Chapter 1230 – Ep.1228 Smith, a Black Company in Another World
Today and tomorrow.
It was an answer that did not fit the energetic atmosphere at all, but it was still so intuitive that it was understandable that he had put a lot of thought into it.
‘When I think about it, the chiefs weren’t there that day.’
Taking Ankune’s mother and the chieftain of the Skull Tribe as an example, it was a bit surprising that the chieftains did not join the battle that day. Even though she, Ankune’s mother, was quite old and had spent a long time deciding major and minor issues within the tribe, her body would have been stiff, but Anku, the tribe’s great warrior, could not even use her strength properly.
And the pipe he is holding. I don’t know what material it was made of, but it must not be an ordinary pipe as it did not break even though it contained enough force to create a lump on Anku’s head.
“First, tell the chief to take me to him.”
“Suuuuu, suya.”
Hissing.
No matter how much I listened to it, the sound Anku made seemed very far from the sound of a snake. However, since the Nagas involved understood it properly, I thought that perhaps my ears were strange for no reason.
“They say they will guide you.”
“Uh, okay.”
“Lol…”
When I put my hand on his head and gently stroked him, Anku was shaking his butt and shaking his head. It looked exactly like a large dog wagging its tail like a windmill.
‘The face resembles that of a puppy.’
“Saturday, I will work hard as an interpreter!”
“Okay. “I will only trust you.”
“Hmm!!”
It wasn’t really a reward, it was just a pat on the back for good work, but since he thought that way and was motivated, I decided not to correct that part.
‘It’s surprisingly cool.’
Since I was separated from Ardel, my condition was quite good even though I was not affected by the mark. Maybe it’s because of the trees that grow thickly and block out the strong sunlight.
Or maybe it was because of the water resources hidden beneath the floor, enough to bloom with vitality even in the middle of the desert, but the environment inside the jungle was much more pleasant than that of most small or medium-sized cities.
‘It’s astounding that it’s not humid.’
For me, who had a strong perception that the jungle was a hell of humidity that was usually sweltering and raised the level of discomfort to no end, this place was a place that destroyed common sense in many ways.
‘There are no bugs.’
If you look closely, you might find it, but at least it could be as big a threat as the jungle I know──
Cheap!!
“… ?”
“I protect it!”
Anku, who was walking quietly next to me, suddenly clapped his hands and showed his clapping hands to me with a triumphant expression.
So I looked at Anku’s palm, wondering why he was doing that.
“A bug?”
“That’s right. If you get bitten by this guy, the bitten area will be swollen and itchy!”
“You’ve been bitten?”
“When I was young… Oh, no. The chief told me that I needed to build up my tolerance, so he brought me many bugs and made me bite them… It’s very painful, itchy, stinging… Bugs are bad.”
I think I touched a bad memory.
“Thank you for protecting me.”
“Lol…”
Anku, who quickly perked up after stroking his head a few times, was clearly a dog.
‘… Are cats the same?’
Nyaho just left the rice paddy, and Amela would feel better right away if I touched her a little.
“Oh, wait.”
“Huh?”
Anku, who was faltering, suddenly tried to bring his hand that was holding the bug to his mouth, so I quickly grabbed his hand and stopped him.
“To eat?”
“It’s spicy and delicious! And the chief said that bugs are valuable protein.”
“It’s not wrong, but… Not when you’re with me. Jiji, Jiji.”
“Support? “I don’t know, but if you tell me not to eat it, I won’t eat it.”
“Okay. “Good.”
“Hmm~”
After giving Dunga a few times, Angku automatically shook off the dead bugs with his hands.
“After all, early education…”
And Ardel, who was quietly following behind, muttered softly, but decided to pretend not to hear.
Shaaaaa.
Suuuuu.
“Sha.”
When Anku nodded his head, the Nagas moved again, and when I tried to move my feet to follow them, Anku grabbed me and said.
“I will inform you of your presence and return so that there is no confusion.”
“I see.”
If you think about how the peaceful unit would react if a president, not a general, made a surprise visit to the unit without any contact, the Nagas’ response was very reasonable.
‘When I change my perspective and think about it, I get goosebumps.’
While waiting for the Nagas to return, I spent some time fiddling with the waist and buttocks of Ardel and Anku, who stood on either side.
Pussyuk.
As I was spending my time satisfactorily, I heard the sound of the bushes shaking, and soon the people who made that sound appeared.
Shaaaaa…
The Nagas who appeared carrying a palanquin that appeared to be handmade by anyone could see that as soon as they stood in front of me, they put down the palanquin and bowed their heads in unison.
And the Naga, who was presumed to be the one who guided us here, got up and exchanged a few words with Anku.
“I apologize for making you wait so long. And it is said that it would be a great honor for you to ascend to the throne of the king.”
“The palanquin is a bit burdensome.”
If you ask me which side, I would say it’s the side that embraces or puts down pretty women rather than the side that is worshiped.
As I said a little while ago, riding the palanquin was very burdensome. I also like to move my body. However, it seemed like it was prepared just for me, so it felt a bit awkward to refuse outright.
“Take this opportunity to ride.”
“… Do you really ride it?”
“Even if it is just to impress you, it is also the duty of a superior to show consideration for someone who has shown such sincerity.”
“Superior… Yeah, whatever. “Of course.”
At the time of defeating the Southern King, he ascended to the position of the Southern King purely to secure Ardella’s position and gain Ardel’s favor, but he had absolutely no desire to lead anyone in particular. That wasn’t even possible.
However, I was the one who made the decision at the time, not anyone else, and as Ardel said, I decided that blatantly ignoring their sincerity was not the right thing to do when I came to seek help.
“Tskcha.”
“Oh! It suits you well!!”
“… “It suits you more than you think.”
As I sat down on a chair made of an unknown mineral that fit my body perfectly, Anku’s eyes sparkled and Ardel touched her chin and nodded.
Shaaaaa!
When the Naga who had talked with Anku stood up, the Nagas who had been lying down all at once stood up and raised their palanquins.
‘… ‘Maybe it’s not as bad as I thought?’
It’s different when you go into the bathroom and when you come out.
When I actually rode it, it didn’t feel too bad.
First of all, it was nice that the field of view was higher, and I also liked the feeling of seating thanks to the soft furry leather on the floor.
Above all, when a person lifts a palanquin, it is a structure that is bound to shake naturally due to the walking, but the Nagas, who have the lower body of a snake, literally move the floor smoothly like a snake, so the fact that there is no shaking at all also plays a role.
For a moment, I am looking at the scenery of the jungle from the palanquin, guided by the Nagas.
The dense bushes disappeared, opening up the view, and at the same time, trees so large that the trees I had seen until now felt like children appeared.
And structures that are fixed as if penetrating the tree near the middle and top of the tree.
‘The level of civilization is higher than I thought?’
If Rihina had heard, she would have been met with quite a strong glare, but personally, the level of civilization of the Nagas was very similar to that of the Elves, but it seemed to be about half a level higher.
I thought it was time to get off, so I put some pressure on my butt and waited, but the Nagas led our group through the dense forest and into a deeper place.
That’s how we arrived at the wide open space.
‘Wow, it’s burdensome.’
I scratched my head and beckoned to Anku at the extremely burdensome spectacle created by the Nagas lying flat on the ground all together in an artificially created clearing.
“If this stops, tell them to relax.”
“I understand.”
I put down the palanquin in an empty spot that I could tell was left empty for me even if I pretended to go out. And Anku, who followed me, hissed at Naga, who continued to talk.
Shaaaaagh──!!
The Naga who had spoken with Anku shouted with considerable force in his voice, and the Nagas who had been lying down all rose up and looked at me.
‘Maybe I should have just told you to lie down.’
Since I tend to find reptiles cute, I didn’t have much resistance to the Nagas’ appearance. However, the fact that all eyes were on me as I passed the hundred mark was a bit burdensome.
So I quickly opened my mouth to disperse this group.
“Tell the 30 strongest warriors to stand by and tell the rest to disperse.”
“Syaaaaa, shaaa, shaaaaang.”
‘… ?’
Unless I misheard, I think I just heard a snort.
Shaaaaa, shaaa!!
However, the gathered Nagas quickly began to disperse, and seeing exactly thirty-one Nagas left in the clearing, including the Naga who guided me here, I continued to speak, picking my ears for no reason.
“Warriors, take a short rest and tell the chieftain to take you there.”
“Shaaa, seaaaaa.”
Shaak.
“I ask you to follow me.”
The person who guided us here took us to a house that stood alone on the ground instead of a tree.
A building that looks very ordinary on the outside.
Naga opened the door and stepped aside, and I went inside.
The moment I entered the house, I could see that the phrase ‘today, tomorrow’ was not a simple metaphor.
Easy profit…
It was a very small animal curled up on a nest that looked like cotton, and its whole body was cracked, making it difficult to find healthy scales, and the sound of its breathing sounded so dangerous that it would not be strange if it stopped at any time.
Above all, the face and eyes clearly show traces of time, even though it is in the shape of a snake.
‘This might be a bit difficult…’
