The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 266: Temporarily Leaving Zero and Returning to Suqing

Everything is sorted out and we set off on our journey again.

Subaru Natsuki and the others had to go back to the capital to report first, but Zun Zun didn't need to do that, so he ran towards the territory of the Sword Saint Family from the street of the Sage's Tree with Fram and Otto.

Compared to the kingdom's long-renowned Sword Saint family, the Astraea family's territory can be said to be surprisingly small.

The Astraea territory is very small, with only a village called Hakchuli located centered on the Astraea family.

Hakqiuli is not a big town in terms of scale. Its main industries are farming and animal husbandry, as well as the earth dragon industry, which is unique to this region.

In fact, the earth dragons they rode were produced by Hakqiuli.

"Across the Haikulala Plateau, there is one of the five major cities, Flandaz. It is said that Flandaz is the origin of earth dragons. It has been a city where the earth dragon industry flourished since ancient times. Hakqiuli has also benefited from this, and there are many craftsmen who make saddles, reins, and dragon tools."

"I see, Otto, you know a lot."

"Because I used to be a businessman, I want to know more information."

Otto was slightly proud of being praised.

But this instead caused dissatisfaction from Fram, who was driving the carriage. As a maid who once lived in this town, she naturally knew more than Otto. She kept talking about interesting stories about the town as if comparing them, and the three of them passed the time like this.

The carriage with the Sword Saint family crest slowly stopped at the Astraea family home.

Outside the carriage were Firut, who was full of expectation, and Reinhard, who had a helpless smile on his face. It was not surprising that they were waiting for Zunzun here. After all, Fram had already contacted her sister through the protection.

The only thing that surprised him was the little girl who huddled behind Firut.

——Merry.

She was the Beast Master who attacked Zun Zun and his men together with the Bowel Hunter Elsa. Unexpectedly, Reinhardt actually released her.

Looked at him with inquiring eyes.

Reinhard shrugged and said, "This was Master Felt's request. Considering that she might need a playmate of her own age, we let her out... The two of them get along pretty well."

Zun Zun raised his eyebrows.

If Meili could turn over a new leaf, that would be a huge help, but if she had other thoughts...

Look over there subconsciously.

"babble!"

The little girl trembled with fear. She lowered her head and didn't dare to look at Zun Zun. She seemed to be still frightened by the murderous words "It is better to leave regrets for morality than to leave hidden dangers for life" in the wild.

"Don't worry, sir. I can still take care of this little thing."

"Since you said so, Reinhardt."

Zun Zun withdrew his scrutinizing gaze.

Lai Aotian, who is almost the strongest person in the world, has made such a guarantee. Besides, if Meili doesn't have the monster, she is no different from an ordinary little girl. So there is nothing wrong in letting her befriend Firut, right?

Firut calmed Meli's emotions. Seeing Firut, who was like a big sister, and Meli, who was like a younger sister, the two of them should be able to get along well?
"Compared to this."

Reinhard looked at Otto and said with a smile, "I didn't expect that Mr. Otto would be nicknamed the Grey Knight on this trip. It turns out that there is a reason why the Venerable Master is optimistic about you."

"Grey Knight? Me?"

Otto pointed at himself dumbfoundedly.

Reinhardt was also a little surprised and asked, "Don't you know about this, Mr. Otto? ...That's right, you've been on the road all the time and haven't heard of it. In fact, Mr. Otto was recognized by the soldiers for his bravery in the battle against the White Whale and was given the title of Gray Knight."

"Being brave and good at fighting... hehehe... it's not worth mentioning!"

Otto scratched his head and said some humble words, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his face and it was obvious that he was feeling elated.

think carefully.

He has been suffering ever since he became a businessman. He was either scolded or bullied. Unlike now, he is not only shining brightly but also awarded the title of Grey Knight. It can be said that he has reached the pinnacle of his life.

But Zun Zun felt something was wrong.

Titles are not given out easily, especially titles with colors, such as Phyllis's blue, Roswaal's red, yellow, and green. Only those who become the first can be awarded the title.

Zun Zun admitted that Otto was somewhat powerful, but he was not worthy of being awarded a color title, and both Phyllis and Roswaal were lowered in level.

Could it be...

He came close to Reinhard and asked quietly, "Was it that old Deng who did this?"

“…You are indeed smart. This is Lord Miklotov’s arrangement.” Reinhardt said this to Zun Zun himself without any intention of hiding it.

This makes sense.

It must be that old Deng felt that the knight of Zun Zun, Otto, was an unknown person who came out of nowhere, and his original body was just a businessman, which might lower the status and grade of Zun Zun, and thus be used as a handle for criticism. So he urgently made up for it and granted him the title of color.

Ferris and Roswaal were badly weakened.

Both of them are well-known strong men in the continent, but they were scammed by Otto. They must be feeling unhappy.

"I say, Zun Zun!"

Firut put his hands on his hips, raised his head and shouted to Zun Zun: "Where is my souvenir? You didn't prepare a gift for me this time!?"

She was clamoring for a gift right after she came back, just like a daughter who saw her parents coming back from a business trip. Zun Zun and Reinhard looked at each other and laughed in tacit understanding.

"Why are you grinning like an idiot? Where's my gift? Hurry up and take it out!"

"Don't grab my face, let go, let go! I brought it, I brought a gift!"

Zun Zun had no choice but to signal Fram and Otto to take the prepared gift - a small part of the belly of the white whale - down from the dragon carriage.

When Felt saw this, she ran over and ran to the kitchen with Meili, carrying the white whale meat. She wanted her grandmother to make a big dinner in the evening, eating white whale!
evening.

Zun Zun and others had a sumptuous dinner.

Although grandma's cooking skills were not as good as Zun Zun's, the quality of the beluga whale meat was still good, and everyone enjoyed the meal very much in the evening.

Even the three gangsters praised the food highly, and when they found out that it was beluga whale meat, they opened their mouths wide and were speechless. They probably never thought of running away again.

After dinner, Firut and Meili went off to play somewhere, while Zun Zun, who was refused to help with the dishes, came to the courtyard.

"Your Majesty."

A gentle voice came from behind.

Turning around, I saw the Sword Saint who was emitting a strange glow even in the dark.

"Reinhard."

"Thank you, sir."

He bowed deeply, and Zun Zun quickly took a step to the side to avoid the bow.

"Why is it like this all of a sudden?"

"Thank you very much for defeating the white whale."

Reinhard also had his own difficulties.

Even if he didn't know it, in the end, his grandmother was killed by the white whale because he stole her sword master's protection. In this case, how could he not be tormented by inner condemnation?

"I heard that you were the one who cut off the white whale in the end, right?"

“No, it’s just that I was the one who delivered the final blow. If it weren’t for Miss Crusch and the subjugation team, if it weren’t for the assistance of Wilhelm and Ricardo, and if it weren’t for Subaru Natsuki and Rem luring the white whale to the ground, I wouldn’t be able to cut the white whale.”

This is not modesty, it is stating the truth.

Reinhardt also understood what he meant, but he still bowed seriously.

"Thank you anyway."

"…if you insist."

Perhaps because he felt uneasy about not being able to go to the scene, Reinhard was very grateful for killing the white whale and even bringing it back to eat its meat.

"So, Reinhard, you know why I did this, right?"

"...Yes, I know very well."

Reinhardt is not a fool with high martial arts and low intelligence. He knows very well the reason why Zun Zun agreed to help conquer the White Whale. But even though he knows Zun Zun's purpose, he still expresses gratitude for everything he has done.

"So--"

"I will grant your request, sir."

After doing so much, Reinhard would feel guilty if he kept Zun Zun hanging.

"Please wait a moment. I will try to open the space channel now."

"Wait a minute, haven't you opened the protection of the space channel yet?"

"Yes, because I rarely use this ability, so I don't know if it will succeed. If it doesn't, it will be really troublesome."

"Hey……"

Zun Zun looked at Reinhardt, who had a cheerful face, and couldn't help but twitch his lips. But when the Sword Saint closed his eyes seriously, only three seconds later -

"All right."

"What's better?"

"The protection has been obtained."

"--what!?"

Zun Zun opened his mouth wide, then smiled with relief.

Yes.

What's there to say about the cup?

"May I ask when your Excellency would like to leave?"

"Now. I don't like parting drama, so now is the best time."

"I see."

Reinhardt seemed to agree with this statement, but soon raised another question.

"When will you be back?"

——Never come back.

Zun Zun wanted to say this, but he probably thought Reinhard would not let him leave after he said it.

Yes.

Since time stops after we leave this world, can't we just pick a random time?
"One year. I will be back in one year."

"One year? That's a bit long... Although I really don't want to agree to it, Master Zun has his own life too, and I can't forcefully interfere."

Reinhardt seemed to have agreed reluctantly.

"Please move aside."

Zun Zun followed the advice and moved away from him, and then he saw Reinhardt's hand moving in the air, and a dark vortex appeared in front of him.

"I can't keep going like this for too long, please hold on tight."

"Oh!"

Zun Zun raised his foot without hesitation.

“…I’m leaving.”

"Bon Voyage."

With Reinhardt's respectful farewell, Zun Zun walked into the dark space passage and waved his hand without taking away a cloud... No, he took away 6 quasi-elves.

(End of this chapter)