53 – I Want To Go Home
Chapter 53 I Want to Go Home
「…Why do I have to go this far?」
I muttered in a low voice so that no one could hear me.
I am on a small boat that’s being operated by a mermaid again. There are Malta and Magali in the same boat. Malta is standing on the front to move the boat with magic. Magali is grumbling near me with the same gloomy face.
This woman must be reluctant too. What a coincidence.
『It’s inevitable, okay? If the abduction targeting mermaids had been organized, you can’t pretend to see until they are resolved.』
I can, you know? It’s unrelated to me at all, so it’s easy to turn around, you know?
Even if I ignore this, there’s no loss for me. Just do it yourself.
『Even if you can, I can’t. We are being one in body and soul, so we’ll go together.』
The cursed sword said something disgusting.
Who the hell is being the same in body and soul! Get away from my body quickly, you evil spirit!
I want to vomit.
『No, I’m a holy sword though…』
Do you still have such a delusion?
Look at yourself in the mirror. There’s no way a holy sword is ominous like this.
You’re pitch-black and your atmosphere seems dangerous… nobody going to steal you unless they are stupid.
『It’s your fault!! I somehow became black because you hold me!!』
You’re blaming others again huh. That’s not good you know.
I ignore the cursed sword’s joke, and try to remember why I couldn’t go home and ended up on a ship that’s being operated by Malta.
Still, this is not a big deal. Personally, I don’t care about the problem with mermaids and the idiot noble. I stayed for one day and had enough reception. My true intention is to do this half-heartedly and quickly go home.
In my act-innocent mode, I can’t pretend not to see when dangerous things like abduction happen in front of me, my value might decrease.
I had to avoid it as much as possible before finding a convenient woman, so I unwillingly called out to them.
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「I’m human, but I can’t overlook what’s happening. I’d like to help.」
When I said so, the mermaids become noisy. Looking at that, I grinned.
Of course, I’m not really thinking about such virtuous things. The reason I said so even though the cursed sword didn’t threaten me was because I had a chance of victory.
In other words, do they will trust a human and work together when they are being targeted by humans?
The answer is no. Even I don’t want to work together with a sub-human who drags people into the sea.
Some mermaids may think I’m working together with the person that was trying to abduct them, so they will try to stay away from me. So, even if I made such a proposal, it will be rejected. That’s how it was.
「Eh, but…」
「The one after us are humans…」
In fact, most of the mermaids responded this way.
Although they don’t reject me, their feelings of not wanting to get involved and want to avoid are transmitted to me.
Good, that’s it! You can run just like that, foolish mermaids!
「Wait!」
However, a sharp voice came up as if to cut through such an atmosphere. It was Malta who did such unnecessary things.
W-what…
「Alistar is a kind person who really cares about mermaids sincerely! In fact, he fought the humans together with me! Please don’t look at him in a bad way just because he’s a human!」
What came out of Malta’s mouth was something to protect me.
Well, I’m fine if you want to protect me. It feels good for me after all.
But you see, Malta. Combining my remarks before and your remarks, it creates an atmosphere where I have to do something dangerous for the mermaids. Don’t say any more. My plan is messed up.
When they heard Malta’s words, the mermaids were silent.
They won’t care about it if the one saying it was Malta before, but now she’s like a hero who protected the mermaids from humans. Therefore, the words were persuasive.
Stop! It’s none of your business!
Get yourself together, you damn mermaids! Nothing good will happen if you trust humans! Open your eyes!
「Alistar is trying to do his best for our sake. That’s why, please don’t say anything terrible.」
Malta declares so.
Strong power is contained within those words.
The place became silent.
『She’s a good girl.』
She’s a girl who does unnecessary things…
The cursed sword and I thought the exact opposite things.
When I was trembling with fear of what decision will the mermaids make…
「Isn’t that fine?」
A devil came… I mean, Pamela.
But, what she’s saying is nothing but a devil to me.
It’s the worst…
「In fact, he fought to save the mermaids who were about to be taken away. Besides, My sister Malta said it to that extent. I will be disqualified as an older sister if I don’t believe her.」
「Onee-sama…」
What a shit. Why the hell the mermaid leader believes a human that easily.
Think about the mermaids! You have to properly cautious of me and reject me! Are you stupid?
She gently smiles at Malta, it creates a very good sisters atmosphere.
On the other hand, it was me who creates an atmosphere of despair. I can’t escape anymore before I can say anything…
「I look forward to it, Holy Sword User-sama.」
Pamela smiles at me.
That smile, it has a kind of intimidating feeling…
「…………Yeah.」
『Your reply so heavy.』
I could only nod.
Changing my own words isn’t appropriate for the image of Alistar that I created for my acting.
Ahh… Why did my plan go wrong…
「That… T-thank you, Alistar.」
「Yeah.」
Malta said so to me while fidgeting.
That’s right, it was this woman’s fault. I hate mermaids. Everyone should die.
But, I can’t just keep spouting curses in my heart. The reason is, there’s a scoundrel who looks at my situation and tries to secretly run away.
「There you have it. Let’s do our best together, Magali-kun」
「Uh!?」
Magali turns around with an astonished look when I grasp her shoulders firmly.
Did you think you can escape? Hmm?
『You drag her in as if it’s natural.』
In the first place, the source of this situation is because I was dragged by Magali.
Why did she think she alone can escape?
「You’re a saint after all. With your gentle personality, you can’t overlook this, right? Hmm?」
「Y-yes, t-t-t-t-t-t-that’s right. I was thinking to help them, Alistar.」
I and Magali laugh together.
The mermaids who were watching it somehow misunderstood it. They turn their gaze as if they are being impressed and attracted. Well, looking from the side, our appearance is well-ordered so it might become a good picture.
Even though Magali said it while staggering, it seems it looks beautiful because she said she will do it for others.
However, what inside our minds are…
「(Diiiieeeeeeeeeeeeee!!)」
「(Fuhahahahaha! Did you think only me that will suffer? You are coming too!!)」
Intense killing intent comes from Magai. But, it only gives me comfort.
Ahh… at least, being able to drag her is healing for me…
「Thank you, Saint-sama! You and Alistar are special even humans!」
Malta holds Magali’s hand and says so.
…Why is she tsuntsun to me, but honest to Magali? Not that I care though.
「Then, I’ll leave it to you. Please save the mermaids.」
Pamela sent us off with a smile.
Like that, I unwillingly act for mermaids’ sake. I was glad that I somehow managed to take Magali along.
…It seemed Herge and the others decided to remain in the village. Why did you remain even though you are escorts for the saint?
He said that it’ll be bad if the royal knights come to a noble residence without a prior notice…… isn’t it fine if something happens to Magali because of this?
I’m completely fine with that.
「Alistar, I leave Saint-sama to you.」
No thanks.
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When I was frustrated after remembering it, Malta’s firm voice reached to me.
「Alistar, Saint-sama. Please get ready.」
When I unwillingly looked up, I could see the pier.
I guess the ship will be parked here.
「We arrived. Here is Doles territory.」
…………I want to go home.
