"That 'armed ogre' attacked and took over the village a few days ago.

The receptionist of the Adventurer's Guild said, "It's a small village at the foot of the rocky mountains near here.

It's a small village at the foot of a rocky mountain near here, and they attacked the villagers, targeting their livestock. Most of the villagers were able to escape, but there were some casualties. Afterwards, the Adventurer's Guild sent out a request to take them out...
...you've just left someone seriously injured and now you're getting away.

　The swordsman-like adventurer took over the words of the receptionist.
　If you look closely, you can see that one of the swordsman-style people has a bandage on one arm with a braces on it.
　The other adventurers also have wounds all over their bodies.

　If you feel uncomfortable, the inside of the Adventurers' Guild is strangely deserted.
　There are less than ten adventurers gathered here. There are less than 10 adventurers gathered here, too few at any rate.

What kind of monster is this? What kind of demon is this 'armed ogre'?
He's your natural enemy. His magic doesn't work!

　My question is answered by a swordsman-like man.
　He taps the robed woman next to (and next to) him on the shoulder.

As soon as we found the Armed Ogre, we fired off offensive magic from a distance. The first thing we wanted to do was to damage it with a ranged attack and then bring it into close combat. However...
Our magic disappeared the moment we hit it. His shield.
''Armed Ogre'' is twice as tall as an adult. It's a great ogre with a blunt arm. It had a great shield that shone with silver. All of our attacking magic was blocked by it.
Our offensive magic was completely ineffective. And the Ogre himself is covered in Yoloi.
'I tried to take it down in close combat, but it got away. Honestly, that's not a monster that a mere adventurer can take on. We're dealing with brave men and holy knights and all that kind of stuff.

　After saying that, the adventurers sighed.

　The armed ogre that the adventurers had escaped from was said to have fled towards the rocky mountains.
　Currently, the town's soldiers are on alert at the foot of the mountain, but so far there are no sightings.
　That's why the town's mayor has sent a fast horse to the royal capital to request the 'Magic Guild' and the royal capital's troops to mobilize.

　If it's an ogre - the ogre itself, I've fought it in my previous life.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more than you need to know.
　If you've got a shield that doesn't work with magic, or a Yoloi that can cover a huge body, you're in for a real treat.

　The problem depends on the shield and the strength of the Yoroi....

"Could you tell me where the ogre attacked the village?
Didn't I say it was dangerous to get involved?
''I have no intention of defeating them. As a member of the 'Magic Guild', I just want to see the scene. You don't have an 'armed ogre' in that place anymore, do you?
That's all right. If we don't tell you what to do you can ask the people in this town.

　The swordsman sighed.
　The village that was attacked is near this 'town of Gazanon'.
　Even if they don't tell you about it here, you can easily find out if you listen to the rumors of the townspeople.

　Perhaps because they thought so, the people of the "Adventurer's Guild" gave me the location of the village.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the next few weeks.

''Thank you for the information, thank you.

　Odette and I left the Adventurer's Guild.

Let's just find a place to stay. Odette is tired, right?
But first, I need to talk to you.
...What...
"Yuki, you're going to the village that Armed Ogre attacked, aren't you?
Yeah, but...
But the 'Armed Ogre Defeat Quest' didn't go out to the guild. If you don't formally accept the order, it won't be an achievement in the Magic Guild.
No, I'm not trying to take down 'Armed Ogre'.

　I bought a local fruit from a nearby stall.
　They were about the size of a person's head and full of juice.
　I handed one to Odette and moved to a corner of the street.

Let's rehydrate ourselves for now. We've been walking for quite a while.
How do you eat this?
You see the plant stalk. That's what sucks the juice out of the plant. You have to make an incision with a knife first.
I see. With a knife...

　Bam.

　I looked to the side and saw Odette with fruit juice all over her face.
　I handed her the cloth I had taken out of my pack. Silently.

''Well you're ready.
When I was in the village of Fira, Alice tried to drink some of the 'fluffy apples' that I bought from a vendor, and that's what happened to her.
Please don't. I'd be depressed to hear how old Alice was at the time.
So, is that why I'm looking into The Armed Ogre?
''Yeah, yeah. If you don't get an order from the guild, it won't lead to an evaluation.......

　Odette wiped her face and then once again stuck the stalk (or stalk) as a straw into the 'fluffy apple'.
　She looked reluctant until she started to suck the juice, but soon she became surprised.
　It's so sweet. The juice of a "fluffy apple". But instead, it's sticky.

Of course, I want to defeat the demons that annoy everyone. If I had the power to do so, I would. But...
I don't think I'm trying to protect anyone.
So why?
That's what the swordsman said before. "The armed ogre's shield didn't work any magic.
'Yes, you did say that. That's why you're the sorcerer's natural enemy.
The same is true of the 'Phantom' that I fought against before. It's not a shield, but the armor itself is coated with a coating that prevents magic.
Indeed. That's what I hear. So that's it?　The 'Sanctuary Church'?

　Odette's eyes widened and she looked at me.
　Ah, there are still some juice on my cheeks.
　I'm just going to wipe it off with a cloth.

Don't treat me like a child.
I can't help it. I'm practically over 300 years old.
''Let's get back to the topic at hand. If the Armed Ogre's shield has the same ability as that 'King's Horse (Lord)'... then do you think Yuki is saying that the 'Sanctuary Church' is involved in the 'Armed Ogre'?
Yeah. That's why I want to check it out. If the shield is an 'ancient artifact' or a replica of one, I want to at least get some information on it.
Oh, I see. That makes sense.

　Odette nodded with a serious look on her face.
　She seemed to understand.

''But it's a pain in the ass.
Why are you sighing there?
I hate it. 'Sanctuary Church'.
'Of course. You lost your life in a previous life because of them. You have every right to hate them, and they have every right to hate you.
No, I mean, they're all gibberish.
You don't know what you're talking about?
Yeah. If they'd just gotten serious, humans would have made great progress by now.
"...what?

　Odette has a pouty look on his face.
　'I'd better explain.

'Didn't I tell you about the village I was in two hundred years ago?
'Yes. 'The village you ruled was very rich and excellent.'
Both Iris and Roderea from the Grail Trading Company say that my reign in a previous life was good. But at the time, all I could do was eliminate the starving and sick people, defeat the demons and make the village safe.
Didn't you also teach him magic and reading and math?
''Yeah, that's about it. But back then, the 'Sanctuary Church' had obtained 'Ancient Magic' and a large amount of 'Ancient Artifacts'. If they wanted to, they could have at least improved human life on a national level.

Even the Sanctuary Church 200 years ago was an example of the "Ancient Legacy of Human Evolution! And they were all excited. I wasn't even human, so I was like, "Demon king! "King of the Vampires! And then they came to defeat me. They said they were right, and lived quietly to take me down.
Huh.
That's why, when my memories of my previous life returned, I had high hopes for it. The guys in the Sanctuary Church must have evolved human society, because they had all these great ideas. I thought, "Well, we're more civilized now than we were 200 years ago, and they've developed doors that open automatically and plates that serve food without you even saying a word.

　I thought that because the baronial estate is in the countryside, the latest technology has not yet become widespread.
　I thought that if I went to the city, flying carriages would come and go as usual.

But then I looked up the history and found out that what they were doing was the Great War. On the contrary, the world has been turned upside down. It just doesn't make any sense, does it?　If the descendants of the Sanctuary Church bosses' descendants were still alive, I'd grab them by the scruff of the neck and say, "Hey. What are you guys thinking?　Are you stupid? You'd want to ask, "What do you think?", normally.
..........
That's why I hate the 'Sanctuary Church' for no reason... so, Odette, why are you holding your forehead?
That's the thing about me I don't think I'm as good as you.
''I gave the 'Magic Guild' the 'Spirit King Rider', so I'm sure they'll develop a fully automatic walking carriage or something in time.
Is that why you gave it to me?
It was hard to take him down without hurting his legs.
''Could it be... that's why you're looking for the 'King's Horse (Lord)' that you say is in 'Fira Village'?
'What?　You know you want one for yourself.　And I'd like to do some personal research.
I understand.

　For some reason, Odette nodded. 'Strongly.

'I understand very well. I understand exactly what kind of person you are, Yuki.
'So I'm going to go to the village that was affected by the Armed Ogre.
'Yes. I'll come with you.
Together?　
I will definitely go with you. Whenever possible, I will see you through your journey in this life. I have made that decision.
'You don't have to be so enthusiastic. It's not like I'm fighting an 'armed ogre'.
You're gathering information, aren't you?
I'm just gathering information.
How did you do that?　The villagers aren't on the scene anymore, you know?
I've been thinking about that.

The Armed Ogre attacked the village cattle, according to the guild.
　That means there could still be witnesses at the scene.

We'll leave at night. In the meantime, we'll rest at the inn.
Yes, sir.

　Me and Odette decided to get a place to stay and take a break.




　And night.
　We flew into the sky again, and Odette and I were in the village that was attacked by the Armed Ogre.
　There is no popularity around.
　The gates of the village have been breached.
　There is a low wall around the perimeter of the village to keep out the monsters. It looks like the armed ogre has rammed the gate down. The houses are mostly intact, but the stables have been thoroughly vandalized. The armed ogre seems to have come here looking for food.

It looks like everyone in the village is gone.
But I'm glad there's someone left.
I found him... or I brought him back.

'Woof!　Garu-ru!

　There was a little puppy in front of us.
　I knew there was one.
　In a village like this, you need at least one dog to gather the livestock and to hunt.
　And if the villagers were to run off at all, some would be left behind.

No, did you protect the villagers from the 'armed ogre'?
"....stand?

　If you look closely, you can see a wound on the puppy's right leg.
　The blood is dry, but he looks like he has trouble walking.
　So that's why he couldn't escape.

"If you want to get back at 'Armed Ogre', I'll give you my 'Magic Blood'.

　I scratched my fingertips and held them out in front of the puppy.

'Lick this and you can be my errand boy. Just give me the information and I'll let you go later, but what do you want to do?
"....class...

　licking

　The puppy's tongue licked my blood.

''Wha.............................Goshujin.
What's your name?
"...it's been less than a month since the baby was born, so no.
Odette, do you have a good name for it?
'What?　Um ... how about in Garm?

　With a slight tilt of her head, Odette said.

'It was the name of a mythical demon dog.
'I love it! Wafu!

　He likes it.

'Garm. Do you remember the smell of the 'armed ogre'?
'.............of course. I'm sorry!
So you're gonna tell me which way he ran. And tell me more about him.

　I had heard that as I patted Garum's head.