146 Episode 146 "I tried to call my best friends nickname at the place where I was transferred.".txt (2/2)

Leticia is mumbling next to me, ”How can you pop up so quickly? You're the one who thought up the setup.

Cutlass doesn't say, ”Is that so? You know what happened, don't you?

Just as I was about to make out with you at the inn, I was called here.

...... here, here ...... Nagi-san!

...... There's no time for embarrassment.

...... Moo.

You're not turning bright red and puffing out your cheeks. My best friend (Letia).

I turn to the girl in the veil and tell her.

'There are dangers to be sure. A nobleman has a lot to lose. So I understand the need for the ability to protect it. But it's not right to do it this way, is it?　If there are business talks, it is only logical to send an official messenger. Wouldn't this be the same as blackmail?

I apologize for giving you the benefit of the doubt.

”Then let us go.

No.

The girl shook her head.

''It's something I don't want the Demon King and his minions to know about, so I had no choice but to take this kind of step. In particular, the port city of Irgapha is a place where people who revile a high-ranking demon such as 'Kerkator the Sea Dragon'. Isn't it only natural to be wary of them?

So, you're saying that you've relocated us to a place far from the port city?

Yeah.

So you're saying that you're transferring us to a place two hours' walk from the port city?

Yes, ............ Yes, no, no, no, it's a long way from here, but what?

Now, I'm pretty sure you just nodded.

Surprisingly simple. A girl in distress.

How could you do such a thing?

'The air is warm and humid. The air is warm and humid, as is the climate of the southern port city. The trees are the same kind as those in the forest around Irgafa, and they are the remains of a village that existed before Irgafa took its present form. In the forest are the remains of a village that existed before Irgafa took its present form. In terms of time, it's just like that house.

This is the information from Iris.

Iris saw the screenshot I sent her through the mind linkage and compared it to the map to help her locate this place,” she said.

Or, if you really think this is a far away place, do you want to contract?　If it was a lie, you would hand over all of your items and skills to us on the condition that you hand over all of them to us.

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

Oh, I shut up.

The mysterious girl trembled under the veil, biting her lip.

'I've passed!

””Yes?”

'You have passed the test we have given you. You are worthy to give great power!

He's going to cheat them out of it with brute force.

”The power to defeat demons, like my soldiers. It's for people with abilities like yours.

Soldiers in black armor start to move.

They are the ones who had quickly neutralized the nobleman's guards earlier. Their bodies are about the size of normal adults. They are wearing black armor all over their bodies and their faces are invisible. They look like the ”Golden Soldiers” that I saw in the town of Ilgafa, but this one looks more deceptive.

The soldiers lined up on either side of the girl, with swords and the ropes that bound the men in place.

''My men have obtained the power to wipe out even the most powerful demons with this Armor of Blackness. You are also entitled to receive equivalent skills and items.

Okay.

I understand most of the information I can get here.

This ”Vale” girl is in the business of giving ”power” to noblemen. This soldier in black armor - and maybe that golden soldier also has that power.

And just like the girl just now - 'Baroness Lalambell', such information is secretly spread among the nobles, and every time the nobles introduce a friend, they receive new powers.

''Lady Letitia-Milfe, her fiancé.

Behind the veil, the girl said.

'What do you desire?'

The quick answer is 'a life you can live without working'.

But that's not something you can ask this guy to get. I'll figure it out on my own.

As for Letitia...

Peace to the people.

Letitia answered without a moment's hesitation.

'That people can live in peace, within the rules they understand, with powers they can understand, and not be frightened by anything else. That is what I want.

Then let's give you the skills to make it happen.

The girl took out a skill crystal from a leather bag on the ground.

''This is the 'Pain Forgetting Skill'

The girl said.

'This skill can make the target person forget 'the pain they are suffering'. To be precise, it's a skill that 'makes the pain feel like it's your responsibility'. In other words, it can make them think it's all their fault, even if they're being attacked by a demon or frightened by magic they don't understand.

It was a skill that made me want to throw up.

'The one thing you understand most about yourself is 'you', right?　You can replace all your enemies with 'what you can understand'. I don't think there's a better skill for your purposes than that.

I'm afraid not.

Leticia immediately shook her head.

''Such skills are not my hobby. Besides, the people you care about - your best friends and partymates - would hate you if you used such a thing.

Letitia laughed as she looked at me and Cutlass.

'It's a deal breaker. 'Nagi-san,'

God, she's so steady, Letitia.

What's wrong with that?

No way. That's okay. We'll take care of the rest.

From the time I got here to now, it's been about 20 minutes. I was hoping to buy a little more (・・・・・・) time (・・・・).

I can't see the girl in the veil's expression. All I can see is her mouth.

She is clenching her teeth. There is no doubt that she is angry.

In a fight you and I can only respond in two ways. You can run into the woods, or you can jump into the Western-style house.

In the latter case, it's easy enough to escape.

However, the opponent's strength is not readily apparent. If there is an unexpected weapon or item in the house, you may be attacked from behind.

Maybe they've done this to the nobility in the past. This place is supposed to be a safe house. If possible, we need to know what they're capable of.

And Cutlass and Fieng have sensed the existence of an artifact in this place. If they use that thing, and it's called back somewhere else, it's a problem. I want to destroy or ...... or take control of it while it's still intact.

It's a good idea, isn't it? It's a good idea.

I could get away with it in a pinch, and it would be good for business.

'You know what, Letitia, Cutlass,'

What is it? Yes, sir.

''Since I was in the middle of a relaxing vacation and was forced to be summoned to the middle of such a fishy forest, it wouldn't be a problem if I got at least one of the items to make up for it and went home, right?

Isn't it okay?

Letitia held her mouth and smiled.

”It's safer for a lazy - no, a lazy, hardworking person like Nagi to have it than for an outlaw to have it.

I also think that if there is a 'transference magic artifact', I think that Arujidono should have it. It's not going to be used for a bad thing, right?

One more question. Do you think we can buy ourselves an hour and 20 minutes - or 40 minutes - by ourselves?

The enemies are two soldiers and a mysterious girl.

If there are soldiers in the house, they may join in the fight.

You have to move for 40 minutes without being defeated and without letting the enemy escape. It's quite a pain in the ass.

''We can manage it,'' he said, ''but it's worth a try.

Yes, sir.

If it comes down to it, we're going to run away into the forest while Letitia's ”Forced Civility (Manners Geas)” is in effect.

We've reached an agreement.

The other party is also starting to make a move. It seems they decided to tie us up just like that man before. Soldiers in black armor are slowly approaching us. There are two of them. They hold long swords in their right hands and circular shields in their left, and they even have a rope for restraint. Just in time.

”We're not gonna kill you. Rest assured.

The girl with the veil on said.

''I will make a 'contract (contrast)' with you not to tell anyone about what happened here, and then you will be asked to leave.

'No, no, it's a valuable experience and I would love to talk to you about it.

I'm sorry. ......

The girl slumps over.

Two soldiers raise their swords. They're after ...... me. I've been throwing a lot of flak at the girl in the veil for a while now. It's just the way it is. Then pull out the magic sword Leggy,” he said.

”Reggie, please. Activate ”Juju Sui Kenjutsu: Level 1”!

'Oh!　''It's no big deal, at least two long swords are no big deal!

Shuffle!

What...?

The swords swung by the soldiers in black armor (Yoroi) were rolled up and swept away by the magic sword Leggy.

''Leticia!''

Let's go!　Activate 'Rotating Shield Shoot (Shield Scramble)'!

Pop.

Leticia's shield──the one borrowed from Cutlass──tapped the soldier's cheek, the soldier's cheek.

Guru Guru Guru ────!

He couldn't resist due to the sword being swept away and his stance was broken. The soldier's body, which was hit by Leticia with her shield, began to spin at high speed. Just as the girl in the veil had said, the soldier's 'black armor' might have been some kind of magic item. It was strong and probably hard. So if the owner spun around and hit it, it would be very painful.

One of the soldiers wearing it turned his arms around like a propeller and came crashing into it, and the soldier next to him was knocked down without question. It's a showdown between magic armor and magic armor. The magic cage hand that spins round and round keeps hitting the magic helmet and shaking the soldier's skull.

''No - it was a good hit...''

There is no such thing as a fresh startling discovery.

No, no, no, it could be the special effects of the ”Kuroyami no Yoroi”.

'What?　Huh?　Huh?

The girl in the veil is stunned.

The soldier keeps spinning in front of her. From its arms, the rope for restraint falls off.

I pick it up, make it into a loop and then hand it to Leticia. I need this to activate the other skill I created with ”Forced Civility”. Just as well. Let's bring out the true nature of that Veiled Girl here.

''Bu, rude!　You have committed treason against my soldiers!

When she came to herself, the girl in the veil shouted.

”Eat my magic. ”The ice...

We have to do this first!　Activate 'Dignity Suppression (Elegant Downer) LV1'!

Before the opponent could activate his magic, Leticia's lasso caught on the body of the Vale girl.

'Dignity Suppression (Elegant Downer) LV1' (R)

The skill of ”holding back” your ”dignity” with ”rope

A skill that allows you to tear away politeness and build-up.

It is activated by trapping the target's body with a rope.

The target of this skill will forget politeness, dignity, and formalities for a certain amount of time.

This makes it easier to bring out their true feelings. It is highly effective against nobles, royalty, and high-ranking merchants.

'──── Ah, ah, ah. I - we - I - I - I - I am.

The girl in the veil stopped moving.

Her mouth is open and her dress-clad body is trembling.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it. I'm not going to be able to get out of it.

Let's get some questions answered.

'Shut up!

I ask the girl in the Veil, who bares her teeth and screams.

'Are you Princess Claudia herself?　Or are you related to it?　Or the 'White Guild'?

I don't care about Claudia!

The girl pulled off her veil.

A white face appeared in front of us.

A mask on the upper half of her face, her mouth twitching violently, a bloodless face.

''I cannot maintain my personality. The princess's grace...cannot be expressed. ''Personality replication problem...'' - ''Emergency evasion magic...'' - ''Ice storm [Icicle Tempest]!

The girl continued to speak unintelligible words - and then she activated her magic.

''Nagi-san!'' ”Arujidono!

Everybody get down!

Immediately we were on the ground.

'White!　Please!

”It's the land!　'Shilldo' for Dad!

With the sound of White's voice, a translucent ”barrier (shield)” is created above our heads.

Immediately after that, a blizzard blew in the air around us.

The storm shakes the trees, and pieces of ice fall from above our heads. But the shield created by the ”Heavenly Dragon's Egg” is unbreakable.

A white storm blocked our view for a few minutes...

After that disappeared, the masked girl 'Veil' had completely disappeared.

Maybe - behind the door of the western house that was left open.