Raising Paladins

Chapter 112

Chapter 112. Hope Comes (2)

“There are many strange-looking fruits here. Different from Derd and others.”

“It could be because it is an area covered by fog all year round.”

Carl and Meisa.

The two were looking for something to eat in the forest of the island.

There were also some that looked like beasts or small monsters, but they only looked at them from a distance and didn’t come close.

Meisa, who was very wary, removed her hand from the handle of the rapier and said.

“They don’t come close, those little monsters.”

Tree monsters smaller than goblins.

However, the appearance was somehow cute.

“They are Rodim. They’re like monkeys who eat fruit. It won’t hurt anyone if you don’t attack first. Thanks to that, I escaped persecution even when other monsters were kicked out of the empire. As you can see, he has big eyes and a chubby body, so he’s cute.”

“okay.”

Maysa approached slowly.

I was about to reach out to one of the rodaims in a nearby tree, but Carl said.

“There is a small thorn hidden behind Rhodaim’s back. It’s usually invisible, but it comes out when you get the feeling that someone is trying to harm you. Those thorns have strong poison.”

“… … !”

Meisa hesitated.

“I recommend not touching it if possible.”

“… … yes.”

Poof!

Carl threw one of the fruits he was holding at Rodim.

Then he quickly snatched it up, smiled once, and climbed a tree away.

“Why fruit… … ?”

“The guy just watching us must have been a clan scout. I just wanted to observe how they behave toward them.”

“ah… … .”

“Since you accepted the fruit I gave you and even laughed, you won’t have to fight with the Rodims in the future. They’re not very strong, but they live in groups of hundreds to thousands, so it’s annoying to get involved.”

“The captain is also knowledgeable about monsters.”

Meisa admired.

“The tiras should be back by now. Let’s go too.”

“Yes, chief.”

The two of them headed for a makeshift camp carrying loads of fruit wrapped in large leaves.

***

At the same time, the ship Carl came on board.

The pirates imprisoned in the onboard prison were butting heads.

“I… … Shouldn’t we go back to the harpy? It seems that all the scary priests are also gone.”

“Hmm… … .”

The captain who led the fleet of 10 ships ran away from the Cretan old man.

Thanks to this, the pirate who served as the first mate is now the highest rank.

he frowned.

“I think you should think carefully. Did you see it too? That big fuze kicking the shells.”

“Ugh… … .”

“How could a human being do such a thing… … .”

The pirates trembled.

“If we escape from here and return to the harpies, what if the priests defeat all the harpies and even the pirates’ main base? So what are we going to do?”

“… … They would be beaten to death, dragged away, and enslaved. That sword is for a fearsome priest.”

gulp!

The pirates swallowed.

During the last few days of the voyage, the pirates had seen and felt with their own eyes what a formidable man Carlos was.

He never rebuked or forgave the pirates when they made a mistake.

-You are the scum who harassed the people of the empire! I’ll train you with a club!

On days when you commit even the slightest mistake, you are beaten until dust rises.

But escape from here and get caught again?

That day was supposed to be just dead.

“that… … Is it possible? The priests beat the harpies? Our ship captain was also strong, but honestly, isn’t it hard to compare to a harpy?”

“That’s right, Henry ‘Harpy’ Morgan is an invincible pirate. but… … .”

Concern flashed across the senior’s face.

“The problem is, of course, that slim priest named Carlos. The guy who enjoyed beating us up.”

“… … .”

“The size of Hanson, the beautiful priest, and the blind priest are also problems. Because everyone is so talented. But what I’m worried about is Carlos. Not only is he called the captain by the other priests, but he hasn’t shown any real skill yet.”

“That’s right. I saw that even an ogre who used his shield to knock out shells became a gentle sheep in front of that Carlos. How good are you at… … .”

gulp!

The pirates swallowed once again.

This time, even goose bumps appeared on my arms.

“Judging from those things, Carlos’s skills must be beyond imagination. therefore… … .”

The senior made a decision.

he said, looking at the prison locks.

“… … Let’s just stay here.”

The other pirates nodded.

“yes… … .”

“I think that would be good too… … .”

“greatness… … .”

***

“Chief Mediel! The Harpy Pirates are coming!”

The village chief, Mediel, was immersed in thought while watching the sunset on the horizon.

Someone urgently called him.

When I turned my head, I saw three large ships coming from the center of the archipelago.

The flag of the Harpy Pirates fluttered on the ship in the middle.

“… … Eventually things explode!”

The priests of the Dawning Church who came today.

If the priests had landed on the base of the pirates, it was only natural that there would be conflict between the two forces.

Moreover, the bigger problem is that all priests are combat priests!

As soon as they arrived, they destroyed one of the Harpy Pirates’ ships in half.

It is also an attack close to a miracle in which a person uses a shield to slash shells!

The harpy pirates were probably very angry.

‘So it must have been three boats… … .’

About 50 people can ride on a large pirate ship.

It is three ships, so it is a great crew of 150 people.

They are coming to punish the priests of dawn.

“Chief! Instructions!”

“Everyone go inside the house. Lock the door and tell them not to come out. never!”

“All right!”

“Never do anything that could lead to a fight! Come on, move!”

“yes!”

The young man who was instructed ran and relayed the village chief’s words.

Then, all at once, the residents entered the house and closed the door.

bang! bang! bang!

An uproar in a quiet island village.

Soon after, the disembarking pirates came like a swarm of ants.

Everyone had their own weapons in their hands.

“Chief.”

“Sigeon, you are here too.”

“… … yes.”

Sigeon, who was once promoted as the king of the archipelago, but was defeated by Henry Morgan and cut off one of his fingers, and now has become his subordinate.

he said with an embarrassed face.

“The harpies come to collect the tax.”

“tax?! You already paid your taxes! Just a week ago!”

“… … I know. But please bring more.”

“wherefore?!”

“that… … .”

Si-eon blushed.

At that time, it was Drenek, the harpy’s right-hand man.

“If you bring it, I will bring it. What are you talking about! You are the inhabitants of the harpies. Everyone remembers the neighboring island village that disappeared after arguing against paying taxes, right?!”

“… … !”

The village chief Mediel swallowed his saliva.

“… … If you collect taxes this often, everyone will starve to death, Dranek.”

“Wouldn’t that be better than dying to us?”

“… … You do too much.”

“Keep in mind that you are the ones who exist to pay taxes to our harpy pirates! Produce more fish and pearls! The harpy’s empire will require more taxes in the future. Got it?”

“… … .”

“What are you doing? Go get your taxes right now. Today I will take a bag of pearls and two bags of crones.”

“That, like that… … ?!”

A sense of loss spread across Mediel’s face.

But they are the rulers of the Pinas Islands.

If you don’t follow the instructions, terrible things will happen.

The residents of the neighboring island village resisted to the end, and all were killed and hanged naked.

Traitor signs were hung on their bodies.

Even now, the corpses sway in the wind, hanging over the ruins of neighboring villages.

If you don’t pay the tax, Mediel and the villagers, especially the young and young, will take their lives.

Mediel took a heavy step.

No, I was going to move it.

“D-Drenek! There they are! appeared!”

A group of people approaching from far away.

All were wearing priestly uniforms.

A smile crept to Drenek’s lips when he saw that.

“no way… … ? Wouldn’t that give them a place to live? That is treason against the harpies!”

“Oh no! We never did! They said they would get their own food and make a nest near the shore! Even that can’t be stopped, can’t it?!”

“Hmm… … .”

Drenek pondered.

Then Si-eon intervened.

“Drenek, the village chief Mediel watches over the village, but isn’t it possible to control the island’s forest, sea, and even sand? I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the chief’s words.”

“Well, that’s right, the village chief doesn’t know how to fight, so it would have been difficult to interfere with that.”

Dranek nodded.

“Okay, then I’ll pretend there was no treason. Bring another bag of pearls instead.”

“ah… … !”

“Hey, Drenek!”

“why? Do you have any complaints, Sigeon? Are you thinking of doing something convenient just because it’s your hometown? Remember that he too is treason against the harpies!”

“… … .”

At Drenek’s intimidation, the village chief and Sigian kept their mouths shut.

“Whoops, that’s how it should be. It suits you to be compliant like this.”

In the meantime, the distance with the priests was getting closer and closer.

Priests approaching leaving footprints in the sand on the beach.

As I got closer to them, I could see the glistening oil on the corners of my mouth.

“What did you eat?”

The meat was grilled, and the area around the lips was shiny.

Everyone’s expression of satisfaction.

In his hand, he is holding a bag full of fruits and freshly picked seafood.

A young-looking female priest even drew attention from other priests while swishing a fishing rod made from a tree.

They were too unconcerned to be priests heading to the place where there were 150 pirates!