Chapter 14

Regarding this, it might be due to my still low abilities, but it’s certain that the skill isn’t perfect.

If the subhumans living in the north are more excellent than the orcs, there’s a high possibility they would notice.

Even so, though.

"Well, that’s true... but even if the opponent is superior, I think we can manage if we just focus on running. In that case, it would be better for me to act alone."

If I act alone, the possibility of managing is higher.

"…That’s true."

With my statement, Orphe seemed to agree for the time being.

He still seemed to have something to say, but since he didn’t come up with an alternative, he remained silent.

It’s not just Orphe.

For now, I managed to convince them, albeit in a forced manner.

"Anyway, there’s also the possibility of engaging in combat. Livia and Orphe, please help improve everyone’s abilities. Gorga, it would be a great help if you could enhance the village’s defenses as much as possible."

When I said this, everyone nodded, though they looked worried.

"Then, this discussion is over. I’m sorry for gathering you all. Please take a good rest."

There’s no point in dragging out the conversation unnecessarily.

When I declared the meeting over, everyone left their seats.

Just as I was about to go outside with them, I was called out.

"Crest, don’t overdo it."

As she left, Katrina said this, and Gorga nodded.

"Crest, if anything happens, come to me for advice. I’ll definitely help you."

"That’s right. Since you helped us before, I’ll cooperate whenever you need it."

Following Gorga, Vanya said this.

"That’s right. Besides, in my Assassin form, I can tag along without causing any problems, and I can go with you if you need to investigate."

"Understood. But for now, I’m thinking of acting alone. If anything happens, I’ll consult you."

"Yes. Definitely do so. I’ll listen to you in private."

If I need to consult, I thought it would be better to do it in a scene without other subhumans.

However, as Sphy said, if she tags along, it shouldn’t be a big problem.

If I have to point out, it might be that she could do something strange.

When Sphy’s hands are free, it might be good to get her help.

"Really, don’t overdo it, okay?"

Livia said this with a worried look but a bright expression.

After nodding to everyone, I opened my mouth with a smile.

"It’s fine. If anything happens, I’ll consult you immediately."

Indeed, as long as we don’t know what kind of beings the northern subhumans are, it’s natural for everyone to worry.

Acting alone is more relaxed, but I’m not just acting alone anymore.

I do think that if necessary, I want to take risks, but doing so would worry those around me.

It’s a difficult position.

It would be easier if I could go back to the past, but... I don’t really mind.

The next day.

I came to the orc village alone.

As discussed yesterday, it’s to investigate the northern land.

When I reached the area around the orc village, I used the Perception Spell to observe the surroundings.

There are some signs of monsters, but nothing else can be detected.

Have they not come this far yet?

For now, I activated the Assassin and Stealth skills and started the investigation.

Acting alone makes it easier to move, but it also requires more vigilance.

While searching for new species of monsters, I walked through the northern land.

I found some monsters along the way, but they weren’t new species, so I didn’t slay them.

Slaying them would just make the cleanup difficult.

Leaving corpses around could cause trouble if the northern subhumans find them.

Using the Perception Spell, I continued to investigate while moving forward.

There are monsters, but no signs of subhumans have been found yet.

If there are subhumans, there should be some kind of base somewhere.

According to Katrina, they are supposed to be around the northernmost area, but so far, there’s no reaction.

It would be best if there’s nothing here.

If it turns out to be a misunderstanding by Katrina, we can just enjoy our lives in this lower world.

While thinking about this, I walked and reached the beach.

...The sea.

Subhumans with Cooking Spells sometimes go to the sea to make salt, but I haven’t seen them in a long time.

I was enjoying the sea after a long time when the Perception Spell reacted.

The reaction came from the sea.

It’s not a monster.

A subhuman?

Thinking this, I immediately hid in the nearby bushes.

Are the Assassin and Stealth skills activated?

After confirming that they were activated, I looked at the sea.

A subhuman appeared from the sea.

For a moment, I thought it was a monster, but then more of them appeared.

...Lizardmen.