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Dia, Again

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Hmm, surprisingly I got their approval without much trouble… Dia’s presence is probably a big help too. Come to think of it, Dryad also decided to relocate immediately. That kind of decisiveness might be something they have in common.

“Piyo piyo, piyoyo!” (Cockatrice)

“Piyo, piyoyo~!” (Cockatrice)

“Looking forward to working with you, and thank you… da piyo!” (Dia)

“Ah, likewise, please take care.” (Elt)

“Hehe, the fluffies are coming…” (Stella)

“Piyo, that’s great!” (Dia)

For now, we built a big tree house by the spring, then decided to return temporarily. With the luggage too, since we were full carrying the food the Cockatrices had stored. We also managed to bring back materials, so the goal was accomplished.

Next was countermeasures against the Flower Archers. We had to contact the Zanzas’ Adventurer Guild including about the underground passage. I wondered how the Adventurer Guild will react. Normally, it would be a hunting quest. But that would probably take a long time. Since there were about a thousand D-rank monsters, and probably boss-level ones too.

This isn’t a level that a few adventurers can handle. They’d have to mobilize dozens, make a plan… hmm, even at best a few months? If we help, it might finish faster though. I guess I have no choice but to consult with Leia properly.

When we returned to the village, we immediately guided the Cockatrice sisters to their new home. There was straw properly prepared, since it was built for Cockatrices from the start.

“Piyoyo~” (Cockatrice)

“The ceiling is high~ piyo.” (Dia)

“I made it so even adults can enter. How is it, does it seem okay?” (Elt)

“Piyoyo, piyo!” (Cockatrice)

“They say they like it, da so piyo!” (Dia)

Good. Actually, their judgment is quick too… Dryad doesn’t worry much either, and they seem to have a similar way of thinking. In a way, they are both close to wild creatures.

While Stella prepared Cockatrice food…

“We’re going to make a map from now on, so please tell me where you saw those flowers.” (Stella)

“Piyoyo, piyo~” (Cockatrice)

“I’ll cooperate, piyo!” (Dia)

Stella probably just wants to fluff them while talking… Right now, she’s brushing the sitting Cockatrice while feeding it.

“Nfufu… so fluffy, let’s make your fur even nicer.” (Stella)

“Piyo~… piyo.” (Coco)

The Cockatrice looks enchanted too. Well, this must be their first time being brushed. By the way, Cockatrice shed fur sells for a high price. It can easily cover their food costs. So financially, this doesn’t burden us much.

We have their consent properly from the Cockatrice sisters… though they seem to understand that shed fur can become food. …We could talk more about this when they grow a bit. They probably wouldn’t understand money talk right now. For now, the Cockatrice sisters are fine like this…

Well then, time to write a letter to Leia.

 

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Two days later, at the Zanzas’ Adventurer Guild. Guild Master Leia was reading the letter. First, a report from Jessica. The Cockatrice Queen, Dia, seemed to be growing quickly.

“Hmm, conversation ability equivalent to a human child. She must be cute… If Cockatrices can talk, aren’t they already invincible?” (Leia)

“…What are you saying?” (Secretary)

Leia’s secretary, a former female adventurer and Leia’s childhood friend, retorted. She sighed inwardly.

On the desk were scattered documents and neatly arranged Cockatrice goods. And on Leia’s head, a Cockatrice hat… Normally, one would say, “Please work seriously.” But the secretary knew that Leia was indeed hardworking, becoming Guild Master at an unusually young age. Moreover, she was involved in Zanzas city administration.

For Leia to maintain mental balance, Cockatrices were indispensable…

“…I want to visit them soon.” (Leia)

“Work will finish soon…” (Decretary)

“Sigh, it’s an audit on who assigns appropriate adventurer ranks. It’s really troublesome lately.” (Leia)

“…It can’t be helped, this is the times.” (Secretary)

“Good grief… Maybe I’ll create an emergency hunting quest. Then the audit could be postponed.” (Leia)

“That would be a pain if found out.” (Secretary)

“Yeah, right… sigh.” (Leia)

Leia pulled the thread hanging from the Cockatrice hat.

*Piyo!*

This act has no special meaning. She’s just tired. Then, Leia took out a letter from Elt.

“It’s quite thick.” (Leia)

“It contains various things. A map, this is… hmm hmm… mmm…” (Leia)

Leia pulled closer a fluffy small Cockatrice plush on the desk. Seeing Leia touch it, the secretary tensed.

“If Leia touches the Cockatrice plush, beware. It’s a serious matter.” (Secretary)

This was well known within parts of the Adventurer Guild. Leia silently and quickly scanned through the letter.

“…Hmm. Something outrageous is happening.” (Leia)

“Such a serious matter…? More serious than the Cockatrice Queen?” (Secretary)

“First, a swarm of Flower Archers was confirmed. Estimated at over a thousand.” (Leia)

“Aaah… that is a serious matter.” (Secretary)

“Well, it’s a territory that’s been neglected for hundreds of years, so there would be monsters.” (Leia)

“A thousand is a big deal…” (Secretary)

“Eradicating them will take about 50 people three months. If handled according to the manual.” (Leia)

“That much, I see…” (Secretary)

“There’s another matter, even more serious.” (Leia)

The secretary tilted her head.

A thousand Flower Archers is already huge. More serious than that…?

“…Did a dragon appear?” (Secretary)

“That would have been easier. Haha, it seems Elt ‘has the luck’.” (Leia)

“Luck…?” (Secretary)

“There’s no other way to say it. Elt seems to have found… an underground passage that might connect to the Zanzas dungeon.” (Leia)

“Ehhh!?” (Secretary)

The secretary almost fell over.

Zanzas dungeon had only one entrance. For hundreds of years, many had searched for other entrances. Of course, the Adventurer Guild had been investigating this for a long time. Everyone had hoped to skip the troublesome second layer. Warp balls were always a hassle.

“Hahaha, if this is true… this is getting interesting! The start of a new history!” (Leia)

 

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Several days after sending the letter, it was an ordinary but pleasant morning. The Cockatrice sisters had adapted well to the village. Thinking back, being sisters might have been good. They didn’t feel lonely. Still, we kept checking on them

“All right, let’s go see the sisters today too.” (Elt)

“Piyoyo, I’ll go meet them, piyo!” (Dia)

“I will come along!” (Stella)

“Maru-chan will go too, piyo!” (Dia)

“I will go as well…!” (Marcosias)

“Piyo, I’m going too~!” (Dia)

Marcosias has also become well adapted.

She seems to be Dia’s underling position… Well, Marcosias doesn’t seem to mind it.

With the now bigger Dia, Stella, and Marcosias, I left the house. We had mostly finished hearing where the Flower Archers were found, so it was about time to take the next step.

As I walked through the village, several horse-drawn carriages arrived at speed. They seemed to be in quite a hurry.

What’s going on?

I hadn’t heard there would be so many visitors. More and more carriages came. Eventually, ten carriages had arrived.

What are they here for…?

“Piyo, so many came, piyo.” (Dia)

“Ah, who are these people…?” (Elt)

While I was wide-eyed, a person stepped out of the lead carriage.

…Ah.

“Elt-sama, long time no see! I read your letter. Right away, I brought fifty adventurers!” (Leia)

“…Piyo.” (Dia)

It was Leia, the Zanzas’ Adventurer Guild Master.

Amazing… They came already? And brought 50 adventurers too, very reassuring. Capable people act differently… I should learn to act this fast too. But… what the heck. Why is this happening…?

Leia was wearing a Cockatrice hat.

“I-it’s comrade piyo~!” (Leia)

Hmm, I knew it…

 

Territory Information

Place Name: Healberry Village

Special Facility: Large Tree Tower (with soil bath)

Visitors: +51 (Guild Master Leia and 50 Flower Archer Subjugation Members)

Total Population: 155

Tourism Level: D (Soil Bath)

Fishing Level: D (Rainbow Fish Breeding)

Ranching Level: D (Cockatrice Sisters)

Demon Lord Level: F (Protecting a Demon)

 

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