The next day, he tells Kaito that he was Warriors in Livina.

'Don't deny all our hard work!

I was pissed. Because I didn't have to summon Legion to do it.

I'm wondering what to do today, and come to think of it, I should have been able to get to the end of the Narr Swamp. I ask Kaito to tell me.

''Beyond the Narr Swamp is a mangrove forest. We've stopped attacking this place.

Why?

'It's described as a mangrove forest, but it's basically like you're going down a river. But the only way to get around that river is by boat, which is recommended.

If we have to build a boat to get there, it's a hassle.

Can't we swim there?

Maybe not. That takes a lot of courage. Have you ever heard of Kandil?

I know it... a small, carnivorous fish like the catfish in the Amazon. This fish is more feared in the Amazon than the piranha.

Kandil has been known to penetrate inside through holes in their bodies and devour them. It's a trauma class fish to say the least.

''...Are you there?''

They say there are a lot of them. It's recommended because a ship can do no damage.

I suppose that's true. But then there's something I'm curious about.

"Can't you fly?

'The mangrove forest doesn't seem to be able to fly for some reason. Apparently the warnings came up and the guy who ignored them and flew through the air with his magic, but in the process his magic stopped working and he fell into the river.

Holy shit! That was a close call...I was about to dive into the river at Kandil. Thank you, stranger. Your death will not be in vain.

"Let's make another raft.

You'd better make it right. If they break the raft, you're done for.

Yeah, he's gonna break it. Well, I guess I'll just have to make it right.

School is over and I'm going to the supermarket to do some shopping. Kaito is coming tomorrow morning, so I have to buy food for him as well.

I buy the groceries and log into the game. But Yugues-san isn't here. I asked Setia and Mir, but it seems they can't build a specialized ship, as expected.

So in the rain, we headed to the grandmother of a carpenter who sometimes takes care of us. However, even the grandmother couldn't make a boat.

Because she is not a shipbuilder. Very true. But she told me about a shipbuilder in the village of the Blue Men.

And first she told me about the best material for wooden boats. Cypress, in case you missed it.

Well, I could buy some, but I haven't been to Trent's forest since the zombie event. It's been a while since I've been there.

I log out early, then eat and log in. Then Yug was there, and I asked him about it, and he wanted to make it, but he didn't have the skills to make a quarry.

However, he said he might be able to teach me some skills if I told him about the shipbuilder.

Anyway, I'm going to get the cypress. The members are Koibito, Setia, Livina, Sefone, and Gray, all of whom have been restored to their original state from their animalization.

We've got Koibito and Setia wearing water-resistant shoes. As we walked to Trent's forest on foot in the rain for the first time in a while, I was able to feel the effects of the water-resistant snake shoes.

''Awesome...these...''

It's nice that my feet don't get wet, but it's easy to walk around.

It's not slippery, so this is a safe way to fight!

Setia and Love Fire would have to fight on the ground. Lily and the others can fly, so I equipped Setia and Love Fire for now.

It's good for both of you. We're soaking wet.

Not at all.

'Livina is flying, so what's the point?　Sephone, let's say when you're out of the shadows.

After defeating the Grey Wolf, you arrive in the Forest of Trent.

'Looks and feels the same to me.

It looks like this place is being cleansed, but it's not all there yet.

I guess it's still going to take some time. If only we could get the cypresses out...

I cut down the cypress tree while Setia checks on it. I'm impressed by how easy it was to cut down the cypress trees. What was that hard work at first?

Setia, Love Fire, and Gray react as I cut down three trees. Wood Golem?

Mr. Tact, there's someone here.

Oh, boy. I missed.

Did you get the numbers?

It's like there's more than one person chasing after one.

This is an NPC quest. We can't just leave it at that...

Let's head out for now. Koibito, Gray. You'll show us the way.

'Yes!　This way!

I took out my scarlet ring and headed with Setia and the others and first I found a robed person. Then rapidly, the sword of a knight in silver armor approaches the robed person.

You're not going to let him do it!

Teleportation!

I teleport around and flick the knight's sword.

'Huh?'

'What?　Who are you!

That's your line. You're not a Freetian knight in shining armor, are you?

Setia and her friends join them, and they are joined by five others. Hmm? This guy.... he looks familiar... where have I seen him before? What's for sure is that the armor is from a country I don't know. It's a beautiful armor based on white, but looking at what I saw earlier, I don't think I'm going to like it.

'You're a summoner...and you have a demon race with you. Even a forest rube and a beast alone are sinful and your actions deserve to die a thousand deaths!

Setia, Love Fire and Livina responded to those words.

'Who is this redneck of the forest?'

I'm a cerian beast!　It's not a beast!

'I don't know what you're talking about, like it's a crime to have them with you?　If you're going to talk about sin, why don't you think about what you said first?

It's obviously a racist remark. But the knight in front of him was extraordinary.

'Don't talk to humans!　You're disgusting!　You are evil for your very existence!　Hey, there, Summoner. It's not too late. Now quit being a summoner and become a priest. Then our God will redeem you.

These guys....that's it. These are the Gones. Info is on its way.

"Are you finished with the summoner?

Don't give us that kind of information.

I don't want to. My salvation is to be with the summoners. I don't need your god's salvation.

Setia and the others are impressed.

''...Summoners are still sinful. But we'll let you off the hook for now. Give the girl over there to us.

Oh, you're a girl.

No. You were gonna kill him, weren't you?

Of course. That girl is the child of our godless parents. She deserves to be judged.

You get killed just for denying God... don't you realize again how crazy Gones is.

Then the girl speaks up.

'Your father and mother have not denied God!

What did you say? What do you mean?

Shut up!　Our God knows everything!　When our God says sin, it's sin!　Die!　Bonnavant!

I stop the knight's fine sword.

'You're in my way!　Summoner!

Yeah. Because I believe this kid more than what you said. Besides, you insulted my people. I'm not mature enough to keep my mouth shut. I'm afraid you're going to have to be spanked.

We keep our distance from each other.

"Very well. Then I'll have the girl executed!

The knights in front of him became the enemy and could be identified.

Goneth Solemn Knights?
?　?　?

Gones, the Solemnity Wizard?
?　?　?

Gones the Solemn Archer?
?　?　?

Clergyman Gones?
?　?　?

We'll be in a fighting stance. Then Love Fire synchronizes to tell us.

'Brother Tact. I don't remember much, but isn't this the person I fought in Fretia's castle?

"What?

I don't remember his name, but I'm pretty sure he's the knight who got groped by the love fire in Fretia. Didn't he run away when the zombies arrived?

The way this is going, I'm sure he's running to Gones... but it's just not right. How much would you run to Gones? There's no chance, though, since we're dealing with zombies.

Then, Livina and Sephone come in sync.

'These guys are probably receiving skills higher than my hypnosis.

"Hmm. I'm disturbed by the light element, but I do sense a hint of the dark element.

Oh. That's the story. So I guess we can't kill him.

What are you going to do?　Mr. Takuto?

'Let's tease him a bit and then neutralize him... and be careful not to let him die.

When they all agree, the former Freetian knight comes in.

'Bonnavant!'

My spinning kick hits the former Freetia Knight's crotch as it plays off the fine sword that's thrusting at me.

It's just stupid to deliver the same attack over and over again. Learn the battle and then come back to it.

The man fell down just as he did with the love fire.

''You!''

How dare you call Robert!

Oh, that's what his name is. This guy. And then Sephora appears from my shadow.

"Ha-ha-ha!　I descend!　I'm sorry, but I'll let my mistress, the Demon King, take care of you guys!

You've been waiting for the right moment to come out in style.

Don't tease me!

One of them slashes Sephone with his light sword, but Sephone revives and the curse-annihilation seal is activated.

''What, what!''

'Hahaha!　I am the vampire who rules the night!　Such a sword of light won't work!

Hee~. It doesn't work. I didn't know that.

"It can't be!　Light sword!　Oh, what?　Why can't you use the light sword!

'What are you doing!　Go for the summoner!

After all that, you're going after the summoner after all.

"Heavy Slash!

You can't do that!

Love Fire stops the attack.

''Does Beast Fuzzy interfere with it!

'You're in my way!　I won't let my brother Takuto mess with you!

Love Fire pushes back. These guys, I can't see the level, but they're weak. Love Fire holds the silver sword in the opposite direction.

'One flash!'

You'll be blown up with a single blow to the gut. The armor will keep you alive... maybe.

Now, the three of us in the back were already done.

''For being so enthusiastic, you're weak.

Absolutely.

A solemn clergyman is trapped in Libina's lewd dream wards and collapses with a pathetic face. It's not a good look for a clergyman to make.

The Solemnity Archer is about to be numbed by Setia's lightning magic arrows. The Solemnity Wizard is seized by Gray before he can use his magic.

Now, is that enough of a punishment?

Livina, take care of everyone.

Gladly!

Wait, wait!

It's just a stroke of luck that they're all men.

Thank you for the meal.

Now, what do we do with these guys who are falling down in a pleasant way?