𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑: 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬

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I, Kyrie・Inori, have become the leader of Abyss Forest.

After helping the adventurers. . . . . ..

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I asked the Griffin, Mrs. Syndulla to gather the forest monsters as much as possible.

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『What’s going on?』『It seems there’s an important message from Holy Demon King-sama.』『Important? What?』『It means it’s important.』『I see, so that’s what it means.』

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Various monsters, big and small, are gathered.

They are the ones I have healed.

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It seems that this is still not everyone.

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『I’m sorry, Kyrie-sama. Those who have not been treated just won’t listen.』

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No, that’s fine.

I’m actually grateful that so many are willing to listen.

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“These are the gracious words from Holy Demon King Kyrie-sama! Everyone, listen carefully!”

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Fenrir, in his Beast Kin form, Mr. Chatura raises his voice.

When it gets quiet, I tell them.

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Good day, everyone.

Some of you may know, I am the leader of this forest, Kyrie・Inori.

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『We know!』『Kyrie-sama~』『Thanks for healing my injury last time.』

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The monster children wave at me.

How adorable.

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『Adorable? What’s that?』『Does it mean cute?』『Are we pretty?』

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Yes, exactly.

『『『Pretty!』』』

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. . . . . .I’ve grown accustomed to having my thoughts read.

There’s nothing I want to hide anyway.

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Now.

The Red Caps may know, but humans. . . . . .adventurers have come to this forest.

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『Adventurers?』『What’s that?』『Human beings?』

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That’s right.

They are carrying weapons.

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They are here to. . . . . .hunt the monsters.

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『Yikes!』『Scary.』『No way.』

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The forest monsters tremble in fear.

Can’t be helped, they feel threatened.

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We will set rules for when adventurers come again.

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『Rules?』『What are rules?』『It’s discipline.』『What’s discipline?』『It means rules.』『I see?』

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The children don’t seem to understand yet.

Speaking in simple terms so the children can understand, I address the parents.

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Rule 1, Do not attack humans

Rule 2, Report to the skyfolks immediately

Rule 3, Let’s all get along

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『Can I say something?』

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Kumakichi-kun’s Okaa-san, Mrs. Kumako raises her hand.

Go ahead.

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『Not attacking humans. . . . . . But they’re coming to kill us for our materials. Are you telling us to die without resisting?』

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That’s not what I mean.

Just don’t attack them unless they attack you first.

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Hmm. . . . . .Mrs. Kumako seems unsatisfied.

Griffin, Mrs. Syndulla spreads his wings.

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『Then, what will we do if they attack us?』

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Don’t worry.

I will use the power of the gods to create a protective barrier for all of you.

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『『『Protective barrier?』』』

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May the children, and their parents live happily, God, please grant me your power.

God answers my prayer.

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The gathered forest monsters are enveloped in a gentle glow.

The light disappears in an instant.

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『What did you do, Kyrie?』

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I have bestowed a barrier upon your bodies.

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『A barrier. . . . . .really?』

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Yes.

I have given you all a barrier that will nullify any attack.

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The monsters seem skeptical, tilting their heads.

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『Everyone! Look, look~!』

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At that moment, Kumakichi-kun calls out from atop Mr. Tree King’s branch.

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『Kumakichi! What are you doing? Get down from there!』

『Oops!』

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Kumakichi-kun jumps from a considerable height.

Don’t worry, he’ll be fine from that height.

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The moment Kumakichi-kun hits the ground, he bounces with a “poyo~n” sound.

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『Wow! Awesome! It doesn’t hurt at all!』

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The griffin child Guu-chan and the slime Sura-chan also jump from the branches.

Both bounce with a “poyoyon” sound and fall to the ground.

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『Don’t worry me like that, you fool!』

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Mrs. Kumako hits Kumakichi-kun on the head.

Thump.

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『Ouch. Wait, huh? The barrier isn’t activating?』

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The barrier only activates automatically when there are external stimuli that deeply hurt the person, like hostility, malice, or murderous intent.

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『『『????』』』

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In other words, the barrier only activates when you think it’s dangerous.

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『『『I see~!』』』

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It seems the children understand.

The parents are also nodding with relief.

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Huh? Mr. Tree King, what’s wrong?

You’re sweating on your forehead?

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『Er, no. . . . . .Holy Demon King-sama. Haven’t you realized. . . . . .You’re using extraordinary magic?』

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Magic?

No, it’s a miracle from God. . . . . .

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『That’s a barrier magic. Barriers are very advanced and cannot be used by ordinary users. Moreover, giving complex commands to automatically turn the barrier ON and OFF is normally impossible. Once activated, it stays activated. The barrier won’t disappear until the magic wears off. That’s common sense.』

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Even if you say that’s common sense. . . . . .

To me, that’s how barriers work.

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First of all, this barrier is not magic, but a miracle bestowed by God, not magic. It’s something different, so it’s natural that the effects are different.

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『I, Is that so. . . . . .?』

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Anyway, with this barrier, there’s no problem even if we’re attacked.

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『Does the barrier never wear off?』

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It’s okay, Mrs. Kumako.

As long as we are in this forest, the barrier I’ve created will remain active permanently.

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『What did you sayyyyyyyyyyyy?!』

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Again?

What’s wrong, Mr. Tree King?

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『H, Hey, I’ve never heard of a barrier lasting semi-permanently! What do you mean?!』

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What do I mean? It’s just that the barrier continues as long as I’m within a certain range.

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『I can’t believe it! Barrier magic disappears after a certain time, and when the magic supply is cut off, that’s common sense!』

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Sigh. . . . . .

Well, that might be the case with magic, but this is a miracle from God.

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『No, no! That’s magic! It’s magic!!! You using it is amazingggg!』

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. . . . . .I don’t want to deny others, but calling God’s miracle a saint’s power and misunderstanding it like that, I’d like you to stop.

This is only borrowing the power of God.

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The amazing one is God.

OK?

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『『『OK, OK! Probably!』』』

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Well, anyway, with this, the policy of the forest is decided.

Now all that’s left is for the people living here to work hard and be happy.