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Chapter 547
Chapter 547
Chapter 547: The Dragon-Kin Sisters
Chloe and Sieg, who had headed towards the Twilight Forest, had confirmed that a membrane was present over the forest.
"It's just as predicted."
"Yes. I think they thought that Master's presence had disappeared and teleported back."
While saying so, Chloe slowly walked towards the Twilight Forest. And when she got close, she put her twin swords, which she had on both hips, on the ground.
"My name is Chloe. I'm an S-rank adventurer based in Mizuho. I'm not here for a fight. Including Sieg here, there are some things I want to discuss."
First, she needed to lower their guard.
If they fled again, it would be endless.
Furthermore, pursuing people hiding in the forest contradicted Chloe's beliefs.
They have their own territory.
For generations, the people living near the Twilight Forest have told stories about how dangerous it is. It was the children who broke that convention.
Mizuho is a dangerous place. Thanks to the Celestial Princesss barrier, humans can live normally.
Going outside of that protection would be suicidal.
Humans have their territories, monsters and the dragon-kin have theirs.
It's only natural that conflicts arise if these territories are not respected.
If the territory is violated, it should be removed. Humans have been hunting monsters in this way.
The dragon-kin did the same.
That's why Chloe honestly apologized to the dragon-kin.
"First, I want to thank you for releasing the children. And I want to apologize for our rudeness. The sorcerer Silver didn't intend to obliterate the forest. It was just a threat. He meant no harm. Please forgive us."
Threats of killing are commonplace.
However, depending on who says it, it can stir the imagination.
Ordinary people might laugh and ask, 'How would you kill me?' But if the person saying it is Silver, it becomes more like: 'How will I be killed...'
Killing is an easy task for Silver.
The line of what can be achieved is different for him than for ordinary people.
Threatening to obliterate a forest is like a threat of possibly attacking.
However, if Silver says it, it's a clear declaration that he could do it in the next second.
The intentions of the speaker don't matter. It's about whether the person being told can imagine it.
And Silver has the record and power to stimulate such an imagination.
It was only natural that the dragon-kin would flee.
"Our Adventurer's Guild has fought against demons several times and is looking for information on demons. Would it be possible to hear from an elder who participated in the Great War five hundred years ago? At the same time, we are looking for a way to restore Sieg's form. We understand that you have strict rules, but we ask for your help."
If they are hiding, they might not understand the current continental situation.
So Chloe explained the situation.
The demons are enemies of all those living on the continent.
Moreover, the information that demons are starting to appear may move the dragon-kin.
As she was thinking about this, suddenly a woman appeared from the forest.
She appeared to be in her late teens.
She had long purple hair and two horns.
She was a beautiful woman with a mysterious atmosphere.
"Oh! Loretta! It's been a while!"
"Sieg!"
The woman called Loretta ran to Sieg, who had raised his hand, and hugged him.
"I'm glad you're safe..."
"You're overreacting. I didn't die just because I turned into a bear."
"That's a relief..."
Loretta muttered, seeming genuinely relieved.
Following Loretta, another woman came out of the forest.
She looked exactly like Loretta.
The only difference was that her hair was tied up in a ponytail.
"Hey, Sieg!"
"Wha... Rubetta!?"
"How was it? Living as a bear cub?"
"Not good at all! Turn me back into a human already!"
"Oh come on, you're cute like this."
Loretta was the woman whom Sieg had saved, and Rubetta was the woman who had turned Sieg into a bear.
They were sisters.
However, because they grew up in different environments, their personalities were complete opposites. Loretta was reserved, whereas Rubetta was innocent and bubbly.
"It's true that you are cute. I do like it, but being a human is more convenient in many ways. Oh, by the way! What about the elder!? That old guy! He said I could enter the forest, but then he sent me to the volcano!"
Sieg complained, almost shouting, that he almost died, but all Loretta and Rubetta could do was give a wry smile.
"You've were with that lunatic wizard, there's no way you would die."
From within the forest, the elder appeared. Chloe gave a courteous bow to the elder.
"I am honored to meet you. I am Chloe, an adventurer from Mizuho."
"I know. I've seen you hunt nearby monsters several times. Thanks to that, we've been saved a few times."
"Is that so? I'm glad."
"... Loretta and Rubetta sometimes leave the forest to explore the outside world. They frequently mention your name. They say they trust you, and that's why I've come out to meet you. I'll say this, I trust you, the warrior, and you who have been protecting Mizuho."
"Is that so... Thank you for trusting us. But the person who wants to talk isn't me."
Upon hearing Chloe's words, the elder nodded. He was aware of this, because...
"The one representing the continent to fight against the demons is my master, Silver. It would be most appropriate for Silver to speak with the elder. Could you please forgive us for our previous rudeness? While I have been protecting Mizuho, Silver has been protecting the entire continent. Can you forgive us for his achievements?"
" ... I don't mind talking. My companions are tired of running away. They'd rather settle things here than be chased."
"Thank you."
"But there is a condition. We, for certain reasons, haven't been out for a long time. Therefore, we must speak within the forest."
"But Loretta has been out for a long time, right?"
"There are exceptions. As long as it's "safe," it's not a problem. However, I can't confirm that with Silver. Because of his mask."
"No way..."
"Make Silver take off his mask. The discussion starts from there."
Chloe nodded, thinking this might be difficult.
There was no choice but to nod for now.
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