Chapter 105 - #104 Saving (2/2)

”Spear, what do you say? Should we believe them and show them our backs?” I decided to play ignorant and see what she will do.

”I- They are my bodyguards...I am sorry for lying to you and not saying everything, I promise that I will explain everything once we are done with this opponent.” She said with a low and weak voice, even I had a bit of trouble hearing her.

”Oh?! Don't worry, it's good that we can trust them” I tried to look a bit surprised and then I said with a small smile while looking at her if she is ready to attack.

She firmly gripped her spear and nodded her head with determined eyes.

With the support of gunfire from those two bodyguards, we were able to focus on attacking its sides. I took right side while Spear attacked left side, due to too many targets, the beast was getting exhausted and after accumulating numerous stab wounds, it tried to run away but both I and Spear used the chance of it being off guard and both of us slashed out spears at its neck, cleanly decapitating it together.

[+15 XP for killing your enemy while limiting your strength]

Class: Blade Master (Lv. 8; +15 Str, +15 Agi, +7 Const) 49/1280 XP

”Yay! That was good teamwork, Akashi!” Spear exclaimed with a cheerful smile while holding up her hand.

”I guess none of us can tell who truly finished it off, heh” I said with a chuckle before doing a high five with her.

”Are two alright?” Both men who provided help approached us and asked us with a concerned expression especially while they were looking at Spear.

”It's alright you two, I have already told Akashi your true identities.” Spear said with a small smile and they seemed to be surprised by this information as they glanced at me with an open mouth in shock.

”Nice to meet you.” I introduced myself and shook hands with them

However, we had no time to remain here any longer since we were just producing loud sounds that could attract other Danger Beasts and not to mention that stench of blood in the air.

As we were walking back to the town...

”Akashi...I want to properly thank you for saving me so if there is anything you want...” Spear said while nervously gripping her coat and occasionally glancing at me before looking down at the ground.

Of course, her bodyguards were walking some distance behind us after they had some discussion with Spear.

”Hm? No need for anything like that.” I looked at her with a slightly surprised expression before looking in front of me with a stoic expression and replying. I was slightly tempted to tell her to lead me to her father but...I don't really want anyone to question me why. Although Spear would perhaps do so without much hesitation since I saved her. However through this hunting session, I was able to see what kind of person she is and if her father has a similar character, he is definitely worth this hassle. However, I can't say that I didn't enjoy this since I was also able to get some nostalgia from fighting while truly limiting myself.

”Mmmm, are you sure?” She pouted before asking with pleading eyes.

”...Then do you know how to cook?” I asked her with a curious expression when I suddenly got an idea. I knew that if I truly didn't want anything it would look slightly bad and since it looks like she really wants to repay me, it would be impolite not letting her do that much.

”Huh? Um...Yes a little bit, why?” Spear asked while nervously gripping tightly her spear as if something was about to attack her. She was evading eye contact.

Of course, she knows, despite training in martial arts, her father wouldn't allow her not to learn how to behave like a true lady and few essential things for marriage.

”Then how about you cook me something from those Snow Wolves we hunted today? I have heard that their meat is quite tasty. We took some of them with us after all.” I suggested with a thoughtful expression before looking at her with a smile, expecting her answer.

”?! Y-You want me to cook for you? But that is...” She raised her head while looking at me with a surprised expression and exclaimed with a disbelieving tone.

”What? Is there any problem with that? I can change it if it's inconvenient for you.” I said with a confused expression.

”Ah! No, no, no! It's alright and we can go right away since it's almost lunch time.” She quickly waved her hands to stop me and then said with a cheerful smile.

”...I just wasn't sure if you truly want that after getting to know that I am not just a common resident. I can't tell you everything but I will try to explain as much as I can...” Spear said while looking down and started explaining a few things.

”...and thus we had to run away from the Empire...Do you still want what you have asked for?” Spear finished her explanation with a slightly sad smile while glancing at me.

”I see, so that's who you are. Thanks for telling me, as for my request, it still holds” I said with a smirk and she looked at me with wide-open eyes.

”Mm! Let's go back and I will cook something for you!” She nodded and said with a happy smile.

Spear...she isn't bad girl but she needs some kind of training...She seems to be too trusting. Just because I saved her once, she is going to take me to her house, however, it could also be that they have more houses and she will invite me to the one where Chouri isn't hiding. Let's see what will happen...but with those two around and Spear, I am already confident in finding Chouri even if they have numerous hiding places.