"...It would be our fault if we disappointed our esteemed guests. However, it is our duty to keep you away from any potential dangers. It would be unfortunate if we were to add to your pleasant mood or leave you with lifelong regrets."
"Of course, if it is difficult to find the way... and a guide is needed to get to the outside world, please allow me to volunteer for this responsibility."
The smile faltered for a fleeting moment, but it was quickly masked. The straight path behind him was quite intimidating.
"It's not that we're being modest. Since we've made it this far, we're quite confident in our abilities. If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to tell us. Maybe it'll be resolved as easily as cutting melons and vegetables. Consider it a good deal as proof of our good friendship."
...No, let's stop for a while.
Honestly, it must have been quite a task for you to come up with such a roundabout way of putting it, but it's always better to be sincere with each other.
My head is throbbing from listening to it.
The sword demon, slowly approaching, had already placed his hand on the hilt of his sword. The sound of his footsteps was like the evening bell that was about to toll the door of death. Even the most oblivious person could feel the sharp, almost tangible killing intent emanating from him.
It's like dancing on a tightrope.
But neither side seems willing to back down. Which one is the real mastermind?
"...What are you talking about? I don't understand a word you're saying."
Sal, who had excitedly jumped back after listening in for half a day, now had mosquito coil-like eyes.
Wasn't it just too convoluted? The innocent child, who claimed to be under a hundred years old and had only just witnessed the wickedness of the world but quickly forgot about it, completely failed to understand the witty remarks of the two.
But he unexpectedly grasped the key point: "So, our settlement is currently facing a problem that we can't solve for the time being? Shouldn't we invite these people to the settlement then?"
"I, and the other people here, have all received their help firsthand, and even witnessed their strength. Without their help, we might be transported somewhere by now! Oh, and this passage behind us! One of them even single-handedly dealt with many of the giant crocodile beasts that had been plaguing the settlement! And the feathered serpent..."
"..."
The heated exchange quickly cooled down, with both men staring silently at Sal, causing him to awkwardly take a half-step back and gradually stop his incessant chatter, yet still unable to realize what he had done wrong.
After struggling back and forth for a long time, the forest ranger was suddenly stabbed by one of his own men, thus losing all his efforts. He ran his hand up and down his face, finally letting out a short sigh and a bitter smile.
"Okay, let's keep it simple and talk about it."
The forest ranger adopted a more conciliatory tone, shaking his head helplessly: "We have indeed encountered some troubles that are not convenient to discuss in detail..."
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