Volume 3 Chapter 5 Snow Removal Operations
Winter has arrived in our Demon Lord country.
Recently, it has been snowing almost every day.
One sunny day.
I was out on the town street at the edge of Demon Lord City, doing snow removal with the dragon knights.
"Mr. Zekeeee!"
As a cart rattled along, the merchant Larc approached.
"Larc. What's up?"
"I'm just returning from a deal. I thought I'd stop by to greet Mr. Zeke."
"You didn't have to go out of your way."
"No! I'm always in your debt."
"Perfect timing. Let's take a break."
'''Sounds good!'''
The blaze dragons were each munching on snacks.
I was sitting on Larc's cart, sipping tea.
"Mr. Zeke, I'm surprised. This road is completely clear of snow. I thought there was a heavy snowfall yesterday."
"You know your stuff."
"For merchants, information is life."
I looked at the town street leading from Demon Lord City.
It was beautifully paved, not a trace of snow in sight.
"We're working together with the knight order to clear the snow."
"You, Mr. Zeke, are doing it yourself?"
"Yeah. If we all pitch in, it'll be done faster."
"I see, you don't just push the work onto your subordinates, but take the lead yourself. A true boss! As expected of Mr. Zeke!"
I was being praised for doing something quite ordinary.
"How do you clear the snow?"
"Well, it's easier to show you. Hey, someone give me a lift!"
'''I'll do it!'''
The blaze dragons rushed in all at once.
'Get out of the way! I'm taking Sir Zeke for a ride!' 'You idiot! That's my job! You stay out of this!'
The dragons were squabbling over who would carry me.
"As expected of Mr. Zeke, you're quite popular."
"I appreciate it."
Riding on the back of the blaze dragon that won the argument, I soared over the areas where snow still lingered.
"Well, it's simple. If I use Hand of God, look."
As my right hand shone brightly, the area touched by the light turned to water.
"So you reverted the snow back to its original state, that is, water! W- wow... that's incredible, Mr. Zeke!"
Larc looks at me with sparkling eyes.
"Is it really that amazing?"
"Absolutely! Shoveling snow is heavy work, tiring, and best of all, you don't earn a single coin from clearing it. But if the town's road is blocked, it leads to losses. With Mr. Zeke's help, the snow removal is done in an instant. I think that's really awesome!"
"I was just doing it without thinking much, you know."
"As expected of you, big bro! Pulling off something incredible without even realizing it! I truly respect that! I admire you!"
After finishing the task, we head back to the wagon.
'Damn! Riding with Sir Zeke! I'm so jealous!'
'Hehe, isn't it great?'
'Damn it! Sir Zeke! Next time, it's gotta be my turn!'
'No way! Jumping ahead is a no-go!'
"Gyaa gyaa!" The blaze dragons are fighting over My.
"By the way, Mr. Zeke, have you heard about the rumors of the [Majin Legion]?"
"Majin Legion?"
Merchant Larc, since he travels everywhere, is well-informed.
However, I haven't heard of the Majin Legion.
"It seems they've been causing chaos in various villages lately. Burning down villages, killing people, and rampaging."
"Majin... huh."
My mind flashes to the majins, starting with Makhen.
And the one pulling strings behind the scenes, Jamael, along with the former Demon Lord's son, Ruzzel.
"It seems the Majin Legion is advancing quite rapidly. There's still a considerable distance to the Demon Lord country, though."
"I see... so they've finally started moving."
The New Demon Lord Army, that's what Jamael called themselves.
They're those guys with Ruzzel at the helm.
The Majin Legion is probably under their umbrella.
"Do you happen to know where their leader is?"
"Well, that's a tough one. They just pop in, rampage freely, and then vanish somewhere. It seems no one knows their base."
"I see... if you get wind of the Majin Legion rampaging again, could you let me know?"
"I don't mind, but what will you do?"
"Crush it."
"I see... well, Mr. Zeke should handle it easily. But why?"
"It's a homework assignment from the previous generation. If you get any other information, let me know."
Larc smiled and nodded widely.
"I'll risk my life to do it!"
"You're being so dramatic."
"No, no! I owe Mr. Zeke a debt for his help, and I have a massive favor I can't repay! I'll do my best to gather information!"
With that, Larc left us.
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