My Beloved Dog is the Strongest in Another World

Chapter 851

A guard’s instincts
“I don’t really know about the regularity of monster encounters...”

“I have never been to Bleiyu village before, so I cannot say for certain. But I think we should have seen one, at least... Especially since this can barely be called a road.”

The ground had a beaten path, but it did not seem like it was used that regularly.

There was grass growing, which suggested that it had been some time before a wagon or carriage passed through.

“As this is our first trip, we are taking the most obvious route. But I don’t think people from Bleiyu village would usually pass through here.”

“Ah, so that is why...”

After leaving Ractos, we had gone down the east road and then turned to the south partway. But if you want to go the fastest way, it would have been better to travel diagonally, southeast.

That was likely the way that the villagers went.

“If there is less traffic, then there should be more monsters. As I’m sure the patrolling soldiers do not come here often..”

“Could it just be a coincidence that there are no monsters?”

“Of course, it is possible...but...”

“Is there something that is bothering you?”

The sun had started to set, and so we decided to stop and set up camp before it got too dark.

Unlike last time, there were more plants growing here, so the ground was softer. But even then, it was hard for me to hit the stakes for the tent, as I was not used to it.

“There are not many trees here, which means less branches... It is a good thing we brought some wood with us.”

“Well, we will reach the village tomorrow. Perhaps they will share some with us for the return trip.”

“Yes. The food will be poor if we don’t have a fire...”

Yesterday, there had been several trees nearby, but this time, there was only one. And not many dead leaves either.

“Now... How about putting into practice what Nicholas said yesterday, Mr. Takumi?”

“Huh? Me?”

“I think it will do you good. Knowing how to start a fire properly.”

“I see... Very well.”

Phillip brought the remaining firewood along with some branches and leaves, and then he told me to light them up.

I had wanted to test it... But I had not realized it would be so soon...