196 Episode 196 "Slave Girl (and Best Friend) Adventurer Rescue Strategy + Romantic Comedy Reference Plan (Part 2)".txt (1/2)

From the point of view of the stranded adventurers on a deserted island.

A boy, a third son of a nobleman, and a girl, a half-elf, were heading for the sandy beach.

We can see the beach beyond this hill. You can see the sandy beach beyond this hill, that's where we'll meet. Keep going.

Yeah, it's .......

The half-elven girl looks up as the young man takes her by the hand.

From their gaze, there is a small hill that leads to a sandy beach.

But there were ...... countless demons swarming there.

It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on one of them.

It was a giant crab that shouldn't be found on the island, but it was the Huge Maneki.

The Huge Maneki

A giant crab about the size of a human child.

The scissors on either side are enlarged. When they open their scissors, they grow to about twice their body size, which allows them to compete with opponents larger than themselves.

They have a tendency to form groups, and will surround and attack opponents with a ”large scissors squad on the right” or ”large scissors on the left”. They are clever.

If you boil it down to get the broth, you can make a delicious soup.

...... Hey, you know what?

Suddenly, the half-elf girl opened her mouth.

''That's why I recommended the quest on this island to you.

Isn't it because you get paid?

Actually, there's a legend I heard about from my mom.

The girl looked at the young man with a feverish gaze.

An intertwined gaze. Like a ward, their world is created.

The approaching demons also momentarily disappear from their sight. Naturally, they don't notice the mysterious party hiding in the trees.

Or that all of these women have their hands behind their ears and are listening in on their conversation.

'You know.　That I was parted from my elven mother in death.

'Yeah. Your mother was our father's escort. ......

The mother bonded with her human father and was separated from him in death. ...... In fact, both of them had been to this island before. There is a legend on this island that says that two people who pledge their love on top of a hill can overcome obstacles to get together. It is said that a secret spell is passed down only to the elves, and that the two of them will chant it together.

「「「「 That's right, there is such a thing! 」」」」

'Yes, your mother said it was the secret of the elves - or rather, I just heard your voice overlap ......?

'It doesn't matter. Tell me that spell.

The young man held the girl close.

'If it's an elven secret, it will work, won't it?'

...... Yes, it's a call to the 'Spirit of the Island'.

With that help, maybe I can get my father to approve of us.

'When we reach the top of the hill. But at ...... in this state.

The girl and the young man looked towards the hills.

Through the trees, a dozen or so 'Huge Shiomaniki' were coming towards them.

The half-elf girl held her staff and the young man in armor held his sword.

''Let's clear a path first. I'll use my magic to keep the enemy in check.

Okay. I'll cut him down myself.

Let's go!　'Flame Spirit, shoot my enemy...' - 'Flame Arrow'!

A flaming arrow flew out of the girl's staff.

Soooooooooooooooooooo!

The ”Huge Shiomanaki” blew up a few of them all together.

' ”Go to ......?

The girl and the young man opened their mouths with a pop.

The flaming arrows did indeed land. The Hygge Shiomaneki at the head of the pack was flattened.

The impact of the impact seemed to blow away the crowd behind it - but ......

Strange. It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you can get your hands on it. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future. A maid-like shadow was waving a mop at its back ......?

Okay, now!　Let's go!

Okay!　Move it, demons!　Kenjutsu skill, 'Gale Slash (Sonic Blade)'!

The young man swung his sword.

The vacuum blade wounded the carapace of the 'Huge Siomaniki' that was in the lead.

Swoop!　Hooray!

The impact (presumably) blew the demon behind them away.

The young man and the girl stopped to think.

'Chance!　Let's go! Yeah!

The two run hand in hand.

The demons have already been reduced to less than a third of their number. There is no way to stop them.

''So?　What is the Legend of the Elves?

'We will hold hands on this hill and say a secret spell. It is said to be a covenant that transcends their status and race. It's kind of comforting to know that ...... your father and mother relied on it to get through their difficulties.

I don't mind if it makes you feel better.

But I have a condition.

As they talk, the young man and the girl break through the herd of 'Huge Shiomaniki'.

The top of the hill is almost there.

The condition is that there must be a fog around them. Your mother said it was to connect with the spirit of the sea through water, but...” ”The fog...

The girl said.

Someone unseen said, too.

A milky mist rose around them.

”'Go to ────?'

The two men opened their eyes.

Impossible. Earlier, their vision was clear, but now all they could see was their feet.

The fog was so thick in an instant...

Suppah. Splash!　Sooooooooooo!

”giggles.” ”giggles.” ”giggles!

lame

The sound of something blowing away and the scream of a demon - perhaps the sound of a demon crushing and crunching continues around you.

The young man is running while brandishing his sword.

It must be because of that. It was a good place to hit - thinking like that, the two of them ran up to the top of the hill.

Normally, you would be able to see the ocean from here, but right now you can't see anything because of the fog.

They stared at each other. It felt like they were the only two people in the world.

The demon's voice that had been so noisy a moment ago can no longer be heard.

The sense of reality disappears. You feel as if you are in heaven.

The faint clapping that can be heard is a blessing from the island's spirits. It sounds as if it's hurrying the two of you up, though.

The half-elf girl, hearing the sound, takes a step forward towards the young man.

”──See also the water spirit that is the source of life. I - I swear to you that I will love this person forever. As the rain flows through the earth and then pours into the sea, everything I do will return to him. I hope you will accept this vow.

...... Is that an elven spell?

Yes. You tell me.

The young man nodded at the girl's words and repeated the same words.

The half-elf girl put her hand on her chest and listened to it.

''──her mother said. She said that whoever chanted this spell together, no matter what form it takes, will be bound to each other. As proof of this, she said that the 'mermaid's song' can be heard after the spell...

”La la la la la ────.

The earth dragon is a very gentle dragon, a dragon of love that protects its people.

He took the evil sword in his hand, and when he was once called a demon dragon...

And now, with a gentle heart, the dragon is asleep forever.

It's not a song about a mermaid, is it?

The two of them couldn't help but shout.

''The voice is too close to be coming from the sea, there were no mermaids in the sea around the island in the first place, and who is a ground dragon in the first place!''

No.

A voice answered.

─ ─ This is the song that the mermaids taught me. So it's definitely 'The Mermaid's Song (・・・・)'.

Okay.

They agreed.

'Good luck to you...' 'Thank you so much...' 'Bless you.'

After saying that, the spirit's voice disappeared.

Soon, the fog cleared and the only things left were a young man, a half-elf girl, and - the crushed remains of the ”Huge Club” that had been knocked to the ground. It's a bleak scene, but the two had nothing to do with it.

The third son of a nobleman and a half-elf - two people who were not recognized by his family, but someone unseen congratulated them. That must be the 'Spirit of the Island'.

That alone was enough for the two of them.

''Thank you, Spirit-sama. Dear Earth Dragon and Mermaid.''

We don't care about our race anymore. I promise that no matter what anyone says, we will live in harmony!

With that, they started to run towards the beach.

In the shade of the nearby trees

That's very informative, Ms. Rita.

You're an elf legend. It's a sure thing.

'I'm going to ask Sonia and Lumiere to prepare a song as well. The fog, Cecil, please.

You can count on me, Lady Aine.

'So, it's a good idea to lead Nagi this far: ......

It might be suspicious if it's Aine and the others, so I'm going to ask Letitia to do it.

''That's a great idea!

I'm going to be there!　No, I don't like being alone and I don't mind that much, but what am I supposed to do while you're talking about love?

''The last one is your knight's daughter and your new knight. Let's go!

Cecil, Rita and Aine head to the next location with Leticia, who is screaming out.

─ A knight girl and a new knight's point of view, on a rocky beach by the sea.

You stay back there. I'll protect you.

No, no, no, that's the opposite of what you're saying!

The tall knight girl turned toward the shore, a large sword in her hand.

Behind her, a small boy fumbled around.

This is a rocky beach at the southern end of the island.

The girl knight and the new knight boy were almost to the sandy beach at the confluence of the two points, when the girl knight and the new knight boy were overtaken by the enemy.

''...... geher'' and ''ghihihihihihi''

Here they are. ”UMIWATA goblins.” ......

A knight girl in armor stared at the goblins on a raft.

The goblins on the raft.

Goblins live on rafts across the sea, attacking fishermen and others.

They form groups and imitate pirates.

Originally, these goblins used to roost along the seaside of the continent, but their numbers have increased and the Horned Serpent has pursued them to an uninhabited island.

They're the reason I couldn't escape the island. I can't let them get in the way of me and you!

I'll fight with you!

You're there. You can treat me later.

A reward?

I got these cute, frilly clothes from the mail-order store. I'd love for you to try them on.

I'm a man!　You always say that!

In front of the rocky shore, the boy thumped his chest.

He was a small boy. His arms and legs were thin, his eyes were wide and his eyelashes were long.

'Why do you always try to get me to dress as a girl, you?'

Of course it's pretty.

The knight girl quipped.

”The first time I met you, I thought. 'Oh, I'll be lost with her. But that's okay. You get to dress up pretty and call me 'sissies' and I don't need anything else!

No, I'm just trying to win your father over and get him to admit that we're close: ......

Don't you like my distortions?

...... No, no. I like it. ......

Will you put on a pretty dress and call me Sisama?

'............ is foul. You look like you're about to cry.

Call me at .......

............ Oh, sister-sama.

I'm overflowing...

Zango.