173 Episode 173 "In" Non-Killing Magic ", I tried to pull the monster from the tower moderately.".txt (1/2)

The point of view of the next Lord Royeld...

Hii ...... I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

'No, so I don't really blame you. I am.

The next lord's boy, Royeld, said.

The answer to that - a short scream of ”Hii”.

Theemel, the assistant who suggested this 'Next Lord's Newcomer Training', must be an excellent woman. If not, there is no way the lord-sama would recommend her. She's young, serious, and just right for assisting Royeld. So it's better to get along with her.

That was the reason why this training was held, but .......

I didn't expect ...... this to happen.

Royeld looked out the window and sighed.

This is the forest near the port city of Irgafa. It's in a tower that stands there.

The aide, Thamer, had arranged a program to increase the sense of unity by discussing the management of the territory in an unstable place.

When we were discussing the future of the territory by lighting a lamp on the top floor here in the tattered tower, I felt that there was indeed a sense of unity.

Even Royeld, though he was less than 10 years old, was still a member of the Ilgafa lord family. He knows how difficult it is to run a port town. The idea of discussing it all night long and in an unstable place made me feel a bit romantic.

''I didn't think ...... that such a huge demon would come .......''

There was a thumping sound. It was the sound of the Great Land Viper, a giant land snake, passing by outside the window.

How many of these snakes are clinging to the tower?

Each and every one of them is huge and the tower shakes every time they move. And they are carnivores.

There are iron bars on the windows, but I don't know when they will be broken. The exit of the tower is blocked by the body of the snake. Even if the door were to open, it would be crushed by the body of the snake or swallowed by its huge mouth.

...... This is another trial, this one a trial. A self-imposed ordeal.

Royeld could only shudder and murmur.

'We had to reduce ...... costs. We couldn't afford to waste money on unnecessary expenses. Rather than pay a cancellation fee, we'd be better off training for that, wouldn't we?　You understand, don't you? You understand, don't you?

His mumbling was punctuated by other words.

'...... Turn around and talk to me. Mr. Themel.

Hee.

When Royeld asks, his aide, Thamel, also screams.

He was an adult who could not be counted on.

Royeld felt that the port city of Ilgafa, which is protected by the Sea Dragon Kerkator, was romantic.

I thought it was going to be ruled by a great man.

I wonder if there is any ...... mystery anywhere.

There were only a few people that Royeld felt mystified by.

One of them was - Iris-Hafeumea.

She is literally a mystical priestess princess who is able to convey the language of the sea dragon.

She was clearly different from the others. Her eyes were shining. It seemed like she was enjoying her life so much. She must be in love with the sea dragon Kerkator. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so beautiful.

The elf maids she always had with her were probably beautiful because they were just as loyal to the sea dragon as the priestesses were. Come to think of it, the chestnut-haired maid I've been hanging out with a lot lately has the same feeling. When I grow up, I want to be an adult like that .......

There's not much that's ...... mysterious about it.

When Roiild looked out the window...

”Please stay in the middle of the room.

There was a large piece of parchment floating in the air.

............ huh?

I suppose this is to avoid irritating the land snakes. They were drifting away from us.

It was unnatural. The parchment is always pointing the letters towards where Reuerd is.

I wonder if he's seeing in an illusion - as Reuerd thinks that, the letters change shape little by little.

The next thing that appeared was 'I'm going to use magic now. I will help you, don't worry about it'.

''What is this mystery?''

As instructed, Royeld moved to the center of the room.

In addition, he dragged a frightened adult along.

There was nothing more that could be done. The only thing to do is to wait patiently.

Can we really do something about this situation?

The tower is entangled in a giant land snake. If we attacked them with swords or magic, the snakes would begin to rampage and the tower would collapse. If you use magic so powerful that it kills the snakes in an instant, the Roi'elders inside will also be affected. However, if you leave them alone, they will eventually notice the Royeld and start attacking them.

The only way to rescue Royaelde is to defeat her snakes in a flash, without their knowledge, using safe magic. If you can do that...

”'Sea Dragon Priestess'. Please help me. ......

Royeld clasped his hands together with Iris-Hafemea, who was not supposed to be there.

'If you help me, this Royeld-Hafemea will swear allegiance to the priestess and the sea dragon Kerkator. The port city of Irgafa will be your city──

While murmuring about it, Royeld was praying...

What...

”Guggalabagh!

The magic that flew from the ground neutralized the giant land snake in an instant.

─ Nagi's point of view (10 minutes ago)

This time, I think I'll use 'non-lethal magic'.

I said in front of the assembled group.

Cecil, Aine, Iris, and Rafilia are surrounding me and listening to me.

White, who has entered Ritogon, is in my arms. He is shaking and shaking as if to check his fluffy body.

We are in the forest with a view of the tower.

We're hiding from the giant land snake in the forest where we can see the tower.

The purpose of this operation is to rescue our new lord, Royeld. In order to do so, I'll need Cecil's help. We have to defeat the snake before it goes on the rampage, so we'll have to use ancient language magic.

Very well. Mr. Nagi.

Cecil raised his brown hand in a shooing motion.

I nod back at her and then continue.

'It's the safest magic possible to use. Royerd and his assistant are on the top floor of the tower. It's a small tower. If you use fire magic, freeze magic, or any of the wind system vacuum magic, there's a chance you could cause damage inside.

In other words, it's time for my skill, the 'Elemental Changer' magic attribute change, Nagi-sama.

Yeah. So let me ask you, what fire, water, wind, and earth magic has the least effect on your surroundings?

...... 'Water', right?

Cecil thought for a moment before answering.

''With 'magic attribute change', I can turn 'fire magic' into either icy magic or room temperature water magic. Then it won't be hot or cold, and I don't think it will be painful or cut off.

All right. Then I'll use 'Water Magic' to rip the 'Giant Land Snake' off the tower. The rest will be beaten up with magic or dried up with Aine's 'Increased Sewage'. Let's do this.

It's probably the safest way to go.

The purpose of this time is to rescue the next lord, Royeld-kun, not to defeat the enemy.

''It's possible to do that kind of thing. ...... It's convenient, isn't it? Cecil-sama's 'magic attribute change'.

Raphilia nodded admiringly.

I'm a wizard too, you know. I'd like to have that kind of ”Chiito Sukiru”.

...... ha!

Cecil held his chest.

'Well, you'll have to tell that to ...... Nagi-sama.

Is that so?

It's a good idea to make sure that you're not going to have to worry about your own safety. I think that will depend on Nagi-sama and Rafilia-san's potential ability.

I understand. Please instruct me then. I promise!

Okay.

Cecil turned bright red - and looked at me.

I know why you're embarrassed. It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get a good deal more than you think. Raphilia is smiling so innocently that she probably doesn't realize that kind of thing.

Aine is ...... nodding with a gentle face. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it.

You'll find that both of you are aware of something. I'm sure you're right.

I'm sure you're right. That's what happens when you live together as a family .......

White (”Ritogon”) said, ”What?　She tilted her head and said, ”The air is kind of peach-colored,” but when I patted her back, she laughed and said, ”It's warm. I'm sure you'll be able to find it. White is also surprisingly picky. ......

And anyway. The safety of Reuard and his friends comes first this time.

I went back to my story.

”We don't need to take down the Giant Land Snake. Let's just try to peel it off the tower.

Then I looked at Iris.

”Iris, I want you to be in charge of disguising yourself and delivering the message to Royaeldo. I want you to stay in the center of the room as much as possible so that you won't be affected by the magic.

Yes, sir. Brother!

”Aine and Rafilia are the bait. Use Rafilia's magic to attract the attention of the giant land snake. Aine, be on the lookout for it during the mission.

I understand. - I understand.

Iris, Aine and Raphilia all nodded in unison.

''Oooh, Oooh, where's White!　I want to work at White too.

White, you have to protect them in the tower. You can use ”Shilld”.

”Yes. I thought White was working.

The operation is now OK.

The Ilgafa regulars have been asked to leave for a time.

There are no witnesses so far.

Aine will look around too, so it should be fine.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it. I'm not sure what kind of ”non-lethal magic” is.

It's literally a magic that incapacitates people without hurting them. In my world, I had a tool that was used to put down rioters and stuff.

Someone who can blow you up and incapacitate you without hurting you.

You'd better implement that kind of magic for when you're fighting against people.

'I'm going to try to implement that with magic. Accurately and quickly to incapacitate the enemy.

'Then I will activate Iris's 'Chii to Sukiru'!　”A space of illusion.

Iris activated the skill once again.

I've already passed on the message to Royeld and his assistant. I made a large cloth in the illusionary space earlier, and it was scrawled outside the window. When Shiro (Ritogon) checked from behind the cloth, it seems that Royeld was indeed looking at the cloth. Now we'll trust the next Ilgafa lord's judgment.

''What you need is probably an 'illusion' to hide yourself. Then, the trees──!

Iris declared, and a few trees appeared in front of us.

They are large trees with branches on either side. We walk out of the forest, hiding behind them.

Sooty, sooty.

As we move forward, the trees are slowly moving at the same time. It's just as convenient as the illusion Iris created.

The giant land snakes entangled in the tower have not yet noticed us.

We stopped advancing when we got close enough. The distance to the tower was about 20 meters. If we got any closer, we would be noticed by the giant land snake. I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea to be careful.

I'm sure that the non-lethal magic will reach you at this distance.

''By the way, the branches of the trees are evenly spaced.

Iris arched her chest.

”Use it as a ruler. It will serve as a good sight for your brother and Cecil-sama's magic.

That's great, Iris.

I didn't notice it until you told me.

There are two trees in front of us, with their branches alternating from side to side. The distance between them is about one meter. Of course, it's an illusion, so there's no way to tell if it's a hit. Magic also penetrates (・・・・・).

In other words, we're like a tower and a 'giant land snake' against a visual ruler.

'Since Iris is thinking about being useful to her brother 24 hours a day!

'Eh-hem,' said Iris, beaming with pride.

''Of course, I'm thinking of receiving praise from my brother for the same amount of time!

Thank you, Iris.

Iris tugged at my shoulder, with a twitch, and I stroked her hair.

Her twin-tailed hair is tousled. But her shoulders are trembling faintly, and Iris must be worried about Royeld, too.

Royeld is the incoming lord of the port city of Ilgafa, and more than that, he respects Iris as a priestess. Besides, she's only ten or so years old. I can't leave a child like that to die. Besides, the reason why Royeld was taken in had something to do with what Iris's brother had done.

I'm sure Iris would have a lot to think about, too.

It'll be fine.

I touched Iris' head with a plop.

'Royeld will properly help you with 'magic that is neither hot nor cold, neither painful nor cutting.'

'Yes ...... I believe in you. Brother. Cecil-sama too.

Yes. I wouldn't hurt the man you want to protect, Iris.

Cecil bent his thin arm with a thump and declared.

I will use the 'illusion ruler' that Iris-san made for me, and I will accurately defeat only demons!

Please. Cecil.

Saying that, Iris took Cecil's hand in hers.

She pulled her body, which is not much taller than her own, and with a pop, moved it to the front of my chest. Then Iris took my hand ...... directly to Cecil's chest.

''Let's see your brother and Cecil-sama 'magically merge',''

All right, I'll do it. I'll do it. Cecil.

Yes. Nagi-sama!

''Yes, now let's see your brother and Cecil-sama 'magically merge'!　Now. Yeah, now we're about to 'magically merge' .......

Why did you repeat it?