Chapter 67 – Ogre Raid

It is said that an ogre appeared.
There was an emergency in the guild.

“An ogre blocking the way?”
“Yes, this barbarian shack. They said that Abner’s top team was chewed up.”

Copson, who was sitting across from him, said calmly. Leisurely talking while eating beef jerky seemed like talking about something really trivial. He drank beer and jerky.

Come to think of it, it’s the Abner Merchant, surely the name of the Merchant I was indebted to when I came to Isvant.

You must have made a scouting offer to me.
This is the story of defeating bandits on the way to Isvan.

“Amchang? Did they all search?”
“No, only eight wagons to Baron Dodens. But that would be a very big loss. More than twenty people died.”
“Dog, it’s fucking scary. It’s a complete mass death, that’s it.”

Twenty was a huge number.

I got goosebumps at the thought that if I had followed the upper ranks at that time, I might have been among those 20 people and would have been killed by the ogre punch. I rubbed my forearms. As expected, the timing and line of life history were the most important. Also, the guards can’t do it. I won’t even look ahead.

“Is that why the guild was so noisy…”

The guild was more crowded than usual. People who run around, people who shout loudly. People who fall down, and people who argue politely. Seeing him so full of energy at a time like this, it seems that things have exploded.

“Oh come on.”

Ogre.

Ogres are really big, fucking strong monsters with typical destructive tendencies.

These guys are very dangerous guys. A huge body and a muscular body that supports it. And even the bloated fat that surrounds the body like armor. They were born warriors and destruction addicts.

Based on such physical abilities, they reign as kings over the familiar monsters and live. They were also so ferocious that they were no different from Natural-Born GGangpae bastards who would fuck everything they didn’t like. When they’re angry, there’s nothing left. There is only one or two cubs in the world who will accept the bullying of a muscle giant.

Once they appeared in a remote rural village, the village would be completely destroyed. Even if the village vigilantes worked together to drive it out, many young men would die and decline.

A guy like that suddenly appeared on the way up and ran rampant, so it was only natural that people were going to fuck off.

In order to deal with them, you would need at least a wizard or a warrior who can use mana, but the last time I saw it, there didn’t seem to be anything like that at the top of Abner. Even if it was really wrong, it was firmly wrong.

“Why does such a bastard suddenly appear? It’s the first time I’ve heard that there are ogres around here in the first place.”
“Do we know what the monster is thinking? Well, he might have come down from the mountain to find his mother. Barbarian, think like a monster. Your guess from living in the wild will help.”
“I have no ideas.”

However, such powerful large monsters did not appear near the cities where many people lived. It likes to lock itself in a territory deep in the mountains or forests, and does not try to cause useless conflicts with humans. Because he knew that if he killed a lot of people, the punitive force would come.

Is there some special reason? I do not know.
I’m not even an expert on monster ecology.

The only sources of knowledge I know are the books I borrowed from the library whenever I had time, or the rumors of adventurers I picked up here and there.

“Anyway, the Abner Merchant, the Isvant lord, and even the adventurer’s guild all put up a bounty. The amount is really unconventional… Of course, all the adventurers in the vicinity will flock to it. So how about it? Shall we go together?”

Copson suggested joining the punitive force together. I shook my head.

“Is this bastard out of his mind? Stop drinking beer. Are you drunk already?”
“Can you take this much?”

What kind of ogre are we killing, you crazy bastard? The strongest monster I’ve ever seen was a cockatrice, but to an ogre, a chicken head like that would be nothing more than an instant snack that could be lightly eaten after a meal.

Copson downed his beer again. I gulp it down and slam the glass on the table with a thump.

“All Barbarians are a race that is no different from corpses if you take away their bravery. Fighting enemies stronger than themselves, isn’t that what you guys believe in?”
“I don’t know where I heard it, but I don’t have a religion like that, and it’s all prejudice that barbarians are brave. And do you want to keep calling me a barbarian? You pimple gourd bastard.”

I pointed out Copson’s skin.

“No, why do you keep trying to lose it? Can’t we go together? Even if you participate in the subjugation, the basic salary is 1 silver. If the subjugation is successful, 2 silver is also granted. An opportunity like this is not common. And what? Acne?”
“Yes, you pimple bastard. Earn money and give it to your skin.”
Haha. Damn it.”

Copson smiled awkwardly and ran a finger across his face. The more you touch it with your bare hands, the worse it gets. He didn’t bother to point it out.

“…There are already dozens of people who wish to participate in the punitive force. No matter how ogre they are, they can never survive against that number. How many people will die, but will we die? The more people there are , the less dangerous it is.”

Certainly, no matter how powerful the monster was, it could never survive if people attacked it like a pack of dogs. Because humans are such a species. Well, in terms of insects, humans are like ants. Even the doggodai predators are overwhelming numbers and press down to eat them.

After hearing his words, I began to understand to some extent. The base salary is 1 silver plus a success allowance if the subjugation is successful… There will be many adventurers gathering, so the risk is reduced as well.

It was a touching story.

“And this is a secret…”
“Secret?”

Copson, who raised his face, spoke in a whisper.

“Okay, don’t be surprised and listen closely. I heard that the Lady of Isvant participated in the ogre subjugation and led the battle herself.”
“Lady Isvant? Who is that?”
“I’m talking about the lord’s daughter, you barbarian shack. Don’t you know that?”
“No, how the fuck do I know that.”

I’ve never seen the face of a man called lord, and I can’t tell you that. I was really amazed that this bastard was picking up and coming from somewhere. Maybe it’s because he’s a kid who shoots around. Do you have wide feet or good intelligence? He’s a weird kid

“He’s the one who always comes up when adventurers talk about the strongest person in the city. You don’t know?”
“What’s the strongest? Is the young lady strong?”

It was also the first time I knew that there was a culture in which adventurers talked about the strongest person in the city. Are these bastards talking about that without me? Aren’t I too few friends?

“Yes, since he was young, he intensively trained in mana training and great swordsmanship.

After a brief pause, Copson spoke as if dreaming.

“They say it’s very beautiful.”
“This bastard was it after all.”
“If you see your face, you won’t have a wish.”

Old Bachelor Copson Special) I like that.

“Wake up. Your skin is dead. Even if you wake up, you can’t rub it.”
“No, do you think I’m expecting a romance like that? It’s just because I want to see your face. Rumors abound, because I’ve never actually seen one.”
“Why? If you look pretty, are you going to go and improve your voice again?”
“When did you say I laid down my voice?”

You wear it every day, bastard.

Having said that, Copson suddenly hesitated and looked behind me.
And he asked me carefully.

“By the way… Who’s that guy standing behind you?”
“What?”

At that question, Claudy, who had been silently listening to Copson’s conversation with me behind me, put her hand on my head. Then he started stroking. Copson looked at my face with a look like what the hell is this all about.

“Ah, Cloudy?”
“Cloudy? Is that the beautiful woman’s name?”

Copson asked in surprise. Then Cloudy greeted him.

“Hello? I’m Cloudy.”
“Ah, ah. Yes, yes. Nice to meet you. This is Copson.”
“Don’t lower your voice, you bastard.”
“No, when will I hear the voice again…”

I just installed it again dude. Hesitating, he spoke again.

“So what’s the relationship between the two of you?”

The relationship between me and Cloudy. I bent my neck and looked up at Cloudy. Cloudy was also looking down at me. That alone made me feel better. I said with a smile.

“A loving relationship.”
“What!”

Copson was started.

In fact, I’m also fucking amazed. Never thought a hyper asshole like me would date a perfect woman like Cloudy. I couldn’t even imagine it, but it was the truth. A feeling of contentment and superiority welled up from the depths of his heart.

I opened my shoulders like a mountain to show off my masculinity to Copson. Like a Duke spreading its tail feathers wide.

“What the hell… I can’t believe it.”
“Don’t believe me dude.”
“This barbarian has a girlfriend like this…?”

Cloudy, who had been touching my hair the whole time, said.

“Hmm. Katt is a nice guy.”
Hehe… Cloudy, you’re really the prettiest.”
“Whoops. Thank you.”
“I’m more thankful. Ah, it’s tickling my ears.”
“Here, do you like this place?”
“Khew! Oh, wait!”

I chatted with Cloudy.

“This is unbelievable.”

Copson dropped her jerky.

Hehe… You should go out with a girlfriend too.”
“…”

It’s more ogre than that. After hearing Copson, I became interested in him. I’ve never actually seen an ogre. However, if it was Cloudy of unknown age, he would have seen it at least a few times in his life.

“More than that, Cloudy. Have you ever seen an ogre?”
“I’ve caught a few Desert Ogres.”
“What else is a Desert Ogre?”

Is that a palette swap?

“Um… Monsters that live in the desert? They’re big and quick. They often raid oasis villages, so I’ve hunted them a lot.”
“You hunted a lot? How are they?”

In response to my question, Claudy answered simply, as if she was telling me how to carrot.

“Well, it’s not that difficult. If you draw attention with a bow, you’ll go backwards and cut off his ankle his. Then, stick a spear into the fallen guy’s carotid artery and you’re done.”
“Oh my gosh.”

How many levels does he have?
I can’t feel it.

“Kat, I think I’m fine. I want to see the ogres who live here. I’ll protect you, so let’s go? Huh?”
“No, as far as protecting you… On the contrary, I want to protect you, but that would be a bit overkill. Anyway, if Cloudy says so, I’ll do it.”
“Wow, thank you.”

It seems to have been decided with the feeling of going out for a walk in the neighborhood, but if there are many people and even the daughter of the Duke of Isvant goes to Cloudy, I wonder if it will be a quest with a level of difficulty in its own way.

Above all, if there is one such large number, it is the law to accumulate results. Let’s take a D-class. From level D, the guild even makes a bankbook. As you level up, there are some benefits.

Class F has no benefits and the guild doesn’t even care about it, whereas class E has little guarantee of rights, and since class D has accumulated credit, it can be said to be a core member of a true adventurer’s guild. Rights are guaranteed

It usually takes several years to go from F to E, and it takes quite a while to get to D from here.

“Hey, Copson. I’ve decided. Let’s go.”
“…”
“Are you going?”
“Oh, damn it. Then go and apply to join the punitive force.”

So we submitted an application to join the subjugation party. From E rank and above, it seemed like they would always pick them up. The announcement of the successful applicants will be made in the afternoon today, so there is little time left.

“Then Copson, see you tonight. Goodbye.”

I waved to Copson.
And he took Cloudy’s hand with that hand.

“Cloudy, do you want something to eat?”
“What do you want to eat?”
“No no no. Don’t do that. Let’s eat.”
“Whoa, what were you thinking?”

Oh my heart tickles
Then I went around the city with Cloudy as if touring.

I think a man and a woman should not just have sex, she should also go on a normal date.