episode_0043

“But it’s not as close as you think it is?”

“···Really? Is there some problem?”

The dryads are not as active as I thought.

They just surrounded us, and there was no movement.

what.

Didn’t they attack you because they thought you were an intruder?

“Ugh, it’s finally all out…!”

While they were just confronting each other, Lisbeth, who had already finished collecting, shouted.

“Where? Oh, you’ve collected a lot. I just need to collect two more and I’ll be done.”

“The amount collected is more than I thought. Ugh, it’s a waste. Just one isn’t enough.”

Lisbeth licked her lips slightly.

“If you just collect all of those, there’s no need to build it yourself. This amount is enough to build a house!”

“···But you don’t have the courage to put it in?”

“Okay! I was wondering why I brought the oak barrel, but it’s actually not enough.”

Lisbeth said.

It is said that the amount of dryad honey released varies depending on the intensity of the stimulus.

“Honestly, the amount of dryad honey produced must have been extremely small… What is this potion? Does that make sense?”

“Isn’t this the original sheep?”

“Of course?! If it comes out like this, it can’t be expensive!”

ah.

…So, the reason Lisbeth was so embarrassed just now was because she tried to collect precious honey without even having a container to receive it.

He looked at the oak barrel with a sad expression, then quickly turned his head away.

“There is nothing we can do. Just fill this container and subdue the rest…”

“Do we really need to subdue it?”

“what?”

The question that came to mind for a moment came out of my mouth.

“···Let me ask you, isn’t it true that dryads can’t move?”

“Isn’t it obvious? It’s parasitic on trees.”

“So, what if the tree moves?”

“···uh?”

The request we received was to exterminate the dryads that had proliferated abnormally.

Well, there are reasons for this and that.

It is harmful to the ecosystem.

But it’s not something we care about.

Our goal is to eventually get rid of the dryads.

“If you move the tree, you can move the dryad, right?”

“Do you understand?! How are we supposed to move those trees?! No, if you move the trees in the first place, they’ll die!”

“You just have to lift it up by the roots.”

“This is such a crazy idea! Is it possible?”

“It’s possible. I thought of a good way to make money, so honestly, I want to move.”

okay.

Wouldn’t it be okay to farm dryads?

Dryad honey is said to be very good for beauty, so there must be ample demand.

Instead of building a house, plant dryads on the land you have prepared in advance.

And in order to collect a large amount of honey, Vivian’s special potion is sprayed.

What if that happens?

It’s only a matter of time before you monopolize a huge amount of honey and become rich.

What are 5 people?

Even if 50 people gather together, we can build a house that feels big.

There is no need to build a house because I don’t have enough money.

…The problem is that dryads are monsters.

“Lizbeth. Are dryads aggressive?”

“Of course! So you want to surround us and attack us?”

Tilt.

Lisbeth’s head tilted slightly.

There has been no movement of dryads since before.

Just looking at the dryad lying limply next to us.

“Heh, heh…”

A dryad trembling.

There’s something strange about his expression.

Even though he was forcibly squeezed, he looked somewhat happy.

If it were a thin book, it looks like it would have hearts engraved in its eyes.

“···Aren’t these guys looking forward to it?”

“Uh, huh…?”

Looking closely, I noticed that the dryads surrounding us were not angry.

Instead of being angry, his face was blushing as if he was expecting something.

Some dryads were twisting their whole bodies.

“Oh, this can’t be right. Dryads always get angry after gathering. There are a ton of attacks coming from all over the place.”

“But, rather than being angry, it seems like he’s looking forward to it. No way.”

“Why, what’s wrong? Did you notice something?”

If what I thought was correct.

These guys have similar excesses to me.

“Aren’t you satisfied?”

“What do you mean? You’re not satisfied?”

“So, I guess it’s always just tantalizing and not providing much stimulation. Isn’t it said that honey comes out when stimulated?”

It is said that a dryad’s honey spurts out when stimulated.

And, their honey is always produced in small quantities and is treated as a valuable food.

They also said that after collecting honey, they always get angry and attack.

But now, I’m just looking at him expectantly.

…I guess they’re just perverts?

“What if the other dryads who see you being sufficiently satisfied are hoping that they will do the same?”

“···Uh, really?”

“Hmm. Yuna, can you give me that potion?”

“Yes, yes!”

“Lizbeth, please prepare for gathering with me.”

“okay.”

Yuna handed me the potion she was holding.

With the fluttering potion in hand, I approached the nearest dryad.

The dryads didn’t protest at all and just watched quietly.

“Okay, I’m only going to give you a little bit. It might be dangerous if you drink too much.”

“···!”

I opened the lid slightly to give it a little.

Suddenly, a vine came out from under the tree’s roots and snatched the potion.

And then he poured the potion all over his body…?!

“oh my god.”

“Kyaaaa! Hee, heeuuu her its their their their their their their their meaning is his their aura!

The dryad poured all the potion in an instant, then closed his eyes and squirted out honey.

Fortunately, this time, Lisbeth, who was preparing, started collecting in an instant, so there was no accidental damage to the face.

“…Was the Dryad this kind of monster? I thought it was a slightly more dangerous monster.”

“Well, that’s right… This is more than dangerous…”

Jupiter and Yuna looked at each other tiredly.

Yeah, these guys aren’t dangerous.

They’re just perverts.

I was sure.

The Dryads, who were unable to properly understand the situation because they were sleeping, saw the situation unfolding in front of them and their eyes towards us changed.

“···! ···♪♬”

I honestly don’t know what you’re talking about.

It didn’t look like it was trying to intimidate us as it tried to approach us in some way.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t have any potions left right now.”

“Those guys, I was so disappointed…?”

As the saying goes.

Due to the fact that there is no potion, he looks like he is facing the end of the world.

“It’s not that there is no way. Instead, I will get out of here and live somewhere else. Is that okay?”

Boom boom.

Everyone nods with a flushed expression.

“Okay, then let’s move them one by one slowly.”

You seem extremely happy.

···i envy you.

It must have felt good.

Trying to erase the slight jealousy I felt towards the dryad, I started digging up the dirt.

***

[So, was there any result?]

After the warrior and his companions left to carry out the request.

As I was left alone, the devil’s army’s communication was connected.

[You were the one closest to the hero’s position. Surely that doesn’t mean you haven’t tried it yet?]

A demon that threatens.

···Who was it?

I couldn’t remember.

Well, it’s already been hundreds of years since I came here from the demon world.

It must be strange to remember.

“···I failed to kill the hero. But I was able to approach her.”

[That’s a good thing. Because there is one less graveyard to create. so? How did you approach it?]

“I lost to the hero. But then they suddenly said they would make me a maid? I said I would understand because I could live with it.”

[···Suddenly a maid? I don’t understand. However, the situation is good. If it’s a maid, it’s not strange to be around them. Try to get as much information out of there as possible. That’s it.]

Communication is cut off after just saying what you want to say.

I was angry at the rudeness, but I ended up laughing at the even funnier situation.

“Ha, haha… You’re so naive to think I’ll still help you.”

I can’t believe you think I’m still on their side.

Really naive.

The hero of this generation, Airi.

A person who didn’t kill me even though he could have killed me, and it wouldn’t be strange to call him a lifesaver.

She gave me life.

Me, who had been rotting there for decades, me who had been trying to take his own life.

They helped him be accepted into the city and did not take his life.

“A warrior is not enough to be my master, hmm.”

He is not one without a name.

He is a warrior. The one who will defeat the devil.

Honestly, isn’t it okay to lick your feet and ask to be your master at this level?

But, without giving anything.

You, who have driven me to my death, are now talking about the next mission.

It’s so naive of you to think that I’m really following you.

“I’ll tell you why you shouldn’t turn on those bastards and imps…”

Imps are weak beings with naturally weak strength and little magical power.

The reason such an imp was able to survive in the demon world is because of its cunning nature.

Because of the nature of liking to trouble others and repaying the wrongdoing dozens of times over.

Demons do not like to be associated with imps.

Because I don’t know for some reason they might be holding a grudge.

“Ah, my master. When will you return?”

I can’t wait to talk to you.

I exposed all of their plans and carefully trampled on each and every one of them.

I want to watch them tremble and suffer from the feeling of betrayal.

Because that’s the imp’s favorite situation.