The Demon King Seems to Conquer the World

Episode 081: Departure

May 8

Before me, when I refrained from departing, there were twenty-eight king eagles and a young man wrapped in meibomized leather armor.

Next to me, there's Carol, wrapped in white leather armor, so elegantly tailored that she won't be gorgeous.

Who designed it, the heart, etc. reinforced with steel plates, but by design, it's very beautiful from me.

The leather is apparently made from white horse leather.

Beside it was a clear storm.

This is a fishing village called Kolepta, about seventy kilometers from Sibyak.

Although Collepta is considered the departure point for crossing the Shamil Bay by Wang Eagle, and although it is a cold village with no insignificant industry, the Inn is solid due to the demand for Wang Eagle rides to stay in.

Yesterday, the tournament led by me and I left Sibyak, and after the Colepta, I rested to give the eagle as much rest as possible.

And today, we are gathered in a flat, facing the sea of Colepta.

"Well, as I gave you advance notice today, we'll cross Shamil Bay. But there are a few things to keep in mind. It's a matter of your life and death, so I want you to listen carefully."

And, with a forethought, I started talking.

"First of all, I'm going through this once, so I want you to feel safe following me. Getting lost at sea is unlikely first. But even if I led you all right, there's still a problem."

I went on.

"We can't treat Wang Eagle's ill health in the air, nor can we all fly with a falling Wang Eagle. So when you fall into a state of inability to fly at sea, you will sink into the sea with the eagle. That's what makes it so different from the ground you can go down to land at any time."

With that said, everyone still looked anxious.

If you are a young man with a future, no one will want to sink into the sea lonely.

"But as you know, the Wang Eagle crashed abruptly and desperately in the air, even if it had some kind of malfunction, for God's sake, rarely"

Truth be told, it is extremely rare that a king eagle suddenly dies in the air due to a myocardial infarction or something.

About once every twenty years in the college, the King Eagle makes patty moves in the air, and they crash into the ground with every rider as it is, causing the dead.

But it's really a rare kind of accident, and while I was in school, it never happened once.

"In most cases, it is possible to fly for quite a while, even in the event of an eagle malfunction. That must be well known to all of you who have already been granted the skill of Heavenly Knight. And even if the eagle breaks down, if you notice by the time you digest roughly a quarter of the entire trip, you can come back first. You can come back without damaging the eagle or damaging your life."

I guess I'll be fine if I tell you this much.

"So whoever feels the King Eagle is ill, leave the line immediately and turn back to the side of Siyalta. This is an order, and we don't have to check with our executives in the air. I would also like to make it clear that just because I turn back does not mean that your honor will be compromised. That's it."

That's what I said, I finished my rhetoric and took a step back.

Carol takes a step forward in turns.

"It is Carol Full Chartre, who serves as Deputy Director. I was supposed to be the supervisor from the rear. During the action, I tell anyone who can clearly see the failure of the Wang Eagle with a hand signal. He wants you to turn back quickly. Eagles like those that are obviously crumbling from the outside won't be able to withstand the itinerary first, which means they're likely to crash. I want all of you to go home alive. Again, please do not disobey this order."

When she finished saying that in a voice that often passed, Carol took a step back.

"Even so."

And I say to add:

"As some of you will know, on the day of yesterday's trip, I went around looking at Wang Eagle once and checked for a malfunction. So, to some of the obviously bad eagles, I asked them to stop participating. In my view, your king eagle is healthy, and perhaps not a single shepherd will leave. I don't think you need to worry about that much... but no, do I leave this much to threaten you? Then let's go."

Starscraps descended upon the land beyond the bay, with the bass and great feathers.

This is already the land of Kirchna.

When I removed the safety gear very quickly, I went down to the ground.

Behind, the eagle is descending one after the other.

Out of the way, you're done...

There was no big trouble and probably everyone got there.

When all the king eagles descended and took off their safety gear and stood on the ground, they began to align out of no-one.

Just a selection, quick operation.

I am steadily doing what I was taught in the cavalry.

"After alignment, call!

When I said, Ichi, Ni, and I quickly began to dot.

I'm done counting to twenty-six.

Definitely all of them.

Come to think of it, these guys are also the ones who have chosen the top performers, so it's not just a bunch of people?

Well, if the eagle is fit rather than arm, it's usually something you can cross.

"Then, after a brief pause, we enter the village of Meshal as planned. Get some rest."

When I say that, it's probably more mental tiredness than physical tiredness, but we all sat on the spot and started taking a break.

I'm not that tired because this is my second time, but I guess I was nervous because for once I was in danger of dying.

"That's great."

Carol, standing beside me, said, holding the clear storm's reins.

"The eagle was just doing well. I'm glad I don't have your job."

Carol was there to notify her of the fall, but luckily she didn't have to work.

"It's not. Perfect for a Meshal."

"Oh, that way"

How many times do compass needle orientations occur between coleptors and meshals, which is an accumulation of years of experience with fairly accurate numbers.

In fact, when I left here about a month ago, flew by it, and arrived at Colepta, I thought, "This is amazing."

"It's not even surprising. Anyone can."

"I heard you were looking for a town when you arrived."

Really?

Well, if you're away from me, the angle was just a few degrees different and the arrival point would be about ten kilometers uneven, so maybe that happens.

Unlike if you're walking on the ground, if you're a king eagle with literally a bird's eye view from above, you can quickly find about ten kilometers of slack, or maybe you don't see it as much of a problem.

"It just so happens. Better than that, your body just got cold. Are you okay?"

Air flight this season is much better than during the harsh cold, but there is still something for your body.

It didn't change that it was chilly on me, and I had been in it for about three hours, so my body was cold.

"It's gonna be okay."

"Doesn't look okay though. Your lips are blue."

"... not enough to fall"

He looks sick, but if he cares too much in front of his men, he loses Carol's position.

You shouldn't be helping.

"Right. Luckily, that's the Meshal right there. We'll rest when we get back to the inn."

The town of Meshal seemed to live somewhat extravagantly, as it looked like a cold village with a common semi-fish, but gold fell off in lodging township jobs just like Colepta.

Such is the quality of the iron farm tools under the farmers' houses, or what makes the villagers' clothes look slightly better, which appears in those parts.

I feel so glamorous compared to a real country town in the back of the mountain, etc.

"... that?

When we arrived in front of the inn, the bigger inn, which had only one in town, was closed.

The windows are closed with the curtains open, and there is no hot air or chimney smoke standing.

A building where people don't live is something that feels like they're stopping breathing somewhere, but that's exactly what happened here.

What the hell?

When I stayed about three weeks ago, I was normally open.

At that time, it was told in advance that the date around today was roughly how many people would come.

One day's slack in relation to the selection should also be acceptable, as it was telling us three days from yesterday.

I also pay half of the accommodation fee.

Just in case, I try to open the door, but the chatter and the building gear just made a noise.

It's still locked.

"What do you mean?

Carol said.

"I don't know. The master of the inn may have collapsed and closed it..."

But even though it wasn't that big of an inn, it had a little over ten rooms, and of course it wasn't like it was cut up all by itself.

Then the inn will open, even if it's left to the employees, just because my husband is down.

Why is it closed?

"Excuse me, excuse me"

And I hear a voice.

Looks like someone's coming this way, tearing apart a bunch of Wang Eagles.

The person who came out of the hedge was the face I knew.

"Whoa, you were a horse caretaker."

"Heh."

This man is a man who works full-time at the inn to take care of horses (practically an eagle in this village), and I also deposited stardust when I stayed the night before.

"I'm sorry, can you explain? My husband died suddenly."

"Heh... I'm afraid it's something similar"

"What do you mean?

"Both my family and I went to Siyalta with half the money my husband paid..."

……

Erm.

"I was originally a weak man. Recently, when I heard about the war, and more people left the village, I felt uncomfortable… A week ago, when I left the keys to the inn, I stopped, but they disappeared."

Wow.

Oh, my God.

Well, I'm glad I stayed, because I was supposed to be here tomorrow.

I left the keys to the inn, which means we can stay on our own because we pay the advance.

If I had an innkeeper here, I'd beat him up.

Do you consider the advance payment to be the cost of using any unserved accommodation?

You were right to keep it in half, not in full advance.

"But I don't have any bedding left inside."

Sleep on the floor with Nojuku.

"That's okay, sir."

They don't even sell bedding or anything.

No way, if this land is safe in the war, are you going to come back and reopen business?

You won't have to complain then.

"Has the employee been separated?

"Yes? Of course, I was offered free time."

"Oh, that's not what I meant. You're not in this town anymore."

"If that's the case, most of them do."

Then I think I can handle it.

We're all separated into nearby villages, so there's nothing we can do.

"So now can we gather those who will work for us today and tomorrow?

I gave him a bag with silver coins in his hand.

"Two thousand ruga, in Siyalta silver coins. This is half the money, and I'll pay the rest when I leave the inn."

"Oh, enough is enough"

"It includes the cost of the eagle's bait and our meal. I'm in trouble if you don't take care of Wang Eagle. But with all these eagles, you won't be able to do it alone. You can hire a bunch of free kids there."

"Heh. Let me collect it"

"I'll give the eagle a rest tomorrow, so I intend to. And..."

I took out a piece of gold and gave it to a man.

Thousand ruga gold coins.

"This is your salary"

"Oh, so much"

The man looked at the gold coins as if he could see even the dazzling ones.

"Instead, don't put any other money in your pocket. Split equally among those who hire them, even if they are spared."

"Yes, naturally I will let you do that"

"Then get on with it. Unlock the keys and go in."

"Heh."

The man gave me the key.

When we split the room properly and let everyone into the room for a second, I went into our room with Carol, too.

"Are you glad that's it?

Carol said before I could even unload it.

"What is it?

"I don't mean to be an asshole, but I mean give the guy a special gold coin"

Oh, you mean that one.

Oh, my God, the weird thing catches on.

"You mean too much money"

"I'm not accusing you... Somehow, others won't get that much. I don't know how many people will come together."

"You mean make it the same amount as the other ones? Like five copper coins."

Five pieces of copper is fifty ruga, so the amount I just gave to the man in horse care is twenty times that.

I'm going to be taken care of for two days for now, so it's actually going to be half of that, but it's such a lot of money if you try it from rural farmers.

Speaking of yen, will it be about 50,000 yen a day?

"Whether it's five copper coins or not, the difference seems a little too intense"

"I have to get him to work more than a crowd. You don't work more than everyone else for a little bit of a salary."

"Ugh... Mm"

I guess I'm not convinced.

"Well, that's half the reason."

"?... What do you mean?

"How much money did I give him just now? Two thousand ruga. What would you do if a person who deposited such an amount of money had his reward of fifty ruga-poo? I don't know who that man is, so I can't tell you how great he is, but he'll try to make the difference in his nostalgia with as much money as he can."

So, regardless of human care, if they even take care of the eagle who should heal their fatigue, they can't even put their eyes on it.

"Is that what it is"

"Of course, there's a chance that won't happen."

Some guys work so hard to get paid so low.

"But a lot of people don't."

"Sort of. If we don't get enough reward for our responsibilities, humans will try to make a personal profit by choking on the money they keep."

If you get enough money for a rotten witch, don't try to defile your job and get more money.

"is ~... I see ~"

He seems kind of impressed.

I see.

"What. Isn't it a little honest today?"

I thought it would be a more troublesome argument.