231 Episode 231 "We have decided to investigate important points, so we got along well and prepared together.".txt (1/2)

”May I ask, my lord?

What is it, Lord Death?

Didn't I say earlier that I heard voices coming from inside the arena?

Yes.

”My lord and you have told me that you will investigate the voices I have heard.

Yeah. I'm going to.

”How can you do that for me, that I can't?

On the way back from the ”arena”.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this as well.

I am a newcomer, that I am. I don't know enough about it to get credit for what I've seen and heard, that I haven't done enough for you to care about it. ......

You'll get the credit for it.

I said.

”Lord Death is part of the party. If you have any concerns, you should get them settled.

”My lord: ......

'Besides, the voice Lord Death heard might be related to the 'Demon King's Identity'. That's also why I'm curious.

Lord Death──the official name ”Demon King Armor Death Catastrophe” is literally an armor made for the Demon King.

Perhaps it has the ability to communicate with the Demon King and so on.

And Rita said, ”There's an altar in the 'arena' and preparations are being made for the ritual.

I think it's worth looking into.

'But I'm curious. Nah-kun.

''The 'martial arts tournament' is to counter the Demon King. The fact that there is a Demon King involved in that venue is a strange feeling .......

'Aine, Cutlass. Calm down and listen to me: ......

This is something I've been thinking about for a long time.

I didn't say it because I thought that no matter how many nobles would do it, they wouldn't go that far.

Without the Demon King, there would be no need for brave men and heroes.

”......

''To be exact, though, it's 'Demon King Slayer Brave or Hero'. So if you want to be that kind of thing, you need a demon king to be there.

In the story, the theory is that after the Demon King ceases to exist, the heroes have to walk away somewhere.

So if you want to keep being a hero or a brave person, the Demon King has to continue to exist.

That's why I think that they will call up something like the Demon King in some ritual or make it up.

So that's why...

Okay. It's amazing.

I'm still not sure. ......

Cutlass shook his head.

'It's unbelievable, sir. I can't believe someone needs a demon king to become a brave or hero: ......

...... I'm not so sure about that either.

I don't think I'd go that far, I think.

Or rather, I want to believe it.

In such a world, I wouldn't be very happy if we could achieve a life where we don't have to work.

That's why I want to see it for myself.

”I would like to listen to you for your information, that I do.

Yes, Lord Despicable?

''If you summoned something related to the Demon King, what do you think the brave man will do after defeating it? If the Demon King is gone, there will be no need for the brave man, won't there?

It's okay. Then we can just make up The Great Demon King.

”'...... I see!'

Aine, Cutlass, and Lord Death spoke up.

''After the 'Great Demon King' is defeated, the 'True Demon King' will be there. After defeating it, there will be a 'Super Demon King'. After that, if we make up 'Choumaou', then those who want to be brave can continue to do the same thing for a hundred years or so, right?

...... It's a scary story.

”...... It's a parable, isn't it?　Please say so!

...... Yeah. A parable.

I mean, the only basis for the existence of something related to the Demon King is the testimony of 'Lord Death'.

Without actually checking it out, it's hard to say for sure.

For now, before we sneak into the arena, let's do some research.

I said to Aine and Cutlass.

'So, do Cutlass a favor.

Yes. Yes, sir.

This evening. Would you like to accompany me to the 'arena' one more time?

A security check, I understand.

Yeah. And I'd also like to get some help from Fynn.

Hey, Nannaa-kun. What do you want me to do, Aine?

'Aine, tell me more about 'the arena'. As a former local,

I know.

So we went back to the inn, but...

It's not fair, brother!　Let Iris do her job!

'Why is everyone so hard working!

I don't have to work until Iris.

”We're just going to sneak into the 'arena' through a security breach, okay?　It's not that I'm looking for a fight, I'm just trying to confirm the identity of the voice Lord Death heard, so Iris can rest, okay?

You're just going to sneak into the ...... 'arena'?

Yeah, yeah.

So, Iris should gather information from the merchants about the security situation?

...... Does that happen?

It happens.

Iris shook her head vigorously.

''Iris and the others are coming to this town as a tour organized by the Ilgafa lord family, right?　　It's not just Iris not doing her job in response to what happened there: ......

What does that mean?

...... later, when we talk about the memories of the trip, only Iris will have trouble getting in.

Is that why?

'Yes. It's better to have as many bedtime stories with your brother as possible.

A bedtime story.

Anyway, Iris is the only one who doesn't want to be left out, and she doesn't want to be alone.

Okay.

Well, in that case, yes.

All right. Well, Iris, why don't you get the information from the merchant?

Very well. There is a merchant in this town who is closely related to the port city of Irgapha, so I will hear from him.

Iris pinched the hem of her clothes and bowed.

'This is a relief. Iris, you will not be left out.

'You don't have to worry about it that much, do you?

It's your brother's fault.

Is this my fault?

Iris is comfortable with her brother and all of you, and she's ...... tempted to do things with you. So I think it's my brother's responsibility to put Iris to work.

Is that how it works?

It's just the way it is.

Don't be a loner, don't be a loner.

Yes, I don't want you to be alone and left out.

...... kohon.

I heard a coughing fit.

I turned around and saw Letitia.

'...... If you're going to gather information, Iris-san, don't you need an escort?

Letitia glanced at me with a sidelong glance.

''Hey, I was just wondering if I could have a hand. Do you mind if I act as your bodyguard?

Letitia?

This time, I was inadvertently trapped in the Viscount's house. The reason I was able to escape is because of Nagi-san's support.

Letitia said and nodded.

'I am in debt to Nagi-san and the others. Please let me at least escort you.''

But Letitia's face is known to the nobility, isn't it?

...... sure.

As a merchant, you're in good company with the nobility. That's where the location of Letitia could be discovered. I'm the best choice to be your bodyguard.

No, I think a disguise will do the trick.

Iris said.

''I was just researching a new way to use the 'illusionary space'. Let's let Letitia-sama try it out.

...... Mr. Iris.

We can't exclude Lady Letitia from our ranks.

...... No, that's not what I'm talking about, though.

You won't be alone, will you?

'It's ....... Why do you have such kind eyes, Nagi, for that matter, ............?　There's a difference. Don't get me wrong!

Let's leave the reddish-blue Letitia out of it for now.

We decided to begin our investigation into the arena.

That night, Cutlass and I decided to begin our investigation into the arena.

Cutlass and I were in the vicinity of the arena that night.

The city was dimly lit, with only the moonlight shining on it.

The arena looks like a black object in the dim light of the city, with only the moonlight shining on it.

A bonfire is lit at the entrance of the arena.

A few guards guarded the entrance to the arena.

”I guess it's hard to approach it from the front?

And there are security guards on duty at this hour, aren't there?

I was looking out at the arena from the shadows of the alleyway.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on the subject. I'm sure you'll be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for when you see it.

The site is quite large.

There is also apparently an accommodation for participants on the north side.

By the way, the main gate is on the south side, and that's where we're hiding - and that's the information Aine and Leticia gave us up to this point.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it. You know a lot about it because you're a local.

In the old days, Aine was so busy that she rarely came here.

In those days, Aine was ...... working 24 hours a day.

He says that it's been reduced to less than a third since you served him.

The aim is about a twelfth of a percent.

That's an order of magnitude more ineffectiveness than you've ever seen before, isn't it?

''I'm going to introduce a 'food and sleep day' on a monthly basis once I'm done investigating the 'martial arts tournament'.

We have just introduced the 'Day of Sleep for a Day' the other day. Arujidono.

You can't help it. We're all hard workers.

As we talk, I'm getting information from Rita, who we've connected with through True Consciousness Shared Mind Linkage True.

Rita is a little far away, guarding our backs.

She'll be using her presence to see if anyone comes near me and Cutlass.

Let's go around to the side of the ...... 'arena'. I'd like to check the security there as well.

Yes, sir.

Cutlass and I moved down the alleyway to the west side of the arena, where there were many soldiers.

There are a lot of soldiers.

...... Why are there so many of them?

There's ...... now in the middle of the night, isn't there ......?

In the dark. Soldiers in armor are walking around.

We can see their location because their armor reflects the moonlight.

I heard that the guards on this side of the room have pretty good armor.

...... I want security in the north quarters.

...... The Earl of Kervis is in his quarters.

...... One shift. Don't let up until morning.

...... No one would be naive enough to say that two shifts are better than one.

Soldiers are walking around and talking about such things.

...... Count Kelvis?

That guy is the boss of the 'Original Heroes Guild' that values swordsmen. And he's also Yamazoe's employer.

I'm not sure I'm going to be able to find that person in the inn of the arena.

............ wonder what he's doing there.

I don't think we can get any closer: ......

There are too many guards now.

It's because the person called Count Kelvis is in the 'arena' and there are a lot of soldiers to guard the important people.

There's also the possibility of using cheat skills to do something about it, but... it's difficult.

If you use your flashy skills in town, you'll be too obvious.

If I can find out what Count Kelvis's schedule is, I'll be able to deal with it. ......

'We've come all this way. Let's explore the interior from here.

Yes, sir. Now....

Yeah. Can you get Fynn for me?

Yes, sir!

Cutlass put his hand on his chest.

He touched the sacred object (artifact) 'The Breastplate of Balluar' and declared.

'I want you to come, sir. Another Boku...... Feen!

You wanted to see me, sir? Arujidono!

From the ”Breastplate of Valhalla”, magic power softly floats up from the ”Breastplate of Valhalla” - it takes the form of a girl with the same face as Cutlass, Fynn.

You can't do the job that only I can do, can you?　'I know,'

Feen, the magical body, floats fluffily and looks into my face.

''Yes. I want you to explore the inside of the arena with Fynn's 'sacred artifact searcher, artifact searcher, modified'.

The ”Sacred Artifacts Search, Revised” is a skill that was awakened by me, Cutlass, and Fihn when we linked our spirits together.

This skill allows you to find sacred artifacts nearby and assess their abilities.

The area of effect is a few dozen meters in radius. Therefore, it should be able to reach the 'arena' from here as well.

''Do you think it might be the 'Sacred Artifact' that you were calling out to Lord Death?'''

I nodded at Fynn's question.

It was the Ancient Elf that created Lord Death.

That 'Ancient Elf' created items and facilities and left them to this era.

That's why I thought my call to Lord Death might have something to do with it.

I actually wanted to get closer to them and use my skills.

'I understand. Aruji-dono. See you at .......

Fynn's body floats up.

As it is, it sticks to the building and goes up.

Cutlass explains. Right now, Fynn is lying on his stomach on the roof of the building.

In order to avoid being seen by the soldiers, I get as close as I can to the building, and then I activate ”Sacred Artifact Searcher Artifact Searcher” - Revise.

And then...

I'm back.

Fynn came back to us, safe and sound.

”Let me conclude. ”In the arena, there is a kind of 'sacred artifact' - a 'sacred artifact'.

...a kind of 'sacred artifact'.

'It was close to that. Also, I could read the language skills and even the will to speak. But it seemed to react a little differently to ...... normal 'sacred artifacts'.