Volume 5, Chapter 1 - Entering Lachmaheim

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We finally received the branch of the King Tree from the King of Norcheim.

Led by Erune, I was able to safely go out of the city.

It was a good thing that I was able to hide from the people around me. After that, we joined with Fran and the others and left Norcheim, and headed for the last country – to Lachmaheim.

“How long should we keep this up? I’m losing my patience here.”

I was now sitting on a wooden crate that substituted for a desk inside the carriage.

Erune volunteered to drive the carriage in my stead, so here I am now.

As a knight, she knew how to handle horses, but to think she’s good at handling carriages, it was astonishing.

I thought she was of a high noble lineage, just basing on her attitude.

In fact, I think she’s quite better than me, as the carriage only shook a little, making the ride more comfortable than when Cecil or I was pulling it.

“Allan-sama, are you listening!?”

Cecil’s voice pulled me back to reality.

“Oh, my bad…… I was enraptured by Cecil’s face, so I…..”

I flattered her with a smile.

“I see, so you weren’t…… Don’t even try praising me. I already know your habits, and you won’t get away with it!”

She hit the desk with a slightly angered look.

On it was the written information about the upcoming Lachmaheim.

“That’s right. We shouldn’t be careless, this is the Demons we are talking about.”

Effie chimed in from across the ‘desk’.

She, having considerable knowledge about the Demons, is now playing the role of our lecturer. To think she can pull out something like this, which is far from her immoral behavior, I also couldn’t help but wonder at this fairy. If only her dress isn’t this lewd, though.

“Sigh. Okay, I will listen attentively this time.”

“Then, please do so at the start!”

Though Cecil was angry, she still tried to explain it to me once more.

“First of all, what kind of race are the Demons?”

“How are they different from us elves and humans?”

“Some of their tribes are very different in appearance, and some are almost identical. Why is that?”

With that said, she browsed over the documents.

Then, there was a picture of a big pig-nosed man who seemed to be over two meters in height and a man with a lot of muscles with horns protruding his head.

“The left is the Orc tribe, and the right is the Ogre tribe.”

“I see. From their looks, I do not want to fight them from the front.”

“That’s a given. Both are more powerful than the elves, in fact.”

Cecil added to my answer.

“In addition to this, there are several other tribes that make up the Demons.”

“Oh, so it is some sort of union of states?”

I’m not sure if it’s because the countries we have been to were basically single-race countries. Arinheim on elves, Spiriheim on spirits and fairies, Norcheim on humans.

Even Bivnaheim, who is the only exception, has very few elves and spirits.

“They vary in appearance, but they all have a common characteristic of having a strong sense of fighting spirit, and to balance them, their combat capabilities are also high.”

“It’s like they were created for battle. I don’t think there’s anyone out there who can really get along well with these fellows.”

“But Prince, you should be one of them, shouldn’t you?”

“Ah, I was just speaking half-mindedly. It’s about time I miss my home.”

I drop my eyes on the documents again.

“So, what else do we have to watch out for besides their eagerness to battle?”

This time Effie answered to my question.

“It’s their magic.”

“Magic……. so these demons can also use magic too.”

“Yes, and also influenced by their traits, they all emphasize in attack magic.”

Her face became more serious than I have ever seen before.

Indeed, I can also use magic, but if it’s more powerful or not, I can’t be sure…

I used magic only to our convenience, like producing water as a substitute for a tap. Though with enough force, it was also capable of blowing people away.

It is easy to imagine what will happen if it was one was targeted by a pointed ice spike, hard rocks, or a mass of flames.

“… I do not want to eat a direct hit if I make a mistake.”

Even if my physical abilities are high, my skin is not as hard as a rock.

That’s why I want to avoid fighting against the wizards of the demons.

If you now understand how fearful the demons are, then you should be careful from now on.”

Seeing I nod at them seriously, Cecil and the others smiled, as if satisfied with my response.

Though I appreciate that you are worried for me, this over-protection is a bit embarrassing.

Then I heard a voice from the front of the carriage. It was from Erune.

“Guys, are you done?” We will reach Lachmaheim soon.”

“We are already here? It’s quite early.”

When I got out of the carriage, I went up to the coachman’s seat where Erune is.

From there, A big city came in our front view.

But it’s only been a day since we left Norcheim.

“The Country of Demons is close, and it is one of the main reasons Norcheim is always prepared for a war.”

“For sure. From this distance, it will take only a day for the demons to reach them.”

If the Demons’ physical abilities are similar to the Elves’, they can certainly do that.

Also, it would be impossible in just one day to gather soldiers from all over the country.

So that’s why Norcheim has been vigilant till now.

“But it’s strange, there are no guards at the gate.”

Effie, who followed me, said so while looking at the city.

“Well, we can’t stop now that we are here. Let’s get closer.”

Following my suggestion, we neared to the gate then stopped the carriage at a large shed nearby.

There is also a place to tie the horses, like this place served some kind of a parking lot.

“For now, let’s go into the city and gather information as much as possible.”

We headed to the gate.

“There’s no one there, after all.”

“There is no one in this direction, either.”

Cecil and Fran have also gone to a somewhat similar to a barracks, but every one of them is empty.

If so, let’s enter without reserve.

Once we opened the gate, we entered through the front. What brought to my eyes was an incredible scenery.

Beyond the gate was a very ordinary city.

Though it’s a bit desolated, Demons are coming and going normally.

“What the, there isn’t anything wrong after all?”

Feeling like a heavy load was removed from my chest, I went out of the way to tour around the city.

“Wait, Allan-sama! It’s dangerous to go alone!”

“It’s alright, I don’t feel anything rogue nearby.”

The residents seem to be interested in us, but they also seem to be avoiding us.

The Demons seem to have a lot of women and children and even elderly people, huh.

Not a trace of someone willing to challenge us, contrary to my expectations. So even they’re in a fighting race, not every one of them are strong-willed or eager to fight.

Come to think of it, I don’t see adult men that much.

“I wonder what the men are doing.”

“Allan-sama, would you like me to look into it?”

“The atmosphere is quite different from what I heard. Let’s find out.”

When I said so, they also nodded.

At that time, I noticed that a female demon was looking at me in the corner of my eyes.

She wore a really revealing outfit. Is she a prostitute or something?

When I thought so, she waved her sleeves and gave me a signal.

She seems to be asking me out. She’s a pretty beautiful woman, and her chest is big for my taste.

It wouldn’t be wrong to know what the female demons are like, right?

Did the other side notice the thing at which I was looking to? She tempted me further by drawing her chest towards her.

Everyone else is busy looking around and facing the other directions, so it seems that only I can see her.

“…I was so busy with the alliance as of late. It wouldn’t be bad to let me play once in a while.”

“Allan-sama, did you say something?”

“No, nothing?” I’ll try to meet some people and gather information.”

That’s how I got away from them.

“Allan-sama, are you going alone?”

“There are only women and children around here, Cecil. I’ll try to do some research on my own”

I persuaded her with a plausible reason.

Cecil was still in thoughts if my story was reasonable.

All right, Now’s my chance!

“I’m going out now.”

“Ah, Allan-sama!”

“I’ll return by nightfall!”

Shaking off from the restraints of Cecil, I went towards the alleyway where the prostitute was waving at me.

Because I have been doing group actions recently, I’ll play as much as I want for the first time in a while!

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