第２３７掘：敵と書いて、路傍の石（どうでもいい）と読む。 (Part1)
Chapter 237: Enemies, Read as Stones by the Roadside (Insignificant).
Listen to me, it’s not my fault.
The enemies are to blame.
Chapter 237: Enemies, Read as
Stones by the Roadside.
Side: Jessica
What in the world is happening?!
Suddenly, screams and angry shouts echoed throughout the castle.
I had been on guard duty with Mist-sama, protecting Princess Miffy, when the interior of Enaria Castle suddenly changed.
Instinctively, I drew my sword in front of the door, ready for any intruders.
Mist-sama also pulled Princess Miffy away from the window and prepared for the emergency on the window side.
"How is it, Mist-sama?"
"No, unfortunately, the window doesn't face inward, so I can't see anything."
"...I see."
Damn it, this is a bad location.
From this position, I can't get any information.
If only I could contact Yuki and the others, but in this situation, Princess Miffy and Mist-sama would notice everything.
Perhaps Yuki and the others understand that, which is why they haven't contacted me...
"What in the world is going on?"
"...I don't know. However, there's no doubt that we are in a dangerous situation."
"Yes, Jessica is right. Such a commotion in this situation, when we came for a ceasefire. It's likely that forces opposed to the ceasefire are rampaging within the castle."
"In that case, shouldn't we rendezvous with Yuki-dono and the others who are guarding us?"
"No, the fact that the enemy hasn't come to this room where Princess Miffy is means that either the enemy doesn't know Princess Miffy's location, or Yuki and the others are stopping them."
That's right, if it were truly dangerous, Yuki would rush to save me without hesitation.
My husband is that kind of person.
So, considering that, if I can handle the situation, and with the ability to handle it while protecting two people.
It's best to wait here and see how things unfold.
"As Mist-sama said, since the enemy hasn't come here, Yuki and the others must be acting. Conversely, if Princess Miffy moves, it will be harder to protect her, so we should focus on defense here until we get contact. I understand you're worried, but we must endure this."
I said this and stared intently at Princess Miffy.
Princess Miffy, this is the moment to hold firm.
If we get through this, the ceasefire will surely be achieved.
"...I understand. I will trust Yuki-dono and the others and wait here. Mist-sama, Jessica, please protect me."
"Yes."
"Yes."
This is probably the last battle as Princess Miffy's guard.
For the last time, I will be the knight you admired, not Yuki's wife.
Ah, but what if the enemy doesn't come...
Given that Yuki hasn't even contacted me, it means the enemy is of a level that doesn't matter...
Ugh, how am I supposed to show my knightly demeanor?!
Yuki, please leave me a chance to shine.
I beg you.
My wish, reach him!!
So, I turned my face towards the door and prayed, so that Princess Miffy and the others wouldn't notice.
Side: Ratz
Honestly, to suddenly have demon-type monsters appear.
Thanks to that, my Enaria sightseeing and the information gathering my brother asked for are ruined!!
What is their objective, anyway?
They're attacking people and destroying the town indiscriminately...
"Ratz, are you safe?"
"I'm safe. But what is this group? They're not that numerous, but at their level, the ordinary people here will be trampled!"
According to my appraisal, they are Level 92 Greater Daemons.
For some reason, they are increasing in number.
However, to us, they are like weaklings, but at this level, not only ordinary people but even the soldiers here can't handle them, and a magic sword user might barely be able to defeat one.
In other words, Enaria is on the brink of collapse.
"Please cooperate with Agil and eliminate the monsters. We will investigate the cause."
"Please do. Hey, you!! Don't lay a hand on that mother and child!!"
While I was talking with my brother, a foolish monster reached out to a loving mother and child.
Now that I am also a mother, seeing that scene, I became furious as a mother who has a child.
I immediately threw my spear, blowing off its head, and saved the mother and child.
"Are you alright?"
"Yes, thank you! Thank you so much!!"
"Mommy, waaaah!!"
The mother and child hugged each other and cried.
Thank goodness.
A family is best when they are together.
"Now then, did you hear from my brother?"
I pulled the spear stuck in the wall and called out to the two people who should be behind me.
"Yes, of course. More than that, this indiscriminate destruction is more unbearable than war."
"...I only need to see that sight once. Now I have the power Yuki-san gave me. This time, I will protect them."
When I turned around, they both held monster heads in their hands and were smiling.
No, they were furious, just like me.
Eris is in the same position as a mother.
Milly doesn't have children, but our children are also Milly's children. She is also a fine mother.
"...Haa, hoo, um, why are you three so strong? I was barely able to manage."
Then, I saw Agil-san at the edge of my vision.
I had completely forgotten, but he came with us.
He's quite battered, but it seems he managed to defeat some monsters.
Hmm, he seems to be a viable combatant.
" " "Because we are mercenaries." " "
"No, that's not an explanation!!"
"Well, that doesn't matter."
"It does matter!!"
"Calm down, Agil. As you can see, monsters are rampaging everywhere. Isn't there a place to evacuate? We can't have this mother and child attacked again."
"Ah, yes. In that case, the Grand Cathedral is good. It's said to have a sacred defense against monsters, and I tell the citizens to gather at the Grand Cathedral in times of crisis."
I see, then... the three of us exchanged glances and nodded.
"Then, Agil-san, please guide me to the Grand Cathedral for now. I'll bring this mother and child along."
Eris said.
"Alright, but what about you two?"
"We'll go blow away monsters, help people, and head to the Grand Cathedral."