An active hunter from Hokkaido was thrown into another world

Chapter 90 Friend

“Spectacular… The radiance and beauty of this steel. Despite its unadorned appearance, the elegance emanating from it is exquisite.”

Blanversh marvels at the sword Doul has resharpened.

“Make sure you return it.”

“Of course.”

“You better come back to return it.”

“Please don’t die, then.”

“Don’t make me say it.”

Oh, he’s getting soft, isn’t he? Doul, you’re getting soft now, aren’t you? Even if you do that…

Well, he’s an Elf, and Doul is quite handsome, so it kind of looks a bit dangerous, I must admit.

“Thank you very much!”

Blanversh bows deeply.

As he’s about to leave, he’s called back.

“Oh, hero, there’s something I want to tell you.”

“Yes?”

“…I was planning not to say this, but I’ve decided to. That sword is cursed.”

“A curse…”

“If you use it to strike an Elf, the curse will cause the owner’s death.”

…

What on earth!

When I look at Saran’s face, she nods with a blank expression.

“Elven weapons are all designed to avoid harming Elves. It’s done to prevent enemies from seizing them and to ensure that Elves don’t fight among themselves.”

“I see.”

“If you use that sword to harm an Elf, your life is forfeit.”

“I’ll keep that in mind. Furthermore, I have no intention whatsoever of doing anything like that. I’ll protect Saran and Shin with my life. I absolutely won’t harm them.”

“Please.”

With that, we left Doul’s workshop.

It’s already late into the night.

Silently, we each set up our tents and spent the night camping in the village square.

A fire is lit, and Saran provides a simple dinner.

“Tomorrow, I’ll go to the Raltran Orthodox Kingdom.”

…

“I can’t ask for more than this.”

“Please ask.”

“Huh?”

“…Aren’t we friends?”

Blanversh seems surprised.

“But there’s the promise with Saran…”

“But Saran will protect me, won’t she?”

…

“Guess there’s no other way.”

Saran smiles.

“I kind of figured it would end up like this.”

Saying that, she yawns.

“Teleportation magic, how many people can it carry?”

“Well, I haven’t really tested it, but I guess around you guys should be fine.”

“Alright, then it’s settled. I’m going to bed earlier.”

Just like that, Saran enters her tent and falls asleep.

Around the campfire, just the two of us.

“Are you okay?”

“Yeah.”

“Saran is heavy, you know?”

“Is that what you’re focusing on?!”

Hahaha!

Then, the two of us held a strategy meeting.

Blanversh mentioned that he had visited the Orthodox Kingdom several times during his travels, though it was from when he was young. So, he can directly teleport there.

“They hold the matches at the outskirts of the city, right?”

“Yeah.”

“Are there tall buildings around?”

“Plenty.”

“High enough to oversee the arena?”

“Yeah, you can see various towers, turrets, clock towers, and bell towers from the arena.”

“It must be quite the expensive city…”

“It’s a land of pretense and ostentation. They spare no expense on such things.”

I see.

Even in my previous world, there were grand cathedrals and castles in countries where churches and kings held immense power. They might have become world heritage sites now, but thinking about how much the commoners were taxed and exploited to build those, it’s not something to boast about.

“Blanversh…”

“Call me Blan already.”

“Blan, how do you enter the Orthodox Kingdom?”

“There’s no need for a specific method to enter. They’re eagerly waiting for us to arrive.”

“So, to avoid danger and interference…”

“Right. When the designated time comes, I’ll suddenly appear at the center of the arena using teleportation magic.”

Hahaha!

That’s fantastic!

What a great idea! It’s so cool!

“Then, before that, shall we discreetly enter the city pretending to be ordinary travelers and gather information?”

“Yeah, that’s my plan too.”

“As for me…”

“Well, I didn’t really think you’d be doing anything in particular.”

“They’re bound to use all sorts of underhanded tactics.”

“Well, that’s true.”

“They’ll set traps that can’t be escaped.”

“Exactly…”

Saying that, Blan chuckles.

“I intend to secretly eliminate anything that might hinder us.”

“Can you do it? No… I’m sure you can. I saw you bring the Dino Dragon to its knees.”

“That’s the last resort. I trust Blan to defeat the Dino Dragon.”

“Understood.”

Understood… He’s so willing to accept it. Heroes really are amazing.

“I’ll be on standby from a distance. If Blan is really in danger, I’ll provide backup.”

“Hmm, but how will we coordinate?”

“Like this.”

I take a handheld radio out of my magic bag.

It’s a compact digital walkie-talkie. It’s made by a Japanese manufacturer but designed for overseas use, so the frequency might be a bit different from what’s used in Japan. However, the operation method is exactly the same as the one I used in Japan.

I bought this from the magic bag, different from the one I use to communicate with Nanotesu. You can buy similar ones at outdoor shops. With this, you can easily communicate within a range of about 1-2 km.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t buy an amateur radio. They’re probably not available in the shops. Even though it’s a different world and radio regulations don’t apply, it’s a shame I can’t have unlimited use.

A sleek, battery-operated type. In this world, there’s no electricity, so rechargeable ones can’t be used. Batteries are available here, making this more convenient.

I use this when I’m out hunting with Saran, and we need to split up and stay in contact.

“Isn’t this handy?” Saran is also overjoyed, saying, “This is amazing!”

“A voice tube?!”

“With this, we can communicate even when we’re apart.”

Inserting the earphones into your ears, the microphone hanging by the cord near your mouth. It has a VOX function, so when it detects your voice, it automatically transmits.

It’s locked, so no matter where you touch, the settings won’t change.

“You… you have something amazing.”

Demonstrating, I have Blanversh put it on as well.

The main unit goes in your chest pocket. Switching it on.

“Today is a clear day. Today is a clear day. Can you hear me?”

“No, it’s night, so I hear you!”

“Yes, reception is good. I will move away now.”

I stand up and move away from Blanversh.

Further and further away.

I keep moving until he’s out of sight.

“Wait, Shin!”

“Yes?”

“Is it really okay to be this far apart?”

“Yes, I can still hear you!”

“How far does this thing reach?”

“Over 2000 Naaru.”

A Naaru is the unit in this country, roughly equivalent to one yard (91 cm) in our world. So it can reach over 1800 meters.

“Wow… no, seriously, this is amazing. Even a god couldn’t do this!”

Well, in fact, the goddess who always contacts me uses this.

“So, here’s the thing. When Blanversh is in the arena, and if things get really bad and he needs help, he can use this to communicate with me. I’ll provide backup.”

“Understood. So, how will you provide backup?”

“Well, with a super long-range sniping, of course.”

“What?! Seriously?”

The following morning, Blanversh’s teleportation magic takes us directly to the outskirts of the Raltran Orthodox Kingdom.

“Wow…”

Saran exclaims in amazement. It’s a sturdy fortress city enclosed by high walls. While it’s smaller in scale than the Kingdom of Julliard, there are watchtowers and guard posts at various points on the walls, with sentinels keeping watch. The atmosphere feels charged with anticipation for the arrival of the hero.

The entire city appears to be a massive trap.

“Claiming to be the nation of the first hero. It’s built this way to withstand attacks from the Demon King. At least, that’s how it looks.”

Such grandeur… What’s there to be worried about?

“Saran, here.”

I hand her a wireless communication device. I’ve prepared three of them. With these, we can communicate with each other. The VOX, which automatically enables conversation, is currently off. To communicate, you hold down the switch while talking.

I’ve explained this to Blanversh as well. Even if we were to get separated or caught up in an event, we’ll be okay.

After observing people passing through the main gate for a while and checking out their attire, we realize we need to blend in as citizens. I take various clothes out of the Magic Bag and pick out suitable outfits.

“Yes, I’ll go with this.”

Saran selects a long skirt, cardigan, and scarf, giving her the appearance of a town girl.

For myself, I choose everyday work pants and a shirt, dressing in the attire of common folk that I bought here.

Blanversh, on the other hand, seems to be taking clothes out of the mysterious space and examining them…

“Why do you only have such flashy clothes?”

They are all vibrant colors like red, green, blue, white, and black, with bold embroideries.

“Well, I am the hero after all…”

“I guess there’s no helping it.”

Yes, I hand him my cloak and raccoon… I mean, the raccoon hat.

“Alright, let’s change in that shaded area over there.”

We change our clothes.

“Why are you staring so much—!”