Chapter 202 Why Don'T We Do It This Way?
Sitting across from me is Head of Security Count Nelgateik-san. A little further away are Failroud-san and Jillietta-san.
"Last night, while discussing the arrangements for today when we would pick you up, I accidentally mentioned, 'The black running dragon must be beautiful.'"
"At that moment, the Head of Security showed up. Senpai said this, but I didn't let my mouth slip, did I?"
I see. So, he found out about Centrena. Well, at least it seems like my magic wasn't exposed.
"I apologize. When I asked the two of them for the reason, I noticed your proximity to the Ensgard Kingdom. At the same time, we received reports about your capture of the 'Abductor Bergalide.' That's why I thought..."
The Head of Security has a point. If there was that much evidence left, it's only natural to be considered suspicious.
"Ah, I see."
"Yes. Just with this, I should welcome Tatsuma-sama as an honored guest."
"I heard some of the circumstances yesterday and earlier on the dragon carriage. So, is that guy, the 'Abductor Bergalide,' really that famous?"
"Famous or not, we've suffered humiliation at their hands for a long time. So, capturing him was quite unexpected. By the way..."
"Yes?"
"How did you capture that Bergalide?"
"Well, it seems like I was drugged and kidnapped by him too."
"What! Such a thing?"
"I woke up above Phileto Village, struggled with him, and fell during the scuffle. So, it was more like a coincidence."
"...You were lucky to be safe."
"Yeah, maybe it was just luck."
Okay, okay. Jillietta-san, look over here. Failroud-san, don't smirk either.
"I have a question too."
"Yes, what is it?"
"If Bergalide really kidnapped someone, won't it lead to conflicts between countries?"
"Well, without evidence, that one statement is being pushed through. And unfortunately, we can't confirm it by going there..."
Looking at Failroud-san and the others, it seems like they don't know much about magic. Well, at least they are keeping their promises regarding Centrena.
"Oh, I see. Is it true that running dragons can't jump that high?"
"That is correct."
"I think our Centrena can easily do it though."
"What?"
"Well, leaving that aside, Head of Security-san."
"Yes."
"Why don't you clear your received humiliation now?"
"What?"
Wow, Jillietta-san's eyes seem to be sparkling as she said that. Although Failroud-san looks stunned by her.
"Failroud-san, can you guide us to his place?"
"Sure."
What a nice answer. Jillietta-san tries to pull the confused Head of Security's arm to make him stand up.
"I will guide you."
"Thank you."
I follow Failroud-san down the stairs. Ah, so this is the underground dungeon. Behind me is Jillietta-san saying, "This should be interesting," and the Head of Security, still looking confused, asking, "What's going on?"
There is light in the hallway. There are doors on both sides to small rooms. As we open the door at the far end on the right, I see iron bars two meters away.
Inside the cell, there seems to be a toilet at the back. There are no beds, but this underground room itself feels warm, like it's heated somehow. So that's how it's structured.
"Why have you come here? Don't tell me anything."
Bergalide glares at us angrily. He's not wearing the same clothes as when I first saw him, but rather plain ones.
"Since yesterday, it's been like this. Where did that noble attitude from before go?"
Jillietta-san sighed in exasperation.
"Failroud-san."
"Yes, go ahead."
With a clink, the lock opened, freeing the entrance of the iron bars. I squeezed through and entered the cell.
"D-Don't come over here!"
Bergalide stood up from where he was and backed against the wall.
"W-What are you planning?"
I lightly touched Bergalide and murmured a spell.
"'Rev Middle Recover.'"
"--Gghh"
Bergalide collapses as if his strings were cut, slumping against the wall, seemingly unconscious.
"Failroud-san, Show us an example."
"Is it okay?"
"Yeah. You know what to do, right? Just do it decisively."
"Okay..."
"Failroud-kun, what on earth?"
Failroud-san pulled his sword out from his waist and cut Bergalide's left arm off at the shoulder. Bergalide collapsed onto the fallen arm due to the extreme pain.
Bergalide briefly regained consciousness, but was knocked out again by me using 'Rev Middle Recover.'
"W-w-what are you guys doing?"
"No, this is not good. Shouldn't you aim here?"
I tap his neck lightly.
"No, um, well... Oh, I see."
"Yeah, that's what I mean. 'Regenerate (regeneration spell).'"
As if rewinding, the shoulder that should have been cut off reattaches itself. The spilled blood follows suit. The only evidence of the cut remains in the clothes trying to fall from the shoulder to the elbow.
"...Could it be?"
"Yes. I have 'that kind of protection.' What about you, Jillietta-san?"
"As I informed you yesterday."
"Ahahaha. I'll admit it too."
"I wonder what she was trying to do?"
"Well, head of security, feel free to do as you please. As I told you earlier, even if you kill him, he can be brought back."
"Unbelievable... no, for now, I'm satisfied. Let's go back upstairs."
We passed through the first floor and were escorted to his private room on the second floor. I sat on the rough, slightly stiff, cotton-filled sofa. Jillietta-san brought tea a little late.
"I see, I understand now. The reason he doesn't resist like giving up on everything is because of this, right?"
"That's right."
"However, he still doesn't seem to want to talk about anything."
Failroud-san also followed the head of the security and said. Oh, he's tight-lipped. He might be similar to that guy from Daioraden whose name Howrisomething.
"Is that man also a noble?"
"It's probably the case. ...By the way, Tatsuma-sama"
"Sure, what is it?"
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