Chapter 137 (1/2)

Volume 2

Chapter 116

「From what I can tell, without a doubt, those adventurers are probably the same people making up the party of peddlers that came to the village.」

Minnalis after having heard the gist nodded deeply and replied thus.

「I see……, if that’s the case then that means, there wasn’t any other hero who was summoned after me. Perhaps, the most likely possibility is of one that was summoned before me」

The fact that she doesn’t look Japanese could easily be explained if she were to be considered of mixed blood, and it also doesn’t contradict the fact that she mentioned 『Japan』.

Which country would do such a thing, or, why is such an existence being neglected to roam free and so on, there are a lot of doubts, but if something like that was being performed in secret before my coming to this world, then I cannot say for certain that there was no hero summoning.

「In any case, we just have to hear from them directly. About the hero, and Minnalis’ village」

「…… Well then, we’ll have to lock them up somewhere, and get the information……」

「No, I am not thinking of getting it using that method this time around. You too don’t really want to use such method, do you?」

I did not miss Minnalis’ expression which got distorted for a moment.

「You cannot, Master-sama!! Rather than such little sentiment, we need reliable information even if we’re a little forceful!! I’m glad that you are worried about me, but we do not have any need for a madperson who would come between our revenge」

Minnalis’ eyes after saying that, contained a strong, cold intent that bespoke her intention of not willing to back down one bit.

「That’s exactly why. Where we’re going to from here on is Carbonheim. That town has just the right magic tools for contracts. If we use it proficiently, we will be able to obtain the information we want to know legally. Even without having to spend time and effort with torture. Besides, there is a possibility that the information will instead be transmitted, by killing them. If we’re thinking about staying in the city, it’s not the best choice」

「But……」

「Besides, if she’s a 『Hero』 that I am not aware of, there’s no telling what kind of trump card she might be concealing, and if possible we should avoid a situation where anything goes, even if we’re going to do it, it should be after we’ve gathered the information. You know that the scariest thing is 『Because I didn’t know』 right」

Because we lost everything in that way.

「…… That, may have been the case」

「Fortunately, the other side seems to be obsessed with you. If all these favorable conditions are lining up, then there is no need to take the hard way from the beginning. …… Though I hope the need to do that doesn’t arise」

Although it’s slim, there is also the possibility that they are connected with Princess Alesia.

If so, then I must definitely obliterate them. Even if Minnalis disagrees, I will most likely kill them.

「Well then, let’s hurry up and get moving. Hey, Shuria you too wake up」

「Hmm, I’m still sleepy」

I do very much understand the feeling of not wanting your sleep to be interrupted, but I cannot afford to say so this time.

「Uhmm, on a normal day I would allow it even for a little……, but Kuu, Chuusuke, DO IT」

「Yau?” Yauu! 」

「『Chuutsu!!』」

「WaPssh!? I, it’s so ticklish!?」

As the instruction was given out to Kuu and Chuusuke who were messing around, playing plays, Shuria who was lying down got her face licked and woken up.

Shuria, whose face became sticky, wakes up with teary eyes.

「Hurry your ass up and get that dirty saliva-smeared face washed up, you tiny-breasted elf. It’s not the time to be dozing off」

「Argh, this method of waking someone, and the abuse right after, it’s so terrible, Ughhhh~」

Although her words and expression are a bit, since she’s back to normal I guess it’s all good.

「Now then let’s depart quickly. You see, rather than chasing after something, I like to lie in wait ahead. It’s easier to cease the initiative in that way」

If we’re to make contact, it should be as soon as possible, and preferably in a place with alot of people.

Right, for example, checkpoints that go into the city are the best.

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「Wh……, wh……, wh……」

「Yo, you were slower than I thought」

It was in front of the wall that surrounds Carbonheim.

The blue walls, much like the clear sky peculiar to this country, seems to have been enchanted with unique magic. The barrier covers the whole city along its walls.

In front of the walls, the procession of waiting for admission continued, and at the end of the line, we were waiting for the incoming Leone and co. while securing the position.

「Ugh」

「Whoa, think about the situation before you act out」

I raised my voice so as to keep Leone, who was trying to setup a bow right away, in check.

To be honest, I was very jumpy about what to do if I were attacked soon before raising my voice, but just as predicted her movements was halted by the surprise.

「Hey, causing a commotion here is not good, Leone」

「That’s right, calm down」

「…… I know that」

After being suppressed by her companions, Leone halts her movement.

That’s all good and all, but I’ll also be troubled if you’re not in high spirits and willing to shoot.

「With this much people as witness, no matter how you try to gloss it, you won’t be let off the hook? No matter what you bunch think」

「Kyaa!?」 「Hyawa! 」

「These babies, are mine」

While using the image of a pompous idiot acquaintance in my memory as reference, I held Minnalis’ and Shuria’s waists in a way to look as lewd and detestable as possible.

I brushed up Minnalis’ hair, and exposed the slave crest as if showing it off.

「Ah, you!!」

「So, that’s the gist……, you bastards, you want this baby, right?」

「Hmm!!」

I embraced Minnalis more strongly, and show off.

「In that case, I don’t mind making a trade. What will you do? Or do you want me to call the guards right here?」

As she moves her neck lightly, she could feel that they’re gathering attention from those lining in procession.

Guards near the checkpoint are also looking towards here intermittently.

Because it is also one of their roles to suppress squabbles between violent fellows.

「…… low-life」

It contained a feelings of direct disgust.

「Haha, that’s a good compliment. Well then, for now why don’t you be a good girl and line up」

After a long time・・・・while basking in feeling of pleasant stabbing stares, we turned our backs on Leone and lined up in the line.

「(It went well, easy peasy)」

「(Oh, good grief, those people don’t seem to have changed at all)」

Minnalis had a complicated expression on her face, of being delighted or troubled.

It was arranged beforehand to use the telepathic communication when speaking. I want these guys to think that I’m garbage who is forcing Minnalis and Shuria to obey.