Brothers lead the way, and we follow. There were already few people in that place, but I think it's getting even fewer. Well, maybe they're running away from us.
The streets around here are narrow, and there are many paths full of stones. It's more like a maze, like a back alley. But the brothers are moving forward without hesitation. This is what Ronnie was going to do when he showed me the mine. If I were you, I'd get lost in an instant.
Ah, the way home is fine. It's easy because it's just for those with a lot of signs.
It ended up in a slightly dimly lit residential area lined with stone houses. It's quite narrow, with cloth used to change doors and little space between the houses next door.
But it looks like it's been cleaned clean. I was a little relieved that it was dirty everywhere and that people were sleeping outside. It stinks more than the street.
I think this neighborhood is called a ghetto. That's why I was prepared not to get upset in any condition. It seemed much more peaceful and good than I expected.
No, maybe there's a worse area.
"This is it. It's narrow and dirty. Come on in."
Oniisan enters the house at the back of the road. The cloth hung on the entrance is worse than the rest of the house, and I can see that they live in poverty.
Ronnie lowers the three men he captures in front of the entrance and places the barrier props. It was set up so that only Ronnie could come and go.
That way, they won't be able to escape when they wake up, and they won't steal any magic items.
"Of course, it's a little expensive magic tool..." Since the developer is Ortus, it is expensive, but it is usual.
The younger brother was strangely looking at the sight and stretching out his hand. Then he touched the invisible wall and pulled his hand back in amazement. My cheeks are a little loose from the initial reaction.
"Ah, welcome back!" Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
A bright voice was heard from inside the house. I was surprised and looked forward to seeing a girl about seven or eight years old. It was small, with thin lines, and it looked a little pale. There is also a possibility that you are older than you look.
Sometimes this place is dim, but somehow I felt a sign of illness. Is this the two younger sisters?
"Hee, you're an angel..."
When she saw me, she sat down. What, are you okay?!
Maki!
"Hey, are you okay!?"
The brothers immediately rush to her side. That's all I need to know as soon as I get to know my brothers and sisters.
The girl who was called Maxi was just surprised, and Nikoniko laughed. She looks sick, but she's a cute girl with a bright voice and expression.
"Um, I'm sorry to surprise you. Are you sure you're okay?"
Looking at her like that made me want to talk to her. When I called out, my green eyes turned towards me and I was thrilled for some reason.
"Thank you. It's okay." Welcome, angel. "
The smiling expression and soft voice strangely shook my heart. "Somehow, you're a strange girl..."
Inside the house, the place to sleep and the place to eat rice were simply made of cloth. Three small tables and chairs. All of them show signs of repairs.
"Phoebe, go over there with Maki. I don't even have a chair.
"All right."
Oniisan instructed his brother to take the girl and disappear to the other side of the cloth. Nevertheless, you will hear them talking in the same room.
"Ah, I'm sorry, but there's no such thing as tea for entertainment." As you can see, we're poor. "
Ronnie and I sit in a chair when they tell us to sit down. Oniisan sat in the chair opposite.
“My name is Rudy. I was with my brother, Phoebe, and he was greeted by my sister, Maki, who tends to be sick.... the blood is not connected."
I see.
You mean we live together as brothers? Do you have any parents? When she thought about it, Rudy rolled her eyes and looked at us in amazement. What?
"Oh, aren't you surprised?" I mean, we're living together? And yet, they were brothers. Everyone is wondering when they hear this. "
Oh, is that so? I didn't even wonder because I was stained with the common sense of the demon continent. Ronnie nodded lightly as she was convinced.
"Well, people who belong to the demons have a low birth rate." "A blood brother is about twins..." That's why it's natural for you to be close to your brothers without blood ties, like in a family. "
"Oh, is that so..."
Briefly, he seemed to be convinced even though he was puzzled by cultural differences. There are many parts that are very different on both continents.
So, what are the circumstances?
When Ronnie cut out the story, Rudy turned to look behind the room.
Oh, maybe my brother or sister won't listen to me? I gently used my magic to block the sound. I'm not very good at this kind of magic, but I'm sure it's okay because I don't know magic.
“I've done some magic to make sure it doesn't leak, so feel free to talk to me.”
"Can't you do that... oh no, the Demon Clan?"
I wonder what's really going on with the perception around here. No, it's not that bad. Maybe.
”If you guys are just laughing at each other... I was wondering what I was doing”
Did you feel relieved that your voice didn't leak out? Rudy leaned against the chair with his shoulders relaxed. Then, as she muttered to herself, she began to talk about the situation.
According to the story, the three brothers had no parents since they got to the heart of things, and they began to live together while the children were helping each other. From that time on, he started to say that he was a brother.
"It's just the children, so stay poor." I used to work seriously, but I'm not smart, and I don't have any stunts, so I'll make enough food for one person for the day, so I'll do my best. But Phoebe and Maki were still small, so I thought I'd have to eat them... and sneak up on them. It's just stealing, isn't it? I don't think I've ever hurt anyone before! "
Oh, I've got a tough problem! This isn't just about the brothers anymore, is it? It's a matter of the country and the whole city.
It also raises the question of whether the people at the top are aware of this state of affairs. If you know it and leave it alone, it's bad for you, and if you don't know it, it's a problem for you to stand on top of it.
If you're thinking of doing something about it, it's fine... it's going to take a while for them to be saved. That's what the world is like.
"In the meantime, Phoebe started to do bad things together." I stopped it at first, but I didn't ask. So, the two of them discussed it. Let's not let Maki do that alone. "
Rudy's gaze, saying that she only wants to work with you one day, get married, and be happy, was serious... somehow stuffed in her chest. It is very telling that the thoughts are real.
"I think Maki has a talent for being different from other people."
Talent?
"Yeah. No one will understand." But we think it's going to be Maki's weapon someday. "
That's why Rudy said she didn't want her sister to know what she was doing.
"I think I'm sorry that I attacked you this time. The three of them took my sister hostage. If I don't listen to you, I don't know what to do with my sister. You're gonna use your dirty hands, aren't you? But it's not like you can say anything to me after all the bad things I've done."
Wow, that's terrible. Even though I can't help but admire Rudy for dyeing his hands on bad things, I can't take a girl without strength hostage.
"You can stick it out at the gendarmerie." But can't you just leave me alone...? "
I want you to miss my brother because there will be no one to see Maki-chan. That's what you're saying because you're responsible for everything.
My heart is grunting. I want to help you. But I don't know how far we can go.
Not knowing what to say, I turned to Ronnie for help.
"By the way, what were you going to do when you attacked us?"
"We were just asked to help." But, of course, I didn't want to steal your belongings... I thought I'd sell them. "
Selling, after all, is trafficking, right? Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
I've heard that this continent is beginning to crack down quite a bit on those kinds of organizations, but there's still a lot of them. That's right, it's the organization behind it.
I thought maybe I'd face it in one corner of my head, but it's normal to encounter it so soon!?
How can you be angry? After all, what we can do is report.
Besides, they were really willing to help us catch them. It's a lie detector, Shaw.
"Meg, are you all right? I'll be the only one to stick it out at the Gendarmerie?" Don't push it. "
"It's okay! I want to help you, too."
Ronnie's so sweet. I'm not the only one involved in that incident. It stinks!
We are not like us back then. I can stand up for myself.
If we rendezvous with the Lichts, we'll report it to my father. That's our job, and we'll take care of the rest. "I'm sorry for increasing my work, Father...!"
"Rudy, can you tell me about your sister's talent?"
Having spoken with us, Ronnie changed the subject. It was Rudy who was upset.
"Huh? Wait a minute. Is it okay if I'm the only one who gets caught? My younger brothers will miss us, won't they?"
Looking confused, Ronnie and I looked at each other and tilted our necks at the same time.
Meg, did he do something to us?
"Hmm, I don't remember."
"Giggle, I'm not good at lying. I really haven't done anything."
"Ugh, it's sloppy! I, erm... Yes, I was surprised and used a bit of magic. Yes, that's all!"
In fact, we're intact. Because we fought back just before something happened, we were the ones who pulled out our hands. Unlike those three men, who tried to kill me, this brother was just trying to catch me.
Eh, eh?
Even though I just called out, I'm sorry I had to restrain you.
I said another word to Rudy, who was still confused. I mean, we're not doing anything to Rudy's brother.
"W-what the hell... really, why are you doing this to us..."
I turned away softly from Rudy, who leaned down and snorted. I want to help them, but I can only do so much.
But Ronnie was about to step a little further. After Rudy calmed down and raised her face, she started asking about Maki-chan again. Huh? Do you have an idea?