第１８９９堀：風にたなびくそのマフラーは (Part2)
It is not as if she did it entirely alone, but to have nearly purged the region of monsters is, nonetheless, an astounding feat.
Thanks to that, however, it has become a rather dull affair for Aslin, who had been investigating the monsters.
『Vilia and her group are scheduled to stop by towns along the way to gather intelligence. As it turns out, after we seized the Clearstream Church in the Giadana royal capital, we discovered that they have been rounding up demi-humans in each town and transporting them—or rather, shipping them off—to larger towns or the royal capital’s Clearstream Church. Well, it’s not as if one can easily set up torture facilities that go unnoticed by the public. Not even for the torturers themselves.』
“Ah... now that you mention it, that’s true.”
“Indeed, it’s not the sort of thing one can just set up in some random place.”
“Haha, it would be strange to have facilities and personnel scattered everywhere, wouldn’t it?”
Aslin is right.
It would be truly troublesome if torture facilities and torturers were lurking in every corner.
A country like that would simply have to be crushed.
They are targeting the likes of Ratz and her kin—the sisters of Firia and the others—and that means they are laying hands on our precious, adorable daughters.
We will crush them, without fail.
『Well, that being the case, we’ve decided to rescue as many victims as possible, but there is a problem. Vilia and the others are strictly acting as adventurers heading toward the Iana Kingdom to investigate the movements of the northern monsters and the Clearstream Church. If they stand out too much, all our efforts until now could go to waste.』
“I see. So, does that mean they’ll be using some form of disguise?”
『Exactly. Aslin is right. We just need to make sure they aren’t identified as Vilia’s group. Well, physical disguises are preferable to magical ones. The enemy uses magic, too; it wouldn’t be strange if they possessed some form of magic-nullification we aren’t aware of.』
“I understand. But wouldn’t it be better to just avoid being found out in the first place?”
Before we even get to the topic of disguises, the most important thing is not being discovered.
The way this conversation is going, it sounds as if being found out is a foregone conclusion...
『Firia’s point is valid, but this time, we need to get things done quickly while on the road to the Iana Kingdom. Or rather, there is no time for covert intelligence gathering. That’s why we’re resorting to forceful measures.』
“That’s surprisingly heavy-handed for you, Brother.”
It is rare.
He usually avoids such forceful tactics because they tend to lead to future trouble...
『This time, it’s just a case of a hero helping people in need. There’s no connection to Weed. Besides, it’s a country between us and the Iana Kingdom. It’s truly impossible to establish any real ties there.』
I see.
I wouldn’t go so far as to call it a "country," but for Weed, we have our hands full just maintaining our connection with the Giadana Kingdom for the time being.
We have neither the time nor the resources to show our faces elsewhere...
“Hm? A hero, you say?”
I heard something strange.
"Hero" is a word I rarely hear from Brother.
In fact, he usually detests it.
Well, it is only natural to dislike a title that forces one person to shoulder the burden of everything.
『Yes. A transformation hero. Doesn’t that seem like the most useful approach for this situation? And I figured you and Narjia-san had been working on something.』
“We have! It’s finally our time to shine!”
I jump to my feet and shout!
A champion of justice who strikes down evil!
Judging the wicked where the law cannot reach.
An ally to the people, fighting in the shadows!
『Exactly. That way, even if they are discovered, it won’t be a problem. Champions of justice are supposed to act with confidence.』
“That’s right! A red scarf is the mark of justice!”
“Um, but aren’t we supposed to avoid being found out?”
『The point is that it’s important for a champion of justice to be recognized. That alone will divert suspicious eyes away from Vilia and her group. You had those things, didn’t you? The ones that make them look like men or change their height?』
“We do! Those are essential! I’ll prepare them immediately! They’re at Narjia-nee-sama’s place!”
『Ah, please do. And please provide instructions on how to use them.』
“Leave it to me!”
With that reply, Firia dashes off.
The time has finally come!
The role of the doctor supporting the transformation hero!
I have been waiting for this moment!
“Firia-chan, wait for me!”
Ah, I must take Aslin with me.
A transformation hero—will it be a grasshopper-masked warrior, a giant, or perhaps a sailor...
What kind of transformation hero would you choose?