Chapter 50 (2/2)
He should have been here by now.
So we conveniently arrived at a time when the queen was in distress.
”I feel like the prince and queen are setting me up.”
”Is there something wrong with that? It's for the good of the people, for the good of this world, and for the good of the Manyu Brigade.”
”Kaede, have I told you that you are a very good slave to me?”
”Hehe.”
I stroked Kaede's head as she walked beside me.
Her tail rubs casually against my ass.
Speaking of which, I feel like her hair has improved a lot, probably because she uses the shampoo and conditioner of the ruins.
It feels very soft when I stroke it.
Her fox ears are also fluffy, and when petted, she ducks them.
”Ah”
Kaede tripped over a pebble and quickly grabbed the hem of my clothes.
”Excuse me, I didn't mean to!”
”I don't care. Just watch your step.”
”Okay.”
For some reason, Kaede won't let go of my hem.
He looks me in the eye and seems to want to say something.
”Uhm... Can I keep holding on a little longer?”
”Of course.”
”Master!”
Her smile is as if a beautiful flower had bloomed.
She fidgets and follows a little behind me, pinching the hem.
After all, my slave is very pretty.
”Frau wishes she had been born with Kaede's height.”
”Kyui?”
”That's none of your business, meddlesome Panda!”
”Kyui!”
Frau and Panda were arguing.
It's good to see them getting along so well.
Suddenly, I heard a sigh of dismay behind me.
”Why do we have to follow these people?”
”If you don't like it, you can go home alone, nya.”
”Ha, that's even worse. Then I'll have to listen to Orlos' scolding.”
”Then be silent, nya. Good men don't talk about unnecessary things, nya.”
Poloa clicks his tongue.
This time we were forced to bring companions to defeat the demons.
They are Poloa and Lynn, from the flame axe gang.
They seem to be close friends of the royal family of Grigit, and were sent as collaborators and observers.
The reason these two were specifically chosen is simple; because they are relatively agile and have a high probability of escape even against demons.
”Hey Toru, are you really that strong?”
”What makes you think that?”
”I took a look at your stats with the evaluation scroll. And according to this, your level is 50. Our opponent could be over 100.”
I am using my camouflage ring to hide my level.
As for the skills, only damage reduction, physical strengthening and the UP skill effect are shown.
Comparing the levels of past heroes, I could easily be a joke.
”They gave the title of hero to the party, not to me. If possible, I want everyone to see us as a party that works as one, and not recognize us for our abilities as individuals.”
”I'm sorry to say this, but if that's the case, Then The Flame Axe Gang is better suited for this mission than you guys. I guess Armand has already produced so many heroes, they've finally fallen to the bottom.”
”I sense a lot of confidence in your words... I hope you're wrong.”
Poloa replied, ”Sure! This is very strange!”
You can say all you want, you have known nobles for a long time, you have raised enough money to buy their titles.
As far as I'm concerned, I stopped caring about that kind of thing a long time ago.
By the way, we are currently on a narrow path that is located on a precipice.
Apparently, this is a shortcut.
Graaank
A large rock rolled down from above.
”Watch out!”
”Quick, get out of the way!”
Lynn and Poloa were the ones who noticed and shouted the warning.
Buuush
I lightly tapped the rock with my hand, as if swatting a fly.
The rock disappeared into the sky.
I hope it doesn't hurt anyone.
I should be more careful when I do this kind of thing.
After that, Lynn and Poloa were stunned by my strength.