Frequent Occurrences of Massive Monster Outbreaks
The same phenomenon has been reported around the neighboring territory, the “Frontier City of Agravain.”
“What the hell is going on?”
I head toward the city, swaying in the carriage.
This carriage was provided by the guild of the neighboring territory, currently in a state of panic.
In short, it’s a helper carriage.
The lord over there apparently thought they could manage with their own forces, but the master of the “Agravain Branch of the Adventurers’ Guild” decided it was hopeless.
So they sought aid from our guild in the “Frontier City of Tristein,” or so the rumor goes.
“My butt hurts…”
“It’s been like this since we entered the Agravain territory, huh?”
“Looks like they haven’t paved the roads well.”
My fellow passengers grumble.
They, like me, are adventurers from Tristein, heading to provide assistance.
“I heard their city doesn’t even have proper water and sewage systems yet.”
“Do they have adequate medical facilities? They’re not still using ‘bloodletting’ as a treatment, are they?”
“I heard they still believe twins are bad luck…”
They’re all thoroughly modern kids.
Thanks to me kicking Lord Iscar in the rear and rapidly modernizing our city.
“Hey, guys, stop complaining so much. The coachman from the neighboring territory looks really uncomfortable.”
‘Okay, okay.’
It’s pointless to press the coachman.
The cultural level of a place is up to the lord’s management.
“…Lord Iscar did say it, didn’t he? Especially nobles, they don’t like changing the culture they believe in.”
Well.
I haven’t been to the neighboring territory in ages, I wonder how it’s doing now?
“It was a mess back then, but with Tristein developing so much next door, it should have been influenced to some extent, right?”
I feel a bit uneasy on the bumpy road as I head toward the “Frontier City of Agravain.”
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“What the—nothing’s changed at all!!!”
As soon as I arrive in the city, I shout!
“There’s poop dumped in the side streets!? Stray dogs, rats, and pests are running around!? Homeless people are sleeping in the alleys!? Damn it, damn it, damn it!!!!!!!”
Haaaaaa…
This is hopeless, I can’t take it anymore… really…
I was stupid to expect anything!!!!! It’s over already!! Disband, disband!!!
“Uuuuu…Jade, he’s starting to tear up…!”
“J-Jade is broken.”
“Wow, he’s actually crying. What’s wrong with your emotions…?”
“You were the one who stopped us from badmouthing to spare the coachman’s feelings, and now you’re the one ranting the most…!”
Shut up, shut up!
“I’m in despair over humanity’s endless inability to progress. Hah, maybe the higher beings that created the monsters want to wipe out humanity because of this!? So, the monsters are like ‘white blood cells’ cleansing the world!”
“”He’s starting to sound enlightened.””
No, seriously, this theory fits. My instincts tell me the monsters are here for that reason.
“…So that’s why monsters appeared in this world around the tenth century, a time when human history was at its most gruesome…?”
What to do.
The stench of the city’s excrement has given me a revelation about the world’s mysteries.
“Ha… Anyway, I’ve decided. We’ll exterminate all the monsters that have massively appeared here as quickly as possible.”
This city is terrible, but the residents aren’t to blame.
So we’ll finish quickly and head back!!!
“Alright, everyone, let’s head to the guild. Follow ‘Jade, the Eternal Rank 3 Solo Adventurer.'”
“”Don’t boss us around, you rank 3 adventurer…!””
Shut up, let’s go!!!! (It’s smelly outside.)
