Chapter 156 What Do We Do, Mom?
We were caught off guard by a preemptive attack from the Wareels over there. According to Maya-chan's appraisal, the traps that ensnared the Tigerman (Kojinzoku) and Cat-people men, who seem to have been captured in the past, are apparently the same as the ones with Silver Vines.
If the Tigerman people fell into an abnormal state, it's understandable that they don't have memories of being captured. As evidence, the dog-like people from the Wareels side seemed to easily board the ship.
The fishermen and adventurers from Ensgard are also in a sleep state due to Rosalier-san's sleep magic, just like the dog-like people. It's just that I haven't released it. The abnormal states have already been cured, but we're having them sleep due to the convenience of the three of us.
Rosalier-san and I are in a state of waiting for communication from Maya-chan, who flew off on Alesion. It's incredibly quiet. It's just like a winter night.
'Ping'
Oh, it's Maya-chan.
'On the mansion now.'
"'Here's the preparation,' - Sent"
'Ring-ring, ring-ring, ring-ring.'
Call connection, yes, click.
'Tatsuma-kun, can you hear me?'
"Ah, yes, mother."
No way. It wasn't Maya-chan who appeared on the video call, but mother. Isn't that unfair? Maya-chan's looking over here from her shoulder and making the peace sign.
'I received a situation report from Maya-kun. With this magic tool called a 'smartphone,' we can also capture video evidence, right?'
"Yes."
'In that case, after taking the prisoner to Jamlabel-kun's place, could you fly to the site immediately? I'll also go to his place with Maya-kun.'
"Understood."
'Maya-kun, thank you. ...So, that's it for now, brother. See you later!'
Maya-chan, I see mother waving from behind.
"Oh, it's broken. ...What a bummer."
When I look at Rosalier-san, she's giving me a wry smile.
"It's just like Maya-san."
"Yeah, I guess so. Can't be helped. Should we get ready quickly?"
"Understood."
After waking up the fishermen and adventurers, I had to return with the captured ship. It was around 9 pm according to the mysterious 'Display Self-Status' system. The Wareels (over there) side must be feeling pretty confident. It feels like the real challenge is just beginning.
"It's getting interesting, huh?"
"Yeah. It feels like it's been a while since we had some stress relief."
Both Rosalier-san and I are the same in this regard. It's not very refined to enjoy a situation like this, but hey, who cares?
We arrived at the shallow water to the east of Ensgard (here). The work to salvage the ship and prisoners has begun. We headed to the guild's field office, which was used as a war room where Jam-san was.
"Thank you for your hard work, Tatsuma-kun."
"Ah, Mother. Thank you for your hard work."
"Oops"
"Maya-chan, thank you for contacting me."
"No, no."
Jam-san looked a little smaller than usual. Well, I guess it means he's nervous. His eldest sister, Gefiliona-san, hasn't come, but mother is there, so it can't be helped.
"So, there are reports that something like a drug was used."
Mother said in a slightly strong tone. Maybe it's because of Jam-san. Well, when it comes to Ensgard, he's one of the top guys.
"Mother, do you know about silver vine?"
"No, I've never heard of it...?"
"I see. It's not a luxury item...I don't know how to explain it."
I thought they treated catnip like alcohol, but it seems that's not the case. In their world, where they think silver vine is a good thing, cats are pets, and tigers are wild beasts.
Here, they're the same as us, so it can't be like that. It seems like if we make one mistake, it could become a category like dangerous medicine.
I looked at Maya-chan honestly. Maya-chan, who was cuddling with Alesion, looked over here.
"Yeah, Mother."
"What's up?"
"These plants have a stronger effect than 'liquor.' The substances extracted from the fruit of these plants have an impact that's hard to explain here."
We searched everywhere, and we knew that if Maya-chan appraised it, we would eventually find what we were looking for.
"I see. If it has an effect strong enough to cause memory loss, then it might be true."
"So, brother, what if we catch those dogs and make them throw it up?"
"Would that be the fastest way?"
"I see. Let's give it a try. But before that, Tatsuma-kun."
"Yes?"
"Can you quickly fly over to the other side and capture some evidence?"
"Sure, but won't I get caught in this dark situation?"
I take a photo and show it to her. Of course, in this darkness, the flash goes off.
"Oh, I see. Yeah, it's okay. Even if it turns into a fight, we've got some evidence here."
It's about the prisoner. Mother smirks, showing her teeth. Scary, scary, scary, scary...
"Alright, then. Rosalier-san and I will go to the scene, and Maya-chan will stay here as the contact person. Is that okay?"
"Yeah, it's okay."
It's not like we're going to start fighting right here. There are probably a lot of political factors at play.
"If things get serious, I'll fly to the scene with Maya-kun too."
Jam-san's tail is poofed out. He's scared, right? Yeah, I'm scared too.
"Hahaha. Mother's always like this."
Well, even if we completely wipe out the Wareels, I can make it seem like it never happened.
It's a crazy idea, though.
"Alright, I'm off. Maya-chan, I'm counting on you."
"Got it!"
Me and Rosalier-san hopped onto Centrena's back and took off. Rosalier-san cast a night vision buff on me, so I could see clearly.
"This is so handy, isn't it?"
"I couldn't have done this job without it."
Oh, I almost forgot. Wasn't Rosalier-san a former hardcore assassin? Does that mean, inside that sleeping magic thing, this buff allows her to see through it? That would make her invincible, right?
'Kuh?'
"Oh, it's about time��that's just terrible."
"Yeah, it really is..."
Oh my god, it's so bright, it looks like a lighting device. Looks like you can catch a lot of fish.
There are many species, from large great trout to small fish.
I don't know if it can really be called fishing, but it looks like over 100 people caught fish.
'Ping'
'Brother, camera camera!'
"Oh, that's right. Please wait a moment."
I can't really tell even if I use a flash. Let's take a few photos and send them to Maya.
'Ping'
'Mother is feeling nervous.'
"Seriously?!"
"I guess so."
Please bookmark this series and rate ☆☆☆☆☆ on here!
Donate me
Support Me with USDC
(ERC20)
Support Me with XLM
(Stellar Lumens)