117 Return
Various cargoes are being carried away from the ship. The assassins trapped in the sarcophagus are also included in the baggage. Each person had a different reaction to being carried away, but I guess the only possible resistance was to verbally abuse the soldiers.
Roy wouldn't be bothered if he made a fuss at the port, so I put a gag on him and put the lid over his head to keep him quiet. He was screaming something inside the sarcophagus, but the soldiers carried him out like luggage. Well, King Melvin will take care of the rest.
"You... you have no mercy for your enemies."
Prince Josiah said, sounding a little taken aback.
“It depends on the other person.”
When Prince Josiah answered like that, he smiled bitterly.
"Well then, Theo-kun. See you next time at the workshop or the royal castle."
"Hmm. Understood."
"Well then, Theodore-kun. Please allow me to thank you again."
"Me too. Let's talk some other time."
“Yes, Her Highness Stefania, Her Highness Herfried.”
After exchanging words with Albert and the others, we parted ways. The royal family boarded a horse-drawn carriage with their escort soldiers and returned to the royal castle.
Me and Marlene have already arrived to pick us up.
When we arrived at Termwills, I contacted them using the magic communication device from the sea, but it seems that they were waiting for the ship to arrive at the port.
"Welcome, home"
"Welcome back!"
It was Ashley who called out to me. Seraphina also jumps out of the carriage and flies around me.
"Hmm. I'm home."
"Are you both hurt?"
"It's okay. Didn't everyone get hurt?"
They were supposed to have done the job of capturing the kidnappers here as well.
"No problem. Compared to my usual training, that's nothing."
, Sheila says without incident. Well, I guess I'll have to hear about their success in detail when I get home.
"Grace"
"...Welcome back, Theo."
Inside the carriage, I smile at Grace who is calming down. His eyes are blood red. First, she takes her hand and activates her cursed tool.
"Hmm..."
Grace let out a small, languid sound and closed her eyes. Because I was left released for several days. As I was used to the sensation, I felt a great sense of weakness.
Grace slowly looked up, said with a soft smile.
"I'm glad you're safe."
"Grace"
"...I heard that Marlene-sama's voice has been restored."
"ah--"
Everyone's eyes focused on Marlene. Marlene laughs, looking a little embarrassed, then speaks again.
"I'm home"
"welcome home"
"Welcome home, Marlene-sama."
Everyone greets her with smiles. I'm sure Marlene will only utter her words on special occasions, but it's great that she's regained her voice and announced that she's back to everyone. , it must be something special for her.
I just got into the carriage and headed home.
First, I changed out of my cramped butler's uniform, rested my weight on the back of a large chair in the living room, and relaxed.
They are getting new furniture like a sofa bed. Now you can sit in a chair, stretch your legs, and spend time with everyone.
Perhaps because of some reaction, Grace rested her body next to me and quietly closed her eyes. There seems to be some disturbance in Ashley's internal magical power as well. Marlene is also lying on the sofa bed with her, relaxing from her travels.
I've been away for a few days, so I'd like to spend the day relaxing at home today.
So, I decided to relax in the living room of my house.
"How was the kidnapper?"
"Not at all. I fought about five people, but the monsters in the labyrinth were tougher."
“It wasn’t even my turn.”
Grace smiles bitterly.
For those girls, training with me seems to be more formidable than the normal monsters in the labyrinth... so I guess that means the kidnappers couldn't help it.
“I found Seraphina more interesting than that.”
“What about Seraphina?”
Seraphina, who was slowly floating in the living room, smiled at me.
"It can send out sounds and pick them up."
I heard Seraphina's voice right next to my ears. Even so, Seraphina was floating in a place far away. She smiles, proud of herself.
"That's how I was able to attract the attention of the kidnappers."
……I see. Sound-related abilities? Maybe she still has some of her characteristics from when she was a banshee. When I say it makes a sound, it's probably what you whispered in my ear earlier. As for picking up sounds, I wonder if it's possible to collect sounds from far away.
...It's a usable ability.
Make noises to guide enemies, or collect surrounding sounds for reconnaissance. Plus, it gets along well with party members. If you combine it with Sheila's five senses, the detection range will be even wider, and Ilmhild's ringing strings could be used even more effectively.
Or, if you get serious, you might be able to use a technique like the resonance bullet you used with Banshee.
"I want to go to the labyrinth with you."
, Seraphina suddenly said with a serious expression on her face. Does that mean you don't like being home?
"Hmm...what do you all think?"
If I move together with Ashley and Marlene who will be in the rearguard, I'm sure it will be very safe. Let's think about the formation around that...
“With Seraphina together, I think we can do a lot of things.”
There doesn't seem to be any particular opposing opinion. In fact, they worked together this time, and I've seen how useful it is.
"Then, I guess I'll just wait and see. It's okay, Seraphina. Let's go to the labyrinth together."
“Honto!?”
"ah"
After saying that, Seraphina smiled happily and flew around the room. Lavigne yawns greatly.
There were more people in the house and it became lively, but... time seemed to pass peacefully here.
Grace and Marlene were asleep before they knew it.
"I'm sure you're both tired. I'll bring you some blankets."
said Ashley, narrowing her eyes and smiling as she moved away from her chair.
Grace must have been controlling herself by fighting her blood-sucking urges while worrying that she might break something, and Marlene...maybe she was just tired from the voyage. Although it was called a rest trip, it was not a vacation at all.
As I listened to the sound of firewood exploding, I stretched out.
Now. The sealing door of the magical water vein has not been found. We have to move forward with our strategy.
Now that we have the information that there is a sealed door here, there is no need to suspect that it was a mistake. Emotionally, I have a lot of leeway. Don't worry, let's continue exploring.
The plan is to continue walking through the water wearing foam armor. Another group of adventurers who were exploring the magical water vein noticed us walking underwater and looked at us as if they were seeing something strange.
"Thank you"
When I raised one hand to greet him, he greeted me back with an astonished look on his face.
Well...I can understand how you feel. If you want to conquer the Magic Light Water Vein, normally underwater will be the kill zone.
This is a section where you have to avoid falling into the water as much as possible while paying attention to enemies that pop out from the water. However, it's not like there are only monsters in the water, so it's quite a nerve-wracking place.
I guess I surprised them because I went out of my way to mainly explore underwater.
After a few moments of greeting, I parted ways with them and proceeded through the completely submerged cave. A figure appeared from the back.
A figure. It's not like there were people out there exploring underwater like we were.
A half-mermaid with gills and fins. They're merfolk. The warriors move quite sharply underwater, but their foam armor allows them to move freely, so they won't be left behind in terms of mobility.
With a harpoon in hand, it plows through the water... coming straight towards us.
"to go"
It may be too early to say this, but Grace stepped forward.
Kick out of the cave and rush head-on into a group of merfolk. The leading merfolk tried to fight back against Grace with a harpoon, but the opponent was too evil.
The harpoon was cut off, and it was cut in half like a horse mackerel opening. do not stop. Use the magic shield to fly directly to the side, kick the cave wall, and return like a pinball.
Twist your body to avoid the thrusting harpoon, then smash it with your axe. It's like pulling it into a bubble and smashing it against a rock surface, catching it and crushing it. I will also be in the vanguard. Fight to protect Grace's back.
The harpoons used by merfolk aren't that great...but unlike those of land creatures, their movements are somewhat unique, so it's often interesting to see them wielding spears. At the same time as he delivers a thrust, he turns his body around to change where he is aiming.
Wind the harpoon with the dragon staff and wind it up. When he loses his balance, he swings it out like a halberd and crushes it.
As for Grace, there's no need to worry. He grabs the harpoon and, without allowing any resistance, pulls it closer and cuts it in two with his axe. I feel like he's fortunately mowing down Ataru.
It's more rampant than usual though... In order to protect the magical inquisitor's family and apprehend the kidnapper...Grace didn't have a chance to appear, so she remained free and waited.
In short, it was quite stressful for Grace, as it was a situation she had never been in before, having to remain still and quiet while being released. It seems like it's difficult for him to adjust his strength.
Irmhild's new equipment. There are strategies that incorporate Seraphina, but... well... for today, I'll proceed with my exploration as if I'm supporting Grace.
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