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Finally, the renovation of the kitchen wagon carriage was completed and we left the Kingdom of Izla in search of a new place.
The interior of the wagon is now larger than before. It has more space than when it was crammed full of people, and everyone seems to be comfortable.
The number of donkeys has increased to two, and their mobility has also increased. We also purchased a spacious tent, so we will be able to set up camp without worry.
All of this was possible thanks to everyone’s support.
As I pull the reins of the wagon and drive, a bird approaches us from the sky.
It was a familiar black silhouette with flapping wings.
“Is that a …… spy raven?”
It’s a bird that monitors the organization and sends out messages.
“Kaa! Seti the Reaper, you are to be immediately escorted to the Republic of Ovatina! The boss has given us the order.”
“Boss, …… you are as immortal, or rather as different, as ever. All right, I’ll keep my promise. …… In the meantime, you guys stay out of my way. Do not try to frame me, even if you are mistaken. If you do, I will destroy your entire organization without question. First, you’re either be a grilled chicken or a pizza.”
“K-Kaa! I’m scared! That’s why I hate him! I hate him so much!”
The secret raven rose and disappeared in a fright.
“….. Republic of Ovatina. It’s a commercial country by the sea, right? Is that where the Black Dragon is hiding?”
The boss of the “Dark Nine Dragons” who is targeting Hina.
But
“Huh…I’m completely back to my assassin days.”
I complained under my breath.
It’s even more so when I’m receiving assassination instructions from Mors, the boss.
Even though there are mutual gains and losses, I have mixed feelings about being someone who betrayed the organization.
This is also to protect Hina from the Dark Nine Dragons. Even if it is unwilling, I have no choice but to separate the two.
That is what I told myself.
It was evening and we decided to camp.
It would take about five days to reach the Republic of Ovatina. If we stopped in other countries, it would be more than a week.
“Shabazzo, new tents!”
“Gafu!”
Hina was the first one to enter the tent and play with Shabazo, a young dragon.
It was a heartwarming sight to see.
“Seti-dono, I heard that you are heading to the Republic of Ovachina, but will you be stopping in other countries along the way?”
Karina asked as we all gathered around the campfire.
“Yes. Yes, that would be better, wouldn’t it? The kitchen wagon is closed for business, though.”
After all, this party is all girls except for me.
It would be unfortunate if we had to camp all the time.
Although the boss had asked us to go, it was not a rushed trip.
Then Hina is sleeping in the tent with Shabazo.
I thought it would be a good time to explain the purpose of the trip to the girls who were still awake.
I didn’t really want to involve them, but their cooperation was essential if we were to defeat the Black Dragon, which had the ability to shift.
Especially for Manisa, a high-ranking magician,…….
Briefly.
“…… Okay, Seti kun. I’ll help you then.”
“Thank you, Manisa,…… and I’m sorry I got you all into this,…… too.”
“It’s okay. We are following you because we are prepared to do so,…… and it is also for Hina’s sake.”
“Yeah… As I just explained, it seems that the boss, Black Dragon, has the grace-based skill ‘Transportation Ability’. So, it would be troublesome if he noticed me and was transferred to some faraway land. …That’s why we need the magic of ‘Area Interception’ that temporarily limits the skill range.”
“No problem. But it will also limit the area of effect.”
“Yeah, it’ll help. I’ve dealt with them several times before…even though I’ve left the organization, I’m sure they’ll be wary of me. That’s why it’s a little dangerous. Even if I think so, I need to take Hina with me.”
I hate to say it, but by using Hina as a decoy, there is a possibility that the Black Dragon will contact us unexpectedly.
I decided that for that reason, I should let the girls I trust the most know.
“Please rest assured, Seti-dono. We will protect Hina-dono.”
“That’s right~, don’t worry, Seti.”
“Thank you, Karina and Miri. I am so sorry.”
I don’t want these beautiful girls, both physically and mentally, to help me with my assassination business, but I think it would be difficult for me to do it alone since I’m dealing with them.
If we launch an attack, there is a possibility that our side will receive an unexpected counterattack.
If I were alone, I could deal with it as much as I wanted to, but if the brunt of the attack was directed at Hina and the others, there would surely be limits to what I could do.
That’s why I’m running away from the organization as well as from the back of my mind. ……
When I was thinking about this, Fiala, sitting next to me, unexpectedly shook my hand.
“…… Seti san. We believe in you. Please do not hesitate to rely on us.”
“Fiala …… yes, thank you.”
I shake her soft, delicate hand, smile, and express my gratitude.
“Fiala, what are you doing? What are you doing holding Seti kun’s hand in the middle of the night? We all agreed it’s too early for that, didn’t we?”
Fiala hurriedly pulled her hand away when Manisa stared at her with a glare.
“No, it’s not! This is a misunderstanding! I didn’t have any ulterior motive or desire to hold his hand!”
The more she said it, the more she was in trouble.
“Mou, Seti! Hold my hand too!”
“Hey, Miri! I told you that such a playful behavior is not acceptable in Seti dono’s eyes! Then I, too, will come with you!”
Miriel and Karina shook my hand as if they were competing with each other.
“You guys! This time I’m in a very important position! I am the one who has the right!”
Even Manisa started to join in. What rights?
“Don’t be in such a hurry, guys. …… a little bit, powerful!
As expected, the party is a hero with a long history of war, and even though they have delicate hands, their grip is very strong!
“Mouu! What do you mean! Even I won’t lose!”
Eventually, even Fiala lost her temper, and in the end, everyone joined in.
What is this? What’s going on?
We are just holding hands, but I feel like I am being preyed upon by demons.
Then I managed to quiet them down and calm the situation.
I took it upon myself to stand guard, and now I’m sitting alone in front of the fire, loving the flames.
“phew…… I feel like I’ts getting more and more extreme every day.”
I don’t particularly dislike it. In fact, I’m really happy that they are showing some interest.
But, as I was thinking at the hot springs in Atsumi Village, my body is just one body.
I can’t decide who to choose among the four of them, and I think they are all attractive as girls.
Polygamy doesn’t make me financially confident either. …… Even Hina and Shabazo have to be provided for.
“They’re just really nice girls, so how can I ever do them any favors……?'”
That’s all I can think about these days.
A week later, I arrived in the Republic of Ovatina.
It is a country facing the sea in the Grand Line continent, a commercial country without a monarch and with a thriving trade controlled by a number of influential people.
Therefore, it is free and fair in many ways, but it is not safe because there is no organization that solemnly controls it.
It is said that security is protected by adventurers and vigilantes hired by influential people.
However, because it is unorganized, there is a lot of corruption and other dark elements, making it a veritable den of the underworld.
It must be a perfect front for assassination squads, especially those from other continents.
After entering the country, I immediately applied to open a business at the local government union and received permission to operate a lunch wagon.
I decided to be conspicuous and see how the ” “Dark Nine Dragons” would react.
They probably know I’m here anyway. But they probably don’t know my purpose.
If I was lucky, I might be able to capture one of the assassins and find out where they were hiding out.
In no time at all, the crowd was huge, thanks in part to the women’s appeal.
After all, there are a lot of men.
Among them, there was a young man who stood out from the crowd.
He does not have a prominent face. If anything, he was rather ordinary.
He had black hair like me. A long, thick braid swung down his back.
The most unusual thing was the clothes he was wearing.
It looks similar to a magician’s loose-fitting robe, but it is clearly different. It was jet-black, short, and appeared to be easy to move around in.
That is a long robe.
It is a robe seen on the continent of Eurus.
Could this be the “Black Dragon” by any chance?
I never expected the boss of ” The Black Nine Dragons” himself to appear in front of me. ……
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Seti should obediently give up. The girls will never let him go, besides, they are perfectly capable to earn money for a big family.