144 Episode 144 "I tried to put in a tsukkomi after a terrifying greeting in order to ward off trespassers.".txt (1/2)

”Sent by: Nagi

Recipient: Iris.

Body: A demon in town?　Why?

”Sent by Iris.

Recipient: Oni-cha.

Text: I don't know. This has never happened before. Anyway, you brothers should hide in the mansion. It's the job of the Ilgafa regular soldiers to protect the town!''

That's how the message from Iris concluded.

I immediately passed on the information from Iris to the others.

The monster that invaded the town was the Stone Gargoyle.

It's a lower class of the steel gargoyle I've fought before, a stone statue with wings. Ten of them have been seen in the past.

They have the ability to fly, so Iris guessed that they climbed over the walls and entered the town.

But gargoyles are magical creatures that have magical crystals in their bodies and can move only when necessary. It can't occur naturally. So that means someone is moving them.

...... I was thinking about this when I received another message.

”Sent by Iris.

Recipient: my brother.

Main Content: I heard that the stone gargoyles can be taken care of by regular soldiers. If it's a group fight, you can win. Please hide, big brother. Please don't be reckless when Iris isn't around. I'm sure of it!''

............ You worry too much, Iris.

I'm not supposed to do anything rash.

Yeah. I'm not reckless. Unless the odds are stacked against me and I have to do it.

Well.

I closed the window of 'Consciousness Sharing (Mind Linkage), Revised' and turned to Cecil, Rita, and Cutlass.

'Aine and Leticia haven't come back yet, have they?

I said, and Cecil nodded.

'Not yet. I'm still going to the market to buy food: ......

'If you see someone being attacked by a gargoyle, Lady Letitia, you won't shut up. ......

I've only spoken to him for a few minutes, but he seems to have a strong sense of justice: ......

Rita and Cutlass also look worried.

Letitia is a righteous aristocrat, you know. I have a lot of respect for that trait.

So...

So, will Rita join me in finding Letitia and the others?

Yes, sir. You'll take him home when you find him?

Nope.

I shook my head.

'With Letitia, I'm sure she's either fighting gargoyles or letting people get away with it anyway. We're here to help with that. However, to make things quicker, Cecil, get your 'wand' ready. I'll send you a message and an attached picture when we encounter the enemy.

...... attached image. Yes, I understand!

Cecil nodded with a serious face.

As expected of Cecil, I think he understood what I wanted to do.

'Cutlass, I want you to guard Cecil. And also observe the surroundings.

All right, sir. Where do you want us to be, sir?

Where you can get a clear shot.

I said.

It's almost nightfall. I'm going to have to use some discreet magic to get some backup from a safe distance.

”Sender: Nagi.

Recipient: Iris.

Text: As your master, please. I think you've got information on where the regulars are headed. Tell me that. Once you know where the gargoyles are, that too.'

”Sent by Iris.

Recipient: Nagi

Main Body: My brother is...!　I told you to stay out of trouble...?

I was pissed.

That said, the part where they send me a map of the town and the location of the gargoyles' appearance with an attached image is Iris. But 'Later, it's a spanking! The message says.

...... Is that going to get me spanked?　Or do you want me to spank you?

And just so you know, take it easy.

After explaining the plan, I said to them.

'The only objective is to rescue Letitia and Aine. All right?

Yes. Mr. Nagi.

It's a force majeure that has to be dealt with.

We only have to get rid of the sparks!

We all high-five each other with a bang, and the mission begins.

Our top priority is our friends and family, but this is our home town.

The next time we meet Kerkator, we'll protect them from getting angry.

Leticia's point of view

Leticia's weapon of choice is a 'shortsword'?

Aine said while taking out a spare 'Shortsword (for Nagi)' from the leather bag she carried at her waist.

It's an ability of the Soul Contract (Engage) skill 'Sis's Treasure Chest'.

Aine's leather bag is connected to a mysterious space that contains her beloved Hagane's Mop, Nagi's spare weapon, cooking utensils, and a piece of maternity clothes she sewed up in a small piece of cloth. There's no need to panic even if a battle breaks out in the city. She's a big sister.

It's totally a good thing that you're prepared. In so many ways.

'Aine is my big sister. She's always looking for ways to help everyone.

It's mainly about Nagi, right?

Letitia looked at Aine's face and smiled.

Aine didn't respond to that. She just smiled gently and held up her 'Hagane's Mop'.

This is the downtown area near the port.

When the two of them came to buy cheap seafood, they came across people running away. They heard a voice saying, ”A demon is out,” so Leticia and Aine immediately moved to the edge of the street. They made way for the fleeing people and looked for the demon.

''There he is .......''

On the roof of a small house - an eerie shadow was seen.

It's a stone statue with wings and claws, a ”stone gargoyle”.

Its size is about the size of a small adult. It has twisted horns and a long tail.

It is a low grade monster, but it is a threat enough for those who don't have weapons.

The town gates have been breached: ......

The blessing of 'Kerkator the Sea Dragon' is only available to the sea ...... and not to land demons.

''Why are all these crazy things about the eldest son of the Lords family and all this crazy stuff: ......

The people of the town were screaming and running away.

'Calm down!　Help is on the way!　You guys go to the lord's house and give the soldiers protection ...... hey, don't do it!

The guards who were present shouted, but the people did not listen.

They cling to the guards as if they were calling for help.

'You need to calm down!　People blessed by the 'Sea Dragon'!

Standing in front of everyone, Letitia shouted.

''Don't panic, run towards the lord's house!　There are many soldiers over there. He will protect you all!

Leticia's dignified voice and mannerisms that followed the formal etiquette of a nobleman were enough to get people moving.

The people who were on the verge of panic began to run in unison towards the lord's house.

''...... As expected of Letitia. I'm sure the viscount's dignity is not justified.

This is the kind of thing that Nagi would say, 'I want Leticia to be king,' Aine thinks.

But Aine is also aware that her best friend's hand is trembling faintly.

Letitia is calming down because Aine said, 'Nah-kun is coming. With Nagi's cheat skills, the 'stone gargoyles' are not the enemy.

The problem is that there are so many of them and the enemies are flying around.

But I'm sure Naa-kun can handle it.

''...... Aine. Nagi-san is really coming, isn't she?

...... Yeah. Because Aine is here.

If all you want to do is help Aine and Letitia, you can use 'Slave Summoning (Sammoning Slave)'. It's a skill that summons a slave to Nagi without question. If used, Aine would return to Nagi in a flash, and once she was left alone, Letitia couldn't help but run away too.

But that didn't happen.

That would mean that Nagi would come to her rescue, Aine thinks.

'Really, you trust your master, don't you? 'Aine,'

Because, you know, it's me.

You're an enviable trust. ...... Enemies, here they come.

”GYAAAAA!

The 'stone gargoyle' howled to intimidate Aine, Leticia and the guards.

Pi────!　Beep!

At the same time, a guard blows a wooden whistle.

''This is how our people will come. If we all get there, you and others!

'Moo!　What are you going to do to stimulate him?

whistling sound

The 'stone gargoyle' that was facing towards Leticia and the others waved its arms towards the guards.

He punched the soldier who reflexively held up his shield, and then punched him away.

The shield cracks, and the guard rolls and crashes into the building, unable to move.

'While Aine and the others are stalling for time, ...... I wish the guards had gone to call their friends ......

This is not good. This.

The sound of feathers could be heard.

The sound of the whistle could certainly have reached the guards nearby.

But the gargoyles were moving faster. There were three feather sounds that Aine and the others heard. Together with the ones that were here, six gargoyles had descended to surround Aine and the others.

'...... Aine has a 'magic stick technique'. That one turns the mop into a magical weapon, so it should be effective against the gargoyles.

You can't fight at ...... but you can't fight when you're surrounded. You'll end up getting attacked from behind.

...... What skills did you get from Naku?

...... Oh, that's the one.

Letitia touched the center of her chest.

The two cheat skills she had made earlier were both installed. Other than the fallen guards, they aren't popular around, and this skill is not noticeable even if you use it.

It's frustrating to use it out of the blue after receiving it, as if I've lost to my 'best friend' (Nagi-san), but it can't be helped in this state. ''I'll show you the power of the 'character with strong special skills' as Nagi-san calls it──Leticia murmurs in her mind and clutches her short sword.

''I'll use my skills before I'm surrounded. Aine, in the meantime, attack.

You got it.

Why do you look so happy?

Because Letitia is in love with you, right?

My 'likes' are not the same as Aine and her friends!

As she said it, Leticia kicked the ground.

She jumps out of the way to weave through the gargoyles that have yet to land. The gargoyles who noticed her movement move to block her retreat. When everyone's attention was focused on Leticia──.

I will not die until Aine and her children are named. Activate!　'Compulsory civility (Manners Geas), LV 1!'

Letitia throws down her longsword and stops.

Then she straightens her back and bows.

''Hello!　Letitia-Milfe here!

”Gaga-Gaga!　Gargoyigdeguy!”?

Snap.

The 'gargoyles' stop moving when they see Leticia's bow.

All at once they descended to the ground and lined up side by side.

Then they bowed their heads in a 'this is polite' sort of way.

''Forced Civility (Manner Gears) LV1'' (R(Rare))

The skill to 'regulate' the 'enemy's movements' with 'courtesy'

This skill forces the opponent to be polite by us being polite.