Chapter 87: That time when we had serious injuries on the island for the first time + extras

TL: kizen

PR: Filip/Gecko

If that story is true then there might be a summoned hero in this village

I think well recognize them immediately since theyll have the same black hair as me

There have been a lot of heroes with black hair after all

We walked around the village for a while.

Ah, this village has a hand pump

Hand pump?

Ah, moving that stick makes the water come out of the well

Hee, thats pretty convenient. It would make drawing water easier for sure. So, do you know the name of the hero here?

It seems to be Aida

Does that sound familiar?

Well, its a name thats used in our world, thats for sure

In that case, we just need to split up and gather information

Are you looking for Aida?

A girl who came to the pump to fetch water asked us that question.

Thats right. Do you know where he is?

Aida lives alone in a house outside the village you know~? Its over in that way

Thank you, young lady. As thanks, this lump of muscle will help you draw water

Really!? Thank you, big brother

Oi oi, dont put me in a situation where I cant refuse. Geez, fine. Give me the bucket

Mason operated the pump which caused water to gradually pour out.

Woah, thats convenient. This is pretty interesting. Oi, bring me more buckets

Theres no way we can do that unless we bring it back to her house first

Then go and do it. Oi, Rock. Go and find that Aida while were busy here

Thanks, Mason

I arrived at the said persons house and knocked on the door.

Who is it?

My name is Rock. Is this the residence of Aida-san?

Yeah. Ill open the door

The door opened and I was met with a man who was about 35 years old with slightly greying hair.

A Japanese, huh

Yes. My real name is Iwamoto but I call myself Rock here. Do you have some time? I would like to talk to you about something

Sure. Come in

He beckoned me inside as he said that.

Are you a hero as well?

Yes

I was summoned too, but as you can see, with such a thin body, I contributed with my knowledge rather than in battle. So, what is it that you want to ask?

You know of Demon Lords right?

I do. They are the enemy of the human race, arent they?

I thought so too. However, a Demon Lord thats a bit difficult to subjugate appeared. This one claims to be a former Japanese person reincarnated as a Demon Lord

I see

As he said that, Aida-sans eyes narrowed and the mood slightly changed.

I had a conversation with the said Demon Lord and he said that the hero summoning is pretty much the same as an abduction

Hmm

He died and reincarnated so he doesnt have that much lingering attachment to our world. As for us, however, since we were summoned, what happens back at home while were here? Can we go back? Has there been anyone who was able to go back? After he said that to me, I started to wonder. Will I really be able to go back?

I see. Ive also had the same thought about a year ago now. This is just something I heard but do you still want to hear it?

Please, let me know.

Are you sure you wont regret it?

I still want to know even if I regret it

Aida-san sighed when he heard my reply.

Ill just give it to you straight. I dont think anyone was able to return home. While searching for clues when I was working in the castle, I couldnt find anything that relates to a ceremony to send us back. They only know how to bring us here

I, I see

There was this guy I got along with called Ugajin who was summoned together with me. Hes the one who told me that. He was frustrated with the treatment he was receiving so he used a concealment skill he had to sneak inside the castle. After a few days of tailing the king, something awful slipped out1

What did he say?

According to Ugajin, when the king heard that a hero was killed by a Demon Lord, he just ordered his retainers to immediately summon the next disposable pawn. Thats why I immediately decided to run away by telling them that I had no more knowledge to teach. Oi oi, dont make a face like that. Youre scaring me

Im sorry

I only realized I was making such a face after it was pointed out to me.

So, is that all you wanted to ask?

Yes. Youve already told me more than enough since I only wanted to know whether or not there was someone was able to go back

I see. Youre still young so dont get any weird ideas you hear me? Why dont we eat something before you go?

Okay. Thank you

The meal he prepared consisted of white rice, miso soup, some kind of pickled vegetable, and a grilled river fish.

Its a good thing I was able to find something similar to the rice we have at home. Im part of the rice faction after all

Me too. I was disappointed when they served the karaage lunch with bread in the cafeteria you know?

Right?

We both laughed as we ate the Japanese-style meal before us.

I put some rice in my mouth first, took a sip of the miso soup, ate a piece of the grilled fish, then another mouthful of rice.

I received the rice and miso from Enomoto-san who lives in the neighboring village. Hes a veteran hero whos been here for almost thirty years. You can go and meet with him if you like

Thank you for the information

Are you going to continue your journey?

Yes but I think I should cool my head down a bit first

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I see. I wonder if I should also go on a journey of my own?

Do you want to come with me?

No, its alright. Im curious about that Demon Lord you were talking about. Can you tell me where I can find him?

I told him about the Demon Lord pioneering an island thats six days by boat from the port city of Corundum.

Thanks. Could you let Enomoto-san know when you meet him? I think hell want to come along if I tell him that Im going to meet that Demon Lord. I can pick him up myself but Enomoto-san is a lot stronger than me after all

What kind of person is this Enomoto-san? He seems to be a really strong hero from how youre describing him

Im sorry to say but hes a technical type hero. Hes a farmer that was summoned here at the age of forty-five. Hes still got strong legs and is a powerful grandpa who kills goblins using hoes and sickles

Japanese people have long life expectancy after all

In his current state, I definitely think hell reach a hundred and twenty years old before he kicks the bucket

Thats amazing!

Ah, as for me, I was a teacher so unfortunately, Im not very good with physical activities

So thats why youre calling him here instead

Thats right. Its pretty pathetic though. Ah, I should mention that the hand pump in this village was made by another technical hero called Oda-san. At the moment, hes making farm tools and equipment at Enomoto-sans place

The knowledge of the heroes must be really valuable to the people in this world

Thats true. I guess thats the reason why theyre abducting us

I agree. Still makes me kinda furious though

Are you planning on taking over the country?

Do you really think its going to work out like in games?

Im a teacher but I do have a bit of knowledge when it comes to that. Ive played the ambition series games that came out a long time ago after all

Aida-san said that with a serious look on his face.

Iwamoto-kun. Do you want to gather the other heroes in that Demon Lords island and take over the world?

Wait, what? Its gone from just the country to the whole world you know? Lets stop it with all these dangerous talks

I was half-joking. Its true that I want to go to that Demon Lords island though. Ill even persuade Enomoto-san and Oda-san to come along. From what Ive heard, he seems to be a decent guy. Ive already let that shitty king utilize a bit of my knowledge and skill so it wouldnt hurt to give him a bit of payback right?

Aida-san had a very wicked smile on as he said that. It really does seem like he wants to destroy the country.

Thats right. They might only be able to summon us but there might be magic that can send us back since Ive only been here for a year. It might be a good idea if you also try finding clues from the human magicians of this world

Aida-san gave me a bit of encouragement before I left.

Idle Talk

Hes usually like that though

A: Caam-san was pretty calm, wasnt he? He was efficiently giving out instructions after all

B: Hes usually like that but it seems like he changes the way he talks when there are emergencies

A:Maybe thats just how he really talks. He probably just being considerate of us

B:Thats true

Fox: Thats right. He does sound more threatening when hes mad though. Its really scary

B: Really?

Fox: He made a military doctor tremble before, you know? It wasnt even directed at me and I was scared

A: I guess hes the type thats nice but scary when you make them angry

Keith: When he was being harassed at the base near the frontlines, he would keep doing simple things just to get back at the guy like sneaking into his room while he was asleep to burn addicting contraband plants. When that guy was finally thrown in jail, as punishment, he made him walk inside the narrow cell for two days without sleep. He made the guards hit the guy with sticks whenever he stopped. He couldnt kill him so I guess that was the best revenge he could get while the guy was in jail but how do you even come up with something like that?

B: Uwah

Keith Thats why everyone in that frontline base made sure that they didnt anger Caam. Theres one last thing. I dont know how he did it but even though we all ate the same meal, that guy was the only one who had diarrhea. He lost so much weight that he was sent to the frontlines in such a haggard state. I would say he just reaped what he sowed but I also think that was too much

A: We should make sure we dont get him mad then

Keith: Dont worry. He rarely gets angry. From what he told me, he only started retaliating after the seventh day so he was able to bear with it until then

B: That amount of patience is also amazing in itself

Enomoto, hero (75 Years old)

The figure of him wielding his hoe was very imposing and exquisite. The sickles he throws seem to hit monsters like they were being sucked to them.

All of the goblins hes killed have been buried and turned into compost.

After completing his task, he would shout words that were from a country that didnt use the common language.

(Dont look down on farmers!)