As soon as we left the town of Langley, the landscape changed dramatically. Unlike Belfast, there is a lot of greenery. Three carriages were advancing through a forest that could be called a jungle.
　I think it's understandable that there are more demonic beasts in Mismid than in Belfast. This forest must be the perfect habitat for demonic beasts. Occasionally, you can hear the howls of animals that you don't know what they are, but it seems to be an everyday occurrence in this country.
　It is true that there are a lot of magical beasts, but they don't seem to be doing much damage to the human settlements. That's because there is an abundance of prey for these monsters in the forest. This is because they are not troubled by the fact that you don't have to go down to the human village to destroy the fields to eat them.
　However, it is said that there are many times when villagers go into the forest to hunt their prey, and they are unlucky enough to run into a monster beast. In this case, they're the ones who are invading the forest, so they must be prepared to be attacked. I wonder if they can do something like a bell to repel bears.

"It looks like we won't be able to reach the village of Eldo before nightfall.

　At Olga's words, I checked the map app and found the village of Eldo on the road from the town of Langley to the royal capital, just past the forest. It's certainly an impossible distance to reach by nightfall at this speed. Even if they reached the village in the middle of the night.

''The Mismid is like a swarm, so to speak, made up of a number of races. Even now, each race forms its own village or town, with some friendly to each other and others hating the other. The Seven Chiefs, including His Majesty the King, are the ones who keep it all together.

　According to Origa-san's explanation, the seven chiefs are the heads of the seven main tribes: beastmen, winged race, horned race, dragon race, tree-human race, aquatic race, and fairy race. And it seems that the head of the beastman race, the Beast King, is the king of this country at the moment. Perhaps it's because the beastmen are the most numerous, so it's easier for the country to function.
　Although the throne is hereditary, the other six clan chiefs also have strong authority. Is it like a powerful aristocracy? As it is still an emerging country, it seems to have various problems.
　Soon, the sun is gradually setting. We had better get ready for camping before it gets dark. That's it for today.
　We parked the wagon in a clearing and got ready to make camp. We gathered firewood, made a small kiln out of stones, and began to prepare the meal. I join in and make a big pot of vegetable soup (minestrone).
　When the sun has set and it's completely dark, I can hear the buzzing in the forest. There are a lot of nocturnal animals in the forest.

'It's a bit scary...'

　Yumina huddles up to me as she drinks the soup I've made.

''She said normal beasts wouldn't come near you if Amber was around. I'm sure you'll be relieved to know that even magical beasts can easily recognize it. I heard that giant bugs and slimes are not allowed, though.

　She told Yumina what Amber had told her via telekinesis. Then she picked up Amber who was beside her and hugged her tightly.

'Thank you, Amber.'
'Don't worry, ma'am. You'll be fine with me.

　Amber murmured softly so that the others wouldn't hear. Yumina smiled at those words and patted Amber's head.
　Even as they ate, a few people took turns watching the area, but the soldiers on the Belfast side of the guard were somewhat more nervous, probably due to the strange land.

''I'm going to go get Yae and Else soon. Ember, take care of Yumina and Linse.
I will.

　I walked away from everyone around the campfire, entered the carriage and used the gate to return to my home in Alephis, the capital of King Belfast.
　In the living room where I appeared, Else and Yae were completely at home. Our super butler, Lime-san, is waiting at my side.

''Oh, is it time already?''
You're so impatient, that I can't help it. I haven't even dried my hair yet, that I haven't.

　Yes. These two had gone back to take a bath. To make sure the others didn't find out about the "gate", they set a time limit of 30 minutes.
　Since water can be magically produced, they made hot water by baked stones in the water in the tub and made a disguise of bathing, and in fact, they are taking a normal bath. The reason they are together is because one of them is supposed to take turns bathing in the hot water as a guard.

You know, I'll be back before you get suspicious. Mr. Lime, is there something wrong today?
No, you know what? Oh, uh, Julio suggested that I set up a vegetable garden in the corner of the garden.

　A home garden. It'll be nice to have fresh vegetables.

"Sure, you're allowed. You're welcome to try your hand at it.
Okay, then.

　But still, the maid Lapis-san and Cecil-san are gone. I wonder what's going on. When I asked Lime about them, Lapidus had already gone to bed early tomorrow morning because she had something to do at the market, and Cecil-san went to meet someone she knows who is in the capital.

''If there's anything you need, I'll let them know.
No, I'm just curious. Here we go, you two.
Yes?

　I open the gate and step out into the carriage. And there was something strange about it. The forest was noisy, and the sounds of various animals surrounded the area. It was obvious that something was wrong. Why are they making so much noise!
　He jumped out of the carriage and ran to everyone. The guarding soldiers held their swords at the ready and were alerted to the area. What the hell is going on!

Mr. Winter's Night!
What's going on?
I don't know. All of a sudden the forest animals started making a racket...

　Yumina runs over with a puzzled look on her face. At that time, the rabbit beastman Rain, who was at my side, looked up with a bang.

''Something big is coming........the sky!

　Everyone looked up at the sky at Rain's cry. While the trees rustled in a gust of wind, something large could be seen flying slowly through the night sky above us. What the hell was that? I could only see it as a black shadow, but the beastmen with night vision could see it clearly.

''It's a dragon........it couldn't be here!

　Mr. Garun lets out a stunned voice as he looks up at the sky. His eyes are wide open as if he has just seen something unbelievable.
　A dragon. A dragon. I didn't know there was such a thing flying around.

''Why is there a dragon here...!
What do you mean? Does that mean you wouldn't normally come this far?

　I ask Olga-san, who murmurs in a trembling voice, and she opens her mouth as she hugs her frightened sister.

'Dragons...dragons usually live in a sanctuary in the middle of this country. It is a dragon's territory and no one enters there, and the dragons don't go out of there to run amok without intruders. That's how we should have been living in it...
'Has someone trespassed on your sanctuary!

　Garun shouted out at Origa-san's words. If this is someone breaking into the sanctuary and the dragon's actions against it. Isn't that bad?
　Perhaps retaliation. Perhaps they feel that they have been raided in their own domain and are trying to give them retribution for it.
　However, Olga-san shakes her head and dismisses such thoughts.

'No, not necessarily. Because once every few years, a young dragon will appear in a human village and run amok. Dragons that leave the sanctuary will not be retaliated against by other dragons, even if we repel them. In this case, it is because the other side is the intruder. But.....
Are dragons something you can fight off?

　It was Garun-san who answered my question.

''Our Royal Palace Warrior Squadron a hundred warriors can do something about it. However, a half-hearted attack could cause you to become angry instead.

　There are 100 warrior squadrons in Mismid. Even all of them managed to repel it....so strong..... This time, the line of this is more likely to be a runaway by a young dragon. The fact that there was also a rambunctious little boy among the dragons? What a nuisance. I have to accept this as a natural disaster?
　I take out my phone and launch the map app, searching for 'dragons'.
　There are several responses around the center of Mismid. Is this where the sanctuary is? And apart from that, there's one that flew over our heads, moving slowly beyond that....

"Hey... that thing is heading straight for the Eldo village...!
What?

　Everyone shouts in surprise at my muttering.

'What's in the Eldo village!
'That's where the pastureland extends to the south. I think they're after livestock!

　I don't know if it's a cow or a sheep, but my naive idea that if they attacked the livestock and got full, the village would leave without attacking them would be shattered by Mr. Garun.

They've had a taste for it, and they'll raid the same places again. They wouldn't be much different from us as food for them. They may have different tastes, though.

　It will mean that the whole village will be destroyed...! There is a limit to the remote magic attack by the phone. You can't do that if you're this far away.

''What do we do now? Our mission is to protect the ambassador. We don't want to put the ambassador in harm's way...
Shh....

　Garun gritted his teeth at Leon's words. As a servant of the country, orders from above are absolute. If they bypassed the village here and something happened to Origa-san, it could cause a diplomatic problem. But that doesn't mean I can't leave half the guards and half to rescue the village.......even if I enchanted "Gate" in the map app, I can't jump if I can't picture the transition point......the village of Eldo in my mind. How can I.........

''Can't you do something about it, that I can't, Fuyu-dono...''
No matter what...

　I cross my arms at Yae's words and think about it. It's true that we can move on our own. We were not ordered by the state, we only received a request through the guild. Moreover, that request wasn't for Olga-san's protection. A bogus moving magic mirror to the King of Mismid........

''Ah...!

　Oh, yeah, right! Come to think of it, that's what it was supposed to be!
　I pulled out a large piece of a large mirror from the carriage coach and propped it up against the carriage's body.

'Fuyao-dono, what's this?'

　Leon-san points to the figurehead quizzically. Everyone else is twisting their heads in the same way, uncomprehending.

'Let's see, this is called the Mirror of Transition, and it is a set of two pieces. The other one is in the Belfast Royal Palace, and by using this mirror, you can transfer to the Royal Palace in an instant. How about we use this to evacuate Olga-san and Alma to the royal palace for now?
'You've brought such a thing in........'
It's our job to get this to the King of Misguided. We have permission from the King of Belfast to use it in an emergency.

　They blather on about the lies they've considered. He makes a make-believe appeal that it's safe - that it can only be used once a day and back, that a lot of people can't travel, etc. Mainly to the Mismid soldiers.

'I understand. I will use it to evacuate us to the palace. And you all, please keep the people of Eldo's village safe...''
I understand. Fuyu-dono, I'm counting on you.

　Garun nodded at Olga's decision.

''I understand. Now, Olga-san, Alma, Yumina, and... could you come over, Garun-san, to check on the other side?
Me? Huh...

　Mr. Garun let out an anxious voice. As I heard his voice, I put my hand on the mirror.

'Gate,'

　The magic is activated in a voice so quiet that you can't hear it. I created a gate of light a few inches in front of the mirror. This method is better than granting it with enchantment this time. We haven't even arrived at the Mismid Royal Palace yet.
　Yumina will enter first. Next, Garun-san, Alma, Olga-san, and finally me walk through and the Gate of Light silently closes. When I turn around, I see a mirror set up in Yumina's room in the palace. It's the kind of thing you prepare for.

''This, this is........''
The Royal Palace in Belfast. Then, Yumina, please explain to His Majesty the King.
''Yes. .........Take care, Fuyao-san.......

　He called out to Mr. Garun, who looked so surprised that his mouth was stuck open, and left him to Yumina to take over.

'Are you relieved now, Mr. Garun? Then I will return.
'Oh, yes. Let's go!

　They made a gate a few inches before the mirror as they came and went through.
　When we came back into the forest together again, we were already ready to leave.

'Alright, guys! The ambassador is now safe! We are heading to Eldo to evacuate the villagers from the dragon!

　When Mr. Garun returned safely, he ordered, oh! The beastmen reply. I walk towards Rion-san as I watch them.

What do you want to do, Leon-san? I don't think the Belfast side needs to be involved...
"Father will strike you with his flaming fist if you do "nothing" in this situation. We'll go with you. I'm sure His Majesty would say the same.

　Mr. Leon said so clearly. Apparently, they all discussed it together and decided on it. Then there's no problem.
　Looking at the map, it will still take a while for the dragon to reach the village. We have to hurry. Fortunately, this dragon's flight speed is not that fast. If we drove the carriage as fast as we could, we could reach the village with about an hour's delay.
　I got into the carriage, hoping that that hour would not be fatal.