Dorat's words were also surprising to the Centaurs, who had been watching what was happening around themselves.
　Ray is also surprised that Dolat, who thinks he doesn't like it, says such a thing.
　However, it is also true that Dorat's protection changed the way the Centaurs looked at Ray, who remained in the village.
　Ray was thinking of increasing his influence in this village and getting information about Anastasia and Fana, so I am very grateful for Dorat's attitude.
　However, it was honest that Dolat didn't take such an attitude to protect Ray, but as proud Centaurs, they wanted to avoid degrading the person who saved their village.
　If Ray says thank you to Dorat, Dorat will certainly not like it.

"Anyway, it's true that Ray saved this village."

　As Zai agrees with Dorat, so does Zai.

"Ray just came here today. I'm going to have a party for Ray today. ... But under the circumstances, we can't have a party appropriate to Ray's performance. Will you accept it?"
"Ah... well, I'll enjoy it. But I can't drink, so I hope you'll do your best in cooking."

　When Ray says he can't drink, some Centaurs look contemptuously at him.
　For Centaurs, not being able to drink is a shame for them... no, maybe they think it's a shame for men.
　However, I can't say such a thing to Ray, who saved the village, and now I'm silent.
　It is probably because I understand that considering the current situation, I cannot do such a thing.
　Ray was aware of the people around him, but there's nothing to worry about... I wonder if it's okay to hold a party in the current situation of the village.
　Many centaurs are now gathering in this village.
　If that is the case, it was natural to question whether the amount of food should be limited, and whether it would be okay to consume it at a party.
　Of course, some people may have moved with livestock when they joined them.
　However, considering the case of Dragonius, Ray can also predict that few people were able to join with livestock in that way.
　If we were to have a party in such a situation, wouldn't it be better to serve the food inside the mystifying?
　But Ray didn't do that after all.
　The Centaurs welcome you, so if you act as if you were serving food in this situation, you might lose face.
　Being already a proud race, I didn't want to ruin the face of Centaur as much as possible.
　If it was absolutely necessary, it would have been a different story.

"Okay, get ready for the party! I'm going to get Ray to meet with the chief."

　At the words of Zai, the Centaurs begin to prepare for the feast.
　There is no doubt that food is scarce, but a feast is not a bad story, either, in the sense that it raises morale or brings together people from various communities.
　Some people think so, while others simply want to enjoy the banquet in the sense that it will blow away the dark atmosphere that was floating in the village.
　Ray was watching the situation of such people, but he was taken by Zai to move on through the village.
　As a long time ago, he seems to be living in an exceptionally large tent in the center of the village.

"That's amazing."

　Ray mutters, looking at the tent.
　For Ray, I think other tents are great enough, but the tents in the middle of the village are very different from other tents.
　Twice the height, three times the size... no, such a tent that makes me think it's bigger.
　Ray had heard that tents in the village were basically portable, but he even wondered if they could be carried around.

"Right?"

　Seeing Ray surprised, Zai tells him with satisfaction.
　For Zai, Ray's presence has always surprised him.
　If that's the case, I'm very happy to be able to see such a surprising scene for Ray.

"Now, let's go in. ... The chief is not strict with manners, so you don't have to worry about that."
"That will save me, too."

　Ray didn't like formalities, and above all, Elgin's common sense may not be understood in this different world.
　Also, as long as the Centaur chiefs were dealing with them, it was more likely that Ray's common sense would not be understood.

"Excuse me, sir. I brought Ray... a hero who saved the village."
"Go inside."

　The voice I heard was short, but still powerful enough.
　Still, Ray doesn't give in to the power and goes into the tent.
　The first thing I saw was... Centaur in the middle of the tent.
　No, Ray didn't know if he could really describe the other person as Centaur.
　First of all, the size is different.
　It is larger than the ordinary Centaur and about the size of the Dragonius.
　And the next thing that surprised me was that the long man sitting in the tent had eight legs, twice as many as four.

(slapnyl?)

　In Ray's knowledge, an eight-legged horse is a monster called Slapnil.
　In some cases it is called a divine beast.
　At any rate, there is no doubt that he is different from ordinary horses.
　...In addition, Ray's shoes are called Slapnil shoes, which can be said to have something in common with Ray in that sense.

(Is it possible that he can run in the air like Slapnil?)

　Ray thought about it when he saw the Centaur chief in front of him, but he smiled and talked to him.

"Are you Ray? I am the head of this village, Drum Kell Ladish. ... I hear that thanks to you, this village has escaped from the clutches of Dragonius. Thank you."

　In terms of age, drums, which we call elderly, bow to Ray as they say so.

"Long!"

　It's obvious how much it is when you look at Zai, who brought Ray all the way here.

"Shall I introduce myself? I think I already know it, but it's Ray. I saved this village not just to do justice or anything like that, but simply to thank the Centaurs. So you don't have to worry so much."
"Hmmm, it feels better to be so clear. ... But why do you sell me a favor? If I had the power of the Lord, I wouldn't be able to do more."
"Not really."

　In fact, Ray has enormous magical powers, and his fighting power is so high that he is nicknamed crimson.
　However, even if you have that much power, there are things you can't do accordingly.
　At the very least, in this unknown world, you can't just find two people, Anastasia and Fana.
　That's why I've been indebted to the highly mobile Centaurs ...It was an undeniable fact that it happened more than halfway through.

"Well, there seem to be a lot of reasons. I'd like to help you, too. But do you know what's going on in this village? I'm going to help Ray, but now I'm just going to survive... No, I don't know if I can survive."
"Dragonius?"

　Drum nods to Rei, who says the word outright.
　Considering today's battle, the situation is obvious, so there is no need to be impressed by the word Dragonius.
　But to Ray, the existence of Dragonius makes no sense at all.
　I saw Centaur in various comics, novels, anime, and games when I was in Japan, so I understood it somehow.However, compared to Centaur, Ray cannot understand the existence of Dragonius at all.
　The upper body is a monster based on a lizard, and the lower body is a giant lizard.
　Other than that, Dragonius, whose scales are red, has enough defense to withstand even Ray's magic.
　And most importantly, hunger is the main feature, hunger.
　Hunger than reason or intelligence manifests itself, thereby eating at random.
　It's the same in the hostile Centaur, where Ray actually sees Centaur, who has been eaten flesh by Dragonius.
　From Ray's point of view, it is appropriate to treat him as a monster, and Ray actually recognizes it as such.
　However, that is Ray's perception, and Ray doesn't know what will happen with the common sense of the world.
　But... that's why Ray had something he could suggest on drums.

"It's the Dragonius, but... in some cases, I can wipe it out. Oh, no, no. I don't think my magic works for the Dragonius with the red scales, so except for the Dragonius with the red scales."

　In fact, Ray and Seto can defeat Dragonius, who has red scales.
　However, as long as I couldn't kill them by magic, I had to kill them one by one with my own hands.

(Oh, no, maybe I can manage with the red armor of the Flaming Emperor?)

　The red armor of the Flame Emperor is a skill that concentrates and condenses Ray's magical powers.
　Even if you can't defeat it with ordinary magic, the red armor of the Flaming Emperor is a powerful blow with direct magical power.
　Ray's prediction is that nothing will be invalidated until the attack with the Flame Emperor's red armor.
　However, even if you use the red armor of Emperor Flame, you will basically defeat one by one, so even if the speed of the battle itself increases, the basic way of fighting itself will not change.

"Is that... true?"

　It may be because Ray's words were too unexpected.
　After nearly ten seconds' pause, the drum finally returns that much.
　Drums know the strength of dragonias as a matter of course.
　That's why I couldn't honestly believe that Ray said he would clean up easily.
　However, Ray's ability has actually been reported, and drums have been able to see a glimpse of the scene where a burning hell was created from the village.
　If that's the case, I didn't expect Ray to say anything that he couldn't doable in this situation.
　But... Centaur pride makes Ray wonder if it's okay to leave the annihilation of their enemies to... complete strangers.

"Oh, that's true, but I hope you'll listen to my request."
"What is your request?"
"There are a few. First of all, ownership of Dragonius' body should be mine. And if you find any Dragonius other than the red scales, let me know. I'm looking for someone, as I told Zai. It's not Centaur, it's two women with the same two legs as me, Anastasia."
"Well, I've heard about it."
"And... well, if you have any weapons or tools of any strange ability, please let me know."

　Originally, I wanted to refer to it as a magic item, but from my experience talking to Zai, it seemed that the name of magic item has not spread in this world.
　Of course, it's just that the Centaurs don't know about magic items, but there's a possibility that magic items exist elsewhere... especially in countries where humans make themselves.

"... well, that doesn't matter either."

　Ray is relieved by Drum's words.
　If this condition was not acceptable here, it was necessary to consider negotiations with the Centaurs.
　However, Ray still had little idea how many magic items there were in this world.

"Then I don't mind that condition. I'll destroy most of Dragonius. ... Is that all right?"
"I should like to ask you, but do you know exactly how many Dragonians you have?"
"I don't know exactly. But from the look of things like the Zay, the guys who just fought were not just the main squad, but the advance squad's... that's part of it, right?

　It's hopeless for Centaurs.
　In fact, a close battle was finally fought against Dragonius, who had survived Ray's magic and had almost all those who could fight in this village.
　But... still...

"But what's the matter?"

　Ray would simply say so.