Volume 2 Chapter 14 (1/2)

Volume 2 Chapter 14: Carrier at Sea

After less than a minute of jumping on the icy footholds.

「Okay, arrived— And.」

We finally landed onto the merchant ship.

On the ship’s deсk I saw several men and women huddled together—

「W-What are you people…?!」

The first person to speak up was a half-naked young man in a triangular hat.

With a bloody bandage wrapped around his belly, he stood in front of the door leading to a cabin, looking at us with a look of both surprise and fear—

「You flew out of the harbor but… Man, who the hell are you? What did you come to this ship for?」

「What, you ask. To save you. It’s a request from the Marine Guild.」

Hearing my words, the frightened expression on the face of the man in the triangular hat faded a bit.

And he was not alone. The pale faces of people around brightened a little.

「Y-you, you really came to save us?」

「Isn’t that what I said?」

When I replied with confirmation, the nervous expression of the man in the triangular hat finally changed.

「I see… Sorry for doubting you. I’m Wilhelm, the captain of this ship.」

「Ah, Captain-san, huh. You seem to be injured, are you alright?」

Even now, the shade of red continued to spread over the bandages.

Looks like he is still bleeding, and his face is also covered in greasy sweat.

But even so, Wilhelm donned a smile and shook his head.

「Yea, I’ve just been hit by splinters in an explosion of a magical engine, so I’m fine. Rather than that, save the crewmen over there.」

Wilhelm pointed to a group of men and women on board.

All of them had even paler faces than Wilhelm.

「They cannot swim to the shore. And we also lost the boats in the explosion, so all options are shut for them. So I will be happy if you were to save them… Is there a way? It seems that you guys came here by flying instead of a boat, can you put levitation magic on them? I feel a very peculiar magic power from those two ladies…」

While asking, the captain looked at Berzelia and Saki. Then, Saki was the first one to respond, shaking her head.

「Unfortunately, I cannot use a magic that would allow to safely float a person in the air.」

「I’m the same.」

「Is that… So… What about you, lad…?」

「I’m a carrier. Magic is out of my expertise. Carrying a person is the most I can do.」

Wilhelm was slightly surprised after I replied showing my transportation bag and then—

「I… See…」

Revealed hints of disappointment.

He most likely thought that we won’t be able to save anyone with such members.

Saki and Berzelia are one thing, but I have a beginner’s job, so I can’t blame him for this reaction. But it’s not like they can’t escape from the sea because they cannot swim.

「Yes. If they can walk, then there is no need to carry them or make them fly.」

「Eh?」

Ignoring the questioning expression on Wilhelm’s face I turned to Saki.

「Saki, you still can make an ice path?」

When asked, she answered happily.

「Of course. Long distance will reduce durability, but if it’s only for a dozen or so people to pass then I can easily do it.」

「Then, I’m counting on you.」

「Yes. Then, allow me to provide my assistance.」

With a smile on her face, Saki pointed her hand towards the port from which we came.

At the same time, her black hair slightly rose up, as if gently touched by the wind.

「——【Freeze・Ice Road]」

The moment she uttered that, the sea surface in front of her turned to ice.

The icy road, sparkling in white and blue, went all the way to the harbor.

Seeing that, the sailors that until now had grim faces, instantly transformed.

「Wha, what is this tremendous magical power…!?」

That surprise turned into commotion that spread to all crew members. Furthermore—

「Wait, wait a moment. That black hair and that face, I saw it before!」

「I also remember that appearance……! That is…… Hero of Magic-sama……!!!」

Crewmen stared at Saki with astonished looks.

However, she just exhaled without paying it any heed.

「It’s done, Axel. The road leads all the way to the port.」

Then, with a smile, she announced the completion of the icy road.

「Thank you, Saki. I’m glad that you were here.」

「No, no, those words are the best reward I can have. Well, if anything, I would like to have a shared a bed.」

「We will talk about that later. Then, Saki and Berzelia. I will leave to you guidance and follow-up in case someone were to fall off.」

「Roger!」

When I said that, Berzelia, grinning, grabbed Saki’s hand.

「Now, let’s go, Lysnoir.」

「Nuuh… Are you trying to get in my way? Well, fine. I will go even without being told by you, Hydra.」

For a moment Saki showed displeased expression, but soon she pulled herself together and faced the sailors with a smile.

「Now, everyone. Don’t panic and climb onto the ice. It starts below the rope ladder.」

And then she guided them to the edge of the ship that had the rope ladder.

「Th-thank you, Hero of Magic-sama!」

The sailors disembark while saying the words of gratitude to Saki. Berzelia was already standing on the icy road waiting for them—

「Well now, the port is over there, but we can go slowly. The path is not that fragile.」

「Thank you. We are saved.」

Guiding the sailors she also was receiving words of gratitude.

Then, under the guidance of Saki and Berzelia, the crew descended onto the icy road one after another.