I-In the city of Crusell!? Has she managed to assemble monsters and plot an attack so quickly!? What is the damage to the city!?
The saint raises a shocked voice. The succubus has no combat ability by herself. It should take a few days for her to assemble a force of thousands of monsters in order to attack a city. And just yesterday, she attacked this labyrinth city.
For sure, this is way too soon for another attack.
Oi, isnt Crusell pretty close to here? Wont it be bad if we dont send reinforcements?
This labyrinth city was unharmed thanks to reinforcements from nearby as well as my existence, but I remember Crusell being a smaller-scale town than this one. If it received an attack from the succubus without even gathering reinforcements, it would likely fall easily.
If theyre still able to resist, we need to head over there with reinforcements as fast as we can.
No, that is not the case! I-Its a misunderstanding! Its not that the succubus brought monsters to attack the town!
However, when the knight sees our surprise, he hastily corrects his statement.
Then what is the meaning of this?
The succubus appeared by herself before the bishop of Crusell wanting him to heal her leg.
In response to the saints enquiry, the knight speaks with some difficulty.
Her leg? And in front of the bishop, unaccompanied? My apologies, but could you provide more details?
Yes. The succubus initially tried to manipulate Crusells Bishop-sama using her ability in order to get her petrification treated, but with his honest and virtuous character, it seems she was unable to influence him in the slightest.
The succubus attempted several methods, from seduction to using clever words to invite him to join the evil gods forces, but Crusells Bishop-sama wasnt moved and rejected her.
In the end the succubus clung to Bishop-sama, showing him her leg petrified up to the ankle while repeatedly sobbing and begging for her life like Its a once in a lifetime request, so please heal meee! At this rate Im gonna dieeee! and so on.
An apostle of the evil god was begging for her life?
When I hear the knights report, all of the tension drains from my body. I thought I needed to go back them up as soon as possible, but it sounds like thatll be completely unnecessary. Seems like shes just been running around trying to get her leg treated.
And furthermore, shes at her wits end to the point of ignoring her shame and forsaking her reputation.
I-Indeed, the bishop of Crusell should not be able to use anything beyond High Heal in the first place, though What did Bishop-sama do after that?
Apparently he called soldiers over and they tried to capture the succubus, but she just barely got away.
The ideal approach, and yet is that so, she was able to escape?
When she hears that the succubus got away, the saint bites her nails.
Man, the succubus image is steadily crumbling. In the Bible it was written that at times she moved in secret and at times she crushed cities from the frontlines, throwing mankind into disarray and carving out huge chunks of their territory.
That she was an apostle who could certainly be called the right hand of the evil god. But like this shes just just a perverted young girl with a sheetty personality.
The succubus sure sounded more impressive in the Bible.
Certainly, neither the number of monsters she manipulates nor her strategic nature are up to the level described in the Bible
The saint picks up on the surprise in my voice. However, she makes a sullen face as she speaks.
Well, it doesnt seem like theres much point in me telling Astel that, though. She said that the saint was furious, so she probably wants to blame Yuel whos around the same age as the cause of her failure. Plus she likely cant criticize me, now that Im being called the sage.
I bet shell reject my argument.
However, Astel doesnt lash back against my remarks. Rather, her mouth hangs open like she was taken by surprise.
Even though I was on top of the roof, you noticed me? You didnt just climb up onto the roof by chance?
After that, she hangs her head, grumbling about something in a small voice, seemingly depressed.
I was discovered I was discovered by an amateur
I wonder if, by some chance, she was confident in her ability as a spy to hide her presence? As a spy who works for the saint, I suppose its not good for her to be discovered by an amateur, much less a child such as Yuel.
Shes staring stupefied at Yuel as if its a huge shock to her, that kind of atmosphere.
She may have the title of the saints spy, but mentally she seems to act her age.
Oi, arent you here in order to teach Yuel your escort techniques?
But its gonna be bothersome if she just stands around in a daze like this forever. For the time being, I try calling out to her.
Thats right! You, fight me! Before I train you, Ill measure your abilities first!
When I do, Astel is taken aback and immediately recovers her composure. Then, in a strong tone, she faces Yuel and challenges her. That was a fast switch.
But her way of recovering is a little off. Somehow its like shes trying to defeat Yuel to prove her own merit, theres that kind of feel to it. I wonder if this is okay?
A fight, is it?
I wasnt sure if I should stop it, but when Yuel hears Astels words, her eyes begin to sparkle. You wanna fight her, Yuel-san?
Well, after all, she doesnt have any experience fighting a child around the same age. Im kinda interested to see the extent of Yuels ability, too. Astel received training as the saints spy. Yuel is strong, but I can easily predict that Astel is stronger than she appears as well.
I have as much training in the fundamentals of interpersonal combat as a knight. Id never lose to an amateur elf like you, whos only ever fought monsters!
Astel takes out a wooden practice sword and throws it to Yuel. She seems considerably self-confident.
Yuel, do whatever you want, just make sure not to cause injury. It may be a wooden sword, but stop right before you get a hit.
Yes, Master!
Just to make sure, I remind her safety first, and Yuel replies enthusiastically. Shes hopping up and down, warming up. She doesnt have enough there to go boing-boing, but her chest seems full of motivation all the same.
!
Astel glares at Yuel with a harsh expression. Whats she glaring for now?
Wait I meant it for both Astel and Yuel, but to Astel, it might have looked like I was coordinating with Yuel in advance. Like Kukuku, my escort Yuel. Astel or whoever over there may be a pushover, but dont go overboard.
Looking at it from her perspective, did it seem like we were looking down on her? I also get the feeling shes being too sensitive, though. Plus theres the fact that theyre around the same age, so I wonder if she sees Yuel as a rival?
But, well, having a rival isnt a bad thing. Theres nothing wrong with Yuel getting stronger, so lets have her train as much as she can without getting hurt.