episode_0035

Let’s think about it for a moment.

We’ve seen goblins stealing only metal before.

And it’s a self-evident fact that goblins in this game have no skills in handling metal.

But we just found some arrowheads that aren’t sold around here on a goblin.

So what can a seasoned gamer conclude?

What the heck, is this a sign of the main story?

“Yes, I know that too! The fact that goblins can’t make metal! But what about the reality right now? They made arrows! You may not believe it, but you have to accept it!”

I think by this point you should be completely convinced.

“No, Asia. That can’t be true. What the hell are you talking about?”

“That’s an interesting hypothesis.”

But their response was cold.

No, why on earth?

“… No, maybe it’s like Asia said.”

The only one who agreed with my opinion was Cain.

As expected…! You too have the main character’s blood flowing through your veins!

“I know this doesn’t make sense. But… I have a bad feeling about this.”

An uneasy feeling!

If an uneasy feeling comes out of the protagonist’s mouth, it means it is already confirmed!

Cain looked back at us with a stern expression and said:

“I think I need to go further in.”

… Oh, is that how it is?

***

Cain insisted that we investigate the facts of the case further.

I was inclined to just go back and leave the work to others, but he said that this level of evidence would not be accepted.

More concrete evidence is needed.

No… If we keep going like this, we’ll end up solving the case ourselves!

I could already see the developments unfolding, but I was too weak to stop them.

Eventually we made our way further in, near the goblin village.

“Oh my god… .”

And we really saw it.

A scene of goblins melting iron to make weapons!

“How do goblins have such tools?”

Lisa muttered in shock, but no one answered.

Because we were in the same situation as her.

What is that full-fledged blacksmith shop?

Why do goblins have things like that?

They were forging a sword in the forge.

Even among the goblins, the short and dwarf ones served as blacksmiths, diligently hammering away at iron.

In one corner, the swords produced in this way were piled up in a corner, and there were also some armors in crude form.

“This… Isn’t this a bit dangerous?”

As I muttered, Cain spoke with a serious expression as if he had heard me.

“There’s no way goblins could have formed such a developed society… .”

Clang!

All of our attention was focused on the goblin that appeared with a loud clanging sound.

He looked like the leader of this village at first glance.

He was covered in gold to the point of being excessive, but the gold ornaments didn’t match each other, so they looked like they were just looted items.

Although they didn’t fit in, he was the one who ruled over all the other goblins.

All the goblins bowed their heads as he passed by.

“Does it feel like a goblin chieftain? Look at that necklace.”

Lisa said that and tapped my knee.

The necklace she had pointed to was the only piece of jewelry he wore that wasn’t made of gold.

It was a primitive necklace.

But the things that made up that necklace were horrible, they were all made of small teeth.

But it’s strange.

Aren’t those usually made with canines?

That’s like… .

“Human teeth.”

“… Yes?”

As she said, his necklace was made of small teeth.

Maybe a wisdom tooth or something like that?

“Eek… .”

A necklace made from human teeth?

It’s terrifying to even think about, but it was happening right before our eyes.

“Ka, Karin… Tell Cain that we should go back now.”

We were now lined up in a single file, hidden in the bushes, so my voice couldn’t reach Cain, who was next to Karin.

If you make too loud a noise, you risk being caught.

“Asia, Cain says that guy seems to be waiting for someone right now… .”

Is that so?

Upon closer inspection, I noticed that he had been loitering around for a while, seemingly waiting for something.

Are you waiting for someone?

“… That’s right. Let’s just check who it is and go. ”

“Okay.”

Karin again took on the role of messenger and spoke to Cain.

“What is it? What are you talking about?”

Lisa looked at Karin and asked me if I was worried.

“Don’t you think that goblin is waiting for someone? I said I’d just check and then go back.”

“That’s it? You’re not talking about something else, are you?”

To think that you would be worrying about such things even in a place like this.

That’s really great.

“Of course. Oh, look over there. Someone’s coming.”

A group of people were walking towards me in the distance.

At first I couldn’t tell who it was, but as I got closer I could see why I couldn’t tell the difference.

They were all wearing gray robes turned inside out.

Their robes were so loose that it was hard to tell if they were men or women, but about ten people were approaching the group of goblins.

It smells like a very secret organization…!

The only secret organization I know of is the Church of the Goddess of Love… Surely it can’t be these guys?

“… … .”

“… … .”

The one who seemed to be the leader of the group began to converse with the chief.

It was hard to hear from far away, but the atmosphere was quite friendly.

“Humans and goblins… That’s ridiculous… .”

Judging by Lisa’s muttering, it seems like this isn’t an ordinary thing.

“Is something strange?”

“Of course! First of all, there’s no way the two can communicate!”

When I heard it, it was exactly as he said. They are just guys who can only speak Kiruk and Kirik, so how can they communicate with humans?

“Besides… there’s no reason for humans to cooperate with goblins… .”

That was the same thing.

Why would a human cooperate with goblins?

“Can’t you hear what I’m saying?”

“Of course.”

I think you’ll get a feel for the story if you listen to this… .

But if it was something that absolutely had to be said, wouldn’t the game have made it known somehow?

If you think about it, this might have been what the production team intended.

I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should approach a little closer, but eventually gave up.

As we watched the situation unfold, the goblin chieftain began to show them the weapons they had made.

It was because of them that the goblins started making weapons.

I don’t know the reason yet, but it’s definitely not for a good reason.

The man who appeared to be the leader of the robed men touched and swung the blade of the goblin-made iron sword to check its performance in various ways.

Then he opened his mouth to say something, but judging from the atmosphere, it didn’t seem like he was saying anything very good.

Well, it doesn’t look like a very good quality to me.

After checking the armor, they left a few words for the chief and returned.

“… What should I do?”

If we do well, we might be able to catch up with them.

But in times like this, wouldn’t it be better to go back?

My senses are screaming.

You must not go!

“Asia, Kyle said let’s go once… .”

“Tell them not to do that.”

Absolutely not.

absoluteness!

Kyle still seemed to be having trouble letting go, but I firmly refused.

If you think about it logically, that makes sense!

This isn’t something the four of us can solve!

“We need to talk to the guild and do something official, either by suppressing or investigating. If we go by ourselves, not only will we not solve the problem, but they might hide even more and the situation might get worse.”

“Asia… .”

When I said this, Karin looked at me with slightly surprised eyes.

“You’re smarter than I thought.”

“What did you say?”

Are you saying that you never thought of it that way until now?

I was so shocked that I almost jumped up and forgot I was hiding.

“You’re seeing the situation more accurately than I thought. That’s right.”

Lisa also nodded in admiration.

No… what is this reaction?

“Okay, if you say it like that, he’ll understand too.”

Karin said that and turned her head to persuade Kyle without even listening to my answer.

“Wait a minute, Karin! Listen to me! What the hell did you say to me…!”

I can’t stand being treated like an idiot by Karin!

***

Fortunately, my persuasion worked and we decided to come back as is.

No, but isn’t this an obvious judgment?

Why am I getting praised for this like I did something great?

I thought that maybe this game was like many other world games where the intelligence of the people around them was destroyed, but the reaction seemed to be the opposite.

It’s not that they’re stupid, it’s that they thought I was stupid!

“Wow, Asia. Looks like you’re starting to get used to it.”

“It’s pretty good. Maybe I can learn magic too.”

No, I already learned it?

And adaptation… It’s not me that’s the problem, it’s this world that’s weird!

It’s unfair, crazy, and outrageous, but in a one-eyed village, being double-eyed is considered abnormal.

I had no choice but to endure all these misunderstandings.

“Was it really okay… .”

Kyle still seemed regretful, but he did not go against the decision that had already been made.

After successfully completing the mission, we were able to obtain an even greater reward than expected by reporting additional information.

Perfect!

“Thanks for today, Lisa! … and Kyle too.”

“Yeah, let’s meet again next time! Be sure to come visit when the store opens!”

Lisa left with a bright expression on her face, shaking my hand, perhaps glad to be free of the stigma of being a perverted lesbian rapist.

And the very next day, Lisa, who had left with a smile, came to us crying.

“Kyle, Kyle is gone… .”

No, what is this?

We brought her into the room, sobbing, and listened to her story after calming her down.

“You went to investigate alone?”

Are you crazy?

Kyle, unable to suppress his anxiety about the mysterious robe men, ran out to investigate alone.

I’ve already spoken to the Adventurer’s Guild and received confirmation that they’ll be sending an official investigation team, so what on earth is the problem?

“Kyle… ugh… Since last night, he keeps saying that he has to solve this quickly… He’s so frustrated… .”

Honestly, the sight of Lisa sobbing as she said that was kind of cute.

If she just stays still and doesn’t say anything, she looks like a very proud beauty, but when she got horny because of me and now she’s crying, it seems like she has a concept of looking proud but being ruined.

If you think about it, the outfit itself is too vulgar to be considered arrogant.

She too is nothing more than a victim of the game.

“What should I do…sob….”

“Lisa, calm down for now… Did you tell the guild?”

“When we dispatched the investigation team… We said we would look into it together… .”

Investigation team.

I think it’s dispatched in two days.

I’m a little anxious.

I suddenly realized that she was carrying a bag.

“… Lisa. You’re not planning on going looking for me, are you?”

“I can’t wait two days. I… I’ll look for it by myself.”

No, what are you going to do if you go alone!

“It’s dangerous, Lisa!”

“That’s right. Think again!”

But she had already made up her mind.

“I, I… I made a promise with Kyle. If the store does well, we’ll get married!”

Oh, that’s already making me feel uneasy… .

“Ha, at least throw a party… .”

“Everyone ran away. You said Kyle was good… Liars.”

She said, biting her lips.

It seems like all the fake harem heroines who said they liked Kyle have run away.

Oh my… It’s a sin that he’s not the real main character.

“… I’m not asking you to follow me. I just wanted to say hello before I go.”

“Lisa… .”

If this is the case, then it is a rule to follow.

But honestly, it seems very dangerous.

Secret Society…! Doesn’t just hearing the name make you feel scared?

So I had to think about it.

Will you help her?

Or should we just cheer them on and send them on their way?