Book 18 Chapter 8
Episode 129
“Shurureurut, Shurut, Shurureurut……!”
Nils Blantz, the chief disciple of the legendary Meister, Greta Beizer, was indeed a person worthy of the title of chief tinker.
At the chaotic moment when the ship was being dragged deep into the ocean, at that very moment!
He had separated Totashika’s flesh and skin and then modified it into equipment for Link to wear!
“You’ve returned, Lord Totashika… Seeing your physique, which is even stronger than before the expedition, it seems you have preyed on considerable game during this hunt.”
However, there were two problems.
One was that the given time was too short, so he could only make Link’s.
The other was that while the external appearance was perfect, there wasn't enough time to complete the functional aspects.
Therefore, Captilt-II had to be modified into a snake tail part. Rista and Kies each took charge of the movements of the third and fourth arms.
“Shurureurut, it was a very enjoyable hunt.”
And Friede!
She rode inside the helmet, which Nils had deliberately designed large, and was responsible for communication through the ancient language! A master!
More precisely, it could be said to be above Link’s crown.
Also, an oxygen filter was installed at each position, allowing them to breathe underwater.
“Sadly, all of our proud warriors died there, but overcoming their sacrifice, we have caught an exquisite prey, so ‘that person’ will be satisfied.”
At Friede’s impeccably excellent pronunciation, the warriors of the ‘Ka’ clan, who were waiting at the bottom of the sea, shed tears of emotion.
“Oh, Leader… We are infinitely grateful.”
“Indeed, it is an infant individual with exquisite magical power. Shurut, we will be able to raise our clan’s honor at this ‘feast’….”
“Today is the last day to send hostages to the ‘feast,’ so you have arrived at the perfect time, Leader… Shurut.”
Friede thought.
She was glad that this Totashika fellow was a male individual.
‘A female individual wouldn’t have a snake head, but hair transformed into snakes, so this kind of disguise would have been impossible.’
Without this Totashika’s head helmet, Friede wouldn’t have been able to ride on Link’s head or install a voice changer.
‘And these Naga idiots took the bait properly. They definitely said [feast]. There was a reason for capturing humans. Now I just need to figure that out.’
A Naga ferociously dragged Rin, who was tied with a rope.
“Come here, you lowly human.”
“Hoohoohoohoo……”
But he laughs!
This human kid, who is now a prisoner and about to die, is laughing!
“What kind of safety is this, that you laugh without knowing your place!”
“Uhuhuhuhuhu!”
Rin doesn’t know the Naga language.
He just interprets what the other person is shouting in his own way, then recites the [Strongest Mage’s lines]!
“This fellow!”
Just as the Naga was about to whip its snake tail, Totashika’s third arm moved roughly and grabbed its neck! The Nagas nearby were aghast!
“L-Leader!”
Friede was also flustered by Rista’s sudden action but quickly took control of the situation.
“Shurut, didn’t I say it was an exquisite specimen? If you were thinking of harming the prey that this Totashika caught, I will not stand for it, Shurut.”
What is important in the Naga language is to pay attention to the initial consonant when the snake flickers its tongue.
This characteristic is even more pronounced in male individuals whose snout is a snake itself.
However, because it was an impromptu line rather than a pre-prepared script, there was much lacking in the use of this initial consonant, and for a moment, the Nagas pressed their lips into a straight line.
‘Oops, was my initial consonant usage clumsy?’
Cold sweat ran down Friede’s back.
Indeed, it was.
The use of the Naga language’s initial consonants felt somewhat, how should I put it, too textbook-like, or artificial, as if learned.
‘What is it?’
‘He must be tired from the hunt.’
‘It is due to our lowliness.’
However, the ‘Ka’ clan suppressed their suspicion with loyalty. It was a perilous moment that another clan would not have been able to escape suspicion from.
“Shurut, as commanded, all the clan elders have been summoned, Shurut.”
Clan elders? She had to avoid confronting them.
And she had lines and actions prepared for such a situation.
As Friede pulled Link’s hair, Link waved both arms.
“Shurut, I am tired. I will see you at the ‘feast’ tomorrow. Treat that prey like a precious treasure until it goes to the ‘feast.’ Shurureurut, I will not tolerate any harm.”