With the help of Roe 2, they successfully fought off the enemy, but that didn't solve the problem.
　The Daichijin, who had escaped from the forest, were lumberjacks and had been attacked by a man-eating ogre while they were at work. Minori and the others split up and retrieved their tools. Minori and the others split up and collected their tools, as they threw away a large axe and backpack while fleeing.
　Of course, it was insignificant, even for the Daichijin, to collect them, but there was still the possibility that there were hostile creatures in the forest.
　Minori and the others were under no obligation to help them, but they naturally assumed the role of the Daichijin's bodyguard without anyone else's say so. It was a boat, Minori thought, and it would be a bad idea to wake up in the forest if they ended up being attacked after saving them.

　The woman who claimed to be Roe 2, meanwhile, was slumped in the wagon.
　Although she is a high-level Summoner with a great deal of vainglory, she says she's "not very good in the sun". That's why she's been moving through the forests and mountains all this time.

　After collecting her belongings, she was about to move on when she came to a shocking revelation. The red ray of light fired by the Servant of the Dark Spirit had been deflected away from Touya by Minori's damage blocking spell, but the stray bullet had hit Minori and her twin horses. The twins were badly injured, but they still escaped and disappeared to the ends of the earth. Even the Lyman's Twin Horse Flute was cracked.
　Because of the restricted reuse time, we couldn't immediately check the damage, but even if we hadn't, we would have hesitated to use it again without repairing it.
　This is why Touya and Isuzu are taking the carriage to the Daichijin's village.
　Even though they were only at the fifty level, they still had the stamina of an adventurer. If you don't mind the speed, there's no reason why you can't just walk around pulling a carriage.
　I'm not sure I'm going to be able to find a solution to this problem. It was more convenient for them to travel together.

　Serara and her attendant, Wolf, were in the lead. A bright gray mass of pups poked their noses into the bushes on either side, sniffing curiously, then purred prettily as they returned to report it to Celara.
　Towya was pulling the carriage, and next to him was Master Hayes, the lumberjack, and his three assistants, walking cautiously.
　The main person pushing the carriage from behind was Isuzu. In the event that you've got the right person in your life, you'll be able to get the right one. The bards are more skilled than the classed bards.
Never mind. You could've sat in the carriage.
Not so fast.
So I guess we'll go for a walk.
Why is Miss Isuzu in such a good mood?
For a walk?
　Minori is in the carriage listening to the two men arguing in the back of the wagon.
　This is because Roe 2 is stretched out and it was deemed necessary to take care of it.
'No, not even close. I'm not very good at recovery spells.
Bad at it?
You're a vampire.
　With an extremely unmotivated look on his face, Roe 2 inserted his index finger into the corner of his mouth and yanked on it to reveal a row of teeth. The sharp canine teeth are peeking out.
　Minori looked at it and thought of her sub occupation .
　It was knowledge Shiroe had chatted with him about. It was one of the vast number of sub-jobs that had been added at some kind of fair in the past, and apparently it was a rather unbalanced sub-job. In exchange for increased abilities at night and the ability to absorb HP in melee combat, her abilities were greatly reduced during the daytime, and her recovery spells caused additional damage rather than recovering HP, making her roughly unsuitable for party play.
　The woman named Roe 2 was a .
　She's about the same height as Minori, but she has a feminine figure and her breasts, wrapped in a thin knit, are quite assertive. On top of that, she's quite a beautiful woman.
　In this other world, people are all beautiful and pretty in their own way. This is a remnant from the days when the Elder Tail was a game, and the Adventurers are more well-dressed and have a better appearance than they did in the Earth world.
　But strangely enough, even today, there seems to be a clear definition of "beautiful women" and "beautiful girls". These are gestures and atmospheres, or more specifically, an aura, that simply attracts people.
　Such is the case with Akatsuki from the same guild, for example, who exudes a dainty delicacy that goes beyond her good looks. Minori's other acquaintances include Henrietta, Marielle, Takayama Sansa, and Nazuna of the West Wind Brigade, who has recently been teaching her.
　Minori feels that this is the first time she's ever known an individual to be so memorable, even though they've only greeted each other a few times.
　They have what could be called a beautiful woman's (or a beautiful girl's) presence, and just smiling at them makes even Minori, who is of the same s*x, nervous.

　And the woman in front of me, Roe 2, seemed to be on that side of the spectrum.
　Her unkempt, rough hair didn't look well-groomed, but it was shiny and vaguely defined, and the expression behind the languid-looking round glasses had a seductive charm to it.
　His white coat and angular bag were also rugged, and together with his masculine manner of speaking, they gave him a boyish air. But even so, no one would mistake Roe 2 for a man, and she still looked like a pretty woman.
　As for Minori, she feels more than a little bit of a complex.
　My depression has increased since I've known love.
　Of course I try to keep it clean and dress as cute as possible. Especially when I go out with Shiroe. After discussing it with Isuzu, I try to choose something a little more mature so that I don't look childish, but also so that I don't make the mistake of looking too tall.
(According to Isuzu, it's Minori's "Operation Minori's Neat and Clean Lady")
　Still, there were times when I felt embarrassed and ridiculous as I walked next to Shiroe. I feel as if I am an embarrassed child who doesn't know anything about anything, disproportionate to Shiroe.
　At times like that, I would lose sight of the words I was trying to speak to her, and it would be hard to walk next to her. As soon as Shiroe turns around and waits for me to catch up with her, that feeling of despondency blows away and I find myself almost bursting with joy. I was surprised to find out that I was so cash-strapped, and I felt deeply ashamed.
　I was the one who said to Touya, "You didn't do anything, did you?
　It was the night I decided to do as much as I could to be with Shiroe.
　But he is at a loss as to how little he "can" do. Shiroe is an adult, but even in this world without a school, Minori is still just a junior high school student.
　It pains her to realize that she is a miserable, small, insignificant person.
　And yet you don't want to let go of that tingling pain.

You're feeling pretty shabby.
Yes, yes.
　Minori replied to Roe 2.
Is that the Star Chamberlain's robe?
Hmm?　Oh. Yes, I am. You know me well.
Yes. My, uh ... the doctor is wearing it.
Oh, I see. Do you think he's a wizard too?
Yes. An enchanter.
'This robe performs pretty well. It's wear-and-tear resistant, and it's useful for everyday use. It's also very comfortable to wear. It's beautiful for long journeys, right?
　Indeed, the robe seemed undamaged and unblemished.
　Even though she had moved through the mountains and fields, she was a ninety level 'adventurer'. Even if she was traveling solo, if she chose a route, she would be able to continue her journey without much wear and tear. That said, the looked as inconvenient as it should be. It would be very inconvenient if their activities during the day were to be limited.
"Which one do you come from and which one is your destination?
"Where are you from and where are you going?" That's a very philosophical question.
No, no, I'm not saying that.
　Roe 2 grinned and chuckled, as if to say, "I know. He seemed to be teasing her. Even Minori, who was about to argue with her, was taken out of the venom in her expression.
　Apparently, this woman has a much more humorous personality than she appears to have.

''I've been traveling since around Owu. It's been about three months now?　It's terrible. I didn't think I'd have this much trouble myself.
Oh...?
　Minori's memory was snatched away. If I remember correctly, it's the Tohoku region in Japan. I'm sure Shiroe was on an expedition to this region at the end of last year. The "Crowning of the Goblin King" raid quest is still in progress in that region, and the deadly battle Minori and the others encountered in Chousi town was also due to the mutation of Oou. It was a familiar region if you think about it that way.
''Before that, though, we were in a more distant place. I've jumped that far with the Replacement Transition (Castling).
Oh. You're a summoner, aren't you? I'm sure you have a special spell to swap places with your followers, right?
　The Swap Transfer is a special spell of the Summoner, which swaps places with the creatures he summons or beings with whom he has made a contract. Apparently, Roe 2 swapped places with his followers in Ohu.
　In the Elder Tail, the squire you summoned couldn't go very far away from the sorcerer. However, in this other world, it is known that depending on the method, they can go quite far, even to another server. One of the guilds participating in the Roundtable, Honesti, is even using it to investigate the Fairy Ring, which is a well known knowledge.
I'm not sure if it's a squire or an older brother....yeah. 'Brother, let's make him my brother. Switch places with my brother.
　Roe2's cheeks tinted with a hint of annoyance, and he continued quickly.
We've been hiking every day since then. Our destination is Icoma, for now. If I get there, I can quit being a vampire.
It's a separation quest, isn't it?
　That made sense to Minori.
　Normally, a sub position could be "overridden" by acquiring another sub position. That way, the previously used sub job would be lost. Minori also changed jobs by overriding the "seamstress" with the "Apprentice Apprentice" (Apprentice).
　However, some of the sub-titles do not accept overrides. This is a trait found in subordinate jobs obtained in difficult quests and in limited-time events. If you wish to change such sub-appointments, you must complete the "Quests for Separation" to get your sub-appointment back on track.
　Vampires are a sub-job with many disadvantages.
　It's rare for people to have it nowadays, and Shiroe has heard that it's a rather embarrassing profession.
　The reason why Roe 2 is having such a hard time traveling is no doubt due to the fact that he is a vampire. If he could leave his job, he must want to. And the Quest for Separation is in Icoma.
You get the idea. I'd really like to ask the person in charge why we're in this sub position. Brotherly ... maybe?　I'm in charge. This is not what it looks like. Well, well, it was handy on the moon, but you'll have to think a little bit about what you'll be doing when you get down to earth.
　Minori was about to question Roe 2's prediction, questioning him.
　But the conversation was cut short by a bouncing vibration that brought the carriage to a halt.
Hey, adventurers inside, and your little benefactors. This is our town, Koyurugi, and we have an inn. This is our town, Koyurugi, and we have the inn, so go ahead and have a good time. I'll be back later to thank you.
　Sticking his face out of the hood, Minori saw a wide delta formed by a river in two halves. The fertile soil carried by the water and formed by the river's defenses gave way to a single town surrounded by a patchwork of beautiful fields.
　The sun was slowly setting and the smoke from the stew was trailing in the sunlight as it welcomed Minori and her friends.



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　The room was easy to take.
　February was still an early time for trade. Of course, the merchants, filled with the heat of Akiba, were hard at work, even this winter, but they still needed more time to trade their crops.
　Isuzu and the rest of the party left their belongings in a room at the independent inn that resembled a cottage, and returned to the dining room, wearing only their valuables and equipment. The room was for a merchant, and although it was a private room, there wasn't much space other than a bed to sleep in, considering the five of us would be in it. There was no problem if they wanted to sleep, but the sun hadn't even set yet.
　There was also the matter of the lumberjack coming to say hello, and dinner would have to be considered.
　So the five of us went back to the dining room where the innkeeper was waiting for us.

　The dining room was a wooden structure with a low ceiling.
　The frame was made of posts and beams made of natural wood that looked as if they had been fallen trees, and the whitewashed walls were impressive. The lamps were not made of oil, but rather of luminescent stone. It was a magical item made in Akiba. They were much cheaper than the magical fluorescent lamps that shone with magic power.
　In the dining room, there are a number of short sofas painted in green with plant dye, which also surround a low dining table. There were even some decorative plants around the pillars, giving the room the impression of a living room rather than a dining room.
　On one of those sofas, Roe2, who had accompanied me to this village, was sitting with his legs thrown out.
　The other guests weren't acquainted with each other, and it was uncomfortable to dare to go to a different table, so Isuzu and the others approached Roe 2's sofa. It was Touya who easily sat down face to face with Roe 2's faint smile and beckoning hand. Isuzu and Rundell House surrounded the table. Next to Roe 2 were Minori and Serara.
　Roe 2 was drinking a reddish-purple juice. To Serara's question, "I heard it's plum juice? I reply.
Did Roe2 have a place to stay too?
Yeah. I haven't had a bath in a while. I hear this inn has a bath.
I heard that!
　Isuzu replied in a bouncy voice that I could understand.
　A small percentage of the adventurer's equipment is equipped with automatic repair and automatic cleaning functions. It's a function that automatically makes them as clean as new, even if they are covered in dirt and dust from plants and trees. The body dries up before you know it, even when you sweat, and in that sense, as long as the Adventurer is careful, the need to bathe is less than in the original world.
　But the mental part is different, even if it isn't sticky, you feel sticky and want to take a bath. Isuzu is a high school girl at her age, so she feels that way more than anyone else. Even Serara and Minori must feel the same way.

　The food that we hadn't asked for was brought to us.
　According to the man who served it, the food was a treat for the lumberjacks who had saved the day. The mayor of the town also thanked us for our help. The menu was, for some reason, a gorgeous bowl of fried eggs with sausages and tomatoes sticking out of the bowl. The bottom part of the bowl is white rice and the top part of the bowl is a pair of fried eggs.
　It may be a specialty of the inn, but it is served at every table.
　When Rundelhaus, with a big smile on his face, began to scurry around the table, Celara, who had guessed without saying a word, produced some condiments from a pouch on her hip and brought them out to the table.
'Ore, soy sauce!'
Touya.
　The twins seem to be soy sauce people. Isuzu handed a similar vial next to it to Rundelhaus.
'Thank you, Miss Isuzu,'
I'll be next.
　Isuzu and Rundell House are sauce people. In Isuzu's family, her mother uses soy sauce and her father and Isuzu use sauce. If they are in Akiba with Rundel House, they could have the luxury of teriyaki sauce, but they can't afford to be extravagant. In fact, the food is so delicious these days that it's almost impossible to eat anything else. Compared to the days of the Hamelin, right after the disaster, our diet today is a paradise.
　And that's not a bad thing, even if we are now eating a (rather unusual) bowl of fried eggs. Isuzu believes that the best food in this world is B-grade gourmet. Isuzu believes that the best food in this world is the B-grade gourmet food, because it is definitely a food culture brought in by the adventurers.
　This bowl of fried eggs must have been invented by some adventurer. If you're very lucky, you'll get a chance to enjoy this sumptuous-looking course-style dish, but otherwise, it's a tasteless dish.
　The hand-made dishes, which cannot be made with a single touch, are not as fancy as the apparently menu-made dishes. Whenever you get a dish that looks like a B-grade gourmet meal, it is almost certainly a dish with flavor, and one that originated with the Adventurer.
　Although it's a step down from the teriyaki crescent burger, this fried egg bowl looks promising.
　I'm sure that Rundel House thinks so too. I close my eyes lightly and wait for the command to eat, but I can see its transparent tail swaying from side to side as if it were sweeping the floor.
'N-sho, n-sho.'
　Serara has a bland smile as she transfers a spoonful of mayonnaise from a jar with a lid. Isuzu, a normal high school girl, could very much relate to the feeling of looking forward to a meal as she continued her journey.

　Minori called out to Roe 2, who was looking at him blankly.
This is the soy sauce, this is the chuno sauce and the red one is the ketchup. Which one do you want, Roe2-san?
Mmm. Mmm.....
　Roe 2 takes it in his hand with a curious look on his face and uses it in turn.
　As an Isuzu, I honestly don't think it's a good idea to use both soy sauce and sauce, but that's up to the individual. It's the same with Isuzu's house. If you touch a human being's delicate parts, you can't help but start a war.
'Itadakimasu!
　That's why the group decided to have dinner. The spoon was provided by the inn and I guess they intended to eat with it, but both Isuzu and Rundelhaus had their own chopsticks. Both Isuzu and Rundelhaus had their own chopsticks.

　The dining room was about half full.
　Most of the people around were artisans and merchants, who seemed to be exchanging information about the area. Isuzu also learned from his travels that in a not-so-large town or village, an inn or tavern is not only a commercial establishment, but also a public facility of some sort. They serve not only to eat and drink, but also to gather information about the town or village, to hold discussions, and sometimes to make rules.
　In such a dining room at dusk, Isuzu and the others had a pleasant meal.
　Eating outdoors was quaint and delicious (as long as Serara didn't make any mistakes), but it was nice to sit back and watch everyone else's faces as they ate.
　Isuzu took a grain of rice from Rundelhaus' cheek with a flick and poured cold tea from the jug into everyone's cups.
'Alright, I understand!　That black thud over here is the sauce and that black thud over here is the soy sauce, right?
　Roe 2 murmurs, and then adds more of both.
　Glancing at each other, Isuzu and Minori have the same impression. This time too, the forces of the soy sauce faction and the sauce faction seem to be at odds with each other.
No, no. Perfectly understand. You have to learn.
Mayonnaise is good too.
　Serara, who tries to draw him into her side, pushes him away, and Roe 2 adds more mayonnaise to his scare. Isuzu is worried, but still doesn't speak out. It's the so-called non-aggression pact.

''........it seems they turned back halfway through.
How hard can it be to sell?
But still, as a private trader, I'd manage...
　Travelers are talking with the town's public figures and craftsmen as if they were talking forehead to forehead. This is not just a well-wishers' meeting, but an important exchange of information to determine the future course of the town.
　The sighing conversation overheard and Isuzu raised her gaze, but upon closer inspection, the merchants' faces were dark.
''What's wrong?''
　The friends looked around the dining room in response to Isuzu's snarky question.
　There seemed to be a lot of merchants and artisans in the cozy dining room who had been staying there for a long time.
West of here we enter a mountainous region called Boksult, where there is a beautiful lake. There's a beautiful lake and a nobleman who prospered in the customs business, but I've heard that monsters are becoming more and more active in the Boksult Mountains.
'I see...'
　Roe 2 took a bite of yolked rice with a spoon and explained the conversation in the dining room like that. He listened to the situation while Isuzu and the others were back in the room.
'Generally speaking, they're about twenty to thirty level monsters. The same is true of the people who fought in the afternoon, but there must have been some kind of power struggle in the mountains. The slightly stronger monsters from the higher elevations are coming down to the hem. It's probably a ball-busting, shifting range of activity.
Have you seen it, Roe2?
'Yeah. We've been moving in the shade of the forest all along.
　Roe 2 replied to Minori's question as if it was nothing, and then said, "Thanks for the food," and put the bowl down. Casually, he was the first of the members to finish his meal.

We're good, but I'm sure the merchants will have a hard time.
　At Minori's words, Isuzu thinks for a moment.
'If you're just moving along a normal street, the monster level is around ten. Most areas are like that. Especially the red clay roads are said to be cursed with ancient technology to repel beasts.
　The same goes for Rundelhaus. I put words together to organize the things that came to mind.
''Merchants who trade on such a premise are in trouble if a twenty level monster appears on the street.
　Isuzu returned it.
　The merchants lingering in this diner must be in trouble to cross the pass.
We are in trouble, and we are no different. The horse has been injured.
　Serara's words made me think of Isuzu, too.
　Certainly, if they existed, it would be a big problem. I don't think there are any equipment stores for adventurers in this earthling town. In addition, the possibility of having adventurer's item craftsmen in the town is almost nil.

Horses. "Horses, yeah, they ran away, didn't they? "Yeah, you got away.
　Roe 2 said that in a good mood, as if he was full.
　It would certainly be true if it was a 〈Summoner〉 (Summoner), but it was not possible for Isuzu and the others to do so.
''Can Roe 2's sister do that kind of thing?''
　I guess I felt the same way.
　Touya asked in his usual cheerful voice.
　However, the answer wasn't what Isuzu had expected.
''Sister........ Yeah, you guys. Can I have a moment? Sis, can you say so?
　Before Isuzu, who somehow sensed the atmosphere of near-failure, could stop her, she said, "Roe 2 sis," "Roe's sister, is it? 'Would it be better to call her a lady rather than a miss?　'Lady Roe 2,' his companions replied.
　The round-glassed woman, who clenched her fist in front of her and basked in the afterglow of emotion, nodded silently and took several deep breaths as if she were biting down.

'Sis. Good. Sis.
　No, that's not true, Isuzu tried to say.
　Her best friend Minori even paused to interrupt her with her palm to say something.
　But it wasn't Roe 2 that the two of them were going to talk about. It was a proud, good-natured, sunny expression.
'It's kind of uplifting to be relied upon. It's nice to be a big sister. I want to be treated as a big sister. I want to be lifted up for being a big sister!　All right, I will accompany you on your journey. You can count on us for strength. Of course, we'll send horses for you. I will call forth the finest horses anyone has ever seen, and I will call forth a stack of them. The reward is that I get to play the sissy. All right, gentlemen?
　With a cool look and appearance, Roe 2 made a point of saying something that wasn't very cool in Isuzu's eyes. Isuzu and the rest of the group were pushed aside by that single-minded assertion.