CHAPTER 7: GOING TO THE NATION OF DWARVES

"Okay, everyone, as you can see, there are a lot more of us now. Because of that, we'll need to lay out some ground rules."

Everyone replied,

"Rules?"

I continued,

"There are three rules, and I want you to follow all three. First, do not attack humans. Second, do not fight amongst yourselves. Third, do not look down on other species. That's all!"

Some Orcs commented on the first rules I gave about why not to attack humans, and I just replied,

"Because I like humans."

I gave everyone some roles: scouting team, food gathering team, building team, and village watch team. It doesn't seem like there'll be any problems with them. But the shelter team and the clothing team...

"You can't really call this a house,"

Retsu replied to me,

"Uhh... s-sorry..."

In my previous life, I could only do basic construction, but I worked in general contracting; I can tell good from bad, and this... well, even without my background, you can tell. Retsu said,

"How embarrassing. We're sorry..."

I replied, "On the other hand, clothing... it's a little exhibitionist! That's not necessarily bad, but..." Keishu replied to me,

"There's nobody around with the skills we need."

I replied,

"Uh... If you can't make them, can we purchase them?"

Retsu commented,

"Hm... There have been cases where we've tried trading before. The people we've traded with were also quite skilled, so they may know how to build houses too!"

I replied,

"Oh, well, we can't do it on our own, so I might as well go to meet them. Who? And where are they?"

Retsu replied,

"They were Dwarves from Dwarfier."

I replied,

"Dwarves?! Do you mean those legendary blacksmiths?!"

As I heard what Retsu said, I am so interested in going to Dwarfier. Retsu said that there are Dwarves there! I am so excited! I continued,

"I'll go check out that Dwarfier. Retsu, can you look after the village while I'm gone?"

Retsu replied,

"Yes, sir! Leave. It. To. Me!"

Seriously, what's with the muscle posts. As we prepare to go to Dwarfier, everyone gathered to see us with a happy smile.

"Alright, I'm off!"

They shouted, saying,

"See you later!"

"Have a safe trip!"

"Come back soon!"

And so, I left the village to meet the Dwarves. It seems that Dwarfier is a significant Dwarven city, and it even has a king! I'm not just a little excited, but really excited! Keishu and two others are traveling with me, with Orcki, who has been to Dwarfier before, leading the way. The Miruzu Wolves, which evolved from Direwolves, are as fast as the wind.

"Hey, you don't have to push yourselves!"

Arashi replied,

"Yes, sir!"

I asked,

"Why are you going faster?!"

As we travelled to Dwarfier, we came across some beautiful forests and lakes that I had never seen before in my previous life. We made camp at the Blues River, and everyone, including Orcki, seems tired from our journey. I asked Keishu,

"Who gave your brother his name?"

Keishu replied,

"Oh, my brother got his name from a passing Demon named Lord Roli. He said my brother had potential."

I replied,

"Rol...?'

Keishu clarified,

"Roli. A commander in the Demon Lord's army."

I said to myself,

"Whoa... wait, Demon Lord's army? Are there Demon Lords? Does that mean there's a hero, too? It seems troublesome. It's probably best not to mess with them."

I talked to Arashi about something that I've been curious about,

"Hey, Arashi."

Arashi replied,

"Yes, sir."

I asked him,

"I'm the one who killed your father. Are you really okay with that? I've been wondering about that for a while."

Arashi replied,

"I have thought about it. But Master, you accepted us after defeating us in battle, and you also gave us a name! Far from resenting you, I'm nothing but grateful! Our loyalty lies with you and you alone, Master!"

I never thought Arashi would be so grateful for me even though I'm the one who killed his father.

As we were going to sleep, I sneakily explored the area of Blues River, hoping to find some interesting places to make a hideout. But I didn't find a single place suitable for building a hideout, so I decided to just go to sleep.

In the morning, we continued our journey to Dwarfier and rested again at night in the forest. I asked Orcki,

"Orcki."

Orcki replied,

"Y-yes."

I continued,

"What kind of place is the city we're heading to?"

Orcki replied,

"W-well... Officially, it's called "The Nation of Dwarves." It's a beautiful city modified from a natural giant cave, and it's not just inhabited by Dwarves. There are also elves, humans, and more!"

I exclaimed,

'Elves?! Elves, huh?'

My mind started imagining the beautiful Elves I'll see there...

Orcki continued,

"The Dwarven king, Arthur Dwarfi, is hailed as the hero King, and his people shower him with admiration."

I said,

"Elves! Elveeeeees!"

Keishu asked,

"Great Ken?"

I replied,

"Is it really alright for a monster like me to enter Dwarfier?"

Keishu reassured me,

"No need to worry, Dwarfier is a neutral city with free trade. Their king has forbidden fighting within the city."

I asked,

"Really?"

Keishu added,

"That's all made possible by their awesome military might. It's said that their army has gone undefeated for the last thousand years."

I exclaimed,

"A thousand years?! That's amazing! Nobody would want to get on such a powerful king's side."

Orcki mentioned,

"Though someone picked a fight with me at the gate."

Keishu higher his voice,

"There won't be any trouble at all!"

I replied,

"Hm? Why do I feel like someone just set up a huge flag?"

Keishu replied,

"Oh, Great Ken, this meat is ready!"