Chapter 154 (2/2)

”Amazing! I didn't know such a beautiful performance even existed!”

”Umm... Who are you?”

”Excuse my boldness. I am Nuch, the head of a newly created musical band.”

”Music band?”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Still, this man looks familiar for some reason.

Oh, that's right... He's the soldier from the royal capital. The same one who gave me directions to the ruins.

”I was ordered to create a unit to inspire the soldiers with music, but there wasn't much time before the mission began. I didn't feel like living until I heard your performance.”

”You mean you want us to sing songs for military men?”

”Yes! You can't be officially recruited with how late it is, but you could still serve as emergency support troops...”

”Hey, don't get ahead of yourself! Frau and her friends are busy traveling! We don't have time to get involved in any war!”

Frau steps forward and puts her finger in front of Nuch's eyes.

That's exactly what I was going to say.

”I'm sorry to hear that. But if you're willing to be temporary members of our team for a short period of time, we'd pay you well for your services.”

So it would be a kind of solicitation?

If we're just singing and playing instruments without having to fight, it could be a pretty good job. That is, of course, depending on how much the reward is.

”The core of this operation is to storm one of Rudra, the Demon King's, bases and free the kidnapped people. I hate to admit it, but morale is at an all time low as we are going up against high-level demons.”

”So you want a song that will boost morale?”

”Yes, I want a song that will give us courage for this mission.”

According to the intel, Rudra is building a base in the Great Forest ahead. Also, the manpower there is a large number of people who were kidnapped from all over the country.

Innocent people continue to be abused in difficult conditions.

”Master.”

”...I accept.”

It's impossible not to accept when I hear something as sad as that.

In fact, I would be more than happy to take them up on their offer if our performance can help set people free.

Besides, it's possible that some of the girls are there.

I look at Frau and she nods.

”What exactly do we need to do?”

”Sing, dance and cheer on the soldiers. We'll even write the lyrics for you. If you tell us what equipment you and your companions need, we will prepare them immediately. Oh, I haven't asked your names yet.”

”We are Toru, Kaede, Frau and Panda. Also known as the Manyu Brigade.”

Nuch and I shook hands.

It has been three days since we went along with the army.

We were halfway to the enemy's base, and already our popularity was at its peak.

”The white fox's heart burns like a fireball ♪ Touch it if you want, my big fluffy tail ♪ I just want to die in my special someone's sweet embra~ce ♪”

”” That song's a one way ticket to a heart-wringing death! ””

”Sweet and sour fox sugar ♪”

”” Wow wow wow! The way she swings that fan is so moe! We'll watch over and support you forever, Kaede-Chan! We'll toast with some delicious sake in your honor tonight !! ””

Hundreds of soldiers cheer Kaede, who sings and dances on stage.

The drummer then changes the tempo.

Frau goes upfront.

”You can call me a washboard, but I've still got two little mounds ♪ Ignore them if you want to, but they're perfect even if they're not big and rou~nd ♪”

”” ”” Frau-chan! ”” ””

”I'm the Twintail Maiden ♪ The Fairy-sized sea of ​​love ♪”

I strum the guitar violently.

A tone is generated by the black box connected to it shakes the air.

Keep going, my musical relic.

The soldiers at the venue are fascinated by my performance in an instant.

At the end of the performance, an explosive cheer echoed.

After finishing the song, all the soldiers present give a standing ovation to our performance.

”Huh, today's performance was pretty good.”

”Here, have a towel”

”Thank you”

I went backstage and wiped the sweat from my face.

Outside, voices demanding an encore could be heard.

Where is Nuch?

I looked around several times.

I saw him looking straight ahead from the side of the stage with an anxious expression on his face.

”Something's wrong. It's not supposed to be like this...... Something feels different.

Yes, as a matter of fact... I'm feeling the same way too.