The Peerless Kobold - Chapter 62
From Lucua village, we crossed the Sherna river and headed further north. Returning to the settlement after approximately one week, we headed to the town square with the cat kin craftsmen in tow.
“Wafu, guruao!” (AH, IT’S BOSS!!)
“Vo, gaouoaan?” (They brought someone along again?)
There was a previous encounter with the red-haired mage Muriel, so they were not too surprised with the appearance of the cat people. However, the mothers who just gave birth this spring moved to a corner of the square with their young… It was natural to want to keep the cubs safe, after all.
Still, most of the kobold inhabitants happily greeted us, while some of our gathered brethren felt unaccustomed to Dagger and Lancer’s appearances.
“Wafu, gaua, voooan.” (Huh? Dagger, you changed again.)
“Gauann!” (She’s right!)
“Uruuh, uan? Kuruann!” (Fufu, how is it? Isn’t it great?)
For some reason, the Dagger once again showed off her fluffy tail by wagging it, but… is there any meaning behind it? Similarly, Lancer, whose fur had turned white on her tail and arms, was also attracting the attention of our brethren.
As I nonchalantly looked around the crowded square, I noticed a group of unfamiliar kobolds hanging around from a distance. Buster had also noticed the unfamiliar floppy-eared kobolds, so he approached them and questioned them with a somewhat threatening tone.
“…Guruu, gaoua.” (… I haven’t seen you guys before.)
In response to the inquiry, the largest kobold in their group stepped forward. Even though he was not as large as Buster or Ax, he was still bigger than the average kobold.
“Guoa wauuoan guruauu?” (Are you the Boss that Ax told us about?)
“Guu, garuooau, guruaooonn.” (No, I’m not. The Chief’s over there.)
Following the direction that Buster pointed to, the unfamiliar group went and knelt in front of me. With his head hanging down, the kobold from earlier stated his purpose.
“… gauru guoaann, gurua.” (… We would like to join your pack, Boss.)
“Garuuaoh.” (Please let us join you.)
(… So there are seven all in all.)
Well, it’s not like the settlement’s inhabitants are at a point where we can’t accommodate them, and this huge guy could also be a valuable fighting asset.
“Wonn, kuruuaon.” (Alright, I’ll take you guys in.)
The large, floppy-eared kobold looked up and met my gaze after I gave them my consent.
“… Gurua, garuo wauua waoaaan varuowaaan.” (… Boss, I would also like to be bestowed with a name like Ax and Blazer.)
“Gaou, kuruou?” (What is your weapon?)
“Guo, guorugaaah” (My fists. I fight with my fists.)
As he said so, he raised his powerful-looking fists in front of him.
“Gau, guua gaou gauaruh!!” (Very well, henceforth, you shall be known as Knuckle!!)
“Gauaru…” (Knuckle…)
The large, floppy-eared Kobold repeated his name in a whisper as if to make sure.
Name: Knuckle (Male)
Race: Kobold
Rank: Kobold Striker
Skill: Increased Arm Strength (Small/ Constant), Increased Leg Strength(Small/ Constant), Increased Reaction Speed (Small/Constant)
Title: Dog Fighter
Weapon: Right Arm, Right Leg (Main), Left Arm, Left Leg (Auxiliary)
Armament: Straw Skirt
“Waooonn, gauaru.” (I’m counting on you from now on, Knuckle.)
“Wafuh!” (Yes!!)
Just as our conversation came to an end, Ax emerged from the trees with his battle axe in one hand and the shield on his back. His fur was dripping wet and behind him, several parent-and-child kobolds who were in the same state followed… From the looks of it, he probably accompanied them to bathe in the river.
Since various animals and monsters also gather in the shallows in search of water, a suitable guard to keep them company is necessary if they play in the water longer. I lightly waved to my big, blue childhood friend who was fulfilling that role.
