Volume 2 - CH 400

Chap 400 baby!

9-34. Reinforcements and Culprit

The sound of a large number of soldiers running from far away could be heard.

They would probably arrive here in a few minutes.

Although they were not within the range of the manipulated haze… it seemed that they would need to rescue as soon as possible.

I kicked through the glass of the mansion and invaded it, running to the very back.

Maria was beside them, keeping watch around them as she followed.

It seems that all the soldiers who were in this mansion have fallen, so I was able to reach the location of Uchikage without anyone getting in the way.

It seems that Shadow Eye is also continuing to monitor from the rooftop.

“Uchikage! Sorry to keep you waiting!”

“I was waiting for you, Ouren-sama. I will give you a brief report of the situation. We occupied and defended this place because it was dangerous to move Prince Kreis from here due to the slave mark.”

“I see. Your judgment was correct. Please, Ouren-kun!”

“Understood!”

I clapped my hands and used the Seiryuu’s Judgement on Prince Kreis.

The same voice that I heard when I released the slave mark of Reizen echoed in my head, so I quickly chose to revoke it.

Then, the slave crest that was engraved on Prince Kreis disappeared.

Now, they should be able to move freely.

But…

“Ugh…”

“Ouren-sama!? What’s wrong!?”

“I’m so sleepy…”

“Huh?”

Could it be that… when using this skill, do I become sleepy?

Is it the drawbacks…?

It’s too light for something like that.

But I can’t fall asleep now…!

I need to stay awake a little longer.

I slap my face hard and awaken my consciousness.

I need to prioritize getting out of this place for now.

Bhaaam!!

“I was a step too late…”

A soldier had infiltrated the haze manipulation. They had already surrounded the mansion and were making their way towards us.

There was only one door in this room, and no windows. It felt like a room designed solely for imprisoning Prince Kreis.

“Do we break through the wall?”

“Leave it to me.”

“I’m counting on you!”

“Kijin 【 Herculean Kick】 !”

Uchikage destroyed the wall, causing dozens of soldiers outside to be blown away by the impact.

“Let’s go!”

“Uchikage-san! Guild Master!”

“Vid!? What are you doing here at a time like this?”

“The soldiers gathering here are normal soldiers, but there is an armed group believed to be from the church waiting in the distance! It seems that a priest is among them, and from their conversation, it is believed that they have a slave mark. It’s information from Tiara!”

“As expected from Tiara! But there’s no need for that anymore! Escape is our priority! Open up an escape route!”

“Yes, ma’am!”

Vid finished his report, and Maria gave him instructions. They jumped out of the hole that Uchikage had opened, but many soldiers had already surrounded us, making it impossible to escape without breaking through them.

“Over there!”

“Leave it to me, Ouren-sama! You take care of Prince Kreis!”

“Seriously!? Alright, leave it on me!!”

“I’ll break through! Shadow Eye! I leave the protection of Guildmaster Maria and Ouren-sama to you! Kijin 【 Herculean Kick】 …!!”

He swung his hand, lowered his racks, set his stance, stepped forward, and kicked while gouging the ground.

In an instant, the soldiers were sent flying like leaves, and an escape route opened up.

I picked up Prince Kreis roughly and ran at full speed along the path that Uchikage had created. Maria and Shadow Eye followed me.

“Hey, Ouren-kun!? He’s the prince you know!? The prince!!”

“Can you see the situation right now!? Just think about surviving!!”

“Don’t say that kind of thing in front of the king, okay!?”

“If we get back alive!!”

Instead of talking unnecessarily, we should run!

Where’s Reizen!? Let’s go back already!

Bughaaaaamm!!.

Everyone’s movements slowed down.

The movements of the soldiers rushing towards us from all directions seemed unnaturally fast.

“!! She’s still here!? 【 Magic Fog】 !”

Maria placed her hands on her body and cast the magic that was applied on her. She quickly deflected the arrow that came flying towards her and cast the same magic on me to release the debuff.

“Don’t tell me…!”

“That woman in the robe! Be careful!”

“Damn it! The path that Uchikage made for us!”

“I’ll make another one.”

“Uwaah?! He came back so quickly!?”

Suddenly, Uchikage was right next to me without me noticing. Right, he’s that kind of person.

Everyone’s feet stopped at the unexpected counterattack. Soon after, soldiers surrounded us with their weapons pointed towards us.

I thought I had sent her flying far enough, but Reizen’s substitution skill is indeed strong. However… She’s the rescue target that Reizen mentioned. I can’t kill her… she’s probably still under the substitution skill.

“Everyone, be careful. She’s currently using Reizen’s substitution skill. Don’t think any attacks will work.”

“Hasn’t his slave mark been removed by Ouren-sama…? Then why is he still protecting her?”

“It seems that they were good comrades to him. Perhaps they’re in the same situation as him, being held hostage.”

“That’s typical of Reizen-dono, but…”

It’s not a bad thing, but it’s a bit troublesome considering the current situation.

Karna appeared from among the soldiers, wielding her newly acquired twin swords, and faced us in a relaxed state.

” 【 Slowly】 …”

A sudden shock went through everyone. At that moment, the soldiers attacked us all at once.