Volume 2 - CH 38

2.38. Raiki no Shunjo

"... How are they attacking you?"

As soon as we sat down,he asked us a question.

Apparently he already knows that Tenda's village is attacked.

"Yes. There was an attack on the village with a thousand soldiers. Probably the soldiers dispatched by the slave traders."

"... What is the enemy's weapon?"

"Most of them were fire arrows and flame magic at long distances. I think there aren't many soldiers who did engage in close combat and specialized in long-range and medium-range attacks."

"... What is the range of the fire arrow?"

"Roughly 100 meters"

"... Why did you lose?"

"There were only about 200 people in our village. We were pushed by the number, the house was burned, and it was difficult to defend ... The cause of the defeat was that we could not do the short-distance battle that we are good at. But I felt something strange. "

"... Something strange?"

"I'm sorry. I didn't know what it was."

Tenda answers all of Raiki's questions.

Now that he is almost finished with what he wants to hear, Raiki seems to be thinking about something with his chin with a slow movement.

After a few seconds, he replaced the Japanese paper he had and wrote something down again.

But he is glancing at me.

Uhmm, what?

"... Tenda. What about that white snake? That isn't a doll, isn't it"

"How dare you treat it like a doll! This white snake-sama is a real white snake-sama!"

I think Raiki asked Tenda, but it was the princess who answered him.

I'd like to admit her courage to say it openly without worrying about the other person, but please choose a little more proper word, Princess.

I felt a bit chill somehow.

"I'm sorry. The people in this village also believe in the tradition of worshipping the white snake-sama. I'm really happy to see you while I'm still alive. Here."

!! ??

H-how the! ??

He guessed my name! ??

What is this old man!

I didn't even write the letters, let alone say the words about my name! ??

Raiki shows us the letters he wrote earlier.

Certainly, it was written as "Ouren".

It's completely my name.

"To be honest, it's a character I've never seen before, so I'm having a hard time writing it.

"I'm sorry, Raiki-sama. White snake-sama understands the words. Maybe I am a little confused right now … or rather, surprised … is that white snake-sama's name?"

Yes, that's right.

I want to know that too!

"You see. It's one of my skills. I can see the name of the other person by using a certain skill. But I don't know their skill and race."

Is there such a skill?

Does that mean that there are skills that can see the other skills too?

If there is such a thing, it's more than absurd.

It's a cheat.

"But this is a little dangerous skill. I don't want to use it so much, but I can't keep calling it White Snake-sama forever. If it has a name, I think it's better to know it. "

"White snake-sama. Is the name of the white snake-sama written on that paper?"

Yes, that's right.

It's a great name given by one of the same reincarnated people like me.

It also has a good meaning.

I'm nodding to answer them.

"White snake-sama. Let me introduce myself once again, my name is Hisui. It's been a pleasure to meet you."

The princess smiles at me.

If her behavior stays like this, she is a really cute princess.

It's perfect manners if I don't know her usual behavior.

"I'm sorry in the middle of your greeting … Raiki-sama, Tenda. Should I continue talking?"

"Hmm. That's right. Tenda. What would you do after this? I think you can live in this castle too. There is no way I abandon my family"

"Thank you. I'm going to intruding you with your words of hospitality. But when you need me for anything, please don't hesitate to call me."

"Of course. I don't think I'm going to let you live here for free. But I don't have anything you need to do for a moment ... I'm trying to build a castle in the village over there."

"Are you serious? That's what Tenma refused. I don't know why he refuses Raiki-sama's offer."

"Hmm. He was a really interesting guy to decline this offer, the one who is called Raiki of Shunjo."

Do Tenma and Raiki get along with each other?

Raiki of Shunjo?

What are those two names?

If there is a Reizen, he'll know the meaning of that name.

When I tilted my head, the princess seemed to understand my confusion.

She whispered to tell me about Shunjo in Raiki's name.

"The other names of Raiki-sama are called Raiki of Shunjo. I've heard that the reason is that he can build a strong castle in an instant. I have never seen it myself. It is said that an impregnable castle can be created just by standing on the spot. It is amazing that it not only hinders the advance of the enemy but also brings the enemy to a semi-destroyed state. He is the one who did that. "

(*Raiki of Shunjo = Raiki the Flash Castle/Fortress)

The heck.

What about the soldiers?

Is it possible to charge on the enemy's line alone ... Or does Raiki have a skill something like [One Man Army]?

I don't want to turn him into my enemy.

"But … we never expected the weakness of close combat war. He is not that young anymore … even if he is still in his prime, he couldn't even pull the bow string and he couldn't hold the sword properly."

Oh, this guy isn't that strong.

He is completely not a military type.

He is smart and perspective, he also has a tremendous skill, but his combat strength is terribly weak.

It would have been different when he was young, but at that time he might not have been able to cut anything.

"Hisui. Don't say anything bad about him."

"Because Ouren-sama asked me? I can't help but answer it."

"I know but, at least, can you choose the right words for the current situation?"

"...? Am I saying something weird?"

The princess doesn't seem to know what she did wrong, and she's a bit pissed off by that.

But I don't think the fact that he can lose to a child or can’t hold a sword is something that II want to know.

Shimu seems to have warned her, but the princess didn't understand what she did wrong.

Fortunately, Raiki doesn't seem to dig deep into that and is having a conversation with Tenda.

The princess isn’t allowed to talk without the other person's consent yet, but her voice is quite loud.

Maybe he can actually hear her.

"Shimu-sama, Hisui-sama, Uchikage. Do all of you want to go to the inn? This is going to be a long discussion."

It was Den who suggested that.

Perhaps he couldn't stand to make us wait until the conversation between the two was over.

Den looks at Raiki once and tries to get his permission.

Raiki nodded slightly without saying anything, so I think he had the thought.

"Den. I want to take a bath first."

"Understood. Let's start by preparing the bath, so please come here because we can do it right away. How about Uchikage?"

"I feel a bit uncomfortable, so I will follow you."

"Uchikage, Hisui, Shimu. Please follow him to get rid of the tiredness of your trip."

At the end, Raiki said so, and the three of them gave a light bow and left the parlor.

After a while walking down the corridor, we were taken to a certain room.

There is a partition there, and blue curtains and red curtains hang down.

There seems to be a hot spring in the mansion.

Holy reptile.

It seems that the trees tended out due to the humidity ...

"Then Hisui-sama and Shimu-sama are over there. Uchikage is over here."

"Mother, let's go!"

"Alright, alright, no need to rush."

The princess tries to pass through the red curtain without hesitation with me on her shoulder.

Seriously, hold the reptile's tail for a second.

"W-what's wrong?

What's wrong? Come on!

I'm a man!

You can’t take a male to the female bath without hesitation!

I have to escape and go to Uchikage for the time being!

"What happened ...? I wonder if it’s not good with hot water?"

Come on, Milady.

You're this princess’s mother.

Aaaargh- Let- ME -GO!

Damn! What the hell with her grip strength!

"Uhm, princess"

"What is it, Uchikage?"

"I was wondering when I heard Ouren-sama’s name ... Isn't Ouren-sama a male?"

A line of light runs through the princess and Shimu.

After looking at me, they seemed to stare at each other and think about something.

Uchikage.

Nice cover.

If I can become a human, I will do my best to thank you.

"Since he is a snake, it doesn't matter if he is a male or female!"

Oi.

"No no no! But you don't really mean it, don't you?"

"I’m going to take a bath with Ouren-sama!"

Oi!

Don't activate your skill in this situation!

If she comes this far, she is using a skill!

Don’t tell me an automatic skill!

Uchikage! Please help me!

I can’t count the Lord’s wife!

"Let's go mother! Once we get in, it’s my win!"

"Huh !? Well, no, but ..."

Ah! Why the hell the mother just stunned out!

Hey Den!

Don’t look at her with gentle eyes like when you look at your own granddaughter!

I'll hit you back and forth!

I can't resist her because I have no hands!

The princess runs and tries to pass through the red curtain.

Shimu seemed to be disappointed, but only Uchikage was calm.

"It can't be helped …[Dark Medium], [Herculean Feet]"

Uchikage seemed to have done something, but my body was taken out from the women's bath so quickly that I couldn't respond.

When Shimu saw it, she returned a smile to him and then followed the princess.

Uchikage also goes to the men's bath.

It's as if, I've given up.