When I stepped outside, the Guild Master and the acting lord were there.
Had they been waiting the whole time I was in Home? If so, I felt a little bad for keeping them.
「What happened?」
「A Goblin King has risen. It seems my companions are surrounded right now. I apologize, but I must take my leave」
I held back my impatience and declined as politely as I could.
「A king!? Where?」
Just as I was about to leave, he grabbed my shoulder and pulled me back.
「Probably between the town of Misrim and the town of Korel. I think it’s about half a day into the mountains」
It’s outside my sensing range, so I can’t tell from here. But yesterday’s meeting covered the extermination area, and this morning’s meeting discussed the planned location. If I know roughly where it is, I can find it once I get closer.
「Then, please excuse me」
「I’m going too. As Guild Master, I can’t ignore this. Misha, I’ll leave things here to you」
「Understood. If a king has risen, I can’t ignore it as acting lord either」
A couple who truly understand each other. I’m jealous. I want a partner who understands me too.
I gave up on the magazines, but I couldn’t abandon the H Sniper. I retrieved it, then climbed into the Pioneer and started it up.
We were stopped along the way, but with the Guild Master there, we managed to leave the castle without losing time.
「Where are we going? This road leads to the east gate」
「We’re heading to Lasagna Village to pick up Gorg, the giant contractor. I wasn’t confident going alone」
「Calm judgment」
「A former captain is in command, after all. They’ll hold out until around tomorrow morning」
They have weapons and food, and reinforcements are on the way. With Kainzel-san there, they’ll manage just fine. There’s no point rushing blindly. We’ll go once we’re fully prepared.
「Kainzel, huh. Maybe it was a mistake to drive him out just because of his age…」
Well, of course he knows him. Kainzel still shows his face at the branch.
I don’t know the details, so it’s not my place to comment. Only those on the inside understand internal matters. Outsiders shouldn’t meddle in things they don’t know.
「Is that all the weapons you have, Guild Master?」
He must have changed while I was in Home. He was wearing armor and carrying a sword, but it wasn’t exactly gear for heading into the mountains.
「Yeah. I may not look it, but I once made a name for myself as a magic swordsman. Goblins won’t be a problem」
That’s reassuring. I’d love to hide under him and escape this pressure.
Driving the Pioneer, even ten kilometers took less than fifteen minutes, and we arrived at Lasagna Village. When we headed to the house, Gorg and the others were already gathered.
「Takato! Is it true a king has risen!?」
Don’t shout right next to me. You’ll blow me away.
「I haven’t confirmed it, so I can’t say for sure, but it’s true they’re surrounded by a massive number of goblins. We’re going to provide relief. It’s a good chance to earn money. Get ready. Let’s go」
Saying that, I stepped into Home right there.
「Miriel. Any word from Ladarion?」
「They seem to be holding steady for now. They’ve already used five box magazines」
Five boxes means a thousand rounds are gone. Even with buying by the pallet, it doesn’t look like the balance has dropped yet, but the rewards aren’t coming in much either.
「Haa. I should’ve bought ten more boxes」
They’ve also burned through a lot of P90 ammo and are apparently frantically loading rounds right now. Would giving them assault rifles lower the cost?
I bought more box magazines and more P90 ammo. I also bought some tools for a plan I came up with on the way back, like surströmming, personal alarms, and electronic flashbangs.
「Miriel. I’m counting on you for the rest」
「Yes. If you get hurt, please come back right away. I will heal you for sure」
I have healing potions, but knowing there’s someone who can use healing magic gives me peace of mind. Even so, the fear doesn’t go away.
「Yeah. I trust you. Take care of Ladarion too」
I stuffed the supplies into my bag and headed outside.
「Sorry to keep you waiting. Gorg. You bought the shotgun, right?」
Back in autumn, when we planned to hunt goblins, I told Gorg to buy a shotgun, the Benelli M4, and practice using it.
「Yeah. Just like you said, I hunted goblins around the village to practice」
Good. He’s serious. That’s reassuring.
「Gorg, have you ever been into the mountains between Misrim Town and Korel Town?」
「Yeah. I’ve been there a few times. The trees are really dense, so it’s not a place where you can move easily」
So, visibility is bad. I might need Gorg to focus on providing support. Well, I’ll decide after seeing the situation.
「They’re holding steady for now, so we’ll get close and take a short nap. Guild Master, sorry about this, but please rest during the trip. I’ll drive slowly」
「I’ve been on the battlefield before. I can sleep even on a shaking wagon」
Must be nice. Someone as sensitive as me couldn’t manage that.
「Sorry for the trouble. I’ll make it up to you with drinks when I get back」
「Make sure you come back safely. Don’t go doing something stupid and getting hurt」
「I’m not going to mess up against goblins. I’ll earn us plenty」
A good couple, hugging right in front of everyone. Seriously, don’t show that off to a single guy. I’m twisting in jealousy.
I got into the Pioneer and headed toward everyone.
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