Chapter 41 (1/2)
Why Do I Stretch My Hand Out?
If it was on land, it meant that it was Edwy's tiive out orders
Maki and Chiharu were moved to an area that was about 100 meters away from the lake Then a fan-shaped space was created out from that point, and it was surrounded by soldiers The birdfolk chased the gazers into it A row of archers stood in front of Maki and Chiharu, and froazers However, the gazers were very quick, and the arrows did not seeazer was struck by an arrow, and let out a diic stone fell to the ground
”It disappeared”
”Monsters are like objects made of miasma that have a will They arecreatures, it seems That's why they leave the stones and disappear”
This was explained to the merman who stayed beside them as they watched in shock
”Merfolk usually drive the monsters away Or we just escape into the water This is alsoa hurt monster disappear”
For some reason, he said this with a pained voice
Eventually, half of the gazers were gone The reazers that approached were now met by soldiers with swords And the soldiers cut the towards Maki and Chiharu? When there was only one gazer left, Chiharu suddenly felt an eye on her
Above? She looked up to see a different gazer staring quietly at her Why are you looking at me? Chiharu reached up with her hand Maki did the sa azer was descending and it was about to touch Chiharu's outstretched hand But then, there was a sound of soazer split into two pieces A round
Ahh, why does ? That's a
”I see you still attract all kinds of things I was so worried”
Nyran said as he sheathed his sword He touched Chiharu's wet hair and looked at her for ait back
Ahh Merfolk Gazers How could we hide it in this situation? Chiharu looked at Maki and shook her head with exasperation
Nyran brought his face close to Chiharu and whispered in her ear
”The handkerchief on your forehead And your wig They have coht her hand to her head It must have been when she fell in the lake Oh, no It didn't uised or not when around the merfolk, but with the soldiers…
Just then, they heard a shout co from the front The last monster had been slain
”Maki-chan, what should we do?”
”I think you can faint, azers and dropped in the lake and miraculously saved by h excuse to faint”
”Excuse to faint…”
Maki was laughing mischievously
”Chihaaru”
”Mer ently
”There are not many lakes and rivers in the dwarven lands, and so it was difficult chasing after you two I'lad you took the scales It made it easier to find you”
”Chase after us? How?”
”The world of water is er than what land-dwellers think That's how it is”
”Well, thank you so lad I could be of use to the beloved child Maki”
”Yes”
”Coain Promise me”
Maki nodded
”Now, Chiharu, you may faint”
”What? What!”
”Hurry! I will cover you in a cloth!”
”Uh, alright”
Chiharu let the strength go out of her and pretended to faint as she fell to the ground