CH 46

Chapter title: A Suspicious Person Who Refuses to Give His Name

The woman in front of me, who was protecting her body, was staring at me with tears in her eyes.

Even if I was told to “take responsibility”, I don’t know what to do in this sudden situation.

「Put this on for now.」

I went back on land, but he clothes were still wet and I was still having trouble looking ather. I took out a spare cloak from my inventory and handed it to the woman.

「Th, thank you.」

The woman took the cloak without hesitation, turned her face away, and put it on while fidgeting.

She put her nose close to the cloak and made a “sniffing” gesture.

「It’s brand new, so I don’t think it smells.」

「Wh! I know that!」

I didn’t want anyone to call me smelly any more today, so I made the first move, but for some reason the woman blushed.

「So, why did you suddenly slash at me?」

I don’t know if it was because I saved her from drowning or because I knocked her down, but she seemed to be able willing to talk.

「That’s because you came to spy on us bathing!」

「No, I never meant to…….」

I didn’t know there were people here in the first place, and I think it’s wrong for them to be bathing without a lookout.

「It’s no use playing dumb. You’ve crossed the cognitive barrier I’ve created. If you had no malicious intent, why did you break the barrier?」

I fell silent at her words…….

『There was one, so Marie destroyed it. Either way, there was a difference in strength between her and master, so you couldn’t have prevented the intrusion.」

Apparently, Marie broke it. I can’t blame her, though, because of the example of the last arc demon field……

「That cognitive barrier can be nullified if there is a power gap. You were a little careless.」

「Yes, I admit that, but……. I didn’t expect someone as talented as you to come to a place like this.」

She looked embarassed. I decided to say more.

「It’s dangerous for a beautiful girl like you to be bathing alone. Next time, you’d better keep a lookout.」

If she had done that, accidents like this one would not have happened. When I say that………….

「Be, beautiful… Wh, what are you suddenly saying….?」

Suddenly, she blushes and glares at me.

「That’s right. You……Ouch!」

She tried to stand up as if she was being pushed, but apparently she had hurt herself somehow from the earlier attack. She frowned.

「Eh?」

「Just stay still.」

I approached her.

「Is this where you got hurt?」

I touched her right ankle.

「Y, yes…. But….」

When I touched her foot, she honestly nodded.

「I’m going to heal you, so just sit tight, okay?」

「Eh, how――」

In the middle of the woman’s surprise questioning, I release the recovery magic from inventory.

「【Perfect Heal】」

I’ve healed the adventurer who has been killed by the Arc demon attack, Yomi’s illness, and Phil’s hangover, and more.

「Oh, it feels so warm and inviting…….」

The woman’s voice sounded lusty as she wore a debauched expression.

「I don’t think it hurts anymore, right?」

I checked with her….

「No, it’s really healed!?」

The woman was surprised, stood up and put her feet on the ground with a thump.

「Wh, who are you really?」

Finally, she looked at me suspiciously. As for me, I’ve finished bathing and would like to leave before I get into trouble………….

『Master. There are multiple people rushing towards us.』

It seems that we can’t stay here any longer.

「I’ll be on my way then.」

When I said that and tried to leave, she said ……

「At least tell me your name!」

To the woman reaches out to cling to me. I smile and……

「I wish we could meet again soon!」

I waved my hand and ordered Marie to create a breeze.

Then when I blocked her view, I left the place……