Chapter 205 – One Step.

They soon felt the water suddenly lower in height around a bluish-grey column that fell over the pacitilla.

“What, what is it?”
“He just started eating.”
“So that’s your mouth?”

I thought it would be, but it was unusual to suck up all the surrounding water and sand with such a long snout.

“We’re not getting sucked in either, are we?”

I was worried that if I slipped on the sudden speed of the current, I would be eaten along with the pacitillas.

“That’s a disaster for him too. His mouth is like a straw, so he chokes.”
“Is it that big?”

Judging by its size, it wouldn’t be strange if it ate other monsters as well as large animals.

“When it’s that big, it’s more efficient to eat as many small prey as possible.”

Krikaliev then grabbed something the size of a fist that had been swept away by the current with his hand.

“It’s been great. The fact that Giga no Togetus exists is proof that this place is fertile. We’ll be able to find our target sooner than we thought.”

It slumped and struggled in his hand. It looked like a bug with a shell as hard as a helmet, but at least it was less disgusting than Pacitilla.

“Certainly that’s not a monster, is it?”
“It’s a shrimp-like guy called Triops. It’s known as a delicacy along with Tree and Bead. I’ll have to take care of it.”

He tossed the Triops into a barrel slung behind his back and started walking. Usher was worried that the Pacitillas would attack again if he escaped from under Giga no Togetus.

“I don’t recommend staying under this guy for a long time. What about the sand and water he sucked up along with his food?”

As he said that, he saw a hole where he pointed. He was clearly seen as a head piece.

“Because I spit it out through my nostrils. Let’s dodge quickly.”
“…Why are the nostrils down?”
“What can I do for him to look like that? I have to avoid it myself.”

Far from being familiar with Parze, Usher felt more and more unfamiliar to him. As soon as he got out of the bottom of the Giga no To Getus, the wide sky spread out. The number of densely grown mangrove trees has noticeably decreased, and a few floating in the sky like islands, a sea of ​​calm water is shining against the border of the sky. As he gazes at the scene, forgetting what happened before, Krikaliev’s voice awakens him.

“I found the prey.”
“Yes? Where are you?”

When I came to my senses after listening to his words, I saw things that I could not see because I was distracted by the scenery. Small creatures flying and hovering over the mangrove trees that grew in the middle of the sky, a thick reed forest stretching out above the water, and a huge horse-like figure above it were grazing leisurely with other creatures large and small. However, it is also incomparably larger than a horse, with skin like reptile scales and feathers similar to Gusakraptor that grow little by little all over the body.

“Could it be that we have to hunt Hildisbini?”

Although the color of the scales and feathers was different from what Usher knew, it was definitely Hildisbini.

“To be precise, taming. You know the minimum qualifications to become a knight, right?”

It is true that fighting ability is important for knights, but among them, the existence of Hildisbini was especially important. Well, no matter how much a knight could fly and crawl, the difference between a knight riding a hildis beanie and a knight not riding was the difference between heaven and earth.

“So spears and bows…”

In particular, Hildisviny’s temperament is famous for being picky, so I’ve heard from Donnar that even a little bit of disobedience can lead to serious trouble, but I didn’t know that he would even recognize and cover people’s weapons.

“Besides, the Hildisbini that live in Parz are a Branta species known for their ferocity.”
“What else is Branta?”

Could the different feather colors be related?

“Even if it is the same Hildisvinia, the species are divided and each has its own characteristics.”

It is said that the black feather Hildis beanie is Branta, the gray feather Hildis beanie is called Answer, and the white feather Hildis beanie is called Chin.

“Can I tame Hildisbini?”
“Impossible.”

I did it just in case, but Krikaliev continued, unable to hide his disappointment at his immediate reply.

“If it’s any other species, it’s a Branta species.”
“Is it a paper problem?”
“I told you that each species is different. Each individual has a different personality, but Branta species are particularly ferocious and noble. They will never give up their backs unless they defeat them.”
“Is that enough?”

Usher glanced at the Hilldisbinies in the distance. Hildis beanies, boasting black scaly skin and glossy gray and black feathers, were leisurely grazing despite the presence of small animals around them.

“Then why did you say tame it?”
“Do you think that knights only fight with people?”
“That…”
“No matter what, the current knights’ main enemy is monsters. That’s why it’s rare for countries to go to war with each other.”

Krikaliev pointed at the Hildisvinies with a branch.

“Hildisbiny is not a monster, but they are stronger than most monsters. And they can communicate in their own way.

Usher realized at those words. Then, the minimum condition for Hildisbiny to become a knight was also.

“Anyway, that’s the reason. Let’s start if you understand.”
“Yes? Now?”
“Did you forget that we don’t have time?”

I wondered if it was too soon, but Krikaliev’s words reminded me of why I had become his disciple now. There was something he decided to help, but it was to develop the strength to save and protect the girl even a little more. As Usher grabs the sword he gave him and starts approaching the Hildisvinies, Krikaliev’s voice is heard along with the sound of water following.

“Approach slowly, slowly, so as not to provoke the Hildisbinies. Approach them after showing them openly so that they will not recognize you as a predator and hit Dagul.”
“I beg your pardon?”

Usher wondered if he had heard it wrong, but he continued.

“Don’t take Hildisbini lightly. Most predators will unknowingly attack you and get trampled to death.”

After hearing his words, he felt more nervous, and his hand holding the sword became stronger. It was then. Meeting eyes with a black Hildisbini. At the same time, he raised his head to look this way and swallowed at the action of her mouth puffing out. Because it was an action that Usher knew as much as that. That was Hildisbini’s attempt to spot a predator and warn the surroundings. Because I’ve seen Hill Disbinny do that when he sounds like a trumpet or something. The moment I gripped the sword harder, wondering if I had failed.

– Kuruk.

The boy opened his eyes and blew the air out of his inflated mouth.

“Huh, it was close.”

Turning around at Krikaliev’s words, I saw him holding one hand up and holding it high, as if giving a signal.

“Fortunately, I didn’t accept it as a predator, but just in case, keep approaching slowly.”

So they continued walking slowly toward the Hildisbinies. Watching the guys who found them blow up their mouths a few times in the middle and stop or ignore them, I was finally able to get right in front of them. Then I was able to face a more powerful figure than I thought.

“Well, let alone taming it, I won’t die, right?”

Even if you look closely, the rugged muscularity that can be seen even under the black scales and the size look close to a weapon. The shiny black feathers and scales don’t seem like a tolerable sword would fit. It didn’t look like he could win no matter what he tried.

“It’s practice, isn’t it? Practice. Eat at ease. You won’t die because I’m watching.”
“…All right.”

Usher believed his words and swung his sword at Hill Disbiny in front of him. At the same time, he realized that the sky was right in front of him. In the end, he fell face down into the water and barely got up.

“Coke! Coke! How did this…?”

Shaking off the salty taste that had invaded his nose and mouth, he asked Krikaliev, but soon Usher could see a strange sight.

“Come on, high five.”
– Kuruk.

Krikaliev raised his hand and showed it to Hildisviny, and he awkwardly met his palm with the foot he was holding awkwardly. As I stare blankly at it, he turns to Usher.

“Honey. No matter how urgent you are, listen to the signal and attack. You raised your hooves thinking you were attacking for real.”

It is surprising that there are rules for taming Hildisbini. Apparently Krikaliev had pushed him before he kicked him with his foot. At the same time, when he showed Hill Dis Beanie how he raised his hand and moved a few times, he nodded his head as if he understood.

“Because I said it well. Get a signal and attack.”

Usher gave up saying anything and waited for his signal. And at the same time he whistled, Usher realized he was facing the sky again. Because Hildisbini hit him with his head and blew him away.

“It’s the same whether there is a signal or not…!”

Splashing, I fell into the water again with the sound of water hitting my ears.

“It failed in the end.”

Since then, he got up several times and challenged Hildisbini again, but Usher repeatedly flew through the sky and fell into the water as many times as he bumped into his head or body. And then he finally came to the night. They built a fire on a small piece of land nearby and were drying themselves in front of it. Just what I care about.

“Why are they here?”

The fact is that the Hilldisbinies, including the guy who blew him away with excitement today, are lying near them and camping together. It was to the point where it was burdensome to be together in a narrow place with its size.

“Well, sometime. They said they would sleep where they used to sleep.”

Then I had nothing to say, but when Krikaliev roasted the triops he had caught on his way here and threw some to Hildisbini, who had dealt with Usher, watching him take it and eat it, I was just dumbfounded. Usher looked blankly at the burning fire and asked him.

“…Is Belka all right?”
“…I won’t kill you. But I can’t tell you what you’re going through.”

Usher bit his lip at his words. It was because he was weak. He just had to get a little stronger. At least tomorrow I had to hold on to him by the neck. It was when I was so committed. For a while, it seemed that the Hilldisbinies were buzzing.

“Ah, little! I’m sorry, but move aside for a moment.”

A person appeared with a familiar voice among them.

“He was there too. Mister, Usher.”

Nausicaa was the woman who was dissatisfied with her night-like black hair and lively eyes.

“How worried I was! Neither of you have contacted me! Remy only says he’ll be fine! He’s busy with work!”

Surprised by the sound of her screaming, the hilldis beanies who lifted her head blinked at each other. Some seemed to be looking this way at all.

“Even a regular customer knows how much trouble it was when the new employee asked if he was involved in something bad and that he should report it to the security guard!?”

Ugh! Damn I know Mr. Yoff!

“I had to make excuses several times that it wasn’t because I knew him! I was really upset!”

It wasn’t until the moon rose in mid-heaven that Nausicaa’s exhausted panting ended. If it was too long, the Hilldisbinies who had been watching it were also tired of it and quietly withdrew.

“High and goal. That nagging is still long.”

Krikaliev also pressed his temples and groaned. As if she wanted to say something more to him, she sighed and looked at Krikaliev with her troubled eyes.

“So mister, isn’t it yet?”
“Draw.”
“Hey, then that’s it. Hurry up and get the baby rabbit and Helena and come back.”

As if she was barely satisfied, she left with those words. Usher looked at Krikaliev, wondering what had happened.

“There is such a thing.”

He just baked and distributed various creatures that he did not know he had hunted before.