Chapter 71 (2/2)
The Dragon’s cheeks are slightly red.
She definitely felt good just now.
That is the face of a woman that has been pleased.
“Then, please listen to my request.”
“what is it? Hurry up and say it.”
“I want you to completely erase any existence of the Pussy Republic from this world.”
Ester-sama’s eyes were serious as she said this.
***
I flew through the sky for a while carrying Allen. Eventually, we arrived back at Tricklis. Flight magic is the best. It would usually take a few days to return to Tricklis from the battlefield, but it only took around an hour to get back while flying. I’m glad I raised the level to fifty-five.
Our destination was next to the main gate leading to the lord’s castle.
“Th-Thank you, Tanaka-san.”
“No, I’m sorry for forcing you to fly in such a cramped position.”
“You really saved me. Your magic is truly amazing, Tanaka-san.”
“Thank you for saying so.”
I had been carrying Allen in a princess carry this entire time and was relieved that I was able to finally let him down.
It also doesn’t help that we landed on a busy road and were attracting the attention of many of the surrounding people. Is this because we just fell from the sky? We escaped their gazes by passing through the main gate and reached the castle.
However, a guard was standing at the entrance of the castle and blocked us from entering.
“What reason do you have for approaching the castle?”
“Excuse me. I’m a knight of the Central Order and we need to speak with the lord.”
Allen began searching through one of his pockets.
By the way, he’s wearing pants that he found in the camp. It would be difficult to enter the castle if he weren’t wearing any pants. Besides, if he didn’t wear any pants while we were flying, I would’ve had his penis staring me in the face the entire way.
“eh?”
“What is it?”
“The paperwork proving I’m a member of the Central Orderit was in my pants.”
“Hmm.”
We barely managed to escape the battlefield. Allen’s armour was ruined and everything below his waist was cut off.
The gaze of the guard became even more intense.
“This is a little suspicious. That armour you’re wearingare you really who you say you are?”
“O-Of course!”
“Then you’ll have no problem showing me some identification.”
“.”
It seems the ikemen lost his ID card on the battlefield.
This isn’t good.
The memory of me being thrown into prison suddenly returned.
“I have my doubts.”
He tightened his grip on the spear he was holding.
“P-Please, wait! I’m sure I can find it!”
Allen began frantically searching through his pockets.
We’re in a real pinch. If Ester-chan were here I’m sure everything would be resolved. But there’s little chance of that happening. And I doubt using the FitzClarence family name will get us anywhere.
Despite Allen desperately searching his pockets, he’s not going to find it.
“Allen, for the time being.”
I was trying to get Allen to leave with me.
But I heard a voice that I recognized come from the other side of the gate.
“is that you, Tanaka?”
“Eh?”
I looked passed the guard to see a face I recognized.
It was Neumann, the official that had been giving me my orders.
He seems to have recognized me and came running over to the gate.
“I’m glad to see you safe.”
‘Thank you, Neumann.”
He briefly showed a slight smile and seemed happy to see me.
But this only lasted for a short moment.
He quickly regained his composure and began speaking in his usual official voice.
“What are you doing here?”
I’m still supposed to be fighting on the frontlines. I’m sure he’s wondering if I’ve deserted the army. Well, considering he’s the one in charge of giving me orders, that suspicion is only natural.
Before we flew away from the battlefield, I’m sure one of the soldiers left to send a message of what had happened. But even travelling by horseback, they haven’t arrived before us.
It’s good that Allen is here.
“We’ve come to report on what has happened on the battlefield. This is Allen. He is a captain of the Royal Knights in the capital and was in command of the army.”
Neumann was sent away from his wife and child in the capital.
He’s weak against authority figures, but he’s even worse when it comes to someone from the capital that holds power.
“Y-You’re a Royal Knight?”
The effect was instant.
“Ah, yes. My name is Allen and I belong to the Central Order.”
The ikemen picked up on my intention quickly and gave Neumann a casual greeting.
It’s good that I made friends with Mercedes-chan. That is what led to us spending the entire night drinking and Neumann confessing all of his insecurities to me. Anyway, now that Neumann knows Allen is from the capital, his attitude has completely changed.
“What can I do to serve you?”
“It’s just as he said. We’ve returned from the battlefield with an urgent report to give to the lord.”
He looked at each of us nervously.
Even though I healed all of our injuries, our bodies are still covered in blood. Just by looking at us, I’m sure he can tell whatever we have to say to him isn’t good.
Neumann nodded with a serious expression and said,
“S-So you have something urgent that you need to tell the Baroness?”
“Both I and this man know the FitzClarence Baroness. I’d be very thankful if you’d grant us entrance to the castle. If it turns out we’re lying you can kill both of us on the spot.”
The ikemen’s eyes were shining brightly.
It seems like he’s even more fired up than usual.
“If what you say is true, I could grant you access to the castle. However, I’ve recently found out that Baroness FitzClarence has left with the Great Earl Fahren.”
Eh? That ossan is here?
“The Great Earl Fahren has come to Tricklis?”
Allen was just as surprised as me.
“Y-Yeah, based on what I’ve been told, that seems to be the case.”
“I see.”
I don’t think that ossan would come here without a good reason.
He must have some business either in Tricklis or near the city.
But I have no way of knowing what.
So, what should we do now?
“.”
If the noble mage is involved, I’m sure it must be important. As far as I know, he’s the strongest human alive. He was able to fight against a Red Dragon before and, if his level has increased, I’m sure he’s even more powerful.
Nevertheless, that long-haired man isn’t human.
In the unlikely event that those two were to meet on the battlefield, the result would be unpleasant.
Those two definitely shouldn’t meet.
Excuse me, Neumann-san, but I have a question.”
“What is it?”
“Did those two leave here on an airship?”
“Oh, I was told that he arrived here on the back of a small girl that was using flight magic. They left with another woman riding on this girl’s back. To be honest, I couldn’t believe it at first, but all of the maids that work here have said the same thing.”
A little girl that can use flying magic. Who could that be?
I don’t understand.
But I would like to meet this little girl.
“.”
But it seems we’ve missed them.
However, if I fly, I might be able to find them.
“Allen, this is urgent.”
“T-Tanaka-san?”
“I need to return to the previous battlefield.”
This is most likely where they’ve gone.
Another option is the camp where Gonzalez should still be stationed.
But that will be my second destination.
In any case, my priority is ensuring Ester-chan’s safety.
Ah, I guess the noble mage is also important.
“T-Tanaka-san!? T-Then I should come too!”
“I’m sorry but I need to be as fast as possible.”
“I know I can be of help to you!”
“Ester’s life is in danger. Forgive me, but I need to get to her right away.”
“.”
The ikemen won’t give up. Especially if Ester-chan is involved.
His face was distorted with anger and pain.
He looked like he was on the verge of crying.
If I were in his position, I may have cried.
I’m sure it’s painful for him to not be able to do anything for the girl he loves. I may be a virgin but I can understand that feeling. In fact, I understand better than anyone because I am a virgin. Someday, I’d like to be able to work my hardest for the person I love. I could return home from work and hand them my check for the month. They’d manage all of the finances of our household.
“I truly am sorry. But you can rest assured that I will return Ester safely to this castle. She won’t have a single scratch or bruise on her. I will make sure that she understands how much you wanted to be there for her.”
“Tanaka-san.”
“I’m sorry that it has to be this way, but I will keep her safe.”
“of course. Thank you.”
“And cheer up. You have much more to offer than me.”
After saying this, I gradually lifted into the air using my flight magic.
Allen, Neumann, and the castle slowly faded away as I rose into the sky and set my direction towards the battlefield.
I wonder if that lolibitch is even there.
If she is and the enemy has returned, I’ll have no choice but to crush each of them one-by-one.
I’m sure I can do it with my flight magic.
After all, it’s level fifty-five.