I rushed quickly to the location where the giant was. I am also excited about seeing some giants as I have not seen one. And it won't be a bad thing if it become my servant.
We made our way through the woods and then into the swamp. After going through the swamp, there was a huge rock formation, making it look like a valley. There are also small streams that make me feel this way.
As soon as we got near the location, a giant figure emerged from the light. There was a grotesque, human-looking, enormous creature. It was wearing enough ragged cloth to cover its genitals. Also, the air seems to become heavy as it breathes.
This is giant? It is what I expected. Much uglier than the titans in some anime I watched back in days. Anyways!
Their appearance is similar to that of humans, but in a dirty way, I suppose. Their skin is dry, and they only walk around in bare feet.
Although it was only one, maybe finding another gender wouldn't be so bad.
"/What are you?! There! My prey! How dare you hide them from me, human?!/" The giant talked in a deep, slow voice.
There were some words that confused me. Prey? Was he preying on these monsters? I guess he is a prideful creature that sees these strong monsters as his prey.
Nonetheless, I felt that it was unacceptable for him to say it. It's starting to irritate me. Now, let's fix this attitude of him.
"You are a strong giant. However, I have a deal with you. If you surrender right away, I won't hurt you. But if you become stubborn, I can't promise you safety."
The giant let out a snicker before lowering his stance and looking at us from above.
"/Do you think that I will follow you? You're just a puny weak creature, human!/"
Hah... So he didn't want to surrender immediately. Then he is worth being a servant because he believes in himself. But, let's do it the right way. I don't like it on my team.
"My monsters. This one is for me." I said before jumping and giving an uppercut to the giant.
*spack*
The sound of impact echoed as I used my flight skills to defy gravity.
"/H-how dare y-you!/" A loud growl escaped from the huge mouth. The trees behind were almost unrooted from the ground because of the force the giant made.
As I floated in the air, I fought the force. And I admit it, it was a strong attack. It even took a digit on my HP, but it wasn't enough, really.
What should I give this monster? Since I started grinding earlier, I've really grown into a powerful person.
< Consecutive Punch >
I threw several punches into the air, creating enough pressure to hit him with them.
I'd like to finish this as soon as possible. The sun is giving me a sign of setting. The light has changed to an orange hue.
Let's waste the fun. I can't embarrass myself in front of Rena. I'll just use my sword.
I opened my inventory and pulled out a sword in a variety of colors. As its aura thickened the air and created pressure, the sword glowed in different colors.
I swung the sword upwards, making the surrounding receive a scar as the slash from a distance marked the ground.
"You are really a strong creature as you survived my punches. Do you feel anything about surrendering?"
"/N-no way! I w-will get my prey!/"
Tsk! It is really getting late. Let's just forget about other matters. I'll just take 4 monster kinds and forget about completing the quest.
I appeared in the face of the giant and gave him a direct consecutive punch. Let's see if he feels nothing about surrendering.
"Now. Don't you feel about surrendering?"
"/T-theres no way I'll surrender to you!/"
I unleash another series of punches on my enraged face. This will not kill him, but it will deplete a significant portion of his health. I'm not going to let this prey get away.
After minutes of a brawl, particularly a one-sided brawl, the giant let out a groan and took a seat, holding up his injuries.
"/Please... forgi... give... me... I will... fo... follow you.../"
"Nice. Then I'll name you Gantes, from the Greek word gigantes."
"/Thank... you... Master./" Then he passed out. A symbol emerged from his forehead.
'That was only 4 kinds... Where would I get the other one? Sighs... let's forget about it and move my way going back home.'
[Hanzel, I can sense another creature 300 meters from the giant's back.]
'What? Really? Thank you, Tema!'
That was really helpful of Tema. I thought that she wouldn't help me anymore.
[If it's for you. It's okay.]
I suddenly stopped and let out a question.
"Wh-what d-do you mean? D-don't be s-stupid."
[Haha. Dumbass, start moving. You are such an idiot. In this situation, even attempting to imitate embarrassing behavior is inappropriate.
I guess I was caught. I was attempting to act like a tsundere from most manga and anime. I failed somehow, unfortunately. Sighs... my human interests are really coming back since I have a body of a human. I was not like this when I was still a monster.
I just shook my head and continued to move, leaving my monsters behind me. Well, it's not like leaving, just letting them take a rest.
The woods are starting to form again as I am getting near the location.
I got to the location where Tema told me and saw small-looking giants, but instead, their skins were blue-greyish. Their nose were round and they have a bulky physique.
There are also a pair of creature and there are kids beside them. Are they family? Perhaps they are, and it wouldn't hurt to investigate.
"/What are you doing here?/" I inquired about the monster's language, just in case they didn't understand human.
They were startled and taken aback at my sudden greeting. I guess it was me who was floating, which made it more surprising and intimidating.
Their bodies were clearly trembling and they had teary eyes. However, despite their actions, the biggest male stood up.
"/We are hiding from the giant. Please don't sell us out!/" He plead.
I see. They were really hiding. That giant was stupid to not notice their presence.
'What kind of creatures are they, Tema? They're not registered on my garbage brain.' And that wasn't a sarcastic remark. It was me who was trash talking this body's brain.
[They are trolls. A small subspecies of giants, however, they are also strong despite of being only a subspecies.]
As a result, they are at the bottom of the giants' hierarchy. It's reasonable to see them quivering in fear.
"Can you understand me?"
"/Yes./"
"Then, don't worry. That giant became my servant. Do you mind becoming one of my servants?"
"/Why would you want us become your servant if you manage to get a giant?/"
He's quite astute, isn't he? He almost outsmarted me.
"It's because I'm collecting 5 different kinds of monsters to live in my forest. And I would appreciate it if you immigrated there."
"/What? Do you really mind it? Even were monsters? I know that you are just a human, but... a human that flies is way stronger than others./"
"You are smart. It's making me more to recruit you."
"/Thank you. We would like to be under your wing./"
Nice! So it was a successful hunt. This is really going to be easy.
I let them follow me and meet with the other monsters. Before naming them, I made them my familiar and a symbol emerged from their foreheads.
"The mother will be Haha, and the father will be Chichi. They're both Japanese, a mother and a father. Live up to that name."
"/Yes!"
"By the way, I will go home alone. You can take a rest, then follow my scent. Maybe in 30 minutes, follow me so that I can have you help me."
"/Yes, Master!/"
"Rooo!/Raaa!"
"Kiii!"
I said my goodbyes, then I dashed through the air in the direction of Florencia.
The sun was finally setting and it was getting dark. It was fortunate for me that they possessed extra senses, particularly the snake. I can save my time by not waiting for them.
In just half an hour, I reached the walls of Florencia. I landed in front of the gate as I felt tired on this trip.
They greeted me as soon as I started walking through the streets. They were warm, somehow. They were not prejudiced against me in any way.
By making the tyrant Lord surrender, they started accepting me and found a reason for my actions. In some ways, that was advantageous to them.
In reality, I also want them to feel blessed and see fairness towards the world. I can't let people feel unjust once more. Not in this world.
At first, I was surprised, of course. Who would show acceptance to a monster, especially a goblin king? My first 2 weeks here were somewhat challenging for me.
I may have enraged them in small ways by killing their family members throughout the war, but I didn't kill the innocent and non-hostile ones. They accepted me because of that reason.
I made my way to the mansion, where I was greeted by the servants. I merely gave them a nod and walked out the door to my room.
As soon as I walk into my room, I jump into bed. That was tiring. Who would have guessed that my day would become so exhausting?
I traveled to Rena's hometown in the morning. Then I didn't take my lunch just to grind and capture some monsters. I should probably watch it since I have a human body that seems a little fragile inside.
However, it was not half-bad. I also earned several levels and made 5 kinds of monsters as my servants.
Sighs... I hope that this day will come to an end soon. It's really tiring and making me irritated at my previous self back in Earth.
I was stupid to think that I could do something, and, as a result, I was reincarnated in this world. Making things righteous was my first interest. However...
I was dissatisfied with the world's offers and turned them down. So I searched for the extraordinary, then I immersed myself in fantasies and mythologies.
Despite those things, I received a great blessing. I can do what I want to do. I received companions and gained some trusted servants.
"That wasn't bad."
[Hanzel, you're making a depressed face. What's the matter?]
I sighed and spoke. "That was just tiring Tema. Maybe if you were just a regular person, I'd have someone who really knew who I was. I want to finish this and enjoy this world."
[Don't worry, Hanzel. You have companions right now. Also, a love interest like Rena.]
"There you are again with that teasing. Can you at least stop that. You are spoiling our friendship."
[My bad.]
Seconds later, a knock emerged from behind the door.
"Come in."
Lucy greeted my eyes. She was dressed in the same way as her clothes, exposing most of her human-looking skin. She's also that sensitive, huh.
"My Lord, the banquet is almost ready. Would you like to test the food?"
"No. It's okay. Yosh!" I stood up. "I will fetch Rena. I will make my way to Hinayowai, the newly invaded land."
"Yes, my... lord."
"Huh?" I was perplexed at the sudden halt of Lucy's words.
"Nothing, My Lord. Please have a safe journey."
"I see... Then I'll head out."
I didn't bother with it. I left Lucy in my room and immediately went out of the mansion. I flew back to Hinayowai, then increased my speed to maximum.
After I saw the Hinayowai structure, I felt a rumbling sound from my back. Because of my curiosity, I peeked a little and was surprised at what I saw.
Monsters were chasing me and, most of all, they were my servants. The monsters I just caught earlier.
That was fast. I thought I left them for 30 minutes. Did it just take them minutes to come here?
Rabbits are normally very agile, so I can see them clearly in front of me. After them was the snake, Asclepius. Third in the line were the trolls who were... rolling? Can they endure the diziness? And the last were the rhino monsters and the giant, Gantes.
They appeared to be hurrying. Are they really that eager to serve me? They are devoted servants.
"Master, we are here."
I see. Then, I'll just have them come with me... However, it would be bad to see them over populated.
Then... I will just leave them in the forest for the mean time and visit them again tomorrow.
"I will just visit you tomorrow. For the time being, get to that forest," I said, pointing to the forest where I wanted them to live. "And make yourself adapt to it. You can also make your own environment, if you can."
I received a response from them and saw them continue to move to the forest. They were hard-working. Are they really overjoyed to have me as their master? I'm getting excited about the idea. I think that they surrender themselves because they recognize me as their master.
Well, that was stupid of me. Of course, they recognized me as their master, whether out of fear or love. It won't bother me anyways.
I kept moving until I came to a halt at the Gate. I saw some working tiger kins and monster fixing the wall. The captured humans didn't even bother to disobey them at work.
Sighs... I will just visit them some time. Tomorrow, it's either visit the monsters or announce the establishment of my nation.
I have to focus on fetching Rena right now.
I entered the Gate and noticed my surrounding changed from plains to arena. There were still spider monsters here.
The spiders greeted me with a screech and made a path.
The night was just starting, but Rena made it elegant. She was wearing a different dress from earlier. Right now, it's a dark gown with the same features as before.
"Are you sure you're a gamer? It felt like you were a model to me." I greeted her with unusual words.
"Y-your Majesty? Haha. Please disregard this body; it is the epitome of beauty."
"Nah. It really just suits you. You look amazing."
"Thank you."
I offered Rena my left hand and supported her by stepping down the stairs.
"Eh... I would like to suggest you carry some mounts. There's really a distance between Hinayowai and Florencia."
"Don't worry, there will be one from my children." Wow... she glows more because of the light coming from her mansion.
I smiled at her as we pass through the Gate.
Sighs... What am I doing? This is so weird.
As we went to the wide plain of Hinayowai, her children followed us. The people who was working stopped because of the sudden crowd of spider monsters.
Rayas, who was approaching us with a worried look, carried his own weapon.
"Rayas, she's an ally."
"I know, My Lord. I carried my sword as a greeting to the newest ally of our Lord."
Ah! I looked like stupid there.
I faced Rena and introduced Rayas. "Rena, this is Rayas, the leader of tiger kins who promised their loyalty to me."
"I see... I am Rena, the Mother of Arachnes."
Rayas kneel his one knee and his sword on the ground. "I welcome you, the first Heavenly Demon General of our Lord, Demon Lord Lucifarge." He uttered.
I'm not really a demon lord, but it's okay to be recognized as one. It depends on the subject or individual.
"Thank you for the greetings."
"Let's go, Rena. Then, Rayas, prepare your closest men, we will have a banquet. Leave the other men with boze from the barracks. They deserve some celebrations too."
"Yes, My Lord. Thank you for your kindness."
"Yeah. Now, Rena, should you mount on the fourth evolution?"
"Ah! Yes." She produced a thread to easily mount it on the back of the giant spider.
"Rayas. Follow us afterwards."
"Yes, My Lord!"
It's really repetitive to hear them call me 'My Lord'. Maybe I should let them call me some familiar name, like Lucifarge-sama. It would be the best, no? Some light novels instruct their closest servants to behave in this manner.
After the talks, we started our venture. Olivia was on her back, following the spider that Rena was riding on.
I observed the area and noticed that, despite the light produced by the moon, the area was obviously dark.
'Tema, can I still create a magic for a light?'
[Yes. You can, by simply applying mana to your imagination and materialize it.]
Hah... that was still applicable, thankfully.
I imagine the light on a ball while closing my eyes. I injected some of my MP and started materializing the light.
"That was nice of you, Your Majesty."
"Ugh. Please stop the majesty thing. Just call me Hanzel."
"Hanzel? Was it your previous name?"
"Yes."
[Hm... That was smooth, Hanzel.]
Please stop that Tema... I couldn't control myself while looking at her. This favorite body of mine is trash despite its beautiful appearance.