NOVEL WEB Chapter 80 - Meg’s Mission
Meg’s Mission
『That’s all! I wanted to keep following the red oni, but I thought I didn’t have time! So I came back! 』
Shou-chan had finished its report, and the atmosphere had turned heavy. But first, I had to thank Shou-chan for doing such a great job!
“Thank you, Shou-chan. That’s enough! But you went sho far, and you came back sho quickly, how?”
That’s right. If I remembered correctly, Sainsley was past that big country, Centrei. I’d deduced that from eavesdropping earlier. To go that far and come back, and all while gathering information!
『I’m a Voice Spirit! I’m a little slower than the Sound Spirit, but I can move at about the speed of sound!』
Super high-spec!! Shou-chan, you really are a capable spirit!
“The mountains to the north, huh… Knowing Juma, he’s probably enjoying some training, right?”
Kei-san chuckled. No one seemed worried about Juma-kun’s safety. Well, that’s to be expected. He’d probably just have a few scratches after being blown away. And training in the mountains? I could easily imagine it!
“If our objective is to find Juma, then we should head to the mountains to the north, right?”
“Yes. But I’m a little concerned about why Juma was blown away. It wouldn’t be a problem if it was just because he was a nuisance… But with Meg-chan’s situation, and Nemo’s recent actions, I’m worried.”
Saura-san pondered this, her arms crossed. We waited in silence. After a moment of deep thought, she muttered, “Alright,” then looked at us and said,
“…Meg-chan, I need to ask for the Voice Spirit’s help once again. You don’t have to do it now. But, if possible, could you do it by tomorrow?”
“I can do that, but… what do you want me to do?”
I was surprised by the request, for my help, or rather, for Shou-chan’s help. I blinked repeatedly.
“Gil’s shadow birds can’t reach Nemo’s home base from here. And he can’t leave Meg-chan… So, I want the spirit to investigate Nemo, just a little.”
“Saura, that’s…!”
“I know! I know it’s dangerous.”
It was such an important task, I was speechless. Shou-chan, who didn’t seem to understand, was flying around my head.
“But Nemo’s boss is known for being strangely arrogant, someone who wouldn’t talk directly to a guild member, like our leader. It’s strange that he’d talk to that Kangaro bastard alone. He was definitely asking about Meg-chan.”
It was true that it was strange for the boss of the guild to go outside and talk to Epink, as if he’d come to pick him up. It could be a coincidence…
But the fact that they talked outside the guild when he could have just waited for a report inside was suspicious. And maybe they’d blown Juma-kun away because they were talking about something they didn’t want him to hear.
“Shou-chan, what do you think? Can you do it?”
I asked Shou-chan for its consent, because it would be the one carrying it out. It replied enthusiastically,
『Leave it to me! I’m happy to be of use to you, Master!』
“You’re so reliable, Shou-chan. But… pwomise me… you’ll run away… if you feel like it’s even a wittle bit dangerous?”
When I reported this, adding a feeble, “I’m sure it can do it!” Saura-san smiled and thanked me, looking a bit apologetic. Hmm, I hoped she wouldn’t feel bad about asking…
“Shou-chan… can fwy… at the speed of sound! It can wun away… if it wants to!”
“Th-The speed of sound…!?”
Saura-san’s cheek twitched slightly. I understood. That’s right, the speed of sound is… kind of cheating.
“And evewyone has done sho much for me. I’m sho gwateful… I’m happy to help even just a wittle!”
“Meg…”
Gil-san stared at me, his eyes wide with surprise. I’d said it with all my heart! I didn’t want to feel that helpless ever again. If there was something I could do, I’d do it. That’s all.
“We should use evewything we have, right, Saura-shan?”
“! Y-You… I can never win against you, Meg-chan!”
And so, I joined the mission, after promising that I’d have Shou-chan return immediately if it sensed even the slightest bit of danger. I’ll do my best…! Even if all I’m doing is giving Shou-chan magic power. Sigh.
“Well then, Nika and Kei, I’ll ask you to continue searching for Juma as planned. The mountains to the north… It’s a bit dangerous.”
Nika-san and Kei-san’s mission was to bring Juma-kun back to the guild once they found him. I wonder if those northern mountains are dangerous?
“It’s farther than I thought. It’s outside our country, so Maryla-chan will also be going with you. It’s a bit much to ask of the medical staff, but… we have to ask someone else to help out.”
“Maryla-san?”
Will it be okay for Maryla-san to go to such a dangerous place? She’s always cheerful and full of energy, but she has her flaws, I’m a little worried!
“Fufu, I know Maryla-chan can be a bit clumsy, I understand why you’re worried. But she’ll definitely be fine.”
Saura-san was so certain… what kind of person is Maryla-san!? She was a member of a Special-grade guild, so she must be skilled, but it’s Maryla-san, you know? I just couldn’t imagine it… Sorry, Maryla-san!
“Hmm, you see, Maryla-chan’s a phoenix demi-human.”
“A phoenix!?”
“Yes. So even if she’s attacked, she can revive. She doesn’t have any offensive abilities, but she can bring back information if something happens. And she has medical knowledge, so it’s safer for those two.”
S-So Maryla-san’s an amazing demi-human! Come to think of it, that beautiful red hair might be the color of phoenix feathers. Uwaa, I want to see her phoenix form….
“Still, I don’t want her to get hurt, so I want them to be extremely careful. This could be a dangerous mission for the three of them…”
“We understand, Sauradite.”
Mountains sound dangerous. And mountains in this world, I’m sure they’re filled with ferocious monsters I don’t know about. Saura-san’s concern seemed genuine, so I was worried too…
“Remember, your safety is the top priority. Don’t push yourselves—”
Saura-san, who’d been clenching her fists and giving Kei-san and Nika-san instructions, suddenly stopped. I knew why.
“Hmm, are you worried about us? I’m flattered. It’s a request from Sauradite. We’ll protect ourselves, I promise.”
Kei-san said this with a melting smile, kneeling before Saura-san with their hand on their chin. A prince!
“Wh-Wh-Wh-…!”
“Hmm, you’re so red… Cute. Makes me want to hug you.”
“S-Stop saying stupid things and get aw—! ! !”
“Gahahaha! You’re the same as always, Kei!”
Kei-san chuckled, deftly dodging Saura-san’s punches as she fumed.
I thought Kei-san’s princely aura was mostly natural, but… seeing this, maybe it was also their way of being considerate? That’s what I thought as I watched this lively scene.