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

I have an idea of what the nobles and the Hounds of the Dawn are going to do.

But it's meaningless if you don't let them tell you.

I'm sure you'll find a lot of people who are interested in this. Please.

Okay. I'll use it.

Cecil held his chest and took a slow, deep breath.

For this mission, I 'fast rebuilt' Cecil and Rafilia.

This is the second time I've 'fast rebuilt' Rafilia, so I quickly 'readjusted' her, but I'm still connected to Cecile. As expected, there was no time to 're-adjust' the two of them.

The skills I used to 'rebuild' were 'Truthfulness Confession', 'Demon Summoning' and 'Creeping Defense' - the concept of 'Holy Wand Noeloot'.

And the magic that was completed...

'I'm going to see the magic that Nagi has made!　Activate 'Mouth of Truth Lv 1'!

Cecil thrust the 'Holy Staff Noeloot' into the ground.

A jet black crack is created in the wet soil.

It runs across the ground like a snake, drawing a circle at the feet of Viscountess Edengle, who has her back to us.

'Do you intend to mock the adventurers and sacrifice them to Hydra? Speak the truth!　Nobles!

At the same time, the vision of the saintess punched the ground.

And the ground underneath Viscountess Edengle's feet rose with a thud.

''──What is this!

Edengle screamed.

This magic is a reconstructed version of Saint Lady's 'Truth Confession LV1'.

The word 'magic circle' has been replaced with 'ground' from Rock Lizard's 'Creeping Defense'.

'Mouth of Truth LV1'

The ground is the blocking spell for the lies.

The subject is imprisoned on top of a mountain made of stone and earth.

As long as the subject is lying, the mountain gets higher and higher, and becomes a cage, trapping the subject.

And in the end...

”The Viscountess Edengle-Heimlich!　You intend to bait the adventurers and flee from Hydra!

No, it's not!　I don't know anything about the Hydra!

Thud, thud, thud!

The ground rose again, again.

The height is already several meters high. It pushes the Viscountess Edengle to a height that is beyond her reach.

Further surrounding her, fang-like spikes arise.

It's a cage made of stone. It can't be destroyed with a little bit of effort.

This is my power. You know that when Saint Delilira treats her patients, she makes them speak only the truth.

The adventurers buzzed at the saint's words.

We, who are completely unknown to them, said, ”This magic is what makes us speak the truth! It is the truth because Edengle-Heimlich, who ate this, said the words. Yes, this guy is a bad guy,” but it doesn't mean that people will believe us.

That's why I'll use the legend of the saintly lady who 'used magic to make him speak the truth'.

That way, everyone will know that what Edengle-Heimlich is about to say is the truth.

If you tell them the truth, this magic will disappear.

A vision of the saintly woman, clad in lightning, cried out.

'Speak the truth. Without the right information, one cannot fight or work!

Or were you forcing adventurers to ”wait at the inn” for your own purposes?　You had no intention of hiring them officially!　You're just trying to use it as a useful tool in the moment!'

I don't know. I don't know!　I don't know why this is happening to me!

Thud!　Thud!

Dirt and rock rose, and countless more spikes surrounded Edengle.

''Edengle-sama!''

”Don't move, you highborn servant!

The 'Hound of Dawn', who was about to approach Edengle after being blackmailed by the Saintess (illusion), stops moving.

The actuality of this is not a problem for you to tell the truth. Tell me everything...''

Wow. We are ......

'Don't say a word!　I just need you to shut up!

splash money

A crack ran through the center of the rock pile.

It was like a dragon opening its mouth right above.

Her body was being swallowed up by it ──.

'Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah!

This is the effect of The Mouth of Truth.

Every time he lied, he lifted himself up higher, and the final crack in the rocky mountain swallowed up his opponent.

But as long as that nobleman doesn't lie, the rocky mountain will disappear. That's the magic of it.

I'm not bad - I'm not bad - I've just done a miracle job of it!

Edengle-Heimlich, whose lower body was swallowed up by a rock pile, shouted out.

'The Viscount's mission is to invest in the Prince!　That's what adventurers are for!　If there's a demon in the fort, I'll defeat it and make it the prince's achievement, and then I'll just use it up.

Because there aren't any more demons in the fort, so what can you do!　There's nothing more you can do than to get your hands on a saint's legacy!　Why do I have to go through this!

'That's because you've been going on a magic spree in the rocks!　In the mountains with the Hydra!　Why did you do such a stupid thing!'

What if it's not? Hydra, you might not be coming out!

Edengle-Heimlich continues to rant as he struggles to reach through the crack in the rock cage.

'And it's not my fault for coming out!　This country belongs to kings and nobles!　And yet, it's not wrong for Hydra to show up in the air!

'But who would leave an adventurer as a stone and run away by himself?

'I wouldn't do that!　The Hound of the Dawn will be there to protect you.　You're an idiot!　The Prince has already returned to King's Landing.　Here's ──── my borrowed power, only!

bang

The strength was released from the arms of Viscountess Edengle.

The rocky mountain slowly becomes smaller and smaller, releasing the Viscountess.

There is not a single scratch on her body.

If you tell the truth, the 'Mouth of Truth' will release the other party. This is because this is a magic that makes it impossible for them to lie to you. If you don't keep lying to the end, you won't take their lives.

”To the Town Guard. Bind the Viscountess.

The saintly apparition said.

And I want you adventurers to work to protect the town.

The swordsmen and thieves are to evacuate the townspeople, and those who can fight from afar are to gather on the walls and prepare for battle. The swordsmen and thieves should evacuate the townspeople, and those who are able to fight from afar should gather on the city walls and prepare themselves. But leave the west wall open. Delilira thinks it's dangerous to stand in front of the hydra!''

The earth is showing, Saintess.

''Of course the Viscountess will pay the adventurers who fight to repel Hydra, right?

With a jolt, Viscountess Edengle's body trembled.

''It was all created by your greed. If you want adventurers to risk their lives, you have to pay the price for it. It's the only way to deflect your sin, isn't it?''

............, but I get it.

Edengle, the Viscountess Edengle said, with a gulp slumping her shoulders.

'I suppose you could pay, if you paid,'

”Then you will make an agreement with the head of the Adventurers' ”I will take responsibility for your attack on Hydra and will pay you the proper compensation.

Okay!　I get it!

Edengle is no longer moving as he cowers.

The Hounds of the Dawn surrounding them are also slumping their shoulders.

The adventurers are no longer paying any attention to them. Even the townspeople look at them with a cold shoulder. They invited a demon into town. Even noblemen will be held accountable in their own right.

Then, adventurers, I want you to work to protect this town. This Delilira-san will help you too!''

As if responding to the saint's proclamation, the adventurers held up their weapons in unison.

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”I'm finally able to give the aristocrats a break!

The saint's golem is flapping its wings.

'I'm glad I came with you guys. I wanted to do this while I was still alive!

You look happy. Saint.

After Viscountess Edengle made a 'deal' with the adventurers, we hurriedly assembled. As for Iris and the others, we dropped the illusory lightning on the main street to get their attention, and then went to the back of the alley while we were there.

We met up with them while communicating through 'Consciousness Sharing and Reforming' and we moved to a secluded area.

The person who led us there was Rita, who was out scouting for us.

She must still be out somewhere trying to get a feel for the town.

'...... It's not over yet, saint.

I told you.

I said, ”The one we need to be most vigilant about hasn't shown up yet.

”Sent by Rita.

Recipient: Nagi

Text: 'He's here, master!

Just as I was thinking this, I received a message from Rita.

”A dark-haired boy with a wolf messenger has appeared. It's on its way to the guild now. Attention!

A boy with black hair. A wolf tamer.