134 Episode 134 "Extra Edition 13" Guidance of Rita, Cutlass, and Senior Slave "".txt

'We need to talk to you, sir!　Rita-senpai (senpai)!

Se-senpai!

The day after the battle with the Black Knight.

In the evening, after a day of rest and relaxation, after deciding to stay one more night because they were tired after the battle.

Rita, who was washing her face at the well, couldn't help but turn around when she heard a voice.

Behind her, Cutlass was standing.

He was staring at Rita with dazzling eyes.

''...... Cutlass-chan. By senior, do you mean me?

Yes. In order to serve Arujidono, I would like to hear a word from Rita, sir.

Why?

'I think that since we serve a person of Arujidono's caliber, there are certain things that we need to be aware of and prepared for as slaves. So I thought it would be a good idea to ask Rita, Arujidono's proud slave.

Proud slave ......?

Rita's heart skipped a beat.

─ Oh, no. Nagi, is that how you feel about me ......?

'So, but then I think you should ask Cecil. You're Nagi's first slave.

Cecil-dono said, 'The person who is most helpful to Nagi-sama is Rita-san.'

Cecil-chan, you can go to ......

Leggy-sama said, 'I'm sure you'll get more interesting reactions from the beast girl if you talk to her.

"Leggy-chan!　Enough!

Therefore, may I ask you a question?　Rita Dori.

I can't help it. ......

Rita washed her face quickly and sat down on a suitable stone by the well.

Waiting for Cutlass to sit on the stone next to her, Rita began to talk.

'So, what do you want to hear?'

Yes, that's right: ......, first of all, .......

Cutlass put a finger to his cheek and nodded his head.

'I like the story of when Rita-sama became Arujidono's slave!

When I was a slave: ......

I'm not ready to be a girl, so I'd like to hear how you all became slaves, and I'd like to imitate you where I can: ......

Cutlass's face was serious.

I have to respond properly to this──thought, Rita put her hand on her chest.

"─ ─ When I met Nagi...

I'll jog your memory.

I'm going to retrieve a memory of my first encounter with the Nagi.

When he was the head priest of the Iturna Order, he called Nagi a "foreigner" when he rode in the carriage.

I made a lot of embarrassing noises during my first rebuild, and on top of that, I lost control of my body, and they found out that I was a beastman...

Cecil and I traded the right to wipe Nagi's back for the right to wipe the front of her body using a subterfuge, but because of that, I've grown to love the smell of Nagi...

A nostalgic memory flashed through her mind, and Rita...

"............ I'm going to ask Nagi to give me a spanking.

'Wow. Where are you going in the middle of your story, sir!

Because .......

Rita had tears in her eyes.

It was because she remembered how she met Nagi.

I had a selfish misunderstanding, and my first impressions were terrible, but we fought together and became close - and I loved her - and we became friends.

And now we're so close. I think we have a great relationship now.

But we met ...... when there could have been a better way to meet .......

'Yes, it could have been better. I'm going to ask Aine to erase Nagi's memories with a 'memory wipe'. And have her forget everything I've done - ah!　But that would take away some precious memories. How can I ...... do it!

"Dear Rita!　Don't roll over with your head in your hands!　What on earth is going on in Rita-sama's head?

Ha!

Yes, he had Cutlass with him.

I shouldn't do this. I don't want him to see me embarrassed in front of my juniors. Well, you'd better cover up if you did. A slave cannot humiliate his master by exposing his clumsy appearance.

'So, we met ...... well, we rode in the same carriage as Nagi!

Is that so?

'Then together, we fought to protect people, but they didn't approve of us, and Nagi saved me from wandering around ....... That's all!

Rita finished her statement with her chest like a senior citizen.

When I asked for a fearful cutlass reaction──.

That's what I'm talking about, sir!

I was listening to him with a twinkle in my eye.

'You and Rita-sama have understood each other by fighting alongside Arujidono, haven't you!

Oh, my God. I'm sorry!

Rita clasps her hands together in her mind.

I didn't tell a lie. I didn't say it, but my heart hurts. ......

'Okay, so what do you want to hear next?'

It seemed dangerous to be pestered any further, so Rita hurriedly changed the subject.

You are right. The story of our encounter seems to be dangerous, so Rita-sama's saga is a story of heroism!

The saga: "......

I see, Cutlass seems to like that kind of thing.

Knight's Tale and all that saga stuff.

Then you'll be safe. It's just that...

I'm in charge of front-line combat and reconnaissance.

Then I'm sure you'll have some useful information to share with us. I'm the vanguard!

'First of all, ......, yes. Nagi's particularly keen on information.

It's all about tactics, isn't it?

'Yeah. I'm trying to make the fight as easy as possible and make sure we don't get hurt.

Rita put her hand on her chest again.

My job is to help Nagi with his goals. For example...

I'm going to draw on the memories of our past battles.

I'll tell you about the things that I and my master fought for, the things we did together.

You destroyed his wards to fight the Fake Demon tribe in the hot springs. After that, my skills got better and Nagi gave me a lot of them.

In The Holy Land of the Sea Dragon, you sang the sweet love song of "Binding Song of Binding" to capture your enemies...

In Foggy Valley, he used his Full Beast Transformation to take on the form of a wolf, and circled the mountain to make sure it was safe.

Afterwards, he told me about how he and Nagi got into the hot springs and realized that he forgot to change his clothes...

I hid myself in Nagi's freshly-removed jacket and cloth, but I was so happy to see his kindness that I wagged my tail, and then the cloth around my waist blew off, exposing my belly button to the sky.

'Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!　Let me start over, Nagi ──────!

"Dear Rita. Where to ────!　There is no Jido on the tree!

Cutlass is calling me, but I don't care.

Rita, with the athleticism of a beast, runs vertically up a nearby tree.

As it is, she sits on a high branch and clings to the trunk of the tree and starts to shiver.

''Could it be that I'm ...... Nagi has seen all the embarrassing parts of me ......?''

No, I'm getting the results right.

It was Rita who defeated the wolf user's 'Visitor', and it was also thanks to Rita's skills that we broke through Delilira-san's labyrinth. Even the perverted knight we fought yesterday wouldn't have been able to hit Cutlass and Fynn's skills if it wasn't for Rita's 'Warding Breaker (Area Breaker)'.

Nagi acknowledges and praises what Rita did.

I know.

I know, but I can't help but be embarrassed!

Ugh. ──────

I'm sorry about that!

Under the tree, Cutlass bows his head deeply.

He realized that he had poked at Rita's painful memory.

'Yes, it is!　I want you to change your mind here and show me what you can do, Rita-sama!

...... ability?

Yes!

Cutlass starts counting on his fingers.

Singing ability, athletic ability, sacred power, and many more.

She has a lot to learn from Rita, apparently.

''As a senior, I would love to see some of that power ...... no?

Well, if that's the case, then I guess I'll have to do it!

With a swoosh, Rita kicked a branch.

She landed on the ground in a clean form, somersaulting back to the ground.

'Sooma-Nagi's slave powers, I'll show you, Cutlass.

It's a pleasure to meet you!

Well, first of all, I would like to hear you sing, Rita.

Okay. Why the first song?

That's why I love to listen to the stories of the bards and their knights.

The two came to the outskirts of the village.

There is a wall to keep out demons and thieves.

There were no houses around, and perhaps because it was evening, there were no people anywhere.

'Whenever a bard comes to the village to listen to the bard, I have come to love the song itself. Both Arujimondo and Cecil said that Rita's songs are very beautiful. That's why I'd love to hear her sing.

Well, it's not much of a stretch. ......

Rita looked around from side to side. No sign of people. And of course, no sign of demons.

The stone wall that separates the village from the outside is about twice Rita's height. There are no people up there, and even beyond that ...... yeah, there's no one. The only people who don't fall for the beastman's 'presence of mind' are the nominal bandits, but that's not a convenient way to be.

'Well, I'm going to sing, then?'

Rita took a deep breath, sighing.

The only person listening was Cutlass. No one else is there.

Then I'll just sing my honest feelings...

So, Rita began to sing.

"I like my master's eyes. Deep, deep black eyes.

You'll see my reflection in your absorbing eyes.

I like the master's hands. His hands are always gentle.

Big, warm hands, touching me.

I like the master's voice. I like the master's voice. I like to hear his voice.

We don't have to do it all the time. Call me.

I like the smell of the master. I like the way his presence permeates my skin.

It's like he's holding me. I always feel like he's holding me.

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I noticed that Cutlass in front of me was all red.

He's holding his mouth in embarrassment with downcast eyes, as if he was sweltering with heat.

''Huh?''

Rita couldn't help but come to herself.

Huh?　Huh?　I just sang whatever came to mind, so how could this happen!

And... did you just activate the binding song?

Bullshit. I, when I sing a fiercely sweet love song, I unconsciously activate my skills!

It doesn't work on the party member, Cutlass, but ...... who else, right?　No one has ever heard such an embarrassing song!　Hey, hey, hey!

"Rita-sama is very fond of ...... Arujido," he said. ......

'Wahhhhhh. Don't tell me!

Rita hurriedly left the place, hugging Cutlass, who was ripe for a sweet love song, to the side.

A few minutes later. A few minutes later, the villagers who were on patrol are ......──.

Even in a small village, there are people in charge of security.

Young men take it in turns to patrol the outer walls in the mornings, evenings and evenings with weapons.

On that day, a couple of men were looking out beyond the wall, but...

What the hell?　There are some suspicious men down there!

'There are chains of magic wrapped around my body!　Binding magic?

"And these guys are ...... thieves.

I've heard about it. I've heard that the nearby village is being raided by unknown bandits who are skilled in the art of 'blocking out all signs of life'.

The villagers acting as guards looked down at the motionless men.

The men were all dressed in black and carried daggers in their hands. Seeing that they had even prepared a rope, they were probably about to steal into the village.

But now he is struggling with chains of magical power all over his body. What in the world happened here: .......

''Could this be ...... the adventurers who arrived earlier?

Those who serve the Sea Dragon Priestesses ......?

The villagers talk about it in secret.

It must be. They couldn't think of anything else. The people who serve the sea dragon priestesses protected the village. That's all they did, and then they left in silence. How profound he was.

'Anyway, I'm going to get some people. You keep an eye on these guys.

Okay.

The villagers start running.

If you want the adventurers who can be used as priestesses to keep their mouths shut, I won't say anything. We'll keep it a secret.

However, we should return the favor. The pride of the village.

With this in mind, the villagers run to the guardhouse.

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Next, we want to see what kind of athleticism you have, Rita!

Uh-huh. What would you like?　Little Cutlass.

I'd like you to climb the tree again, sir!

They came to a place where the tallest tree in the village is located.

There is a small cemetery at a little distance.

But it doesn't look like a cemetery. You can at least be allowed to climb a tree.

It's because I basically use my shield to move back and forth and left and right. I want to take a look at Rita's three-dimensional fighting style!

For when you have to fight someone like that?

That's part of it, but wouldn't it be handy if I could fight like that?

Cutlass tries his best to appeal to me.

He's so cute, Rita thinks.

Cutlass' height is about a bit taller than Cecil's. In his hand, he holds a "round shield". It's her way of fighting to approach the enemy's attacks while withstanding their attacks and hitting them with her sword and "shield charge".

This, combined with her up and down movements, makes it easier for her to ward off enemy attacks.

In addition, if she could make a "shield charge" from above her head, the power of her fall would be added, which would cause more damage to the enemy. This is a great way to deal with the lighter Cutlass.

Of course, it's not like you can do something like Rita's right away, but it's at least a good reference.

'Okay, I'll take it slow. Okay, I'll take it slow, just watch and see.

Yes, sir!

"...... yoko.

Rita began to climb the big tree.

It's easy to climb on instinct, but it's a little more difficult when you're aware of 'slow'. It's easier to not think about these things. But that wouldn't be helpful for the cutlass. I had to choose the thickest branches possible.

...... Huh?

When she grabbed a tree branch, something touched Rita's fingertips.

It was a black ring. You'll find an ominous emblem drawn on the surface. When Rita reached for it...

Boshu, black smoke rose.

I shouldn't have done it. I was concentrating my divine power on my hand, so I accidentally purged it. But what's this ring about?

Rita. ────!

Little Cutlass!

Hearing a scream from under the tree, Rita hurriedly jumped down from the branch.

She kicked the trunk and twisted her body, and when she landed - there was a ghost in front of her.

It was translucent and had the appearance of a noblewoman.

"...... Go, it's a ghost ...... Rita Dono.

I know. Calm down, little Cutlass: ......

You don't want to provoke it. You can always turn it off. It doesn't sound like a bad thing, but what if you get into trouble with ....... I don't want to get in trouble with my master, but .......

'Thank you for ............ .......'

The noblewoman's ghost smiled kindly and bowed her head.

''What?''

The ghost disappeared in front of Rita and Cutlass, who opened their mouths with a pop, and the ghost disappeared.

Rita looked at the ring in her hand.

I wonder if this is the reason. Maybe this ring is a bad thing.

You can't take something like this to your master, right? Besides, if it belonged to that ghost, I can't get rid of it without permission.

I'll just leave it here at ...... to see if it's safe.

Rita placed the black ring at the base of the tree.

Then she put her hands together toward a nearby grave. 'I'm sorry for making a scene,' she says.

'Little Cutlass,'

Okay.

Let's get out of here.

Yes, sir!

Rita and Cutlass hurriedly left the scene.

I'll go to the nearest house.

'The young lady is awake!　His fever is down. Master──!

The maid of the mansion raised her voice.

The owner of the mansion, who heard her, came running.

He was a merchant based in this village. He had lost his wife to illness a month ago. Then, even his daughter got the same disease.

I don't know why. According to the priest, it might have been caused by some magical item.

I remembered that my wife had bought a ring from a mysterious peddler before she died.

That may have been the reason, but the ring was lost. It seems that the ring was lost when my tomboyish wife was climbing a tree.

It is said that you can break the curse (dispel) by hitting that thing with the Divine Power: ...... without the ring.

''Father!''

Oh, my daughter!

'Your mother appeared to me in a dream. The curse is broken. She said there is a ring under the tree and that I should destroy it.

He ran out of the mansion as he was told, and found a black ring under the tree.

There's no doubt about it. This is the cursed ring. Who on earth ...... saved us.

Could it be ...... the blessing of the sea dragon Kerkator-sama ......?

It is said that the lord of the port city will soon be adopted by the port city. That's why the port city of Ilgafa is in a festive mood. It's like the return of the "Sea Dragon Festival". Perhaps the curse has been purified due to its influence.

Besides, the "Sea Dragon Priestess" guards should be here in this town.

Don't tell me, that's why the village has been blessed ......?

I don't know. All I know for sure is that my daughter was saved.

Thank you ...... thank you ...... thank you.

He fell to his knees and just let the tears flow. ......

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Rita was depressed.

Cutlass called me 'senpai' all the way, but I didn't show him anything cool at all.

...... We need to clear our name.

Rita and Cutlass came to a small lake on the edge of the village.

It is connected to the outside by a river and is also used for fishing.

'You want to see what I can do, Cutlass.

Yes, sir!

'Then I'll show little Cutlass my 'water walk'.

'Oh!　Do you have such power, Rita-sama!

Yes. With this, we can attack the enemy from the sea. The two of you and Cutlass can fight against the enemy by pinning them down, right?

It is amazing. Please show it to us!

So, go to ......

Rita kicked the ground and jumped.

She concentrates her "sacred power" on her toes and stands upright on the water's surface.

I'm not going to be able to get my hands on it. It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

Oh. Oh. Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Oh, jeez. You're too impressed, Cutlass.

It is a surprise, Rita. No knight in history has ever had such power.

It's a gift from my master.

Rita clasps her hands together as if in prayer, closes her eyes and murmurs.

In her heart, as if she were speaking to her master──.

"My master has taught me a new way to use my powers. The ability to walk on water with my 'divine power' - no, that's not all. The Nagi are always showing me new worlds and discovering new me.

"...... Rita Doko.

'Just thinking about Nagi always makes me happy. I've already decided to give my strength, my mind and my body to Nagi. That's the form of a beastman's loyalty, of a girl's thoughts and feelings.

Rita and her friends love to play with you, don't they?

...... yeah!

Rita ruffled her golden hair and nodded.

I gave up trying to cover it up.

Cutlass-chan is my friend, and he's seen my embarrassing moments.

I can't blame her for not respecting me, but I can't hide my important feelings.

Nagi is the most important person in the world. She is the person I want to be with forever, her master and 'soul mate'. And I'm also really ...... as Cecil-chan wishes, Nagi and I...

'Huh?　Rita and Cutlass, what are you doing here?

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Suddenly, Master's voice reached Rita's ears.

She lost focus.

Thud.

Rita, who has lost the ability to walk on the water of her "sacred power", went straight into the water. She heard Nagi and Cutlass's panicked voices, and the sound of someone jumping into the water... and then...

──Rita!　You okay?　Rita?

...... Nagi?

I was in the water for only a dozen seconds. I didn't drink any water.

I grabbed Nagi's arm by myself, and halfway up out of the pond on my own.

I'm in a daze because of the after-effects of the fiery sweet love song I just sang and the fact that I told you I love Nagi. But I fell straight into the water, so my mind is a bit confused.

...... You haven't drunk any water. You're conscious, too. You can breathe .......

The humanitarian crisis: ......?

We have that kind of thing over here too.

It's the kind that makes a drowning person spit out water and breathe it in.

Rita's not drinking water. But her master's worried about her. I shouldn't have done that. We can't allow slaves to go to all that trouble for their masters. I don't know what we're going to do about respiration, ....... We'll do it ourselves. We'll have to get his chin up, get his airway clear, and then...

"...... Huh?　Rita.

chuggy

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A slave couldn't let her master take the trouble.

So Rita kissed Nagi herself and breathed in as much as she could.

'Oh, um. Rita?'

Aawa ......ri and Rita Dono ......

Master's eyes are wide open. Cutlass is upset.

I didn't mean to scare you. I have to let him know that I'm fine.

Hey, Rita. I know you're conscious, so I'm just going to...

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I parted my lips and breathed in, then locked my lips with Nagi's and breathed in.

I felt like the procedure was different, but the breath I breathed in mixed with Nagi's breath, flooded and stroked Rita's cheek, but...

Nevertheless, Rita repeatedly performed "artificial respiration to show that she was fine"...

After I came to myself, I realized that I had more 'memories (traumas) that would make me blush if I was prodded' and I had to roll around with my head in my hands, "Wow ────".

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Well, thank you for your help.

Thank you ────!

The next day.

When Nagi and the others were about to leave, the villagers came to see them off, except for the innkeeper.

They were all strangers. There was even a family with tears in their eyes.

In addition, the accommodation fee was free. In addition, free accommodation and a packed lunch were provided during the trip.

...... How did that happen?

I'm not sure. Rita, do you have any idea what you're talking about at ......?

Woooooooooooooooo.

Rita is just a tiny little shiver in the corner of the carriage.

I can't wait to get going. I have so many embarrassing memories of this village.

Please come back to 「「「「「 and visit us again - 」」」」」

I'm sorry. I'm not coming back to ────.

The fact that you saved the village without anyone knowing about it, without even realizing it.

With her tail wagging, Rita held her head in her hands until the carriage left the village, but...

Every few seconds, Rita stroked her lips with her fingertips - remembering the feeling of touching her master was a story that no one else could tell.

The end of "Rita and Cutlass and the Guidance of the Senior Slave".