112 Episode 112 "I tried to draw out the truth with the help of the saint and the earth.".txt (1/2)

The rain had begun to weaken.

It was a light rain that didn't matter to the adventurers gathered in front of the guild building.

They each held their weapons in their hands and looked at the girl standing at the entrance of the Adventurer's Guild.

The girl was Viscountess Edengle-Heimlich.

Lined up to protect her is the town's best party, the 'Hounds of Dawn'.

Is it because of the rain? They had a uniformly blue face.

They were stamping their feet in small steps as if they were about to run.

Besides, why is it that the horses are connected to the guild ......?

”Wah, we, the Hounds of the Dawn, on behalf of Lord Edengle, announce to all adventurers!

The woman who was the leader of the 'Hounds of Dawn' stepped forward.

''The demon that was supposed to be defeated in the 'Fort Attack Quest' is now coming towards the town!

The voice rang out through the rain.

''As I'm sure you wise gentlemen know, the information about that 'Heavenly Dragon Delegate' was assigned to you at last!　There is a vicious demon in the fort!　That's what's going to ruin this town!

The leader of the 'Dawn Hounds' continued to shout.

''If it wasn't for that 'Heavenly Dragon Delegate''s commotion, the fort should have been captured long ago!　Oh my God!　But - we must take responsibility!

His voice became less and less taut.

”Rise and shine, blacksmith! Let's take out the weapons and defend our town!

The words of the 'Hound of Dawn' ended.

The adventurers did not open their mouths for a while.

As if pressured by the words of the best party in town, they fell silent, and then...

””For goodness sake!”

All at once, they raised their fists in the air and shouted.

'You are not real!　'The Delegate of the Heavenly Dragon' makes more sense, no matter what you think of it!

If there's a monster around, you could at least give me a name!

I'm not going to risk my life for something I don't know about!

I mean, why would a demon come from a fort so far away?

What did you guys do to him?

The adventurers took a bite out of the 'Hound of Dawn' while raising their weapons.

''So, should we just let the demon go?　I don't understand.

Viscountess Edengle murmured as she looked at them.

''I'll explain later. Right now is not the time to complain about responsibilities. I think the details can be done after we protect the town!　We were nice over here and brought the information to you!

According to the reconnaissance, the demon will reach the town in less than two hours. We need your help to defeat it. If you're an adventurer, you won't have time to get lost!

The woman in The Hound of Dawn didn't miss the opportunity when the adventurer flinched at the Viscountess' line.

She explains the situation as she taps away.

The exact appearance of the enemy is not known. We don't know what the enemy looks like exactly because our scouts only saw them in the evening. But I do know that it's huge.

I don't need to be able to defeat it. Our goal is to protect the town. We'll get rid of it.

We'll talk about the responsibility issue later. For now, I ask you to work together to protect the town.

The Hound of the Dawn concludes his story with that.

The adventurers began to think.

I don't know how much of what they say is true, but the inhabitants of the town are looking for us.

But the inhabitants of the town are looking at us. They are looking at us. It would be a disgrace for an adventurer to run away from them. If we ran away, we would never be offered a job again.

Besides, we'll talk about the liability issue later, said the 'Hound of Dawn'. They are agents of the Viscount family.

If they achieve results, the talk of turning them into regular soldiers might be a real deal.

...... Okay, I'll follow you guys for now. I'll obey you guys for now.

One of the adventurers said, and the others nodded in unison.

''Please. The demon is approaching from the west. Let's get out of the town gate and intercept them!　The Hound of the Dawn will be on the front line as soon as it's ready!　Please assemble at the gate first!

When the baroness and the Hound of the Dawn were about to mount their horses with instructions...

”Don't lie to me, you foolish lords and their servants! Foolish noblemen and their servants!

A huge figure was floating in the central street of the recreation area.

”──── Saintess - Delilira!

Was it Viscountess Edengle or The Hound of the Dawn, or was it an adventurer familiar with the legends who shouted?

A saint with light purple hair fluttering and a pure white robe was staring at them.

'Viscountess Edengle-Heimlich, and the adventurer's party, the Hound of the Dawn.

Don't lie to me.

You have challenged the saint's labyrinth and failed.

And you blocked the entrance to my labyrinth with magic so that others would not find it!

The saint spread her arms with angry eyes.

Crimson lightning streaked across her white body.

It was as if it was her very anger.

'That deed has angered Hydra, the Lord of the Rock Mountain!

The Hydra is heading to this town because you have fled here.

If you want the adventurers to protect you, tell the truth!

Don't lie to me at this time!

You thought you could hide everything and get away with it all on your own!

Don't f*ck with me!　You suck as an adventurer!　”Don't underestimate Delilah!

Saint Delilira continues to speak.

That Edengle-Heimlich and the ”Hounds of the Dawn” were looking for the remains of the Saintess.

They tried to capture the labyrinth and failed.

That they tried to block the entrance to the labyrinth with magic and called in Hydra. Abandoning his friends and running away. I escaped by riding my horse into the town. That's why Hydra is so close to the town.

It's as if I've seen it all, one by one, in detail.

Every time the saint speaks the words, the faces of Viscountess Edengle and the adventurers of The Hound of Dawn turn white. Their bodies begin to tremble in small increments. Perhaps out of fear, they can't deny the saint's words.

''You've offended the Lord of Hydra ...... Rock Mountain!

The adventurers begin to shout.

'Is that the one approaching the town?　How dare you!

'I mean, was there a saint's labyrinth near here?

'Saints, you talk like this when you're angry!

Both the adventurers and the 'Hounds of Dawn' were staring at the figure of the saint floating in the air.

'I don't know what you're talking about ............?'

The only person who looked away was Viscountess Edengle.

'Bullshit. It's all bullshit. I don't know. I'm leaving.

'E, Edengle. The saint ...... of the saint ...... labyrinth, the Aruji ...... is. All, known ......

'When I say I don't know, I don't know!　I don't have time for this!　I'm in a bit of a hurry!

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I knew you weren't going to admit it.

We watched from the alleyway, looking out at the front of the guild.

Viscountess Edengle is shouting, shaking out her hair.

If it continues like this, it's going to be parallel. It can't be helped. Let's continue the operation.

I decide to send a message to Iris.

”Sender: Nagi.

Recipient: Iris.

Text: Added effects in ”Illusionary Space”. Around the Illusionary Space of the Saint, Drop Lightning

”Sent by Iris.

Recipient: Onii-chan.

Text: I understand!　Let's pose with the saints too!'

Crimson lightning struck around the visionary saintess floating in the street.

The Viscountess and the adventurers pressed their ears in unison.

They all have their backs to us and are staring at the apparition of the holy woman.

By the way, the one screaming is the holy woman herself. Her voice is echoing in Iris's 'illusionary space'.

She's hiding in the alleyway and manipulating the illusion in secret, just like us.

When we started this mission, we split the party into three.

Iris, Aine, Raphilia, and the Saintess (Golem).

Me, Cecil, and Reggie.

And as a raiding party, Rita.

Iris and the others are responsible for drawing everyone's attention to the apparition of the Saintess.

In the meantime, we'll be hiding in an alley far away from the guild.

We're all wearing black hoods so that our identities won't be revealed. It's like we're wearing a costume for playing Delegate of the Heavenly Dragon. Here.

We're running out of time. Let's move on to the second phase of the operation.

Yes. Mr. Nagi.

Next to me, Cecil clutched his holy staff Neuerut.