When I Reincarnated, I Became Even More of a Gorilla - 30

The monkey in front of me is really annoying, so let’s call him stupid monkey. The stupid monkey is acting all high and mighty, saying he’ll welcome me to some group, but I don’t even know who this guy is, so I can’t make a proper judgment. At any rate, let’s hear what he has to say about who he is and what that Familiar Alliance is.

Considering the aura around him, I don’t think he’s very strong, and I think he’s at most a monster on the level of those pigs in the forest. If he’s just at that level, I don’t think I’ll lose even if heaven and earth were flipped upside down, so I can deal with him calmly.

[Oog oog? (First of all, who are you?)]

[Ukii? Kikiii! (Me? I am Eric. The Familiar Alliance’s King!)]

The stupid monkey who introduced himself Eric is apparently the boss of the Familiar Alliance, and since the boss himself came to recruit me, that Familiar Alliance should be a small organization. If not, the lower-ranking members would have come to recruit instead of him.

[Oog, oog? Oogogo ooga? Hmmm. So? What’s this Familiar Alliance that’s recruiting me?)]

[Kiikiii (The Familiar Alliance is a kind of gathering for the familiars who attend this academy while the servants are studying. You would also be bored without your servant, wouldn’t you?)]

I see, it wasn’t the kind of organization I was thinking of. It seems more like a gathering of familiars to pass the time when they have nothing else to do.

If you think about it, it’s understandable why Eric represents them, as he was the first to show me the proof of being a familiar and having some intelligence. I’m not sure about the other familiars, but at least I can see that there are a few clever ones.

[Oog, oog oog? (I see, where do you do it?)]

[Kiikiii. (We are mostly in the stables where large monsters live. They can’t roam freely after all. It would be an act of benevolence for us to go out of our way to their place.)]

Although his manner of speaking may be arrogant, this stupid monkey may be a good boss who is considerate of others in his own way.

However……

[Oog oogogo. Gurururu. (I will not forgive you the next time you call Elena a servant. Am I clear?)]

It’s unacceptable to refer to Elena as a servant. I consider her a friend, and in terms of status, she is my master. I can’t overlook being belittled in that way.

[……Kiikiii. (……My apologies. It wasn’t my intention to insult your master. It’s important not to forget that our relationship with our servant is special. I apologize once again.)]

The stupid monkey was only startled by my snarl, and after a short hesitation, he honestly apologized. Eric is smart enough to deal with this kind of thing calmly huh.

And since he was hardly pressured by my threats, I think I can revise my judgment of his fighting ability upward a bit.

[Kiikii? (So? Are you going to join the Familiar Alliance?)]

Asked by that question again, I felt troubled.

I could already understand that that Familiar Alliance is just a gathering to pass the time. However, there’s no reason for that not to change, so what should I do?

After thinking for a bit after being asked that question, I give my answer to Eric.

[Oog, oogo. (Unn, sure.)]

My answer is yes. I’m just gonna be bored here anyway, and there might be some large monsters I could throw hands with. The biggest thing is that I’m curious about how the others became familiars.

I became a familiar because I was able to form a connection with Elena, but I did hear that familiars originally became so after losing a fight or being baited with food. However, Eric’s position seems to be reversed, and as he says, each familiar’s relationship with their master may be special.

[Kiikiii. (I see! I’m glad to hear that. I welcome you. So, your name?)]

[Oog. Oog oog. (Gorimatsu. Nice to meet you.)]

And just like that, I joined that Familiar Alliance organization. In reality, it’s probably just like a well-meaning meeting.

Well, if something happens, I’m just going to leave quickly, so let’s take it easy.

[Kiikkiiii (Now then, your master should still be studying at this time. Our meeting is still open. Are you going to join us?)]

[Oog! Oogo. (Sounds great! I’m looking forward to it.]

[Kii. (In that case, follow me then.)]

After Eric says that, he jumps off the window and starts walking outside. I also opened the window and jumped out to catch up with him. It’s not very high, so it’s not dangerous.

Now then, I wonder what kind of monsters are out there.

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Eric led me to a place that looked like a ranch. It was strange to find such a place on the school grounds, but I could accept it just by thinking that this was a fantasy world.

It seems that this is a place where large-sized familiars who have contracted with students reside, and if they refuse to minimize with a collar like mine, they are apparently made to stay here.

Eric apparently doesn’t like staying here, as he showed me a bangle. It seems like Eric is also originally a large-sized monster.

[Kiikiii. Kiii! (This is our meeting place. Everyone! Gather around!)]

When Eric gave the order to assemble, most of the monsters in the area walked towards us. It seems that this monkey really is a boss. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical, but I’m glad I didn’t voice out my doubts.

[Gugya gugyaaa. (Eric, hello, what?)]

[Won. (What?)]

[Guraagurururu. (Eric-dono, is something the matter?)]

Of all the monsters that had gathered these three were the ones whose cries had meaning. There were more than 20 monsters that had gathered, but for me to comprehend only three monsters’ words, it was just too few. I guess what I heard about there being few smart monsters is true.

[Kiikiii. (Umu, from today onwards, this Gorimatsu will join our alliance.)]

[Oog. (Hello there.)]

[Kiikiii. (He is a new addition to our group, but he has the intelligence to fill the last slot for our Four Heavenly Kings. It’s on hold for now, but I’ll be counting on you to take good care of him in the future, okay?)]

Something strange was brought up at the end of my introduction. The heck is that “Four Heavenly Kings”?

If the monkey in front of me right now is the King, does that mean that the smart monsters that gathered here are three of the Four Heavenly Kings, and I would be the last one to fill that? Yeah, I don’t need such a position.

[Oog. (I won’t be going along that Four Heavenly Kings stuff, okay?)]

[Kiikiii. (Now, now, don’t mind it that much. Saying this was also to motivate the others.)]

Even though Eric said that, who exactly does he even want to motivate among the monsters that gathered here? Nevermind.

[Oog oog. (I’m Gorimatsu. Nice to meet you. My species is supposed to be Arm Kong. My master is Elena=Gladysbalt.)]

I explain briefly. There’s no point in going into details, so saying this much should be enough. I mention Elena’s name as a statement that I will not forgive anyone who harms my master.

[Kiikiii. (Umu. Well then, why don’t we also have everyone introduce ourselves?)]

At Eric’s words, the Four Heavenly Kings members begin to introduce themselves one by one. The rest of the monsters probably don’t have the intelligence to do that anyway.

For the time being, let’s just remember their names and faces before going back.