Now that Leo had defeated all of the orcs that were around the village entrance, Mr. Hannes rushed towards me.
I was relieved to see that he was unharmed.
In the meantime, Leo continued to attack the remaining orcs.
Leo really was strong.
“Hahaha. I wasn’t much use, outside of buying a little time. I’m just glad that Leo is here. If you’re going to thank anyone, thank her.”
“Of course, we are very grateful towards Leo. But we are grateful to you as well, Mr. Takumi. We had enough time to prepare, because you stayed here and fought… Besides, I was moved at how desperate you were on our behalf.”
“Now you’re exaggerating. I only fought the orcs that were already right in front of me.”
“No, that’s not true. You bought us plenty of time. Without that…they would have swarmed into the village and caught us off guard.”
“…Well, if it was a help to you, then I am glad.”
While I thought he was saying too much, if my training had allowed me to be of use, then that was good.
I could not claim to have defeated many orcs, but I had been able to slow them down with my light magic.
“Wuff!”
“Oh, Leo. So it’s done?”
“Wuff-wuff.”
“Thank you, good Leo.”
As I spoke with Mr. Hannes, Leo returned after defeating the last orc.
Very good, Leo.
“Thank you, Leo. Thank you so much.”
“Wuff. Wuff-wuff.”
I thanked Leo while petting her thoroughly.
While there was still a sharp pain in my head, it wasn’t too bad now, and I could move just fine.
Leo wagged her tail happily and looked very pleased to be petted.
“Still, why are you here, Leo? Didn’t you go back with Phillip?”