Chapter 54 The Kunoichi Chiyome (Part Two)
As dawn broke and we confirmed that there were no monster (mamono) shadows around, we left the stone cave. Along the way, a few monsters appeared, but they were not yet at the level of being considered enemies. I, leading the way, dealt with them as warm-up exercises.
We arrived at the black swamp by midday. As promised, Michael, Geese, and others were there to greet us. It wasn't just the two of them. Tsubasa, Morimura, Alice, and Kondo Shuichi were also there.
"Akito! Are you okay?"
Tsubasa rushed over and said that.
"Yeah, I'm perfectly fine."
Alice also hurried over a little late.
"Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere? If you're hurt, I'll heal you."
"Thank you, but you really don't need to worry. And if there are any injuries, please look after the walking shrine maidens. Some of them seem to be quite badly injured."
I pointed behind and there was a group of walking shrine maidens. At that moment... Shizuru was looking at me with resentful eyes. Michael and Geese also came later.
"You're safe, Akito," said Michael.
"I believed in you. After all, you're the hero of the town," said Geese.
"No, it's not that big of a deal. More importantly, is there a carriage? Some of the shrine maidens are injured."
Then, Michael gestured with his thumb pointing backwards.
"We have a carriage waiting a little away from the swamp. Can you manage to get there?"
I nodded in response to Michael's question.
"All right, then leave the rear to me. Akito and the shrine maiden can rest in the carriage."
Geese said as he led the horse towards the walking shrine maidens.
The carriage was to be ridden by four severely injured shrine maidens and Alice, who volunteered as a healer. It was more of a cart than a carriage, with no cover. Because of that, I decided to ride the horse back. However, due to the continuous battles since yesterday, I was quite exhausted. No matter how much combat skills I acquired, my body was nothing more than that of an ordinary high school student. I was swaying on the horse like rowing a boat in a daze.
"Hey Akito, you look pretty tired. Are you okay?"
I turned to look and, somehow, Michael had caught up with me on his horse.
"Haha, were you dozing off? Looks like the fatigue is catching up with you."
"Yesterday evening, we defended the town from a horde of monsters, and then we fought our way through the dark forest all night to help the walking shrine maiden. It's no wonder you're exhausted."
"Yeah, when we get back to the inn, I just want to take a nice long bath and get some rest."
"Sounds good. Oh, but I hate to ask when you're already tired, but can you hold off on relaxing until tomorrow?"
"Why's that?"
"The lord who governs the Sakurakand wants to meet with you, Akito."
"The lord?"
This is a new situation. The Baronet of Marqifasso is the one who governs several towns and villages, including Sakurakand. Normally, someone with the title of Baronet wouldn't be considered a lord, but he's recognized as one due to his immense wealth. Not only that, but I've heard he's skilled with a sword. I've only seen him from a distance, but he's a young noble in his thirties.
"Michael, do you know the lord of this place?"
At that, Michael spread his hands dramatically.
"Hey, hey, there's no way a mere adventurer would know the lord. I just have some access to the lord's mansion. They just sent a messenger to ask me about it because of that. The lord heard about Akito's reputation, and that's why they sent the messenger."
"Is that so?"
"You'll probably be called to the lord's mansion the day after tomorrow in the evening. So make sure to rest well and be sharp by then."
That was the end of the conversation with Michael.
(Baronet Marqifasso...)
Will being called by the lord turn out to be good luck or bad luck for me? If I can successfully win the lord's favor, it would be quite reassuring for me. On the other hand, if I make an enemy of him, it will be quite troublesome. I haven't heard any bad reputation about him, but I must be cautious enough.
After that, we safely arrived at the inn. I told Morimura, Tsubasa, Alice, and Kondo Shuichi about the general situation on the way back. However, I kept quiet about meeting Chiyome in a previous loop, her being a reincarnator, and the fact that she and her group are kunoichi. But it seems that all four of them have guessed that I met Chiyome in a past loop.
When we arrived at the street, Chiyome asked, "Where are Akito and the others staying?" So, I told her that we were staying at Gina's inn. Then she said, "Well, let's stay there too," and followed along with us.
There were 14 guests, and the landlady Martha celebrated us cheerfully, saying, "Did you bring guests? The inn is bustling today."
But I was so tired that I couldn't even give a satisfactory response. When I finally reached my room, I collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep within five seconds...
In my dream, someone gently touched my forehead.
(I wonder who it is...)
Thinking that, I opened my eyes... and there was Tsubasa's face.
Her hand lightly touched my forehead, as if it didn't feel heavy at all. When she realized that I had woken up, she suddenly blushed and pulled her hand back.
"Oh, um, sorry, did I wake you up?"
"Uh... why is Tsubasa here?"
"Akito was in the room and was very quiet... so I thought it was okay."
She replied, turning to her side, her face still red.
"What time is it?"
"Dinner is almost here...it's around 5 o'clock."
(Did I sleep for three hours?)
That's what I thought, and I told Tsubasa.
"I'm sorry, but could you call everyone here? There's something I'd like to talk to them about."
"Understood"
As Tsubasa said that and left, she looked back at me at the door.
"What up?"
When I asked her that, she said, "No, it's nothing," and hurriedly closed the door and left.
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