"To our new friends... and our friends' cooperation has protected this village!"

　Hold up the wooden cup that everyone was holding on to the words of the drum and drink up the drum's words.
　Ray alone was a tea with a distinct flavor that the Centaurs drank because they were not very good at drinking, but almost everyone else drank.
　The few exceptions would be children.
　However, the children drink alcohol diluted with water, alcohol, and animal milk.
　Anyway, drink up the liquid in the cup that everyone put up.
　...some of them, like Dorat and his followers, could not necessarily welcome Ray's presence, but as long as the elder drums welcomed Ray, no complaints can be made.
　In addition, as it is an undeniable fact that this village was saved because Ray was actually there, we could not destroy such a benefactor's welcome party.
　The elder Drum in particular has a strong influence within the Centaur family.
　Therefore, even if there is something I think about Ray's existence, I can't say it here.
　And above all...

(Father)

　Dorat mutters in his heart about his father, Drum, with mixed feelings.
　I was proud that I was fully active in this village and demonstrated my presence.
　However, at the same time, I know that it is inferior to Zai, who is my age.
　It's frustrating, and I even get angry at my own lack of ability.

(But... if it weren't for Ray, the damage to this village would have been great. I guess I have no choice but to thank him this time.)

　While feeling comfortable with the heat of the sake burning his throat, Dorat looks around.
　It's because Ray defeated Dragonius that we're having a party like this.
　If it weren't for Ray, it would have done a lot of damage to those in the village.
　If that had happened, I would not have been able to pretend that everyone was having a party with a smile.
　Thinking about it, I was thinking about enjoying this party without thinking about it now.





"Rae, this food is delicious. It's a specialty of this village!"

　Woman... No, a girl younger than Ray, who is still ten years old, gives Ray a wooden plate of food.
　At first, he curled Ray's existence far away, but he must have gotten used to it, even if it's only a little.
　Seto also has a large presence in this case.
　At first, the Centaurs didn't know how to deal with the Gryphons they had never seen before, but Seto made the most of their inherent friendliness.
　No, it is right that Seto did not aim at it and did not try to attack himself, and he seemed confused, so he walked up to it.
　As a result, Seto was accepted.
　Even if the world is different, women, children, and in some cases men have been overwhelmed by the loveliness of Seto.
　...in the case of a man, I think he's lovely and at the same time grateful.
　Many people were saved by Seto when they were in trouble against Dragonius with red scales on the battlefield.
　For such a person, it was impossible not to be friendly because he helped me and showed such a lovely attitude.

"LOL".

　Seto happily eats the chunks of meat served.
　The livestock in this village is not abundant because many people who have fled or evacuated from it have joined together.
　Even so, they are killing a few sheep and goats because they are happy that they defeated Dragonius...and some people were injured, but no one was killed.
　Seto was rightly pleased to be served a well-grilled dish of meat.

(It must have been nice for Seto not to be afraid of his size.)

　Ray looks at Seto looking happy as he eats sweet-and-sour fruit-grilled meat.
　Although Seto is loved in many places, including Gilmoo, there are many people who are frightened by the figure of Seto, who is about three meters long.
　Such people are frightened at first, but as soon as they come into contact with Seto, they will get used to it.
　Ray was able to anticipate that Seto would be happy because there was no step to be frightened by Seto's presence at first.

(But I'm not surprised to see Seto, is there a Gryphon in this world, or maybe there is one in this meadow... even though there is a Centaur.)

　There may not be everything Ray knows in this world.
　It was natural to think about it, but I still have a strange feeling.
　However, even in Elgin, the Gryphon was a very rare monster, so it would not be surprising if it were rare in this world.

(We also need to gather information about that......if the Gryphon is a rare monster outside of this meadow, it's very likely to be targeted.)

　If the authorities in this world ever want a glyphon, it will naturally be a big fight.
　If that happens, it could involve the Centaurs at worst.
　Considering that the number of Centaurs has already been reduced by the attack of Dragonius, there is no way to retreat even if anyone wants Setho.
　That is why it is necessary to investigate various things in advance in order to prevent such a thing from happening.

"Ray? What's wrong?"

　While eating kushiyaki, Zai asks mysteriously.
　You must have questioned the serious expression on your face at the feast.
　Ray opens his mouth while looking at Seto.

"This world... are there any monsters around here?"
"No, it's my first time seeing it. Even the elder said he didn't know."

　Ray is convinced by Zai's words that Gryphons are rare around here.
　However, I do not think at all about returning Seto to Ergen or leaving him here just because it is rare.
　In the first place, without Seto, Ray has the question of how to act against Dragonius.
　What Ray is trying to use this time is a fire whirlwind that he has used several times.
　However, this fire whirlwind cannot be caused by Ray alone.
　It is possible only with the cooperation of Seto.
　Other than that, Seto should be half of her body to Ray.
　...there is also the question of what to do with the means of transportation without Seto.
　Ray is often with Seto, so the smell of Seto is so ingrained that ordinary horses don't like it.
　As a matter of fact, this is a settlement of the Centaurs.
　When everyone moves, they run on their own feet.
　Then, without Seto, Ray will either run on his own or move on someone's back.
　Ray didn't want to bother Centaur that much.

"Is Seto rare after all? I thought it would not be unusual for Ray to be in this grassland."
"Well, even where I was, it was known in its own way, but no one had ever seen it before, well, the Gryphon isn't usually such a friendly monster, so if you encounter it, you'll be killed."

　First of all, Ray says so, thinking that he's not lying.
　In fact, in Gilm... no doubt, the existence of the Gryphon is very rare in the Kingdom of Mileanna or in the Ergen as a whole.

"Well, then, should I stop treating you like that?"

　Zai's eyes are on the Centaurs who love Seto.
　If it's such a rare monster, I think it's better to treat it with more respect.
　But Ray shakes his head at Zai's words.

"Seto is usually friendly. I'm happy to be treated like that. I'm sure he'll like it. ... Of course, it's only for friendly partners."

　in a friendly manner toward a friendly partner
　That was Seto's stance, and so was Ray.
　... No, precisely because Ray was acting like that, it would be more correct to say that Seto was influenced by it.
　So, as long as everyone is friendly, Seto doesn't have to do anything.
　Ray's explanation convinces Zai if so.

"The day after tomorrow... I'm sure you'll have a lot of trouble, but please take care of me."

　The subject changes suddenly.No, I guess Seto's case was actually a prelude to talking about it.
　Given Zai's serious personality, Ray could have predicted that much.

"Well, it was five days each way. It's going to be a pretty long trip."
"No, will Ray carry my luggage? If so, maybe one day... maybe two days less."

　Five days each way, ten days for a round trip, requires so much luggage.
　Moreover, centaurs eat a lot because they are large.
　...although Ray, who is smaller in body than Centaur, is not much different in terms of quantity of food.
　Other than that, if Ray attacks Dragonius, the red-scaled Dragonius will survive, and the other colors of Dragonius will survive if damaged.

"Can you shorten it that much?"
"It's just a prediction. I don't know exactly what it is until I actually act."

　Wouldn't it be possible to move faster with a set basket?
　Thinking so, Ray offers a suggestion while bringing pickled leafy vegetables to his mouth.

"""Among the magic items I have, there is a set basket for Seto to grab and fly." I think we can move faster with that, but what do you think?"
"In the sky... Are we flying?"

　What came out of Ray's mouth was probably totally unexpected for Zay, too.
　Asking so with a timid air.
　For Ray, he frequently flies on a set and has used a set basket more than once.
　That's why I agree with Zai's words.

"To be exact, they don't fly, they go into huge baskets, and Seto grabs them and carries them."
"It's impossible."

　After hearing Ray's explanation, Zai immediately declares.
　What? Ray looks mystified by Zai's appearance...and unexpected expression.
　It's because I didn't expect Zai to reject his opinion so easily.

"We are creatures that run on the earth. If that's the case, you don't know what's going to happen if you fly. ...it is possible that you could die of an unexpected shock."
"That's..."

　I don't think it's going to happen at all the time.
　Ray thought so, but it's only because he's Ray.
　If Centaurs in this world have such characteristics, flying in the sky is suicidal behavior.
　You'd rather run on the ground normally than take such a risk.

"Okay. If Zai says so, I'll do it."
"I'm saved. I'm not going to lose to anyone if I'm going to run on the ground, but I don't want to fly in the sky as much as possible. ...and where Ray goes to sleep..."
"Oh, it's all right. I have something to do tonight."
"... errand? But going out on the grass at night... no, if Ray is good, isn't it a problem?"

　The night meadow is a time for a variety of animals, monsters, or bandits to move around.
　Even the centaurs of this village don't get out so easily at night.
　...but Ray has the ability to burn most of Dragonius to death with a single blow.
　It was certain that whatever struck us would be easy to deal with.
　Well, Ray could have expected the bandits to attack him.
　Ray's real ability, called bandit eating, will be shown.
　The existence of monsters can also be welcomed in the sense that they bring back information about this world.

"Well, I'll stay here tomorrow night, but I have something to do tonight and tomorrow during the day, so please do it with that in mind."

　Zai nodded firmly to Ray's words.