Dragonius' body had spread throughout the meadow.
　Naturally, it was difficult to collect it by Ray alone, but when Centaurs saw it, they naturally began to collect Dragonius' body to Ray's place.

"I'm sorry."
"No,"

　I say thank you to Centaur for bringing Dragonius' corpse, still young -- still older than Ray.
　When Centaur hears that, he replies with joy.
　For Centaurs, heinous Dragonius... That's exactly why Ray was so respectable for his ability to overwhelm the other person who had driven them so far.
　Even if the opponent is not a Centaur, but an opponent with only two legs, it doesn't matter if he has that strength.
　It was impossible for me not to be happy because I was thanked by such a person.
　Ray also stores the bodies of Dragonius, which the other Centaurs bring, in Mystiling one after another.
　Dorat is watching from a distance.
　It hasn't changed since we first met that we don't like Ray.
　However, it was an undeniable fact that if you could show your ability, you couldn't ignore it.
　However, I'm not going to do anything with Ray because he's shown this much power.
　If you fight with force, that's because you know you're the one who loses.
　Also... Dorat himself didn't want to admit it, but he personally confirmed Ray's strength and recognized his ability.
　The same goes for those who are now around the drats.
　That said, everyone felt that way about Ray, but it's another story.
　Some people see Ray's power up close and still don't understand it.
　For many people, it is completely impossible to understand what such a person is thinking.
　I don't understand, but there's no doubt that as long as we're friends, we can't abandon them.

"Mr. Dorat, can I leave that fellow Ray as he is!"

　That's why even if someone says such a joke, they don't abandon it.
　In this situation, if you think about eliminating Ray, it's you who will be eliminated.
　Dorat glares at him impatiently, asking why he doesn't understand that much.
　However, the glared at person doesn't understand why he is being looked at like that and opens his mouth in a puzzled manner.

"Do, Mr. Dolat?"
"You fool. Try to get a better grip on your surroundings. Be hostile to Ray in this situation. If we fail, we'll be kicked out of the village."
"Oh, my!"

　The man who says he doesn't like Ray wants to exaggerate everything when he hears Dorat's words... but when he sees those around him nodding in agreement, he can't say anything more.
　Indeed, no Centaur here will want to antagonize Ray.
　I want to fight...Some people may want to test their skills, but it's only about respecting Ray's ability and not wanting to antagonize him.
　Even the people in the village may not know what happened outside the village, but there must still be people who could see the burning hell Ray created from the village.
　Also, if you hear from those who actually participated in the battle, there are things you respect and appreciate for Ray, but no one will try to ostracize him... but it's really a small number.
　Even for those people, they should never want to be hostile to Ray.

"Besides, we were able to destroy Dragonius today, but considering the number of Dragonius, we really only beat a part of the team today. That's what we call a prominent part of the advance party."
"That's..."

　People around me look serious at Dorat's words.
　Dragonius is superior to Centaur in individual ability, but also superior in number to Centaur.
　No, the Centaurs may have been more numerous at first, but the battle over the meadows greatly reduced the number of Centaurs.
　That village is where the surviving Centaurs gathered.

(If possible, I would like the other surviving villages to join me, but it will be difficult.)

　Dolat breathes as he looks at the other centaurs around him.
　Most of the centaurs in this meadow are concentrated in this village.
　However, this is just about everything, not everything.
　In a small number of communities, there are those who know nothing about Dragonius, and there are those who believe that they can win by fighting Dragonius head-on, just like those who have been destroyed by Dragonius.
　Regardless of the former, the latter cannot feel the true strength, fear, and heterogeneity of Dragonius unless he actually fights for himself.

"Mr. Dorat?"
"No, nothing. If you think about the future, it might be better to move the settlement."
"But you wiped out the Dragonias who attacked you, so you won't be able to tell them about this village?"
"I don't know. Ray's magic was powerful, but given Dragonius' ability, some individuals may have survived."

　It was an undeniable fact.
　I couldn't deny Dorat's words because I had actually fought with Dragonius.

"Drat".

　That's what Dolat calls out to me.
　Looking toward the voice, Dorat has a sullenough
　Because it was Zai who was there.
　For Dorat, Zai is almost a rival.
　No, to be exact, I have a deeper and stronger rivalry than a rival.
　Nevertheless, when we fight, we often act together. ... That's what makes Dorat even stronger opposition.

"What do you want, Zai?"
"We're going back to the village soon. We need to report this incident to our chief and grandmother."

　Dolat nods silently to the words.
　Zai and myself. People gather around Zai even though they are almost equal in terms of ability.
　People gather around them, but not many of them are capable.
　It is also Zai who is close to a strong man named Ray.
　This situation was by no means acceptable to Dorat.
　...but if it was Drat who first met Ray, it is likely that the Centaurs would have made an enemy, Ray, in addition to Dragonius.
　I don't know... well, in the face of a two-legged opponent, I wouldn't have chosen to treat him in a friendly way.
　However, Dorat is also a leading warrior.
　I can understand Ray's ability well, and in that sense, if I found him, it is highly possible that he would have left without touching him.

"When we get back to the village, we're going to talk about the future. Please join us, Dorat."
"Okay."

　Seeing Dorat nod, Zai walks away.
　They were not friendly at all, but as long as they nodded in this situation, they decided that they would not participate in the discussions.

"Hmmm."

　Drat looked at Zai's back as if he didn't like it, but I know he couldn't afford to split up in earnest in the face of the overwhelming threat of Dragonius.
　What's more, two legs of Ray, a vicious monster, are also cooperating with Zai.

"We're going back to the settlement. Whatever we do, we need to report to everyone that this incident has ended well."

　After telling him so, Dorat was going back to the settlement with the scattering.





"Dragonius is annihilated! The village is safe now!"

　Zai screams, but there are people who look happy even when they hear those words, and there are many people who doubt... No, there are many people who suspect Nishinpachi.
　Those gathered in this village were those who had their village destroyed by Dragonius.
　That's why I knew the strength of Dragonius.
　There is no way I can honestly believe that they have annihilated Dragonius.
　I guess Zai understood those people's thoughts.Zai opens his mouth, glancing at Ray and Seto, who were watching from a distance.

"My new friend, Ray. He's a two-legged man, but his ability is real. Many people in this village could see the scorching hell."

　All the Centaurs in the village turn their eyes to Ray and Setho.
　However, his gaze is full of suspicion.

(This hamlet... may be just the Centaurs, but it seems to be understood that the number of feet is weak.)

　It has been said that there are two or two legs, so Ray can predict that much.
　Therefore, I felt that it was inevitable to be looked at like this.
　At least those who participate in the battle will not doubt Ray's ability as much as they have experienced it themselves, so they should gain the trust of those who were in the village.
　I would like to gather information on Anastasia and Fana as soon as possible, so I would appreciate it if you could come as soon as possible.

"That's a lie!"

　Suddenly, such a voice comes out.
　"Lies?" said Ray... and when the others turned their eyes to the voice, it was a familiar partner for Ray to be there.
　One of Dorat's followers continues to speak, pointing to Ray.

"That's it! That's what brought Dragonius here!"

　Those who were listening are surprised by the words.
　Why did Dragonius come here?
　And why was Ray there conveniently?
　It's actually just a product of chance, but for those who don't know anything, it's not strange to believe that Ray called in Dragonius.

"Hey, what are you doing now?"
"No, but can two legs call or manipulate Dragonius?"
"Hey, Mom. Did he kill Daddy?"

　Such a voice rises out of nowhere and spreads in an instant...

"Don't be silly!"
"Geez!"

　The fist swung with the voice blows off the man who said so when Ray called for Dragonius.
　Perhaps it was a very strong blow, but the person who was hit blew away and rolled on the ground.
　Then, when I look up... I know who hit me, I scream as if I was asking why.

"Drat, why?"

　At that word, Dorat says nothing.
　...No, I'm not saying anything, I can't say it exactly.
　If you open your mouth now, it's certain that you'll be cursing the man in front of you from the bottom of your heart.
　However, this village is now quite in danger.
　In such a situation, there was a possibility that the village itself would not be able to stand.
　A drat who thinks so and tries to control the anger inside him.
　Those around don't know what happened and what happened.
　If one of my companions suddenly criticized the two-legged opponent, then the next moment he was beaten away by a drat, so it's only natural.

"That two-legged... Ray is certainly an unpleasant fellow, but he risked his life for this settlement. You can say that this time Dragonius almost defeated Ray alone. It's no exaggeration to say that Ray saved this settlement."
"But he's got two legs and he's got a big head!"
"Who said you could open your mouth?"

　It is common to say that the strength of a foot is three to five times that of the arms.
　Of course, there are individual differences and race differences.
　When it comes to Centaur, whose lower body is specialized in running, how powerful is his foot?
　And if you're not kicked, you won't know exactly how powerful it is when you won't know exactly how powerful it is if you're kicked.
　... No, if you see the existence of Centaur blown away, you can predict how powerful it is.

"I wouldn't say that I couldn't have protected this village without Ray... but without Ray, the village could not have been intact. No!?"

　The man who was kicked off couldn't say anything by Dolat screaming like that.