"Is this a village of dark elves... what is that big tree! You couldn't see it from the outside at all!"

　As Earth enters the village of Dark Elves, he screams, saying he can't stand it.
　Watching it, Ray thinks it's a normal reaction.
　At the same time, however, I was not surprised to see Seto...
　The world tree was completely invisible from the outside, but once you enter the village like this, you can't mislead your eyes.
　The size of it, which can reach as high as 200 meters, is something that attracts attention.

"Polo, polo!"

　Polo, riding on Earth's left shoulder, wags his tail like a dog or something, perhaps excited to see such a world tree.
　There were nine soft tails swung around and repeatedly struck Earth's face, but he didn't seem to care if he was used to it, and after he had finished screaming, he was simply fascinated by the world trees.

"Are you surprised?"
"...that's surprising, isn't it?" I've been to many places, but I've never seen such a huge tree before."

　Stunned, Earth responds to Ray.

"And what's more, isn't it strangely powerful? It's like I got that impression from a dungeon I saw before... No, it wasn't as powerful as this."

　That remark surprises Ray this time.
　It's the word God in the dungeon.
　Of course, each dungeon has a very different characteristic.
　It is no wonder that there is a divine image, as there are altars where Elena performed the succession ceremony.
　Though he understands it, Ray is still surprised by Earth's words.

"Did you dive into the dungeon?"
"Huh? Oh, a long time ago." My acquaintance Nicholas went underwater with a party led by him."
"Did you capture it?"
"No way! We couldn't even get to the bottom. I went down to the third basement, where I got the material I wanted, and came back quickly. I've tried to capture shallow dungeons elsewhere with my acquaintances."
"Roll around!"

　For some reason, Polo prides himself on Earth's words.
　Earth reaches for Polo with a small smile on his face.
　A comfortable polo that is stroked.
　As he caresses Polo, Earth opens his mouth with a happy smile.

There was a powerful monster in the material. So, the reason I was able to defeat the monster was because of course. That's why I'm acting so important."

　He's complaining a little, but he's got a gentle look on his face.
　It was obvious that he cherished polo, even though he said something or other things.

"And yet..."

　Earth's gaze turns to Ray when he suddenly stops stroking his polo.
　What lies in that gaze is pure surprise.

"I'm a Tamer, too, but you've made a good companion of Gryphon monsters,"

　That was a legitimate question for Tamer.
　the Griffon of Rank A monsters However, considering that it is a rare species, it is essentially a monster equivalent to Rank S.
　It was surprising to Earth that he had tamed such a monster.
　Because he's a Tamer himself, Earth understands how great it is.
　The reason why I'm not as surprised as he says is probably because I'm a Tamer.
　Tamers associate monsters with individuals...I understood that the means of taming were very different.
　It's not unusual to even tame dragons depending on their direction, since that's the unique talent they have.
　Earth thinks, turning his eyes to Yero lying on Seto's back.
　A man who only has a nickname of crimson is different.

(I'm sure this kind of guy will be called a man like this. ...I can't lose either. I'll make him a hero by all right.

　I've liked heroic tales since I was little. Over and over again, I asked my parents to tell me heroic stories almost every night.
　Having grown up in that way, naturally I start aiming to become a hero.
　At first he was a child who knew absolutely nothing.
　That's the kind of thing that makes me want to hit myself now, roll my head around the ground.
　Still, the adults around him, adventurers such as Birsh, Sannison, and Shines, and, above all, Liv, who can say that he is the closest adventurer to me, helped me to become a hero.
　He was then involved in a number of commotion, each time surviving with his partner Polo.
　The result is the current status of Rank C adventurer.
　Being in the position of a Rank C adventurer when you're not even 20 years old is not enough to be described as being a good hand at all you have to say is that.
　But... yet it certainly falls far short of the achievements of the little boy before Earth.
　I can't stand being beaten by a boy younger than me.
　renew one's determination by showing one's inherent positivity
　Earth has been in crisis many times, but it's this positivity that has helped us overcome it.

"Oh, crimson,"
"Ray is fine."

　At Earth's words, Ray caresses Seto, who rubs his head against him.
　Ray was used to being called crimson, but he still wanted to be called by his own name.

"Well, then, Ray. That Gryphon... It was Seto, wasn't it? May I ask you how you tame the set?"

　In answer to Earth's question, Ray mutters privately whether he's here.
　I knew it would be a question that would be asked one day, since I was supposed to have been a tame on the other side.
　That's why I don't feel particularly upset, and I speak while remembering my settings.

"I've been brought up by wizards in the mountains since I was little. From that time on... that's what I've known since I was born. So if you ask me how I took the time, I have no choice but to answer it. what?"
"Grull".

　At Ray's call, Seto exclaims "Yes.
　Seeing Seto on Earth's left shoulder, Polo inclines his head slightly mysteriously.

"Pororo?"

　Seeing Seto, Polo looks directly at Ray and Seto. 　
　As a rare species, you might feel something about Seto as being equivalent to Rank A Monster.
　Watching Polo's situation, Ray thought it might be a bit tasteless if the topic continued, so he hurriedly changed the subject.

"Where did you find a rare monster like carbuncle?"
"Huh? Oh, Polo. Polo was near my village. At that time, I only thought it was a squirrel-like monster, not a carbuncle. But thanks to this guy, I've been through a lot of dangerous things. what?"
"Porl!"

　Polo prides himself on Earth's words.Those around me feel somewhat relaxed about Polo's appearance.
　Carbundles are a rare species, with nine tails on top of them. In the sense of scarcity, it was no match for Seto, a rare species of Gryphon, and Yero, a child of the Black Dragon.

(If you think about it, it's amazing to have three rare monsters like this come together.) If anyone was studying monsters, they would definitely want to stay here. no matter how much you pay.)

　From Earth's left shoulder, Polo leaps and lands right next to him lying on his back.
　Given its small size, it's a very high leap forward.
　Furthermore, the nine tails sway each time the polo moves, and I feel like reaching out.

"... well, here it is it is." So what are we going to do now? For now, it doesn't matter whether Marina or Optis put Earth in this village."

　Before he knew it, Ray, fascinated by nine tails, coughed up and asked Marina.
　Ray feels like going around the woods a little more, but this time his client is Marina.
　Besides, Marina knows much more about this village than Ray does. It's been about a hundred years since I came back.

"Well, I'd like to look around the woods, if possible, but what do you do with the earth? I and my old man, if we see the streets of Lagdo, we may make a fuss again."

　Everyone looks convinced, perhaps remembering the incident the day before.
　Ragdo's attitude toward Ray was overtly hostile.
　It turned out to be Ray's new moon ring, but in the case of Earth, there was little reason to convince Ragdo.
　It may be unusual in the sense that it is a rare species of carbuncle, but it is not clear whether it will convince Ragdo.

(No, if you don't let Ragdo see you otherwise, maybe that's all right. Besides, the treatment of the world tree, which had been a problem, has already been completed, and if we can solve the problem of the forest... I see, then Earth, which is taking the time of carbuncle, will be a military force.)

　With a moment's thought, I suddenly cast my gaze into the sky.
　The sun was rising just above the sky, and it was almost noon.

"...Let's eat first and head back to the woods in the afternoon." How about Earth? I don't think I've brought any particular food."
"Well, I've just brought it,"

　Saying so, Earth pulls the dried meat and baked bread out of his waistbag.
　As an adventurer, it's a normal meal, but it's a sad experience for the party who's been eating warmer and tastier than in a poor village or town cafeteria because of Ray's mischievousness.
　Earth, however, has a point to make.
　Dried meat and bread are just preserved foods. They originally intended to hunt animals or monsters in the woods for food.
　Polo, in particular, shows great ability in the field of hunting.
　When you find prey with a keen sense, you can catch it instantly with the electric shock you are good at.
　It's possible to numb them without killing them, but it's quicker to kill them because they're going to kill them in the end.
　In particular, the simultaneous firing of Kujo's electric shock, which became possible under the influence of Kujo's nine tail, was powerful enough to be called a monster of rank A.
　Both Earth and Polo are good at hunting, so they only have about three preserved meals.
　Earth tried to say that, but before that Marina spoke.

"Then you'll eat with us." I won't pretend not to serve food to anyone who comes from the cloth out of concern for the forest."
"...the ingredients are just my supply."
"Oh, then, does Ray tell Earth to put up with that kind of preserved food?"

　Vichela asks Ray so, but Ray shakes his head at it.

"I haven't said that much," I just thought it would be all right to ask my opinion."
"Huh, wouldn't it be the same when I asked Ray? If it was Ray, would you just have Earth as a preserved lunch? We'd eat warm food in front of him.

　Having been told so, Ray agrees to invite Earth to dinner without saying anything more.

"Why don't you join Earth for dinner? I'm going to serve oak meat today."

　Ray tells Marina as he turns his eyes to her, but Marina nods without changing her expression.
　Basically, he disliked oak as a dark elf...and as a marina with the most outstanding beauty in the dark elf, except in terms of eating.
　This neighborhood, along with Jusla and Audovan, has a distinctive sense of dark elf.

"Do you like it? No, if you're going to treat me to dinner, I'd like to welcome you here."

　Earth looked at Ray and asked him, with a happy expression on his face.
　Now that you've entered the village, you've got to go out to hunt prey.
　Or you could buy food at a restaurant, but I still don't want to spend too much money on earth.
　Since I didn't have that much room in my pocket, I was willing to treat you to lunch.

(I didn't expect the bow to be taken that far.)

　I remember the amount of money I paid for my partner's care on my back, in a different way from polo.
　The reason why I came to this forest is to replenish some of the money I spent on the maintenance of my bow, so if I could save money, I would welcome it very much.
　In addition, Optis ignored Marina's request to hear a report from Ragdo, and left the scene to attend the World Tree Recovery Party, which was being held by an acquaintance, and Marina smiled broadly--though her eyes were not smiling--and saw him off.