Shinka no Mi

"This is...!

After Seiichi and the others retreated from the Samurai raid and headed straight to the shadows, some suspicious men appeared in the place.

It is a little unusual in this eastern country, wearing a robe that covers the whole body, and the clothes don't feel Japanese.

However, the men's faces were masked like demons and were very creepy.

As they approached the fallen samurai of such a mysterious group, they checked their bodies.

"... Captain. Looks like they're all alive."

"However, all of them have been severely beaten, and I wonder if it's impossible to move immediately...."

"Nh, what happened...."

A man called Captain wanted to hold his head while listening to his men's words.

"Because I can't fail again, I've sent you more skill than ever... and in this situation without [the blade]! Isn't the nowadays Yamato family and others exquisite in their patience? How...!?"

"Captain! One of the samurai is awake!

"Ugh! Bring him here now!

When the captain gave the order, a samurai, carefully embraced by the men, was brought to the captain with a full body.

"What happened!? Explain!

When the captain asked the samurai so while suppressing his feelings as quickly as possible, the samurai managed to open his mouth with pain.

"Well, first of all... the [top blade] is alive..."

"What!?"

The captain could not hide his dismay at the report that [Tenjin], the patron god of the Yamato family who thought he was completely dead, was alive.

Yayiba, the current leader of the Guardian Jinn family, who has protected the Yamato family for generations, is feared to be Tenjin because of its strength.

I couldn't say much because no one had ever measured it, but it was said that its strength was comparable to that of a foreign S-class adventurer.

I thought such a [tempura blade] had been defeated and died before a large number of people in the previous raid.

That's why they kick in the next raid.

Yes, the captains thought...

"Kh... it certainly hurts when the [top blade] was alive. But you must have been even more skilled than the ones who attacked [Tenjin]! Moreover, the number of people is more than double!? Why!?"

"That's... I don't know..."

"I don't know!?"

The samurai's words surprised not only the captain but also the men who were listening.

"I don't know what you're doing while holding your arms!

"Ah... gu... all of a sudden... the tentacles of water and... the tentacles of rocks... kicked us out one after another..."

"What is the situation!?"

I don't know why.

Not only the captain, but everyone who was there felt it.

There is no such thing as a tentacle of water or a tentacle of rocks to manipulate in this country.

Even if it were a new species of monster, this skilled samurai would not be unilaterally attacked.

"Oh, we don't know either... well, it's just... I'm not used to seeing them near the target... it's like there were exotics..."

"What? Tell me more!"

"No... no details, nothing. When I saw them a little bit... we were all hit by those tentacles..."

"Kh...!

Considering the situation, it is suspicious that the exotics are anyway.

But it was pretty nasty when I got hit before I saw the reality.

"I wonder... are you a witch or a magician? Or is it ninja?

"No, because they are exotic, they will deal with something called magic. This is outrageous...!

The captain throws up in a fierce rage.

Unfortunately, however, there will never be a chance to find out that this tragedy was not magical, but merely suppressed by the forces of nature: the sea and land, which listened to Seiichi's request.

If the captain finds that he can no longer obtain information from the samurai, he immediately gives instructions.

"Bring back the samurai here! It's a pity to have a little fighting power."

Ha!

The rest of you come with me! Perhaps they're hiding in the hideout of Shinobi... the Shadow House. Let's find that entrance. "

Ha!

The mysterious men who decided on their next move began to move quickly.

"Wait... next time...!

The captain ran through the woods with determination.

◇ ◆ ◇

"This is your space."

Oops!

It was a very large room that guided us.

Incidentally, Gojin-san, Moon Shadow, and Yamato are in separate rooms, so we're the only ones here.

In such a room, our tatami mats are placed on a high-quality desk, and on top of them are kikusu, hot water drinks, tea leaves, tea confectionery, etc., and even pot-like items are prepared. Something like that pot must be a magic tool. Magic is amazing.

Does the tea leaf on the desk look green to me? We'll find out later.

Spacious enough for all of us, yet still full of quiet luxury.

Having been impressed by tatami mats and cushions for a long time, I remembered something.

"Ah! Speaking of which, what about the room at Umineko Pavilion?

"Ah... sure, if you say so."

"But you don't have any luggage left, do you?

Sort of. That's why you can leave right away.... "

"I'll transfer it."

"Really? Bad. Please."

I immediately relocated to Susan's Umineko Pavilion and told him that I was leaving in a hurry.

"Hah... of course, there's no problem leaving, but it's quite sudden, isn't it?

"I'm sorry, there are a few things..."

"No, we can't thank you enough for the money you've earned and for giving us the Bahamas, which is a legendary ingredient throughout the city. If you have a chance to visit this city again, please use this Umineko Pavilion."

Yes!

He's a good man. You're going to feel so good!

The moment I thought about it, the hotel staff continued as I remembered.

"Ah, next time you come here, I suggest you pay attention to the timing."

"Shit! I can't remember!

I thought I'd feel so good!

I can't believe I remembered those addicts at the end...!

But, as the employee says, think about the next time you come. I don't want to see a fight like that.

Al and the others were relaxed in the room when they returned to the hideout inn with the magic of the transfer, with such a bitter feeling.

"Welcome home. I'm sorry... what's wrong?

"... no, it's just..."

"Really? Well, no. Sit down here, too. This tea is delicious."

"It's a strange taste, but it's easy to drink!

When Al and the others lowered their hips and drank the tea Salia had given them, the green tea tasted as expected.

"Heh... don't stain it, this taste..."

Something's getting old at once, Seiichi.

"Like a grandfather!

My reaction seemed strange, and Salia and Al laughed.

Then René, who was eating tea confectionery, gently offered me tea confectionery as well.

"Lord. Here you go. Combined with your drink, it's very delicious."

"Oh, thank you."

René, who has grown up quite a bit, does not eat and drink, but solemnly eats tea confectionery. No, it doesn't change that I eat quite a lot, but it doesn't disappear in an instant like before, and I tasted it with my mouth.

"... futon, fluffy"

"Amazing! I've never slept directly on the floor... but it won't hurt my body!

"... nn. And I can sleep with everyone else."

"That's right!

Zola and Olga were very close, and the two of them were in front of the futon in the room. Certainly, the "Peace Tree" of the inn in Tel Aviv and the "Umineko Pavilion" I visited earlier are beds, and Japanese futons are unusual.

Al opened his mouth unexpectedly as each was spending time like that.

"But it's strange."

Huh?

"This is a hideout, right? I wonder why there is such a fine inn."

"If you ask me...."

Since it is an inn, it should be a facility that presupposes people staying, but due to the nature of this inn, it is unlikely that people from outside will stay.

When I leaned my neck together, I was shouted by surprise.

"That's because the great men used to come to this place with their patience."

Ah, Guardian God

Turning to his voice, the Goddess stood at the entrance to our room. I don't see Moon Shadow and Yamato, so they're probably waiting in the room.

"Just be patient... is that right?

"... I can't say too loud, but it was a sight I often saw coming to the land with my mistress and so on. Nevertheless, the leading figures do not know the exact location of the land. Anyway, I can't go in here without the help of the clumsy guys...."

"Guidance meant that they had people from this village under their command?

"No, only the Yamato family has served the nostalgia of this shadow village for generations. However, Mu, the master of the Yamato family, was in such a state... I didn't have enough money for the samurai to live. Therefore, I was freeing the land in the name of taking money from other powerful people. If you wanted to come here, the Shinobi who kept the main residence of the Yamato family... that is, by speaking to the Moon Shadow Hall, you were able to come here in the form of an appointment. Of course, there was also a word I used when booking."

Well, there's a lot going on.

I don't know what to say about adults...

Well, as long as we don't find out where we are, there's no problem now.

Then, the Guardian God slapped his hand as he remembered.

"Yes, that's right. I came here because I had something to tell you."

Huh?

"First of all, you can do whatever you want while you're here. The usual escort is done by the selfish and the Moon Shadow Hall."

"Um, it's okay... is it better than that? We're here to help....."

"It's okay. Instead, if you see anyone suspicious, we want you to catch them. Of course, if you can afford it, but... if they're Seiichi, I'm not worried about them."

Well, Seiichi wouldn't have a problem with that.

"... do your best to meet that trust, Remus."

I don't know what I'm talking about. I wonder if it's okay. I don't know where that trust comes from, but let's do our best.

Guardian nods at my words.

"Hmm. Another contact is about this inn, but Seiichi and the others are treated the same way, so basically everything in this inn is free to use."

"Facility... Speaking of which, I didn't hear what was there..."

"Well, it's almost evening time, and there will be an explanation from the general, but the hot spring is also free now.

"Is there a hot spring!?"

I will hear the word of the Guardian God and shout out loud.

However, the guardian nodded without worrying about my condition.

"Of course it is. The hot springs in this inn are the most effective and scenic. Besides, there are no other guests at the moment... so it's not a private rental. That's not the only thing that makes me happy in this situation."

"Ooh......!

I didn't have much chance of going to the hot springs on earth, but I like bathing in the first place. That's why I'm happy with the hot springs.

The Umineko Pavilion's Jacuzzi was great with the view, but I'm also looking forward to the hot springs here.

"So, I'm going to enjoy this town for a while. If there is anything else, we will contact you. Then....."

That said, the Goddess returned to his room.