The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 120-in the farthest land

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

The Arios group left River End and headed further south.

　From there, they set a course westward.

　The southern continent has rolling plains to the east and steep mountains to the west.

　Arios and his group stepped into the mountains and headed straight for the back.

'Oh, it's so annoying."(Arios)

　Since it is an uncultivated area, there are only animal trails.

　The path was overgrown with vegetation and seemed to be blocking their way.

　We cleared the bushes as we went, but our speed did not increase at all.

　Lin grumbled in frustration.

"The ivy is tangling around me, there are lots of bugs, ...... and I want to take a bath."(Lin)

'Lin, don't be selfish. We have a noble mission and we are on that journey."(Mina)

Despite Mina's admonishment, Lin only responded with a perfunctory "yes, yes" and did not seem to change her mind.

　

　Nevertheless, this is the usual scene, and the Arios do not seem bothered by it.

　The only one who seems concerned about Lin's condition is the adventurer leading the way.

"What's wrong?"(Arios)

　Arios called out, noticing that the adventurer was glancing at Lin.

　The adventurer smiled amiably, as if to cover it up.

"No, no, it's nothing. I don't mean to put it this way, but I was just thinking that even the heroes have their mundane side."(Adventurers)

"We may be heroes, but we are human beings, too, you know.We get fed up when we have to go deep into the mountains like this."(Arios)

"That's true."(Adventurer)

"I'm counting on you."(Arios)

'Yes, you can count on me."(Adventurer)

　Being relied upon by a party of heroes was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

　The adventurer man leads the way as if he is in high spirits.

　To be precise, he is second.

　First in line is the monster he is commanding, the Bloody Bear.

　As the name suggests, it is a large bear demon.

　It was a C-rank demon and reigned as the lord of the mountain.

　The adventurer man took the Bloody Bear as his tamed beast.

　He is a well-known beast tamer on the southern continent.

　His ability is outstanding, and he is able to take on not only animals, but demons as well.

　He happened to be visiting a village in the countryside on vacation. ......

　He was on vacation in a rural village when he was approached by Arios and his friends, and they decided to work together.

"But it's a surprise."(Arios)

"What is?"(Adventurer)

　The adventurer wondered at Arios' words.

"Beast tamers can also use demons. I don't mean to sound like a jerk, but I think that's one of the weakest jobs in the world, and no one wants to be a beast tamer.　And yet, here you are, tamimg C-ranked demons and gaining a certain amount of power. It's not an easy sight to see."(Arios)

"Haha I'm glad to hear you say so. I went through a lot of hardship in order to obtain the power I have now."(Adventurer)

"Hmm."(Arios)

　Arios looked at the adventurer from his feet to his face as if he was sizing him up.

　This man could be useful.

　It is convenient that he can use not only animals but also demons.

　He has unparalleled power as a beast tamer, compared to the common wisdom of the world.

　If he were to join our group, it would certainly make our journey easier.

　As he thought about this, Arios's face flashed across his mind.

 "...... By the way, I have a small question."(Arios)

"Yes, what is it?"(Adventurer)

"Can you use the most powerful species?"(Arios)

"What? The most powerful species?"(Adventurer)

　The adventurer looked puzzled at Arios' question.

"No, no way. I don't think so. There is no way that anyone can use such a thing."(Adventurer)

"...... I see."(Arios)

　

　If he can't do what Rain could do, then we don't need this guy.

　Let's just cut him loose there after we accomplish our goal this time, as originally planned.

　Unaware that Arios was thinking such a thing, the adventurers proceeded to the front of the pack in a jubilant manner.

　For the sake of Arios and the others following him, branches and other debris must be cut from the trees, but it is an easy task.

　The leading Bloody Bear is large and makes a reasonable path just by walking.

The other demons are afraid of the Bloody Bear and won't come near it.

　It's an easy job.

　This would accomplish the request without any problems.

　......That's what he thought at the time.

(TL: Oh boy he raised many flags)

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　After an hour or so, Arios and his team reached the summit.

　The summit is an open area with a great view.

　There was a small open space where they could take a rest.

　In the center of it, a small shrine could be seen.

　It was a wooden shrine built on a flat stone.

　There was nothing else, and it was a lonely scene.

"Heroes, we have reached our destination."(Adventurer)

"Thank you very much, ...... Aggus, Lin and Mina, please be on the lookout for the other dangers."

"Ah."(Aggus)

　Aggus nodded and turned back the way he had come.

　Lin and Mina scattered to the left and right.

"Hmm."(Arios)

　Arios looked at the shrine.

　It looked so battered that it looked as if it would break just by touching it.

'...... Hey, can you send your demon over there?"(Arios)

"What? But why?"(Adventurer)

"Tsk, just do it, quickly."(Arios)

"Okay, okay. I am doing it."(Adventurer)

　The adventurer followed the instructions, although he was puzzled by the strong tone of Arios' voice.

　He ordered Bloody Bear to move like Arios instructed.

　But ......

GANG!!!?"

　As he tried to approach the shrine according to the instructions, Bloody Bear was bounced against an invisible wall.

　For a moment, the air shuddered, and then a violet light ran through it.

'Hey, what is that thing.....!"(Adventurer)

"I see, so this is how it works."(Arios)

　The adventurers were aghast at the unexpected situation, but Arios remained calm, as if he knew what to expect.

　The shrine was surrounded by a ward that kept demons at bay.

　That is probably why it was never destroyed, even though it was built deep in the mountains.

　Is there any value in protecting such a battered shrine with a ward?

　An uninformed person might wonder.

　In fact, the adventurers looked confused.

　But Arios was different.

　He knows that this shrine has value.

　If we were to say ...... more precisely, it would be what is inside the shrine.

　Arios drew his sword.

'He-Hero-sama? What are you doing?"(Adventurer)

"Stay back, I'm going to destroy this shrine now."(Arios)

"What?"(Adventurer)

"I will break through the wards, so there will be a certain amount of shock. You will have to guide us on the way back. If you get hurt, it will be a hassle. Stay back."(Arios)

　The adventurer was clearly dismayed by Arios's nonchalant words.

"Why do you want to destroy that shrine?"(Adventurer)

"The equipment I'm looking for is dedicated to this shrine."(Arios)

　One of the legendary pieces of equipment, a ring called the "Heavenly Tear," is dedicated at a shrine in a certain mountain.

　Upon receiving this information, Arios and his group hired adventurers to go up to the mountain.

　Otherwise, they would not have come all the way to such a place.

"That's not good. ...... you shouldn't destro—?"(Adventurer)

"...... you're just a hired hand, and you're trying to get in my way?"(Arios)

"No, I don't mean ...... to, but it is said that the shrine was built by the people of the village at the foot of the mountain, ...... and that it contains calamities. ......"(Adventurer)

"Huuu. ......."(Arios)

　Arios let out a bored sigh.

'That's just superstition, of course, isn't it?"(Arios)

"Maybe, but it's quite plausible ......."(Adventurer)

'If this shrine is supposed to contain calamities, wouldn't it be more cherished?　But look at ....... It's in shambles. It is not respected at all. How could such a shrine possibly contain a disaster?"(Arios)

"But, sir, ......"(Adventurer)

"Even if something is sealed, it is not my enemy. Who do you think I am? I am the hero."(Arios)

"......"(Adventurer)

　The adventurers are not allowed to argue with him, and he says this in a strong tone.

　The adventurer, seemingly defeated by Arios, closed his mouth.

　The adventurer shut up, and Arios nodded his head in satisfaction.

　He then swung his sword down on the ...... shrine.

"Hi-hi!"(Sword Sounds)

　"Bach!"

The shrine collapsed with a resounding "Hi-!"

　The air trembled and the adventurer shrank back.

　Just ...... that.

　Nothing more happens, and only silence reigns.

"Look, clearly what a mess you were. See nothing happened."(Arios)

　Arios moves the wreckage of the broken shrine out of the way and pulls out a ring from inside.

　It is the legendary Ring of Heaven.

　With this, we have no more use for the tamer.

　Let's get off the mountain and go to our next destination right away.

　It was at ...... that time.

"......giggle."(??)

　The sound of innocent laughter, like that of a child, echoed through the air.

TL Note- Laughing child and crying adventurer a strange combination, are people reading this chapter? If yes then please comment your views. 

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