let's enjoy the party first. Because today we have a new friend named Ray... and with Ray's help, we were able to destroy Dragonius without anyone dying."

　At Zai's words, Ray and Drum looked at each other and nodded.