Looking over to Gi Ga, I noticed it pointing its spear towards a direction. Following that, I saw a monster that I have never seen before.
As I looked closely at it, the [Skill] <<The Red’s Snake Eye>> activated, and its status came up.
[Skill] <<The Red’s Snake Eye>> has activated.
[Race] Lizard Man.
[Level] 10
[Class] Larva
[Possessed skills] <<Underwater Movement>> <<Swordsmanship D+>> <<Call for Friends>>
[Divine Protection] None
[Attributes] None
The monster that lived on the lake roused wariness in me.
At that moment, Gi Ga asked me excitedly, “Chief, fight, let me!” it said.
Gi Ga was so eager to fight it was about to jump into the fray, but I stopped it, and continued to observe the lizard man. Then I asked Gi Ga, “Why?”
Why are you so eager to fight? To be honest, I really don’t understand Gi Ga’s feelings.
Then Gi Ga replied, “I, become, chief’s strength!”
Hearing that caused my eyes to open, moving the pair from the lizard man to Gi Ga.
Looking at it like this, Gi Ga’s as excited as usual. It really isn’t one to lie, so… It’s telling the truth?
“I, gain power. King, help,” it continued.
“Am I that unreliable?” I asked.
Gi Ga shook its head, and I breathed a sigh of relief.
Looks like it just likes me.
…
Dammit, this is embarrassing!
But still…
So you’re going to follow me, huh?
I looked at the lizard man again.
With its alligator-like exterior bathed in beach’s sunlight, the lizardman actually looked to be quite charming. Only there was a sharp, curved sword in its hand. And on its other hand was a sharp nail extending.
And those scales…
It doesn’t look like it’s been cut by a hard blade, so it must be because of the water that there’s a part that’s somewhat swelling. Is there such a thing? How curious.
Then Gi Ga yelled again, trying to hurry me in its excessive excitement.
“Chief!” it said.
Gi Ga was panting in excitement.
“Don’t, push yourself too much,” I said.
Gi Ga shook its head up and down so vigorously it made a buzzing sound.
“Also, I won’t lend you a hand, ok?”
At those words, fighting spirit lit within Gi Ga’s eyes.
This is the battle Gi Ga desired, so I made sure to make it understand that it should accept the results no matter what it may be. Harsh as this may seem, it is imperative that Gi Ga understand this.
The goblins under me… I wonder, will they remain as nothing more than livestock under my rule? Or will they grow into full-fledged warriors?
I don’t mind either way. You goblins can become livestock for all I care.
Your lives are no different from the pigs served on the table.
But… Should you happen to acquire the honor of a warrior, then…
At those thoughts, I made my decision.
–––I won’t let even a single of you to die meaninglessly!
The warriors that once existed in my country. Those brave, gallant figures that I never had the pleasure of seeing. If you can make me feel even a trace of their glory, then you shall become my pride.
Even if I come to be called, the king of monsters. Even if I come to be ridculed, the King of Pygmies. I will not abandon you.
I will lead you and your people, and I shall raise a new country!
To follow me is to walk the path of war. You shall fight foes leagues above you to no rest.
So…
“Go!” I yelled, and the goblin rocketed off.
And I watched over it silently.
This might be a detour, but it’s a necessary one.