182 Episode 182 "In order to solve the mystery of the waterside, all the cheat characters started the investigation".txt (2/2)

''I heard that there is a 'rookie training' for adventurers and noble servants, etc., using a large ship at the sea. I heard that the number of participants is insufficient, and the Merchant's Guild has also received a solicitation for ...... me, too, it seems I've been spotted.

By the sea?

'A secret program, I'm told. That's why the beach north of the resort is currently closed to people. ...... It's a pain in the ass.

''That's possible because the noble Lords of ...... are helping with the training, isn't it?

It's ......, so it's a messy story.

Sighs Dolgor-san.

''A number of people from the merchant guild also said that we should send a few people out to socialize. That's why I'll be talking to them as well. ......

...... ”Newcomer Training” ......?

If it is the same as the one that took place in the port city of Ilgafa, then .......

The same people could be doing ...... the same kind of training.

............ good.

'Um. If you don't mind. Can I sneak a look at that solicitation, too?

I said.

”Yeah, you can go ahead.

Mr. Dolgor nodded easily.

'There's a landing at the top of the stairs where you can look into the front door. Why don't you take a look at it from there?　I don't think I'll be able to talk to Ilis-sama's direct adventurers at ...... as expected, but I hope it's helpful.

Saying that, Mr. Dolgor sighed.

You must be really fed up with that 'recruitment'. That 'solicitation'.

That's why. I'd like you to join me. Cutlass, Letitia.

Of course, sir. I would like to see with my own eyes who is troubling Mr. Dolgor.

And I will not allow myself to overlook the fact that a nobleman is involved.

Cutlass and Leticia are also on board.

If the 'rookie training' that Dolgor-san says is taking place in the ocean, it might be an obstacle to finding ...... the 'Dungeon of the Demon Dragon'.

Besides, it's also possible that the mermaids Leticia and the others found - the sea sub-humans - are involved.

If that's the case, we need to find out for sure.

And so we were guided to the place where we were told about the ”recruiters' training”...

At the same time, in the Maze of Saint Delilah, Cecil, Rita and Iris.

「「「「 Thanks for coming by!　Saints! 」」」」

Cecil, Iris, Aine and Rafilia arrived at the Delilira Maze.

''Koto,''

Golems appeared from everywhere, as if they were waiting for the four of them to arrive. The golems moved a rock that blocked the entrance to the labyrinth and invited Cecil and the others inside.

The place they were led to was a small room with flowing water.

It must have been maintained for visitors. There are even fittings to connect the horses and a manger.

”Well then, the horses, follow me.

Cecil pulled his hoof and connected it to the wall hardware.

The horses that had been explained the situation in Nagi's ”Life Negotiation 《Hood Negotiation》” are all doing as they are told with a look of understanding. These were the horses that had pulled the carriage for me on the previous trip. They must have gotten used to their master's 'strange adventures'.

'We will return later. Please give Aine and Rafilia-san a ride to town.

Buhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

Cecil pats me on the back, ”Riddle me that! And so the horses snorted.

''Saints, did you even make a room like this for us?''

She must have been concerned about it. She must be a saint with a strong sense of responsibility.

That's a lesson in justice, isn't it?

At the words of Aine, Iris and Raphilia, the golems nodded with a 'kokku kokku kokku'.

Because she is such a saint, she couldn't leave the mermaid girl in distress unattended, which is why she brought her to the labyrinth like this.

When I think about it, Delilah is a saint and a necessary person in this land, Cecil and the others thought.

In the meantime, Iris-san and I will meet up with Rita-san.

Aine and Master, take care of yourself on the road.

With a snap, Cecil and Iris raise their hands and head to the back of the labyrinth.

After this, Aine and Rafilia are planning to return to the town after taking plenty of rest.

The two of them will be tasked with the Adventurer's Guild and shopping in the town.

''Nah-kun said we want to have a 'barbecue party' at the seaside on this trip.

'You told me about the 'seaside event' in the original world the other day.

'Huh?　Didn't Rafilia-san find out when Nah-kun was about to fall asleep?

I don't care about the details. Anyway, this time I'd like to do 'I'd like to be able to wear sunscreen and my hand slips when I'm wearing sunscreen' and 'I'd like to be able to feel liberated and unprotected on a deserted island'.

'Yes. For that to happen, we need to get this case out of the way.

I'm motivated!　Oh!

Aine and the others see Cecil and Iris off as they talk about these things.

And then Cecil and Iris, who went to the depths of the labyrinth...

Thank you, Rita. Dear Rita.

Cecil, little Ilis!

The middle of the Delilira Labyrinth.

Rita and Saint Delilira were in the pool room that Nagi and the others had easily cleared before.

d*mn it. I was so worried about you. We were worried.

Rubbing, Rita patted them both on the head.

'Cecil and Iris, did you notice anything unusual about them?'

It wasn't much. It was just that Nagi-sama and I invented a new magic.

It was supposed to be called 'Hisasshoumarou' but it ended up cutting a giant land snake into rounds, but I suppose it's nothing special.

...... You can tell me that story later.

Rita mumbled, holding her forehead.

Then she turned around and pointed toward the pool.

The pool was filled with clear water.

When we all attacked this labyrinth before, there was slime in the pool, but the only thing in there now was water.

There was a little mermaid girl there.

She's small in the corner of the pool, staring at you.

That's the mermaid girl that the saintly girl saved. I woke up last night, but ...... she seems to be in a panic and won't tell me anything. And I haven't been able to sleep since.

...... Is that right?

...... something must have been hard for you.

'Floating above her is the Spiritual Saint Delilira. I was going to greet you all, but I think I missed the ...... timing and now I have my back to you.

'I'm sorry, my saint!　It's been a while!

'Do you remember?　I'm Iris-Hafeumea, who created your great vision in a recreational area!

At the voice of Cecil and Iris, the spirit saint Delilira reacted with a pikun.

She shook her purple hair and looked over her shoulder at Cecil and the others.

''You haven't forgotten about ...... Delilira-san, have you?

'Of course!　The saint is Nagi's precious friend!

How could I forget what my saint did for others even in death?

”I see. Okay, fine!

The saint Delilira hovers in the air and comes in front of Cecil and the others.

I'll tell you the identity of that mermaid child first. It is a sub-human who lives in the sea, and her race name is 'Mermaid'. They are a race that lives in caves and uninhabited islands by the sea and are not at all hostile to humans.

That's because you live in a different area.

That's right, Cecil. 'Yes, Cecil, you can live in both seawater and fresh water, but they don't come to the river at all. There's no point in trying to do that, you see. It would just change the environment around you and make it harder to live in.

Then the saint Delilira cut off her words.

'Miss Delilira met her because she heard a scream upstream. I reflexively jumped in and found her trapped on a rock at the end of the cave. I tried to save her, but the water was moving fast and the cave was very narrow, and I just couldn't get to her, and then Delilira got caught too.

I wonder what the cave is like back there?

'I'm sorry, Iris. Even my 'squire's bell' didn't get that far.

'No, Rita. I was wondering if it's possible that the cave leads to the ocean.

Iris nodded her head, a little thoughtfully.

''Then there might be a connection to that 'example place' that your brother is concerned about. We'll just have to ask her about it here.

What are you going to do about it, Mr. Iris?

...... Iris is of 'sea dragon blood'. Let's show him that and get closer.

With that, Iris unbuttoned her clothes with a snap.

'It's ...... strange. I never thought I'd have anything to be grateful for the 'Sea Dragon's Blood' that I always hated. I guess the reason I can think like this is because my brother remade everything about Iris, ......

With that, Iris dropped everything she was wearing at her feet.

She handed the dagger she was holding until the end to Rita and jumped into the pool without hesitation.

'Iris-chan! Mr. Iris. Are you okay?

Don't worry. Iris has excellent 'swimming skills'.

With that, Iris let her naked white body dance and swim out of the water with clean form.

On the other side of the pool, a mermaid girl, perhaps noticing the sound of the water, jolted and shook her body. She shook her scaly tail and tried to escape into the water.

Wait. ”Wait. Iris, like you, has the blood of a sea creature.

Iris turned her back to the mermaid girl.

She swept her hair down the front of her body as she stood and swam, exposing her white neck and back.

The water in the pool was crystal clear. So the mermaid girl should have been able to see it.

The clean scales growing there, indicating that she has the 'blood of a sea dragon'.

''We're all from the same ocean....... Don't be afraid, okay?

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

The mermaid girl stopped moving.

She was up to her neck in water, staring at Iris.

'Did something scary happen to you?'

(”Korea”)

The mermaid girl nodded.

'Does the Master of Iris say that he will return you to the sea?　Do you want that?

(mute)

You're scared about something, and you can't think about it right now?

(”Korea”)

'You didn't sleep yesterday or ...... maybe the whole time?'

(...... country)

If you can't sleep because of a scary thing, there is a way to ...... forget it for a while. Sleep, calm down ...... and then you can fight the scary thing. Would you like to try it?

(Sighs)

The mermaid girl looked at Iris with a twinkle in her eye.

'Rita-sama. Give that dagger to Iris.

Okay. I'm coming.

Huh?

With her signature 'water walking' ability, Rita comes to Iris.

Rita hands Iris a dagger and turns her gaze towards the mermaid girl. When she sees that the girl is frightened, she looks disappointed and goes back to the land.

(...... Rita-sama, I love little girls. You really wanted to hug her and calm her down.)

With that in mind, Iris approaches the mermaid girl.

The girl doesn't try to run away anymore. Breathing raggedly, she stares at Iris as she approaches.

...... now, take a good night's rest.

Iris took the girl's hand and placed the back of the dagger against her shoulder, lightly.

''Activated. 'Anshinto, Kokoro Yasumaru.' ......

......

The strength drained from the mermaid girl's body.

She rested her back on Iris' chest and began to breathe slowly.

'...... are you ......?'

The girl looked at Iris with vague eyes.

'My name is Iris-Hafeumea. I'm a former 'sea dragon priestess' and now I'm my brother's ...... love slave (Doroi).

Iris said and patted the girl on the back.

'Can you tell me your name, please?'

”Sonia.

The girl answered shortly.

Then, with reddish eyes, she looked straight into Iris's face──.

You see... Some scary people have attacked the house where she and her friends live. They chased her and her friends out of their home and took their place. Sonia escaped through a secret underground canal. Scary... ...... and...

Sonia's eyes were nearly closed.

She rested her back against Iris's chest and began to breathe peacefully in her sleep.

'...... You must have been nervous the whole time,'

Before he knew it, the spirit saint Delilira was floating above Iris' head.

'I had a scary moment at the sea, and I came running. I thought I was trapped on a rocky shore, and then a stranger brought me here. No wonder you're so nervous.

I'm glad my brother gave me that item.

Iris touched the ”Anshinanmaru”, still in its scabbard.

This sword (katana) has the effect of reducing the subject's worry. It doesn't solve their problems, but it does ease their mental burden. Iris has experienced this effect herself.

It really is ...... that my brother can magically help someone else.

Yeah.

Saint Delilira nodded.

Delilira thinks that her friend Letitia will become the king of this country. My friend Letitia, she thought, would be the king of this country, and her bumbling master, Nagi, would play the role of the chief of staff behind the scenes, and the world would be a more interesting place.

...... Can you tell me more about that story later?

Of course.

Saint Delilira (spirit) and Iris look at each other and smile.

'Iris, Lady Delilira, ...... be quiet for a moment.

Suddenly at their side, Rita said.

Before he knew it, he had returned with a 'water walk'. She carried Cecil on her back. Cecil and Rita put their fingers to their lips and posed 'shhhh' to Iris and Delilira.

...... I think Sonia the mermaid is ...... talking in her sleep about something.

Cecil tells them.

Rita remains stationary on the surface of the water and brings her beast ears close to the mouth of the mermaid, Sonia.

Sonia's lips move faintly and Rita's animal ears twitch.

After a while, Rita looks up.

'Sonia-chan, you keep saying the same thing. I'm not sure ...... what it means.

'What did he say?　Dear Rita.

...... hmmm.

Rita cocked her head thoughtfully for a moment and then...

”'People of the New Recruit Training ...... scary' ......

He turned to Cecil, Iris, and Delilah and told them such things.