“The ship is departing—!!”
Just before noon, we set sail at the captain’s signal.
We somehow managed to gather the additional members we were looking for.
“Mogunami-san, I’m sorry for taking up your time when the Adventurer Guild is so busy.”
“No, there’s no need to worry about the land part here anymore.”
So, first, we secured Mogunami, who was likely to join us in the near future.
(I couldn’t help but notice Hazukki’s gaze towards Mogunami.)
Once my contract as a lover with Amay ends, I shouldn’t be stabbed anymore, hopefully.
That being said, that doesn’t mean I’ll enter into a contract with him himself… He looks like he’d be as hard as a blunt weapon, so I’d rather not.
Speaking of other helpers…
“Juni-san, I’m sorry, didn’t you have any reservations?”
“Yes, generally we don’t take reservations unless it’s for someone very special… But Derus-san is fine, of course~”
She’s the lifeline for adventurers when they’re short on manpower.
An assassin from Shucco’s ultra high-class brothel, ‘Temptation Lips’.
Her skills are top-notch, but she has the peculiar fetish of “loving to see men go mad.”
(The request apparently includes a set of activities with me after the dungeon is cleared.)
Well, since I paid the fee upfront,
It can’t be helped, right? Yeah, it can’t be helped, no use complaining!
… And the last helper is this assassin beastman.
“Natsu-nee-san, was it okay to leave your reputation in Asrik unattended?”
“Hmmm, the Main Dungeon has been conquered, and the Adventurer Guild is pretty much unified now, so…”
“There are no young boys here today who I could drag into the kemono swamp.”
She has a proven track record and skills, and even won a tournament to gain fame. It was lucky that Natsu-nee was captured, but I have to be careful not to get caught by her strange fetishes.
I’ve already been pushed close to the edge once…
(Seriously, these three helper assassins are all Lustful Berserkers.)
But as for combat power, they provide comfort and reliability! So this time, our party consists of:
Me, Clarice-san, and Helen-san from the Nina Starlights team,
And Mogunami-san, Juni-san, and Natsu-nee-san, the sex-crazed female assassins, totaling six people.
(Furthermore, there are Helen-san’s eight succubi as well.)
That’s all well and good, but
Something a bit troublesome has happened, or rather…
Yesterday, Mogunami was lounging in a luxurious reclining chair she borrowed, and there’s a mature woman there.
“Um, so why is Strena-san here?”
“Naturally, as an envoy from the Empire’s Imperial Capital, I’m here to confirm the current situation at the Mermaid Island Prison.”
Strena, an experienced woman who holds the full trust of Empress Zukki of the Mu Mu Empire, and the Sub Guild Master overseeing the Adventurer Guild of this country,
Has boarded this ship with a large entourage of escorts, and what’s more…
“Sufma-san is also with you. Weren’t you busy with something?”
“That Teleportation Magic Circle is quite advanced. Even a young Illusionist who couldn’t use teleportation magic can now travel.”
“Has it been upgraded that much? As expected of Clarice-san.” “And Anju-chan as well.”
Come to think of it, I wonder if this old Illusionist gentleman was able to achieve his long-held desire of “being stepped on by Anju-chan with her bare feet.”
Well, whether he achieved it or not, it has nothing to do with me.
(I don’t feel the slightest bit of jealousy over something like that… I think.)
“So, they’re your escorts, Strena-san?”
“Ho ho ho, if need be, we can always teleport back to this ship together.”
“Will you be joining us in the dungeon?”
“Do not burden the elderly.”
Well, I suppose they’ll provide some sort of last resort or emergency rescue if something happens to us. He’s an Illusionist who’s more than enough for insurance.
“By the way, Strena-san, the matter of dealing with the Seven Great Demon Lords near the Imperial Capital is scheduled soon.”
“I have heard. The payment will be prepared together with the Demon Lord’s Castle.”
“And what about me?”
“I will give you about ten Giant Woman maids.”
…I’m a little interested.
However, I don’t want another situation like the previous mistaken Honey Trap, where I ended up with a rough, clumsy one who was just large.
(What if it’s just the Giant Woman Adventurer Party from last time who changed into maid outfits?)
“Well, rather than thanks like that, please make them stop the Guild’s discrimination against foreigners.
The self-proclaimed influential figures who came to Zazam were still like that.”
“My word! I will strictly advise them. I apologize!”
She’s apologizing sincerely.
But I guess it won’t change overnight. For now, I’ll try to believe her.
As I was thinking this, the captain’s movements became hurried!
“Whoa, enemies are swarming out from these currents!”
“Ah, yes. Clarice-san, and Helen-san too.”
“Understood.” “Leave it to me, Husband.”
Clarice takes out her Crystal Angel Staff,
And Helen summons her eight succubi, both preparing to face the sea! They then proceed to take down the sea monsters that appear with Area Magic. Their Magic Power is immense.
(And this rough sea… A normal ship would capsize in an instant.)
However, as adventurers, we’re used to this kind of rocking…
“Ugh! E-excuse me.”
“Strena-san…”
While being held firmly from behind by a guard,
She’s Rainbowing towards the sea, looking quite unwell.
(Seriously, what on earth did this old woman come here for…)
After some time,
The Mermaid Island began to come into view from the ship…
“What’s that? A swarm of dark shadows at the pier.”
There are so many that even the captain is shocked…
It seems Shadow-type monsters that escaped from the Demon Lord’s Castle have landed here.
This means the prison is likely in a terrible state.
“My barrier has probably been broken as well.”
Sufma-san seemed to have set up something.
It was likely a barrier to protect the prison,
And at the same time, it could have been to prevent anyone from escaping.
“Clarice-san, Helen-san, can you manage?”
“Let’s see, as long as we have time, we can do it.”
“Husband, is it alright if I fly over with the succubi?”
Hmm, I wonder if that’s okay.
“Alright, but if you feel any danger, retreat immediately.”
“Derus-sama, in that case, I will too.”
“Ah, don’t forget to prepare the other staff too.” “In that case, I’ll put it on your back.”
The ‘Purification Royal Staff’, a combination of three Undo Curse staffs, is attached to my back.
This is an incredible rare Item that even prevents status ailments for the entire party.
When focusing on defense, this staff should allow us to endure with ease. It will be indispensable even after we land.
“Then go ahead. Leave the ship’s defense to us.”
“We will depart now.”
Clarice flies off, her Holy Giant Termite Wings fluttering.
Following her, Helen and the eight succubi also head to Mermaid Island using levitation magic… and we wait.
“Uh, let’s solidify our formation just in case.”
” ” “Yes!!” ”
With the three Lustful Berserker assassins on guard,
We wait for Clarice and the others to clear the way…
“Ugh, I-excuse me again… Ugh ugh…”
“Strena-san, once you’re done Rainbowing, please rest in the ship’s bedroom.”
“I-I will do that… Guaaaaaah!”
I thought Sufma-san was okay, but he seemed to be floating a little.
