99 Clown (2/2)
Charis looks at me seriously.
I'm the only one in the warband who can read.
I was born into a reasonably wealthy family and had the opportunity to learn to read and write.
That's why I do things like the secretary of the Red Bear Warband.
It's not the most appreciated thing.
That doesn't seem to frustrate Karis.
By the way, there were others who could read, but they were treated poorly, so they would leave the group.
'No, it's fine. Karis. I'm happy with my current position.
I'll stop Charis.
The warriors won't be happy if I do. Considering Charis's position, this has to stop.
”Yes, if Remus says so: ......
Still, Karis is not happy.
'I need you to be in a good mood somehow.
'Yes. 'Yes, I got a book that was on sale in this country yesterday. It looks very interesting and I will share it with you.
'Really? Then let's hear it.
Charis's eyes sparkle.
The only thing she was taught to do was to fight, but she finds the stories she learns from my books very interesting.
She is very eager to know that there is a world she does not know.
She's like a child.
As I tell her about my book, we get to know each other very well.
Karis sits down next to me.
She's dressed so revealingly that her skin flutters against my arm.
She doesn't care what I'm doing, and she's waiting for me to tell her about it.
I've been looking at Karis lovingly.
The black-haired wise man Chiyuki.
Night has fallen and the dark curtain covers the kingdom of Velos.
A bonfire is lit and stalls are set up in front of the Royal Palace of Velos.
It's like a little festival.
In the square seen from underneath the balcony of the palace, warriors can be seen cavorting in the square.
It must be very hard for the knights and soldiers who patrol the streets to maintain security.
Ekaras, the king, has gone with his guards to check on the warriors. That's why he's not here. It's hard work.
By the way, we remain in the royal palace as it is and receive hospitality.
A sumptuous meal and drinks are served, and a beautiful dancer delights our eyes.
A bard sings and echoes a song in praise of the brave.
We take our time to enjoy the food and drinks.
'Thanks for your help. Sirone.
I give Shirone a labored voice after the fight with Karis.
''Indeed, Chiyuki-san. I might be a little tired. I had to be careful not to hurt you.''
Sirone says to me as she sips her fruit wine.
Come to think of it, I think Sirone wasn't very good at going easy on me.
Would Charis be okay now?
Hey, is she okay?
Reno, who may have thought the same thing as I did, makes a worried sound.
''That's true~. It could be that he's dead by now.
Hey! Hey! Guys! I was going easy on him! It must be okay!
Cyrone hurriedly lets out a protest.
Then Reno and Nao start laughing.
I laugh a little too. It's because I found it amusing to see how upset Shirone is.
Don't tease her too much, Reno and Nao. You must feel sorry for him,
Rage chided them both as he accepted the fruit wine from the beautiful woman who served him.
'It really is! Mr. Raige! Tell her more!
Cyrone says in a huff.
'I bet that girl will be fine. I have faith in Sirone's skills, you know.
Mr. Rage: ”Mr. Rage: ......
Cyrone is impressed by what Rage says.
Totally this guy has a good mouth.
I pick up the prepared snack with chopsticks.
I picked the white fish fritters.
The freshly fried kolomo are crispy and delicious.
Suddenly, there is a cheer from outside.
I look outside and see a group of clowns juggling in the middle of the square.
I wonder if the echalas have called them.
Wow. Sounds like fun.
Reno leans out from the balcony and looks at the clowns.
'Heh, that's a pretty good move,'
Rage compliments the clowns on their moves.
The clowns jump up and down and do several somersaults in the air. It is impossible for an ordinary person to move like that.
They must have had a lot of practice.
'Huh? What's coming up?
Nao points to a clown in a white costume holding a sword and a clown in a black costume through the crowd to come out.
Then the clown in the most flamboyant costume starts to sing loudly.
His voice sounds good, and it sounds so far better.
'With the black storm comes the army of the devil~and he who leads it is a noble dark knight~'
Then a clown in a black costume starts dancing.
Perhaps that clown is dressed as a dark knight.
''A brave man of light challenges you~ but you are no match for a strong dark knight~''
A clown in a white outfit begins to get beaten up by a clown in a black outfit.
The white clown begins to run away from the black clown in a comical manner.
The audience starts laughing at the hilarity of his appearance.
'Hey! This!
Shirone, who was watching the clowns' impromptu play, shouted out the content of the play.
That's right, the clowns' play made a mockery of Rage.
''The brave man of light is chased by a noble dark knight and runs away~''
A clown in a flamboyant costume sings happily.
The black clown chases the white clown around the clown in his flamboyant costume.
The clown is miserable and runs away with crying motions.
'What the hell was that! You're making fun of Mr. Rage!
Reno shouts angrily.
'Calm down, guys! But who the hell are you anyway?
Rage jumps off the balcony and heads for the clown. We rush after him, too.
When we get down to the plaza, the crowd surprises us and clears the way.
When they see us, the clowns stop the play and look at us.
'Well, well, well, brave man of light. This is the first time I've seen you~. I'm Xand the Clown. I wonder how the improvised play went~
The clown in the most flamboyant costume bows to us.
'Quite an interesting play, isn't it? And? What do you mean by that?
Rage asks with a laugh.
His face is smiling, but this is quite angry.
'It's obvious~. I'm making fun of you~'
The clown who called himself Xand said this and Rage drew his sword.
The movement was instantaneous. Xand's head falls off with a plop.
A scream goes up from the crowd that sees it.
''Hey! Mr. Raige! You don't just kill someone out of the blue!
I can't get any information out of this.
”That's terrible~. You can't just shoot your head off like that~
However, the clown picked up his head as if nothing had happened and put it back in place as it was.
Come to think of it, there was no blood spraying out. Maybe it's not a living thing.
''I just realized it! You're the one who's been watching me this whole time! I'll never forget that creepy feeling!
Nao points to Xand.
Apparently, it was this guy who had been watching us these days.
It finally appeared in front of us.
''That's right~. You guys don't come around very often~. Kuna-sama is very angry~. Kyahahahahahahahaha.''
What's funny is that Xand starts laughing like a madman.
'Kuna. ....... Hmmm, you. Are you her messenger?
Cyrone steps forward and draws his sword.
Although I can't see it in her eyes, there seems to be an aura of anger emanating from her.
''Kukuku, that's right~. Kuna-sama is my goddess~. Hahahahaha~. Kuna-sama~
His neck flies happily through the air. His breathing is sickening.
'Chiyuki-san. I feel so sick.
Reno hides behind my back.
'Yes, I feel the same way.'
I look at Xand the Clown. The White Silver Witch must be evil to have such a creepy guy under her command.
”Kuna. ”Kuna, the silver-haired girl from the fight. It's an honor to have that beauty waiting for me. Tell her I'll be right there.
Rage smiles wryly. He looks like he's enjoying this situation.
''Of course I am~. I'll have some sweets ready and waiting for you~. But if it's any later than this, this is what people in this country might become~. Kyahahahahahahaha.
As he says this, Zand and the clowns under his command float up into the sky.
The clowns swell up as they rise to the surface.
The spectators below run away from the situation as the clowns are about to burst.
Then the bodies of the clowns burst like crackers.
A lot of ribbons came out from inside.
It seems that the clowns were not all living creatures.
Hurry up and come here~. I'll be waiting for you~. Kyahahahahahahahahahahahaha.''
Zand's voice rang out in the empty air.
We couldn't help but be stunned by the situation.