Mid Boss Chapter 19: Another Job

“This is awesome! That tough goat meat is so soft…!” (Villager)

“This strong liver flavor… it’s so addictive!” (Villager)

“I wish I could eat this delicious food before I died…” (Villager)

　The villagers gathered around the pot, all with loose expressions on their faces.

　No one described the goblin dishes as gross.

　No one was suspicious of poison.

　No matter whether they are young or old, everyone was captivated by the dish.

　Even the diligent housewives were eager to form a group and ask for recipes from the three Goblin brothers.

　Anyway, their food struck the villagers’ heartstrings.

“Great job, Goblin Brothers.”

“Hehe, please come to the main store, a table will always be open.” (Tiny)

“Oh, in the near future, thank you for your hard work.”

　I hit the shoulder of the eldest brother Tiny.

　Then, a magic formation appeared at the feet of the three brothers, and the light grew strong.

　The contract has been completed.

“Please come back soon! After I knew that Narugoa-san was alive, Miss Alraune’s was fidgeting all the time, since she can’t see you!” (Tiny)

“… I’m sorry, my position is a bit complicated right now, I’ll go as soon as I can.”

“We’re not patient people, so I’m counting on you…!” (Tiny)

　At the end of that sentence, the three Goblin brothers disappeared as particles of light.

　They were probably sent back to the Cave of Silence.

“Whew…”

　I suddenly sighed.

　…… No wonder, I was no longer a monster, I’m just a human boy.

　It’s natural for me to get sleepy at such a late night.

“Narugoa, bed time.” (Mother)

　My mother called out.

　There is also father next to her.

“…… just a little bit.”

“I see you’re tired… Go home early and sleep.” (Father)

“Hey daddy, what were you talking about…”

“Come on, Narugoa you’re tired.” (Father)

“That talk…?”

“It’s, nothing, let’s talk again tomorrow.” (Father)

“…Okay”

　The strange attitude of my parents bothered me, but I couldn’t resist the urge to sleep.

　I walked unsteadily to our house.

　That moment.

“Oh, Narugoa… are you going home…?” (Voice)

　Suddenly, I was called from behind.

　Looking back, there is Timora with her eyes wide open.

“Thank you very much for today, the Goblin’s stew was also very delicious…” (Timora)

“Well, that’s good to hear…”

　I was really drowsy.

　At the same time as I replied, she moved and accidentally bumped into my chest.

“Oh, sorry……” (Timora)

“No, don’t worry about it…”

“Ehe… Let’s play tomorrow… Good night” (Timora)

　She said, waving her hand and saying goodbye.

　I was also waving my hand and saying goodbye to her, rubbing my drooping eyes.

“God… How terrible, just at their age…”

　I heard my mother’s sobbing voice watching the situation behind me, but I didn’t dare to look back.

　I was so sleepy that I couldn’t care much.

“Then, good night Narugoa” (Mother)

“You did good today.” (Father)

　While watching my parents, I went into my room.

　Of course, I didn’t forget to lock it.

　I yawn and sighed with relief.

“… Come on.”

　When I muttered that, a “hand” appeared from my shadow.

“[Heal] and [Awaken], come on.”

　When I chant the spells, the “hand” immediately begins chanting and casts magic on me.

　One is the common recovery magic.

　The other is the magic that relieves drowsiness.

　This removes the physical exhaustion.

　The sleepiness disappears completely, and my mind becomes clear.

　When I was a Mid Boss, I used this spell only when we had some work to finish by the end of the day.

　If I used it too much, it might affect the way my subordinates worked, so I kept its use to a minimum…

“… I can’t show this to my parents.”

　It’s not just that I don’t want them to see the hand that I summoned.

　But more than that, how would they look if they knew that their son was doping with magic?

　Just for today, please excuse me.

　After all, I have people waiting.

“Okay, let’s go”

　I opened the window, made sure there were no eyes on me, and threw myself out into the darkness of the night.

　By the way, this is the second floor.

　At this rate, if I crash into the ground as a Level 3 Summoner, I will take a lot of damage.

　So, I deployed four “hands” in the air

“Yes.”

　I land on my index finger.

　And then to the middle finger and ring finger.

　When I reached the little finger, I move to the index finger of the next “hand”.

　I went down the stairs of the fingers created by my four hands in this way, and I landed on the ground.

　This is another way to use my “hand”.

　The village was now quiet, the ruckus from a while ago seems to have been a figment of the imagination.

　Everyone has to work tomorrow.

　But my work starts right now.

　I headed for that place, hiding myself so as not to be seen.

　–To the innermost part of the Bewildering Forest.