Chapter 273 I Was About To Attempt To Capture The Magic Beast (Majuu)
"Hey, brother."
"Hmm?"
"If we cut the tree from the base and attack first, that's not allowed, right?"
There's no sign of the Magic Beast coming from the side of the trees lined up in front of us. Maybe Maya-chan got lazy because of that. It's so like her—or rather, that's just how she is.
"Of course that's not allowed!"
'Kuu'
'Guuu'
"Not only me, but Centrena-tan and Wilshion-tan also gave me the same tsukkomi..."
Maya-chan directly translates their voices, right? They're probably saying something like, "That's not okay." Wilshion aside, Centrena definitely had that kind of tone.
"Anyway, I'll go scout a bit. With Centrena here, I should be fine no matter what happens."
'Kuu'
"No, Centrena-tan also said, 'Yeah.' But isn't that normally a task for Ber-san or Dorchune-san?"
"Well, uh, I'm fine with one-on-one, but I'm not good at fighting against multiple opponents."
"That's right, brother. As Berberiguru said, even if you go on a reconnaissance, all you can do is count the numbers without being able to do anything."
"Well, that's how it is, Maya-chan. We'll go."
'Kuu'
It was the very moment when Centrena took a few steps forward.
"Maya-sama."
"What is it?"
"Well, the Magic Beast horde..."
Berberi-san's report.
"Yeah, they've moved a little deeper into the forest..."
Neta-san adds.
"Huh? Could it be, Wilshion-tan? Could you step a few steps ahead of Centrena-tan?"
'Guu'
Wilshion walks briskly, stepping a few steps ahead of Centrena.
'Kuu'
'Guu'
"Ah, Ber-san and the others were right. It seems the Magic Beast horde is afraid of Centrena-tan and Wilshion-tan."
"Is that really possible?"
"Yes. Even my sense of smell detects it."
"I see, I feel the same way."
Berberi-san and Neta-san are saying the same thing. Centrena also felt the same way. That means it's that.
"Brother, is it correct that Centrena-tan and Wilshion-tan are pushing back the Magic Beast stampede?"
"Wait a moment, Centrena."
'Kuu?'
Anticipating my move, Centrena lay down at that spot. I walked about ten meters toward the mountain.
"How is it? Neta-san?"
"Yes. There is no movement in the scent."
"Centrena, could you come over here?"
'Kuu'
Centrena came to me and once again lay down. I hopped onto Centrena.
"How is it?"
"Yes. The scent has moved."
"As expected. I think this is correct, Maya-chan."
"My, my. That means, brother..."
"Hmm?"
"The Magic Beasts can sense that there are opponents they cannot defeat, so they must have a higher crisis management ability than the Celestial Race, don't you think?"
"I see. That's a valid point."
The Magic Beasts, sensing the terror of Centrena and the others just by their approach, stepped back in fear. That was the reason.
"Maya-chan."
"I already understand, brother, even without you saying more. Wilshion-tan."
'Guu'
"Centrena too."
'Kuu'
We had Centrena and the others come up to the place where the trees of the mountain began to grow. We stopped there and observed the situation.
"How does it look? Ber-san."
"Yes. As we moved, the scent of the Magic Beasts has retreated."
"My, my, the Magic Beasts are quite a disappointment."
"Because they are wild Magic Beasts, they must be afraid of Centrena and the others. It can't be helped."
'Kuu?'
"Centrena-tan says, 'It's fine to just leave them alone.'"
"Ah, it sounded like that to me too."
"Maya-sama."
"What's wrong, Ber-san?"
Berberi-san made a slightly exasperated expression and reported to Maya-chan. Neta-san was also smiling wryly.
"It seems the Magic Beast has started retreating further."
Berberi-san answered while kneeling and looking up. It really feels like a vassal.
"Eh? Then I won't be able to show my brother my cool side..."
Wow, Maya-chan's rare angry look. Did she really think about something like that?
"From now on, we should observe the situation, but I believe the worry of a stampede is no longer necessary."
Neta-san was somehow patting Maya-chan's head.
"You think so too, Dorchune-san?"
Maya-chan still calls people in her own free-spirited way. It's not "Doru-nee" but "Doru-nee-san." Berberi-san goes by Ber-san, after all. Well, I also call Berberi-san and Neta-san like that, so it's fine.
"Yes, that's right."
"Well, let's just call it that, okay? Maya-chan."
"Yeah, I know. Brother."
For now, since nothing seemed to be happening, I said thanks to the adventurers and had them receive their minimal participation rewards. Everyone had a somewhat apologetic look on their faces, but it's work, after all.
We resumed treatment in the guild hall. I had told Centrena and Wilshion to nap outside the town until evening. I also told them they could move freely if anything happened, so it should be fine.
In the evening, I met up with Centrena and the others at the mansion and had them eat dinner first. After that, we also ate our bento. It's not exactly a catered bento, but a daily special bento, so it never gets boring.
I was relaxing while Maya-chan made me some tea.
'Ping'
A familiar sound came from Maya-chan's direction. She pulled out her smartphone from somewhere.
"Ah, it's Mahiru-chan. Pressing the call button."
'Ring-ring, ring-ring, ring-ring'
It's a familiar ringing tone. It's the same as mine. Well, it's from a manufacturer I own, but an even more high-end model than mine.
"Mahiru-chan, hello hello."
'Maya-chan, good evening. I've arrived at Ensgard.'
"Hoho. Airion-tan, is he doing well?"
'Yeah yeah. Asaya-kun is brushing his hair.'
"Good good, so? What about mother (Privia)?"
'Oh come on, you should talk to your sister first. ...I'll take over now.'
"Yes yes, see you later."
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