Chapter 14 – Entor Kingdom 3rd Knight Order Commander (1)

「Commander, I’m tired. Let’s rest.」

I sigh after hearing Vice Commander Kimir.

That said, we should have taken a break an hour ago.

「Didn’t you want to go back to the capital immediately?」

「What are you talking about? I never said anything like that.」

Kimir says with a stern expression. I’m sure he doesn’t want to go back.

I don’t want to go back either.

Once we go back….

「Pile of papers on my desk…..」

When Cafiret said that, Kimir glared at him.

「Don’t remind me! Commander, we need to take a break right now—」

「Excuse me commander but, uhm…..」

Two of my men who should have been walking ahead of us came running back with pale faces.

If there’s something wrong, they would have listened to let us know.

「Oi oi, are you okay? What is…..eh? Huh?」

Kimir calls out to the two with concern but he isn’t able to finish what he is about to say.

Given how his eyes widened, he should have seen something.

Cafiret, who’s next to him, also stopped moving and stared dumbfoundedly at something.

I followed their gazes to check what it was.

「Eh? Direwolf? And that’s…..」

Is that the god of the forest by any chance?

…..right, that figure….the same as we saw in the forest.

No, no, that can’t be.

There’s no way the god of the forest is here, right?

How can he be in such a remote village?

No no.

I’m sure I’m wrong.

I’m hallucinating.

Perhaps I’m already too tired.

It was certainly hard to go to Emperors Kingdom.

So, it’s natural to be tired.

Yes, I’m only tired.

「Commander, please stop escaping from reality.」

Damn it!

「I didn’t. Yeah, I guess I can’t.」

「So, commander, what should we do?」

Kimir’s words are full of anxiety.

And I’m the one who has to deal with this.

I’m the commander after all….however, if we make him uncomfortable…..

What will happen if I anger him?

Ugh, I’m already thinking about it and I’m about to pee.

「Why do you think he’s here?」

My voice is trembling with tension.

「How would I know? However, the god of the forest is already aware of us so, isn’t it better to go there?」

I gulp down my saliva after hearing Kimir’s suggestion.

That’s right.

The god of the forest is obviously waiting for us to go to him…..

「Let’s go」

Kimir and Cafiret’s expressions are stiff. They are obviously very nervous.

I’m sure I’m the same.

「Ano…..」

Ah, I forgot my men.

I’d like them to come with me but if we go with a large number of people, the other party might find it uncomfortable.

「You guys stay here. Suhil, go to the royal capital immediately. Tell the king that the god of the forest is in the village. Ask him what we should do.」

「Affirmative」

Fuh, let’s go.

Wow, my knees are shaking.

Please don’t trip.

「That’s some overpowering magical power.」

I can only nod silently at Kimir’s words.

The closer I get to the god of the forest, the clearer and cleaner the magical power feels.

The overpowering magical power almost made my body fall.

「This magical power is amazing. Powerful but gentle.」

As Cafiret says, the magical power is like a gentle yet intimidating soft breeze.

There are three of them too….no, there’s another one, where is it?

I look around but I can’t find the entity that is sending the strongest threat.

I breathe out and breathe in, confused.

I look at the direwolf in front of us and see that it’s glaring at us.

「This is bad, my legs…..」

This is pathetic but I’m too scared to move forward.

There’s no way I can deal with the bloodlust of the dire wolf!

Areh?

The threatening bloodlust disappeared.

Ah, it seems like the god of the forest has said something to the dire wolf.

「Are those two behind them fenrirs? Something doesn’t feel right about them.」

The two beasts behind the god of the forest.

They certainly look like fenrirs at first glance but as Kimir said, there’s something different.

What is it?

「The appearance look like fenrirs」

Kimir agreed with Cafiret but I still think something’s different.

I suddenly feel a gaze and…..the god of the forest is just in front of me.

And his magical power is super amazing.

We are already this close but his magical power doesn’t feel rough at all.

Usually, when someone’s magical power collides with yours, you’ll feel some kind of discomfort or pain but I don’t feel anything like that.

It feels like I’m being enveloped by a gentle magical power.

However, the amount is incredible.

I feel the overflowing magical power with every inch of my body.

If I let my guard down, I feel like I’m going to wobble.

Or rather, what should we do?

Should I call out to him?

…..here goes nothing.

「Ano, excuse me.」

Whoah, our eyes met.

I mean, why did the overflowing magic increase?

Did something go wrong?

「Yes, what is it?」

Ah, he seems to be gentle like his magical power.

However, why is he so thin and small?

No, I shouldn’t be thinking about that.

Even though he looks weaker than me in appearance, his magical power is overpowering.

If there’s a battle, it will end in an instant.

「Are you the god of the forest?」

……hah?

Why am I asking something that’s so obvious?

「Yes.」

Ugh, the intimidation from the dire wolf is so powerful.

Calm down, calm down.

「I see. I’m honored to meet you.」

I glance at Kimir.

I need your help….ah, he can’t.

He’s absentminded.

Areh?

The god of the forest looks somewhat troubled.

Did I do something wrong?

I didn’t say anything unspeakable but….this is making me anxious.

Let’s see, so, in order to not make him feel uncomfortable,

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

I look at the god of the forest.

Ah, he’s a little troubled after all.

I guess it was a good move to ask him.

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

「Your lordship, is there a problem?」

A voice that came out of nowhere made my body tremble.

This is the fourth and the strongest intimidating power I felt earlier.

In an instant, a fenrir joined the god of the forest’s party.

Given this heroic aura, it is definitely King Fenrir, a king of the forest.

I’m so happy to meet the god of the forest and the king of the forest.

I’m happy but she seems irritated.

Is it because of my response?

What went wrong?

Ah, King Fenrir just called the god of the forest “your lordship”.

Does he dislike being called something else?

…..I can’t think of any other reason.

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

Please, hit me.

「Ah, it’s fine.」

Good, King Fenrir has given her forgiveness.

Areh?

The lord of the forest’s expression is subtle. Is there anything wrong?

His magic power is also shaking.

Ah, no, I’m starting to have cold sweat.

I don’t know what is happening but let’s distract him.

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

Ah sh*t, I did not speak formally….I’m not good with talking to begin with.

I’m worried about the conversation we’re currently having.

「I’m just looking for a few things.」

Good, he doesn’t mind.

But still, looking for a few things?

If I help them find what they are looking for, will it give them a good impression of our country?

「Who are you?」

Eh, us?

I look at Kimir and Cafiret and they shake their heads.

…..did I forget to introduce ourselves?

「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.」

What are you doing, me?

I thought you were trying to make a good impression…..haa.

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

Eh?

No, I can’t.

I want to comply with your wishes but…..I’m afraid of the king of the forest, King Fenrir, who’s next to you.

The dire wolf on the other side also looks amazing.

It is his lordship’s wish…but I’m afraid of those who are beside you.

「But, that is…..I understand.」

A king of the forest.

She showed some kind of dislike, but I would have been murdered if I disobey!

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

Come to think of it, I forgot to ask what they were looking for.

It seems that I’m not as relaxed as I imagined.

Well, how can I be?

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

I did it again.

The dire wolf is scaring me.

That stare is enough to make my heart stop.

I quietly peek at Kimir and Cafiret, who should be behind me.

Ah, no.

They won’t be of any use.

Haa, I can only do my best.