Chapter 157 Good Job!
Yeah, this smartphone is like, super cutting-edge and all. The camera is top-notch, of course, but even without night vision, I can still see pretty well in such bright conditions, you know?
It was so bright that I couldn't believe it, so I looked at Rosalier-san like, "What's going on with this?" Then, her expression was stunned. Not like a total freak-out, but definitely amazed. I guess I felt the same way too.
So when Maya-chan said that mother was freaked out, I kind of understood what she meant. You know that feeling when you're out fishing, but it's more like you're sprinkling feed in a fish farm and then scooping them up with a net?
Well, both Rosalier-san and I were just dumbfounded until Maya-chan started saying, "Camera, camera!"
'Tatsuma-kun'
"Yes, mother."
'This time, it's probably impossible to prevent the poaching, huh?'
Even Mother's voice doesn't seem forceful or angry anymore.
"I think so too."
'So come back once. There are people who need to ask you some things...'
Oh, the tone changed. Seriously...
"Y-yeah."
'Tatsuma-kun and Rosalier-kun, good job. It's late at night, be careful on your way back. Got it?'
"Yeah, thanks. Mother."
"Yes. Thank you for your concern."
But still, what Mother said earlier, that's definitely torture, I mean interrogation, right?
When I glanced at Rosalier-san, she shrugged and had a look of 'that's how it goes.' It's like I can't help but understand, thinking back to Daioraden (that time).
Back then, the main thing was rescuing Maya-chan, and questioning the former royal family (those guys) was just a side thing. It's a bit of a hassle to take prisoners like this time, I guess.
'Okay, I'm waiting for you.'
Maya-chan appeared on the screen, replacing Privia-san.
"Okay, okay!"
"I'll be back soon."
'Take care, Rosalier-san.'
Maya-chan is still the same as always, treating me and Rosalier-san differently. I guess she really respects us.
"Well then, let's go back. Centrena."
'Kuu.'
If we're going to board the Wareels over there, the Great Trout that isn't treated as food will go bad even in winter. Well, the Wareels side probably won't catch the young fish and they don't intend to wipe them all out either.
What has been done until now and will continue to be done is 'overfishing,' not 'extermination'...
The lake is quite vast, but with Centrena, we can quickly return to the Ensgard base on the other side. On this side too, the lights are already on and it's a bit dazzling to my eyes.
"Goshujin-sama, umm..."
"Yeah?"
"I would like to request the cancellation of the night vision magic."
"Oh, I see. So this is still classified as a support magic, huh?"
"A support magic called 'buff', right? Maya-san mentioned it too..."
"Well, you see, 'buff' is what we call the effects of a type of magic that is intended for assistance and support, and it naturally wears off after a certain period of time. That's what I and Maya-chan mean by 'buff'."
"I see. There is certainly no mistake. The effect will continue for a while longer, so it might be too bright under the light, so please be aware of that."
"Yeah, I understand. Thank you for your consideration."
"You're welcome."
'Kuu'
"Thank you very much, Centrena-san."
'Kuu'
I'm sure Centrena is praising too.
Um, if both buffs and debuffs are related to canceling magic, then maybe this is the right way to go?
"'Dispel'"
First, from Rosalier-san. Next, me.
"I also used 'Dispel', and ah, it really stopped being dazzling."
"Thank you very much."
"Is Centrena okay?"
'Kuu'
"I see. Alright, then please."
'Kuu'
Centrena slowly descends. Oh, a white look-alike is coming into view. Maya-chan is next to Alesion, waving her hands to greet us.
Landing. Centrena lies down, and I get off first, turning around to extend my hand to Rosalier-san—huh? She's already gone.
"What are you doing, brother?"
"Well, I was thinking of helping Rosalier-san get off."
"Centrena-tan isn't a carriage, you know. Besides, look, she already went inside the building and said so."
"Oh dear."
"She said to Maya, 'I'll prepare some tea.'"
"Ah, it's probably about the meeting."
"That's what I think. Brother, let's go too."
"Sure thing. Centrena, Alesion. See you later."
'Kuu'
'Guu'
At the entrance of the narrow passage, Maya-chan stops and urges me to go in.
"Come on, brother. Please, go ahead."
"Huh? Tha-- Whoa!"
It's been a while since I've experienced mother's 'Tiger Hug'. I feel like I'm gonna die, but maybe I'll come back to life. I'm desperately tapping, hoping mother will notice soon.
"Well done. With this, we can make a breakthrough... Oh?"
"Maya was in danger just now, wasn't she? It almost came to the point where I had to revive like big brother..."
"Privia-sama, Tatsuma-sama seems to be on the verge of fainting."
"Oh, um, sorry about that."
Finally, she loosens her grip on me. But she still doesn't let go, holding me tightly to her chest. My feet are floating...
Mother has a body that's about two sizes bigger than mine, but she's warm and smells good. Even though she's muscular, it's a really comforting feeling. Mother is the only one that makes me feel at ease.
As I looked up at my mother, she smiled widely, revealing her fangs, with a hint of tension in the air.
"Anyway, Tatsuma-kun, Maya-kun, Rosalier-kun, you all did a great job."
She sat me down in the chair as if she was holding a small child, and Maya-chan giggled softly.
Maya-chan sat next to me, and Jam-san sat diagonally across from us. My mother was right in front of me.
Jam-san had a relieved expression on his face. Did he feel like he had finished a task?
"Tatsuma-sama, th-thank you for your hard work. Now I won't have to listen to all the things my big sister, Gefiliona-san, has to say. Thank you very much."
Jam-san leaned forward and grasped both of my hands firmly. He must have been under pressure from his sister, Gefiliona-san.
Rosalier-san gently places the tea in front of me. It smells so good.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
"Itadakimasu!"
"Yes."
Rosalier-san bows and quietly stands behind me.
"Now then, is everything ready?"
"Yes, it is."
"Yes."
"Yes."
Maya-chan and I are used to this, but Jam-san seems nervous and shrinks his big body. When we line up like this, Jam-san is bigger, both vertically and horizontally.
"Jamlabel-kun."
"Y-yes."
"The prisoners are in the guild's underground dungeon. Investigate the captured ships starting tomorrow morning."
"Yes, understood."
Wow, Jam-san stands up and salutes right there. I wonder if the guild teaches him military-style manners? Or maybe it's not the guild, but just how Jam-san was raised?
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