第３５３堀：いつかの和解とおまけ (Part2)
"For Rurua, the title of Saintess is a special one, and it came with its fair share of complications, you know."
"……That’s true. Well, I wouldn't say I’m over it completely, but I did give birth to Yuki-san’s child, and I do realize I was taking my frustrations out on you a bit too much."
"Milly-san…… thank you."
Rurua-kun’s eyes welled up with tears as she offered her thanks.
Oh?
I had assumed Milly-kun and Rurua-kun were on good terms, but did something happen between them? Judging by the conversation, it sounds like they might have had a falling out of sorts.
"Oh, come on now, don't cry. We’ve been talking normally lately, haven't we? Don't start bawling just because we’re talking face-to-face now. Sumire will get worried."
"Yes, *sniff*, yes……"
I don't quite get the details, but it seems they’ve made up. I suppose that’s a good thing; I’d be in a real bind if they started fighting in a situation like this.
"It sounds like you two have been through a lot as well."
"Indeed. If not for that event, I suspect more than half of us would have returned to the earth by now."
"The world is a harsh place."
"Yes, it is. But there were those who reached out to save us. Like Comet and all the Holy Sword Users."
"……Yuki-kun, huh?"
"Yes. He is my beloved, precious, most precious older brother."
"You two are quite the pair."
"Well, we are very much in love, aren't we? We love each other enough to have a child, after all."
As we were chatting, Agil entered the church.
"I’m… so tired……"
It seems she’s been busy until just now with organizing the outside and handling paperwork for lending out troops. I’m certain I never want to become a high-ranking official.
"Thank you for your hard work."
"Here, have some water."
"Ah, thanks……"
Milly handed her… wait, that’s not water, is it? I can sense magical energy coming from it; isn't that some kind of potion? I’ve never seen one that was colorless and transparent like that before.
"Phew. I feel like I’ve come back to life. My body feels lighter, somehow."
"I’m glad to hear that. Now, Agil-san, I heard you wanted to see the Holy Sword?"
"Ah, that’s right. Rurua-san, could you ask them to let me see it as well?"
"Yes. I’ve been hearing about it despite how busy things are, so I’ve already cleared it. You could see it today if you’d like, but what would you like to do?"
"Is that so? Then the sooner, the better. The higher-ups are being annoying about wanting it analyzed quickly. Can I ask for it now?"
"Understood. I will go and tell—"
*BANG!!*
Rurua-kun’s voice was cut off by the sound of the door being violently kicked open.
"Huh? Wait, treatment hours are over for today, aren't they?"
Just as Agil-kun turned around to say that, the few people who had burst through the door drew their swords and lunged at her.
*ZAGAAAAAN!!*
With a deafening roar, lightning surged through the area.
"Quite the rowdy bunch, aren't you? Even if I look delicate, you don't know my face or my name? You must be outsiders."
Heh, as expected of a Magic Sword User. Lightning is a notoriously difficult element to handle, yet he’s controlling it so that we don't take any damage. He tapped the magic sword at his hip, which he had drawn before I even noticed, and rested it on his shoulder. His swordsmanship might even be better than mine. Considering he went to the Academy, his magic is likely decent too… wait a minute? In terms of specs, isn't he above the rest of the Magic Sword Users?
Actually, is there a possibility he’s above me? I mean, he’s a researcher, a general, a magic sword user, and a mage—that’s amazing!!
"Guh. As expected, even when exhausted, one cannot easily take down a General who is a Magic Sword User. Very well, move according to plan!!"
" " "Yes, sir!!" " "
"Are you prepared for a suicide mission?"
The group clad in robes, who had started running toward Agil-kun again, scattered just before their swords could clash.
"Huh?"
Ignoring the stunned Agil-kun, the group charged toward us instead.
"Kill the Saintess!!"
The crazed group wielding swords descended upon us.
"Wait, what!?"
Agil-kun panicked and tried to rush over, but he wouldn't make it in time.
"Muhahaha!! Now the signal fire has been—"
"As if that would happen."
While Milly-kun replied, the man was launched straight upward and impaled into the ceiling.
"Oh dear, it’s going to be a pain to drag him down, isn't it?"
Ratz-kun said that while skewering two others with her twin spears.
"……Ratz, you need to adjust your strength a bit more, or they’ll die of shock, you know?"
"Oh, I don't think I should be hearing that from you, Rurua. You’re just bludgeoning them with a staff, aren't you? Since it’s a staff made by Narjia-san, it packs more impact than a mace. Are you sure they aren't dead?"
At Rurua’s feet, three people were embedded into the ground after being struck by that Narjia-special staff.
"……You’re lucky that I’m the one you’re facing, aren't you?"
The opponent I had captured using materialized magic nodded, his head rattling. Well, they all seem to be men, so I imagine a living hell of torture for laying hands on married women awaits them.
And so, the raid on Enaria was thwarted. Honestly, they picked the wrong targets.
Now, it’s time for the main event: the Kingdom of Ex. Is this finally going to be a Dungeon Master versus Dungeon Master battle?! In other novels, dungeon conquest battles are common, but this is the first time in over 350 chapters! My wife’s younger brother? No, that doesn't count.
Anyway, my current priority game is "Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3." Thanks to this novel, I’m not struggling with names at all.
Surakichi-san: Slime LV 35
John: Orc LV 30
Monkichi: Momonja LV 34
Pierre: Slime Knight LV 32
I’m still debating which monsters to use for Steve and Mino-chan. Honestly, having knowledge of the past titles is so convenient. It makes it easy to create monsters like Rainbow Peacock, King Slime, or Killing Machine. It really goes to show that human accumulation is important. Games are no exception.