Overlord (WN) - Chapter 83

Chapter 83

Gaiden: Do Your Best Enri-san! Part 4

Translator: Frostfire10

Editor: Greenfish

　After two days, the wall of Carne Village where Enri was born came into sight . Seeing it’s large and thick shadow made one think that it was a strong iron wall, but Enri could not help but to think that it was inferior to E-Rantel’s .

“Yes we can finally see it . ”

　Someone spoke to Enri . It was the goblin riding the carriage .

　The reason for the goblin who should not be there being there was simple .

　Enri was not the only one who went to E-Rantel . She made the trip while being protected by the goblins . Of course, the goblins got off before she entered E-Rantel .

　Of course, not all the goblins were present .

　There were five goblins who went along, including the goblin cleric and one goblin rider .

　The reason why not all of them went was because of the ogres who just became Enri’s subordinates . Since not much time had passed since, their loyalty was questionable . The village could not be left to them alone . Thus more than half of the goblins stayed behind .

“That’s true . Just a bit more . ”

　Even thought they could see the wall of Carne Village, this was grassland with a clear line of sight . There was still quite some distance .

　The carriage continued slowly along the path overgrown with grass .

　How far had they gone? The goblin’s apprehensive voice reached Enri’s ears .

“Enri-no-Nee-san . Look there . ”

“Eh?”

　The goblin next to her pointed outwards . Looking there, Enri saw a covered carriage in the corner of her vision . The carriage dashing through the grasslands was pulled by two black horses . Enri did not know anything about such a carriage . And protecting it were four knights . No, were they knights?

　There were four horses of different colours, red, white, blue and black . Those that rode on top of them hid their faces with hoods, preventing any features from being seen . If one looked at them, they seemed to exude a strange air, but they had a lack of presence .

“What is that… . ”

“… . Have you seen the girl riding it before?”

　Enri squinted and tried to see who was driving the carriage . However there were was quite some distance, she could not tell at all .

“… . I don’t know . ”

“Is that so… . We’ll hide for a bit . ”

“Ah, yes, please do . ”

　Of course, even though they were hiding, there were no hiding spots except inside the carriage . The most they could do was move the stuff the villagers used, like new cloths, and other luggage that had piled up . The rider on his wolf separated from the carriage, stopped running, and crouched down in the grass .

　As they were doing this, that unfamiliar carriage seemed to have noticed Enri, changed directions and headed for them .

　Unease welled up in Enri’s chest . However that unease immediately disappeared . The person driving the carriage was a woman . She had recognised that face .

“Lupusregina-san!”

“Cheeze . Enri-san . ”

　The woman who was controlling the carriage that came up to them was a maid of Ainz, and a shining beauty at that . Enri greeted Lupusregina . In contrast to the dirt path that Enri was travelling on, Lupusregina’s carriage was running through the grass .

　The difference between the two was overwhelming .

　That difference was due to the different in the number, and quality of the horses .

“… . That is an amazing horse . ”

“? That certainly may be so . It is an Iron Horse Golem of Ainz-sama’s . ”

　Iron Horse Golems .

　The giant horses covered in full plate barding were the same nonliving creatures as the stone golems in Enri’s village . Since they had a strong body and armour, such horses could charge straight into the enemy ranks, but they did not have much firepower .

　Hearing that they were golems, Enri recalled the strength of the stone golems . If one had two of such horses, they could easily dash through the grasslands . Even if it would cause the blown away grass to stick to the carriage wheels .

　Enri looked between the horse and the covered carriage . By then, the goblin felt that there was no need to hide and returned to Enri’s side .

“It has been a while, Lupusregina-san . ”

“Oh! Isn’t it goblin-san, cheeze . ”

“I will ask in place of Enri-no-Nee-san, but what happened today?”

“Nee-san… . ?” Lupusregina’s gaze fluttered . “Ah, I came to deliver stuff Enri-san asked for . ”

“Already?”

　Enri was surprised . She then sighed in relief . She felt that it was right to go sell the herbs .

“Eh, I thought faster was better . Also Ainz-sama said to give it to you quickly . ”

　Enri squinted as if Lupusregina’s smiling face was blinding . She even thought to herself that she should stop making that smile that was as bright as the sun .

　Ever since Ainz brought the stone golems, most of the villagers treated Lupusregina as a friend . Thus Enri had some interactions with her . Enri felt that she could be called a friend .

“Then, will you be going to the village?”

“Yup . ”

“Then, are you coming with them?”

　At the end of Enri’s gaze, were four knights mounting four different coloured horses a distance away .

“Ah, I intend to have them wait here . ”

“Eh? Are they not Lupusregina-san’s acquaintances? I do not mind if they come with you . ”

“No, rather than acquaintances… . They are guards, guards . They are my immediate guards created by Ainz-sama . They are stronger than me . ”

　Enri did not know how strong Lupusregina was, but she knew that the goblins could not touch her . Thus how strong were the four knights on the hill . And how strong was the great magic caster Ainz who could create them .

“Are they about as strong as the Death Knight?”

　For just an instant, Lupusregina made a shocked face and then smiled broadly .

“That’s true . They’re about there . ”

“Hmm, is that so . ”

　Excluding Ainz, the strongest thing Enri knew was the Death Knight, so it was natural to bring it up . Enri also did not know how strong Lupusregina was either .

“But, the earlier thing, we can’t do that . If we bring them near the village everyone will be scared . ”

“That may be true . ”

　While thinking about what would happen, Enri agreed .

　Due to the fact that the villagers were used to seeing monsters like goblins and ogres, she felt that they would be fine . However it would be true that they would panic . She did not want to cause pandemonium . They even came from the other side (of the main gate) .

“Umm then, I want to pass you some things, can you tell me if there is a place that is spacious but not easily visible?”

“How about inside my house?”

“Ah . ” Lupusregina pointed at the covered carriage . “Magic weapons and armour will change shape based on the wearer, but normal armour needs some adjustments . There are blacksmiths inside . I don’t want them to be seen by the villagers . ”

“Is that so… . ”

　As they were hidden inside the covered carriage, Enri made an audible gulp as she wondered who was inside .

“Then I think you can use our house . ”

“Ah, that’s true . Goblin-san’s house is quite large . ”

“Is that so? Then please lead me there . ”

“Of course . Then shall I head there first?”

“Ah, are you flying over there?”

“… . Please spare me that . I cannot go that fast, and if I fall I will get hurt . ”

“Well that’s true . Then we’ll head there first, Enri-san . ”

“Yes . Understood . ”

　Handing over the things the villagers asked for, Enri arrived at the building the goblins were staying in, about thirty minutes after Lupusregina .

　Since the ogres were their subordinates, the goblins had enlarged their quarters, thus becoming the largest building in the village . Since they designed it so that the ogres could rampage with no consequences, rather than a house it felt like a rectangular box .

　As Enri moved closer, the goblins sitting next to the door so large that even an ogre could pass through frantically stood up .

“Enri-no-Nee-san! Welcome back!”

“Welcome back!”

　At the loud greeting, Enri silently bowed her head .

　Enri felt herself blush . It was honestly very embarrassing and she wanted to do something about it, but neither the goblins nor ogres agreed . The goblin leader said that this was necessary for morale, causing Enri to give up .

“Umm, can I come in?”

“Of course, Nee-san!”

　The goblins leaned in to open the door . Since it was at a size that the ogres could pass through, it was quite heavy . Enri could open it, but it would have required quite a bit of effort .

　She entered through the open door .

　The inside was dim . Since the windows were covered, no light could make it in . Goblins and ogres had night vision and thus were not affected by this, but Enri found it difficult to walk .

“Umm… . ”

　Enri groped around for the small stick . Finding it, Enri chanted the keyword .

“Shine . ”

　A white light cleaved open the darkness . It was a magic item that had <Continual Light> cast on it .

　The ones running towards Enri were caught by the light, saw Enri’s face and bowed deeply .

“Welcome back! Nee-san . ”

“Welcome back!”

“Well come back, Ane-san . ”

　Hearing the goblins and the ogres’ voices, Enri bobbed her head and asked .

“Where did Lupusregina-san go?”

“Yes, I’ll lead you . ”

　Guided by the goblin, she walked through the wide room .

　The goblins’ house was split into three— The centre and the wings . One side was the goblins’ quarters and the other was the ogres’ . She was brought to the centre part . Inside there . As she approached it, she felt a stifling heat in the normally cool environment .

“This is?”

“Yes . This is the heat from the working blacksmith that Lupusregina-san brought . ”

　If she focused she could hear the faint sound of hammering . As Enri put away the magic item, the goblin opened the door . As he did, the intensity of the heat multiplied and slammed into Enri’s face .

　Light shone in .

　This was the courtyard of the house, and was where the goblins and ogres swung their swords . There was no problem doing so in the village, but that was not a good thing, and it was dangerous if children were around . Thus they did it here .

　Since it was used for this purpose, most of the goblins and ogres had assembled in this widest area of the house .

“Oi everyone! Nee-san returned! All at once!”

　Matching the goblin leader’s voice—

[Welcome back!]

　Countless deep voices mixed together, forming a noise that reached Enri’s ears .

“Yes, I’m back . ”

　When Enri bowed her head, a beautiful voice reached her ears .

“Made you wait, Enri-no-Nee-san . ”

“Please stop that, Lupusregina-san… . ”

“Ahahaha . No, it suits you, Enri-no-Nee-san . ”

　Being said that it suited her, Enri felt ambivalent, but she decided that it was Lupusregina’s joke and puffed up her cheeks in dissatisfaction .

　Then Enri’s dissatisfaction was blown away by the sound of metal clashing . She looked in the direction of the heat source in surprise .

　Standing there were two flaming creatures wielding hammers . Their bodies were covered in crimson scales, with licks of flame seeping out from the gaps . Their lower halves were that of snakes, and their upper bodies were like lizards .

　The two of them were hammering a breastplate . The place where they touched it would slowly turn red, and they would hit it while it was in that state .

　Enri was enamoured by the sight as she listened to Lupusregina’s explanation .

“They are Salamander Blacksmiths . ”

　They were the blacksmiths that Lupusregina had mentioned earlier, and Enri looked at the monsters in awe .

“… . Anyway, we promised five steel breastplates and five greatswords for the ogres . Six high quality steel machetes for the goblins and thirteen high quality steel chain shirts . All ready . ”

“Thank you very much . ”

　Enri bowed her head, and handed the bag with large amounts of gold coins— Over five kilograms of it, over to Lupusregina .

“I have enough money to pay back the money I received from Ainz-sama . I believe I have collected the proper amount, so please check it . ”

“Wow, certainly . ” Without checking the contents, Lupusregina swung it over her shoulder . And in response to the Enri’s gaze full of emotion, she smiled . “The amount of coin inside… . It’s fine to not care . As long as you returned the money Ainz-sama lent you, it’s fine . ”

　In actuality, if she tried to buy the equipment Lupusregina had brought, the amount Enri had was not enough . It would not have been remotely possible . Enri could only get such equipment due to Ainz’s grace .

　When Enri did her job, Ainz might have been fine with giving her 200 gold coins . However, Ainz was not that generous . He wanted to know if she would get the money herself, or plead with him for it . In that aspect, it was a test .

“Ainz-sama said that as long as you collected 100 gold coins, it would be enough to pass you the equipment . Enri-san . You have passed Ainz-sama’s test . ”

　Taken back by Lupusregina’s sudden change in tone, Enri somehow nodded . Smiling at the small animal-like Enri, Lupusregina’s atmosphere returned to her usual .

“Umm then I shall leave this carriage here . ”

　Lupusregina left the courtyard—

“—Enri-no-Nee-san . ”

　The goblin leader stood in front of Enri with an obedient face . Behind him stood the goblins and ogres .

“Thank you very much for working hard for us!”

[Thank you very much!]

　Words of gratitude were simultaneously thrown at Enri . They then bowed their head together .

“You don’t have thank me that much . ”

　In a frantic, Enri waved her hands in front of her . But then the goblin leader spoke to her with deep gratitude .

“What are you talking about? Having you use the money you risked your life for to equip us… . No matter how much we thank you, it will not be enough . ”

“Really, this is too much . It is normal to prepare equipment for those who fight . ”

　Several of the goblins were about to cry .

　Enri thought that they did not need to feel that grateful . It was natural to support those who fought to the best of one’s abilities . It should be that way as it is thanks to them that the village could be defended .

　The fact that they were that moved made her want to apologise even more .

“We have certainly felt Nee-san’s heart . We shall show you better results with these new weapons!”

[We will show you!]

“Ah… . Hahaha, umm… . Yes, I’ll look forward to it . ”

“Thus, to everyone, I have brought a present . ”

“Lu, Lupusregina-san?!”

　When did she return? Behind Enri was a brightly smiling Lupusregina .

　Next to her was a bare greatsword . The blade shone with a pale white light . It was not reflecting any light, and was in fact radiating it .

　Enri then heard such swords through stories .

“… . Could this be a magic sword?”

“It seems so . It’s not particularly strong, but it is a magic sword . ”

　In response to Enri’s worry, Lupusregina’s response was clear . This conversation proved that their perceptions of the sword’s value were completely different .

　Enri heard that answer and mumbled .

“We do not have the money to pay for this… . ”

　Even the lowest level of magic weapons were several times more costly than regular weapons . They are not easily bought .

“Ah you don’t have to mind that . Earlier… . Quite a bit earlier, we had the chance to collect a lot of magic items… . Well we adjusted it’s appearance so it’s fine . ”

　She did not understand Lupusregina’s last few words, but basically it was free .

　Enri was confused . There was really no reason for her to not accept it free, except that she could not understand Lupusregina’s goal . There were no such things as free lunches after all .

　However… .

“Thank you very much . Please tell this to Ainz-sama . ”

“Yes . Understood… . However, I don’t mean this in a bad way, but are you rejecting it?”

　It was true that Enri thought about refusing at first . However—

“I heard that there are monsters that can only be defeated with magic weapons . I shall remember this debt and pay it back . ”

“Hmm . Your situational analysis is good… . And you know where to be cautious… . ”

“T, that is not true . It really is just by chance!”

　Lupusregina looked seriously at the blushing Enri, and spoke in a voice that no one could hear .

“As expected of Ainz-sama . His evaluation of people is perfect… . She is not just a simple girl, I should raise my evaluation of her . ”