39 Episode 39 "Complaint Response and Legendary Witnesses".txt (1/2)

A lot of bonfires in the distance.

Those are probably the lights held by the adventurers hired by the House of Iris.

”Rita, use your 'sense of presence'

...... these footsteps and the sound of feathers are ...... I get it.

Rita looked at me with wide eyes.

'It's a 'living mail' in daylight, Master. There are around ten of them. And a number of flying demons. From the sound of their wings, I'm guessing they're bats!　I'm heading out of town, down the main street to the very exclusive villa area where little Iris is.

It's a bit of a distance from here.

That's as far as I can tell, even with Rita's 'presence of mind'.

It's the ...... demon race.

The bearded soldier said in a trembling voice.

''It's just as everyone has been talking about. That 'Living Mail' was controlled by the demon race!　That the survivors of the demon race are trying to destroy Irgafa and cut off the supply routes for the war against the demon king!

What?

What the hell is this guy talking about?

I looked at Cecil. His eyes were wide open. He was trembling. Scared.

I wanted to turn that bearded soldier into a dried-up mess.

'Someone has actually seen the demon race!　He had two twisted horns on his head and bat wings on his back. He called himself the 'Demon One' and cried out that he was going to destroy everything in the world of man!

But the bearded soldier keeps shouting, ”Who told you that?

'Who told you that?'

When I ask, the bearded soldier screams, hiccuping. He's scared.

He doesn't look like he's lying.

'I don't know where the rumor came from!　But it's true because they all say it!

It's impossible.

The demon tribe perished, leaving Cecil behind. Residual thoughts Ashtarte also said, and the demon tribe's own Cecil himself has testified to that. It's also stated on Cecil's status as ”demon race”, and the fact that this Cecil doesn't hate humans was confirmed when I gave the order.

And also....

”Twisted horns and bat wings?　What kind of demon tribe is that?

Don't scare Cecil with your nonsense.

”Demons are tiny and limpid, all puffy and squishy, they smell nice and clean, and they make cute noises!　Your story is complete and utter bullshit!

How can you be so sure?

My home is on an island in the East. They have detailed records and drawings of demons.

That's a lie.

”And I am a researcher of the demon race. So I know what demons look like, and I know their weaknesses.

It's true.

Cecil looks at me strangely.

I quickly point behind my ears, under my armpits, and to my collarbone so that the bearded-faced regulars don't know.

It's a demon race, or rather Cecil's weakness (・・・・・・), but. I checked it earlier.

...... pshaw.

Cecil turns bright red and collapses when he realizes what it means. Cute.

''Do you understand, slacking off regular soldiers? It's a good thing that you're not the only one who is close to the demon race in this world. You don't speak to me, the master of the demon race, in a lame manner!

''It's ......, but that doesn't prove the enemy isn't a demon race: .......''

'I'm going to prove it to you now!　You go back to sleep!

At my signal, Aine, who was standing behind me, unleashes a mop.

The soldiers whose faces are stroked are stunned by the stun effect of ”Memory Clearing Lv 1”. They all collectively fall into a puddle.

''Rita, is there any sign of the enemy coming this way?''

There isn't one. The Black Armor and the bats are currently engaged in a battle in front of the river. It's quite a distance from here. Besides, the goal of the enemy is Iris, right?

Do you have any reason to attack us?

”Do you think we can beat them with the regulars and the adventurers?　Nagi.

In my experience, when a prime contractor and a subcontractor work together, as long as they are able to discuss things properly, the information is communicated, they know what each other can and cannot do, and they recognize each other's skills without discrimination based on status or position, it works.

It's hopeless.

Yeah.

On top of that, some of the strength on the Illith side of the battle is lying at my feet.

Whether they fought off the enemy or not, they were asleep at a crucial time, so their lives are over. If their life is over, they should be allowed to use us.

You called us ”friends,” Iris. She's in danger.

Rumors of the Fake Demon tribe.

Our peaceful lives.

We're going to use these guys to make all of our problems go away.

Then why don't we all go and lodge a complaint with Iris?

I said.

We all looked at each other.

'He's the one who makes the mistakes of his men, isn't he?　So, these are the regular soldiers of the Ilgafa Lords. They tried to kill us, so we have a right to complain about it, right?

'Wait a minute Nagi. Aren't we talking about going to save Iris?

No, no. I just want to make a claim on Iris.

So I will do everything in my power to eliminate any enemy (・・・・・) that gets in the way of that.

What...?

'We'll take Iris out to a place where we can talk to her calmly and tell her the complaint. We'll tell them what these soldiers have done, and they'll apologize for being in charge and get a shoddy gift. We'll beat up any enemy who gets in the way of that. That's it.

...... Nagi is so unsophisticated. That doesn't mean you're going to help.

Well, it is.

I need Iris to be safe.

I've only been in this world for a short time, so having a friend in the Ilgafa Lord's family is a great thing. Information and materials like the book I borrowed from the 'Souls Promise' this time are just as valuable as my skills.

And I have to tell Iris about what the bearded men did to us right now. If possible, I want Iris to officially admit that 'regular soldiers attacked us'. From now on, we need to make sure that they can't touch us.

From now on, we'll be living in Iris's hometown. It would be hard to live calmly if they were talking about 'demons kidnapping Iris'. I want to at least find out the identity of the enemy that attacks Iris.

If it really is a 'fake demon tribe' - I'll make sure they don't do this again. ......

I'm not going to be able to get to the bottom of it. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get the 'shoddy goods' by filing a claim. And if possible, to get information about the 'fake demon race'. Nice.

I told everyone the plan.

I'm going to give Rita a spare skill crystal in case she needs it. This one is just in case.

I grabbed the Magic Sword Leggy.

In my head, I said, 'You're right. You are a 'tsundere' dog,' said a voice in my head. Shut up. Where did you learn such a word ... or did I teach you? Words that don't exist in this world are translated as sounds: .......

Anyway....

Now, hold on there, Ilisu-Hapheumea.

I don't blame you, but as your employer, you're going to have to listen to my complaints.

And ...... if there really is a fake demon tribe, just wait and see.

The crime of deceiving Cecil's people will be paid for to the fullest extent.

I don't want to die ...... why did you do this to me?

The elven girl with her bow at the ready muttered vaguely.

She was one of the adventurers hired by the Ilgafa lord family.

Her weapons were a bow and low-level attack magic.

And this was her first job.

Her allies were nearly wiped out in front of her eyes as she nervously joined in.

''I haven't heard of this ...... story!

I don't know why I haven't been following along so well.

I didn't get along with my foster parents, and when I thought I had finally joined the adventurer's party, I was rubbed in as an apprentice and my party was wiped out on my first ...... quest.

Most of the adventurers who participated in the request together are also lying on the ground.

The request I received from the Ilgafa lord house was ”A demon is targeting Iris-Hafeumea and I want you to protect it” - that's all. I didn't hear that the enemy was 'Living Mail' and I didn't even think that they had a large number of vampire bats with them.

'Vampire Bat.

A higher version of the large bat.

Its body and wings are red. With its claws, it slashes and bites enemies and sucks their blood.

Its claws and fangs have a stun effect.'

With their stun abilities, the adventurers were defeated one by one.

First the healers were defeated, then the wizards. The number of adventurers who could fight was already less than five.

The line of defense is in front of the bridge. On the other side of the bridge is the villa of the Ilgafa lord's family.

Their job is to keep the enemy from crossing the river.

The enemy is dozens of living mails. That alone would be a nuisance, but the bats flying around in the sky were attacking us from above.

”Oh my God, don't come here!　I'm new at this!

The arrow she fired was lightly dodged by a flying vampire bat.

'...... Oh no, I just want to go home.'

The time is night. Darkness all around.

An uncoordinated ally.

A regular soldier who only gave instructions and retreated to the garden of the mansion.

Lack of information due to that.

Everything was working against the adventurers.

The Living Mail and the others formed a horizontal line and headed towards us on the main street of the town.

Behind the elf girl is a river and a wide stone bridge.

If they broke through there, the Ilgafa lord's house is right there.

''Why aren't the regular soldiers coming!