Chapter 68: The Adlode Continent
Author: Volu 12 starts.
— Faeris —
Kaa-sama… it’s been long ti.
I hope you are fine… but I’m different. Anyway, I’m doing fine.
To stand in front of Kaa-sama like this, was the last ti the day that I left the village? It’s been more than five years since that day.
Many things have happened ever since I left the village.
They’re simple, but I would like to tell you.
First, I t Tou-sama.
In the beginning, he was sowhat cold, but he was just as Kaa-sama said. There were tis where he is in ‘blaze’, but I am proud of Tou-sama who manages the country splendidly.
Tou-sama thought he was hated because he left Kaa-sama, but I properly solved the misunderstanding. When Tou-sama knew about Kaa-sama’s real feelings, he felt relieved and really regretful at the sa ti. That is because he loved Kaa-sama very much.
I have also received a ssage from that Tou-sama.
‘Thank you for relying on .’ He still loves you… even now. I am probably a bit jealous.
After I went to Elysion, I was able to et my Nee-sama.
Although she is a wonderful person who will beco the next queen of Elysion, she is a splendid older sister who warmly watches over and treats dearly since I am her only little sister. I’m sure Kaa-sama would want to et her, so we could have a tea party together.
Other than that, Senia and lt-san, who are around her, were helping a lot.
After that, I went to school, and I also made a friend.
Her na is Emilia. She is a silver wolf tribe girl. She is strong, gentle and her silver hair is very beautiful… she is, sohow, a very congenial child. She is an attendant of a certain person. Although she has a slightly strong passion towards her master… right now, she is my precious friend.
That Emilia has a naughty little brother, Reus. However, when I realized it, it feels really nostalgic because he is actually like a little brother. We look like a family… and that makes really happy.
And… I also found the person that I like.
That person is Emilia’s and Reus’ master, Sirius-san… He is a really amazing person.
He is an amazing person who knows everything; he is a good cook and always takes care of us. I understood very well why he is the person that Emilia yearns for from the bottom of her heart. And I am also the sa…
Just like when Kaa-sama told that Tou-sama was your fateful destiny, I think Sirius-san is the person of my destiny.
I still can’t forget about the night when I was ‘kidnapped’, and I have warm feelings and feel excited every ti I rember it.
Anyway, I also strangely yearn for Sirius-sama, and my eyes will naturally look at him. Kaa-sama… I wonder if you felt like this too?
Now, I have beco just like Kaa-sama, I am traveling together with Sirius-san.
I was going to visit Kaa-sama’s, grave even though our destination was the Adlode Continent, so I stopped at this village.
Please don’t worry, since I am together with these friendly people. It is because I have also beco much stronger, and everyone is strong.
“… Have you finished with your greetings, Reese?” (Emilia)
“Yes. Well then, please.” (Reese)
“Alright. I’ll be the first. Nice to et you, my na is Emilia. As for , Reese is my best friend…” (Emilia)
First of all, Emilia began with her introductions, but when she said I was her best friend… I felt embarrassed. It’s the way I am.
I was embarrassed while listening to Emilia’s greetings and when she was done, it was followed by Reus.
“Next is . Uhmm, hello, I am Nee-chan’s little brother and my na is Reus. Reese-ane always takes care of .” (Reus)
Just like Emilia, Reus was saying sothing that made embarrassed. Unlike Emilia’s greetings, he told embarrassing stories like how he eats a lot, or sothing.
It’s not that I don’t understand him telling about what’s happened every day, but I will surely punish him after this. Emilia nodded, she doesn’t mind if I do it.
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
Not good, I shouldn’t forget about Hokuto. His appearance probably looks scary, but he is a very strong, cute and reliable wolf. I felt so comfortable whenever I touch him, Kaa-sama would surely want to feel him, too.
And the last one is my…
“Nice to et you, Laura-san. I am called Sirius, and I am taking care of your daughter.” (Sirius)
…Eh? His words were ordinary, but the air around Sirius-san was slightly different. Whether or not he had made his decision, he was looking at Kaa-sama’s grave with an earnest expression.
“From now on, we are going to go around the world together with Reese. But, there is no need for you to worry. Please be assured, because I will always protect your daughter, Faeris.” (Sirius)
I realized that my face was blushing the mont I heard those words. What should I do… My face is really hot. Other than that, what are you going to do? Rather than talking about so stories, was that a… pro-… propo-… (-se)…
“Is Reese-ane alright? Her face is red, you know?” (Reus)
“That’s natural if Sirius-sama said that. That’s manly, Sirius-sama.” (Emilia)
“Auuu…” (Reese)
Kaa-sama… they are my friends.
I am surrounded by my best friend and the person I like, it is fun and fulfilling.
That’s why, please don’t worry, and watch over us.
Soday, I will get married, and show you your grandchild… am I being slightly impatient?
Ehehe… yeah, forget it for now.
But… soday..
After that, the burning sensation on my face cald down, but I was still full with happy feelings.
— Sirius —
After we finished visiting the grave of Reese’s mother, Laura-san, we imdiately resud the trip, after staying overnight in that village.
It was alright to stay for a few days, since it was Reese’s hotown, but Reese said she was sorry for delaying the trip because of her selfish reason. Although I was not in a hurry for the trip, there were various places that I have already thought of, so I decided to agree with her decision.
After traveling for few more days, we arrived at the port city that provided regular service to the Adlode Continent.
As I expected of a port city, it was overflowed with liveliness. After we finished checking-in the accommodations and left the carriage, we walked around the town, while the focus of attention was gathered at Hokuto. Incidentally, we already used to see wolfkin prostrating here and there.
While browsing through the stores, I ca to see the harbor, where many ships were lined up, and Reus was looking here and there with an awkward face.
“Say Aniki, what are we going to do with the carriage? It can’t get on a small ship.” (Reus)
“Yeah. It has already beco our house, so I can’t bring myself to leave it.” (Emilia)
“I’ve already thought about that, of course. Here, look at this.” (Sirius)
“Aah, that is Ane-sama’s…” (Reese)
What I took out was a referral letter. The insignia of Elysion was stamped on it, and if we show the letter, we would be given preferential treatnt to ride on a ship. Previously, when I discussed this with Princess Lifell and Cardeas, they handled the matter very quickly.
“If we show this, we can ride a large ship that can even carry the carriage. It’s a favor from the royal family, so let’s make use of it without hesitation.” (Sirius)
“As expected of Lifell-ane. If I think about it, isn’t this the first ti for us to board a ship?” (Reus)
“Yeah, I’m looking forward to it.” (Emilia)
When I first t Lior and Fea, it was because I was running across the sky. That seed like a cheap trick, so this ti, we are going to genuinely travel to the Adlode Continent on foot.
We strolled around the harbor awhile, and when we found a big ship embellished with the insignia of Elysion, I started a discussion while bringing out the referral letter.
The result was… we were easily granted permission. Rather, it seed that they were waiting for us to co.
“Your characteristics coincide with what we have heard, there is no mistake that you are Sirius-sama. I’ve been waiting for you. Since this was a direct request from the King of Elysion, it is our responsibility to bring you to the Adlode Continent.” (??)
“Aah… Sorry about that.” (Reese)
Reese apologized to the captain with a small voice. There was no mistake that she felt sorry, because they seed to be forced by her relative.
The departure was tomorrow morning. It seed as if we can bring the carriage tomorrow at that ti, and ride on the ship imdiately.
“The ship will bring you guys, as well as one accompanied beast and one carriage. Do you know the size and weight of the carriage?” (Captain)
“Although it is made from iron, it is not too different from normal carriages. In the worst case scenario, the carriage can float, since there is a tool called a floating wheel, so it is alright to be pulled by the ship.” (Sirius)
“…What kind of carriage is that? Well, anyhow, it seems that there are no problems. Please co again tomorrow morning.” (Captain)
“Understood. Also, what have you heard about our features?” (Sirius)
“Although the cloak is the proof for anything, it was written in this letter that arrived earlier.” (Captain)
In the letter that the captain showed us, our features were certainly written, but… it was summarized like this:
‘A black-haired man with a big wolf and two silver wolfkins as his attendants.
And, a woman who has both the tolerance and kindness that’s suitable for a Saintess, with hair that’s bluer than the sea.’… That was what was written in it.
It was not wrong to call her a Saintess, but I want you to think about this a bit. Since the praise for Reese was written differently compared to the others, it was probably written by either Princess Lifell or Cardeas.
Whoever it was, it didn’t change the fact that Reese held her head under her arms. It went without saying that she wrote back and protested about the present situation in a letter, after we got back to the inn.
—
The next morning
After asking the Galgan Company’s branch to send the letter to Elysion, the ship that carried us and the carriage ventured forth into the sea.
While the weather was fine and comfortable sunlight was pouring down, I grasped the ship railing and was leisurely looking down on the sea while feeling the sea breeze.
“Uhyoo-! This is the best!” (Reus)
Reus was in high spirits, shouting loudly at the top of the large mast that stood in the center of the ship. Reus was making an imposing pose on an unstable spot, which had no safety rope attached to it, but there was no problem for Reus in terms of his sense of balance.
Hokuto was sunbathing at the corner of the deck. Since this ship provided regular services, there were other passengers and sailors looking interestingly at Hokuto, but no one approached him, maybe they were scared? His fur was ssy because of the winds, I guess I’ll have to brush him later.
Reese stood next to , she closed her eyes and seed delighted while enjoying the breeze. Because of the winds, Reese’s fluttering blue hair was lovely. It made a bit chard. If I took a photo of this scene and sent it to her father and sister, I wonder if they will die in agony?
Reese, whose line-of-sight matched with mine while I was thinking about such silly things, clapped her hands as if she rembered sothing, and threw a question.
“Co to think of it, I heard from Tou-sama that people taking a ship for the first ti will get seasickness. Why are we alright?” (Reese)
“You don’t feel uncomfortable at the mont, right? In the first place, seasickness is…” (Sirius)
To explain it simply, seasickness is a symptom that occurs when one’s sense of balance goes wrong due to the shaking of the ship. My disciples were even training their sense of balance, so the possibility of getting seasickness should be extrely small. Reese nodded many tis while raising a voice of admiration, due to my explanation.
Nevertheless, she is a really enthusiastic child when it cos to diseases and treatnts. She is an expert in treatnt magic. If she keeps learning, she will probably be able to beco a doctor known throughout the world. I am not sure what she wants to be, but if she discovers her goal, I will give her my full support.
“…I see, I will learn it. But Emilia seems to be different.” (Reese)
“Emilia, is it? She certainly does look strange.” (Sirius)
“Yeah. She didn’t seem to be feeling good after we got on the ship, and she is, sohow, absent minded or… look, over there.” (Reese)
Emilia was standing on the other side of the railings, opposite to us. Normally, she would stand by , but today, she kept watching the sea vaguely, away from .
There was sorrow ‘floating’ around her, so I left Reese and stood next to Emilia. Reese was doing a guts pose behind my back.
“Aah… Sirius-sama” (Emilia)
“What happened, Emilia? Are you alright?” (Sirius)
“Such a thing is… No, that’s right, isn’t it? In fact, I think I am feeling miserable.” (Emilia)
“Can you tell the reason?” (Sirius)
Emilia nodded quietly and she began to talk sporadically, while looking at the horizon.
“Our target is the settlent of silver wolfkins that we lived in, right?” (Emilia)
“That’s right. I am planning to make graves for your parents, but I want to give my greetings, above all. Reese is a bit different but, your master is … right?” (Sirius)
“For you to even want to do that for our sake, I am really happy with Sirius-sama’s feelings. But… although it is my hotown, although it was a place where I lived with my parents that I loved… I do not know where it is. I feel miserable…” (Emilia)
“It can’t be helped. Emilia hardly left the village, am I correct?” (Sirius)
“Yes. I understand that I am overthinking this and being selfish. However, we’re the ones who should lead you… so I am, sohow, feeling miserable. I’m sorry.” (Emilia)
For her to fret over this and beco unusually sad, that was the reason she beca unstable, since she was worried about being able to return to her destroyed hotown. Even if it’s not a big deal, she was probably worrying more than necessary.
As for her, it’s a ntal trauma because of the tragedies that happened to her family in their hotown. It probably can’t be helped, since her parents were eaten before her, but this was not sothing I can say.
Emilia has to overco this trauma herself.
I do not know what will happen to Emilia when the ti cos, but… I guess it’s too early to worry. Let alone her hotown, we still haven’t reached the continent yet.
Anyway, let’s calm her down. When I stroked Emilia’s head like usual, her tail was wagging slightly. Since her tail was slightly wagging, she still was not in her usual condition.
“Even if you feel miserable or sothing else, you have to cherish yourself more. If you are depressed like this from now on, you will collapse before you return to your hotown. I will be bothered if that happens.” (Sirius)
“Bothered… is it? Fufu, I’d be unworthy as an attendant if I make my master worry. Erina-san would get angry.” (Emilia)
“That’s true. Hey, think more about pleasant things, and boost your mood. Do you want anything?” (Sirius)
“Really? If that’s so… please stroke more.” (Emilia)
“That’s fine. But, do you not get tired of this? I stroke you almost every day, don’t I?” (Sirius)
“Nope. I can feel Sirius-sama’s kindness from this, and there is no way I can get tired of it.” (Emilia)
Since her tail was swinging like usual, it seed like she finally regained her usual tone. When I looked at the back, Reese was nodding and smiling. She appeared to be satisfied.
After that, I fulfilled her requests for a while.
“Sirius-sama, may I borrow your shoulder?” (Emilia)
“There is no need for you to hesitate.” (Sirius)
“Sirius-sama, will you brush later, please?” (Emilia)
“That is in my plan.” (Sirius)
“Sirius-sama, would you let bite your shoulder?” (Emilia)
“…Stop it. I will bleed if you bite now.” (Sirius)
“Yeah. I’ll give up.” (Emilia)
…That was dangerous.
For a mont, I thought of giving her permission, but I was glad that I refused her.
She gave up her request, and when I stroked Emilia’s head, who was leaning against my shoulder, Reus’ loud voice rang out.
“Aniki-! There are big fishes swimming on the other side! It’s amazing!” (Reus)
The mood suddenly disappeared, Emilia was in a slightly bad mood, but she imdiately smiled and hugged my arm.
There was a sufficient possibility that she’ll be upset when she sees her wrecked hotown, but this is a trial that they must face, one day. I want her to overco it, sohow.
If not, I…
—
Unlike the lifest Continent, there are vast forests here and there on the Adlode Continent.
There were nurous beastkins in the continent’s population ratio, and a large variety of tribes were living there compared to the lifest Continent. Roughly speaking, if the lifest Continent had a majority of the human population, the Adlode Continent has more of the beastkin population.
Besides that, they had fewer large cities like Elysion compared to the lifest Continent, so it can be said that there are nurous small villages and settlents on the Adlode Continent.
It was the early evening when we arrived at the only entrance to the Adlode Continent, ziluna.
Since it was already too late to gather information about the silver wolf tribe, we decided to take our ti to rest, after showing the referral later from the ship’s captain at the inn. Since my disciples were not used to the ship, they fell asleep as soon as they got on the bed.
No… except for Emilia, I had to stroke her to make her sleep, and I could only sleep after finishing that difficult task.
—
The next day, we left the carriage at the inn and strolled around the town, while gathering information.
The day reached afternoon when we showed our faces at the adventurer’s guild and looked through the stalls that held rare ingredients and magic tools. And then, we entered a nearby dining room, ordered our als and summarized the information we’ve gathered.
“This is delicious, but I think the taste is quite manipulated because of the spices.” (Reese)
“It is not the taste of the ingredients themselves, but it seems that the main flavor is from the spices. Unlike Sirius-sama’s dishes, the delicacy here is missing.” (Emilia)
“Well, it is different between cultures and continents. The spices and seasonings used are quite different. Perhaps, this is… shall we look it up later?” (Sirius)
“Ooo! Aniki, are you coming up with new dishes again?” (Reus)
“Maybe I am. Just wait awhile.” (Sirius)
“””Yes.””” (Emilia/Reese/Reus)
I finished eating while being amazed at my disciples, who responded like children, and then, I decided to organize the information we’ve gathered, while drinking the fruit juices we ordered.
And the result of listening at the adventurer’s guild and gathering information in the town in half a day…
“There is almost no information about the silver wolf tribe at all…” (Reese)
“There are settlents in the forest in the east and the west… but it is rely ambiguous information.” (Sirius)
Although the population is definitely not small, because they live in the depths of the forest, there is almost no information at present.
Other than that, even though Hokuto was gathering attention whenever we walked in the town, there were also a lot of people paying attention to Emilia and Reus. So of them seed to be slave rchants, and so of them asked to negotiate with .
“The Onii-san over there, are you really managing those silver wolfkins? Can you sell them to with your asking price?” (Slave rchant 1)
“They are wearing unusual collars. Besides, the breed is also good… so thirty for the girl, and twenty for the boy, how about that?” (Slave rchant 2)
“Oi, you. I’m not sure what kind of noble are you, but those silver wolfkins are… buhhh!?” (Slave rchant 3)
It looks like the chokers worn by Emilia and Reus were mistaken as so kind of collar, so apparently, they thought that the siblings were my slaves.
I clearly refused those who were polite, but for those who were rude, I casually beat them and drove them away. Even though they were my disciples and attendants, they were believed to be slaves. The siblings were surely feeling frustrated…
“Eh? If I am seen as Sirius-sama’s slave, I don’t really mind that.” (Emilia)
“If I can stay around Aniki, anything is good.” (Reus)
They acted like usual as always. We gathered information, while so irritating bunch focused their attention on Hokuto midway, so we couldn’t obtain any reliable information about the silver wolf tribe.
Nevertheless, there were a lot of stories in general that they were seen the western forest. Let’s gather information like this for just a bit longer and if there is nothing, we can head over there tomorrow.
“Is it our turn now?” (Emilia)
“Just as you said. Let’s search with your intuition and sll. It is likely that they will appear from the other side because they are of a similar tribe.” (Sirius)
“Leave it to , Aniki.” (Reus)
—
Our plan from midday, after we left the dining room, was to go to the slums area of the town. The possibility of getting involved with a foolish bunch increases dramatically, but unexpected information can be obtained like this, and there were information shops lurking around.
Although I brought my disciples across the continent at such an age, I intended to let them learn new things, and that’s why I brought them here. Since there were unique rules in such places, you never get close if you don’t understand them, or if you want to go, never go alone.
“If you go ahead, you’ll see more so troubleso bunches. Do not get close, unless it is necessary.” (Sirius)
“Understood. By the way, Sirius-san, where did you get such experience? “ (Reese)
“…I have learned a lot. We can talk about that later. Anyway, don’t leave … What’s wrong, Emilia?” (Sirius)
“Sirius-sama, the sll from over there is…” (Emilia)
“Nee-chan, too? Well, there is no mistake, then.” (Reus)
When I tried to step into the slums, Emilia and Reus didn’t move, while looking at a certain direction.
Since sanitation was not prepared for the slums, the unpleasant sll was spread around, but the siblings didn’t seem to be affected, since they were showing serious expressions. Since we were entirely guided by the siblings, we followed after them, while watching the surroundings.
We continued walking a while, and ca to a building that was slightly away from the slums. Even if say so, the place we were at was accessible from a passage between two buildings. The siblings stopped and stared at one spot, where people would usually rarely pass through.
“…Is there anything here?” (Sirius)
“Yes. I’m sorry for doing this arbitrarily. However, I am attracted to this place.” (Emilia)
“Aniki, over there.” (Reus)
There was garbage scattered at the passage that people rarely pass by, and Reus was pointing at a lump of garbage. No, it seed that there was a human leg that can be seen from inside the trash. That person appeared to be alive, because the leg moved a bit.
“That person has a similar sll to us. Perhaps… I think that person is a silver wolfkin like us.” (Emilia)
“Aniki, that person is…” (Reus)
“Aah, do whatever you want.” (Sirius)
“Thank you very much.” (Emilia)
When they saw nod, the siblings approached that person. The person was a female silver wolfkin, who had the silver wolf’s ears and tail. Her age was in the late twenties, there was no evidence of being roughed up, but she was considerably debilitated due to the slavery collar that was attached. Maybe, she ran away from a slave rchant. She was barefooted and there was blood flowing from behind the foot.
There was a boy, about five years old, by her side, and from their similar faces and hairstyle, it seed that they were definitely a mother and her son.
The mother and son from the silver wolf tribe were surprised to see us, who suddenly arrived, and the mother hugged her son to protect him, while being alert as tears fell.
“Who are you!?” (SW Mother) (Note: I simplify the female as mother since it is too long to write silver wolfkin mother)
“Excuse , I’m sorry. We didn’t co to harm you, so please, you can be at ease.” (Emilia)
“Look, we don’t having any weapons, right?” (Reus)
“You guys… are similar to us?” (SW Mother)
“Yes, we are a silver wolfkin. Would you please explain the situation, so that we can help you?” (Emilia)
“Aah… I am grateful. I do not know who you are, but I have a favor to ask. Please, sohow, bring this child to a safe place…” (SW Mother)
The mother was relieved because Emilia and Reus were from the sa tribe, but her face imdiately beca serious, and then she was trying to hand the child she held to her chest to Emilia…
“I don’t want it! I want to be together with Okaa-san!” (SW Child)
“No, you can’t! Even if you are alone, you should run away!” (SW Mother)
The child was desperately clinging to his mother because he didn’t want to be separated.
According to the situation, the mother herself realized that she couldn’t escape, because of the slavery collar was attached to her, and she was depending on Emilia, even if it ant that her child had to escape alone.
For her to depend on Emilia, even though they t for the first ti, that must be the strength of the bond of being from the sa tribe, which was the characteristic of the silver wolf tribe.
Emilia continued to look closely at the mother-and-son duo, who didn’t stop looking at each other.
“…Okaa-san” (Child)
“Nee-chan, anyway, for now…” (Reus)
“Yeah. Well, we are not only going to help the child, but we also want to help you. Can you please calm down and explain the situation?” (Emilia)
“We’re not in a situation where we can calm down. If we don’t hurry, those guys will…” (SW Mother)
When the mother raised her voice, I felt the presence of people approaching, so I invoked [Search]. As expected, I felt five reactions approaching here.
“Reus… which one do you want?” (Sirius)
“The more, the better. Since I’m feeling irritated.” (Reus)
“That way, then. I’m just saying this, but don’t kill them, you know?” (Sirius)
“Understood.” (Reus)
Reus went in the direction we just ca from, while I went to the other side to protect Emilia, and the mother-and-son duo. Reus had three, while I had two at the sa ti.
“What are you guys? Don’t stand in the way, leave at once.” (??)
“I don’t know about that. You guys go back.” (Reus)
“What’s with this brat? No, isn’t this guy a silver wolfkin? If I look closely, there is also another one at the back, right? And she is a woman.” (??)
“That’s good. It’s perfect for the client’s requirents.” (??)
When I looked at the hands of those guys, there was a small tattoo carved on them. According to the information that I got when I was sneaking around last night, there was no doubt that the tattoo was representing the underground organization that was based in this town. It was too much trouble to be suddenly involved with the underground, but I was a bit concerned about few things.
The n were approaching while smirking. They stopped, drew their weapons, and I asked them a question.
“I have a question, are you guys mbers of [Daughtress]?” (Sirius) (Note: it is a Gundam reference. Thanks to Hendri!)
“Heh, you know, huh? That’s right, we’re mbers of the number one organization in this town. If you understand, give that mother and son silver wolfkin. If not, you’ll be the enemy of the downtown, you know?” (??)
“The questions are not over, yet. No matter how I look at that mother and son, aren’t you kidnapping them? Is this the organization’s decision?” (Sirius)
“Whatever it is, it doesn’t matter. Before you see a painful experience…” (??)
“Sorry, that is important. I will force you to tell .” (Sirius)
Honestly, this hooligan organization, assuming they are big and with backings, is not our enemy.
I slipped into the bosom of the guy who didn’t understand the difference in power, and hit his stomach hard enough that he didn’t faint. The remaining guy approached to rescue his friend, but Hokuto interrupted and easily threw him by hitting him with his forefoot.
When I was done, Reus’ side was also done. At the sa ti as the opening, Reus struck two n with his partner, [Silver Fang], and they were hurled and sank into a building. Reus kicked the wrist of the remaining man, who drew his sword, flipped the sword, punched his face, and it was finished.
Maybe because he was irritated by those n, I heard a sound of breaking bones, but there would be no problem because they were alive.
I ordered him to tie the fallen n, while I forcibly raised the face of the guy I had, who was still groaning, by grabbing his hair.
“The ones who felt pain were you guys. Now, let’s hear that one more ti.” (Sirius)
“Gehoo… to do such thing… just…” (??)
“Just answer my question right away. Was this the organization’s decision or your decision to kidnap the silver wolfkin? Your life will end here if you don’t answer quickly, you know?” (Sirius)
“Gohoo… guhh… it was a request. It was a request that was directed towards us… asking for female silver wolfkin.” (??)
“…Understood. Go to sleep.” (Sirius)
This ti, I gave a blow that ‘reaped’ his consciousness, and the man was completely silent. After securing the area, we turned our heads, and the mother-and-son duo made a tiny scream, but Emilia got in between us and cald them down.
“It’s alright. That person is our master, and the other one is my little brother. As you can see, they have defeated those n, and since they will never harm you, please calm down and listen to what we say.” (Emilia)
“Y-yes… who on earth are you? Besides, your collar is…” (SW Mother)
“This is just an accessory. Besides, please look at . Does my appearance look like soone who was treated with cruelty?” (Emilia)
“N-no. It doesn’t seem to be that way. And, you look very happy.” (SW Mother)
The mother regained herself when she looked at Emilia’s smile. She released the child she was embracing and stroked his head.
Yes, I am happy to serve that person. It seems you have cald down. So first, let us remove that collar.” (Emilia)
“Emilia, I found it.” (Sirius)
“Thank you very much. This is…” (SW Mother)
I checked the bosom of the fallen man, and found the key to the collar. Then, I handed it to Emilia.
Emilia’s hand imdiately took the key, and the collar fell to the ground with a dull sound. The mother tightly hugged her child while crying, and they confird each other’s safety.
Emilia looked at the mother-and-son duo as if she was seeing sothing dazzling.
“That was great, Sirius-san. As expected, it is no good if a mother is not together with her child.” (Reese)
“Aah… but it’s going to get more troubleso.” (Sirius)
While sighing, I looked down at the n who were tied by Reus’ hands.
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When I heard their story, it seed that they were directly requested to kidnap people from the silver wolf tribe. Therefore, there was a possibility that their organization was not involved. Rather, if their organization allowed it, they deserved to be called a foolish organization.
This town is not a big town, but if you are an organization that controls this town, you should understand the danger of putting your hands on the silver wolf tribe. Thus, these n are basically doing things on their own.
Since disposing them was troubleso, we planned to leave them around here, but it seed that there was a possibility that those guys would tell funny stories when they returned to their base.
Although it seed better to put up a face as repaynt for these n, including the aning of confirmation, it was better to listen to the story from the mother-and-son duo before that.
The mother and her son were hugging each other, but Reese noticed the mother’s foot. She went to Emilia’s side and asked the mother whether she could treat her.
“Uhmm… I am a human, but, if you don’t mind, can I treat your foot?” (Reese)
“This person is my friend, so you can trust her. Since I am also worried about your injuries, will you accept her treatnt?” (Emilia)
“Y-yeah. It seems I can trust her because she is your friend. Then, can you please help us?” (SW Mother)
“Yes!” (Reese)
It was probably because she was persuaded by soone from the sa tribe, the mother obediently received the treatnt.
While looking at the spectacle of the water that was released by Reese’s magic covering her foot, I slowly approached them, so that they don’t beco cautious.
“I am sorry to ask this during the treatnt, but you were kidnapped, am I right? Will it be alright to ask you for the details?” (Sirius)
“Ah… yes. We…” (SW Mother)
According to the story of the mother, there was a settlent where the mother-and-son duo lived in the western forest, and they seed to have been strolling through forest to find ingredients, such as fruits.
However, they couldn’t easily find them, and then, they encountered those n when they were a bit further away. The n targeted the child, and it seed that they were caught because they were outnumbered.
Although the slavery collar was put on, she made a surprise attack when she was brought to this town and ran away, But, the mother, who was weakened by the collar, was exhausted when they reached this place.
“My child was safe because there was only one collar, but I couldn’t leave him…” (SW Mother)
And she wanted her child to escape even if he was by himself, that was why she asked for our help when we appeared.
We had no problem saving the mother-and-son duo. Although it was imprudent, it was thanks to Emilia and Reus that we got the clues to the silver wolf tribe’s settlent. It was a reward for working hard today, I guess.
As I learned the story from the victims, with this, it seems I will have to go to the organisation’s base without reservation.
“Thank you very much. We will escort you to the settlent tomorrow, so please rest at the inn.” (Sirius)
“Why are you helping us?” (SW Mother)
“Please listen to the details from Emilia. Emilia, Reese. Take care of them.” (Sirius)
“Understood. Sirius-sama, where are you going?” (Emilia)
“Do you an that we can’t go?” (Reese)
“There’s still sothing left to cleanup. We have to take them sowhere to rest quickly, and Reus, guard these two to…” (Sirius)
When I thought about it, I ca to the slum areas to study the underground society.
I really don’t want Emilia and Reese to be involved, but it would be better for Reus to have such experiences, so let’s not make him do the escorting duty.
“No, Reus will be with . Hokuto, take care of the girls.” (Sirius)
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
“Is it alright for to go with you, Aniki? Hehe, I got it.” (Reus)
If anything, I would be glad if you can understand about won. Hokuto, who got his orders, went before the mother-and-son duo, and barked, asking them to ride on his back.
“T-this person, could he be…!? I can’t do such a terrible thing! I-I can walk, so…” (SW Mother)
“I understand your feelings, but you are considerably tired, so it’s better not to push yourself.” (Emilia)
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
“Hiii!? U-understood, please let get on!” (SW Mother)
…On the contrary, she didn’t feel relieve, but don’t think too much about it.
Since Emilia and the others already left to the other side, shall we get to business at once?
It seems that the mother-and-son duo were caught yesterday, and they were probably going to be delivered by tomorrow.
I wonder what kind of faces I will see.
“Well then, shall we head out, Reus?” (Sirius)
“Ouu!” (Reus)
Reus was unusually happy, while carrying those n, and I started looking out for the base of [Daughtress].
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Extra/Bonus 1
“Lifell-sama, a letter from Reese-sama has arrived.” (Senia)
“Really!? Oh wow… he said words like a proposal. It seems you’re doing well. Besides… let leave this for a bit.” (Lifell)
“Hi-sama, where are you going?” (Senia)
“Otou-san’s place. Otou-san, look at this!” (Lifell)
“What is it, Lifell? You didn’t even knock. What! From Reese!? Let see… humph! If it’s , I would give her more passionate words!” (Cardeas)
“That’s not it. No, that is important, but quickly look at the end.” (Lifell)
“Hmmm… what? We overdid it!? It was splendidly written, but… as expected, you’re not happy with being called ‘Saintess’?” (Cardeas)
“If ‘Saintess’ is no good… it should be ‘Angel’! Because that child is our angel!” (Lifell)
“That’s it!” (Cardeas)
“Reese-sama… she’s going to have a hard ti.” (Senia)
“I can’t stop them. I’m sorry, Reese-sama.” (lt)
The criminal was not one, but both of them.
Extra/Bonus 2
One day, it suddenly ca to when I was brushing Hokuto.
Hokuto… can he swim?
And then, I made a demonstration for him, but…
DOBABABABABA—!
A violent splash of water was made, Hokuto was swimming and he was entirely like a motorboat.
Although he wasn’t at the sa speed as the real machine, the amount of water being splashed wasn’t lost at all.
However…
“After all, it’s because he’s doing a dog paddle, huh?” (Sirius)
It was a cute appearance, if you close your eyes at the speed and the splashes of water.
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