Overlimit Skill Holder (Web Novel JP)

Vol 6: Chapter 14 (2)

「Fuu…—We were able to secure the stability of the territory so soon. Your assistance is appreciated, Knock-dono.」

Border Earl Mule still wore a bear pelt on his head, wielding a battle ax that weighed more than a few adults, and slaughtered more monsters than anyone else.

And the person who evenly matched the Border Earl’s number was the dark elf Knock.

「It’s nothing much. Just payment for the food you provide us.」Knock said.

「Fuhaha. If you would provide this much in repayment for food, then many are going to fall for you guys.」the Border Earl said.

「Food isn’t the main point. It’s who we eat it with… Otherwise, we wouldn’t move a finger.」

Knock tried to brush it off as something casual, but as the Border Earl himself admits, it’s largely due to the help of the Dark Elves that he was able to wipe out so many monsters so quickly. They are stronger than the Border Earl’s knights and are more accustomed to fighting monsters.

The dark elves are also able to move around even after a battle, as opposed to the soldiers of the army who need to rest due to exhaustion. So the dark elves are able to transport edible meat from the monsters.

「I’m the best!」

「It’s me!」

「No, that would be me!」

The dark elves even compete to see who can carry the heaviest monster after every battle. For them, even this carrying is part of “muscle training”.

「Sorry for all the noise my subordinates’ are making.」Knock said.

「It’s all good. It’s been a good stimulus for my knights ever since you guys arrived. And also–」the Border Earl said.

「And what?」

「No… nothing.」the Border Earl hesitated.

「It’s about Reiji, ain’t it?」

「If you get it, then don’t ask.」

Border Earl Mule was visiting the Holy City for his daughter Mira’s debut in the noble society. That was when he first encountered Reiji.

The Border Earl was surprised by that boy’s deep fighting sense and began to take an interest in him.

Reiji had to leave the Holy Kingdom due to various misunderstandings and the Border Earl deeply regretted the way he parted. However, he reappeared in front of the Border Earl in a completely unexpected way.

He is said to have returned from another world. Following that, a group of dark elves arrived and the Earl had no choice but to believe it. Because the dark elves were unbelievably strong.

「Then we’ll head back first. To Anastasia-sama, the one who leads us.」

「Understood.」

The dark elves left, led by Knock.

「Anastasia, huh.」the Border Earl pondered.

He obediently obeyed the instructions after receiving news from the Holy City regarding the “World Union”. As a result, the world was united and the monster population overflowed. Which he was happy with, but the problem came after that.

Reiji’s whereabouts were unknown. Furthermore, the former Holy King Grenjido took a leading part in the Holy City, pledged allegiance to the “goddess”, and strongly exerted influence on the nobles to eradicate monsters.

The Border Earl doesn’t mind the subjugation of monsters, but it becomes a problem if Grenjido influences the nobles without the permission of the Holy Queen.

The current king, the Holy Queen, secretly contacted Border Earl Mule.

——My father is acting strange. I hope you will not be influenced by him.

It seems that the Holy Queen is letting Grenjido do as he wants for now. Because what he is doing is in the interest of the Holy Kingdom. But she is worried that the nobles will be split if Grenjido holds the reins too firmly.

The Border Earl thought that the Holy Queen’s calm attitude was a plus point, but it is also a negative because she can’t act strong and forceful at such times.

The Holy Queen is not like Grenjido at all. She is a calm and composed person who always looks ahead before acting. But during these turmoil, her movements as the Holy Queen tend to be seen by others as “slow.”

(When Grenjido was the Holy King, it was a time of stability. But during times of turmoil, a calm Holy Queen takes the throne…)

Border Earl Mule thought while leaving the battlefield.

Anyhow, things have now settled down in the Border Earl’s territory.

It is said that damage from the invasion of monsters has begun to appear in the neighboring territories and the Saint Knight Kingdom which shares a border with the Holy Kingdom.

「——Welcome home, father.」

The Border Earl’s daughter, Mira, was waiting for him when he returned home.

Mira is constantly in contact with Eva, who is in the Holy City, through exchanging letters. Eva seems to be assisting her father in his official duties, and she has been leaking various information to Mira.

The Border Earl was grateful for that now.

「Mira, is there any news on Reiji’s whereabouts?」

「Not yet. They can’t seem to find anything at all.」

「Hmm… Even Victor can’t find him, huh.」

「B-But Eva hasn’t given up yet! That’s why we too mus–」

「I know. We will help too.」

The Border Earl had made a promise with Knock.

It is to help search for Reiji once the Border Territory is stable.

Anastasia, who was in Lake Brunstalk at the time of the “World Union”, hurriedly returned to the Border Earl when she found out that Reiji was missing. After explaining the situation, she said she wanted to search for Reiji. The Border Earl assured he would help if she could help him in getting rid of the monsters.

(Miss Anastasia didn’t want to talk too much about it, but it seems that the High Elves want to keep her close at hand.)

The dark elves are powerful, but they worship Anastasia.

That’s why the Border Earl thought it was a joke at first, but Knock said this with a dead serious look:

——Anastasia-sama is way stronger than us.

It wasn’t until when Anastasia also participated in the monster subjugation that it turned out to be due to her incomparable mana. Her【Fire Magic】was a big success only on rainy days. If it is not raining, the fire will spread to the surroundings and turn into a wildfire.

Even during rainy days, her magic slaughtered monsters faster than an army of 100 people, without sacrifice. Even the veteran Border Earl had chills run down his spine.

It made sense that the High Elves would want to keep her close at hand. On a side note, the Border Earl heard information that the Sylvis Kingdom enthroned a High Elf named Yuri, despite the fact that her predecessor was still alive.

And Yuri started worshiping the goddess. It was not an uncommon situation. Some nations have likewise embraced the changes to the goddess-dominated faith, and they are expanding their influence in concert with the church.

「Just what the hell is happening…」

All of this information came through the letters Eva sent, so to the Border Earl, even his daughter Mira is an essential subordinate at this point.

「Umm, father. I have a request–」

「No.」

「H-Huh!? But I haven’t said anything yet!」

「You probably want to go to the Holy City and leave your father alone to do all the manual labor here.」

「Uhhh…」

The Border Earl’s guess was correct.

Earl Sillys seems to be quite busy under the unusually energetic Grenjido, and Eva seems to be swayed by that as well. Mira probably wanted to help Eva.

「B-But you always say that we have to help our friends in times of need!」

「Well…」

「Then–」

「Don’t panic… Kuku, I guess it was too mean.」

「Huh?」

「I said you were going to leave me alone. But what if you weren’t going alone?」

「Eh… Father? Are you going to the Holy City too?」

「Yes. Fortunately, the entire world is burdened with the monster problem. There is no need for the Border Earl to protect the border for the time being.」

The Border Earl’s face distorted into a brutal smile, who was internally called “Berserker” by Reiji.

「I’m going to take Miss Anastasia and a few of the elite dark elves. Let’s go “worship” this goddess right in Grenjido’s face.」

In this way, Border Earl Mule solved the monster problem with unprecedented speed on the continent, left his territory, and headed for the Holy City.