Suddenly, Sylvie went to the Sage alone.
“Well, we can’t catch up anyway, so let’s take our time,” Karubene said with what seemed like a relaxed expression. But he probably just didn’t want to run.
“Even Elana,” Philiana said. “I told you I don’t have the stamina.”
For the time being, I lent her the cloak I was wearing. As we walked aimlessly through town, a crowd appeared ahead. I wondered if they were holding some kind of event. But as we got closer, the people were shouting in anger.
“Hey, what’s going on? We can’t pass?”
“What the hell is going on!”
Were they blocking the road? But for what reason? Were they doing construction? We’ll have to find a detour. Speaking of which, what happened to the members who went ahead?
“Oh, are those Philiana and Nina?”
Lauren pointed to the figures of our companions, lost in the crowd. Were they all stuck here too? I forcefully pushed my way into the crowd and went to the front.
“Move back, move back, it’s dangerous! Hey, don’t trespass!”
The Naga escorts were desperately trying to hold back the crowd.
“Is there something ahead?”
“We disturbed an Earthworm with the explosion from mining. Please step back.”
Earthworm? I don’t know what that is, but did they disturb its nest with the explosives used for mining? This is troublesome.
“When will we be able to pass?”
“We don’t know. We’re dealing with it now, so please wait a little longer.”
Ugh, what a pain. Is there any way to get through? I crawled under the barriers and headed towards Philiana.
“Philiana, hey.”
“Ah, Hiro, this is troublesome. To go around, it seems we’ll have to circle the whole town.”
Is that why everyone is so angry? Damn it, I don’t have time to be held up here.
“Hey, you damn Nagas, stop lying, you two-faced bastards!”
A low voice from behind caused the crowd to part in a hurry.
“Huh? Vero-”
Philiana covered my mouth as I was about to say it.
“Please ride on my back. Quickly.”
Huh? What is this? Without understanding anything, I straddled Philiana’s back. Karubene must have brought them, as Lauren and Pauline were nearby. Philiana pulled Pauline onto her back as well.
“Who are you? Go back,” A provocative Dark Harpy suddenly appeared, and the Nagas’ eyes changed.
“That’s why I don’t believe anything you say. What is this Earthworm you’re talking about?” Veronica stuck out her tongue mockingly. The anger of all the Nagas present was focused on her. It was a tinderbox situation. I had to stop it, but suddenly Philiana started running.
“Wait, huh?” Nina silently slipped through the barricade and made an opening for Philiana. She gestured with her chin to hurry.
“You, what do you think you’re doing? Your words here can be considered an insult.”
The crowd gradually fell behind. Philiana leaped over a low barricade set up in front of her. Lauren and Elana followed Karubene.
“Wha-! Hey, wait! What is the meaning of this! Hey, catch them!”
By the time the escorts realized it, it was too late. We had successfully passed through the blockade. Finally, Veronica took to the sky and caught up to us overhead.
“Wait! Someone stop them!”
“Hic! Hey, they’re catching up! I-I’m slow!”
“Do your best until the mining site.”
Lauren was running desperately, on the verge of tears. I’m sorry, but she couldn’t ride on anyone’s back. The town, cleared of people, was easy to run through. But even if there were no people, the escorts were there. It must have been a terrible commotion, as all the escorts were mobilized.
“Stop them!”
Damn, they noticed. The escorts, realizing that ordinary people were doing something strange, blocked our path.
“Stop! It’s dangerous ahead.”
“We’re breaking through. Hold on.”
Philiana continued to run at full speed. Sharin and Cecilia slipped past before her.
“This way.”
“What? When did…”
As the escorts looked back, we charged in between them. The escorts instinctively moved aside.
“What are you doing? Don’t let them escape!”
“Sorry! Hey!”
“You too, damn it!”
As if hearing the commotion, more people began to gather. One person grabbed Sharin’s arm. But Sharin shook her arm and threw the Naga aside.
“Sorry, it’s an emergency. Hey, you guys gathered here.”
“Yes, it seems they’re not very suitable for combat.”
Is that so? I don’t understand, but I’m sure everyone does.
“We’ve been trained, but I suspect the main combat units have been mobilized to fight the Earthworm.”
If Sharin is right, this is a perfect opportunity for us.
