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

Chapter 306 Krios

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

The teleportation gate was connected within the forest.

In a place reminiscent of the Forest of Confusion, thick trees grew.

Al explained that the spirit clan, being fond of nature, set up teleportation gates in such places.

"Light!"

Sora and Luna created light with magic, illuminating our path and surroundings.

I took the lead, pushing through vines and bushes along the animal trail to make it easier for everyone following.

After walking for about 30 minutes, we soon reached a forest road.

The road was well-maintained, making walking effortless.

"Um, right or left?"

"This way."

As I tried to check our position using a map, Al confidently pointed to the left.

"Do you know the way?"

"Aye. I've been to Krios several times."

"That's unusual."

"Hmm. Are you implying, like Luna said, that I'm a shut-in useless neat as well as a  helpless and lazy mother?"

"Luna didn't go that far... No, I didn't mean that. It's just rare for the spirit clan to visit human cities."

"Ah, that's it. Indeed, there's no need for us in human cities. But Krios is different. There are oni there too. I have acquaintances among the oni, and I occasionally visit."

"I see."

While chatting, we walked and exited the forest road after about 20 minutes. By then, the sky had brightened, expanding our field of view.

"What's that..."

In the distance, a massive lake came into view.

It was so huge that it could be mistaken for the sea.

On top of the lake, structures were lined up.

It was a city.

The city was built on top of huge pillars.

"Meow... amazing."

"So, Krios is a city built on the lake..."

Everyone seemed surprised, their eyes widening.

"Krios is a unique city. To protect themselves from monsters and beasts, they built the city on the lake, turning it into a natural fortress."

"Why does Al know about this?"

"The spirit clan lent their power to the construction."

"What?"

"We've never heard of that."

Her daughters seemed unaware, surprised once again.

"Why would the spirit clan help humans? It doesn't make sense."

"Krios was built a long time ago. At that time, we spirit clans had good relations with humans."

"So, that city has been around for over a hundred years? That's impressive."

"Hehe, I contributed to the construction as well. You should praise me more."

Al looked proud, but...

She is really involved in various places. Her connections are surprisingly extensive for a spirit clan member.

"Now then... how do we get to the city?"

To assess the situation, we needed to move to the city center and talk to a representative.

Bridges extended from the north and south of the city, connecting to the edge of the lake.

However, monsters had gathered there, probably due to the stampede.

There were so many that counting them seemed troublesome.

While it might be possible to force our way through, our goal wasn't to control the stampede but to defeat whoever was causing it.

We wanted to avoid using unnecessary strength and getting exhausted here.

"Meow... Rain, Rain. Do you have any good ideas?"

"Well, let's not worry. Leave it to me."

As we were trying to figure out how to proceed, Al stepped forward with confidence.

"What will you do, mother?"

"Like this."

Al snapped her fingers, and a magic circle enveloped us.

We were then engulfed in light, and when we became aware again, the surroundings had completely changed.

Although we were supposed to be far from the lake, we were suddenly in the middle of the city, probably Krios.

"Is this... teleportation magic?"

"Even if it is, transporting all of us at once... and without chanting... Mother is still a monster as ever."

"You can praise me more for that!"

While Al proudly laughed...

"Hey, those guys... suddenly appeared, didn't they?"

"Could they be monsters...?"

The people around us were wary of our sudden appearance.

That was natural.

In the midst of the stampede, if someone appeared using teleportation magic, it would understandably raise suspicions.

Well, maybe there wasn't a better way...

At least a word of consultation would have been nice, Al. 

"Um, we are..."

"Rifa!"

When I tried to explain that we were not suspicious individuals, a loud voice echoed from the crowd.

Pushing through the crowd, a woman with horns, similar to Rifa, appeared.

Although she was shorter than me, she wasn't small considering she was a woman.

Her face closely resembled Rifa's.

Is this what Rifa will look like in ten years? She's really beautiful.

No, not beautiful... more like handsome?

I'm well aware that having such thoughts about a woman is impolite. However, it's a fact that I had such an impression.

Her nose was slender, and her eyes were sharp.

With a dignified expression, I could sense a strong will.

"Hey, you safely returned!"

"Yeah."

Rifa stepped forward and embraced the woman.

An acquaintance... or rather, a family member.

Rifa displayed a gentle and calm expression that she showed only to her family.

And following the pattern so far...

"So, you guys escorted Rifa all the way here? Thanks! I'm Rifa's mother, Rezona. Nice to meet you!"

As expected, it was Rifa's mother.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Rain Shroud. This is..."

After introducing everyone...

"It's been a while, Rezona."

As I was about to introduce Al, he smirked mischievously.

Rezona noticed and gave him a friendly smile.

"Oh, oh!? If it isn't Al! Are you still alive? You haven't been showing your face for decades. I thought you might be withering away deep in the forest."

"Don't speak of me as if I'm drying laundry. Honestly..."

Seemingly unable to tolerate being treated like laundry, Al sulked.

But given her appearance, she looked more like a sulking child.

"Oh, there, there. My apologies."

"Don't pat my head!"

Rezona patted Al's head.

Looking at them this way, they seemed like an adult and a child.

From how expressive she is, she doesn't appear to be Rifa's mother.

"So, why is Al here? Lost?"

"Like hell! We came to assist you guys!"

"Oh, seriously!? If Al is lending his strength, it's like having a hundred people! Rifa, well done. I never expected you'd bring Al as a reinforcement."

"Not really."

"Huh?"

"What's not really?"

"The reinforcement I brought is Rain. Al is just a bonus."

"A bonus..."

Unaware of Rifa's unintentional sarcasm, Al seemed quietly shocked.

"Rain, come over here."

"Oh, okay."

Ignoring Al for the moment, I left him and stood in front of Rezona as Rifa called me.

"Rain is the reinforcement."

"Hmm? This human? Is this guy really it? He doesn't look that strong."

"Nah, he's strong. I guarantee it."

"Oh?"

Hearing Rifa's words, Rezona formed a smile on her face.

Then, she stared directly at us.

Our gazes met.

I felt a strange pressure, but considering it would be impolite to avert my eyes, I stared straight back.

Soon, Rezona nodded as if satisfied.

"Alright! Sounds good. I trust you. It's rare for my daughter to say something like this. Well, I'm sorry. Please... help us and this city!"

"Huh, um...,"

Rezona bowed her head.

Taken aback by her sudden actions, I hesitated.

But what I should do now is not be flustered...

After coming this far, it's essential to respond firmly to Rezona's sincere plea.

"I'll do my best."

"We appreciate it!"

Rezona smiled and extended her hand...

I also smiled and shook her hand.

TL Note- Have Rain ever met any girl's father except for like in case of Princess Sarya.

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