Although the two succeeded in uncovering the bandit group’s location, Piyo rushed out ahead of me.
I grabbed Piyo’s shoulder and pulled them back, standing firm in front of the bandits.
“What are you doing? Let’s run away now!”
“Where do you think you’re going?”
Damn it! The bandits were faster than me, and we were surrounded in an instant. As expected from the Cat Bandit Organization, they all had cat-like ears and tails. Some even had cat-like faces; they were so-called beastmen.
“A human and a harpy brat, huh? Kill the human and take the brat with the others.”
The large man standing in front of me gave an order to his subordinates. He was probably the boss of this group. One of the bandits standing behind me drew his sword. This was seriously bad; I was going to be killed like this. Just then, a woman appeared from behind the boss.
“Wait a minute, please let me handle this one.”
“Hah, can’t be helped. Hurry up and do it.”
I don’t know what whim prompted it, but my life was temporarily extended. If my opponent was a woman, I might be able to fend her off. I’ll try to escape while I have the chance.
I moved Piyo, who was standing in front of me, to the side and approached the woman. She drew a dagger she had tucked at her waist.
“Hee, coming at me on your own? Looks like it could be a little fun. Don’t worry, I won’t kill you right away. You’re perfect for killing time!”
She said that with a smile and came towards me. So fast! I wanted to think of something while we were sparred, but!
What should I do? I can’t dodge; there’s no time. Ah, how ironic that I’ll be killed by the cats I liked… Cats?
I instinctively rummaged through my bag.
