It's Sudden, But I'm Coming To Another World! I Wish To Live With Peace

Chapter 5: For Now, It's Horrible

◇ Viewing Angle Protagonist◇

The average human speed runs about 4 km/h. And when running about 12 km/h.

It took me 4 to 5 hours to get down from the mountain, walk through the forest, find a way, and meet Illias-san.

So, from where I put the sign, I traveled about 10-20 km.

About 1 hour had passed since we departed from the castle at night and we had already reached the place I marked.

Hmm... Is it possible for humans to run at a speed of 20 km/h?

The knights, each wearing full-body armor and carrying weapons.

Swords, battle axes, hammers, spears, everything looked heavy.

I wonder what they're made of. how they can move that fast…

And moreover, Illias-san has been carrying the adult male, me, on her shoulder all this time.

Oh, looks like we're here.

Finally, he got me out of this bag!

“I'm glad we can reach this place before sunset. I remember the sign was supposed to ...... "

The view changed when night came.

I was a little scared and nervous that they would guess what I was thinking right now, afraid that I might take them to the wrong place, but…

"…it's here."

Since it was a strange type of tree, I was able to determine it without any problems.

“Their base is in that direction, but wouldn't the bandits realize it if we went straight from here with this many people? They seem to patrol around here often.”

"really. It would be bad if they escaped, before we got there.”

Saying so, Illias-san made a thinking face.

He really looks like a dignified knight now.

"What to do…"

Without long, he asked with a straight face while beads of sweat ran down his forehead. Never mind, he's just a brain-muscle.

"Really, what to do ..."

Even the older knights made worried faces.

So, I had no choice but to give them some help.

“First, we will go down the river located near their headquarters. It was really only located on the side of their base. Then, we go to their headquarters from there.”

I clearly remember the shape of the river. And since the bandits sometimes also used the river, there must be a path to their base.

After some thought, the river will take me to where people live. But, in the end, I never knew where the river was headed. Maybe the end point is the lake?

"I see, if we follow that plan, it will be difficult to recognize with 'Detecting Magic' as well."

An unusual word I heard earlier is mentioned.

Eh? The bandits could use such an ability? They are not even knights. And if they weren't magic knights?

Now, I finally understood what they were worried about.

While I was thinking about how to approach them clandestinely, they were thinking about how to be invisible to the Detecting Magic.

So, it's not just a problem if we make a sound and run and hide so as not to be discovered. But we also have to take into account that if they start to become aware, they might start observing in the surrounding area with detection magic.

Usually in the game, during ambush missions, the field of view of the enemy is about to be 90 degrees.

But in this situation, the bandits have antennas that point in all directions, and we can't even hide using rocks and trees like in the game.

... Isn't the difficulty too difficult?

"If they have Detection Magic, won't we be caught as we approach the cave?"

“We will definitely get caught, when they use their magic periodically. But when they use magic, we'll feel it too. So if we get caught on the way to their base, they might start running away in all directions. But if we get caught near their base, they need to take their treasure. So, in conclusion, we just need to exterminate them all at once.”

That's very confident.

They're really just a bunch of muscle-brain humans. But maybe that's the reason for their confidence.

I mean, they're marching here at 20 km/h. So, if the distance is close, I'm sure it's not a problem for them.

If we are unlucky and meet them halfway, then they spread the information to others in any way. Even if we manage to catch those bandits before our eyes, their comrades might manage to escape.

But, if we corner them all, there is a possibility to annihilate them all at once.

"All right, let's go!"

Illias-san and his knights began to move within the forest quite far from human sight.

Through the forest, we went to the mountain.

Again, I was very surprised at their speed.

When I came down from the mountain, I was so desperate to clean the cobwebs and fight so as not to get caught by the plants around it.

But, to them, it seems like nothing. It's like they're running straight in the lane.

And even if we climb the mountain, no one is out of breath, not even Illias-san.

It made me look at him with an indescribable expression, questioning his origin.

"I can see the river."

The sun has set. So, we could only rely on the light from the moonlight that passed through the gaps of the trees.

It should have been so, but they continued to move even without any worries.

If Illias-san dropped me off and asked me to walk alone, I would definitely be lost somewhere now.

…..I wonder if there is Night Vision Magic as well? I mean, our progress is too smooth no matter how I think about it.

“Can we move a little further to higher ground? I feel like this place is too open than I remember.”

Then, after we went upstream for a while, until I started to see the deep river point of my memory.

Now, starting from that place, I searched for something around the area, but it was hard to find anything, because it was too dark.

"I think it's around.... Is it here?"

Finally, Illias-san dropped me off. Then, while I was walking carefully, I heard something being kicked.

While I reacted with a bad feeling, I saw the thing that was kicked.

"What-what!?"

I think I stopped breathing for a moment.

Rolling on the ground, is the arm of a human.

The bandits I saw earlier started to cross my mind.

……that's right. One of the bandits near the cave carried a human arm.

The human arm that I saw back then had some ornaments on it. But this one doesn't exist.

Perhaps they cut off the arms of their victims around this river, and the worthless ones were left here?

"This is probably the arm of the merchant who was attacked."

“How cruel. Well, let me bring him back. It's a pity if it becomes a savage beast food in this area.”

One of the knights prayed a little before raising his arm and walking towards the river. He started cleaning his arms using river water and carefully stuffed them into the bags we were carrying.

The other knights showed a sad expression.

Around where the arm rolled earlier, there was a path.

Thinking that if we followed him, we would reach the cave, I pointed the way forward.

And the knights began to prepare their weapons and walk silently.

◇ Viewing Angle Keeper◇

There is a cave in the middle of the mountain. And a group of bandits made it their headquarters.

One man guarded the entrance of the cave. He looks bored.

In this kind of mountain, the only purpose of reconnaissance was to keep it safe from ferocious beasts.

But, the ferocious beasts living in the deepest part of this mountain were too difficult to deal with even by them.

If the bear that was over 4 meters tall were to give a surprise attack, they would all die in an instant.

As expected, it's hard to stay alive here. Moreover if they traveled to the deepest part of the 'Black Demon King Killing Mountain', it would be their death.

“HHooaammm!!…hmm? It's time?”

While yawning, another bandit came out of the cave.

“No, I just want to pee, it's not time yet.”

"Please, don't do that in front of me."

"Yes, yeah."

And his companion went under the shade of the tree.

By the way, this was too boring that he started taking out the cigarettes he got from the merchant he had robbed recently.

He started to light a fire from his fingertips.

“Ugh... it's no fun just killing fat traders just like that, sometimes I need women too.”

He stared at the moon while smoking. Then after about 30 minutes, he threw the cigarette on the ground and stepped on it.

"He was very slow ... did he poop?"

The bandit muttered while looking at the direction his partner was heading.

At that moment, he felt something strange.

In the middle of the night, he felt a gaze from within the bushes.

“……”

The bandits started using detection magic.

'You should really look for a place you doubt', this is the rule.

When one started using detection magic, that person could sense Mana from anywhere within 50 meters.

If it was a human, then it would appear in human form, and Caster-the one who performed magic could identify where the human was.

If it was just a beast without much mana, it would only look like a small mist in the distance.

The bandit thought that in the end, he might only see the silhouette of his colleague defecating.

"What…!?"

But, at the same time when he realized that many Mana marks with human forms surrounded the entrance, his head was thrown by the spear.

The other bandits inside the cave started to tense up.

Because the person guarding the entrance just used detection magic.

They think it might still be okay. Because, if anything was strange, the guards who were using detection magic would now immediately notify them.

But, the detection magic suddenly stopped.

Supposedly, the magic would naturally stop after about 10 seconds, but it had not even been a few seconds and had already stopped.

The only possibility is, whether Caster let go or Caster has died.

Since it was impossible for the guards to suddenly use such magic for no apparent reason, there was only one reason they could think of.

"Infoiler!"

◇ Viewing Angle Protagonist◇

The battle officially began.

One of the knights quickly strangled the bandits who were approaching the bush.

As we took a position near the entrance, suddenly one of the knights threw his spear and killed a guard who was there.

“He used detection magic. I've cleared up the Caster, but their friends inside will notice it soon!”

The knight who threw the spear shouted that word.

At the same time, the other knights began to jump out, and rushed into the cave.

Their speed was like a leopard chasing its prey.

Immediately after, a scream of someone sounded from within the cave.

It didn't sound like one of the knights, so it was definitely from one of the bandits.

“We also have to move. Don't get too far from me.”

"O-okay."

I positioned myself at the back, then entered the cave with Illias-san.

Our comrades who had just entered a fierce battle, did not look rushed anymore.

After we passed through the narrow ceiling, we reached a large space.

Lots of torches on the walls, so the interior is quite bright.

Therefore, the inside is clearly visible.

"Wow…"

I saw the knights fight the bandits.

Well, it's hard to say that they were fighting, it was just a one-sided massacre.

The bandits move faster than any wild animal, their numbers are three times that of us, and they cooperate with each other, he said, so there was no one-on-one fight with the knights.

The bandit holding the shield tried to accept the attack, but it was crushed easily using a hammer.

Other knights attacked with battle axes, and some bandits were thrown towards the wall due to the pressure of the wind.

The bandits could not handle the frontal battle well... No, even challenging one of the knights seemed like an impossible task for them.

I started to feel nauseous after seeing such a bloody scene, but I endured it.

All the battle figures of the knights were impressive.

More than fear, I admire them.

“Don't kill the one who gives up! But, don't hold back from killing anyone who tries to escape!”

"" "Yes Mom!" “ “

Together with the orders of Illias-san, the knights raised their voices.

The bandits fought back desperately at first, but the outcome was already decided even before the fight started.

Some were curled up on the ground with severe injuries and some had already become flesh cut into pieces.

It was the end of every bandit who still had the will to fight.

"It's so noisy!"

The cave shook and the knights stopped their movements.

There was a larger area within the deepest part of the cave. A big muscular bandit came out from there.

He was very big.

I think there's something wrong with my visibility.

He's obviously bigger than the 4-meter bear I met. Probably about 5 meters.

A stone larger than an adult man was on his arm, chained with many chains to a hammer.

“What.....”.

"You guys, how dare you mess around in my bed ..."

The shadows of those with prominent powers flashed through my mind.

So...he is the ruler of the bandits?

But isn't his race different? I mean, he doesn't look like a normal human being, or is there a Giant race in this world?

The knights retreat. Of course, it takes more than just being vigilant against these giants.

…….Wh-what!!?

I saw Illias-san move quickly towards the giant.

“Are you the boss? No report was mentioned about you. Maybe because it is impossible to get down from the mountain with such a large body?”

"What?"

The giant swung his hammer.

There's nothing to do now. But, Illias-san is also a knight! I hope he can avoid――

I felt the vibrations running through the entire cave.

At the same time, the giant was stunned.

After all, Illias-san stopped the hammer attack with one hand.

"What's wrong? Is that giant body just for show?”

“This prostitute...!”

After the cracking sound, the hammer was crushed.

Illias-san smashed it with one hand. Really, really strong gorilla.

Even giants were surprised by his superhuman strength.

“Too troublesome to carry your giant body. So, I will judge me for all your sins, here right now!”

Iliias pulled out his sword.

Wait, isn't the sword sheath still there?

While I was thinking about it, the giant got back up.

“Urgh... ahhh.

The giant's stomach crashed, and with its head falling to the ground, this marked the end of its life.

At the same time, the cheers of the knights welcoming victory could be heard.

“Be sure to look for bandits that escaped our grasp with detection magic! And bring back the living!”

Saying so, Illias-san walked to my side as if nothing had happened.

“It looks like everything ended safely.”

“Yeah, I will definitely experience trauma from this..”.

"What's? You have the chance to see the knights do their job, so shouldn't you feel the impression with the knights?"

Illias-san protested with a slightly dissatisfied face.

"Why didn't you draw your sword in the end?"

"Hmph, I don't want my sword stained by their filthy blood."

"Thul? I thought I saw you trying to finish it off, but it got stuck in the sheath. Well, I guess, it was just my imagination back then. ”

“……”

“……”

“... That's not true――”

"Alright fine! I understand, so please lower your sword, I beg you!”

No bandits escaped in the end.

Of the 34 bandits including his boss, 7 were arrested and others killed.

Robbed items were also found safely.

Well that's it, the bandit extermination was successfully completed, and we started down the mountain.

Of course, I, as an ordinary person, was dragged again in the end. I was made to be more afraid of superhuman strength than ever before.

◇ Viewing Angle Other Unknown Bandits ◇

Somewhere the deepest part of the forest in the Tiez region. There was another headquarters for the bandits.

There is a part of the forest that is cleared. There, several simple tents lined up, and the largest tent in the middle stood out the most among all.

Inside the tent, a one-armed man was sitting in a luxurious chair listening to his subordinates report.

"Gidou and his crew were defeated?"

“Yes boss, When I go there, only the bodies are left. Gidou's body is also there.”

"What about our treasure?"

"It's a pity, but it looks like the Tiez knights brought him back with them."

“That place is quite deep in the mountain. They shouldn't have known that location before, so they would need a few more months before actually finding it. But, it was unbelievable that the knight had searched around the area secretly.”

"Could it be that some Gidou people were followed?"

“No, I know that Gidou is stupid, but his men understand my lesson.”

The name of this man, is Dokora.

He used to be a famous bandit in the neighboring country, Garne. But, as Garne's national strength increased due to the new king, he was forced to move his headquarters to Tiez.

Then he gathered the other bandits who had escaped from the Garne region, became their leader, and then formed the 'Bandit Alliance'.

The difference from Garne, which is mostly land area, makes it difficult to find a place to hide. While Tiez has a mountain forest that people rarely visit so it becomes the perfect place for them.

One day, Dokora, who lives on the dark side of Garne's country, finds out something she can't know. Therefore, his life became purposeful.

He lost one of his hands at the time. Therefore, he was unable to commit murder properly, so he changed his way of life to become a bandit.

Based on that experience, Dokora knows many tracking techniques for spying.

By sharing information with the bandits, he lowered the chances of this bandit alliance being captured and increased the looting rate.

This allowed them to break out of the grasp of the Tiez knight many times before.

"What yes? What methods do they use ?”

Did they bring a little boy with no Mana then accidentally get the boy lost in the mountain and find the cave by chance? Dokora thought this possibility was almost impossible.

"Tell the other to refrain from flashy action for a while, and while exploring, look at the other party's movements."

"Good Boss!! One more thing, I'm trying to count the number of bodies in Gideo's place. And, I think some of them were arrested, and one of them is a person who has a lot to do with us.”.

“Are you worried that he will be tortured and then leak our information? Just chill. That guy's not stupid. He knew very well that my anger was more frightening than the torture of the knights. Living in fear of my anger was more frightening when he leaked information, I was sure he would choose to die tortured. "

Dokora demonstrates what happened to the traitor at the end of their lives to all of her previous crew members.

Using the torture technique he used while still alive on the dark side, he made the others think that the torture of an honest knight was just a way that would kill you quickly.

"Increase the stock of Magic Sealing Stones and install more traps!"

"Yes Boss!"

"Well, let's see what Tiez gets."