287 284. New party members.txt (2/2)

Basically, I can't stop her from hiding things from me, and I watch them leave.

Then let's go. I'll introduce you to this ship while I'm at it.

Oui. And I'm going to do what I can to help you in the meantime.

A pair of squires disappeared into the ship, leaving a pair of squires on the deck.

The knight-liner next to him was a bit dumbfounded.

''Christ, were you dating just now?''

'Yes ....... ...... in the labyrinth.

That's, well, that's a good thing ....... It's great that you two are getting along so well. ...... But I just remembered something urgent I have to do, so I'm going to go to Faydert's in Hoosier's and follow up with him. Call me when you get to your destination.

...magic.

I use dimensional magic to pull back Ryner, who is about to head for the Connection, which is connected to the Hoosier's on the deck.

I'm not going to let him escape.

You can't help but be anxious that Rastiara said he's going to boast about it, but frankly, I'm more anxious than you.

Protect me as a knight, Ryner.

It's not possible to escape: ......!　f*ck you!　For the second time, this is too scary: ......!

I don't need the connection to the Hoosiers until they arrive at ......, so I'll turn it off.

'Oh, oh!　You bastard!

No matter how foul-mouthed they are, they relentlessly dissipate the magic door. As long as the ”Connection” that I left on the Foozeyers' side doesn't disappear, the door here can be remade as much as possible. In other words, it's impossible for Ryner to flee the country without my permission.

I'm going to be the one to blame for Ryner's escape, with a good reason.

”...... Ryner. I'm not impressed with you leaving Ragnae alone to run away. Since you brought her here, make sure you protect her properly.

Whatever is going to happen from now on, Ragne will be caught in the middle of it. She wants to ask Ryner, who will be the most calm, to be her escort.

However, the request is rejected with a shake of the head.

'...... No, Lagne-san is strong, so don't worry about her that much. Definitely not someone who would die in a place like this.

''Eh. That said, the status I just saw, that's as far as it goes: ......

[Status]

Name: Ragne Kaikwola HP173/173 MP39/39 Class: Knight

Level 18.

Strength 3.88 Strength 4.21 Skill 12.01 Speed 5.67 Wisdom 7.82 Magic 1.72 Element 1.12

Inherent skill: magic manipulation 2.19

Acquired skill: swordplay 0.59 Sacred magic 1.12

That's about it.

Over the course of a year, I can only see that I've grown in moderation.

To be honest, I'm still worried about surviving on this ship.

''--Christ. It may not be that much of a status, but Lagne-san is strong. For example, that Tiara-san valued her more than anyone else here. That saintly lady.

But I keep shaking my head that I can't rely on that kind of status.

'You can think of me as having a strength of mind that can't be put into words.

Does that mean she has a high 'numeric value that doesn't appear in numbers'?

As Rastiala said, she seems to have a sharp talent that others don't.

'Maybe she's certainly good at catching you by surprise ......?　And, you know, the world.

Be careful. People like that are the real powerhouses of this world.

...... Got it.

How much do you want to run away without Ragne-chan ...... I thought, but now I see that it was me that Ryner was worried about, and I nodded divinely.

It's a good thing that you're able to do that.

''It's good if you understand. ...... I won't leave that Lagune-san behind either. That was a joke just now.

Ryner looks resigned and approaches the main mast on the deck again. He then turns his attention to the nautical charts and azimuthal magnetic needle (like a magic tool) on a nearby table.

'...... Right. I'm going to do some ship's chores until I get to my destination. I'm a wind knight, I'm sure I can do a lot of things on the ship.

At the same time, he began to apply wind magic to the ship's sails.

It was a move that didn't stagger, as if he had experience in sailing.

And that magic reminded me of 'The One Who Steals the Reason of the Wind' Titi. With a delicate manipulation of the wind, worthy of her apprentice, she increases the speed of the ship.

Leaving the liner to its own devices, sailing in my sleep would be no problem.

I try to return to my room in peace, but before I do, I make one suggestion.

''Oh, Ryner. Do you want to room with me like Ryner did with Ragne?

Are you serious, ......?

He looks at me, narrowing his eyes from looking at the chart.

Reiner refuses, dumbfounded.

'Can I stay in a room with a guy I just started dating? We'll take the liberty of renting one room over here.'

d*mn, that was close.

I click my tongue in my mind without changing my expression.

It may have been a proposal that was too unnatural for this time of year, as it was.

I give up on rooming with him, and I plan to use other methods to give him more time to be by my side. Since I'm dealing with a liner, I'm also mobilizing all the foul play such as skill 'fraud'. But he reads that idea first and nails me.

''I'll tell you ahead of time, I won't even dive into the labyrinth.

Ryner says he won't even accompany them on their labyrinth search, and approaches the ladder over the main mast. I'm completely ready to run away.

You know what I'm talking about. ”You know what I mean.

...... Are you still here?

It seems that Ryner's keen senses have sensed the too powerful presence in the ship. It was easy to detect it even without the 《Dimension》.

He tried to think about it as little as possible, but the reality was harsh. The familiar magic power that insisted on not allowing him to return to his own room like this - undoubtedly, it was Snow and Dia who were agitated by Rustyala.

''Exploring the labyrinth with that thing, or even suicidal. If you're going to ask them out, do it without them. If it's just the two of us, well, I don't mind.

My ladies seem to have a real problem with liners.

I've been thinking lately that I may have a mild phobia of women because of Nosfi and Titi. And it seems that our guys are being lumped in with those troublemakers.

-- there's no denying it.

I know exactly how Reiner feels, so I'm going to back off this time.

I understand. I'll invite you to join me, even if it's just me.

'Do so. Then don't die ...... because I'm taking refuge in the things on the mast.

No, they don't die that easily. We're all so close these days.

There's nothing I don't believe in more than your 'good friends'. Anyway, remember that these guys are a full-bodied murder weapon and a lump of fuel that could easily burn down a country. You're the type of person who will unintentionally set things on fire, so speak more carefully than anyone else. Again, don't die.

'Yes, yes ......'

Ryner piled on the small talk, as if he was worried about his own child who was no good.

Ryner's trust in me is so low that it's making me sad. The reason is undoubtedly because of Tiara's big reveal yesterday. In terms of relationships, my trust is beyond the depths of the earth and around the mantle.

After watching Ryner disappear onto the mast with his navigational gear, I abandoned the idea of going back to my room and sat down in a nearby chair.

Looking up at the clear sky, squinting in the sunlight, listening to the sound of the ocean's ripples, and contemplating various things, I wait for my companions to come up on deck.

It will not be long before I fall asleep today.