I obtained information about a Centaur boy from a Slave Merchant in town.
“Uh, no, it’s not like that…”
“Not like what? Lauren, are you trying to do something again?”
Cornered by Nina, Lauren pulled back.
“N-no, that’s not it, well, it’s not entirely not it, uh, um.”
“Is something wrong? Is there something else you need?”
At that moment, Philiana arrived. Piyo and Pauline stopped what they were doing and looked this way.
“If I draw that much attention, uh, ah, there’s someone who’s been captured… I was wondering if we should help them.”
She said that and looked at me. All eyes shifted to me at once.
“Well, yes, there’s a person who’s been captured. I was wondering if there’s anything we can do.”
Sharin next to me sighed at my unconvincing explanation.
“Everyone, please listen. A Centaur boy has been captured in town. So, we’re thinking of how we can help him. It seems his parents are nearby. He was apparently captured just two or three days ago.”
“Ah, I see. But it looks like it’s going to be quite difficult and dangerous, so I think it might be better to give up.”
Nina let out an exaggerated sigh.
“I see. You know, just say it already. I get annoyed by that kind of thing with you.”
“For once, I agree with Nina. Hiro, you are one of our companions. Or are we not reliable enough for you?”
It’s not that I don’t think so, but this time it’s not as necessary as before, and it’s just exposing us to danger. As Cecilia said, it’s a pointless detour.
But isn’t it okay for it to be pointless? Until now, I’ve always made excuses and run away, because it’s dangerous, meaningless, troublesome. Maybe just once in my life, I can go on an adventure by my own will.
“That’s right. Alright, I want to rescue the captured boy. Can I have everyone’s help? Of course, I won’t force anyone…”
“Fufu, of course. Now, let’s think of a plan.”
Philiana interrupted my words and enthusiastically gathered everyone. She caught Karubene, who was trying to escape, and immediately started discussing things.
I thought I heard a fed-up sigh from Cecilia from behind.
