第４６３堀：混迷する状況 (Part2)
That was my impression.
Well, rain makes things wet and troublesome, so I suppose I’ll just consider it a good thing.
In any case, my role is just to oversee things; my main job is just to sit here.
The "Bitch" and the "Muscle-Brain" hadn't overslept, as expected; they were already here, fully prepared to object to the trial.
"We shall now begin the trial of the former Royal Guard Vice-Captain, Rei."
"Don't mess with me!! Princess!! Lord Nogosh!! Please, do something about these fools!!"
Rei, who had been dragged in, started screaming the moment he saw the executioner. Or rather, he begged for his life.
Couldn't he have at least tried to say he didn't commit the crime?
My preparations to corner them with an "Objection!" were all ruined.
Well, thanks to that, the Bitch and Nogosh stood up and barged in immediately, which I suppose I should be grateful for.
"This trial is unjust. A trial decided by force is invalid. Taiki, who stole the country unjustly, is the one who should be executed."
"That is correct!"
Hey, hey, are they declaring war right here?
Because of that foolish statement, the Royal Guards have already surrounded the two of them.
However, the two don't flinch and draw their swords.
Two? Why is Bicks drawing a sword too?
No, I heard from Comet-san's report that he had one, but you can't even use it, can you?
"Cowards. Don't think you can escape from this place."
"Indeed. After doing this much to the royalty of another land, you wouldn't complain if you were struck down for your insolence, would you?"
...Hmm.
What is this? This direction of misunderstanding.
It’s almost sad to see them so full of confidence.
Well, whatever.
It’s about time I give the signal to Taizo-san...
"The coward is you. You fake Sword God, who thinks you’ve become strong just by holding a blade."
Hearing that voice, a silhouette descends right next to Nogosh and Bicks.
Oh, Taizo-san already went in, I thought, but as I watched...
"You!? That person from back then!?"
"Eh? Who are you!?"
"So you both remember. Well, it seems some don't know me, so let me reintroduce myself. I am Irwin, the son of the foolish lord whose territory was stolen and whose people were trampled by Nogosh, and the one who transferred the Dungeon Master ability to Princess Bicks there."
Who!?
Wait!? Did the cast change!?
What is this, I feel like a ton of information just dropped at once!?
"W-w-what is going on!?"
『I don't know!? What is a Dungeon Master, and he says he transferred the ability to Bicks!? I don't get it at all!?』
Yuki-san seems just as clueless and is panicking.
I think this is a rare sight, but I don't have the luxury of laughing at it.
What is that guy? An enemy!? An ally!?
While we were in confusion, the man who called himself Irwin stood in a hakama, holding his sword in its scabbard.
"And, I am the top disciple of Kamiizumi Nobutsuna, whom you feared and fled from. This entire affair was staged solely to take your head. Now, fake Sword God, kneel before my blade. You aren't even worthy of receiving my master's sword. You don't have the skill for it."
"Don't make me laugh!! You, that weakling brat from back then, think you can beat me just because you held a sword and practiced a little!?"
Excuse me?
Uh, what does that mean?
Somehow, Nogosh is angry, has drawn his sword, and is confronting the man named Irwin?
Conversely, Bicks is still frozen in shock?
Calm down, calm down. In times like this, the best move is to suppress both of them.
Yeah. I don't really understand the situation, and since Nogosh and Bicks have shown hostility, I have a valid excuse.
OK. Let's do that.
Just as I was about to send a message to Yuki-san to suppress them, Taizo-san came and stopped me.
"Wait, Taiki-kun."
"No, really, I have no idea what's going on?"
"Well, I don't know the full details, but based on what was just said, it’s a vendetta. His movements aren't bad either. In fact, they’re excellent. He likely really did receive training from Kamiizumi-dono."
"What!? Is that true!?"
"Yes. And he slipped in there without us even sensing his presence. That means he wasn't directing any killing intent toward us. He is not an enemy. Leave this to me. Is that alright, Yuki-kun?"
『...Ah, understood. I'll leave it to you. But if I judge there's any danger, I'll suppress them immediately.』
"That is fine."
Saying that, Taizo-san approaches the two who are facing off.
"Both of you, wait. As a fellow disciple of Kamiizumi Nobutsuna, I, Taizo, shall oversee this duel between my senior disciple and Nogosh-dono. Why don't you both compose yourselves and have a duel without lingering grudges?"
"...Hmph. Very well. After I cut down Irwin, I will cut you down, then cut down Kamiizumi Nobutsuna, and prove that I am the God of the Sword."
"...I see. Understood. It is the wish of my junior disciple. I'll at least let you prepare your heart before you die."
Huh?
Are they actually going along with this?
Do they love duels?
Are they idiots?
This super-development is impossible to keep up with.
I mean, we went from Western fantasy to a period drama in an instant, didn't we!?
Someone, please explain!!
Now, things are getting interesting!!
This time, unexpected things keep happening for Yuki!!
Look forward to seeing how the story progresses!!