STGB Chapter 439

Episode 439 Giant Step (1)

As soon as the meeting opened, the man who entered quickly put on a deer antlers mask and came out into the hallway. Then I hurriedly moved to the room where the round table was.

Unlike usual, the round table was empty.

“Fortunately, it seems to be the first.”

The man who had been looking around quickly headed to a seat.

It was a seat four squares to the left of the seat where the lion usually sits.

Unlike the round table in the early days, now there are vacant seats, because everyone sat unconditionally one by one.

Assuming that all seven people attend, it is possible to take the second order unconditionally.

‘Anyway, the first order is annoying…….’

Depending on the information spit out by the first order, the information quality of one round is determined.

‘Above all, it’s right next to him…’

Well, the second one is the most acceptable.

The third or fourth seats aren’t bad, but because of the position, you have to face them head-on.

The back turn is somewhat burdensome.

Well, he’s a clown. He’s interested, so it seems like he sits in the back seat every time.

‘That bastard was born like that.’

Anyway, he didn’t know it, but the seat he sat in was the most preferred seat of the members.

Is that why?

“Oh! Mr. Antlers? Are you here this time?”

As soon as the goblin mask entered the round table room, he greeted me, looked around, and sat down one space away from him.

“Can I sit next to you?”

When the rally started, it was the seat that would be the third turn.

“By the way, did you have something urgent the other day?”

Soon after, the seated goblin asked a question.

“For personal reasons.”

“is it so?”

Perhaps it was a greeting for small talk in the first place, the goblin didn’t pay much attention to his short reply.

The deer antlers asked cautiously.

“Was there anything more than that?”

“…yes?”

“Last episode. I wondered if something big happened while I was gone…”

The voice of the deer antlers who asked so was too low-key to say that he was dealing with goblins.

Yes, this kind of behavior was close to bad manners.

It was the unspoken rule of the Round Table not to tell non-attendants what had happened at the previous meeting.

But…

‘A goblin might tell me.’

What was the reason for entering so quickly in the first place?

It was to try some luck on someone else before the other members arrived.

But the one who arrived right away was the goblin?

With luck—

turd.

Just then, a voice was heard from the doorway.

Another member arrived after the goblin.

‘It must be a fox.’

If she’s too shy, there’s a good chance she’ll help keep the goblins from answering my questions.

When I thought about that and sighed.

“I overheard it unintentionally.”

“…….”

“Don’t worry. It didn’t matter. No, should I say that there can’t be anything in the first place?”

“What are you talking about?”

“At the last meeting, the investigator was absent.”

“The investigator was absent…?”

“Yes. So, naturally, the clown and the queen came and left. Since there was no one there, the place naturally ended.”

“Ah…”

“If the question is answered, don’t do that again. The moment someone breaks it, it ceases to be a rule.”

A voice that feels a little uncomfortable somewhere.

“……Be careful.”

As the antlers obediently agreed, the fox’s gaze shifted to the side.

“And Mr. Goblin.”

“Eh? Yes? Why am I like that?”

“It means don’t just answer when someone asks. No, it means ‘watch your mouth’.”

“…Haha! Mr. Fox is also true… Watch your mouth… Yes, watch your mouth… Hahaha!”

While the goblin laughed awkwardly, the fox checked for an empty seat and sat down in the fourth seat.

“W If this happens, Mr. Fox, the first order will be Mr. Crescent Moon?”

“If he attends too. He doesn’t seem to like the back seat very much.”

“…Hmm, but you’re not going to be absent again, right?”

“Well, wait and see.”

“Ha ha ha. That’s right……”

He suddenly thought of that as he watched the goblin and the fox chatting as soon as they sat down.

Is it supposed to be a bit heterogeneous?

For some reason, the fox seems to be comfortable with the goblin, and the goblin seems to be uncomfortable with the fox.

But the antlers did not ponder the matter deeply.

Because there were more important things to consider.

‘Because the investigator was absent …….’

In a way, it could be said that it was fortunate.

It was regrettable that I had no choice but to miss the meeting, but didn’t it mean that there was no difference even if I came?

At least it didn’t feel like a loss.

There’s just one thing I can’t stand.

[The lioness is Bjorn Yandel.]

The words the queen said in front of her jewelry the other day.

Of course, it cooled down with the red light coming up, but it was a topic that once emerged as a hot potato at the round table.

Because there were a lot of overlaps without knowing the situation.

Between Susa and Bjorn Yandel.

‘……Well, it’s just a coincidence. The difference between the two is so great that they are the same person.’

First of all, Bjorn Yandel is now a 4th year explorer.

And the first time the lion entered this community was about 20 years ago.

It also cannot be the same person.

But…

‘what the hell is it? This feeling of missing something…’

The antlers glanced at the goblin who was talking to the fox.

“When will Mr. Crescent Moon come?

“It will come when the time is right. But… Mr. Goblin, why does only the Queen call you?”

“Haha… did I?”

After all, it was this guy.

This guy was the first to raise that suspicion at the Round Table.

That he might be the same person as Bjorn Yandel?

If it was death, the reason was that the timing was very unfortunate, but at that time, it was only ridiculed.

“Somehow, the honorific came out by itself… That… The nickname is also a queen…”

He joined the conversation the two of them were having.

“Hey Goblin.”

“……yes?”

“Do you still think that way when you said that Bjorn Yandel might be a lion?”

“Uh… suddenly?”

“Yeah, I’m suddenly curious.”

“Hmm…”

The goblin made a strange expression as if he didn’t understand the point of the question, but he answered anyway.

“No. I don’t think so.”

A very clear voice response.

The deer antlers immediately agreed.

“Is that so…. but the person who was summoned 22 years ago can’t be the same person as him.”

“Yes? Ah… I’m sure that’s the case…”

The antlers tilted their heads at the ambiguous response.

“…Hmm? Could there be another reason besides that?”

“That’s… To begin with, I don’t think Bjorn Yandel is an evil spirit.”

“Oh, was it because of that?”

New news spread across the country that it was a strategic announcement from the royal family that Bjorn Yandel was an evil spirit, but in fact it was not.

Then this reaction makes sense—

“No. That’s for a different reason…”

What? isn’t this also?

The deer antlers gave a glance, hoping for an answer, and the goblin looked at the fox carefully before opening its mouth.

“I can’t say much… Bjorn Yandel isn’t a demon. He can’t be a demon. Yes, one thing is certain.”

After that, the goblin kept his mouth shut as if he would not take any more questions, and he didn’t ask more about the antlers.

‘…Come to think of it, Sven Farab was also part of the expedition.’

Maybe you felt something along the way.

Demons are relatively good at recognizing evil spirits.

We cannot disregard the judgment made from the standpoint of sharing the joys and sorrows in the labyrinth.

‘Then… I guess Bjorn Yandel isn’t really an evil spirit.’

Antlers did not ponder the matter further.

That’s right, it was after the sense that I seemed to already know disappeared before I knew it…

“Everyone must have come first.”

The rest of the members were also arriving, led by Crescent Moon, who arrived fourth and took the first seat.

“It’s nice to see you all today.”

The Queen, who arrived fifth and took the fifth seat.

And…

“Fisit.”

up to the clown.

When everyone except one sat down, the eyes of the remaining people naturally turned to one place.

The more I thought about it, the more ridiculous the situation was.

How can it be that such a large group of people gather together and wait impatiently for one person to arrive?

“Ah, I really want you to come today.”

As if the clown’s wish had been answered, a chuckle came from across the corridor.

Turbuck.

Small footsteps heard in the distance.

As soon as he heard that sound, the antlers involuntarily strained his shoulder muscles.

It was a very strange thing.

Turbuck.

It’s just a normal walking sound.

He hadn’t even been seen from across the hall yet.

Why do I feel so intimidated?

He might have used some sort of killing technique, but he knew better that it wasn’t like that.

Turbuck.

Yes. Those footsteps are nothing special.

Any one of them would make that noise.

But even so, as soon as the sound was heard, everyone

shut up…

Maybe it’s just because you know

Although the sound is normal.

Turbuck.

That the owner of the sound is not.

Turbuck.

Soon the sound of footsteps was heard once more, and finally he arrived.

“You’re welcome—”

The clown stood up and greeted him as if he were his henchman, but he didn’t even look at him as he headed for an empty seat.

And…

“…….”

I sat down and rested my chin without saying anything.

‘……Today I’ll have to be as careful as possible.’

He involuntarily swallowed his saliva.

I didn’t find myself being funny or anything like that.

It’s obviously not just you.

“…….”

I felt this atmosphere.

***

The silence makes you want to turn over and take a nap.

‘Oh, I’m going to die of sleep…’

I sat with my chin resting on my chin and forced myself to hold back the yawn that was about to come out.

Hoo Did you think you should have just skipped today?

Beyond being tired, I feel like I’ll fall asleep if I just close my eyes.

‘Why is it so quiet here today?’

I didn’t even bother to say anything, so I just stayed still until things got going on my own, but for some reason, the silence continued for a long time.

“…….”

Why are they doing this?

Originally, I thought that as soon as I came, I would be asked why I didn’t come the other day.

In the end, I couldn’t stand it and opened my mouth first.

“until when.”

“……?”

“Are you going to be like this?”

“……!!”

Because I think I’m going to die of sleepiness from starting soon.

The goblin quickly responded to the words with such meaning behind them.

“Yes, yes! We have to start with the o’clock! Then, then, today, Mr. Crescent Moon… I think it will work…”

Hmm, I thought the fox would proceed, but he Are you going?

It was unreliable that he stuttered to the end, perhaps because he was nervous, but thanks to him, his gaze moved to the crescent moon, which was the first turn.

“……I should have sat in a different seat.”

Crescent Moon sighed, as if the first turn was burdensome, and soon announced the start of the meeting.

“Then I’ll do it first.”

The information he brought out was about the fairies.

No, should I be more specific about Erwen?

He received the green light with the information that the blood spirit had expressed his intention to leave the pure blood group.

For reference, the Purebloods were like a special unit of the fairies, and Erwen was on vacation for a while.

So, a while ago, I said I would apply for withdrawal.

Tuk-tuk.

So, the first thing is what you already know.

“…The expedition led by Bjorn Yandel was organized with annihilation in mind.”

The deer antlers, who were in second order, brought up the story that the expedition was abandoned and received a red light.

That’s right, the fox, the goblin, and me.

Because it was something I already knew.

In the end, the antlers panicked and tried again…

“…The royal family presented Bjorn Yandel with a victory for his achievements in this expedition.”

The green light came out, but there was no feedback on it.

If it’s normal, ‘Then you’re becoming a baronet, not a baronet? You can even pass it on to your children!’ I would have added a word or two while doing it.

Come to think of it, it was like that during the new moon.

‘The kids are exceptionally quiet today.’

In fact, only we know about the expedition, and the other kids would have been shocked.

The reaction was a bit odd, but nothing important.

I was so tired I didn’t even want to pay attention.

Tuk-tuk.

Anyway, then the second information is also bad?

‘Shouldn’t you have told the fox and the goblin in advance? If it was, the red light would have come on again.’

As I licked my lips with regret, it became the third order. The goblin, whose turn it was, trembled and talked about the main topic.

I thought there would be something about the expedition, but it wasn’t.

Is it because of the ‘watch your mouth’ that the fox asked you to do?

Well, I think it’s okay to disclose information that will be helpful to us…

‘It’s the church’s internal circumstances that I’m not particularly interested in…’

This was also a characteristic of goblins.

Occasionally important information comes out, but generally the quality of the information spit out is low.

However, the turn was over because the green light was on.

‘Then the third one is also bad…….’

Something was a little strange today.

Normally, even if the green light is on, it is information that would have raised objections and brought out something else, so why do everyone just stay still?

Tuk-tuk.

I don’t want to leave, so let’s just move on.

For now, goblins can be considered allies.

‘Then it’s the fox’s turn now.’

To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much this time either.

That’s right, like the goblins, he was with me the whole time in the labyrinth…

“………Large clans are planning a collective boycott. Expeditions with special missions without telling them. I must have been dissatisfied with the organization.”

This is what was reported to me while I was in the city.

Although he was kicked out of the clan after his vegetative period, the fox, who had been the vice-captain for a long time, had a knack for accessing various information through a wide network.

Now that information network was being shared with me as well.

‘After all, the fourth piece of information was also useless.’

Please, I hope this next one is different.

Tuk-tuk.

As soon as I moved my gaze to the next queen, our eyes met for a moment.

But was my gaze burdensome?

Swoop.

The Queen, startled, averted her gaze and opened her mouth in an unusually confident voice.

“…GM unlocked him… Baekho Lee’s community ban.”

Apparently, that’s what GM did.

To appeal to the fact that you did a favor I asked for in the past.

Don’t do anything useless, just spit out information.

Tuk-tuk.

Anyway, except for me, it was the content that would receive the green light, so the turn moved on to the next.

“……It’s already me. Fishit.”

Is it because everyone just spit out information this time without chatting or anything like that? The sixth turn came several times faster than the usual tempo.

Huh, wasn’t this guy always the Joker?

Even in a situation where I felt like I was about to die from sleepiness, I did not let go of my expectations and listened with my ears wide open.

But…

“Everyone knows that the dragon slayer, Regal Bagos, is dead…”

Even the information that the guy who was so lucky to see the liver finally spit out was very disappointing.

“They said that Bjorn Yandel got a special mission from the royal family and hid on our side. All of that is a lie.”

Should I say that it’s just a nuisance beyond useless information?

‘Tsk, if this happens, I’ll have to explain to the fox and the goblin later. Because they believed so.’

Anyway, that’s how I feel. Anyway, the clown’s information easily got the green light.

My turn came like that.

“…….”

Eyes gather on me one by one.