Chapter 211 - Escape (1/2)
”I see, so they agree on letting Saint Louis to come over here” [Ash]
”After detail explanation, yes they all agree to it” (Though I'm sure there's another reason he didn't state during our conversation) [Rumia]
Strange, if he only wanted to ascertain for himself about the ten heroes, then Rumia telling him that is more than enough. I'm sure Saint Louis have something else in his mind, but what? It won't be anything bad that's for sure
After having a short conversation with Rumia, I went outside to the nearby guard post inside Diana's hall since I heard some commotion going on. I can hear Jacks and the female paladin adventure who is now once again, bestowed the title of paladin by both Diana and Rumia, thus completely severing the ties between her and her old master. Not only that, her courageous action during that night also make her become an A rank adventure (previously B rank)
”Here another group of them” [Jacks]
”And here as well” [New female paladin adventure]
”I see. Thanks” [Ash]
Ever since the news of those siblings of mine being the ten heroes spread out, there are multiple reports of suspicious movement from the True Beastman Group as well as the dark guild, and not to mention, the dirty underhanded work of Royal, Noble and Merchants from both inside and outside of Estel. Well, I guess it's unavoidable, and since I can't be there for them 24/7, I put on a request to adventure guild, asking for their help. While I'm glad they wanted to help for free, let us not take advantage of their kindness, since kindness alone won't put a food into their table
”Haha, excellent work dear adventures” [Seraph]
”And what are you doing here?” [Ash]
”Well, I'm simply dying out of boredom, so after eating my breakfast at the inn, I come to help those adventure on tracking down Motra, Drant and other miscellaneous thing” [Seraph]
”I see. Appreciate it” [Ash]
While waiting for thing to settle down, Seraph here currently stays at Alice's parent inn. He will occasionally come to the orphanage or the hall to conduct class about music and art, which is free for all. Guess Diana and I can offer him the position of music and art teacher should he interested. Well, that will all depend on the upcoming meeting. Right now, we are waiting for Aries to fully recovered. Her injuries are quite deep and severe, but with the help of Flinar and the young healers (who are about to graduate) as well as Rumia, she's recovering at a rapid pace
”Right, I have other things to do first, can I leave them to you?” [Ash]
””Sure”” [Jacks, paladin]
”Thanks” [Ash]
Well, if possible, I don't want to do this since assassination isn't really my strong point. Well, it might not be assassination to begin with as Alaric and the other vampire guards, Linda and I are trying to capture those people who work behind the scenes for First and Second Queens and their princes of course. Motra's assault causes some delays for putting them under trial and the vampire guards of Diana did mention they will likely flee the country for good. While the idea of them no longer in Estel is a good one, I hate it more should they escaped from punishment
(I did remember she once said I don't need to help her in this kind of thing, but I guess I shouldn't be picky right now) [Ash]
Going to the designated area, I noticed that the other vampire guards are already prepared, hiding inside shadow of surrounding building. Alaric and Linda will be with other teams, and I am here with the remaining vampire guards, just that
”Why are you here again...” [Ash]
”Boredom, plus, this look interesting” [Seraph]
Sigh... whatever. His actions do arouse suspicion but I can trust him.
This place here is the hiding place of those old follower and isn't as secluded as I thought it would be. I don't know why they chose this area out of all possible places, maybe because they're overconfident that they can operate inside the country once more with the help of second queen, but alas...
”Agnes? Motra?” [Ash]
”Indeed, I can detect Motra's mana inside, and I can sense high concentration of space mana as well! All of you, charge and disturb them! We can't let them escape!” [Seraph]
”Right!” [Other]
Why are there here? Plus, based on what Seraph said, they're attempting escape. Before I can even slam the door open, multiple iron staffs flew outside with a tinge of strong explosion and thunder magic, before
”Earth wal... no, earth needle!” [Ash]
Screw defense, Agnes here's know I will reflexively use earth wall to defend myself, so let just take some damage so that I can disturb their teleportation magic, plus
~Boom~
~Current discharge~
”Huh, you take less damage than I thought. Must be because of the Bunny golem there” [Agnes]
”We meet again, behemoth slayer, but good bye for now” [Motra]
”So that's the behemoth slayer” [Mysterious witch]
”AGNES! MOTRA!” [Ash]
I threw my scythe towards the group, but Motra simply deflect it, but
”Haa!” [Vampire guard A]
The vampire guard quickly leap out from the shadow, use my scythe and drag them outside from teleportation circle. Just that, this special scythe of mine can't be used properly by those who aren't recognise by God of Death, so his aim become a little off. Instead of dragging Agnes and Motra with the scythe, he dragged two of the old follower.
”Not yet!” [Seraph]
Seraph try his best to disturb the teleportation with his guitar, playing out strong melody filled with space disturbing mana, but
”Farewell” [Agnes]
Dammit, they escaped, well, not all of them. The old follower leader and Rafiah's friend are still here. Looks like the vampire dragging them out and Seraph interference causes them to be left behind
”Just why didn't we noticed Motra is with them?” [Vampire guard B]
”That's strange...” [Vampire guard C]
”Well, there's residue of strong mirage mana, maybe that interfered with our perception” [Vampire guard A]
”That, as well as the mysterious witch. My gut feeling telling me that she is also responsible” [Ash]