Chapter 254

Ryan and I headed to the outskirts of the village under the escort of Diur and other Dragon demon warriors.

As we walked on a wide road in the center of the village, many villagers kept coming out of their houses to see us.

Even though it was quite early in the morning, the atmosphere was much more lively than when I first arrived at the village.

– Buzz.

– Buzz.

“Ryan, why does it feel like there are more people watching us than yesterday?”

The answer to my question came from Diur, who was walking in front of us.

“Lord Cardis, what happened yesterday seems to have been spread as a rumor to everyone in the village.”

“Rumor?”

“The rumor that the guardian deity likes Lord Cardis very much and they even had a meal together.”

“Ah…”

It seemed like the villagers already knew about what happened between me and Karshi.

Looking around, not only the villagers but also the warriors escorting us were glancing at me.

“Hahaha. You’ve already become popular in this village, Sihyeon.”

“Ugh…”

Ryan giggled as if the situation seemed funny, while I stiffened my face with the pressure of the attention.

As we walked along with many eyes looking at me, we soon arrived on the outskirts of the village.

Just as we were about to exit the village entrance, a group of people blocked our way.

“Where are you moving in such a hurry from early morning, Diur?”

The one who led the group that blocked our way was the Dragon demon named Hargan, the one who showed blatant hostility during the meeting with the chief.

Diur frowned and stepped forward at the sly words and actions from Hargan.

“Hargan! What are you doing?”

“Calm down, calm down. Everyone will think we’re here to fight.”

“…….”

Hargan glanced at everyone in our group and stopped his eyes at Ryan.

“Huh… It seems like you were on an important business with our esteemed guests.”

“We are moving under the orders of the chief. If you disturb….”

“I have no intention of doing that, so don’t worry. Rather, I’m here to help.”

“What…?”

“They are the esteemed guests sent by the Great Demon Lord. Shouldn’t the best warriors in the village be escorting them?”

He looked at the Dragon demon warriors who followed us from the beginning and once again repeated the word [the best warriors].

A confident smile sprang up around his mouth as he said those words.

On the other hand, the faces of the warriors on the Diur side frowned slightly. Suddenly, a strange atmosphere arose between the warriors on both sides.

“We will join the escort.”

“What are you up to?”

“Nothing. I just want to see with my own eyes how great the person who is rumored to be one who brings about Miracles.”

“…….”

Diur, who stared at Hargan silently, turned his head and looked at us.

It seemed he was asking about our intentions. Ryan leaned toward me and whispered softly.

“Sihyeon, I think it’s better to allow them to join.”

“Why? Aren’t those demons who were hostile to us?”

“As long as the Village chief left everything with us they won’t openly interfere with our work.”

“Hmm…”

“It would be better to allow them to join and show them what you’re capable of than to give them an excuse.”

“Okay, let’s go with your opinion.”

Ryan, who had my consent, smiled leisurely and said to Diur.

“Allow them to join.”

“Will you be okay?”

“The more guards, the better”

“……if that’s what you two think. I’ll do that.”

At the entrance of the village, the group whose number got increased with the addition of Hargan and his followers began to move to the place where Yakums were staying.

Whoo-

As we left the village and came out to a large field, a cold wind wrapped my whole body.

Even though I wore layers of fur clothes to the point where my body looked thick, I still shrugged whenever the wind blew.

“Ugh… It’s colder than I thought.”

“I didn’t know it was this much either.”

Diur made an apologetic face as he looked at me and Ryan who was shaking.

“I’m sorry… I didn’t know you would feel that way. I thought it was quite warm today…….”

How is this warm?

I was about to retort, but when I looked around, as Diur said, it did not seem to be very cold weather for the Dragon demons. Even though they were not thickly dressed like us, most of the Dragon demons looked okay.

Maybe since they have been here for a long time, the standards of cold seem to be very different from ours.

“Ugh…”

I wish I could go back to that hot spring from yesterday.

As I was imagining going into the warm hot spring while shivering in the cold, I suddenly heard a voice…

“Is it very cold nyaa?”

“Ye…?”

This voice…?

Flash!

A bright red flame broke out with a familiar voice. The big flame covered me in an instant.

In the sudden situation, Ryan and Diur, as well as myself, screamed in confusion.

“Oh?”

“Sihyeon?”

“Lord Cardis?”

I tried to shake off the flame that was covering me, but the flame moved along with me like a living creature.

“Ah! It’s hot…hot… Huh? It’s not hot.”

I belatedly realized that the flame was not hot at all and was stunned. Other people also put a strange look on their faces looking at my response.

“Is it warmer now nyaaa?”

I turned my head in the direction of the voice, and at the end of sight, there was a big cheese cat staring up at me.

“When did you get here?”

“I followed you because I couldn’t see you when I woke up nyaaa.”

“Then is this flame, your work?”

“Yes, I made it for you because you looked cold nyaaa.”

The Cheese cat raised its head stiffly and made an arrogant expression. Certainly, thanks to the flame, the terrible cold disappeared and I felt the warmth like a spring day.

“Thank you, Karshi. Thanks to you, it has gotten a lot warmer.”

“Humph. This is nothing nyaaa.”

When I patted his back with gratitude, the cheese cat purred in a good mood. The Dragon demons around me put on an astonished expression and looked at the cheese cat.

“Oh, my! It’s Karshi.”

“Was the rumor true?”

“Look at that. The guardian deity must be following Lord Cardis.”

“What are you doing? Don’t look away and be in formation.”

Diur, who regained his mind quickly, corrected the disorganized behavior of the Dragon demon warriors.

“Tsk…”

Meanwhile, Hargan stared at me, grinding his teeth as if he didn’t like the situation.

The Dragon demons who followed him had confused expressions as they glanced at the cheese cat.

The disturbance caused by the cheese cat calmed down and the group started moving to the place where the Yakum group was.

Thanks to the cheese cat, I was able to get out of the terrible cold and move with ease. Ryan, who was next to me, sneaked close to me and avoided the cold, and by the time the sun rose in the sky, the group arrived at the desired place.

It was a wide meadow that managed to maintain its blue color even in this cold weather. As I looked around the meadow strangely, Diur approached me and stretched out his arms.

“Lord Cardis, can you see there?”

“Where?”

“There… There is a group of Yakum beside the pointed rock.”

“Oh! I can see it.”

At the place where Diur pointed, there was a group of Yakums with bulging horns and covered with thick fur.

Of course, they were different from the Yakums I take care of at the Demon farm, but for some reason, a happy feeling surged in my heart as I looked at them.

“This is the limit up to which we can approach. If we get closer, the excited Yakums will attack us.”

Huh.

I think it’s still quite far from the Yakum pack. I don’t know why they are making such a fuss.

I wondered why they were acting over cautiously, but seeing the serious expressions of Diur and the Dragon demon warriors I understood that they were afraid.

“Okay. Then, I’ll go alone from here.”

“Ugh, by yourself? Are you sure, Lord Cardis?”

“Yes. If we go in a group, they may feel threatened and think more sensitively. I think it’s best for me to move alone from here.”

“Um… I see.”

Diur withdrew, nodding his head, with a dubious expression on his face.

“You’re not going to stop me, are you, Ryan?”

“No. I’ve long decided to trust Sihyeon in matters regarding Yakum. I will definitely respect Sihyeon’s will, but please do me a favor instead.”

Ryan took something out of his arms and put it in my right arm.

“This is…?”

“It’s an artifact I got from Andras. You can use it in an unexpected emergency. Do you know how to use it?”

“Yes. Thank you, Ryan.”

“No, I’m rather sorry that there’s nothing else I can do to help you with this.”

Ryan looked apologetic, and I smiled looking at him as if saying it was fine.

“Are you going to the big hair bunches over there nyaaa?”

“Yes, I want to talk to them.”

“Nyaaa! I’m not good with those short-tempered guys nyaa. I don’t think I can go with you nyaaa.”

“It’s all right. I’m fine alone.”

“I’m bored, so hurry up and come quickly nyaaa.”

The Cheese cat yawned leisurely, telling me to hurry up and come back quickly. I felt a strange feeling because I felt his faith in me in his words.

“Everyone, stand back.”

Under Diur’s order, the Dragon demon warriors hurriedly made a path. Hargan and the warriors who followed us also stepped back.

Along the open road, I headed to the place where Yakums were, and the faces of the Dragon demons looking at me felt very serious.

I understand how worried they are.

It’s not like I’m going to die. Why are they so stiff for no reason.….?

Through the gaze of concern and pity, I walked to the place where the Yakum pack was.

I walked at a steady pace that was neither slow nor fast

Little by little, the view of the Yakums became more and more clear. There were about 20 to 30 Yakums in the group. It was less than the Yakums on our Demon farm.

As the distance between me and the Yakums shortened to some extent, some Yakums recognized my existence and raised their heads. Their eyes were filled with vigilance.

Of course, I didn’t think they’d welcome me from the start.

I slowed down as I approached the Yakum herd, and at that time…

Boooooooooooooooo!

With a loud cry, a large Yakum appeared from the rear of the group. As soon as I saw him, I knew instinctively that he was the leader of the group.

-Booooo Woo woooo.

He trudged towards me.

-Boooooo!

He stopped within reach of my hand and stared at me with his big eyes.

-Gulp…

I swallowed my dry saliva under the great pressure I felt after a long time. My heart also seemed to be beating a little faster than usual.

As soon as I realized that I was nervous, I mustered my courage and came to my senses.

‘I can’t be scared of a guy who is smaller than Bighorn!’

I opened my eyes wide and proudly faced his eyes.