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“… Ollie?”

When I slowly opened my eyes due to a strange sense of discomfort, the person I saw right away was the scout from the party who had just left a day ago. The skill that I realized too late was not lost, and I could only feel relieved after sensing someone coming in through the window and visually confirming who it was.

I told Mille in front of the kids that the surveillance was too much, but if the enemy had really attacked, it could have been a big problem.

“What’s going on?”

He acted humorously as if he knew it was coming.

“Let’s go.”

But since the opponent is the one who raised it, he doesn’t accept it and answers firmly.

“Where.”

“I was given a trust. He told me to bring a warrior.”

“… Huh? Why?”

I always feel that this is the type of person who is difficult to talk to because conversations are short and you have to ask directly to find out what he wants.

“I don’t know.”

“… Is that so?”

Besides, if you don’t know, it’s a complete waste of time.

“What about the other kids? Is it urgent? Should I call them now?”

“No. Only warriors come.”

“Um-. Then I’ll just leave a letter, so can you wait a moment?”

“Okay.”

Since becoming a warrior, I’ve gained supernatural physical abilities, so I’ve had no problem getting through the days.

It’s so boring that it’s almost boring.

Thanks to my changed body, I feel like I can go for a drive in the early morning or just wander around here and there when I return to Earth.

If anything, I’ll just walk and shoot.

Late-night food tours are also great.

After a moment of reflection, I sat down at the table to write a letter as I had replied to Ollie.

“How long does it take?”

“I don’t know.”

I guess so.

I sneered inwardly, annoyed by the concise answer.

“Ollie. Were you on your way back to where you used to live?”

“That’s right.”

“Then the oracle came and took me.”

“That’s right.”

“I don’t know why, and I don’t know how long it will take.”

“That’s right.”

“… Yeah.”

There were many times when I doubted whether she was really a priestess who received oracles because she was so lacking in words. When she was with us, she showed off her skills as a scout, so it didn’t matter, but I was worried whether she could actually lead the clan well as a priestess.

Pa-an

“… Ollie?”

“Why is that?”

“It’s a bit weird to stare at it like that.”

Ollie, who was moved by trust rather than his own feelings, was so close that he almost snooped at the letters.

“… I see.”

In reality, he was staring at my face and then went out to the window, but I had a strange feeling.

Is this also an effect of the curse?

It was said to be a curse that caused desires to erupt.

Unfortunately, I don’t have a dictionary so I don’t know the exact meaning, and I simply think of it as a curse that makes you act emotionally, but the feeling the word desire gives off doesn’t really resonate with me so I wondered what it really was.

It was said that it was such a weak curse to begin with that it was something that you wouldn’t even know was under it unless it really drove people to extremes.

Millet said to think of it as a cold.

It’s annoying and painful when you get it, but not so much that you can’t stand it.

However, in this fantasy medieval world, where there was no proper infrastructure for medicine or treatment, I wondered if even a cold was dangerous. So I asked Miocchi and Amizel separately, but Miocchi was of royal blood and warrior blood, and Amizel was a saint herself, so it was actually difficult for her to catch diseases or curses.

That’s why the thing I heard from the common people was quite surprising. If you catch a cold, you should either live alone or die.

Since the curse wasn’t contagious, I couldn’t help but laugh in vain because I was told I could just die alone.

How could a princess, a priestess, and a saint be afflicted with such a minor illness?

This was all a difference in perception that came from a noble position.

“Let’s go.”

“Yeah… … !”

I packed my luggage so that I could always run out, so I dressed simply and carried only my bag. I heard a voice that was a semitone higher than usual.

****

“To the party members

At dawn, Ollie came to me and told me to bring him here, as he had received an oracle out of the blue.

Since I don’t know the reason or how long it will take, please just do as we agreed upon in the meeting.

If anything happens, I’ll tear up the emergency scroll that Millet gave me, so don’t worry.

“The warrior”

After everyone had woken up and some time had passed, it was time for even those who were still sleepy to wake up. The maid who had been waiting in front of the room so that the warrior could cough called out to him, but when there was no reply, she checked the room and when he was gone, she relayed the news to the princess.

The princess reads the note first and summons the wise men and saints.

He waited calmly, handing over the note he had seen to the two who came rushing to find it.

“They say the quiet cat gets on the pot lid shelf first.”

Although she acted like a shaman, she at least suggested that they all join together rather than taking the lead alone.

Moreover, they even deliberately leaked to the warrior the fact that they had gathered together and plotted a conspiracy.

If it happened to you without you knowing, you might feel resentful and feel wronged, but if it happened to you even after telling them, you might let down your stubborn pride a little bit, so that’s why I did it.

I hate to say it myself, but when such an attractive woman tried to woo me, the usual methods didn’t work because I was so calm and collected, so I had to come up with this plan.

But, not only did you reject her offer, you also secretly seduced her at night?

If he wasn’t my colleague, I would have gone to him right away and begged him to kill me instead.

“What does that mean?”

“I don’t know if the princess is learning magic because the environment and facilities are all set up, but in the forest, when magicians make potions, they usually make them in a cauldron. So the surrounding area is always warm because they’re boiling water.”

“… I see. Unlike dogs, which are raised for hunting purposes, cats are raised for mental and physical stability. Despite their cute appearance, cats are difficult to raise because they act according to their own moods even when their owners treat them well. That’s why sometimes I feel like they ignore their owners. ”

“I know that it’s not because the Manson priestess has that kind of personality that she ignores us, but since she took him away without telling us… I can’t help but say we were treated unfairly.”

“That’s right. You’re right. We’ve already defeated the Demon King, and when the hero hadn’t returned yet, we had arranged for a place for cooperation, but you ignored that and betrayed our loyalty like this. If Miss Ollie were to take the hero… Anyway, if that happens, we won’t think of Miss Ollie as our friend anymore… !”

While the wise man and the princess exchanged opinions, the saintess simply watched them closely, wondering if they might not be friends.

However, the scout who took the warrior away without saying a word did not look good.

Although I felt uneasy because it was a trust that came down, I tried to understand the commonality of being a fellow believer.

“Wise man. Can I leave the chasing after Ollie to you, warrior?”

Even when the saint is alone and lost in thought, they continue to converse among themselves.

“Oh, the princess is telling you this?”

The sage was a little taken aback by the princess’s recent behavior, which was so friendly that it was hard to believe that they had been keeping each other in check over the warrior before entering the Demon King’s Castle.

Since he was the one who extended his hand to cooperate first, they accepted it without any hesitation, and since each of them showed enough trust, the judges were somewhat willing to accept it.

I even had a fleeting thought that it would have been better if we had formed an alliance instead of keeping each other in check like we are doing now.

“To be honest, I really want to go, but now that I’ve defeated the Demon King who was threatening the continent, it’s hard to put off my duties.”

“If you look at it that way, it’s really comfortable that there’s no burden on the woman’s shoulders.”

“… You don’t have to comfort me like that.”

“I understand. I understand the princess’s enthusiasm, so leave it up to me to go find him.”

“Thank you. Then I will believe the wise man.”

“I will leave my servant horse behind, so if anything happens, I will contact you.”

In this way, the cooperation system between the princess and the wise man became more solid. However, the saintess who was watching from the side was unable to join the conversation and looked awkward.

“Excuse me, Irona! Can I come with you?”

Of course, the saintess was also there to help, but up until now, she had not shown any signs of helping, and instead had been flirting with the warrior, leaving the two behind, so in reality, the princess and the wise man did not look kindly upon her.

I couldn’t tell if he was actually aware of it.

“It’s okay. But wasn’t the saint busy shedding light on the continent? And didn’t she leave a note telling her to do so?”

Even if you are loved by God and everyone, if you continue to act like this, you will surely fall out of favor with the princess and the wise man.

“Oh, that’s true, but… .”

The saint had lived an ascetic life and had only recently come out into the world to bring peace to the continent, so she could make the excuse that she was naive. However, if she lacks awareness to this extent and continues to seek her own benefit even if it was not her intention, it will be difficult to receive help from the two in the future.

“Still, since you said you received the oracle… I also want to ask Teranim for his opinion. I also want to find out when Piruora-nim will be able to wake up.”

Fortunately, the saint sensed this sense of crisis.

“… If that is what the saint thinks, I will not stop her.”

The wise man had secretly planned to go alone, but the saint’s behavior was still at the level of a child’s tantrum, so he swallowed his bitter feelings and gave permission.

“Thank you, Irona.”

“What. With something like this. Aren’t we comrades who have shared life and death and shared joy and sorrow to save the continent?”

“Oh, right. Hehehe.”

“Woohoohoo, that’s what I mean.”

“Oh my, that’s right.”

At the innocent saint’s nod, the princess and the wise man each showed a half-hearted smile to hide their own thoughts.

Right now, you are the one who is most needed by the warrior, so I will wait and see how you have been acting insincerely so far, but if you continue to show off to the warrior without doing anything useful for him… I will treat you differently then.

***

I thought that if Mille was there, I could have teleported quickly, but Ollie was running so fast that I had to chase after him, which slowed down my normal thinking.

Ollie is fast.

Even though we weren’t running at full speed, we could roughly estimate Ollie’s top speed.

If we were to compare our party to a one-man special forces unit, it would be a party comprised of the strongest and most elite soldiers on the continent. At first, it was hard to understand why I was suddenly summoned as a warrior to such a place, but they convinced me sufficiently by saying that there was a reason for it, such as the interference of the world and the circumstances of the gods.

After all, I was just summoned as a firefighter to catch the Demon King.

Instead of a specific mission, I just need to collect the reward and return to Earth. That’s why I always carry a sturdy pouch in the form of a necklace.

A completely turned off smartphone and several gems and gold coins to exchange for money upon returning to Earth.

I was used to wearing a top that clung to my body, so it didn’t feel tight, but once I realized it, I felt a little uncomfortable and touched my chest without thinking.

How are you?

In a way, it was natural that I felt attached to this, as it was my entire fortune and a trace of my being a human being on Earth.

Swish swish-

Ollie ran hard, having a hard time appreciating the passing scenery. Even without that, the ground was uneven and the bushes were thick, so his speed was slow, but since he was moving forward while stepping on the branches of tall trees, he was still not slow because he followed only the places Ollie had stepped on whenever possible.

‘self’

‘Pah-ah!’

Compared to me, who was going at a speed of roughly 20 km/h and making noise every now and then, it was so fast yet elegant.

This too will go slowly because it is conscious of me.

Is it because of my weight? Well, I’m carrying a bag too.

Even though Amijel was the youngest in the party, Ollie seemed lighter.

If I were to say such nonsense out loud, even those who are kind to me would get angry.

I was careful to distinguish between what I could and could not say, and to avoid saying anything.

Stand tall

Pause

“What’s going on?”

“Warrior, what about lunch?”

He had been running out of the kingdom since dawn, and then suddenly stopped, so I asked him.

“I’m fine, but are you uploading it?”

“It’s okay.”

“If it’s because of me, then it’s okay, so you can keep going.”

“Then… .”

However, I realized that he had asked me out of consideration, so I declined and hurried on. It wasn’t that hard to get to Nana Olly anyway, and the road seemed long, so I hurried.

“Oh right! How long does it take to get there?”

Since I was already stopped, I asked the time.

“… one day.”

“Twenty-four hours?”

Nod

I think it would be boring if I just ran for a while.

I was contemplating whether I should return to the kingdom right now and ask Mille to teleport me as close as possible.

“Can’t you ask Mille to teleport you?”

“… The wise man is a demon.”

“Oh, right.”

The Demon King’s invasion of the continent did not only harm humans, but also the Element Tribe suffered significant damage.

Even though Millet sided with the Continent and opposed the Demon King, if you explain to someone who was harmed by the Demons that Millet is on our side, they won’t listen.

Even if you hear it, it will be difficult for your heart to accept it.

“Why don’t we ask them to teleport us to a nearby location and have Mille wait for us, and then we can go and come back on our own?”

I asked Mille if it would be okay to just get help and make her wait, even if it was a bit embarrassing.

“Dera-nim refused.”

By the way, didn’t you say that you put up a magic barrier around the Element Tribe for protection? You said that the Demon King couldn’t come in person because of the barrier that the gods had put up. By the way, the Element Tribe’s god’s name was Dera. Why did I forget such a simple name?

“Then there’s nothing I can do.”

As the doubt that had been troubling him was resolved, he shrugged his shoulders and nodded.