Re:Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu (WN)

Chapter VII 55b "Citadel City Rampage"

― ― The time goes back slightly after the arrival of a winged being.

”Ugh, I've failed again... I really can't...”

Loosely, a boy walks down the street, shaking his head with peachy habitual hair.

Short trousers reveal the white legs of Schult, the boy who emerged from the biggest mansion in the city. Schult sighed with a floating face, holding and opening his thin, soft, tiny hands.

At a young age, Schult has already made himself the master of his entire life.

Born into a poor village, Schult was supposed to starve to death on the side of the road after being driven out of his house, under the weight of the tax collection of that year. It was the dazzling sun that was passing through that saved Schulto, who was so hungry and thirsty that it became the last meal of his life.

That way, saved by a way of life that would burn the whole world down, there is Schult now.

That's why Schult really wants to devote everything he has and will have to his greatly benefited master and do his best.

And yet--

"I can't help myself at all, I just don't like myself..."

Deep breath - even that sigh, while exhaling weaker than normal due to the lung capacity problem, Schult was hurting his head, chest, and heart to his own ingratitude.

Recently, I ran to fail to fulfill the role that was commanded by the important Lord.

Even though it is a simple task to put hot water on the bathtub, the water will overflow. The magic ore for boiling water is mishandled, and it is in an awkward state.

It's still a shallow day at Priscilla's service, and it's causing trouble for Lem, who has a bad leg, and now she's exhausted of her pity.

"Priscilla-sama and Al-sama don't have to change in a hurry, but..."

Gentle Priscilla and wide-hearted Al are happy to comfort you.

But I don't like Schult because I can't give them anything back. In that regard, I think Heinkel, who treats Schult differently, understands.

Heinkel also taught me how to practice the sword that Al taught me, even though it wasn't for Schult. Thanks to this, I feel that my strength has become a little harder than before.

"After a day's work, it seemed that Heinkel-sama's way of doing things every day was more suitable for me than Al-sama's way of resting for ten days." I don't want to disappoint Al-sama, so I can't tell Al-sama... "

Anyway, there were signs of such growth, and Schult was in a bit of a rush.

And the heavens did not forgive Schult's sweetness and sincerity. Schult reflects heavily on the fact that it led to the great failure in that bathhouse.

By now, in the bathing hall where the hot water has been restored, Lem will be helping her husband to take a bath with Priscilla. Lem can do anything, and I think he can be respected.

"It's like Yaye-sama."...... Yaye-sama, how are you doing...... "

Suddenly, Schult's brain was revived by a woman named Yae Tenzen, an energetic and bright maid who had previously worked under Priscilla.

She was in charge of taking care of Priscilla, she was always having fun talking to Al, she was kind to Schult, and Schult was very fond of her.

But one day, she suddenly quit her job at the Mansion and went back to the countryside, apparently because of her family's misfortune. Schult didn't have time to say hello and felt very lonely. The last time Al saw her off, he said hello to Schult.

Perhaps Lem will become Yaye's cauldron servant beside Priscilla.

I would be very happy as Schult if the gentle and hard-working Lem were to become like that. I'm getting along with Priscilla, and I'm sure Lem will have a lot of fun.

Above all--,

If you're with Priscilla, we'll all be happy.

Uniquely, his own real-life experience makes Schult tell the story of the magnitude of Priscilla's existence.

Lem also often thinks about things with great anxiety, even though he is at a time when he has a lot of troubles. Such a dark face would be dazzlingly cleansed by the sun called Priscilla.

"Ah, Shukita"

Muuuuuuuuuu!!

With that in mind, Schult, who was raising and lowering his head, stopped his leg. The reason is that I saw the familiar voice and the person pointing at me head-on.

In front of Schult walking down the street, a young girl with black hair tips dyed peach was pointing at us. The girl had a young man next to her, and he noticed Schult and the girl who were conscious of each other, and he said, "Somewhat!” He shouted brightly.

"It's the butler there, isn't it?" That princess isn't with you, is she? "

"Priscilla-sama is relaxed in the Mansion, Flop-sama." Were you in the middle of a walk with Master Utakata? "

"Wu, it's unusual to be called a lord. It's funny."

A softly smiling, waving young man - Flop nods to Schult's question, “That's right.” The girl with him, Utakata, also put her hands on her cheeks, and somehow she was deeply moved by Schult's call.

Flop and Utakata are the first people I've known since Schult came to this Guaral. I heard that Flop is a businessman who travels from city to city, and Utakata is a warrior of a tribe called "the people of Shudrak".

They're both splendid people with a place to stand.

"Oh? You look kind of unimaginable, butler." Maybe you think that face is troublesome. "

"Huh!? Wow, it's amazing! Master Flop, do you understand!?"

"Oh, of course, I know!" After all, most people have troubles! Oh my God, my sister doesn't seem to have any worries! "

"Midi, you didn't seem to bother me."

"I have it!" What a surprise! "

I put my hand on my waist, and the flops opened their mouths wide and laughed. When I saw the bright attitude of Flop, Schult's feelings became somewhat brighter.

Flop is like Priscilla, the sun that brightens the surroundings. I'm sure there will be a lot of colorful flowers around the flop.

"It looks like the prince of the flower garden."

"Hahaha, prince, that's not a big thing." I'm just a pedestrian! So, deacon, what kind of troubles do you have? Why don't you tell me? "

Is that okay? I was just taking a walk..... "

Schult feels sorry for Flop, who tilts his body from his waist and asks. I was supposed to take a walk with Flop when I turned my gaze to him.

However, Utakata narrowed her round eyes and shook her head sideways, not at all disgusting.

"Woo, take your time." Were you bored playing with Hoo too, LaShoo? "

"That's right." Ahh, don't be bored. It is important for the person who is bothered by any troubles. That's why you have to listen to me. "

That's right, slapping her uncomfortable chest, Flop takes Schult and Utakata to the end of the road, towards the curb of the flowerbed there.

Then the three of them put their butts on the curb and began to talk in the wind.

Schult's troubles are, as mentioned above, a matter of selfishness.

I wish I could do more for Priscilla.

"It's not going so well. How did Master Flop and Master Utakata become what they are today?"

"Huh, I see. How did you become who you are... philosophical!"

”Tetsugaku... is that right...”

In response to the smiling flop, Schult prepared himself for the unlearned signs of study.

Can't Schult's troubles be answered without knowing the truth? If so, I'll be studying that tetsugaku as well.

"Wu became Wu. Ha, Mar gave birth to Wu."

“Mar, are you all right? that's....."

"Wu's mother! I was very close to Ta. Mo, I stabbed myself and I died"

"Oh, is that so...?"

While the floating legs are clattering, the clattering tells the story of his mother's death.

I didn't care, but Schult was surprised to hear what was unexpected. The opposite flop gently stroked her head.

"I see, that's what your mother did." That was tough, Miss Utakata. "

"Wu Li, it was tougher. Wu was raised by me and everyone else. La, it's totally okay. Growing up like this, Le

"That's right, it's true that Miss Utakata grew up very well." I'm sure your mother would be happy with that too. "

"--Mar is dead or La, don't be happy." Fu, say something weird. "

While being stroked on the head by the flop, Utakata's face looked strange. However, I didn't feel bad about being stroked by Flop, and I didn't try to stop him.

In response to such a clammy reaction, Flop quietly narrowed his blue eyes,

"Well, Miss Utakata's answer was very good. In fact, if I talk about how I became who I am now, I think I will have the same answer."

"The same answer... So, Flop-sama was raised by Shudrak people just like Utakata-sama?"

"If so, I would be very happy to have a lot of families!" But my family, other than my sister's medium, there are only people who are dead. I'm very sad and lonely. "

"... yes, is that so?"

The first half was in the usual tone, and the second half was a little tone-down flop. With his eyes down on his answers, Schult feels like he can't do it again.

I've heard very insensitive things about flops.

Schult can't give back the happy answers he asked about his family who abandoned him. I should've thought about it before I heard more.

"I don't blame myself for that, butler." You can learn from this. That's the answer I just gave you. "

"Is it the same answer as... Utakata-sama?"

"That's right." It's the same as Miss Utakata, but under the influence of the people around me, I've become like this. "

Spreading your hands, Flop laughs as if to show off his present self.

The bright smile and reassuring tone of voice are both important for the flop-like appearance of the flop. Was it also cultivated through human influence?

"In the past, my sister and I lived in a very terrible environment." I used to collect and raise children, but I don't have enough food, I don't get paid to work, and the adults in the facility beat the children as soon as they found something. It's a terrible place. "

"It's a terrible place...!" What would a child do if they were there!? "

"If it's woo, burn it."

"It's also a burn!"

"Hahaha, that might have been a good idea." But that didn't happen. "

Schult agrees with Utakata's proposal for a fire attack in Flop's harsh past. But the flop laughing at those two answers had already passed through the past.

How did you get past the past?

"Well, it's someone else's hand." We have a benefactor who helped us. [M] It's just me and my sister's family who have already died. "

"... have you been helped?" That was very good. ”

"You know what, butler?"

“It's something I can tell you.... I was also helped by Priscilla-sama."

I gently put my hand on my chest and felt the fact that it was no longer just a body with bones and skin floating around. That is the proof of what Schult gave Priscilla until today.

The strong, energetic and splendid Schult can prove Priscilla's behavior that day to be correct. You don't have to regret Priscilla.

Flop laughed tinyly as Schult's red eyes glowed.

"Basically, I had a similar feeling." That's why I'm working hard to achieve my big goal. The road is quite steep, but I want to go without giving up. "

"I hope you don't give up! Ah! But I want you to tell me a little more specifically. How is Master Flop doing?"

"Yeah, that's right. I've been thinking a lot... but let's talk about my sister, not me. I'm taller than I am, and I want to talk about my younger sister."

Oh, it is!

Flop put his hand up wide because his sister was that big.

This is not the first time that Flop has listened to my sister, but Schult has never met her in person. When I came to Guaral with Heinkel to join Priscilla, Flop's sister had already traveled elsewhere.

No matter what--

"Midi, you're big and strong." I'm impressed, too. "

"Above all, I'm selling something that's too loud and doesn't bother me." Of course, my brother's nose is high! I was working hard to be strong. "

"Do you have to... to be strong?" I am also a respectable person! ".

I'm sure you've made a positive effort to be strong without losing your eagerness.

Schult tries to take it for granted that it may be a trick to improve without rotting. "No, no," said Flop, shrugging his shoulders.

“You think so? But what a surprise! The medium has grown stronger, which is why it's a little more backward.”

"Wow, is it backwards? What's that supposed to mean?"

"Yeah, it's easy." --Medium, when I was hit by an adult, I was gently stroking my wound. "

Flop talks like that as he lowers his eyes and misses the past.

Schult is puzzled by his gentle tale and by the deviation of what is spoken. I was stroking a wound that I was beaten with, and even if they said that it would make me stronger, I wouldn't be able to connect.

"It's pathetic to be beaten. But what did Flop do when your sister gently stroked the wound?"

"Is that me? I was laughing." I was happy with the medium feeling, and if I hadn't laughed, I'd be sick with the medium I protected. "

――――

"That's why, when I couldn't shelter myself and was first beaten by an adult, Medium was deeply surprised." If you stroke a wound, it hurts. It does not heal and the pain does not go away. I'm so sorry to hear that. "

Loosely shaking his head to the side, Flop replied lonely.

Having heard the flop's answer, Schult, the evil sceptic, finally understands his true intentions. Maybe why his sister didn't give up trying to be strong.

"I didn't like the pain, so I just wanted to make sure I didn't get hit." Midi, do you think so? "

"Well, that's it!" It's a very simple and good answer, my sister. Thanks to the stronger medium, our siblings' journeys have become safer! "

Schult looked a little different from Flop, who laughed exaggerately.

Not only is it bright, but it looks proud. I'm sure Flop is proud of his sister from the bottom of his heart. That's why I envy you so much.

"I also want to be strong like Flop-sama's sister...!"

"If you hear that, you'll be happy with the medium." No, it might shine. You don't have a lot of experience being a role model, and that sounds like a lot of fun. ”

Flop smiles at Schult, who stiffens his little fist.

While listening to these two exchanges, I thought, "Shoo?" And looking at Schult,

"I want to be strong. Should I practice with Ra Woo?" Practice bows »

"Is it a bow, a bow? But I'm also practicing my sword... no, I'm going to do it! We need to do both! That way, you can be twice as strong!"

If you can do both, you're right! Smart!

Flop pushed his hands up into the sky and flushed with Schult as he burned his resolve. As a result, my nostrils are inflated and my chest is stretched as I promise to train together.

She showed Schult the bow she was carrying.

"Umo, do your best like Shoo." "... for a master like Tar."

"Well, I think I've met Master Tar." Why would Utakata-sama want to become a master of bows and arrows? "

"Mar said," Ta. Traveler, Wu killed with a bow and arrow. "

“It's enough.... is that it!?"

There were more radical answers than I thought, and Schult's understanding was delayed for a moment.

It sounded like it was meant to kill a traveler, but what does that mean? Is it good to ask the details? Schult, who has just reflected on it, is troubled.

--As a result, while Schult was bothered, he was deprived of time to ask questions.

"- Deacon! Miss Utakata!"

――

Huh?

Suddenly, Flop's expression changed and a sharp voice called out Schultz and Utakata. Schult's shoulder jumped at the momentum, and Flop's arm grabbed it hard.

Then Flop screamed as he pulled Schultz and Utakata sitting on the curb.

"The sky feels dangerous!" Let's run away in a bit of a hurry! ”.

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― ― When the herd was seen beyond the sky, Heinkel was in the City Hall.

There were substantial commanders stationed in the Castle City.

Originally dispatched to the city, Priscilla - to be precise, Zikl Othman and his men who joined the undercover of the man named Abel - in the conquest of the castle city.

And there are fewer than the Imperial soldiers, but the strength of each one is never underestimated. The dense forest hunting people "Shudrak people" and the Mizelda who leads it on behalf of the elders.

When Heinkel came to the government building, the two names were in the middle of a face-to-face discussion about the future.

I don't think that Priscilla's prophetic harbinger has the power to predict the future, but Heinkel knows that he should not underestimate the eyesight of the out-of-standard beings.

Not only Priscilla, but those who have special powers and destiny are different from ordinary people.

Differences in line of sight are the differences in view. They can see into the distance what is not visible to ordinary people, ordinary people - no, ordinary people can never understand each other.

Heinkel has known this for forty years and a little bit of pain in his life.

Therefore, I will not deny it out of hand because I cannot understand it.

That was the reason why Priscilla did not cut off his words and went to the city government building.

And then--

――――

Outside the window, the first thing I noticed was Miselda snorting her nose and making an intuitive face.

Former patriarch of Südrak, who lost one of his legs in the battle to conquer the castle city. She replaces her lost right foot with a stick like a cane.

Every time I walked, I heard the same sound as I turned around.

The beauty of Miselda's strong eyes, and the moment her side face tightened, Heinkel and Zikl instantly understood the anomaly and looked in the same direction.

Zikl muttered when he saw a group of black dots coming from the sky.

― ― A herd of flying dragons.

"--Ah! Zikl! Notify the soldiers!" I won't move Südrak! "

Immediately afterwards, Miselda realized the danger of the situation, stretched Zikl's round shoulders, kicked the floor with tremendous force, and jumped out from the roof of the government building.

That said, I haven't lost a single leg in a while. Instead of leaping out the window, she jumped the stairs and hurried out.

And when Zikl was caught in the thrust, he sharpened his face.

"Ring the bell! Enemy attack!" It's coming from the sky! "

I shouted and kicked the back of my closest friend, making the whole castle city aware of the critical situation.

After seeing all those reactions, Heinkel puts his hand on the hip sword. And then, without losing to the rumbling alarm, he rang a big and sharp tongue.

"Heinkel-sama! Priscilla-sama..."

"If it's Miss Priscilla, it's the Mansion." I read that something would happen. It's going to start moving soon. "

In response to Zikl's turn, Heinkel looks at the shadow of an enemy in the sky.

In just a few tens of seconds, it was clearly darker and bigger, and it was approaching the city at a tremendous speed. There is no longer a moment's respite.

If it's an enemy attack, what do you know about the attacker?

"--The number of flying dragons is not unusual." The Imperial Capital has the power to mobilize the Dragon Rider there... there is one possibility more than that. "

“So, what's the possibility?”

Heinkel's tone became rough as time was cut off from Zikl's frustrating narrative.

In the pursuit of Heinkel, Zikl put a beat down,

"[Flying Dragon General] Madeline Eschert... she manipulates the flying dragon, that is."

"Fuck you, 'Nine Divine Generals'...!"

Heinkel scratches his head as he is given a name he knows.

I wasn't familiar with the Empire's intel, but Heinkel was deputy commander of the Guardian Knights of the Kingdom of Lugnica. In my position, I am much more knowledgeable about information from other countries than the general public.

I had also heard about the "Nine Gods", the highest fighting force in the empire.

They are like a thousand warriors with extraordinary abilities, and only the best strength in the kingdom can cross them properly, including the Commander of the Kingsguard Knights, Marcos.

And of course, the most powerful [Sword Saint] in the kingdom--

"I think there's something outrageous going on with Reinhardt..."

The most powerful swordsman in the Volakian Empire is said to be a powerful swordsman who doesn't take hold of Reinhard.

Of course, the [Nine God Generals] would have the same power, but such monsters and titles would be attacked, and Heinkel's nightmare would be no different.

Originally, Heinkel had no intention of coming to the Empire.

When Priscilla went to Volakia, she decided on her own, and she just followed me. I have no interest in the survival of this castle city.

But--

"I can't let Miss Priscilla get in the mood..." Even if Lady Priscilla becomes king, it doesn't make sense if I'm driven away. "

Priscilla is confused and ultimately doesn't know what she's thinking.

Heinkel is on hand now, but he may be thrown out by hand if he doesn't show any usefulness.

That must not be the only thing. Now Priscilla is the only one that Heinkel has the thread to spin.

"I don't have time to talk to the udder." Let's get rid of the flying dragons. Zikl, you give the whole order here! "

I'm going to, but what about Lord Heinkel?

"--I 'll let you do whatever you want."

Unlike Zikl and Miselda, Heinkel had no men to lead them.

Even if I were there, Heinkel's title of Deputy Commander of the Kingsguard was a decoration. I learned the basics of conscripts a long time ago, and first of all, no one listens to Heinkel's instructions.

So, there's only one thing Heinkel can do from the start.

――――

Immediately after making that decision, Heinkel rushed into the balcony of the city government building without even hearing from Zikl, and jumped down to the city underneath him.

Place your toes on the roof of a tall building, kick off the roof, and move on to the next building. She continued to leap in the breeze and headed for the castle that surrounded the city.

I leaped into the western sky, where a swarm of dragons came, and I regained my breath as I jumped into the castle that stood there.

Already, the city was being alarmed by enemy attacks, with chaos all over the city and the roar of guards urging it to be quelled and evacuated.

"... oh, shit"

The smell of air clearly changes, and the taste of saliva on the tongue becomes bitter.

With the signs of blood and steel approaching on the battlefield, Heinkel became the first to hear a high-pitched sound in his ears.

Apart from Heinkel, Imperial soldiers rushed toward the western walls.

If Zikl's guess is correct, one of the [Nine God Generals] will attack. How are they prepared to stand up to an opponent in the position of an Empire general?

Don't you feel uncomfortable gathering under the same banner? Or should I fight? If you can fight and die, is that enough for you?

"Shit, shit, shit, this guy always sucks..."

Boiling, a muddy black heat streams into your body from the back of your chest.

Starting from the heart's heart, around the internal organs and lower abdomen, tasting the dark heat that was transmitted from the tip of the limbs to the fingertips, Heinkel gnashed his teeth.

The sword slowly lowered to her waist - the sword that bears the name of "Astrea" - and Heinkel gripped the handle firmly.

And then--

"--Fuck all of you, motherfuckers!!"

Heinkel's sword flashed as he barked at the unbearable rage, and the thick neck of the flying dragon blew blood and blew away.

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Ringing alarm bells and the cries of the fleeing crowds overlapped, and the fortress city of Guaral was transformed into a battlefield dominated by snorting.

The army of flying dragons swarming from the sky in the west, and their strength, which does not drop below a few hundred, breaks the hearts of the residents who were relieved that they would be protected by the city walls on all sides.

If there is a weakness in the castle wall that can withstand even the destructive power of a powerful magic cannon, it is nothing short of a threat that can be overcome even by a large wall.

A ruler of the sky who jumps over the walls.

Exactly, it was no exaggeration to say that the castle city was attacked by the biggest enemy on this day.

"--This isn't very good."

Avoiding the screaming streets, Flop peered out from the alley and frowned.

A few minutes after finding the presence of the flying dragon beyond the sky, things got worse like rolling, and the castle city was transformed into the same battlefield as ten days ago.

However, this change is worse than it was ten days ago.

No matter what--

"Milord was trying to avoid harm as much as possible... but apparently, this time the opponent doesn't have that kind of care"

Using the bold method of dressing as a woman, Subaru aimed to "open the castle without blood" in the city.

The goal was defeated by an unexpected ransacker, but if something other than Subaru had been adopted, the amount of blood flowing would have been more than expected.

Even if the emotions of the residents of the castle city and the stationed Imperial soldiers did not deteriorate to the extreme, Flop believed that such Subaru's attentiveness was the result of his work.

However, this time the enemy does not seem to have any such gentlemen's thoughts.

"Heehee"

Schult screamed beside Flop as a tremendous roar and shocking shock swayed the ground.

It's impossible. The enemy's attack on the Flying Dragon was so fierce and effective.

I just let the flying dragon carry the rock and drop it from the high sky.

What we're doing is straightforward, just a primitive attack.

However, just hitting a rock as big as a human's head doesn't save him from serious injury, and the rocks that are thrown from the front are only big rocks that hold one or two hugs.

Its power destroys stone buildings and drills holes in the street ground. Of course, it would be a very unseen catastrophe if people hit it.

Flops fled into the alley in a hurry, but we don't have any proof that this is a safe zone.

If we have a safety zone, we can either run underground or go under a simple proven one.

"Meaga, you're in the middle of a big building, Le."

"Pu, Priscilla-sama is in the Mansion..."

"Oh, I think so." You're both very smart, and I agree. The problem is, we're in the middle of nowhere! "

Miselda, Zikl, and others have the defenses of a city they can rely on.

Although it was only an individual force, Priscilla's power did not even take the lead from the "Nine God Generals".

Flop was also troubled to see which way to hurry to.

In the meantime, even if you're worried about it...

"Oh, help... ahhhh!!"

In front of Flops' alley, the figure of a runaway screamed and disappeared. --No, it's not gone. A shadow flew over the man's body at a tremendous velocity and took him to the sky at once.

Apparently, the attacking dragon also had a role to play, and it was divided into units that dropped large rocks like before and those that attacked directly.

Or perhaps there was a Fai-lone who took on other roles.

"No, the person I'm talking to right now..."

"I want to help, but I couldn't!" And we can't bypass it either. If the flying dragon's claws and fangs hit, the three of us will all be taken to the sky together. "

"Wu's bow is le!" This, Dead Dragon will fall! "

In my arm, I was breathing like a bow and arrow. If it was Holly, Kuna, or adult Shudrak who were here, Flop thought about it.

However, Flop, who had been with Utakata's bow practice, knew that her powers were not commensurate with this battlefield.

"--It would be the most delicious thing for children. I know."

Closing his eyes, Flop remembers his benefactor who saved himself and his sister from the ground.

The attitude was vague and coarse, but still the benefactor soured his mouth and did not bend the doctrine. That's why I want to be an "adult" who is not ashamed of flops.

You can't stay here forever. Whether it's going to the City Hall or the Mansion, we need to do something about it.

To get Schult and Utakata safely out of here.

"--I want you both to listen." From now on, I'll do it. "

With a small breath, Flop tries to communicate the policy to both of them with determination.

It was at that moment that the two young men saw Flop.

"Ohhhhhhhhh!!"

"--Oh!"

Something huge falls from the sky into the street with a bloody rage. It was the flying dragon who shed black blood all over his body that was struck on the ground by the intertwining of rage and screams.

When the wings were spread out, the large flying dragon, which was about three to four meters long, desperately tried to escape from them by striking the broken wings with a fallen impact.

Over there...

"Don't run away! Don't run away!"

Together with the dragon, it fell to the ground, and a figure with a strong rolling force jumped on its back. Then, I poked my sword into the flying dragon and skewered my heart from behind.

The scream of the flying dragon lengthened, and the dragon fell into the spot with tears of blood.

Then, when I saw that the roots of the flying dragon had stopped ─ ─

"Shit, you son of a bitch..."

A red-haired man descended on the back of a dead flying dragon as he raised and lowered his shoulders wide. In this figure, Schult in Flop's arm said, "Ah!” he exclaimed.

Heinkel-sama! Are you all right?

Ah?

Schult's high voice called him, and the red-haired man looked back at him with a bad attitude. Suddenly, Schult's throat was blocked by the figure of a man whose whole body was dyed bright red.

Then Schult, with his eyes wide open, escaped Flop's arm and rushed under the man. Looking at Schult, the man wiped his bloody face with his sleeve,

"What, are you, little man?"

"Yes, Master Heinkel, it's bright red! Is there anything you're seriously injured!?"

"Wounded? Oh, if it's blood, it's blood." Even if you do, it's just a scratch. "

"Oh, really? Are you sure...?"

Schult touched the body of the bloody man as his eyes turned black and white. A man sighed as he looked down at his hands and clothes, unwilling to let them get dirty.

With such an exchange between the two, Flop exhaled his last-minute determination,

"Butler, I don't think you need to worry." It doesn't seem to be a strong point, and I'm not really injured. "

"Are you... a man I don't quite understand?" Are you the one who killed these little ones? "

"I'm a little surprised I'm not sure, but that's right! That said, I was just escaping with the butler and Lady Utakata. I'm so glad you came."

When Flop smiled, Heinkel turned away from the bloody man.

It wasn't shining, it was an unpleasant reaction. In fact, I was also tongued. But it was true that he defeated the flying dragon and helped Schult to feel safe.

Like Schult, Heinkel is one of the servants serving Priscilla. I thought I could fight because I was carrying a sword, but it seemed like I was better than I expected.

The tremendous amount of blood that dyed his body red didn't seem to be the only blood that came back from the flying dragon that I had just defeated. Evidence of multiple dragon returns.

"I was going to go to Priscilla from now on!" What are you going to do about Lord Heinkel? "

"To Miss Priscilla?... you'd be safer."

“There are far too few places in the city right now to be considered safe. If it's all flying dragons, I think it's better to have a building underground and a place with spices.”

"Koushin Liuu...?"

Flop breaks into a conversation between Schult and Heinkel and leans back at the question. Looking at it, Heinkel had the same scruffy eyes on Flop.

If you're not familiar with the flying dragon's ecology, you may not know it well.

"Fai-lone has a very good sense of smell." You can smell the blood from a considerable distance. On the other hand, I don't like strong smells. So maybe if you sprinkle peppa all over your body, you won't get caught. "

"...... I know more about that."

"Even this one is a pedestrian who travels around the world!" Also, I happened to know someone familiar with the flying dragon. It's possible that you were the most familiar with the Empire! ”

That being said, I did not think that I would be facing the flying dragon as a threat because I often heard stories about the good side of the flying dragon from that person.

At the very least, if you don't lie about your knowledge, you can spice it up to escape the flying dragon.

I was able to rendezvous with Heinkel because it was difficult for Flop and the kids, but I can't say I was able to fight the battle over this castle city.

"I can't say that we should use Mr. Redhead as our escort."

Heinkel, who can cross the Dragon alone, is a precious force in the city that is attacked by countless Dragons.

From now on, no matter how the battle falls, he will be one of the factors that will determine the tide of victory and defeat. It's not good to put him in line with three non-combatants.

Therefore...

"We will aim underground while escaping the eyes and nose of the flying dragon." Would you mind hanging out with Mr. Redhead at a nearby restaurant or warehouse? That's where my eyes are dizzy... no, my nose is dizzy. If you do that, you can do it on your own. "

"Master Flop..."

Schult's face looks puffed up at the suggestion from Flop that the option of breaking up seemed to be completely out of his mind. But instead of the surprise of Schult, Utakata nodded,

"Woomo, just like Hoo." Shoo was guarded by the woos. Don't worry, I'll cum. "

Is Utakata-sama also...?

Schult falls down with his rounded eyes as his withered head clings to his head. Then, for a few seconds, he raised his face with a determined expression and looked at Heinkel.

“I understand. I'm also working hard with Mr. Flops. That's why, Heinkel-sama, be careful of your injuries....."

"--From just now, don't cheer yourself up." Why should I do what you guys say? "

Huh!?

But Schult's determination was also empty, and Heinkel frowned.

And he wiped the blood of the sword with his cloak, and looked round with his chin,

"I'm telling you, I have no in-laws in this city." Rather than that, it would be more likely to hurt the mood of Lady Priscilla by failing to protect this little girl. I don't want to do that. "

"Wait, wait, wait, wait, redhead!" Wait! So you're saying it's more important to keep the princess in a good mood than to protect the city? that's..... "

"-Yeah."

――――

Returned in clear, conclusive terms, Flop unexpectedly snotted his nose. Staring at the face of the flop, Heinkel glanced at the blue eyes in the red, dirty face.

"I have something more important than this city, more important than somebody's life." You're not a little girl. Priscilla, who cares about this little girl, has something to give her. If we're going to get it, who knows how many people died? "

"Mr. Redhead..."

"First of all, neither I nor you guys are such big people." Know where you are. There's only so much we can do. Don't try to reach for the outside. I'm just looking at the fool. "

――――

"No one can be a sword."

Heinkel's hand stretched to Schult's shoulder as he told him to throw up.

Schult's thin, tiny shoulder was grabbed by his hand, and a young boy turned his wet eyes toward Heinkel. The fear that filled her eyes--

Heinkel-sama, it looks hard.

--No, that wasn't frightening, it was supposed to be sympathetic.

Heinkel slightly tightened his cheeks as he turned to the young boy's sincere gaze. However, it did not move his determined heart.

"Take this little girl to Lady Priscilla." If you're coming with me, you're on your own. However, don't mistake it for me to protect you. "

With that said, Heinkel turns his back on the Flops while he grabs Schult. I stepped onto the street and headed to the mansion where Priscilla was.

I wonder if Flop should follow his advice--

You're the one who's killing the dragon.

─ ─ Instantly, the shadow that fell with the loud voice descended to the ground with a violent roar.

――――

A sudden intruder with a large hole in the ground and sooty smoke.

It is a small figure standing with his short arms in front of Heinkel, who tried to take Schult, as if blocking the way of the street.

― ― At first glance, it's too late to understand what it is.

After all, what happened doesn't overlap with the impression you get from the figure.

Small tall, adorable face, scratch-free white skin, and an aerial outfit that is still pitiful. I didn't think the appearance was that different from Schult and Utakata, and I still didn't think that it appeared with the shock of crushing the ground.

However, everything that happened is undeniable to anyone.

The shadow narrowed its golden eyes, and the four flops standing in the street nodded.

And then--

"I will reward you for letting the dragon shed blood, and shed it until you shed it all." - The fools. "