Chapter 10: Everything Explodes Weiss-kun!!!!!**
“Fu, fufufufu. To think such emotions still remained within me… Being with Reite-kun really never gets boring…”
“What are you muttering about? Let’s go, Doctor.”
After reuniting with Weiss-kun.
The prince, Doctor, and I were slowly exploring the [Demon Forest].
The reason was, of course, to hunt monsters for collecting [magic crystals]. We didn’t abandon the mission or anything.
“Now that Weiss-kun is here, I feel safe. You can defeat any monster that appears, right?”
“Of course.”
Weiss-kun straightened up with determination while keeping his expressionless face.
Having him around really gives such a sense of security.
But—
“However… no monsters are appearing at all. Why is that?”
Right. The [Demon Forest] should be home to numerous monsters, yet for some reason we weren’t being attacked at all.
Moreover, when it was just Doctor and me, they were howling from a distance, but even that was gone. This is just a regular forest walk.
“Could it be that… the monsters are scared of Weiss-kun?”
“That would be right.”
Doctor agreed with my guess, saying “it’s no wonder.”
“After all, that prince over there is the man who changed part of this forest’s terrain just a few days ago. Thinking calmly about it, even monsters wouldn’t want to deal with a creature that shoots destructive light beams everywhere.”
“That’s very reasonable.”
[Gigiii…]
…I feel like I heard agreeing cries from the surroundings.
“Hmm.”
At that point, our rumored explosion prince started thinking about something. What, what?
“Hey, Reite-jou. About this [Demon Forest]—would it be alright if I destroyed it?”
“Ehhh!?”
[Gigiii!?]
Instantly, the surrounding forest became agitated. The monsters were definitely shocked.
“Think about it, right? Because there’s a forest like this where many monsters live, your territory continues to be threatened, doesn’t it? I could probably turn it into scorched earth.”
“N-no no no. I appreciate the sentiment, but that’s no good.”
I cleared my throat with a “ahem” and began explaining to the prince.
“Listen, okay? If the monsters were being generated in this forest, then I wouldn’t mind if you destroyed it.”
[Giii-giii!?]
Don’t do it! came desperate cries. Hey, I’m still talking, so be quiet.
“But that’s not the case. All the monsters come from the [Unexplored Regions] where humanity has never set foot.”
──[Unexplored Regions]. These are the vast lands that still occupy most of this world, overflowing with monsters.
“We humans have slowly, bit by bit, expanded our territory like spreading ripples, eventually creating various countries in different places. Weiss-kun knows this much, right? It’s common knowledge.”
“Somehow.”
“Somehow, huh.”
As expected of the Special Training Fainting Club…
A man who’s been losing consciousness and memory through twenty hours of daily training is different.
Maybe I should teach him some studies next time…
“I got sidetracked. Anyway, the point is, beyond the forest is a place where we don’t know what monsters exist or how many. And this forest serves as a natural fortress that slows down those monsters’ invasion.”
“I see?”
“Plus, if it disappeared, the town would be completely visible from the other side, and we’d probably be swarmed by countless monsters.”
“I see…”
Weiss-kun seems to understand too. Good, good.
“So I just need to venture into those [Unexplored Regions] and rampage through them?”
“That’s wrooooong!”
Th-this prince has an incredibly aggressive way of thinking!?
Didn’t he seem more lacking in confidence when we first met…?
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“Gufufu, it’s thanks to Reite-kun’s various education. It’s become quite the topic? Things like [scolding a prince who disregards respect] or [getting angry and verbally attacking him when he was still acting spineless during the duel].”
Ugh, so it’s my fault…?
“Reite-jou, give me an order. If you wish it, I’ll gladly expand your territory.”
“Stop, stop. It would be tough for you to pioneer the [Unexplored Regions] alone, and more importantly, land development is something the king decides. You can’t just do it on your own.”
“Can’t do it on my own…”
Weiss-kun’s shoulders slumped. “If I had become king, I could have increased Reite-jou’s land…” he seemed genuinely regretful.
“No, if the revolution hadn’t happened, I wouldn’t have met Weiss-kun in the first place. So there’s no point regretting the past.”
“Mm… that’s true too. Then I’ll make a promise for the future. When I succeed in a counter-revolution and become king, I’ll grant you vast lands.”
“Aha, that sounds nice. Since we’re at it, I’d like about half the country’s territory.”
“…Yes. I promise.”
Fufu. Sorry to Weiss-kun, but I can’t help but laugh.
There’s no way that’s possible anyway. Even if he wanted a counter-revolution, it’s certain that no comrades would gather, so you’ll just live peacefully in this land.
“Now, let’s get back to monster hunting. Though they’re avoiding us from their side…”
“Ah, no need to worry about that.”
Doctor grinned and stroked his chin at my concern. What, what?
“Listen, you two. Monsters are creatures that show abnormal aggression toward humans. So if we continue exposing ourselves in front of them like this—eventually…”
At that moment, the trees in front of us shook with a rumble, and three giants appeared, roaring…!
Ah, these guys are—
“Cyclops…!”
──Cyclops. Monsters characterized by their giant bodies about five meters tall and the huge single eye that takes up most of their face.
Their danger level is the same as Jumbo Ogres—quasi-first class.
To defeat one, you’d have to be prepared for the sacrifice of about thirty regular soldiers.
Compared to ogres, their physical abilities are said to be slightly inferior, but—
[Gaaaah…!]
In their already massive hands, they gripped crude clubs carved from large trees.
This is what makes cyclops terrifying.
They’re highly intelligent with dexterous hands, and despite being monsters, they create and use [weapons].
Especially experienced cyclops are said to create more complex and powerful weapons, making them monsters that must be hunted with the highest priority when spotted.
“Gufufu. Look at their single eyes, Reite-kun.”
“…They’re totally bloodshot. They’re clearly not in their right minds.”
“Right. The more powerful the monster, the stronger their aggression toward humans is said to be. No matter how scary the prince might be, if they keep looking at humans, their reason snaps.”
I see. Like dogs that have been dangled bait for too long. Doctor predicted this would happen.
“Now then, Reite-kun. Can you locate their [magic crystals] with your ability?”
“Mm, let me see…”
I focus my consciousness on my eyes. Full activation of my Gift [Queen’s Mirror Eyes].
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