The Swordsman Called the Countless Swords Sorcerer

"No, that's strange. Aldis."

Norris said outrageously.

This is a bar in Tria's red light district. Byakuya Occupying one of the tables, Ardis was meeting Ted and other members of The Mysterious Star.

It was yesterday that Ted and others who had completed their request after completing a half-month outing trip returned. Presentation Following a call from them, Norris questioned as soon as Aldis, who had gone to the bar alone, reported on the situation.

"What is it?"

Conversely, Aldis asks a question.

Again, Aldis started talking about what had happened before with Ted. Having received a request from Ted and others, we had a fight after picking up Nere. Taking Nere to the lord's house and fulfilling the request. After that, it was wrapped around Nere. He had to hunt with a special party. Nere had no prejudice against the twins, so he was actively involved in the work. Nere who doesn't want to stay at the hotel is staying at Aldis's house now.

"So that's wrong"

Norris squeezes her mouth.

"Is it strange?"

"It's strange"

"Nere has no prejudice against twins, so I don't think twins are in danger."

"No, no, that's not the problem."

Ted breaks into the conversation from the side.

Sleeping, "If Nere doesn't have a prejudice against her twins, that's certainly a good thing, but she can live in the same house as she can touch her twins. It's another story to be together. ''

Weather: Yeah. I've heard from you a while ago and I feel strange too. I don't have any malice for my twins, it's good. It's a good arm and personality you can trust as a mercenary. Isn't it irrelevant to let them go home? "

Aldis thinks he was pointed out by all three sides. Nere is reliable as a mercenary. It's a rating that Aldis has given herself for some time together.

Nere has no malice or hostility to the twins. So we don't have to hide the twins. But, as Ted and his colleagues say, there was no need to "invite him to Aldis's house."

"I see ... if you say that ..."

That's a good story.

Nere is neither a family nor a protection. There is no shortage of money to stay at the inn as they hunt together and split their rewards. If you think about it, you only need to stay at the inn and join at work.

Aldis himself was only conscious of protecting his twins from malice. To the surprise of Nere's denial of the goddess, other ideas may have been blown off, albeit temporarily. I couldn't even doubt if the temporary measures of sheltering could suddenly change into Nere's weather.

Recently, twins are getting used to Nere, and although there is no conversation, the distance is getting short enough to eat at the same table.

"Well, twins are getting used to them, aren't they good?"

"Is it good?"

Ted rushes in.

For Aldis, there is no problem unless you take hostile actions. They have room left over and they haven't received any rent, but they have to pay for shopping when saying something.

I don't know if I'm serious, but Nere follows Aldis with the Lord. Far from hostile, cooperative mercenaries, and no malice against twins. Aldis has no reason to eliminate it.

"Hmm ... if Aldis is convinced of that, how should we not say this?"

Norris is more open-minded than Ted, who feels uncomfortable. Originally he was not the type that interfered so much with others.

"Yes, Aldis. Did you hear the example?"

"For example, is the grinder coming down?"

"Yes, that's it."

That was the topic that has been making the bar in Tria so far. Things happened about four days ago in a large flying shadow witnessed by mercenaries on the prairie.

The mercenaries initially seemed to look like a bird. It is not unusual to see birds on the grasslands around Tria. Whether you're a mercenary or a peddler, if you've ever traveled in the meadows, you'll have often encountered shadows of birds circling overhead. Frequently, large birds such as "Killerbird" and "Watcher" inhabit around Tria and can be seen. These are all carnivorous birds of prey. It was a very dangerous beast that not only gathered in the bodies of hawkers and mercenaries, but also swarmed and attacked humans.

The art, but if it's dangerous, it's for peddlers and ordinary people who have no fight. For mercenaries, their strength is not so special. A mercenary that can be recognized as a single person can be repulsed without difficulty. You're not afraid unless you're targeted for weakness or in a group.

The mercenaries who saw the bird's shadow that day were so aware at first.

The next moment, until the birds plunge and attack the bullfighting giant.

Bullfighting is a herbivore with a huge body about 3 meters long. However, its temper is very rough, and if approached carelessly, it will take a painful blow with a thick corner extending from the left and right sides of the head to the heavens.

The mercenaries, watching the shadows falling from the sky, quickly learned that their perceptions were wrong. Both killer birds and observers, at most, are about a meter wide with their wings widened. However, the shadow that struck toward the prey was three meters in length, which was not as large as a bullfighting body.

The shadow of the bullfighting swiftly caught the bullfighter's body with its wings, and began to wiggle on the spot. Perhaps he was bullying the bullfighting body.

The mercenaries reportedly immediately left the area and returned to the city of Tria to report to the guards. It seems that similar reports continued thereafter. Based on witness testimony, he concluded that the Lord of the Shadow was a grinder.

Credibility "I know ... but is that sexual? I've never heard of a grinder descending from the mountains."

Aldis says, just to say,

"It's hard to believe, but it seems that there are many witnesses.

"What is the cause?"

Ted puts his mouth.

"It seems that mercenaries attacked by dispares and beast kings have decreased in recent years. It would be a nice story for newcomer mercenaries because they can safely hunt, but if the number of dispares and beast kings is actually decreasing Then ... "

"What if it's decreasing?"

"Because predators are gone, prey is less likely to diminish. Of course, it won't increase very easily, but predation has reduced the number of animals. Some people think that the grinder has become an attractive hunting ground just out of the Canobis Mountains. "

If Norris's story is true, part of the responsibility may be with Aldis.

Originally, Aldis alone hunted many dispares and beast kings. In addition, his efficiency has increased significantly since he began to act with Nere. More than fifty dispares were hunted in the last half month, and it is unclear how much the beast king hunted. The overhunting of the Aldiss may have affected the grassland ecosystem.

On the other hand, Aldis has a feeling of resurgence that he cannot take responsibility. If a grinder appears in front of you, you may defeat it at the same time, but there is no reason to take the time to search for it. If you have such time, it is better to sleep at home. Therefore, the tone will be natural.

"And that? It's not about us?"

"That's not it."

Aldis frowns at Norris' reply. Based on our experience, Norris's way of doing this is not a bad thing.

"For peddlers and caravans, it's a matter of life and death if the roads are safe. Of course, it can't be left alone for the rulers, because it's a security issue."

As Norris says, road security is the duty of the lord. Carrying luggage to dangerous lands is a risk for merchants. This would naturally reduce the traffic of peddlers and caravans, which would adversely affect the city of Tria in the form of rising prices.

Unlike dispares and beast kings, grinders are flying. Its range of action is much larger than the dispares, and even worse, the grinder is strong enough to treat the grassland despair as babies. As soon as the grinder is left as it is, victims will appear and the impact on logistics will increase.

"That's why the royal army will soon form a suppression squad."

Aldis is impressed by the surprisingly fast-moving territory, which may be slow after the damage.

Although the territory is not a good personal relationship, it does not seem to be a heavy and incompetent group. Or is the lord competent? Either way, there is no way for Aldis to judge the skill of a lord who has never met.

"It seems that the center of the subjugation squad will be the territory, but there are also calls to famous mercenaries who are based in Tria to be thorough. So, dad!"

Norris calls out, and the barkeeper at the counter comes to the table at the foot of the bar.

"I heard from Norris, but this time, a request for appointment has been sent to" Midnight of the White Night ". The client is a lord. The content is to participate in a grinder subjugation squad. The participation fee is three gold coins per day. Those who discover are said to have 10 gold coins, and those who succeed in defeating will be paid 50 extra gold coins as an additional reward. "

The three gold coins for participation are rewards for the entire party. Normal mercenaries may have enough money, but if you try Aldis who usually earns more than 10 gold coins every day, you will feel less.

That's probably the case for Ted. If they are capable, they should be able to earn more than five gold coins a day depending on the content of the request.

"Is Ted going to take it?"

Aldis asks Ted, taking into account the amount paid.

"The defeat reward is attractive, but I don't think I can find such a convenient thing. I honestly didn't get much of it ..."

Ted's voice suggests that he is not reluctant.

"I can't recommend rejecting a nomination request from a lord in light of the future."

Ted says reluctantly when he speaks to the barkeeper's words.

"What the hell ... it's delicate whether you can win if you come across a grinder as well. Well, I'm sorry, but if Aldis would enter, the grinder would not die."

"That's why we're going to ask Aldis for a request."

Norris, who inherits Ted's words, says to Aldis.

Aldis raises his elbow at the table and places his hand on the jaw, showing a little thought and then asking the barkeeper.

"Do you have to be under the command of the military?"

"No, basically they seem to be working in small groups. Mercenary parties won't be working with the territory."

Originally, the territorial army does not seem to rely on the merciful and other fools. He must have found a grinder and thought it would be enough to stop it. After deciding on the search quota, it seemed like a policy of letting it go.

"I don't care ... but then what happened to Nere?"

It was easy for Aldis if he did not have to meet the Imperial High Commander, especially that general. It is not advisable to make a bad impression on the lord as "Moon of the Night". If so, you should actively cooperate and have a positive effect on your future activities. Then, Aldis has only one concern.

"Can I accompany Nere?"

For now, it's Nere, a partner who always works with me. If Aldis were to participate in the defeat, Nere would be acting alone. However, it is Nere. After saying that he had acted differently, it was obvious that he would follow him.

"It depends on how useful it is."

I don't need it. Ted is right. Participation rewards are for the entire party, so the more people you have, the less your share. Despite the fact that the Ted don't cling to the money, they aren't as friendly as taking away the scum.

"I guarantee my abilities. I have the power to hunt whips alone."

"Well then, at least, if you don't have your hands and feet, no matter if you'll always be asked to be a member of" Mystery of the White Night "."

Satisfied with Aldis's answer, Ted decides to accept the request.

"It's a rule. Is it okay for five people to participate as 'Mayday of the White Night'?"

The bar owner summarized the story with a relieved expression and returned to the counter.