Chapter 040 (1/2)

Volume 1

The Simple Job of Only Perishing to the Hero Volume 1 Chapter 39

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Earthworm.

It was gigantic, multi-legged type bug that possesses a hard shell that has a purple shine.

Let alone a horse, it possesses a large build that surpasses even a bear, and can sprint with great speed even in a desert.

At one point, it was classified as a monster, but nowadays, it seems that a portion of dilettantes use them as a means of transport……That much, Shion knew.

「……Certainly, if it’s with that, we could get there quickly, couldn’t we.」

Earthworms were, at any rate, fast.

Those multiple legs move with uncommon speed, and can travel on any sort of bad roads.

If it was a place that it decided to go through, an Earthworm would immediately try to go through it.

Whether it was a narrow mountain path where one misstep would lead to falling into the abyss, or a narrow hole……that is how they were.

When there is a mistake in controlling it, the Earthworm would easily desert the riders, but if it could be controlled, there was no means of transport more reliable than this.

An Earthworm’s shell is harder than poorly built armor, and its full power sprint that is on the verge of being considered running wildly is said to be incredible to the point that both Goblins and bandits would fall into a state of panic and run away.

The problem was, the controlling of it was extremely difficult.

Unless that was settled, it was out of the question.

「I don’t really get it but……wouldn’t it be fine if we just sent those Ogres flying with it? Going like *doーn*.」

Nino turned exasperated eyes at Sharon’s words.

「……The Ogres go *doーn*, the town goes *doーn*, the walls and houses collapse, and then roaring screams……」

「Eh, ehhー!?」

「Well, that isn’t an impossible story.」

While hitting his hand on Nino’s head with the meaning of “leave it at that”, Shion made a wry smile.

That’s right, it wasn’t an impossible story.

If there was a mistake in the control of the Earthworm, it could seriously end up like that.

It would be a catastrophe if it turned out like that.

Putting aside students like Kain and Sharon, Shion and Nino technically had positions as Adventurers that were the talk of the town.

Moreover, their true identities were the Demon King and his attendant.

He didn’t want to make a legend with an unnecessary mistake.

「I won’t object to the idea of using Earthworms itself. But, there’s nothing we can do with it unless we can steer it, you know?」

「Ah, umー……」

It was there that Sharon timidly raised her hand.

Although her body trembled when the gazes simultaneously turned towards her, Sharon spoke out her opinion.

「It was thinking, wouldn’t it be fine if we got Headmaster-sensei to move it for us……」

「Get Luuty to? Or rather, by borrowing an Earthworm, could it be……」

「Yes, it seems that the Headmaster herself is taking it to the royal capital main gate.」

Say that earlier, are the words that Shion held back from saying.

He didn’t know what that Sylphid woman would say later if they kept her waiting.

「……In that case, let’s head over there immediately.」

When Shion stood up, Nino also stood up immediately.

「Have a safe trip~.」

「……Yeah, we’ll be going.」

Shion made a short reply to Carol’s cheerful words.

Carol was dark in various ways when they had first come here, but she’s become quite cheerful……is what he thought.

According to Garadd, it seemed to be thanks to Shion and Nino, but Shion himself didn’t particularly happen to know that.

「……It’s night, huh.」