CH 253

Chapter 253 – The Giant Tree and the Bird

“Crap, that light is coming again!” (Bouchi)

“There’s no way something like that will hit me when I’m in tip-top condition! Grab on tight, Bouchi!” (Oremia)

A flash of light shot towards us, but Oremia spun and dodged it in mid-air with an easygoing smile on his face. His movements were fast and nimble.

He flew around a bit as if to provoke Galafegorn. When the flash of light disappeared, he flew away with a relaxed look on his face.

After a while, we landed at the rendezvous point, where Shiki and Kaza were waiting. I had been communicating with them via telepathy, so I knew the area was safe.

“I am most glad to see that you are safe, milord.” (Shiki)

Shiki spoke as if it was the most natural thing in the world for me to be safe after all that.

“Ah, Oremia-dono also seems to be in great spirits.” (Kaza)

Kaza looked up at Oremia with a smile.

“Oi, Bouchi. Are these your Familiars? …They’re a tiny bunch, aren’t they?” (Oremia)

Apparently, he had flown to Antarctica because he had felt a powerful presence there, but he ended up clashing with Galafegorn after being threatened by him.

“Please, spare us the deathmatch. Oremia, I was explaining to you earlier while we were flying, but can you really stop Belzedor’s encroachment?” (Bouchi)

“Yeah. Honestly, I wouldn’t even give a huron… no, a human, the time of the day, much less do something for one, but… since you want me to do it, Bouchi, I’ll do it.” (Oremia)

He was a hot-blooded idiot, but I was grateful that at least he had a strong sense of duty. It would have been a pain to try to get someone who didn’t give any thanks after being saved over and over to do something for me.

“Thanks. Then we’ll be going to where Belzedor is now.” (Bouchi)

“Were you intending to have me fly you there?” (Oremia)

“No. With an item I have, we can get there instantly.” (Bouchi)

“Hoh, I suppose you aren’t any ordinary human after all, Bouchi.” (Oremia)

“I’m just a human with a few unusual skills.” (Bouchi)

“……It seems that you aren’t lying.” (Oremia)

“It’s still hard for me to believe that this is another world, but I’m even more surprised that there are skill users here too.” (Oremia)

“It’s true, though. Once you arrive at the place we’re about to go to, you’ll be more convinced. So let’s get going.” (Bouchi)

With that, we all climbed onto Oremia’s back. Of course, it was with his permission. Then, with everyone on board, I used the [Teleportation Crystal].

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We were transported to the sky above the city, where Belzedor was located. From this position, we could see the sprawling cityscape being swallowed up by dense jungle.

It seemed that the encroachment had already progressed a lot. It was about to reach the church that was the base of the Maiden’s Rebirth Order.

It looks like we made it just in time.

From the looks of it, no one was fighting Belzedor yet. Well, it seemed that there were still some people wandering about in the jungle.

“Oooh, wow! This is amazing! What a massive city! Check out all of these super tall buildings! That tower is several times taller than me!” (Oremia)

Oremia arrived in this world at about the same time as Belzedor, but he had been in the ocean at the South Pole the entire time, so he hadn’t seen any of the cities of Earth yet.

“Oi, Bouchi! What country is this?” (Oremia)

“This is a country called Japan. But this place is just one city in that country.” (Bouchi)

“Seriously?! Uhyaaah… This really is a different world. Hm? Belzedor is here too. Heeey, geezer!” (Oremia)

Oremia flew towards Belzedor while shouting his name.

“…Hmm? …….Who were you again?” (Belzedor)

“Have you gone senile already, old geezer?!” (Oremia)

“Fuuuhohoho. I was just joking.” (Belzedor)

“Your jokes aren’t funny at all!” (Oremia)

“It seems that you are safe.” (Belzedor)

“Yeah. Unexpectedly, this guy saved my life.” (Oremia)

“Hohoh… You… I see. I did not expect it, but you really did it after all.” (Belzedor)

Well, even though I had Familiars by my side, it made sense for him not to expect an ordinary human like me to be able to find Oremia and convince him to help me.

“Belzedor, I’ve fulfilled my end of the promise. Please stop the encroachment.” (Bouchi)

“Yes… Oremia, what do you say?” (Belzedor)

“I told you, he saved my life.” (Oremia)

“He is a mere huron, you know.” (Belzedor)

“He’s no ‘mere’ huron. At least he cares about my kin.” (Oremia)

As Oremia said this, Belzedor glanced at Sol, who was sitting on my shoulder. Then he replied, ‘I see’.

“…He looks just like Yomiya back in the day, doesn’t he?” (Belzedor)

…Yomiya? Who in the world is that?

“If that is what you have decided, I have no objections. Oremia.” (Belzedor)

“Yeah! Bouchi, get down for a bit.” (Oremia)

I took the [Jet Book] and climbed onto it with Sol and the others.

Then, Oremia ascended into the sky and stopped right above Belzedor.