Dropped Into Another World V3C10

Chapter 10 – God of the Forest?

「I made a mistake」

I look around and everyone’s definitely avoiding me.

I didn’t do anything so why?

Chai, Koa, and two pups.

Koa will stand out so I had her wait for us.

As for me….I hate to admit it but, I am shorter than them.

Come to think of it, Kuuhi and Usa have suddenly grown taller.

Kuuhi’s body has also become stouter….

「Your lordship, is there anything wrong?」

Chai calls out to me, who had stopped walking before I knew it.

I’m not good at running away from reality.

「No, nothing. I just didn’t think that no one even dared to hear us out.」

We walked around the village for a bit but those who have ears and tails escaped from us at the speed of light.

And I didn’t find any humans either.

Even pointy ear elves. I even hoped to meet some.

Too bad.

「Shall we go somewhere else?」

I don’t think I’ll be able to speak with anyone here so there’s no point in staying.

I’ll just give up and go somewhere else.

…..there’s no way I’ll be treated like this in other places, right?

「Hnn? There are people coming this way from the forest.」

「Eh?」

From the forest?

When I looked toward the forest where we came out of, I saw a group of people with swords at their waists coming toward us.

Or not.

I don’t know why but when they saw me or Chai, they stopped.

Hmm?

Somehow, they seem to be panicking.

The two who were in the lead ran and went to the back.

「They won’t suddenly attack us, won’t they? I rebuilt the barriers before we left the forest….」

「Your lordship’s barrier won’t break so there won’t be a problem. And even if it does broke, I’ll protect you.」

Chai is surprisingly manly if Koa’s not around.

When Koa’s around, things fall apart though.

「Your lordship, father, three of them seems to be coming this way.」

Koa and Chai’s pups are protecting me from both sides and they are ready to attack at any moment.

….no no, don’t be like that. If you are that cautious, I won’t be able to speak with anyone.

「It’s okay. Relax your attacking posture. Look, they froze when they saw you like that.」

「But, isn’t that dangerous?」

One of the pups is intimidating them.

So!

「It’s okay, no matter how you look at them….」

They’re scared.

No, they are terrified!

「It doesn’t look like they’re going to attack me so stop intimidating them!」

The pups reluctantly obeyed my words.

I made sure to tell them when we left the forest to not touch anyone.

Now, we have a chance to speak with someone.

How should I start the conversation?

「Ano, excuse me.」

Oh, it’s the other party who spoke first!

「Yes, what is it?」

By the way, he’s so tall.

I’m 180cm tall but….sadly.

Well, not only tall.

I can see that he’s quite buff too.

I think he’s a knight.

「Are you the god of the forest?」

…..god of the forest?

What’s that?

「Yes.」

「Hnn?」

Who answered just now?

He’s next to me, as I recall.

Chai answered the one who spoke with us.

So, Chai is the god of the forest?

This is the first time I heard that.

「I see. I’m honored to meet you.」

Etho, why are you looking at me and not Chai?

What do you mean?

「God of the forest-sama, is there anything we can help you with?」

He’s definitely looking at me when he says “god of the forest”.

It seems like I’m not mistaken.

However, why is he referring to me as the god of the forest?

「No, we’re fine. However, calling me god of the forest is a bit…..」

「Your lordship, is there a problem?」

Koa slowly descended from the sky.

I told her to wait but it seems like she’s too worried and came.

Hmmm, but I don’t think this is a good time for her to show up.

The one in front of me widened his eyes.

And the ones on the back even started trembling.

「I apologize for my mistake. You’re the lord of the forest and not the god of the forest.」

No, not really.

That’s not the case.

「Ah, it’s fine.」

And why is Koa the one answering!

And with satisfaction too!

Well, they’re not wrong. I also think I’m a great person in the forest.

Should I just let them think that way?

Should I clear up the misunderstanding?

I feel that it is better to let them misunderstand….when the children come out of the forest, my reputation will protect them.

You would not mess with the children who are under the protection of a great person, would you?

If something happens, people around will even help them.

Ah, I’m terribly sorry but I’m going to let the situation stay like this.

「King of the forest Fenrir-sama and the forest’s lordship-sama….may I ask why you are here?」

That pricks my heart.

However, for the sake of the children’s future, I have no choice.

But still, how should I explain it?

Should I just tell them that I’m here to exchange magic stones for money?

The only thing is, I don’t know if I can really trust them.

Judging from their outfits, I feel like they are knights…..

「I’m just looking for a few things.」

Cashing place and teacher!

「Is that so? May I ask what are they?」

「Who are you?」

「I(ore), no. I(watashi) am Entor Kingdom’s 3rd Knight Order Commander, Davavis. Behind me are Kimir, my vice commander and Kafiret, my adjutant. My apologies for my late introduction.」

Ah, he’s a knight alright.

And Dadavis-san originally wanted to introduce himself using “ore”.

And given how he speaks right now, he sounds like he’s trying hard.

What should I do to get him to speak to me like he did earlier?

「You may speak casually. I don’t like to be feared.」

I’m not really good at this.

「But, that is…..I understand.」

Did I do something wrong?

It seems like I have made him quite nervous.

「Your lordship, did you find the place you were looking for?」

Koa speaks to me unexpectedly.

When I look at her, she seems to be in a sulky mood.

What happened in that short time?

「No, not yet.」

「What are you looking for……I mean, may I know what you are searching for?」

This Dadavis-san is confused, isn’t he?

I did not tell him to speak like that.

「Just speak with me casually. I think it will be easier for us to converse that way.」

「A-as you wish」

You’re getting paler and paler.

Are you alright?

However, this should be my fault, right?

They think I’m some kind of god of the forest.

Alright.

Let’s just ask him where I can trade and run away in a dash.

It would be better for both of us.

「I want to exchange my magic stone for money. Do you know where I can do that?」

The three of them looked surprised at my words.

What? What’s with that look?

I didn’t say anything wrong, did I?

Money is needed to survive.

Well, in my case, I don’t need it but I need it to hire teachers.

「Ah, excuse me. Are you going to trade magic stones for money?」

「Ah, yes.」

「Ehto, magic stone….I think there is a place where you can trade it but not in this village. It’s in the next village.」

The next village.

Then, let’s go there now.

「Thanks for the information. I’ll go there now.」

It’s just a short ride on Koa.

「Ano!」

Dadavis-san’s voice has grown louder, isn’t it?

Is there anything else he had to say?

I think the sooner we’re gone, the better off you’ll be.

「Let me guide you.」

「Huh?」

In that state?

You better not. Why do you have to push yourself that much?

「No, it’s fine. It would be faster if I had Koa take me there. Besides, Dadavis-san, you don’t look so good. So are those two behind you.」

They are at a level where they should take a break right away.