第２３７掘：敵と書いて、路傍の石（どうでもいい）と読む。 (Part3)
Normally...
"Hup!"
"Huh?"
Ah, this won't do.
I can't say I'm any different.
With a young girl cradled in one arm, I was impaling monsters with the other.
"Was the doll safe?"
"Yeah. Thanks, big sis. This is a treasure Mom bought me!!"
"Is that so? That's good. Then, hold it tight so you don't drop it next time."
"Okay!!"
As I gently set her down, the girl ran to her mother and hugged her tightly.
"Now, I'll handle this. Everyone else, head to the Grand Cathedral."
"Thank you very much!!"
"Big sis, do your best!!"
The girl waved to me as her mother held her.
My, she's cute. She reminds me of that girl from back then.
And then, I turn around.
Before me stands a considerable group, likely sensing my power.
"I received such cheers. I can't hold back."
As I take a step forward, the group takes a step back.
"Oh? Don't think you can escape. You were likely summoned by someone hiding there..."
Saying this, I throw my spear.
"Gah...!"
Piercing the wall, the person who was hiding was flung out into the main street, right before me.
"A woman, was it?"
As I say this, I immediately use appraisal on the woman...!? A Dungeon Human? This is troublesome.
"Damn it, why! Your level is at most 70, yet... why am I, by a mere thrown spear, so..."
"How foolish. Who do you think would say such a thing?"
I see. Hiding her level was a good move.
Now, I shouldn't waste time with idle conversation during combat. I should quickly prevent her from escaping.
With that, I stab several magic-sealing spears into her.
"Ugh!?"
With this, she won't be able to escape by teleportation or anything else.
"...! I can't teleport!?"
Ah, how foolish.
You should have retreated the moment you realized you were outmatched.
"Stay put for a while. Kishua Rodey, the Holy Sword User."
"!?"
Well then, I suppose I'll go hunt some monsters.
The monsters that witnessed the current scene, realizing they were no match for me, turned and fled.
"They make good targets."
I pull out throwing spears from my item box and hurl them like rain.
Ah, I should inform big brother about this pathetic Holy Sword User.
Side: Yuki
"Ratz? Right now, there's a troublesome one heading your way... Ah, you've already captured her? Okay, then that's fine. For now, the monsters are decreasing, and I've sent Rurua to the Grand Cathedral to heal the injured all at once. Where am I now? Uh, I'm in a forest near Enaria's royal capital. There was a troublesome reaction there... Ah, don't worry. I've already dealt with it."
While making the call, I glance at the troublesome individual.
There stands a woman performing a Cossack dance.
Seraria, who followed me, watches with an expression of pity, but there's no mistaking it. This is Sia Enaria.
The Holy Sword User, the ancestor of Enaria, the one who fought against Peace.
Ah, Deryu and Peace have gone to quell the unrest within the castle along with Mino-chan and the others.
I left only Ria to monitor, and Kirika was dispatched for a different errand.
"...I didn't expect a proper fight when you moved, but... isn't this going a bit too far?"
Seraria, unable to bear watching her Cossack dance, says to me.
"...Kuh, why won't my body obey me!"
The person herself is earnestly trying to break free from her body's disobedience, but the Cossack dance makes it look like a gag.
"Too far? She attacked the town with monsters, causing injuries and deaths, and tried to shatter the truce being established within the castle. And she's being allowed to do this with just a Cossack dance. Normally, she'd be beaten, tortured, and beheaded. And her dignity as a woman would be utterly destroyed, wouldn't it?"
"...I understand that, but something, something feels wrong."
Well, Seraria's conflict is precisely what I'm aiming for.
Those who cause such major incidents often revel in their own victory or defeat, life or death, when dealt with seriously.
They'll say things like, "This is the result, it can't be helped."
So, first, I'll shatter that!
Don't think you can defeat me in a straightforward manner!
Along with the other Holy Sword User Ratz captured, I'll make them perform "Fun Fun We Hit the Step Step" with just two of them.
I considered "Sli... " but they're too much of a big shot.
"...And why is she obeying orders so completely? It looked like you just touched her? ...And her lower abdomen."
"No, the lower abdomen isn't a vital spot, so it's safe. Well, it's better to show you than explain. While doing the Cossack dance, show me your lower abdomen."
"Who... ! Damn it!!"
Skillfully performing the Cossack dance, she unbuttons her shirt and then removes her pants.
Naked, her chest is revealed, her well-shaped breasts swaying.
At this, Seraria's eyes sharpen.
"Hey, you only needed to lift your shirt! Why are you taking everything off!?"
"Ah."
I see. The person who receives the order interprets it and acts accordingly.
In other words, she interpreted my request to show her lower abdomen as "take everything off because you're going to do something lewd."
"...I see. So, because there was a Dungeon Core there, you suddenly went around groping her?"
"No, I was just wondering what would happen if I took control."
"And this is the result. ...So, Sia-san, you took everything off thinking your husband would comfort you, didn't you? How lewd."
"It's not lewd!!"
"You say that while dancing naked..."
"...Ugh."
Ah, she's crying.
Well, it's her own fault.
"Master, we've secured this side."
"Oh, then bring the evidence to the castle. We're heading there too."
"Understood."
"Now, Seraria, thanks to these people, we've had a lot of trouble, but we've also accomplished a lot. Now for the finishing touch, let's go."
"Understood."
And as we turn to leave the scene...
"Hey!! Am I just going to be left here!? At least, at least give me some clothes!!"
She cries out earnestly.
Hmm, this is going well.
"Don't worry. There's no one around, and later your friends will come and also end up naked, performing 'Fun Fun We Hit the Step Step'."
"What is that!? And Kishua was also defeated!? How preposterous!! Ah, I'll be attacked by monsters!! So please don't leave me here like this!!"
"Don't worry. With a level of 150, it shouldn't be a problem. Well, if you're worried, I'll allow you to repel them while doing the Cossack dance or 'Fun Fun, etc.'."
"Nooooooo!!"
Later, her screams were said to have reached Enaria's castle.
Furthermore, rumors spread that a beautiful girl was dancing naked outside, but well, it's not my responsibility.
However, they can dance without knowing the Cossack dance or "Fun Fun, etc.", which means their memories or knowledge have been transferred through me.
I see, I see. This is good information.
Now then, let's get the remaining work done.
Listen, I've said it several times, but the real threat is gag.
Gags render seriousness ineffective.
This is strategy.
See, didn't everyone feel sorry for the enemy?
Didn't the final punchline overshadow the achievements of Ratz, Eris, and Milly?
That's how it is... but, my body!!
May 26th
FUN FUN WE HIT THE STEP STEP
Come on, everyone, let's do it together. They're talking about this next story.