206 Episode 206 "I tried to legally persuade the guard who complains about his family while traveling.".txt (2/2)

''With this, I don't think there's any need to monitor them.

...... goo.

The guard groans.

But...

'Don't be a pompous prick!　It's only an adventurer!

The guards poked the ground with a spear stone thrust, cancer, and shouted.

'The wizard cannot be trusted!　That's what this town is all about!

”You believe in warriors and swordsmen, don't you?

'Oh, yes. This town honors swordsmen and warriors who bravely stand on the front lines!

And you have accepted me as a swordsman.

Oh, yeah.

Then why don't you believe me when I say, 'These women are not cowards, they are not allowed to use magic in this town. Why don't you believe me when I say that I won't let them use magic in this town?　They are slaves that I, as a warrior, believe in and control. I'm not going to use magic unless I tell them to, so discriminating against them means they don't believe in me as a warrior, which is a contradiction in terms.

......!

'If you don't trust the dark elves and elves that a trustworthy swordsman trusts, then you're denying your own word that you trust the swordsman, so your word that you trust him is untrustworthy, right?　So what are we supposed to trust in the face of...

'Wait a minute, I'm getting confused!

Before that... as you said before.　'Unless you're a really trustworthy wizard,' he said. Perhaps there are rules like that?'

Uh-uh.

The guards looked away from me.

I guess there are rules like that, after all.

It's impossible to monitor all wizards. Earlier, this guard said, ''My lord's countess. If a nobleman is ruling this town, then naturally other nobles should also come to visit. There's a good chance they have a wizard as an escort.

If that's the case, there's no way they can monitor the wizards of the nobles' guards.

There should be some exceptions to the rules.

And yet ...... wants Cecil and Rafilia to be monitored by .......

............ Maybe they're looking down on adventurers, after all. You were checking 'Are you an adventurer?' over and over again earlier. I'm not sure if it's a good idea for you to be able to get your hands on it.

''I repeat. You trust the swordsman. I mean, you trust me. And these two girls are my slaves. As slaves, they can't disobey my orders. But I'm not going to let them use magic. It's a good thing that you've got a lot of experience in this field. It's a good idea to have a good time with them. Then you are going against the policy of this town of respecting swordsmen and warriors...

Enough!

Thud.

The guards stomped their feet.

'I forgot to tell you!　The people we respect are strong, superior swordsmen and warriors. Not your kind of bastard!　If you're a trustworthy man, then show me your power!

I don't think it's fair to add an extra condition to the list.

Look at this!

The guards pointed to the warehouses that lined the harbor.

At the end of it, only a wall remained of the building. It was tattered, with only one outer wall facing the sea.

The northern city of Hermilt is a city that reveres warriors. Hence, we are always practicing. Hey ...... try it.

The guard who was talking with me called out to an extraordinarily large guard.

The guard raises his fist wrapped in an iron gauntlet and...

Thud.

One of the bricks that had been shaping the wall was blown away.

”[Oh,]

Me, Cecil and Rafilia screamed.

It's amazing. It looks like ”the town that respects warriors” isn't a lie.

...... but the fact that they go to the trouble of preparing such a thing, I wonder if they always do the same thing.

”You can borrow the gauntlet. Do it. If you can do this, I'll recognize you as a 'trustworthy swordsman'.

Huh.

You can quit now. You don't look so strong. If you follow our town's policies, you'll forgive me...

”...... (whispering) 'building bang'

Pow!

A few bricks that made up the wall were blown off.

What the hell is wrong with you? 'You blew a brick!　With those fine arms! 'I hit the one with the crack too!　A different place! It's a coincidence, of course!　We can't just admit it to this degree: ......

It's just a fluke. I'm just a low-level adventurer.

I replied.

''But if you fly a brick, you'll be recognized as a 'trustworthy swordsman', right? If that's the case...

I hold up my fist - and at the same time, I signal Rafilia with True Consciousness Sharing Mind Linkage True.

And as soon as I hold out my fist....

Master!　You can't do that!

Snap.

Rafilia's palm caught my fist.

''Haaaaaaaaaah!

The guards shouted again.

'A fist that could break down a wall - an elven girl ...... stopping it, you say? I thought those girls were wizards! 'You have the power of a warrior ......?　If that's the case, then we'll treat you like a wizard: ......

'Are you okay?　Raphilia

You too, Master. You're going to get suspicious if you're going this slow.

We exchanged words in 'True Consciousness Sharing'.

It was a really light punch, so there's no problem on Rafilia's end.

The guards are stunned by the stage where I first broke the wall - they probably don't know I was acting. It's because the damage from ”striking a building” doesn't go to the person originally.

The rest is just as we discussed.

I don't think so. No, Master. Your knuckles will get hurt if you hit the wall too hard.

...... but if you don't do this, you slaves will be .......

I'll accept being watched, rather than bothering my master. And the proud guards of the warrior-respecting North Town of Hamilton would never do such a terrible thing.

''Surely respecting warriors and swordsmen means that they take pride in their swords. Those people wouldn't break their word or disrespect an adventurer, would they?

That's impossible.

Not really.

A quick glance.

Me and Rafilia looked at the guards.

''He said that those who stand in the front line and fight fair and square are the ones who are noble.

It's all fair and square.

”......u”, ”......guh”, ”......guh”, ”......guh”.

It's working.

We met their requirements. I don't think they have a reason to complain.

Would you trust me with this?

I said.

The guards are looking away awkwardly. 'One more push.

'If you want, I, the 'trustworthy swordsman', will be watching these girls the whole time and will take responsibility for all their actions. If you can't accept that, then you don't have to land. There's nothing you have to do, even if you have to sacrifice your friends.

...... ugh, ugh.

If it's okay with you, I can make a 'contract' on behalf of the girls that they won't be allowed to use magic in this town.

Oh, how did you end up there: ......

We're family.

I said.

They are slaves in their own right, but they are both my family. I can't let someone else watch over that precious family, can I? Again, I will take responsibility for them. If this town's policy is to believe in 'warriors and swordsmen', then this shouldn't be a problem, right?

...... Got it.

The guards slumped their shoulders in disappointment.

''I can't let a messenger from the port city of Ilgafa get to the 'Contract (Contract)'. Besides, ...... we know what you guys are capable of. This town has a policy of trusting swordsmen and warriors. If the 'trustworthy swordsmen' will take ...... responsibility, they will be exempt from ...... registration and monitoring.

Thank you.

...... haha.

I lost my strength.

I think the blood on my hands from being told that Cecil and Rafilia would be watching over me was getting to me. I was going to speak more calmly, but I'm afraid I've become a bit of a ...... prude.

I'm sure you have a lot more to learn about .......

But please ...... keep an eye on those dark elves and elves.

I understand. In this town, you will always be by my side. Would that be okay with both of you?

Hi, hi. I'd be delighted.

Cecil and Raphilia's voice comes back.

This area would be a compromise.

In any case, we can't let them act alone in a town that monitors wizards.

' ...... I'm sorry to have taken up your time. There's been an incident with a wizard taking over a nearby fort. The lord has put us on high alert.

...... yeah.

A wizard?

The old fortress at the Western Military Seal, the gateway to the Western Passage.

The guards pointed toward the mountains.

The wizards have taken over the mountain and are blocking all those who are going along the path, so those who are going to the mines and those who are carrying their goods are not allowed to pass. That's why those who are going to the mine and those who are carrying goods are not allowed to pass.

I looked at the map.

The location that the Earth Dragon Earthgulls had told me was on the west side of the mountain. I looked up the (approximate) map of this area in the Adventurer's Guild at the recreation area. As I recall, there was a lake near the ruins.

''Then what's the route to the lake?''

'The normal mountain roads are impassable. The only other route left is ...... a dangerous route with demons. You can check it out when you get to the 'Adventurer's Guild'.

Can I ask you one question?

Yeah.

Didn't those wizards wear 'accessories with wings on their swords' by any chance?

You know what ...... is, I think you know.

The guard shrugged.

So that's why I'm wary of wizards.

If it was ......, you should have told me from the beginning.

'I know that such organizations recruit wizards. But there are no such accessories on these kids' slave uniforms. So it's irrelevant.

...... Yeah, right. I'm sorry: ......

The guards bowed deeply.

Then, bowing several times, he returned to the port security.

'What do you think?　Cecil, Raphilia?

Cecil, you've lost consciousness.

...... Nagi said to me, 'Family.' In front of other people, he called us ...... family ....... Ehehehe ...... ehehehe.

When I turn around, I see Raphilia pulling Cecil's hand, which is now bright red.

For some reason, Cecil is holding her cheeks in a dreamy manner.

On Rafilia's side, with a cheery smile, nodding again and again──.

A master will stop at nothing to protect his slaves.

Really?

Yes. I'm very excited about it, too. Thank you for the wonderful treat.

You're welcome.

I didn't mean to say anything that amazing.

'Brother. What was the story you just told me at ......? He said the wizard was doing something bad.” ”What do you mean by that ......?

Iris, Aine and Cutlass gather around.

I nodded to them all and then looked at the ship.

'Let's go back to the ship once. We need to hear from the 'Wind Spirit Mage' again.

I said.

”The wizard who occupies the fort may be related to the Honest Heroes' Guild.