chapter 51
Chapter 51 Guardians of the Trade Routes
A Spartan warrior watched Etroki’s death and raised his sword to the sky to offer victory to the gods.
After that, after cutting the sword, he looked at Azu and the others and gave them their names with a grin.
“I am Daz Allah. Thanks it went smoothly First, let’s peel off the material before it becomes unusable.”
Daz peeled the material from Etroki little by little.
Az also helped.
When the disassembly was complete, her claws, teeth, fur, and tendons came out along with a large magic stone.
“I want fur, teeth, and sinew, is that okay?”
“Of course it’s fine. I live thanks to you.”
The owner and Daz shook hands and the negotiations were concluded.
Most of it fell into the hands of Daz, but considering the contribution to the battle, it is easy to detect just the material coming in.
Even just the teeth and the magic stone will make you quite a bit of money.
“Anyway, why are you here?”
“I heard that Etroki appeared in this area, so I came to investigate. We can’t put our trade routes at risk.”
“You alone?”
“Hu, that can’t be. It’s hard for me to deal with Etroki alone. I was with my men when I found Grizen and thought it was this way, so I hurried over.”
Grizens were the black wolves led by Etroki.
We only got fur and magic stones. Daz didn’t need it because it was too poor quality to be used as a material for armour. I was able to get it thanks to that.
“Thanks for your help anyway.”
“What? This is also a job, and I also got the material. Good party by the way.”
Daz looked at Az and the others.
“A light warrior with excellent eyesight and judgment, a priest who handles blessings well, and a mage who pierces the heart of Etroki. Sooner or later you will be able to defeat Etroki.”
If a discerning Spartan warrior judged that, he was probably right.
This party of slaves has grown much faster than the owner thought.
While talking, three Spartian warriors spoke… Instead, he came riding a big bird.
They all felt like mighty warriors like Daz.
My party won’t win even one of these guys.
Unlike Etroki, they exert tremendous power based on their rich experience.
The birds they rode are monsters that cannot fly because their wings have degenerated, but they can run fast because their legs are greatly developed.
The Spartan warriors have tamed this new monster and use it as a means of transportation.
Since it is a monster, it is of course dangerous, but there are no warriors in Spartia who are so weak that they cannot ride this new monster.
“Captain! What if I go alone anyway?”
A subordinate grumbled while bringing a new monster Daz could have ridden.
“As expected, our share has disappeared.”
It seems that they are dissatisfied with the fact that they left them behind to defeat Etroki.
As rumors say, no, they are more warriors.
“Sorry. Then, traveler, excuse me. If God wills, we will meet again.”
So, Daz and the others took the sack full of materials and left.
It seems that the Spartan warriors are even responsible for the safety of the trade routes within this vacuum.
Wouldn’t this kind of effort protect the value of trade and increase Spartia’s national power?
“Anyway, good work, Alexia.”
When the owner tried to put her hand on her shoulder, praising her Alexia, she was shaken off by Alexia.
The owner touched the hand.
Alexia put on a pod and snorted her snort.
“Really. Please don’t touch me like a slave? Because it was done for me.”
“I just meant that you did a good job. Well, that’s okay Because it helped me too. Elza, Az. You guys did a good job too.”
“Yes.”
“Yes!”
Az came closer to the owner and looked up.
The owner thought about something for a moment and then stroked his head.
He hurriedly moved with his magic stones and teeth.
Etroki’s flesh and blood were buried with the warriors, but the smell lingers around.
If you wait a long time, other monsters may come.
Perhaps because the Spartan warriors passed by, the next road was peaceful.
There was no attack by monsters, and I took a few breaks in the middle and moved on.
On the way to reach Spartia, the sun had set, so we decided to find a cave and spend the night there.
The cave was moderately long.
It is much safer to spend the night than camping on the road.
Making a fire inside made it quite warm on a cold night.
I ate dried freshwater fish and smoked meat roasted over an open fire.
The already hard bread was soaked in water to soften it.
It wasn’t delicious either, but they gave me a little leftover cheese instead.
Alexia, who was dissatisfied with her meal, is satisfied with her softly heated cheese.
Ahzu ate the hot cheese while cooling it down.
“It’s delicious. Try cheese for the first time.”
“Really? It’s a period of growth, so eat a lot.”
Elsa has already taken out a bottle of wine and is putting on a glass.
“Huh, as expected, this is perfect for cheese.”
“Sometimes what was inside… Well, it’s not for sale, so you can drink it.”
Wine is not suitable for carrying around. It was not a commodity, so the owner brought it to drink.
I also shared a cup with Azu, but after taking a sip, she made an ambiguous expression and the owner drank the rest.
Alexia grumbled, but handed out her cup to her hand.
It’s not much to take, but she was a little excited at the thought that her destination was not far away.
It is a quiet night with only the sounds of grass insects and bonfires.
Alexia and her master stood guard first.
Compared to the beginning, the conversation was a little smoother, but that was just Alexia’s compromise.
When the two of us were together, we talked less.
But it was inevitable.
Alexia looked at her profile.
… It was beautiful to see it reflected in the light.