Ankoku Kishi Monogatari ~Yuusha wo Taosu Tameni Maou ni Shoukansaremashita~

◆ War Maiden Shizufe

"Shizufe! Why won't you just call me!!!

Novis complains to me.

With that loud voice, the eyes of those who were in the central square of the Republic of Ariadia gather with us.

"I don't even know if you say that!!

I say it back.

The time is noon and there are many people. I don't want you to say that loudly.

Novis is angry about not being called to dinner last night.

I didn't even know about dinner until today.

"Sorry, Novi. We'll have fun alone."

Maddy apologizes for being with you. But Maddie doesn't have to apologize.

In the first place, I can see that if I call Novis, the banquet will be ruined.

That's why they didn't call me.

He also knew that Novis would be angry if he knew he wasn't the only one called.

I tried to keep it as secret as possible, but Kaina's sister accidentally spoke.

And he came here.

"Maddie doesn't have to apologize. Kaina, my sister's already talking...."

I look at Kaina's sister.

"Sorry, Shizufe, I talked. Wahahahaha"

Kaina, I apologize, but I don't think it's such a bad idea.

"What are you doing here? Novis!! You're not just here to complain."

If Novis came to complain, I think he's pretty free.

"No... I mean, why don't you ask that brave man to do something?"

Novis turned his back on something that seemed difficult to say.

I will definitely go see Reiji and the others at the investigation meeting.

But instead of going in pieces, I decided to go once we had all gathered together.

That's why I made this central meeting place.

Everyone has gathered except for Mr Leiria so far.

"What's that? I don't know what that means."

What do you really want to say? Novis.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

"That's right...."

Maddie and Kaina's sister are talking about something.

By the way, Nora is not interested or participating in the conversation.

"What? Both of you. Do you know anything about this?

I see the two of them.

"Ma ~, what? Novis wants to help Shizufe."

Kaina's sister looks at Novis and says.

Novis is looking at you in a bad mood.

Is it true that Novis wants to help? In that case, you would have to thank me.

It would be better to have a lot of manpower.

"That's right, Novis. Thank you. Thank you."

I hugged Novis and thanked him.

Novis is not good for exploration, but he is strong. You'll be able to count on me in battle. I'm honestly glad you're here.

"Oh... It's okay!!

Novis says happily. It seems to be a lie that you were lying about earlier.

Wow. It's kind of cool. "

I can hear Maddie shouting.

Well, then, it's just Leelia.

I look around to see if the last one is coming.

Find someone there.

"What's that? Who's that?

I've met someone before.

What was his name? But I recognize him.

That man is the man with the luggage that Novis hit.

"Oh? I forgot what his name was, but I'm sure he's a Khouka-samurai man."

Keena's sister follows my gaze and finds the man in the same way.

"But I have a woman with me. Who's there?

Maddy's right. A man is carrying a woman with a hidden face. He's hiding his face, but that rich swelling of his chest is definitely a woman.

"Hmm... He's hiding his face, but he's quite beautiful."

Nora laughs.

Nora's eyes are certain. The woman you're with must be quite beautiful.

The clothes a woman is wearing are quite good compared to the men she is walking with. The concealed veil has a beautiful gold thread embroidery, reflecting the sunshine.

Is she some kind of lady?

The lady hides her face and doesn't know who she is. But I felt like I knew someone.

"What kind of relationship is that?

It's not Maddie, but I'm worried too.

I don't know. As far as I can tell, the Lord and the Servant seem to be intimate. Hey. "

Novis looks at the two with a lowly laugh.

The man's clothes are not very good compared to the lady's very good looks, so you would normally think that the relationship between the two is between the husband and the servant.

But the lady is walking on the arm of a man.

They are too intimate when it comes to subordination.

They are walking along the square in a friendly manner.

"Speaking of which, Novis. Did you apologize to him?

"Apologize? What are you doing, Sisfe?

I have a headache.

"Novis! Come with me and apologize to him!!

I pull Novis' hand.

"Hey?! Jesus Christ! Shizufe!!"

I protest, but I don't hear. I will take Novis back to that man.

Hold on a second. I'm coming with you.

"Me too!!

"Mmm, let's go together. I want to see the beauty nearby."

I'll come with Keena and her sister to Maddie and Nora.

"Um!!

I speak to both of you.

They look back.

"What are you guys doing?

The lady looks at us and makes a moody voice.

That's a beautiful voice. The voice resembles that of Reina.

The lady who was called out seems pretty angry.

Did you feel the anger? A man stood between us and the lady in a hurry.

"Hahahaha, I see you again. How's the head injury?

The man looks at me with a smile. In contrast to the angry lady.

And when I was told it was a head injury, I didn't know what it was for a moment, but I remember.

Probably when I met the goddess Reina.

This man must have seen me being transported to Lord Lena's temple with a head injury.

But I didn't think you cared.

"Yes, I was cured by someone....."

I'm a little cloudy. I can't say that the goddess healed me. You won't believe it.

"Oh, that's good. Can I help you, by the way?

Men are not as angry as ladies. It responds very smelly.

"No.... I just wanted to apologize for Novis."

When I say so, a man looks surprised and then looks like he remembers something.

"Oh, is that so? That's enough. I got a knee pillow."

A man waves his hand laughing.

What does a knee pillow mean?

Well, I better apologize to Novis than that.

I put Novis forward.

"Look, Novis!!

I put Novis forward.

"Oh, I'm sorry."

Novis whispers.

Wait a minute!! There won't be such an apology.

Grabbing Novis' head forced him down.

"I'm sorry. I'll tell him more."

I'll lower my head with you.

No, that's all right.

It seems that men really don't care anymore.

"Hey, brother. Who's that over there? Are you related to the brave man?

Listen to what my sister is worried about.

Actually, I've been worried about it for a while.

The man must be Kyoka-sama's servant.

Perhaps she is also related to the brave.

It could be a pretty important person to see where he hides his face.

"This is... That's right... it's my wife."

However, the words spoken from the man's mouth were surprising.

Everyone said, "Oops!!" she exclaimed in surprise.

I hear Novis murmuring to the side that he's lying.

"Yes, my wife."

The lady's chest tightened with joy. Then your hearts shake in abundance.

I can feel Novis staring at his chest.

"Now, if you'll excuse us. I'm going to see Ariadia with my wife."

When a man bows, he leaves with his wife.

I didn't know you were my wife.

Maddy nods as Novis murmurs. I certainly didn't feel like I had a wife.

"Still, it seems like a couple who are pretty close. I envy you....."

She is also a believer in the goddess of marriage, so she admires a friendly couple.

"Hey, I think Shizufe will find a good opponent soon...."

Kaina's sister somehow looks at Novis and says.

"You're ahead of me, Kaina! You're not getting married?

"I can't get married in the near future... Leiria is slower than that."

Kaina's sister is against the subject.

I exhale.

Well, I don't want to be shaken up about marriage, so I'll take it.

I wasn't ready to get married yet.

Reminds me that my mother has talked to me on several occasions before.

He was twenty or thirty years old, and I can't admit he was beautiful, but all of them were rich and sincere.

I'm not going to say I don't like it if I'm not a beautiful young man.

Even the same rich and beautiful young man marries a better lady in addition to a small number. So if you say that, you can't get married.

When they were young, they struggled so hard to get rich that they could finally get married.

I can say it's a pretty good opponent if it's true. But I said no.

Sometimes I think I've done something I don't want to do, but that's enough.

I bring up a different topic.

It was when everyone was talking about the deferred opera. Reilia is coming.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's getting late."

Leelia apologizes.

"It's too late! Mr. Reilia!!

I say it like a joke.

"I'm sorry, Shizufe-san. Oops...."

Leelia looks at me in the head.

"Hee, how does it look? Now I'm a war maid too."

I touch my helmet and say.

Now I have wings on both sides of my helmet.

This helmet wing ornament is for the War Maiden.

With Reina's protection, I officially became a believer and received the title of War Maiden from Reina Shrine. The helmet was handed over at that time.

I am a believer of Master Feria, but there is no problem. Reina is the stepdaughter of Feria and is allowed to become a believer at the same time.

The Maiden of War refers to the angel who originally serves Lady Lena, but the Temple may give the same title to special believers.

And the temple grants magical helmets to those who hold the title of War Maiden.

This helmet has the ability to sense enemies and gives wearers courage.

Incidentally, this wing decoration is not good only for those with the title of War Maiden. There is no particular problem even if I apply it on my own.

"Yes, it suits me very well."

Reilia answers with a smile.

Well then, shall we go?

Everyone shouted at me.

◆ Dark Knight Croki

"Kuroki, it's hard to walk with so many people. Can I blow it off?

How many times? Kuna says things are messy again.

"No, Kuna. If I blow it up....."

Speaking of which, I remember Lena saying the same thing before. Is that why we're doing the same thing?

In the daytime, in the sun, Kuna and herself are walking together in the Republic of Ariadia.

It's not Kuna, but there are many people who do feel it.

Probably a lot of tourists came to see Raige.

Even so, Ariadia has a lot of people coming from outside.

Originally, the Republic of Ariadia was on the eastern and western borders of the Central Continent.

As a result, the number of travellers is higher than in other countries.

I see travellers walking through the Republic of Ariadia.

Those wearing trousers and robust boots are probably from the east.

There are many forests and mountains on the east side of the continent. That's why many people wear pants to avoid damaging their skin when walking.

On the other hand, in the west, where there is a sea of sairs, many people wear sandals barefoot without pants.

There are exceptions, of course. Countries near the sea on the east side will wear sandals barefoot, and trousers on the west side, where mountains and forests are plentiful.

This mixed Ariadia is the crucible of the world's costumes.

The large number of travellers from east to west made it difficult to walk in Central Square.

Besides, Kuna will have extra difficulty walking because she is wearing a veil that hides her face and body. That's why I feel a little irritated.

That's why I tried to attack when Shizufe spoke to me earlier.

Maybe we should get back early.

"Kuna, are you coming back?

When asked, Kuna shakes her head.

"No, Kuna wants to walk with Croki more."

Kuna grabbed her left arm. The soft feeling of Kuna's chest comes through her left arm.

Apparently, I was mistaken. Kuna was annoyed to walk, but she didn't hate walking with herself. Instead, Kuna seems to be enjoying herself.

Well, let's go.

There's a place up ahead that sells ice cream.

This is where I ate with Lena. Walk out there.

"Hmm? Well, I know this way. This is where I ate croquettes and ice cream in my dreams."

I'm surprised to hear that word from Kuna.

What does that mean?

Maybe something spiritual is connected between Lena and Kuna.

So I realize something.

If Kuna dreams of Lena, is there the opposite?

That way, I can understand why Lena knew what she was doing.

Lena knew it through Coona.

"What's going on? Croki?"

Suddenly he shut up and thought about it, so Kuna peeks down at his face.

"No, it's nothing."

I can't help it when I think about it. I can't think of a life without a coup anymore. Even if the information is out of the box, there is nothing I can do.

"Okay, let's go, Kuroki!!

Coona pulls.

I think it's okay to see that smile. I don't have any other information that would bother me.

Instead, you'll show me!!

I walked with Kuna with that in mind.

◆ Black-haired Sage Chiyuki

At noon, Raj and I will go to the General's office together.

The reason is that we have set up an investigation headquarters for the Calquinos case in the General's Office.

Because Shirone, Lino and Nao are too close and still asleep. Sahoko stayed to take care of the three. Kyoka and Kaya returned to the Republic of St. Lenaria for business.

Reggie still seemed to be asleep, but he forced her to wake him up.

Class and Dekius had already arrived when they entered the room.

"Go ahead, Gob."

Class Servant Goblin brings tea to me and Raige.

I quit thanking her.

Don't thank Slave Goblins for being so bad.

According to my research, it was a sorcerer named Hovadis who made the slave goblin.

That's why I called Slave Goblin Hovadis Goblin. They call it a hobbgoblin by shrinking.

Magician Hobadis was busy, so he often left home. So, while I was away, I asked for a servant who would faithfully protect the house.

He created a faithful "homemade fairy" by keeping an eye on the goblin and applying the magic implication that he was a slave.

Hobbgoblins are enchanted by the implication that they are slaves. Therefore, if you do something that is not suitable as a slave, the magic may be solved.

So food must also be given leftovers of bread and milk, etc. You must not give clothes of good quality to wear.

If you give a fine, non-slave-like dress, you may go somewhere saying, "Maybe Oira is not a slave, but something good has happened ~".

That's why I can't thank you for being so bad. Because they take for granted as slaves.

Hobbgoblins leave when they serve tea.

"It's the future policy... Honestly, I don't know what to do."

Dekius says he's sorry.

I can see that Rage is disappointed on his side.

"Really... Then we have no choice but to go into the tunnel. General Class, how many of your men do you think will be split?

I look at the class.

In the first place, I set up an investigation headquarters in the General's Office because I wanted to hire people for the investigation.

The number of knights in the law of the Temple of Audis is small. I can't wait when I need manpower.

"Lord Chiyuki. If you're a soldier, you can have as many as you want. If you call the Tessecian freedom fighters again, they will come."

Class answers with a smile. Personnel are now available. Well, what do we do?

As he thinks about it, an official from the General's Office tells the visitor.

It was Shizufe and the others who led me to the room.

"Sorry I'm late."

Shizufe lowers his head.

"No, it's fine. We just got here."

Reggie laughs and answers, and Novis' face becomes steep in contrast to the delighted Shizufe.

Looks like he's here, too.

The reason is to protect Shizufe from Reiji's evil hands.

"Oh, Shizufe-san. Where's that helmet? Have you become a believer in the goddess Lena?

The helmet Shizufe is wearing now resembles the helmet of a warmaiden.

Lena's holy bird is a swan. And of course the maidens of war, and many of their followers, put swan wings on both sides of their helmets.

For the record, the War Maiden may be referred to as the Swan Maiden and the Templar Knights of St. Lenaria as the Swan Knights.

There is also a decoration of the wings of the Lena followers in the helmet of Shizufe.

Yes, I got protection from Lana.

Shizufe smiles. You look very happy.

"Oh, it looks good on you. Shizufe-chan"

"Thank you very much. Oh, that's right. I met a man who was a waiter earlier."

"Men of the Servitors?

I don't know what you're talking about.

"I don't know a man's servant. You know what, Chiyuki?

"I don't know, Reggie. I wonder if Kyoka-san hired a new one."

Kyoka is doing business with Kaya.

Sometimes you hire people for that. Basically, they only hire women, but they don't hire men.

"Really...? I heard you and Shirone have known each other for a long time.

Shizufe leans his neck.

"Shirone's?

"Yes, I was walking with my wife."

I'm confused. I don't know a wife who used to know Shirone.

"I don't know. I've never heard of such a man in Shirone."

Reiji says in a slightly unhappy mood.

I agree. Does that mean we've known each other for a long time in the Republic of St. Lenaria? It hasn't been many years since I came to this world. Still saying it's been a long time?

When did you meet a man like that in the first place? And you're married?

Shizufe-san. What's the man's name?

I ask Shizufe.

"I'm sorry, I've heard that before, but I don't remember... Um...."

Shizufe sees his friends.

All Shizufe's friends shake their heads. Apparently no one remembers his name.

"Well, the fact that you don't remember your name means you're not that important. I just happen to know the guy Kyoka hired."

Reggie couldn't help but say.

Sure Rage is right. I must have just happened to know the man Kyoka hired.

I get confused by exaggerating about people I've known for a long time.

"Well, I guess so. Let's move on."

I will forget about the man.

"Well, that's the way forward, but for now, I'm going to look into all the people who were there that night."

Class and Dekius laugh bitterly as they look at everyone.

Naturally, there are many attendees. Not only the customers, but also the guards and waiters will be quite a few. That's why we need people.

"Well, I wish I had other clues... The man would like to ask Sir DeKius and General Class's soldiers. And Shizufe and we will look into the women's attendance. May I?"

Shizufe nods when I say so. Most soldiers are men.

As a result, there is little manpower to investigate women. That's why I asked Shizufe and the others.

"Let me handle it! I'm the one who checks on women!!

Shizufe gives Novis an elbow iron while Novis is saying something.

"I'm sorry. I'll keep an eye on him so he doesn't run away...."

Shizufe apologizes.

Speaking of which, I forgot he was here. Well, with Shizufe... there's probably no problem.

"Ha, well, that's fine. Bye....."

It was when I tried to say something more. An official announces a new visitor.

The visitor's name is Midas. He's the head of a theater troupe for everything.

"Commander Midas must be referring to my sister, Shenna. Looks like you're on business with me. May I leave my seat for a moment?

Dekius tries to leave his seat.

"Wait a minute. Shenna was the dancer, wasn't she? Maybe we should hear about the kid who was at the crime scene.

Remember in Reiji's words.

That's the name of the dancer who was on the scene when Carquinos showed up. I think you remembered me well even though I only let you see my face a little bit. That's Raige.

But I do want to talk to you.

"That's true. Sir DeKius, will you join us?

Dekius nods when I say so.

"... I see. Bring him here."

Decius accepts with a slightly troubled expression.

A man comes in. He's a big man.

Nice to meet you. Dear brave man, My name is Midas, and I'm the head of the troupe's ears. "

Midas' voice was unique.

There was something strange about men. Reggie frowned as if she felt strange.

"Reiji and Chiyuki. Commander Midas is a fervent believer of the goddess Ishtia."

Dekius explains what I felt doubtful about.

"Oh, I see...."

I notice the identity of the discomfort.

The fierce believer man of the goddess of love and beauty, Ishtia, dedicates his genitals to the goddess in a sacred ritual.

Dedicated to their genitals, they continue the ritual all night long. They show their worship of the goddess by beating the drums indiscriminately, beating the sword and the horn, and screaming to the song at the dance.

In other words, Midas is a man castrated by his own will. No, it seems to be treated as a woman in the Ishtia Church, so it should be called a woman.

That's what makes you uncomfortable. Midas is a woman who looks like a man.

"Commander Midas. What's wrong with you?

When Dekius asked, Midas said with a troubled look.

Dear Dear Dekius, In fact, Shenna didn't come back when she left last night. "

"Shenna?!!

Midas nods.

"Anyway, Shenna will be in touch when it gets late. It didn't come back without going out last night. Maybe something happened when I saw him at noon and he didn't come back. That's why I wanted to let you know....."

Midas said while making a wild voice. The gesture looks disgusting to the male team, excluding Dekius.

"Oh no, Shenna... is gone... Maybe....."

When Dekius thinks about something, he takes it out of his hips.

It was an elongated piece wrapped in cloth.

"What's that?

"This was given to me by Shenna after the incident."

Dekius explains the words of the class.

"What's in it, Lord De Kius?

"I don't know, Chiyuki. Shenna told me not to look at the contents... However, it may be related to Shenna's disappearance. So I'm going to look at the contents."

Dekius spreads his cloth when he looks in trouble.

What emerged from the inside was an elongated cylinder.

"Ah! That's it!!!

Commander Midas spoke in a hurry.

Everyone sees Midas.

"What's wrong, Commander Midas?

"No.... Nothing...."

But Commander Midas' face is blue.

"This looks like a whistle. But here's the sorcerer's crest. Master Chiyuki, would you look at this?

Dekius gives me a whistle.

Rage, who was sitting beside me, also came to see the whistle.

"Sure, it's a sorcerer's crest."

Reggie's right. The whistle depicts a pentagram, the magician's crest.

Pentagon is the sacred seal of Tona, the goddess of knowledge and books, and the emblem of the Society of Magicians.

Even in this world, Pentagon is the emblem of magic. Even in Japan, Pentagon is called the clear crest, and it has become the crest of magic and magic.

But I don't think it's drawn here.

"No, Reggie. From the orientation of the letters, maybe this is the top."

When I shake my head, I turn the whistle upside down.

Then the inverted pentagram becomes the inverted pentagram.

"The reverse pentagram... Black goat head crest... A sign of the Devil's Worshipper."

It was a girl called Maddie, the sorcerer, who murmured. A magician, she probably knows the meaning of this crest.

I nod.

Reverse Pentagon is called the head crest of a black goat because of its shape. And the emblem of Lugus Saturnakia, the devil under the Devil King.

When we attacked Nargor, the demon didn't show up, but his Lesser Damon raised the flag of this crest to fight us.

In addition, this crest is often preferred not only by worshippers of the evil gods, but also by worshippers of human demon kings. In other words, those with this whistle are more likely to worship the Demon King.

"Stupid! Why would Shenna do that?!!

Dekius stood up loudly.

"Calm down, Sir DeKius. Lord Chiyuki... What does that mean?

Class asks.

"I can feel the magic from this whistle. And it looks like a tool for manipulating something... If this whistle had been on the scene, perhaps Calquinos would have come out with the sound of it."

When I examine the whistle with magic sensing, everyone's face is dyed with surprise.

"Why did you have such a thing in your possession, Sir De Kius' sister? Are you saying she's the killer?

"General Class! Shenna is not the killer!!

DeKius immediately denies it.

"I don't think she did either. Then I wouldn't leave anything like that with my brother, the knight of the law. Perhaps she picked up the whistle at the scene. And I left it with my brother."

Rage is also in tune.

Rage is quick about protecting women.

"I don't know if she's the killer, but I think she's involved. And this whistle, is it true that this whistle was played by a man dressed as Saturus at the time of the incident?

I watch the whistle.

This whistle is a combination of two tubes. The flute has to inflate the cheeks when it blows, so the player has an interesting face.

For this reason, nobility and the upper classes are often distanced from the lyre, which is popular as a hobby. This whistle is therefore played mainly by professional performers.

And professional performers mainly play the whistle at banquets and the like.

Could this whistle have been blown at the time of the incident?

"That's right... It certainly looks like the whistle that Saturus and the others were playing."

Class agrees.

"Indeed, the Saturus at the banquet....."

I see Midas. Certainly, Shenna remembers calling one of the drowned Saturus a companion.

"... the satyrs at the banquet must be from our troupe..."

Midas says as he thought.

"I see, she realized that Saturus, who was blowing this whistle, was responsible. However, he tried to solve the case on his own in the name of the troupe. I wonder if the whistle was just an insurance policy?

Reggie makes the inference.

"That would put Shenna in danger! Hurry up and help!!

"Sir Decius, calm down. I haven't decided it's dangerous yet."

I know how Dekius feels. If my people were in danger, I wouldn't be able to stay calm. But now we should calm down.

"Commander Midas. I'd like to investigate your troupe. May I?

I see Midas.

"Yes... I can't help it."

Midas will soon understand.

"You're rescheduling. You don't have to check all the attendees."

I see everyone here. I'm sorry about Dekius, but I think I've saved you extra effort.

We decided to investigate the troupe.