E - Rank Hero In Another World
Chapter 72 - The village of Rarth
Leo's group continued their journey after a break at night. During rest, a change of guard with 2 soldiers every few hours.
They walked through the thick forest slowly. Follow the path in the forest.
The only enemies they faced were beasts. Every now and then, they would meet a pack of wolves or bears.
‘Grooaaarrr!!!’
‘Syuuuttt! Jleebbb!!’
Artemis fired her arrow quickly. Stabbed the bear right in his left eye.
“Reina!” Shouted Artemis.
Quickly, Reina drew her sword and ran towards the bear that was being confronted by the 6 warriors.
‘Braaaakkk!’
With all his strength, the bear hit and threw 3 soldiers a few meters back.
‘Bruuukk!!’
Simultaneously, Reina had jumped up and slashed towards the bear's neck.
‘Sraassshh!’
Reina's slash was sharp enough, but not deep enough to cut off the bear's neck completely.
‘Damn it! Less in ya?’ Thought Reina after seeing the scar she made.
Reina immediately turned her body preparing to give a follow-up attack. But before he could jump to attack again....
‘Jleb! Jem! Jlebb!’
Three arrows were stuck deep in the bear's head at about the same time.
Reina still did not know whether the bear that was 2.2 meters tall was dead or not. But at least, he wanted to clear up his own mistake by completely beheading the bear.
‘Sraassshh!’
‘Bruukk!’
As soon as everyone saw the head of the bear that had fallen down and rolled on the ground with a huge pile of leaves....
“We succeeded!”
“I didn't think we could really kill that big bear!”
All the soldiers started shouting this victory. Reina and Selene are just normal. As if this was just another day in hunting monsters as usual.
Artemis itself....
“Leo! You see?! I shot an arrow with this Crossbow right in his eyes! Isn't that great!” Shouted Artemis with a face that looked so happy.
“Hahaha.... Also true. Good work, Artemis.” Said Leo while stroking the girl's head.
“Mr Leo. What are we going to do with this bear?” Selene asked, standing on the train, looking down. Make all her beautiful white hair point down.
“Leave it. I'm not sure carnivorous meat is good to eat.” Reply Leo while looking up.
“Good, Mr. Leo. All of them! Prepare to continue the journey back!” Shouting Selene.
Hearing Selene's cry, all the soldiers immediately reorganized themselves and returned to their original positions. But their smiles still did not wear off as it managed to play an active role in fighting such a large savage beast.
Although Reina....
“What are you doing, Reina? Quickly get back in the car.” Said Leo.
Reina who had just looked at her palms immediately realized Leo's words. Not waiting for long, he immediately ran lightly to get back into the car.
In this new formation, Reina and Artemis were able to rest in peace inside the carriage. While the six soldiers are guarding the front and side with a squad of 2 people.
Selene was sitting quietly on the train. Look around from a high position.
Their journey continues with almost similar daily life. During the journey, Leo continuously filled the Mana stone he carried. And occasionally do Enchanting on the weaponry that is in the big crate.
Prepare himself to send all the equipment within 1 month.
In the end, they arrive at the village of Rach.
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...-Rarth Village –
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Before the arrival of Leo's group in this large village, it could even be said to be this small town, they passed through several other villages along the way.
Although, they only asked for directions and also rested overnight at once to replenish their food supply.
“Big once...”.
“Is this really a village?”
“They even have a wooden fortress there!”
Some of the soldiers appear to have represented what was in Leo's mind. Make yes just look at this village in silence.
The wheat fields are so vast, coupled with a variety of vegetables and wood cutting places. Not infrequently seen some people who are herding their livestock in the grasslands are quite extensive.
Some simple houses and buildings were seen around them. But the whole building was on a hill that was not too high and protected by a wooden fence that was quite high.
Some people were wearing makeshift gear while carrying a spear and some were seen carrying bows and arrows.
‘Compared to the village, Rarth looks like a small town. Even see the number of inhabitants..’ Leo thought in his heart while looking around.
He did not stop his carriage. He kept moving quietly along with the six guarding soldiers.
Even some villagers are seen giving a pretty friendly greeting to Leo and his group.
Upon their arrival in front of the wooden gate, they were stopped by 2 guards carrying spears. Several other guards on top of the wooden wall were seen watching with bows and arrows ready to fire.
“Who are you? And what do you need here?” Ask the guard.
“Leo, merchant from Venice City. I came here to find someone, and also met the village chief.” Obviously Leo.
After watching him for a moment, the guard invited Leo and his group to enter.
“Alright, keep your attitude inside. Then put your weapons in that train. Take it easy, we will help you take care of it.” Obviously the officer.
Not a condition that is too heavy to avoid. Even his group could still fight empty-handed if needed. But nevertheless....
“Of course.” Reply Leo as he immediately entered the interior of the village.
Leo tied the horse and put the carriage in the place provided. At the back of the wooden wall itself. After that, he gave new orders to his six soldiers.
“You are free to relax for now. But at least, 2 people should always keep this carriage. There is a very valuable item in it.” Obviously Leo.
“Ready, Mr. Leo.” Reply to the six men with vigor.
Leo walked in the direction indicated by one of the guards. With her, Selene, Artemis and Reina walked in the back.
Everyone left their weapons. All but one. That is Leo himself who still pocketed the Mana stone in his small pouch.
“Please enter. You can meet the village chief inside.” Said the Guard who immediately stopped in front of the entrance of the sizable building.
The building, which is mostly made of wood, has a height of about 5 meters or more and there is only one floor.
With a lot of tall and sturdy wooden poles, as well as a lot of tables and chairs, it makes this room look like a Guild Hall in Venice. The only difference is the much lower quality.
At the end of this room, precisely on a large table around which is illuminated by a chandelier inside which there is a large enough candle, it looks like about 6 people are gathering.
An old man in greenish cloth was seen sitting at the end of the chair. With the most beautiful chair decoration, Leo was convinced that he was the village head.
“Hahaha! That so? Then we will be able to increase the harvest this year and.... Hm? The adventurer? Or traders? Whatever it is, come and join us.” Said the merchant shortly after realizing Leo's whereabouts.
He invited Leo and his group to fill the empty seats in front of the large table. Actually there are still many.
“Thanks for your kindness.” Reply Leo while immediately accepting the offer to sit down with them.
The talk of the village officials, along with the village chief, Leo was very sure that it was just a light talk because some of them were seen while enjoying food.
“So.... You must be hungry, right? Lady Hess! Make food for these 4 guests! Before that, did you guys drink beer?” Ask the village chief towards Leo.
Quickly, Leo and Selene shook their heads. The worst thing they could experience right now was being drunk.
But nevertheless....
“That's it? Lady Hess! Two glasses of cold beer for these two beautiful women, then two glasses of cold cow milk for these charming women and men!”
With that shout, Leo looked slightly surprised. He did not expect, however, that Reina and Artemis had nodded their heads with all their might to accept the offer of beer from the village chief.
“Hah.... You guys..” Complain Leo for a moment.
But soon after that....
“So, Mr. Trader. What's your reason for coming here? Of course you don't just want this free banquet, do you?” Asked the village chief with some gray hair and a slightly thick beard.
His face looks changed from the previous one. Where at the moment, his gaze was much sharper and looked much smarter than the previous one.
Seeing that, Leo simply smiled as he put his bag on the table.
“Village Head. I'm currently looking for someone. After that, whether I find it or not, can I buy some land here?” Leo asked with a sharp look.
Hearing the words from Leo, the village chief was seen smiling faintly before replying.
“Hoo.... That so? Explain to me further.”