“I will go search for Riri.” (Gin)
Jumping forward with momentum Gin said there was no time to be looking for Guildmaster Mainz. When Maia told the guild that Ririade and the Knights were gone, the adventurers listening in also stood up along with Gin.
“Wait Gin! With your support, then we can cage against the knights …we’ll help!”
“Hey! I have a lot of power left from not fighting the monsters! Let’s work together to crush those %#$ knights!”
“…You guys.” (Gin)
The adventurers may have disliked Gin as a ‘spoiled brat’ (Nanahikari), but compared to that they hated the Knights.
“Although your youthful enthusiasm is good, do you understand what it means to fight the Knights?” (Maia)
“Only it’s not? They learned to sell out the country during the fight-!” (「ばっかじゃないの？ 国に喧嘩売るってことだてーの！」)
Maia and Meer were calm. Rather than saying something, it was obvious the Knights had caused trouble in the past. With this Maia and Meer have become more prudent. However, it was not possible to stop the reckless drive of the adventurers. Maia had no words that could stop them, as she had started this. (マイア自身も止めようと思って発した言葉ではない。)
“I understand such a thing. But, I want to help Riri. Riri would not do such a thing like abandon this city! From the time she was thrown here from the first city she has persevered to help it prosper. Even assuming that she sold out the country for a fight, I…” (Gin)
In the end, the adventurers raised a roar.
““Wuoooooo!””
Conceding before Gin, one of the people grinned and put a hand on his shoulder.
“Your fighting spirit completely flew when you heard about your beloved princess.”
“eh!? That was not my intention for going.” (Gin)
“So looks like Gin-san has her Highness in mind. It wasn’t Harumi-chan.” (Maia)
*niyo niyo* (smirking) To tell the truth Maia’s favorite food is a love story.
“There is not time for such a thing?” (Meer)
Meer clashed in panic as the adventurers began to move.
Maia and Meer also decided to accompany Gin. Riding on their respective steeds, each animal and rider chased after the Knights. The adventurers who apecialized in scouting found the remaining traces of the Knights’ horse-drawn carriages on the road, and chased at full speed.
On the other hand, the view from the defensive line in the north had become ash–
Irori from [Dual Personality] skill kneeled next to the soundly sleeping Harumi lying on the ground. The long black hair of Harumi was stroked into a smooth luster by Irori’s hand comb as she stayed there. However, Irori’s gaze is sharp as always as she stared at the forest that suffered from the ash of Harumi’s lightning.
“…It is gradually coming.” (Irori) 「……そろそろでありんす」
Irori the S ranking [Cold Princess] felt a lump of fear as she percieved the faint stirrings in the underground of the northern forest. Though Harumi slept on, she felt something…she probably could not contend against.
“Just what exactly is lurking there? It would be good if I could defeat it.” (Irori)
“Oh my? I think it’s impossible for you.” (Crow)
Suddenly, Irori detected the sign of a reaction behind her. When she turned around, in surprise she saw the silver-haired woman wearing a dancer’s clothes standing behind her. Feeling unpleasant signs from the beauty, she readied for battle, taking out the iron fan from her breast pocket.
“Who are you?” (Irori)
“To think such an uniformed lady could be had in this world? I wonder if you’re any good?” (Crow) (「それを知っちゃうと貴女はこの世にいられなくなっちゃうわよ？ いいのかしら？」)
“……” (Irori)
As for Irori, from the eyes and tone of voice from the beauty she understood it was not a joke. Irori felt from beneath her skin that she absolutely could not compete against this enemy.
“It is not wise to hate. Only silence is the correct conduct in front of a mistress.” (Crow)
“*Su- Su-*” (Harumi)
Even while asleep, Harumi’s atmosphere caused Irori to remain silent from the amount of sweat she shed.
“Oh my? To think your courage idles before the slumbering mistress.” (Crow)
When the beauty directed her attention to Harumi —
The Multifaceted Hekatonkheires had at last condensed the grudges and emerged, tearing the earth to display its form.