Since then, I stayed in this city for a while, watching the cultivator who lived here and the people around him, and it was full of surprises.

What he called himself Kyou was growing in his garden was an unmistakable monster.
Moreover, the variety and number of them were, as far as I know, substandard, and there were even some demons that were difficult to generate naturally.

I'm not afraid of demons. Aren't you afraid of demons?

"Huh?　Well, I don't really have that feeling.

"Yeah, so?　Usually when you say a demon, a lot of people are afraid of it and don't usually think of raising it.

The first time I was attacked by a kiwi, and then by a killer plant that I raised, I was attacked by a kiwi, but that's not enough to make me afraid of all the demons. And since the people I raise are relatively quiet, I didn't really think about it.

It's as if there was little awareness of the demons in this world.
It is true that there are many low-ranking demons that are quiet, but their danger level increases as they rise in rank.

The humans in this world produce mainly by hunting demons.
Not to mention food, clothes, and daily necessities can be obtained from demons, and the main place for wood and ore is the demon's home.
The higher the rank of the demon, the higher its quality.
For this reason, demons are everyday enemies and resources for humans in this world.
But that's why the majority of human deaths in this world are caused by demons.

What he does is a harmonious scene that changes the production and hunting style of this world.
By cultivating and taming the monster as a resource, he is reducing all risks and labor.
If it were to spread globally, it would overturn production in this world.

But he also knew it was impossible.
No one in this world has the means and skills to cultivate such a wide variety of demons as he does.
No, to be exact, there are a few in history, but it would still be an empty theory to spread this to the general public.
But if it could be spread throughout the world.

It would be a utopia, wouldn't it?

A world where you no longer have to fight, where you can rest without fear of anyone.
Dreaming of such a dreamy world, the man - Ferid - watches Kyou playing with the demons he grows.
But even if such a world was born, there wouldn't be many who would accept it in this world today. Because a certain social system that exists in this world will interfere with it.

Hey, you're still here.

Without looking back, Ferrido replies to the presence of a person and his voice appearing behind him.

Oh, is that the kind of person you're looking for in that boy named Kyou?

Well, I don't want to be direct, but I won't be here for a while, so I just wanted to say hello: ......

You can see the depression on Lily's face as she blurts out that she is in some kind of trouble.

"Looks like you're in some kind of trouble. I can help you if you want.

"Huh?　No, it's okay. You don't have to go through the trouble of letting a dead man help you.

"Don't say that. Consider this my repayment for your help, so to speak.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier.

I don't mind, but I don't know what's going to happen.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that the girl is very kind at heart, and she has a smile on her face, even though she says so, but she readily accepts our request.






The dragon, huh? That's a rarity around here.

Yes, we have recently received a report that they have been flying into the mountains around here, and the kingdom has sent me a request to get rid of them.

You're on your own?

I'm sure you're not alone in this. I'm sure the wounds aren't patched up yet, so I figured I'd be enough to take care of them on my own. And best of all.

Is it called "bravery points?

At my words, Lily glanced back at me.

Yes, that's right. The person who wants to be the hero of this world will be recognized as a hero if he or she accumulates a certain amount of points. And the recognized hero must earn the points specified by the country or his title will be suspended.

"It's a totally cumbersome system,

It is one of the common sense in this world.
Another reason why people hunt demons outside of production. It is this system called hero points and grades.
As mentioned earlier, you earn a title of hero by accumulating points and need points to keep it after you get the title.
And the most efficient way to earn points is to defeat monsters.
It is a system built into countries and societies to hunt demons and increase productivity, and as a result it plays a major role, but I believe this is one of the reasons for unnecessary warfare in this world.
The brave ones are promised support from the government and entry passes to each continent and country.
Therefore, once they enjoy the luxury of their position, there are many who hunt monsters more than necessary to protect it.
However, this results in a declaration of war against the 'king of demons', the king of demons, and a part of the hitherto disorderly demons is unified under the command of the demon king's army, and before you know it, conflicts with the demon king's army have begun to occur in each country.

It's a good thing that you are able to get points for defeating a prey as big as a dragon all by yourself, so is Lily a brave man?

Sort of.

I'm sure you'll find the answer to my question easily.
After all, she is a famous hero, just as I thought at first.
The title probably sounds familiar too, but she just said yes and didn't say anything else.
Maybe it's something you don't want to go into. I understood that part, so I decided to end the conversation here.

"There she is. ......

There at the foot of the mountain was a huddled figure of a dragon resting on its wounded wings.

A Wyvern dragon.

It is a relatively major part of the dragon species. They are a race called flying dragons, and while they are not very valuable as food, their scales are valuable as material for various weapons and armor.

"I hope you can fight a little, right?

Well, a little bit.



I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.
I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on.
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's been in this situation.
You will be able to find out if your opponent's injuries are too severe to do this.
But the strong scaled armor blocked the blow.
The dragon brandishes its claws to counterattack the Lily who has injured herself.
As if to cut off its claws, my claws flash.
Lily is slightly startled by my instantaneous support, but she listens to the dragon's roar of pain and thrusts her sword back into the defenseless belly that was about to fall on its back.
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I'm sure you'll find that most of them are not very good. Yeah, of course you're talking about taste.

After the battle is over, Lily, who has been writing something in her diary that allows her to send the same letters to a distant book, suddenly opens her mouth.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you want to do. But I don't like hunting demons just for the sake of this kind of point. And even more so when it's a guy who tried to escape despite being hurt.

I saw the expression on Lily's face as if she were me.
Killing demons is not in itself evil. But a hunter never kills more than is necessary.
If you can do the minimum amount of hunting necessary to live, it's better.
She closes her diary before I can say anything to her.

Okay, that's it. Later on, the craftsman will be here to get this dragon. For now, we're done. So let's go back.

Then she puts her hand on my shoulder and starts to walk away, but as she is leaving, she looks back at me as if she remembered something.

Oh, that's right. You're surprisingly strong. Thank God.

Her smile as she thanked me was beautiful, but at the same time, it was sad.





Oh!　Lily!　Just in time!　I was inspired by Jack's soybeans the other day and tried to grow a soybean monster, but it's growing like crazy!

You're an idiot. Regular jewelbeans are fertile as a weed. From what I've heard, they grow their own nutrition and other things by themselves.

"Oh!　That's right!　This way of growing up for nothing!　Wow, that's a lot of field meat!　Seriously!

You'd better be a little more deliberate in your cultivation of .......　What's that flower popping out of the fruit!

"Whoa!　The peanut butterflies are maturing and scattering fruit like stars!　Ta, evacuate!　Evacuate!

When she came back, she was having an idle conversation with the boy named Kyou, as she usually does.
However, their expressions are very lively and joyful, and their smiles are not the lonely ones they showed me earlier, but pure smiles.
Seeing them, a warm smile naturally appeared on my cheek.





So you're really going to leave now?　Oh, how about peanut butterflies and jewel beans, if you like?

No, this killer plant fruit and all the other stuff you gave me was enough.

I see. Then you have a good day.

After that, I stayed with a man named Kyou for a while, and I made a new decision to leave.
After spending time with them, I've come to have a clear reason for my departure.

I'm going to try to create a truly productive world where people and demons are in harmony, just like you.

"?　Huh?　I'm not sure what you're talking about, but good luck with that one too!

You can't help but giggle as he gives you a thumbs-up.
Then, you thank the girl next to him again.

Thank you for your help, Lily. You've made me think about many new ways.

I didn't do anything. I didn't even thank you for saving your life.

You will be able to get a good idea of what you can do with it.

You'll be able to find out the best way to make it happen. It's the first time I've felt beautiful when I was in a brutal battlefield.

"What?

I'm not sure why my face turns red in response to my heartfelt praise, but for some reason I became silent and rigid.
Did I say something to offend her?　I knew I should have compared it to a butterfly instead of a flower, but it's too late now.
I waved back to the frozen Lily and Kyou and her demons as they rained down on me, and once again set out on my journey.

There's nowhere to go for now.
But still, if I can spread what Kyou was doing to this world, even if only a little, it will bring about a big change and progress for this world.
That's what I was thinking when I was walking down the street.

Hey, good to see you. Hey, Mr. Ferrido.

There was a figure I knew.



"You can go to ......

I need your help. I need you to help me, or at least our plan.

I was puzzled by the man's request for help, and I hesitated, wondering what to say to the offer, which should not have been there, but then I was shocked again by the man's words.

Lend me your power to change this world. I'm "Heroic Hero" Ferid, one of the Seven Heroes.