144 Episode 115: The Master of Wizards

"Hey, don't forget me!

Collect the Gram by summoning (Call), shouting as if it were a reminder of existence.

Passing through the destroyed gate with a spear, there was already a lot of noise in Asia.

The mercenaries who were ahead are rampant. They were tasked with targeting bandits and attracting attention.

"But is it really okay?

Aina looks to the back of the bustling Ajito. I can't see it from here, but the sound of metal hitting each other sounds as loud as this, and I can see that the advance team is fighting.

"Unlike us, more than half are experienced (veterans). I'm sure you've had a lot of interpersonal and group warfare as a mercenary. You won't be late that easily."

"Nevertheless, the original plan was to have twelve people against half of them. I don't think it would be very nice if I were you."

Mikage tells calmly, Rudell adds. His tone was mild, but the content was by no means optimistic.

Mercenaries! They're coming this way too!

Turning to the voice, I saw two dirty little men in poor armor approaching us.

I held my spear and tried to intercept, but Rudell and Gadis moved first.

"This..."

"Sorry, I don't have time for you guys."

Rudell holds a one-handed half sword (buster sword) that can be handled with one or both hands. He stepped deeply against the incoming bandits and shook his blades at each other. The bandits responded and soon abandoned them and fell to the ground.

"You bastard!"

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Another man waves his sword at the Gadis in front of him, overwhelmed by what his companions have done. But it was a heavy shield that Gadis stamped before him. A man's sword is easily hindered by a shield, even as he makes a high-pitched sound. He was then struck by a one-handed sword waved by Gadis before he pulled the sword.

"... Rudell. I don't want you to come out before that."

"Ha, ha, bad. When it's time, please, Gadis."

In response to Gadis's complaint, Rudell spoke cheerfully. Gadis sighed at Rudell, who could not see the fragments after reflection.

I was just a little surprised at the two of you who didn't feel that way, just after you slashed someone. After all, they both seem to be more experienced than me.

We got back on our feet and ran away.

The role of the follow-on group (here) is to quickly rescue the prisoners and bring them to a safe place. And after we let the prisoners escape, we will join the advance group and destroy the bandits.

As Rudell said, taking the time to do so puts a heavy burden on a smaller number of leading teams, albeit experienced. We had to hurry.

"Yukina, this way!

The prisoner's location was marked by a lizard at the time of reconnaissance. We chose a route that would not run into the bandits as much as possible and ran to the tent that Mikage showed us.

There were three miserable bandits in front of the tent. When they noticed our approach, they hurriedly put their hands on the handle to pull the sword out of their waist sheath.

Hmm!

When Cunei's hand flips quickly, her thrown knife pierces the bandits' hands and shoulders. A bandit who is afraid of the pain of a blade piercing.

"Well done!

Mikage stepped in with a compliment. Silver flashes blinked in three breaths, and the bandits fell down when they noticed. "... it's a boulder."

I praise the lizard too, but naturally the tone is dull. Bandits lying at her feet. Because I saw a "red stain" spreading on the ground.

I've killed people before.

However, they were "demons", the ones who endangered the King's City, and the color of blood was blue.

That's why it's not different (...), but I probably saw the death of a "human" for the first time.

--It doesn't feel so good watching.

From now on, "this" makes me feel a little heavier.

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Gram doesn't say anything. I feel like I'm holding my tongue. It may be a concern for grams.

"... we're going to save the prisoners!

The feeling that you're about to be depressed is deceived by your voice.

We ran straight into the tent.

As Mikage saw it, there were chained people in there. The number rises to nearly ten. Not only were there women, but there were also men who seemed to be well dressed. The tip of the chain is connected by a heavy iron ball, which appears to restrict movement.

Seeing us suddenly come in, all the prisoners react surprisingly and frightened.

"Calm down! We are dispatched by the Mercenary Union! I'm here to help you!

Here, Eina's charisma was demonstrated. I could see the fear of the prisoners fading into the slender voice of the beautiful girl.

As the prisoners regained some calm, Eina turned to Qunai. Cunei stepped forward with a nod.

"We're getting out of here! Is there anyone among you who can't walk? If anyone is seriously injured, raise your hand instead!

Among the prisoners, several raised their hands slowly. After confirming it, Cunei rushed to the person who raised his hand in a hurry, and knelt on the side while opening the bag that cured the medicine.

"I'm a doctor. It's okay now."

With a gentle smile to ease the tension, Cunei quickly starts the treatment.

In the meantime, I will destroy the chain connecting the prisoner to the sphere of iron.

"I think I'd appreciate it if you were here."

"Oh, thank you so much."

With the mighty gram of memorabilia (channel) left, I tap the heavier black spear into the chain. Fortunately, the chains were easily destroyed because they were not as drunk as metal.

--It went surprisingly well so far. But I'm not going anywhere from here.

"Shit, black blade! The group is here! Probably found out what we were after!

Rudell, who was alerting the outside world, screamed. Nearly a dozen bandits approached us from the gap in the front door.

I wouldn't have to struggle with this face, but unfortunately, there is a protection target now. It's a little tough to fight while protecting everyone. "

I scream impatiently at Gram's calm analysis.

"Cunei! Not yet!

"I'm sorry! It'll take a little longer!

Kenai is taking the prisoner seriously and healing him. I wanted to whisper my tongue, but her desperate treatment was also conveyed, and I stuck it to bite my teeth.

Then the shadow will cross my side.

"Aina!?

She stepped out of the tent and pointed her cane forward - towards the thief who was coming towards us.

"Blast flame (flare bomb)!

When the tip of the wand shined, the bulk of the flame was released. They then landed in front of the bandits, causing a massive explosion.

Some of the leading runners were involved, and those who followed stopped without thinking.

Bandits who have suffered the magic of the present day do not move while lying down. Aina shook her shoulders slightly when she saw it. Once again, he grasped the wand strongly and looked back into the tent and shouted at his stomach.

"If you can't move, it's a wizard's situation! Hurry up and heal while I buy time!

Aina is right, the wizard's main skill is to stop in one place and then unleash powerful magic. But even if she knew that, there must have been a sense of rejection among her of attacking humans. Still, she moved to fulfill her role.

I felt guilty about myself who made me do such a thing, but at the same time I felt a light in my heart.

Eina, who had been a princess before, was turning herself on. I can't let her look ashamed.

I got angry, too, so I couldn't beat Aina.