Chapter 155 Still Going Strong And, Pulling Them In Even More.
I'm riding on Centrena's back, so I can't hear the lake. Besides, I'm the only one who can't see anything.
"Aren't they using any lights over there too?"
"I agree"
I can see lights on the Ensgard (here) side and the Wareels (there) side, but no matter how hard I squint, I can't see anything directly below. However, the Beastmen who are supposed to be on the ship have a sense of smell, so lights may not be necessary.
As proof of this, Jam-san said that Ensgard (here) on the leeward side is lagging behind in terms of odor as well. But maybe our side hasn't noticed the smell of Wareels yet.
"'If you smell it, you lose' is an impossible game."
"Good. I'll give you a cushion (ogiri), brother."
"Ogiri, huh?"
"Ahaha"
"Aside. Doesn't this ship seem to notice?"
"That's right. Do you feel like they're taking evasive action?"
"Seriously? Is it really that bad going downwind?"
Because we're so high up in the sky, our voices probably haven't even reached them. Of course, there's also the smell. I asked Jam to confirm that. It seems that the smell doesn't reach him at a certain height.
"100 more to go."
"No way!"
"80 more to go."
"Hurry, ...wait, what's that?"
"Yeah. Even you noticed, brother?"
"Of course I did. At this distance, you can smell it even downwind, right?"
"That's right. Something's definitely not right."
"Yes, Goshujin-sama. Indeed, there's been no movement from the Ensgard side――"
"Oh, Rosalier-san."
"Yes, what is it? Maya-san."
"Brother too."
"What's up?"
"Look over there. A ship collided. Oh, people are boarding."
"No way."
"Yes. No mistake. What shall we do, Goshujin-sama?"
"Let's see, for now――"
"Just a moment, what's that? The tigers' status, it's abnormal?"
"Huh?"
"Um, what's going on?"
Maya-chan is peering into the adventurers' appraisal.
"...Strong alcohol, silver vine? Oh, wait, what was it again? I remember reading about it somewhere."
"Isn't that just silver vine, as it is?"
"Oh, right... Hey, wait a minute, tigers are weak to silver vine, aren't they?"
"Yeah, I've seen a video of a tiger turning into a cat-like state... but that's not the point. Rosalier-san, can you put all of them to sleep with your magic?"
"Yes, understood."
The sleep magic Rosalier-san cast should take effect silently.
"Wow, impressive, brother. It's like the whole ship is wrapped in pitch-black ball of seaweed."
"I can't see it though."
'Kuu'
'Guu'
"Please, both of you, there's no need for consolation..."
"Goshujin-sama―― I mean, Tatsuma-sama."
"It's fine. It's just the two of us here."
"Thank you. I believe everything is okay now."
"Right. Centrena, can I ask you for a favor?"
'Kuu'
"Alesion-tan, I'm also asking for your help."
'Guu'
We landed from above and boarded the ship. Even though the lights were off, I can see clearly thanks to my dark magic buff for night vision. It's amazing!
"Um, 'Detoxy (detoxification).' Will this work?"
"Yeah. The abnormal status is gone."
"Okay, please heal them."
"Experience points, yay!"
Even here, Maya-chan takes care of the simple treatments. After all, she's the one who needs the experience points.
"Goshujin-sama. What should we do with these guys?"
Although the language is polite, referring to them as "these guys" is clearly treating them as enemies. It seems like Maya-chan understands the meaning of "don't kill them" that I told her, so she checks with me before taking any action.
Well, if they start causing trouble, it's okay to get rid of them. We can handle anything later. Lucky you, being asleep. You're so fortunate, guys.
"Alright, can you just tie them up and make them lie face down for now? And of course, a blindfold is essential."
"Got it, Goshujin-sama."
She quickly turning them over and loosely blindfolding them, and then tying their hands behind their back. Wow, I feel like they're being treated like luggage. She's really efficient at this.
Once the preparations were done to a certain extent, both Maya-chan and Rosalier-san seemed unsure about what to do next. Honestly, I didn't expect things to turn out like this either. And they're both just staring at me...
"Well then, let's see..."
"Yeah."
"Sure."
"I'm going to have Rosalier-san stay here to adapt to any changes in the situation."
"If Rosalier-san is staying, then that means Maya should go to the big mommy's place, right?"
Maya-chan refers to Privia as the 'big mommy.' She calls Mom (Danna) the 'little mommy.' She doesn't say it in front of them, though. She properly calls them 'mother (Privia),' 'Mom (Danna).'
"Sure thing. Since I have a smartphone, I want to get direct instructions."
"Got it. I'll be back."
"Even though it's getting dark, it's okay if you leave it to Alesion."
"Don't worry, it's all good. I trust Maya and Alesion-tan."
'Guu'
"Please be careful, okay?"
"Yes. Thank you for your concern."
"Is there any difference between me and Rosalier-san?"
"Well, because you're my brother."
"Yeah, yeah. Got it. I'm counting on you, Maya-chan. Alesion."
"Okay."
'Guu'
With a faint sound, Alesion takes off. Thanks to Rosalier-san's night vision buff, I can still see Maya-chan and Alesion clearly.
"Is it okay if I don't wake everyone up?"
"I think it's fine to stay like this until we receive instructions from Mother. We've cured the abnormal status too."
Both the fisherman and the adventurer are just sleeping, caught up in Rosalier's sleeping spell. I don't think there's anything to panic about unless new enemies come from Wareels.
"Centrena, anything coming?"
'Kuu?'
It seems okay for now.
"Okay, just keep watching."
'Kuu'
Well, I think this might be enough for now.
"By the way, Goshujin-sama."
"What is it?"
"These men's clothes."
"Yeah, they look pretty solid."
They don't feel like a thief or a bandit. Of course, they're not a fisherman either. If anything, they're dressed like an official. Underneath the cloak is a jacket with a collar...
Ensgard's fishermen and adventurers alike wear inconspicuous dark work clothes. However, the people on this side of Wareels prefer white or khaki. It's a color that can't be used secretly. I think Rosalier can't help but wonder too.
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