Chapter 46 Invitation
「Fuwaa…」
I made a big yawn.
The light coming through the window shows that the sun is already rising. Because the bed was so rough that it was incomparable to the bed in the top-class inn, I feel like my fatigue is still remaining.
…Tch. In the end, I couldn’t sleep well.
Because of the cursed sword’s meddlesomeness, I had to talk with the mermaid, Malta, until night. Short sleep time must be one of the reasons why I’m still tired.
Even though I was exhausted by the march during the daytime, what the hell with this treatment. Are there only painful things in the world?
『I’m sorry.』
I’m tired of hearing the cursed sword’s insincere apology.
I want you to show sincerity. Something like, jump into the smelting furnace by yourself.
Don’t say that you’ll be meddling more this time. The problem this time is from Malta’s own abilities, that’s not something I can help.
「I know. Well, let’s help her if she asks for assistance.」
I don’t want tho?
After all, there is no point in apologizing…
When I’m in despair because of the stupid cursed sword, there’s a commotion outside.
……Are bandits appear?
「I’m worried… Let’s go to see it.」
The cursed sword makes the usual proposal. But, I shake my head to it.
Are you stupid? There’s no way I’ll do that. They will discover me. We have to stand still as it is and wait. If they are really bandits, it’s important not to be discovered. Then, when they kill the villagers and don’t see the surroundings, I’ll leave this place secretly and coolly. With this, I’m saved.
What a perfect strategy. I’m proud of myself…
『That’s not something to be proud of!!』
Together with the cursed sword’s angry voice, the pain attacks again.
Ow ow ow ouch!? My head going to break!!
『There are no screams or battle sound, so that’s not such kind of things. However, we have to see the situation. C’mon, let’s go!!』
……Well, that might be so. There are also the kingdom’s knights, including Herge, as an escort for Magali here. I don’t think they will be killed without resistance. So, if there are bandits, a battle will surely unfold.
If there are no such things, it may not be so dangerous, but… I don’t feel like it. However, I couldn’t overcome the headache, so I went out tearfully.
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When I’m outside, there’s no fighting or genocide that I was worried about. Okay, my body is safe. However, the commotion doesn’t change and there’s a small crowd.
……I hope it’s not a trouble.
「What happened?」
「O-oh, you’re Saint-sama’s attendant…」
I try to ask the middle-aged man who’s at the outside of the crowd.
Then, I understand my standing within these fellows.
…This me as Magali’s attendant?
I’m irritated when I think about being used by that woman. But, now I have to be patient to get information…
「Yeah. So, what happened…」
「A-about that, it’s impossible…」
「Haa?」
I’m asking what happened, not is it impossible or not. Did this ossan properly listen to what I said?
I was irritated, but then I stiffened at the next words from the ossan.
「M-mermaids came to this village…!」
…………M-mermaids?
Normally, I wouldn’t care about it.
Within the mermaids, I might search for a convenient woman. However, I heard how terrifying mermaids are from Silk and village chief, and had a conversation last night with one of the mermaids, Malta.
The existence called mermaid is no longer irrelevant to me.
When you look into the center from the outside of the crowd…
There were some women. As a feature, those women have a well-ordered appearance.
In fact, all of the villager’s men are looking at them. Some men that already have a partner, they are being beaten by their woman. That’s amusing.
But, those women’s lower body are that of a human.
……Can mermaids change their lower body?
「Nice to meet you, humans. I’m Pamela Pilati, a mermaid. I’m here to say hello to the Saint.」
The woman called Pamela said so and smiled. That smile is very attractive… or so it seems. All of the men seem to be charmed.
Although that didn’t affect me. That was unpleasant for me.
……That Pilati name, I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere.
「…………Uh」
At that time, a sneaking figure entered my sight.
Normally, I would have missed it, but the person who was trying to sneak away is not someone that I can easily overlook, so I approached her instantly and put my hand on her shoulder.
Where are you trying to go?
「Saint-sama, you are being called, you know?」
「!?」
I called out to Magali with a clear loud voice. I also put strength in my hand as to not let her escape.
Hearing the word saint, Pamela, who was talking with the villagers, turned this way.
「Oh, you are…」
Pamela is approaching here.
Was it because she’s a mermaid, I feel that her gait is somewhat uncertain. But, that’s not important.
「T-t-t-thank you, Alistar (Damn you, standing in my way again……!!)」
「Saint-sama, your articulation isn’t functioning well (After dragged me this far, and you just trying to run away. I absolutely won’t allow that….)」
We cheerfully smiled at each other, but I and Magali were communicating with our eyes.
Well, it’s an abuse battle though.
She probably tried to escape because she only had a bad feeling after being told she was the objective. But, I won’t allow that.
Go talk with the scary mermaid with just the two of you, Magali. If you suffer in the process, there is nothing better than that.
「Nice to meet you, I’m Pamela. I’m something like a leader within the mermaids.」
「Thank you for your courtesy. I’m Magari. I’m, just in case, (forced as) a saint.」
They shake hand and smile at each other.
Yeah, impressive. One side really hates it, but it’s a good thing for me.
Ok, I’ll secretly fade-out. Let’s laugh while looking at Magali who is in trouble from afar…
「Ah, can you stay here too?」
「What……?」
Pamela’s eyes caught me too. I can just stand still, shocked.
「(Ahahahahaha! It seems your means to escape alone has disappeared! Take that!)」
「(You were trying to escape alone too…!)」
『You both are the same.』
I want to keep glaring at Magali, but I have to ask the damn mermaid why she stopped me.
If it’s a foolish reason or a reason that can be dodged with a lip service, then I’ll just push Magali and run away.
「Um… do you have business with me? Aren’t you going to talk together with Saint-sama?」
「No, there’s something I want to say to both of you.」
Said so, Pamela smiled faintly and say something outrageous.
「I would like to invite both of you to our settlement. How about it?」
No thanks.
