128 Episode 128 "Hentai Stalker Knight Interception Battle and Feens Own Trap".txt (1/2)

Iris's point of view...

So that's what I hear about your world, knight: ......

The great hall of the Ilgafa lord's house.

Iris, who had been asked to attend the morning tea party, was talking with the knight Galungara.

Across the table, a short distance away, with Aine waiting in between.

Of course, in the pocket of her maid's uniform, she has a ragged elephant rag cut for ease of use. I'm ready to stun the people around me and leave this place. Of course, it's just in case.

When it's qualification season, the ghost of a knight appears to test the thoughts of those who aspire to knighthood. ......?

Iris mumbled as she chewed on the information she had just gotten.

''Please don't tell anyone, please don't tell anyone. If they find out about Ghost, the naive knight candidates will be intimidated!

Galungara opened his mouth wide and laughed.

'But, Galungara-sama. According to what I heard earlier, ordinary travellers can be targets.

Rarely.

Knight Galungara stroked his long beard.

'It is said that ghosts are attracted to the examination papers of knight candidates and the light of their loyalty.

There is no one who is loyal enough to attract the ghosts, let alone the examination papers. If there are any, it is only slaves who are willing to give their lives to their masters.

There are no such things?

Well, at least I haven't seen it myself!

...... Goodbye.

Iris looked over at Aine.

Aine looked around the great hall, pretending to offer her tea. The movement of people. The arrangement of things. The 'big sister' is observing everything, trying to find the quickest course to get out of here.

Iris made sure that Aine nodded and stepped away from the former knight Galungara.

'Really just a rumor, is it?'

It was time to go.

''My master asked around - no, I heard from my acquaintances that there were actually some knight candidates who were severely injured and couldn't come to the exam?

I don't know. I don't know.

Bored with the story, Galungara yawns and replies.

'Even if the story of the knight's ghost is true, it's internal to the knight. Both of us have only overcome difficulties and increased our sense of unity....... That's probably the only story of those who have been defeated....... That's probably the only story. I don't know. It's just a rumor. ......

Thank you for your valuable talk. Please enjoy your tea party.

Iris pinches the hem of her dress and bows.

She doesn't wait for Galungara's reply, but leaves the hall with Aine.

I've already backed up the story. It's information from Royeld, the candidate for the next lord.

He and former knight Galungara have been friends for a long time. Besides, Royeld is still young and polite to the 'Sea Dragon Priestess'. When Iris spoke to him, he was happy to oblige.

From small talk to knightly talk.

Without seeming to notice Iris's manipulations, Royeld told me everything he knew.

Before coming to this Ilgafa town, former knights like Galungara had held some kind of ceremony.

And that a wizard was present at the ceremony.

That Galungara and his friends were buying up old knight's armor.

It's not confirmed, but it's enough to support the knight's ghosting.

'But Lady Rita is the natural enemy of the Ghosts.

Rita's 'sacred power' can make it go away with just a touch.

Iris helped me the first time I met her, too.

Nay-kun's magic sword, Leggy-san, is also a magical weapon. It's effective against ghosts.

I hope you have nothing to worry about.

Yes, I am. I'm totally fine.

............

............

Iris and Aine looked at each other.

And then...

””──────!!!

He ran straight out of the lord's house, regardless of what people thought.

'Consciousness Sharing (Mind Linkage), Revised' is still out of range. It's not enough time to summon the flying dragon Garfe.

Besides, I've heard some strange stories from Royeld.

The former knight Galungara had said that. We got some pretty old material this year. He said that there might be some strange things coming up.

'Let's go. Lady Aine!

'I know. Mr. Raphilia is getting the carriage ready for us!

I made the dummies Iris and Aine in ”Illusionary Space”.

I used the same excuse as last time, so they should be able to keep it until dinner.

I'm going to the place where ”consciousness sharing and modification” can be understood by all means.

I'm coming. Brother.....

Iris and Aine ran off to Nagi's house where Rafilia was waiting for them.

The point of view of Nagi.

It's not a ghost!　Who are you?!

Ta-da!

The black knight's arm caught Rita's fist.

The knight launches his spear directly at Rita. Rita dodged it with a paperweight and this time sent a kick to the neck of the knight.

The knight only knocked down his helmet even though he received a kick that was enhanced (enchanted) by the ”Divine Power Seizure 《Shinsei Rikku Shoukaku》.

If there was a human inside, in a direction that couldn't be bent. Ugh.

'Rita, come back!　I'll cover you!

All right, master!

Rita kicks the perverted knight's horse and flies backwards with her momentum.

The horse keeps running like it's been rubbed down. It's wearing armor like a war horse, shaking its head and moving its legs frantically. It doesn't falter even when it's kicked by Rita.

'Good. To the smell of a potential knight ...... is this the light of loyalty!　'You are fit to be my partner!'

The perverted knight waved his arms at the carriage.

'Nagi!　Avoid!

Activate.　”Jiu-Sui Sword Art Lv 1!

I thrust my magic sword, Leggy, out of the carriage.

Automatically, the sword blade whirled around and swept away the flying dagger.

'Thanks, Reggie!'

”Oh. But he's annoying. That perverted knight!

Absolutely.

Jiu-Jui Kenjutsu can be swept aside with a sword. It doesn't matter if it's a flying tool or not. But it's the sixth time I've passed his dagger away. That's a perverted knight's flying tool, but I don't even know if there's a limit to how many there are.

I just want him to go away for good, totally.

'──can't you shake it off? ......

I looked behind me. While fighting Rita, the perverted knight follows the carriage perfectly.

The speed is too different between a carriage and a horseman.

That guy ran straight down the rocky mountain and chased the carriage. There was no question. The letter from Iris helped me to recognize him as an 'enemy'. The reason I was able to escape was because of that.

But I can't just take him to Irgapha.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. I'm going to have to use magic to stop him.

'Yes, Mr. Nagi!　”Flaming arrows... 'Fureimu, no!'

Leaning out of the carriage, Cecil releases his magic.

''──Mmmm!

But the perverted knight easily dodged the Arrow of Fire.

He was controlling the horse with one hand and chasing us while meandering. Even so, there was a chance for Rita to escape.

''Report. Master!''

Rita comes back to the carriage and kneels down in front of me.

'He's not undead, at least he's not undead. And it's not like the living mail we fought before. There was nothing inside.

You mean the armor itself is moving on its own?

Yeah. He said, 'The light of your loyalty is great. It's worthy of my fight.'

What's that?

He laughed and said, 'The light of loyalty that the knights of today have lost. The light of loyalty that modern knights have lost, and the unexpected happiness of being able to fight against those who have it,' he laughed.

A modern-day knight ......?

So, does that perverted stalker knight still have a type of knight?　Not a monster?

Mr. Cutlass. Do you have any idea who he is?

When I ask, Cutlass-san jolts back with a jolt.

He's hunched over, clutching his knighthood examination ticket.

I don't know, sir. I've given up on the knight's exam. It's not a good idea to be chased by a perverted knight. But ...... if it's my fault, then ...... this kind of thing──!

Mr. Cutlass threw down the examination papers from the carriage.

The hoof of the knight's horse, which had been chasing him, trampled it down with a bang.

'Now there will be no complaints!　I've already chosen a different path from the knight!　Please go away!

Mr. Cutlass looked like he was about to cry and scream.

But the perverted knight doesn't stop.

He's galloping his horse towards us while looking straight at the carriage.

''Rita, is there any sign of other enemies around?''

No. I'm pretty sure he's working by himself.

All right. Then we'll ban the cheat. Cecil, go for it!

Yes. Nagi-sama!

From the floor of the carriage, Cecil takes out a staff wrapped in cloth.

The crimson staff - the ”True Holy Wand Noielut” personalized for Cecil. At the same time, I take Cecil in my arms and place him on my lap.

The position is right by the door of the carriage. I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what to expect.

......So, then ...... please ...... Nagi-sama.

Yes, sir. Let's merge. Cecil.

I put my hand on Cecil's chest.

Cecil's body sits perfectly in my arms. It's as if that's where she's at.

Taking a deep breath, Cecil has his back to me. The warmth that comes through my clothes is very hot, and my heart starts to beat faster as I touch it.

My fingers are moving in small circles on Cecil's chest.

Cecil may not realize it, but I actually adjust the position of my hands and fingers every time we merge, and study the best way to make the best connection. Where the magic power can pass through most easily and Cecile can feel fluffy.

This time, I'm going to place the center of my hand at the center of my palm - the center of Cecil's chest - where he pushes back a little bit - here?

Slowly wrapping it up, he began to supply magic power - and then.

''...... n ............ is ......-uh.

Cecil arched his eyebrows a bit impatiently and...

Then he activated the spell he was 'double-casting'.

''I'm going!　The Ancient Language Magic Flame Arrow - A Range Expanded Version (Wide Shot) ────

Whew!

Crimson magicians emerged on either side of the carriage.

Normally, there would only be one behind Cecil. But this time there were four. Two to the right of the carriage. Two to the left of the carriage.

An optional turret on the left and right of the carriage - four magic circles are appearing on the left and right of the carriage.

This is the power of the staff that controls compression and expansion, the True Sacred Wand Noel Root.

Ikima────s!

Ziddo dooddooddooddo!

The sound of firing, echoing through the streets.

If you look straight up, it should look like the carriage has turrets on either side of it, with bullets flying out of them. Flaming arrows spread across the entire street. A ranged attack with no way to escape.

The strategy is simple.

If the perverted knight avoids magic with his footwork, then we can eliminate the area.

That's all.

The True Sacred Wand Noielut expands the area of effect, and the flaming arrows are spread out all over the road. You can't possibly avoid this...

”Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa!

”Ggggghhhhhh!

Do do do do do do do do do do do

A large number of ”flaming arrows” land on the perverted knight and the black horse. The enemy's movement stops.

Cecil!　Adjust the range. Focus the 'flaming arrows'!

Yes!　Nagi-sama!

Cecil adjusted 'Neuerut'. The 'Arrow of Flame' converges.

The flaming arrows that had been spreading like shotgun bullets concentrate on the perverted knight. A hole is opened in the horse's body, and the huge horse's body collapses. Is that a fake horse made with magic power? Then the perverted knight is...?

”Oh, I'm so glad you're here, my rival. ”This is what I call a battle...!

He just wouldn't stop moving.

No way. The ancient language version of the ”Arrow of Fire” isn't working ......?

The barrier, Mr. Nagi!　The knight is putting up a magical barrier!

Cecil shouted.

If you look closely, there was a translucent wall in front of the knight's body.

That magic barrier is weakening the 'Arrow of Fire' power. The only thing hitting the armor is the aftermath?

''Fuhahahahahahaha!　Listen to me!　My rival!

You're not a worthy opponent.

I wanted to tell you that I'm not a good opponent, but I didn't.

The perverted knight is holding his spear to the ground and letting go of his hand.

It looks like they want to tell me something.

I had to stop the flaming arrows as well. There's no point in continuing to shoot at them if they're blocked by the barriers.

We stopped the carriage and maintained our fighting stance, waiting for the black knight to speak.

And then──.

I challenge you to a duel!

The perverted knight turned his chest back and declared.

''Huh!''

What's that?

You gotta be kidding me.　You're going to slash at me without question and say that line!

'That's just flirting for a knight!　You can't be serious, can you?

No, I was super serious about it.

The enemies I've dealt with so far have all been dangerous if I didn't take them by surprise and defeat them.

But in the course of the battle, I recognized your power!　Let's settle this matter in a big way!　On the soul of a knight!

...... I'll be there.

Suddenly, Mr. Cutlass stood up in the carriage.

''That guy said, 'I smell a knight candidate.' That means that he may be reacting to me.

I am an apprentice, but I am an aspiring knight. Even though I'm a pervert, if it's something a knight does, I have to take responsibility for it!

Mr. Cutlass?

”Listen, sir!　Perverted Knight Doko!

Before he could stop himself, Mr. Cutlass jumped down from the carriage.

'I've given up my knight ...... and if that's okay with you, I'll take the duel!　I won't complain if you kill me!　Just don't get the others involved!　They mean the world to me!　Please, please, pervert.　Perverted Knight, which one!

”It's not a weird thing: ────!

I'm pissed.

No, I mean, if you said that to a girl in my world, like the smell or the breath or whatever, you would have definitely spouted a line that would have been a call to arms.　And he's in the middle of a stalking spree.