157 Episode 157: "A Secret Battle between Nagi and the Saint and an Unfinished Gift".txt (1/2)

I pray to our great saint.

At the entrance to the cave, Letitia knelt down.

This is the rocky mountain where Delilira's labyrinth is located.

We left the retreat early this morning and arrived here before noon. The entrance to the labyrinth is blocked off with fine rocks, just as the nobles crumbled it before. The only people who can get in and out are the spirit body Delilira-san and the 'work golem'.

That's why I'm calling for you to open the entrance, but...

I am Letitia-Milfe. I am Letitia-Milfe, and I am an aspiring nobleman of justice. I am a great admirer of the saint who saved people in the past. I would love to open this cave and meet you. ......

I don't think that's what you're going to call it.

You know what, Letitia?

What is it?

'Didn't Letitia hear you talking about The Message Golem yesterday?

I heard about it.

Letitia nodded with glittering eyes.

'You are very friendly, aren't you? I admire you more and more!

'How much do you love your saints?　Letitia!

No matter what the circumstances, the man worked for the peace of the world. It's no wonder that I, who aspire to be a righteous aristocrat, admire him so much: ......

Letitia's cheeks reddened and she murmured.

'But to call out to her and not get a response from her: ....... Hey, Rita-san. Is the saint asleep?

Uh, yeah.

Rita flapped her beast ears in annoyance.

'I think I can call you what Master (Nagi) said earlier: ......

Are you sure?　Wouldn't the saints get mad at you if you called them that ......?

I'm not so sure.

On the contrary, I think I'm going to be overjoyed.

”Let's give it a try. If you get angry, I'll take responsibility and apologize.

'Wow, me too. I'm sorry with my master!

If you insist.

Then we took a few steps away from the cave entrance.

There were no more hydra on top of the rocky mountain. So it shouldn't be a problem to shout out.

Me and Rita's Letitia, the three of us side by side, spread our arms wide and took deep breaths, like a certain radio exercise.

Then we make a megaphone with our hands around our mouths, and then, se-no, so

”'Delilira!　Aes out of the rock and attacks the town. It's a joke.

And the one who defeated the Hydra was ”Tenryu-sama”.

''That's right. The great 'Heavenly Dragon' used his high heat breath to cut the hydra in half.

”(J────)

...... Why are you two looking at each other?

I mean, Delilira, you're an accomplice to this, aren't you? You were most flippant at the time, weren't you?

”So, well, you've created a small group course to make sure it doesn't happen again.

It's a saint.

''And if there's a group of people with incompetent skills, they'll be captured in a flash.

You can't blame them for being such a loser.

”(J────)

That's why neither of them are giving me the silent treatment.

Letitia and Delilah, they get along perfectly. They introduced themselves to each other so there's no need to introduce them. They just seem to have the same personality for sure.

Leticia, you won't make a 'contract (contract)' to 'save people' like Delilira-san in the future, will you? ...... I'm starting to worry.

I'm sure it would be difficult to 'capture the Delilirah Maze' with momentum. Letitia.

I'm a great admirer of my saint.

Leticia said, touching Delilira-san's (Golem) hand.

It's true that under no circumstances did Our Lady continue to save people. If she is willing to give you a test, I will not let that opportunity pass you by.

”As someone who aspires to be an 'aristocrat of justice'?

Yeah.

Letitia nodded her head proudly and then...

...... And Nagi and the others did capture the labyrinth, didn't they?

...... You don't mean to tell me that you're going to attack the labyrinth because you don't want to be 'left out'?

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

Letitia silently turned in the direction of the day after tomorrow.

...... here. What's up with the Aristocrat of Justice?

''It can't be helped.''

I don't think Letitia would do well on her own.

I've been advising you on Delilira's labyrinth, too. I'm sure you can make it a little less difficult for a small group, but you might want to get some support.

Then. Rita, can you keep up with them?

Yes, sir. Master.

”You. ......

When Rita raised her hand, Delilira-san Golem growled, ''Mmmm.

''Fighting beastman-kun. You're pretty tough too, though: ......''

'I'm nothing special. There are more 'tiny' girls at our party.

That's not the point.

At Rita's words, Delilira-san Golem shook her head.

With eyes the size of a doll, he stared at Rita and--

'What you fear, Delilira, is the power that your loyalty will elicit. Delilah, you're standing close behind your master, ”protecting him no matter what,” listening for any sign of life around you, and preparing yourself to move when the need arises. She's such a loyal, beastly girl that even from the outside, you'd think she's a happy master. You know you're tough. ......'

............ wow, wow.

”That girl - Letitia, you're not so much of a 'picky' girl as you are without a collar, right?　The fact that he brought you as her escort shows how much he trusts you. Just looking at the trust between you and the Mummimuki Master ...... Inochiki Master and you, I feel like Delilira-san has already lost.''

No, it's not ...... because everyone else cares about Nagi as much as I do.

'Not ”more than me”?　'I see. So your loyalty is tied for the top spot.''

'Wah!

Rita's face went blah, blah, blazing red.

It's ......, because I can't just give up my loyalty to anyone. I can't help it. ...... I can't lie to you. ......

''Alright, then, Delilira-san, let's watch you, the master's favorite, escort Leticia-chan through the master's orders and let's watch carefully!

...... You know what, saints.

'Yes?　The ”Master of Cincinnati

No mental attacks.

Rita's animal ears are flapping and her tail is bobbing. Even her body is trembling. You're about to challenge the labyrinth, and you're completely nervous.

Just because Rita is one of the strongest cheat characters in the world doesn't mean she's a good mental attacker.

'Hmph, duh. That's about as much as I can do for you guys at a ginormous party!

I'm glad to hear that. So...

...... Rita, come here.

I beckoned Rita over.

'Yes?'

Rita comes in front of me.

I lightly touch her golden hair - and declare.

”I instruct you as my master. All Rita-Melpheus limiters are cancelled.

”'R-rimitaa-kaa'?

'All skills can be fully activated at Rita's discretion until the end of the dungeon attack. Use every cheat skill to protect Letitia. Rita should be able to do that.

...... Nagi.

'In addition, you will be given 'holiday pay' as you will be required to work during your vacation. I'll do you one favor.

What...?

Rita's beast ears snapped up and her tail puffed out.

Then, with a snap, she raised her hand and bowed.

'Leave it to me!　I'll give Lady Letitia a complete escort!

The light of the Divine Power lights up in Rita's fist.

At the same time, Rita's eyes also begin to shine. Okay, I hope I can focus.

'Then ensure that you fulfill your mission from me. My slave, Rita-Melpheus.

Yes, master! Master!

Rita spun around, turned around and took Leticia's hand.

'Then let's go, Lady Letitia. This Rita-Melpheus. I will help you capture the labyrinth as ordered by your master. Double speed - no, ten times faster!

Hey, hey, Rita. You don't have to tug on me - no, I don't mean hold me!　It's not even a piggyback.　Hey ────!

Hiyuu.

─ ─ ─ With that feeling, Rita jumped into the cave with Letitia on her back.

''The ............ mental attack has been nullified. ......

Delilira-san's golem is hunched over dejectedly.

I'm not sure if it's okay ...... It's okay, Delilira-san, you did your best to gather materials with the golem. There's no way you'll be able to clear it up that easily!

Gathering materials, sir?

'Yeah. There's just not enough material to go around the cave.

Well, that's true.

Even the messengers in the dungeon are made by Delilira-san with the golem. There's no way there's any material conveniently located just around this rocky mountain.

It's a good thing that I'm not the only one who's interested in it. I've been doing a lot of traveling. That's why we can't be taken advantage of easily. Mmmm.

Delilira folded her arms and then looked at me.

'So what's the reason you let her go?

Reason?

You didn't think I wouldn't notice?

Little Delilirah-san tapped the ground next to her with her stone arm.

I sat down as I was told, and Delilira-san climbed onto my shoulder.

'Delilira-san said 'small group dungeon', but she didn't say 'two person dungeon', we could have attacked it with three people. So what's the reason you're the only one left?''

I have some business to discuss with Mr. Delilira.

”Negotiation.

How about changing the name of 'Delilira-san' slightly to 'Delilira-san, Saint of the Heavenly Dragon'?

'We've got the name of a transcendent being out of the blue!