698 52, Guardian of the Borderline Uncle Family

It is the home of the finest noblemen. Naturally, even the junction demon squares seem to be activated. Then we'll have to melt or smash the ice.

"Fireball."

Alec seemed to think the same thing, and the timing was brilliant. Oddly glad. Almost there. "Fireball."

All right, it's open!

The students went inside with us first. That's not good.

He jumped out of the gate after being bounced back by something. Someone's supposed to be protecting the junction demon squares because they're working. You weren't there yesterday.

"Stay back. I'm coming in!

Strike one, Soldane. Well, it's home.

"Soldane is back now!

That's what I said, and I walked into the gate. All right, let's go in too. Alec led me in and the students went in. Pascal at the rear, you guys just walked in, and me and Alec go in. And let's keep the gate closed on the ice wall.

Then what I saw was Soldane hugging an older man. Looks familiar.

"Dear Brother Defrock. I was fought against Master Outanissa in the Kingdom-I militancy.

"Uh, that's why you looked familiar. You haven't just wandered off.

"Mr. Curse! Will you come?

Soldane is calling.

"Brother, this is Mr. Curse. They brought us all this way. He's a great benefactor.

"Hi, my name is Curs de Martin. Damien teaches me all about bad play.

"I'm defrocked. You took care of my sister. Thanks. Damien, if you're playing with something, the idiot's gonna get infected, right?

"Absolutely. They take young children to casinos and slave markets.

Then he cheered up a little with Damien's bad mouth. Then, when asked about the situation, your brother came here earlier. He arrived in the King's Capital this morning to learn of the tragedy and rushed worried about the Upper Mansion. Then he closed the gate and activated the junctional demon squares. Apparently, it can't be activated without the blood of the Borderline Uncle family. Then Soldane would have liked to go home. If I had returned, I might have prevented the tragedy so far. Still, I stayed at school and protected everyone. A fine nobleman...

"Well done, Soldane. It was great.

Soldane has been holding me in silence. That's sad. I can't see your face, but your shoulders are shaking. Alec is looking at me and nodding. I get it. I'll leave you here a little longer.

Then Alec put everyone together and walked into the mansion. I have to get rid of the body. And only Amy stayed here.

And five minutes. Soldane's whimpering seems to have stopped and calmed down.

"You've shown me the silliness. I don't think this is such a terrible situation..."

"I don't think I can do it either. I think I'd be crying too if this happened to Kutanutsu's home. That's why Alec tells me to car the crybaby, right?

"Mr. Curse... thank you. Shall we help, then?

"Right. I'll burn the bodies of the white ones outside the gate, so I'll take care of the people in the house.

"Yeah...... please. I'm coming, Amy.

"Yes!"

Now I'm alone in the garden. Let's get the white guys' bodies out of here first. Maybe it's time for a zombie guy or something. We need to cook it thoroughly. It's tough to put up or disarm the ice wall.

Then for two hours, one after the other outside the gate, the bodies of the white guys were thrown in. I burned it down from one end. There are no bones left.

"Curse, let's have lunch. Sol's got it.

"Whoa, that's good. I was hungry.

An impromptu table in the garden. A dish served large on top of it. Stir-fried meat and vegetables. Looks delicious. Here you go.

Yummy! The better the spiciness goes with the flavour of the sauce! Yet it's about me, Alec and your brother who are eating. Hey, guys, what's up? You're not hungry?

"I can't get the feeling of a corpse out of my hand..."

"I can't get the smell out of my nose..."

"Those eyes... I didn't see anything. There's a vain eye..."

Uh, you don't have an appetite. Then I have no choice. If you have any excess, I can store it. Sordane seems to be eating when she doesn't have an appetite.

"Curse, you're an adventurer, too. Right. What kind of star?

"It's a tenth star. I haven't taken a promotion exam at all. What about your brother?

"I'm a sixth star. It's rare to get up here on a solo, huh?

That's right. Even Mr. Eloise and Mr. Gomoliere went up to the fifth star in pairs. Say you lost to Mr. Outanissa, don't do it inside.

"Well, this time I came to the King's Capital for a reason. We have information that a large band of bandits is targeting the King's Capital. I thought I'd report that to the King's Guild..."

"Are you a bandit... do you have something to steal if you attack me now?

"I don't know? They steal everything. I can't attack the King's Capital until this is the time. Was the Order connected to the bandits?

"You will. The Knights don't move, their proud walls don't help, they're worn out.

It doesn't bother me that the King's Capital has been vandalized, but if anything happens to the Zematis family, don't bother. I'm not enough of a hand. I wish Dr. Fernando was here...

Aah!

I came up with a good idea!

"Alec, Soldane, listen. I'm going back to Kutanutsu now and I'm going to get some help! My mother depends on her health, but Chiara should be free. And if possible, brother Odie and Marie too!

"That would be nice! Reliable."

"What's Chiara, your sister? Are you sure?

"It's not dangerous. Chiara's magic is more than I used to be.

I'd really like to bring the Kutanutu All-Stars, such as Mr. Gorelius and Mr. Asteroid, but I just can't. Let's just say Chiara is good.

"So for about three hours now, you're gonna have to protect us here without me, right? Like, Alec?

"Yeah, I get it. Come back safely!

Alec says so and hugs me with no eyes. I leaned over Alec's forehead and then held him tight.

Okay, full speed to Kutanutsu!