There are more than fifty people, but less than a hundred.

　This is Liu's family, no matter what you think.

　...... Liu said, "Also, just a little more mental preparation ......! So, I decided not to do it today, but if I had to, I might as well take him home with me.

　...... No, it's more of a hassle if we cross paths.

　It might have been just a fortuitous thing that they came to this forest at this time.

This is not good. We've been completely attacked!

　I'm sure they don't have any magic tools to nullify the demons like the humans did before.

　It seems that the demons that live in my dungeon area are the result of escaping into the forest, and they are constantly attacking me.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what you're looking for and what you can do to help.

　If left unchecked, it will be wiped out one day.

　...... I'm afraid to leave Liu's family members to die.

　But if you can help them here, we can sell our debt to them and move forward peacefully.

...... huh, it's no use. You guys go ahead and kill all the demons that are trying to eat the beastmen. We can kill them easily now. But since the beastmen will probably think you are the enemy when they see you, run away and wait around as soon as you kill the demons.

　At my words, Orochi the red snake, Yata the raven, Byak the monster cat, and Seimi the polka-dot showed their approval and immediately sprang into action and left the scene.

"Lil, you take Nell back to the dungeon. Nell, I'm sorry. The demon hunt is over. Go back to the dungeon and wait for me.

Coo.

"Yeah, I'll be in the dungeon. I'll meet you at the dungeon.

　She smiled and said, "Lil, please," and jumped on top of him and rocked him back to the cave where our house is located.

......," he said. I'm going to have a welcome party for our guests.


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　--They were resting in a slightly open area, with the wounded in the middle and warriors around them.

　As far as I could see on the map, there were no hostile creatures around, and my pets were fighting with the monsters at a distance.
　It seems that our pets have done a good job of attracting the attention of the demons in the area.

　They've gotten a lot better in a short while, haven't they?

　I wonder if it's a result of Lil's education.
　It's easier and more helpful when your men are competent.

　As I headed toward them with this in mind, the warriors on the outside of the group seemed to notice the presence of something approaching even though they were still some distance away, and they instantly held their weapons toward me.

　Well, the search range is wide.

　Didn't Liu have good ears and nose?

Hey, this way.

　I'm not sure why they didn't put down their weapons, but rather stared at me in a more alarmed manner as they emerged from the trees and jumped over the rolling logs and called out to me - but for some reason they didn't put down their weapons, but rather stared at me in an even more alarmed manner.

　...... That's not the reaction I was expecting.

You are a deceitful demon, aren't you?

"Yeah, no, I'm just a regular person. ......

"You can't believe it! Why are there people in this terrible forest!

　...... I see, they think I'm some kind of monster..." "Ah ......, well, it doesn't matter what I am.

Ah ...... well, it doesn't really matter what I am. And what do you have time for?

......!

　You can find a lot of people who have been in a position to do this for a long time.

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　If you don't treat them soon, they'll bleed to death anyway.

I know the safe zone. I can treat the wounded. If you follow me, I'll help you all. But if you don't follow me, you can go to ...... and do whatever you want.

　I can take her back to the dungeon so she can meet Liu.

　If you don't follow me, it's a bit of a hassle, but I'll join my pets in hunting the monsters in the area.

　There is no way you would abandon your family members, so I'll do my best to help you. ...... The latter choice is really troublesome, so please follow me if you can.

　It's a very good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends and family.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to get the most out of this article.

"...... are we to believe your words?

For me, all I can say is, trust me. Well, I won't hurt you.

"...... Okay. I'll trust you. You guys, put your weapons down.

"But boss! We can still do it! We can't stop here: ......!

...... We appreciate your loyalty. But the damage was far greater than we expected. For the sake of the future, it's time to regroup.

"...... got it!

　At the young man's words, the surrounding wolves draw their weapons and prepare to move the injured men.

"- Ah, so you're the chief of the (...) wolf (・・・・・・).

That's right. Chief of the Guillor clan, Bergirce-Girol. Thank you for this help.

　If you look at the status of ......, you will see that it has the highest number and title of "Chief of War Wolves" in this group.

　So this young man is Liu's father....

　He's a lot younger than I thought he would be. He doesn't look like he's even close to thirty.


　I was expecting a much older man because of the word "chief," but that was not the case.

　...... No, wait a minute, if this young man is on the verge of 30, when in the world did he get married and have children ......?

　Liu is, I believe, 17.

　So this dad, by 13, would be married and having children: .......

　...... I'm sure he's actually young and a bit older than I am.

　Yeah. Yeah .

　If he's about 35, then he had a child at 18. Then, well, that's still a possible age.

　So let's put it that way.

So you're Liu's parent?

"Mm, my daughter?

　At the mention of Liu's name, the father looked very upset for some reason and continued to speak.

It is a very good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

"Huh? Yeah, I know, but--

"Oh, you demon king! You conspired! I'm going to stab you in the back and I'm going to stab you in the back!


　............ Yeah.