Chapter 23.1 - Magic Swordsman and Black Organization [6] – part 1 (1/2)

Magic Swordsman and Black Organization [6] – part 1

The burning Daido Firm.

There was already a fierce battle ongoing inside.

「ZUEEEEE!」

「Gaha…」

The private soldiers who immediately rushed into the Daido Firm without hesitation – were quite skilled.

With their brilliant swordsmanship, they cut down the group of black cloaks one after another and runs up the building.

Judging from his movements, it seems that the Five Wealthy Merchants are on the seventh floor; the top floor.

「Ria, Rose, we’re going too!」

「Yeah!」

「Un!」

As we proceeded to the top floor together with the reliable private soldiers, they suddenly stopped on the sixth floor.

「Gaha…」

「Impossible…!?」

「I can’t… hit…!?」

The skilled private soldiers were felled one after another by a single swordsman clad in black.

「……No, No, No! It’s too crunchy! Entertain me more and more and more! Aha-ahaha-hahahahaha! 」

The black swordsman began to laugh like mad as he trampled on the fallen soldiers.

(……He’s dangerous.)

When I readied the sword in front my chest, increasing my guard,

「……!? Is it possible!? Maybe… Maybe… Maybe…!? You’re Allen!?」

「!?」

He called my name with a cheerful voice and distorted grin.

「That reaction! I was right! Un, Un, there’s no way I’d mistake you! Aha… I finally got to see you!」

While clapping both hands together, he shook his shoulder happily.

「…Who are you?」

I don’t remember such a strange person among my acquaintances.

「Ah, you’re so terrible…! Even though we loved each other so intensely, you had forgotten all about me…」

I had no idea what he’s talking about, but…

It was obvious that he was obsessed with me.

(I have no choice but to do it…)

And when I hardened my resolve,

「Allen, you go ahead to the Five Wealthy Merchants first!」

「Leave this to us…!」

Ria and Rose took a step forward with their sword ready.

「We can take care of this guy with the two of us!」

「No problem. Leave this to us.」

「…Understood.」

If they say so, I’m sure they’ll be all right.

I left the place assuredly and rushed to the seventh floor where the Five Wealthy Merchants were waiting.

「Aa!? Wait, Allen!」

「Your opponent…」

「Will be us!」

Then I ran up the stairs and swung opened the room labeled VIP room.

At that moment,

「Hi-hiiiiii!?」

「P-Please spare my life…!」

「I have a lot of m-m-m-money! I’ll give you whatever you want!」three of the Five Wealthy Merchant said, with trembling voices.

They most likely mistook me for one of the assailants.

Well, it’s no wonder.

(But… the other two are sitting without any hint of fear…)

When I glanced up – the two people sitting on a luxurious chair in the middle of the room, turned a sharp gaze at me.

One was a man with a large scar running across his left eye.

The other was a beautiful red hair woman…… I felt like I’ve seen this person somewhere, but now was not the time for that.

First of all, I have to remove the vigilance of the Five Wealthy Merchants towards me, and escape from this building at once.

「I am Magic Swordsman Allen-Rodore. I have come to rescue you all.」

At that moment, fear faded from their eyes.

But, of course, they do not completely trust me.

That’s why I uttered a strong『threat』that would rewrite their suspicion.

「As you already know, there was an explosive in this building. And that’s not necessarily the only one. There’s a possibility that something even bigger might still be hidden! And – it might be closer than you imagine!」

The mysterious group planted explosives in this building without being found by anyone.

(And surely if they wanted, they could have blown up this whole building. Nevertheless, they planted an explosion that was of mild power.)

It was clear from this, that the purpose of these men was not the elimination of the Five Wealthy Merchants – but『kidnapping』.

Five Wealthy Merchants far surpass the directors of the Five Academy in terms of simple financial power.