Chapter 373: Fly King Squadron

Chapter 373: Fly King Squadron

<Author's Notes>

It seems like I'm starting to feel a bit exhausted due to the updating intervals but for the time being, I'll still post an update today.

[I'm counting on you, Touka.]

[Yeah.]

I channel magic power into her transformation bangle.

As the light subsides, Eve returns to her Leopardkin form.

While checking the condition of her arm

[I've been spotted by humans several times before coming here but being in my original form really makes me stand out. As expected, being in my human form makes me less noticeable. I could still feel eyes directed at me back when we were outside the Anti-Demon White Castle, but their gazes weren't the same as those directed at me while I was in my Leopardkin form.]

Their gazes must simply be a reaction to seeing a beautiful woman by human standards.

[This outfit isn't very comfortable in my original form. However, since I'm already here, there shouldn't be any problem with me taking up my original form anymore. As you know, my physical abilities are slightly higher in this form. There seems to be no need to hide the fact that I'm Eve Speed after all.]

Afterward, I listened to Eve's explanation about the magic tool that's gonna be used for Vysis.

The Goddess Subjugation Army is preparing to depart now.

It seems like preparations would still take about two more hours.

In other words, we still have time.

I called for Seras, Slei and Liz's familiar to my tent.

[Eve!]

[Umu It's been a while, Seras.]

Slei approaches happily and stands on her two hind legs.

Bouncing lightly

[Pakyurii!]

[I see you're also doing well.]

[Pakyuuun]

Seras holds Eve's hands.

[Indeed It's been a long time.]

[You seem to be in good health too. Moreover, your stunning beauty is as captivating as ever.]

Slei rubs her head against Eve's leg.

[Pakyuuuun]

[Fufu, I see you're still as pampered as ever. Liz, you've done well too.]

I also briefly exchanged information with Liz's familiar.

After that, I called the Takao Sisters.

Meeting each other again, Eve and the sisters- especially Itsuki- were visibly delighted.

I also introduced her to the Mad Emperor, who is in charge of overall command.

As for Cattleya and Machia Well, if the timing is right, I'll introduce her to them.

There's no particular reason for me to introduce her to Sougo and the other Heroes.

I should find time to introduce her to Munin though.

For the time being though, there's someone I should at least introduce to her.

So, I called for him.

After he arrived at my tent, I gave a brief explanation.

After listening to the explanation

[I see- so you're from the Speed Tribe.]

Gio Shadowblade.

A Leopardkin, just like Eve.

Looking at Gio, who entered the tent, "Fumu", Eve hummed.

[You're the leader of the Leopardkin from the Faraway Country that Touka mentioned, right? I'm Eve Speed. As you can see, I'm a Leopardkin like you.]

Gio observed Eve in silence for a moment, then gestured outside the tent with his thumb.

[Can we talk alone for a bit?]

Eve glanced at me for confirmation.

[I don't think there's any problem with it. He may seem hot-headed, but he's surprisingly level-headed.]

[Fumu If that's what Touka says, then it should be fine.]

[If anything happens though, let me know.]

[Alright.]

Eve turned to face Gio.

[Let's go then?]

About 30 minutes later, Eve returned.

Since the time of our departure is nearing, the tents have already been dismantled and removed.

[How did it go?]

When I asked this

[I don't recall ever hearing about the Shadowblade Tribe from my parents No, they might not have known about them at all either. As time passed, perhaps their stories were no longer passed down There might be a reason why information about them was deliberately not passed down.]

Information about them was intentionally withheld, or they were simply forgotten.

I suppose that would mean there were no records of them left behind.

If that's the case though- the reason would most likely be the former.

However, there was no one left who knew the truth.

Glancing in the direction Gio had gone to

[However, it seems they've been passing down stories about our Speed Tribe. They said the Speed Tribe was foolish.]

[.]

[They said that if they had come to the Faraway Country with them, our tribe wouldn't have ended up like this.]

Eve said with a sardonic chuckle.

This isn't really my thing though.

Well, looking at the "fists" gathered in our circle

[I feel like this is where the real battle begins but I'm grateful to all of you who have come with me this far from the bottom of my heart]

The inheritor of the blood of a scum parents Touka Mimori.

A scum born from scum.

Thanks to my aunt and uncle, I didn't become "the same" as them, and was able to hold my ground.

But in this world, that scum blood became necessary.

Even so, what kept me that scum blood from "completely engulfing me" in this world

It definitely isn't just my aunt and uncle.

Yes

It was because they were here with me.

Raising my gaze

I spoke.

[Thank you.]

Seras seemed surprised about something

It was as if she had been caught off guard.

However, that reaction lasted only a few moments.

As Seras' smile deepened even more

[Touka-dono, everyone here has been holding the same feelings for you all along.]

Liz's familiar nodded.

Thereupon, Eve spoke.

[Fufu I wouldn't have managed to come this far if not for you.]

Pigimaru and Slei followed suit with their affirming cries.

[Pigii!]

[Pakyuun!]

Seras looks at me and speaks.

[Touka-dono, this battle let's definitely win it. And then, let's gather again everyone here, at Erika-dono's home. That's why, umm With everyone..]

For some reason, Seras' face was flushed red up to her ears.

On the other hand though, her expression was dead serious.

[With everyone]

Seras stood up resolutely.

As if she had made up her mind, she raised her voice.

[L- Let's definitely defeat her! That That sh*tty Goddess!]

This time

It was me who felt like I was caught off guard.

My eyes widened, and I felt like my mouth was opened wide.

Rather- Things had unusually and naturally turned out this way.

Even some of the passing soldiers stopped on their way and looked at her, with confused gazes on their faces.

How should I say this

Towards the end of her declaration, Seras seemed somewhat desperate.

I suppose she was probably trying to boost morale in her own way.

And as for the person who gave that rallying cry

After making that declaration, she covered her mouth with her hand.

[Ah I- I'm sorry Umm Such rough language may have been unbecoming of a knight]

Even though she said that

[Pfft.]

Naturally

A chuckle escaped out of my lips.

Standing up straight, I spoke.

[That's the spirit, Seras Ashrain.]

[-Ah.]

With flushed cheeks, Seras eyes slightly moistened

Like a flower blooming, her expression regained brightness.

At that moment, Eve also stood up.

[I've never seen Touka smile like that before.]

Placing a hand on Seras' back, she continued.

[Fufu, you've gotten accustomed to it huh Being the amusing High Elf in the group, I mean.]

As if steam was rising from her, Seras shyly blushed and bowed her head.

[I- I didn't mean that when I said that just now]

Looking around

It's about time for us to leave huh.

Adjusting my Fly King mask, I started walking.

However, stopping for a moment

[Let's go, Seras.]

Turning around, I looked over my shoulder and spoke.

[To defeat that sh*tty Goddess.]

Seras opened her mouth in surprise.

And then, she happily ran over.

[Yes!]