Dragonius came.
　As soon as those words resonate in the village, the situation of the village changes completely.
　Many people, including women and children and old people, looked anxious.
　On the contrary, some people are excited about fighting.
　Zai and his friends, who were by Ray's side, are also like that.
　However, those in the village understood what Dragonius was and what was going to happen, but Ray and Seto were different.
　No, Ray understood that there will be a battle in the future, but he doesn't understand what Dragonius is.

(From the name Dragonius, is it related to dragons? If so, was the problem with this village related to dragons?)

　I guess so from the sound of the name, but in a way, Ray thinks that this is a great opportunity.
　As Ray, if possible, he needed to improve his reputation in order to gather various information in this village... and not to be entangled by people like Dorat for silly reasons.
　In that sense, it's not a bad development for Ray that the existence of Dragonius has arrived.
　This is not an interesting development for this village.

"Dragonius? What happened?"
"It's an enemy."

　The only thing that comes out of Zai's mouth is that word.
　Nevertheless, the words have a very distasteful tone.
　That's enough to think that if there's someone called Dragonius in front of you, you can kill him right away.

"Enemy? ... I think that's the reason why this village has grown so big, and I'm sure it's true."
「……」

　What Zai replies to Ray's words is silence.
　But it was obvious, of course, what the silence meant.
　As Ray expected, Centaurs are not a race that is in charge of hegemony in this world.
　Of course, from the perspective of Zai, Dorat, and many others, there is no doubt that it is a powerful race.

(Then perhaps Dragonius has recently come to this meadow, and is the territory of Centaur... or is it possible that the sphere occupied?)

　Ray has such doubts, but things go on in a short time.

"Calm down so that animals such as sheep, goats, and cows don't go wild!"
"Get ready to evacuate the girls and children and girls!

　Many men shout as they run through the village with the peculiar speed of Centaur.
　Those who hear that voice do what they have to do, while everyone holds back their fears.
　Still a little kid... even a Centaur who was the same age or thought to be younger than Ray was doing what he had to do.

(It's not that no one is confused, but as far as this goes, it's safe to think that the whole village is calm enough.)

　Ray glances at the village of Centaur and opens his mouth with his eyes on Zai.

"Well, shall we go? I don't know what kind of person attacked us, but it's certain that we can fight back as long as I'm around."
"Hey..."

　At Ray's words, Zai tries to say something.
　Zai did not want Ray to be involved in this case as long as he was not involved in it.
　However, Ray checks the surroundings with Seto, as if he knew how Zai felt, and proceeds toward the direction of the armed Centaurs.
　It was my honest feeling that Zai didn't have to worry that much because Ray was not trying to fight for this village without any particular aim.

"Don't worry. I'm not doing this without any particular aim. I'm just helping out because it's profitable for me."
「……」

　I'm not sure if I believe Ray's words... Eventually, Zai nods.

"Okay, that's fine, but the pay isn't that big."
"Oh, that doesn't matter."

　It was unexpected for Ray to receive a reward.
　But I don't know how long Ray will be here.
　So if there was money in circulation around here, it would have been a big profit for Ray, too.

(If possible, Grimm would be happy if there were some rare materials.)

　Ray can be in this world largely because the holes connected to this world are fixed by the Grimm.
　If that's the case, I wanted to get as much as possible if there was anything Grimm would like.

(I don't know what Dragonius is, but I wish I could do something like a monster. Since it's Grimm, I'd be happy to study it if I became a monster from another world.)

　It's a curious Grim in a different way from Anastasia.
　I don't even know if Dragonius is a monster, so there's no point in thinking about it at this point.

"Zai, we're going to fight together, so tell me what Dragonius is like."
"They are... invaders."

　Zai mutters bitterly, as if he were grinding his back teeth.
　The words are not difficult for Ray to guess what Zay is thinking either.

"Invaders? Weren't they around here... on the grass?"
"That's right. I started coming a little while ago."

　How long ago did you mean exactly?
　I didn't think so, but I can't hear it unless I know what kind of calendar is used in this world.
　I didn't wish it were the season, but I don't know if there are four seasons in this world or in this meadow.

"So what about Dragonius' invasion? Do they raise livestock on the grass?"

　If there are people who are going to invade this grassland, then there are people who need it.
　And the grass is still needed for livestock... for sheep, goats, pigs, cattle and horses.
　That's what I thought, but Ray's prediction is denied by Zai.

"No, we are what they want."
"... us?"

　When asked to repeat, Zai nods.

"Yes, Dragonias is a carnivore. They want our livestock for that."

　Ray is convinced by Zai's explanation.
　From the word us, I thought maybe Dragonius was also predatory to Centaur.

(In this case, it is correct that it is our livestock.)

　Even so, as far as the current situation goes, I think it's better not to talk about it, and I urge them to move on.

"But if you want livestock, why don't you raise your own livestock instead of going out of your way to attack this village? Fortunately, this is a grassland. You don't have to worry about food."
"I think so, and I suggested so to them, but... they recognize as precious that they don't raise themselves and take them away from others."
"That's... another... bandit?"

　Ray's perception is that such people are just bandits.
　And when the other person becomes a thief, Ray, who is also known as a thief-eater, is getting motivated.

"Wait. Unfortunately, Dragonius and others are not bandits, though they are somewhat like bandits."
"...why? You're going to force me to take it away? Then I think I could call you a thief."Even as he says so, Ray realizes that the word bandit is understood.

(Strangely, the meaning of the word doesn't make sense. What's going on with this? By any chance... did Japanese people come to this world in the past?)

　I have such a question, but now I decide that there is something to think about before that, and I urge Zai to move on.

"Thieves steal not only food but also expensive things or women. But the Dragonians take away only food."
"...is that so?"

　The moment I hear those words, Ray's motivation is somewhat diminished.
　Ray's hobby is bandit hunting because he can make more money.
　If anything, magic items are more of a goal.
　The thief attacks the merchant, and Ray attacks the thief and acquires the magic items that the merchant has.
　Of course, it's not that Ray intentionally attacks merchants, it's just a coincidence.

"In other words, if you defeat the Dragonians, you won't get any treasure? Well, I don't know what will happen if you defeat the bandits around here."
"Well, if I dare to gain... the land which the Dragonians ruled. However, most of the local creatures are eaten to death by the Dragonians."
"It's also... greedy, or loyal to the appetite."
"Oh, that's why everything you can eat on the spot bites you, and when you don't have anything to eat, you go to the next place."
"That's why Dragonius turned his attention to this next place."

　At Ray's words, Zai nods with a serious expression.
　Looking at Zai, I understood why there are so many Centaurs in this village.
　In other words, Centaur, who had already been attacked by Dragonians and fled, must have gathered here.

(Is that why Dorat was acting like that? ...there is a good chance that he was like that from the beginning.)

　As far as Zai is concerned, Centaur was the strongest in this meadow.
　However, many settlements were destroyed by Dragonius... in other words, it may have been unpleasant to Dorat that there was a stronger presence than Centaur.
　It's not strange to think that it was that kind of attitude.
　However, there is no need for Ray to take it into consideration.

"Anyway, I wish I could defeat Dragonius?"
"...yes, but Dragonius is constantly starving. No matter how much you eat, you won't be satisfied at all. Still, my body is big and I eat a lot."
"Wow..."

　As long as you have a huge body, you can understand that you eat a lot.
　But how much food do you need to keep eating without satisfaction, as many people describe Centaur as big as Ray?
　While talking about it, Ray, Seto, Zai, and Zai's friends arrive outside the village.
　Already outside the settlement, the men of Centaur... no, all those who could fight, even women, were gathered there.
　Ray, looking in the direction the Centaurs are looking at, sees a great deal of dust approaching.
　I don't know exactly what Dragonius looks like in the cloud of dust.
　But by the expressions of the Centaurs around him, it is clear that Dragonius is not the one he can manage with plenty of time.
　Zai, who had explained various things to Ray before coming here, is now looking at the smoke with a serious expression.

"Well... Zai, I'll ask you just in case, but you can't communicate with Dragonius, can you?"

　Zai looked at Ray's words and asked him what he was saying, but he nodded, perhaps remembering that Ray didn't know much about this area.

"Yes, they don't use words... well, given that they communicate with their own calls, maybe that's what language is. However, we cannot communicate."
"I see. One more thing. If the grassland burns, will this village be adversely affected?"
"Yes, but it would be trivial compared to the damage done by Dragonius. In the worst case scenario, all you have to do is move from village to village."

　After confirming so, remove the death size from the mistilling and start casting spells.

'Flame, show yourself the destruction which is one of Thou shalt be, and Thou shall burn all, extinguish and extinguish all. Bring about great destruction, and sacrifice it for a new rebirth.'

　Ray's magical powers produce condensed fireballs, and Ray invokes magic while being watched by all the Centaurs around him... no.

"Burning fire!"

　With those words, the fireball flies toward the smoke of dust.
　It was a long way off, but still the ball flew on... until it produced a burning hell with a blast.