9 – Akabula – 9
“Gunpowder slime is made of a substance called liquid gunpowder, which is 1% water and 99% liquid gunpowder.”
I speak nonstop
“It has the property of exploding when exposed to flame or high heat. The power of the explosion cannot be ignored.”
Features so far.
“Rather, the weakness is simple. Just don’t apply high heat and don’t use flame-type magic.”
sh*t. and Cuz laughs.
i know i know why are you guys laughing
“I’m sorry, but the gunpowder slime is—”
“step!”
Why are you trying to stop talking? I haven’t even started yet.
“An attack with a strong impact is not allowed. Anyway, since they have almost no attack power other than explosions, you just need to gently press the core with a knife. That way you can catch them easily.”
In an instant, Cuz puts on a displeased expression.
I shouldn’t be surprised yet.
This is basic common sense. Now is the time to teach the common sense of the deceased.
“They have the property of being absorbed by the soil. There is no way to use normal soil, and it must be soil mixed with mana.”
Tips that only those in the know know. Probably no one in this world has attempted something like this.
“You can’t even throw it. Very slowly, if you rub the mana-mixed soil on the guy like sand, the guy will be absorbed into the soil. And only the mana core comes out all at once.”
And the soil containing the gunpowder is completed. Because it does not damage the slime’s core at all, the gunpowder slime will regenerate over time.
In other words, it was a story that infinite gunpowder farming was possible if there was time.
“… … I had never heard of such a method.”
At Cuse’s words, I shrug my shoulders.
“Should I even give a demonstration? Judge for yourself.”
Having said that, I sat down.
Ah, I can feel the gaze around me. Still, it was a different gaze than usual.
If the eyes I usually felt were anger, fear, and envy, now I feel feelings like respect and surprise.
It wasn’t bad to get this kind of attention.
“Gregory! Be great!”
This is a bit burdensome.
“… … I think you paid attention in class. Then we will continue with the class.”
After glaring at me and saying that, Cuz started to focus on progressing through the class.
Just like that, one by one, when all classes were over, the bell rang signaling the end of the day.
“That’s all for today. Everyone, please return safely.”
‘yes! thank you!’ The students’ voices resonate throughout the classroom.
“… … You are tired.”
“I will… … . I can’t imagine how boring Gregory must have been when I was tired of learning things I didn’t know.”
just boring It wasn’t fun. Because I really felt like I was back at school.
“It wasn’t bad though. Then go get the wand soon.”
“Really?! now? yes song!”
Rosé, who had been lying on her stomach saying she was tired, jumped up from her seat.
“So excited.”
“yes!”
We went to school together.
On the way, Rose apologized and somehow passed over the grumbling of the guard she had met yesterday, asking why she hadn’t come through the front door.
Today, since Rose is with us, we decided to go by carriage.
Fortunately, it seemed that the carriage heading to the city would come in about 5 minutes.
I glanced at Rosé. A half-elf even hums excitedly about going to get a new wand.
Looking at it like this, I thought that it really resembled Lily in the game.
“hmm? Why are you like that?”
“I just thought she looked like Lily.”
“hehehehe. is that so? My parents often talk about that too.”
your parents?
“Did your parents ever see Lily?”
Rose nodded at my question.
“yes! Lily was the one who raised my mother when she was a baby. therefore… … Because it’s my great-grandmother.”
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Great-grandmother? Ah, Lily was an elf. It might be natural in their time.
“ah! Gregory! The carriage has arrived!”
“okay.”
The carriages heading from the academy to Sumonia lined up in front of the bus stop.
We got on one of them.
The rattling inside of the wagon. A wagon was a more inconvenient means of transportation than I thought.
“From now on, I’d like to carry you and fly away.”
“yes?!”
After hearing my words, Rosé hated it.
“no! It’s okay! are you okay!”
“… … If you are.”
After all, is it difficult to hold him while he is still in wheel form?
If I were in Rosé’s position, I would have reacted like that.
Well, wouldn’t it be possible to fly in human form later?
“Im here!”
The driver’s voice came from outside the carriage. It is also the closest city to the academy. The carriage was also quick.
“and! It’s been a really long time since Sumonia!”
Rosé is very happy. Seeing that, I thought I should come out more often in the future.
“I’m glad you’re happy. Now, this way.”
Passing through the winding alleys like yesterday, I suddenly saw a shop selling robes.
I took out a card that doubled as a card and bought a black robe.
“Gregory? Rob, why are you suddenly living?”
Navy colored robe. I handed it to Rosé.
“There will be a lot of attention going there. Wear this and pull down your hat.”
“all right.”
Even in [Sumonia], the city of summoners, elves are a rare race.
The place where Paimon is is a place where black magicians gather, so it was a robe that I bought thinking that it would not be viewed with only positive eyes.
With rosé pressed down on the robe
[Flies and goats] Arrived in front of the tavern.
“uh… … How are you? Where is your friend?”
Rosé’s reaction was also understandable. From the outside, it was no different from an old tavern.
“He is a bit of an oddball. Rob well pressed. Follow me.”
When I open the wooden door and enter, all eyes are drawn to me.
However, people lose interest quickly after realizing that they are old friends. We walked to the bartender.
“hmm? You are the same Confucius from yesterday.”
Perhaps because it was our second meeting, the bartender had a very happy expression on his face.
I tell the bartender the password like yesterday.
“A mixture of goat’s milk and absinthe and then set it on fire.”
Then, Rose, who was standing next to her, spoke in a clear voice.
“I’ll give you milk mixed with honey!”
… … .
For a moment, I met the eyes of the bartender, who was making an absurd expression.
“… … Who is this lady?”
“He is my friend. Please let me in together.”
The bartender who heard me sighed and said,
“I’m sorry, but is that difficult? Do you know what kind of person he is? Confucius knew the password, so I let him in… … . That girl is having a hard time.”
Are you still trying to protect the subject as the owner?
“do not worry. I know what to do.”
Saying that, I tried to go to the back door, but the bartender reached out and blocked it.
“… … Because it doesn’t work.”
As soon as the bartender finished speaking, the sound of chairs being dragged came from behind.
When I turned my head, all the customers sitting in the store were standing up and glaring at us.
“Uh, that, Mr. Gregory? Didn’t you say that this is where your friend is?”
Rosé is taken aback by the aggressive atmosphere. I put my hand on Rose’s shoulder and said.
“Think of it as coming to play. What you think will not happen.”
“If Gregory-sama says so, it must be so.”
After hearing my words, Rose sat down at the bar and looked at the bartender.
“Mr. Bartender. Is smoking allowed indoors?”
Did he feel a sense of distance from the cheerful Rosé even in this situation? The bartender sighed and said.
“… … Smoke it.”
“Oh yea! Would you like milk too?”
Seeing our reaction, the bartender puts honey in milk and hands it to Rosé with a puzzled expression.
Rosé, who finished smoking while drinking milk, took the milk that the bartender handed over to her and looked happy.
“Gregory, but can we stay like this? I heard you came to see a friend?”
“You will take care of it yourself.”
Like that, when Rosé finished drinking a glass of milk. The back door opened and a man in a black robe walked out.
“Well, he says to bring both of you inside.”
“what?”
A bartender with a look of disbelief after listening to a man. I looked at the bartender and said.
“Can I go in now?”
“… … go in Do you know the place?”
I nodded and went out the back door with Rosé.
Beyond the back door of the tavern, the third room in a wide open space.
When I entered Paimon’s space, the room I saw yesterday spread out.
“Rosé, you can take off your robe here.”
“ah! yes In fact, I thought I was going to die of discomfort. My ears are still bothering me… … .”
And then, a voice came from inside.
“Welcome.”
The guy who still talks leisurely behind the tent that hides his face.
“I said I would stop by later, but… … I never thought that you would come to visit me the very next day.”
“Somehow it happened that way.”
Rosé looks at me as we talk over the tent.
“Gregory? here is the alternative… … .”
“ah! Is this girl the girl? The elf you said was your summoner, the descendant of Lily and Lars.”
“okay.”
I replied with a brief nod.
“Hmm, it sure looks like the hero and the elf next to him. mmm, they look a lot alike.”
“uh? Do you know our ancestors?”
In response to Rosé’s question, ah ha ha ha! Laughter was heard.
“Everyone knows! The deeds of your ancestors are widespread among us demons.”
“Ehehehehe, as expected, our ancestors are amazing——— Huh? Wait, the devil?”
Stupid at the word devil. and moving ears. At that sight, a voice of surprise came from within the tent.
“Gregory. Could it be that you didn’t tell the girl where this place was?”
I said it’s a place where my friends are, but I don’t think there’s any need to explain it that way.
“I said it was where someone I know is.”
“A guy you know… … Saying that makes the old man sad… … .”
“Okay, how long are you going to stay behind the tent? You’ve got guests, but you’re doing too much.”
“hahahahaha! You came in so suddenly and left it as a guest… I understand. You are always my guest. I will raise the tent.”
slowly. The tent that divided the room in half slowly rises.
As the tent goes up, the scenery beyond the tent is gradually reflected in the eyes.
red cloth
leather textured chair
sole
knee
chest
And when at last all the tents are up.
She smiled and greeted me and Rosé.
“Forgive me for the rudeness of sitting in the first meeting. It’s because I’ve aged quite a bit even though I look like this.”
As if boasting of his wealth and power, he showed off his golden ornaments draped over bright red silk clothes.
“Nice to meet you, Rose, descendant of the hero.”
As if he was nothing special, he smiled calmly.
“My name is Paimon.”
Introduced himself.
“The demon king who rules the western part of the Demon Realm.
He is a corps commander in command of the 200 demon corps.
Among the 72 devils, he occupies the lowest place of ninth place———”
“──Paimon. It’s Paimon.”