158 Episode 158: "When I went out to collect materials, I came across a crime scene.".txt (2/2)

Leticia shrugged with a bitter smile.

'Cecil-san changed the magic attribute and flooded the surroundings with 'Wall of Water'. And Aine uses 'Increased Sewage Water' to take away the enemy's water, and so on. So Aine's anti-group skills can now be used everywhere: ......

”And last time I checked, the 'increased sewage' level was higher. Oh my God.

...... We're not invincible.

No. - No, you don't.

At Leticia's words, Aine and Cecil shook their heads.

''This was made possible because Nay-kun gave us information about the demon.

So we were ready to go.

This was only possible because Nay-kun gave Cecil-chan a new skill.

So in order to repay the debt I owe you, Aine...?

It was a surprise.

Cecil looked at Aine, with tears in his eyes, as he almost answered honestly without thinking.

But Aine has her usual fluffy expression and just nodded her head, ”Hmm. What is it?” she just nodded her head. The eyes seem to understand everything, and Cecil becomes even redder.

I'm going to be the ...... that

Cecil, poking his fingers together and slumping over.

Then he looked up, as if he'd made up his mind to do something.

'Nah, with Nagi's permission, I can tell you more about ...... that .........' ...okay. ......

I felt out of breath and finally said just that.

'Oh, your people are very important to me, so I don't want to hide that ...... ...... from you.

Don't worry, sweetheart. You'll figure it out.

You know what you're talking about?

Yeah. I know you're very happy right now, Cecil, and that's okay. That's why it's okay. I know you're all happy, so you don't have to ask me for details.

Aine squatted down and locked eyes with Cecil.

'...... already. 'Aine,'

Letitia shrugged as she looked across at her best friend.

''Well, now we have to deal with the next demon.

Aine pays off her knees and stands up.

'Nagi-sama sent you, right?　I like it: ......

I'll explain later. Cecil. Let's just get this over with.

Cecil grabbed his staff and Leticia grabbed her sword and shield again.

'I got a message from Nay-kun. The demon again. It's the 'Forest Spider'.

”Forest Spider

A large spider that lives in the forest.

It moves quickly through the forest by attaching a thread to a tree and using it as a foothold.

Since it is not always on the ground, it is surprisingly difficult to apply magic to it.

Immediately, Cecil, Aine and Leticia started to deal with it.

''Let's take it down before Rita-san arrives.

I understand. You need to save your strength, Rita.

The way you're talking now, ...... sounds kind of semantic.

They nodded to each other and the three of them started to run.

The meeting was over in an instant.

The next annihilation strategy (Senmezetsu Sakusen) is 'Cecil Aine Leticia's Number 2' - the 'Dual Death Ball', named by Rafilia.

''I and Aine will come around behind you. Cecil-san, cover me with magic!

Letitia runs off with her sword in her hand. Aine, who had a mop in her hand, followed suit.

I look for the figure of the ”Forest Spider” among the trees - I was there.

The enemy has already noticed us. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future. It will approach its prey at once and use its huge body to block its movements and devour it. That is the basic tactic.

”Shush...shhhhh ────!

When the 'Forest Spider' saw Leticia, he waved his eight legs and threatened her.

''I'm not dumb enough to fight you head on!

”'Spirit, shoot my enemy, water arrow!

The moment she hears the voice, Leticia tosses her head to the right.

With a graze of her hair, Cecil's 'Water Arrow' flies through her hair. Because Leticia's body was in the way, the 'forest spider' did not notice Cecil's magic. The water pressure of the water arrows struck the eyes of the forest spider.

''Shushuaaaa!

Even if it was just water, it would be enough to block the view.

The 'forest spider' shook its body in disgust and stuck out its two legs towards the front. It must have been wary of Leticia's attack.

But Leticia went to the side while the enemy was losing its sight. She also goes around behind her.

''You're following me. Aine.

Of course!

Letitia catches her best friend at the edge of her vision.

The three of them are completely sandwiched between the 'forest spiders'. Cecil in front of them, Aine and Leticia behind them. It's a no-questions-asked pincer position.

I'm going!　Waterball!

From Cecil's fingertips, a sphere of water about the size of a person's head jumps out.

This is the water version of the fire magic ”fireball”.

When it detonates, it swells up and has the ability to envelop the enemy and crush them with water pressure.

The Forest Spider is shaking its head frantically to get rid of the water in its eyes.

And then it raises its face and looks at the flying water ball...

”Shush!

Wow.

He fled into the air.

Before I knew it, the forest spider had strung a string on a branch above my head. He used it as a rope to climb up and avoid the approaching Water Bomb Ball.

The dodged water magic method did not stop.

As it was, it flew towards Leticia and Aine, who were behind the 'forest spider'!

Here they come. Aine, you'll have to help me!

I got it!

Aine lays her own hand on Leticia's hand.

It's ready. In Leticia's hand is a wooden ladle. I bought it at the market for this operation.

It's for use in a large pot, with a strangely long handle.

It's so long that from a distance, it looks like just a stick (・・・・).

”It's activated - 'Magic Stick Art'

Aine infuses the ladle with magical power.

It was just a cooking utensil, but it turns into a magical weapon.

''If it's a magical weapon, it should be able to pass.

Leticia activates the skill while laying hands with Aine.

''I'm going to go! Egg Reflex (Counter Egg)!''

Letitia and Aine raised their ladles.

'I've experimented with this usage!

Leticia's 'Long Ladle' touched Cecil's 'Water Bomb Ball'.

Essentially, magic can only be interfered with by magical weapons.

On the contrary, it can be interfered with if it is a magical weapon.

And 'Egg Reflex' is a skill that allows you to push back the 'sphere thing' with a cooking tool.

Aine's 'Long Ladle', which was turned into a magical weapon through her 'Magic Stick Technique', touched the 'Waterball' and activated the effect of the 'Egg Reflex' cheat skill. Furthermore, the trajectory of the raised ball changed the sphere into an unusual course.

Diagonally upwards.

It escaped into the air (・・・・・・・) towards the 'Forest Spider (・・・・・・・・・・)' (・・・・・).

'Shush ────!

Bohum.

A puffy ball of water wrapped around the 'Forest Spider'.

The water pressure is applied to crush the body of the spider. It's normal magic. It's not very powerful. The spider just broke a few legs and fell to the ground. It should have been able to survive.

Unless there was a maid on the ground with a mop in her hand waiting for it.

'Yes, sir. ''Sewage increase LV2.''

”────!

The Forest Spider has gone dry!

”'Oshimai!

Pan, poof.

Cecil, Aine, and Leticia clasped each other's hands together.

''After all, Nagi-sama's plan is perfect.

Nay-kun, you know Aine and the others.

...... It's a battle in a realm no longer reached by normal adventurers. This.

No further reports of 'enemy approach' from Nagi.

The demons that were nearby must have all been defeated.

''Ah, Rita-san is here. Rita-san. Over here!

Through the trees, he could see Rita's figure.

Cecil couldn't help but stand tall and wave his arms as full as he could.

'Cecil-chan!　Aine!　Lord Letitia!

...... Rita?

Cecil nodded his head.

It's because Rita, who came running, had a strange, serious look on her face. Rita shouldn't even be sweating when she runs as fast as she can, but now she's breathing hard. I hold my swaying chest and kneel down in front of Cecil and the others.

'Oh, please. Send a message to your master. 'Aine. As soon as possible.

I know.

Aine nodded instantly.

She could tell that Rita was desperate.

Aine also became serious and sent a sentence just like Rita said to Nagi in 'Consciousness Sharing and Revision'.

The content of that sentence is──.

The search party. Nagi, Cutlass, Finn...

Yuji. We've got movement!

I heard Fynn's voice above my head.

Instantly a message with an image was sent to me.

'...... e.'

There was a picture of a small child, being carried in a cage.

He's crying ...... with a spear to the outside of the cage.

Two goblins are guarding the cage. It's probably a two-faced 'master goblin'.

The destination they are being carried to is the center of an abandoned village. Kidnapping?

Just as I was wondering if I was going to be able to make it, I received a message from Aine this time.

”Sender: Rita (Substitute: Aine)

Recipient: Master.

Text: I have a request. Please allow me to act alone for the next day.'

...... Rita?

'Yesterday, in the Saint's dungeon, the master said, ”You will do me a favor,” he said. So I ask you to do me a favor. I just saw a little beastly boy being held by a goblin. It looks like he was brought in from the forest beyond the mine.

Maybe it has something to do with the ...... story of the sub-humans fighting each other deep in the forest.

I can't leave him alone. Please.'

I looked at the image Fynn had sent me.

It's hard to see from a distance, but sure enough, the kid in the cage has beast ears and a tail.

'So, Nagi. I'm going to need to be allowed to go it alone for now. I don't care how you punish me later. Let me help the little one.

”Sent by: Nagi

Recipient: Rita (Alternate: Aine)

'Text: We don't allow people to act alone'

I sent the message.

Of course not. I can't let him go it alone against a nest of goblins.

”So, I'm coming.

I'm coming with you. I'm going to enter the participants. Anybody who can help me...

Yes, sir! Of course I'm going, of course I'm going!

Cutlass and Fynn raised their hands.

'Sender: aine.

Recipient: Nei-kun

Of course you're going!

Cecil-chan (Substitute: Aine) ”There's no way I'm not helping Rita-san!

Letitia (Substitute: aine) ”I'll cry if you leave ...... behind.

Good.

It's that ”subhuman conflict” that I've always wondered about.

If the beast child's capture had anything to do with it, it might help you get some information. There's no separate deadline for the saint's quests, and you can come back to collect them later (I've collected three of them).

Alright, let's gather information first.

''Say something to Rita. I'll listen to what she has to say. I'll do the talking.

I send Aine a message.

Aine replies right away. She says she understands. And then...

”Rita has a message for you. I'm a slave, so I don't want you to be selfish. You must punish me for sure. What are you going to do?

Okay, I said.

But, well, that's only after the kidnapping-ish incident is over and Rita is settled.

I'll find out what's going on between the sub-humans and the demons.

''Everyone else, join up for now.

Cecil, prepare the ”Holy Wand Neuerut”. It's a group of people. We might need to use some giant magic.

The target is an abandoned village with goblins. There are less than 30 enemies.

I heard that the Adventurer's Guild has been ordered to take them down, so I thought I wouldn't want to take away people's jobs, but if they're kidnapping little ones, that's a different story.

Let's let them capture the base safely, easily and quickly.