With the threat of the Great Givellion gone, the demons that had been causing the stampede gradually began to disperse to various locations, perhaps due to their wild intuition.
　The unprecedented catastrophe was coming to an end, as their actions were confirmed from the Thrice Citadel.
　The city was not damaged to any great extent, but the villages and other areas were heavily damaged. It seems that the hard work of reconstruction will continue.
　The city is overflowing with joy, and many refugees are feeling relieved, but the situation is still unpredictable.
　And the two mages, Ad and Xellos, who had been confronting the Great Givlion in secret, were visiting the mercenary guild to report back.
　The location of the confrontation was the plains along the road north of the Slyst Citadel, and there was no damage to the magical kingdom of Solistair.
　However, it must be reported that it was in the territory of the Metis Holy God Kingdom and that the road was completely cut off.
　The road is important for trade, and there is no telling when it will be restored.
　After all, a huge crater has been built in the middle of the road. The restoration had to be done by the Holy Priesthood of Metis, and the merchants on the Solstair side had to bypass the neighboring countries.
　At the moment, there is no trade with the Holy Priesthood of Metis for political reasons, but it would still be a nuisance for the merchants who come here to work.
　When a diplomatic rift arises and economic pressure is applied, the Metis Holy Goddess Kingdom will not receive any support from the Solstice Magic Kingdom for the restoration work. It was a situation that could not even be expected.
　The two mages didn't care about such things, and made a report with a cool face in a clerical sense.

So you're saying that the road leading to Metis is no longer usable?
I'm not sure what to make of this. Well, they have been using the four gods as their enemies, so they should be safe for a while.
"It's a demon, right?　Are you sure it's safe to leave it alone?
Maybe, but it will be fine. There were only three of the four gods ......, but they were persistent in their pursuit and ignored us. They didn't seem to care about humans.
It's a strange demon. I've never heard of such a powerful demon that understands language.

　I've never heard of such a powerful demon existing." The report of the mysterious evolving creature, the Jet-Kuro Meteor Givillion, confused Aref.
　In the first place, they have never thought that there are demons that have intelligence similar to humans. Even if they had heard about it in the lore, they had never actually seen it with their own eyes.
　It is impossible for me to understand it.

Well, there are few merchants who use that road now, and I don't think His Majesty will do anything unless they bow to him.
"How badly do you guys hate each other, Holy Law Kingdom? They hate you too much.
"According to what I've heard, they're doing some pretty foolish things in the name of God. They'd heal your scratches with healing magic, but they'd charge you an exorbitant amount in exchange.
"That's a rip-off, they'll hate you for it. Don't they decide on a fair price based on the condition of the injury?

　Until now, only priests could use sacred magic (recovery magic).
　But now that it has been discovered that mages can also use recovery magic, the value of priests has begun to plummet. The reason for this is that recovery magic has become widespread in many countries.
　Of course, this is an old man's harassment, but a new profession (job) called "medical mage" has been discovered, and many alchemists have begun to change their jobs to this profession.
　It is a job that has a lower healing effect than the priestly profession, but it is good for mages because it adds compensation to the generation of magic potions. In some ways, it is more useful than the priestly profession.
　After all, there are plenty of unemployed mages in the Solstice Magic Kingdom. Most of them have nothing to do with magic and live their lives.
　The fact that these outcasts have been given a place to work as mages is economically significant.

Recently, farmers have started to grow medicinal herbs in their gardens. There will be more medical mages in the future, and the demand for medicinal herbs will increase, so the whole country is encouraged to grow medicinal herbs and other materials.
Medicine will also develop. Since the priests had a monopoly on restorative magic, they couldn't interfere in the policies of other countries. I don't care who sold the scrolls of restorative magic to the government.
"Well?　I heard that it was jointly developed by various countries.

　Old man.
　The one who harassed me will never come forward.

It's a good thing for the Knights to have a mage who can use recovery magic, no matter what.
I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.
I'm not sure what to make of that. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.　I taught them a lot of things~

　When Xelloss was tutoring, he had told his two pupils about the role of the mage.
　In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.
　During battle, [attack mages] and [support mages] play the role of supporting the troops, while [production mages] are occupations that are completely outside of combat. In addition, [Medical Mages], who treat injuries, etc., have been newly added.
　In the case of Xellos and Ado, they are "all-around combat mages," but to begin with, there are very few mages who attack, support, or even do production work.
　Before that, it is obvious that it will take a terrible amount of time to raise mages like the two of them.
　In terms of the defense of the country, it is more efficient to train mages in the four fields of [attack], [support], [healing], and [production]. The number of spells you can learn is determined by your level, and by focusing on [attack] and [support], mages belonging to the army will be able to plan their strategies from multiple perspectives.
In the case of [healing] and [production], they are completely behind-the-scenes jobs, and most general mages after graduating from Istor Magic Academy enter this field. This is because there is a limit to the number of mages the national army can hire.
　Zveit and his team wrote a report saying that it is necessary to create a place where mages can contribute to the military and economy by completely separating mages who excel in combat, mages who focus on support, and mages who are in production.
　The report was delivered to the king, and the mage corps, which was busy with factional strife, was given a "Wait a minute! on the activities of the Mages.
　The leading mages of each faction in the upper echelons of the Mage Division objected to the sudden organizational reform plan, but the king said, "Can we trust those who pull each other down and fight factions within the national military organization? I was told by the king. In addition, it was the students of the academy who submitted the proposal for the reform of the military organization, and they were threatened, "Even the young people of the academy are worried about the future of the country, but what on earth are you doing? I'm not sure what to say.

　In the event that you've got a lot more than one, you'll be able to get a lot more.
　If we don't reform the organization, we will completely lose face, and if we stick to profit and authority like we have been, we may be eliminated. At any rate, the king is so determined to carry out reforms that he would be punished for treason if he disobeyed.
　As a result, the mage corps, which ostensibly pretended to follow the king, was completely incorporated into the military. However, the mages' intentions were far off, and they could no longer refuse the knights' requests as they had been doing until now.
　Even so, the old feuds have not disappeared, and those who are selfish and arrogant are dismissed from their duties one after another. The mages who were assigned to Aref and the others initially rebelled violently, but when they returned a few weeks later, they were as obedient to their duties as if they had changed.


　That's right, you've received the [Baptism of the Great Dark Green Zone].
　As a result, there is a clear distinction between "usable mages" and "useless mages," and only the meritocratic mages are left in the military service.
　Those who pretended to obey the king's orders and planned to regain their original authority when they had the chance were, on the contrary, sifted out and eliminated at every turn.
　The king and the knights, having gotten a taste of this, recommended that the [Baptism of the Great Deep Green Zone] be adopted as a regular training. The old Mage Order's organization maintenance faction's power was dwindling at a frightening rate.

"Thanks to Mister Xellos, we were able to silence the old men of the Mage Order who were nagging us. We don't need useless mages to defend our country.
"...... Mr. Xellos. You are ...... taking a scalpel to the country's organizational structure?
I'm not doing anything. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　In fact, the old men of the court mages also went to the Great Dark Green Zone, but they could not withstand the battle in the harsh environment.
　In addition, some of the knights also use magic, and on the contrary, they had to admit that it was difficult for them to maintain their previous stance.
　While the Knights were improving their skills through hard training, there was no way that the mages would be able to devour the authority in a safe place. There was an overwhelming disparity in their abilities, and they knew firsthand that the times were changing.
　Mages with little experience in combat will be eliminated on the spot, and only those mages who struggle to survive will gain strength and be incorporated into the Order. It is truly a game of the weak and the strong.
　The spoiled mages from the aristocracy were horrified by the uncanny training of the Knights.

"There is no better training than actual combat. The training that Lord Xellos conducted was a good experience for us as well. I would like to have the ability to fight on equal terms with the wyverns at some point.
It looks like we're in for some serious trouble, don't you think?
I just wanted my students to know how scary real combat can be. I didn't expect it to be adopted by the Knights. What were you planning to do if there were any deaths? ......
You can find a lot of people who have been injured and have dropped out. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm not sure what to make of that. There is no need for a useless person in the Order or the Court Mage.
"Hard!　It's too hard for a meritocracy!

　I'm not sure what you mean by that.
　You can do a little bit of fighting, but you don't know how to handle yourself in a crisis. Naturally, he acted on his own when he got into a melee and voluntarily went straight to the rescue team.
　The mages who had made fun of the Knights until now realized their lack of ability due to their arrogance. Some of them even became incapacitated from the fear of battle.
　And the only ones left in the Mage Order were the elite who had survived the hell. The noble lads were either eliminated or sent to even harsher training.
　This left Xelloss speechless. He hadn't expected that the training he had conducted would be used to train the elite.
　What's more, the one who recommended the training was Zveit, who was also his student. The training, which was carried out with the enthusiasm and gusto of an old man, went completely unnoticed by him.
　It will raise the level of knights and mages in two ways.

Now that I've reported in, I think I'll head back to Santor.
"Please give my regards to His Excellency the former Duke of Creston. Thank you for your help this time.
No, no, it's my job too.

　Aarhus and the rest of the knight division will be on guard duty and cleaning up for a while.
　As they left, Xellos and the others left the Mercenary Guild and headed for the east gate of the Slyst Citadel.

"Hey, Mr. Xellos. Are you heading to Santor after this?
"Yes, let's head to Hasam's village first. I'm sure Ad will be worried about you.
Yes. I'm also worried about Yui, but ...... if she gets stung, I'd like you to take care of her.
I'm not sure what to do.　Why are you prepared to be so tragic?
"Heh heh ...... Yui's guy is really jealous... I want you to protect Lisa and Shakti before you protect me. Please do. No, seriously. ......

　I've met Ad's fiancée, Yui, and she doesn't seem like someone I'd be afraid of.
　However, from the way Ad knows her well, I don't think she's lying.
　It seems that the old man is destined to be involved in some kind of trouble.

"Ah, here we are at last. You're late, Ad.
I've been waiting a while. Was the report supposed to take so long?
Sorry. I'm sorry. I'm a little long-winded.
I knew it. ...... rear. I really hope you don't get stabbed, d*mn it!
Hey, you're not expecting me to get stabbed, are you?

　The old man was narrow-minded.
　After meeting up with Lisa and the others at the east gate, Xellos and the rest of the group left the city of Slyst.
　After a short walk down the street from the city, and at a distance where the city walls were completely out of sight, Zeroth and Ado took out [Azi Dakaha] and [Light Wagon] from their inventory.

This reminds me of some manufacturer. ......
"Well, that's what I used to drive on Earth. I just had to make one.
I guess I can carry my cubs in this one. ....... I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to carry my cubs in this one. ......


"Cocco is a ...... zacco demon, right?　You're breeding that thing?
Don't underestimate them or you'll die.　My cockerels are ferocious. They're mutants. They can hunt wyverns now.
That's not a cockerel, is it?

　We had to meet up with Ukay and the others on the way, so we took the road to the village where we dropped them off.
　Fortunately, there were no merchants on the road due to the demons running amok.
　You can speed all you want. Checking their current location on the map, Xellos and the others arrived at the village where Ukei and the others were dropped in the air. What they saw there was...

"This is ......
I'm not sure what to make of that.　Some of them are being hung upside down and assaulted by a group of people.
This ...... is not something you want good kids to see. It's a traumatic scene of human ugliness.
What did those people do to deserve what they got?　They're priests, right?　In case you were wondering, ......

　The inquisitors, who were also active criminals, had been thoroughly beaten by the villagers and were dying by hanging, burying alive and other gruesome mass assaults that could not be shown on film.
　This was the Inquisition's own fault, but to a newcomer to the village, it looked like a village of devil worshippers who massively attacked good priests.
　The uninformed Ad could do nothing but stare in amazement at the horrific assault.
　Only Xellos called out to one of the villagers.

I'm sorry, have you seen my cockerels around here?　One of them is two-tone white and red, and the other two are silver and black.
I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.　I'm not going to go through with this scene!

　In the event that you've got any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, we're here to help. It was obvious that he wanted to kill him.
　However, when Xelloss checked the meaning of the words, he smiled as if nothing had happened and said, "Oh? Are you the owner of that cockerel? He replied.
　It's amazing how much he's changed from the violent man he was just a few minutes ago.

"Master Cocco, ...... what did they do?　And what about these priests?
"Lord Kokko saved our village. And he is still protecting it.
"Wow. ......

　I was stunned by the strangely revered Wu Kei and the others, and happened to look in the direction of the forest, and the next moment, a huge bear flew out of the forest.
　Perhaps the Ukay had struck with one of their signature attacks. The coccoons seemed to be hunting vigorously, testing their skills against the demons.

So, who are these priests?
These are the bandits who attacked the ...... village!　Some of the victims were old people and young children. ....... If it weren't for Master Kokko, we would all have been killed.

　A man from the village kicks a prone priest in the head with murderous intent .
　Xellos breathed a sigh of relief as the situation in the village became clear.
　Xellos, as expected, had thought, "What if this is a bad village with questionable customs," but he was relieved to learn that the cause was on the priest's side.
　Where did the old man's common sense disappear to?

These people are murderers in priestly form!　You don't think I'm going to help them, do you?
Some of them have had their children and families killed!　Don't even think about it.
If you get in my way, even if you're a cockerel, I'll ......
If you're being lynched because you deserve it, I won't do anything to stop you. However, I recommend that you beat them so that they don't die and then turn them in to the guards. Let them die regretting their birth.
"Why do you accept them?　No matter how much of a criminal you are, you still have human rights. ......"

　The old man had accepted the will of the murderous villagers without hesitation.
　No matter how much of a criminal you are, it is indeed unacceptable to assault a whole group of villagers.
　However, the murderous intent of the villagers was swirling so fiercely that such a common sense opinion could not be accepted.
　If they intervened, they might become the target. The old man read the situation.
　From the point of view of the adolescents, it was a crime to kill criminals in a group, but the atmosphere was not conducive to intervening.
　From the point of view of those who have had their families killed, the priests who are being beaten up are their enemies. Ad and the others were not brave enough to speak common sense to them.

"Hey, help .......
Why are there so many priests in this country, and in one village?　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
"What?
This is the first time I've seen such a thing. Could it be the rumored inquisitors?　I'm not sure what to make of it.

　I'm sure you've heard of it, but I've never heard of it.
　Of course, Xellos isn't completely convinced either. In fact, he's only guessing based on what he knows, but he's convinced by the way he's acting.

You are the ones who isolated the village, aren't you?　Didn't you also isolate the village and try to enjoy killing people under the guise of God's judgment?　I'm just guessing, but am I right?
"......
You're speechless. ....... I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.　I'm not the one who's going to bring them to justice, though.



　There is no salvation for criminals who indulge in hedonistic killing. There is no divine salvation for the inquisitors.
　They know for themselves that the "immunity" granted by the Holy Law Kingdom is of no use to them. And the mass assault begins again.

I'm not sure what to make of this.　Criminals have rights too. ......
That's right. No matter how many people you've killed, shouldn't there be some sort of due process for criminals?
Terrible. ....... I don't care how much it costs, assaulting someone to that extent is not human ......
What are you guys talking about?
""What?"

　The three of you are not the only ones who have a problem with this.
　What the three of you are saying is not wrong. Criminals can certainly be brought to justice, but only if they are caught by guards or bounty hunters.
　In fact, crimes by unwanted criminals and people from other countries are rampant.
　In this case, the only way was to catch them red-handed or beat them on the spot.

In this world, unlike Japan, the law has not yet caught up. They killed the inhabitants of this village and were caught red-handed, do you think that will save the hearts of the bereaved?
But dead people don't come back, you know.　But dead people don't come back, and if you catch them, it's common sense to turn them in to the guards. ......
To call the guards, you have to go to the city and back. I'm not sure what to do.　There's a chance they'll escape in the meantime, and the families of the dead will hate them enough to want to kill them.
I still think we need to obey the law. If the villagers decide to execute him, the law of the land will lose its meaning, and this is an unforgivable act.
"Can you say that in front of the families?　How can you say that in front of the families of the dead? They saw their families killed in front of them.　It's true that the murdered family members will never come back. But if they don't get rid of that grudge, they'll never be able to look forward to life.
　In this world, the law is weaker than we think. The more remote a place is, the more the government cannot keep up with it. In the end, it is left to the judgment of the local people.

　Common sense is something that changes according to the values of those who live there.
　For example, the content of common sense varies drastically from place to place, even in countries with strong religious power or democratic laws.
　What is taken for granted in the land is considered to be a completely different set of values in a different country.
　In addition, this is a different world. The level of civilization is infinitely lower than that of the earth, and it is only natural that values are different.
　The common sense of developed countries is completely different from that of small frontier countries, and avenging enemies is legally allowed.
　The Inquisitors were agents from other countries, and they had actually caused damage to the magical kingdom of Solstair. They also killed civilians for the pleasure of it.
　If it weren't for Ukei and the others, the entire village would have been killed. It would be naive to speak of laws and human rights to protect people who enjoy killing people.

"Have you ever killed a bandit?
I have ....... I've ...... killed a bandit. I didn't feel too guilty, but ......
We're .......
Mr. Ad defeated you. I've never killed a man.
That's sweet. If you can't kill to protect yourself, you'll die when the time comes.　This world is a world where pure violence prevails, and you should be prepared to live in that world.

　For both the reincarnated and the heroes, the common sense of the original world had somehow taken root.
　That common sense may not be wrong, but it is too advanced for a world with a low level of civilization.
　Although it can be used as a reference in terms of law revision, it takes time and effort to reflect it in the defense of the people. There is no police force in every place like on Earth, and it costs a lot of money just to maintain it.
　There are no scientific investigations, no courts of law where you can get a lawyer and appeal for a reduced sentence.

I've heard that one of the heroes who was summoned had mistakenly thought he was the hero and killed many people in various places, and was captured and executed.　He was captured and executed. At that time, he said, "I am a hero!　I'm a hero! I'm protecting you guys, why should I be executed? I'm a hero!
There were idiots. ......
"It seems that they mistook it for a game because they could see their status. It seems that they thought it was a game because they could see their own status. "It seems that they thought it was a game until the day they died, saying things like 'even if I die, I'll come back to life' and 'next time I'll destroy you all.
That's a terrible story. ....... I wonder if he didn't know it was real because he felt the pain.
I think he thought it was virtual.　I don't know what world you were summoned from. ......
"Some of the bravest of the brave are idiots who think, 'I, TUEEEE! I'm not sure where I was summoned from. In the event that you're not sure what to do, you'll be able to always ask for help.

　The common denominator between Lisa and the heroes. It's that they don't see the reality. Or they underestimate it.
　Even if they do see reality, their common sense is fixed on Earth. They lack the awareness that they can be killed if they are not careful, as in the Warring States Period.
　They lack the awareness and consciousness of living in a world where violence is acceptable.

But where are my cocoa ......?
You're the best at adapting to this world, aren't you, Xelloss?　You're used to too much violence.
...... You're tough. But I don't want to get used to this environment.
I'm with ........ But I also know that I need to be able to kill people when the time comes. I don't want that time to come.



　Unlike Japan, this world is a world where the use of force is acceptable.
　Defense is necessary to protect oneself, and in some cases, and as a result, killing people happens on a daily basis. In order to survive, one had to be prepared.
　Because he has good sense, he is able to recognize the discrepancy between his original world and this world.
　However, the summoned heroes and the reincarnated ones who have fun in their heads may feel like they are playing a game. In fact, Mr. Elomura, Zveit's bodyguard, has a history of becoming a criminal slave because he misunderstood the treatment of slaves.
　If you can't adapt to the world and the political policies of the state, you will fall.
　Like Iris, Lisa and Shakti have yet to become accustomed to the environment of another world.

I'm not saying you have to get used to being able to kill people. I'm not saying you have to get used to being able to kill people, but if you're not prepared when the time comes, you're going to die. Think of a fantasy world as Japan in the Warring States Period. I recommend that you keep in mind that it is a dangerous world where you will die if you are not careful.
"Bad people and demons, it's a world full of dangers. Only the hardest players can adapt to the environment, can't they?
"That may be possible. If you're halfway aware of a fantasy world, there are a lot of people who will do absolutely the dumbest things.

　The fate of the world depends on the individual's perception and acceptance of reality.
　Zeroth's first priority was to gather information. Ado was also spared as a guest of honor, and even used the library to gather information.
"It's a different world! Most of those who say that probably underestimate the world. I don't think they can survive in another world.

I guess I should think of it as being sent to a company in a war zone.
"Oh, ......, Shakti's point is easy to understand. You don't know where the troublemakers are lurking, and if you're not careful, you could be kidnapped or shot by terrorists.　That's scary.
It's good if you stay away from dangerous places, but you don't know where they are. In terms of peaceful Japanese people, both the brave and the reincarnated are the same.

　The brave take in the information they are given, while the reincarnated take time to adapt to another world.
　It's been more than five months now, and it's time for the reincarnated to separate those who live in this world from the game-playing fools.
　Ad and Xellos have started harassing the four gods and their followers, while Iris and Elomra are busy adjusting to life. Sharanra is a complete underworlder.
　It's scary to see how the other reincarnates will react.

I don't think I can trust anyone I don't know, even if they're reincarnated. I'm afraid of strangers, because I don't know what they're up to.
"My motto is peace and quiet every day.　I'm just a pimp who got a commission from a duke.
"What?

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　It's possible that somewhere in his heart, he's happy to be living in another world.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
"Is it Senkei? Where are Ukay and the others?
"They should be back by now.
We'll take the long way home. By the way, did you get rid of the demons around here?
"Cock-a-doodle-doo, here. There are only the weak ones left.
That's good to hear. I'm not sure if ...... the demons around here are much of a match for .......
"Do you understand the language ......, Mr. Mugoro?

　I'm not sure why we're having this conversation.
　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　To others, it was a very lonely scene.

　After that, the old man and his group started to move toward Hasam's village after collecting Ukay and his group and putting them on Ad's [light wagon].
　The village, which had been occupied by the Inquisition, became devoted to the belief in holy beasts, and the Ukays were officially recognized as holy beasts.

　A street is a road that connects cities.

　Roads are the main arteries of distribution that connect cities.
　However, in this world where there is no proper planning for urban development, many of the roads are unthinkingly laid out and cleared. The road that Xellos and his friends are on is one of them.
　Most of the time, the city ruled by the lord is the center of the road, and other cities are connected to it, so the construction of the road is not well planned, and the road is designed to take a long way around unnecessarily according to the terrain.
　If we were to compare this with the common sense on Earth, we would not be breaking down mountains and building tunnels in order to take the shortest route.
　There are some narrow roads that weave through the mountains, but they are usually dangerous and difficult for merchants. In particular, there were countless places where bandits and robbers could easily hide out, and where one had to keep a close watch on the security situation.
　For this reason, forts and fortified cities were built for defensive purposes, but they were constantly fighting against the increasing number of criminals. Of course, the roads in the plains are not safe either.
　Once a bandit or other criminal organization has been destroyed, the survivors will do the same thing again. It is difficult to destroy all the bandits, and there is a limit to the number of knights and guards.
　The national budget is also limited, and we can't increase the number of personnel carelessly. The cost of maintaining forts and other fortifications was not insignificant, and paying for food and wages consumed a huge amount of money.
　Other expenses such as equipment and repairing damaged parts of the fortifications consumed about a third of the national budget for defense. This expense is painful for a small country.
　To summarize, "Even if we increase the number of roads for distribution purposes, we cannot allocate personnel for defense. It costs a lot of money.

That's why the roads in the mountains where we are are very unsafe. You never know where bandits might be lurking, or even demons. ......


"Hey, -------- ------?

　The reason why Xellos chose this road from the map in the first place is because it is the shortest route to Hasam's village.
　Furthermore, Ad, who drives a [light wagon], has a severe sense of directionlessness that would be embarrassing to show anywhere.
　As a guide, he followed Xelloss's vehicle, Azi Daqaha, but he never thought that he would be camping out in a resting place built on a road in the mountains.
　Xellos and his men possessed magical tools to set up wards and the power to easily destroy bandits even in the flesh.
But even so, it's not absolute. It is quite possible that they will release paralyzing poisons, or that low-level women will be targeted.
　With their abilities, they can easily kick out bandits, but they are not ready to kill people.
　They needed to play it safe, but as they were only following Xelloss, they suddenly found themselves camping in a dangerous area.

What if the bandits come out?
What if we take them out?　Depending on who they are, there may be a reward.
What if it's a demon? ......
I hope it's an edible demon.
No. ...... Xellos, you've adapted perfectly to this world. What was your life like on Earth?
Basically self-sufficient, I guess. I went hunting with my hunting club and worked in the fields, it's a pretty boring life.

　The mundane life is fundamentally different.
　Ad and his friends are college students on Earth. They started working part-time to earn money and lived peacefully day by day, worrying about their future, while the old man was a survivor who lived completely in nature.
　After Yui's pregnancy was discovered, Ad spent his time looking for a job and even got a job offer. He was leading a normal, ordinary life.
　However, during Zeroth's time as a retiree, he lived a very hard life, eating ghetto food outside the country. He has no prejudice against dietary habits other than extreme ones.
　He has no prejudice against food except for extreme ones. but he does eat large spiders and centipedes.
　Not surprisingly, insects are also used as a valuable source of protein in this other world, and as long as they taste good, they are not misled by their shape.
　It can be said that the old man had already been nurtured and accustomed to adapting to a wild environment on Earth.
　Compared to Ad and the others, their age is different.

"Did you live on ...... gibier even on Earth?
"How many mountains did you live in and abandon?　How deep into the mountains did you abandon your life? We couldn't have done it.
I've eaten deer and wild boar in my travels, but I've never had a civet.
I've never had a civet either. Well, I once found one dead in a shed in the summer. It had started to decompose and it smelled bad. ......

　Moreover, it was during the Obon holidays and the public health center was closed.
　I had no choice but to dump the carcass on the mountain, but the smell was so bad until I dug a hole and buried it.
　In addition, the shed also smelled of decomposition for a while, and it was hard to suppress nausea every time I worked in the field.
　The old man's back, as he talks about it, is filled with a kind of melancholy.

I was surprised when I saw a bear and its cub walking in my yard. Hahahahahaha.
It wasn't dangerous at all, if I hadn't been careful I would have been attacked!
Don't worry, I had a bow gun and a gurga knife at hand, and I actually killed a deer.
You're fundamentally different from us!　It's not that you have the ability to adapt to the environment, it's just that you've always lived a life similar to this world and you've accepted reality so easily!
I used to bake naan in a stone oven and make my own kimchi.　You can even make cured ham and sausage!
"Ad-san, ......, you better not betray Mr. Zeros. He's too dependable.

　He is also the highest level mage and possesses the skills of each production profession.
I'm not bluffing about the profession of [Great Sage], but his personal abilities were so high that he actually qualified for it.

You're invincible. ......
I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that, but I'm going to have to prepare dinner.　It's not easy to collect firewood after dark, is it?
Yeah. ....... I wonder if the bandits are okay.
According to the messenger, there are no bandits around here. I did see a bear with four arms, though.
Isn't that a Yotsoude Grizzly?
It's going to be a struggle at my level. You can't dismantle it even if you defeat it. ......

I'm not sure what to do with it.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　The higher the level of the demon, the better the quality, and there is no end to the number of mercenaries who want to make a fortune. The higher the level of the demon, the better the quality.
　The more cards you have in your hand, the more advantageous it is to live in another world.

I'll get ready for dinner then.

　Xellos was taking out a bowl of rice and charcoal from his inventory while saying carefree.
　From the perspective of Ad and the others, the old man seemed to be very strong.
　Incidentally, the cockerels went into the mountains to hunt for their dinner.
　They were very energetic, as if they were out of bondage.
　Soon after, they returned with a large harvest. And an hour later...

"That Wyvern ham is delicious. But the bread doesn't fill me up.
"Yes, Shakti, ....... But I miss rice!
I miss rice!" "I miss a big bowl of rice." "What's that, ......?

　If you look closely, you'll see that Xelloss and the cocksuckers are eating rice bowls.
　The old man is shoveling it in with his chopsticks, while the cockerels are pecking at it with their beaks and filling their stomachs at a frightening pace. They seemed to be gourmets for chickens.


　Well, it's not surprising, since they're omnivorous demons. .......

"Wait, Mr. Xelloss!　There's rice in this world?
I want to eat it!　I want some hot rice!
That's great. I never thought I'd be able to find rice in such a short time. ....... You're a top player.
"What, you want some?　Tendon.
"Tendon?　Seriously?

　Culturally speaking, it's medieval Europe.
　Food culture is quite low. Bread is the staple food, and hard bread like French bread is the norm. It is hard on the jaw for those who are used to eating Japanese bread.
　There are also oatmeal-like porridge-like foods without rice, but their taste is delicate, regardless of their nutritional value.
　The three of us, who had been in Japan, a culture of boredom, did not feel like eating it.

It's okay, though. ......

　The old man finished eating early and started frying tempura in a small pot.
　With the buzzing sound of the oil, the fragrant aroma of the ingredients wafted through the air.
　He seemed to be a big eater, and had cooked extra white rice in a large rice bowl, so it was possible to make enough tempura for three people.
　The special sauce was poured over the warm white rice and tempura, and the Great Sage's special tendon was complete.

""Oh, oh, oh ......"

　This is the first Japanese food I've seen in a long time.
　There were shrimp tempura, kakiage, and a whole crab-like tempura that was a little too big to fit in the bowl.

It's a tempura bowl. ...... It's definitely a tempura bowl. ......
Oh, that looks good. ......
"Yes, thank you.

　I picked up a piece of white rice or tempura with my chopsticks and carried it to my mouth with trembling hands.
　The combination of the sweetness of the rice, the sauce, and the sweet taste of the tempura ingredients in the mouth evokes feelings of excitement and nostalgia in the adolescents.

It's so good!

　It was the first time in a long time that they had tasted such an exquisite tempura bowl.
　With tears streaming down their cheeks, the three of them gulped down white rice and tempura, intoxicated by the taste of Japanese food for the first time in a long time.

The sweetness of the shrimp tempura was fantastic!
It's been a long time since I've eaten with gusto. ...... I'm glad I'm alive.
I'm glad I'm still alive. How did you find soft shell crab?　How did you find the soft shell crab? If you had it in your inventory, would it have hurt?
...... What, crabs?

　The old man, who was eating another bowl of tendon, replied to Shakti's question with a question.
　At that moment, Shakti's chopsticks stopped moving. He sensed a disturbing presence.

"Mr. Xelloss?　Isn't this a crab?
"Isn't it like a ...... crab?　Don't worry about it, just eat it. Don't worry about it. ...... Donburi is good because you don't think about it.
I'm sure you'll agree with me.　What the heck is this crab?　And if you look closely, you can see that the shrimp tempura doesn't have a tail, does it?
I'm sure it's well-prepared, otherwise I wouldn't serve it to my customers. ......
What are you talking about, looking away from the customer?　Just tell me what the ingredients are!

　The old man refused to make eye contact.
　Ad and Lisa's chopsticks were stopped by his attitude.

...... What's wrong with a good meal?
Why do you hesitate to tell me the names of the ingredients?　You can tell me if it's not too much trouble.
...... There are things in this world that I wish I didn't know, things that make me happy. There are many cases where the truth is not good enough. Do you still want to know?
"Wait a minute!　Wait a minute! Doesn't that mean that this food is worthless?
Oh, that slipped my mind. Well, don't worry about it.
""I do care!"

　Xelloss never mentions the names of his ingredients.
　So it's obvious that it's not a good ingredient.
　Ignoring the three suspicious eyes, the old man continues to eat with Kokko.
　"Just tell me what it is!

"Just tell me what it is!　What the hell did you make us eat?
It's okay, it's not poisonous. What do you care?
Then why don't you tell us the name of the food?　You're crazy!
If you spit them out, the people who gave us our food will die. In this world, it's eat or be eaten.
I mean, it's so ghetto you want to throw it up, right?
...... Do you really want to know?　You're going to regret it.　......



　The man's eyes were hidden by his hair, and for some reason, there was a sense of dread in the air.
　I was certainly curious about what he had eaten, but at the same time, it seemed as if there was no turning back once I asked him.
　I guess this is what it means to be forced to make the ultimate choice. If you ask, you will definitely regret it, and if you don't, you will be left with a stiff feeling in your heart.
　The point is that depending on which way you choose to go, the burden on your mind will be greater or lesser.
　Regardless of the choice, the outcome was already decided when I ate the tendon, and the happy time had already come to an end.
　I should not have noticed anything unnecessary. But it was too late.
　The three of them are faced with a choice.

"I'll ask you again, do you really want to know?

　Like a commander who is about to make the choice to send his men on a dangerous mission, Xelloss's strange presence is growing in density.
　The three of you must not listen. You'll be unhappy for sure! They had a definite premonition.
　Even so, the righteous desire for truth prevailed a little.
　They didn't know that this was the beginning of their unhappiness.

"Oh, tell me ......, what was that tempura made of?
"...... Good. I'll tell you!　But you'll regret your choice. The truth is a cruel thing. I can assure you that you will have the greatest misfortune of your life because of what you have learned. But you made your choice!　Carve that stupidity and regret deep into your hearts. ......

　His words were like those of an unhappy boss manipulated by the mastermind of a dangerous organization.
　Xellos crossed his arms in front of him like some kind of commander and let out a deep sigh.
　Perhaps it was repentance, or perhaps it was pity for the regret that the three of them were about to know. Either way, the die has already been cast.
　Xelloss was left with no choice but to tell the truth.

The ingredients are [poisonous burdock root], [quick-death carrots], [bad onions] and [heavenly yams] ........ These are all ingredients that contain poisonous substances.
"Hey, that's not ...... already an ingredient, is it?
I'm not sure what to make of it. And the shrimp tempest is a "three day centipede" ........ I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.
"Mu ...... centipede ......?　I ate a centipede?　Huh. ......
"Lisa!

　Lisa fainted from the shock of eating a centipede.
　It was a total ghetto.

And the food that looked like soft-shell crab was ...... [Murder Tarantula]. They look like crabs, but they are really spiders. They attack their prey in packs and use their venom to dissolve the flesh.
They're not crabs!　They are not crabs, although they do look like crabs.
Don't worry, the poison has been completely neutralized. It's been fully prepped.
"Fully prepped"? Is that what you meant?　Xelloss, what are you feeding me?
I asked you, "Do you really want to know? ......

　Yes, Xellos was not at fault.
　It's true that he was eating tendon, but it was Ad and the others who saw it and asked if they could have some.
　We should have checked the ingredients at that point.
　There is no way that crabs and shrimps can be prepared in a rest area in the mountains. It is also their fault for eating in such an environment without thinking anything suspicious.
　What's more, Ad knew that the old man had been surviving in the "Great Dark Green Zone of Furan". There are times when we eat ghettos to survive.
　He knew that the old man had survived in the [Great Dark Green Zone of Furan].

If you are weak, you will be eaten. If you are not strong, you will not survive. If you can eat good food, aren't you happy?
"You're too tough. ....... d*mn, I shouldn't have listened to you. ......
You're right, I shouldn't have known the truth about ....... Well, it's delicious. I'm not sure I'd like it, but it's not something I can't eat.
You want some, Shakti?
They used to eat worms in the Kingdom of Issaras, you know.　You can't convince me that they're ghetto now. Then why don't you just eat them?
Really? ......
Earthworms are a valuable source of protein, but it's a pain in the ass to get them to spit up dirt.
You ate it!

　Aside from the old man, Shakti was also tough.
　In the end, it seems that only Ad and Lisa were sensitive.
　Xelloss, who eats even insects to survive, deserves respect in a sense.
　However, the common sense of the modern Japanese denies it. Even though he knows that this will be the decisive difference in living in the other world, his heart cannot accept it.
　In the end, he continues to worry about it until he falls asleep.

　Ad has learned the true meaning of life as a battle.
　At the same time, it means that you have to use even ghettos as food if necessary, and that this world is so harsh that you have to abandon your common sense in Japan.
　It is up to him which he chooses, to live tough like some aborigines, or to live with the decency of Japanese.

　The world is harsh.



　In order to reach Hasam's village, we must cross the Great River of Aulus.
　However, the number of places to ride Zeroth's [Azi Daqaha] and Ado's [Light Wagon] became more limited as the number of merchants came and went.
　The number of merchants using the frontier roads was extremely small, and Ad and Xellos were able to drive as much as they wanted, but some of the roads that were the center of trade stood out.
　It may seem a little late for this, but we want to keep our presence as secret as possible.
　In the case of the Zeros, they have the backing of the dukes, and they have plenty of value in terms of strength. They will not try to impose their power on the public.
　However, Ad is a mage who belongs to another country, albeit temporarily. The more conspicuous he is, the more restricted his movements will be.
　And since his fiancée is in this country, he can't afford to be taken hostage. The old man also wants to take precautions, but not all powerful people are as smart as the Duke of Delsacis.
　Some of them are not afraid to do stupid things.

You can't have it all. If you want freedom, that's where you're going to find the stupidest people in power.

　This may not sound very convincing coming from an old man who owns a revolutionary means of transportation and rides it around as he pleases, but he is still trying to prevent the rapid technological progress of the times.
　As long as we have a connection with the duke's family, we can't just give them technology. The rapid development of technology could lead to war.
　For example, the【Azi Dakha】used a large amount of rare metals in its production, and for its armor, it used a kind of material that far surpassed that of ordinary demons.
　You may be able to manufacture a half-baked [motorcycle], but in terms of durability and versatility, you can't easily create an existence that surpasses the [Aji Dakha].
　After all, it incorporates parts from the past, and if it were to be disassembled, it would take a thousand years to create the same thing. That is how precise the structure of the [black box] is.

"Well, if you're an enemy, I won't show any mercy. But I don't want to be treated as a dangerous person and put on the wanted list.

　People tend to dislike heresy.
　Powerful people tend to dislike heretics. Powerful people eliminate those who don't agree with them or are rebellious, or take away their freedom by force. It was an effective strategy, but I basically disliked the idea of sacrifice.
　If they used this method, Xellos would make the decision to wipe them out without mercy. Someone with power would most likely take the easy way out first.
　But Zeroth's own power is more powerful than he expected. His power is too overwhelming in a world where there is a simple measure of level.
　If he wanted to, he could easily destroy countries.
　From the assassination of dignitaries to the annihilation of the capital city, there is a wide range of measures that can be taken. And those who are ambitious tend to think highly of themselves.
　Even if it is an illusion, it is the truth for those who have blind faith in it. And they seek ways to bind themselves with power. A similar case is evident in the Holy Priesthood of Metis.
　The problem with this stupidity is that it is not recognized until the worst happens. It is depressing for the people who are being stalked.

For the time being, I think a relationship of detachment will work. It would be better to have a cooperative relationship with each other. The rest depends on how the Duke of Delsacis responds.　

　As long as the relationship remains profitable, Xellos is free to move.
　There are only a limited number of people who would make an enemy of the Dukes of Solistea.
　With this in mind, Xellos and the others set out for a port town along the Auras River to catch a ship across the river.

In a town centered on trade, a light wagon would stand out. ....... It's a pain in the ass to have to walk from one place to another.
"Obviously, the technology is different. A more effective means of transportation than the horse-drawn carriage would revolutionize warfare and industry. We can't just spread it around.
"By the way, Zeroth's bike ...... [Azi Daqaha], right?　I thought the correct name was "Dahaka", not "Dakaha".
"Ad, this is a different world, okay?　What's the fun in using the same name that's famous on Earth? What's the fun in using a famous name from Earth?
It's like a foreign pachinko parlor that uses the logo of a famous manufacturer in a similar design. How twisted is your personality?
"What do you mean, you've never heard of Sword and Sorcery?　In Sword and Sorcery, there were weapons that smelled like crackpot weapons, like the Hey!
I'm sure I heard in the chat that there are some goofy ones in the R18 mode, such as the [XX Scalebar]. It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your time with your family.

　In the game, there were a number of equipment that looked very fake.
　In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, please do not hesitate to contact us.
　Of course, Zeroth and his friends also made similar equipment, though not 18 forbidden, and halfway through the game, they were selling it for fun. and resold them for fun. It's a shameful black history.
　Even in normal play, there was an abundance of strange equipment, and a large number of items with effects that could not be described in terms of R18 were sold. The amount of equipment allowed was unbelievable in normal play, and players could do whatever they wanted, even forgetting to take care of themselves.
　As a side note, in R18 mode, players could not be seen by others during special play. This apparently encouraged players to play for "hehehe", and a variety of 18 forbidden items were manufactured and sold.
　However, players who engage in unconsensual s*x play are wanted for both normal and forbidden modes.
　Bounty hunters will continue to target you as a good dupe. However, there are still a few players who dare to play s*xually for the thrill of it.
　It was the hard players like Xellos who hunted down these bad players and made money.
　Incidentally, players could switch modes at will, but minors were not allowed to switch to the 18 mode. This is a sensible and natural measure, but the game world of Sword and Sorcery is also quite suspicious for Xellos and his friends who are now caught in an insane situation.
　On a side note, Xellos and his friends were not playing in R18 mode. They were healthy players in the proper sense of the word.

When you think about it, it's a pretty weird game. Criminal play is perfectly acceptable in this game.
"There were restrictions, but there were red players who committed everything from s*x crimes to bizarre murders, some of which were elaborate, locked-room murders. There's no such thing as too much freedom.
There was even a profession called "Detective". It's not too much freedom.　There is no such thing as too much freedom.


It's impossible, to put it bluntly, because it's my field. Unless you have a satellite-scale quantum computer, it's impossible to build a world with that much freedom and perfection. Technically speaking, it's insane. Now you're getting the idea, aren't you?

　I can feel the anomaly of the game world now.
　Ad was thinking the same thing, and he and Xelloss agreed on it.

It's possible that the game world itself is another world or something similar?　I don't have any proof, but that's still too liberal. From what I've heard, there were some sleazy stores in the back streets.
It's not the kind of thing a normal player would care about. They also sold adult toys, though I've never been there.
"Come to think of it, when I was a kid, I asked my dad, 'What are adult toys? When I was a kid, I once asked my dad what an adult toy was, and he said, "Pachinko.
"Well, you're not ......, are you .........?
"No way. I was so pure back then. ....... In fact, my dad used to go to Pachinko every day and I wrote about it in my essay. I wrote about it in my essay and presented it to the class on the day of their visit. "My father plays with adult toys every day." ......
"And your parents were called?　It must have been very difficult for them. ....... It's a real story, isn't it?

　It's a sad trauma for Ad. It was probably a fine play for his father to educate him at that time.
　However, the fact that he often went out to play pachinko (Japanese pinball game) in his daily life became his downfall. Education is a very difficult thing.

I can see that now. I know now that my father lied to me in order to educate me. But it didn't lead to the right result.
"When I was young, there was a time when I casually entered a bookstore and found that most of the store was related to adult books. To a teenager, it would have been as shocking as a giant being attacked by a song. At that time, although there was a partition, young people were passing through and buying videos. The clerks didn't try to stop them either.
　Adult videos were also sold in ordinary bookstores, and adult anime were sold alongside shonen magazines and books. Now that I think about it, it's not good. In fact, I've seen elementary school-aged children holding them in their hands with a strange look on their face. ......
"It was a pretty rough regulation, wasn't it? At least put up a sign that says no one under 18 is allowed from the start.
Regulation: ....... It doesn't seem to make much sense, but it's better than nothing.

　As long as there are men and women, pornography will never disappear. Even if we regulate it, there will always be a few people who commit crimes.
　If the behavior escalates from impulsive to premeditated, it is the end of a person. What is required is common sense, self-control, and morality, but when people fall, they fall to the bottom.

You will become a father. At the very least, you have to make sure you educate yourself.
I can't be confident. ....... I don't know what I would say to my child if he asked me the same question I did back then.
"I usually say, 'There are a lot of things in this world that you don't need to know. There are many things in this world that you don't need to know. If you really want to know, risk your life.
That's not normal at all!　What kind of father are you?

　When you are a child, the criteria for judging right and wrong are very vague.
　For example, when you see a warrior hero on TV, you imitate him and beat up a bunch of kids playing monsters. Even if it is meant to be playful, it is actually seen as a form of bullying by many people.
　A young child has no malicious intentions at all, but when scolded by an adult, learns that it is wrong.
　This is an extreme example, but even in places where we are taught about the dangers of reservoirs and deep gutters, the children are not very aware of the dangers.
　As a result, irreversible accidents occur. Children's curiosity is so strong that it is difficult to tell them what is dangerous.
　Sometimes, even spur-of-the-moment play involves dangerous behavior, and it is important to know how to communicate this. Children learn and grow in their daily environment.
　Personality development does not take place only in school education.

　Behind the men, who were talking about education while digressing from one topic to another, two women were mumbling, "Minimum ......," and glaring at the backs of the two men walking in front of them with white eyes.
　This was probably because the content of the discussion between the two men included erotic relations.
　However, even though these two men were born in a different era, there is no change in the fact that they are still in demand and are still being sold. In fact, with the acceptance of homos*xuality, etc., the market may have begun to get confused.
　After walking like this for a while, the four of us arrived at a small port town across the Great River of Aulus.
　The reunion between Ado and his fiancée Yui was approaching.

　I'm not sure what to say.

　A woman in a priest's uniform was running through the forest.
　It was Sharanra, a woman who was inexplicably soft on herself.
　She had been desperately hiding out while the Inquisition was under attack by insane chickens. After all, she had fought them once before and knew that she would never win.
　And this time there were three of them at the same time. It was a despair that was almost a death sentence.


　She has a very high skill in hiding, but other than her ability to mix poisons, she is a lick-arse player. She's strong enough when she fits the mold, but she's a complete loser when she fights properly.
　He did not bother with leveling up, but instead used his mouth to trick others into giving him rare items, and parasitically raised his level to some extent.
　She is a robbery assassin who uses poison and other items to commit PK and steal other people's equipment. While in hiding, she saw her brother.
　However, her brother is surrounded by troublesome creatures and people who seem to be his friends, and she cannot approach him carelessly.
　In addition, he is a high-ranking player, the Annihilator. There was no way to win.
　It would be fine if I just gave up here, but... 　

I'm sure he's already got a base. As long as we live, we have to interact with others. The first priority is to find the base. ......

　--I've never been so resigned. And dirty.
　Sharanra is not a fool. She's terribly smart when it comes to using others for her own benefit. She's just not very good at it.
　Above all, she knew her brother's behavior to a certain extent. In a sense, they are the siblings who understand each other the most.
　The target is the local people around Zeroth. We need to use them cleverly to get them to take items that will counteract the effects of the [Secret Potion of Rejuvenation].
　But he can't take them if they're stored in his inventory. If you don't, you'll surely die.
　It's a matter of life and death.

But a motorcycle is not fair!　What does he think fantasy is about? ......

　She followed after Xelloss, but there is a difference in mobility between flesh and machine.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not. Because they naturally use magic, their instantaneous physical abilities are frighteningly high.
　However, unconscious enhancement by magic power naturally consumes a lot of magic power, and it is only instantaneous or impulsive, so it is not suitable for long-term operation. This is the reason why Xelloss shows superhuman physical abilities for a short period of time.
　The unconscious boosting effect of the vast amount of magical power. The physical ability is dramatically increased, but the use of magic power in the unconscious mind has the disadvantage that it cannot be manipulated in detail due to the huge amount.
　Since it is a power that is not often used in daily life, the ability is naturally saved. Even so, her physical abilities are superior to the average person.
　Sharanra is extremely brazen to mess with such a person. She is also very paranoid.
　I'm still trying my best to chase after her, but in the end I lost her. It's a great persistence to chase a motorcycle. And now he is wandering the plains.

And now he's wandering the plains. "This is all because of Satoshi ......!　Watch me, I'm going to find out where he is and make him regret it. ......

　The resentful Sharanra could not finish her sentence.
　She was unable to finish her sentence because a herd of huge cows with huge horns were blocking the road in front of her.
　As soon as they saw Sharanra, they began to kick the ground with their feet, snorting.

"Whoa!
　--Boom-boom-boom-boom-boom!

　And so begins the escapade with the herd of cattle.
　The cow-shaped monster [Bighorn]. It has a large territory and moves around in search of food.
　They are particularly territorial and fierce. It was characterized by its habit of relentlessly chasing after its enemies.
It was a familiar demon in Sword and Sorcery, and it would be easy to hunt it if you were a regular player. But Sharanra can't take on a demon.
　She doesn't have the skills to take on a pack of them, let alone a single one.
　Sharanra has paid the price for her negligence in the other world.
　This fierce chase continued through the fields and over the mountains until she was thrust into the Great River of Auras.