188 Episode 188 "The Circumstances of Mermaids and the Great Treasure of" Clothing, Food, and Housing "".txt (2/2)

Yes, you're right. ......

The mermaid, Sonia, nodded her head.

'As I recall, it was called ...... 'Summoned beasts that were 'inspired' by Hydra'.

Inspired by ...... Hydra.

...... That's the hydra that attacked the resort the other day.

I don't want to have to refer to ...... for that kind of stuff.

Me, Iris, and the Saintess sighed.

Then we got some information about the Inspire Hydra from Sonia.

We also checked the terrain and made a plan.

Confirm the area affected by the curse from the saint.

Think of this as a quest for Saint Delilira's request.

The saintly lady clapped her hands together with a snap.

''Protecting the recreational area is what Delilira-san 'wants' to do. The reward is...''

Excuse me. The mermaid has a hidden treasure: ......

The mermaid Sonia interrupted the saint's words and said: ”I would like to ask the elder to give it to you.

I would like to ask the elder to give you ...... it.

Are you sure?

I feel kind of bad about getting a reward from a little boy.

As long as we get a lot of 'Horned Serpents', that's fine.

Is that so?

'Yeah. Aine was ...... my sister wanted it. And Cecil, too.

””...... uh,”

What's wrong with you, Iris? And you too, Saint.

Why do you two look so clueless?

All right, I will give you the Horned Serpent, a specialty of mermaids. I'll give you the Horned Serpent, a specialty of mermaids. But I'd like you to accept the treasure as well. I'm sure it will be useful to the hero.

Really?

Well, since mermaids are a non-working race, they have the three treasures of clothing, food and shelter.

...... Yeah.

It's like a talisman for mermaids who live by singing and playing. It's a good idea to have that treasure, so at the very least, you won't go hungry and you won't lose your livelihood. If the brave shaman will give you back the dwelling place of Sonya and the others, you can have it.

...... Oh.

I heard a strange voice.

Before I knew it, I was holding my heart.

My ultimate goal: the skill of living without working.

I never thought I'd find that tip here.

'I see, ...... mermaids are professionals who don't work and live: ......'

Instead of having nothing, they live by singing and dancing.

They were like seniors to me as I tried to live without working.

Can I call you ...... senpai, if you don't mind.

”What do you mean, brave boy?

Sonia, the mermaid, is startled.

I kneel by the pool and take her little hand in mine.

'Anyway, I'll take the 'Saintess Quest' order. I'll do everything I can to help us.

”............ Oh, brave shama.

''I'll stop the annoying 'rookie training' and get rid of the giant demon. By the same token, I'll find out what the 'curse' is.

I'm getting motivated.

The dubious 'Newcomer Training' and the 'Demon Dragon Dungeon' are both a passing point.

In order to achieve our ultimate goal of 'living without working', we'll save the mermaids.

Of course. Take it easy.

I'll do whatever I can to prevent anyone from getting injured.

That's all the information I have.

I send a word to Iris and a message to Cecil and Aine, who were connected through 'Consciousness Sharing and Reforming'.

The reply came right back.

Everyone agrees on 'I want to save the mermaid'.

We all sympathize with Sonya, but our main motives are different...

Rita and Iris 'want to save (little) (sea friends)'

Cecil, Aine, Reggie and Fynn said, 'We want to get the Horned Serpent. It will make me feel so much better.'

Raphilia, Letitia and Cutlass are 'No Evil Allowed! It was.

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Then we went back to the entrance of the labyrinth to finalize our plan.

This time, we decided to divide the party into three groups.

Me, Cecil and Rita are to purify the curse and locate the location of the Dungeon of the Demon Dragon.

Aine and Iris, you're going to back us up.

Leticia, Raphilia and Cutlass (Fynn), stay outside of the range of the Curse. We decided to cause a commotion as soon as the quest started and get people to come to us.

'Letitia keep Leggy. Raphilia take care of White.

I handed Leticia the Magic Sword Reggie and Rafilia the soft golem 'Ritogon' with the 'Armband of the Heavenly Dragon (Shiro)' attached to it.

I told Leggy to follow Letitia's instructions. You can use both Slime Bringer and Condition Changer.

...... With Nagi, I feel like my 'chii and abilities' increase like I'm breathing.

It's all in your head.

Don't let that stop you!

Besides, I think Letitia would be able to use Reggie's spiky abilities to her advantage.

...... woo.

Letitia had a difficult look on her face for a while with the magic sword Leggy in her hand though.

I understand. Nagi-san's 'Aiken', I'll keep it for you.

”It can't be helped. If my lord commands it, I shall be with a noblewoman this time.

A figure-sized Leggy came out and climbed onto Leticia's shoulder.

This is a good opportunity. It's a good opportunity for you to learn about the right way to be a girl. Hmmm, hmmm.''

Yes, you do. Miss Raphilia.

'Yes!　Then I'll show Letitia and Cutlass how cute Reggie-san is!

I'm looking forward to it!

When did you guys collude on ──────?

Leticia, Raphilia and Cutlass look at each other and laugh.

Reggie is squirming, holding his reddened cheeks.

At this rate, I hope Reggie will listen to what everyone says.

Since Laetitia and her friends don't have an immunity to the curse, they'll have to support us from afar.

I've already checked the 'curse affected area' and 'safe area' with the saint.

I'm worried about doing separate quests, but Rafilia and Reggie have new skills. Combined with Cutlass's Telescoping Spear, they'll be able to counter most enemies.

Iris and Aine, you're going to be back up while we're doing the purification. As soon as the effects of the curse fade...

I know, sir. Brother!

Iris, dressed in her swimsuit, shouted out as she wiped her wet hair.

'I'm aware of the plan, sir!　To Iris, whose 'Dragon's Blood' has had a great awakening, 'The Cursed Land' doesn't matter to her!

I'll be fine. I'll just run to the ocean if I have to.

If you're alone, Lady Aine, Iris can swim with you!

Iris pauses in her gut with a ”mmmm”.

Aine looks as calm as ever, but I can see it in her eyes. Aine, she's very motivated.

Maybe she's remembering something from the past.

Aine was doing voluntary black labor in the 'common man's guild' in the commercial city of Metecal. Maybe she's comparing herself to the people who are forced to 'train new recruits'.

But what's with the little voice mumbling 'Horned Serpent' and 'Mujinto'?

'Anyway, Aine and Iris, don't take it easy. If you think you're in danger, send a message right away. Good.

”'Yes!　Nah-kun (big brother)!

And I will be using the Grand Magic with Cecil and Rita.

How are you two feeling?

No problem. Nagi-sama. It looks like you can use great magic with ease.

Cecil comes up next to me, shaking his silver hair.

In fact, ...... I've recently had Nagi-sama's magic power pass smoothly through my body.

Really?

'Ha, yes. Its ......

Cecil's cheeks were stained, and his hands were pinched together with his index fingers.

I think my body has been ...... changing in many ways to fit in with Nagi's ...... body. I'm going to be able to get a lot more than just a few of the things I've been looking for.

............ wow.

Flap, flap, flap.

Without a sound, Rita came around behind me.

Flap, flap, flap, flap.

Her wagging tail was stroking my back. When I turned around, her white skin was bright red down to her neck.

...... Um, Rita.

............ the same.

What?

I'm just like you, Cecil.　That's why you should go to .......

............ Yeah. It's easier for my magic to get through.

Well, that should do it.

Well, I'll be back. You take care of Sonya, okay? ”Saint.

You know what, Nagi.

The Saintess floats near the ceiling of the labyrinth with a difficult look on her face.

'Delilira-san was going to continue to exist as a ghost and look for the demon city, but seeing ...... you guys made me change my mind about ...... something.

Is that so?

...... I'll try my best to be reborn. And then Nagi would take me in and I'd become your child.

'It's nice. Sounds like fun.

”Quickly?

'What?　Because then we can be with Our Lady forever, can't we?

Originally, we're an odd party, each with a master-servant contract included (with an exception), each with a different race.

We have visitors and demons and beastmen, nobles and sissies, dragon bloodlines and replicas of ancient elves, and a hidden princess of the royal family. A demonic sword and a larval body of a celestial dragon.

It doesn't matter if you have a 'reincarnated body of a saintly woman' among your relatives.

'What would happen in that case?　I guess the saint will be reincarnated as a child somewhere and then I will take her in?　But since she is a saint, she's going to make a 'sign' to her mother-to-be. I'm sure you'll get the consent to become my child at that time. ...... What do you think?

...... pfft.

The saint erupted.

Huh?

'Moo!　You're no match for him!　Nagi-kun!　Moo Moo Moo!

Excuse me, saint?

Just go!　If anything happens, Delilah will save you!　You guys are going on a quest!

Why are you losing your temper while laughing, saint?

'We'll talk about this later!　Anyway, Delilira is taking care of little Sonia, so you guys take care of yourself and go. If you think you can't, come back and ......, does this go without saying?

I understand.

I reached out and shook hands with the saint in the air.

''I'm going on a 'Saintess Quest', safety first.

So we waved to the saint and set off on our ”Saint's Quest”.