38 – I’ll Go to See it
Chapter 38 I’ll Go to See It
In this world, there is an existence called mermaid. A sub-human which has a human upper body and fish lower body
Its appearance is very beautiful, which is why it is often mentioned in fairy tales. From those fairy tales, many people think that mermaids are an ephemeral and beautiful existence.
But, for some people… especially those who live by the sea, that’s not the only impression they had, there’s also something that they feared. That is… the mermaid song.
Fishermen who go to sea to get resources are most afraid of it. The mermaid’s singing voice is very wonderful. It easily fascinates people. The problem is that fascination’s power. The beautiful singing voices make the fishermen forget to steer the ship and causing frequent accidents.
For this reason, even though mermaids are popular demi-humans with a beautiful singing voice and appearance, they are also feared by those that work in the sea.
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「……That’s the story that will be played.」
It was Silk that expressionlessly talked about mermaid in front of me. A woman with purplish eyes and dark brown short hair. Her breasts are big, but… it doesn’t matter. She’s like a doll whose expression rarely changes.
A little while ago, she was a slave. I was threatened by a cursed sword and unwillingly accompanied her. But she was released from slavery and now she is an actress who joined the prestigious Royal Capital Theater Troupe.
Was it because I accompanied her in training, she immediately got a part in the drama and her popularity seems to be increasing rapidly.
I guess it’s because her looks and acting are good, but… both are irrelevant to me, so I don’t understand the appeal.
I didn’t want to face the Gray Guild to release Silk from slavery and I didn’t want to accompany her in drama practice, but now I won’t be involved with her anymore… is what I thought.
Why is this woman coming again to the inn where I live…?
『She put the trouble to come here, so it’s natural that you have to accompany her. Moreover, the other party is a popular actress, you know? Rejoice!』
It came out, the root of all evil.
The one that speaks directly into my brain is not human. It is an inorganic substance in the shape of a sword. Unfortunately, I was parasitized by this cursed sword and couldn’t act freely.
『T-treating me like a parasite…』
You’re something similar, right?
I helped Silk was because of this cursed sword manipulated my body and threatened me with a headache. To begin with, I wouldn’t even meet with Silk without him.
Furthermore, what irritates me is that he’s a holy sword, something that can be said the kingdom’s national treasure.
There seems to be no other person than me that’s suitable. Even though I wanted to return to my hometown and catch a daughter of a wealthy farmer or merchant, but I was bound to this royal capital. Unforgivable.
「…Alistar?」
Silk looking up at my face from below. She must be thinking that it was strange because I didn’t show any reaction.
I mean, after telling me the contents of the next play, there’s nothing I can do though?
There’s nothing I need to do though?
「I see. You will be playing?」
「…Yes, as a mermaid.」
Hee. Playing as a mermaid in a story about mermaid, isn’t that the main role?
Entrusted as the main role even though she’s a newcomer, isn’t that amazing?
『It’s amazing.』
Well, I don’t care though. To be honest, I don’t know how good the drama is. Even if I watch someone’s play, it’s not that my emotions will be shaken.
『You sure are heartless.』
Shut up.
「Amazing, is that the main role? Do your best.」
「……Yes.」
When I smile at her, Silk turns downward and nods.
Okay, is it over? I want to roll around in bed, so go out quickly.
「…But, I’m a little worried because the costume is showy. It seems that the chest is covered with shells.」
Silk says so while blushing faintly.
Hee. Mermaid is a slut-like race huh.
For me, no matter how beautiful a woman is, I won’t jump over even if that woman is naked, so I don’t care at all.
「…Can you see if there’s something strange?」
「Ha?」
Oops. My real face came out. But, it shows how crazy Silk’s words are.
Silk staring at my eyes while blushing. Don’t look here!
Eh, what the hell with this woman…? Did she try to show me that showy costume? Is she crazy?
『To think a popular actress would say such things… damn you lady-killer!』
I know that I’m a lady-killer, but I didn’t say that I want to see it.
「Hahaha. If I look at such Silk’s figure, I don’t know what will happen. I’ll refrain myself.」
『You won’t even move an eyebrow even if you look at it.』
Of course.
For now, I refuse it with a smile.
「…I don’t mind even if something happens though?」
Silk says that while tilting her head.
Okay, ignore it. Let’s pretend I didn’t hear it.
Rather, can you leave now? I want to spend an elegant nap time soon.
「…Then, will you come to see the upcoming drama?」
Somehow she seems angry and says so while swelling her cheeks.
What the hell did you mean by ‘then’.
There’s no way I’m going to see the drama. I don’t understand the fun at all. It’s obvious that I don’t want to. Rejected.
『Let’s go! The main actress put the trouble to come and invite you, you know?』
It doesn’t matter.
Going to see something that I can’t feel the fun, it’ll be boring to me and it’ll be rude to Silk, right?
If so, it’s better to refuse.
『W-well… is that so…?』
Let’s refuse now while the cursed sword is worrying about that.
Of course, it’s not that I care about Silk. I just don’t want to destroy my precious holiday. Well, it’s been a holiday since I was detained in the royal capital.
For now, I haven’t received any summon from the king…
And that woman must be suffering at the castle. She has to receive education after all.
Aah, how amusing, I can’t stop laughing. Well, this is the difference between me and her.
「Aah, Silk. I’m sorry but――」
When I tried to refuse…
『Alistar-sama.』
The door was knocked and my name was called from outside.
This is… the voice of the person who takes care of me at this top-class inn. I’ve heard it so much that I can tell just by the voice.
If he’s calling me… I wonder what happened?
「Yes, what’s wrong?」
Just in case, although insincere I apologize to Silk with my gaze and then answer to the voice.
「There’s a letter for you.」
…A letter?
I don’t think there’s someone that can write a letter in the poor village, my hometown. So I can’t think who’s the sender.
「What a cruel statement. Even though that’s your hometown.」
It’s not that I have an attachment to it.
Still, a letter huh…
「Please throw it away.」
『Are you sure!?』
I don’t mind. Anyway, it must be something not good.
What if that’s a criminal notice from Acontela’s remnants?
I am confident that I’ll faint.
『How pathetic. Just in case, take a look. If it’s really a criminal notice, just ask the knight for an escort.』
……You have a point. It’s better than getting a surprise attack.
「I’m sorry. I’ll take it after all.」
I said so, opened the door and received a letter from the servant that waiting outside the room.
……Eh? Two papers?
Even though I can’t think who’s the sender, now there are two……
I open the first letter while feeling uneasy.
【I want you By Edwige】
「Uoooooooooooooo!」
「……Alistar?」
Since I suddenly slammed the letter on the ground, Silk’s body trembled by surprise.
Sorry. But it’s me that wants to tremble.
Eh, Edwige is…… the crazy woman from the Gray Guild Acontela, right!? Why did she send me a letter!? She was defeated by me and thrown into prison right…!?
『Well, thinking it normally, she just sent a letter from the prison, right? Perhaps, she was escaped from jail and sent a letter.』
Noooooooooo!! Why is this woman so attached to me!? Is that because I’m an ikemen!?
……For the time being, let’s burn this letter.
Enough. Let’s read the next letter.
Thinking so, I open the other letter…
【Come to the castle By Magali】
I tear the letter and throw it.
『Eeeeeeeehhhhh!?』
「…Alistar, are you okay?」
Silk asks so while widening her eyes.
I smiled at her.
「After all, I’ll go to see your drama.」
