He was guided by a diplomat of the Ancient Kaiju Tribe, Protokenra.
　We were led to a corner of the dense jungle that stretched out below the Guianacombe.

　It was at the foot of a small hill and
　We are led into a cave at the foot of it.

　Inside the cave.
　It's not dark, as there are magic lights lit in places.
　I'm not so worried about my footing as I am about my progress.

　After a few minutes of walking in this manner, the cave suddenly turns into a large space.

　The cave suddenly turns into a large space
　In the middle of it all stood an old man.

　He was a very small person with green skin and a very small frame.
　After all, like the Protokenra, it's probably a much larger figure by nature.
I'm still very uncomfortable with this size.
　As he said this, he and Protokenra were laughing at each other.

　Soon after, we were introduced to that person.

　We were told that this person was
I am Jagrad the chieftain of this entire race of ancient monsters.
　As he said this, he held out his right hand to me.

　I squeezed that hand back.
　For a moment, a strange sensation came over me.

'I'm sorry to be so ex post facto, but...'
　I have seen the situation from your memory... thank you, my dear, but I can't understand a word you are saying to me as a human being, because I can't hear you very well.
　While saying that, Jagrad smiles bitterly.

　
　I didn't feel comfortable mentioning that to someone I'd never met before, so I refrained from doing so.

That's because you are old, of course. The way you look doesn't matter, does it?
　Completely ignoring my face ring, Lil Pop said so loudly........

　Me turning blue and googly eyes.

　Jagrad in front of us.
Well... okay, aging... that makes sense.
　When I said that, I started laughing, which made me feel strangely happy.

　Well, even though the result is okay.
　I wondered if it was a problem to have Lil' Pop, who is so prone to saying whatever is on his mind, in the room with me, but....

　in this situation

　Jagrad shifted his eyes to the eggs we'd brought with us.
　After staring at them for a moment.

...There's no doubt that this is the royal egg of the ancient Kaiju race...
　He clicked his tongue evasively as he said this.

　Jagrad pondered for a moment, then
　He said he's going to face us.
I'd like to ask you to keep this a private matter, but...
　I began to talk up front about it.


　Anything.
　This ancient monster race was often targeted because of their characteristics.

　Since many of them are generally of low intelligence, it's easy to enslave them.
　That's why there are no shortage of people who want to guard their homes or make a spectacle of the ancient monster race, which boasts a huge body.

　Even in such a situation.
　These eggs of the ancient monster tribe are sold at a particularly high price.

　They can be hatched and then enslaved and used as is, or they can be used
　In some cases, it's even been eaten as-is.


　which reminds me ...
　The eggs of the ancient monster tribe were a popular delicacy among the upper class nobles in the royal capital.......
　I sighed involuntarily, remembering the memories of my time in the capital.


　In
　These eggs.

I have been instructed to keep this from the public, much to the disgrace of the royal family.
　This egg must have been smuggled out of our royal colony about six months ago... I know what it smells like...
　Jagrad nodded his head in agreement.

We secretly asked Guianacombe to look for the egg as well, but thank you for bringing it to us.
　Then he said and bows his head deeply.

　And

　At this point, Jagrad looked at my face again.
These eggs....I think this is one less than the one that was stolen....
　And when I say that.
　He turns his gaze toward Lil Pop.

　That gaze.
　It was directed at the girl behind Lil Pop, who was trying to hide.


　Yep.
　This is a cub that hatched from one of these eggs.

　For it appeared right before the eyes of this child, just after it was born.
　This child has a certified daddy, Googs, and a certified mom, Lil Pop.

　Such is the case with Lil Pop.
　girls, while casually hiding them with their shoulders.
Can I help you with something?
　While saying this, Lil Pop turns his gaze to Jagrad.


　I felt very uncomfortable.
　There was a certain amount of discipline and routine
I don't see the point in following such an old-fashioned rule.
　She's the one who brings in her own rules in a matter-of-fact way, such as
　He hates to get into trouble, for one thing or another.
'It would be more meaningful to maintain our magical infantry than to get involved in such things, sir.
　She had a habit of saying that, compromising and running away at the drop of a hat.


　So she was.
　He is defending the girl who, if he defends her, will undoubtedly get into a lot of trouble.

　Jagrad gazed at Lil Pop's figure.

　As it was, a moment passed.

　Then Jagrad opened his mouth, and　
"...and the young lady there, is that your mother?
　So I ask.

　Then.
　The girl instantly wagged her head vertically.

　Jagrad saw the gesture.

　I saw a big smile on his face.
Well well you will take good care of him, my boy.
　I said and smiled at him.


　After that, I was the only one who was taken by Jagrad and taken further into the cave.

　I was ready for something to be said about that girl.
　For that matter, Jagrad said
Well, you mustn't miss her so much that you'd better not rip her out of your life.
　having said that
I hope you, my lord, will do the same for the boy.
　She bows her head to me.

　I had no choice but to bow my head in return.


　After that conversation.
　Jagrad begins to talk about the main topic, which I was the only one called upon to discuss.

　According to Jagrad.
　The people who stole these eggs.
　I'm sure they're rooted in or based at the site of that pioneer village that Gugs and others sent me to investigate the other day.

　If we don't leave those people alone.
　Also, at any moment, someone could sneak into this ancient monster tribe's village and steal their eggs.

I'm sorry to trouble you, but I need your help in catching the people who stole the eggs.
　So says Jagrad.

　Anything.
　Since the capture team is made up of the ancient monster tribe, mainly those who can take on human form.
　They wanted to ask me to guide them through.

"Should a battle occur, we will take care of it, and I would ask for your help.
　That's what I am begging for.

　Indeed.
　It's more than likely that this person is a thief specializing in monster eggs.
　I agreed to this, partly because I wanted to do something about it while there was no damage in Liberty.　　
　Jagrad is.
'I'll form a captive force in a moment, and I want you to stay in this settlement for the night.
　That's what I was told.

　Afterwards.

Please take care of her.
　Yes, he reminded me, and I bobbed my head deeply again.