Hell on the way, easy on the way back.
　The day after defeating Dodon Toad, the kids stormed the guild with open arms.
　With the rewards from the reception desk in hand, they began meeting across the table to decide how to distribute them. But on this day, they rented a horse from the mercenary guild, and today they had to leave the mob village.

　Luceris's leave is for one week. Aside from the fact that he arrived at the village in one day by a runaway carriage, it would have taken him two or three days to arrive by ordinary carriage.
　In reality, we would have only had to do one hunt and return home the next day, but thanks to [High Speed Jonathan], the children were able to experience a real hunt, which can only be described as ironic. However, I am tormented by indescribable emotions because I cannot thank him enough.
　I was tormented by the runaway on the way there, and Xellos suffered bodily injury twice, three times to be exact, but I'm sure he didn't have a good time. I can't thank you enough for that.
　At any rate, I'm glad he's okay. The carriage I rented from the mercenary guild was an ordinary horse, and I would be able to travel in it at my leisure.
　He was also planning to do some camping exercises, so he could finally get back to his original plan.

　What Xelloss had planned to do was to train for the encampment on the way to the mob village first, and then spend a couple of days hunting. However, an irregular presence disrupted his plans for better or worse.
　He arrived at the mob village in just one day, and even had time to hunt small demons. That's how crazy Sleipnir's leg strength is, but all's well that ends well.
　The luggage was placed in the carriage and all that was left was to get in.

"Can we strengthen the weapon ......?
"No?　The skin of a dodon toad is only good for innerwear.
What?　Didn't it also work for mage robes? They say it's highly water-repellent.
Some say it prevents slippage when wrapped around the hilt of a sword.
As long as the meat tastes good, it's fine.

　Children never lose.
　Since we were able to secure unexpected income and materials, we are carefully discussing how to use them in the future.
　Among the materials we obtained this time, the material of Dodon Toad, the outer skin of the giant frog, was a typical material used by many mercenaries because it can be used as an inner garment under armor.
　It was very popular for its elasticity and breathability, and for its ability to conform to the shape of the body.
　Aside from its elasticity, its breathability is due to the fine sweat glands that secrete oil from the body of Dodong Toad, making this material a natural material suitable for clothing.
　There are also [tusks of forest boars], [fur of forest boars], [shells of small land crabs], [shells of small land crabs], etc., but there are not enough of them to strengthen weapons and armor. In addition, many of them were troublesome to process.

"Okay, let's talk about this later. For now, let's get back to the city of Santor first.
　」」」」

　Bocce Mon had carved out an epic trauma for his children.

"Mmm. ...... A man is not happy. There are too few opportunities to use a sword. ......
It's not often that you can win with a weapon like a sword, and if you do, you'll need to be very skilled. You'd have to be really good to beat them. You'd basically have to use a hand spear or a hammer.
I'm not convinced. ......

　If it is a small demon, such as a wolf or orc, swords are effective. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. You need to have a heavy weapon.
　Hard scales, shells, and thick skin and muscles prevent them from doing effective damage. Physically speaking, large heavy weapons and spears are more effective.
　In reality, it is not so easy to defeat them with only hand-type weapons as in some hunter games, and you need to use different weapons for different purposes.
　The strength of the original weapon remains the same, even if the magic power is applied to increase the attack power, and in some cases, the weapon can be easily broken. Therefore, it was basic to own multiple weapons.

I don't use a shortsword when I'm dealing with a big guy. I use a magic wand for the basics, and then I use magic, and sometimes I use a lot of combat skills.
Some people can't be defeated with just a ...... sword. The world is a big place. ......
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing. If you want to slash, it's usually only a scratch, depending on the opponent. To put it simply, dragons and the like: ......
You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace.

In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to buy a lot of things that you can't afford. These skills will eventually develop into occupational skills, such as "apprentice big sword user" and "apprentice one-handed sword user". In some cases, the skills of the same sword equipment will be combined, and you will be able to use many combat techniques and development techniques. At that time, your occupational skill will change to [Swordsman] and so on.
　This is like a special move that can be activated by command in a game, and while it is possible to learn a move and not be able to use it, it is good to have more options depending on the situation.
　In reality, however, few people will actually sublimate their skills to that extent, and many will be satisfied with, for example, the only occupational skill they have in [Dagger Master]. The same is true for other professions.
　The reason for this is that party members tend to become entrenched in a certain role and don't want to learn skills with other weapons.
　As a result, the number of skilled mercenaries is decreasing, because they do not gain occupational skills and do not enhance their physical correction.
　Also, in order to gain higher job skills, combatants have to keep fighting, but there were not many fools who liked to challenge the dead. Everything is based on life.

A certain person has the skills of a [sword demon], but the rest are [archer] or [spearman]. ...... Are you not diligent enough?
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing. I'm not sure what to make of it.
The path of warfare is a difficult one,......, but it burns!
It's true. ...... Why are you an elf?　There's something wrong with that.

I'm not sure what to say. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.
　It is an effect that has a significant effect on level up and is always in effect. This shows how smoothly the magic power in your body can circulate through your body. 　


　The higher the level of magic, the more magic power you have, but it also naturally strengthens your body. This effect is not to be taken lightly, as it also plays a role in improving the immune system.
　The smoother the flow of magic, the better your physical abilities will be. If you have mastered martial arts skills, the magic power in your body will have the effect of raising your physical abilities, and if you are a mage, your magic power will be greater than that of a knight, and if you have martial arts skills, the effect will be greater.
　In fact, mages and martial arts go hand in hand, but you will have to work hard to raise your skill level.

　If you think about the time it takes to repeatedly increase your skill level and develop it into a higher level skill, it is, to put it bluntly, a lot of work. If you think about it in the real world, not in a game, you would never be able to master it even if you spent your whole life.
　Unless you keep fighting with overwhelmingly strong opponents, in which case it will be difficult to raise your physical level, and you will have to challenge the strong in any case.
　This is exactly what happened to the children. The only way to raise their level is to defeat the demons in the vicinity of the Great Dark Green Zone of Fafran, but they lack experience in actual combat.

"How strong is a certain person now?
I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what you need to do.
It's a long way to go. ...... A certain man must surpass his father. A certain ...... man must surpass his father and defeat that drunkard. ......
I think you'd better get in the carriage.　We've got a lot of people waiting. ......
Oh, ......

　In the event that you've got a lot of time, you'll be able to take a look at a few of the best ways to get the most out of your home. If the two of them don't get into the carriage, they will never be able to leave the mob village.
　They quickly get into the carriage, and it begins to move.
　Thus, the group left the mob village.

"Tencho!　When can we go home? ～～～～!
You can't make money because you only make mincemeat!　If you have any complaints, you should reflect on your own gluttony and your unlearning, light-headedness before you say anything!　I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this.
I'm not going to die with you.　Please go to hell with me!
No!　If you're going to die, you'll die alone. You useless clerk!

　There were some here who couldn't leave.
　There's no such thing as temperance in Cootie's head. He would do everything in his power to turn the demons he had to kill into pieces of meat.
　Of course, there is no way to get proper materials, and the expenses are unnecessarily high. Cootie eats ten times as much as other people. She doesn't serve the third cup gently.
　She doesn't have the word "restraint" in her mind, but she doesn't have the word "reserve" either.
　The Belladonna and her friends were forced to continue their hunt until they paid the bill.
　It is not certain that they will return to Santor safely. .......

　The carriage slowly moved along the street.

　The carriage goes slowly along the road.
　The road leading to Mob's village joins the Furan road in the middle, and if you follow the road, it leads to the junction with the road leading to the city of Santor.
　If you go north from there, you will enter either the Great Ruins of Ilmanas, a land where many dwarves live, or a land ruled by another lord. Whichever way you go, there are few people who use the road.
　The Farflan Road has a high incidence of demons and crimes committed by bandits, so only large caravans use it. When Xellos met Celestina, he was on his way to the city of Santor after joining the Farfuran Road from another road.
　The Farflan Road is a long, single road, but its original purpose is military, to defeat the demonic hordes that have emerged from the Great Deep Green Zone. The road was built to facilitate the transport of relief and supplies, so there is little consideration for merchants.
　It is only recently that towns and villages have begun to be built around the road, probably because of some kind of national intentions. Recently, caravans from countries near the sea have been using this area, and its development has been progressing rapidly.

It's peaceful.
I'm sure you're right. ...... Honestly, I've got too much free time on my hands. ......

　It's a great way to get the most out of your time and money.
　The sky was clear and blue, there was not a cloud in sight, and only the occasional bird flew by.
　It was so quiet that the children and cockerels were already dreaming, and if they were attacked by bandits, it would be too late to stop them.
　Most of the users are mercenaries, and even if villagers use the carriages once in a while, it's too risky to mess with them.
　It was a relatively safe journey by carriage.

It's a great way to relax and get some sleep. ...... There's nothing stimulating about it.
I'm not sure what you're thinking about, Xelloss.　Are you wondering if demons or bandits are going to attack you? ......
No way. My motto is to live peacefully every day. I'd rather not have any unnecessary conflict.
...... Are you sure?　You don't look like that.
Don't stare so hard. I don't want to get caught up in the fray either, it's too much trouble. ......
Why don't you look me in the eye and say it?　Why are you looking away from me?

　It is because they are embarrassed to look at each other.
　Xellos, who had been single for a long time, was not comfortable looking at a woman head-on.
　Luceris, on the other hand, was a beautiful woman. Her silvery hair and matronly expression were so attractive that even an old man would be embarrassed. In addition, she had ample breasts.


　During the time we shared a room in the mob village, I had a hard time suppressing my inferiority complex.
　Even now, I feel like hugging him whenever I get the chance. And Luceris is almost defenseless against Xelloss. In such a situation, if she were to say, "I trust you," she would not even be able to touch him.
　The pitying old man agonizing over his embarrassment and rising inferiority complex is .......

"Luceris-san, ...... let's get married.
I'm sure you'll agree.

　I've done it.

"I can't hold my heart in anymore. Let's get married. Now, immediately, faster than light!　Where do you want to honeymoon?
Where do you want to honeymoon?　First, we need to confirm our feelings for each other, then we need to carefully plan our future family, and then we need to see to it that our children are safely on their own. ......
OK, I'm on it!　The children will be trained in the Fafran Forest!　Don't worry. In a week, I'll have them trained so that they can easily decapitate a wyvern!
What are you going to do to them?　What are you going to do to them? How can they be that strong in one week? I have a bad feeling about this!
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm a man who will spit on even the gods to make you happy.　If you want to do a little bit of training, these kids will be happy to help you out. ......Hmmm, hmmm, hmmm ....... It's not easy to raise the level anyway, and it's just right .......
You're a demon?　Please don't do this, it will definitely have a negative impact on your personality!
No, it's not. And when you get stronger, you can say, 'I'm going to hunt down a wyvern to celebrate my sister's wedding. And when you become strong, you will say, 'I will hunt wyverns to celebrate Sister's wedding.
I'm sure that when you get stronger, you'll be able to say, 'I'm going to hunt wyverns for you as a wedding present.　I think these kids would really do it. No, I'm sure they will!

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.
　It's a joke, it's a joke. I'm just kidding.
　I'm in trouble, I've missed the time to laugh it off.
　No, if it's Luceris, there might not be a time for that. Because she believes in the goodness of people, so much so that she buys a "happiness pot" from a street vendor.
　The Xellos will have to send their children to hell boot camp for marriage purposes if they don't. Now that he had said it, he was in no position to back down.
　The old man was concerned about the age difference.

He said, "Hey, if you're going to make love, why don't you do it somewhere else?　It's so annoying to listen to, don't you think that all the real people should die ......?

　Fortunately, there was someone to stop him. It was a middle-aged man, and he was giving them a hard time.
　His face is full of jealousy, as if he is about to kill them both.
　Because Luceris is so beautiful, he has a strong desire to kill the old man as well. He even spits out, "Don't let a middle-aged man get involved with a young woman, you son of a b*tc*! He even spits it out.

"Well, well, ...... joking aside, when is the ceremony ...... excuse me, can you stop staring at me?
"Aaan?　Whenever I see these idiots flirting with each other, I want to kill them, grind them to a pulp, and then annihilate their rear ends so that I can feed them to the demons!　I'll kill you for real if you keep talking nonsense.
　I just got dumped yesterday and I hate you guys so much I want to kill you!
I just got dumped yesterday. Isn't it important for a person to be able to wish for the happiness of others?
What the hell do happy people know?　There's nothing like destroying the happiness of happy people. If you want, I can kill you all...?　What do you think?

　The guru's man grew heated.
　He seemed to hate other people's happiness so much that he attacked Luceris.
　But when you think about it, there's no way a man with such a personality would be loved by a woman. He also felt that he deserved to be rejected somehow.

Isn't that narrow-mindedness the reason why you were rejected?　In other words, as long as you're happy, you don't care what others think, right?
What's wrong with that?　I'm not sure what to make of this.　What do you know?　I've been watching over him every day from morning till night, and yet, ...... "Guards, this is the man!　I'm not sure what to do. Please catch him! Please get him!　I was in love with him like crazy!
"Yeah, I deserved to be rejected. ....... I can't help it.
Why ------ can't you accept my love?

　The man was just a stalker. Common sense would dictate that he should be reported.
　It is a wonder that he is still here without being caught.

"First of all, have you ...... ever talked to that woman?
"No!　But thoughts can be communicated, and words are just decoration!


It's not true. ...... If thoughts could be communicated silently, the world would be full of couples. That's a fantasy.

　That's a very convenient thing to say.
　In other words, it's a very selfish interpretation.

"No!　He betrayed ...... me, knowing what I wanted!　I'm not sure if you've heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it. ......
You're a ...... respectable pervert, you know?　You should understand that the guards will be called. You should know that you're not giving them love, you're giving them hair-raising fear.
"That's ridiculous. ......

　People who are caught up in one-sided love become self-righteous.
　They believe that they are right, ignore the feelings of the other person, and go off on their own, and then get angry when they are rejected.
　It is a one-sided imposition, and there is no word for love. It's just self-indulgence.
　Well, if you were convinced by that, you wouldn't be such a fool.

No, my love is real!　No, my love is real! She trampled on it. -------!

　Like this: .......

"Hmm ...... imagine you are in a room. Imagine you're in a room ...... and there's a woman standing there ...... who is a complete stranger.
Ugh ......, that's scary .......
She stalks you every day, breaks into your room, ransacks it, steals your laundry, and spies on you in front of your house at night. ......
No, no, what I've been doing isn't ...... that tricky, okay?　
"Even if you don't think so, if they think so, it's over. What you did was a crime, no doubt about it.
Don't lump my love in with those perverts. -------- -You're a pervert!

　And the stalker never admits that what he did was a crime.
　The stalker is so selfish that he even hates his own kind and puts himself on the shelf. The act of discussion was meaningless.
　At first, he shows an attitude of listening and compromise, but when cornered by common sense, he commits violence.
　In the end, he believes that the world is to blame and satisfies his own desires by killing the other party. He was a nuisance who grew in his own way, thought deeply, and ran wild.
　Of course, this man is also .......

I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.　Heh heh ...... good, I'll kill you all. I'm going to kill you all, and that guy who betrayed me. ...... I'm going to kill you all!

　Out of control - and taking it out on me. Terrible, really ugly. .......
　The man pulls a self-defense knife from his waistband.

"Anyone who gets in my way will be ...... killed!
"Te.
"Kyabura?

　But it was the wrong guy to go at.
　The man tried to stab him to death with a knife, but Xellos only lightly hit him and knocked him out.
　All that was left was a white-eyed pervert lying on the ground.

I'm not sure if the ...... mercenary guild is short on staff or not.　There seems to be a personality problem. ......
I'm in trouble. Who's going to drive the carriage? ....... I've never been a coachman. ......
Don't worry about that. I can do it. No, no, no, I miss it.

　The old man remembered his rural life on Earth.
　There was a man in the neighborhood who kept horses as a hobby, and he used a horse-drawn cart to transport his crops.
　Although it cost a lot of money to feed the horses, there was no need to pay for gasoline, so the horses were very useful on the narrow farm roads. The old man, of course, moved the wagon just for fun.

The road from the field was too narrow to carry even a light truck. ....... How could they build a house in such a place? Didn't you think it was inconvenient, Nonaka-san?

　While tying up the man with ropes, the old man thinks back to a nostalgic memory from a while ago.
　Mr. Nonaka's house is located on a narrow road in the mountains, so he had to take a single farm road to get to his house. Moreover, the road was so narrow that even a light car could not pass through.
　The surrounding fields were terraced, and even if they called a wrecker, they would not be able to get the car in once the wheels came off. Secondary damage was certain, and I was left with the impression that an old light truck had fallen over and was rusting in the open.
　Also, the person's house was right above a field. I remembered that he basically did his shopping by bicycle.

I remember that he used to ride his bicycle for shopping.　They've been making so much noise. ......
"I was more tired than I thought. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad day.
I hope that's the case. ...... (If it's just a thick personality, then I can only say that you're not being vigilant enough. ......)

　If you want to become a mercenary, it is necessary to rest when you can, but you still must not abandon your vigilance.
　Even if you're asleep, you can't survive if you can't wake up at the slightest sign of life. In a forest inhabited by demons, you have to look for signs of your surroundings even when you are resting.
　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

"Let's give it a try: ......

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

I'm sure you're aware of that.
I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

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


　All that was left were five cockatoos. It was a wild guess.

"Well, Johnny and Kaede passed the test. The others need to be trained.
"Was that you, old man?　What the hell did you do? I had a really bad feeling.
That's a killer ......, so you can't let your guard down even when you're sleeping. Angel, Rady and Kai are dead now. The only way to pass the test is to be able to react to the kill.

　Kaede was quick to assess the situation. Johnny, on the other hand, still looked confused.
　Well, he hadn't had this kind of training before, so the fact that he could react was a big deal.

I'm sorry to bother you when you're asleep, but if you can't shift into combat mode at the slightest hint, you're usually dead, so I had to try a little. What do you think would happen if this was in a hunting ground or in the deep woods?
...... You're relentless, old man. You're right, if I hadn't been able to react to that, I would have died.
"It seems that a certain person was not so careful. Even though it is a street, it is not safe. ....... If the bandits had attacked us, we would have been captured.
I'm not going to let that happen, though. ....... But when we become independent, we have to do everything by ourselves. There are some demons that can mask their presence, so you have to be sensitive to their presence.

　The children now had a new task.
　Kaede and Johnny discussed with each other and started to think about how to train them to be more sensitive to killing. Kokko is giving advice to them, and from a different perspective, it looks strangely funny.
　It is hard to believe that they are discussing the contents of a very bloody training.

I don't care what you say, old man. ......
"Why is the gentleman tied up?　He's staring at me like I'm an idiot. ......

　This is a great way to make sure that you get the most out of your vacation.
　With crazy murderous intent in his eyes,.......

　The carriage, now out of the control of the master, is slowly making its way to the city of Santor.
　The horse seemed to remember the route to the city and was apparently better than the guru.
　The old man felt that he had glimpsed the professionalism of the horse animal.

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　Camping. It is a necessary skill for mercenaries.
　When escorting a merchant's wagon, they prepare their own meals with little food. It is also essential to have the skill to satisfy hunger in the hunting ground, and you cannot fight when you need to if you do not eat and drink.
　Occasionally, the merchants they were escorting would share their food with them, but most of the time they had to prepare their own food, making mercenary work a tough occupation that could not be done with a lax attitude.

　The children were grinding wheat and rice with rice pots in their hands, and chopping meat and vegetables in front of the pots.
　It may have been the first time for them to go camping, and they seemed to be having a great time, but in reality, the riverbed could be attacked by demons or bandits at any time.
　The most efficient way for the bandits is to attack those who are resting.
　When the merchants are on the move, the mercenaries are naturally on the alert, and the risk of counterattack is high.
　Currently, the guards were Xelloss and Rady, while the others were preparing dinner.

Isn't the heat too high to fry the vegetables?
"Oh, I don't think so.　Won't they soften as they cook?
"Angel doesn't understand ...... that burnt vegetables are poisonous to the body.
Kai ......, where did you get that knowledge from?

　It's really a lively place, but if you look away, you'll see a man wrapped in a bamboo mat and rolled around haphazardly.
　It was an alien space where light and dark were separated.

"Hey, man, I'm not busy. ......
You need to be aware of your surroundings, okay?　We're all going to be taking turns guarding it, so concentrate for now.
I thought it would be an easy job. I thought this job would be easier.
It's a necessary skill for dungeon diving. There are no places to rest in dungeons, so we have to secure them ourselves. You need to be safe at all times, be alert to your surroundings, and rest your body efficiently.

In the dungeons of Sword and Sorcery, there were no places to rest, so we had to secure such safe areas by ourselves. We need to search the dungeon carefully and find out which areas are free from demons.
　There was no such thing as a safety area in this severe dungeon.
　Of course, you could be attacked by demons while you were resting, and if that happened, you wouldn't be able to eat or sleep. It was famous for being too difficult to conquer.

Curry. ....... Ochan!　Can you tell me how to mix curry powder?
I'll give you the recipe, but you'll have to make your own.　I'll give you a recipe or something, but you'd better research on the right mix for you. I prefer it dry.
It looks so easy, doesn't it?
The amount of spices you add will change the taste. Just the right amount of spices can make a big difference, but it can also make it taste bad, so be careful.
Is it really that deep?
Extremely. ......

　Many people who can prepare their own curry powder have a deep knowledge of spices.


　Even the addition of a few herbs to commercial curry powder makes a difference in the aroma.
　If you make even one mistake, you will end up with a spicy and tasteless dish. Well, this is just an example.
　Some of them are bitter or have an indescribable taste. There is no point in killing the flavor of the ingredients.
　Xellos knows this too.

I'm sure you've heard of it. It tasted like ...... another dimension.

　He thinks of his friend in his distant hometown.

I'm thinking about my friend from back home. It's not just a matter of throwing in the right ingredients. You have to stew the ingredients in a well-balanced manner, know what kind of flavor they have, and then choose the right spices to go with them. It's impossible for an amateur.
You're not a professional, are you?
No, I'm just an amateur. The real thing tastes really good .......

　I can say I'm an amateur because I know what the real thing tastes like.
　I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

"......?
"Hey, ......, someone's coming.
Keep your hands on your weapons, stay alert and watch your surroundings. ......
Copy that.

　After telling Luceris and the others that someone was approaching, Xellos put his hand on his weapon and stared into the darkness beyond the road.
　There were about a dozen of them, and they were rapidly approaching us with a very noisy voice.
　A reckless suicide attack with no caution at all. That is the only way to describe their lack of caution.

There's no mistaking that smell!　It's curry! There's curry!
"Wait a minute. Even if that's true, spices are precious.　You can't be sure they'll share!
I'm a brave man, I'll be able to do anything with my title!　I want to eat curry!

　I'm not sure what to do.
　The people coming towards him seemed to be a group of [brave men]. The fact that they were coming at him so openly suggests that they were not careful enough.

"Brave men. ....... I'm not sure what to do now,.......

　In front of the four gods' advance troops, Xellos smiles viciously.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

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