Posehay. They are rabbit-beastmen with black or gray ears. If we were to describe their characteristics in one word, it would be "family".
Their sense of family is strong. Therefore, they are proud of their ironclad cooperation. Most of the skills they have acquired are based on the awareness of "protecting family".
For example, the art of shifting. It is the first essential skill that a Posehai learns, along with the "Thought" skill, to rush to the rescue as soon as possible when they sense that their friends are in danger.
All of their major skills, such as "recovery magic," "illusion," "medicine man," and "blacksmith," were acquired to protect their families and clans.
The Poseghai, however, were always second or third best. Their consciousness was always "for themselves" and "what they need", so the skills and techniques they used were limited in their versatility.
For this reason, they were behind the dwarves in blacksmithing and other manufacturing and casting skills, and despite the fact that they produced many excellent medicines, even for apothecaries, there were many medicines that were deleterious or poisonous to other humans and beasts.
Minhit, the head of Posehay, was not happy about this. The Posehay's technology, medicine, pharmacy, and magic are superior to anything else. In fact, they had saved many lives of the Posehai clan. Why don't the other races see this? Why do they support what the dwarves and other races have created? I kept asking myself the same question.
The answer Minnitz came up with was that the Poseidonians would go to countries all over the world to show their technology and power in order to increase their prestige. However, there was a limit to their number. Therefore, they formed a group of about 10 people and started to enhance the reputation of Posehay by moving around the world in groups.
Originally, they had the skills of "transference" and "thought", and due to the smoothness of their movement and information exchange, they quickly achieved success in many countries. They were very much mistaken, but at any rate, they renewed their recognition that their technology was the best in the world.
But still, at the mention of the name "Posehay," all countries were averse to them." The image of "Posehay = double-edged sword" was deep-rooted.
Minnitz became impatient. Why are we not supported when we are achieving results all over the world? I don't know why. I keep asking myself the same question, but I can't find the answer. I even began to think that humans and other beasts must be stupid.
Then I was brought information about the "Great Demon King's resurrection" in the Kingdom of Juka.
The world-famous Juka Kingdom, the home of the great Juka Castle, was turned into a rock in an instant, and nearly 100,000 elite members of the kingdom's army were killed in an instant.
Minhitu was thrilled. If he could get to the Daimon quickly enough, he would be able to outmaneuver the dwarves and other races. They would show him their skills and knowledge. I am sure that the Great Satan intends to destroy the dwarves and humans. Before he does, let's destroy the races that stand in our way. I am sure he will be pleased. Even if the Great Demon King has no intention of doing so, we will be the best in the world when the time comes. Two birds with one stone.
Minoru thought of destroying the race that might be a hindrance to the Great Demon Lord first. However, Mini-itsu unexpectedly suffered a serious injury. When he failed to dispose of his slaves, who were not expected to grow, and when he went to join them, a mysterious man killed all his men, including Mihiji and Lyonna, who were his one arm.
Seeing the man's strength, Minhije instinctively chose to flee. This is an impossible and unthinkable act for Posehay, who values his family above all else. Perhaps it was the price he had to pay for this, but he was not able to escape. He lost one ear and suffered severe burns on the left side of his body.
Although Minhitu had abandoned his men and was no longer able to work as a chief, Posehay and the others did not blame him. Rather, they did not want any more deaths in the family.
Although the actual leadership of the family as chief was given to another promising young Posehay, Minhit continued to exert his influence as a counselor. However, he wanted to clear his name once again. His plan was to exterminate the Dwarves.
The Duchy of Niza, the land of the Dwarves, was a very difficult country to enter. The Dwarves were originally highly skilled. And their products are versatile enough to be used by any race. There was no room for the Poseidonians.
However, Recolnai and his team of self-proclaimed scientists succeeded in winning over the Dwarf King, and were even given a laboratory in the royal palace. Recolnai and his team had determined that the polluted and smelly water in the duchy was hazardous to their health, and they had simply developed a chemical to purify the water, which received an unexpectedly positive response.
Minnitz and the other Poseidonians, such as Lekolnai, mocked the low level of the Dwarves. They wondered how they could be so pleased with the mere act of purifying water. The dwarves were no longer his enemies. Deer were damaging the crops.
The Poseidonians saw this as an opportunity. If the deer devoured all the crops, the dwarves would naturally perish. Moreover, the king and all the royalty are ill. All we can do is stand by and watch. Those who flee the country should be dealt with before they leave. It seemed as if it was only a matter of time before the Duchy of Niza fell apart.
At that time, the Marquis of Berthaam was dispatched as an envoy from our ally, the Empire of Heedata. Barsaam is the man who is rumored to have restored the imperial city of Krumfal from the devastation. Recolnais was impatient. Bertham must not be allowed to restore Niza. If there was any chance of success, he was determined to eliminate it as soon as possible.
But, contrary to our expectations, all of Batham's measures failed. He succeeded in sending Batham back to his country. The princess Considine, ignoring the king's order, went to attack the deer, but she was eliminated without any problem. Everything was going well. Until we received a signal from the Recolnais for immediate assistance.
The report said that they were surrounded by hundreds of deer. Posehay's fighting ability is basically low. Therefore, it took a large number of men to deal with a large number of beasts. Minhit sent a message to all the members of his clan, ordering them to rescue the Recolnai, and then he himself was transferred there.
"You guys are full of mistakes, aren't you?
"Gghhhh..."
The big rabbit tries desperately to move its body, but it can't because its arms and legs have been amputated and it is trapped in my warding. All he can do is groan.
"First of all, there is no Daimajo. You are completely missing the point.
The big bunny stops moaning and his dim eyes open.
"And your biggest mistake is that you think everything you do is for your own good. You will never be able to defeat the dwarves.
"You don't know what you're talking about!
"You believed that your technology and knowledge were the best in the world, and you were frustrated that you were not recognized as such. Am I wrong?"
"..."
"And then they scattered around the world to make their power known. We have made a difference, but the public's opinion of us has not improved. I thought that the people of the world were fools who didn't know what they were capable of. Then the Great Demon King appeared. They decided to show the Daimajo what they could do to gain recognition. And the killing of the Dwarves was designed to raise your reputation in your family, wasn't it, you stupid rabbit?"
"Well... that's not..."
I can see that the other Poseidonians who are trapped in the wards are upset. I don't pay attention to them and continue to speak.
"In the end, you and you Poseidonians only think of yourselves, and that's why you come up with such a stupid idea. Why don't you try to help other people? The best in the world or whatever it is, is something that people evaluate. If people don't appreciate it, it's your fault. Don't blame others for what doesn't work.
"Ki-ki-you~!"
"If it doesn't work, it's because you're thinking and acting wrong. When it works, it works in one shot. You didn't realize that, and you made the same mistakes over and over again, and that's why you've lost so much of your precious family."
"..."
Big Posehai is shaking. He seems to be crying.
"Let me tell you the difference between you Poseidonians and dwarves. It's whether or not you're thinking about what's good for people. Dwarves make things to suit all races of men and beasts for maximum effect. That is what they are valued for. It's a pity, though, because they had several chances, but they never noticed them. I guess it's your insensitivity that keeps you from being the best in the world."
I turn around and address the detained Poseidonians.
"Your thinking and actions have been wrong, and that is why you are in the situation you are in now. To improve this situation, you must change your way of thinking and behavior. That is, if you are still alive."
The faces of the Poseidonians are distorted. I turn to the big Posehai again.
"By the way, that's the water that Recolnai developed, right? You guys seem to think it's a great success, but you're mistaken. It's a hell of a thing, that thing. We must speak of this in front of the Dwarf King. Now... You'll come with me, won't you?"
"Pfft, pfft ... no use. I'm about to die."
What?
"In exchange for my life, I took a potion that maximized my abilities. Recolnay has also taken a potion that will completely destroy his mind and he will die without pain or fear.
"Could it be that the drug you took was...?"
"Yes. A modified version of the one I had Meilias develop. But no. It doesn't matter if we lose. Come to think of it, the drug that Meilias' parents developed was close to being good, but it didn't work. It would have had to be modified by us to be effective. Well, we made the drug so strong that the weaker children had to die..."
"Nuh-uh!"
He slices a big Posehai in half with his Holy Sword. He then goes under the laughing Recolnay and cuts him in half as well. I look up and see Utonica staring blankly into the sky. I slowly approach her and silently cut off her head.
"That's a very wrong way to think, you idiot!
With that, I sheathe my sword. It was already dusk.