I'm so indebted to you.

　Kara's grandmother, Mitic's health has improved and she has finally recovered enough to put up her wards again, so Lasse and her team's work is done.
　After finishing their duties, Lasse and his teammates were paid and had to leave the village, but all the inhabitants came to see them off.

No, no, it's our job, too.

"Not only do we guard the town. Thanks to you and your men correcting the roads, it is easier to get to other towns, and thanks to the Kraken, the children have access to many herbs. The list of other details is endless.

　It's not that you can't have a good time, but you can't have a good time.

(The profit margin was questionable with just the escort mission, so I just took it on the side.

"No way, Mr. Kueller!

　The children are saying goodbye to the Kraken and other demons.

That's enough!　I'm not a kid!

　But it was Kara who was being selfish.

That stupid grandson of hers. Anyway, I'm grateful to her. And thank you for coming to rescue me against the curse of the devil.

"Devil's curse?

　Suddenly a disturbing word is said and you roll your eyes.

Yes. I was sick and the demon I'd sealed away. That's when the demon put a curse on me. Normally, such a curse wouldn't make any difference. But my body is too weak to resist.

What kind of curse was that?

　If Mittick's words are correct, the one who was cursed should be her own.
　Nevertheless, what does it mean to say as if the curse has fallen on Lasse?

How simple. A curse upon me is a curse that prevents me from curing my disease.

"What a pinpoint ......

　I'm dismayed at the amazingly pinpointed content of Lasse .

This is a terrible curse. Not only curses, but magic becomes more powerful the more it limits its effect. Instead of cursing me to gain some vague misfortune, the curse has been used with all its power to prevent me from healing myself.

(That's something I can think of.)

　The problems that appeared one after the other when Kara asked. When Lasse and the others remembered them, they certainly felt as if they were being disturbed by someone.

(I thought it was a man-made disaster from Kara.)

　Lasse thought that Kara was simply forgetful, but surprisingly, the curse was also a major factor.

(No, I won't tell you that.)

　Lasse, who was genuinely concerned for his grandmother's safety, thought that his client's honor should be protected, and decided to keep his interference a secret.

''Hahaha!　Even if the curse interferes with your work, it's a job well done. I will complete it with the honor of our store.

　He laughs away so he doesn't show his inner conflict.

"Hmm, it's a man's job to be a man!

　Mitic smiles at the cheerful Lasse.

"I'll show you something interesting when I leave the village, so look back when you follow me behind that rock.

　Smiling Mittick .

?　Yes, I understand.

　I don't know what Mittick's intentions were, but I understood that he didn't have any bad intentions, so Lise shook her head.

'Take care!

Come visit us again!

"Thanks.

　After receiving the villagers' words of thanks, Lasse and the others left the village.

　.

No, it's a lot easier to go home without luggage.

　Lasse and his friends are walking down the river, feeling better now that they don't have to deal with such a stressful load.

We got a lot of food as a souvenir, though.

　Then I look at the large amount of food Lamia has loaded in the Kraken.

"It's a lot of food because everyone pushed me to take it as a thank you.

　However, the amount of food that could be eaten by all of the demons in the ranch would not last for a few days, but the fact that it is a token of gratitude to the demons in Lasse made them realize that it is more than just food, it is a treasure.

We're about to pass the rock Mitic told me about.

　Lamia reminds Lasse of Mitic's message.

"Yeah, that was it. What's in it for me?

　Saying that, Lasse and the others turned toward the village.
　And the scene unfolding in the corner of my eye and heart was captivating.

Wow. ......

　It was a very fantastic sight.
　A rainbow of colors began to surround the village.
　The rainbow, which at first covered the village, gradually raced upward in a semicircle.
　Before long, the village looked as if it was wrapped in a large soap bubble.

So that's the warding.

　A stunned murmur to Lasse.

"I don't think I've ever seen such a clean boundary, even in my military days.

"Yes, it's very beautiful,

　Lamia looks enraptured at the wards.

"A farewell gift, too good to be true.

Yes, it would have been nice to see you guys together.



　Soid, the merchant who had brought the potion with Lasse, had already left the village.
　When he saw that the potion he had prepared worked, he said his work was done and received his reward and left the village.
　You'll be able to buy a horse to pull the carriage and some of the village's specialties to sell.
　In fact, the villagers were able to make many requests of Lasse because of the money they made from the purchase of Soyed.

Alright, we've seen some good stuff, let's go back to the town where everyone is waiting for us!

"Yes!

　As Lasse and the others were elatedly going back to the town, a shadow fell on them.

"Lasse-sama!　Oh my God!

　It was the Harpy. She was the messenger between Lasse and the town office, but she was supposed to be back in town ahead of him. ......

"Harpy?　What the hell is wrong with you?

"Let's see!　Let's see!　The lizardmen, they're in trouble!

"Lizardmen?　What's this all about?

　The air is tense as the Harpy reports.

"Some kind of enemy fights back!　Come back now!

　To be honest, the explanation of the not-so-species-wise Harpy doesn't get the point across.
　Lasse had no choice but to tell the Kraken to hurry to the town.

"Maybe ...... I'm cursed too?

　A new sense of turmoil distressed Lasse.
　The turmoil was not yet subsiding.