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"An escort to the Humane Kingdom."

Client: Lumeria Humanio

Reward: 120 gold coins (not including expenses)

Place: From the city of Farren to the Humane Kingdom

Contents of the request: Escorting HRH the Third Princess of the Humane Kingdom to the Humane Kingdom and the Royal Palace, and having a dialogue with the King.

Note: Farren doesn't have many guards because of his top secret visits. Do not tell anyone about your client's identity. You are not expected to absolutely obey your client's instructions, but unless your life is in danger, you will do your best to follow them.

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Perhaps because it was an early morning departure, there is no sign of people on the Farren Road.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world, but I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.

At present, we are discussing the route to the Humane Kingdom while having breakfast with the sandwiches that the landlady gave us when we left the Flying Dragon's Marquee.

The closest route is through the checkpoint. There are lodgings, but the number of adventurers and merchants coming and going is so great that it's not clear whether we can get a room or not.

'If it's just Lady Lumeria and Mr. Listiane, wouldn't they be willing to give you a room? The three of us can camp out in the field if we want.

'I'm not going to wield power for nothing. Besides, I'm here in top secret. I don't want to be too obvious.

If you'd given me a word of order, Your Highness, I'd go get you a place to stay...

'Huh...' I wonder who was on the way to Farren, trying to get rid of the guests who had already paid for their accommodation in advance?

You can't just kick me out! I just asked if you would give me a room for the Princess to rest in!

"Drawing a sword and holding it to their throat isn't a favor, it's a threat... it's a threat... poor Knight Listie!

"Passiiiiiin!

Lumelia's slap is still kicking ass today.

After a few derailments, Vilm and the others decided to take the route via the barrier and the inn, and they began to proceed to reach the inn before dark.





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When the sun was setting and the area was beginning to turn vermilion, they finally arrived at the outskirts of the inn town, their first day's destination.

They unconsciously let out a sigh of relief, but as they got closer to the lodging town, they began to notice something strange about it.

What was decisive was the black smoke rising from the inn town.

It was clear that they were not in the mood to cook rice.

'Is there a fire? Maybe we're being attacked by bandits or something. Let's go, everyone, get ready for battle as we go.

Ha!

Okay!

I understand!

The four of them, including Lumelia, quickly reacted to her command and rushed out to the inn where black smoke was rising.

''...What's going to happen when the target of the escort runs into danger on his own?

Wyrm followed the girls, dismayed by the actions of Rumelia and the others, as if he had no choice.





The inn town they arrived at was dominated by fear and confusion.

Normally, at this time of dusk, it would be full of activity, with customers pouring into the food shops and stalls in search of dinner.

However, the people who were fleeing from the city did not feel the slightest trace of such a luxury.

And that's as it should be.

The four of them jumped into view...

A stray dragon!

''It was a giant flying dragon that was rampaging around, destroying building after building in the inn town.

''This is ridiculous! Flying dragons are demons that live in the alpine region! Why are we in this place!

And that giant body... It could be a subspecies that was born out of mutation. Even ordinary flying dragons are A-rated...!

And we've got to get to them anyway! I'll be the bait, so please guide me in the meantime!

'Mr. Cunaria, don't take it easy. Listy, if you can get the people around you to evacuate, we'll join you!

Ristiane is astonished to learn that a flying dragon living in a flock has come down to such a flat area in the high mountains.

Meldina calmly considers the situation in spite of the unforeseen circumstances.

As Cunaria jumps out to be a decoy on her own, Lumelia begins to help evacuate the people with Ristiane in tow.

''Grrrrrr...''

When the flying dragon noticed the approaching Kunaria, it let out a low roar and threatened him.

Glaring back at him defeatedly, Kunaria held up a great axe, which could be said to be his favorite, relative to him.

(I don't know how much of my own power can be passed on, but...!)

I'm going to do my best...

Cunha, we'll cover you!

Meldina and Cunaria kick off the ground and leap at the flying dragon...

All right, hold on, guys.

"Kukin!

"Kokin'!

Squeak!

Hupe?

At the same time, the bones in Cunaria and Meldina's neck screamed as they were grabbed from behind by the back of their collars.

It must have hurt considerably.

Coonaria is sitting up, holding down the back of her neck and shaking with a purr, while Meldina is staggering around on the ground, unable to bear the pain.

The flying dragon also seems to have been disappointed by the too unexpected turn of events, and seems to be looking at the situation without trying to attack.

"Awwww..... What are you doing, Master?

"Hey, Ville, this is no time to mess around!

Cunaria and Meldina protest with teary eyes as Virum appears behind them, but the protested one is nowhere to be seen.

Virum goes straight out in front of the two of them and walks up to the flying dragon without warning.

''...! Grrrrrr!''

Virum, who was approaching too naturally, was slow to warn me, and the flying dragon switched the target of his threat as if he had just realized it.

''Alright, it's alright. I won't let those people behind me get to you, so don't worry.''

The flying dragon looks like it's about to bite him, but Virum doesn't mind at all.

He approached the flying dragon's mouth himself in a light tone and stroked its chin up.

At first, the flying dragon was wary, but perhaps he realized that Virum didn't have any hostile intentions, so he gradually reduced his snarl to a low growl and became more and more willing to be stroked.

''Good boy. Just stay quiet.''

"C'mon, C'mon, C'mon, C'mon.

As if following Virum's words, Fei Long sits down in a prone position on the spot.

Virum slowly walks around behind the flying dragon while touching the body as it is.

''I knew it. So this was the cause.''

What I saw was a single arrow that was stuck in the flying dragon's buttocks and was broken in the middle.

It was stabbed deep into the return part of the gut, and it was unlikely to be removed by the slightest or slightest movement.

''If something like this was stuck in me, I'd get frustrated and want to lash out. I'm going to pull it out, so just bear with me a bit, okay?

I don't know if the words came through or not, but when Virum poked at the broken arrow so as not to irritate it, the flying dragon saw it and closed his mouth as if he were gritting his teeth and meditated as if he were enduring something.

Vyrm didn't pull the arrow out in one fell swoop, but instead dug his fingers into the wound and dug up the arrow butt bit by bit.

It's not as much as screaming, but it will be painful to be directly touched and widened by the wound.

''Kruu... Kruun...''

A pensive cry could be heard from the flying dragon.

It took a little while, but Virum seemed to be able to pull the arrowhead out successfully.

''Cunaria. Get me some drinking water.''

'What? Oh, yes, sir.

After receiving clean water for drinking from Coonaria, Vilm washed the wounds by using it sparingly and applied the wound medicine (Luona grass) of Vilm's method.

Now that's good. Now, go back to your nest and get well.

Wilm urges him to avoid the treated area, tap it lightly and leave.

This is the end of the matter, I thought...

You! How dare you heal the flying dragon (that guy) that attacked the inn and then let him go!

It was Ristiane who came over.