62 Message #4: Team Businessman 4 (1/2)

No doubt. This isn't human work. ...... It's the Demon Lord's men. There have been a number of peddlers killed in the past,......, but I didn't expect such a large merchant force to attack as well.

The leader of this band of merchants, an older man, said with a serious expression.

The main members of the group were gathered in front of a bonfire that had been lit to keep out the beasts.

Nearby, a group of men are digging a large hole. They are digging a large hole to bury a body that has been dismembered. There is no time to cremate them or bring them home. Jobs that travel long distances outside the city can't afford a proper grave. I'm sure the people at Gustar knew that, but they were just being sentimental.

”Commerce is a supply line. We can't keep fighting without food and supplies. That's probably what they're after.

The Demon Lord Rainer. That's apparently the name of the Demon Lord that Romburg is blocking. Looks like he's the leader of a bunch of hexenbiests.

The woman looked human. She smelled like a human, but then again, Arbatos smelled like a human when he was in human form. If she had managed to pull off that tragedy by herself without even screaming, she was quite powerful.

The leaders of the various merchant associations and the leaders of the escorting mercenary parties were discussing, each with a serious look on their faces.

I lay down by the fire and listened intently.

It'll take a week to get to Romburg, even if we hurry. If their goal is to cut off our supply lines, they'll definitely come at us again.

We'll have to face them.

Apparently, the woman didn't belong to any business association. But there are a lot of people in this company. Even if there was a stranger in the mix, it was normal to assume that he belonged to a different trade association.

And while a large group of merchants meant a certain degree of safety, it also meant that they would be slower. Even if they abandoned their cargo, it was unlikely that they would make it to Lonburg alive.

It is unlikely that a professional mercenary who is used to escorting people would be unable to raise a single voice in response to an attack. He was probably killed in the ...... ambush. There aren't many opponents, but ...... maybe not even one.

Senri speaks up as a demise knight and an expert in dealing with monsters. Everyone listened to the words of Senri, the only one who had fought a woman and saved the lives of two mercenaries.

I could probably wipe out the Gustar Trading Company. But a head-on assault would at least give them time to give the signal.

There were five mercenaries attached to the Gustar Trading Company. Depending on their abilities, they would have a 50-50 chance to take him out.

The guards the merchant hired were not weak.

They're just human. Because they are human, their physical abilities are greatly inferior and they are prone to collapse if they are taken by surprise. It may be that he was caught off guard by the fact that his opponent was a woman.

If you ask me, if the opponent is a member of the Demon King's army, it is hard to imagine that he is alone.

It would be a foolish act to attack a huge army of merchants alone, not knowing what they might be. I'm not used to reading information from situations like this, but Senri's words made sense.

I also understand that there aren't many of them. I'm not used to reading information from situations like this, but Senri's words made sense.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　I'm sorry.

The trading captain looked at Senri. Senri looked down at me and I made a small sound.

I'll help you. He's been so good to me, I should at least do that. My nose can detect a surprise attack from a distance.

Senri stroked my head with the palm of his hand and said seriously.

”The Baron's nose can detect an attack. He's the one who figured out that the woman was the enemy.

...... If that's true, he's an incredibly good dog. It's a lot more useful than a hound. ............ Where did you get it?

............ I fed him and he took to me and followed me.

I licked the finger Senri offered me without hesitation.

I licked her finger without hesitation. As I wagged my tail triumphantly, Senri looked down at me in disgust. Her cold gaze seemed to be questioning my dignity as a human being.

Senri continued.

And I can use magic to sense the ............ area. Together with Baron, we should be able to prevent a surprise attack.

The mercenaries' eyes widened at his words. The mage's expression turns quizzical.

Senri's skill with a sword is already known. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

The captain was a little reluctant to speak up, but he spoke up for everyone's doubts.

I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it.　You've helped me many times, and you don't have to tell me if you don't want to, but I don't think ...... you're just a mercenary.

A hesitation crossed Senri's face. We're being hunted. We should hide our origins as much as possible, but our names are already known. The only identification my father had given me was mine.

All eyes on me. I've already got their attention. Senri straightened his back and said plainly.

There's nothing demeaning about his appearance.