The Branded Female Fencer
City of Pleasure, Part 23 - In the midst of the mess ① ~
"The warrior is about a slave consumed assuming he dies. Sometimes they are driven out by war, and sometimes they fight as gladiators without proper war. But gladiators have rules, but warriors have nothing to guarantee their rights. But for that matter, the reward is so high that some people want to be warriors. Whatever it is, it's all about survivors. Sometimes if you survive a war, you can build your fortune overnight."
"You became a warrior because you wanted to?
"The village was poor. The extra child was interrupted. I said I didn't want to die, and was sold as a slave and picked up by Lapenti. It's not unusual in Arnelia, it's a common story."
"You're a hero, Tan. I think I like the kids."
"It's not good stuff. If you poke him, he's just a killer. And I'm still killing you. - Come on, we're going downtown."
As soon as Marduk said it, it was open in front of him. There are plenty of people and lively streets there. The street smelled delicious and was cooked on the spot while meat and fresh fish were sold. And the jewellery and the golden and silver works that colour the city are lined with dazzling amounts. Not only that, but there are innumerable outdoor stores lined with weapons armor stores that mercenaries are likely to like, as well as green fruits, groceries and suspicious fortunes. The size and size of the street may not extend to Meesia, but the number of people was more than that.
"That's amazing! I can't believe this changes the atmosphere all at once."
"It's just light and darkness."
"There is a clear division of habitat in Tarram. It's not uncommon for the rich and the poor to split apart just one side of the street. If you're not careful, you're not as good as Meessia. There are many kiosks connected to slave traders and decorative shops that let you grab fakes. You shouldn't see much of the outdoor kind in particular. Most people are suspicious of the many stores that disappear in a day. Occasionally there's a dig, but I can't help it."
"Would you have taken Jessia?"
"You'll come to buy it even if you leave it alone. But I heard it was a land of delicacies, but you smell delicious. Why don't you buy and eat around there for a second?
"You should stop. I've secured more accommodation than that, so you have to go there first. Food would be safer there. Then watch your wallet. Tarram's sleigh is first class. Because if you're cautious, even knights can steal it."
"Oh, you certainly stood quite an arm. I've already given it back three times."
Lisa has three wipes in her palm at some point. Seeing that, Ultina spilled a lot of laughter.
"Was it a useless concern for first-level sensors"
"I'm from the Glades, too. I miss these filthy vibes."
"... Lisa, be careful. Those guys just did. Fate is nearby."
"No, no, Luna. Do thieves have a fate or a crush..."
Before Lisa's words could be finished, she had the illusion that everyone who was on the spot would be surrounded by countless hands. Instead of erasing the signs, a method that doesn't narrow them down by daring them to feel countless signs. By the time Lisa tried to find out where it came from, the three wipes in her hand had already disappeared.
"Nah."
But even more, signs of indelibility demanded retribution, and when the killing was about to come to pass in his hands, there was a man in Alphilis' eyes.
"What...?
Alphilis' gaze was nailed by the man. The man did have a neat face, but there was also an atmosphere more noble than that, and also an atmosphere characteristic of the strong. He also noticed Alphilis' gaze, and when his gaze staggered with each other, he took the form of staring at each other in the midst of the mess.
But when the man took his gaze off, he disappeared into the mess. At the same time, the signs of countless hands had disappeared.
"... what's that now?
"I guess the 'handless bandit' bandrass. A man who names himself a thief and leads a band of bandits. Just because the signs are the only way to tell, the face is unknown. In a verse, you're an old man, or a child. Rumors also tell me this taram is the base, but it's a man with countless rumors anyway. I don't know who that is, but... all this rumor seems to have been true."
"No, I didn't. The guy from earlier..."
Marduk answered, but that did not exactly answer the Alphilis query. And apart from that, Lisa was feeling humiliated. Because even though there was no wind that interfered with the sensor in particular, it was lightly nostalgic. If they were willing, they might already be dead. But you saw Lisa's heart, and Renatica slapped her on the shoulder.
"It's okay, Lisa. If they're willing to kill, I'm responding."
"Well, I hope so."
"It was quite a user. That's for sure, though."
No matter how cluttered it was, Renatica also remembered her remorse for not noticing his opponent's proximity. And in his dismayed but calming face, Larna noticed the flashing look of Alphilis.
"Alfi, what's wrong?
"The guy from earlier - that's so cool, isn't it?
"What?"
Alphilis stared in the direction of an earlier man's departure as he made Larna blush.
Continued