There was no change in liveliness of Neutral Commercial City, Fhuren.

From the other side of the tall and gigantic wall, the towns clamor reached considerable distance, all the way to outskirts. There was also no change with the long lines on the gates. From tourists to merchants who were visiting because of business, and there were also all kinds of listless people because of the torment of waiting for their turns.

There was a man who gave off a gaudy feeling standing at the end of the line of people by the entrance where the inspection was taking place. He was accompanied by two flashy women, one on each side, who were also listless as they waited for their turn in dissatisfaction while sweating. For the time being, would it be better to ask them what happened or just watch them? they gave off such a mood. Then, they talked about silly things such as how to improve their waiting condition to reach their turn faster when suddenly; the gaudy man heard an unfamiliar sound to his ears.

SCREECH!!!

In the beginning, the gaudy man ignored it as he tried to lift the mood of the two women by his side. However, when the merchants and two women beside him became pop-eyed while looking behind him, coupled by the sound getting gradually louder, he turned towards the highway and said, What!

Thus he also became pop-eyed as he saw the scene of a black box running on the highway as it created raging storm of dust. The people quickly raised a ruckus. Though there were those who tried to run away as they shouted Demonic beast!, the speed of the box-like object was more than they could imagine, and it immediately reached them before they noticed it.

The gaudy man stiffened. The people in the line thought: It is hopeless already!, with despair reflecting in their eyes.

At the time, when it almost collided into them, the box-like object, creak, creak, creak, half rotating as its rear part shook, and it immediately stopped while raising a dust storm.

People were staring at the stationary object, the magic-driven four-wheeler. Within the confusion of what had happened, the four-wheelers doors opened. The ones who got off while ignoring and not thinking anything of the surprised people, were of course Hajime and his party. Yue, Shia, and even Tio were ignoring the gazes of the people. Only Will was saying, Sorry for the commotion!, as he bowed.

However, the people couldnt even hear Wills apology. It could be said they didnt even care about the fact that people were coming out from the never before seen object. Their eyes were glued to the beautiful girls and a woman who U~n, stretched before them. When Yue, Shia, and Tio moved, Hou, sighs of admiration of the people entranced by them could be heard.

Hajime was sitting on the four-wheelers bonnet and said, The distance from here to the entrance, it looks like we need to wait for around an hour, huh~, as he narrowed his eyes. His muscle had stiffened because of the long time spent inside the car, so he went outside in a carefree way when they reached the gate. Because magic-driven four-wheeler was mobile with the use of Hajimes direct magic manipulation, it was possible to move it without sitting on the driver seat, though the control difficulty was higher.

Hajime released the stiffness in his shoulders as his neck made cracking sounds. Yue got on the bonnet just like Hajime, went behind him, and began to rub his shoulders. Apparently she wanted to massage him. Hajime relaxed his body while smiling.

Maybe because Shia became lonely, she also sat down and drew closer to Hajimes side. When Tio saw them, she said, Muh, this one will also participate!, as she emphasized her huge breasts and tried to cling onto Hajimes arm but she was slapped by Hajime and she fell down. However, there should be no problem as she displayed a very happy expression under Hajimes feet.

Hajime-san. Is it really okay to drive the four-wheeler until here? At the very least, I think we should hide it

Nn? Honestly, isnt it already too late? We have already rampaged so flashily. In a week, it will spread to even remote regions. Besides, I already had a thought that such a day would eventually come Its just earlier than what I had predicted.

Nn, there is no more need for such prudence.

Hajime answered Shias question as he shrugged his shoulders. Even though he planned to put a little effort, so that it will allow them to avoid any trouble, the battle in the Ul town should be spread quickly. So whatever his plan was, it should be useless now. Thats why, it was just as Yue had said, he stopped trying to not display his artifacts as much as possible, and decided to no more going about with such cautiousness.

U~n, so thats it. Well, because there will surely be actions by the Church and the Kingdom, it certainly is too late, huh. Though itll be better if we can get support from Aiko-san or Ilwa-san

Well, in the end, those are just insurances. It is at the degree where it will be good if they demonstrate a good effect. To begin with, I have resolved myself to fight anything that might show up no matter what they are. Regardless what happens, I will just mow them down and move forward. Thats why its okay for you, Shia, to no longer act as a slave, you know? Do you want me to remove that collar?

He thought the troublesome preparations made against the Church and the Kingdom related to Ilwa and Aiko would be something good if they would take effect in the end. Hajime didnt think much about it. As the topic quickly came to a close, he said it was okay for Shia to stop acting as a slave while poking her collar. Outstretching his hand, he implicitly said it was no longer necessary to hold back to avoid troublesome things.

However Shia who quietly stroked and touched the collar, shook her head to refuse with somewhat blushing cheeks.

No, it is okay to stay as is. After all, it was the first thing I got from Hajime-san Besides, it is the proof I am Hajime-sans and I recently took a liking to it Thats why, it is okay to stay as is.

Shia said such things. Her rabbit ears moved about from embarrassment. Her appearance of when she was looking down, coupled with her being shy was truly cute. The men in the edge of Hajimes view were pressing their nose as to suppress the dripping blood.

While Shia was still looking down, Hajime held her chin and made her look up. Because of his actions, Shias face became a deeper shade of red. That followed by the ground under the mens feet also being dyed in red. Hajime took out a crystal with a beautiful hue from the Treasure Box, and placed it on Shias collar. To be more precise he used transmutation on the crystal.

Shias collar was to display that she was Hajimes slave so it was of a boorish fashion. The telepathy stone and the other stones were installed without regards to any design as it was made in unostentatious manner. To begin with, it was made as temporary thing to not attract any trouble inside the town, so he disregarded the design.

However, if Shia liked it and wanted to keep wearing it, just a little, it could be said it was too boorish. Also, compared to the time he gave her the collar, Hajimes feelings towards Shia had become gentler. Thats why Hajime thought to make the collar to suit Shia.

As the result, white and blue ornaments were geometrically installed on the black material and, the fragment of Gods Crystal was processed into a small cross that radiated blue light, installed on the front side which resulted in a mysterious-like collar A choker even more fashionable than the ones sold on earth. Theres already no impression left of a dog collar used to restrain.

Hajime showed a satisfied expression towards his workmanship. Shia, who was entranced because of the feeling from Hajimes fingers that sometimes brushed her neck, was startled when Hajime passed a mirror to her. Following that, she readily confirmed the choker on her neck with the mirror. There was certainly a choker with mysteriously beautiful ornaments. The cross made out of God Crystal was indeed beautiful and suited Shias eyes.

Shia was poking the cross with her finger and her mouth loosened in a wide smile. Afterwards, she embraced Hajimes arm as a truly happy smile floated across her face while rubbing her forehead on his arm, and continued with her thanks. Incidentally, her rabbit ears were also nestled on Hajime.

While Shia on his shoulder raised an expression of happiness, Yue on his back smiled slightly and stroked Shias rabbit ears nestled on him. Tio who crept up once again received a slap.

Because of the pink-colored space that appeared out of nowhere, the people who returned from the impact of the unknown object and the appearances of the super beautiful girls, women began to pay attention to Hajime and his party with various feelings. The majority of the women didnt even envy Yue and the others beauty as they let out warm sighs. On the other side, the men divided into those captivated by Yue and the others, those looking at Hajime with envy and killing intent, and those who licked their lips as they found out the commodity value on Hajimes artifacts and the girls.

However, no one faced Hajime and his party directly even now. The merchants seemed to restrain each other as they looked for a right timing to speak. Amongst them, was the gaudy man from earlier; he displayed a mortified expression as he compared the two women beside him with Yue and the others, and clicked his tongue. Thus he recklessly approached Hajime and his party.

Yo, ladies. If its okay, can

Who do you think you are trying to touch without permission? Huh?

Hii!

The gaudy man casually called out to Yue and the others while ignoring Hajime. If it was only calling them, Hajimes pressure wouldnt end up guiding him to fainting course. But, of all things, the gaudy man was trying to touch Shias cheek.

Just from one look, the gaudy man was quite a good looking one. Therefore, he must have thought any women would fall for him if he touched and seduced them. However, Shias gaze was cold and though she thought to deal with him before he touched her, Hajimes arm grabbed the gaudy mans head ahead of her. Moreover it was coupled with a thick killing intent.

The gaudy man immediately ducked his body and leaked a miserable scream. Hajime just ignored the gaudy mans appearance and threw him off towards the highway. The gaudy man reached the ground in tremendous speed 30 meters away. With his face shaving the ground, he ended up in a pose just like Nagoyas Shachihoko. And after advancing for ten meters more with only his head, he fell and was completely unmoving.

Within cloud of sand, the gaudy man laid on the earth without even twitching. The people who saw were dumbfounded because they just saw a person flew in an impossible orbit, and they turned their gazes to Hajime who created the spectacle. The two women who attended the gaudy man were timidly looking at Hajime, who glared at the surrounding with absolute zero eyes which made them shudder, and they disappeared somewhere while screaming.

The merchants who tried to restrain each other while saying, You guys, I wont let you go ahead, from a while ago were now saying, Please go ahead, as they mutually compromised with each other. Hajime said clearly, Whos next?, while glaring.

Because no one came forward, Hajime smiled in satisfaction, and he looked away from the surrounding people as he lost interest.

Whoa, Hajime-san was angry for me~ Is this how he expresses his desire to monopolize me? Just one more step until that thing happens, right!

Shia, do your best.

Yue-saa~n. Okay. I will work hard~!

Hmph, it is of no matter how much thou art is valued~ Master. Isnt it okay to value this one, too? Please throw this one just like that man, please?

Because Hajime was angry towards the one who tried to touch her, happiness spread through Shias whole body. Actually, Hajime just couldnt forgive him for trying to touch Shia as though she was his thing. There was no desire to monopolize her, but it was too late to correct her, though it was true that his action was because he thought Shia as someone important to him.

Incidentally, because Tio who looked at the blown away gaudy man with envying eyes tried to nestle close to him, Hajime still responded with a slap. Aan!, Tio who collapsed happily after saying with a captivating voice was glared at by Hajime with a truly cold gaze. However, she became even happier as she Haa, haa, got excited. Hajime let out a deep sigh and said, This fellow cant be helped anymore, as he gave up thinking about her condition.

Hajime and his party were flirting with such feelings, Will who was outside of this got on and sat inside the vehicle while looking at the far distance to sort out his feelings. The line from before became noisy again. Hajime turned his gaze and apparently there were guards coming running. They probably saw the quarrel from a while ago. Rather, they might be trying to confirm what had happened because the gaudy man who was planted on the ground was still unmoving.

The three men who rode on horses while wearing simple armor approached Hajime and his party after asking the situation from the nearby merchants. One of the merchant pointed at Hajimes party, then he pointed at the gaudy man. One of the men ordered one of his companions to go towards the gaudy man. The remaining two men approached Hajimes party who were relaxing (flirting) on the four-wheelers bonnet. The two mens eyes somewhat sharpened. Not because of duty but because they envied him.

Oi, you! Whats with this commotion! Beside, whats that black box? Explain yourself!

Though the man spoke oppressively to Hajime, theres no force at all because he kept sneaking a look towards Yue and the girls. Hajime already expected this development as he looked at the guard and briefly answered.

This is my artifact. I threw that man away because he tried to put his hand on her. Can you believe it? How can he suddenly try to hug her? Look, she is frightened by that Mister Guards, dont tell me youre going to ally with that sex offender? If so, we wont go to Fhuren ever again how can I be treated as a criminal while you defend the offender right?

Blah, blah, Hajime spoke in such manner about vague things as if they were the facts. Shia stuck to Hajime simply because she wanted to be spoiled, and she didnt look frightened if one looked at her objectively. It was a tragedy!, Hajime warped his expression to sincerely appeal. Will on the vehicle said, What a smooth talker, as he stared at him but got ignored. The surrounding merchants who became the straight men said, Rather than trying to embrace, he was thrown before he finished speaking, or Far from being frightened, its more like youre flirting, with small voices which were also ignored.

However, it was needless to say what their answer was, as it was obvious which one to believe between the words of a gaudy man and the side of beautiful girls and women. That guy is the worst, they easily believed him without examining it further.

Then at that time, one of the guards inclined his head when he saw Hajimes party then he said, Ah, as if he recalled something then he whispered to the other guard to confirm it. Unknown to what was said, the other guard said in a similar manner, Now that you mention it, as he thoroughly examined at Hajimes party.

You, are you Hajime, Yue, and Shia?

Nn? Ah, thats certainly so

I see. Then, are you returning from the guilds branch heads request?

Ah, though it is so did a notification come from by the branch head?

The guard nodded in consent towards Hajimes expectations. The guard immediately told them to pass the gate without waiting for their turn. They moved using four-wheeler and followed by the guards. The people in the lines were curious about what happened as they narrowed their eyes to watch them move, and Hajimes party once again set their feet in Fhuren.

* * *

Hajimes party were currently inside the reception room of the adventurer guild.

They were served with high-grade teas along with the cakes, and they unreservedly drank it while they waited for five minutes. The one who kicked the door open and jumped inside was Ilwa Chang who requested Hajimes party to rescue Will.

Will! Are you safe!? Do you have any injury!?

Casting aside his calm atmosphere from the past meeting, he didnt even greet them as Ilwa was confirming Wills safety when he saw him. It might be because he was very worried about him.

Ilwa-san I am sorry. It was because I said something unreasonable that you were troubled

What are you saying It was me who introduced you to a dangerous commission You really are safe I cant face Greille and Sarria if something happened to Will They are also quite worried about you. Itll be better if you quickly show your face to relieve them. I have reported to them about your safety. That information came to Fhuren several days ago

Father and Mama are I understand. I will immediately go to meet them.

Ilwa told Will where his parent stayed and nodded, telling him to go. Will once again expressed his gratitude to Ilwa as he bowed, then he formally greeted Hajimes party before he, as promised, went outside the room. For Hajime, he was glad it went well, but he seemed dissatisfied because he didnt make proper thanks.

After Will went outside, Ilwa formally looked at Hajime. Ilwa was smiling with a calm expression, then he deeply bowed to Hajime.

Hajime-kun, thank you very much for this. I never thought youd really bring Will back alive. I cant express my gratitude with words.

Well, Will survived because he has good luck.

Fufu, is that so? There is certainly that but isnt it the truth that you protected him from tens of thousands of demonic beasts? Goddesss Sword-sama?

While he smiled radiantly, Ilwa called Hajime with his nickname from the previous battle against the large crowd of demonic beasts. Hajimes cheeks cramped. Apparently, the guilds branch head owned the method to transmit the information faster than Hajimes movement.

That information spread quite fast, huh.

It is because of the guild executives. Theres also the artifact for long-distance report. And I also have my subordinate to follow you. Though I said that, he seemed to have been always left behind to wander around because of those unexpected movement type artifacts It was the first time I heard him complaining. After all, he held the greatest ability to gather information.

Ilwa said as he smiled wryly. It seemed he hired an observer since the beginning. It was a natural measure as a guilds branch head, so Hajime wasnt angry. Rather, he quite sympathized with the branch heads direct subordinate when he thought of him always rushing around because of him.

Even so, the situation was truly a serious one. I never thought the accident in the Northern Mountain Ranges area to be a sign for such great disaster It was truly a good thing I asked you for that request. Im also interested in the power that could annihilate tens of thousands of demonic beasts Can you let me hear it? Just what on earth had happened?

Ah, I dont mind. But, before that I ask you for Yue and Shias status plates and about Tio

Hmm, if those two get one, then please this one too.

Is what she said.

Hmm, certainly, and the credibility will increase if I can see whats in the plate okay.

After saying so, Ilwa called the staff and three brand new status plates were brought in.

As the result, Yue and the girls statuses were as followed.

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